tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post2935002250369201376..comments2024-03-28T14:42:34.512-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday, September 3, 2019, Winston EmmonsZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51059235448023438462019-09-04T11:19:43.893-05:002019-09-04T11:19:43.893-05:00Good Wednesday morning, folks. Thank you, Winston...Good Wednesday morning, folks. Thank you, Winston Emmons, for a fine puzzle. Thank you, Hahtoolah, for a fine review.<br /><br />Madame DeFarge, nice CSO to you. Great photo, except for that goofball next tp you.<br /><br />Puzzle went easily. Did most of it on the train as I headed to and from Des Plaines.<br /><br />Watched the end of the Cubs game last night. They beat Seattle, again.<br /><br />RUNG reminded me of where I spent much of my working life, on a ladder.<br /><br />Off to my day. <br /><br />See you on Thursday.<br /><br />Abejo<br /><br />( )Abejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32799009287714221372019-09-03T21:25:06.061-05:002019-09-03T21:25:06.061-05:00OMK - LOL DR. OSuna needed Springer's NINJA A...OMK - LOL DR. OSuna needed Springer's NINJA AT BAT last night to save a blown save //see: Astros 3 Brewskies 2 in 10<br />And yes, Gladwell is an Outlier :-)<br /><br />WC - thanks for the update on OKL. Owen, GodSpeed brother.<br /><br />CED - I wasn't saying you were an Outlier nor TMI, just a Cornerite with a wicked sense of humour. //Don't lay a finger on that Butter Finger! (how do you find this gold?)<br /><br />Jinx - I'm gong to thank you for Chicago b/c I really needed <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-wHixgp2RE" rel="nofollow">this</a></b> that I found looking for your / HG's song. A little <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oNULFXLuMc" rel="nofollow">America</a></b> and I'm straight again. //Here's some TMI - I had a major anxiety attack and have been askew all day.<br /><br />Lucina - I was going to say "I don't think it was Misty" that ding'd you on Autumn - IIRC, it was anon Snark that got, em, Snarky about when Fall starts.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41343470551293989652019-09-03T21:06:05.523-05:002019-09-03T21:06:05.523-05:00Thanks Ed, that's gotta be it!Thanks Ed, that's gotta be it! Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17520657586142378482019-09-03T20:42:49.880-05:002019-09-03T20:42:49.880-05:00end run?<a href="https://i.chzbgr.com/full/8148771584/h31CA7C00/" rel="nofollow">end run?</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52321072685414304962019-09-03T18:41:24.399-05:002019-09-03T18:41:24.399-05:00Well there was this song by Gordon Lightfoot but I...Well there was this song by Gordon Lightfoot but I dont think it is all that memorable.<br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/PxAQmd6mFi0" rel="nofollow">Much To My Surprise</a>Ed Fitznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81307321944391864512019-09-03T18:35:34.466-05:002019-09-03T18:35:34.466-05:00HG, the nearest thing my excuse for a memory can c...HG, the nearest thing my excuse for a memory can come up with is Chicago's <i>Baby What a Big Surprise</i>:<br /><br />Yesterday it seemed to me<br />My life was nothing more than wasted time<br />But here today you've softly changed my mind<br />Baby, what a big surprise<br />Right before my very eyes, oh, oh<br />Oh, woah, oh, ohJinx in Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891694970152198474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55716496343373432792019-09-03T18:01:31.397-05:002019-09-03T18:01:31.397-05:00My dear Lucina, I actually appreciated your remind...My dear Lucina, I actually appreciated your reminding me yesterday what hot weather parts of the country were experiencing, and it never occurred to me to take offense. I always enjoy your comments, yesterday and today just like always. I thought my posting was actually pretty cheery this morning with no down side at all. But thank you so much for caring--it moves me and makes me appreciate you even more. Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66921429833151775642019-09-03T17:06:17.186-05:002019-09-03T17:06:17.186-05:00Several of you, OMK first, mentioned that TOJO w...Several of you, OMK first, mentioned that TOJO was hanged. Thanks! I couldn’t figure out a way to say that didn’t sound like a gotcha! So there! Etc. There were many cartoons of TOJO as a yellow, slanty eyed, buck toothed maniac. Lest you think we were insensitive you should check out Japanese cartoons of Churchill and Roosevelt!<br />SwampCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893584705424353444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20918271236502773252019-09-03T16:47:08.037-05:002019-09-03T16:47:08.037-05:00Musings
-Ya wanna hear why I’m so late posting? N...Musings <br />-Ya wanna hear why I’m so late posting? Nah, I didn’t think so.<br />-I could only find an ink pen and so I did Winston’s great puzzle in that mode w/o error. Whew!<br />-A Netflix documentary I am in the middle of just showed Hitler’s planes airlifting Franco’s forces across the Gibraltar Strait to the IBERIAN Peninsula.<br />-“Much to my surprise” is a line from a song or poem but I can’t drag it out of my memory box<br />-During my last haircut, the beautician at the next station was creating hair STREAKS with aluminum foil<br />-I had CHIANTI only once and I waited an hour before driving home<br />-I HATE saving seats for anyone in a busy venue!<br />-TOJO was hanged for his heinous crimes<br />-Fun write-up, Susan and I liked the deliberate misuse of loose/lose in the QOD about being correct!Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37551633915319946182019-09-03T16:18:57.668-05:002019-09-03T16:18:57.668-05:00Nero Wolfe was a Montenegrin
I see the city of TR... Nero Wolfe was a Montenegrin<br /><br />I see the city of TRIER does not have the S since it's in Germany. From wiki:<br />"Trier formerly known in English as Treves and Triers..". So we were subjected to the arcane TRIERS. I of course had TRYERS and never checked the perps<br />Nor did I catch onto PGDN/VEG . I rarely use a computer.*<br /><br />-T, our esteemed bard made a return to the Jumble today and even CSO'ed Moi. He hasn't lost a step talent-wise<br /><br />I wonder what Tin is going to do with that cache of Scotch? Chuckle.<br /><br />Yep, CED is a card all right. Btw, I had two pulled a while back, c FLN re. Vicodin<br /><br />WC<br /><br />** Okay, that's lame. How about in a big hurry, got careless<br />Or…<br />I was solving outside at Wawa in a gale, accompanied by grackles after my corn muffin<br /><br />Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62037718076117485222019-09-03T15:45:11.088-05:002019-09-03T15:45:11.088-05:00Misty:
I have been thinking about what you said ye...Misty:<br />I have been thinking about what you said yesterday, "have a great beginning of Fall" and how I reacted because it's still blazing hot here and will continue until well into October. I don't know if you took it personally as I certainly did not mean it that way. I'm just tired of summer!<br /><br />Anyway, you are usually such a sweet and cheerful contributor on your posts but today I noted a somber tone. I'm sorry, my friend, if it was because of anything I said or if something is going on your life, I'm sorry for you, also. Be of good cheer if you can. I miss that in you!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89282032043899919932019-09-03T15:22:38.863-05:002019-09-03T15:22:38.863-05:00I hope Mr. Gladwell meant to say, "...fear of...I hope Mr. <b>Gladwell</b> meant to say, "...fear of being <i>in</i>correct." But then, he is known for being an outlier, is he not?<br /><br />I was a kid during the War, but remember how we all sure hated TOJO. I once played with a matchbook that had a grotesque cartoon of the man, with yellow skin and buck teeth and goggle eyeglasses. He was bent over so you could strike the matches--shaped like little bombs--on his butt. <br />(It was of course too soon for any to look like an A-Bomb.)<br />TOJO was convicted of war crimes and hanged three years after the fall of Japan.<br /><br />♪"<i>Are We Not Men?</i>"♪♬ ~ <br />Yes, this is all I can remember of DEVO, and I'm amazed I remember this much. Maybe one of my sons played them. <br />Was it music? Or chanting?<br />~ <b>OMK<br />____________<br />DR: </b> Only one today--in the obvious place. It offers an impressive anagram of the latest Wonder-Batter to come out of the Japanese NPB. <br />Who will get his American contract? The Dodgers, Yankees, or 'Stros?<br />Here he comes now, folks, steppin' up to the plate! It's the great...<br />"<b>NINJA AT BAT</b>"!Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89778129983095263422019-09-03T14:46:32.300-05:002019-09-03T14:46:32.300-05:00Prairie Woman - that is so cute! Our Girls always...Prairie Woman - that is so cute! Our Girls always "try" something too. Sure, Eldest still can't stand eggs [that's on me - I fed DW a DOZEN a week when she was gestating said fetus] and Youngest still wont touch black olives (but she TRIEs 'em every other year to see if "her tastes have changed"). No one is yet keen on Anchovies, so I'm still alone in that corner.