tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post1294696073821901306..comments2024-03-28T09:31:18.199-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday, March 31, 2011, Steve SalitanZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18502307511099991422011-03-31T23:12:57.923-05:002011-03-31T23:12:57.923-05:00Thank you, Jeannie, especially for the "many ...Thank you, Jeannie, especially for the "many happy years". Right now I'd settle for one more. Of course next year (and every year) I'll want the same thing. <br /><br />Seen:<br />Thanks for the Wildcat wishes. Who'd a thought it, even a couple weeks ago? I was really POed when they ran Tubby off to Minnesota (a damn good coach and a class guy, too), but it looks like Cal has earned his millions. <br /><br />Tin & Seen:<br />Me, too. Like a lot of American life the game has been corrupted by money, but sandlot or MLB it's still the American game. Speeding it up would (will) ruin it. Glad you made it to the ballpark. Are you old enough to remember Crosley Field? <br /><br />Lights out @ Windhover, pre-anniversary celebration complete (x2).windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57869403683942267982011-03-31T22:04:04.534-05:002011-03-31T22:04:04.534-05:00Lucina and Dodo thanks for the welcome back. I am...Lucina and Dodo thanks for the welcome back. I am looking forward to taking my lunch hour to attempt the puzzles once again. Gunghy thanks for "having my back" with the marinara recipe. I am looking forward to attempting my own version of "chilies relleno". I think I will add some chirizo sausage to mine. I'll let you know how they turn out. I will probably "tweak" the batter as well. If it is worthy I will pass it on.<br /><br />Early HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Windhover and his beloved Irish. May you have many more happy years together ahead.<br /><br />Bummer, I am number 70 :( As my Mom used to say, I'm a day late and a dollar short. Story of my life.<br /><br />Al, the one thing I did do was read your write up. You do so well at this.<br /><br />Splynter, I read yours as well and I ditto what Melissa said.<br /><br />Dennis, I hope you are okay. I must have missed something.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-380348092802459532011-03-31T21:46:46.456-05:002011-03-31T21:46:46.456-05:00Seen: We must have been cut from the same cloth .....Seen: We must have been cut from the same cloth ...<br /><br />I Love BASEBALL !!!<br /><br />Hmmmm, Must BE that relevant 'numbers stats' thingy.<br /><br />Then I check my email ... and I'm off to Zagreb next Monday (4/4) for a few weeks.<br /><br />Jeez, just when you think it can't any better I get a 2 week, working (lol) trip to one of my favorite places.<br /><br />Now the N.Y.Yankees are 1-0.<br />SOOOO. 162 and 0 is still in play.<br /><br />Ahhh, the beauty of BASEBALL. <br />Your team loses 60 times (or two months of hating the Sports Section) and you would be in First.<br /><br />It's just wonderful ...Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53031669522751450062011-03-31T21:29:28.337-05:002011-03-31T21:29:28.337-05:00Hi all...late to the party again,
Thanks Al for n...Hi all...late to the party again,<br /><br />Thanks Al for nice write up..got the theme when I filled in baseball. Guess I should start at the bottom.Didn't happen easily.<br /><br />I am amazed at how many of you thought of bat phone without any letters...fan dance too.Everything was perpable, even odd words,like ogress, saml, valence and etnas.<br /><br />Loved unsatisfactory marks?<br /><br />Dodo,it will take 2 red eyes to get us to Johannasburg, but we have a lovely all day layover in Paris, where we will meet up with Dick and Irene. Be back on the 14th.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30985206005335755382011-03-31T20:48:28.260-05:002011-03-31T20:48:28.260-05:00Dudley, I have crossword compiler, and access it o...Dudley, I have crossword compiler, and access it on cruciverb. This is my last post, so good nite all!HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85487266927954810812011-03-31T20:41:19.051-05:002011-03-31T20:41:19.051-05:00Dudley, this is weird. I just tried to go to the ...Dudley, this is weird. I just tried to go to the chat section of the CrosSynergy puzzle, and got the error message. Now I can't access the puzzle anymore.HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58930406633114360482011-03-31T20:28:23.511-05:002011-03-31T20:28:23.511-05:00Baseball!?! Baseball?!? I freakin' LOVE baseba...Baseball!?! Baseball?!? I freakin' LOVE baseball!<br /><br />WH: How about that? Just got home from GABP and life is good.<br /><br />Pulling for those Wildcats...honestly.Seldom Seenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552098012158588852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23315476782720841432011-03-31T20:19:05.922-05:002011-03-31T20:19:05.922-05:00HeartRx - I'm interested in the NYT, but not e...HeartRx - I'm interested in the NYT, but not enough to pay for it. Is there a way around it?Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21171506401820704572011-03-31T20:11:46.317-05:002011-03-31T20:11:46.317-05:00Dudley, I have been doing the CrosSynergy puz all ...Dudley, I have been doing the CrosSynergy puz all week with no problems. Did you see the NYT today? Brian Wilson (baseball player) finally got his name in an answer...unfortunately, it wasn't 38D.HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65144180404379510032011-03-31T19:50:00.240-05:002011-03-31T19:50:00.240-05:00I honestly did not get the trade of Granderson to ...I honestly did not get the trade of Granderson to the Yankees and today emphasied which team benefitted.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72114838869644605922011-03-31T19:25:03.741-05:002011-03-31T19:25:03.741-05:00Good Evening, folks. Liked this puzzle, Steve. T...Good Evening, folks. Liked this puzzle, Steve. Thank you. Thanks Al and C.C. for the commentaries and posting.<br /><br />I could not get a start in the NW. So, I moved to the NE and got that. The SE stumped me for a while. Did the SW and then the SE. In the NW I put LONGAGO for 2D and finally could get nothing to fit, so I changed it to AGESAGO. That worked. Also had RIB for 22D. Finally figured out PEC. OK the puzzle was done.<br /><br />Used perps for a few, but that is normal for me, ie: ADEE, ENT, and BAL.<br /><br />Enjoyed the Fan Dance link, Hahtool.<br /><br />I've got to get working on my Medicare. I soon qualify.<br /><br />Looking forward to Friday.<br /><br />AbejoAbejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9601042078880857862011-03-31T19:12:40.267-05:002011-03-31T19:12:40.267-05:00Kazie at noon - I'm with you, TV is a vast was...Kazie at noon - I'm with you, TV is a vast wasteland for the most part. It's about as good for you as a Twinkie. I miss the regular scheduling of good movies, the Disney program, and especially the holiday specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas. I miss Johnny Carson and the less well known Henry Mancini program. *sigh*<br /><br />Chickie at 5 - Hmmm, I just can't remember seeing OT. Oh well, I'll remember it now, along with ARN, ERSE, and all the rest.<br /><br />A question for Cruciverb users - have you had trouble accessing the CrosSynergy puzzle lately? All week I've been getting a generic "404" error message, no puzzle.Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53007691181762270482011-03-31T19:07:50.611-05:002011-03-31T19:07:50.611-05:00Well, Seen,
The Reds are in first place for at lea...Well, Seen,<br />The Reds are in first place for at least one day.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49470141750387996842011-03-31T18:39:16.443-05:002011-03-31T18:39:16.443-05:00Dodo: Good to catch you! You usually come here a...Dodo: Good to catch you! You usually come here after I have gone off for the evening. I care about how you are doing. Sorry to hear about the tsetse (our old crossword friend).Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90608473791702529292011-03-31T18:38:55.304-05:002011-03-31T18:38:55.304-05:00But no more about me!
Al, your writeup as usual w...But no more about me!<br /><br />Al, your writeup as usual was great!<br /><br />I'm sorry about all you easterners facing more snow! It got up to 80 today and yesterday but I guess it's dropping a bit tomorrow, which is okay with me. I don't take heat too well.<br /><br />Welcome back, Jeannie! As you can see, Gunghy filled in for you when someone asked for a recipe.<br /><br />I thought valence and valance were 'spelt' the same way (Thank you NC) Is the a in valence long? <br /><br />Nice to have you back, Dennis. Will you move your shop, too?<br /><br />Nice to hear from you, too, Mel B. Did you move? I thought you had said you would.<br /><br />Ta.dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1525848828670358192011-03-31T18:27:58.585-05:002011-03-31T18:27:58.585-05:00Evenin' all.
Thought I'd better get on wi...Evenin' all.<br /><br />Thought I'd better get on with this comment while my eyes are still open! Not that it's late; I guess I've been bitten by a tsetse fly: so sleepy. And falling asleep now would make it hard to sleep through the night! Usually I get this way just before lunch!<br /><br />For Pete's sake, dodo, who cares about all that.<br /><br />I thought I was in for a slog starting this one, but for some unknown reason it took shape for me and I made it without googling or using references. The perps helped and I had to make some changes along the way, but overall, I consider it a winner!<br /><br />I'm aleady up to 20 and haven't said a thing! Bye!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52181721889799408622011-03-31T17:18:37.317-05:002011-03-31T17:18:37.317-05:00Hi.
