tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post2102676021128583916..comments2024-03-18T21:23:54.524-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday, September 13, 2013, Patti VarolZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61081794416963766062013-09-14T22:11:47.433-05:002013-09-14T22:11:47.433-05:00Red x usually means it couldn't find the pictu...Red x usually means it couldn't find the picture. See if you can get it by right clicking and selecting Show Picture Could be a bad link or slow conection. You might need an addin like Flash to display Sudoku or crossword. If so it usually tells you what.you need to install. Check to see if addin you need is present and enabled. Check the site FAQs for info on system requirements. You could also try a different browser.<br /><br />My handle here is Freond but I forgot how to login esp. using my phone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46087439690873927702013-09-14T16:37:47.123-05:002013-09-14T16:37:47.123-05:00It's been a long time since a daily-paper cros...It's been a long time since a daily-paper crossword stumped me, but this one sure did. Is that a compliment or a complaint? I'm not sure. But I felt sufficiently motivated to find a way to let you know. Thanks. Or not. As the case may be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30579939045490971002013-09-14T01:23:01.627-05:002013-09-14T01:23:01.627-05:00Didn't like Burn Notice ending.Didn't like <i>Burn Notice</i> ending.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31200935405161607622013-09-14T00:43:36.244-05:002013-09-14T00:43:36.244-05:00Greetings!
Swell Friday puzzle, Patti, and review...Greetings!<br /><br />Swell Friday puzzle, Patti, and review Lemon!<br /><br />Took longer than usual, but no cheats.<br /><br /><i>Haven</i> is back on!<br /><br />How did you like ending of <i>Burn Notice</i>?<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71549760046092295252013-09-13T23:07:16.069-05:002013-09-13T23:07:16.069-05:00G'Eve all,
Comming in late again. HG, I wann...G'Eve all,<br /><br />Comming in late again. HG, I wanna be retired! Youth is wasted on the young and retirement on the old :-)<br /><br />Total DNF. I got about 50% of the pzl and only one theme answer (CRABMORSELS). 7d. ATE it. Like I used the CRAB for dinner. I ate it.<br /><br />39d I tried so hard to stuff dirigible with a T at the end (who, knows it could be French like ballet - can't hear the T there either, right?. Right? Who's with me?)<br /><br />23d - Maxwell House just didn't fit. Darn.<br /><br />I got ZZTOPhitSong for 47a. I liked ZZTOP before Eliminator. The Top 40 Ranch is about 15 minutes away from home. For those that don't know ZZTop, here's their song <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=la%20grange%20zz%20top&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDAQtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DkJOJlQmeM3M&ei=X90zUpWlA6Op2QXe-IHoDQ&usg=AFQjCNFTR1LNrDpymCEMHJ0gQJgkgMZ_tA&sig2=yqHf4FxCMmBt5W1TnAOl3Q&bvm=bv.52164340,d.b2I" rel="nofollow"> La Grange </a> about the Best Little Whore House in Texas. Day 1 of the MS150 ends in La Grange - I try to cue the iPod for the ride into town.<br /><br />DohaDoc - I'll be thinking of you Wed sitting at IAH waiting for the connection and rubbing your arse.<br /><br />CC - Greate Pics! I remember listinening to Will on NPR Sunday Edition when I was in college.<br /><br />Pas - Don't knock our Astros... OK, maybe this year, meh.<br /><br />One more week on my current gig. I'm 90% done now so they are searching for more things for me to fix. I was hoping they'd just tell me to play the crossword.<br /><br />Bill G - I like the new Avatar.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50979643401823773212013-09-13T22:49:29.864-05:002013-09-13T22:49:29.864-05:00Thank you, Abejo, for the advice.
