tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post407577448766189784..comments2024-03-28T22:14:27.877-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday January 13, 2010 Dan NaddorZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47656958112484787022010-01-14T03:42:01.028-06:002010-01-14T03:42:01.028-06:00Yes, I'm awake! Was sleeping soundly until my ...Yes, I'm awake! Was sleeping soundly until my neighbors set off the fire alarm, again Either they're careless cooks or running a crystal meth lab. Both scenarios scare me.<br /> <br />Great puzzle, very tough but fun. What I remember from the a.m. was wanting the family to be the Jetsons and thinking I NEVER would order OJ at an IHOP--small or large. Blech.<br /><br />See y'all soon!PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27894460381192793342010-01-14T00:08:22.533-06:002010-01-14T00:08:22.533-06:00PBJ too!PBJ too!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239009770443002740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-92051234217912103892010-01-14T00:06:29.040-06:002010-01-14T00:06:29.040-06:00Sleep tight for as long as you can WH !!Sleep tight for as long as you can WH !!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239009770443002740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38021237822417422172010-01-13T23:21:41.776-06:002010-01-13T23:21:41.776-06:00Entropy @ 9:01,
Amen to all you said. If there wer...Entropy @ 9:01,<br />Amen to all you said. If there were not women, there would be no reason to strive. For anything. <br />As for Anons, why, for the love of god (who, being female, will not even entertain, let alone grant, the prayers of anyone called Anonymous) can't these idiots just make up a name. If you don't want to use the one you acquired at birth, just make one up. Over the last 30 years I have probably owned 50 Cheviot rams, and every one has been named "Bob". I have owned about 20 goat bucks, and every one of them has been called "Guy". Not a damned one of them was "Anonymous". If a sheep or a goat can have a name, even a made up one, then so can the lowest form of Internet life, the Anonymous poster. Get a life, get a name!<br /><br />Robin @ 9:24,<br />Thanks for the wish. In fact that has been the case here at WH farm this evening. In case anyone wonders, it appears that the key to "have what you wish or dream of" is two gin and tonics (Bombay Sapphire). I had one beer. <br /><br />Annette @ 9:24,<br />You're very right about Vince Gill and PPL, although he didn't join the band (which hailed from Crockett1947's home town, the Queen City of the West, aka Porkopolis aka Cincinnati) until after their signature hit, "Amy". <br /><br />Fair warning:<br />Kidding and lambing season is about to start here at WH, so the Irish and I will be up and about at some very small hours for the next couple months. PBJ and I may be conversing alone some nights, along with some insomniac left-coasters. <br />Out of here for tonight.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53742080413998213552010-01-13T22:21:42.857-06:002010-01-13T22:21:42.857-06:00Bob -
Thanks for the Latin lesson, though I'm...Bob -<br /><br />Thanks for the Latin lesson, though I'm sure to forget it.<br /><br />I recognized DIES IRAE as a hymn title. There are several takes on it available at YouTube, by Verdi, Mozart and others.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlr90NLDp-0" rel="nofollow">Here </a><br />is the original. They don't write music like that anymore!<br /><br />IRA!<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44984337989918528842010-01-13T21:53:23.480-06:002010-01-13T21:53:23.480-06:00I Miss Dan and I know so many of us do.........I Miss Dan and I know so many of us do.........Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239009770443002740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77484540758302210392010-01-13T21:24:38.828-06:002010-01-13T21:24:38.828-06:00Fun puzzle! Good stretch, but doable. I did have...Fun puzzle! Good stretch, but doable. I did have to google both ARP and AWN though. But was eventually able to work everything else out, although it took some doing... The SE gave me the biggest difficulty. As usual, there were some great, clever clues in this puzzle, which have already been mentioned by others.<br /><br />I felt the same way about ROOT OUT as already mentioned.<br /><br />Here's one of Vince Gill's most popular spiritual videos for you. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jXrmAKBBTU&feature=related" rel="nofollow">Go Rest High On That Mountain</a> . He's also done ballads and cutesy country pop songs too. I didn't know until I searched him now that he was in the 70's band Pure Prairie League. His current wife is also famous - Christian/Pop singer Amy Grant, who I think's been mentioned in puzzles before too.<br /><br />C.C.: I'm assuming the question mark on 26D "Slip through the cracks?: OOZE" is because the phrase "Slip through the cracks" is used to indicate something that had been overlooked, but that Dan wanted us to go in a different direction than that.