tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post1320136957366385763..comments2024-03-19T01:45:31.939-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, Don Gagliardo and C.C. BurnikelZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82007564033682869022011-06-07T22:38:18.442-05:002011-06-07T22:38:18.442-05:00ClearAyes,
So are you.
This brings the average le...ClearAyes,<br />So are you. <br />This brings the average length of today's posts under 20. But I still need to apologize to CC for the long one. Sorry. Got carried away. Not a good excuse. Won't happen again.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68094334501272918492011-06-07T22:26:57.441-05:002011-06-07T22:26:57.441-05:00Well, no ENNUI here today! Politics..schmolitics. ...Well, no ENNUI here today! Politics..schmolitics. I wouldn't presume to comment on WH's posts anyway, except to say he is a trusted friend.<br /><br />Dennis, your request is easy to honor. You're a good guy and a gentleman yourself!<br /><br />Went with GAH for his annual physical today. He's been prescribed Namenda for short-term memory problems, as well as changing prescriptions for a couple of other things. (It's always sumpthin'.) Otherwise, everything is OK.<br /><br />Seen, if you keep me up on baseball fill, I'll keep you clued in on the poetry and old people's stuff :o).Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45137166296791712212011-06-07T22:18:34.762-05:002011-06-07T22:18:34.762-05:00I liked how 2d and 3d could both be clued as: dog&...I liked how 2d and 3d could both be clued as: dog's nose.<br /><br />We've had red rose before. I have met him many times. He has disappointed me many times. He is among the greatest players of all-time. He is a jerk.<br /><br />Baseball clues are in my wheelhouse. But I expand my knowledge with the mythology, opera, poetry and old people's clues.<br /><br />It is fun to hear you squirm a little.Seldom Seenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552098012158588852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50812946269158919972011-06-07T21:54:02.142-05:002011-06-07T21:54:02.142-05:00Congratulations, C.C. and Don! What an enjoyable ...Congratulations, C.C. and Don! What an enjoyable treat your puzzles have become.<br /><br />Speaking of treats, so sorry I finished off that pint of Chocolate Decadence a few days ago, missing out on today's celebration.<br /><br />When I think of upper berths, I think of those tour busses musicians travel around in. I see them and just think c-l-a-u-s-t-r-o-p-h-o-b-i-a!<br /><br />I love SPACESHIP EARTH and LANDSCAPE ARTIST.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36421290569842312712011-06-07T21:12:09.990-05:002011-06-07T21:12:09.990-05:00carol,
Congratulations on your table shuffleboar...carol, <br /><br />Congratulations on your table shuffleboard score! I'm excited for you,'cause you sound so happy. What fun!<br /><br />We have a place we go every week for the last 15 yrs. and it burned to the ground a yearor so ago.It's being rebuilt and opening in July.<br />They have bands that come in the weekend and the food is unbelievable. People drive 40-50 miles to eat there. Its the only thing close to us that has such specialness.And it feels like family.<br /><br />I'm gonna look into that shuffleboard, cause I like things like that.creaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846674495447839466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22569277458677123132011-06-07T21:05:39.432-05:002011-06-07T21:05:39.432-05:00Can't believe that I did not notice that C.C. ...Can't believe that I did not notice that C.C. and Don G. teamed up once more to gift us with a great Tuesday offering.I was just so excited that I got the theme (without sleeping on 100 mattresses/ think <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=the+princess+and+the+pea&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=553&prmd=ivnsb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=etXuTd_pK_PSiAKZ5sn1AQ&sqi=2&ved=0CCkQsAQ" rel="nofollow">Hans Christian Anderson</a>).<br /><br />Perps filled in Pete, and I said,"huh?" Needed a Giant, oops-Red, V-8 juice can for that.<br />BTW, my favorite red rose is a MR. Lincoln.<br /><br />CA, poor Sylvia, never felt any joy at seeing her future in the bottom of a tea cup. I was always delighted with my grandma's predictions.<br /><br />Celebrating choc. ice cream day with a dollop of B&J's Phish Food<br /><br />Marti, again thanks for today's write up. What was with the hair on the long-haired Shangri-la gal? I DO NOT remember that do. :0<br /><br />well said WH. AmenJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20979506148112664022011-06-07T20:55:37.954-05:002011-06-07T20:55:37.954-05:00Just popped in to say I won both my shuffleboard g...Just popped in to say I won both my shuffleboard games! I even had one gentleman shake my hand and say he hadn't seen such nice scoring for a long time....sure made my day!!!:) <br /><br />Have any of you played table shuffleboard in recent times? It's such a lot of fun, and it is sad that the tables (when you can find them) are often not maintained, so they are 'off'. We have found a great tavern (pub, inn, watering hole, whatever you want to call it)...it's been there since 1944 and so has the table.<br />They keep it in prime condition because they hold tournaments on Friday nights...unfortunately they are too late in the evening for my 3 cousins and me. We just enjoy playing for fun one afternoon a week :)carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76141645314688557072011-06-07T20:17:53.112-05:002011-06-07T20:17:53.112-05:00Actually, dodo, your line count is in the ballpark...Actually, dodo, your line count is in the ballpark.<br /><br />And unfortunately, you can't have it both ways: the dustups you enjoy are what bring those anons out. Based on emails I get, I think most people, including casual readers of the blog, would prefer to do without the drama and the resultant sniping by anons.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90476185610438396632011-06-07T19:57:28.144-05:002011-06-07T19:57:28.144-05:00Hi, friends,
