tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post3415216304871409433..comments2024-03-28T18:45:22.098-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday, April 1, 2021 Joseph A. GangiZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83167594397793095422021-04-02T01:06:44.568-05:002021-04-02T01:06:44.568-05:00Just curious how you’re able get the week’s worth ...Just curious how you’re able get the week’s worth on Sunday?mtnest995https://www.blogger.com/profile/06556454422853125112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54490963814432506272021-04-02T00:34:00.266-05:002021-04-02T00:34:00.266-05:00I enjoyed Joseph's puzzle early this morning a...I enjoyed Joseph's puzzle early this morning and was able to FIR quickly before the day got busy. It did require a little jumping around to solve related clues, and Waseeley's entertaining explication did more linking, causing me to run up and down the list of answers to see the relationships.<br /><br />What really made my head spin, though, was the description of the pointer stars on the Big Dipper as being on the left side of the ladle, when they are certainly on the right in the illustration provided. Xtulmkr seemed to set it right, and then after various illustrations were offered, he agreed with Waseeley. I'm dizzy now, but I can still find the north star using the stars on the opposite site of the Dipper from the handle.<br /><br />Thanks, all!NaomiZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024038841021678864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83724451312331993652021-04-01T21:37:01.454-05:002021-04-01T21:37:01.454-05:00@9:27p some places, towns, cities have their own &...@9:27p some places, towns, cities have their own 'lingo' or way to talk. E.g. license plates vs. tags.<br /><br />If you grew up in my town then you'd know the lingo around the <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_sandwich" rel="nofollow">Horseshoe</a></b> :-)<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18280188319391186542021-04-01T21:35:47.534-05:002021-04-01T21:35:47.534-05:00Actually finished an hour ago. Didn't hit pub...Actually finished an hour ago. Didn't hit publishWilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10784201199262348452021-04-01T21:33:48.440-05:002021-04-01T21:33:48.440-05:00mtnest995, I saw that identical post just the othe...mtnest995, I saw that identical post just the other day. I have the advantage of getting the week's worth on Sunday.<br /><br />IM, I thought of Gloucester when I paid $15 for a lobster roll in Ruskin that a Cape Cod cat wouldn't touch. <br /><br />And...<br /><br />I just finished Saturday*. Again, if Wilbur can finish it then stick with it. One name that everybody in here would get in a sec. A missing hyphen. And a lot of clever clues. Ryan McCarty.<br /><br />WC<br /><br />Supper in betweenWilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28650883540403533062021-04-01T21:27:02.134-05:002021-04-01T21:27:02.134-05:00Why is "lingo" "Talk of the town&qu...Why is "lingo" "Talk of the town"?Late to the Partynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24382367495540093952021-04-01T20:56:52.180-05:002021-04-01T20:56:52.180-05:00April Fool prank...
You know those spray hoses nex...April Fool prank...<br />You know those spray hoses next to the faucet on most kitchen sinks?<br />Youngest wrapped a brown headband (we have dark fixtures) around the trigger of the spray gun.<br />DW approved of this...<br /><br />As soon as I turned on the water, I got sprayed.<br /><br />The best part, ~1hr before I got had, DW was at the sink, forgot, and got herself!<br /><br />Cheers, -T<br />Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55633455970963606592021-04-01T20:49:57.786-05:002021-04-01T20:49:57.786-05:00xtulmkr @6:14PM Gee, I'd almost talked myself ...xtulmkr @6:14PM Gee, I'd almost talked myself into agreeing with you! I think the confusion may have arisen from the drawing of the bear, not actually a part of the constellation, and also the fact that the latter was also a drawing rather than an actual photograph and does not align exactly with the real thing.waseeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01486819496295875624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31049744641047682952021-04-01T20:12:32.459-05:002021-04-01T20:12:32.459-05:00Haven’t posted anything in ages, but I read the bl...Haven’t posted anything in ages, but I read the blog every day. Haven’t seen this addressed by anyone else, but I’m having an issue with Cruciverb.com, which is my preferred way to work the puzzle. LA Times puzzle has not appeared on this site since 3/21. Anyone else having this issue? I’ve been getting the puzzle from the Washington Post - but I have to print it and that’s not convenient when we’re on the road using an iPad with no access to a printer. All comments appreciated.mtnest995https://www.blogger.com/profile/06556454422853125112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60607766003714032272021-04-01T19:37:08.115-05:002021-04-01T19:37:08.115-05:00WC, loved that baseball body English.WC, loved that baseball body English.