tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4284840704670919069..comments2024-03-29T03:51:31.793-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Al Hollmer and C. C. BurnikelZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33294671290299349292015-10-29T02:43:17.881-05:002015-10-29T02:43:17.881-05:00If STRATEGO is a "two-handed strategy game,&q...If STRATEGO is a "two-handed strategy game," then what is that guy doing with his other hand, eh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39875546089353258232015-10-28T23:19:04.441-05:002015-10-28T23:19:04.441-05:00Beach Bum - so right. I've never heard "...Beach Bum - so right. I've never heard "fouled up".<br /><br />Well, it turned out not to be a speach but an intimate round-table of about 20 Sec folks w/ Richard Clarke. Very informative discussion. Before the dinner, he talked w/ three of us for about 15-20 min. Quite the smart and affable guy.<br /><br />On OPTS == Backs (out). "Candidate X OPTS out of the race today..." My $0.02.<br /><br />Finally, I did have one more W/o - Er, b/f EH.<br /><br />I had to miss the game (there was no TV at the dinner - thank goodness for Siri). KC up by 2 games to none.<br /><br />Cheers, -T<br />Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37447805312906354082015-10-28T23:00:35.189-05:002015-10-28T23:00:35.189-05:00I see jazzbumpa used the polite definition of SNAF...I see jazzbumpa used the polite definition of SNAFU. Anyone who has been in the military knows the situation isn't "fouled" up.Beach Bumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485064366107069176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9161946288712108202015-10-28T22:00:51.404-05:002015-10-28T22:00:51.404-05:00Hi Y'all! Great debut, Spitz & C.C.! Fun t...Hi Y'all! Great debut, Spitz & C.C.! Fun though I didn't get the theme until everything filled.<br /><br />Belated Happy Birthday to Boomer.<br /><br />I did the puzzles the last two days, but AILED and was too TIREd to post. I got that cold too, Ferm!<br /><br />JazzB: Good expo! The music hit the spot tonight.<br /><br />Eritrea, not Ethiopi...<br /><br />Puzzle reminded me of my last manfriend, a SATYR who thought we should visit the nude beaches in Southern Cal when I was there. Alas, I am no nymph and I sure didn't want to see that old goat nude in public. Someone had to have some common sense when you pass 65.<br /><br />Nice Cuppa, I don't know whether you saw my thank you for your advice the other day. I haven't had any more trouble with my Safari since I started closing my email app before opening it. Thank you, thank you!PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32323348190726229222015-10-28T21:51:58.601-05:002015-10-28T21:51:58.601-05:00Late to the party but wanted to congratulate Spitz...Late to the party but wanted to congratulate Spitzboov on his debut, C.C. for her mentoring of so many Corner constructors, and JazzB for the write-up.<br />I saw my CSO (although I really wanted to enter ems and agree with Nice Cuppa that eh is not really uncertain in Canadian usage). But the clue does say "uncertain responses" and EH as a response would indicate uncertainty, as in "I didn't hear or understand what you said".<br /><br />WEES about OPTS. I had a minor nit with TOLLS because it was plural and clue was singular. Did anyone else have a problem with DPS having Play in the clue and in the answer? I didn't think Rich would have allowed that one.<br /><br />But an enjoyable puzzle on the whole.CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69982579985996937062015-10-28T19:34:00.435-05:002015-10-28T19:34:00.435-05:00Good evening everyone.
Thanks to everyone for you...Good evening everyone.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for your accolades and encouragement. C.C. did the heavy lifting but it is a hoot to work with her. I learned a lot, and enhanced my already profound respect for the editorial process; to tune the submission for the solvers' optimum enjoyment.<br />Thanks to JzB for an excellent intro, and selection of visuals to enrich the blog visit.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12954761426141264862015-10-28T18:58:29.516-05:002015-10-28T18:58:29.516-05:00I just watched the videos of the killing of Zachar...I just watched the videos of the killing of Zachary Hammond. Jeeez!Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7191092156883695102015-10-28T18:25:29.025-05:002015-10-28T18:25:29.025-05:00Cool puzzle. Thanks and congratulations, Spitzboov...Cool puzzle. Thanks and congratulations, Spitzboov! So many beaches, so little time.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73170888467010017522015-10-28T17:35:56.551-05:002015-10-28T17:35:56.551-05:00Great puzzle Spitz and C.C. Fresh cluing and fill,...Great puzzle Spitz and C.C. Fresh cluing and fill, and a theme that was not apparent without the reveal. Chuckled aloud at Rascals in the fill. Congratulations on your debut Al, and another good job C.C. And thanks for the writeup Jazz.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80499523100170522602015-10-28T15:57:07.176-05:002015-10-28T15:57:07.176-05:00Bill G@2:03
You nightmare is only the tip of the ...Bill G@2:03<br /><br />You nightmare is only the tip of the iceberg.<br /><br />Rest In Peace Zachary Hammond...<br /><br />(I know no one else will...)<br />CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62221459684553168352015-10-28T15:50:00.140-05:002015-10-28T15:50:00.140-05:00Re: puzzle:
Ack!, FIW DNF Crash & Burn!
