tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post1206858793423873484..comments2024-03-18T21:23:54.524-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday March 10, 2009 Adele MannZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84425759593341834822009-03-11T19:13:00.000-05:002009-03-11T19:13:00.000-05:00CC, sorry I did not get this rabbit/parrot info. e...CC, sorry I did not get this rabbit/parrot info. earlier; had a traumatic day, but here is what I found out:<BR/>"A rabbit's field of vision is immense. He has large eyes that are located on the sides and upper part of the head, enabling each eye to see more than one half of a circle. Together, they can see in every direction. Therefore, a rabbit can see an approaching predator and be on the lookout for an escape route simultaneously.<BR/><BR/>Quick fun fact: The average housefly lives for about one month.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39025719731637635492009-03-11T10:39:00.000-05:002009-03-11T10:39:00.000-05:00Linda,If you were counting steps if you walk for ...Linda,<BR/><BR/>If you were counting steps if you walk for 30 minutes that is 3,500 steps.<BR/><BR/>I walk for 30 minutes twice a day 5 days a week and I was 283 now I'm 240.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4826396803283243802009-03-11T10:31:00.000-05:002009-03-11T10:31:00.000-05:00oops the DFness in me slipped out.does anyone know...oops the DFness in me slipped out.<BR/><BR/>does anyone know what DFNess means?<BR/><BR/>JUST CURIOUSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52162641090872740942009-03-10T22:26:00.000-05:002009-03-10T22:26:00.000-05:00Robin WilliamsI was distressed to see that wild ma...<A HREF="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000245/bio" REL="nofollow">Robin Williams</A><BR/><BR/>I was distressed to see that wild man Robin Williams has stopped his comedy tour to undergo heart surgery. I was surprised to learn he studied theater at Juilliard, which made his role in "Augusr Rush" more interesting to me. Anyway, I hope he recovers soon; he was to play here at the HArd Rock, and at the UCF campus, where my youngest in in school.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80948055869999633592009-03-10T22:15:00.000-05:002009-03-10T22:15:00.000-05:00Italiacs: Those with a weakness for ItaliansItaliacs: Those with a weakness for ItaliansAuntie Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676091081670473598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37698621586767145052009-03-10T21:52:00.000-05:002009-03-10T21:52:00.000-05:00@linda Substitute an "i" for the "b" and you have ...@linda Substitute an "i" for the "b" and you have <I>italiacs!</I>Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33259840959027888122009-03-10T21:39:00.000-05:002009-03-10T21:39:00.000-05:00It`s past my bedtime so I will call it a blog with...It`s past my bedtime so I will call it a blog with these:<BR/><BR/>carbage: auto junkyard<BR/><BR/>tabylet: kitten scratch pad ( a pun, too, at no extra charge)<BR/><BR/>neow: when a cat wants lunch<BR/><BR/>borinthian: ho hum leather<BR/><BR/>isotape: atomic cassette<BR/><BR/>tissure: a tear in your kleenex<BR/>(or Vermont kleenex)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9890976949994701132009-03-10T21:14:00.000-05:002009-03-10T21:14:00.000-05:00Wolf mom and (G)papajim:Thanks! And there has been...Wolf mom and (G)papajim:<BR/>Thanks! And there has been a time with each of my 4 grandchildren that I would be holding them and could actually feel a sensation of the "melting of our hearts" together...so corny but absolutely true!<BR/><BR/>Crockett: got the code for <B> bold </B>...what is it for italics?<BR/><BR/>Aristobrat: self-explantoryLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19643164495422177612009-03-10T19:35:00.000-05:002009-03-10T19:35:00.000-05:00Linda...she's lovely. You must be so proud.5 for m...Linda...she's lovely. You must be so proud.<BR/><BR/>5 for me. We're off to dinner. G'Nite allWMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73699626467281904502009-03-10T18:57:00.000-05:002009-03-10T18:57:00.000-05:00@silverfox The Big O says, "Our current crossword ...@silverfox The Big O says, "Our current crossword is ceasing syndication.." It is a TMS decision, I believe. There will be nothing available from them, so they're going to let us test drive a number of replacements. This crossword will still be available online, at least for the time being.