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Many thanks to all those who entered this weekend’s challenge.

23 clues and 15 setters received recognition.

In joint third with 6 votes are Spike@18 and Patrich@26.

Joint second with 7 votes we have Tyke@3 and Culmer@14.

But in first place with 9 votes is Bigblind@8

What taxi drivers do for a drink? (4-2-2)

Congratulations Bigblind here are your prizes…

“A pink carnation and a pick-up truck” (I wondered if anyone would use this reference)…
https://youtu.be/7yHTpGog0IY
For the guitar nerds…
https://youtu.be/MIVqTsGdpzM
And some Shakespearean inspiration … for Valentine’s Day perhaps?…
https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discover/blogs-and-features/2020/02/12/30-shakespearean-chat-up-lines-for-valentines-day/

Ps. A little rashly perhaps, I committed to set a mid week puzzle in the shoes of Penda. I may live to regret it, but please do stop by around noon on Tuesday🤞

Congratulations, Bigblind. Thanks for hosting, Jono.

Thanks also for the votes: Aristo, Geeker, Tyke51, Buddy, Paul, Culmer, Fieryjack and Patrich. All are much appreciated!

Well done, Bigblind! A toast 🍸 to the host, Jono. I'm not very good at quizzes, but will look out for yours next week.
A big thank you to Aristo, Paul, Dorrien, FJ and Patrich for you votes.
I'm curious about the use of IC for 99, which would be XCIX in Roman numerals. Is there another derivation?

Well done Bigblind - I liked your acrostic too! Chuffed with joint second so thanks for the votes. Enjoyed the challenge Jono - I fear your quiz may be too much for my one remaining brain cell but I` ll give it a go!

Cummon Senegal !

Congratulations, bigblind. Thanks for hosting, jono, and for the vote, geeker.
Loved the pick-up lines.

Well done bigblind, thanks for hosting jono, I enjoyed that despite being offline most of the weekend.

Thanks for the votes chrise, geeker, tyke51, paul, culmer, fiona3300 (x4!), dorrien and mattrom.

Congrats, bigblind. Thanks for hosting, jon. And thanks for the votes, chris, buddy, paul, dorrien, and mattrom.

Thanks to all the votes: paul, fiona3300, dorrien, mathprofrockstar, patrich, mattrom tyke51, buddy.

This is the first time I won one of these. Am I now expected to host it next weekend?

Well done and congratulations, bigblind.
Yes, you're due to host next weekend.

You may want to consult the (possibly to be updated) forum threads

(A-L) Answers up to Clueless 562, Peer Review 523, Weekend Peer Review 115

and

(M-Z) Answers up to Clueless 562, Peer Review 523, Weekend Peer Review 115

to avoid duplication.

Oh and Thanks, Jono, for hosting, and for the lovely prizes. I didn't pick up the pink carnation reference while clueing, but I enjoy the song :).