tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post1176580615955620609..comments2024-03-29T08:04:24.537-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday July 30, 2009 Fred Jackson IIIZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60839634874386137942009-07-31T20:15:20.703-05:002009-07-31T20:15:20.703-05:00I really enjoy all of you! My sister-in-law just ...I really enjoy all of you! My sister-in-law just started doing the daily puzzle. I tell her the difficulty of the puzzle by coffee mugs. A one or two mugs is Monday through Wednesday...a pot is Thursday and 2 pots is Friday and Saturday! <br /><br />Thank you very much for everyone's input into this crazy thing we do every day.<br /><br />Today is a two potter...arrghh<br /><br />Kathy in WIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45260648460690167702009-07-31T01:23:47.902-05:002009-07-31T01:23:47.902-05:00Knock, knock, I'm here, late, but just figured...Knock, knock, I'm here, late, but just figured i'd set a spell after a very long two weeks of pulling double-shifts.<br /><br />@Fred: thanks for bringing out your "a game." Nicely conceived & executed.<br /><br />It's fun "knowing" celebrities (you, Jerome et al)<br /><br />I got myself in & out of trouble more times (in this puzzle) than I ever did my entire adolescence. I also cheated on the puzzle a few more times than I care to admit. Per usual i got through most of the tough fills without excessive bruises, but a few of the easier ones stumped me.<br /><br />All worth it, since it was a great puzzle, plus I caught on to the theme for once. IDROPPER was my fave answer, followed by BSTING. GAGA (41A) GOGOS (32D) & WAWA (16A) made me <b>grin </b> because I love repeating syllables (like BOBO in Jerome's puzzle.)<br /><br />Most of the two-part answers were hard for me to parse, (e.g.,ON TAP, NO FEE, etc.) but that's just because I have a "p-brain" and "bad i's"<br /><br />@JD, will try to get the icecream cake recipe posted late tomorrow. My new "smartphone" doesn't have copy & paste enabled, not sure why, so I need to retype & edit it a little bit.<br /><br />@everyone; keep your news channels on! Hurricane Lois may make headlines (lol)PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58227856809936993462009-07-30T23:45:41.099-05:002009-07-30T23:45:41.099-05:00If anyone's still reading, Fred's puzzle t...If anyone's still reading, Fred's puzzle today was a cakewalk compared to Dan Naddor's puzzle for tomorrow...Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00645254428860855980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23905487773069904762009-07-30T23:35:10.016-05:002009-07-30T23:35:10.016-05:00WM, We had the same experience in Germany. In Mun...WM, We had the same experience in Germany. In Munich we took a taxi to our hotel from the train station. When we gave the name of our hotel to the taxi driver he looked at us with a funny expression. He drove around the islands separating the train station from the next street over and what do you know we are at our hotel. Needless to say, we walked to the train station when we were leaving Munich for our next destination. We felt so foolish. Bet the taxi driver had a good laugh at our expense. I'll wager this happens a lot. <br /><br />Fred, this was a fun puzzle today. It is always nice to hear from the people who keep us entertained every morning with our crosswords.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64391282947399403732009-07-30T23:11:07.155-05:002009-07-30T23:11:07.155-05:00WM, I forgot to mention how we both laughed over y...WM, I forgot to mention how we both laughed over your taxi story. I"m still laughing when I think about it.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46558562468729971442009-07-30T23:08:59.118-05:002009-07-30T23:08:59.118-05:00Jimbo,
What a sad story. Animals feel more than w...Jimbo,<br />What a sad story. Animals feel more than we realize.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73271002314054007162009-07-30T22:19:49.639-05:002009-07-30T22:19:49.639-05:00Dot
Since you asked, this is an excerpt from a bo...Dot<br /><br />Since you asked, this is an excerpt from a book by Leona Bruce called <i> santa anna's peak </i> concerning "old Fannie" and Jim (My dad).<br /><br />"In one of the deals Jim made with Cauble it was dicided to let old Fannie go with another handler. Jim missed her keenly, and the children felt that they were giving up a family member, but their trucks left in one direction and old Fannie's trailer in another. Here enters a throe of heartbreak for Jim and his family. Old Fannie could not understand this change. Where was Jim, who had had her every day for fourteen years, had played with her, talked to her?<br />Why didn't he come for her?<br />She refused her food and sat swaying from side to side, watching for him, waiting for her playmate, her only friend. After about fourteen days she could hardly get up at all, and the new handler tried to locate Jim through Cauble, but the constant traveling and delay in mails kept the summons from reaching him. On the twenty first day Old Fannie died of grief at losing the only companion she had ever had". Thus ending a long relationship with Old Fannie, the black bear.JIMBOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934491040910020956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47268116802615264832009-07-30T22:01:44.929-05:002009-07-30T22:01:44.929-05:00Still puzzling over the word UBER.
