Wishful Thinking

mickysf
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edited April 2020 in Fun & Trivia #1

These are difficult times and I'm sure we all want to 'emerge' relatively unscathed but we can still dream. Surely that's a healthy and positive mindset to hold on to.
So, with this in mind, where would you love to be today. Just to make this dream a little more interesting let's post our virtual holiday locations as as a clue for others to guess and a 'what3words' to provide the answer.

Here goes mine

Clue (smash together)
A film about Billy and his bird and the town with the World's shortest street.

Answer- wasps.revolting.tipping

 

 Remember, stay at home and stay safe all!

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  • mickysf
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    edited April 2020 #2

    Here's another

    clue (opposites)

      blunt face

    answer- delight.caused.display

  • moulesy
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    edited April 2020 #3

    I know the film is Kes - was it based on Barnsley? Somewhere around that area I think. smile

    Great book, great film.

    No idea about significance of the 3 words though!

  • moulesy
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    edited April 2020 #4

    Duh! Got it , admittedly thanks to Dr Google!

    Kes - Wick, aka Keswick!

    Too subtle for me I'm afraid, micky! wink

  • mickysf
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    edited April 2020 #5

    In true House of Games style you need to smash the first part of the clue with the second, (town with world's shortest street). Google may help! Then check your solution on the what3words app. This location has probably my most favourite view of all time!

     

  • mickysf
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    edited April 2020 #6

    Sorry M, I thought everybody had this app these days, very useful in many ways!

    https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/what3words/id657878530

    This will provide the exact location I was dreaming of. 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited April 2020 #7

    Strewth, Micky, and I thought University Challenge was mind bending.🤣

  • moulesy
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    edited April 2020 #8

    Not me (what's an "app"? wink)

    So how does it work? What is the significance of "wasps, revolting, tipping" to Keswick or are they just random words?

    Should I be worried about not understanding? laughing

  • mickysf
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    edited April 2020 #9

    Can I suggest visiting the link provided, M. This app is used by the emergency services, mountain rescue teams and those in danger world wide. If one does CT then W3W is a cinch! It is a useful and helpful application, for many in need of assistance or help or even those just trying to keep sane in difficult times. I only mean to provide some social interaction and a bit of fun at this difficult time! Keep smiling!

  • moulesy
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    edited April 2020 #10

    So where in the world is "off.your.rocker"?  laughinglaughing

  • Bakers2
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    edited April 2020 #11

    It's a great app. Move around the house and the words change 😃.

    We first learnt about it when our DIL had to call the fire brigade last harvest, she could see a building on fire, it is adjacent to the old great North Road and smoke would affect the A1M very quickly. Fire brigade were there very swiftly. A great comfort to know that whichever field she or her workers are in, in an emergency they have an instant location, providing there's a phone signal.

  • moulesy
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    edited April 2020 #12

    Mmm ... I'll try it dreckly! wink

    But just in case I don't get a round tuit, is there any significance to the words?

  • brue
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    edited April 2020 #13

    Micky, what's the link for Android as you've only given the apple link. Thanks smile

  • moulesy
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    edited April 2020 #14

    Just had a look at the app, but it appears to be strictly apple based, not compatible with android devices. Is that right?

    (I did chuckle at the suitable for 4+ years statement - I'll get my grand niece to fill me in! smile)

    Edit ... great minds, brue!

  • mickysf
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    edited April 2020 #15

    I don't know but maybe those with android capabilities, not me, can provide direction. I would hope it was a universal SOS facility!

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited April 2020 #16

    Here you go, M.

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.what3words.android&gl=GB

    Incidentally Micky, I used my Apple iPad to fish this out of the Android Google Play Store - simples. 👍🏻

     

  • Bakers2
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    edited April 2020 #17

    I use an android phone and tablet. Downloaded my app from the Google Play store preloaded on the items 😉.

  • mickysf
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    edited April 2020 #18

    It doesn't compute so may be its behind the Resolute Desk!😳

  • Bakers2
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    edited April 2020 #19

    Doff.your.rocker comes up as you type but not sure where it is 😂

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited April 2020 #20

    faxes.clanging.relegate 

    every day of the week twice on sundays👏🏻👏🏻

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited April 2020 #21

    B2- doff.yours.rocker is in Senegal Africa, desert area not a holidaying district mind😂

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited April 2020 #22

    I like this game!😁

    Smash together.......

    endless seeming distance and seriously noisy music!

    Answer: pasta.recount.inefficient

  • mickysf
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    edited April 2020 #23

    smilePirates to the West! Good one TDA

  • mickysf
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    edited April 2020 #24

    Clue-(cryptic two words)
    Reject the sharp end

    Answer- composes.thank.crisps

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited April 2020 #25

    Separate words, insignificant, bedroom rumblings

    Answer:geese.grape.finds

  • mickysf
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    edited April 2020 #26

    Mrs SF's family hail from near here and its bigger 'sibling' to the north! 😴

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited April 2020 #27

    I am ok at thinking them up, just not very good at solving them! I will try and get OH involved, he’s great at crosswords etc.....

  • ABM
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    edited April 2020 #28

    My Brain 'urts    yell

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