FAO Foodcounters

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:52 am

Hi all. As the attempt to have the winners of the previous count perform the next count has failed miserable we are in need of a volunteer to take up the mantle for the Avila game. Otherwise we face the very real possibility of proceeding with the football game when no food has been counted. This undoubtedly does not auger well for achieving a satisfactory result from the game. Don’t just step forward and be counted but step forward and be a counter. Who shall take up the challenge ?

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:19 am

I would offer but on holiday until the weekend. Everyone should take their turn. It’s very frustrating (as far as a lighthearted game is concerned). Come on folks, roll up, roll up.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:22 am

I would have had a go myself, never done it before as the official counter, but I go away on Friday evening so not possible this time.

canalsideClaret · Post by **canalsideClaret** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:34 pm

Sorry can't do this or next one as I'm away both weekends.

Happy to put my name down to do the Forest PL match on 18/9.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:38 pm

Am also busy this week and haven't got time sorry.

Also I think I did over a 3rd of the counts last season ... so its time for some new blood anyway.

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:58 pm

If no-one else is able to do this week's count then I will do it - but as I work at Turf Moor I will be unable to do the actual count etc until after the match, at least two hours after. Is this acceptable??

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:12 pm

BigF wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:58 pm
If no-one else is able to do this week's count then I will do it - but as I work at Turf Moor I will be unable to do the actual count etc until after the match, at least two hours after. Is this acceptable??

Don't see why not BigF

Eloise Laws · Post by **Eloise Laws** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:16 pm

I cannot do this Sundays count, but will offer to do future ones

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:12 pm

BigF wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:58 pm
If no-one else is able to do this week's count then I will do it - but as I work at Turf Moor I will be unable to do the actual count etc until after the match, at least two hours after. Is this acceptable??

Thanks BigF.

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:31 pm

It would be good if we could get a rota going for future games. I am ok to keep the points totals up to date this season.

Looking at the fixtures up to the 1st break we have 2 volunteers so far. Cheers both. The fixtures are

27/08 Villa (h) - BigF
30/08 Forest (a) LC -
02/09 Spurs (h) -
18/09 Forest (a) - canalsideClaret
23/09 ManU (h) -
30/08 Newcastle (a) -
07/10 Chelsea (h) -

If we could have some volunteers to fill in the blanks that would be great.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:35 pm

Claretmisterg wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:31 pm
It would be good if we could get a rota going for future games. I am ok to keep the points totals up to date this season.

Looking at the fixtures up to the 1st break we have 2 volunteers so far. Cheers both. The fixtures are

27/08 Villa (h) - BigF
30/08 Forest (a) LC -
02/09 Spurs (h) -
18/09 Forest (a) - canalsideClaret
23/09 ManU (h) -
30/09 Newcastle (a) - Bosscat
07/10 Chelsea (h) -

If we could have some volunteers to fill in the blanks that would be great.

Have put myself forward for Toon away

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:15 pm

URGENT

My internet account has picked up some malware which is sending out many many messages etc. An automatic block/blacklist has kicked in which means that I can not place a food count on line. (This is nothing to do with Up the Clarets or the moderators).

Can anyone else help out with this week's count whilst I try to sort out my issue?
Sorry

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:01 pm

I can do the count for the next game on 27/08

As long as somebody else updates the running scores, not sure what's involved with that or how to equate guesses to points

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:02 pm

Croydon Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:01 pm
I can do the count for the next game on 27/08

As long as somebody else updates the running scores, not sure what's involved with that or how to equate guesses to points

Cmg has said he is going to keep scores etc ...

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:03 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:02 pm
Cmg has said he is going to keep scores etc ...

Ok, then I'm up for it

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:49 pm

Thanks for stepping in Croydon Claret. Really appreciate your taking over.

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:51 pm

And.... I don't know why these messages are allowed when the others with photos of the tins were not.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:54 pm

BigF wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:51 pm
And.... I don't know why these messages are allowed when the others with photos of the tins were not.

Is it Spamhaus BigF

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:44 pm

Yes Bosscat

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:49 pm

BigF wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:44 pm
Yes Bosscat

A lot on here have been troubled with that ... on here.

I found it disappeared when I got home ... wouldn't allow me to post on here at TM last season a couple of times got back to the Pub in LP and found all was OK ... it might be an IP address thing.

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:56 pm

I think you're correct.
I'm going to try again but with a badge rather than a food item

It seemed to be accepted. This is all very strange.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:58 pm

BigF wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:56 pm
I think you're correct.
I'm going to try again but with a badge rather than a food item

It seemed to be accepted. This is all very strange.

BigF

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:07 pm

I have been having issues with Spamhaus when using UTC on caravan sites but no issues when at home.

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:11 pm

Croydon Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:01 pm
I can do the count for the next game on 27/08

As long as somebody else updates the running scores, not sure what's involved with that or how to equate guesses to points

Cheers Croydon Claret. Awarding the points is at your discretion as the counter. For instance you could award 10 points for an exact guess otherwise 5 for nearest, but can be varied dependent upon difficulty of the item under consideration.

As BC said I will maintain the running scores.

Here’s to an epic count.

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:32 am

I can do the ManU game on 23/09. We now have

27/08 Villa (h) - Croydon Claret
30/08 Forest (a) LC -
02/09 Spurs (h) -
18/09 Forest (a) - canalsideClaret
23/09 ManU (h) - Claretmisterg
30/08 Newcastle (a) - BossCat
07/10 Chelsea (h) -

Can we have 3 more volunteers for the remaining games up to the 1st break ? That would be excellent.

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Thu Aug 24, 2023 11:06 am

If my computer stays "sensible" I will do the Forest away on 30 Aug.

Eloise Laws · Post by **Eloise Laws** » Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:17 pm

I will step up for the Spurs Count 2/9

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:02 pm

Thanks to all volunteers we now have counters as follows

27/08 Villa (h) - Croydon Claret (count initiated)
30/08 Forest (a) LC - BigF (dependent upon computer behaviour)
02/09 Spurs (h) - Eloise Laws
18/09 Forest (a) - canalsideClaret
23/09 ManU (h) - Claretmisterg
30/08 Newcastle (a) - BossCat
07/10 Chelsea (h) -

If we can find one more volunteer for the Chelsea game that would be fantastic. Any takers ?

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:04 pm

Anyone for Chelsea ?

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:52 pm

Thanks to all those who have counted so far

11/08 City (h) - Claretmisterg
27/08 Villa (h) - Croydon Claret
30/08 Forest (a) LC - BigF
02/09 Spurs (h) - Eloise Laws

Upcoming games and reminder of volunteers

18/09 Forest (a) - canalsideClaret
23/09 ManU (h) - Claretmisterg
26/09 Salford (a) LC -
30/09 Newcastle (a) - BossCat
03/10 Luton (a) -
07/10 Chelsea (h) -
21/10 Brentford (a) -
28/10 Bournemouth (a) -
04/11 Palace (h) -
11/11 Arsenal (a) -

Please can we have some more volunteers to count for the above games. UTC

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:36 pm

I’ll do Chelsea

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:17 am

Thanks to all those who have counted so far

11/08 City (h) - Claretmisterg
27/08 Villa (h) - Croydon Claret
30/08 Forest (a) LC - BigF
02/09 Spurs (h) - Eloise Laws

Upcoming games and reminder of volunteers

18/09 Forest (a) - canalsideClaret
23/09 ManU (h) - Claretmisterg
26/09 Salford (a) LC -
30/09 Newcastle (a) - BossCat
03/10 Luton (a) -
07/10 Chelsea (h) - jdrobbo
21/10 Brentford (a) -
28/10 Bournemouth (a) -
04/11 Palace (h) -
11/11 Arsenal (a) -

Thanks jdrobbo for stepping forward for the Chelsea game.

Please can we have volunteers for the upcoming Salford and Luton games. Let’s keep the counts going. They have become an integral part of the pre-match ritual on here. Any takers ?

Dawlishclaret · Post by **Dawlishclaret** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:29 am

I will do Salford on 26/09.

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:41 pm

Thanks Dawlish. Anybody for the Luton game ?

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:50 pm

BigF wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:15 pm
URGENT

My internet account has picked up some malware which is sending out many many messages etc. An automatic block/blacklist has kicked in which means that I can not place a food count on line. (This is nothing to do with Up the Clarets or the moderators).

Can anyone else help out with this week's count whilst I try to sort out my issue?
Sorry

Infiltration!

Foodcount enters international conspiracy.

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:16 am

Upcoming games and reminder of counters

18/09 Forest (a) - canalsideClaret (in progress)
23/09 ManU (h) - Claretmisterg
26/09 Salford (a) LC - Dawlishclaret
30/09 Newcastle (a) - BossCat
03/10 Luton (a) -
07/10 Chelsea (h) - jdrobbo
21/10 Brentford (a) -
28/10 Bournemouth (a) -
04/11 Palace (h) -
11/11 Arsenal (a) -

Is anybody available to do a count for the Luton game ?

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:35 pm

Claretmisterg wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:16 am
Upcoming games and reminder of counters

18/09 Forest (a) - canalsideClaret (in progress)
23/09 ManU (h) - Claretmisterg
26/09 Salford (a) LC - Dawlishclaret
30/09 Newcastle (a) - BossCat
03/10 Luton (a) -
07/10 Chelsea (h) - jdrobbo
21/10 Brentford (a) -
28/10 Bournemouth (a) -
04/11 Palace (h) -
11/11 Arsenal (a) -

Is anybody available to do a count for the Luton game ?

I can do the Luton game.

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:38 am

Upcoming games and reminder of counters. I have put myself down for the Bournemouth game. Please can we have volunteers to do counts for the other games. Thank you very much.

03/10 Luton (a) - claretburns
07/10 Chelsea (h) - jdrobbo
21/10 Brentford (a) -
28/10 Bournemouth (a) - claretmisterg
01/11 Everton (a) FLC -
04/11 Palace (h) -
11/11 Arsenal (a) -

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:49 am

I think the counter should receive 3 points for each food count done. If you agree with this then please let me know by liking this post. If we get consensus (5 likes or more) then I will retrospectively update the points table. Please let me know what you think.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:58 am

I would agree.

I’m off to the shops soon to make my Chelsea selection.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:22 am

Put me down for Arsenal A 11/11

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:36 am

If no-one else is available then I will do Everton away in the cup on 1 Nov.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:39 am

I duno, 3 points is quite a lot but it's also a bit annoying that you can't enter your own comp due to obvious reasons

Just leave it as is, I say. Most people do at least one count anyway.

Anyway put me down for Brentford - I think i'm free but I'll confirm later today

Eloise Laws · Post by **Eloise Laws** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:32 pm

I will do the Palace Game 4/11 if no one else has come forward.
You can’t enter your own count, so a points reward for hosting is a good offer.

I don’t know if the way I set out my count helps anyone, but I do everything in one day. Take each picture I need and save them, that’s the offering, the drainage and the count. Then just upload them at the appropriate time. That way I only have to check in at certain times to log peoples guesses. I don’t always have time to drain and count on match day. I hope this admission hasn’t opened a can of worms……..

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:47 pm

Eloise Laws wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:32 pm
I will do the Palace Game 4/11 if no one else has come forward.
You can’t enter your own count, so a points reward for hosting is a good offer.

I don’t know if the way I set out my count helps anyone, but I do everything in one day. Take each picture I need and save them, that’s the offering, the drainage and the count. Then just upload them at the appropriate time. That way I only have to check in at certain times to log peoples guesses. I don’t always have time to drain and count on match day. I hope this admission hasn’t opened a can of worms……..

I don’t think you’re the only one to do that EL

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:25 pm

Nah that's never been done before!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:27 pm

Eloise Laws wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:32 pm
I will do the Palace Game 4/11 if no one else has come forward.
You can’t enter your own count, so a points reward for hosting is a good offer.

I don’t know if the way I set out my count helps anyone, but I do everything in one day. Take each picture I need and save them, that’s the offering, the drainage and the count. Then just upload them at the appropriate time. That way I only have to check in at certain times to log peoples guesses. I don’t always have time to drain and count on match day. I hope this admission hasn’t opened a can of worms……..

as long as there is no "insider trading" I don`t think it matters....

I felt sorry for claretblue yesterday, as they had missed me saying I was bringing the count forward as I was off to Airedale ... they missed out on 3 points too but rules is rules.

No worms in that can Eloise just beans/peas/fruit etc

Eloise Laws · Post by **Eloise Laws** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:47 pm

Your replies Bosscat & Tarky ears has cleared my conscious

just thought it might give someone an idea that stepping up to do a count, needn’t be difficult.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:10 pm

Eloise Laws wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:47 pm
Your replies Bosscat & Tarky ears has cleared my conscious just thought it might give someone an idea that stepping up to do a count, needn’t be difficult.

I did a few early counts last season

it didn`t affect our games at all ...

it helped me when Mrs BC did the counting whilst I was on the `puter collating everything

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:29 pm

So we now have counters as follows. tarkys_ears still to confirm Brentford but assuming that’s ok we’re sorted for this clutch of games. I will ask for more volunteers at the beginning of November.

03/10 Luton (a) - claretburns
07/10 Chelsea (h) - jdrobbo
21/10 Brentford (a) - tarkys_ears (tbc)
28/10 Bournemouth (a) - claretmisterg
01/11 Everton (a) FLC - BigF
04/11 Palace (h) - Eloise Laws
11/11 Arsenal (a) - BossCat