Toast 16,144 Posted January 3, 2017 Ah cool, practically 18% of the way to a winner already. And with joker points still waiting on Mario Soares, who must surely be going shortly. Coward, Elias, Hankins, Lakovic, and Sumner were also picked for their days and weeks not months prognosis, so may come good. Anna Holmlund will either be a hit for the Deathrace, or recover, and Nevin/Mcgill/Laws/Downie/Byland are in injury time. Aye, most recent I can find on Soares is "critca" four days ago. Best updates are likely on Portuguese sites - until his dies, obviously. Anyone hereabouts actuall speak Portuguese? Why, are you thinking of getting them to phone the hospital? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted January 3, 2017 Ah cool, practically 18% of the way to a winner already. And with joker points still waiting on Mario Soares, who must surely be going shortly. Coward, Elias, Hankins, Lakovic, and Sumner were also picked for their days and weeks not months prognosis, so may come good. Anna Holmlund will either be a hit for the Deathrace, or recover, and Nevin/Mcgill/Laws/Downie/Byland are in injury time. Aye, most recent I can find on Soares is "critca" four days ago. Best updates are likely on Portuguese sites - until his dies, obviously. Anyone hereabouts actuall speak Portuguese? Don't speak Portuguese, but been checking up on Mario Soares so often that I can understand most of what I read. I also speak Spanish and French, which helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 3, 2017 Ah cool, practically 18% of the way to a winner already. And with joker points still waiting on Mario Soares, who must surely be going shortly. Coward, Elias, Hankins, Lakovic, and Sumner were also picked for their days and weeks not months prognosis, so may come good. Anna Holmlund will either be a hit for the Deathrace, or recover, and Nevin/Mcgill/Laws/Downie/Byland are in injury time. Aye, most recent I can find on Soares is "critca" four days ago. Best updates are likely on Portuguese sites - until his dies, obviously. Anyone hereabouts actuall speak Portuguese? Don't speak Portuguese, but been checking up on Mario Soares so often that I can understand most of what I read. I also speak Spanish and French, which helps. And you ain't saying he's dead - so the points on hold for another day. Deep coma - he probably still thinks he's president, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted January 3, 2017 Ah cool, practically 18% of the way to a winner already. And with joker points still waiting on Mario Soares, who must surely be going shortly. Coward, Elias, Hankins, Lakovic, and Sumner were also picked for their days and weeks not months prognosis, so may come good. Anna Holmlund will either be a hit for the Deathrace, or recover, and Nevin/Mcgill/Laws/Downie/Byland are in injury time. Aye, most recent I can find on Soares is "critca" four days ago. Best updates are likely on Portuguese sites - until his dies, obviously. Anyone hereabouts actuall speak Portuguese? Don't speak Portuguese, but been checking up on Mario Soares so often that I can understand most of what I read. I also speak Spanish and French, which helps. And you ain't saying he's dead - so the points on hold for another day. Deep coma - he probably still thinks he's president, eh? You can still award Jan Pruit. Also if it's only reported on Portugese media surely the points don't stand due to the English obit requirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted January 3, 2017 Ah cool, practically 18% of the way to a winner already. And with joker points still waiting on Mario Soares, who must surely be going shortly. Coward, Elias, Hankins, Lakovic, and Sumner were also picked for their days and weeks not months prognosis, so may come good. Anna Holmlund will either be a hit for the Deathrace, or recover, and Nevin/Mcgill/Laws/Downie/Byland are in injury time. Aye, most recent I can find on Soares is "critca" four days ago. Best updates are likely on Portuguese sites - until his dies, obviously. Anyone hereabouts actuall speak Portuguese? Don't speak Portuguese, but been checking up on Mario Soares so often that I can understand most of what I read. I also speak Spanish and French, which helps. And you ain't saying he's dead - so the points on hold for another day. Deep coma - he probably still thinks he's president, eh? You can still award Jan Pruit. Also if it's only reported on Portugese media surely the points don't stand due to the English obit requirement. They are. Look at the second post on the front page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted January 3, 2017 Ah cool, practically 18% of the way to a winner already. And with joker points still waiting on Mario Soares, who must surely be going shortly. Coward, Elias, Hankins, Lakovic, and Sumner