tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post2189686465480012707..comments2024-03-29T05:53:39.358-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday, March 15, 2013, Jack McInturffZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80629438123678187282013-03-16T03:12:13.832-05:002013-03-16T03:12:13.832-05:00Downtonabbey,
Go to the front page of the blog, wh...Downtonabbey,<br />Go to the front page of the blog, who blogs which day's puzzle is listed there. My team are already burdened with plenty of rules on the blogging format & they have to deal with various glitches readers are not aware of. And all for free. <br /> <br />Dave,<br />The post was from Hondo. He wrote me last night. Just a bad hair day, he said.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88982498248207694292013-03-16T03:06:14.323-05:002013-03-16T03:06:14.323-05:00I said this on Thursday's post:
"I discu...I said this on Thursday's post:<br /><br />"I discussed the option of only allowing blue posters with my team a while ago. We decided to be open, otherwise, we would lose regulars like Misty and PK and many other good anonymous posters"<br /><br />So, please don't accuse us of branding all anons together. Totally unfair.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28426214815804520522013-03-16T00:49:14.221-05:002013-03-16T00:49:14.221-05:00You refer to Brian Sipe as an obscure Cleveland Br...You refer to Brian Sipe as an obscure Cleveland Browns Quarterback. For those of us Browns fans who have had very little to cheer about for decades, Brian Sipe was one bright spot. For the record he was the league MVP in 1980. One of the few things we have had to cheer about. LOL. Enjoy your blog. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58201411316751018282013-03-16T00:23:02.184-05:002013-03-16T00:23:02.184-05:00Bill G- OK, I see, especially about the ownership ...Bill G- OK, I see, especially about the ownership part. Thanks for the reply.<br />I took the news quiz earlier this week (maybe one of those viral things?) and also scored 11/13- this means I am a good guesser.<br />To everyone: I enjoy this blog, and the goings-on yesterday raised my eyebrows, but HEY this is AMURRICA, and we DO have freedom to say what we believe.61Rampyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208117849059402835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59714212194063217022013-03-15T23:46:38.549-05:002013-03-15T23:46:38.549-05:00Bill: you answered the groundhog question...the sa...Bill: you answered the groundhog question...the same weather pretty much every day. I have been out there. It's beautiful and fun with the biggest grapfruit & oranges I've ever seen. Really enjoyed it. Tbat's a neat News Quiz. I'll give it to my Gov't buddies. See how the kids do. Hope you enjoy your St. Pat's festivities. I'm so looking forward to it all. fun wkend. It's all very good! loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34069123957931119622013-03-15T23:43:09.317-05:002013-03-15T23:43:09.317-05:00BillG, I can't believe it. I took the quiz and...BillG, I can't believe it. I took the quiz and got all 13. Usually, I can't begin to understand your puzzles. And I didn't have red letters even. WOOHOO!<br /><br />86 degrees here today. I couldn't open up for fresh air because it was too hot. Still 67 degrees yet. My cat will probably be out all night. Supposed to be in the 50s or more normal tomorrow.PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9699713108139528032013-03-15T23:10:37.017-05:002013-03-15T23:10:37.017-05:00BillG:
I took the quiz and had 11 out of 13 correc...BillG:<br />I took the quiz and had 11 out of 13 correct. I would say that is good.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58046340681141228812013-03-15T22:57:46.720-05:002013-03-15T22:57:46.720-05:0061Rampy, going blue allows you to have a Profile (...61Rampy, going blue allows you to have a Profile (resumé) so other people can find out a little about whatever you'd be willing to share. Maybe most importantly, it gives you 'ownership' of that name so nobody else can sign in (in black) with your name and pretend to be you.<br /><br />I thought you might enjoy this news quiz. I surprised myself and did very well. <a href="http://www.pewresearch.org/quiz/the-news-iq-quiz/" rel="nofollow">News Quiz</a>Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77554993669994344382013-03-15T22:53:38.013-05:002013-03-15T22:53:38.013-05:00Two things: Hondo Hurricane- if you're miffed ...Two things: Hondo Hurricane- if you're miffed at someone, shrug it off. I enjoy reading your posts.<br /><br />Second- Can someone explain what the big deal is about going blue?? The ONLY reason I went blue is so I could post a pic of my Corvair truck. I call it vanity.61Rampyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208117849059402835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78598923162204096892013-03-15T22:15:44.148-05:002013-03-15T22:15:44.148-05:00Hi Lois, I'm sure you meant something clever b...Hi Lois, I'm sure you meant something clever by the Groundhog Day question but my brain couldn't suss it out. It does seem like parts of my life keep repeating over and over. When I was teaching, every day was different but much the same too.<br /><br />The weather here is great, but like Groundhog Day, it's great almost every day. If you looked for a place in the world with pleasant weather most of the time, the coast of California from San Diego north to Santa Barbara would be hard to beat. Even farther north to San Francisco and beyond is nice too but a bit chillier and wetter. Have you ever been out this way?<br /><br />I am looking forward to corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, mustard, etc. this weekend. I think all the provisions have been acquired except for a big head of cabbage.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48221440716137295632013-03-15T21:25:06.256-05:002013-03-15T21:25:06.256-05:00Yeah, Bill G. As it happened I had the time to pla...Yeah, Bill G. As it happened I had the time to play tonight and you're right the offerings were just too tempting to pass up. I cracked up even as I was working the puzzle. The weather is erratic... 32 this AM 70 tomorrow pm rain tomorrow evening and on Sun. So, parades tomorrow will be fine but taxi's will have to drive in the rain the rest of the wkend. That's fine as long as I'm not behind the wheel & my driver is sober. Fun wkend. Hope you have a good one too. How's your weather? Do you ever feel like Groundhog Day?loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7299241771990464692013-03-15T21:13:12.979-05:002013-03-15T21:13:12.979-05:00Welcome shakil.
