tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post2627235063125498831..comments2024-03-28T18:45:22.098-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, April 7, 2014 Jack McInturffZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22387256562506678002014-04-08T03:36:01.472-05:002014-04-08T03:36:01.472-05:00ARBAON,
I'm not in contact with him (or Jimbo)...ARBAON,<br />I'm not in contact with him (or Jimbo).Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91650930649752173112014-04-08T00:26:19.817-05:002014-04-08T00:26:19.817-05:00kjinkc: Yes, that was the tricky golf shot. The fi...kjinkc: Yes, that was the tricky golf shot. The first boy hit a little short chip shot right where the second boy would hit a ball off the tee. I would guess they had to try it many times to get one good shot. <br /><br />I always worry about getting new stuff too and then getting it to work the way I want it to. I have to say that the last time I got a new iMac, it was mostly plugging the old computer into the new one and waiting about a hour or two. Easy peasy with some few adjustments and tweaks. I don't know what's involved in setting up a new PC. I'll bet a kid, friend, neighbor, coworker could help you with it. Good luck whatever you do.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16692039009173918202014-04-07T23:58:24.853-05:002014-04-07T23:58:24.853-05:00Bill G: I watched the videos and first let me say...Bill G: I watched the videos and first let me say, the dogs reminded of the clown trick where 25 clowns pile out of a VW...<br /><br />I'm not sure if I understood what the golf trick was. Is it the first guy hits it, then the second hits the same ball? I have an almost 10 yr old computer and it kept buffering through a lot of it and it was hard to keep track. <br /><br />In re the computer, I now have a red icon and when I mouse over it it states: PC status At Risk due to my running MS XP. I really don't want to make an investment in a new computer but I also don't want to leave myself open to hackers as I pay almost everything online and do a lot of online shopping as it's not easy for me to get to the store to shop anymore. And besides the expense, there's the task of transferring everything over to a new one, reset router, reload printer, etc. etc. Enough whining for one night, eh?kjinkchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785269427684459917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32341207905154419502014-04-07T23:54:32.659-05:002014-04-07T23:54:32.659-05:00Wanna-be: nice limerick!Wanna-be: nice limerick!OwenKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709695380239557575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36880625362344226482014-04-07T23:04:57.007-05:002014-04-07T23:04:57.007-05:00kjikc and Marti: Wow! You guys have the best parts...kjikc and Marti: Wow! You guys have the best parts of Arthur memorized! I love it too. I found it on a cable station I had never heard of, tonight at 10:30 so I'm recording it. I'm sure I will be laughing tomorrow and thinking of you guys laughing too.<br /><br />On those Ellen videos earlier, were you impressed with those two boys and their trick golf shot? I had to watch it three times to figure out what was going on.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2598645347607671612014-04-07T22:31:31.017-05:002014-04-07T22:31:31.017-05:00OMK (as opposed to OMG) - forgot to mention your A...OMK (as opposed to OMG) - forgot to mention your Avatar. At first I thought it was creepy, however, as time has passed and with all the informative discussion, it's begun to grow on me. Very learning experience for me and I think we should all be entitled to our choice of representation.kjinkchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785269427684459917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23058453188372822052014-04-07T22:26:54.251-05:002014-04-07T22:26:54.251-05:00BillG etal: Well I thought I wouldn't comment...BillG etal: Well I thought I wouldn't comment, but then I see references to my favorite movie and can't help myself. <br /> <br />Also in the bathing scene was (I'm paraphrasing here)...Bathing is such a lonely task, wouldn't you say Hobson to which Hobson replies, I supposed you want me to wash your d... you little s...?<br />And the 'you're a hooker', is classic. <br /><br />And what are you doing later (Hobson to Liza) going to knock off a bowling alley? <br /><br />And the piano scene where he's singing 'If you knew Susan like I knew Susan, oh, oh I NEED A DRINK! I often say "I NEED A DRINK" which makes my kids laugh as they know I hardly ever drink any more but that I'm referring to a stressful situation.<br /><br />And finally, when we describe something SMALL, we often quote the Rhode Island lines...we're talking SMALL!<br /><br />Loved Cisco Kid as a kid.<br /><br />When I resided in NYS, GTE was my phone company in the mid-'90s.<br /><br />My 17 yr old grandson is named Winston.<br /><br />My son owned a towing company in Atlanta area and each year they collected the HESS trucks so that was a gimme.<br /><br />That's it for me unless I recall more Arthur lines. I must have watched it 25 times and I'm somebody who usually only wants to see a movie or read a book or do a jigsaw puzzle once.kjinkchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785269427684459917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29287114140341060042014-04-07T21:18:59.204-05:002014-04-07T21:18:59.204-05:00
Bill. G. ----
Also LOVED your link on the baby El...<br />Bill. G. ----<br />Also LOVED your link on the baby Elk that was stopped by the barbed wire, in the herd. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35480800507195061102014-04-07T21:16:29.127-05:002014-04-07T21:16:29.127-05:00Ol Man Keith's avatar is a mask ...
