tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post2981000217210826508..comments2024-03-28T22:14:27.877-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, October 26, 2009 Jerome GundersonZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10517343522263286472009-10-27T02:36:58.157-05:002009-10-27T02:36:58.157-05:00If it's on a lunch box, it must be true.If it's on a <a href="http://doit101.com/Collectibles/Images/loneranger7.jpg" rel="nofollow">lunch box</a>, it must be true.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54285896349067931242009-10-27T02:21:25.428-05:002009-10-27T02:21:25.428-05:00If so many of us put HI HO, can we all be wrong? ...If so many of us put HI HO, can we all be wrong? Have you ever seen the written lyrics for a song you thought you knew and found out you've been wrong for 20 or 30 years or more?<br />I was taught French in Junior High school by listening only for a few weeks, then getting the book. I bet we all sounded like the kids everyone is quoting but with the teacher's South Philly accent. No wonder I don't remember much French.MamaRuthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42914150404555239832009-10-27T01:59:55.950-05:002009-10-27T01:59:55.950-05:00Thanks all for the great You tube links. I don...Thanks all for the great You tube links. I don't usually look at You tube unless someone directs me to a specific link. Liked the wonderful versions of the Eric Clapton classics but go a nice laugh from the Mom song. I'll pass that one on to some friends.<br /><br />Andrea--about getting rid of moles. A long-time gardener who used to be a neighbor advised putting glycerin down the holes. They don't like it and they supposedly move away. Glycerin is inexpensive but I've never seen it sold in the gallon jars that I would need to get rid of all the mole hills in my yard.MamaRuthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18548938521906123632009-10-26T23:41:31.149-05:002009-10-26T23:41:31.149-05:00Windhover we also have a large percentage of tooth...Windhover we also have a large percentage of tooth loss. <br /><br />It has led to coin the phrase when Ernie Fletcher was gov. <br /><br />Kentucky were backwards, and looking forward to staying that way.<br /><br />I must confess Steve Beshear hasn't much of anything since he took over either....<br /><br />BISCUITS & GRAVYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63951253903287773022009-10-26T23:30:10.307-05:002009-10-26T23:30:10.307-05:0024D: Kellogg's toaster pastry: POP-TART. They ...24D: Kellogg's toaster pastry: POP-TART. They are facing a stiff ad campaign from Toaster Strudel.<br /><br />We used to refer to members of the Air Force as pop tarts since the length of their basic training is 1 month compared to the Marines which is 13 weeks.<br /><br />My favourite Clapton song. That is a tough one one. If I had to choose<br />one.<br /><br />After Midnight (1987)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szRNqPBmqDw" rel="nofollow">Slow Hand</a><br /><br /><br />RSDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20049480540613965912009-10-26T21:07:50.372-05:002009-10-26T21:07:50.372-05:00I've been absent of late but finally got a cha...I've been absent of late but finally got a chance to catch myself up at work and home and low and behold end up solving a JEROME puzzle!! Very enjoyable and was able to solve without any outside help. Jerome, don't heed the anon ass as he doesn't have the balls to sign his name. Let him try to construct a puzzle, be turned down, edited, and finally interviewed by C.C.<br /><br />Lemonade...I am thinking you prefer blondes. My pick is B as she never shaved her head....(shudder)<br /><br />Dennis, I am kind of confused as why you couldn't come up with the line of the hymn as Lois and I sing really loud right behind you in church. I am thinking your pie of choice involves some sort of cream.<br /><br />Lo-li-ta back atit.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36236494592569296792009-10-26T21:04:14.193-05:002009-10-26T21:04:14.193-05:00Eesh...way boring..what happened to the delightful...Eesh...way boring..what happened to the delightful wordplay of late...obvious the tar pits a gimme for those of us on the coast...hmmm, last time i read inferno it was part of divina commedia and thirtyfive cent bags of anything...when was that, 1962? miguelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45547167770447589412009-10-26T20:54:02.982-05:002009-10-26T20:54:02.982-05:00Jerome:
Thank you.