<br /><br />And thanks for telling us about the chairs at Dan's memorial. It sounds like he wasn't the only clever person in the family with a great sense of humor!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28683574118960867342010-01-13T21:24:06.418-06:002010-01-13T21:24:06.418-06:00I am feeling wonderful and I am hoping all of you ...I am feeling wonderful and I am hoping all of you are feeling the same way. This is a wonderful troop of people and friends. CC you have done a good job!<br /><br />I hope all of you have what you wish or dream of tonight.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239009770443002740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76047613021334234852010-01-13T21:20:28.853-06:002010-01-13T21:20:28.853-06:00CA: LOL! That poor kid! The ribbing she must end...CA: LOL! That poor kid! The ribbing she must endure in her life. Gives a whole new slant to the answer to, How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Flowers and a box of chocolates for a start. Then dinner and a movie. If you practice hard and get lucky, you'll make Carnegie Hall. Not as bad as a kid around here, so I'm told, who's first name was pronounced A-sho-lee but spelled Asshole. I was told that by a teacher who had her. And the twins Lemonjello and Orangello, which is also first hand knowledge. Amazing.loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80875844951499844842010-01-13T21:10:55.178-06:002010-01-13T21:10:55.178-06:00Lois, I knew you were taking piano lessons; the mo...Lois, I knew you were taking piano lessons; the mouth organ was easier to master in my experience. It was hard to hit the right note but when I did it was very satisfying.<br /><br />Dennis, I imagine you are all thumbs when it comes to playing the organ. You have to remember you have another hand and you can make beautiful music combining the two.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77578306260993146022010-01-13T20:38:43.198-06:002010-01-13T20:38:43.198-06:00It's outdated to keep elbows off the table.It's outdated to keep elbows off the table.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69465307444245930692010-01-13T18:33:34.949-06:002010-01-13T18:33:34.949-06:00Our family didn't follow the "no elbows o...Our family didn't follow the "no elbows on the table" rule at home. A carryover from the middle ages, it seemed strange, since we weren't eating at trestle boards. We were enthusiastic dinner table talkers and when leaning forward to make a comment, elbows seemed to naturally come to rest. But we were taught not to do it when we were guests someplace else.<br /><br />My mother's own "don't ever" was using a toothpick at the dinner table, or anyplace in public, for that matter. I never have, but I was quite surprised to see it commonly done in Europe, both at homes and restaurants. I've even seen it done in homes in the U.S. where elbows never touched the table linen.<br /><br />Lois, did I ever mention that we have friends, whose last name is Hall? Yep, they named their daughter Carnegie.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30986972482244559712010-01-13T17:24:03.296-06:002010-01-13T17:24:03.296-06:00DCannon: Hebrew National uses an independent cert...DCannon: Hebrew National uses an independent certification group called Triangle K, which supervises the koshering process. This is generally considered to be sufficiently acceptable to most kosher standards. The hotdogs are not "glatt" kosher, so many Orthodox Jews and individuals who adhere to the most stringent kashrut (kosher) standards would not eat the Hebrew National hotdogs.Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36602622871859758682010-01-13T16:54:10.409-06:002010-01-13T16:54:10.409-06:00Good afternoon, CC, et al., Short on time, long on...Good afternoon, CC, et al., Short on time, long on 'effs': frustrating, futile, fist, finally folded. Time ran out. Busy day.<br />I enjoyed what I did get 'tho' so 'alls' not lost. Fav was 'I'll bite' 37D, b/c I just love tricks <br />(and treats as well). Halloween is my 2nd most fav. occasion. I'll be upgrading my broom to a vaccuum cleaner this year. Going high tech. 'No fly zone' may take on a different meaning other than pants now. <br /><br />Dennis: I always use two hands when I hold my friends. Why waste an opportunity? I play the piano but the organ is my forte, and have mastered the mouth organ, as Crockett already mentioned. I practice frequently. Carnegie Hall may be a 'pool' hall, but they know I'm coming. <br /><br />Lemonade: LMAO at Remus. The story goes that Chopin's Waltz in D Flat was inspired from watching a dog chase his tail. Must've been a JRT. Love it. <br /><br />Enjoy your night. I have to go practice.loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74773707271138817912010-01-13T16:47:39.887-06:002010-01-13T16:47:39.887-06:00Hello All--Another delightful Dan Naddor puzzle, t...Hello All--Another delightful Dan Naddor puzzle, though I had many white squares until I hit the east and started going south. Once I had the Defense clue, I was able to put in a few more answers, but the NW section was the last to fall. I did have to Google O'Neil and then things fell into place. All I could think of was Roger Mudd.