tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post240314241206740143..comments2024-03-28T15:57:45.160-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Saturday August 1, 2009 Barry SilkZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84948657066744639482009-08-02T01:06:57.291-05:002009-08-02T01:06:57.291-05:00EddyB--a solution to hard peaches and nectarines i...EddyB--a solution to hard peaches and nectarines is to put them in a paper bag until they ripen. You have to check them often to get them out when they are soft but not yet rotten. Sometimes they go right from hard to over-ripe and rotten.<br /><br />I'm glad to read all the comments when I've had a hard time with the puzzle. Seems like the end of the week (Thursday, Friday and Sat.) ones are harder than they used to be. Some days all I can manage are a few words on the first pass through. Sometimes I get a second wind and a lot more answers when I try again later in the day. Other times, like today, I give up and come to cc's blog instead of looking up one clue at a time on Google or in the dictionary.MamaRuthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75822138007765475292009-08-02T00:16:49.687-05:002009-08-02T00:16:49.687-05:00@TarraJo; Glad to hear LGJ is home,
and that he e...@TarraJo; Glad to hear LGJ is home, <br />and that he enjoyed himself, 'though all us guys miss our moms when we go away,even when we won't admit it....<br /><br />Amazing how kids they look different sometimes even after just a short while away. At least that's what my folks used to say when I went to camp and came home! Will "see" you for the Sunday puzzle wrap up; let's hope Dennis's area doesn't get hit with more bad storms. I just got back from a quiet night out, no one got into any trouble or brawls, lol, so that's a good evening here in Chicago! <br />'Night. pjb-chgoPJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57602300484624101752009-08-01T23:24:18.870-05:002009-08-01T23:24:18.870-05:00@tarrajo So nice that Brady Jo is home and you are...@tarrajo So nice that Brady Jo is home and you are feeling the love. Have a great rest of the weekend.<br /><br />@buckeye You haven't seen Lois go zipping by, have you?Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13863259907096594442009-08-01T23:10:05.770-05:002009-08-01T23:10:05.770-05:00Thanks for your well wishes my crossword blog frie...Thanks for your well wishes my crossword blog friends. Brady Joe is safely ensconsed in his "pre-man lair" and snoring soundly. We had a good talk and he told me he missed me and loves me. Okay, a collective "awww". Mama is, I can't explain it.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12489308107655426752009-08-01T23:04:38.173-05:002009-08-01T23:04:38.173-05:00@kelev and all The next day's puzzle is availa...@kelev and all The next day's puzzle is available on cruciverb.com at 7:00 p.m. Pacific time in the Archives section. This is an Across Lite version, but I personally prefer it over the applet that is on the L.A. Times website. You can set it to show you errors (like red letters) or not. Sure beats waiting until 11:00 p.m. Pacific time for the puzzle to be released on the L.A. Times website.Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17401023874978973732009-08-01T22:45:19.740-05:002009-08-01T22:45:19.740-05:00Hi,
Crockett1947: You are right. It was a bad way...Hi,<br />Crockett1947: You are right. It was a bad way to say that I was in a hurry. Used the microwave in the kitchen for the pop corn. I watched the first race on the computer and the second on TV.<br />It almost doubled my TV viewing time for the week.<br />Thanks to all for taking part in the survey.<br />A little over two hours to go before I am able to down load tomorrow's grid.<br /><br />eddyB.eddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72678544467637902652009-08-01T22:30:24.509-05:002009-08-01T22:30:24.509-05:00Jerome -
I give. My effort was Palin comparison....Jerome -<br /><br />I give. My effort was Palin comparison.<br /><br />But now, I really want to see the rest of that themed puzzle!<br /><br />Argyle -<br /><br />What gin do you prefer?<br /><br />#5, and out.<br /><br />Cheers!Jazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43011678860968076092009-08-01T22:28:56.259-05:002009-08-01T22:28:56.259-05:00I suspect the trey answer refers to the card game ...I suspect the trey answer refers to the card game warUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153650351098278206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37679751580634388752009-08-01T21:33:16.614-05:002009-08-01T21:33:16.614-05:00Jazzbumpa- Teal Chevi? That's as bad as Serif ...Jazzbumpa- Teal Chevi? That's as bad as Serif Palin.<br />How 'bout this-<br />Clue- What do you find in senator Thurman's grave?<br />Theme answer- SEVENTY SIX STROM BONESJeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7666190487619149572009-08-01T21:14:41.754-05:002009-08-01T21:14:41.754-05:00Argyle: how do you get tomorrow's puzzle toda...Argyle: how do you get tomorrow's puzzle today?Kelevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31570198312245886542009-08-01T21:06:35.843-05:002009-08-01T21:06:35.843-05:00Melissa Bee, my daughter, Shelby, worked for Bay N...Melissa Bee, my daughter, Shelby, worked for Bay Net/Nortel about the same time as you.<br /><br />Time for a walk....JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67078600492220195522009-08-01T20:51:15.238-05:002009-08-01T20:51:15.238-05:00An hour and a half and one big Gin & Tonic lat...An hour and a half and one big Gin & Tonic later, I'm caught up. Another ten minutes and I can start tomorrow's.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10321149658614842552009-08-01T20:20:10.794-05:002009-08-01T20:20:10.794-05:00Hi all,