(Hmm...Re: puzzle:<br /><br />Ack!, FIW DNF <a href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/08/31/article-2407622-1B8B2FD6000005DC-772_634x394.jpg" rel="nofollow">Crash & Burn!</a><br /><br />(Hmm, I have to get on a plane again soon. Maybe I should go with these pics...)<br /><br /><a href="http://orig15.deviantart.net/5f1f/f/2008/042/2/e/curse_you__red_baron_by_studiobueno.jpg" rel="nofollow">Eritrea!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cliparthut.com/clip-arts/1816/baron-red-snoopy-flying-ace-clip-art-1816323.jpg" rel="nofollow">Otaru...</a> (Actually I got Atta right...)<br />I thought I put KT"Olsen" for 34D, but I put Oslen/Nin37D/& Nenes as a root beer brand...<br /><br />Jzb, excellent write up as always, & yes I did get some sand in uncomfortable places....<br /><br />9D Harpo, (what is the name of the piece he starts with,I want to try to play it on piano!)<br /><br />Hand up for looking up Aeolist...<br /><br />Desperotto@6:47 in this clip I was sure <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-6xoT5Z2nA" rel="nofollow">Lt. Col. Frank Slade</a> was going to say HooHa for 2 syllable word.<br /><br />Stratego, Ah yes, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7SFj8nOZ2g" rel="nofollow">I remember that game...</a><br /><br />Hmm, <a href="http://cl.jroo.me/z3/l/S/p/d/a.aaa-Cute-Dogs-on-the-Beach.jpg" rel="nofollow">I bet Manac did better on ths puzzle than I did...</a><br /><br />Which reminds me, Where is Owen?<br /><br />FermatPrime, I think I had that same cold. It takes a while to go away, feel better soon.CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45760865655374519612015-10-28T15:49:08.467-05:002015-10-28T15:49:08.467-05:00Just testing.Just testing.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84726735393342407832015-10-28T15:37:11.925-05:002015-10-28T15:37:11.925-05:00Thanks, Dave, I'm just going to log off and ho...Thanks, Dave, I'm just going to log off and hope everything returns to norm tomorrow. Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64458592139801196622015-10-28T15:28:15.319-05:002015-10-28T15:28:15.319-05:00CC, Re: Google
I have been having a similar probl...CC, Re: Google<br /><br />I have been having a similar problem lately, (Using Chrome)<br /><br />I may be wrong, but it seems to happen right after an automatic Windows update<br />that causes all sorts of problems with Chrome.<br /><br />In order to just get Chrome to open, I had to reboot.<br />Then immediately go upper right to those 3bars & open settings.<br />goto bottom & click advanced settings<br />on the very bottom is a clickable "reset settings"<br /><br />This will fix the problems Microsoft incurred <br />however you will lose all your cookies.<br />For me this means resetting my TV guide options from scratch.<br />Optimum email has to be signed on again<br />& about a dozen other little annoyances like adding a home page button to Chrome.<br /><br />I was worried about losing bookmarks, but these are safe & remain unchanged.<br /><br />The biggest problem, is that you reset all this crap.<br />Microsoft Auto update senses the discrepancy<br />& re-updates<br />causing you to do all this crap all over again!<br /><br />(I hope Microsoft & Google work out there differences soon....)CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22919810933650178442015-10-28T15:10:09.995-05:002015-10-28T15:10:09.995-05:00Thanks, Bill, are you using IE or Google Chrome? C...Thanks, Bill, are you using IE or Google Chrome? Chrome works for me intermittently.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61210930460708706262015-10-28T15:05:50.968-05:002015-10-28T15:05:50.968-05:00Thanks, Tom, Argyle has no problem either. I sure ...Thanks, Tom, Argyle has no problem either. I sure hope it's not our computer problem.<br /><br />Down Detector shows quite a few people have the same blank page issue.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80892717396191035422015-10-28T15:05:36.206-05:002015-10-28T15:05:36.206-05:00CC: Yes, Google is working fine for me at the mome...CC: Yes, Google is working fine for me at the moment.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62847201141650718782015-10-28T14:44:17.132-05:002015-10-28T14:44:17.132-05:00Mr. G is working just fine, C.C.Mr. G is working just fine, C.C.desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44557212403575683632015-10-28T14:42:38.688-05:002015-10-28T14:42:38.688-05:00Hi all!
