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General => The Shed => Topic started by: Jesse on December 19, 2005, 14:49:43

Title: Solutions Needed
Post by: Jesse on December 19, 2005, 14:49:43
I've received these...not sure what you call them....picture riddles I guess. I've solved a few but could do with some help. :)

1 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/1.jpg)

2 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/2.jpg)

3 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/3.jpg)

4 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/4.jpg)

5 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/5.jpg)

6 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/6.jpg)

7 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/7.jpg)

8 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/8.jpg)

9 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/9.jpg)

10 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/10.jpg)

11 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/11.jpg)

12 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/12.jpg)

13 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/13.jpg)

14 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/14.jpg)

15 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/15.jpg)

16 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/16.jpg)

17 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/17.jpg)

18 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/18.jpg)

19 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/19.jpg)

20 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/20.jpg)

21 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/21.jpg)

22 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/22.jpg)

23 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/23.jpg)

24 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/24.jpg)

25 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/25.jpg)

26 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/26.jpg)

27 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/27.jpg)

28 (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/jessco/jesseveve/28.jpg)
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: undercarriage plan on December 19, 2005, 15:22:00
Erm....OK, I'll ask...she says being shoved forward.....what is the riddle? Am soo going to regret asking this, but please explain cos it's driving me bananas!
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Jesse on December 19, 2005, 15:28:17
There's a solution to each one, for example the last one #28 is "wheels in motion", #3 is "sitting duck" and so on. :)
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Palustris on December 19, 2005, 15:44:27
26 is Apple pie order
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Post by: beejay on December 19, 2005, 15:45:23
25 - cat among the pigeons.
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: undercarriage plan on December 19, 2005, 15:56:45
OOoo I got one!!!! 20 right between the eyes!!  ;D ;D ;D ok, am on a roll...ish.. ::)
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: terrace max on December 19, 2005, 16:00:16
19 -  Lay preacher
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Post by: terrace max on December 19, 2005, 16:02:56
16 - If in doubt don't do it
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Post by: kentishchloe on December 19, 2005, 16:03:12
27 - in the soup
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Post by: terrace max on December 19, 2005, 16:03:46
2  Vanish into thin air
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Post by: Palustris on December 19, 2005, 16:04:25
11 A tall order
18 A school of fish
22 Jack of all trades
23 Three men in a boat
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: kentishchloe on December 19, 2005, 16:06:07
23 - three men in a boat?
5 - crocodile tears (tiers)
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: terrace max on December 19, 2005, 16:06:22
15 - Stick up??
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: wardy on December 19, 2005, 16:09:13
1   bridge of sighs, deep sighs?     26 In the soup?     18 Lay preacher

10  tall order       2 Disappeared into thin air?             14  Mug up?

15  If in doubt, don't do it?             7   Lord of the Rings

21  Jack of all trades       25 Apple pie order

I'll have a think and get back to you
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: kentishchloe on December 19, 2005, 16:10:33
10 - caveman
15 - stick 'em up
1  - size up?
24 - cheaper by the dozen
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Palustris on December 19, 2005, 16:13:04
8 Lord of the Rings
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Post by: kentishchloe on December 19, 2005, 16:16:45
20 - scotland yard
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Post by: wardy on December 19, 2005, 16:31:26
17  The drinks are on the house?
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: undercarriage plan on December 19, 2005, 16:32:12
 ::) ::) ::) but cheers Wards, glass of wine ta!
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Georgie on December 19, 2005, 16:33:50
I think 14 is jack of all trades. 

G  xx
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: redimp on December 19, 2005, 17:06:48
14 is the Tale of Two Cities.
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: redimp on December 19, 2005, 17:27:05
1 Can only think of Bridge of Sighs
2 Vanish into thin air
5 Crocodile tears
8 is possibly holey Lord
9 Back to bay 6?
10 Caveman
11 a tall order
16 If in doubt, don't do it.
17 Drinks on the house
18 School of Fish
19 Lay Preacher
20 Scotland Yard
21 right between the eyes
22 Jack of all trades
23 Three men in a boat
24 Cheap dozen?
25 Cat among the pigeons
26 Apple pie order
28 Wheels in motion
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Palustris on December 19, 2005, 17:36:17
7 Positive about it
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Jesse on December 19, 2005, 18:16:18
You are a clever lot! Thanks indeed for all your help :D
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: chriszog on December 19, 2005, 18:23:26
21 Theres a (S)TICK in my eye.... never was good at these
Regards
Chris
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Vez1 on December 19, 2005, 18:52:04
14 Tale of two cities
22 Jack of all trades
In the soup
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Post by: Palustris on December 19, 2005, 19:21:41
9 Back to basics
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Post by: redimp on December 19, 2005, 19:27:42
Very good Eric.
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Nathan on December 19, 2005, 20:10:22
The Farce one is A Comedy of Errors
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Palustris on December 20, 2005, 11:40:25
Is 1 Downsize perhaps?
As far as I can see that just leaves 4, 6 and 13 to do.
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Vez1 on December 20, 2005, 12:03:31
13 Weather beaten
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: Jesse on December 20, 2005, 12:41:40
I posted at other forums as well so here are some suggestions to the three unsolved ones:

4 = slice of lime
13 = home news (don't understand that one!)
6 = a high price to pay

Weather beaten is a good one for 13! :D
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: beejay on December 20, 2005, 13:31:40
4 - green belt??????? ???
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: redimp on December 20, 2005, 16:44:46
Quote from: Vez1 on December 20, 2005, 12:03:31
13 Weather beaten
very good
Title: Re: Solutions Needed
Post by: grotbag on December 20, 2005, 19:16:39
no1 downsize ?