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« on: April 30, 2013, 13:55:22 »
This isn't rail related, but please indulge me and help me out a bit.

It's one of those picture quizzes with 50 cryptic clues hidden in it. I've managed to get over 40 so far but am struggling with the rest.

http://www.whatzat.co.uk/

Those that I can't fathom.

The fat guy on roller skates, the cow (not his hat - got that one), the bloke fishing, the record in the trees, the orange peel, the tombstone with '1907-2013 DID▸ (Didcot Parkway) WELL' on it, the scissors, the bloke with the broom, the guy standing in front of the pavilion surrounded by fallen men, the ray of light, the corkscrew, the dog, the 'Ramsey St' sign, the bat leaning on the stump, the eye chart on the TV▸ (Thames Valley, or TeleVision, depending on context), the cardboard box, the mound of grey stuff, the chalk outline.

I'm happy to help others with the answers I have, if they wish to enter.

Prizes on offer are:

Entry into a draw for 5 pairs of tickets to the Twenty20 finals day at Egbaston in August, for guessing 5 right.
Entry into a draw for 5 pairs of tickets to one day of the Ashes Test at Lords in July, for guessing all 50 right.

Closing date 31st May 2013

EDIT: I've now got 'em all. Phew. That was tough, but fun!
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« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2013, 15:36:30 »
I got one of the tombstones as part of my 5.  Then i could go no further.

It was 'century'. (1900 -2000) not strictly correct I feel   Grin ).
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2013, 16:04:24 »
Thanks for that one swrural, just 16 left for me now.

Having looked closely at the bat resting on the stumps I see it is part baguette. 'FRENCH CRICKET' being the answer!

And I've just got 'LAST MAN STANDS'.

...and 'ASHES' (thanks bobm)

... and 'HEAVY ROLLER'
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2013, 16:48:07 »
Now just 4 to go.

  • the record in the trees
  • the orange peel
  • the bloke with the broom
  • the tombstone with '1907-2013 DID▸ (Didcot Parkway) WELL' on it
  • the scissors
  • the corkscrew
  • the eye chart on the TV▸ (Thames Valley, or TeleVision, depending on context)
  • the dead body outline
  • the ray of light

While updating this list I realised that the dog and the 'Ramsey St' sign were one clue. Knowing your 'Neighbours' history will help....
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2013, 17:35:28 »
The Scissors = CUT
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« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2013, 17:37:24 »
No answers but might be a clue for someone...

Quote from: bignosemac on April 30, 2013, 16:48:07

  • the tombstone with '1907-2013 DID▸ (Didcot Parkway) WELL' on it - 1907 was the first year South Africa played Test Matches against England in the UK▸ (United Kingdom)
  • the eye chart on the TV▸ (Thames Valley, or TeleVision, depending on context) - something to do with Twenty20 cricket?
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« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2013, 17:43:22 »
The broom man = REVERSE SWEEP
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« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2013, 17:51:30 »
Quote from: Fourbee on April 30, 2013, 17:43:22
The broom man = REVERSE SWEEP

<slaps forehead> So obvious. D'oh!

Thanks

Also just got the dead body outline.  Cheesy
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« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2013, 18:03:22 »
How about sight screen, opener - and maybe beamer?
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« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2013, 18:04:54 »
Quote from: stuving on April 30, 2013, 18:03:22
How about sight screen, opener - and maybe beamer?

Thanks and thanks but not 'BEAMER' Cheesy

Now just 1 to go.

  • the record in the trees
  • the tombstone with '1907-2013 DID▸ (Didcot Parkway) WELL' on it
  • the ray of light
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« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2013, 18:39:04 »
Record = single?
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« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2013, 18:41:46 »
Quote from: paul7755 on April 30, 2013, 18:39:04
Record = single?

Yay! Muchos gracias paul7755.  Cheesy

Just the darker tombstone to get now.... GOT IT!!!

If anyone wants further clues now that I've got all 50, just ask.

http://www.whatzat.co.uk/
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« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2013, 10:00:33 »
Apols (aplogies) BNM I got body line as another of my first 5 but had not notiiced it was one you were after. 

I hope you at least win the prize now anyway!!  Wink
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