<br /><br />My missteps were almost all the same as others had today.<br /><br />I had a laugh over Subject of contemplation when I finally got the answer. Other favorites today were Flowery Welcome, and Chase, in a way. <br /><br />Dennis, Your WOW for today was excellent advice.<br /><br />Maniac, Moms are always moms even when their children are grown. You'll just have to keep your elbows off the table!<br /><br />Thanks for the story about the chairs at Dan Naddor's service.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10339594738787727062010-01-13T15:24:34.672-06:002010-01-13T15:24:34.672-06:00Difficulty level of 5 or 6, I think. I tried to wo...Difficulty level of 5 or 6, I think. I tried to work it earlier this am and just couldn't get anything going, so I abandoned it for a while. When I came back, it fell into place quite nicely. <br /><br />"Hebrew National" was a given for me because that is all we ever buy. They used to be an independent Kosher company, but sold out to ConAgra a few years ago. I've wondered if they "sold out" in more ways than one and we are getting less Kosher as time goes by. I wonder how regulated that is?!<br /><br />From the "You learn something every day" department: I have always spelled it "julips," not "juleps." I knew it was "Eileen" Brennan, so I went looking for the correct spelling for julep. I was going to prove an error in the puzzle. The joke was on me, of course. <br /><br />Julep and Ernani were my only trips to Mr. G, but I had "Waltons" instead of "Nelsons," which messed up SW until the very end.<br /><br />I took just enough music to know the musical clue, but IHOP order stymied me. Maybe it is because I never order OJ there. Wanted waffles. I also wanted "crazy" talk instead of "trash," which didn't help anything.<br /><br />Rather pleasant day here. Hope all you folks with snow are digging out now.DCannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45878181827169057812010-01-13T15:22:48.379-06:002010-01-13T15:22:48.379-06:00We must be nuts!!!We must be nuts!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55025044396459983032010-01-13T15:17:21.771-06:002010-01-13T15:17:21.771-06:00Ah, but sometimes it gets 'played' by not ...Ah, but sometimes it gets 'played' by <i>not</i> touching it...Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36778599502916885092010-01-13T15:09:30.398-06:002010-01-13T15:09:30.398-06:00VTQUILTMOM @ 8:19,
If you're going to play it,...VTQUILTMOM @ 8:19,<br />If you're going to play it, you must touch it.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47192714272472114692010-01-13T15:07:29.151-06:002010-01-13T15:07:29.151-06:00anon@2:47, aerials are photos 'shot' from ...anon@2:47, aerials are photos 'shot' from above.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91781513936598130652010-01-13T14:47:03.317-06:002010-01-13T14:47:03.317-06:00Can someone explain 10-DOWN AERIALS?Can someone explain 10-DOWN AERIALS?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6106836082703728462010-01-13T14:30:37.252-06:002010-01-13T14:30:37.252-06:00FYI
@Jazzbumpa writes "...didn't know IRA...FYI<br />@Jazzbumpa writes "...didn't know IRAE meant wrath." Technically, "ira" means "wrath" in Latin. The hymn referred to is "Dies Irae" (you can Google it)and translates literally to "Day of Wrath" or a bit more loosely, "Judgment Day." If you have a Latin background, "irae" in this instance is genitive singular and means "of wrath." ....Probably more than anyone wanted to know.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69184341360687763392010-01-13T13:59:27.332-06:002010-01-13T13:59:27.332-06:00I had trouble in the bottom half, not being famili...I had trouble in the bottom half, not being familiar with ASHANTI, ERNANI or SARDI. But, like someone said, Dan was kind with the perps.<br /><br />Bill (9:51 am) - Touche!<br /><br />AmieeAya - What you perceive as an "obsession with words" in this group is often just a front for an obsession with something else more primal. Which is exactly what makes this group so charming. Welcome aboard!JimmyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586278242399205933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84407196260455633182010-01-13T13:33:27.504-06:002010-01-13T13:33:27.504-06:00Jeannie,
Where I'm from, contemplating one'...Jeannie,<br />Where I'm from, contemplating one's navel is a euphemism for sitting on the toilet.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-993317863532184562010-01-13T13:18:07.841-06:002010-01-13T13:18:07.841-06:00For some reason this one wasn’t a problem for me t...For some reason this one wasn’t a problem for me today. I thought the cluing was fun. My favorite was chase in a way – woo. I did need some perp help with irae, Arp, and Hal; and Ashanti was just a WAG. The one that threw me was navel. I can’t say I’ve ever contemplated my navel. Mid winter melt is on here in MN. I can’t say I’m not happy about that.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.com