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Post by 'Beav' on Aug 25, 2010 15:48:22 GMT
Hobbies? Like HK, travelling II'm not sure of the number of countries, I'll work it out. Checked it, only 28) Tennis BridgeDriving (anything form a HGV to a sports car). Computers (I help people with computer problems and occasionally teach) Chinese calligraphy Forums (where do I find the time for the other things from) I love a game of Bridge. I am shite but play mostly on Bridge Base because I only know 4 people who can play bridge and 2 of them live miles away. Also only been to Rhodes (Greece), Barcelona (Spain), Zurich (Switzerland), Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), New York (USA) and Cyprus. Never been to Scotland or Ireland (North or Republic). YH I am pretty sure (as of 8 years ago) that Cyprus is one country but both sides are split government-wise (don't quote me on that). Zurich shouldn't count because it was a plane transfer and I was in Switzerland for no more than 15mins. |
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Post by Belgian Yellow on Aug 25, 2010 15:57:29 GMT
Only the Greek part is recognised. North Cyprus claims to be a separate country but is only recognised by Turkey. I head it's full of booze and strip clubs - guess that explains why you and Yellowhoods went there!
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Post by edgecam on Aug 25, 2010 20:37:36 GMT
39 so far, need a map to be sure. UK so not including England ect.
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Post by Agadoo on Aug 25, 2010 21:11:35 GMT
Does masterbation count?
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Post by Lone Gunman on Aug 25, 2010 21:53:47 GMT
Model kits for me. Just finished a nice 1:72 Avro Vulcan kit in 60s anti-flash white. 'Twas a right b#gger avoiding getting fingerprints all over the pristine paintwork.
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Post by HKYellow on Aug 26, 2010 0:53:11 GMT
This really does show we are a diverse lot and some well travelled. I think the "fan" has changed over the years.
Is there anyone that has never been out of the country?
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Post by malcolmnl on Aug 26, 2010 4:46:59 GMT
Im not sure of the number of countries, I'll work it out. Checked it, only 28) Do you count England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic as separate countries? No, and I 've never been to Ireland or Scotland anyway. |
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Post by edgecam on Aug 26, 2010 8:36:27 GMT
Do you count England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic as separate countries? No, and I 've never been to Ireland or Scotland anyway. Mal, so for a couple of reasons they don't count for you. Most important one being you have not actually been there and when naming how many countries you have been to that ones important. |
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Post by edgecam on Aug 26, 2010 8:39:29 GMT
Just a thought would people consider the Balearic and Canary islands separate countries or are they all under Spain.
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Post by amarillo on Aug 26, 2010 9:05:39 GMT
Just a thought would people consider the Balearic and Canary islands separate countries or are they all under Spain. They count as Spain You can't count the Isle of Wight either  |
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Post by edgecam on Aug 26, 2010 9:18:50 GMT
Just a thought would people consider the Balearic and Canary islands separate countries or are they all under Spain. They count as Spain You can't count the Isle of Wight either Thought as much but worth asking, so i guess then the Falkland’s don’t count. |
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Post by amarillo on Aug 26, 2010 9:28:20 GMT
Thought as much but worth asking, so i guess then the Falkland’s don’t count. hmmm...not sure I would say that does count as they are a self-governed overseas territory of the UK rather than a part of it. But then what about Jersey or the Isle of Man? |
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Post by edgecam on Aug 26, 2010 9:33:35 GMT
Thought as much but worth asking, so i guess then the Falkland’s don’t count. hmmm...not sure I would say that does count as they are a self-governed overseas territory of the UK rather than a part of it. But then what about Jersey or the Isle of Man? Jersey and Guernsey been to both but did not include either. Can not see a difference between Scotland Wales and Jersey. Thoughts? |
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Post by amarillo on Aug 26, 2010 9:40:00 GMT
Jersey and Guernsey been to both but did not include either. Can not see a difference between Scotland Wales and Jersey. Thoughts? Scotland and Wales are part of the UK Jersey and Guernsey are not, although they aren't fully independant countries either... |
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Post by edgecam on Aug 26, 2010 9:48:07 GMT
Jersey and Guernsey been to both but did not include either. Can not see a difference between Scotland Wales and Jersey. Thoughts? Scotland and Wales are part of the UK Jersey and Guernsey are not, although they aren't fully independant countries either... So what are they? Scotland and Wales have there own parliament budgets and laws so what's the difference? |
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Post by amarillo on Aug 26, 2010 9:55:37 GMT
So what are they? Scotland and Wales have there own parliament budgets and laws so what's the difference? self-governing islands Scotland and Wales have their own parliaments but are not fully self-governing wiki it |
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Post by edgecam on Aug 26, 2010 10:06:30 GMT
So what are they? Scotland and Wales have there own parliament budgets and laws so what's the difference? self-governing islands Scotland and Wales have their own parliaments but are not fully self-governing wiki it Just kicked my lad of my PC so I could look it up. It's not easy on my IPhone. Agree Jersey and Guernsey are two different countries to the UK? Two more to the total. |
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Post by edgecam on Aug 26, 2010 10:13:24 GMT
39 so far, need a map to be sure. UK so not including England ect. After looking at the map and a conversation with Amarillo about Jersey and Guernsey the correct total is actual 43. I’m going to Singapore later this year so will be 44. |
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Post by KidInTheRiot on Aug 26, 2010 11:32:45 GMT
Fortunately my hobbies do not include bragging about all the places I have been to
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Post by edgecam on Aug 26, 2010 11:35:31 GMT
Fortunately my hobbies do not include bragging about all the places I have been to I did not start it, just joined in. :-) and currently not even close to winning. Happy days. |
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