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Competition! Tonight (9-9.25 pm 8/02/15) At Your Service

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  • 08-02-2015 5:11pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭


    A while back I was lucky enough to meet Francis Brennan and get a copy of his book signed.

    See here for details:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=92485381
    See post 1099 & 1100 for pics of the prize :)

    Tonight, as promised, I will be running a competition for this book!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    THIS THREAD IS FOR THE COMPETITION ONLY!

    Regular chat about the show will be over on the usual At Your Service thread :)
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=94201805#post94201805


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    The rules!

    1. Competition will consist of a number of questions. Francis Brennan related/At Your Service related questions.
    2. How many questions? I don't know, haven't decided yet :D

    3. At 9pm I will post the questions on THIS THREAD here!

    4. The winner will either be:
    (a) The first person to post all the correct answers
    or, if no one has all correct
    (b) the person who has answered the most number of correct answers by 9.25pm

    5. Once I post the questions, post your reply with all your answers straightaway.

    6. You have one shot to answer the questions!
    i.e. You cannot post multiple times throughout the 25 minutes!!!
    You CANNOT edit your original post!!!

    The judges decision is final! That judge is me :p

    PLEASE REMEMBER!
    (a) This not a Boards.ie "official" competition or anything
    (b) This is just a fun competition being run by me Amdublin :) in just a Boards poster capacity, not a mod capacity or anything
    So therefore please let's keep this a fun event and take it in the spirit it is intended and forgive me if anything doesn't go exactly to plan etc (God forbid I get a question messed up or anything!!!!)
    I will of course be as fair and as clear and as up front as possible!!!!!

    I hope this is clear?? Have I covered everything?? Post below if any questions about the rules!


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    MOD:
    Moved from Television to Reality Television (where the AYS thead resides

    MOD//

    Any questions on the comp or the rules?!


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Don't forget to click follow on this thread!

    I am taking it as a good sign that there are no questions so far! :)

    But feel free to post a question about ANYTHING* at all!








    *competition related :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,713 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    Let the games begin!!!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 8,693 ✭✭✭Lisha


    ......waiting ...

    No pressure Amdublin if course!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,713 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    This is fierce exciting of a Sunday night!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    All answers out there on the world wide web!

    1. If you were outside of Ireland and wanted to send a facsimile to the Park Hotel Kenmare what number would you send it to?

    2. In 2011 Francis travelled to Europe as part of an RTE tv show. What was the show called?

    3. At the end of every "season" what does Francis do for all his staff and their spouses?

    4. What year did Francis purchase the Park Hotel Kenmare?

    5. True or False? There is evidence on boards that the Brennans have seen our thread (At Your Service).

    6. According to Francis what is the correct way to hang a toilet roll? Over or Under?!

    7. As well as the Park Hotel Kenmare the Brennan brothers are involved in "glamping". What is the name of their glamping venture?

    8. What is the name of Francis Brennan's book? (The prize!)

    9. Francis Brennan owns a set of rosary beads which were given to him by what pope?

    10. What county was Francis Brennan born in?


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    First person to post with all the questions correctly wins!

    You can only post once!

    If no-one gets all the questions right it is the first person with the most
    i.e.
    First to get out 10/10
    If none
    Then first to get 9/10
    If none
    Then first to get 8/10
    And so on


  • Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Bobsammy


    All answers out there on the world wide web!

    1. If you were outside of Ireland and wanted to send a facsimile to the Park Hotel Kenmare what number would you send it to?
    00353646641402


    2. In 2011 Francis travelled to Europe as part of an RTE tv show. What was the show called?

    Francis Brennan's grand tour



    3. At the end of every "season" what does Francis do for all his staff and their spouses?

    Takes them on holiday

    4. What year did Francis purchase the Park Hotel Kenmare?

    1986

    5. True or False? There is evidence on boards that the Brennans have seen our thread (At Your Service).

    True, John posts at the end of each season

    6. According to Francis what is the correct way to hang a toilet roll? Over or Under?!

    Over

    7. As well as the Park Hotel Kenmare the Brennan brothers are involved in "glamping". What is the name of their glamping venture?

    Dromquinna


    8. What is the name of Francis Brennan's book? (The prize!)

    It's the little things Francis Brennan's guide to life

    9. Francis Brennan owns a set of rosary beads which were given to him by what pope?
    John Paul ii

    10. What county was Francis Brennan born in?
    Dublin


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  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    I am so excited for y'all

    Okay off to make a cup of tea and put on the electic blanket, back in a few!


  • Registered Users Posts: 29,269 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    amdublin wrote: »
    All answers out there on the world wide web!

    1. If you were outside of Ireland and wanted to send a facsimile to the Park Hotel Kenmare what number would you send it to?