Okay, I added some stuff back to...Welcome shakil. <br /><br />Okay, I added some stuff back to my resume. Hope that helps.downtonabbeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313583795050203810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43715272610959027042013-03-15T21:00:45.526-05:002013-03-15T21:00:45.526-05:00Bill,
Thanks for responding. I am only agreeing ...Bill,<br /><br />Thanks for responding. I am only agreeing with what others have said in that the anon post seem to have a writing style like regular posters here do. I had lots of stuff on my "resume" when I was listed under my name. Shoot me another email if there is something you would like to know. <br /><br />Yellow rocks, and CC both mention that the post appear to be from regulars. I don't mean to offend anyone by saying that. I often just get a feeling about something. I could be completely off on this. Like I said I was just throwing a guess out there. You would be a better judge of the actual percentages involved. <br /><br />BTW, I forgot to mention that I didn't finish the puzzle today.<br /><br />Also belated birthday wishes JJM. <br /> downtonabbeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313583795050203810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-990914156932384672013-03-15T20:44:39.339-05:002013-03-15T20:44:39.339-05:00It seems that if I have a 50/50
chance between two...It seems that if I have a 50/50<br />chance between two word choices like <br />47D I'll get it wrong 100 percent of the time. Took an extra cup of coffee to fix it though.Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29555611447203951762013-03-15T20:25:44.577-05:002013-03-15T20:25:44.577-05:00I've been on a completion of puzzle roll,omitt...I've been on a completion of puzzle roll,omitting yesterday.I almost gave up on this one,only 6 absolutes firdt time through but then I just took pen and marked with abandon and this puzzle took shape. Completed and a sense of satisfaction. <br /><br />Loved thinking of Richard Kiley singing Dulcinea!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64127159628786440902013-03-15T20:22:50.935-05:002013-03-15T20:22:50.935-05:00CED, I am on a Mac using Firefox and several of th...CED, I am on a Mac using Firefox and several of the links seemed to be a totally black page except for a tiny white pixel dead center.<br /><br />Downtonabbey 4:03, I'm curious why you believe that 95 percent of the anons are regular bloggers? I've wondered about that too but I am much less sure than you seem to be. Most regular bloggers seem to be willing to speak their mind while blue. So maybe if they want to say something critical they prefer to be incognito? Dunno. BTW, I think it would be great if you were to flesh out your resumé with something in addition to Kemah. <br /><br />Lois, it was good to hear from you again. LAPP, SPIKE, ASS and HARDEN were just too tempting for you to pass up, eh? How's Virginia weather, etc.?<br /><br />It's been an interesting two days, huh?<br /><br />[crappypap]Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15001161346696923652013-03-15T20:13:12.617-05:002013-03-15T20:13:12.617-05:00Good evening Lemonade, CC, et al., Great puzzle. ...Good evening Lemonade, CC, et al., Great puzzle. Excellent write up, Lemonade. You and Marti made me LMAO w/ the HARDEN synonyms comment. I agree with Desperotto’s choices. My first thoughts when I saw HARDEN were Oolong and ATTACK. Even LAPP dance crossed my mind. Even tho’ I LIKE SPIKE and all, if any TOAD (I always think they’re really princes) who LIMPS IN thinking ENURE when he’s with me better watch his STEP at first or he will be riding his ASS down the ITER with MAI TAI snuggly around his… uh…neck.. wishing for a GENIE who RIDS TOADs of pain. But still, … It’s all good. <br /><br />Fun puzzle. I thought of SANTA Baby for 24D Reindeer raiser but it didn’t fit. I’m already PIKing my list items for when I sit on Santa’s LAPP in Dec. Don’t need a GOOGOL of things. Just S AND P ONE MONTH at a time is fine. We’ll negotiate Santa darlin’. We’ll be ‘in touch’. <br /><br />Thanks for the fun Mr Mc and Lemonade. Enjoy your night. <br />loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45787845714975332652013-03-15T19:58:45.725-05:002013-03-15T19:58:45.725-05:00Hi all,
