tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4205225753593052472..comments2024-03-19T02:34:18.750-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, July 7, 2014 Jerry EdelsteinZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53926069769423323482014-07-08T00:26:52.801-05:002014-07-08T00:26:52.801-05:00PK, how scary, but it sounds like a good outcome i...PK, how scary, but it sounds like a good outcome is quite possible. I am pulling for you and your brother.<br />Kazie, my thoughts are with Lea, too.<br />AT, I am sorry I missed the post about Z. I wish her a quick recovery.<br />Alan still has symptoms off and on, most days. They continue to be mild, but he has been too weak and dizzy to work for weeks. At the gym he spends more time sitting than exercising.<br />YR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63571757786931233812014-07-07T23:00:48.193-05:002014-07-07T23:00:48.193-05:00Anon-T: I somehow skipped over the part about your...Anon-T: I somehow skipped over the part about your little sick one and had to go back and find out what everyone else was talking about. My prayers for her.<br /><br />My brother's news was a full clot in the basilar artery that cannot be removed or stinted. The good new was that the body's restorative process is trying to make bypass vessels to nourish that part of the brain. Dr. thinks it is a miracle he is alive. Before the angiogram he was talking and laughing unimpaired. This will be a wait and pray situation day to day.<br /><br />Thank you all for your kind wishes. <br /><br />We are in the midst of a thunderstorm. PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36248840733571802142014-07-07T22:56:12.208-05:002014-07-07T22:56:12.208-05:00ONIONY. Ooooh. Now I get it.ONIONY. Ooooh. Now I get it.Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2964666844217080022014-07-07T22:29:06.594-05:002014-07-07T22:29:06.594-05:00Thanks for all the concern today about our Z. Tur...Thanks for all the concern today about our Z. Turns out it's just a virus she'll have to endure. Kazie & PK, you guys have the bigger crosses to bear (not to mention you YR - I couldn't imagine).<br /><br />Lucina - if anyone moans about you over-posting after those recipes, I'll wipe them from the Internet post-haste :-) Those carrots are going to join my smashed potatoes on the Thanksgiving table!<br /><br />Owen - well snot. I guessed EMISSARY because I assume they're all spies (like the USDA farmer spies (google it)) and had to put their affections behind them for the mission. Oh, well.<br /><br />Did anyone look at Judybats' Our Story? The music is pretty good but the kudzu takes over.<br /><br />To all who actually type out Anonymous -T (thanks again for the moniker Keith!). You can call me Anon -T, A-T, or just -T. You know, like <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LztZu5s0-QU" rel="nofollow">Johnson</a>.*<br /><br /> Cheers, -T<br />* I thought it was JONES until I finally found it. I fondly remember grandpa Ray laughing his butt of at this.Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86184421842235819942014-07-07T20:21:47.902-05:002014-07-07T20:21:47.902-05:00Hi all,
Fun puzzle today!
Argyle-Thank for ON WIS...Hi all,<br />Fun puzzle today!<br /><br />Argyle-Thank for ON WISCONSIN! It was great.Margehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781756196891709805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7451559332422127422014-07-07T18:55:28.276-05:002014-07-07T18:55:28.276-05:00Lucina, I never got that "Endeavor" was ...Lucina, I never got that "Endeavor" was Morse's first name! I think we missed the first episode of the new series, so we never learned that. Many thanks for info!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79116177009891112652014-07-07T17:40:02.040-05:002014-07-07T17:40:02.040-05:00To paraphrase the music man, Trouble starts with a...To paraphrase the music man, Trouble starts with a capital "T" and that rhymes with "P" and that stands for Pool!Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48889208652995403442014-07-07T17:09:31.154-05:002014-07-07T17:09:31.154-05:00I got it ! I got it !
uh, the cryptic.