<br /><br />OK Folks - Jinx does not lie to you: <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMrZHFfMoYk" rel="nofollow">Python's record is a "3-sided"</a></b> platter [grab a cocktail; the mirth prattles on].<br /><br />With USIA in the puzzle, I really should have linked REM's <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM14iyIrLxg" rel="nofollow">Radio Free Europe</a></b>.<br />//Back to you Jinx :-)<br />//Or, hell, D-O, You were the DJ... what got you?<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62274973950557045802019-09-03T14:31:04.780-05:002019-09-03T14:31:04.780-05:00Well, I got whole puzzle. But can't claim vict...Well, I got whole puzzle. But can't claim victory because<br />A) never got the theme, (I was looking at 3 letters, not four.)<br />2) I had help (sort of...)<br /><br />iPad b/4 iMac <br /><br />Sisal crossing usia was a total WAG...<br /><br />& end run is double 3 lettters, way ta clue a four letter theme!<br /><br />Anywho, I had two teeth removed today.<br />(Sorry Margaret, Anon-T is right about me. TMI)<br />To take my mind off, I had 3 nurses helping me do the crossword while I was<br />"In the chair."<br />( actually, i think they were placating me, terrible crossword solvers...)<br />We got stuck on " whip it band", and in walks the Oral Surgeon & when asked<br />Immediately comes out with "Devo."<br />(@#$&* know it all...)<br /><br />Anywho, who,<br />I don't want to run on endlessly (pun intended)<br />& will be back later with <br />Links when I can get to my PC<br />(Thumbs to big for iPad)<br />But aside from having teeth pulled (no big deal...)<br />They prescribed anti bots which means no beer...<br />(help! The6 a re killing me!)<br />)CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87533606681402186922019-09-03T14:17:06.609-05:002019-09-03T14:17:06.609-05:00Good afternoon all!
This was a fun puzzle. Thank...Good afternoon all!<br /><br />This was a fun puzzle. Thank you Mr. Emmons and Hahtoolah. <br />I chuckled at Triers because our family has made it one of our family “memory” words. When our second granddaughter was about six, she was a very picky eater; her favorites were cottage cheese, chocolate ice cream, and cinnamon pop tarts which she would eat without complaint. Then, all at once she expanded her menu items to seafood, barbecue, and sushi. If someone commented on her new choices, she announced “because I’m a Tryer!” Subsequently, with the remaining grandchildren everyone has been urged to be a “tryer.”Prairie Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04266324396150847898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68807195068733742162019-09-03T14:02:06.569-05:002019-09-03T14:02:06.569-05:00Jayce, Reverend Blue Jeans -- funny.Jayce, <i>Reverend Blue Jeans</i> -- funny.desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35461275127826097882019-09-03T13:21:15.305-05:002019-09-03T13:21:15.305-05:00-T, I'll see your Forever Young and mention FL...-T, I'll see your Forever Young and mention FLN that the only Monte Python album I've ever owned had three sides. The A side played normally, but the other side played one of two tracks, selected randomly by where the stylus dropped. <i>Matching Tie and Handkerchief</i>, IIRC. I used to have a lot of vinyl, but gave, sold or trashed it all as CDs took over the market.Jinx in Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891694970152198474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87739005295876296072019-09-03T13:17:23.010-05:002019-09-03T13:17:23.010-05:00I liked this puzzle. I learned the Rover roved MAR...I liked this puzzle. I learned the Rover roved MARS, not the MOON. I raise my hand as one who has heard of the USIA. I also like Neil Diamond's <i>Reverend Blue Jeans</i>. Be well, all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56773522335303283032019-09-03T13:00:19.592-05:002019-09-03T13:00:19.592-05:00Margaret:
Welcome! That is also the name of one of...Margaret:<br />Welcome! That is also the name of one of my sisters so you are familiar to me already by your name. <br /><br />Many of us on this Blog are also retired teachers and in your age range.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1473849853301795782019-09-03T12:57:58.466-05:002019-09-03T12:57:58.466-05:00Hola!
