tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4085783580512312491..comments2024-03-29T08:35:40.450-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Sunday June 19, 2011 Pamela Amick KlawitterZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5513299508657949022011-06-19T23:37:11.434-05:002011-06-19T23:37:11.434-05:00So Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the US. Do ...So Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the US. Do you know what lake is the deepest? <br /><br />It's Crater Lake in Oregon at 1,949 feet. When we saw it, it was beautiful with some fresh snow all around it. It's supposed to be the clearest too.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32193045396951998762011-06-19T23:36:56.485-05:002011-06-19T23:36:56.485-05:00In deference to my son-in-law I watched the golf g...In deference to my son-in-law I watched the golf game with him and the family; I must say it was interesting to see how much power is required to hurl that ball such a long distance and how the players pensively study the length and the layout. I learned a bit about golf today.<br /><br />Ironically, Fathers Day is not celebrated in Ireland but I'm sure the McElroy's did so today!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48101065080703533722011-06-19T23:28:11.443-05:002011-06-19T23:28:11.443-05:00Good Evening, folks. Thank you Pamela K. for the ...Good Evening, folks. Thank you Pamela K. for the Sunday offering. Thank you C.C. for a great write-up.<br /><br />This puzzle was OK. A Little tough.<br /><br />I never caught the theme. My puzzle, from the Chicago Tribune Site, did not have the theme clue listed. I should have checked the paper.<br /><br />TAHOE was interesting. I Used to work there. Never knew that it was the second deepest lake. I entered HURON first, then fixed it.<br /><br />LAUNCH PAD had me for a while. I was trying for an airport type answer.<br /><br />Thought REQUIEM was an excellent answer. Very clever.<br /><br />CHAI , by the way, is the name for tea in Iran.<br /><br />HOSE was a stumper for a while. To do a HOSE job on someone is to Flimflam him or her.<br /><br />Loved TURKEY IN THE STRAW. Thank you Hahtool for the link. I remember that song from years back.<br /><br />See you tomorrow. I am ready for a Monday puzzle. These past few days have been toughies.<br /><br />AbejoAbejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12060779409977610322011-06-19T21:40:18.144-05:002011-06-19T21:40:18.144-05:00Hi.
HeartRx. Oh, I don't know. Dario's dad...Hi.<br />HeartRx. Oh, I don't know. Dario's dad flew in from Oz to see his son win the Milwaukee 225. Dario wiped out the 21 point lead that Power <br />had held.<br /><br />Take care all.eddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48853332470375442172011-06-19T20:07:23.895-05:002011-06-19T20:07:23.895-05:00Hi C.C., Argyle and folk,
Good, solid write up, C...Hi C.C., Argyle and folk,<br /><br />Good, solid write up, C.C. Same sentiment for your puzzle construction, Pamela.<br /><br />I had a BALL solving this puzzle! Fun theme...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15_minutes_of_fame" rel="nofollow">fifteen minutes of fame</a>, a phrase coined by Andy Warhol.<br /><br />Beautiful photo Husker Gary! Sounds like it has been a wonderful father's day for all you crossword corner dads! I'm so happy to hear it. My daughter Annie and her boyfriend made a fantastic BBQ/pool party for Peter. We even jumped off the new diving board! Then, boo! hoo! Peter had to go back to San Diego for work in the morning :(<br /><br />I'm out!Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67191835106104190252011-06-19T18:33:40.359-05:002011-06-19T18:33:40.359-05:00Incredible finish to the US Open golf championship...Incredible finish to the US Open golf championship today. I bet Rory McIlroy's dad had the <i>best</i> father's day ever!!HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6653174978838562442011-06-19T16:50:49.059-05:002011-06-19T16:50:49.059-05:00Hello everybody. Took me 5 hours to finish the puz...Hello everybody. Took me 5 hours to finish the puzzle today, but I was distracted for 4 hours of that. haha<br /><br />Am enjoying reading all your comments, musings, and observations. And many of my questions are the same as yours, so I can't answer them.<br /><br />My first kiss was with my "girlfriend" at the age of 9. Of course, at that age, nobody really has a boyfriend or girlfrined, just crushes. I'm glad she wanted to kiss me as much as I wanted to kiss her. Yes, she was also 9, LOL.