Whitey Grandad

I can't stand sprouts either. I read once that most people are deficient in a special gene. This gene is possessed by only a few of us but it allows us to taste how bitter sprouts (and broccoli) really are. The rest of you just don't know how awful they actually taste. For me, port and stilton. I suppose it must be that you remember the foods that you only have once a year. When I was a kid we only had chicken on Christmas Day, but now you can get in everywhere so it's no longer special. Enjoy your sproutless lunch and have a great day!

72) 2 Gentlemen of Verona (William Shakespeare) 82) 86,400 Seconds in a Day

I don't think anything could do that.

I'm with CB Saint. He has been well paid for all his efforts and he is still far too young. And I've never forgiven him for getting sent off against Argentina, he robbed us of the game we should have had. There are plenty of other undeserving knights too, Mick Jagger for instance. Still, what do you think CB Saint? Shall we send our knighthoods back when we're given them?

68- 6 King Georges of England ? 95) 2 Heads are Better Than One

81) 8 Legs on an Octopus

57) 22 Yards in a Chain 60) 1694, Bank of England Founded 67) 4 Queens in a Pack of Cards 80) 4 Singers in Abba (Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha and Frida) ?

62) 90 D in a R A 62) 90 Degrees in a Right Angle 64) 1964, H W B P M 64) 1964, Harold Wilson Becomes Prime Minister 70) A B and the 40 T 70) Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves 74) G and the 3 B 74) Goldilocks and the 3 Bears 76) 18 H in a R of G 76) 18 Holes in a Round of Golf 77) 3 P C of L (R, G, B) 77) 3 Primary Colous of Light (Red, Green, Blue) 84) S the 7 S 84) Sail the 7 Seas 89) 5 a D (F and V) 89) 5 a Day (Fruit and Vegetables) 98- A S in T S 9 98- A Stitch in Time Saves 9 Stop it! I've got work to do before I can go home. Thanks, and Merry Christmas.

You bastard! I was struggling with the first lot. Anyway, let's start with an easy one... 58- 10,000, T to the P of F 58- 10,000, Ten to the Power of Four

Now, now, Mero, don't be so downhearted. There are plenty of other clubs around to support. Have a great Christmas lads, always good to hear from you.

25) 8 P for J in S 25) 8 Points for J in Scrabble

5) 125, F C 5) 125, Five Cubed

Very good idea. I wouldn't want to waste what little there is left of my faculties.

No charge on Sundays anyway?

There's not a lot we can do about it, not any more.

I make it 128? Just a typo, I'm sure, but there are a lot of pedants about these days.

I could design one for you, if you like, but repairing one would get my hands dirty. As for CERN, it all depends on your viewpoint, or point of view. Before I forget, a Merry Christmas to you and all you other Saints fans out there.

30) 50, L in Roman Numerals

I should edit that quickly, if I were you.

Once again we see the simplistic nature of these studies which are only interested in total solar irradiation. The 'solar activity' to which I have previously referred is the high-energy particles which together with cosmic radiation have an observed effect on our climate. The research at CERN is part of a programme attempting to determine the mechanisms by which this could occur. At present, because no known mechanism has been identified it can, of course, not be included in any climate model. If you have the time it is worth sitting through at least the first part of the lecture given by Kirkby at CERN. I have posted the link above.

Why do these quizzes only come out at Christmas time?

I rest my case.

Oh dear.

Don't be such a tit. You are above this.

As I said, you have absolutely no idea what the term 'Engineer' means, which would tend to invalidate every other one of your comments.