tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5831910463243315490..comments2024-03-29T10:19:28.791-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday November 13, 2009 Dan NaddorZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36338879747237684392009-11-15T07:11:26.890-06:002009-11-15T07:11:26.890-06:00MamaRuth,
I copied part of your comments to today ...MamaRuth,<br />I copied part of your comments to today (Sunday's) Comments section. I am afraid Jeannie (or others) won't come back to read a Friday post.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36866688650291463202009-11-15T01:27:51.284-06:002009-11-15T01:27:51.284-06:00Jeannie--Have you heard the expression that a clea...Jeannie--Have you heard the expression that a clean house is the sign of a woman who doesn't have anything else to do? I'd rather work in the garden or make jewelry or read or do crossword puzzles any day than clean my house. Your cucumber dill sauce sounds a lot like the cucumber salad that I make, though without the milk and the cucumber in slices.<br /><br />I had trouble with "Identifier seen on a carousel." Got stuck on the idea of a height restriction on a merry-go-round. Is MESHY a real word? Had a lot of trouble with the bottom of the puzzle. The Saturday one is really hard--can hardly get started but will try again another time.MamaRuth1950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68695274556027792502009-11-14T00:42:41.090-06:002009-11-14T00:42:41.090-06:00OMG, Robin, I used to have a coloboma too. Eat mo...OMG, Robin, I used to have a coloboma too. Eat more fibre. If I do, it will also make me Poooof, which in one way or another makes me magical....<br /><br />I can't help it, I crack my ownself up. And to think that people like RP take me seriously. WTF? LMAF NROTF as my floor is dirty.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81640492252887574902009-11-13T23:52:42.595-06:002009-11-13T23:52:42.595-06:00HMMMM PJB-Chicago, a very interesting avatar I mus...HMMMM PJB-Chicago, a very interesting avatar I must say. I too have a coloboma. Has anyone ever told you that with such said affliction, you have magical powers?? The picture, is being honest, very flattering!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239009770443002740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36492842423002232432009-11-13T22:40:56.982-06:002009-11-13T22:40:56.982-06:00PBJ, enjoyed your alter ego today, not to say I do...PBJ, enjoyed your alter ego today, not to say I don't enjoy you. If you are in CHI town I am shocked you couldn't find fresh dill. Alas, I cannot find it locally but dried my bundle that hung in my entry way.<br /><br />I am very, very, jealous of Mainiac as he lives on the coast and gets all that great seafood. I am reduced to Salmon at best. No grouper, no lobster, no clams.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72988538794069465212009-11-13T22:24:44.396-06:002009-11-13T22:24:44.396-06:00This will be messy....,'Cuz it's about FOO...This will be messy....,'Cuz it's about FOOD.<br />Movie Night is about to start and I am in charge of the popcorn. It looks kinda gross, but I thrown on a little salt, some black pepper, a few drops of toasted sesame oil (a theme here...), some garlic powder (not garlic salt) and a skosh of smoky (not sweet) paprika. Anything spicy can work. Any herb blend with some good melted butter works, also. I've even been known to just use a little bit of italian dressing with a little bit of oil. Secret is to go light on the add-ins, shake the heck out of it so it coats everything, eat it hot, and don't touch the remote (or hold hands I suppose) etc until you've washed your nasty gritty hands! Have made some really bad popcorn over the years but unlike stew or rack of lamb, if it's a botched job, you just wasted only two minutes and about 75 cents. You can afford to experiment here!<br /><br />Hummus is chilling in the fridge. I think I overdid the chipotle peppers. Supposed to taste smokey, not fiery. Supposed to be not too creamy, not too chunky, not too "meshy!" or Sedgy....<br /><br />MJ: glad you liked the cucumber recipe. <i> (Couldn't find dill tonight so Jeannie's recipe will have to wait The dill looked like it was left over from the 1970s and we might get arrested for possessing a controlled substance!)</i><br />I'm honored to have a spot in your recipe box. I love J's recipes because they're not too complicated. I don't own a microwave at present and am awful with a crockpot. I avoid the communal microwaste machine at work because it turns everything into a bean burrito, or something that looks like one. <br /><br />Back to puzzle-mindedness in the a.m. Have been wheedled into using an avatar, so I may experiment with a few. I'm one crapola photog. This picture is, being honest, hardly flattering. <br /><br />Dennis glad to have you back. I checked the police blotter every day while you were gone, so either you didn't get into trouble, or your talked your way out of it. Either way, I'm happy to post on the same blog as you.<br /><br />Lorraine: I hope the surgery brings you some relief. <br /><br />Lights, Camera, Popcorn, ACTION!PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60262794313983017952009-11-13T22:20:42.265-06:002009-11-13T22:20:42.265-06:00Anon. thanks for picking me as your fav...that'...Anon. thanks for picking me as your fav...that's a big honor. There are so many people on this blog that contribute their own talents. Mine happens to be cooking, a little DF humor. If cooking is your passion, join in with recipes of your own. Also, give us a name at least...Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37143690772005101282009-11-13T22:03:58.127-06:002009-11-13T22:03:58.127-06:00Dennis- Dead presidents don't count.Dennis- Dead presidents don't count.Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63503269503946817032009-11-13T21:59:21.790-06:002009-11-13T21:59:21.790-06:00Jeannie, I don't like V-8 juice either, I onl...Jeannie, I don't like V-8 juice either, I only refer to it as the commercial suggests: "Wow, I could have had a V-8"<br />and the clunk on the head. Just another way of saying 'D'oh'!carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61419675544092872872009-11-13T21:47:05.857-06:002009-11-13T21:47:05.857-06:00I personally don't own a microwave I know that...I personally don't own a microwave I know that sounds weird to most. I also don't own a digital camera or my avatar would change. Carol, and et al this is for you. I personally don't like V-8 juice as it reminds me of straight tomato juice. We had a cutting yesterday and I recommend buying the strawberry/banana skin blend. See what I did there?Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20278791359121949592009-11-13T21:26:41.839-06:002009-11-13T21:26:41.839-06:00Although the puzzle was tough, we really enjoyed i...Although the puzzle was tough, we really enjoyed it. And for once, I got the theme fairly early in the solving. I did stick with 'not' which messed me up.<br /><br />Dan N. I did not write to you last week but I did add you to my prayers immediately. I am glad you are improving. Keep going that direction!<br /><br />Frank, Glad to hear that Jean is so improved. Medicine can be such a tricky thing. That's why it is important to have it monitored often. <br /><br />And Lorraine, I hope the surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery.<br /><br />Regarding bore, I received an e-mail today that told about a teacher asking her class, "What do we call a person who keeps on talking after people have lost interest in what is being said?" and a child replied, "A teacher."<br />Ouch!<br /><br />DotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2534068740465457462009-11-13T20:35:39.273-06:002009-11-13T20:35:39.273-06:00Not to mention pierce.Not to mention pierce.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66758026729107714552009-11-13T20:32:38.063-06:002009-11-13T20:32:38.063-06:00MJ- From RECIPE you can get a PIECE of PIE, RICE o...MJ- From RECIPE you can get a PIECE of PIE, RICE or a CREPE, for CRIPE sake! PRICEless, I say!Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55323787937647011012009-11-13T19:41:35.566-06:002009-11-13T19:41:35.566-06:00Lorrain L. There is nothing wrong
with using &quo...Lorrain L. There is nothing wrong<br />with using "perps". You are supposed to use the As ands Ds together. I don't know why some people view them so negatively.<br />Maybe they can answer the question.<br /><br />eddyBeddyBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37563042882493153852009-11-13T19:37:25.287-06:002009-11-13T19:37:25.287-06:00Beyond the puzzle discussions, I do so enjoy the r...Beyond the puzzle discussions, I do so enjoy the recipe sharing/discussions. One of this blogs sub-themes, I guess?<br /><br />@PJB--We made your "Oriental Cucumbers" yesterday. Yummy, even better today! I have always made a similar recipe Scandinavian style with dill. Your recipe made it to a 3x5 card in my permanent recipe file, which I hope you'll recognize as a definite honor. :)<br /><br />@Jeannie--I am cooking your recipe for the Tomato and Basil Pie, along with the vodka pie crust recipe for Thanksgiving brunch. Is it okay to make the crust the night before and chill it? I will be assembling and baking the pies at my son and DIL's home. Also, thanks for the cuke/dill fish sauce recipe. We'll be trying that, as well. Hubby likes fish, and this sounds healthier than the mayo based tartar he likes. I bet this sauce would also be tasty on a baked potato.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409431043640770889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69686451702031890722009-11-13T18:09:47.700-06:002009-11-13T18:09:47.700-06:00Forgot to mention 28D 'Identifier seen on a ca...Forgot to mention 28D 'Identifier seen on a carousel'...I kept thinking of a 'merry-go-round'. I had L U G G but could not think of a single thing. I finally had to look at the answer and just had to laugh at the way my mind works (or doesn't). Can you tell we don't travel by air???carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72843103117789051132009-11-13T18:04:21.758-06:002009-11-13T18:04:21.758-06:00Good luck on your surgery Lorraine L, and speedy r...Good luck on your surgery Lorraine L, and speedy recovery.<br /><br />I can't tell you how many times our police officers have jumped in to save the lives of those at risk! Congratulations to your son JimmyB. Your family must be very proud. People in my occupation truly appreciate our officers. Thanks Chickie, for the heads up<br /><br />I know I'm new here, but you all feel like 'family'.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239009770443002740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39857305734076465632009-11-13T17:47:44.834-06:002009-11-13T17:47:44.834-06:00C.C: Great write up.
Dan: Nifty puzzle.
