tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4169737507496984219..comments2024-03-29T02:07:08.222-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 David PooleZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4650426715022626652014-01-22T00:40:23.928-06:002014-01-22T00:40:23.928-06:00Anonymous T @ 11:22 - Now that I have finally st...Anonymous T @ 11:22 - Now that I have finally stopped laughing, I must say that being as Irish as Paddy's Pig, there is no way I would stay home on St. Patrick's Day. But, I will concede that I'll be as careful as I can to stay upright. (-:Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39969982215796698132014-01-22T00:11:17.736-06:002014-01-22T00:11:17.736-06:00Anon T - I believe you're a Techie, as was I. ...Anon T - I believe you're a Techie, as was I. Not sure about your experience, but for mine, I don't remember even ONCE where someone made a mistake and offered to resign, of course many weren't to the enormous extent in the article. <br /><br />My experience with mistake makers is they almost never owned up to it and were pointing fingers at others.<br /><br />A definite difference in cultures.kjinkchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785269427684459917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82575203864806183922014-01-21T23:22:40.201-06:002014-01-21T23:22:40.201-06:00So, I was just reading the biz section and saw a s...So, I was just reading the biz section and saw a snipet of <a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304027204579332142573326518?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304027204579332142573326518.html" rel="nofollow">this article</a> in the paper.<br /><br />I think it was PK or TTP that had to deal with the Target breach. Anyone think we'll see anything like what the Korean officials did from the Target or Neiman execs? How 'bout just KARAOKE of Brenda Lee's "I'm Sorry"?<br /><br />IM - Hummm.... St. Agnes, then Christmas ... I'd stay home on Fat Tuesday and/or St. Pat's day. These come in 3 you know :-)* I'm glad you're OK.<br /><br />Blue Iris- If you wonder why I say IM but not BI - I won't abbreviate you - BI means Buisness Intellegence to me - an oxymoron in my book - and I won't be that mean. <br /><br />-T<br />*The only two traffic accidents I've had happened on a Fri 13. I didn't look at the calendar the next Fri 13 so fate didn't know I knew :-)Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48040705514990663282014-01-21T22:45:31.906-06:002014-01-21T22:45:31.906-06:00Anonymous T @ 9:09 - You're right. My fall co...Anonymous T @ 9:09 - You're right. My fall could have been so much worse, a broken knee cap, for example. Coincidentally, it was 5 years ago today that I fell on the same knee, on concrete, and ended up getting 10 stitches. And to add insult to injury, it was on the Feast of St. Agnes.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89374500760387052122014-01-21T22:45:23.830-06:002014-01-21T22:45:23.830-06:00On my bike ride today, I noticed bigger-than-usual...On my bike ride today, I noticed bigger-than-usual waves but I didn't notice this. <a href="http://www.today.com/video/today/54132451/#54132451" rel="nofollow">Two kinds of surfers</a><br /><br />Usually late at night, I sometimes find spammers here posting who are advertising. I can't understand what they hope to achieve. For me, I would go out of my way to avoid patronizing their business.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71659882096799901992014-01-21T22:45:12.689-06:002014-01-21T22:45:12.689-06:00Blue Iris - I enjoyed Harry & the Hendersons t...Blue Iris - I enjoyed Harry & the Hendersons too especially because of John Lithgow.<br /><br />Here's the TIEIN - one Sunday AM while listening to NPR, I heard him call in to provide the solution to the previous week's puzzle (with Puzzle Master Will Shortz!). He didn't say who he was, just John, but everyone recognized his voice and he confessed that he was Lithgow.<br /><br />Oh, he got the answer right too...<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25376021835964894612014-01-21T22:12:09.889-06:002014-01-21T22:12:09.889-06:00I hate to interrupt CED and Manac's anniversar...I hate to interrupt CED and Manac's anniversary cat vs dog feud...Happy Anniversary, CC! I joined the blog 2 years ago and have been amazed at the talented personalities and the community I've found here. Thanks to all who contribute and sacrifice to keep this a daily destination.<br /><br />SASQUATCH immediately reminded me of the movie "Harry and the Henderson's", a quirky movie that my family enjoyed.Blue Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670176636354786453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89664663067946809502014-01-21T22:10:21.731-06:002014-01-21T22:10:21.731-06:00Besides all the wonderful things I learn on this b...Besides all the wonderful things I learn on this blog about crosswords, definitions and all that go along with all of it, I think I enjoy the somewhat childish banter, links, and creations ala C.E.D. And Manac. You guys crack me up. Please don't stop.<br /><br />Thanks to all of you for enriching my life in so many ways. Maybe one of these days we will all meet like the CA Coven.<br /><br />Marthamtnest995https://www.blogger.com/profile/06556454422853125112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88561983676470343942014-01-21T21:32:42.058-06:002014-01-21T21:32:42.058-06:00Oh, What the heck....