were also picked for their days and weeks not months prognosis, so may come good. Anna Holmlund will either be a hit for the Deathrace, or recover, and Nevin/Mcgill/Laws/Downie/Byland are in injury time. Aye, most recent I can find on Soares is "critca" four days ago. Best updates are likely on Portuguese sites - until his dies, obviously. Anyone hereabouts actuall speak Portuguese? Don't speak Portuguese, but been checking up on Mario Soares so often that I can understand most of what I read. I also speak Spanish and French, which helps. And you ain't saying he's dead - so the points on hold for another day. Deep coma - he probably still thinks he's president, eh? You can still award Jan Pruit. Also if it's only reported on Portugese media surely the points don't stand due to the English obit requirement. They are. Look at the second post on the front page. Ah fair enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted January 3, 2017 Yup, the chap who picked Pruitt is in the early lead. Visual representation: 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 3, 2017 Ah cool, practically 18% of the way to a winner already. And with joker points still waiting on Mario Soares, who must surely be going shortly. Coward, Elias, Hankins, Lakovic, and Sumner were also picked for their days and weeks not months prognosis, so may come good. Anna Holmlund will either be a hit for the Deathrace, or recover, and Nevin/Mcgill/Laws/Downie/Byland are in injury time. Aye, most recent I can find on Soares is "critca" four days ago. Best updates are likely on Portuguese sites - until his dies, obviously. Anyone hereabouts actuall speak Portuguese? Don't speak Portuguese, but been checking up on Mario Soares so often that I can understand most of what I read. I also speak Spanish and French, which helps. And you ain't saying he's dead - so the points on hold for another day. Deep coma - he probably still thinks he's president, eh? You can still award Jan Pruit. Also if it's only reported on Portugese media surely the points don't stand due to the English obit requirement. They are. Look at the second post on the front page. Ah fair enough. And the the points in Portguese bit...Soares is a shoo in for an English language obit; it'll just drag a while behind the report in Portuguese. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 7, 2017 Reet - off to see the team in promotion place vs form team in the league; that'll be CUFC vs CUFC, then. Unless I'm getting summat wrong the rip below is the totality of the first week action - let me know if there's more and I'll sort it after chips, beer and football Let's Have a Look at the old Scoreboard! msc - 363 pts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted January 7, 2017 Mario Soares: http://www.euronews.com/2017/01/07/portugal-s-former-president-mario-soares-dies-at-92 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted January 7, 2017 Well, after only msc having scored in the first week, time for a huge update to the scoreboard. Wish I had made him my joker, though. Sara Hankins is hanging on despite her loved ones having said a month ago that they don't think she'll make Christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted January 7, 2017 Mario was my joker iirc. So half way there now if my maths is anywhere near right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 8, 2017 Mario Soares: http://www.euronews.com/2017/01/07/portugal-s-former-president-mario-soares-dies-at-92 Reet, on it 358 pts (716 with a joker) game fookin' on!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted January 8, 2017 Well, the bad news for my chances is that Ricky Murderer Chap is still facing the death penalty in 9 days. The good news is that it's the England national team taking the penalty. Sorry, couldn't resist an old joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted January 8, 2017 Ricki Javon Gray is in a state with a democratic governor, so there's always the chance of a pardon. The other "candidate" is in Texas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,144 Posted January 8, 2017 I'm guessing you're still working on adding the team initials, MPFC, but one of my picks (Pete Murray) seems to be missing from the masterlist. Sorted It seems that you didn't finish adding my team to the master list, as the last eight picks of my team aren't noted as such on the masterlist. Including Mario Soares who is the joker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 8, 2017 I'm guessing you're still working on adding the team initials, MPFC, but one of my picks (Pete Murray) seems to be missing from the masterlist. Sorted It seems that you didn't finish adding my team to the master list, as the last eight picks of my team aren't noted as such on the masterlist. Including Mario Soares who is the