tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post1524469734846840519..comments2024-03-18T21:23:54.524-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Don GagliardoZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63317364890899642282014-12-26T15:40:52.096-06:002014-12-26T15:40:52.096-06:00Bob Niles,
Can you let me know the name of your ne...Bob Niles,<br />Can you let me know the name of your newspaper? You can email me crosswordc@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40143087209871254032014-12-25T20:30:41.913-06:002014-12-25T20:30:41.913-06:00BillG, et al,
Your explanations are elucidating, t...BillG, et al,<br />Your explanations are elucidating, thanx. <br />I thought ANGELFISH might have been tried. Would have been UNSELFISH to try. <br />As far as pronouncing TWELFTHS, I'm not sure but I think I tend to enunciate the F but elide over the TH. Doesn't matter a lot cause the perps prevailed and I didn't need the clue, and I know, many said that already. Rainmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511366260609189046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60257984982255666492014-12-25T08:43:01.036-06:002014-12-25T08:43:01.036-06:00Good Christmas morning, folks. Thank you Don G., ...Good Christmas morning, folks. Thank you Don G., for a fine puzzle. Thank you, Jazzbumpa, for a fine review.<br /><br />I did this puzzle yesterday, and got it all done. Took me forever. Last night I was so tied up at church with the candlelight service, and then family gifts afterword, I went to bed at 1:00 AM. So, Here I am.<br /><br />This puzzle seemed to be a Friday level to me. Not easy at all, but rewarding after I finished. I spent about 4 hours on it.<br /><br />Tried ODES first for 1D, then ODIC became obvious. 1st inkblot.<br /><br />Tried WREST for 25A. After I finally got that corner straightened out, SEIZE became the word. 2nd inkblot.<br /><br />Tried CANASTAS for 38D. CELESTAS appeared after 3 perps. 3rd inkblot.<br /><br />Tried TBLP for 57D. SATEEN fixed that to TBSP. 4th inkblot.<br /><br />Not sure I have heard of MOT before, but the perps did not lie.<br /><br />I slogged through everything else and got it all.<br /><br />Now for today's puzzle. See you later, I hope.<br /><br />Abejo<br /><br />( )Abejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27173435954880982732014-12-25T01:04:13.637-06:002014-12-25T01:04:13.637-06:00Merry Christmas all,
Impressive puzzle, Don , and...Merry Christmas all,<br /><br />Impressive puzzle, Don , and impressive write up, Bumpa. I will be doing more research on that Ella Cinders comic, as I've been collecting Cinderella stories and books for years... Had not seen that comic strip.<br /><br />had no time to finish puzzle, but made a quick run thru this morning and, of course, it looks like Swiss cheese. I HAD to see the theme and some of the answers that were locked in my old brain. Thanks!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5444533540984428752014-12-24T23:11:01.384-06:002014-12-24T23:11:01.384-06:00MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!
Having defeated the Big C th...MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!<br /><br />Having defeated the <b>Big C</b> this year, ... I can say it is a MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!<br /><br />I hope everyone has a joyous and safe holiday.<br /><br /><b>Cheers !!!</b>Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68467921336687610462014-12-24T22:39:35.814-06:002014-12-24T22:39:35.814-06:00A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that...A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike<br />English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine.<br /><br />'House' for instance, is feminine: 'la casa.'<br />'Pencil,' however, is masculine: el lapiz.'<br /><br />A student asked, 'What gender is 'computer'?'<br /><br />Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups,<br />male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether computer'<br />should be a masculine or a feminine noun.<br /><br />Each group was asked to give four reasons for its<br />recommendation.<br /><br />The men's group decided that 'computer' should definitely be of the feminine<br />gender ('la computadora'), because:<br /><br />1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic;<br /><br />2 The native language they use to communicate with other computers is<br />incomprehensible to everyone else;<br /><br />3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible<br />later retrieval; and<br /><br />4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself<br />spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.<br /><br />(THIS GETS BETTER!)<br /><br />The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be Masculine<br />('el computador'), because:<br /><br />1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on;<br /><br />2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;<br /><br />3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE<br />the problem; and<br /><br />4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little<br />longer, you could have gotten a better model.<br /><br />The women won.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41439335865504914102014-12-24T21:37:21.824-06:002014-12-24T21:37:21.824-06:00Note:
You have got to give Don G credit.
It is ...Note: <br /><br />You have got to give Don G credit.<br /><br />It is incredibly rare to see <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FEFkTSvpW-g/Tf9-3pX8j-I/AAAAAAAAARY/PuOMty8jRkc/s1600/meteors.jpg" rel="nofollow">metooers</a> in a puzzle...CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60577054813924930842014-12-24T21:16:15.114-06:002014-12-24T21:16:15.114-06:00CED, your girls have beautiful voices.
