tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post1961182867207136485..comments2024-03-18T19:07:03.473-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, March 26, 2012 Ki LeeZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27777195329942216252012-03-26T22:47:44.216-05:002012-03-26T22:47:44.216-05:00We went out to look at Venus, Jupiter and the moon...We went out to look at Venus, Jupiter and the moon tonight. Very pretty. It was rainy and cloudy here last night.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33428379109851935842012-03-26T22:15:25.312-05:002012-03-26T22:15:25.312-05:00tawnya: Love that! One of the funniest dang thing...tawnya: Love that! One of the funniest dang things I've ever seen. LMAO! My girls showed me that a while back and I forgot about it. Perfect!!!! Hil-freakin'-larious!loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39814333933449901472012-03-26T22:10:41.428-05:002012-03-26T22:10:41.428-05:00Good evening? Santa, CC, et al, What a speed run! ...Good evening? Santa, CC, et al, What a speed run! Fun stuff! I love Ki Lee! and Santa. Great write up too, Santa darlin'. I LOL'd several times w/your comments. And you're right..not Jay and the Americans! Loved your write up. so Cute! <br /><br />Fermat: so glad you got to see your grandchildren. I can only imagine how wonderful that was and what an effort it was for you. <br /><br />Zcar; 1:14? Great job! <br /><br />Santa: great response to PK 5:? Very interesting that a "'child is never born 'illegitimate'". <br /><br />Tinbeni 12:03? : Love W.C. Fields. And I agree. My philosophy: I never drink coffee after noon. That's when I switch to vodka. <br /><br />Enjoy your night.loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49827870070946376232012-03-26T21:25:10.033-05:002012-03-26T21:25:10.033-05:00hello all!
flew thru the puzzle today - beat my m...hello all!<br /><br />flew thru the puzzle today - beat my mom's time and was just a few seconds from breaking my own personal best. didn't even read most of the downs. way fun!! thanx for the great monday puzzle Ki, and an amusing write up, S!<br /><br />was kinda sad to come hear and read the snipey comments from strangers. my DH says there are "trolls" that post ridiculous things on blogs just to upset the regulars. i think the seven letter answer is a better description.<br /><br />a million thanx for the information on pearls, heidi vs football, and rita hayworth does the bee gees. i certainly learned a lot from you guys today.<br /><br />i wanted to post a funny link, but i'm not sure everyone will appreciate it. so if you want to giggle and promise not to complain, please meet my friend <a href="http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/74/the-landlord-from-will-ferrell-and-adam-ghost-panther-mckay" rel="nofollow">Pearl</a>. <br /><br />wishing you all a peaceful night!<br /><br />t.tawnyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466346747643525821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38139546285573476472012-03-26T21:23:21.376-05:002012-03-26T21:23:21.376-05:00From MSNBC. A hummingbird faces off against a pit ...From MSNBC. A <a href="http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/01/18/5873109-natures-best-photography-a-hummingbird-faces-off-with-a-pit-viper" rel="nofollow">hummingbird</a> faces off against a pit viper.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47555302308831109172012-03-26T21:20:03.249-05:002012-03-26T21:20:03.249-05:00CED: You wouldn't need to rearrange the entire...CED: You wouldn't need to rearrange the entire SE corner. Just re-clue 57a as SnoopDogg's offspring.Seldom Seenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552098012158588852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60910266683361287482012-03-26T20:53:55.088-05:002012-03-26T20:53:55.088-05:00Aloha...have been trying to post since Wed. When w...Aloha...have been trying to post since Wed. When we had C.C.and Don's awesome CW. DH handed it to me on the plane and I assumed that it was the easy commuter. He NEVER gives up his sports page. It didn't take long to realize that it was the REAL thing, and I had suspicions that it was from our D.Duo.Loved it and it kept me busy.<br /><br />I was blown away by yesterday's young genius. Who knows all that information? Loved the write up and blogging, but can't open most links on iPad. Sigh.<br /><br />Love a Monday CW..easy, but I always learn a few more things.<br /><br />Hermaphrodite papayas are awesome because they can germinate themselves.;-)<br /><br />Jabba the Hutton was a hermaphrodite..knew you were dying to hear that.<br /><br />Fermatprime, loved that you were able to visit with family<br /><br />Abejo, if I remember from my S. Calif. days, Lawry's is known for their prime rib.<br /><br />Let's see if this is a go...JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90549739095392834102012-03-26T19:10:41.507-05:002012-03-26T19:10:41.507-05:00gmony@3:59:
I don't understand your irritation...gmony@3:59:<br />I don't understand your irritation about non-sports watchers. Though I am one of those, I exercise with yoga regularly and am in top notch physical condition at age 74.<br /><br />BillG:<br />Forgot to mention your video from last night. That was stupendous! Thank you.<br /><br />Anony-mouse:<br />I would add that women from Latin countries do not usually change their surname when they marry.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85478806377602488232012-03-26T18:26:32.332-05:002012-03-26T18:26:32.332-05:00Great puzzle! Did it in record time for me. Read...Great puzzle! Did it in record time for me. Reading the blog comments was a hoot! Father-of-pearl indeed!<br /><br />HEIDI was a favorite at our house. We wore the covers off the book! Never saw the movie. <br /><br />The Rita Hayworth/BeeGees clip was fabulous! even if it had nothing to do with the puzzle. Nothing wrong with getting a little off the topic. Keeps us learning.Qlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953464288856767755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5324813316230023752012-03-26T17:59:03.872-05:002012-03-26T17:59:03.872-05:00Some years ago a young Secretary of state official...Some years ago a young Secretary of state official, after attending a state party, upon being arrested for DWI refused to unlock his "top secret" attache case from his wrist. At the uproar the Washington Post editor sagely opined "Let he, who has never drank a martini,cast the first olive pit"HUTCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722150630533336199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26739385769280563852012-03-26T17:58:53.428-05:002012-03-26T17:58:53.428-05:00Strange: Anon@2:09 PM made it through but Anony-Mo...Strange: Anon@2:09 PM made it through but Anony-Mouse got stuck in the filter.<br /><br />"PK, If I may respond, and add, to your informal (and admittedly, unscientific) survey of births, the following come to mind. -In 2009, in a major county of Ohio, 71% of births, in a major city were to unmarried females, and 68% of those were to girls under 18. - As to foreign immigration, in many countries and regions of the world, notably in East Asia, women either do not have last names (as we understand it -), or do not change their last names when they get married. - Some women do not change their last name (after marriage - ) for professional reasons, of whom I happen to know one intimately... - Some fathers, if not married to the mother, prefer not to be identified, to retain certain public benefits for their children, and to avoid child care obligations, in perpetuity. - As per US Govt. policy, "A child is never born 'illegitimate', irrespective of the conditions under which the child was conceived'. Makes a huge lot of sense. - An oncologist (cancer specialist ) friend, led me to a national study which showed, that where a maternal/paternal/child DNA had been studied in NORMAL (my caps ) situations, in 14% of the cases, the paternity tests showed the putative father not to be the biological one. ( The parents are NEVER informed, as a matter of routine -). <br /><br />I think we live in a more caring world...<br />My apologies for the length of this post. <br /> <br />By Anony-Mouse on Monday,@ 1:40 PM"Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2345575088986077132012-03-26T17:55:17.387-05:002012-03-26T17:55:17.387-05:00Finished the puzzle while SO had two teeth pulled....Finished the puzzle while SO had two teeth pulled. These came out easier! The last one was a nightmare! He found the surgeon straddle his torso while SO held his jaw in place. Curved roots.<br /><br />The puzzle was a joy. knowing the number-progression long fills helped tremendously. Miss-spelling yeoman hindered for a bit,"down with the mouth" cleverest clue, "ecocar" least favorite fill.<br /><br />Please don`t miss the clip I posted if you are a Rita Hayworth or Bee Gees fan!<br /><br />Cheers for the puzzle, the write up and pain meds!ARBAONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30553630380715522172012-03-26T17:13:18.484-05:002012-03-26T17:13:18.484-05:00i don't know how you constructors do it, but i...i don't know how you constructors do it, but i have given myself a puzzle that will probably keep me busy for some time. I was looking at 48D Alley prowler=Tomcat. With the "elegant" theme a one letter change would have made it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykRZbOb1c5c" rel="nofollow">TopCat</a> but how would you rearrange the entire SE corner?<br /><br />PK, New Jersey water is notorious for its bad taste. We have well water and that limestone causes the water to be very "hard." You must have a water softener if you want the soap to lather up in the shower. I have lots of pipe leaks in my basement, but they are all "self-sealing" because the calcium/lime buildup seals the holes. My neighbors just use a Brita filter and drink it right out of the tap, they think it tastes fine, so maybe its just my <a href="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/421608_307385635981200_107459895973776_782061_796834955_n.jpg" rel="nofollow">opinion</a>.CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28885406984019731252012-03-26T16:35:25.420-05:002012-03-26T16:35:25.420-05:00CED: What's wrong with NJ water? Salty or poll...CED: What's wrong with NJ water? Salty or polluted? I went to the Jersey Shore once but can't remember the drinking water.<br /><br />Our water here is supposed to be okay to drink, but it doesn't agree with me. The filter makes a big difference in taste and digestion.PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87593550555876512722012-03-26T16:30:31.092-05:002012-03-26T16:30:31.092-05:00Hi all!
