tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post2886593590525943862..comments2024-03-28T05:41:06.172-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 C.C. BurnikelZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88137834064461135172016-02-03T02:44:08.744-06:002016-02-03T02:44:08.744-06:00When I bother to shave (which isn't often sinc...When I bother to shave (which isn't often since I've become homebound) I go for a fringe beard. Compared myself to Brigham Young when I was a Mormon, now-a-days to a bushy Abe Lincoln. Keeps the lips uncovered for the ladies (pre-marriage) to kiss, while still hiding the weak chin. My profile on my avatar coin was at my hairiest, but the LW cares so little about my looks that I've shaved off the beard or shaved my head (not both at the same time), and she didn't even notice till 2-3 days later!OwenKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709695380239557575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17448399362699307392016-02-03T01:26:05.456-06:002016-02-03T01:26:05.456-06:00<< I don't like the popular stubble-look...<< I don't like the popular stubble-look either. I can't imagine why it got popular unless most women like it. Do they? >><br /><br />Dear Bill:<br /><br />I suspect that the stubble, up-scale hobo look, is just another "Fad-Of-The-Month Club" offering.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270740184766230842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68982007276463776392016-02-02T23:35:44.287-06:002016-02-02T23:35:44.287-06:00:-( nobody likes my stubble-look...
It's more...:-( nobody likes my stubble-look...<br /><br />It's more of a matter of time (and a dull electric). I close shave on Sunday and somewhat maintain throughout the week w/ the electric. Mornings are hectic w/ carting the kid's to school at 6:45a when I went to bed at 2a.<br /><br />Back to the puzzle - C.C. Was it international to put COVER-UP in the center to show that the COVER-UP is usually worse than the crime [see: Nixon] YOU'RE SURROUNDED for?<br /><br />Argyle - After yesterday, I wanted Soup too. What really confused me though is I read 24d as "Massages to employees" and, thinking of the boom days, wanted "perk" at 1st. A glob of MAYO stopped that IDEA.<br /><br />C, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24673415788410978532016-02-02T23:20:42.500-06:002016-02-02T23:20:42.500-06:00Lucina, interesting. I don't like the popular ...Lucina, interesting. I don't like the popular stubble-look either. I can't imagine why it got popular unless most women like it. Do they?<br /><br />Misty: Bristol Farms is alive and well about a mile north of here; Manhattan Beach. I don't know about Newport Beach. Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88813043938542068822016-02-02T21:48:32.067-06:002016-02-02T21:48:32.067-06:00CED:
I'm sorry but I do not like facial hair. ...CED:<br />I'm sorry but I do not like facial hair. First, it tickles when kissing and second I find it unattractive especially the stubble that is so popular these days. Thanks for Cary Grant.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80541238891781584792016-02-02T21:02:39.285-06:002016-02-02T21:02:39.285-06:00I did the whole puzzle before looking at the bylin...I did the whole puzzle before looking at the byline. I finished and looked down; no wonder I loved it. The cat's pajamas is the crime and its COVER-UP is in the center of the puzzle. Thanks C.C.! Thanks Argyle for kickin' off the Tues after-party.<br /><br />WOs: DElay b/f DEFER; Fruit was inserted into my smoothie but it didn't fit through the STRAW.<br /><br />ESPs: 14, 20, & 29a.<br /><br />Fav: The theme & execution. I GROK'd it early (after 17 & 23a).<br /><br />On GROK - I thought it was a real word. You'll hear it from the IT crowd a lot. Heard it since college.<br /><br />We have 2 replica DEGAS statutes for our (not-so) little ballerinas. I wonder if they liked dancing 'cuz I'd sing <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hoskDZRLOCs" rel="nofollow">Tiny Dancer</a>while dancing them to sleep as babies. Eldest quit to focus on music; Youngest dances ballet & Jazz 3 days a week.<br /><br />HG - You know, somehow I never put 2 & 2 together. Thanks for Cartesian origin. I only know <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_WRFJwGsbY" rel="nofollow">RENE for sayin' "I drink there for I am"</a> (3:57)<br /><br />Unclefred - LOL re: 43d. You too NWRunner w/ the 3rd SIN.<br /><br />CED - LOL - Remember Bob & Doug asking if <a href="http://www.bobanddoug.com/sounds/gwn/givecops.mp3" rel="nofollow">COP want donut?</a>?<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36353223707019533102016-02-02T20:16:28.615-06:002016-02-02T20:16:28.615-06:00Been traveling all day, finally got home & rea...Been traveling all day, finally got home & read the posts.<br /><br />Irish Miss @ 9:05 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4G73OCwX1E" rel="nofollow">This is for you...</a><br /><br />For everyone else, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L70Xy2PcoJk" rel="nofollow">I am not sure what the blooper was with this scene...</a><br /><br />Having had a beard ever since I could grow one,<br />I cannot understand the Female fascination with shaving...