tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5418590328298925691..comments2024-03-28T18:45:22.098-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 C.C. BurnikelZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83140172439875863232013-04-17T03:48:04.925-05:002013-04-17T03:48:04.925-05:00This is for CED
Funny Ketchikan Totem Pole
Chee...This is for CED<br /><br /><a href="http://www.my-photo-blog.com/saxman-totem-park-ketchikan-alaska" rel="nofollow">Funny Ketchikan Totem Pole </a><br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />[ATReph]Awolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022446557073749730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11942722856129553202013-04-16T22:17:46.580-05:002013-04-16T22:17:46.580-05:00Lucina @ 3:12 PM: It turns that I just finished ma...Lucina @ 3:12 PM: It turns that I just finished making an Excel sheet that contains data for the LA Times (and NY Times) puzzles. Included for each puzzle are the constructor(s), the day of the week and the date of publication, how long it took me to solve (to the second), and the mistakes I made. I can quickly sort the data to see who is the most prolific constructor for each day of the week and overall. That's how I know C.C. has 11 puzzles. Basically my spreadsheet is like what JimmyB did (see the post “LA Times Daily Crossword 2010 Info”), except mine only starts on 1/1/13, but it has many more details that I didn’t mention.<br /><br />Anon @ 9:09 PM: It’s a sign that the healing has already begun. That was great that the Yankees honored Boston with “Sweet Caroline.” It’s such a great song!<br /><br />It’s sad to hear that the great football announcer Pat Summerall died today (per a bunch of news outlets). He and John Madden made quite the team on CBS and Fox. I loved watching those two together broadcast the Super Bowl.PAcrossBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03944302306856977102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69650663272415889862013-04-16T21:22:45.000-05:002013-04-16T21:22:45.000-05:00Hi all,
This was a nice puzzle C.C. I didn't g...Hi all,<br />This was a nice puzzle C.C. I didn't get it all but got most of it. It was fun.<br /><br />I found it interesting that Tatum O'neal and Madeline Kahn were both in this puzzle. They were both in the movie "Paper Moon" and the movie was on one of our Dish channels tonight.<br /><br />For 38A I first had brush and then trash,finally got it right when I read Argyle's blog.<br /><br />I finished yesterdays puzzle easily and was sure I would do the blog but so many things were going on I didn't get to it. Now I need to read the blogs for the past week.<br /><br />Have a good night all.<br />MargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781756196891709805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11804059194246756502013-04-16T21:22:03.869-05:002013-04-16T21:22:03.869-05:00Oh, what the hell!! Here's to you Boston! Nobo...Oh, what the hell!! Here's to you <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PxHqMEcSuQ" rel="nofollow">Boston</a>! Nobody does it like you. Can't wait to see you sing it again on Friday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36322390648567278392013-04-16T21:09:44.072-05:002013-04-16T21:09:44.072-05:00Once again, baseball helps America to heal. The Ya...Once again, baseball helps America to heal. The Yankee organization shows a lot of class by playing Boston's Fenway Park's anthem <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKglH9BFBrw" rel="nofollow">Sweet Caroline</a> during the game tonight. The players are wearing the Dodgers' great Jackie Robinson's number 42 as well.<br /><br />Show much to appreciate. Hard to type with my eyes so bleary...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18752325415328715252013-04-16T19:35:47.847-05:002013-04-16T19:35:47.847-05:00Fun puzzle. Thanks C.C. Nice diversion after Bosto...Fun puzzle. Thanks C.C. Nice diversion after Boston tragedy. Much concern about local runners taking part in the race but so far no report of any Canadians hurt. Prayers for all involved in any way.<br />Like LaLaLinda and Misty, I was looking for the vowel progression.<br />There is beautiful scenery north of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario up to Wawa. But only if the weather is good. The rain and snow can blow in from Lake Superior until you cannot see the turns in the road!CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23883351964757748692013-04-16T19:17:57.731-05:002013-04-16T19:17:57.731-05:00pje,