NOTHING interfers with hockey in this house. ...Hi.<br /><br />NOTHING interfers with hockey in this house. Missed the Wings game.<br />Was watching ANH at CAL. Running 50ft of cable across the living room<br />floor untill Jill gets home.<br /><br />86 in back yard shade @2:30. Using an achy leg as an excuse to not doing any weeding.<br /><br />See that Part 1 of Atlas Shrugged <br />will be released on Apr 15th. About time. Only took 54 yrs.<br /><br />Take care. eddyeddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69513031751924640832011-03-31T17:07:51.610-05:002011-03-31T17:07:51.610-05:00I'm sorry to hear about the poor weather in Fl...I'm sorry to hear about the poor weather in Florida and the East. Our rain has finally stopped and today it is 76 degrees! I'm enjoying it while it lasts or as Jaycee said,"while the gettin's good". <br /><br />Dudley, OT (Old Testament) and NT are both terms that I've finally learned doing Crosswords. They appear several times a year.<br /><br />Great joke, Al. <br /><br />I actually dusted all the louvers in the house today. I have 5 windows full of wood slat blinds. It is one of those spring cleaning jobs that I try to put off. <br /><br />Have a great Thursday everyone.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18410852821662709762011-03-31T16:55:57.202-05:002011-03-31T16:55:57.202-05:00Baseball! I should have seen that one coming. We a...Baseball! I should have seen that one coming. We are a baseball family, for heavens sakes.<br />Great blog today. thanks to all.<br />I am still learning and reading this everyday is so useful!<br />Our grandson thinks that he is Batman!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940853560320683369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51947327624594927162011-03-31T16:45:31.503-05:002011-03-31T16:45:31.503-05:00Hola Everyone, I skipped around this grid today an...Hola Everyone, I skipped around this grid today and finally got a toe hold in the bottom half. I had a picket fence fill in the top half but gradually filled in to finally finsh,but it wasn't pretty.<br /><br /> I did have to look up Tish and Valance. Never having played craps or bridge elevens and one no (trump) were mysteries to me even after I had them filled in. Thanks for the answer to those questions Al and Melissa.<br /><br />I thought Chick chaser/Adee was a great clue. I had a v-moment when I finally decided I needed a suffix and not a teen-aged boy. <br /><br />Since I alternate with the across and down clues, I didn't fall into the Mitt Romney, John McCain trap. The M was already there and Mitt came easily because I had the Baseball unifier in.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11784469599645357872011-03-31T16:27:05.264-05:002011-03-31T16:27:05.264-05:00Hi, Jeannie:
It's good to see you back and con...Hi, Jeannie:<br />It's good to see you back and congratulations on another successful food show!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3429966588951722702011-03-31T15:27:23.700-05:002011-03-31T15:27:23.700-05:00OK, the Game is over ...
Ho-Hum for the 11th time...OK, the Game is over ...<br /><br />Ho-Hum for the 11th time in-a-row the Yankee's win (6-3) on Opening Day at The Stadium.<br /><br />Now, it's time for me to get back to work on that Ark ... it's raining 'Cats & Dogs' here.<br /><br />No hope for seeing a Sunset today.<br />Tears ...Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91635080164773448262011-03-31T15:13:21.905-05:002011-03-31T15:13:21.905-05:00I still haven’t had time to attempt a puzzle. The...I still haven’t had time to attempt a puzzle. The food show went over really well and I’m glad it’s behind me. I am now playing catch up with all of my other duties. I just wanted to touch base with you fine folks and let you know I’ve missed blogging the last couple of weeks.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89886629104547874702011-03-31T15:12:30.031-05:002011-03-31T15:12:30.031-05:00Hi gang -
I put LONG AGO in for 2D and it was AGE...Hi gang -<br /><br />I put LONG AGO in for 2D and it was AGES before I could make any headway in the corner. My daughter Karen eventually came up AGES, and things finally came together. Had to get LOUVER from the lovely wife. Some days, you need a lot of help. <br /><br />Sports uniforms are most assuredly part of the equipment.<br /><br />I always want to spell SONIA as SONYA.<br /><br />I LEERED AT the FAN DANCE video. <br /><br />A ONE NO (trump) opening gives your partner SCADS of information. You then let her make all the decisions.<br /><br />Tigers - Yankees had a good game going for a while. Verlander and Sabathia both pitched well and were retired after 100 pitches, with a 3-3 tie. Coke came in and Granderson cranked one into the upper deck. Yanks now up 6-3 after 8.<br /><br />Evidently the Red Wings left their goalies and defense in the locker room last night, and gave up 10.<br /><br />Ouch!<br />JzB the abused Detroit sports fanJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7006999595272755522011-03-31T14:44:43.048-05:002011-03-31T14:44:43.048-05:00Hello everybody. I'm of two minds about today&...Hello everybody. I'm of two minds about today's puzzle: some of it I found to be clever, fresh, fun, and challenging, and some of it not. As somebody (I think it was JazzB) once said, you get some chaff with the wheat.<br /><br />Excellent CE ME NT joke, Al. Thank you.<br /><br />Gonna be very warm and sunny here today. A good day to be outside "while the gettin's good" as my pappy used to say.<br /><br />Best wishes to you all, whether moving or staying put.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.com