I am in New Engl...Thank you, Abejo, for the advice.<br />I am in New England tonight. Nice weather here.<br /><br />MontanaMontanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291743761732429768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27196981203109490142013-09-13T21:36:07.511-05:002013-09-13T21:36:07.511-05:00Loved the puzzle and the pix. I just finished as w...Loved the puzzle and the pix. I just finished as we are in a hotel on a spur of the moment trip. God I love being retired!Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15834301008184682242013-09-13T20:45:04.150-05:002013-09-13T20:45:04.150-05:00I came across these just now. I enjoyed them. I th...I came across these just now. I enjoyed them. I thought you would too:<br /><br /><br />Sir Humphrey Davy<br />Abominated gravy.<br />He lived in the odium<br />Of having discovered sodium.<br /><br /><br />The people of Spain think Cervantes<br />Equal to half-a-dozen Dantes;<br />An opinion resented most bitterly<br />By the people of Italy.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84818527537609590312013-09-13T20:27:21.979-05:002013-09-13T20:27:21.979-05:00Thanks C.C.!
I'll try the mung bean moon cake...Thanks C.C.! <br />I'll try the mung bean moon cakes this year and let you know how good they were after Thursday night. Can't wait.<br />We took a Chinese student and a Mexican student ( both drummers)to lunch at an authentic Chinese restaurant last week. We asked him if he knew Ranch 99 and come to find out he didn't know it by the American name. I think he said that in Chinese it just means "big store" or something like that. Anyway, the stores have a FABULOUS seafood (live and swimming)section and lots of things that I WISH I knew what they are.Pookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189128607399171184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5521416341706546682013-09-13T19:30:41.445-05:002013-09-13T19:30:41.445-05:00Thank you Patti Varol and thank you Lemonade.
Lem...Thank you Patti Varol and thank you Lemonade.<br /><br />Lemonade, Who is Michael Morris ?<br /><br />At any rate, great write up for a great puzzle. I lost focus a few times during the solve, and that didn't bode well with a number of the deceptive clues. However, when I saw "Legs" in quotes, I was ready for ZZTOP in some form or fashion, just like Manac.<br /> <br />CC, what a special evening that must have been. Especially the pre-speech event.TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66098988714783347432013-09-13T18:56:29.819-05:002013-09-13T18:56:29.819-05:00I forgot to mention earlier that the 3rd MN Crossw...I forgot to mention earlier that the 3rd MN Crossword Tournament will be held on June 22, 2014 at the Landmark Center St Paul. I'll pass along more info when it's available.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89080641717034033242013-09-13T18:54:48.078-05:002013-09-13T18:54:48.078-05:00PK,
Get well soon!
Abejo,
The University of Minne...PK,<br />Get well soon!<br /><br />Abejo,<br />The University of Minnesota Library sponsored the event.<br /><br />Spitzboov, <br />Yes, same level as Rich. I'd say. Will Shortz normally edits puzzles one week in advance. For Rich, it's a month.<br /><br />Pas de chat,<br />I'd probably pick the second one: mung bean mooncakes.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26414119887556582182013-09-13T18:40:40.761-05:002013-09-13T18:40:40.761-05:00Hello everybody. Darn good puzzle today. I screwed...Hello everybody. Darn good puzzle today. I screwed up by entering ATE IN, which of course gave me SIO, which I didn't recognize as wrong. Now, however, I remember SOO.<br /><br />C.C. I'm glad you had a terrific time at the get-together with Will Shortz. I have changed my mind from what I thought 6 months ago: he is not a sadist.<br /><br />I have always liked Peet's coffee, but my wife now buys something from Sprouts (I do not know the brand) which is very good.<br /><br />Best wishes to you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73828865032368503762013-09-13T17:28:15.841-05:002013-09-13T17:28:15.841-05:00Evening everyone,