<br /><br />Very best of good wishes to you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83410109754504267662011-06-19T16:49:05.134-05:002011-06-19T16:49:05.134-05:00Happy Father's day guys, my son just left to h...Happy Father's day guys, my son just left to head back to Orlando, my nephew leaves tomorrow and my oldest called from Italy. Pretty fine day. The puzzle was just right, love broadway shows, <i>Hair </i> is playing at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and I sent my nephew and my youngest Friday night.<br /><br />Every Sunday has Joyce as a co-editor.<br /><br />xchefwalt is one of our originals one we miss<br /><br />did you all see <i> Super 8 </i> yet?<br /><br />Lescroart tends to rehash his plots in various forms, and does not know much about courtrooms. but he writes wntertaining tales. <br /><br />good day allLemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12403426422060865992011-06-19T16:07:52.781-05:002011-06-19T16:07:52.781-05:00Dudley:
Thank you! That V-8 can is getting a lot ...Dudley:<br />Thank you! That V-8 can is getting a lot of use by me.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25269133232768720182011-06-19T15:55:25.751-05:002011-06-19T15:55:25.751-05:00That's not at all unusual.That's not at all unusual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28237465137457961042011-06-19T15:20:11.302-05:002011-06-19T15:20:11.302-05:00Our daughter and grandson took us out for a Father...Our daughter and grandson took us out for a Father's Day lunch at the local greasy spoon Mexican restaurant. No waiting and the food never changes. I had chile rellenos as usual. <br /><br />This puzzle seems to have been edited by Rich Norris and someone else. What's up with that?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85299344654295456882011-06-19T15:14:33.240-05:002011-06-19T15:14:33.240-05:00LOL, just to clear it up...the next door neighbor ...LOL, just to clear it up...the next door neighbor was a 10 year old. Nothing creepy going on...just curiosity.<br /><br />xchefwalt was a regular contributor to this blog in 2008 (maybe longer). He was/is very involved with his sons hockey teams and he gave us lots of handy chef-type hints. I hope he is having a good Father's Day.<br /><br />Chickie, we'll have to do some serious talking about good books...very soon. :o)Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62132317586568438982011-06-19T15:13:15.172-05:002011-06-19T15:13:15.172-05:00That was a fun Sunday puzzle. It took me a while t...That was a fun Sunday puzzle. It took me a while though. Karch Kiraly is a BIG name in beach volleyball here in Southern California. It's hard to believe ALAS. is a legitimate abbreviation for Alaska. It just doesn't look right to me. <br /><br />I watched Sunday Morning. They had a fun segment on the Typo Police, a couple of guys who go around finding typos and misspellings on signs and advertisements, point them out and correct them. <br /><br />Again, on Sunday morning, two different people (including Julia Roberts) said something like, "Everyone should do their duty..." It doesn't seem so illogical but it sure goes against everything I was taught growing up. <br /><br />Do you want something guaranteed to make you smile and laugh today? <a href="http://www.flixxy.com/wedding-ceremony.htm" rel="nofollow">This will do it.</a>Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64108014634086396552011-06-19T15:00:59.392-05:002011-06-19T15:00:59.392-05:00Hola Everyone,
Lemon, Dodo, and Fermatprime,
I di...Hola Everyone,<br /><br />Lemon, Dodo, and Fermatprime,<br />I didn't do the puzzle today, but I wanted to comment on John Lescroart's books. <br /><br />I love his character Dismas Hardy, and of course, the setting, in San Francisco. I purachased Lescroart's first book from a fellow Faculty member who is John's Sister-in-law. She had autographed copies for all of us who wanted to buy. I have to say that his writing has improved with each susequent book. His first book was good, but the writing stilted, I thought. He has now hit his stride and does a great job.<br /><br />I, too, buy the books at our thrift shop whenever they become available. <br /><br />I do enjoy a great mystery.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5155878436762932552011-06-19T15:00:58.995-05:002011-06-19T15:00:58.995-05:00Good afternoon C.C. and all.