some blog...<br /><br />Ol Man Keith's avatar is a mask ...<br /><br />some bloggers took him to task ...<br /><br /><br />They complained hi and lo<br /><br />But he insisted on Noh<br /><br /><br />It's his choice ... why bother to ask ?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />BTW CED, absolutely LOVED your links - just fantastic. Made my day.<br /><br /><br />OwenKL wanna-benoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78715298503771300912014-04-07T21:13:35.541-05:002014-04-07T21:13:35.541-05:00I haven't seen The Cisco Kid in like forever. ...I haven't seen The Cisco Kid in like forever. I do catch some old videos on cable including Andy Griffith and Gunsmoke.<br /><br />Here are some cool videos from today's Ellen show. They include a baby waking up to music, a guy getting scared and a very patient cat putting up with a puppy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ellentv.com/videos/0-ppcimzyx/" rel="nofollow">Cool videos</a><br /><br />[314159265359]Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46843033578968865232014-04-07T21:02:05.013-05:002014-04-07T21:02:05.013-05:00For old Oaters (and many other older series) ask y...For old Oaters (and many other older series) ask your tv provider for METV...originally out of Chi Town but available in many markets now. (Rifleman, Big Valley, Bonanza Gun Smoke to name a few)<br />SO wanted "knot" for 53a (Yankee!) and was frustrated when it wouldn`t fit!<br />With all the flapdoodle (put THAT in a xword!) about avatars, AV Joe wins the prize IMHO.<br />I fully expect to see a puzzle with odd words (such as mentioned) from Marti or CC fairly soon!<br />Lemonade: better get familiar with Curious George (and Frances the Hedgehog and "Good Night Moon") for that granddaughter.<br />CC, <br />Is there news from or about Dummy?ARBAONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8921035806629731872014-04-07T20:10:35.256-05:002014-04-07T20:10:35.256-05:003,Katsura mono (鬘物, wig plays) or onna mono (女物, w...3,Katsura mono (鬘物, wig plays) or onna mono (女物, woman plays) depict the shite in a female role and feature some of the most refined songs and dances in all of Noh.<br />4.There are about 94 "miscellaneous" plays, including kyōran mono (狂乱物) or madness plays, onryō mono (怨霊物) or vengeful ghost plays, and genzai mono (現在物), plays which depict the present time, and which do not fit into the other categories.<br />5.Kiri nō (切り能, final plays) or oni mono (鬼物, demon plays) usually feature the shite in the role of monsters, goblins, or demons, and are often selected for their bright colors and fast-paced, tense finale movements. Probably Keith's type?<br /><br />Masks are worn when the actors do not look like the roles they are playing. Actors are all males and use masks to play females, old people, ghosts, devils, etc. The plays are solemn and stylized.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76553938641632422442014-04-07T20:07:57.298-05:002014-04-07T20:07:57.298-05:00During my fellowship in Japan we were treated to N...During my fellowship in Japan we were treated to Noh in Tokyo. My Japanese DIL who happened to be in Tokyo at that time on business joined me at the theater. My colleagues from America gathered round as DIL explained what was happening. Having studied some Japanese, I was dismayed at not picking up any of the language. DIL told us it was very old Japanese. The language is difficult and generally not understandable to a contemporary audience of Japanese people. DIL understood much of it.<br />Wiki:<br />Noh plays are divided by theme into the following five categories. Not all are ghost and demons.<br />1.Kami mono (神物) or waki nō (脇能) typically feature the shite in the role of a human in the first act and a deity in the second and tell the mythic story of a shrine or praise a particular spirit.