Deliver put...I got it ! I got it !<br />uh, the cryptic.<br />Deliver put behind affectations higher positions (8)<br /><br />Tummyrub.<br /><br />Deliver food, but not on in your behind,<br /><br />So TUMMY<br /><br />affectations higher positions <br /><br />hence RUB<br /><br />When you rub someone else's tummy you always rub to the 'higher positions' never the lower ones, otherwise its considered indecent and suggestive ( wink, wink).<br /><br />Thus TUMMYRUB.<br /><br />Boy, I'm so glad I finally figured out the scheme.<br /><br /><br /><br />Getting Smarternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13833188352404929882014-07-07T16:58:20.263-05:002014-07-07T16:58:20.263-05:00The narcissist Craptic clues are getting worse by ...The narcissist Craptic clues are getting worse by the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17864378220142065202014-07-07T16:26:13.078-05:002014-07-07T16:26:13.078-05:00C.C., more apologies. This is my 6th post; perhaps...C.C., more apologies. This is my 6th post; perhaps it can balance out with days when I have posted only once or twice.<br /><br />Re: Endeavor. That is Morse's first name, Endeavor Morse. If you recall in the Morse series he was only ever called Morse.<br /><br />IrishMiss:<br />I have a very special friend who joins me for dinner.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81625508451388571422014-07-07T16:20:47.536-05:002014-07-07T16:20:47.536-05:00JJM @ 3:21 - Thank you for that info but it's ...JJM @ 3:21 - Thank you for that info but it's Ferm who had the problem. :-)<br /><br />PK - Best wishes, prayers and thoughts to your brother and his family and you, of course.<br /><br />Lucina, did you fix that lovely meal just for yourself or was there a lucky soul who enjoyed it with you?Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26597004797627397122014-07-07T15:56:13.582-05:002014-07-07T15:56:13.582-05:00Kazie, good wishes for Lea, PK's brother and a...Kazie, good wishes for Lea, PK's brother and all of the families. I hope there's a satisfactory and speedy resolution.<br /><br />Ooh, AnonT too... I forgot your situation. Geez, good luck to all and to everybody else with family members and friends with health concerns.<br /><br />60 Minutes continues to recycle old shows though they imply they are new. I feel like they are a little less than honest. Still no Lara Logan...Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62295472209537504282014-07-07T15:47:11.639-05:002014-07-07T15:47:11.639-05:00Anonymous T and PK,
I certainly hope for a fast re...Anonymous T and PK,<br />I certainly hope for a fast recovery and best possible prognosis for both of those you have worries for right now too. <br /><br />Thanks to all for the kind thoughts and wishes for Lea. I'll certainly keep you posted when I hear more. This blog is really a caring community!kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14754624423769368622014-07-07T15:46:27.146-05:002014-07-07T15:46:27.146-05:00Glad to see some people got today's Cryptic, a...Glad to see some people got today's Cryptic, a charade clue with an acrostic clue in the middle of it!<br /><br />Deliverer | put | behind | affectations | and | higher position (8)<br />[UPS] + {[puT] [end letter]} + [AIRS] [=] [UPSTAIRS]<br /><br />Re:<i>Endeavor </i>, I've never caught why it's called that instead of <i>D.I. Morse</i>? Watched that and <i>D.I. Banks </i>on PBS last night, but had to skip <i>The Musketeers </i>to do so. Glad they're not calling it <i>The 3 Musketeers</i>, since there's always been 4 of them.OwenKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709695380239557575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65284662007479164922014-07-07T15:46:00.539-05:002014-07-07T15:46:00.539-05:00Here is also the recipe for carrots. That was also...Here is also the recipe for carrots. That was also yummy.<br /><br />Carrots in orange-basil butter<br />2 medium carrots, cut into julienne strips<br />1 tablespoon water<br />1 tablespoon butter or margarine<br />1/8 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel<br />A pinch dried basil, crushed (I used fresh, 1 tablespoon, finely diced)<br />Place carrot strips in a 1-quart casserole. Sprinkle with water. Micro-cook, covered on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or just till carrot strips are crisp-tender. Let stand, covered while preparing butter mixture.<br /> For butter mixture, in a custard cup combine butter or margarine, orange peel and basil. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power, about 30 seconds. Drain the carrots if necessary. Drizzle butter mixture over the carrot strips. Garnish with snipped parsley if desired. Makes 2 servings. C.C., my apologies if I went over the limit.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51877360415495576222014-07-07T15:38:11.756-05:002014-07-07T15:38:11.756-05:00Doh, Judybats link didn't take. C, -TDoh, <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dgc6v2Ppfc&feature=kp" rel="nofollow">Judybats</a> link didn't take. C, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77748102486343932542014-07-07T15:36:50.583-05:002014-07-07T15:36:50.583-05:001. Adjust the oven racks to top and bottom positio...1. Adjust the oven racks to top and bottom positions and heat the oven to 500 degrees. Spread the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, pour 3/4 cup water into the baking sheet, wrap tightly with aluminum foil. Cook on the bottom rack until skewer or paring knife slips in and out easily, 25 to 30 minutes (poke the skewer through the foil to test). Remove the foil and cool for 10 minutes. If any water remains on the pan, blot dry with paper towel (or drain).<br /><br />2. Drizzle 3 (or 1 1/2) tablespoons of the oil over the potatoes and roll them to coat. Space the potatoes evenly on the baking sheet. Place a second baking sheet on top; press down uniformly on the baking sheet until the potatoes are roughly 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with the thyme leaves and season generously with salt and pepper; drizzle evenly with the remaining oil. Roast the potatoes on the top rack for 15 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to the bottom rack and continue to roast until well browned, 20 to 30 minutes longer. (Check for doneness as that might be too much time.) Enjoy! Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24260296073561134812014-07-07T15:35:32.984-05:002014-07-07T15:35:32.984-05:00Kazie - It is harder when they're younger. Yo...Kazie - It is harder when they're younger. Youngest is 11 - she'll be fine. X-Rays show no bronchitis, so waiting for lab blood results to see if antibodies are apropos. Wishing you good news too.<br /><br />CED - Glad to see you back! Bongo-boy spider was a hoot.<br /><br />Abejo & Karl - My brother just moved to Naperville. Look out for him on the freeway. The rest of the fam is downstate while I sweat it out in Houston (and, like D-O said yesterday, if A/C's set to less than 78, the unit runs 24/7).<br /><br />An H-G like musing*:<br />47a reminded me of the <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-oqAU5VxFWs" rel="nofollow">Counting Crows</a> Perhaps Mr. Jones had his own issues.<br /><br />And THIS IS MY SONG made me think of <a rel="nofollow">Judybats' OUR SONG</a> from <i>Down In the Shacks where the Satellite Dishes Grow</i>. Check out the Kudzu!<br /><br />Lucina - still waiting on the smashed potatoes (though tonight it will likely be garden surprise w/ pasta). <br /><br />Cheers, -T<br />*with all due apologiesAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24414229519203610102014-07-07T15:28:56.481-05:002014-07-07T15:28:56.481-05:00CEDave:
Too funny!
