tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4358801781994277936..comments2024-03-29T03:51:31.793-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday, March 11, 2011, Donna S LevinZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9328461754435541122011-03-12T17:45:57.845-06:002011-03-12T17:45:57.845-06:00I love reading the blogs but feel like such a tyro...I love reading the blogs but feel like such a tyro (great crossword answer) afterward. Having received an advanced degree, I dont feel as if I am too much the idiot. But I will have to admit this was not the "piece of cake" all you experts seem to make it. Only missed a couple of words, but took me quite a while. Thanks for brightening my day with the answers, the explanations and the blogs.halfdannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79929995422666509262011-03-12T17:44:26.126-06:002011-03-12T17:44:26.126-06:00I love reading the blogs but feel like such a tyro...I love reading the blogs but feel like such a tyro (great crossword answer) afterward. Having received an advanced degree, I dont feel as if I am too much the idiot. But I will have to admit this was not the "piece of cake" all you experts seem to make it. Only missed a couple of words, but took me quite a while. Thanks for brightening my day with the answers, the explanations and the blogs.halfdannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79432532318676768322011-03-11T23:11:04.430-06:002011-03-11T23:11:04.430-06:00Hola Everyone, Very late to the party tonight. I ...Hola Everyone, Very late to the party tonight. I did finally finish the puzzle but not without a lot of CW Dictionary help. I didn't know Dey, but that was cleared up in my new dictionary. <br /><br />I've never heard of Sale of the Century/Sentry. That is a show that wasn't on my radar.<br /><br />My puzzling experience today was almost exactly like Kazies, with the NE corner the last to fall. <br /><br />But I do have to say that Donna Levin's puzzles are some of my favorites, even though they take me a long time to finish.<br /><br />I was glued to the TV this morning, watching all the tsunami events develop. what a tragedy. My heart goes out to everyone.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58668014381621665492011-03-11T22:57:10.462-06:002011-03-11T22:57:10.462-06:00Good Evening, folks: Great puzzle, Donna. thank ...Good Evening, folks: Great puzzle, Donna. thank you very much. Great write-up and posting, Lemonade and C.C. Thank you two very much.<br /><br />Enjoyed this puzzle a lot. I had to jump around to get a foothold. That happened in the middle.<br /><br />The theme was pretty slick. Good job.<br /><br />My losing corner was the NE. I wanted EIGHT for Elite Octet (ie: the NCAA Playoffs). I could not get that out of my head. IVIES made everything work.<br /><br />RUNE was great. I just read a book about the Kensington Rune Stone in Minnesota, discovered in the 1800's, but supposedly buried there by Scandanavians and Cistercian Monks in the 1300's. Way before Columbus. I am a believer. See you tomorrow.<br /><br />AbejoAbejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79305924977784814222011-03-11T22:43:06.340-06:002011-03-11T22:43:06.340-06:00Lemonade, my thanks, as well, for the three tenors...Lemonade, my thanks, as well, for the three tenors clip. Is Carrera still around. I never read or hear anything about him and wasn't he in remission from some kind of cancer?dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20478059676493981342011-03-11T20:52:04.912-06:002011-03-11T20:52:04.912-06:00Donna,
good to hear from you. thanks for stopping ...Donna,<br />good to hear from you. thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Kalendi,<br />The French plural definite article is les, not much different from Spanish los or las, except it doesn't show the gender difference like Spanish. French mother is la mère, father le père, brother le frère and sister la sœur.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81340683098143463822011-03-11T20:50:33.898-06:002011-03-11T20:50:33.898-06:00@Lucina, point well taken! The puzzle fell much m...@Lucina, point well taken! The puzzle fell much more expediently than many Friday puzzles tend to fall for me. That was a gift! I fear I sounded harsh and that wasn't my intention!<br />@Dodo, grammarian reminded me of you!<br />@MS Levin, thanks so much for stopping by today. I am typically tickled pink with your construction style and today was no exception.<br />@eddyB, my husband and I are thinking of getting a boat in San Diego and we were just thinking you are right! There won't be a better time...though, in all sincerity, my heart goes out to all affected by these catastrophes. It's simply tragic.<br />@BillG,Thanks for the 'gat' clarification. My weaponry knowledge about is very limited. <br />Now tools I know a lot more about. My husband gives me access to his and it's amazing what can do with them...<br /><br />Have a great weekend all!<br />FrenchieFrenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59120937908076920512011-03-11T20:29:24.165-06:002011-03-11T20:29:24.165-06:00Lucina...snort,snort.....:-)
