tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post1304495017632477376..comments2024-03-28T18:45:22.098-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Saturday, May 2nd, 2015, C.C. BurnikelZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50232860435462631522015-05-04T16:20:05.928-05:002015-05-04T16:20:05.928-05:00Hot Brown said...
"Ok let me start this blog ...Hot Brown said...<br />"Ok let me start this blog by saying this. I own horses and you don’t so just shut up and listen<br />BUT if you want to bet a horse at 5-2 from the 18 hole in a 20 horse field be my guest. That’s pure lunacy in my opinion"<br /><br /><br />I bet him from 18 hole and he won. My exacta didn't. $7.80 isn't the greatest payout. but he WON! Too bad you didn't bet him. Oh that's right it would be "pure lunacy " to bet that horse, I forgot. As far as not owning horses, you don't know me from Adam, how would you know? My father was part owner of a Preakness Winner. Were you? You're a blowhard with a big mouth.JJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160962871151825507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78904607099177591092015-05-03T10:06:42.949-05:002015-05-03T10:06:42.949-05:00Hey hot brown got me the trifecta 101.00 for 1.00 ...Hey hot brown got me the trifecta 101.00 for 1.00 bet<br /><br />Thanks HBLemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45016302585526194082015-05-03T04:46:19.831-05:002015-05-03T04:46:19.831-05:00Lemonade,
This is my second Saturday. As the Stud ...Lemonade,<br />This is my second Saturday. As the Stud indicated, I like grids with a mini theme twist.<br /> <br />Anon T et al,<br />I'm glad you enjoyed the puzzle. Lots of clues are Rich's. EAST is a learning moment to me as well.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90723774276575638662015-05-02T23:53:14.948-05:002015-05-02T23:53:14.948-05:00I was just re-reviewing my puzzle errors and reali...I was just re-reviewing my puzzle errors and realized a double-DOH! I had LOdE for 37a (mentioned earlier) and it's the wrong kind of load for a Stud.<br /><br />Owen - I've missed your limericks. eSee you Monday?<br /><br />Somehow I also missed the New Math video today - very funny. However, that's the old-math now (what I learned (and I'm fluent in base16 too!)) - now my daughter fills out 4x4 boxes for division to come to a solution. Bill G. you tutor kids - what's that about?<br /><br />Alright CED & Bill G.... I have a 16yro and I try to push the full-length skirt. All I hear is "Daaaaaaad, this isn't Victorian England."<br /><br />C.C. Fav was 61d, CEL though my 1st thought was selfie.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63949622591538492832015-05-02T23:47:56.902-05:002015-05-02T23:47:56.902-05:00CED, OK, if you don't want January Jones, I...CED, OK, if you don't want January Jones, I'll invite her over for a bike ride.<br /><br />I was referring to a normal mini-skirt. A micro-mini on the other hand seems almost indistinguishable from a belt. Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67719864129678099512015-05-02T22:39:41.472-05:002015-05-02T22:39:41.472-05:00Bill G, I Googled January Jones, but she is not re...Bill G, I Googled January Jones, but she is not really my cup of tea...<br /><br />On the other hand ( or thigh ) <br />I did look up <a href="http://images.monstermarketplace.com/womens-sexy-lingerie/plaid-micro-mini-skirt-5008-725x1124.jpg" rel="nofollow">Micro Mini</a>, & while it was difficult finding an appropriate pic for the Blog, I had a great time looking... (Thanks Bill G...)CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29694550798645658732015-05-02T21:33:41.630-05:002015-05-02T21:33:41.630-05:00CED, it's not a state capital but there's ...CED, it's not a state capital but there's a TV actress named January Jones. <br /><br />Every now and then I see a TV talk show with guests like Ellen or Letterman. In the last several months I've noticed that women, even younger women, are wearing skirts that come about mid-calf. I guess that must be the new fashion decree. I don't like it. I think mini-skirts were a great innovation. Their style lasted a long time. These longer skirts look dowdy by comparison. What do you think?<br /><br />I always enjoy looking at the beautiful horses in the Kentucky Derby. Lots of big hats too though not on the horses. This year, the race didn't seem so dramatic. Of course, I didn't have thousands of dollars riding on the outcome. <br /><br />I've just come across some old Columbos on cable. Two hours in length seems too long. They're still fun though.<br /><br />Swamp Cat: I'm glad you liked the "Comprised of" video. That makes two of us. I've noticed that it has shown up in the cluing several times so I guess Rich finds it OK.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62056689795722720302015-05-02T21:29:43.026-05:002015-05-02T21:29:43.026-05:00HB - Moi? I know nothing of the ponies and prefer ...HB - Moi? I know nothing of the ponies and prefer to chirp re: things I've got at least 1/2 a clue about (with the exception of today's puzzle :-))<br /><br />SwampCat - No worries, never would. I just get impish thoughts and giggle; I'd never knowingly be malicious.<br /><br />I just returned from eldest's Choir recital. It was all opera pieces, a little Mozart, Webber, Verdi, and Britten (? That's what the program says). I was hoping for bit of <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxiv3CBMS4M" rel="nofollow">Wagner</a> but no luck.<br /><br />HG - EAST St. Louis, I-55 exit 2B should say "ABANDON all hope, ye who enter." :-)<br /><br />Actually, I've exited once or twice for fuel and folks were nice. My exit is 92A (South 6th) in SPI. Did y'all see the <a href="http://m.sj-r.com/article/20150502/NEWS/150509859/1994/NEWS" rel="nofollow">Lincoln procession</a> there today? Last night Pop sent me a pic of Lincoln's old tomb looking all spiffy. It's down the hill in the back of Lincoln's tomb and has been in disrepair for years.<br /><br />CED - Thanks for the Animaniacs cartoon!<br /><br />Cheers, -T Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25594206594041777422015-05-02T20:26:07.507-05:002015-05-02T20:26:07.507-05:00Remember this adventure in East St. Louis? (2:13)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwBoa-NbNL8" rel="nofollow">Remember this adventure</a> in East St. Louis? (2:13)Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10748231394115454542015-05-02T20:23:50.081-05:002015-05-02T20:23:50.081-05:00Speaking of cheating...