<BR/><BR/>@linda You can do <I>italic</I> as well as <B>bold</B>, or a <I><B>combination!</B></I>Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15189028038990296242009-03-10T18:46:00.000-05:002009-03-10T18:46:00.000-05:00Thanks, Embien<B> Thanks, Embien </B>Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11486804370861111082009-03-10T18:37:00.000-05:002009-03-10T18:37:00.000-05:00Some newspapers are evidently running the LA Times...Some newspapers are evidently running the <B>LA Times</B> puzzles this week in a trial run. If you want to give it a go you can find the puzzle <A HREF="http://www.cruciverb.com/puzzles/lat/lat090310.puz" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>My time today: <B>8:20</B>embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46229439301731678982009-03-10T18:17:00.000-05:002009-03-10T18:17:00.000-05:008:39 today. SESTINA was my unknown, but gotten via...<B>8:39 today.</B> SESTINA was my unknown, but gotten via the crosses.<BR/><BR/><B>@linda:</B> <I>C: Is there a way to "bold" or enlarge the font on our posts?</I><BR/><BR/><b> <B>this text will be in bold </B> </b>embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35493180225177486382009-03-10T18:13:00.001-05:002009-03-10T18:13:00.001-05:00Carol, Easy ... I meant no harm. I appreciated yo...Carol, Easy ... I meant no harm. I appreciated your offering. I have no doubt that you are aware of the difference. I simply hoped to offer <I>constructive</I> criticism.<BR/><BR/>maria, Which device do you use? I have a Garmin Forerunner 305.<BR/><BR/>Witty definition of 'Profundity', Linda.<BR/><BR/>Here's some <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3di_FWO8MU" REL="nofollow">Troubadour music</A>.Auntie Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676091081670473598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83242760098548714102009-03-10T18:13:00.000-05:002009-03-10T18:13:00.000-05:00Hi C.C. and all,Thanks for the summerexplaination....Hi C.C. and all,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the summer<BR/>explaination. Can I say "Duh"? It totally went over my head. BTW..you folks seem to for get that Lois does not need to lose at gambling to lose her shirt. <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqv-2emERFw" REL="nofollow">Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off</A>RichShifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180920801631153123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65077883814612704382009-03-10T18:08:00.000-05:002009-03-10T18:08:00.000-05:00Profundity: (note no spelling change just my 'defi...Profundity: (note no spelling change just my 'definition'): Getting paid for having fun...teaching was that until the last year...<BR/>My beautiful, first granddaughter and first grandchild will be 16 tomorrow...I`m making her favorite cream-cheese/oreo candy and we called to see if we could take her to dinner. She asked if the BF (boy friend) could come...I`m so thankful she would want him to meet us...this is she...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10837755280653458282009-03-10T17:20:00.000-05:002009-03-10T17:20:00.000-05:00Oh, i forget, thanks to c.c. for the explanation...Oh, i forget, thanks to c.c. for the explanation on " what summer does "<BR/>I also was one of those who did not get it !<BR/>Very clever clue.mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234873011923375101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74682312241819844582009-03-10T17:11:00.000-05:002009-03-10T17:11:00.000-05:00Good afternoon c.c. and everyone,i liked the puzzl...Good afternoon c.c. and everyone,i liked the puzzle today, though i did not know Billi Ocean or Sestina but what got me was 2D Pupil of all things ! <BR/>I could not see the forrest for the trees, i kept thinking , where would a scholar be? Maybe it was a senior moment ?!<BR/>Argyle, thinks for the puzzle link, it seems a lot better than the Baloney Sandwich. lol<BR/><BR/>Sallie, for exercise, i like walking or a light jog four miles usually , it takes me 1 hr. & 15 min. i have a little gadget that registers how many steps and calories, so i burn around 400 to 500 calories <BR/>love to see that !<BR/>I do that al least 4 times a week weather permitting and then go to the gym as an alternate and work on my abs , back, and arms.