and for you:
A salute to sp...Jerome:<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />and for you:<br /><br /> A salute to spirits<br /><br />Prostitute's alias.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82664098113303903342009-10-26T20:43:38.071-05:002009-10-26T20:43:38.071-05:00Dennis- you started my day by giving me my first s...Dennis- you started my day by giving me my first smile. <br /><br />And equal to that, thanks to all. I know who you are.<br /><br />Creating a puzzle brings me a lot of personal joy. The biggest joy, however, is being able to give others a few moments of fun in a tough world... during some tough times. <br /><br />A salute to spirit and community!Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47572800162525013412009-10-26T19:29:52.582-05:002009-10-26T19:29:52.582-05:00Speaking of poptarts, or hi ho, hi ho....oh never ...Speaking of poptarts, or hi ho, hi ho....oh never mind. <br /><br />love you ladies!!!Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43499024162856741812009-10-26T19:28:05.734-05:002009-10-26T19:28:05.734-05:00I will never understand all the negativity, as cro...I will never understand all the negativity, as crossword puzzles are done for fun, not fortune. Also, why is it we are beset with cowards who want to say negative things but do not have the cojones to identify themselves? If you believe the LAT is not worth doing (a) why do it? (b) why read a blog about it? (c) why comment on that blog? My question is simply how many published crossword puzzles have you constructed? I am in awe of the patience and creativity the process requires. I also can imagine the amount of work is still prodigious, even with all the computer tools. <br />So again, thank you JG and all the rest.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64342606419312971612009-10-26T19:10:23.399-05:002009-10-26T19:10:23.399-05:00Good evening Argyle, CC, et al.,
Excellent puzzle...Good evening Argyle, CC, et al., <br />Excellent puzzle and Argyle, great job, as always. <br /><br />Count me in on the Hi Ho poll. Never heard Hi Yo ever. <br /><br />Loved the 'uncle' clue. Brought back a lot of memories w/my older brother. He finally had to say it for the first time after years of being a 'royal' pain in my hindparts. One time I put extra 'bran' in his muffins and only wish I could've made him wait in 'line' for the bathroom. He went down 'in flame's and called a truce. It was a learning experience for both of us. I considered it an 'omen' and learned to always 'be prepared' and not to get in a 'snit' but just get even. He learned to never 'fuss' with whom you 'dwelt' or 'eat at' the table with the one you 'irk'ed and who did the cookin'. We're still very close.<br /><br />Lemonade: loved your idea of poptarts. Hilarious! <br /><br />Love Schwarzenegger...esp after he sent young Kenny a signed photo. It's still in a frame on his dresser. <br /><br />Jerome: great job. Always interesting to hear what you have to say.<br /><br />Dennis: SNL is my most favorite TV show. Love those reports. Funny stuff. <br /><br />Enjoy your night.loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36739150282721852082009-10-26T18:57:21.791-05:002009-10-26T18:57:21.791-05:00I thought this was a beautifully constructed puzzl...I thought this was a beautifully constructed puzzle, with so many fresh fills which have already been referenced. All the theme answers were gimmes for me, which is unusual. I'LL FLY AWAY is on Alan Jackson's "Precious Memories" CD, I knew BE PREPARED as my sons were in scouts, BACK TO BACK just made sense, and The TERMINATOR is the only Schwarzenegger film I know of. My favorite clue was "Relative known for quitting."<br /><br />Thank you, Jerome, for a great puzzle, and Argyle for your blog!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409431043640770889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56567175556477586282009-10-26T18:02:41.169-05:002009-10-26T18:02:41.169-05:00Even for a Monday, this was a very easy puzzle. T...Even for a Monday, this was a very easy puzzle. The theme did not excite me as I neither like Arnold Schwarzenegger nor have seen any of his movies. Ah, well, tomorrow!DoesItinInkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704832430972690533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58874732320598494772009-10-26T17:57:11.087-05:002009-10-26T17:57:11.087-05:00Good puzzle today and loved the theme. Congrats J...Good puzzle today and loved the theme. Congrats Jerome and Argyle on the blog. HI HO was what I put too. <br /><br />The reference to the date caught me by surprise. It is our 24th wedding anniversary today, and if you watch <i>Back to the Future</i> the date on the car that they go "back" to the future is 10/26/1985. I always love that that movie took place on our wedding day.<br /><br />We used to get lots of gophers in our yard when I was growing up. They would hang out in the downspouts of our rain gutters. My brothers would enjoy picking up the downspout and terrorizing them by tilting it so they would slide back and forth. The they would dump the gopher out. It was so dazed they would pick it up by the tail and spin it around. Brutal guys. I wouldn't recommend that as a solution. It used to haunt me. Boys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34514295803291963912009-10-26T17:24:55.414-05:002009-10-26T17:24:55.414-05:00Andrea, a couple years ago we bought one of those ...Andrea, a couple years ago we bought one of those ultrasonic mole repellents (from Sharper Image or Brookstone, etc.), and within a few weeks, we noticed that Mr. Mole seemed to have relocated to our neighbor's yard. Maybe coincidence, or maybe it really worked. It's a gadget, and I'm a sucker for gadgets.<br /><br />PJB, Jimmy Fallon is indeed cringe-worthy.<br /><br />Fred, I was given a set of old radio broadcasts last year - included Gangbusters, The Phantom, The Lone Ranger, etc. -- really great to listen to. They painted wonderful word pictures back then.<br /><br />Argyle, I'm with you - can't take beer. I just get full before I even get a buzz.<br /><br />WM, great to see you - hope you get that much-needed painting time.<br /><br />ClearAyes, I too am guilty of eating a whole pie on occasion, but make no apologies.