<br />2.Shura mono (修羅物) or ashura nō (阿修羅能, warrior plays) have the shite often appearing as a ghost in the first act and a warrior in full battle regalia in the second, re-enacting the scene of his death.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58916815697767665872014-04-07T19:58:03.256-05:002014-04-07T19:58:03.256-05:00AnonT, yep, that's my new (old) pocket watch. ...AnonT, yep, that's my new (old) pocket watch. There is absolutely no reason for my buying it. I just wanted it. It's about 90 years old, made by Hamilton and was used by railroad conductors. As such, they wanted a watch that kept good time. So they made it hard to set so the train guys wouldn't keep screwing with it and mess up the time keeping. You have to unscrew the front bezel, move a tiny little lever and then moving the stem will set the watch rather than wind it. The face has a distinctive font, don't you think?<br /><br />Marti said: I respond with, "I'll alert the media."<br />Me too, probably about once a week.<br /><br />Here are a couple more quotes; good, but not quite as memorable.<br /><br />Arthur: You're a hooker? Jesus, I forgot! I just thought I was doing GREAT with you!<br /><br />Arthur: [to the mounted moosehead in Burt's den] This must be awfully embarrassing for you.<br /><br />Arthur: Oh, stay with me, Hobson. You know I hate to be alone.<br />Hobson: Yes, bathing is a lonely business.<br />Arthur: Except for fish.<br />Hobson: I beg your pardon? Did you say "except for fish"?<br />Arthur: Yes... fish all bathe together. Although they do tend to eat one another. I often think... fish must get awfully tired of seafood. What are you thoughts, Hobson?<br />Hobson: Pardon me...Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44202444459087326792014-04-07T19:27:47.762-05:002014-04-07T19:27:47.762-05:00Al Cyone,
You may be right about the color. The...Al Cyone,<br /><br /> You may be right about the color. The mask I have is plain wood, but you remind me of how much enrichment color can bring. I like your selection, but I will look around before switching yet again.Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71661477811672629102014-04-07T19:26:57.576-05:002014-04-07T19:26:57.576-05:00IM - Thanks. Really, only two? My dyslexic brain...IM - Thanks. Really, only two? My dyslexic brain had me convinced there were at least 5 or 6 variations of vowels. :-)<br /><br />Now I know better, thanks!<br /><br />Re - Keith. Creepy mask? Sure, but what is art if it doesn't make us stop and make us take note. It would be for NAUGHT.<br /><br />Ave Joe - LOL!<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8752959157704546202014-04-07T19:06:22.779-05:002014-04-07T19:06:22.779-05:00Hola Everyone,A fairly quick solve today. Two unk...Hola Everyone,A fairly quick solve today. Two unknowns were Hess and HUAC, but they were solved with the perps. This was a typical Monday puzzle, with four theme answers. It was probably harder to construct than is was to solve.<br /><br />Curious George authors, "Reys", was a given as these great little books have been read over and over to my children. <br /><br />Busy Monday morning with an eye appointment in the afternoon. My eyes are still very fuzzy from the dilation drops. The good news is that the small cataract hasn't changed much in a year. That makes me a non-candidate for surgery--at least for a while.<br /><br />I'm leaving at the end of the week to visit grandchildren in Tacoma, WA and to attend a baby shower for my Granddaughter-in-law. With a Downton Abbey theme we are to come in 1920's costume. Since when have baby showers been themed other than a baby theme? This is a first for me.<br /><br />Have a great day, everyone.;Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65608639939312215472014-04-07T18:48:30.845-05:002014-04-07T18:48:30.845-05:00Anon T @ 6:21 - Thanks for the birthday wishes. U...Anon T @ 6:21 - Thanks for the birthday wishes. Usually in crosswords, any Ireland-related clue has either Erin or Eire as the answer. And then, there are the Aran Islands.