joker. Everything is backed up, mind On it in a few minutes with the double checking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 8, 2017 I'm guessing you're still working on adding the team initials, MPFC, but one of my picks (Pete Murray) seems to be missing from the masterlist. Sorted It seems that you didn't finish adding my team to the master list, as the last eight picks of my team aren't noted as such on the masterlist. Including Mario Soares who is the joker. Reet - double check it now; all done, I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,144 Posted January 8, 2017 I'm guessing you're still working on adding the team initials, MPFC, but one of my picks (Pete Murray) seems to be missing from the masterlist. Sorted It seems that you didn't finish adding my team to the master list, as the last eight picks of my team aren't noted as such on the masterlist. Including Mario Soares who is the joker. Reet - double check it now; all done, I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 8, 2017 Peter Sarstedt - biggest Deathrace miss to date Not even a sniff of 2017 subs bench action and now he's gone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted January 9, 2017 Incredible, my pick Moorie Boogaart just keeps on knitting and knitting... http://www.wzzm13.com/features/the-hat-man-continues-to-knit-receives-yarn-donation-from-georgia-company/382563317 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lozzie 9 Posted January 10, 2017 Team of Lozzie LOZZIE 1. Leah Bracknell (Joker)2. Stefan Karl Stefansson3. Norman Lloyd4. Debbie Reynolds5. Billy Graham (Reverend)6. Beverly Cleary7. Vera Lynn8. Joanne Woodward (Paul Newman's widow)9. David Rockefeller10. Tony Bennett11. Liz dawn (Corrie)12. Kirk Douglas13. Jane Freeman (LOTSW)14. Sidney Poitier15. Joe Jackson (MJ's Father)16. Burt Reynolds17. Cicely Tyson18. Bill Macy (Maude)19. Errol Christie20. Bruce Forsyth Subs1. Quincy Jones2. Rolf Harris3. Little Richard Hi, I have to sub in Quincy Jones for Debbie Reynolds. The downside of submitting so early! Aye, but I'd sorted that when the masterlist was posted - obviously I've just posted the teams for reference. Which Quincy Jones? The producer (more famous) or the comedian with mesothelioma? Put me right if you have to but...I'm assuming the second one - and also assuming you'd go that route on Deathrace because the QO would appear for sure. Thanks for asking mind, cos if Michael Jackson's old mate walks under a bus you can't claim the points now! It's the producer. I know I'm going to be terrible at this, it was half arsed research. I have higher hopes for 2018! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,979 Posted January 10, 2017 Incredible, my pick Moorie Boogaart just keeps on knitting and knitting... http://www.wzzm13.com/features/the-hat-man-continues-to-knit-receives-yarn-donation-from-georgia-company/382563317 Reminds me of my Joe Green pick (who I just noticed was on your subs bench). Thought he'd be dead by now, but he was still able to write an article a few days ago. About facing the end while in hospice, but still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted January 10, 2017 Also reminds me of Sid Hartman: http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/12/30/sid-hartman-recovery/ I selected him for this dead pool because of the fact he was hospitalized in mid December, but now is saying he plans to be back at work in a week. No update since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 10, 2017 Team of Lozzie LOZZIE 1. Leah Bracknell (Joker)2. Stefan Karl Stefansson3. Norman Lloyd4. Debbie Reynolds5. Billy Graham (Reverend)6. Beverly Cleary7. Vera Lynn8. Joanne Woodward (Paul Newman's widow)9. David Rockefeller10. Tony Bennett11. Liz dawn (Corrie)12. Kirk Douglas13. Jane Freeman (LOTSW)14. Sidney Poitier15. Joe Jackson (MJ's Father)16. Burt Reynolds17. Cicely Tyson18. Bill Macy (Maude)19. Errol Christie20. Bruce Forsyth Subs1. Quincy Jones2. Rolf Harris3. Little Richard Hi, I have to sub in Quincy Jones for Debbie Reynolds. The downside of submitting so early! Aye, but I'd sorted that when the masterlist was posted - obviously I've just posted the teams for reference. Which Quincy Jones? The producer (more famous) or the comedian with mesothelioma? Put me right if you have to but...I'm assuming the second one - and also assuming you'd go that route on Deathrace because the QO would appear for sure. Thanks for asking mind, cos if Michael Jackson's old mate walks under a bus you can't claim the points now! It's the producer. I know I'm going to be terrible at this, it was half arsed research. I have higher hopes for 2018! Okay - I'm hearing ya Either way; no damage done by the misunderstanding because they're both still breathing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites