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Week 45 1/5 Season to date - 117/223. 12* After feeling chuffed last week, this week not so much!

I thought this tied up Sydney's story nicely. His romance with Violet happened too quickly, but for storyline purposes it pretty much had to, to get him off to America. The first half, about the brother's murder, was full of stereotypes. The second half, about the prostitutes, was more interesting, although painful. The fete scenes were well done. Loved Cathy paying for the ride. "It's only tuppence." It's interesting to watch how she and Geordie are negotiating family life after last season's revelations. Looking forward to new episodes this season, to see how the new vicar pans out, etc.

Jackson was almost an insta-get for me. When I was a horse-crazy pre-teen, I received that book. Loved it! My bucket list included the pony swim from Assateague to Chincoteague that Henry wrote about in Misty of Chincoteague, and I've gotten to go twice! For a Kansan, that was a dream come true!

Week 44 - 3/5 Season to date - 116/218 12* After whiffing Mon. and Tues. FJ, I was relieved to get Wed., Thurs., & Friday's FJ!

The Tournament of Champions will be shown in November. I found the announcement on YouTube. I’m posting from my iPhone and don’t know how to post the link, sorry.

Me, too!

Agree! It's been so much fun, even though I'm getting barely half of FJ right! I'm in for next season!

July 26.

So yep, three more weeks.

Week 43 - 3/5 Season to date - 113/213 12* I attended a lecture series in a local church in the fall that was about the Reformation, so Martin Luther was a big part of it. Indulgences were mentioned, so while I would have gotten to Luther eventually, it helped me get there more quickly.

My PBS station, WHRO, is showing it on Sunday nights.

I like the before and after category, but I almost never get them! Not sure how I came up with FJ, but I did!

Thanks!

Aw, I like Charlie, really liked his story today. I’m terrible with mythology, whether it is Greek, Roman, Norse. I guessed witch but I didn’t think it was right. I knew Bradbury. I should have known South Lawn. I entered the lottery for the Easter Egg Roll at the White House for my granddaughter a couple of years ago. Didn’t get in though. Oh, and did anyone else notice, the category was American Authors, and one of the answers was a woman, can’t remember who.

Yes, I too watched Chicago Hope, so I knew that one. I guessed Laird instead of Thane, even though Lord was in the clue. I guessed Antarctica, kept (mis)counting the letters. I never would have gotten Polynesia. Agree. Alex didn't do the Inigo Montoya accent too badly, though.

More sad times for the Sharrows. Since we know better now, I was pretty sure if Virginia had survived, it would have been in spite of and not because of the bleeding. Also sad about Meredith and the boy. The backstory of Meredith's boy dying was another common tragedy of the time. They are kind of doing a character assassination of Gov. Yeardley, but the drama makes interesting watching, even as I'm rolling my eyes. A lot of the history of the show is in line with what is known of the Jamestowne colony, however, so I won't complain too much. Just noticed Mercy's new hairstyle; I think I like the bangs better.

On facebook, Jeopardy! has pictures of Buzzy and his wife and daughter visiting Alex on the set. So cute!

Table for one please. I really liked it last season, and I enjoyed last night's episode as well. I started watching due to Alan Cumming, but kept watching because to me, it is a good show. I never watched Bones, so had no idea that it was copied.

I first thought Round Table, which led me to Camelot, but from the clue, not the category alone.

Week 42 - 4/5, one * Season to date - 110/208 12* 

Good finale,and outcome. I enjoyed the England leg. I’ve been to Dover Castle, although by car, not helicopter. Also knew about the London black cabs and the test for licensing. I have family in England so I’ve been several times. Cabbies knowledge is pretty impressive. On the cab task, I’m amazed that any of the teams got it! Glad I wasn’t the only one who didn’t know about the Fort Wayne there!

This was an exciting game! Both FJ and tie breaker were pretty easy, but still fun! I liked all the contestants, and I am looking forward to the finals.

I thought of Liberia right away, but then I was surprised that it was correct. Night before, I didn't know but guessed Berkeley.

Week 41 - 4/5 Season to date - 106/203 11* Gotta love the Teen Tournament!

I kept thinking of Poor Richard's Almanac and remembered Franklin at the last second. It was sad for me (retired CPA/financial analyst) that none knew CPA. Completely missed The Iliad from Wednesday, though.