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Laura
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Re: general/specific knowlege

#41 Post by Laura » Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:04 pm

brian wrote:Can I just join with Laura and point out that my only areas of expertise are rugby, radio and real ale. (And the real ale is only as a consumer) With a smattering of canals and classical music.
How about that then Scurra?
Do you know, I think between us, we could come up with a pretty amazing team to beat the egg-heads!!!! Anyone good at History, Politics and Geopgraphy?

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Re: general/specific knowlege

#42 Post by Wulfruna » Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:30 pm

I didn't join in this debate earlier (too busy googling.....!) but have to say I've quite enjoyed exploring new topics that I was ignorant about before. Cornwallis was a fascinating discovery, for example! I was dreading having to hunt and hunt for all those obscure pictures, but once I spotted the theme, it became real fun to try and backsolve them (well, didn't manage them all unaided... :oops: )
Mind you, I haven't tried Lord Vader yet! And of course, I have always thought I was a bit of an expert on the subject of Lord Lang - but that is proving of no benefit at all in solving it :evil:
As for the topic of preferred literature - it is perhaps worth noting that when Scurra was a mere lad, he got his hands on "Jane Eyre" and couldn't bear to put it down - he reckoned it was the best mystery story he'd ever read :shock: (no editing allowed!!)

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Re: general/specific knowlege

#43 Post by Guest » Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:39 am

Thanks all, this is just what I hoped would happen. A frank exchange of views.
Scurra, be assured that I think,we probably all do, that you've done a fantastic job. If it wasn't for you & Gill we would have nothing to take the place of DVP/RUNES and I for one very much appreciate it.
Personally I'd like less research, don't mind a bit,but I'd rather be puzzling than googling. Having said that different themes do require research. I personally prefer general knowlege, like the impressionists to films/music, probably coz I'm not good at them :? :) Its early days and I'm sure that you'll find the right balance.
Well done

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Re: general/specific knowlege

#44 Post by Cenwulf » Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:00 pm

Anything with tarot cards, Paddington Bear or national flags will be fine for me...
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Re: general/specific knowlege

#45 Post by Guest » Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:55 am

actually Wulfrunas right. I'm starting to enjoy it a bit more now.
My favourites Animals, Plants, ANIMALS,cooking, animals ,Literature, you will guess that I like Lord Harris :) star wars :cry: ;)

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Re: general/specific knowlege

#46 Post by giraffe » Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:02 am

actually Wulfrunas right
Mother knows best!

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Re: general/specific knowlege

#47 Post by kathlyn » Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:07 am

giraffe wrote:
actually Wulfrunas right
Mother knows best!
always :lol:
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Re: general/specific knowlege

#48 Post by Wulfruna » Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:32 pm

:lol: :lol: ;)

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