<br /><br />I once shaved it off while DW was doing the Sunday shopping,<br />& sat on the stoop awaiting her return.<br />She was horrified, & said "grow it back!"<br />Also, Daughter #1(the only one at the time) <br />took one look at me & started crying...<br /><br />Note: I only shaved it off because Mother In law said<br />"how can you marry him?"<br />"You don't know what he looks like!"<br /><br />(Never again...)<br /><br /><br />Learning moment <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Stygian&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS516US516&oq=Stygian&aqs=chrome..69i57.2434j0j8&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8" rel="nofollow">Stygian</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72385339851145379442016-02-02T19:09:04.443-06:002016-02-02T19:09:04.443-06:00Delightful puzzle, C.C. with still a tiny bit of c...Delightful puzzle, C.C. with still a tiny bit of crunch--many thanks! You are amazing. And fun pics, Argyle.<br /><br />Bristol Farms--in Newport Beach?<br /><br />Today is James Joyce's birthday, so lots of Joyce photos and cheers on Facebook. May be why I'm so late checking in.<br /><br />Have a great day, everybody!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70940976824253050782016-02-02T17:20:26.507-06:002016-02-02T17:20:26.507-06:00I think this was a Tuesday speed run! I got the t...I think this was a Tuesday speed run! I got the theme at the second answer. Only w/o's were DElay/DEFER and elon/DUKE.<br /><br />Favorite answer today is CECE. That's the name of my current favorite dog at the shelter!<br /><br />Thanks for the fun, C.C. Great review, Argyle.<br /><br />Hondo: regarding Casey's illness, my vet refers to that as a dietary indiscretion.<br /><br />Rain and thunderstorms are moving in tonight. At least we don't have to shovel rain.<br /><br />A pleasant evening to all.<br /><br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40574757410024733862016-02-02T16:30:26.083-06:002016-02-02T16:30:26.083-06:00Jayce, I'm reminded of the posters circulating...Jayce, I'm reminded of the posters circulating in 2000 with the title "Electile Dysfunction".<br /><br />New Hampshire should be, at the very least, interesting.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51382433159216604962016-02-02T16:15:05.812-06:002016-02-02T16:15:05.812-06:00Holy cow, I just learned that Hillary Clinton &quo...Holy cow, I just learned that Hillary Clinton "won" in Iowa from the flipping of coins!<br />Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55229796918366998772016-02-02T16:07:58.525-06:002016-02-02T16:07:58.525-06:00I've said it before, and I'll say it again...I've said it before, and I'll say it again:<br />If you are smart enough to be using the puzzles on the Mensa site, you should be smart enough to solve the themes without the circles.<br /><br />If not, there's always the Densa puzzles (found on the <a href="http://puzzles.usatoday.com" rel="nofollow">USA Today</a> site).PII Unoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88398627176478130932016-02-02T15:59:11.344-06:002016-02-02T15:59:11.344-06:00Bill G, you're question raised one of my own. ...Bill G, you're question raised one of my own. First, to answer yours, I'm not aware of any Bristol Farms in our area. My question is, do any of you have experience with Fresh Thyme. They are opening a store in Lincoln in the next few weeks, and it sounds like a pretty nice store. Supposedly a hybrid of Trader Joes and Whole Foods. Good food at reasonable prices with an emphasis on produce and organics.<br /><br />I spoke too soon about having no power outages earlier. I'd barely made my post when the lights went out. But it was only for 45 minutes, and life has been returned to normal.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-92141983671257605412016-02-02T15:09:50.915-06:002016-02-02T15:09:50.915-06:00Fun puzzle. No circles so the reveal didn't re...Fun puzzle. No circles so the reveal didn't reveal. Hand up for entering DUKE because I already had the KE. Also thought of IT'S SOUP but held back, thinking that was too coincidental. Knew WII but not WII U. As for KERR, four perps and it was mine, as somebody used to say. Pea jackets is an awesome clue, especially in light of our recent discussions about pea coats and pea jackets.<br />The only top knots on men that I think look okay are on sumo wrestlers.<br />Best wishes to you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71129026936706375102016-02-02T14:46:25.322-06:002016-02-02T14:46:25.322-06:00A fun puzzle as expected considering the editor an...A fun puzzle as expected considering the editor and constructor. Thanks CC, Rich and Argyle.<br /><br />Ol' Man Keith, don't you hate when things like that happen? <br /><br />I have taken over the regular grocery shopping. I don't mind the errand so much. Today I decided to take a spin through the upscale grocery store nearby called Bristol Farms. Do you have it in your area? The produce is beautiful. They have a satisfactory selection of normal grocery-store stuff but I had a hard time getting through their tempting deli department. Everything looked so good! Great desserts too. Things are more expensive there but that's somewhat offset by their offering a 10-percent senior discount on Tuesdays. I am looking forward to lunch.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60320423321546839672016-02-02T14:03:54.158-06:002016-02-02T14:03:54.158-06:00OwenKL @ 1:26,