Here's a few winter scenes from yesterd...pje, <br /><br />Here's a few winter scenes from yesterday near Eagle River, WI. It's also on the Keeweenaw Peninsula, perhaps 20 miles from Copper Harbor. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.pasty.com/discus/messages/8345/8563.html" rel="nofollow">Eagle Harbor</a>TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11448749861690728652013-04-16T18:21:47.931-05:002013-04-16T18:21:47.931-05:00Back home yesterday after visiting Mom. Breezed th...Back home yesterday after visiting Mom. Breezed through the puzzles yesterday and today. These easy ones make me feel smart.<br /><br />HBTY, Dot, and HBBTY, Irv. May you celebrate many more.<br /><br />Years ago DH, daughter and I toured some of the UP (Upper Peninsula). We took a boat trip through the SOO Locks. Also went to Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks and toured a couple defunct silver mines in Copper Harbor.<br /><br />At the shelter, in warm weather, we put some water in WADING POOLS for the dogs to play in. Some of them love it.<br /><br />I cannot understand why anyone would want to cause so much pain and destruction. what need does this fill for them? My thoughts are with the victims and families of those involved in Boston yesterday.<br /><br />Pat<br /><br />entiyurAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75954463604638815702013-04-16T17:16:53.132-05:002013-04-16T17:16:53.132-05:00A few months ago, I recorded "The Help" ...A few months ago, I recorded "The Help" from cable and watched it a second time. I'm watching parts of it a third time since Barbara got the DVD from Netflix and was watching it while I was having lunch. What a great movie and what a great star vehicle for Emma Stone. She seems so likable and intelligent. I saw her a week or two ago on one of the late-night talk shows and I liked her there too. She's just a very appealing person.<br /><br />Since reading that book and seeing the movie, I have been wondering how much of that kind of behavior was going on around me growing up in Virginia. I never saw my parents treat anybody badly but there may have been some prejudice just beneath the surface. When my parents had somebody come to the house to do yardwork or something similar, they always gave them lunch but it was outside on the picnic table as I remember. I didn't notice any bathroom controversy but maybe I was too young and naive to have been aware of it. I wonder about Lois's memories...<br /><br />Chickie, what are you baking? If I pay the postage...?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10899494599464404412013-04-16T15:32:03.234-05:002013-04-16T15:32:03.234-05:00Hola Everyone, A little late today, but I haven...Hola Everyone, A little late today, but I haven't been able to read the blog or comment for several days.<br /><br /> I loved today's offering, but I had trouble in the SW corner as I had never heard of the Soo Canals. I also couldn't remember Elaine Chou's name, so had to rely on surrounding words to finally come up with the fill. I did see the theme, and that helped fill in Totem pole, but had to say the words in order to hear the u sound in pool.<br /><br />Happy, Happy Birthday Dot and belated birthday to Irv. Such longevity deserves a special shout out for sure.<br /><br />I was horrified by the tragedy in Boston yesterday. My prayers and condolences are sent to everyone harmed in yesterday's event.<br /><br />Have a great rest of the day everyone. Mine will be spent in a baking marathon.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38068855353599994022013-04-16T15:14:51.329-05:002013-04-16T15:14:51.329-05:00Hello everybody. Super fun puzzle today, with LOTS...Hello everybody. Super fun puzzle today, with LOTSA terrific fill. Thank you, C.C. And thank you, Argyle, for your comments and wit.<br /><br />Wanted WADING POOL at first, but SPOKEN corrected that. Am not familiar with the term SLUSH PILE, but I like it! The clue "Feed the kitty" made me laugh.<br /><br />Best wishes to you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2412554731081888762013-04-16T15:12:19.489-05:002013-04-16T15:12:19.489-05:00Dot:
