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Ok so we have DaniSRB and mrv86 here. No sign of Wanderer so I'd like to ask for another user to step in to represent him and New Zealand.

Not a problem and thanks for taking the effort to connect despite the travel

I already sent the solution set to a neutral user so the results can be verified.

The game doesn't begin for another 90 mins (18:00 GMT). I just wanted to post the rules in advance so users can read it and understand it before we begin

Ok so here is a quick run through the rules of the game that will be used in the heats.... Players will compete against each other in a game called Gridlock. The aim of the game is to uncover keys in order to open the treasure chests and find the one and only available Silver Ticket for the Final in this heat. Players take turns revealing tiles from the grid. There are 20 keys hidden in the 64-square grid. After a player has revealed a key, they immediately get to use the key to open one of the 20 treasure chests. One of these chests contain the Silver Ticket which ensures that player's passage to the Final. However, to complicate matters a little, the grid system has been infiltrated by those pesky penguins. There are 8 penguins in total lurking in the grid. Players need to be very cautious when selecting tiles because the penguins are set on causing mayhem. Collecting three penguins during the game results in instant elimination for that player and their dreams of hosting TISC Open 2017 will be over. If two players are eliminated by the penguins, the one and only surviving contestant will automatically be awarded the Silver Ticket and advance to the Final. One final piece of information to know - Séamus the lucky leprechaun has hidden himself away in the grid. For the lucky contestant who uncovers him, Séamus will wipe away all those pesky penguins that the player has collected thus far and he will also grant that player a free go at opening one of the treasure chests. Up first in heat one will be and . Play will begin with the nation who achieved the highest finish at TISC Open 2016 (i.e. Mexico, followed by Serbia and then New Zealand). @mrv86 @DaniSRB @Wanderer GRIDLOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Yes things will go ahead as planned. I am now in the process of trying to come up with some kind of game format. Not a good idea for me to leave this until after Christmas

Golfer, Danny Willett is starting early with the beers

Here we go!

Happy Christmas everyone! For all who celebrate, I hope you and your families have a very peaceful holiday The 25th is our main day here. I have returned home from midnight service at the church where they played beautiful hymns and as always "O Holy Night" was the highlight and gave me goosebumps, beautiful hymn. Tonight we put the presents under the tree and tomorrow morning begins by opening the presents. For dinner we have either soup or garlic mushroom for starters, turkey and ham for main with all the usual sides of roast potatoes, brussels sprouts, parnisps, carrots, stuffing, gravy. For dessert we have a selection of dishes to choose from, but I am particularly looking forward to my apple pie because I just love apple pie This is how our table was prepared last year.... And most of all I am looking forward to acting like a big kid and playing with my nephew and the new toys Santa will bring him tonight Our tree....

I'm sorry but to be the host you need to exhibit a level of respect well beyond what you have shown here. Everyone has bad days but you are constantly complaining and disrespecting the other candidates. I just don't get it. The sad thing is, most people probably would have loved to see you host one day because you have a good level of skills in terms of being creative. But the fun and sense of good spirited humour that is at the heart of our contest is way more important than anything else and is what makes TISC the enjoyable show it is. You're not ready to host this event and that is what is very clear. Maybe things will change in future.

Yes, now is my science podcast time for bedtime

Today wasn't the best of days in terms of entertainment. Wade threw very well though and loved the improvised chant from the crowd "James Wade and his red chinos"

Maybe we can try a game tomorrow (if it works on my computer that is )

Awesome! I remember playing you in online curling games so if you ever make it to the Olympics, which I hope you will one day, I can say I played an Olympian in curling Good luck man

Almost ready for another session of world championship darts

More people wanted it to be conducted randomly that's why we are having this game of luck. If you are absent then it is no worries, Algeria will be represented in the game by someone on your behalf

158 checkout from the Wizard to win the match

Horvat has a leg on the board

Ok, I'm raiding the refrigerator, you've pushed me too far......

I'm loving it too

Barney is in the house!

But we all know you are supporting Dolan so.....

Hurray!! We'll need to post dcro details of his next match time

I think dcro's soul is well and truly nailed to the equine community.... even still, always room for a bit of darts on the side in between pirouettes

I note your valiant effort to drag dcro into the darting community