Dogs ruleOh, What the heck....<br /><br /><a href="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/celtiquedreamz/funny-dog-pictures-dog-hunts-the-ca.jpg" rel="nofollow">Dogs rule</a>Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14279233502496927452014-01-21T21:23:02.785-06:002014-01-21T21:23:02.785-06:00Attn: Chickie! Your comment about the boars struck...Attn: Chickie! Your comment about the boars struck home with me. Three days ago we came home and saw that a diesel truck had torn up our circular driveway.Or so I thought! My neighbor came over with pictures on his telephone of a sow pig with six babies! A first for Puyallup, Washington. First feral pigs around here!HUTCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722150630533336199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37559679295007488262014-01-21T21:15:30.289-06:002014-01-21T21:15:30.289-06:00BillG - Should be no 's' on craft.
plural...BillG - Should be no 's' on craft.<br /><br />plural usually craft<br />a : a boat especially of small size<br />b : aircraft<br />c : spacecraftSpitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22925523805982619562014-01-21T21:09:52.719-06:002014-01-21T21:09:52.719-06:00Hi everyone!
I already congratulated C.C. last ni...Hi everyone!<br /><br />I already congratulated C.C. last night, so.... :-;<br /><br />Heck, I'll do it again and include Argyle, Steve, Splynter, and LEM. Thanks to all of you and the fun folks on this blog.<br /><br />WEES re: Mr. Poole's fine puzzle.<br /><br />I love the CRYPTOZOOLOGISTs on Art Bell's C2CAM. They always come up with their schemes to track a big foot, the photos of Nessie (on the raidio!), and DNA evidence, etc. Even years after hearing all the "evidence," for some reason its not published outside of selected "scientific journals" :-) <br /><br />Only the UFOlogists are more fun.<br /><br />With ALOPE in place I almost opted for <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=basselope&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari#biv=i%7C0%3Bd%7CIa_HEPHhDokY1M%3A" rel="nofollow">basseLOPE</a>.<br /><br />A BINARY INTEL MALE chip goes in the socket of a RADAR kit. That's all I got OWENKL.<br /><br />YR - Heal quickly after the 5th, we'll all be pulling for you. IM, I guess your fall didn't take the same toll, thank goodness.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60239874982457911332014-01-21T21:02:35.777-06:002014-01-21T21:02:35.777-06:00YR, good luck with all of that. I can be empatheti...YR, good luck with all of that. I can be empathetic after experiencing Barbara's recovery from knee replacement. <br /><br />For some reason, today's troubles with KARAOKE remind me of a puzzle a couple of years ago with UKELELE. It bothered me that it was misspelled without mention of a Var. Others just seemed to view it as an alternate spelling. It seems as if KAREOKE would fall into the same category.<br /><br />UTICA reminds me of where I went to college in Ithaca. It's a beautiful part of the country. I wonder how much snow they have had?<br /><br />So I had trouble today spelling KARAOKE. Then trouble spelling Camaraderie. <br /><br />Then I came across this puzzle on Car Talk. There a grammatical error in the following news story. <br />"A recent space shuttle mission almost ended in disaster. While the shuttle and the international space station were engaged in their docking operation, the two crafts almost collided. A quick thinking crew member saved the day."<br /><br />What's the error?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76921506667713661382014-01-21T20:34:12.275-06:002014-01-21T20:34:12.275-06:00Late to the party today but I did want to say cong...Late to the party today but I did want to say congratulations to C.C. on this 6 year anniversary and thanks to all the commenters and bloggers who make this such a fun place.<br /><br />WEES about today's puzzle. I had never heard of a Jackalope. We don't have them here. <br />Favourite clue was LAST LETTER IN LEEDS = ZED. Last letter in Canada also!!