I'm so sorry to hear of your trouble and ...Dot:<br />I'm so sorry to hear of your trouble and certainly wish you well. Prayers for your quick recovery.<br /><br />PAcrossB:<br />I'm impressed that you know those exact numbers.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29917731945977587662013-04-16T14:57:39.582-05:002013-04-16T14:57:39.582-05:00JD wrote: "And what mom wouldn't teat up ...JD wrote: "And what mom wouldn't teat up a bit..." Ooh, goodie! I am certainly looking forward to that...!<br /><br />Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17446568507339259852013-04-16T14:40:00.289-05:002013-04-16T14:40:00.289-05:00Hello folks. Hopefully life is moving normally fo...Hello folks. Hopefully life is moving normally for all of us today after yesterday's senseless tragedy in Boston. It sounds like all the regulars here are fine.<br /><br />Fun puzzle, C.C.! It was smooth sailing for me just about the entire way (8:47), except for LOTTA/LOTSA. I saw the phonetic progression with KIDDIE POOL and TOTEM POLE. I love the write-up, Argyle! I couldn't resist a chuckle at your "teenage appraisal" comments.<br /><br />Happy birthday Dot and Irv! Get better, Dot! I only hope I can live such a long, fulfilling life.<br /><br />Like Lucina and fermatprime mentioned, you are very prolific, C.C.! In fact, you are the prolific puzzle maker so far this year - 11 puzzles published (8 solo, 3 with Don), including today's. You might have 35 to 40 great puzzles published this year alone!<br /><br />Have a good and save day everybody.PAcrossBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03944302306856977102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49854672609243312672013-04-16T14:32:18.607-05:002013-04-16T14:32:18.607-05:00Good afternoon Argyle, C.C., et al,
Whenever I se...Good afternoon Argyle, C.C., et al,<br /><br />Whenever I see that we have a C.C. puzzle, I know we are in for a treat. The theme helped me with slush pile. Didn't know sel or Soo, but blessed be those perps. They also helped with the spelling of Goethe.<br /><br />Argyle, wonderful clips. George Burns was always a class act. And what mom wouldn't teat up a bit over that scene in Toy Story. I was one of those silly moms who saved all my girls' toys, and now I have grandsons.The Cabbage Patch kids are truly unloved and forgotten.<br /><br />Hugs to you, Dot. OUCH! Take care, and have a lovely birthday.<br /><br />Just can't imagine anyone doing such a horrific act. My heart goes out to everyone in Boston.<br /><br /><br />JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10683685564075649262013-04-16T14:31:39.340-05:002013-04-16T14:31:39.340-05:00Cry Havoc! And let slip the dogs
of war.. Shkspr&#...Cry Havoc! And let slip the dogs<br />of war.. Shkspr's Julius CaesarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75209795398714346142013-04-16T14:28:01.995-05:002013-04-16T14:28:01.995-05:00Dot, so sorry to hear about your recovery in a nec...Dot, so sorry to hear about your recovery in a neck brace, and belated birthday wishes to you and Irv. Take good care of yourselves.Mistynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38239228920273166712013-04-16T13:34:50.252-05:002013-04-16T13:34:50.252-05:00Hi Y'all! Great one, C.C.! I was starting to g...Hi Y'all! Great one, C.C.! I was starting to get the theme as the puzzle progressed. Fun! Good links, Argyle!<br /><br />8d Somme salt sounds like a kid's roll-over flip.<br /><br />12D No lie, Argyle! Real cowboys do say "TETHER". I lived with one.<br /><br />I wrote in CORONA, but wanted Tecate. Has anyone had Tecate Beer? I've been to Tecate, BC, Mexico and went past the brewery. Don't drink beer.<br /><br />I did a big ERRS this week. I sent birthday cards to my two grandsons that I see briefly once a year. They have birthdays in an "A" month. Unfortunately their "A" month is August. I neglected to send a card to their little brother who also has an "A" month birthday in April. Happily, there is still time to get that one sent. "Ol' timers" has done set in. Is this enough grounds to get me declared incompetent, Lemonade? <br /><br />I loved Copley Square when I lived the short time in Mass. Too awful! I keep thinking of something I read once: "they have unleashed the dogs of war." PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2200628649693066102013-04-16T13:30:21.071-05:002013-04-16T13:30:21.071-05:00Very enjoyable puzzle. Thanks CC and Argyle.
