tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post2799628109710828571..comments2024-03-29T03:51:31.793-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday Apr 22, 2014 Gail Grabowski and Bruce VenzkeZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24828694148529083922014-04-23T00:15:14.744-05:002014-04-23T00:15:14.744-05:00Misty: A bit of trivia I just looked up: "Wom...Misty: A bit of trivia I just looked up: "Women's rings typically range from size 3 to 9. Size 6 is the most popular ring size. Men's rings typically range from size 8 to 14." So maybe an OCTET is a large [women's size 8] wedding band? <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_size" rel="nofollow">c.f.</a>OwenKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709695380239557575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63351569502697393792014-04-22T21:22:50.386-05:002014-04-22T21:22:50.386-05:00Hi all!
HG - so nice to see you doing the expo to...Hi all!<br /><br />HG - so nice to see you doing the expo to Gail & Bruce's puzzle (how's that done, do both G&B get a 's or just the last? YR?).<br /><br />Nice Tuesday puzzle that could be done durring a boring vendor presentation.<br /><br />Anon @7a - watch closely and things you perp early in the week show up later. See if you learned. If you're a better puzzler, just don't do 'em. I enjoy learning things I don't know. Hand up for 66a GUS today.<br /><br />Re 38d: In HS I had tix to a RICK Springfield concert. Front row, between 5!!! college girls. Alas, it overlapped Boy Scout Summer Camp (and dad wouldn't get me a day early!?!).<br /><br />Fav today was TETRA 'cuz I finally remembered the fish w/o a Perp. SCIFI was a close second.<br /><br />Tin - HOMIE / GHETTOS crossing was funny. D-O, "sub" joke too.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />-T<br /> Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82672743817592887422014-04-22T21:17:28.034-05:002014-04-22T21:17:28.034-05:00Hi there~!
Well done Husker ~!
I, too, have...Hi there~!<br /><br /> Well done Husker ~!<br /><br /> I, too, have been a success story post-DETOX and rehab; glad to hear about your dad, sorry for your brother, HG....<br /><br /> SplynterSplynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857732691220377494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47655763756251384702014-04-22T20:14:34.123-05:002014-04-22T20:14:34.123-05:00PK, my wife talked us into having wrought-iron rai...PK, my wife talked us into having wrought-iron rails installed on our front steps leading into the house. They look good and they sure make it easier, especially when I'm carrying in groceries.<br /><br />I just finished tutoring a new 6th grade student. He didn't need help in the usual sense. He has been taking online courses through Johns Hopkins and Stanford. He came with his dad and my job was just to assess where he was and help him with any questions. The boy had a list of a few questions; things he had heard about but didn't really understand. So I just took off and began to fill in some blanks for him. He is really bright and a delight to work with. It was a fun hour for both of us. I hope to see him again.<br /><br />I was just watching Ellen. I really enjoy both her and her show, but uh-oh, she pronounced realtor as real-a-tor. I need to write her a letter...Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75810250249448557042014-04-22T19:51:23.748-05:002014-04-22T19:51:23.748-05:00I've had a seriously busy day, so late to the ...I've had a seriously busy day, so late to the party. An easy puzzle, but still had to rely on the perps.<br /><br />Great job stepping in, Gary. But DO usurped the best punch line, so there's nothing to add to that:-)Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34892018572086310202014-04-22T19:14:33.126-05:002014-04-22T19:14:33.126-05:00I always love Gail and Bruce's puzzles. They...I always love Gail and Bruce's puzzles. They are so clean.<br /><br />Husker Gary, as I read the 14A comment, I thought, "That sounds just like Husker Gary." As I read on, it became obvious that it was you. As obvious as reading "prolly" and knowing it came from your state mate. Great job ! You were AWESOME !<br /><br />TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78242495727095429702014-04-22T18:34:31.440-05:002014-04-22T18:34:31.440-05:00CE Dave, a very enjoyable trip! Too bad the dog co...CE Dave, a very enjoyable trip! Too bad the dog couldn't soar with us instead.<br /><br />PK, what a blessing for your grandson that your DIL is a teacher, because every teacher he has will need her incite. Autism spectrum disorder has grown in leaps and bounds since I retired 5 years ago.1 in every 68 children born today are now on the spectrum.I remember being flummoxed with the students who were dyslexic...so many different types. How do we prepare these new teachers? Every child is unique, and these little guys are usually very gifted. JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8518350996222792622014-04-22T17:39:04.057-05:002014-04-22T17:39:04.057-05:00Billy Joel sings JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
You're ...Billy Joel sings <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJWM5FmZyqU" rel="nofollow">JUST THE WAY YOU ARE</a><br /><br />You're welcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91289274932001109442014-04-22T17:38:38.045-05:002014-04-22T17:38:38.045-05:00Great job, Husker Gary!
A good Tuesday pzl, no s...Great job, Husker Gary!<br /> A good Tuesday pzl, no surprises, no re-writes. Nothing seems far afield for me, and only ELIA fell into my corner of the garden -- oh, and I guess BEBE too. <br /> I wasn't sure why an OCTET qualifies as a "large wedding band" when there are all those Nonets and Dectets floating around out there. From a soloist's perspective, maybe... It gave me no problem, although I would call it a lrge/med chamber group. Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42676021343165714622014-04-22T17:00:17.539-05:002014-04-22T17:00:17.539-05:00Lucina, Yes we have an autistic grandson. Luckily,...Lucina, Yes we have an autistic grandson. Luckily, his mother is an amazing woman who trained as an elementary school teacher and has helped him make good progress. She thinks he could be classified as having Asberger's. When I say amazing, it is no exaggeration. This is the gal who has four boys that she managed during her AF husband's deployment. <br /><br />Our little guy is mainstreamed in first grade with a full time aide (who he loves) riding herd on his tendency to walk incessantly. He reads on a level with his class or higher, but his math skills aren't as well developed.<br /><br />By coincidence, my brother is a medical researcher who had launched some of his grad students into looking at possible causes of autism before we knew about my grandson. One area he thinks is most promising is a flu virus infecting the mother in the first trimester of pregnancy. <br /><br />Personally, I did some newspaper stories with two women whose children were noticeably impaired after having DPT shots before a year old. One family happened to have before & after home movies that helped them get a large settlement from a drug company. My feeling is that there are probably more than one cause, given the wide spectrum of the disabilities.<br /><br />In the small school system I attended as a child, I could name about six kids who probably would be classified as autistic today. People just thought they were dumb or odd. I had two in my class that I was forever having to save from bullying by older kids. They were brother and sister and had four brilliant siblings.PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12921491897933149422014-04-22T16:51:44.993-05:002014-04-22T16:51:44.993-05:00Bill G @1:53,
You are correct on all counts.
I r...Bill G @1:53,<br /><br />You are correct on all counts.<br /><br />I remember just standing at an Imax movie, & being unable not to move and sway with the images. Imagine a ride that does the moving & swaying for you.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ1J7IilpO4" rel="nofollow">a little behind the scenes...</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77660699839203879532014-04-22T16:30:28.112-05:002014-04-22T16:30:28.112-05:00Post Game MUSINGS
-I’m home from the golf wars and...Post Game MUSINGS<br />-I’m home from the golf wars and played pretty well, thanks for asking. ;-)<br />-I appreciated the nice comments. This site is like the movie <i>ANTZ</i> that we see mentioned here occasionally. We have a Queen and some Drones. Any guesses on what CC’s and my roles were? ;-) I was glad to help out after she guided me through the maze! Dang details!<br />-Ya gotta love Otto’s comment, “Wow, Husker, you'll sub at anything!” Hey, where’s my $135?<br />-Yeah, I know where Rosa’s cantina is. Wicked Felina dances there.<br />-You have to be <a href="http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v4/1156738454_1/NWT-WHOLESALE-LULULEMON-WUNDER-UNDER-CROP-Discounted-Lulu-Candy-Colors-Crops-Yoga-Capris-Sport-Pants-Legging.jpg" rel="nofollow">built like this to shop at LULULEMONS</a> or to look decent in that stuff.<br />-Bill, the training is supplied by the Queen and the template is there from all the real bloggers. I’m glad Argyle let me have the day.<br />-Dudley, if the difficulty of getting a tee time around here is any indication, golf is doing very nicely.<br />-Garlic – I had something down and something straight today but I can’t remember what either were<br />-Dave, I enjoyed the Soarin’ video. Since I started going to EPCOT, there has been a hot, new ride everyone ran to when the gates open. Soarin’ is that ride now. <a href="http://wdwnews.com/photos/2006/03/15/imagineer-mark-sumner-soarin/" rel="nofollow">Disney Imagineer who designed the ride started with this simple model.</a> <br />Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80816295602490934722014-04-22T15:23:12.928-05:002014-04-22T15:23:12.928-05:00Hello everybody. Cinderella dances the tarantella ...Hello everybody. Cinderella dances the tarantella while eating mozzarella. Ah, la dolce bella!<br /><br />Cool puzzle. Good to see you at the sub-helm, Husker.<br /><br />Didn't know GUS. Did know DELLA. Great new way to clue AMAT. We drove through YUMA a few times. Man oh man it's hot there; hotter than Phoenix.<br /><br />Best wishes to you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47020188548558660672014-04-22T14:59:08.607-05:002014-04-22T14:59:08.607-05:00PK:
I didn't know you had an autistic grandson...PK:<br />I didn't know you had an autistic grandson and I'm just astonished at how much autism exists.<br /><br />Last night on the news a feature story was about a man in FLA who opened a car wash so his autistic son could work there and he hires only autistic people. Did anyone else see that? It was truly impressive.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61475169136606610032014-04-22T14:01:46.597-05:002014-04-22T14:01:46.597-05:00Hi Y'all! I can't believe our Gail & B...Hi Y'all! I can't believe our Gail & Bruce actually did something this easy. Surely the constructor names are wrong. I enjoyed it though. Thanks, Gary for all your wit and responsible help (definitely not irresponsible like yesterday).<br /><br />Gus? Gus? Was there a GUS in this puzzle. I flew by that clue entirely, thinking there were no unknowns for me in the puzzle. Glad I didn't read it.<br /><br />SHOD: My 6-yr-old autistic grandson shows up in all the Easter pictures his mom sent unSHOD. At Christmas he came running outside to meet me unSHOD then told me, "That cold wind makes big boogers in my nose." I haven't asked if they can get shoes on him to go to school. DIL only fights the battles she can win, bless her heart.<br /><br />QLI: I'm no where near 97, but I had a doozie of a time going up & down the stairs in my daughter's split level house on Easter. No hand rail. SIL's parents gave up going there several years ago. What architect thought those types of houses were a good idea?PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31216228959116097202014-04-22T13:53:22.237-05:002014-04-22T13:53:22.237-05:00Lucina, I'd be happy to trade you some math ge...Lucina, I'd be happy to trade you some math genes for some of your good genes. Let me know which ones you are willing to part with. :>)<br /><br />CED, I enjoyed all of your links. I always do. So what is that Disney ride? An IMAX movie? 3-D? It looks like a lot of hype for just a movie. It looks like most (all?) of the shots were from California: The Golden Gate bridge, Big Sur, Yosemite, Disneyland, etc.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73222140304523857442014-04-22T12:46:05.022-05:002014-04-22T12:46:05.022-05:00No trouble with the puzzle other than (wees) Della...No trouble with the puzzle other than (wees) Della Street, & Gus were unknowns, but perpable.<br /><br />I was pleasantly surprised that HG did the write up, (Miss you Argyle...) & was wondering how to respond when Desper-otto gave me a hearty LOL with "Wow, Husker, you'll sub at anything! Nice job."<br /> (I can't beat that...)<br /><br />But then TheHondoHurricane had me LMAO @8:21. (& 8:23) )(& 8:25...)<br /><br />Speaking of last,,, I would like to take this moment <a href="http://funny-pics-fun.com/wp-content/uploads/Funny-Employee-At-Work-Is-All-The-Fun-6.jpg" rel="nofollow">to remember Ringo...</a><br /><br /><a href="http://img.phombo.com/img1/photocombo/6774/cache/LastWords_display.jpg" rel="nofollow">Last Words?</a><br /><br />I am intrigued by this painting, entitled <a href="http://www.funnyandhappy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Funny-last-look-painter-Lustige-letzten-Blick-Maler-Dr%C3%B4le-dernier-peintre-de-regard-Srandovn%C3%AD-posledn%C3%AD-pohled-mal%C3%AD%C5%99e.jpg" rel="nofollow">Last Look.</a><br /><br />But before I post <a href="http://pulpfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Last-photo-3.jpg" rel="nofollow">one last image,</a> HG's mention @ 21D of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXBqviMRypg" rel="nofollow">Soarin' made me think you might enjoy this Disney experience.</a><br /><br />Note:<br /><br />If you want the full Disney experience, pls watch in full screen.<br /><br />While the clip is 10:56 long, the ride starts @ 6:00. However, if you want the full Disney experience, you should watch from the beginning.<br /><br />Note the feet hanging in front of you... for the full Disney experience, I recommend hanging an old sock over your computer screen....<br /><br />&, if I know Disney, & their copyright policies, THIS MAY BE MY LAST POST...CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34125848497484414812014-04-22T12:21:24.278-05:002014-04-22T12:21:24.278-05:00BillB:
Same DNA? If only I had your math genes. Wo...BillB:<br />Same DNA? If only I had your math genes. Would a transplant be possible? In the family, only one of my sisters and I didn't inherit the math gene.<br /><br />I didn't watch Breaking Bad either (too violent and twisted) so GUS was perped.<br /><br />JD:<br />I hope you feel better soon. Fermatprime, you, too.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10494408617353204252014-04-22T11:38:04.827-05:002014-04-22T11:38:04.827-05:00Good morning Folks. WEES. Easy-peasy.