    +353 64 664 1402

    2. In 2011 Francis travelled to Europe as part of an RTE tv show. What was the show called?

    Francis Brennan's Grand Tour

    3. At the end of every "season" what does Francis do for all his staff and their spouses?

    Take them and their spouses on an all-expenses paid holiday

    4. What year did Francis purchase the Park Hotel Kenmare?

    1986

    5. True or False? There is evidence on boards that the Brennans have seen our thread (At Your Service).

    True

    6. According to Francis what is the correct way to hang a toilet roll? Over or Under?!

    Over

    7. As well as the Park Hotel Kenmare the Brennan brothers are involved in "glamping". What is the name of their glamping venture?

    Dromquinna Manor (and it's only John's - do I get a bonus point for that???)
    8. What is the name of Francis Brennan's book? (The prize!)

    9. Francis Brennan owns a set of rosary beads which were given to him by what pope?

    John Paul II

    10. What county was Francis Brennan born in?

    Dublin


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,713 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    amdublin wrote: »
    All answers out there on the world wide web!

    1. If you were outside of Ireland and wanted to send a facsimile to the Park Hotel Kenmare what number would you send it to? +353 64 664 1402

    2. In 2011 Francis travelled to Europe as part of an RTE tv show. What was the show called? Francis Brennan's Grand Tour

    3. At the end of every "season" what does Francis do for all his staff and their spouses? Takes them away on holiday

    4. What year did Francis purchase the Park Hotel Kenmare? 1986

    5. True or False? There is evidence on boards that the Brennans have seen our thread (At Your Service). True

    6. According to Francis what is the correct way to hang a toilet roll? Over or Under?! Over

    7. As well as the Park Hotel Kenmare the Brennan brothers are involved in "glamping". What is the name of their glamping venture? Dromquinna Manor

    8. What is the name of Francis Brennan's book? (The prize!) Mind your manners

    9. Francis Brennan owns a set of rosary beads which were given to him by what pope? Pope John Paul

    10. What county was Francis Brennan born in? Kerry

    Woah that was pressure!


  • Registered Users Posts: 29,269 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Crap I forgot the name of the book!

    It's the Little Things

    Please tell me I can add that? I even knew it - just on a crappy tethered internet conection :mad:


  • Registered Users Posts: 21,444 ✭✭✭✭Skid X


    amdublin wrote: »
    All answers out there on the world wide web!

    1. If you were outside of Ireland and wanted to send a facsimile to the Park Hotel Kenmare what number would you send it to? +353 64 664 1402

    2. In 2011 Francis travelled to Europe as part of an RTE tv show. What was the show called? Francis Brennans Grand Tour

    3. At the end of every "season" what does Francis do for all his staff and their spouses?Every year he takes his staff and their spouses on an all expenses paid holiday at the end of the season. Fair play to him

    4. What year did Francis purchase the Park Hotel Kenmare? 1986

    5. True or False? There is evidence on boards that the Brennans have seen our thread (At Your Service). Oh yes! Hi John :)

    6. According to Francis what is the correct way to hang a toilet roll? Over or Under?! No idea - Under?

    7. As well as the Park Hotel Kenmare the Brennan brothers are involved in "glamping". What is the name of their glamping venture?Dromquinna Manor

    8. What is the name of Francis Brennan's book? (The prize!) It's The Little Things - Francis Brennan's Guide to Life:

    9. Francis Brennan owns a set of rosary beads which were given to him by what pope? Pope John Paul II

    10. What county was Francis Brennan born in? Dublin




    And here is a nice picture from Wikipedia

    220px-Francis_Brennan.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Judge is making decision!

    Back in 3 minutes!


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Drumroll please!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 29,269 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    RRRRRRRRROOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL......................


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,713 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    Did I win??!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Winner gets the book.

    Runner up gets this (see pic attached)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 29,269 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    I'm trying to decide if I'll have been given my bonus point for the Dromquinna Manor answer, or deducted two for pissing off the question-master...... :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    WINNER!

    Winner is Bobsammy!!!!









    *Bobsammy send me your postal dets!


  • Registered Users Posts: 21,444 ✭✭✭✭Skid X


    Could I just say how much I enjoyed the journey, even though I didnt win. Thanks to everyone who voted for me and this isn't the end of my dream.


    Well done Bobsammy. Whoop!


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,713 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    Did I get runner up?!


  • Registered Users Posts: 29,269 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Well done Bobsammy! Has your keyboard cooled down yet?


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Runner up is!!!!!!!!

    A toss up between Heidi Heidi and Skid

    Both scoring bonus points - HH for her Dromquina manor, Skid for his lovely pic.

    But there can only be one runner up!!!!!

    Who will it be?!


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,713 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    amdublin wrote: »
    WINNER!

    Winner is Bobsammy!!!!









    *Bobsammy send me your postal dets!

    Well done Bobsammy!


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,713 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    Heidi for runner up!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 29,269 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Please me, I NEVER win anything!

    And I had to work on a Sunday night AND miss the actual show.....

    (do I need to lay it on any thicker?)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 4,713 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    Good effort from Skid too!


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