Donna, thanks so muc...Lucina...snort,snort.....:-)<br /><br />Donna, thanks so much for stopping by.You know you are a favorite of this group.<br /><br />Fermaprime, you could have omitted your 3rd paragraph if you were worried about lines. None of us would have missed that ditty.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64734591432073917332011-03-11T20:25:43.141-06:002011-03-11T20:25:43.141-06:00Loved this puzzle but needed lots of help. I don&...Loved this puzzle but needed lots of help. I don't know much about French, but in Spanish father is padre and parents are los padres. Wondering if it could be the same way in French?Kalendinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38202532605069343572011-03-11T19:18:32.046-06:002011-03-11T19:18:32.046-06:00Hi all,
Fun puzzle, Donna! No cheating. Loved the...Hi all,<br /><br />Fun puzzle, Donna! No cheating. Loved the theme. <br />Informative write-up, Lemon, as usual.<br /><br />I liked GRAMMARIANS and SUSPENSION! Also, TREE FARM. <br /><br />Dog ate something peculiar again and barfed last night. Fortunately, she cleaned it up. However, I was awake for good after only a few hours' sleep. Had to keep shooing her out.<br /><br />Had just finished watching a NOVA with a friend. It was partly devoted to earthquakes. Compared Haiti to California. Had enough of the creeps without finding out about Japan late last night. Feel very sorry for the afflicted ones; but not for he people who were taking pictures here and were swept out to sea.<br /><br />Wish there was an easier way to count lines (I've got eyestrain today)! Maybe more later!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71742304635697191052011-03-11T18:57:00.743-06:002011-03-11T18:57:00.743-06:00Hello everyone!
I really liked this puzzle and I ...Hello everyone!<br /><br />I really liked this puzzle and I never thought I'd be able to say this about a Friday puzzle! Thank you Ms,Levin. And Lemonade, I loved your blog as well, so thank you, too!<br /><br />I almost finished it without any help, but finally gave up on the southwest corner. Once I got Delilah, though, things fell together including the last theme phrase. So I cheated a little but not too much!<br /><br />Now I can read the comments!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53470348839337176582011-03-11T18:02:30.303-06:002011-03-11T18:02:30.303-06:00Hahtool:
I've only heard ......Hahtool:<br />I've only heard ......Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27920075167248843162011-03-11T17:59:01.805-06:002011-03-11T17:59:01.805-06:00Donna, thanks for coming out to play; I wish you h...Donna, thanks for coming out to play; I wish you had mentioned if the TT in NAMETHATTOON inspired the stuttering pig reference, but it is all good. I had a blast with this one. Where are all the hidden posters, time to step up and bring the week home. Cupcakes will be served.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22391160228075636752011-03-11T17:45:17.776-06:002011-03-11T17:45:17.776-06:00Donna L.:
Thanks for you comment.
I just knew tha...Donna L.:<br />Thanks for you comment.<br /><br />I just knew that DEO was another "shout-out" to your Alma Mater ... but I doubt that I know any "U's" motto.<br />(The perps got it for me).<br /><br />Damn, being "already" on Daylight Savings Time is great ... <br />I like the Sunset (and my "toast" to you wonderful people) at 7:35 pm.<br /><br />OK, here's the deal ...<br />I NEVER have "even a sip or a nip" until Sunset.<br /><br />EVER !!!!<br /><br />But since I live my life on "Zagreb-Time" (6 hours earlier) this "time-change" thingy is NEVER a problem.<br /><br />After-all, it is always "5 o'clock somewhere."<br /><br />Cheers and a safe weekend to one-and-all!!!Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80696510813670704942011-03-11T16:48:45.826-06:002011-03-11T16:48:45.826-06:00Lemonade -
Bit of a stretch, but point taken.