Not too difficult fo...Good afternoon C.C. and all.<br /><br />Not too difficult for the longer Sunday puzzle. Got the theme phrases with perp help, but they were all easily recognizable. Had to come here for the 'Broadway' connection. There were many clever clues; especially liked those for REQUIEM, SNEEZE, and RITZ. RTS and KARCH were WAGS. TAHOE is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graben" rel="nofollow">graben lake</a><br /><br />Enjoy the day.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11424808896653760022011-06-19T14:43:37.781-05:002011-06-19T14:43:37.781-05:00Who's xchefwalt?Who's xchefwalt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86581531601271198842011-06-19T14:31:20.120-05:002011-06-19T14:31:20.120-05:00I tried kissing a couple of times with our next do...I tried kissing a couple of times with our next door neighbor, when I was about nine. It had been his idea and I wasn't all that keen on it. I didn't start kissing in earnest until I was about 12, Our "gang" had potato roasts in the summer in the field behind our houses. We played kissing games we knew, and then we made some up. By that time, I was really starting to like it!<br /><br />Sir Walter Scott wrote a 6000 line epic poem "Marmion" that included a section about the 94D)SUITOR, "Lochivar". I won't include a link for the whole poem (that would be mean!), but the <a href="http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/183947" rel="nofollow">Lochinvar</a> verses, written in rhyming couplets, are only 48 lines. Lochinvar is about romantic bride-theft and it makes him seem very heroic.<br /><br />Happy Father's Day to all. GAH is enjoying his day with the U.S. Open.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14111995089982266602011-06-19T13:26:48.519-05:002011-06-19T13:26:48.519-05:00Good Morning All, I guess the title of the puzzle...Good Morning All, I guess the title of the puzzle "Broadway Showstoppers" refers to the fact that the theme entries stop with the name of the show.<br /><br />I was hoping that the show title was also a literally show stopping number within the show. <br /><br />The song "Oklahoma" stopped the show, but then it was the show finale. "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel was also a biggie finale.<br /><br />APPLAUSE was a Tony Award winner based on the movie "All About Eve". GAH and I saw it in Los Angeles. It was a very good show, but didn't have any showstopping numbers either. <br /><br />Then too, at least according to Wikipedia, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fame_%28musical%29" rel="nofollow">FAME</a> never even made it to Broadway.<br /><br />Authentic showstoppers are few and far between. Looking back, one of the few I can think of is <a href="the" rel="nofollow">The Impossible Dream</a> from Man of La Mancha. We saw it in Los Angeles with Richard Kiley and it was a standing ovation that kept the show from continuing for about five minutes. Can anyone else think of another?Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73275276173501795642011-06-19T12:35:34.248-05:002011-06-19T12:35:34.248-05:00Ah, thanks to YouTube, I have now seen Baba Wawa. ...Ah, thanks to YouTube, I have now seen Baba Wawa. Funny material!<br /><br />Still miss Gilda.Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5750692244804359012011-06-19T12:26:53.353-05:002011-06-19T12:26:53.353-05:00Thanks Hahtool! I guess I missed that episode.
I ...Thanks Hahtool! I guess I missed that episode.<br /><br />I sure miss Gilda. There was something captivating about her. From all reports she was a lovely person.Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84399834882595896692011-06-19T12:14:22.239-05:002011-06-19T12:14:22.239-05:00C.C. It's good to have your write ups. Love y...C.C. It's good to have your write ups. Love your comments. <br />But, (there's always a but...) it's Ping Pong.<br /><br />And I don't understand HOSE for flimflam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49603494728587922522011-06-19T11:58:28.728-05:002011-06-19T11:58:28.728-05:00Dudley: Gilda Radner did a wonderful immatation ...Dudley: Gilda Radner did a wonderful immatation of Barbara Walters (Baba Wawa) on Saturday Night Live.Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56626867747952314942011-06-19T11:48:04.706-05:002011-06-19T11:48:04.706-05:00Lucina - I took Ritz to mean the cracker, a rather...Lucina - I took Ritz to mean the cracker, a rather tasty platform for cheese.<br /><br />First kiss? It was in a leaf pile at a Halloween party, age 10 or so. The lovely little brown-haired Morey was my girlfriend for a year or two afterwards, big doings in those days! Morey lives in MN now.<br /><br />I now own the yard where that party was, and thus the tree that provided the leaves. That old tree is pretty feeble now, and needs to come down, but I admit to a certain sentimental barrier...Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9643881721068587692011-06-19T11:37:41.983-05:002011-06-19T11:37:41.983-05:00Hello Puzzlers - Reeeally struggled in that same O...Hello Puzzlers - Reeeally struggled in that same OSRIC NOLTE KARCH area.<br /><br />Lots of things I flat out don't understand. What, for instance, ties Gilda Radner, wawa, and BABA together? What's a CESS? If you accumulate British taxes in one lot, is that a cesspool? :-)<br /><br />The clue for TOELESS didn't line up for me, so I resisted that answer for a while. Saw the abbrev. for Alas., but spent too much time trying to remember the name of the place back when the Russians had it (never did...).<br /><br />I always figured Turkey in the Straw was pretty much the same folk tune as Old Zip Coon. There's a lot of similarity in the Chicken Reel, but that one has enough differences to be its own tune.Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2102571680967196812011-06-19T11:27:52.437-05:002011-06-19T11:27:52.437-05:00My first kiss was at age 13, very tender and nice ...My first kiss was at age 13, very tender and nice but then I entered the Convent.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.com