tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post2796988171333847145..comments2024-03-28T08:00:35.182-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday October 29, 2009 Don GagliardoZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39922495952119727322009-10-31T10:56:50.295-05:002009-10-31T10:56:50.295-05:00Test post, please disregard:
Click Here for More ...Test post, please disregard:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.WebAddress" rel="nofollow">Click Here for More Information</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21230546816970614172009-10-29T22:32:36.080-05:002009-10-29T22:32:36.080-05:00Hi gang -
Worked the puzzle this morning, and tra...Hi gang -<br /><br />Worked the puzzle this morning, and travelled many miles since. Totally missed the shoes in the corner boxes. The virtuosity went right over my head. As Jerome suggested: WOW!<br /><br />I wonder about the Jessica Pic - malfunction or not? Sometimes things will show up in flash photography that you can't see with the naked (so to speak) eye. This, IMHO, is a blessing.<br /><br />Took a picture of the LW once in a perfectly opaque red sweater, and her bra was plainly visible in the photo. Quite unexpected. She was not pleased.<br /><br />Here is the classic Nastssja Kinski picture. No serpent malfunction.<br /><br />http://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/arquivos_upload/2008/04/129_425-Nastassja%20Kinski%20e%20a%20Serpente.JPG<br /><br />Cheers!<br />JzB the sidewinding trombonistJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70466105578866563352009-10-29T21:23:08.665-05:002009-10-29T21:23:08.665-05:00Good evening all,
From square one, I thought this ...Good evening all,<br />From square one, I thought this was a very clever, delightful puzzle. After hop-scotching in the north section, I came to the clue for 40A and had the AHA moment. I understood the shoe boxes in the corners, but did not see that the absolute corners were EEEE until seeing C.C.'s blog. (Thank you, C.C., and hope you're back to 100%!) That changes my description of the puzzle from "clever and delightful" to BRILLIANT! Thank you Dan Gagliardo!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409431043640770889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26065743582523537512009-10-29T21:11:28.576-05:002009-10-29T21:11:28.576-05:00Good point:
Get well all, and we will talk....wel...Good point:<br /><br />Get well all, and we will talk....welcome newbies, join us and send C.C. pictures.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15890338879332466442009-10-29T20:53:47.543-05:002009-10-29T20:53:47.543-05:00thanks my puzzle creator...clever, clever--i will ...thanks my puzzle creator...clever, clever--i will be sure to attempt to ferret out shoes stowed away in boxes in the future. hope to see a great halloween themed puzzler over the weekend<br />miguelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79228410569851694972009-10-29T20:27:27.457-05:002009-10-29T20:27:27.457-05:00ClearAyes & Hahtool,
thanks very much for the ...ClearAyes & Hahtool,<br />thanks very much for the compliments and the encouraging words. I am, as I said earlier, addicted, so I'm not really going away. There are two problems with having the puzzle brought home: The Irish is currently working only two days a week off the farm, so I don't get the other 4 days, and secondly, that scenario would mean I would have to avoid the blog all day until the puzzle arrived, because many<br />of the early comments are about particular words and clues. I'm still determined to somehow get the puzzle via iPhone. <br />As much as enjoy the challenge of the puzzle, the interaction of all the blog personalities is what brings me here every day.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34492061117421962742009-10-29T18:33:46.114-05:002009-10-29T18:33:46.114-05:00Oops! Even proofreading I missed the word correctl...Oops! Even proofreading I missed the word correctly. <br /><br />Vern, I had a terrible time with password recognition when I first set up my account. I finally changed my password, and all fell into place. It is very frustrating to say the least, especially when you know you are entering it correctly.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37754361912110149512009-10-29T18:26:02.953-05:002009-10-29T18:26:02.953-05:00Hello All--A WOW puzzle today. I don't think ...Hello All--A WOW puzzle today. I don't think I've ever done a puzzle with the four corners so cleverly constructed. It was a real treat. We HAVE had some super puzzles this week. <br /><br />I thought that I was going to have to Google some of the names, but my only slip up was Sona for sono gram and Ooola didn't seem right. I can't rememaber how long ago it has been since I've aread an Alley Oops comic strip and I couldn't remember any names.<br /><br />I did read Rub the wrong away correnctly and thought that was a clever clue today. We have erase for a fill quite often, but I don't think I've seen that clue before. Also favorites were Tours ta-ta and Top with a slogan. <br /><br />Robin, Join us. We always love new voices and views. <br /><br />Hypatia1, sorry to hear about your shoulder. They surely would let you bring your electronics with you to the rehab center. <br /><br />Get well to those who are under the weather, and stay well to everyone else. <br /><br />WM and CA, my car was covered with pollen this morning when I went out to pick up the paper, so allergens are definitely in the air here in our area.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2113044632590057802009-10-29T17:00:04.342-05:002009-10-29T17:00:04.342-05:00So far this is a week of treats so I am expecting ...So far this is a week of treats so I am expecting a possible trick on Saturday. The list of awesome constructors this week will most definitely spoil us. My only problem was one I created by writing in HERE for 51A and then realized there was no such thing as a CPE...Got CLOGS and thought of shoes before I even got the sink part. Sanita chefs clogs have been my footwear of choice for years. They are very pricey but last for years and I am all about comfort and back support...I rarely put on anything else and they are a dream for travel, exceedingly comfortable and easy to slip on or off at the airport security...I use an old beat up pair in the studio, but they rarely seem to wear out. <br /><br />Another great puzzle from Don "hard G" Gagliardo...beaucoup thanks.<br /><br />CA...thanks for the heads up on the wind/allergies as I was thinking I caught my husband's cold and it is most likely allergies...ahhh<br /><br />WH...watch your mailbox.WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56222904890535681172009-10-29T16:59:32.732-05:002009-10-29T16:59:32.732-05:00This puzzle is a prime example of
creativity. It&...This puzzle is a prime example of <br />creativity. It's superbly ingenious. It deserves a collective "WOW!"Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66276814210150404202009-10-29T16:58:37.861-05:002009-10-29T16:58:37.861-05:00Embien,
The reason I missed the SHOE in each corne...Embien,<br />The reason I missed the SHOE in each corner was that I looked at the shapes, and they all look like a boot shape, turned in different directions, with a little imagination. So I didn't look for the spelled version.<br /><br />Vern,<br />I'm with you on its. I get cajoled here for being a grammar stickler, so watch out, they may start teasing you too!kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73115457370680355352009-10-29T16:40:07.982-05:002009-10-29T16:40:07.982-05:00I must admit that I didn't see the SHOEs in th...I must admit that I didn't see the SHOEs in the corner. Thanks to CC for circling the letters.<br /><br />Windhover, I agree with Clear Ayes, do come back every day after the Irish brings you the puzzle. I miss your clever repartee.Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13171728514635737782009-10-29T16:33:39.755-05:002009-10-29T16:33:39.755-05:00hypatia1, do you have a Google Account in your hyp...hypatia1, do you have a Google Account in your hypatia1 name? <br /><br />There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to have an account other than Lorraine L. If you don't care about keeping the Lorraine L. moniker, you could Edit that user profile and change the Display Name to hypatia1.<br /><br />I don't really know much about it, but I've never had a problem being "blue", so I must have done something right.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48746676937034198472009-10-29T16:29:09.494-05:002009-10-29T16:29:09.494-05:00From Vern:
The reason I appear as "Anonymous...From Vern:<br /><br />The reason I appear as "Anonymous" is that google refuses to recognize my password, so I fooled them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56879138879824744392009-10-29T16:27:37.345-05:002009-10-29T16:27:37.345-05:00From Vern:
39A--For what it's worth
If they e...From Vern:<br />39A--For what it's worth<br /><br />If they ever haul me away to the booby hatch, it will be the constant use of the apostrophe in the possessive its. I see this everywhere--newspapers, TV, internet.<br />My own Pastor, who prides himself on proofreading our weekly bulletin, meticulously adds an apostrophe to every possessive its he finds. I, anonymously of course, send him messages saying, the apostrophe is only used when you can substitute it is. Next week, sure enough, the apostrophe appears again. I may need to change churches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78971786806397342702009-10-29T16:22:45.699-05:002009-10-29T16:22:45.699-05:008:20 today. Boom! A bombshell of a puzzle. I loved...<b>8:20 today.</b> Boom! A bombshell of a puzzle. I loved the theme (which I got immediately); loved the SHOE boxes in the corners (which I saw after the 40a clue (SHOEBOX), which <i>tells</i> you to look for the SHOEs in the corners (I'm not sure how some missed that, unless the printed version didn't have that clue); totally missed the EEEE in the corners (wonderful bonus theme fill).<br /><br />A masterpiece by Don G, and a reminder as to why I enjoy puzzles with good themes so much--you can keep your themeless puzzles as far as I'm concerned. Theme, baby, theme!<br /><br />For Don G: besides liking a good theme, I really love it when there is "bonus material" involved, like today's SHOE boxes and EEEE in the corners.<br /><br />Favorite clue was "ALers not playing the field" for DHS. Just think how boring that would have been with a straightforward clue for Dept of Homeland Security.<br /><br />According to <i>Streets & Trips</i>, there are 22 Columbuses in the US, including two in Kentucky.embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4268252525760059032009-10-29T16:19:46.384-05:002009-10-29T16:19:46.384-05:00Anon@1:38, yes, EEEE was intentional. See Don Gag...Anon@1:38, yes, EEEE was intentional. See Don Gagliardo's "Notes from Don" right before C.C.'s "Across" writeup. Also look at the "Answer grid" at the end of C.C.'s writeup. Don's creativity today is a wonderful example of what a crossword puzzle can be.<br /><br />Welcome to Robin. What an interesting job you have. It must really be a challenge. When Dennis gets back I'm sure he'll have questions about your avatar. Is that your airplane?<br /><br />Lemonade, too many sickies in the last couple of days. When they get back, we'll have more posts. Take care PJB, Dennis and any others.<br /><br />I thought I was coming down with something yesterday. I kept sneezing and having to blow my nose. Then I remembered the wind was really acting up, blowing around the allergens, so I took an Allegra and haven't had much of a problem since then.<br /><br />WH, you may be posting a few hours later, but keep asking the Irish to bring the puzzles home for you. We wouldn't like it if you didn't check in at all.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52521627581018859012009-10-29T16:13:39.785-05:002009-10-29T16:13:39.785-05:00Whoops! Sorry about typo in post as hypatia1.
Why...Whoops! Sorry about typo in post as hypatia1.<br /><br />Why can't I get my preferred moniker (hypatia1) in blue too?fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37890840869482309622009-10-29T16:06:11.313-05:002009-10-29T16:06:11.313-05:00Hi all!
Glad to have you back C.C.!! Everyone els...Hi all!<br /><br />Glad to have you back C.C.!! Everyone else, best wishes for speedy recoveries.<br /><br />Have been suffering with really painful shoulder for over two weeks, after nasty fall. Finally got to see orthpod. Had MRI. Will have to have surgery for torn ligaments, soon. They plan to lock me up after surgery in some recovery place for 2 weeks. Won't go unless a can take Macbook Pro with wifi card. Can't miss daily crosswords and sudokus! Not to mention dogs.<br /><br />Loved toda'ys puzzle, except for unknown spelling of hajj as hadj. Thanks Don!<br /><br />BTW, Aurora is spelled as written. Like Aurora Borealis. Wish I could see it.hypatia1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76500861272719987682009-10-29T16:03:25.631-05:002009-10-29T16:03:25.631-05:00Warning: Whiny rant ahead.
I don't know what...Warning: Whiny rant ahead. <br /><br />I don't know what Fri/Sat might be, but if one were planning to give up crossword puzzles forever, this would have been the week that would allow you to finish up with the best. A great week of puzzles by a great group of constructors. Someone else already said it, but the design today was genius. <br />Unfortunately, I had to quit several weeks ago because many of my fellow Kentucky solvers are evidently idiots. Today's Commuter puzzle couldn't please anyone who has completed the fifth grade. I have never finished a LAT puzzle in under about 12 minutes, and it usually takes 15 or 20. Today: 6 minutes. Why did I bother? Addicted, I guess, and still frustrated at my inability to get the puzzle on the Iphone. I have pursued everyone's suggestions (Thanks!), but to no avail. Back to lurking. <br />Biscuits and Gravy:<br />Your post a few days ago suggests you are a Kentuckian. From where? I am near Lancaster, south of Lexington.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55955765486518915572009-10-29T15:15:55.952-05:002009-10-29T15:15:55.952-05:00Hello All! I have followed this blog for some tim...Hello All! I have followed this blog for some time. I really enjoy all of you and the help I so badly need at times to do the c/w! Keep up the great work all!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239009770443002740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18614006476884715352009-10-29T14:00:48.355-05:002009-10-29T14:00:48.355-05:00It is hard to believe we have only 20 some comment...It is hard to believe we have only 20 some comments at 300 pm.<br /><br />Worth repeating <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSQqLLBW3oM" rel="nofollow"> JESSICA ALBA </a>.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67652668018695155442009-10-29T13:50:26.023-05:002009-10-29T13:50:26.023-05:00Thanks for the circle explanation C.C., I normally...Thanks for the circle explanation C.C., I normally don't look at the answer grid and totally missed the corner theme, it's amazing to me how some puzzle masters can be so creative.Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071851300251199505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67060813003809715272009-10-29T13:48:02.759-05:002009-10-29T13:48:02.759-05:00Hi everybody. I enjoyed the puzzle but couldn'...Hi everybody. I enjoyed the puzzle but couldn't find the shoes in the corner until I came here. Fun!<br /><br />Lots of wind a couple of nights ago. Our power went out. I lit some candles. I wasn't too worried 'cause I actually thought for a few seconds that I could use the computer and watch TV by candlelight. :>) No TV, no Internet, no stove, no microwave, etc. I was embarrassed at how dependent I have become on those things. A half-hour later I was back in business. <br /><br />I finally got through the Jonesin' puzzle on Cruciverb. It wasn't until I stared at the completed puzzle that I could make any sense out of the theme. Did any of you try it? How did you do with the theme?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88940622342489929322009-10-29T13:38:12.179-05:002009-10-29T13:38:12.179-05:00Is EEEE arrangement intentional?Is EEEE arrangement intentional?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com