‘Mad as a Hatter’ - food count v Luton (January 12th, 5pm cut-off)

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:37 pm

Ladies and gents, please accept my apologies for being late to this crucial ‘Mad as a Hatter’ food count. In all honesty, I had set my phone to remind me to put something up this evening, but that was with the game being played three days later. I forgot to bring that forward by a few days when the game was re-arranged, so thank you to StayingDown4Ever for the reminder.

So this week, I have been in conversation with my good friend and West Yorkshire Clarets Mascot, Rosie, who asked if she could pick this week’s item.

After her selection, I had to refer to redbeard’s famous rule manual and under rule 17.4 the following item has been passed as an edible food stuff…

So this week, Rosie has chosen CRUNCHIES: Earls Oven Baked Assorted Biscuit Shapes (500g).

She would like you to guess how many of each shape there are in the box, and she says that if you have not guessed by 5pm on Friday, then she’s going to start eating her biscuits, as that is the official cut-off time.

Please guess (shape numbers only, colour is irrelevant):

Diamonds:
Hearts:
Bones:
Rectangles (indented):
Ovals:
Circles:

5 points for the closest in each shape category

10 points for anyone who guesses ‘on the nose’ in each category

NO GUESSES FOR GRAND TOTAL this week.

Best wishes

John and Rosie

PS. Photo taken by a very perplexed looking Mrs jdrobbo

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tally · Post by **tally** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:50 pm

Tough one JD but
I'll kick of with:

Diamonds: 45
Hearts:37
Bones:49
Rectangles (indented):29
Ovals:41
Circles:56

Eloise Laws · Post by **Eloise Laws** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:56 pm

Well I know nothing about dog biscuits whatsoever, so for me this is a total stab in the dark…

Diamonds 24
Hearts. 19
Bones. 17
Rectangles. 21
Ovals. 14
Circles 15
Rosie is a lovely looking pooch! UTC

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:57 pm

Good count choice!

diamonds 17
Hearts 16
Bones 23
Rectangles 24
Ovals 21
Circles 28

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:18 pm

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Having taken advice from an expert on wooing a date I estimate
Diamonds 26
Hearts. 21
Bones. 28
Rectangles. 19
Ovals. 21
Circles 30
UTC

Dawlishclaret · Post by **Dawlishclaret** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:18 pm

Thanks jrobbo

Diamonds: 20
Hearts: 20
Bones: 20
Rectangles (indented): 20
Ovals:20
Circles: 20

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:18 pm

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:18 pm
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Having taken advice from an expert on wooing a date I estimate
Diamonds 26
Hearts. 21
Bones. 28
Rectangles. 19
Ovals. 21
Circles 30
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StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:32 pm

Diamonds 25
Hearts 25
Bones 21
Rectangles 18
Ovals 33
Circles 19

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:58 pm

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Tom sez

Diamonds: 12
Hearts: 9
Bones: 27
Rectangles (indented): 14
Ovals: 11
Circles: 12

Excellent choice JD. Tom says hello to Rosie.

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:52 pm

Keeley has suddenly taken an interest in the food count

Diamonds 6
Hearts 6
Bones 8
Rectangles 6
Ovals 6
Circles 6

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:05 pm

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Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:12 pm

Diamonds:25
Hearts:21
Bones:18
Rectangles (indented):16
Ovals:19
Circles:21

Thanks Rosie for this

Enjoy them after the count

JMU81 · Post by **JMU81** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:37 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:37 pm
Ladies and gents, please accept my apologies for being late to this crucial ‘Mad as a Hatter’ food count. In all honesty, I had set my phone to remind me to put something up this evening, but that was with the game being played three days later. I forgot to bring that forward by a few days when the game was re-arranged, so thank you to StayingDown4Ever for the reminder.

So this week, I have been in conversation with my good friend and West Yorkshire Clarets Mascot, Rosie, who asked if she could pick this week’s item.

After her selection, I had to refer to redbeard’s famous rule manual and under rule 17.4 the following item has been passed as an edible food stuff…

So this week, Rosie has chosen CRUNCHIES: Earls Oven Baked Assorted Biscuit Shapes (500g).

She would like you to guess how many of each shape there are in the box, and she says that if you have not guessed by 5pm on Friday, then she’s going to start eating her biscuits, as that is the official cut-off time.

Please guess (shape numbers only, colour is irrelevant):

Diamonds:
Hearts:
Bones:
Rectangles (indented):
Ovals:
Circles:

5 points for the closest in each shape category

10 points for anyone who guesses ‘on the nose’ in each category

NO GUESSES FOR GRAND TOTAL this week.

Best wishes

John and Rosie

PS. Photo taken by a very perplexed looking Mrs jdrobbo

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Does your dog talk ? Or are you hearing voices ? 🫨

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:48 pm

Thanks for doing this game's count, jdrobbo and Rosie.