I feel for you in your AFROTC exp...OwenKL @ 1:26,<br /> I feel for you in your AFROTC experience. I never blacked out in those formations, but when I came up for my medical exam to qualify for flight school I made the mistake of checking "Yes" to the quiz question, "Have you ever had nightmares?" The doc asked me about that and when I described a dream state of being unable to move, he put me down for a "suspicion of epilepsy."<br /> It took me three tests with different docs to prove him wrong. <br /> By then I was informed that my other test scores qualified me to become a navigator--not a pilot. I hated the idea of having to learn all that math and still not being able to steer the damn plane. I quit. Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67053469284450365372016-02-02T13:54:02.335-06:002016-02-02T13:54:02.335-06:00At first hearing I thought the Crescendo harpist w...At first hearing I thought the Crescendo harpist was talking about a "Taco Bell cannon." My ears are getting old.<br />Thank you, C. C.! I learned SANA'A and Steve KERR today, more gleanings than I usually pick up from a Tuesday pzl.<br /><br />I like GROK, although when I use it in classes, I still get some blank stares. Yes, it is a Martian word (thanks, Argyle!), introduced in 1961 by Robert Heinlein in <i>Stranger in a Strange Land.</i>, I believe. Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57682583803280851822016-02-02T13:26:02.663-06:002016-02-02T13:26:02.663-06:00Yesterday SEDAN and RANCHERO, today COUPE. I think...Yesterday SEDAN and RANCHERO, today COUPE. I think Rich is editing on auto.<br /><br />HG: your pic inspired this --<br /><br />The Cartesian plane has the x going right,<br />And y going up on out of sight.<br />Alas, old ways die,<br />On tech screens, x, y<br />Go right but go down to the Stygian night!<br /><br />That swoon happened to me in AFROTC. Listening to long speeches in the hot sun in formation. Woke up at the nursing station, didn't even realize my nose had hit the pavement. Good thing I hadn't been looking forward to flight training, since never having been involuntarily unconscious was one of the requirements.OwenKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709695380239557575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3781898917878186822016-02-02T12:55:47.054-06:002016-02-02T12:55:47.054-06:00Lucina, we're on the same wave length, I see. ...Lucina, we're on the same wave length, I see. 🤗Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8358668387056941462016-02-02T12:53:59.481-06:002016-02-02T12:53:59.481-06:00Just to clarify my comment about grok, I wasn'...Just to clarify my comment about grok, I wasn't implying that CC made it up, just that it's a word I had never heard of before until I started reading this and other crossword blogs. Therefore, I thought it was coined (like Natick) to be "crosswordese" jargon.<br /><br />You would swear today was an early Spring day rather than Feb. 2nd.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72317749263397769262016-02-02T12:48:49.978-06:002016-02-02T12:48:49.978-06:00I did not mean to imply that C.C. had invented the...I did not mean to imply that C.C. had invented the word GROK. We have seen it multiple times in puzzles and not knowing its origin, I assumed it was created, which apparently it was though how was a mystery to me.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7346679924544028782016-02-02T12:25:02.602-06:002016-02-02T12:25:02.602-06:00GROK is a Martian word.GROK is a Martian word.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15909326541118065362016-02-02T12:06:48.470-06:002016-02-02T12:06:48.470-06:00Good afternoon everyone.
GROKked the solve in due...Good afternoon everyone.<br /><br />GROKked the solve in due course. Felt right for a Tuesday. Liked the lively theme.<br />ELSIE - We had names for every cow, heifer and female calf. A particular good milker would tend to have her name passed on to one of her calves. In the summer it was my job to spray Flit which contained <br />DDT onto the cows' bellies to allay their kicking at the bothersome flies. Little did we know at the time.<br /><br />P Phil saw no shadow so Spring is starting early. 50º tomorrow.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73171864979362420332016-02-02T11:05:40.296-06:002016-02-02T11:05:40.296-06:00Funny that you all have said you were surprised be...Funny that you all have said you were surprised because you thought GROK was a made up word. First, that is a real compliment to C.C. that you think she makes up words in English. <br />Second, aren't all words made up? People speak them and eventually they get in a dictionary. <br />You can even track them <a href="http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2015/08/new-words-update-manspreading-mic-drop/" rel="nofollow"> ONLINE </a> as they become accepted. It used to take longerLemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79069360042342135952016-02-02T10:59:25.896-06:002016-02-02T10:59:25.896-06:00Thanks, C.C. for another great puzzle. You're...Thanks, C.C. for another great puzzle. You're amazing!<br /><br />Thanks, Argyle, for the great write-up. Nice clips!C6D6 Pegnoreply@blogger.com