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#1 Post by silvercamaro » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:03 pm

I got an e-mail invitation to the in-person Jeopardy! audition in Dallas on May 22 as a follow-up to January's on-line test. I am thrilled, I am delighted, and I can fit a trip to Dallas into my schedule, yes, indeed.

Now, I must get Annie to grow skin faster so they will let her and Lizbit stay at the boarding kennel overnight. Once I explain the situation, I'm sure she will cooperate fully.
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#2 Post by Snaxx » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:11 pm

Yay!

Best of luck in Dallas!


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#3 Post by Bob78164 » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:13 pm

silvercamaro wrote:I got an e-mail invitation to the in-person Jeopardy! audition in Dallas on May 22 as a follow-up to January's on-line test. I am thrilled, I am delighted, and I can fit a trip to Dallas into my schedule, yes, indeed.

Now, I must get Annie to grow skin faster so they will let her and Lizbit stay at the boarding kennel overnight. Once I explain the situation, I'm sure she will cooperate fully.
Kewl. It's been a while since Chez 78164 has hosted a <I>Jeopardy!</I> post-taping party. So after you wow them, please let us know your taping date. --Bob
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#4 Post by elwoodblues » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:13 pm

Congratulations and good luck. I also tried for the Dallas audition, but it doesn't look good.
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#5 Post by Bob Juch » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:20 pm

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#6 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:20 pm

Congratulations and good luck with the audition! :D
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#7 Post by gsabc » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:25 pm

Certainly good news! Now wow 'em in Dallas! Congratulations!!
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#8 Post by kayrharris » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:36 pm

Yay, yay, yay!!!!

Need I say more? OK....congratulations and good luck!
I'll have to go with you when you tape....it's good luck you know. 8)
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#9 Post by gotribego26 » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:52 pm

Yay!

Go amaze 'em in Dallas!!
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#10 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:46 pm

Congratulations!
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#11 Post by Ritterskoop » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:06 pm

Exciting! We will all be there with you in spirit.
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#12 Post by TheConfessor » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:14 pm

Bob78164 wrote:Kewl. It's been a while since Chez 78164 has hosted a <I>Jeopardy!</I> post-taping party. So after you wow them, please let us know your taping date. --Bob
Huh? Why would Yorktown, Texas host a Jeopardy party?
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#13 Post by ontellen » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:36 pm

Wonderful news, Judy! You must remember that you won the million at Jipterwest. You are a star! Go get 'em.
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#14 Post by hermillion » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:02 pm

Awesome news! Knock 'em dead in Big D!
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Re: Jeopardy! Surprise!

#15 Post by TheConfessor » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:12 pm

silvercamaro wrote:I got an e-mail invitation to the in-person Jeopardy! audition in Dallas on May 22 as a follow-up to January's on-line test. I am thrilled, I am delighted, and I can fit a trip to Dallas into my schedule, yes, indeed.
Congratulations. Why is it a surprise? Did you think you failed the test, or are there known odds that would make any call a longshot?

Good luck in Dallas!
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#16 Post by silvercamaro » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:55 pm

TheConfessor wrote: Congratulations. Why is it a surprise? Did you think you failed the test, or are there known odds that would make any call a longshot?

Good luck in Dallas!
In past attempts, I once was "certain" I had passed, but did not hear my name called, and I since have been "pretty close, one way or another" and did not get summoned further. This year I again was on the line, and I had run out of optimism.

So, I was surprised when this face -- :( -- turned into this :D
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#17 Post by ulysses5019 » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:16 am

Congrats! If you need to work on trivia, come join the fun at sploofus:

http://www.sploofus.com/

There are plenty of quizzes and I need help staying ahead of psm in the TQOTD.
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#18 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:22 am

ulysses5019 wrote:Congrats! If you need to work on trivia, come join the fun at sploofus:

http://www.sploofus.com/

There are plenty of quizzes and I need help staying ahead of psm in the TQOTD.
A few days ago, I answered a question and got an error message and my points didn't register. They don't give do-overs either, so I lost points for the day.

I hope that this doesn't happen to you.
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#19 Post by silvercamaro » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:34 am

Okay, I signed up for Sploofus. I answered my first question for 1,210 points. (I have no idea if that's good or bad.) Tomorrow I will go back and poke around the site some more. Now, I think I must sleep for a bit.
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#20 Post by ulysses5019 » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:00 am

A few days ago, I answered a question and got an error message and my points didn't register. They don't give do-overs either, so I lost points for the day.

I hope that this doesn't happen to you.
Nope.....I just miss questions that I don't know. Got tonight's right though........Ken Kesey's novel about Oregon.....Sometimes a Great Notion. Paul Newman directed the movie.....starring......Paul Newman.
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#21 Post by mrkelley23 » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:35 am

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:
ulysses5019 wrote:Congrats! If you need to work on trivia, come join the fun at sploofus:

http://www.sploofus.com/

There are plenty of quizzes and I need help staying ahead of psm in the TQOTD.
A few days ago, I answered a question and got an error message and my points didn't register. They don't give do-overs either, so I lost points for the day.

I hope that this doesn't happen to you.
That happened to me once when I flinched while clicking and doubleclicked on the "submit" button.

It has also happened when my internet server timed out waiting for the site to update.

Either way, it's frustrating, I agree.
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#22 Post by mrkelley23 » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:36 am

Yay, Jusy!

I'll be looking forward to cheering you on.
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#23 Post by peacock2121 » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:45 am

Hooray!

I know Annie will support you in your quest - as will her skin!
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#24 Post by ghostjmf » Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:34 am

Wowie Zowie! Go get them.
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#25 Post by ne1410s » Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:47 am

Great news, judes!!!!

Knock 'em dead.
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