Diamonds 28
Hearts 28
Bones 30
Rectangles 26
Ovals 26
Circles 30

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:03 pm

JMU81 wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:37 pm

She never shuts up!!

addisclaret · Post by **addisclaret** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:12 pm

Diamonds: 22
Hearts:18
Bones:30
Rectangles (indented):28
Ovals:32
Circles:41

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:17 pm

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Jjjack · Post by **Jjjack** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 9:02 am

Diamonds 41
Hearts 39
Bones 43
Rectangles (indented) 39
Ovals 37
Circles 40

Cheers!

canalsideClaret · Post by **canalsideClaret** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:21 am

Ok,

Diamonds 38
Hearts 37
Bones 36
Rectangles (indented) 35
Ovals 34
Circles 33

Thanks for the count

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:16 am

Beautiful dog

Diamonds 26
Hearts 27
Bones 28
Rectangles (indented) 26
Ovals 25
Circles 24

green_parrot · Post by **green_parrot** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 2:31 pm

Diamonds 18
Hearts 22
Bones 25
Rectangles 30
Ovals 24
Circles 31

Thanks jdrobbo and Rosie.

ClaretGeorgina · Post by **ClaretGeorgina** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:53 pm

Diamonds 19
Hearts 23
Bones 29
Rectangles 17
Ovals 28
Circles 32

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:20 pm

Bump….

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tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:47 pm

Diamonds 27
Hearts 31
Bones 34
Rectangles 38
Ovals 29
Circles 30

Ta JD!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:42 am

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:38 pm

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:24 pm

5pm cut-off!

Rosie wants a heart shaped biscuit…if there is one in the box….

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claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:47 pm

Diamonds: 7
Hearts: 6
Bones: 9
Rectangles (indented): 9
Ovals: 8
Circles: 8

thanks for doing the count jdrobbo!

UTC

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:02 pm

YOUR TIME IS UP!

Rosie is hungry and is ripping into the box!!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:19 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:02 pm
YOUR TIME IS UP!

Rosie is hungry and is ripping into the box!!

Lets hope Rosie doesn't eat any before the count complete

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:23 pm

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jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:27 pm

Thanks to everyone who has joined in with this week’s count. Apologies for only starting it a couple of days ago, but I see that the vast majority of seasoned players have participated. Congratulations to anyone who has collected points during this particular round. Let’s hope that This shower of points, transfers to the pitch tonight! UTC

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:32 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:26 pm
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Claretmisterg didn't score 20

it was StayingDown4Ever

Another 10 for me yayyyyyyyy

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:37 pm

Good count - I got points

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:44 pm

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jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:44 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:32 pm
Claretmisterg didn't score 20 it was StayingDown4Ever

Another 10 for me yayyyyyyyy

Thanks for that… I’ve now corrected it… I hope!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:46 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:44 pm
Thanks for that… I’ve now corrected it… I hope!

No worries am sure SD4E and Cmg would have pointed it out

Eloise Laws · Post by **Eloise Laws** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:40 pm

Thanks for the count! More points for meeeeeeee!
Please can someone post the table when they are over the shock of the match!
Dissapointed not to hold out for 3, the sooner we back in the Championship the better for me

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:43 pm

Great count thank you.

StayingDown4Ever · Post by **StayingDown4Ever** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:50 pm

Only just checked the results here - what a guy I am.

Soured my good haul with that shambolic goalkeeping in the game.

Thanks for the count.

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:00 am

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:32 pm
Claretmisterg didn't score 20 it was StayingDown4Ever

Another 10 for me yayyyyyyyy

Bloody VAR

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:20 pm

Updated points table

1st
Bosscat 67 points

2nd
Claretmisterg 66 points

3rd
addisclaret 53 points

Joint 4th
Croydon Claret 51 points
Eloise Laws 51 points

5th
Charlieinnewmexico 43 points

6th
bfcjg 40 points

7th
green_parrot 36 points

8th
Rick_Muller 34 points

Joint 9th
BigF 32 points
canalsideClaret 32 points

Joint 10th
claretblue 26 points
jdrobbo 26 points

11th
StayingDown4Ever 25 points

12th
ClaretGeorgina 23 points

13th
what_no_pies 21 points

14th
tarkys_ears 19 points

15th
Cabbage 17 points

16th
Jjjack 16 points

17th
footballdiedin92 15 points

18th
Dawlishclaret 13 points

19th
Cubanforever 11 points

Joint 20th
leelad 10 points
tally 10 points
Zooniverser 10

21st
Foshiznik 5 points

Joint 22nd
Brucefanclaret 3 points
claretburns 3 points
CunBuntru 3 points
giveusaB 3

Bosscat scores 10 points to take the lead on 67 points. Eloise Laws scores 15 points to move up to joint 4th now on 51. Charlieinnewmexico scores 10 points to move into 5th on 43 with bfcjg scoring 10 to move into 6th on 40 points. Rick_Muller also scores 10 to move into 8th place on 34 points. Last, but definitely not least, a big 20 points sees StayingDown4Ever bound up the table from joint 20th to 11th now on 25 points.

Thanks to jdrobbo for an intriguingly different count. There have been quite a few different scorers so I am happy to submit the updated table for a VAR check. If there are any clear and obvious errors I am confident they will be picked up because that’s what VAR is for, isn’t it ? Otherwise I say what’s the point of it.

A frustrating end to the game. 3 points again eluded us. Still I hope we keep battling in every game but we are going to need things to start going in our favour to stand any chance of staying up. Up the Mighty Clarets come what may.