MM Links Solutions November 2007 [Week 1](version2)

[gen2]

AAaarrrggh! I've been forced into a last-minute re-write by some young country lad.

I can now reveal that Queen Jan's chosen links were:

clock WISE
NIGHT watch
minute WALTZ
second HELPING

So how did you all manage with guessing the first set of links from Queen Jan?

Fast forward to find out . . .

[gen2]

Well, after a faltering start due to AB's faulty server, we finally got under way about 2 minutes late but

minus a few members who found themselves unable to post. Thankfully, they were in contact with others who

were able to post on their behalf - let's hope this situation can be quickly resolved.

The first scorer out of the shrubbery was evsajo at 9:05 who managed to correctly guess both NIGHT

WATCH and MINUTE WALTZ for 4 points. Within the specified 2 minute rule, JimJools(Jools) matched the

same two guesses and so picked up two bonus points for a total of 4 as well.

At 9:21, the third link of HELPING HAND was spotted by JRB who was the only person to pick up on this.

JRB also matched WALTZ and therefore gets a total of 3 points.

Now for the spanner in the works. I had prepared my posts by 5 pm and then went to prepare the evening meal

and enjoyed it along with a bottle of Chardonnay. Imagine my surprise when I log back on to find that

country_boy has discovered the elusive 4th link at the unprecedented time of 5:10pm on the SUNDAY! Not

only that, but he also matched WALTZ for a total of 3 points! Talk about cutting it fine! I think this must be some sort of a record.

This week a total of 8 members correctly guessed TWO links, but, despite the grief it has caused me, I award

*HOT SHOT OF THE WEEK* to lysander for not only being the one to find that last elusive link,

but to score 3 points with the other match as well . . . *CHEERS ALL ROUND*

The table of results follows:

[gen2]

The Standings after round 1 are therefore:

4 points: evsajo, JimJools(Jools)

3 points: country_boy, JRB

2 points: Dustybun, Elspeth, lysander, Magyar

1 point: 6 others

*CONGRATULATIONS* evsajo & Jools *JOINT LEADERS*

Phew!! I've made the re-write with just minutes to spare.
UNLESS of course, swannbaker does his usual stunt of posting minutes before closing time and gets 3 or 4 matches (fortunately unlikely an past performance).

[jan1956]

many thanks gen2 and congrats to the point scorers, hope I can fox more of you next week
just a small point but how did Jrb get point for helping hand
the link was second helpings
hand was not one of my words
jan

[gen2]

Well. as predicted, swannbaker DID make a last minute post - but with the predicted zero points. murielmci also made a last-minute pitch and I have recorded her single point gained.

[gen2]

The points are correct jan. if you look back at JRB's post (No. 34) here http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Quizzes-and-Puz zles/Question476047-2.html
you will see the chosen link was indeed SECOND HELPING. I made the slip-up when making the rushed re-write of the results and didn't have time to proof-read it. I think there is a case for making the closing time at least 1 hour before members expect the results to be posted.

I will suggest that to crofter

[rogerr]

Hi gen, I think Crofter starts on the Chardonnay after the results are posted!!!
lol B

[kettledrum]

Gen2 ... Please don't make the closing time any earlier. I am quite often busy at weekends, and if I can't borrow a computer ( not guaranteed ) while I'm away, I would be pushed to get my suggestions in before 7pm Sun. I'm sure no-one would mind waiting for the analysis on the very rare occasions that a dark horse comes in with a last minute surprise score.

[FoxLee]

Congrats. to all the scorers. I don't understand the results. You say that country-boy got the last link plus waltz giving 3 points. Then you say hot shot of the week is lysander for getting the last link plus one other, giving 3 points but in the table, he only has 2. I'm confused!!

[jan1956]

was not "having a go" I am sure it must be a nightmare sorting it all out, I agree the results do not have to be there at 7pm dead
thanks again
jan

[country_boy]

Yeah I wondered about that but wasn't gonna rock the boat! 3 points, woo hoo!! Cheers to all involved

[crofter]

I have just returned to the croft and have read the messages.

First my congratulations to the high scorers ~ and to Queen Jan for an interesting start to the November MM Link Game!

My thanks also go to gen2 for covering for my absence. I agree that there needs to be some editing time BEFORE the results are announced. The MINIMUM should be ONE FULL HOUR. I too have been caught out by the final link word falling late in the day! It causes chaos!

[Dustybun]

crikey! where are my smelling salts?! I have lost my "null points" status!

Thanks to gen2 and jan but can I just say that I think it is madness for us to expect the results to appear on screen immediately after the closing time. The National Lottery don't even do that and they are paid a lot of money! I think most of us can wait half an hour so that the scorer doesn't end up with a nervous breakdown! :0)

[Dustybun]

ok crofter - yes, an hour is better!! :0)

[gen2]

It never rains but it pours!

I tried 4 times to add a post to this thread and zilch1

I then closed my internet connection and it refused to reconnect"

I have now shifted to my laptop and have signed on on a different account so fingers crossed I can post now. here is what I was trying to post earlier:

FoxLee Correction accepted. lysander was to have been my original hot-shot and had not been amended in my re-write.

It should have said:

This week a total of 8 members correctly guessed TWO links, but, despite the grief it has caused me, I award *HOT SHOT OF THE WEEK* to country_boy for not only being the one to find that last elusive link, but to score 3 points with the other match as well . . . *CHEERS ALL ROUND*

The wording should have made it clear that I was awarding 'Hot Shot' to the person who found the last link.

Many Apologies to lysander and country_boy

[country_boy]

No worries:-)
I never seem to get up on time on a Saturday so I'm hoping that the extra time to study the preamble will pay dividends!
Will try to post a bit earlier, just slipped my mind completely this weekend!
Cheers again

[gen2]

Good, at least I'm able to post again.

Yes crofter In future I think we'd better let the punters know to expect the results at 8pm. It is when you are rushed that you make mistakes. You definitely need time to double-check posts before committing to public view.

[JoolsTwo]

Wow!! Joint leader - Still this is just the first week :-) Well done evsajo and all who scored. Thanks to Gen2 and to Queen Jan for the links.

[slaney]

Well done evasjo and jools ..and all those who (unlike me)managed to get on Jan's wavelength and score.
I hope not to be totally foxed next week.

Thanks gen2 for the scoring.

[sarumite]

Well here we go again, nil points ... back to the Free fall club, not on your wavelength at all jan :o(

But thanks for the links, and well done gen2 in the absence of Krophta.

[Murielmci]

I just managed to slip in undwer the wire! I have had multiple visitors and "me time" has been somewhat sparse!

OK only one point but hey that is an i9mprovement on last month.

Well done to all the other one pointers!