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60636400078583310482021-04-01T19:09:06.735-05:002021-04-01T19:09:06.735-05:00I loved that excellent performance of “Asturias” b...I loved that excellent performance of “Asturias” by Sr. Perez. Thanks for linking to it. Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58928955459306561512021-04-01T18:35:35.310-05:002021-04-01T18:35:35.310-05:00Wilbur @ 5:36 ~ Sorry, I can’t share the bounty of...Wilbur @ 5:36 ~ Sorry, I can’t share the bounty of the sea with you, but I did think of you when I typed Gloucester, MA. 😉Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33517299052169834392021-04-01T18:14:46.290-05:002021-04-01T18:14:46.290-05:00Waseeley:
Mea culpa. Taking another look at the Ur...Waseeley:<br />Mea culpa. Taking another look at the Ursa Major image you posted originally, I see you were correct.xtulmkrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316225637856636755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55046875870186697802021-04-01T17:36:10.800-05:002021-04-01T17:36:10.800-05:00HG, every auto mechanic within 25 miles was booked... <br />HG, every auto mechanic within 25 miles was booked solid here. My pal Mike fit me in though and I got Friday finished while waiting. And…. That was a No-hitter. No hits, no runs, nine walks, 11 strikeouts. We had a bet and traipsed up to the library to verify the No-hitter. I should've taken a picture.<br /><br />YellowRocks, like this?<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/2WRi6iZAl-I" rel="nofollow">Body English</a> And -T, it worked that night<br /><br />IM, that package has me drooling.<br /><br />WC<br />Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41881742941346589542021-04-01T17:21:47.360-05:002021-04-01T17:21:47.360-05:00Happy “All Fools Day”, as my wife says. No fool he...Happy “All Fools Day”, as my wife says. No fool here as I FIR with no sweat.Hungry Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465905817770134952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9585759947136489042021-04-01T17:13:40.918-05:002021-04-01T17:13:40.918-05:00See! It IS possible to create an excellent crossw...See! It IS possible to create an excellent crossword puzzle without a bunch of names of unknown (to me) Hollywood types!<br /><br />Thanks, Joseph and waseeley!<br /><br />Fairly fast solve. Had it done shortly after midnight. I THOUGHT my ONLY problem was the A in ANE/GAEL (my final fill). Didn’t have a clue about 39D, and 42A could have been any vowel, as far as I was concerned. I chose the correct one. I also got the starred clues fairly quickly, along with the theme and the ALTEREGOS.<br /><br />However, after I got here and read waseeley’s fine expo, I saw that I messed up again! Some dummy plugged in LODE (huh?), instead of LADE. The result was the unknown AVONT (what’s that???), instead of the known AVANT, for a FIW! In my defense, it was midnight.<br /><br />I agree with Joe Greene! There have certainly been many “meaner” players in the NFL. The Victor Borge line is hysterical! I had never heard that one.<br /><br />Being a “keyboarder” (as opposed to a “mouser”), I LOVE my friend CTRL. Of course, when I went to copy and paste bête noire so that I could Google it (French ain’t my language), I had to use my mouse. My avatar was using my keyboard as a bed and my left arm as a pillow at the time for his fourth or fifth nap of the day, and I couldn’t disturb the slug, er little dear.<br /><br />I’ve bought a few IDIOT and DUMMIES guides in my day. I need one for crossword puzzles!<br /><br />I too hate DOGEARs!LEO IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109264341518680358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35101605662899131462021-04-01T16:51:47.673-05:002021-04-01T16:51:47.673-05:00I thought yesterday's puzzle was very hard and...I thought yesterday's puzzle was very hard and today's not so hard. Enjoyed both puzzles and all your comments.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46602461517146100662021-04-01T14:42:18.276-05:002021-04-01T14:42:18.276-05:00Anonymous T and Terry, I see you both agree with m...Anonymous T and Terry, I see you both agree with me, both kinds of English, the one that works and the one that does not. Did you ever see a bowler lean left or right after the ball has left his hand to keep the ball from the gutter?