Jeannie: Y...C.C: Great write up.<br />Dan: Nifty puzzle.<br />Jeannie: Your recipes are top-notch. I used to make a similar dill sauce with Armenian cukes that I grew!<br />Dennis: Glad to see you back. <br /><br />Everyone: What is wrong with using perps? There are few clues that have have unique answers. OK, there are proper names (and Roman numerals), but sometimes these are given alternate spellings! I like to work in both directions at once.<br /><br />Monday is operation day. Oh goodie!<br /><br />Have a good weekend!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55738780432623674872009-11-13T17:46:28.345-06:002009-11-13T17:46:28.345-06:00I had a comment all ready to post here yesterday b...I had a comment all ready to post here yesterday but my sister-in-law came over just as I thought I hit the 'publish' bar but later discovered that I did not.<br /><br />I will try again for today.<br /><br />Heck of a puzzle for me...I had trouble all over the place but really enjoyed the surprise when I pulled the V-8 can away and found the answers. I don't know much about PDA's either, so missed that one. <br /><br />I have to agree with Dennis on MESHY. I have never heard that word. Some cute clues/answers in this: 27A HAIR, 55D AMA. <br /><br />T.Frank, I am so glad Jean is back to the 'girl' you knew. It must be a tremendous relief to you both.<br /><br />Dennis, glad you survived the party. Hope it was worth it :)<br /><br />Mr. Naddor, I hope you are feeling better. Take care of yourself, we all enjoy your puzzles (difficult or not :))<br /><br />More later, I have to catch up with the rest of today's comments.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13661040815657498502009-11-13T17:21:00.469-06:002009-11-13T17:21:00.469-06:00Vern said....
I must be getting better because Fri...Vern said....<br />I must be getting better because Friday puzzles usually are my personal Waterloo. Got this one today after agonizing over the many words associated with a merry go round until, duh, it's an airport carousel!<br /><br />Those of you who are physically attached to cell phones might want to read the key article in Bottom Line, November 15. In addition to cell phone dangers, the author suggests that we leave the kitchen when the microwave is working. Too late for me, but it might help you younger folks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67014233345290284332009-11-13T16:23:35.697-06:002009-11-13T16:23:35.697-06:00I'm going to snitch on Jimmy B. He hasn't ...I'm going to snitch on Jimmy B. He hasn't mentioned this so I would like to send congratulations to his son. <br /><br />His son, a rookie San Jose Policeman, saved a two year old from choking on a hard candy by performing the Heinlich (Sp?) maneuver. It was in the Mercury-News about a week ago. I hope Jimmy B. doesn't mind, but his mother-in-law, who is a good friend, was telling her grandchild's story to a group of us at a recent meeting. I know that the family is very proud of this young policeman.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2100877339337211952009-11-13T16:14:47.746-06:002009-11-13T16:14:47.746-06:0011:50 today. This was a fun romp through Naddor-vi...<b>11:50 today.</b> This was a fun romp through Naddor-ville! I got the theme practically at the start with RADAR RANGE(r) and that made most of the puzzle a slam dunk.<br /><br />But then...I'd filled in VALLEY GIRL(er) based on the VALLEY and the R from SNEERS, confirmed by the E in EROSE and the R in RSVPS. D'oh! Took a bit to get that straightened out. Sometimes getting the theme early is a bad thing.<br /><br />And then....I came to the SW corner, where I already had BADGER but otherwise was looking at a sea of blank squares. What kind of BADGE could it be? POLICE or SHERIFF didn't fit, and no other badges came to mind. Eventually the V8 kicked in after remembering my boy scout days (eons ago).<br /><br />A wonderful puzzle, and quite entertaining to solve from start to finish. I even caught the "theme shout out" GES in the SE corner. I'll forgive MESHY for a puzzle like this any day. Thanks Dan!embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67569697529636221932009-11-13T15:59:22.908-06:002009-11-13T15:59:22.908-06:00RedstateDEMOCTAT: I agree with you that awards ar...RedstateDEMOCTAT: I agree with you that awards are sometimes given to the wrong people. I became totally disillusioned many years ago when John Wayne won the oscar for "True Grit" instead of Dustin Hoffman or John Voigt for "Midnight Cowboy." That one had to be political because Wayne was getting old and had never gotten an Oscar<br /><br />Jeanne: Thanks for the dill sauce recipe. Sounds simple and fast and I grow dill in my herb garden. This will become a regular with my fish dishes.<br /><br />DoreenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24786384355884221972009-11-13T15:34:14.944-06:002009-11-13T15:34:14.944-06:00@C.C. Perfect observation! ;)@C.C. Perfect observation! ;)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239009770443002740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18782938258224005482009-11-13T15:13:43.417-06:002009-11-13T15:13:43.417-06:00JimmyB,
Thanks for the confirmation. Personally I ...JimmyB,<br />Thanks for the confirmation. Personally I feel the clues are getting tougher.<br /><br />Jerome,<br />Why? I think women enjoy solving problems, and men seem to get more excitement from creating them. By the way, I don't believe editors pick up puzzles based on gender or ethnicity either. <br /><br />Jeannie,<br />Yes. I thought candies are bad for kids' teeth.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.com