Capitol that starts with ...Speaking of cheating...<br /><br />Capitol that starts with a Month?<br /><br />Hmmm,<br /><br />I know, since I am going red letter, I will start with J for January. (Holy Cow! it worked) 2nd letter A (Bzzzt!)<br /><br />(Would you believe it took me 6 months to find another month that starts with a J?)<br /><br />Oh well, it got me wondering if there were any other State Capitals that start with a month name? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSvJ9SN8THE" rel="nofollow">Where does one search to find such information?</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33178540569577743492015-05-02T19:39:03.888-05:002015-05-02T19:39:03.888-05:00Keith, you nailed it! This puzzle "pleased&q...Keith, you nailed it! This puzzle "pleased" me. No, I didn't solve it...lots of white when I gave in...but it gave satisfaction.<br />SwampCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893584705424353444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48634412289258593902015-05-02T19:09:33.510-05:002015-05-02T19:09:33.510-05:00SURE, it took a while, but perseverance is usually...SURE, it took a while, but perseverance is usually--maybe always--the answer. Gotta keep it conditional, because who knows that we wouldn't have solved every freakin' pzl if we hadn't thrown in our respective towels.<br />In any event, this toughie from C.C.seems to have pleased many of us, and it certainly gave me great satisfaction even after taking most of the day, and & off, to solve on my own. Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78828580940266713492015-05-02T19:00:03.447-05:002015-05-02T19:00:03.447-05:00Bill G, you may be my new hero !! I have been fi...Bill G, you may be my new hero !! I have been fighting the "comprised of" battle for years! Thanks for the link. I had no idea someone was tilting at this particular windmill.<br /><br />And Anon T, don't even think of becoming an anti-hero! LOL. I do understand that other people's crusades wear thin, but fighting it out on Wikipedia must be self-defeating in the end. Though it would keep several crusaders busy!<br /><br />Good puzzle, though it defeated me. And fun write up, Splynter.<br />SwampCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893584705424353444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56168109729028340102015-05-02T18:43:04.971-05:002015-05-02T18:43:04.971-05:00Manac, I knew someone who didn't make any kind...Manac, I knew someone who didn't make any kind of guess would come on here chirping about my prediction, I just figured it would have been AnonymouseT.<br /><br />But how 'bout that race! Almost exactly how my friend Gary said it would play out. He followed Dortmund to the lead just as he said he would but he just couldn't hold off that freaky good horse. I had a feeling that would would happen so I made many bets including number 10 across the board, the 18-10 exacta, the 10 win/place and 10 place/show. I lost several bets of course, but I think I more than doubled my money. All in all a great day at the track and a great race to boot.HBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79487429899051431682015-05-02T18:31:44.956-05:002015-05-02T18:31:44.956-05:00CC on a Saturday?
(I immediately tossed the pen &a...CC on a Saturday?<br />(I immediately tossed the pen & went red letter, because I have trouble with her Tuesday puzzles...)<br /><br />But first!<br /><br />Splynter, who is this Helen?<br />She helps you with crosswords?<br />Could this be true love?<br /><br />OwenKL, Excellent poetry today!<br /><br />Barry G. I was not sure what to expect when I copied & pasted that link, but I was pleasantly impressed to hear Ragtime, Wow! Only one nit, (the little bugger plays Canon in D better than I do...)<br /><br /><a href="https://yoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/roadsigns.jpg" rel="nofollow"> & now, back to CC's puzzle...</a><br /><br />(Yes, I finished it, but not without some serious cheating...)CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68705345270415911742015-05-02T18:25:09.163-05:002015-05-02T18:25:09.163-05:00Manac, your link should be filed under "the s...Manac, your link should be filed under "the show must go on". Appropriate half an hour after watching the Kentucky Derby.PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18839787923319055412015-05-02T18:16:25.582-05:002015-05-02T18:16:25.582-05:00Sooo..., Hot Brown.