I didn't get many answers yesterday or...Hi all,<br />I didn't get many answers yesterday or today. It was interesting though.<br /><br />However, my first answer today was 3D. My son was in 'Man of La Mancha' twice, once in Fond du Lac and once in Baraboo, both with the local Theater Guild. He played the sidekick Pancho.<br /><br />Haven't been on the computer much lately. Have a good evening all!<br />Marge<br /><br />Margehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781756196891709805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44596106017634652432013-03-15T19:58:41.275-05:002013-03-15T19:58:41.275-05:00Pinto@6:04
I'm sure you realize I was jesting ...Pinto@6:04<br />I'm sure you realize I was jesting when I made that remark. After all, those of us who post here are addicted to crossword, speaking for myself, of course. Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7133241991425980202013-03-15T19:34:15.849-05:002013-03-15T19:34:15.849-05:00This blog is like a stand up comedy club. The joke...This blog is like a stand up comedy club. The jokes are sometimes funny , but only for the moment, and they soon grow stale. You need fresh, innovative material to keep going and thats not going to come out of your blue blood regulars. Unless you want a litany of a myriad of aches and pains and yet another recipe for burnt chicken wings. Why dont you make a policy to delete all Anons and lets see what happens. This blog will be as poor as a doornail on a church dormouse after the Mass on late Friday night. Remember the legendary Puzzle Girl and her ill fated LA Confidential Blog on 10.11.11. Maybe you should hire her as a consultant. by the way Angela Halsted did pretty good on the ACPT. (134th).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42937376883696178062013-03-15T19:22:03.799-05:002013-03-15T19:22:03.799-05:00Just read yesterdays posts and the spillover for t...Just read yesterdays posts and the spillover for today. Well, I guess I'm upset as well and for all the wrong reasons. I guess I resent the fact that all Anons are being branded as crossbred, good for nothing, cowardly imbeciles. Yet, I bet, most of you enjoy more than a few of their comments. There are basically 2 types of comments, from Anons or otherwise, one Bad, and the other Good. If anybody, Anon or not, is snarky, rude, mean or obscene, they should be ejected, no ifs, ands or buts. And that is what has been happening so long as the Keepers are not asleep in the wheel house. So I take it you are referring to the so called good ones. These, you not only allow, but enjoy their contributions vicariously, royalty free, (Lemonade, unjust enrichment ? ) and after its all over you condescend to call them trolls and other forms of parasitic low life. Thats gratitude for you. Have you considered what motivates a person to contribute to a blog ? By Lemonades stats, less than one person out of 10,000 readers and lurkers will even bother to post on this blog. We rejoice if there are more than 100 posts on any given day, but then strictly limit the postings to 5 posts for fear of what ? of running out of cloud space ? Don't feed the Trolls ! excuse me, but this is not my day job. Tell me who does not crave for recognition, and I will show you a social misfit. And what does this exclusiveness speak of us as social group. Is this some sort of country club ? have we become gentrified ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82448851300350159762013-03-15T18:47:13.768-05:002013-03-15T18:47:13.768-05:00Bumppo @ 1752 - Among other things a spa can be a ...Bumppo @ 1752 - Among other things a spa can be a spring or mineral spring. On a windy day it is conceivable that a hat could be blown off into a spring.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80887826829971333732013-03-15T18:46:11.265-05:002013-03-15T18:46:11.265-05:00I guess it's time for me to go blue as my name...I guess it's time for me to go blue as my name has been hijacked the last two nights. Oh well...maybe I'll change my nam to Bobcat as well.Pintonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87686967618424298012013-03-15T18:42:58.632-05:002013-03-15T18:42:58.632-05:00"Ms. Zetterling, meet Ms. Babalonia" In ..."Ms. Zetterling, meet Ms. Babalonia" In other words, "Mai, TAI"Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47777248930891651312013-03-15T18:36:51.924-05:002013-03-15T18:36:51.924-05:00does crossed eye dave do the puzzle or is he the c...does crossed eye dave do the puzzle or is he the class clown ?Pintonoreply@blogger.com