Time Warp Quiz - Monday 4th March

[angieh]

Well, here I am with February Qs lined up. Does anyone want to play this evening???

[Shelley123]

yes please Angie

[Shelley123]

fingers crossed we get enough players ;)

[Kazz]

I am here..............

[Shelley123]

hi Karen, you ok

[Kazz]

Have fully paid for my cruise today so really looking forward to it.

[angieh]

Hi Shelley and Kazz - I think we should go ahead even if we don't get a 3rd player, maybe someone will join in along the way? What do you think???

[Shelley123]

lets go for it
great that you have paid for you're cruise, bet you can't wait

[angieh]

Yes, what a lovely thing to look forward to Kazz.

Here we go then, let's start - please remember that these Qs were meant to be "some things about February" for the original date of 18th Feb - how time flies!

Q1. In Old English, February was named “Solmonath”. Any guesses as to what that meant?

[Shelley123]

oh no, never heard of that, cannot hazard a guess

[angieh]

The Old English speakers were very descriptive in their naming of months - think of what the ground has been like until quite recently Shelley.

[Shelley123]

frosty and hard ?????????????

[pamela81]

evening everyone, sorry im late but atleast i remembered tonight!!!

[angieh]

And those were the good days!!!

[Shelley123]

hi Pamela, did work go well

[angieh]

Hi Pamela - I hope you are feeling less wobbly this evening? You must have had a horrible bug.

[Shelley123]

snow and ice covered ground

[angieh]

Think a bit warmer Shelley!

[Kazz]

"Cold" month?

[Kazz]

Hiya Pamela...........

[Shelley123]

rainy month..............

[Kazz]

Got to just get a cup of coffee back in a minute.

[pamela81]

work was ok, got caught on a call at the end though so was late getting out. Not as wobbly but still feeling queasy which is a feeling ive never had with the cold. but resting on the couch and OH has just made me tea and toast after picking me up from work :)

[Kazz]

Think a bit warmer Shelley!
Wet/rainy month?

[angieh]

Think about the ground ........... dog walking in the m**???

[Shelley123]

ah, muddy month

[Kazz]

Mud month?

[pamela81]

mud??????????????

[Shelley123]

oh dear Pamela, hope you are feeling better soon

[angieh]

Yes, Mudmonth! (I'll accept muddymonth too!)

Q2. Which zodiac signs are associated with February?

Shelley - did you enjoy your Birthday???

[pamela81]

thanks :) i have the concert tomorrow night so will end up with no voice!! but thats something i can handle and OH will love!!!

[pamela81]

is it aquarius and Pisces???

[Shelley123]

yes thanks Angie, i did
i got flowers, chocolates, cider, a watch, money and the new david bowie cd when it comes out next week

one of the signs will be Pisces and Aquarius ?

[angieh]

Kazz????????????

[Shelley123]

wonder where Lynz is tonight ?

[Squirrel]

Hello all. I seem to be just in the door. All going well?

[Kazz]

Piggy back Shelley on the signs I just know Gemini is June (me)

[Shelley123]

hi Katy, how did the ballet go

[Kazz]

wonder where Lynz is tonight ?
I think she has gone to ballet and hoping to be back by 8.45 ish at the earliest

[angieh]

Evening Squirrel - you joining in, we're only at Q2.

[Squirrel]

It was good thanks. We're learning a dance for the 'once every two years' show, and as some people were off we were able to go through some of the steps a bit slower for those of us who are newer...

[Shelley123]

oh is it Lynz that went to ballet then, i'm getting all muddled up

[angieh]

You are right Aquarius – until 19th February and then Pisces.

Q3. Which birthstone is associated with February?

[pamela81]

wonder where Lynz is tonight ?


Lynz is just having her dinner, she said she will pop alpng soon if she gets a chance :)

[Kazz]

We are on a go slow

[Shelley123]

It was good thanks. We're learning a dance for the 'once every two years' show, and as some people were off we were able to go through some of the steps a bit slower for those of us who are newer...

ah so it is you who is doing ballet :lol:

[Kazz]

oh is it Lynz that went to ballet then, i'm getting all muddled up

Don't listen to me I could be wrong...........I know I have not been to ballet.:-D

[angieh]

How long have you been doing ballet Squirrel?

[Squirrel]

Sounds good if you're early enough...

[Shelley123]

Topaz ????????????????????? just a guess

[Squirrel]

I did a few years as a child - between ages of 4 and 10 I think. Then I moved primary schools and couldn't get home on time. Started again just after last Easter.

