tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4065290470701408510..comments2024-03-28T16:40:32.145-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday, November 28, 2013 David W. CromerZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73427221914974879502013-11-29T00:16:11.776-06:002013-11-29T00:16:11.776-06:00Dudley @ 11:58 - I second your tribute to your sis...Dudley @ 11:58 - I second your tribute to your sister as mine did the same for a huge family gathering. I am always in awe of her ability to feed the hordes with everything made from scratch, including apple, pumpkin, banana cream, and chocolate cream pies. Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6840679999963916452013-11-29T00:11:03.580-06:002013-11-29T00:11:03.580-06:00Rats! It looks as if the comet of the century may ...Rats! It looks as if the comet of the century may end up being a no-show. I have seen a couple of comets. One was semi-spectacular against a black sky while we were on a local camping trip a number of years ago. A different time, we saw a really good meteor shower against a black sky while in one of the California National Parks. As much as I like Manhattan Beach, we don't get black skies around here. We would need to drive at least an hour north up to Frasier Park or Mt. Pinos.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21422330557564329722013-11-28T23:58:32.749-06:002013-11-28T23:58:32.749-06:00What a fabulous Thanksgiving this has been. My sis...What a fabulous Thanksgiving this has been. My sister excels at making large groups feel right at home. We had lots of good food, drink, and laughs - I hope everyone at the Corner has had a similarly merry day!<br /><br />C U tomorrow.Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91628891084830024922013-11-28T23:26:30.848-06:002013-11-28T23:26:30.848-06:00Oops, even after a 3x read, I missed "now _no...Oops, even after a 3x read, I missed "now _no_ one would believe me..."<br /><br />Don't imbibe and blog.... :-) -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68835198695084506732013-11-28T23:21:49.023-06:002013-11-28T23:21:49.023-06:00Happy Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and we got missed-so...Happy Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and we got missed-so-far by a comet (good OMEN*) day! <br /><br />What buckeye bob said re: blog. CC, Marti, Splynter, LEM, Steve, JzB, Argyle, et.al. you make each day fun. As do the regulars I've come to "know:" CED, Bill G. IM, OwenKL, Spitz, Lucina, HG, C,eh!, GG, YR, Misti & TTP for all the wit, insight, links, and just getting 9d today! Thanks to all.**<br /><br />I'm also so lucky and thankful for my wonderful family. 1st, my 2 healthy girls... well now one would believe me if I said how pretty, smart, empathetic, and non-materialistic they are. My wife, the same (that's were the girls get it, I suspect). My entire family (even extended) is a blessing.<br /><br />OK, the puzzle: Shoot! A DNF. 9d would never come to me because 6a wouldn't participate. Also, I wanted Peach and Plum pies (mmm, pie - we had 5 at the feast) at 28d so no CHURCH was attended.<br /><br />Don't get me un-RIGHT, I did enjoy the definition puzzle as I made deviled-eggs and stuffing...<br /><br />Fav was the CAIN & ABEL pair. Just fun when V8 SLAPed me. (hand up for SnAP at first). UMP was cute too as I had bees and ants on the mind (telecommuter didn't fit - and believe you me, I tried).<br /><br />17a) If two wrongs don't make a RIGHT, what do to WRIGHTs make? An Airplane! OK, 4th grade joke, but there it is.<br /><br /> Cheers, -T<br />*Anyone ever read Terry Pratchet's Good OMENS?<br />** I know I left out folks - sorry, it's late and I'm full of tryptophan and wine. Friday Snark, just because it's a holiday, I'll say hi - hope you had a good day too.Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12288705541483299252013-11-28T22:42:12.438-06:002013-11-28T22:42:12.438-06:00That tv sounds too good to be true, I wonderThat tv sounds too good to be true, I wonderLemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3347723738738287412013-11-28T21:09:47.717-06:002013-11-28T21:09:47.717-06:00Lemonade, thanks.
Marti, I wish I could say I'...Lemonade, thanks.<br /><br />Marti, I wish I could say I've done one, but not yet. Lots of air, but all right-side-up.<br /><br />We decided to run up to Target tonight; we've been looking for a TV for out back, and they were advertising 50" HDTVs for $229. They were opening at 8, so we went up around 7. I suppose you can guess what we found. Yep, the line had to be over 100 yards long. Ah well, it was a nice night for a drive anyway.<br /><br />Hope everybody's fat and happy this evening.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49724224131504536052013-11-28T20:32:33.826-06:002013-11-28T20:32:33.826-06:00MJ and Dennis, it is great to know you all still l...MJ and Dennis, it is great to know you all still look in on this place and glad you are doing well. My warm regards to all the people who have passed through and shared a little with us. Come see us sometime. Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86634925128755106392013-11-28T15:25:38.259-06:002013-11-28T15:25:38.259-06:00Thanks Lucina for clarifying. My mind was in the ...Thanks Lucina for clarifying. My mind was in the "think on it=ruminate, sleep on it=dream?" mode. One of the reasons I love this blog is getting help in figuring out the clues.<br /><br />I agree also with Buckeye Bob!CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25974734466153234052013-11-28T14:48:14.585-06:002013-11-28T14:48:14.585-06:00Irish Miss @ 12:16, hands up for voting the first ...Irish Miss @ 12:16, hands up for voting the first prize to canine/feline thanksgiving!<br /><br />HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36445123311084334622013-11-28T14:35:18.063-06:002013-11-28T14:35:18.063-06:00I agree...what Buckeye Bob said!