FPrime, th...CED, your girls have beautiful voices.<br /><br />FPrime, that Downton video was a lot of fun!Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90143188290438483112014-12-24T20:40:25.618-06:002014-12-24T20:40:25.618-06:00Manac 3:54 -
Why, I'm flattered! Merry Christ...Manac 3:54 -<br /><br />Why, I'm flattered! Merry Christmas. :-)Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50251210975192135302014-12-24T19:13:18.493-06:002014-12-24T19:13:18.493-06:00I am enjoying the WKRP rerun as always. Thanks.
D...I am enjoying the WKRP rerun as always. Thanks.<br /><br />Do you remember I mentioned a local Christmas fireworks display? Here's a video taken by a local guy with a drone. I'm not sure how I feel about drones in general but this is a pretty cool video. <a href="http://gizmodo.com/watch-a-drone-fly-through-christmas-fireworks-in-brookl-1674665062" rel="nofollow">Christmas fireworks</a>Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81598321118466202562014-12-24T18:41:33.218-06:002014-12-24T18:41:33.218-06:00For some reason, this disappeared from my post!
H...For some reason, this disappeared from my post!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2014/12/21/watch-george-clooney-makes-an-appearance-on-downton-abbey/" rel="nofollow">Hilarious!</a><br /><br />Cheers!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44843312602612902922014-12-24T18:38:14.321-06:002014-12-24T18:38:14.321-06:00Greetings!
Great puzzler, Don G., swell expo, Jaz...Greetings!<br /><br />Great puzzler, Don G., swell expo, Jazz!<br /><br />Now I finally understand ASNEAR. No problems. Hesitated just for a moment before entering METOOER. Interesting coinage.<br /><br />Did you see the <i>Downton Abbey</i> rifffermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77140060465995705782014-12-24T18:35:27.129-06:002014-12-24T18:35:27.129-06:00Thank you Don G. and Jazz.
It took a lot of cigar...Thank you Don G. and Jazz.<br /><br />It took a lot of cigar breaks outside, but each time I returned I would gain a few more squares.<br /><br />WEES re) METOOER. IMBUE was new to me, and that raised havoc in the SW.<br /><br />BARTENDERS made me smile.<br /><br />Merry Christmas Eve everyone.Ergonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48060475710388503222014-12-24T18:26:06.778-06:002014-12-24T18:26:06.778-06:00Greetings!
Thanks to Don G. and Jazz!
Fun puzzle...Greetings!<br /><br />Thanks to Don G. and Jazz!<br /><br />Fun puzzle. Scratched head at METOOER. SERA was easy. <br /><br />Have you seen <i>Downton Abbey</i> commercial for telethon? <br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2014/12/21/watch-george-clooney-makes-an-appearance-on-downton-abbey/" rel="nofollow">Hilarious</a>!<br /><br />Cheers!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21743726052496378352014-12-24T18:16:43.958-06:002014-12-24T18:16:43.958-06:00Dave,
Absolutely wonderful!
Thanks for sharing wi...Dave, <br />Absolutely wonderful!<br />Thanks for sharing with us Proud Papa.Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54853225574322465072014-12-24T17:32:55.684-06:002014-12-24T17:32:55.684-06:00Thanks Don G for a challenging Xmas Eve puzzle! DN...Thanks Don G for a challenging Xmas Eve puzzle! DNF for me, but not for lack of trying. It kept me busy for a long time awaiting the festivities to begin...<br /><br />I fell into the Odic trap, & might have had a chance if I knew Disney, & didn't think every crossword answer is "Aria."<br /><br />The SW corner got me also. Confuse me with French, shame on you. Confuse me with Spanish, shame on me...<br /><br />OwenKL, Loved the poem!<br /><br />Manac! Good to see you!<br /><br />Here are Daughters #3,2 & 1 less than an hour ago singing O Holy Night.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_nIGcpqsI&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow">Happy Holidays Everyone!</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39408487157638256732014-12-24T17:15:50.036-06:002014-12-24T17:15:50.036-06:00D-O: 35 minutes and they didn't change Hz? I...D-O: 35 minutes and they didn't change Hz? I can just imagine that caller trying to walk up a hill later :-)<br /><br />Well, the push is on. We're doing it all tonight (food, Santa, DW's family, et.al.) since we fly in the AM to get to pop's dinner by 5p. IL here we come!<br /><br />DW has the bedroom cordoned-off, Eldest is singing HYMNs for the 1st of 2 services (we'll hit the midnight mass), Youngest is (um, where that kid?), and I'm about to take a short winter's nap.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53417688422159881582014-12-24T17:11:33.582-06:002014-12-24T17:11:33.582-06:00'Metooer'? Seriously?
Socrates'Metooer'? Seriously?<br /><br />SocratesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66578525162010359342014-12-24T16:16:11.244-06:002014-12-24T16:16:11.244-06:00Anon-T -- I can really relate to that WKRP episode...Anon-T -- I can really relate to that WKRP episode. I've had to pull a 12-hour shift at the radio station on Christmas day. And I had to put up with the irate caller who yelled at me, "Do you know that record has been skipping for 35 minutes now?" Good times!desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37211052018559363872014-12-24T15:54:59.087-06:002014-12-24T15:54:59.087-06:00Waiting for my dinner sooooo....