<br />I attended an excellent piano concert here this afternoon, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, etc. Entertainment and treats are part of our monthly fee. Glad they are allowed again.<br />I think the Canada geese have overstayed there welcome here. They say, "Fish and visitors stink after three days," also geese.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24422734542828974682021-04-01T14:17:44.914-05:002021-04-01T14:17:44.914-05:00English is a term used in pool games to describe t...English is a term used in pool games to describe the spin that is put on the cue ball to get it to move at a sharper angle.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482173909843743240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64702251845438360592021-04-01T13:28:25.665-05:002021-04-01T13:28:25.665-05:00Terrific Thursday. Thanks for the fun, Joseph and...Terrific Thursday. Thanks for the fun, Joseph and waseeley.<br />I was moving along very quickly for a Thursday (so I thought), until I reached the bottom half. Then I had a distinct slowdown and several inkblots. But I FIRed eventually, and got the theme (although I saw GO before EGO).<br /><br />Hand up for wanting the verb Rile before the noun BILE.<br />I ran through Ese, Ene, before I arrived at ANE.<br />I am familiar with English=SPIN in the sense that YR quotes, "I have seen English used as putting spin on the ball and as trying to influence the path of the ball by using body language."<br />How are AURAS "characters"? "Distinguishing feature" maybe? That could be my brown eyes!<br /><br />We not only had VIDEO GAMEs and PING, we had card games (GIN, SEES in poker, and ANTE).<br />I noted LADE and STOWS; can I add 51D "pack it in"?<br />IM beat me to ARIA crossing AREA.<br />And of course, the CSO to MISTY!<br />I'm not sure that I want the CSO with those messy Canada GEESE. (LOL Ray-O re those "sick raptors"!)<br /><br />Wishing you all a great day.CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75530717453206653762021-04-01T13:22:40.956-05:002021-04-01T13:22:40.956-05:00RABB
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Happy April, All!
An excellent re...RABB<br />IT/RA<br />BBIT<br />Happy April, All!<br /><br />An excellent response by <b>Waseeley</b> to Mr. <b>Gangi</b>'s clever PZL! <br />I enjoy a variety of illustrations in the write-up, and today's selection was impressive. One of my faves was the cartoon mouse helping to educate his fellow to the finer points of accessing meals from humans.<br /><br />Glad to see <b>MISTY</b> occupying a place of honor in today's fills! <i>Woo</i> and <i>Hoo!</i> <br />~ <b>OMK<br />____________<br />DR:</b> We have two diagonals today, one to each side.<br />The near-side anagram (13 of 15 letters) speaks to the comfort of the favorite spots in our homes, those special spaces where we may have spent time and ingenuity in installing a special video hookup, maybe extra speakers, certainly a wet bar, comfy chairs, and perfect lighting. <br />I am speaking of course of our own...<br />"<b>ELABORATE DENS</b>"!Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89620908312852847152021-04-01T13:17:27.212-05:002021-04-01T13:17:27.212-05:00Not exactly EASY but FIR thanks to a series of luc...Not exactly EASY but FIR thanks to a series of lucky WAGS..MSS(Ed.'s stack?), AURAS (distinctive characters?), IDIOT (target of guides?). The theme? Mr Gangi? Where did <i>ego</i> with it?<br /><br />Inkovers: text/PING, rassel/RASSLE<br /><br />Interesting combos: URSA/BEAR....HALOS/AURAS....ASH/YEWS....BIRDS/GEESE...PEER/SEES. (Hello IM)<br /><br />Waz: Ancient Roman coins were and are so ubiquitous only certain ones have real value. I have one well preserved, not worth that much. . . That coin will get me a cheap seat in the collosseum. ....(I think <i>voir dire</i> <b> is </b> français, Wiki says from Latin <i>verum dicere</i>)<br /><br /><i>Half a table tennis match</i>....PING<br />(The other half of a VIDEOGAME: Pong)<br /><i>Guiseppe Verdi</i>...JOEGREENE<br /><i>"Coq au vin", chicken ______ wine< /i>...STOODIN.<br /><i> Scot's squall, _____ force winds</i>....GAEL.<br /><i>Sick raptor</i>....ILLEGAL.<br /><br />"April snow make May flowers grow slow"<br /><br /><a href="https://ibb.co/CHY8x64" rel="nofollow">April really <b>fooled</b> us in Central NY ...Sheesh</a></i><br />Ray - O - Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04864005198472595370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37303369715232215922021-04-01T13:13:35.758-05:002021-04-01T13:13:35.758-05:00Hi All!