C.A...Lemonade -<br />Bit of a stretch, but point taken.<br /><br />C.A. -<br />Granted, musical terms are in foreign languages as well. But they are used, in context, every day by English speaking people. Some thngs are Meh!, others are Meher!<br /><br />Jerome - (snicker)<br /><br />Donna - You are a classy lady!<br /><br />Gary - VALVED?!? Wow. That's just flat-@$$ wrong. There is such a thing as a valve trombone - I have on moldering in my basement. But it's the oddball. "Like a trombone" should be UNVALVED. That's what keeps it from being a tenor trumpet.<br /><br />IMBO - to play my unvalved hand operated, wind powered pitch approximator. BTW - our 18-yr-old guest violin soloist is AMAZING!<br /><br />Cheers!<br />JzB who is not amazingJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83751464279374028712011-03-11T16:36:11.786-06:002011-03-11T16:36:11.786-06:00Donna: thanks for stopping by. I love your puzzle...Donna: thanks for stopping by. I love your puzzles. Although I might not have remembered watching all those game shows, I had heard of all but one. This was just the right difficulty for a Friday. <br /><br />Lucina! I am shocked! Absolutely shocked! LOL!Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77595417223852653682011-03-11T16:35:38.085-06:002011-03-11T16:35:38.085-06:00I remembered all those shows! The "Queen for ...I remembered all those shows! The "Queen for a Dey" one really made me laugh. The show from that clue was equally funny. Now instead of prizes the "Queens" get highlighted in "People" magazine and product endorsement deals.<br />Damn, I should come up with a sob story. I could dust off my tiara!<br />Fun puzzle, but a bit of a challenge. <br />Have a great weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940853560320683369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31938789495799635432011-03-11T16:16:58.168-06:002011-03-11T16:16:58.168-06:00Good evening all.
Didn't get the old TV shows...Good evening all.<br /><br />Didn't get the old TV shows. Didn't watch them. But I truly enjoyed La Donna e Mobile. Have heard it often, and loved hearing the three tenors this afternoon. Thank you Lemonade. Also liked reading the whole script of 'Who's on first". Never before heard (read) the whole thing.<br />Was glad to get Erato, Cape, Delilah (which I got from the opera), and of course grammarians.<br /><br />Bill G., thanks for info about Flybys (didn't see ISS last night, to much ambient light I guess, and thank you for the answers to my questions last night.<br /><br />CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77036357565048698462011-03-11T16:12:33.323-06:002011-03-11T16:12:33.323-06:00I enjoyed the puzzle and the writeup. Thanks. It w...I enjoyed the puzzle and the writeup. Thanks. It was appropriately hard for a Friday. <br /><br />Very sad news about the Japanese earthquake. Best wishes for all. Oz too. When will it be our turn?<br /><br />I remember really enjoying Irma la Douce. Also, The Apartment and The Trouble with Harry, all starring a young Shirley MacLaine. I thought she was adorable and very appealing. Sexy in an innocent sort of way. <br /><br />I don't think of GAT as an abbreviation. Just a slang word for gun from old Raymond Chandler novels and others of that era.<br /><br />I saw the ISS again last night; this time, passing directly overhead. I could barely resolve the bright spot into two bright spots side by side (from the solar panels) with my 12x image-stabilized binocular. Then I turned them on Orion and could easily observe the Great Nebula. I wish I lived in a darker location. I remember really enjoying the dark sky and the Milky Way through binoculars from Sequoia National Park years ago.