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2124259321833413382009-10-26T17:07:05.276-05:002009-10-26T17:07:05.276-05:00Kazie & WM, I understand what you mean about s...Kazie & WM, I understand what you mean about sweets. I think the last Pop-tart I ate was probably when my daughter last demanded them. That makes it "leventy-seven" or so years ago. <br /><br />My favorite desserts are homemade fruit pies, but I don't give in to that very often either (too easy to eat the whole darn pie!). The pie thing is my confession too. I have actually eaten a whole pie at one sitting...more than once. I haven't done that for many years, but then I don't have pies sitting around the house anymore. <br /><br />WM, you'll have time for painting later. For now, just take care of yourself and your husband. I hope he is doing well.<br /><br />Jerome, thanks for the editor recommendation. However, people like Rich Norris are wonderfully multi-talented, while I am proud to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. Oh, wait a minute. I gave up chewing gum quite a few years ago. My excuse was it stuck to my dental work, but the real reason was that I kept falling over.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8344679249731968932009-10-26T17:02:54.747-05:002009-10-26T17:02:54.747-05:00Chickie...re: Pledge of Allegiance. My mother, a 5...Chickie...re: Pledge of Allegiance. My mother, a 5th grade teacher, had a child come up after the pledge one morning and ask her who Richard Stands was...and to the Republic for Richard Stands...WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54236186345512444242009-10-26T16:59:40.573-05:002009-10-26T16:59:40.573-05:00Hello All--A most enjoyable puzzle today, Jerome. ...Hello All--A most enjoyable puzzle today, Jerome. Great clues, especially the Relative known for quitting, and Popular Apple. I fell into the I-Pod, I-mac trap and also Hi-ho/yo abyss, along with others today. However, those mistakes righted themselves pretty quickly with the perps. I was able to finish without any outside help, which is always a plus.<br /><br />We all have words that we hear and find are wrong when we see the spelling. One of my first graders while listening (and saying) the pledge of allegience thought that our nation was invisible instead of indivisible. He thought that I had made a mistake when I wrote out the pledge for a booklet that we were doing. That is a rather obvious mishearing, but we all have had that problem at one time or another.<br /><br />Andrea 123, Try the library for the book I suggested. Zoe would especially love the illustrations.<br />Boo and Eek both come to mind while reading this book.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23750584743100315902009-10-26T16:30:46.516-05:002009-10-26T16:30:46.516-05:00Thanks, Warren, for correcting my erroneous link. ...Thanks, Warren, for correcting my erroneous link. (I had the wrong thing on my ctl-c)embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62964499762593611912009-10-26T16:09:09.866-05:002009-10-26T16:09:09.866-05:00Had to stop in because I want to add congrats to J...Had to stop in because I want to add congrats to Jerome for a most excellent Monday puzzle. There was a real sense of playfulness in the theme and I really liked the BOO and EEK symmetry. Did know TROI, just not that it ended in I, and for some reason I always want 2 Ls in ELIOT...should know better by now. <br /><br />On the word duplication, we seem to have a lot of it in Calif because of so many Spanish names. Another example, which I think I mentioned before, a seasonal lake on the Stanford campus where the tradional fall bonfire is held is called Lake Lagunita which literally means lake little lake...<br /><br />Guilty pleasures: Only in October, Jelly Belly candy corns and on occasion a really big bag of lightly salted Kettle Chips from Costco...since we rarely eat anything processed, our salt levels are very low, so it is only a minor guilty pleasure. The serious guilty pleasure is donuts from a nearby shop, but only once or twice a year...yum :o)<br /><br />I'm with Kazie on overly sweet stuff and prefer European style desserts where the emphasis is on intensity of flavor with little or no extra sugar. <br /><br />PJB...re: Fall...one of my favorite times of year on a number of levels, one of which is the beautiful golden light in the afternoons. Having the sunroom and a Northern Exposure house allows me to track the progress of the sun through the year as the path slips southward in the Fall and Winter. Being in France and especially England and Scotland in the Fall makes it understandable that people like Constable and many of the Impressionists were so taken with the light, it can be almost tactile at times.<br /><br />Making baby steps and getting some large canvases stretched. Then need to start on the long gessoing process in hopes of soon being able to make time to paint. <br /><br />A beautiful day to you all.WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87103950803666677462009-10-26T16:04:31.229-05:002009-10-26T16:04:31.229-05:00We buy Doritos in a bag the size of a bed pillow. ...We buy Doritos in a bag the size of a bed pillow. I'm too scared to read the ingredient list.<br /><br />Speaking of nutrition, the LW found a couple of interesting links.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32957460/ns/health-heart_health/page/2/from/ET" rel="nofollow">On omega-3.</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168587.php" rel="nofollow">On Vitamin D.</a>.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />JzB the tasty, crunchy trombonistJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35025753799331337642009-10-26T15:59:30.754-05:002009-10-26T15:59:30.754-05:00Fred- I'm taking your compliments as a particu...Fred- I'm taking your compliments as a particularly high honor.Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47187236419272875472009-10-26T15:53:11.053-05:002009-10-26T15:53:11.053-05:00My confession, I don't like beer!!My confession, I don't like beer!!Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5956092007794185962009-10-26T15:50:01.198-05:002009-10-26T15:50:01.198-05:00My confession, I like beer!!My confession, I like beer!!Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486268207040292639noreply@blogger.com