<br /><br />Polar vortex is returning here. Currently -16C (3F) and -25 windchill (-13F) and colder to come. What a winter!CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38758493941941964772014-01-21T20:16:21.507-06:002014-01-21T20:16:21.507-06:00YellowR - very sorry to read about the rotator cuf...YellowR - very sorry to read about the rotator cuff & your coming surgery. After years of getting by with no surgeries, I faced the first of a series of (abdominal and spinal) surgeries with marvelous insouciance. The idea of being healed allowed me to enter the ORs eagerly. It was only after the 4th or 5th round that I began to factor in all the down time that comes with healing. You are wise to plan ahead, to do now or postpone to a better date whatever you won't be able to do for the six post-op weeks. Yes, in the long run, you'll be healed! For the short run, plan to ENJOY the enforced limits (no heavy lifting, driving in traffic!) and look forward to massages at PT sessions. Oh, and be grateful your fingers will be available. That made an enormous difference to me while I was mending after my surgery for Dupuytrens. <br /><br />Today I got my first spinal brace! It took a few fittings to find the heavy duty one I will need. After two spine surgeries, scoliosis still keeps me from walking as straight as I want. I have discovered that a large part of human dignity is tied to an erect posture. This will take some practice... Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32476543669506719092014-01-21T20:13:52.158-06:002014-01-21T20:13:52.158-06:00Is that what they are calling THAT these days? Par...Is that what they are calling THAT these days? Parting the hair....hmmmm.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30709528775365044692014-01-21T20:09:07.155-06:002014-01-21T20:09:07.155-06:00mtnest995@7:10
Manac one upped-me?
Pish tosh,,,...mtnest995@7:10<br /><br />Manac one upped-me?<br /><br />Pish tosh,,,<br /><br />However, if you feel it requires a response, <a href="http://www.bajiroo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/funny_fun_humour_pics_images_cat_sitting_dogs_head_photos_pictures_9.jpg" rel="nofollow">I will put my thinking cap on...</a><br /><br />Actually, I have been thinking that CC's support team is especially deserving of a cake, but I have not been able to find something appropriate yet. Plus, I am still having trouble pronouncing Xie Xie! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tol8N1aJrDo" rel="nofollow">(It's not Zee Zee???)</a><br /><br />And I did not know how to respond to YR rotator cuff issue, however I can sympathize, as I have had shoulder problems myself. You know that ball & socket joint connecting the arm to the shoulder? Well I cracked the ball in half! (long story.) & after a year of therapy ended up having them knock me out to mechanically break up the scar tissue that caused the joint to freeze.<br /><br />Today I am fine, except I have to use the other hand to part my hair...<br /><br />Manac one-upped me? <a href="http://crazyhyena.com/imagebank/g/finally-understand-why-we-have-dog-cat.jpg" rel="nofollow">Pish, tosh...</a> (its an English expression...)CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15668382562645281952014-01-21T20:05:59.377-06:002014-01-21T20:05:59.377-06:00Manac @ 6:34 - Your "pups" brought a war...Manac @ 6:34 - Your "pups" brought a warm, fuzzy feeling, much appreciated on this frigid evening. Thanks. (-:Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47963152036943757482014-01-21T19:45:07.459-06:002014-01-21T19:45:07.459-06:00Manac,
Pic # 1. How did you get a picture of ...Manac, <br /><br />Pic # 1. How did you get a picture of my boy ? <br /><br />YR, this too shall pass.<br /><br />So many great comments today. <br /><br />So many that could be quoted, but I would like to highlight the two that captures my thoughts so much better than I ever could:<br /><br />From Thelma "...thank you to each and every person, present and past, who helps, or has helped, to keep this blog alive. The time and effort you all expend is amazing.... thank you again."<br /><br />And from Martha, "...but didn't know what I was missing about themes and pangrams and all the rest..."<br /><br />Thank you CC !!!TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31548293870255836542014-01-21T19:41:15.725-06:002014-01-21T19:41:15.725-06:00Laurie Ro, Ave Joe, pje, and Marti thanks for your...Laurie Ro, Ave Joe, pje, and Marti thanks for your kind thoughts and advice. <br />Marti, a cat sounds like a good idea. It makes me think of Kahlua,my all time favorite cat who died some years ago.I didn't have the heart to replace him.<br />Ave. Joe, I gather you had a frozen shoulder.Poor guy! I understand they are terribly painful and that the PT is H*LL.