tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post379124114113575482..comments2024-03-28T02:28:44.292-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Saturday September 11, 2010 Mike NothnagelZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54055450573155696512010-09-12T01:13:19.432-05:002010-09-12T01:13:19.432-05:00Annette and others, I have been going to the hospi...Annette and others, I have been going to the hospital each night from 8:30-12am and I read to her. We finished The Importance of being Ernest/Oscar Wilde, We are now almost finished Of Human Bondage, W. Somerset Maugham and then on to something easy flowing,, Pamela, or, Virtue Rewarded by Samuel Richardson.<br />@ Chapstick57, I shared the information you suggested and they did some tests and didn't feel she was bloated enough and they did write 'septic' on the chart and we are waiting for the test results. Again, thanks for your helpful recommendation.<br />Love you guys,<br /><br />I'm out.Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4707095594066317312010-09-12T00:20:13.271-05:002010-09-12T00:20:13.271-05:00Bill G.:
I wish you did, too. Jayce as well.
My ...Bill G.:<br />I wish you did, too. Jayce as well.<br /><br />My sister developed this method for the: debone a rotisserie cooked chicken, mix with canned tomatoes (I prefer RO-TEL) and fill the tortillas, roll, then deep fry. Deliciouso!<br /><br />I'm not sure that there is a big difference between flautas and taquitos since they are both made in the same way. I believe marketing has popularized the use of flautas over taquitos.<br /><br />Have a wonderful night!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23470838471371656582010-09-11T22:09:18.407-05:002010-09-11T22:09:18.407-05:00It was a looong day today, 'cause I volunteere...It was a looong day today, 'cause I volunteered at a church festival, but finally I got home and finished the puzzle. Yessir, it was a toughie, but I muddled through.<br /><br />I also just read the write-up and comments; to fess up to C.C., I admit I didn't get HELIPORT until perps made it obvious. I take it that "light" in that clue means the same as "alight", yes?<br /><br />Well, Night, John-Boy.Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77238872456365340882010-09-11T22:07:16.216-05:002010-09-11T22:07:16.216-05:00I was really frustrated by this one, so I didn'...I was really frustrated by this one, so I didn't finish it. Instead, I had some ice cream!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940853560320683369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3811336087945133412010-09-11T22:04:20.508-05:002010-09-11T22:04:20.508-05:00For a puzzle that started by forcing me to leave b...For a puzzle that started by forcing me to leave blank the entire NE and SW after the first pass-through, I was pleasantly surprised when it ended up taking me only 22 minutes and change to finish. Had to get a couple through perps (Ossets? Really?), but was not forced Google-ward as is so often the case.<br /><br />I'll take some more by Mr. N.!WikWakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873144164842777944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54449586816317067582010-09-11T21:14:12.874-05:002010-09-11T21:14:12.874-05:00Someone else may be able to provide more informati...Someone else may be able to provide more information or explain more thoroughly, but to answer my own question (sorry!), here's what Wikipedia has to say about the usage of base and post:<br /><br />A military base is a facility directly owned and operated by and/or for the military or one of its branches that shelters military equipment and personnel, and facilitates training and operations.<br /><br />A military base may go by any of a number of names, such as the following:<br />airbase or airfield<br />shipyard or yard<br />garrison<br />station<br />post<br />dock<br />activity<br />magazine<br />arsenal<br />proving ground<br />armory<br />fort<br />camp<br />barracks<br />caserne<br />facility<br />field<br />reservation<br />installation (in the generic)Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68846185562808753432010-09-11T21:05:17.142-05:002010-09-11T21:05:17.142-05:00Bill G, thank for the link to the photos. They we...Bill G, thank for the link to the photos. They were incredible!<br /><br />Frenchie, I hope your friend continues in that positive direction!<br /><br />I think the problem people are having with the USNAVY entry is that the clue and answer don't have a one-to-one correspondence. As it's clued, there could be multiple options for the answer, and you have to wait until the perps help you suss out the one the Constructor intended. There are a number of fill where that same thing happens - roman numerals, for one - directions, for another. <br /><br />Anon., I thought the Army and Air Force (maybe others) call them bases too. Can any of you vets explain the difference between a post and a base? Is there a difference?Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46915043601262406642010-09-11T20:38:18.273-05:002010-09-11T20:38:18.273-05:00C.C., Argyle and folk:
I know I say this often, gr...C.C., Argyle and folk:<br />I know I say this often, great puzzle! I particularly enjoyed this one today...did it when I got home from the hospital at 12:30 am.<br />Good, simple write up...thanks for teaching me new things!<br /><br />26a. brawl during a game of musical chairs?/SEAT RUMBLE <br />My mother, 86 years of age, tells us the stories of riding in the rumble seats in her older brother's cars. She said it was thrilling yet scary. I suspect <br />like riding on a roller coaster today. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumble_seat" rel="nofollow">RUMBLE SEAT</a><br /><br /><br />20a. sailor's rear/AFT I am in the process of a yard make over. When one of the men was bent over while building the fire pit, I saw the butt crack and while it was his aft (he was exNavy,) it was not fat! It looked yummy, like taf(fy)!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chinapix/4975863113/" rel="nofollow">LIKE THIS?</a> <br /><br />55a Chihuahua child: NINO...feminine, NINA. <a href="http://www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/cycles/index_eng.html" rel="nofollow">niños/niñas celebrating</a><br /><br />Fave of the day:<br />57. Island vacation rentals : MOPEDS<br /><br />I have missed so many birthdays, anniversaries and owies, I hope you know I wish well to all!<br /><br />Georgia is a bit better. She is initiating her own breaths though still on the ventilator. As of yesterday, I have begun to feel she will make it. Thanks for all the prayers and positive energy coming this way. Their impact is being felt! <br /><br />I'm out.Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8153309138222733422010-09-11T20:24:11.385-05:002010-09-11T20:24:11.385-05:00Lucina, chicken flautas sound delicious. I wish I ...Lucina, chicken flautas sound delicious. I wish I lived closer. What's the difference between flautas and taquitos?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8802225894899393032010-09-11T20:21:26.981-05:002010-09-11T20:21:26.981-05:00Jerome- I don't like what I said. It doesn'...Jerome- I don't like what I said. It doesn't seem right either.<br />"gp on base gp?" ?<br /> Oh well.. Thanks for coddling me- It was a grand puzzle and I hope I made it clear...and would like to see more from Mike; he's very talented and it was painfully fun.creaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846674495447839466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36578500815833898412010-09-11T19:29:52.175-05:002010-09-11T19:29:52.175-05:00OMG, flautas?!? I'm there!
Happy birthday Gar...OMG, flautas?!? I'm there!<br /><br />Happy birthday Gary!<br /><br />I have fond memories of spending a week working in Lincoln, Nebraska, and surrounding communities, especially of having breakfast at a wonderful diner in Beatrice, pronounced (equally wonderfully) as Bee-AT-riss.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50898844010709175972010-09-11T19:05:46.169-05:002010-09-11T19:05:46.169-05:00Jeannie:
I'm so sorry about your accident. I ...Jeannie:<br />I'm so sorry about your accident. I do hope the ribs heal quickly as I'm sure it's very painful.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50099840631992549382010-09-11T19:04:06.094-05:002010-09-11T19:04:06.094-05:00Jerome- "men on base gp." implies only o...Jerome- "men on base gp." implies only one gp.; "a men on base gp."would be more accurate.<br /><br />Of course, I'm not 'savy' about how accurate the clues have to be, as far omissions are concerned.<br /><br />Happy Birthday, Husker!! This was my brother's birthday,also. Definitely, its your day to be celebrated.<br /><br />Jeannie- Thank you for your kind words and the exact same back to you - I've been thinking of you and was concerned. Is Lo-li-ta a sailboat or a horse? I've heard that that pain is horrible. Take care.