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Old 02-09-2013, 07:58
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I'm 99% sure they enter and leave the lift on the same level. There is no visible "jiggle" by the people when it starts or stops moving, so I'm sure it doesn't move. It's more of an airlock than a lift.

Happy to be proved wrong if anyone has actual facts.
It seems to me as if they go in one door, and out the opposite end, (so they don't get back to the Dragons ); yet last night IIRC one of the demonstrators, (either the Makery or the Yoga) turned round as if she was going to leave by the same door she entered, (like you do in most lifts). So, I think she "forgot her lines", If you follow.

My wife tried the Makery website, but couldn't get on to it. Overloaded, perhaps?
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Old 02-09-2013, 12:32
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I see Deborah is one of the zlebs taking part in Strictly this series.
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Old 02-09-2013, 17:11
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Pleased for Cheryl last night.
I'm guessing the Saw Horse could be another winner, like the Wheelbarrow Booster from last year.

Same with the Drain-cover.

But the Makery, just will not make any money.

But what do I know.
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Old 02-09-2013, 17:39
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Kelly is great but I agree that Piers shouldn't be brought back next year, doesn't bring much to the show. Any idea why he wasn't on Chatty Man? Will he become the new one that none of the others particularly like a la James Caan and Hilary?
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Old 02-09-2013, 18:12
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I miss Theo, Piers is crap
Kelly is great but I agree that Piers shouldn't be brought back next year, doesn't bring much to the show. Any idea why he wasn't on Chatty Man? Will he become the new one that none of the others particularly like a la James Caan and Hilary?
I disagree, I think he has a subtle charisma and makes for great eye candy.
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Old 02-09-2013, 18:30
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Whilst I can say that Cumbrians are very down to earth, plain speaking people, this is no excuse for Richard's attitude during the presentation, and the nasty remarks made after. He went into the den, in the hope of persuading one or more of the dragons, to put some money into his business. Insulting said investors, by telling them they didn't know what they were talking about, is rude and this would, even if they had been considering making an offer, deter them from so doing, and rightly so. Although they are not a charity and would not, therefore, invest without the expectations of making a profit, it is, essentially, they who are doing the entrepreneurs a favour. Investment opportunities for these dragons are ten a penny. If these people could get what they wanted - be it financial or practical assistance - elsewhere, they wouldn't bother enduring what must be torture, especially when you don't kow what the hell you're talking about. Would anyone in their right mind, hand over a sizeable wad of cash, to someone who didn't even know his profit/loss figures or turnover? Exactly. I must say, Deborah Meaden has always been my favourite dragon but Kelly Hoppen - I have her bedlinen - comes a close second. I admire her immensely, as a talented, and industrious lady, who has worked extremely hard to achieve her success. She seems to have an innate ability to spot talent, and individuals who will make it.
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Old 02-09-2013, 19:20
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I don't know how successful the yoga lady is or will be, but there's a glaring grammatical error on their website.
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Old 02-09-2013, 19:48
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I really can't get excited over logs.
You really should - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L6Dpq5kY_A
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Old 02-09-2013, 22:01
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I don't know how successful the yoga lady is or will be, but there's a glaring grammatical error on their website.
Well, it doesn't appear to be on the home page, and I am certainly not going to wade through the whole site looking for it. Especially as it's a subject that doesn't interest me in the slightest!

At least they got the apostrophe in Dragons' Den in the right place, as opposed to the thread title

Having said that, I have just noticed the apostrophe after Mothers as well - I assume that's what you're referring to.
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Old 02-09-2013, 22:09
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The only logs i get excited about, is the massive ones i drop down the bog!
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Old 02-09-2013, 22:10
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Well, it doesn't appear to be on the home page, and I am certainly not going to wade through the whole site looking for it. Especially as it's a subject that doesn't interest me in the slightest!

At least they got the apostrophe in Dragons' Den in the right place, as opposed to the thread title

Having said that, I have just noticed the apostrophe after Mothers as well - I assume that's what you're referring to.
It a really naff website
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Old 02-09-2013, 23:53
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I can't see how to to fit logs in my combi boiler.

For that reason, I am out!
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Old 03-09-2013, 01:45
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I don't know how successful the yoga lady is or will be, but there's a glaring grammatical error on their website.
Oh dear

I thought she presented as a bit of a PITA - and her hubby seemed a bit too well under control. Wonder where he keeps them ?
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Old 03-09-2013, 08:53
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I have watched and (mostly) enjoyed DD for many years and in my opinion last nights show was the worst, most pathetic, boring hour I have ever endured. The pitches were laughable, the products useless and the Dragons crigeworthy. As for the "lift" ...whoever thought of that should be fired.

I can only pray that it gets better...but am not holding my breath.
Agreed. One of the worst episodes ever - I just have zero interest in drain covers, log holders or yet another exercise franchise for women.

However, I don't get the lift hate. Yes, it's a bit silly but I don't think it's that bad.
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Old 03-09-2013, 10:30
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^^^ the lift idea is fine, wether it's fake or not, but we don't need to see the workings of the lift every pitch week in and week out. The whole show is just full of padding now, on Sunday we had a Peters Jones 2 mins of fame segment then a re-cap of the first 30 mins of the show. And please can we get rid of the "Golem" his stupid piece to camera and endless talk overs are getting old hat and just used to justify his large wage packet!!
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:00
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^ agree
Why is there so much padding when they seem to have tons of pitches that they don't show in full, they don't seem to be short of material.
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Old 03-09-2013, 13:09
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^^^ That always puzzles me, anything I can think of is that those pitches we only see a bit of are even worse than the actual ones we see... shudder!!!
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Old 03-09-2013, 13:41
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^^^ That always puzzles me, anything I can think of is that those pitches we only see a bit of are even worse than the actual ones we see... shudder!!!
That would only improve the show.... we see one good pitch that gets the dragons all fired up and interested the rest of the hour is ludicrous pitches alla x-factor auditions.
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Old 03-09-2013, 14:09
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The show is boring these days
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Old 03-09-2013, 14:21
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The show is boring these days
Yes, I am sorry to have to say that I agree with you and I think that it is time for TV yet to pull another plug on this show - but they never do, do they? We have yet another season of Strictly Come Dancing, lasting until Christmas - God help us!
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Old 03-09-2013, 14:27
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I love it when they turn to quivering wrecks in front of the dragons
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Old 03-09-2013, 14:41
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Just to spice the first couple of shows in a new series, perhaps they could invite the Apprentice rejects to pitch their business plans

Could'nt really be any worse

*starts drafting email to DD production team*
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Old 03-09-2013, 22:32
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2 new dragons are 2 of the most unlikable people I've ever seen. This programme ended when Theo left.
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Old 03-09-2013, 23:49
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2 new dragons are 2 of the most unlikable people I've ever seen. This programme ended when Theo left.
I agree. Thought it strange that they appeared on Chatty Man as though they were trying desperately to get some publicity for a show thats past its prime.

Little wonder that Debbie Need'em has entered SCD, as I think this must be the last in the series.
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Old 04-09-2013, 18:57
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Having said that, I have just noticed the apostrophe after Mothers as well - I assume that's what you're referring to.
Aye, not sure when they fixed it, but just looked a few minutes ago and it's been fixed.
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