<br />Laurie Ro, i am glad to hear of your positive experience. I want to keep moving, too, so that my shoulder doesn't freeze.<br />pje, I will have to look into a knee strap.<br />I feel better already. You all are such great friends.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27477413503314463472014-01-21T19:10:31.334-06:002014-01-21T19:10:31.334-06:00C.E.D., Manac just one-upped you - hilarious! Wai...C.E.D., Manac just one-upped you - hilarious! Waiting for your response.<br /><br />WEES about the puzzle. Thoroughly enjoyable and the right fit for this very special day.<br /><br />My thanks to C.C. and her fabulous crew who do such a wonderful job keeping us on our toes and steering us in the right direction when we get "lost" along the way.<br /><br />I've enjoyed crosswords for a very long time, but didn't know what I was missing about themes and pangrams and all the rest until I found this site, purely by accident. Oh what joy you have brought to my world in oh so many ways.<br /><br />Keep warm, all of you in the path of the storm. Please pray for rain for us in the Central Valley. <br /><br />Marthamtnest995https://www.blogger.com/profile/06556454422853125112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55356352412422281882014-01-21T18:56:50.172-06:002014-01-21T18:56:50.172-06:00C.C.,
Thank you and happy anniversary. I, too, a...C.C.,<br />Thank you and happy anniversary. I, too, am glad I found this site and I really have nothing to add since it all has been said so much better than I could.<br /><br />And thank you to each and every person, present and past, who helps, or has helped, to keep this blog alive. The time and effort you all expend is amazing.... thank you again.<br /><br />And of course I thoroughly enjoy all the posts each day even if I don't comment often.<br /><br />Enjoyed today's puzzle... especially the monsters... :)<br /><br />Have a wonderful evening all......<br /><br />thelma<br />aka thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648450259770808588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34042325408699226482014-01-21T18:35:27.315-06:002014-01-21T18:35:27.315-06:00YR-- I had a complete rotator cuff tear too and ha...YR-- I had a complete rotator cuff tear too and had arthroscopic surgery a few years ago. My surgeon had me using my shoulder after two weeks with simple home exercises, then PT within a month. I wore a sling for less than two weeks. My shoulder is better than ever and the whole experience was not near as bad as I had heard. I was able to get in and out of stretchy T-shirts without too much trouble-- I was never completely immobilized. My hubby was happy to help me with my bra and getting my pants up and down. What I remember being difficult was washing my hair and putting it in a ponytail. It'll be over before you know it and you'll be glad to have that pain in your past!<br /><br />Congrats and thank you to CC!LaurieRohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379518519712245854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53481083762500884762014-01-21T18:34:30.715-06:002014-01-21T18:34:30.715-06:00Evening all,
Congrats to C.C. for six years.
This ...Evening all,<br />Congrats to C.C. for six years.<br />This blog makes solving the puzzle all the more enjoyable.<br /><br />Same trip ups in the SW, Gosh darn French!<br /><br />A little puppy humor for you all.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_syAfShgP7Ww/Snmf5F1UP_I/AAAAAAAAAaQ/em_dXfaWzQY/s400/funny-dog-signs-01.jpg" rel="nofollow">#1</a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-icjIDFjEChw/UmGTXUtFigI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/SWWPmRo4ADU/s1600/1.jpg" rel="nofollow">#2</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/funny-dog-and-cat-fighting1.jpg" rel="nofollow">#3</a><br /><br />And<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bOIebgPUZN4/UVmtl0gcDfI/AAAAAAAAJ7U/tRXt8pkzWJg/s1600/funny-dog-no-balls-vet-car.jpg" rel="nofollow">#4</a><br /><br />Have a great evening all.. Temps are dropping fast here.Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87774767950206918122014-01-21T18:30:17.364-06:002014-01-21T18:30:17.364-06:00Lemony, you are always on my wavelength!!Lemony, you are always on my wavelength!!HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.com