tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post3039235732477685704..comments2024-03-29T05:53:39.358-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Sunday January 29, 2012 John LampkinZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68543399098949561462012-01-31T08:18:29.963-06:002012-01-31T08:18:29.963-06:00Good morning, folks. Thank you, John, for a swell...Good morning, folks. Thank you, John, for a swell sunday puzzle. Thank you, C.C., for the write-up.<br /><br />I did this puzzle on Monday and finished the last couple entries Tuesday morning. I was too busy on Sunday to tackle it.<br /><br />Enjoyed it. Got the theme right away.<br /><br />I had ROOMLESS instead of ROOTLESS for 58D. Did not know TATI for 72A.<br /><br />Do not understand UTE, 78A. I am sure no one will be reading this to help me, since I am two days late.<br /><br />See you all on Wednesday.<br /><br />AbejoAbejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74877260088558680462012-01-30T00:12:58.744-06:002012-01-30T00:12:58.744-06:00Right on, Argyle! And it sure doesn't hurt to ...Right on, Argyle! And it sure doesn't hurt to have Andie MacDowell along--for whom I'd live about 100,000 Groundhog Days!Spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75235662108816123142012-01-29T23:44:46.518-06:002012-01-29T23:44:46.518-06:00You mean this,
Spacecraft
Clip(2:06)
Thanks for...You mean this, <br />Spacecraft<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glz1OfXbc_0" rel="nofollow">Clip</a>(2:06)<br /><br />Thanks for the tip.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46306827373775241182012-01-29T23:31:57.851-06:002012-01-29T23:31:57.851-06:00I usually blog the NYT puzzles, but this one prese...I usually blog the NYT puzzles, but this one presented a tough yet gettable solve--and that's worth acknowledging.<br /> Hand up for AHA, ELCID and LAYSBARE. Had DUNK for just a moment before I realized that a "dropshot" in table tennis, volleyball and badminton is known as a DINK. I have heard it used in tennis as well, though rarely.<br /> The west gave me the most trouble,when for the longest time I failed to realize that 42d belonged to the theme set; usually they're just the major acrosses. Then came another theme opportunity, right in the middle--rejected by the constructor, possibly because he couldn't scrape up a qualifying entry at the symmetry point. ROOTLESS just begs to become ROUTLESS, as "devoid of lopsided victories?" for example. Oh well.<br /> Can't believe someone's out there who never heard of the Aretha Franklin classic "Chain of Fools." Do yourself a huge favor, my friend, and check out "Michael" starring John Travolta.Spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45238579523789785272012-01-29T22:40:07.025-06:002012-01-29T22:40:07.025-06:00Lemonade: for every detractor there are several wh...Lemonade: for every detractor there are several who admire and appreciate you very much! <br /><br />Hand up for enjoying the Hallelujah! mob song in the mall. My singing family used to sing it every year at Christmas at my farm home. I sat here and sang along with the mob--very badly, I'm afraid, but no one heard me. Made me happy!PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45682161171874563892012-01-29T21:02:21.383-06:002012-01-29T21:02:21.383-06:00I had forgotten that I could open your music witho...I had forgotten that I could open your music without interfering with reading the blog. What a treat!<br /><br />In tennis, there is always the fear of playing against the dink..before retiring, my DH had it down to an art form...even the crazy serve that came softly and bounced far left or far right( the American twist).JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32362632266500106042012-01-29T20:53:46.776-06:002012-01-29T20:53:46.776-06:00Good evening C.C. and all,
I don't usually do...Good evening C.C. and all,<br /><br />I don't usually do Sunday's because they take a long time and it's family day.Everyone is sick with colds, so I had plenty of time after finishing the 3rd book of <i>The Hunger Games</i>.<br /><br /> Loved having so many obvious answers to enable me to perp my way thru. Still not a fan of TCM,UTE,NTS,ALD, but it was totally enjoyable. Former rib? and sounds of hoarse play were fav clues. Laughed at henpeck and yucca. <br /><br />CC, had to laugh when I saw nosecone in your write up. My vertically challenged brain read no secone. I always say to myself...the bloggers will explain it to me.<br /><br />eddy, what happened; are you OK? BTW, I would never attempt a Sun. xwd on my ipad. I'd go nuts.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54256063759081262072012-01-29T20:45:13.355-06:002012-01-29T20:45:13.355-06:00to john lampkin: BULL MOUSE PARTY Social event for...to john lampkin: BULL MOUSE PARTY Social event for rodents full of hot air? to bad that didn't make the cut it would have cracked me up. <br /><br /><br />Lemonade: I actually do watch the Pro Bowl but it has changed over the years now it is like watching a pick up game as the players are there more so for entertainment and fan recognition than to play a hard football game.Middletown Bomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606979602262118231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71423012778783133022012-01-29T20:40:54.996-06:002012-01-29T20:40:54.996-06:00According to my ophthalmologist and the world wide...According to my ophthalmologist and the world wide web, everyone will develop cataracts if they live long enough. I can tell you my post cataract operation experience has not been good, but I started in a strange place.<br /><br />Also, Bill G., while I have nothing to hide in my life, my choice to not only go blue but reveal myself here has unleashed a rather long boring never ending series of personal attacks. It did teach me how true my cyber friends are, and how we must all learn not to believe everything we read on internet. However, you can go blue and keep yourself unreachable. We do like to distinguish amongst our anonsLemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28383963541636937512012-01-29T20:21:10.725-06:002012-01-29T20:21:10.725-06:00Jayce:
The reason I said not surprisingly about ha...Jayce:<br />The reason I said not surprisingly about having cataracts is that I nearly failed the vision exam when renewing my driver's license. I made it by the narrowest of margins and the trip to the optometrist confirmed it.<br /><br />However, anyone I know who has had them removed, has only positive comments about it.<br /><br />JohnL:<br />I can't wait for your next puzzle!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25390989059824353292012-01-29T20:15:07.805-06:002012-01-29T20:15:07.805-06:00Dudley, thanks for your reply and your opinion.Dudley, thanks for your reply and your opinion.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45371999768280533182012-01-29T19:37:27.861-06:002012-01-29T19:37:27.861-06:00Nothing's safe anymore. Today in the paper is ...Nothing's safe anymore. Today in the paper is a warning that mail boxes are being robbed locally with the thieves stealing money and checks and duplicating them for their use as well as using information in letters to steal personal info.<br /><br />We had a Mexican exchange student years ago who was astonished that our rural mail boxes weren't locked or robbed. He kept mentioning it.PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81226576531764898412012-01-29T19:05:13.651-06:002012-01-29T19:05:13.651-06:00JL you do not need to blush, you are not only one ...JL you do not need to blush, you are not only one of the best and one of our favorites, but you are here often enough to be part of the Corner family. Like the rest, looking forward to you PDay puzzle which I assume is not next Sunday.<br /><br />PK Anomia, see how easy it is.<br />Does ANYONE actuall watch the Pro Bowl?Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26017048560172000892012-01-29T18:27:56.124-06:002012-01-29T18:27:56.124-06:00Gary, I'm with you about Marissa's shorts....Gary, I'm with you about Marissa's shorts. Maybe the poor girl is upset 'cause they shrunk. I hope she doesn't get calluses...<br /><br />Another good thing from Sunday Morning was a feature about a British singer named Rumer. Beautiful voice, crystal clear like Eva Cassidy. If she will choose to sings old classic songs I like, I will rush out to buy her CD. <br /><br />BTW, for those of you with misgivings about identifying yourself and going blue, so far as I can tell, there's absolutely no downside. I certainly haven't had any bad experiences and I haven't heard about anyone else having one either.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8760587753748677782012-01-29T18:23:40.975-06:002012-01-29T18:23:40.975-06:00Inclined boxing arena – BOUT HILL
Milk carton – PO...Inclined boxing arena – BOUT HILL<br />Milk carton – POUR BOX<br />Poultry bust – CHICKEN ROUST<br />Bad evidence – FOUL PROOF<br /><br />Anything?Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60213273362775151412012-01-29T18:15:43.391-06:002012-01-29T18:15:43.391-06:00Hey, I did it! Didn't understand what they wan...Hey, I did it! Didn't understand what they wanted to sign in before. Thanks!<br /><br />Also thanks to you all for those great video links that start with a click in the middle, I finally got the videos to work that my military son has been sending me. Since I'm now "on line", he sent two this week. What a joy to hear my grandsons giggle and see my GS on his on-line skate purchased with my cash gift.<br /><br />Small steps. Maybe SKYPE next?PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33739070483056818942012-01-29T18:10:10.490-06:002012-01-29T18:10:10.490-06:00Hi Y'all,
Great puzzle, John! Always enjoy C....Hi Y'all,<br /><br />Great puzzle, John! Always enjoy C.C.! Autistic? They probably think you are just a good listener which everybody likes.<br /><br />I bogged down in the SW corner because I couldn't come up with MSGS, CHAIN or JARRE. Watched golf but couldn't get the "F" at 27A. Did the puzzle mostly during commercials during the US Figure Skating championships.<br /><br />My husband bought a Harley in 1949. We stopped riding it in 1974--too poor to license and insure it. It was covered in the back of our dirt floored barn. The lower third of the tires became covered with dirt. Had to dig it out with shovels.<br /><br />My older son's diesel mechanics instructor at vo-tech school took it all apart, cleaned it, put it all back together. Only needed a new battery. Runs great! My son rides it in parades--on the original tires! Would you believe that after all those years the tires were still good? Scares me! <br /><br />- PK -PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6473406221546383392012-01-29T18:09:28.603-06:002012-01-29T18:09:28.603-06:00Another very enjoyable puzzle. It sure took me a w...Another very enjoyable puzzle. It sure took me a while though. I got stuck on parts of the bottom-left corner and it was the last part for me to finish.<br /><br />C.C., I'm glad you enjoyed that clip. It's amazing to think how the Internet and things like YouTube have enriched our lives.<br /><br />I am part of the way finished watching Sunday Morning that I recorded. I was dismayed to learn about claimed worker abuses at the plant in China where many of Apple's products are made. I wonder how much more I'd be willing to pay if their stuff was all produced in the U.S.?<br /><br />We went out to lunch with Tim, Bonnie and Jordan. We tried a new, upscale Mexican restaurant. Very nice. Now I'm napping, digesting and finishing the CW puzzle.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28182248744058783282012-01-29T18:00:13.160-06:002012-01-29T18:00:13.160-06:00Ted @ 4:48
Excellent question!