Thank you, Winston Emmons for a great grid ...Hola!<br /><br />Thank you, Winston Emmons for a great grid and Susan for a brilliant review! Safe travels to you.<br /><br />MADAME Defarge, what a lovely CSO to you along with a recollection of Mme. Bovary. I liked the reference to OMAR Khayyam, too.<br /><br />No, I did not know USIA but helpful perps accommodated. Tzatziki sauce is unknown to me as well, but GYRO emerged for it.<br /><br />I recently bought some forever STAMPs commemorating Marvin Gaye, the Prince of Soul.<br /><br />Chillax is also unfamiliar to me but again, perps gave me VEG.<br /><br />IBERIA is one of my favorite places to visit and I've been there three times absorbing the culture.<br /><br />Have a sensational day, everyone and stay safe from Dorian all who are in its path!<br /><br />Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30002496931912744842019-09-03T12:57:20.558-05:002019-09-03T12:57:20.558-05:00Welcome Margaret.
Here at The Corner, you will ...Welcome Margaret. <br /><br />Here at The Corner, you will find The Cornerites are a lovely group of people who not only love crosswords/word-play/history, but who are also a bunch of learning and sharing (sometimes, TMI!) folk. Then there's CrossEyedDave - he's a card. //we love you CED! <br /><br />The other enDEARing Corner-quality is that we E-Motionally care for each other as some struggle with what age has wrought.<br /><br />Here's hoping you will stay and play! -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38488822807581696722019-09-03T12:44:45.591-05:002019-09-03T12:44:45.591-05:00
Not much to complain about in this Tuesday grid.
...<br />Not much to complain about in this Tuesday grid.<br /><br />And no markovers today.<br /><br />Stay east Mr. Dorian. Keep going. <br /><br />See you tomorrow.AnonymousPVXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078186298428497941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88431101019538719602019-09-03T12:44:15.802-05:002019-09-03T12:44:15.802-05:00My first time reading comments. So glad to know ba...My first time reading comments. So glad to know back meanings, such as 'Devo'. The array of wit, kindness, and intelligence in those who reply, as well as the creators for in depth illustrations, renews my faith in people. I'm heading towards 80, a former teacher... no moniker. Thanks, all. MargaretAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07592042095234215019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61609848702453330042019-09-03T12:31:26.114-05:002019-09-03T12:31:26.114-05:00Hahtoolah: Wonderful, informative write-up. Good ...Hahtoolah: Wonderful, informative write-up. Good job !!!<br /><br />That wind on the <b>East Coast</b> of <b>FLA</b> were the "Sighs of Relief" from those of us on the <b>West Coast</b>.<br /><br />Lemon, I hope "You and Yours" are Safe.<br /><br />A "Toast-to-ALL" at Sunset.<br /><br />Cheers!Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58306607900148186602019-09-03T12:29:14.714-05:002019-09-03T12:29:14.714-05:00Hi All!
A near miss at TOJO, OBJET D'ART, SOR...Hi All!<br /><br />A near miss at TOJO, OBJET D'ART, SORRELS, and SISAL but I WAG'd it out in the end. I had a 'C' in block 45 (down was cRASHED) but I OBJEc'd that spelling...<br /><br />Thanks Winston for the EXCELent Tuesday puzzle and Hahtoolah for a most RAD review. //really?, going to Italy now? DW and I are going on the 25th - we will just miss each other.<br /><br />WO: cRASHED<br />ESPs: That horse, the General, the fiber -- all required leaps of faith. I inked USIA thinking USAID but I didn't have the space for the D and, um, dyslexia. Untie!<br /><br /><b>Fav</b>: WEES - MARS Rover is a cute c/a.<br /><br />C,Eh! & IM - I had the same nose-wrinkle at TRIERS.<br /><br />{} What do you know about OKL WC?<br /><br />FLN - Lucina/ WC - from what little I've read, dereliction of duty charges may await some. Regardless, 'tis tragic as are the shootings in Odessa / Midland [where our company has a large presence - see: FLN Fracking] over the weekend. And, of course, Dorian - y'all stay safe.<br /><br />@7:35 - <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQzvBztQIg4" rel="nofollow">DEVO on Mick's take re: Satisfaction</a></b><br /><br />I cannot not link <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BvXBwtrs_k" rel="nofollow">REM's ORANGE CRUSH</a></b> [Live 4:01]<br /><br />And now, just for Hahtoolah - <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBH08d5O6vU" rel="nofollow">Forever Young</a></b> [Live/likely lip-sync'd 4:53] Take that Jinx's Neil Diamond! :-)<br /><br />Caption for Hahtoolah's Penguin / ORCA pic: "I never liked Bob anyway." <br />//looks to me like Bob was pushed :-)<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.com