I tried the puzzle, didn't do well. ...Hi all, <br /><br />I tried the puzzle, didn't do well. I always enjoy a Barry Silk puzzle and I did finish parts of it but guess my head is more into my jars of apricots. I canned 21 pints yesterday. Not jam, just the apricots in medium sweetening. I leave the skin on and just cut them in half (and take out the pits :)).<br /><br />Anyway, lots of stuff going on here lately, and not all of it good.<br /><br />CA (5:03) my left hand is raised to you (and others).<br /><br />JD, loved your limerick of yesterday!!!<br />Maybe we should start a 'limerick day' on here.<br /><br />Jazz, yours was very clever too!<br /><br />Lois, if you are reading this, hope this weekend is all you want it to be and much more. We will all eagerly await your pictures of the wedding if you care to share one or two with us.<br /><br />Windhover, glad you survived your visit with Lois, I really knew it would be a good one! <br /><br />We have had internet provider problems in our neighborhood for many days (months actually, but not too bad until the heat hit) so it has been difficult to get on line much of the time. They think they have solved the problem finally. We will see..I am not too optimistic at this point because we have been told that before. <br /><br />Dennis, hope you are ok after the storm.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32774274852014978952009-08-01T20:05:52.823-05:002009-08-01T20:05:52.823-05:00Hi Dennis,
Just watched our local news and your ar...Hi Dennis,<br />Just watched our local news and your area was featured here in Vancouver.<br /><br />Hope things warm up for you soon.<br />We are fighting fires here due to a heat wave.<br /><br />Talk about climate change eh!<br /><br />Take care and keep safe.<br />Best,<br />GeriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80061204332880506682009-08-01T19:33:48.314-05:002009-08-01T19:33:48.314-05:00PJB -
Thanx! BTW Two martinis are more than I can...PJB -<br />Thanx! BTW Two martinis are more than I cane handle. (I make one and it's really good.)<br /><br />Eddy B-<br />I make pop corn in the kitchen.<br />Hand is down.<br /><br />Melissa B -<br />Good Orale' <br />IMHO pain is a pain. Just sayin' . . . Julie asks me, "Is that too much?" <br />"No," I groan through clenched teeth, "Just enough."<br /><br />Elissa -<br />I most heartily encourage joining the town band. I'm pretty much a community band kind of guy - even the symphony is an amateur community effort. Music is the most fun you can ever have, without getting drunk or taking off your clothes!<br /><br />Jerome -<br />I think Clapton drove to that recording session in a TEAL CHEVI.<br /><br />#4<br /><br />Cheers!Jazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52103454742187200452009-08-01T19:25:55.320-05:002009-08-01T19:25:55.320-05:00Just finished reading the Modesto Bee. Front page...Just finished reading the Modesto Bee. Front page news is that the insanely successful "Cash for Clunkers" government program has been funded for an additional $2 billion dollars. It's too bad that only Democrats can apply. <b>I"M KIDDING!!</b><br /><br />That's #5. Nite, all.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43121696967500631712009-08-01T19:23:50.274-05:002009-08-01T19:23:50.274-05:00@eddyb Have to run to the bath room and make pop c...@eddyb <i>Have to run to the bath room and make pop corn.</i> I sure hope you meant <i>Have to run to the bath room and <b>then go </b>make pop corn.</i>Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20615276745980233732009-08-01T19:17:56.806-05:002009-08-01T19:17:56.806-05:00Finally got here, Hello everybody,
I did the NE c...Finally got here, Hello everybody,<br /><br />I did the NE corner then was abducted for a breakfast that developed into a Sunday drive(ok, a day early). Returned to a phone call; baby sister's car wouldn't start so I pulled a Saab starter from one of my spares. Lost some blood on the last bolt but the bleeding has stopped now, so it's time to read the comments.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34281951785060658392009-08-01T18:50:40.026-05:002009-08-01T18:50:40.026-05:00Hi, There is about an hour before the IRL cars rac...Hi, There is about an hour before the IRL cars race. Great first race with a lot of side-by-side and three wide racing. Another podium finish for Ana. Hope she moves up next season. Would love to see her race Danica side-by-side.<br />Have to run to the bath room and make pop corn.<br /><br />BTW: You may lower your hand if you haven't yet.<br /><br />eddyB.eddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82993300431292595642009-08-01T18:27:35.510-05:002009-08-01T18:27:35.510-05:00good afternoon c.c. and all,