<br /><br />WH and Jeanne- yours were the most insightful of the education blogs from yesterday. I agree with you both.<br />Apparently, lenghth of school year is not a factor- according to Kazie, tests have been run that bear this out. Its more in the timing.<br /><br />Thehondohurricane-Yeah! You really did ride in a rumble seat behind your parents! I thought you were a kid{of sorts], I am vintage. I mistakenly thought the blog that you have listed was yours. Perry Como....the best!<br /><br />I still haven't gotten to all the links and its bedtime...almost.creaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846674495447839466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86597324614840692372010-09-11T19:02:29.537-05:002010-09-11T19:02:29.537-05:00Hello, C.C. and cyber friends. Late to the gate a...Hello, C.C. and cyber friends. Late to the gate appears to be now a habit, but always for a good reason.<br /><br />Today, I was to host the book club meeting, but everyone called in and cancelled. They had good reasons, but it is still a bit of work to prepare and I made chicken flautas which are delicious. If you are nearby, come over, there's plenty. I may OD on them.<br /><br />Tough puzzle today. In the morning I finished the NW corner, loved ZOOTSUIT and UGLYASSIN; JESU was unexpected and I guessed EIS must be ice.<br /><br />No problem with USNAVY. Why not? It could be any of them, hence the question mark.<br /><br />Erred with AEROPORT until HELIPORT made more sense with OATHS. The rest of that SW corner just became a blur. Left it for the blog.<br /><br />After it was obvious no one would arrive to the meeting, I continued and struggled with the center, but have seen AXON, BOLO, and EGAN before. I resisted EULOGIZED because I thought technically it doesn't mean praised, but shall look it up.<br /><br />Some really good cluing, very tricky and misleading. Thank you, Mike; challenging is good.<br /><br />Happy birthday, Gary!<br /><br />It's my granddaughter's 14th as well.<br /><br />I do hope you are enjoying this Saturday. Flautas, anyone?Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-645633894270830992010-09-11T19:01:03.354-05:002010-09-11T19:01:03.354-05:00Actually, EIS was my first fill of only five corre...Actually, EIS was my first fill of only five correct fills I got without coming here to cheat. I was gone all day at a meeting and probably too tired to attempt this on my return. Too many cultural references that are foreign to me, such as velvet rope--something I've never seen other than in movies, having never gone to any nightclub.<br /><br />Jayce,<br />I'm glad your anniversary was so nice. congratulataions!<br /><br />Husker Gary,<br />Happy Birthday to you!kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42586376712382370872010-09-11T19:00:30.151-05:002010-09-11T19:00:30.151-05:00The army has posts, the navy has bases.The army has posts, the navy has bases.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74472207671180689492010-09-11T18:46:20.317-05:002010-09-11T18:46:20.317-05:00Thanks for all the birthday wishes! My day with th...Thanks for all the birthday wishes! My day with the short people from Lincoln in beautiful Nebraska City was wonderful!<br /><br /> My 5 year old graddaughter, Elise, made me a cupcake for my BD allast night but told her Mother this morning, "Here's the thing Mom, I ate Papa's cupcake!" So she showed up at <a href="http://www.kimmelorchard.com/default.php" rel="nofollow">Kimmel Orchards</a> with a huge gift sack and at the bottom was a dollar bill and 71 cents in change from her piggy bank.Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630142978627240047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58996882474537180792010-09-11T18:46:02.585-05:002010-09-11T18:46:02.585-05:00BTW, I did not know about Lemonaide's eye prob...BTW, I did not know about Lemonaide's eye problems. I guess it was discussed before I joined.<br />I'm so sorry. I work with some women who have macular degeneration and it's inspiring to see how they cope. I can see the same is true with Lemonaide, whatever his problem is.dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32699867626093401222010-09-11T18:40:59.792-05:002010-09-11T18:40:59.792-05:00Jeannie, I just now read about your accident! I&#...Jeannie, I just now read about your accident! I'm so sorry and I hope you're not suffering too much. I've aways heard that broken ribs really, really hurt. I hope your weren't alone when it happened. That would be pretty scary<br />! Heal fast!