There are always en...Ted @ 4:48<br />Excellent question!<br />There are always entries that don't make the cut. The themes that editors seem to prefer are ones that have eight to fifteen possible ones of which the eight or so best ones are chosen. If there are 50 possibilities say, the editor will likely ask you to narrow the focus. In this case, there really aren't that many OO words that can become legit OU words. A couple of rejects:<br />BULL MOUSE PARTY Social event for rodents full of hot air?<br />ROUSTER COGBURN Longshoreman's oater?<br /><br />Neat Roosevelt clip! <br /><br />Heart Rx, blush, blush...John Lampkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906931094710501272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51803434637255315292012-01-29T17:58:50.667-06:002012-01-29T17:58:50.667-06:00JL, a ruff time? methinks I'd better bone up o...JL, a ruff time? methinks I'd better bone up on presidential pooches...Grumpy 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02194375320149174361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23031870937782044742012-01-29T17:56:47.346-06:002012-01-29T17:56:47.346-06:00Jayce - I'm not qualified to say whether prese...Jayce - I'm not qualified to say whether present-day Harleys are poorly made. I have ridden one or two modern examples and find them to be uncomfortable and not at all smooth, not to mention that they are crazy heavy. That said, my main beef has to do with the mindset that seems to go along with them.<br /><br />You see, there is a large and apparently prosperous HD dealership near my house, and therefore we have a lot of Hawg traffic. I judge that it's a majority of owners that choose to disregard state law and modify the quiet-ish factory exhaust systems, in order to make more noise; we hear a lot of straight pipes going by. I guess these are rebellious Dennis Hopper wannabes.Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71777355044613744412012-01-29T17:00:19.384-06:002012-01-29T17:00:19.384-06:00macro --> macularmacro --> macularJaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43141355842393906662012-01-29T16:58:37.063-06:002012-01-29T16:58:37.063-06:00HeartRx, I'm with you on looking forward to Pr...HeartRx, I'm with you on looking forward to President’s week.<br /><br />Dudley, Harley Davidson motorcycles are wretched machines? How do you mean? Poor quality? <br /><br />Lucina, not surprising you have cataracts, I guess. I understand they are completely treatable, fortunately, unlike macro degeneration or worse. One ophthalmologist (now there's a crossword entry for ya) told me I had them; that same guy also messed up my lens prescription so I had to go back for a "do over." I got a different doctor that time, who not only got my refraction correct but also told me I have no trace of any cataracts. I have chosen to believe the 2nd guy. LOLJaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74312152549436127912012-01-29T16:53:57.565-06:002012-01-29T16:53:57.565-06:00Take a gender, take a gander - whichever gets the ...Take a gender, take a gander - whichever gets the tongues wagging...Ted D. Behrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84017835831449400362012-01-29T16:48:49.316-06:002012-01-29T16:48:49.316-06:00John Lampkin-
Thanks for stopping by! Changing an...John Lampkin-<br />Thanks for stopping by! Changing an O to a U made for some great phrases.<br />Just curious - over the 2 years it took to put this puzzle together, were there any phrases that didn't make the cut? Were all of your theme clues retained, or did Rich change any?<br />And we get you two Sundays in a row! Can't wait for the presidential puzzle next week. In the meantime, take a gender at this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1E0FoYYPHc" rel="nofollow">ruff</a> footage.Ted D. Behrnoreply@blogger.com