Thanks Joseph for a fine Thursday puzzle ...Hi All!<br /><br />Thanks Joseph for a fine Thursday puzzle - I had to hunt of the EGOs upon completion.<br /><br />Fun expo, waseeley. I don't think I could do the quantum equations anymore; been a long time since I did that kind of math.<br /><br />Like others, East was EASY but the West was crunchy. My last letters, however, were E<b>Y</b>E (after MISTY showed) which finally gave me BAYS (oh, a literal service station; not a gas station w/o mechanics which I still call a service station).<br /><br />WOs: N/A<br />ESP: ACONT<br /><b>Fav</b>: PING as clued - I say it all the time.<br /><br />ENGLISH = SPIN is that just in billiards? I've heard it in bowling and tennis (one guy I played with could put a heck of a spin on the ball).<br />YR - twisting your body hoping to keep the bowling ball out of the gutter after you've thrown it -- that's called Body English. And it never works :-)<br /><br />I only DOGEAR the newspaper; never a book or magazine.<br /><br />HG - I kept wanting DUMMY at 2d but could get nary a perp to support it.<br /><br />IM - Yummy for sure!<br /><br />I've been on one jury. The lady didn't fully stop at a stop sign and was ticketed.<br />She argued a California-roll was the same 'cuz she saw the cop there and even nodded at him.<br />She even had posters of the area showing where she was and where the cop was...<br />The jury wanted to let her off or just find 1/2 the fine.<br />I'm like, "but she admitted she did not come to a full stop and wasted our time here today."<br /><br />Tell y'all April 1 prank later.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9546558178573291572021-04-01T13:09:21.090-05:002021-04-01T13:09:21.090-05:00FIR in 25. Typical time for me for a Thursday. Lik...FIR in 25. Typical time for me for a Thursday. Like BigEasy and others mentioned, the last to fall was the NW. I find it discouraging when the very beginning of a CW stumps me, and I hafta start somewhere else and work my way back to it. Mean Joe Gangi! 42A: Chemical suffix, there are hundreds, ANE, ENE, INE, ASE, OSE just a few. Had to be perped. WOs were SQUEEL:SQUEAL; ADDSON:ADDSTO. As usual I had to read Waseeley’s excellent write-up to have the theme ‘splained to me. 1D FOWL = BIRDS reminded me of an article in this morning’s South Florida SunSentinel about ravens stealing food from the baskets of shoppers at a Costco in Fairbanks Alaska. If u didn’t read the article see if you can find it, it’s a fun read. Thanx for the challenging but fun CW, Joseph, and thank for the excellent write-up, Waseeley. Yesterday my gf got her second jab, and today she says she just hurts all over and don’t bother her she’s gonna sleep all day. To me that’s a good sign: her body responded to the vaccine. She’ll feel better tomorrow.unclefredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184507029837978331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83775675989564495452021-04-01T12:47:03.938-05:002021-04-01T12:47:03.938-05:00Rabbit, Rabbit.
More like a Saturday level for me...<br />Rabbit, Rabbit.<br /><br />More like a Saturday level for me today. A DNF because I needed Red Letters and LIUs. I didn't really see the theme until I read Waseely's excellent write-up.<br /><br />I liked the "One PING only." from the Hunt for Red October". It's one of my favorite movies that I have seen many times. DW is not so thrilled with it though.<br /><br />In addition to being April Fool's Day, today is also National Sourdough Bread day and National Burrito day. Both are favorites of mine. Plus I just took 5 loaves of white bread out of the oven. I love the smell of fresh baked bread.<br /><br />Also, wasn't it Eli Whitney who said "Keep your cotton picking hands off my gin"?<br /><br />Enough inane stuff. Have a great day everyone.<br /><br />oc4beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06568497002517859531noreply@blogger.com