Feb - haven't a clue - try amethyst?

[Kazz]

Diamond?...

[pamela81]

katy,. i think amethyst sounds good so i will pb

[angieh]

I've got one right answer ......... a sort of purple one!

[Shelley123]

pb Katy plz

[angieh]

Yes, that's right - Amethyst, a pretty stone.

Q4. Hope this isn't too hard!!!!
As well as being Groundhog Day in USA, 2nd February is also a pre-Christian festival denoting the half-way point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is also a Christian festival – can you name it?

[pamela81]

no idea on this 1

[Shelley123]

me neither :(

[Squirrel]

I'm not sure either, though I'm fairly certain I'll be kicking myself later on...

[angieh]

It is also called The Festival of Light ......... think about what people used to use in their houses before electricity or gas.

[Shelley123]

candlemass.................................

[Kazz]

I had this conversation with an American (much missed by all) its Candlemas

[pamela81]

i remember glasgow did a festival of light and it was different light shows all around the city. they were amazing!! will need to look out the photos and post them to let you see them

[pamela81]

can i pb candlemass please?

[Shelley123]

I had this conversation with an American (much missed by all) its Candlemas

Karen, strangely before Angie gave us a clue i thought to myself that i bet Eileen would know this :shock:

[Shelley123]

i remember glasgow did a festival of light and it was different light shows all around the city. they were amazing!! will need to look out the photos and post them to let you see them

it would be lovely to see the pictures Pamela. Last year i think there was an artificial rainbow projected in the sky in Preston, for the guild i think

[angieh]

Yes, Candlemas/s is right. I wonder if Eileen is looking in tonight?

An American question next ..........


Q5. On February 14th 1929 during the prohibition era, 7 men were murdered in Chicago in a criminal gang dispute between Al Capone and Bugs Moran. This event is commonly referred to as ?????

[Shelley123]

st valentines day massacre

[pamela81]

can i pb shelley please?

[Squirrel]

May as well PB Shelley. :)

[Shelley123]

Hello Eileen, if you are looking in. You have us talking about you tonight :)

[angieh]

Yes, you are right of course. No-one was ever convicted for the murders.

Q6 Which landmark building in London opened to visitors on Friday 1st February this year?

[Kazz]

The shard?????????????

[Kazz]

And I do think she is looking in........Eileen I mean.

[Shelley123]

Houses of parliament ???????????????????

[Shelley123]

And I do think she is looking in........Eileen I mean.

i hope so...............

[Kazz]

Hello Eileen, if you are looking in. You have us talking about you tonight :)

Now Eileen just remember not to do anything drastic like switching off everyone's lights..........:-D

[Squirrel]

Of course she is... Eileen loves quizzes, no way she'd miss joining her friends when we manage to play! :)

Never heard of the shard!

[angieh]

Brand new open building Shelley!

[angieh]

Kizzy and Pip have both popped in to say hello to their American auntie!

[pamela81]

can i pb shard then please?

[Kazz]

My friend who I am off on the cruise with in June has had a helicopter ride booked for her birthday by another friend....anyone been in a helicopter?

[Shelley123]

hmmmmmmm don't know any new buildings

[Kazz]

Info on the shard......tallest viewing point in the uk?

[Shelley123]

pb Karen plz

[angieh]

I was going to post this link - http://the-shard.com/

There's one point up for grabs.

[angieh]

Well done Shelley, just got in there! The Shard is the right answer.

Q7 Which famous actor, star of Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction was born on 18th February 1954?

[Shelley123]

no never been in a hellicopter, Karen, nor would i ever want to :D

[angieh]

On the night this quiz was due to be rolled out - it was this person's actual birthday ................

[Shelley123]

John Travolta, can't believe he's that old

[pamela81]

1 of my favourite actors, John Travolta???

[angieh]

I've been in a helicopter - went up on my 40th birthday at a steam fair (not a steam driven helicopter I hasten to add). It was BRILLIANT, I loved it.

[Kazz]

John Travolta...one of my favourite films of my teenage years Sat night fever.

[angieh]

Yes, John Travolta is right. I'm always surprised at what a good "baddie" he is.

Q8 What flower is generally considered the birth flower for February?

[Kazz]

No real idea snowdrop?

[angieh]

Not the snowdrop, surprisingly.

[Shelley123]

Daffodil ???????????????????????????????????????????

[Squirrel]

Rose? (valentines day)

[angieh]

Nor the Daffodil ..............

[pamela81]

im pb rose????