What happened to Firing Line?
...Sooo..., Hot Brown.<br />What happened to Firing Line?<br /><br />Wait! I think <a href="http://img.izismile.com/img/img8/20150428/1000/daily_gifdump_830_07.gif" rel="nofollow">I know</a>Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30077653802858352352015-05-02T16:57:43.429-05:002015-05-02T16:57:43.429-05:00Hi again~!
Thanks for all the comments to...Hi again~!<br /> <br /><br /> Thanks for all the comments today, gang<br /><br /> Bless you, Lemonade, how I pray that you are right - that's what 55.5% is referring to, D-Otto.<br /><br /> (BTW, oc4beach linked a leggy pic; lady #2 may be too tall for me, but I like her name~!)<br /><br /> Java mama, I love the song, too - so I was glad for the opportunity to link it.<br /><br /> PK, I missed that 'alternative' to stud - and I'm thinking that's where C.C. was leading with that clue, too. Oh well. <br /><br /> As for the gratuitous picture, there's always next week~!<br /><br /> SplynterSplynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857732691220377494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17342512009010430652015-05-02T16:41:53.217-05:002015-05-02T16:41:53.217-05:00Barry, good for Joshua! Very nice!
Lucina, if tha...Barry, good for Joshua! Very nice!<br /><br />Lucina, if that happens again, just copy and paste the URL into the address line of your web browser. Then hit Enter.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31570917980865427962015-05-02T15:46:05.337-05:002015-05-02T15:46:05.337-05:00Link Guy:
Thank you. Well done, Joshua!!
Barry, y...Link Guy:<br />Thank you. Well done, Joshua!!<br /><br />Barry, you must be very proud.<br /><br />OwenKL:<br />Welcome back!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66872659420594575932015-05-02T15:39:29.455-05:002015-05-02T15:39:29.455-05:00Barry G. Impressive - Bill G. should enjoy the 1st...Barry G. Impressive - Bill G. should enjoy the 1st peice.<br /><br />Bill G. I heard about "comprised-crusader" on NPR a few weeks ago. I thought it would be fun to change them all back to "comprised of" just to keep him tilting at windmills. But, COME on, I'm not an ANTI-HERO<br /><br />YR - PK said something the other day re: getting your leg yanked. I had a Chiro-quack-ter do that a few times and it helped with my <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yoPf98i8A0g" rel="nofollow">Castanza wallet spine</a>. YMMV.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5702356988799547192015-05-02T15:36:23.514-05:002015-05-02T15:36:23.514-05:00BarryG. Congrats to your son. Very nicely done. ...BarryG. Congrats to your son. Very nicely done. I liked the choices. I hope he's proud you posted--of course in Junior High it will make you a terrible dad. ;-)Madame Defargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003303114163633197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72759058474743778522015-05-02T15:32:57.393-05:002015-05-02T15:32:57.393-05:00I had a difficult time with this puzzle, which is ...I had a difficult time with this puzzle, which is to be expected for Saturday. Bit by bit it came together. Cluing was tough, which is to be expected from a C.C. puzzle.<br />I recited all the months but still failed to come up with the two capital cities until the perps gave me a few letters.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16831708560608394522015-05-02T15:12:12.137-05:002015-05-02T15:12:12.137-05:00Lucina@3:01
It wasn't really a link but click...<b>Lucina</b>@3:01<br /><br />It wasn't really a link but click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLprjUhB2a0" rel="nofollow">here</a> if you want to hear Barry G.'s son's recital. I'd be proud of him too.Link Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82675852193006034332015-05-02T15:06:02.287-05:002015-05-02T15:06:02.287-05:00Hi Y'all! Great puzzle, C.C. It was not easy b...Hi Y'all! Great puzzle, C.C. It was not easy but at least it made more sense than yesterday and had some learning moments, not MISERIES. I had to use red-letter runs twice.<br /><br />Learning moment: IGLESIAS = churches in Spanish. Good to know.<br /><br />HOOD wasn't the "mountain" in Oregon. DOH!<br /><br />Stud site wasn't Splynter's Saturday blog. But C.C. always calls him "Stud". I thought for sure...<br /><br />I kept trying to abbreviate Georgia into the smaller space for Maine. I forgot there was Augusta up there. Oh well, I got JUNEAU, ALASKA with no hesitation.<br /><br />We have Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. You'da thought Missourians would be too proud to copy Kansans. Both were named after Kansa Indian tribe though, I guess.<br /><br />YR, you are so brave to go for a second knee surgery so soon after the first. I suffered through my mother's knee replacement surgery which was so traumatic, I swore I'd never get my own. I'm waiting for a full-body transplant.PKnoreply@blogger.com