<br /><br />I have to laugh, I just put soso in for my user name! For some reason? it wouldn't print!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9944430053132676282010-09-11T18:37:45.925-05:002010-09-11T18:37:45.925-05:00In case anyone is interested in reading about the ...In case anyone is interested in reading about the thoughts and adventures of a new Peace Corp member, my grandson has his Blog up and running.<br /><br />His Blog is located at garrisonharward.blogspot.com.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48630272011599063292010-09-11T18:11:59.545-05:002010-09-11T18:11:59.545-05:00Hello All--A tough puzzle today. I only finished ...Hello All--A tough puzzle today. I only finished about 1/3 of the fills and had to give up. I had put in wrong answers which gave me more wrong answers, so it was a losing battle.<br /><br />My problems were much the same as those that were mentioned by others. <br /><br />I just wanted to wish Husker Gary a very Happy Birthday and many, many more. This is a very popular birthday day it seems. Very early this morning, there was a new cousin born in our family and it is the second birthday of a friend's little girl. Dodo, I see that it was your late husband's birthday as well.<br /><br />Also a belated Happy Anniversary to you and your wife, Jayce. I'm glad you had a great day.<br /><br />Several of our younger friends are donating blood on this 9/11 day for the victims of the San Bruno explosion. They said it was their way of helping and honoring those who died on 2001.<br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21204649758709313842010-09-11T18:04:36.642-05:002010-09-11T18:04:36.642-05:00But creature, the clue doesn't say "only&...But creature, the clue doesn't say "only".<br /><br />Men-on-base gp.?- US NAVY<br /><br />What's the problem... or confusion.Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10261049031517180192010-09-11T16:59:57.413-05:002010-09-11T16:59:57.413-05:00Hi all,
A very difficult puzzle!
A bolo tie is a ...Hi all,<br />A very difficult puzzle!<br /><br />A bolo tie is a western tie, consisting of a piece of cord or braided leather with metal tips secured with an ornamental clasp or slide. The are concidered dress ties in some parts of the southwest. Native Americans make a lot of them so they are made in America.<br /><br />Last Thursday my husband and I saw some guinea hens along the side of the road and I wondered how the word guinea had so many uses. Guinea pig, guinea fowl, some countries have the word in their name (Guinea-Bissau etc.),an English coin. I looked on line and one thing I learned was that guinea pigs are from the Brazil cavy. A word I never heard of before in a crossword puzzle 2 days latter. How funny!<br /><br />Have a great evening all!<br />MargeMargehttp://Marge32@centurytel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23870753239022503062010-09-11T16:58:29.696-05:002010-09-11T16:58:29.696-05:00Good Day C.C. and All,
C.C., thanks for your blo...Good Day C.C. and All,<br /><br />C.C., thanks for your blog.As usual,you are full of insights. I,too, had a question over 'men-on-base,gp',as Navy only. How is this so?<br />I think the question mark on 55a,is because disarming usually means shocking or unexpected,rather than laying down military arms.<br />7d. 'finrot' is the name of the fish malady.<br /><br />I voted! yeah, Dennis!<br /><br />This puzzle was the hardest for me in many a moon.[granted with my own hang-ups].<br /><br />The nw corner went lickety split - here and there fills-long day- with breaks for food, dishes,feeding and back...stuck myself with Gere instead of Egan.[did not see movie]<br />Finally, G spot cleaned it up-as well as Fiero and Bigeye- H's help on Klu.<br />Perps and Wags saved me. <br /><br />I have all the same beefs as everyone else, but it does feel good to finish; and more so, because it was SO HARD!<br /><br />I'm going to chase down the links, after I sip on some wine on the deck with H.creaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846674495447839466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4937287279103345102010-09-11T16:51:11.662-05:002010-09-11T16:51:11.662-05:00C.C. "Why Navy?" What else could it be? ...C.C. "Why Navy?" What else could it be? US NAVY was the answer to the clue. You've got me confused. Fill comes first, clues second. Right? :)Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.com