WOW What a combo: C.C., Don, and Ma...Hi, friends,<br /><br />WOW What a combo: C.C., Don, and Marti on bass! Wonderful job from all three of you.<br /><br />I really, really enjoyed your puzzle, you two. Lots of interesting fill and a clever theme and theme lines. I got the "ear" but that's where it stopped. Of course, I didn't know the constructors until I came here.<br /><br />My favorite clue was also <br />"digital water tester". I skipped over it thinking it was some scientific thing of which I was completely ignorant andonly got it from perps, Even then it didn't register. I'm a plunge-right-in-er, if I go in at all!<br /><br />WH, you are a lovely boy and have such a wonderful way with words. I really love you and I'm sure I would love the Irish, too, since I had an Irish of my own once upon a time. Even though I know C.C. and Dennis would rather keep things calm, I do enjoy what Dennis calls a 'little dustup'. Makes things so exciting! And of course a visit from Buckeye is always a treasure.<br /><br />Too bad we can't just erase those anons right off the screen!<br /><br />WooHoo, over 30 lines! Well, I just had to say it!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43052466883843836812011-06-07T19:26:14.740-05:002011-06-07T19:26:14.740-05:00There were many kind comments today. Thanks to al...There were many kind comments today. Thanks to all! I read very nice words about our teaming up, and it must be working, judging by the reactions. We will keep giving it our best.<br /><br />Marti, I could stand to learn some tennis, and maybe a little football, but golf is my first sport. I really am not too up on baseball, but C.C. more than makes up for that. Talk to her!Don G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37431920755003569392011-06-07T19:23:42.995-05:002011-06-07T19:23:42.995-05:00creature:
Thank you for your concern. The fires a...creature:<br />Thank you for your concern. The fires are north of us in the mountains of central Arizona. They are dense with ponderosa pine and other fir trees but sadly, dry enough to provide tons of fuel for this fire.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48601397361316178192011-06-07T19:12:25.244-05:002011-06-07T19:12:25.244-05:00Jeannie, I did find enough curly scapes to make th...Jeannie, I did find enough curly scapes to make the pesto you prescribed for supper. It was delicious.<br /><br />I had to make a few substitutions: Didn't have any pine nuts, so I went with pecans. Didn't have any Parmesan, so I used Parma/Romano/Asiago. And I didn't have any extra virgin olive oil. But hey....we're all over 21 here, so that's to be expected. It turned out great and I'll plan on making it again. Thanks.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90986700791554947832011-06-07T19:05:31.626-05:002011-06-07T19:05:31.626-05:00Lucinda-
Thanks for the comment about my grandson...Lucinda-<br /><br />Thanks for the comment about my grandson. I couldn't resist. <br /><br />Are you very far from those fires?<br /><br />Please consider meeting me on one of your excursions this way. It was neat to hear about your day with WH and the Irish in Lexington.<br /><br />Jacel. I have the same kind of escapism. it's important to let our mind go blank and join someone else's life for an hour.<br /><br />Hondo, What kind of artist is your wife?<br /><br />Carol glad you're back - we've needed your tart humor.<br /><br />CA, Syvia did herself in , maybe during one of those moods.creaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846674495447839466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85464015440664146532011-06-07T18:33:51.729-05:002011-06-07T18:33:51.729-05:00Captain Obvious, thanks I think, but the "lef...Captain Obvious, thanks I think, but the "left leaning arrogance of many members of this blog" comment is exactly what I was talking about. No more, please.<br /><br />GaGa, love your music.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6264153826204939482011-06-07T18:26:34.767-05:002011-06-07T18:26:34.767-05:00Good evening, Puzzlers!
Even though it's late...Good evening, Puzzlers!<br /><br />Even though it's late I had to check in and congratulate that power couple, Don G. and CC.! Brilliant puzzle today and even with all the baseball references I could finish it EASILY.<br /><br />As others have stated, all I know about baseball I have learned from xwds. PETE Rose was clever as was HARDG. Brilliant even!<br /><br />I look forward to more of your work and I hope Tuesday has been lovely for everyone!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62955594385672177902011-06-07T18:17:13.464-05:002011-06-07T18:17:13.464-05:00Aaawww,
That's so sweet.Aaawww, <br />That's so sweet.Gagamaggotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51430203090251688592011-06-07T17:45:38.446-05:002011-06-07T17:45:38.446-05:00Correction: ...*what* I just typed...Correction: ...*what* I just typed...Captain Obviousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34551918856065180882011-06-07T17:41:27.108-05:002011-06-07T17:41:27.108-05:00Dennis, you have my utmost respect, seriously.