My thanks to eve...I agree...what Buckeye Bob said!<br /><br />My thanks to everyone - constructors, contributors, bloggers, editors, and especially CC! There wouldn't be a "California Coven" without you.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving. Happy Hanukkah.GarlicGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311111741227061537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2747026435198691162013-11-28T14:11:26.395-06:002013-11-28T14:11:26.395-06:00This puzzle seemed to be unusually easy until I go...This puzzle seemed to be unusually easy until I got near the bottom where a few answers that I was pretty sure of (like snap instead of SLAP) turned out to be wrong. But I got it done. <br /><br />Thanks to everybody who contributes their effort and cleverness to this fine blog. Happy Thanksgiving!Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33413146678688669342013-11-28T12:34:28.189-06:002013-11-28T12:34:28.189-06:00OK, I wanted a Holiday theme ... but this was a FU...OK, I wanted a Holiday theme ... but this was a FUN Thursday offering.<br /><br />Fave today (of course) was 39-D, Scotch bottle datum, AGE.<br />Dimple Pinch is 15 years old.<br />Probably the only "teenager" I actually know. lol<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving and a 'toast' to you ALL at ... NOW!<br />Cheers!!!Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82992169282916286212013-11-28T12:23:34.687-06:002013-11-28T12:23:34.687-06:00Good morning from the sunny Pacific Northwest, &am...Good morning from the sunny Pacific Northwest, & happy Thanksgiving to all!willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155836924503111905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75054017037281217052013-11-28T12:16:46.893-06:002013-11-28T12:16:46.893-06:00CED @ 11:38 - all of your links are great but the ...CED @ 11:38 - all of your links are great but the canine/feline wins First Prize!Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13291982924515867942013-11-28T11:51:05.502-06:002013-11-28T11:51:05.502-06:00Thanks to all who make reading this blog a highlig...Thanks to all who make reading this blog a highlight of my day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3036302312545817632013-11-28T11:50:24.639-06:002013-11-28T11:50:24.639-06:00Happy Thanksgiving to all! Happy Hannukah to those...Happy Thanksgiving to all! Happy Hannukah to those who celebrate!<br /><br />Thank you C.C. for creating this wonderful blog and for your dedication over the years to keeping it going! Thank you, as well, to all of you who faithfully assist with the blogging, as well as to those who occasionally pinch-hit (Hi, Boomer!).<br /><br />Although I rarely post anymore, I read the blog every day, and as many of the comments as time allows. So thank you also to regular posters for sharing your insights, humor, and links.<br /><br />Enjoy the day!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409431043640770889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55401142833095934822013-11-28T11:46:43.416-06:002013-11-28T11:46:43.416-06:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a href="http://static.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/MjAxMy1lYmYxMzYzMjM0MjQzMjU1.png" rel="nofollow">Happy Thanksgiving!</a>Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43555344885947306702013-11-28T11:40:07.515-06:002013-11-28T11:40:07.515-06:00Please reread buckeye Bob's post at 9:11 am.
T...Please reread buckeye Bob's post at 9:11 am.<br />That is exactly how I feel and I cannot say it better!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from sunny, beautiful Colorado!<br /><br />Montana <br />Montanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291743761732429768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28679382478281060602013-11-28T11:38:43.277-06:002013-11-28T11:38:43.277-06:00.
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I am so thankful to ...Happy Thanksgiving everyone!<br /><br />I am so thankful to C.C. for giving us a place to call home and share our thoughts, ideas and inspirations with virtual friends!<br /><br />Dennis, nice to see you today. Loved the videos - wow, you sure can nail those flips on that kite board!<br /><br />HG, I hope you were referring to shedding the pounds after CARBO loading, and not the fact that you get constipated?!?!?! <br /><br />Gotta go check the turkey (the one in the oven, not the one doing the dishes…) (^0^)<br />HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66741167275305124922013-11-28T10:45:57.181-06:002013-11-28T10:45:57.181-06:00Good Morning:
This was a nice, Thursday-level off...Good Morning:<br /><br />This was a nice, Thursday-level offering, with enough bite to make it a satisfying solve. Than you, David Cromer, and thank you, Marti, for your lucid expo.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hannukah. I hope everyone is surrounded by family and friends on this special day. I'm going to my sister Peggy's, along with 20+ other family members.<br /><br />I, like others, have much to be thankful for, starting with this blog. I thank CC for creating it and making it such a special place for all of us to share our thoughts, woes (large and small), experiences, joys, and whatever else we wish to comment on.<br /><br />Many thanks to Argyle, Steve, Melissa Bee (hurry back), JazzB, Marti, Lemonade and, of course, CC, for the time and effort you each expend in making even the most difficult solve crystal clear.<br /><br />And thanks to my fellow posters for the jokes, funny and interesting links (CED, take a bow!), musings, poems, and just the ordinary, but unique, experiences we share here on the Corner.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day and don't each too much turkey. On second thought, eat as much as you want-Thanksgiving only comes once a year!Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.com