A BEACHy-keen puzzle from Spitz (Congrats...Hi all!<br /><br />A BEACHy-keen puzzle from Spitz (Congrats!) & C.C., but I got moored at the xing of OLSeN and HeRES. Didn't know either and wag'd wrong. DNF. For what it's worth, this went about 3x faster than yesterday's ink-fest.<br /><br />But what fun. The final puzzle was "Which Cornerite is this with C.C.?" U.S. BEACHes? Spitz was the 1st of my three guesses; ISL gave it away :-)<br /><br />Thanks to the both of you. And of course to JzB for yet another great Wednesday Writeup.<br /><br />W/o - wInS b/f RIMS; as in KC edges out NYM 5-4 in Game 1. Tho wEPASTS could be just one bite...<br /><br />ESPs - 6d, 40d, 43d.<br /><br />Fav - RASCALS. Just a fun word.<br /><br />I'm going to see Richard Clark speak tonight at a CyberSec dinner. So, if I don't play until tomorrow, that's why.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57577851530550998942015-10-28T14:32:46.940-05:002015-10-28T14:32:46.940-05:00My sincerest Mea Culpa, JazzB, for forgetting to t...My sincerest Mea Culpa, JazzB, for forgetting to thank you for such an entertaining and informative expo. Merci, beau coup! 😇Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16965830203953353072015-10-28T14:19:12.140-05:002015-10-28T14:19:12.140-05:00Hello everyone,
Does Google work for you right now...Hello everyone,<br />Does Google work for you right now? I've had problem since earlier this morning. Total blank when I try to Google anything, either via Firefox or IE.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57530093903911160282015-10-28T14:03:50.177-05:002015-10-28T14:03:50.177-05:00Hi everybody. I agree that this seemed a little ha...Hi everybody. I agree that this seemed a little harder than the usual Wednesday puzzle. Tricky and clever. Thanks Spitz, CC and JzB.<br /><br />Muscle Beach is an informal place, about 10 miles north of here. I can put my bike on the back of my car and drive about five miles north to Marina del Rey. Then park and bike farther north towards Santa Monica. Before getting to the Santa Monica pier is Venice (which actually has canals). There is an area outdoor there called Muscle Beach with basketball courts and areas to work out. No big deal. Do you remember the movie "White Men Can't Jump"? Some of the basketball scenes were shot there. <br /><br />Yes, I had that trouble with OPTing too.<br /><br />Boy, back when I was teaching full time, I'm glad I was not faced with a stubborn student who brought a cell phone to class and blatantly wouldn't cooperate with me or the Assistant Principal. The clientele, my teaching style, the environment, etc. were such that nothing like that ever happened. I have had recurring dreams about those kinds of situations though. Geez...Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23685998502153646442015-10-28T13:58:22.786-05:002015-10-28T13:58:22.786-05:00Agreed: OPTing is going FOR something, not backing...Agreed: OPTing is going FOR something, not backing out of anything.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707177905910007423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20299501599408234272015-10-28T13:37:35.511-05:002015-10-28T13:37:35.511-05:00Tinbeni and Nancy, I agree.Tinbeni and Nancy, I agree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44995566438522757452015-10-28T13:23:49.143-05:002015-10-28T13:23:49.143-05:00Nancy @ 12:52
I couldn't agree with you more ....Nancy @ 12:52<br />I couldn't agree with you more ... especially since I had to look up the definition of the word <b>aeolist</b> and that became a <i>learning moment</i>.<br />I always enjoy a <i>learning moment</i>.<br /><br />Yea! The rain has stopped and the Sun is out!<br /><br />A "Toast-to-ALL" at Sunset.<br />Cheers!!!<br /><br /><br />PS <b>GO METS !!!</b> <br />The Met T-Shirt, worn last night ... has gone in the "DO-NOT-WEAR" pile.Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.com