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54677219760864752892014-04-07T18:44:11.683-05:002014-04-07T18:44:11.683-05:00I'll add my vote in support of Keith's cho...I'll add my vote in support of Keith's choice of an avatar. It seemed a bit macabre at first glance, sure, but with an explanation, there's nothing terribly odd about it. In context, it makes perfect sense. Bravo!!<br /><br />Say's the guy who has a horses ass as an avatar :-)Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39774774238361035782014-04-07T18:35:01.792-05:002014-04-07T18:35:01.792-05:00PK@3:31: "I don't care what anyone says, ...<b>PK</b>@3:31: <i>"I don't care what anyone says, I still prefer to look at Keith's handsome face rather than a demon. However, he has the right to appear anyway he determines."</i><br /><br />Until you (or I) go blue, we really don't have the right to tell someone what they should be using as their avatar.<br /><br />As it so happens, I like it. I just think it needs a little more <a href="http://nohmask21.com/hannya1/akahannya1.jpg" rel="nofollow">color</a>.Al Cyonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36372423548731440012014-04-07T18:21:21.882-05:002014-04-07T18:21:21.882-05:00Hi all!
Even in an earlier time-zone I'm too ...Hi all!<br /><br />Even in an earlier time-zone I'm too late to add much...<br /><br />Off the bat - Happy Belated Birthdays to IM and Abejo!<br /><br />A DNF, AS-IF! The SE held me up for a while (IREN?) I can never recall all the different spellings. IM, can you fill me in? SHAY was just a WAG that gave me HESS, so I changed the Emerald Isle.<br /><br />Bill G. - Is that your new watch in the Avatar?<br /><br />I'm in Boston this week, so much TODO - training during the day and my day-job an night. Ya' can't call me a LOAFER...<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45973478365360416982014-04-07T17:14:00.199-05:002014-04-07T17:14:00.199-05:00Back to an easy puzzle to make me think I'm a ...Back to an easy puzzle to make me think I'm a good solver. Thank you, Jack McInturff. Loved the expo, Argyle.<br /><br />WEES. No problems with this one.<br /><br />Happy (belated) Birthday to Irish Miss and Abejo! I hope you have a wonderful year.<br /><br />Congratulation, Lemonade, on your debut puzzle! I finished about 2/3 of it and ran out of patience. I do that with Sunday's puzzles.<br /><br />Have a good rest of your Monday.<br /><br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13417366289589014002014-04-07T17:09:02.177-05:002014-04-07T17:09:02.177-05:00OMKeith:
Yes, that's the story. I love it, own...OMKeith:<br />Yes, that's the story. I love it, own it and like to see it every so often. Maybe tonight.<br /><br />BillG:<br />You're funny, my friend.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7662878477361186062014-04-07T16:50:30.919-05:002014-04-07T16:50:30.919-05:00Lovely puzzle. Did pretty well--never heard of HE...Lovely puzzle. Did pretty well--never heard of HESS and as many times as I have read Curious George to my kids, could not remember the author! I can relate, Misty, to concerns about the little grey cells. Thanks for making me look at LARAM again, Argyle. I was expecting a given name, not a team name.<br />My big smile for the day came with Cisco and Pancho. I loved that show when I was younger... Thanks for the clip!Maci45https://www.blogger.com/profile/07678580163776078289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73203968057480736432014-04-07T16:41:10.497-05:002014-04-07T16:41:10.497-05:00Aww, Bill G. that one is just too easy - one of my...Aww, Bill G. that one is just too easy - one of my favorite movies with Dudley Moore!! (To this day, whenever DH announces something mundane that he is going to do, I respond with, "I'll alert the media.")HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.com