Finished the puzzle without too ...Evening everyone,<br />Finished the puzzle without too much difficulty. Forgot the second h at 25 Across thinking zus. After reading the second theme clue I had ZZ Top's ear worm in my head for the rest of the solve then there it was... Fancy That!<br /><br />Billy Gibbons, Loved the Bliss comic link! I bet CED could hear me laughing as I opened it.Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84194232883305600382013-09-13T17:18:46.217-05:002013-09-13T17:18:46.217-05:00John, I have no idea. But some of our techie blog...John, I have no idea. But some of our techie bloggers may be able to help if you'd tell us what type of computer/tablet/phone you're using, which browser, and which crossword/sudoku apps you're running.desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11298209186030691942013-09-13T17:04:52.937-05:002013-09-13T17:04:52.937-05:00Maybe this isn't the place to ask this. If so ...Maybe this isn't the place to ask this. If so , I apologize. I am getting a little box with a red "x" in it on any crossword or Sodoku and a small percentage of pictures. <br /><br />Does anyone know how to fix this.<br /><br />I will check here tomorrow. If you send me a message, please do.<br />john28manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650453284994460688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4488564225582450902013-09-13T16:31:17.908-05:002013-09-13T16:31:17.908-05:00Anon @ 1602 - GMC has been a division of General M...Anon @ 1602 - GMC has been a division of General Motors since 1912. It is a brand name just like Pontiac or Buick. It is not an abbreviation in this usage.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31052852052129347172013-09-13T16:23:11.402-05:002013-09-13T16:23:11.402-05:00What a lovely pic, CC. Your longer hair is very b...What a lovely pic, CC. Your longer hair is very becoming.ARBAONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75112748942168641372013-09-13T16:02:54.954-05:002013-09-13T16:02:54.954-05:00Agree. Also where is abbrv in one down clue???Agree. Also where is abbrv in one down clue???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50747072316961381402013-09-13T15:41:44.030-05:002013-09-13T15:41:44.030-05:00Keith, thanks for your comment last night on The G...Keith, thanks for your comment last night on The Good Lord Bird. It makes me feel a little less out of it. I hope you are enjoying The Tragedy of Arthur.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-605004019263004142013-09-13T15:18:03.346-05:002013-09-13T15:18:03.346-05:00OwenKL, welcome.
Think of it this way: If you de...OwenKL, welcome.<br /><br />Think of it this way: If you decided to use your good china for dinner, you ATE ON it.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55806151276871708122013-09-13T15:15:10.694-05:002013-09-13T15:15:10.694-05:00I've just started following this blog a couple...I've just started following this blog a couple weeks ago, and this is my first time writing in. I usually work it so late in the day that adding anything doesn't seem worth it. But today, well...<br />30A I also started out with OBAMA, but the first crossing letter I got was the D, so changed it to perennial candidate NADER. <br />14A & 16A were my Waterloo, though. I had T----O & CRABMO----S, but then filled in TBJ for Toronto Blue Jays. That gave me TBASCO & CRAB MOJITOS. They didn't make any sense going down, though. Then I tried TOR, and tried googling, which gave me CRAB MORNAYS! Finally gave my eraser another workout to put in CRAB MORSELS, but 7D still doesn't make sense. How did "used for dinner" give ATE ON? *sigh*.OwenKLhttp://owenkl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51819049110378734202013-09-13T14:40:13.126-05:002013-09-13T14:40:13.126-05:00Thanks all, must go and get ready for the holiday;...Thanks all, must go and get ready for the holiday; my best to you all until next time<br /><br />L 714Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5596446424412056482013-09-13T14:10:02.139-05:002013-09-13T14:10:02.139-05:00Well, I finished unassisted, but 'twern'te...Well, I finished unassisted, but 'twern'teasy. Had a terrible time with the theme answers. <br />I thought CRAB MORSELS was strange too, but it all depends on the size of the crab, I guess.<br />King crab legs came to mind first, YUMMM.<br />My only WTF moment was STRO. meh.<br />C.C.: Glad you had fun and thanks for the pictures and the youtube link. Wow! Sooo many puzzles!<br />It's almost Moon Festival and I need to get some Moon Cakes!<br />C.C., which would YOU pick?<br /><br /><a href="http://99ranch.com/specialty-foods/featured-items.aspx" rel="nofollow">MOON CAKES</a>Pookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189128607399171184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70381816885827063752013-09-13T13:41:36.214-05:002013-09-13T13:41:36.214-05:00Argyle - Your mention of Legs Diamond jogged a mem...Argyle - Your mention of Legs Diamond jogged a memory of him having been shot and killed in Albany, so I went to Wikipedia to verify it and, yes, he was. What surprised me is how much he looked like a young Whitey Bulger. Apparently, they also shared a propensity for mayhem and violence.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.com