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62450927498583720922011-03-11T16:11:30.635-06:002011-03-11T16:11:30.635-06:00Wow. I feel like a dinosaur. All those gameshows...Wow. I feel like a dinosaur. All those gameshows are indelibly etched in my memory, so I figured the theme would be pretty easy for most solvers. That shows what I know. I apologize to those who found this one too difficult.<br /><br />FWIW, the clue for DEO was a shout-out to my alma mater. I didn't expect most of y'all to know Brown's motto off the top of your heads, but it was my own private little homage to Camp Bruno.<br /><br />Thanks for all your comments, both good and bad, on the puzzle. It's always gratifying to get input.<br /><br />-- DonnaDonna L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63458272588669275612011-03-11T16:07:17.740-06:002011-03-11T16:07:17.740-06:00Frenchie:
Like most solvers I don't care for t...Frenchie:<br />Like most solvers I don't care for the referential clues but today the downs were easy enought that ARMS and GAT simply emerged.<br /><br />Jeannie:<br />I'm glad you commented about the BEETs because that was my thought and the ones I buy are so red as to be almost purple.<br /><br />Worship of Tools day: would that be kneeling? Just asking.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3588283420138803162011-03-11T14:53:54.978-06:002011-03-11T14:53:54.978-06:00~part 3~
Today, 'gat' wasn't indicat...~part 3~<br /><br /> Today, 'gat' wasn't indicated to be an abbreviation and I just don't think the Gatling Gun abbreviation is its commonly accepted form. <br /><br />Out of curiosity, how do you fellow bloggers weigh in on this puzzle construction technique?<br /><br />18. Feudal holding: FIEF Great explanation, lemonade! You are so knowledgeable! I'm always pleasantly impressed by your write ups! Excellent! Thank you!<br /><br />28. Starry-eyed bear?: URSA. Since we have the hot tub, I star gaze on a regular basis. I need a good, simple sight recognition manual. ...any suggestions?<br /><br />I'm out.Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84423001892595733382011-03-11T14:51:04.503-06:002011-03-11T14:51:04.503-06:00~part 2~
48A. Game show in which "Stuttering...~part 2~<br /><br />48A. Game show in which "Stuttering pig" might be a clue?: NAME THAT TOON. I would be a contestant on name that tune. Their prizes weren't that good, though.<br /><br />1. Equipped with 6-Across: ARMED.<br />6. See 1-Across: GATS<br /><br />I don't know, these blind references...sometimes I like them, sometimes I think they are not fun or a challenge,<br />just busy work devoid of brain challenging value (IMO).Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30359117109087719362011-03-11T14:48:48.857-06:002011-03-11T14:48:48.857-06:00Hi C.C., Argyle and folk,
Lemonade714, make my je...Hi C.C., Argyle and folk,<br /><br />Lemonade714, make my jello shots, K?<br /><br />When I was a little girl, I recall my mother in the kitchen baking pies, she'd put us in front of the TV and that happened to be a show she had playing. I have fond memories and loved seeing that there was hope for the most dismal of situations.<br /> <br />27A. Game show about an Algerian governor's search for his spouse?: QUEEN FOR A DEY As you pointed out, lemonade714, 'DEY' was obscure and I didn't know it, but I can still name that tune for the Queen for a Day theme song..."Queen For A Day, who will it be..."<br /><br />~part 1~Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29275080740372279302011-03-11T13:44:13.710-06:002011-03-11T13:44:13.710-06:00Hi all - Ah, Donna Levin got me good today! I had...Hi all - Ah, Donna Levin got me good today! I had trouble all over the place and not even my V-8 can got into the act. Oh well, I did learn a lot.<br /><br />1A and 6A got me too.<br /><br />All men worship their tools! (apparently so do sea slugs)<br /><br />Thankfully we had much ado about nothing in the tsunami warnings all up and down the Oregon coast.<br />Pictures from Japan are terrible to look at!carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.com