Ok zealous cooks. Here is the ...CEDave:<br />Too funny!<br /><br />Ok zealous cooks. Here is the recipe with a bonus. My complete menu for Sunday night dinner was <br />Meatloaf (lipton onion soup recipe), <br />Crispy smashed potatoes, (full credit to America's Test Kitchen)<br />Carrots in orange-basil butter<br />Salad greens tossed with cucumber and grape tomatoes/ Ken's balsamic raspberry vinegar dressing<br />Chocolate fudge pudding<br /><br />2 (or 1) pounds Red Bliss potatoes (about 18/9) I used Klondike gold miniatures<br />6 tablespoons (or 3) extra-virgin olive oil<br />1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (sorry I said basil earlier)<br /><br />cont'd.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75751449682001208402014-07-07T15:21:48.444-05:002014-07-07T15:21:48.444-05:00Irish Miss
You can control the heat on your MBP ...Irish Miss<br /> You can control the heat on your MBP by downloading a small little app called smcFanControl. Install it and you can control the heat generated by the CPU by controlling the fan settings. I use on my iMac and it works great!JJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160962871151825507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52016891300425992172014-07-07T14:52:05.276-05:002014-07-07T14:52:05.276-05:00Kazie, best wishes for Lea's speedy recovery. ...Kazie, best wishes for Lea's speedy recovery. Owen, enjoyed your limericks.<br /><br />This was a typically easy Monday puzzle. I never heard of "THIS IS MY SONG" before. All of the other ME AND songs I knew right away.<br /><br />Argyle, thanks for the "ME AND MRS. JONES" link. I really enjoyed it. I saw Janis Joplin in concert at the Winterland in San Francisco.<br /><br />SEDONA was a gimme because when my father lived in Scottsdale, we went to Sedona a couple of times. Beautiful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01964101357124950300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90316981255443880822014-07-07T14:45:33.988-05:002014-07-07T14:45:33.988-05:00Greetings!
Thanks, Jerry and Argyle! Cute efforts...Greetings!<br /><br />Thanks, Jerry and Argyle! Cute efforts!<br /><br />Had to scratch head over MSW.<br /><br />Hope those babies get well! Good luck to PK's brother!<br /><br />Computer (MacBook Pro) stopped working due to heat last night. Oh, goody, it's that time again. Left AC running all night and woke up freezing.<br /><br />Enjoyed <i>Endeavor</i> last night. <br /><br />Cheers!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43013776163856107042014-07-07T14:37:05.839-05:002014-07-07T14:37:05.839-05:00Misty, They postponed my brother's brain surge...Misty, They postponed my brother's brain surgery and consulted another neurosurgeon. That Dr. moved him to another hospital where he was in ICU for 24 hours. They moved him to a regular room and had him out walking. He is to have a brain angiogram today to decide whether the blockage in his temporal artery is a clot or plaque. Possible surgery tomorrow. He is in good spirits. He, wife & kids sang patriotic songs around his bed on the 4th. Music for him is a healing force. <br /><br />Kazie, hope Lea responds well to the meds and is better soon. Such a worry when they are tiny! PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87976172549253211012014-07-07T14:35:55.015-05:002014-07-07T14:35:55.015-05:00Owen - Ignore the 2/3 clue remark. I forgot that I...Owen - Ignore the 2/3 clue remark. I forgot that I did figure out the entire clue. Are there any memory pills out there? I could use a few!Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35351035348466465272014-07-07T14:31:32.448-05:002014-07-07T14:31:32.448-05:00Kazie - I hope little Lea will be back to normal v...Kazie - I hope little Lea will be back to normal very soon.<br />Also, Anonymous T, speedy recovery to your little one.<br /><br />Marti - Tummy rub link brought a smile.<br /><br />Tin - How did I ever miss mentioning your old nemesis, the _ _ _man?<br /><br />Owen, I believe I've solved the cryptic, but I can only figure out 2/3 of the clue. I'm sure it will be clear when you explain it.<br /><br />Never knew the possum/opossum difference nor was I aware of Agassi's dark years. I don't follow tennis.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.com