Fi...Dennis, you have my utmost respect, seriously.<br /><br />First and foremost for your service and continued sacrifice(sleepless nights) for our country.<br /><br />Second for your contributed wit and knowledge to this blog.<br /><br />Lastly for your unbelievable restraint concerning the aclu, jane fonda, and the left leaning arrogance of many members of this blog.<br /><br />I don't think it is possible to admire someone so much without meeting them as I admire you.<br /><br />I also don't expect you to like was I just typed but I can't help it.Captain Obviousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70387317091144444232011-06-07T17:29:12.435-05:002011-06-07T17:29:12.435-05:00Don't know why those A-nons want to attack Buc...Don't know why those A-nons want to attack Buckeye. You know, life around the GBRV isn't all that easy, what with dyslexic Nurse Ratchet chasing him all over the place with that pan of boiling water. She says she's just following doctor's orders to prick his boil or something like that.<br /><br />Anyway, it's hard for him to get away from her long enough to get on the computer and get in here, and he's gotta type fast when he does, so a few mistakes here and there should be overlooked. If that nurse ever catches up to him, the screams will be heard from Cleveland to Chattannoga.<br /><br />So sneak in when you can, Buckeye, and keep a close watch for Nurse Ratchet. I hear she can be pretty sneaky.Buckeye Supporternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89942116866183900062011-06-07T17:01:09.633-05:002011-06-07T17:01:09.633-05:00Jeannie. How about this? Jeannie is 35, her son is...Jeannie. How about this? Jeannie is 35, her son is seven. The daughter is four and the wife is 28.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62951484507885197602011-06-07T17:00:54.536-05:002011-06-07T17:00:54.536-05:00Dennis, message received and I enjoyed and learned...Dennis, message received and I enjoyed and learned from our private exchange last night and others you and I have had.<br /><br />Creature, I just got a haircut and read a big interview with Pete – how coincidental. His hubris did him in and he wants to manage a baseball team more than ever but essentially makes big money in Las Vegas and seems resigned to that life.<br /><br />Funeral for my friend’s 23 year old son today was lovely but hard and the chapel was standing room only. It makes you want to hug your own kids and grandkids a little harder next time. My friend has been through three bad marriages, cancer, and hepatitis B from a doctor who had reused needles to save money and has since fled back to Pakistan. It makes me think of this lyric from <i>Godspell</i><br /><br />Your mood and your robe <br />Are both a deep blue <br />You'd bet that Job <br />Had nothin' on you... <br />Don't forget that when you go to <br />Heaven you'll be blessed.. <br />Yes, it's all for the best...Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630142978627240047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15242307979988673612011-06-07T16:58:07.986-05:002011-06-07T16:58:07.986-05:00Jeannie:
Like HeartRx said:
You don't look 3...Jeannie:<br /><br />Like HeartRx said: <br />You don't look 35 (5 times older than Daniel, who is 7).<br />Your wife doesn't look 28 (7 times older than Jessica, who is 4).<br /><br />Boy ... that was fun.<br />(Probably a non-PC USE of that word).Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42591866932275405172011-06-07T16:35:35.705-05:002011-06-07T16:35:35.705-05:00I guess you’re right about Pete Rose, BillG; I was...I guess you’re right about Pete Rose, BillG; I was into the Reds for a while; due to their proximity to Louisville. Of course, their back to back World Series wins didn’t hurt. Anyway, my DH agrees with you about the arrogance, etc. I was just so shocked and disappointed. I never was a ‘real fan’ that understood the lingo and such, like DH.<br /><br />HG, thank you for your kind words and back atcha’.<br />I think we are forgiving, but we don’t forget. Pete’s flaw was he thought the rules didn’t apply to him- that he was above such things. Weiner is apparently a deviant , for which I haven’t had the training or education to understand. They both were adept at ‘white lies ‘and called upon that talent to defend themselves , discounting the intelligence of the American people. <br /><br />“Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.”<br /><br />Sad, really, in both cases.creaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846674495447839466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38003035503983004332011-06-07T16:30:41.372-05:002011-06-07T16:30:41.372-05:00Jeannie@3:14, gosh! You don't look 35 !!Jeannie@3:14, gosh! You don't <i>look</i> 35 !!HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8211935146166235252011-06-07T16:17:15.265-05:002011-06-07T16:17:15.265-05:00I'm off to Nate's baseball game.
Otherwis...I'm off to Nate's baseball game.<br /><br />Otherwise, I'd be solving Jeannie's set of simultaneous equations.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.com