Happ...Very enjoyable puzzle. Thanks CC and Argyle.<br /><br />Happy birthday Dot and Irv! Dot, best wishes for you and your neck and I'm hoping to see your name around here more often. Good luck!<br /><br />YR, I'd love to try your soup but I don't deserve the credit for the recipe.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33472869837072296092013-04-16T12:29:27.650-05:002013-04-16T12:29:27.650-05:00Hello Puzzlers -
I happened to find a seat near t...Hello Puzzlers -<br /><br />I happened to find a seat near the TV in my favorite café today; normally the TV is muted, but today the sound is on and of course the news is all about Boston. The resultant weight of sadness is about all I can bear.<br /><br />Still I'd like to thank our crafty leader for another clever puzz, and our hard-working Argyle for the post-game wrap up.<br /><br />Cheers All, any way you canDudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88471120411355884922013-04-16T11:57:20.833-05:002013-04-16T11:57:20.833-05:00Good to "see" you on your special day, D...Good to "see" you on your special day, Dot, but so sorry to hear of your troubles. Wishing you well and looking forward to your return to the Corner!LaLaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614753577019280766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76724951826822508012013-04-16T11:49:41.090-05:002013-04-16T11:49:41.090-05:00Hi Everyone:
Whenever I see CC's "byline...Hi Everyone:<br /><br />Whenever I see CC's "byline," I know I'm in for a treat and today is no exception. I just marvel at the creativity which, apparently, in CC's case, knows no bounds. Clever theme and nice Tuesday-level cluing. Great expo, Argyle.<br /><br />Happy Birthday to Dot and Irv.<br /><br />I am filled with such sadness and grief for the victims of yesterday's horrific attack. Thoughts and prayers to all.<br /><br />Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16818888642000039322013-04-16T11:29:46.520-05:002013-04-16T11:29:46.520-05:00I haven't been on the blog for ages. The reas...I haven't been on the blog for ages. The reasons are too long to list but the top one is I broke 2 vertebra in my neck and have been in a brace for 8 weeks. That interferes with typing. However, Kazie sent me a b.d. greeting & said she saw it on the blog so I had to come here to read and thank you all. Hopefully, within a couple of weeks I'll be back "to normal" and will join you all again. DotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5629435098374634052013-04-16T10:49:00.095-05:002013-04-16T10:49:00.095-05:00Yes, when tragedy strikes, the routines of the day...Yes, when tragedy strikes, the routines of the day help retain at least a little feeling of normalcy. So thanks for a wonderful Tuesday puzzle, C.C. Like LaLaLinda, I got theme early and expected it to end in a PU. But surely it had to be KIDDIE POOL, not KIDDIE PUMP. That's when I finally got that it was a sound progression. Great expo, Argyle, as always.<br /><br />What a rough day yesterday. The first toll I heard was 2 dead and 48 injured, which horrified me. And then it went up and up with more and more horrifying details emerging. I simply can't comprehend how anyone for any reason could do such a thing to innocent people. We can only pray for the victims at this time.<br /><br />Hope everyone has the best day possible.Mistynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-92068656553625993302013-04-16T10:28:31.164-05:002013-04-16T10:28:31.164-05:00Madeline played Lili von Shtupp, a seductress in B...Madeline played Lili von Shtupp, a seductress in Blazing Saddles. Was Lili's last name a play on words? If your remove the H and one P you have a crude street slang word. <br /><br />Bill G. I plan to cook your Cauliflower/Slilton soup recipe tomorrow. It is one of my favorites.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.com