Anbody still wai...Waiting for my dinner sooooo....<br /><br /><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v459/Reki/waiting4sal_zps6b37ad9b.gif" rel="nofollow">Anbody still waiting for their package?</a><br /><br /><a href="http://buymelaughs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/funny-christmas-gifts1.jpg" rel="nofollow">OOPS!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://i.imgur.com/zc1zYVs.jpg" rel="nofollow">Don't ever fly with Dudley</a><br /><br /><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/xero2099/Attack%20Cat%20Pool_zpscycxkgdu.gif" rel="nofollow">Damn Cat!</a>Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62290399335609981572014-12-24T15:40:52.269-06:002014-12-24T15:40:52.269-06:00Hi all!
Don Hard-G beat me today but I love the p...Hi all!<br /><br />Don Hard-G beat me today but I love the puzzle; x-ing SILENTs? brilliant!<br /><br />The SE corner - what a BUM RAP. To BE SURE, I changed the spelling of SATin and AGUR /ru? at least 6 times. OOH, I stunk.<br /><br />Fav - 41a. My mind kept orbiting until -- V8!<br /><br />JzB - fun writeup. I did know 23a - Med Lab Tech in the Army reporting for duty.<br /><br />Barry G. D-O and I will be car-pooling. Is Marty right, ONEISH?<br /><br />TIN - did you notice the BACARDI CLI for the Festivus NOG?<br /><br />Non-fiction CALL SIGN Fav - KOMA out of Norman, OK. Guess what genre they played -:) IIRC, there was a WLS there too (same as CHI station).<br /><br />Manac - LOL!<br /><br />Welcome back LLLinda!<br /><br />Fav-fictional CALL SIGN - WKRP. The linked episode contains my favorite Dr. Fever line: "In the spirit of CHRISTMAS, we killed a TREE." <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z5WFKhsq2mo" rel="nofollow">Link WKRP S2 E11</a>.<br /><br />FELIZ Navidad!<br /><br />-TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2018574331897394592014-12-24T15:17:49.969-06:002014-12-24T15:17:49.969-06:00Seasons Greetings, everyone. Nice Wednesday puzzl...Seasons Greetings, everyone. Nice Wednesday puzzle. Great write-up, thanks for the Great Gate of Kiev, I love it.<br />BarryG, your Xmas menu looks mouthwatering. Be right there, no need to wait until one-ish?<br />Dirty limericks are welcome... besides, if they're that bad, we've already heard them. :O)<br />Oh, I'm studying Spanish again and congrats on the Un mapa, map is masc. Same for poet. El Poeta. They don't make it easy for us estudiantes.Rainmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511366260609189046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37855245290043056282014-12-24T14:26:37.924-06:002014-12-24T14:26:37.924-06:00 23A: I thought of it as the plural of serum which... 23A: I thought of it as the plural of serum which most certainly would be found in a hospital. And to be sure I checked the dictionary and I was right.Magilla Go-Rillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18113605035807477547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89110423636617137622014-12-24T14:24:59.313-06:002014-12-24T14:24:59.313-06:00"puzzling thoughts":
First off, Happy C..."puzzling thoughts":<br /><br />First off, Happy Christmas Eve<br /><br />Second, wishing those of you who celebrate, a Merry, Merry Christmas<br /><br />Third, to all of you at the Crossword Corner, thanks for welcoming me into your "family"; I have gotten to know a few of you "off-line", and one of you "in person". Hoping that in the coming year I can expand that exponentially!<br /><br />Fourth, I'll try to keep my future limericks "clean" - at least the ones I post here. If you want to see a few of my more risque ones, send me an email (it's in my profile) and I'll send them off line<br /><br />Fifth, weird puzzle today, but skillfully done. Don G must've taken quite a bit of time and talent to get this to come together. Oddly, I had just one "write-over" and other than checking the spelling of a few words, I had 'em all correct, including "Me Too'er"Chairman Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830681893074853511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57595371970043693132014-12-24T13:54:39.832-06:002014-12-24T13:54:39.832-06:00Merry Christmas Eve to all who celebrate it. A wo...Merry Christmas Eve to all who celebrate it. A wonderful Wednesday to those who don't. <br /><br />I join those who didn't care for METOOER. I had doTOOER. DSEC made as much sense to me as any other letter there. Also had ODes before ODIC.<br /><br />Thanks for the puzzle, Don G, and thanks for the explanation of the theme, JzB.<br /><br />Only one painter here for a few hours today. I am enjoying my solitude. This evening DH, avatar and I will visit our daughter, her SO and their dogs. Dinner will be appetizers accompanied by a bit of wine.<br /><br />Happy Holidays!<br /><br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com