<BR/><BR/>You what they say . . . if you don't use, you lose it.mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234873011923375101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65840108736079078332009-03-10T17:10:00.000-05:002009-03-10T17:10:00.000-05:00Promise me, I realize the difference between an am...Promise me, I realize the difference between an amateur and a pro...but I hope you feel better for pointing it out.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62083301934248509182009-03-10T16:46:00.000-05:002009-03-10T16:46:00.000-05:00The Oregonian said that our currant crossword is c...The Oregonian said that our currant crossword is ceasing (the Stars Tribune crossword Puzzle). Is this newspaper talk for no contract? Is this happening anywhere else? The one today was misserable. Oh, dear me, Silver FoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49486761302255820912009-03-10T16:43:00.000-05:002009-03-10T16:43:00.000-05:00Argyle @ 12:56 That was a great story.LOLAnonymou...Argyle @ 12:56 That was a great story.LOL<BR/><BR/>Anonymous @ 11:20<BR/><BR/>C.C. is as morel as that mushroom.Being a DF on this blog is a compliment. She has pz-azz!<BR/><BR/>My middle name is Carol, but my sister's is Cotton.LOL!(family name)<BR/><BR/>I walk and do yoga, unfaithfully.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57939918603393717962009-03-10T16:35:00.000-05:002009-03-10T16:35:00.000-05:00Carol,An amatuer is not necessarily someone who kn...Carol,<BR/>An amatuer is not necessarily someone who knows less than a professional, just someone who does not get paid for it.<BR/><BR/>I think a better definition would be: an unpaid over-actor<BR/><BR/>Melissa Bee, Very funny definition for 'celebation'.<BR/><BR/>Musterbation: Total lack of willpower;<BR/>or<BR/>Musterbation: Failing inspection miserablyAuntie Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676091081670473598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55967648455719248172009-03-10T16:34:00.000-05:002009-03-10T16:34:00.000-05:00Big Duh moment...When I wrote Voirture...I was thi...Big Duh moment...When I wrote Voirture...I was thinking NOIR...so just forget that word.<BR/><BR/>Argyle, the puzzle you linked was fun. Now I need to get back to work.WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77668285664899890502009-03-10T16:13:00.000-05:002009-03-10T16:13:00.000-05:00Good Afternoon All, No puzzle for me today. Mayb...Good Afternoon All, No puzzle for me today. Maybe by Thursday, I'll be back to puzzling, posting and poeming. Thanks for all the nice words. My girl friend is amazed that people she will never know are sending good vibes her way. <BR/><BR/>My main job has been "official distractor". It seems to me when someone dies, the closest people need to be periodically distracted. We all know it is like an elephant in the room, but you just can't think about loss and grief 24-7. So, she and I and another close friend have played some cribbage, made some brownies, told a lot of silly stories and jokes and watched a couple of really dopey chick flicks.<BR/><BR/>She is quite a woman and has taken care of a lot of the details that go along with unexpected widowhood. No funeral (he never did like being the center of attention), but she and a few friends are planning a big "weren't we lucky to know him" party around the first of May. <BR/><BR/>Not enough time to read all the comments, but I did read C.C.'s original post.<BR/><BR/> C.C. I didn't have to Google Hero's true love, <B><I>Leander</I></B>. I remembered that Hero lit a lamp in a tower so Leander could swim across the Hellespont every night to meet with her. One night the wind blew out the light and he drowned. Hero was so heartbroken, she killed herself by jumping from the tower.....well, maybe it sounds better in Greek.<BR/><BR/>Be back soon.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71507779025946980932009-03-10T15:23:00.000-05:002009-03-10T15:23:00.000-05:00@karenq The only problems using the middle name co...@karenq The only problems using the middle name comes from combating the various bureaucracies. My 4th grade teacher ALWAYS called me by my first name and I despised the Son-of-a-gun for doing so. Then he was my 5th grade teacher as well!! AARRRGGGGHH! Thank goodness I had a sane 6th grade teacher who took me under his wing and helped me foster leadership and responsibility skills.Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.com