Fun puzzle, Ki, and write-up Argyle. Lov...Hi all!<br /><br />Fun puzzle, Ki, and write-up Argyle. Loved the seance clue. I had a job once where I had to verify bank balances. The banks could not give me actual amounts, but they said stuff like four figures, etc. Very seldom heard six figures.<br /><br />The Heidi thing is funny, but I can understand it because I get really bugged when games interrupt Jeopardy. However, I've got to admit I didn't mind when the Lobos were still in the running.<br /><br />All this nit-picking going on makes me almost afraid to post anything for fear of mistakes, misteaks, misticks, whatever.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382314731552481050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66303457803044445162012-03-26T16:28:12.057-05:002012-03-26T16:28:12.057-05:00BillG: Saw Dave's comment and went back to las...BillG: Saw Dave's comment and went back to last night to pick up the BGT video. Stupendous voice. Reminds me of the old basso profundos (or whatever they were called) who both sang and ate with gusto. Thanks for the video.<br /><br />Re filters: I have a filter on a separate line from my cold water sink tap. The same filter is also used in refrigerators. I change it about every 12 months or so, because I only tap a half gallon a day and then refrigerate. IMHO the time isn't as important as the quantity running through the line. If you have six kids getting drinks every day, change every three months, etc.PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42003403434786407292012-03-26T16:27:31.452-05:002012-03-26T16:27:31.452-05:00Avg Joe @3:18, I think you're on the right tra...Avg Joe @3:18, I think you're on the right track. Maybe combine your three lette with 'head', since those anons all seem to suffer from rectal-cranial inversions.Grumpy 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02194375320149174361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70674760007280130372012-03-26T16:13:18.996-05:002012-03-26T16:13:18.996-05:00CED, I'm glad you like the Britain's Got T...CED, I'm glad you like the Britain's Got Talent clip. It's always fun for me when smarmy Simon get surprised by somebody who doesn't look like a pop star. <br /><br />I think our local tap water is perfectly OK. I'm not sure if I can taste the difference with the filter. I think next time I'll leave it in well past the six months and see what happens.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87947687616711626422012-03-26T16:00:06.601-05:002012-03-26T16:00:06.601-05:00Hi again,
I wasn't sure how many lines I had s...Hi again,<br />I wasn't sure how many lines I had so decided to do a 2nd blog. I did enjoy this puzzle. I had wanted to post earlier but things kept needed doing, laundry for instance,or shopping, so it's been now and then for the blog.<br /><br />I read Heidi,In fact several times. When I really like a book I read it over again. Also saw the movie. I also remember the incident in 1968. I think I voted for Heidi at the time. I wasn't as much into football then unless it involved the Packers.<br /><br />Never heard of Giants as G-men, neither did my DH.<br /><br />Have a good evening.<br />MargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781756196891709805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27465764873221605812012-03-26T15:59:10.465-05:002012-03-26T15:59:10.465-05:00Watching sports does give you an incentive to go o...Watching sports does give you an incentive to go out and get some exercise. Its been clinicaly studied. If u hate sports fine. if u want to have a heart attack sitting on your couch watching cooking, real housewives etc. all day and not do anything fine. its your short life!....Gmony....have a good day.gmonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34546570870477484822012-03-26T15:46:12.189-05:002012-03-26T15:46:12.189-05:00Hi all,
Here we are, back in Wi. where the temp. g...Hi all,<br />Here we are, back in Wi. where the temp. got up to 40 degrees.<br /><br />I have worked a lot of years in OB nursing. There were 2 cases I remember where a baby was born as an Hermaphrodite. It is very hard for the family. How do you tell people you don't know if it's a boy or a girl. Do you decide, as parents, whether to have surgery done or let she/him grow up and decide themself.I read an article one time about where the parents made the decision but as the child grew up it had more characteristics of the other sex. It was a very sad case. When we have healthy normal babies we can be so thankful.<br />MargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781756196891709805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90318637469173420242012-03-26T15:43:50.536-05:002012-03-26T15:43:50.536-05:00Hey! Jay and the Americans did a great version of ...Hey! Jay and the Americans did a great version of Cara Mia! Who are u to judge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29195656040860785532012-03-26T15:40:16.419-05:002012-03-26T15:40:16.419-05:00I forgot to mention: Mari, it's nice to see y...I forgot to mention: Mari, it's nice to see your " book" avatar again. Happy reading.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1012245058547029072012-03-26T15:39:12.539-05:002012-03-26T15:39:12.539-05:00Bill G. (yesterday@9:34pm)
Britons got talent clip...Bill G. (yesterday@9:34pm)<br />Britons got talent clip was great! i forwarded it to all 3 of my daughters.<br /><br />Bill G. (today@1:48)<br />Holy Cannoli! i forgot!<br />Here in New Jersey you cannot drink the water, so i get spring water delivered. But you just reminded me that the fridge i have had for 6 plus years has a water dispenser! (inside, not on the door.) i wonder if i can find the manual instructions for changing the filter!<br /><br />Re: todays puzzle (oh yeah, we seem to have forgotten that.)<br />39D Wander, i 1st put "roam" which before i discovered the theme made me try to fit 2 star, 3 star, & 4 star hotel in 46A. So i blame "roam" but its probably because i am so cheap 5 star hotel never would occur to me.CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34351766041418971562012-03-26T15:36:01.168-05:002012-03-26T15:36:01.168-05:00Misty @ 11:08-Thanks for you best wishes. In addi...Misty @ 11:08-Thanks for you best wishes. In addition to the cold and congestion, I think I have a sinus infection so I made an appointment to see my doctor tomorrow. One eye is watering so much, I can't see. It's a good thing I always have plenty of boxes of tissues on hand!Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.com