If you are too...Still puzzling over the word UBER.<br /><br />If you are too, check out the following on this <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=uber" rel="nofollow">super prefix</a> from Urban Dictionary which explains its transition from the German "over" to the American slang for "really" or "very."<br /><br />Don't think I've ever heard it used.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178829984346693122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41974190217532839022009-07-30T21:24:38.208-05:002009-07-30T21:24:38.208-05:00WM glad to read about your taxi experience. we h...WM glad to read about your taxi experience. we had a similar experience in Ireland except our driver drove several blocks before coming back to the B & B which was almost within sight of the corner where we got the taxi. A real stupid feeling.<br /><br />Jimbo, I've been wondering where you are. Nos you appear with just a couple of words. When do we get another reminisce story?<br /><br />also, where is Linda?<br /><br />DotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82961974596367936692009-07-30T21:14:56.270-05:002009-07-30T21:14:56.270-05:00Hi All,
Didn't do very well today. Tried to fi...Hi All,<br />Didn't do very well today. Tried to finish several times. Finally gave up.<br /><br />Have grandkids overnight, will try to check in tomorrow.<br /><br />Take care all.treefroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555676766985705783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83633672393831682009-07-30T20:40:48.167-05:002009-07-30T20:40:48.167-05:00@fred Of course, not many ballots have the "X...@fred Of course, not many ballots have the "X in" options any more -- it's "bubble in" here in Oregon.<br /><br />Nice puzzle!Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33951158265489160242009-07-30T20:20:47.707-05:002009-07-30T20:20:47.707-05:00Thanks everybody for the kind words. This puzzle w...Thanks everybody for the kind words. This puzzle was very satisfying to construct. I was happy with the way it turned out.<br /><br />@CC<br />I did have "Q stick" as a possible answer at one time, but it didn't make the final cut, don't remember why.<br /><br />XIN is not an abbreviation, you "put an x in the box". So it doesn't need to be indicated as an abbreviation.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376277682993763836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75129973874308547512009-07-30T18:41:23.151-05:002009-07-30T18:41:23.151-05:00Hi, Last one today.
Crockett1947: you betcha. The ...Hi, Last one today.<br />Crockett1947: you betcha. The way to my heart is via GCC.<br />Elissa & KQ: Thanks. Google started to work again when I sent Dick an e-mail.<br />CA: I'm waiting for GCC Day. Just to make it offical<br />BTW: GCC also means Grove City College where I earned my BS(EE).<br /><br />eddyB.eddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50398164643064884402009-07-30T18:30:32.801-05:002009-07-30T18:30:32.801-05:00Dennis, looks like you were right-on with D-Day, a...Dennis, looks like you were right-on with D-Day, according to the link from Jeannie.<br />Thank you for that Jeannie.<br /><br />WM, glad to be of service to you. Cupcakes!??? I miss the previous picture of you.williehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504287332909083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25380626385133989752009-07-30T17:26:47.258-05:002009-07-30T17:26:47.258-05:00Hello All--I glanced at the puzzle, saw snore in b...Hello All--I glanced at the puzzle, saw snore in brackets and all the letter clues and decided this was going to be one hard puzzle. <br /><br /> Even after going through the across and down clues one time I only had about a third of the puzzle finished. I was really feeling down and out when I got P shooter and everything started to fall into place. Ended up really liking this puzzle after such a terrible start.<br /><br />My favorite clues were Part of a pickup line? and Return call. However, I put in J walker instead of walking and I wanted short wave and couldn't get either of those out of my mind to finish up within a decent time. <br /><br />KQ: The Beryl Pfizer quote gave me a chuckle today. Sounds like my life for sure. <br /><br />WM: I love your cupcake avatar. It looks good enough to eat. My grandson and his wife had a cupcake "wedding cake". It was the first time I'd seen a bride and groom split a cupcake to feed to each other. The several tiers of cupcakes were really beautiful though.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65631229314422697772009-07-30T16:24:16.160-05:002009-07-30T16:24:16.160-05:00Jeannie, thanks for the info on D-Day; as always, ...Jeannie, thanks for the info on D-Day; as always, good information.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83346210589807437732009-07-30T16:20:46.396-05:002009-07-30T16:20:46.396-05:00Hi all--Fun puzzle today! Missed yesterday until ...Hi all--Fun puzzle today! Missed yesterday until today. And boy am I feeling dense. I didn't know every puzzle had a theme (except Saturday)! I knew Sundays have a theme, and some like today's pop out at me, but I never thought to look for one daily. Doy! Favorite clue, and last to fill was TAXI.<br /><br />Lois--Hope all goes well for you and your daughter and family. Congratulations!