Qli, the on...Good morning Folks. WEES. Easy-peasy.<br /><br />Qli, the only reason you would know LuluLemon is if you were crazy enough to spend $75. on a little t-shirt or maybe $150. for a pair of yoga pants. I don't get it either...<br /><br />Husker Gary - play through...keep your head down and your elbow straight. Or is it keep your head straight and your elbow down?<br /><br />Whatever...GarlicGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311111741227061537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34065900872834888012014-04-22T11:18:45.023-05:002014-04-22T11:18:45.023-05:00Hello Puzzlers -
Hand up for needing perps for Gu...Hello Puzzlers -<br /><br />Hand up for needing perps for Gus. I've never seen Breaking Bad. Maybe that would be a good thing to pass the time next winter, between Downton Abbey episodes.<br /><br />Morning, Husker! Nicely done. By the way, I looked at the simplified golf concepts from yesterday - I have no opinion about that part, but I can well imagine that America no longer has the attention span to play a slow and unrewarding game.Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42423316170942167922014-04-22T11:16:27.665-05:002014-04-22T11:16:27.665-05:00Yay! A Tuesday Gail and Bruce speed run and a tota...Yay! A Tuesday Gail and Bruce speed run and a total delight of a puzzle--many thanks! And thanks to you, Husker, for subbing.<br /><br />Like inanehiker and Lucina, I was sure that ELLA was going to be the theme. Took me a minute to find the real theme word at LAST. <br /><br />I thought wedding band referred to jewelry, and stared at OCTET, wondering, until I finally heard the music.<br /><br />Hope you feel better soon, fermatprime.<br /><br />Have a great Tuesday, everybody!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79407974263344770072014-04-22T11:16:11.591-05:002014-04-22T11:16:11.591-05:00Super job Gary! How much training is needed to fil...Super job Gary! How much training is needed to fill in like that? Thanks Gail and Bruce for a fine Tuesday puzzle.<br /><br />I thought ELLA was somehow going to be the theme word before I got to the reveal. Odd that is precedes LAST in all of the theme words. (Damn! Lucina, I think we may share the same DNA somehow.) :>)<br /><br />Ellen had on the sweetest little boy and his mother yesterday. He was born with half a heart. He has just gotten on the transplant list and should have an operation soon. He thinks Ellen is his girl friend. She gave his mom a check from Shutterfly to help with his medical expenses. I wish them well. I remember tearing up the first time he was on her show. It happened again yesterday and yet again just now when I replayed it for Barbara. Geez...Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44194227889996606772014-04-22T10:34:48.488-05:002014-04-22T10:34:48.488-05:00I had another monitor by noon Monday but I'm n...I had another monitor by noon Monday but I'm not one who would deny HG a sub job!Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60216640281034913402014-04-22T09:47:15.350-05:002014-04-22T09:47:15.350-05:00Husker: Great job subbing today. Fore!!!
Bruce &am...Husker: Great job subbing today. Fore!!!<br />Bruce & Gail: Thank you for a FUN Tuesday puzzle.<br /><br />Hmmm, GHETTOS crossing HOMIE ... mini-theme?<br /><br />My fave today, of course, was 47-D, Oater hangout, SALOONS ... go figure.<br /><br />When I do the "Pinch-hitting" at my Sunset toast I say ...<br />Cheers!!!Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26064907406289935882014-04-22T09:40:15.981-05:002014-04-22T09:40:15.981-05:00Good Morning:
Thanks, Gail and Bruce, for a quick...Good Morning:<br /><br />Thanks, Gail and Bruce, for a quick, fun Monday solve. And thanks to our sub, Husker Gary, nice job.<br /><br />Gray and gloomy with rain coming later in the day. Typical April roller coaster weather.<br /><br />Haircut appointment today, then picking up pizza for lunch with one of my best friends who is recovering from hip replacement surgery. (She has had both hips and both knees replaced. In light of her physical challenges, I consider myself very fortunate and try not to complain about any health issues.)<br /><br />Have a terrific Tuesday.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.com