today's was defi...good afternoon c.c. and all,<br /><br />today's was definitely hard, but not near as hard as yesterday's. yesterday's was the first puzzle i wasn't able to finish on my own in a very long time. knowing barry silk's style definitely helped with the solving. i had the same thought that REYKJAVIK was the seed fill. all i had was the K when i saw the clue, but knowing how scrabbly silk's puzzles always are, i knew the answer immediately. same for OVINE and QUAKE. liked SPECIAL K, it was my daughter's nickname in soccer. <br /><br />warren and elissa: i worked for bnr/nortel from '84-'98. not alot of good news coming out of there lately.<br /><br />lois: congratulations! i'm assuming you survived, looking forward to pics.<br /><br />fred and jerome: great puzzles, both of you.<br /><br />barb b: LOL!<br /><br />dennis: glad you're all ok. sounds like you'll need to book a massage soon. i had a client today sporting a marine t-shirt: 'pain is weakness leaving the body.' hadn't heard that one before but i think i'll quote it when someone says i'm hurting them ...<br /><br />my favorite <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPn0iJoMpzc&feature=PlayList&p=67E6108ED53BAABE&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6" rel="nofollow">orale</a>.melissa beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617567775900623609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19841324634053606512009-08-01T18:26:52.170-05:002009-08-01T18:26:52.170-05:00Treefrog...where abouts on the Rogue? My husband&#...Treefrog...where abouts on the Rogue? My husband's sister lives in Grants Pass and we have property outside of town...hadn't heard of any fires yet.WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42704781200409964092009-08-01T18:25:01.220-05:002009-08-01T18:25:01.220-05:00Anon- But it was from the "Helvetica" al...Anon- But it was from the "Helvetica" album... right?Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82775706015274271442009-08-01T18:23:14.865-05:002009-08-01T18:23:14.865-05:00Dot,
The book is out of print, but there are copi...Dot,<br /><br />The book is out of print, but there are copies on the internet (for a price).<br /><br />The book I quoted from is in our university library.<br />(Angelo State University in San Angelo, Tx.)<br /><br />Yes it has quite a bit to say about my dad as well as many other "Roadshow People" and early settlers.<br /><br />I copied several pages dealing with our part of the book and if you are interested, I will be glad to make copies for you and Linda and anyone else that will give me their mailing address.JIMBOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934491040910020956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61297911129321618902009-08-01T18:14:40.355-05:002009-08-01T18:14:40.355-05:00Me again.
I forgot to thank JD and Jazzbumpa for ...Me again. <br />I forgot to thank JD and Jazzbumpa for their PEEDEE poetry last night. [hands clapping].<br />Typeface "Helvetica" was the subject & title of a really good documentary in 2007, the 50th anniversary of the font's creation. Many "s'posed to be good for ya" shows bore me but that one, which has been on PBS at least once, was fascinating. Worth checking out. Goes into design, advertising, psychology, urban planning, etc., with some great designers throwing some brain cells at what could have easily been a two-martini snoozefest.<br /><br />Two puzzle quibbles: 1) Special K [29A]isn't a <i>brand</i>, it's a product name; Kellogg would be the brand. ~~ Oh, and check out the nutritional info before you fill up on it. Healthier than haggis, heck yeah, but still not ideal. ~~<br />2) I think this has been blogged here before, but the word 'zests'--of 19 across fame--is not quite synonymous with "peels", because peels contain the "bitter pith" plus the zest.<br /><br />Yeesh, my picky Virgo birthsign just exposed itself, eh? Hmmmm..."Bitter pith" would be a great novel or movie title maybe?? Just thought of that....Or how about "Pith for Brains" --say it out loud, it's fun.<br /><br /><i>True story:</i> 16 across clue, "Sister of Iphigenia." My first thought, really, was "How can a blood disorder have a sister?" --A little bit funny, maybe, but really just sad that my noggin misfires that way!PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33472419635297485692009-08-01T18:02:43.516-05:002009-08-01T18:02:43.516-05:00Bummer!! As bad as yesterday. Got a few answers th...Bummer!! As bad as yesterday. Got a few answers then looked up a bunch, names/places. Had to look up the spelling of Reykjavik. Lower right corner killed me. Was discussing treadle sewing machines yesterday with the grandsons. Looked up photos to show them. I have a hand crank portable.<br /><br />Enjoyed discussions today.<br /><br />Finished sewing room project. After a trip back to the store to exchange lights and fan. Went to fan with halogen light and remote. Now he's thinking to redo it and put the fan on it's own switch. I give up!!<br /><br />Smoke from fires coming into the Rogue Valley. Hope the humidity drops soon:{treefroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555676766985705783noreply@blogger.com