<br /><br />Argyle--Thanks for REO Speed Wagon link. I've seen REO on CWs many times, but never knew the history.<br /><br />Moon--Beautiful wedding photo! <br /><br />Jeannie--Glad to hear you're home and resting well! <br /><br />Jazz--Enjoyed your photo. Also trolled around your blog site and came across "Karen in the Chair." Very clever! Thanks for always giving me a chuckle, or at least a smile!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409431043640770889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51154415679161426352009-07-30T16:16:59.036-05:002009-07-30T16:16:59.036-05:00Joe, here is what I found D-dayJoe, here is what I found <a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_the_'D'_in_D-Day_stand_for" rel="nofollow"> D-day </a>Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35796370158110521532009-07-30T16:09:47.997-05:002009-07-30T16:09:47.997-05:00Joe...because of you I got ILSA today with no prob...Joe...because of you I got ILSA today with no problem. LOL, Thx<br /><br />Lois...have the very best time in the whole world, and please try to leave at least a large enough piece of WH so that he can still post. ;o)<br /><br />CA...that's it exactly! They are shortenened and accepted. Ta Da! You always do a better job than I at 'splaining. Thx also. I am not allowed to sign up for Twitter according to our youngest...she said she would have to block me from her page...LOL. I did sign on for FB though and have fun with that. Have re-connected with some old friends and made some new and the "girls" both post so I can follow their days w/o having to check in. I do try to be careful to never post anything personal or embarrasing. The downside is that one of the daughters got me playing Mafia Wars and goofing around in YoVille...pretty funny stuff...and hard not get pi$$ed when someone "attacks" out of nowhere on MW and takes your $$$!!!Just a stoopid game. I am <br />"ebbing" towards childhood...never got caught up in video games, but these are interactive. Was totally bizarre when I reallized that I was actually playing tic-tac-toe with a real person out in the ether! I am so easily entertained.(sheepish grin).<br /><br />Didn't make it through the jurying I had 3 paintings in for...Bummer! :o( But that's how it goes.<br /><br />That's #4WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71166960757613156922009-07-30T15:58:25.540-05:002009-07-30T15:58:25.540-05:00I could never figure out the attraction of Leno...I could never figure out the attraction of Leno's jaywalking. I figured people just acted stupid just to get on TV.Kelevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72525252075434389522009-07-30T15:55:50.910-05:002009-07-30T15:55:50.910-05:00Dennis, do you know what the D stands for in D-Day...<i>Dennis, do you know what the D stands for in D-Day?</i><br /><br />Joe, honestly, I don't. I always thought the 'D' just stood for the word Day; same with 'H' for 'H-Hour'.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6239655334957302912009-07-30T15:51:04.442-05:002009-07-30T15:51:04.442-05:00Dennis, when is National Cupcake Day? WM's av...Dennis, when is National Cupcake Day? WM's avatar painting has me drooling.<br /><br />JK in Ceres. Hi neighbor. Slightly cooler today, but not much!<br /><br />I signed up for Twitter. I thought maybe my grandkids would think it was cool and who doesn't want to know what Oprah is having for lunch? I gave up after three days. I couldn't remember to log in...not on any of my lists. <br /><br />I was thinking of which animal names get common usage shortening (I won't say abbreviations). It seems like three or more syllables is the key, although elephant is always elephant. Chimp is accepted for chimpanzee, as well as 'croc' for crocodile, 'hippo' for hippopotamus and 'gator' for alligator. Would any of these require an abbreviation or slang clue note? I know I would use all these terms as easily as I would rhino or orang.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60377241751453253402009-07-30T15:50:56.475-05:002009-07-30T15:50:56.475-05:00Dennis: I didn't see that arrow but amazingly...Dennis: I didn't see that arrow but amazingly we were on the same page LOL...nice of you to volunteer. You rock! There's nothing DF about MY trunk <br />'cause "I got no junk in my trunk, baby." <br /><br />Well, I'm off...just pinch me! no, slap me! no, no spank me!!!! <br />Look out Kentucky! The earth is going to shake! <br /><br />Enjoy your wkend.loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64668347687430122002009-07-30T15:38:11.664-05:002009-07-30T15:38:11.664-05:00Dennis, do you know what the D stands for in D-Day...Dennis, do you know what the D stands for in D-Day. <br /><br />(no, it's not Dennis). lol!<br /><br />W M,<br />I see you made the puzzle. Remember, Casablanca.williehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504287332909083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72066911749633036372009-07-30T15:27:44.163-05:002009-07-30T15:27:44.163-05:00Embien,
I'm with you on the Jay walking--funny...Embien,<br />I'm with you on the Jay walking--funny only if you think it's amusing that people could be so dumb. Personally, I'm depressed by that.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.com