tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post1876530162325205621..comments2024-03-12T12:54:32.926-07:00Comments on Life After Mastermind: Why am I back? For that matter, am I actually back in the first place?Londiniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07871325359167581176noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-2070615724977368722020-12-01T07:21:47.221-08:002020-12-01T07:21:47.221-08:00Hi David, I had noticed that LAM had become dorman...Hi David, I had noticed that LAM had become dormant and I've only just had another look to see if there's any action. I'm sorry to hear that you have had problems and glad that you have overcome them.<br />Regarding Mastermind - what on earth is going on? I think there is a new production company dealing with it now and there appears to be some engineering taking place. Without wishing to cast aspersions on the fairer sex, historically women formed a small proportion of the total number of entrants (perhaps they just aren't willing to put themselves out there?) but now every episode seems to have two men and two women participating. I haven't checked the length of time taken up by the asking of the questions but now they frequently appear to be unnecessarily long, with the result that on the specialist round it is now unusual for anyone to score any more than 10. Previously there would usually be at least a couple of competitors with a double figure score. Is this an attempt to weigh against expertise in the specialist subject? mawnanmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540853509910788014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-37238657407370735622020-09-03T02:26:12.495-07:002020-09-03T02:26:12.495-07:00Dave
I wonder if you have encountered the online p...Dave<br />I wonder if you have encountered the online platform, WikiQuiz?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543039265117679063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-60921309201046703052020-05-13T03:21:33.554-07:002020-05-13T03:21:33.554-07:00Hi, and thanks for your kind comment. It's not...Hi, and thanks for your kind comment. It's not so much that the process of writing is detrimental. Although having said that, I'm not sure exactly what it is! Thank you for your support, anyway - it means a lot.<br />Londiniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871325359167581176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-13916526721336434322020-05-09T09:57:56.870-07:002020-05-09T09:57:56.870-07:00Hello David. It's lovely to read your blogs ag...Hello David. It's lovely to read your blogs again but you must do what's right for you. If the process of writing the blog is more detrimental than the enjoyment of it then it's not the right thing to do Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02398418907900333196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-79146596049558550692020-05-06T08:16:01.883-07:002020-05-06T08:16:01.883-07:00Blush! Thanks so much guys! It makes me so happy t...Blush! Thanks so much guys! It makes me so happy to see that any of the nonsense I come out with here brings a smile to someone's face now and again.Thanks also for your very kind personal words. It's a funny, pernicious beast is depression, and I'm not going to go making rash statements about having beaten it - it could come back. But at the moment, especially considering these strange times that we're living in, I'm doing well within myself. Thanks again.<br />Londiniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871325359167581176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-18073761060230147462020-05-05T14:27:35.807-07:002020-05-05T14:27:35.807-07:00Hi,Dave,I’m delighted that you’re feeling well eno...Hi,Dave,I’m delighted that you’re feeling well enough to comment on last nights Mastermind! I completely agree with everything that you said! Having said that I have been reading your blog for years and as I may not concur with you all the time,I always have found it incisive and informative.However as we say in Ireland,your health is your wealth,so look after yourself and express yourself if and when you feel like it! Best wishes,Peter Treanor.Peter Treanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06093273577437428675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-75210840612707627642020-05-05T13:14:50.446-07:002020-05-05T13:14:50.446-07:00Dave,
As a long-time reader who only knows you th...Dave,<br /><br />As a long-time reader who only knows you through this blog, it's so wonderful to hear you're doing well. <br /><br />Of course I miss your write-ups of UC and Mastermind, particularly your laps of honour and combined specialist scores. I don't know if you realize it, but you've brought a lot of enjoyment to me, sat thousands of miles away, who only gets to watch UK quizzes a few days afterwards (and thus had to wait to read your write-up until then). But it's far, far more important that you're happy rather than making others happy. As they say when you get the safety briefing on a plane, put on your oxygen mask first before trying to help others.<br /><br />Best wishes to you, and please post your paintings if you can when they're exhibited.<br /><br />Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830160543665934846noreply@blogger.com