tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4481677289984669444..comments2024-03-18T19:07:03.473-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday, September 18, 2014 Julian LimZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39323728006937088352014-09-20T07:50:37.058-05:002014-09-20T07:50:37.058-05:00JJM @5:40, auspicious means "giving or being ...JJM @5:40, auspicious means "giving or being a sign of future success," and "beginning auspiciously" sounds like a good description of "off to a good start." Then each of the others has a synonym for "good" at the beginning ("start") of the answer. <br /><br />Does that make sense?Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43597381151827956342014-09-19T01:34:44.080-05:002014-09-19T01:34:44.080-05:00Chairman Moe @ 10 pm
you are right, that is MCO. I...Chairman Moe @ 10 pm<br />you are right, that is MCO. I was on ORL site but failed to notice I was switched to MCO. The main site was the official <a rel="nofollow"><b>website</b></a> of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority:<br />Orlando International Airport <b>and</b> Orlando Executive AirportArgylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75714804155911077422014-09-18T23:21:55.847-05:002014-09-18T23:21:55.847-05:00When I saw the clue for 44A I immediately wrote OR...When I saw the clue for 44A I immediately wrote ORL because of the Disney connection but with no idea if there was an airport there or not. No problem.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11353546822513887292014-09-18T23:20:54.977-05:002014-09-18T23:20:54.977-05:00When solving this puzzle I read, "Disney Worl...When solving this puzzle I read, "Disney World visitor's airport on bag tags." I immediately thought "MCO". When it became clear that it was "ORL", I thought, wow, how wrong is this! I understand Rich's and Jerome's take, but they are wrong. I was a travel agent for 35 years and never once sent anyone to ORL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-421324638869094822014-09-18T23:06:35.602-05:002014-09-18T23:06:35.602-05:00Lucina, Blue Iris and everybody else; I find it su...Lucina, Blue Iris and everybody else; I find it surprising how good-quality the old photographs are in The Roosevelts. It's also interesting how 'The Ken Burns Effect' can make a bunch of still photographs much more watchable over a long period of time.<br /><br />On a completely different subject, <a href="http://www.viralnova.com/baby-swan-rescue/" rel="nofollow">Rescue of a baby swan</a>Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58391504665950780032014-09-18T23:02:00.783-05:002014-09-18T23:02:00.783-05:00Hello Puzzlers -
Late again. Not much to add exce...Hello Puzzlers -<br /><br />Late again. Not much to add except I thought of HeartRx immediately when Wicked showed up in the puzzle. I heard "wicked good" a lot in my college days at Lowell (northwest of Boston).<br /><br />I bought my first airplane, a humble little Cessna 150, at Orlando Executive (ORL) in 1984. It's definitely not an airport with scheduled service, being much too small for heavy aircraft.Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20167745769373758222014-09-18T22:25:15.621-05:002014-09-18T22:25:15.621-05:00Happy belated Birthday, D-Otto!
Happy early Birth...Happy belated Birthday, D-Otto!<br /><br />Happy early Birthday, Allen! Hope you enjoy making the birthday cake CED provided for you--LOL!<br /><br />AGILE-I don't remember what that felt like...<br /><br />Stopped having children after the twins. Didn't want to do that TWICE! The "Mother of Twins" representative that visited me in the hospital had 3 sets of twins.<br /><br />My husband and kids gave me a powered utensil to WHIP UP eggs.<br />Never used and sold in garage sale. <br /><br />A friend mentioned he like NECCO WAFERS, in his youth, and had an office full of them the next week. First I heard of them...Guess they also make Valentine conversational hearts.<br /><br />We never saw a RHINO while on medical safari (Kenya, 1979) because Idi Amin killed most of them.<br /><br />BTW, we like War Eagle MILL in Arkansas. Huge flea market in October yearly.<br /><br />Dr. appointments and physical therapy keeping me busy. Husband's football game over, so we're going to watch 3rd night of Roosevelts on DVR.Blue Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670176636354786453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34023830787389967242014-09-18T22:00:30.899-05:002014-09-18T22:00:30.899-05:00Argyle @ 3:33
Curious as to where you got your pi...Argyle @ 3:33<br /><br />Curious as to where you got your picture? I googled baggage claim at ORL (code for the Executive Airport) and it came up empty. Your photo looks like it's from MCO (the commercial/international airport).<br /><br />Jerome @ 3:11<br /><br />Please show me where you found two baggage claim areas at the ORL (Executive Airport) facility? I find it surprising that an executive airport that has no commercial flights would have TWO baggage claim areas . . .<br /><br />My "guess" - based on having flown into other "Executive" airports (on a non-commercial flight) - is that yes, a tag system could be used by the originating airport. But it would be a pretty "simple" tag, more for bag identification than actually having the airport code on it.<br /><br />Most Executive airports have a limited baggage claim area, especially if no <i>commercial</i> carriers fly there. People who disembark from a 6-12 passenger private plane are not going to find the same kind of baggage treatment as they are accustomed to at a commercial airport. Heck, at some places they may even find themselves carrying the bags from the plane themselves.<br /><br />I stand by my original comments! Maybe Julian Lim can chirp in here and explain the cluing for this.Chairman Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830681893074853511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62172086306435548422014-09-18T21:38:32.300-05:002014-09-18T21:38:32.300-05:00Good evening, folks. Thank you, Julian Lim, for a...Good evening, folks. Thank you, Julian Lim, for a fine puzzle. Thank you, Marti, for a fine review.<br /><br />Worked this while travelling through Indiana. Almost to Ohio now.<br /><br />Happy birthday tomorrow, Allen. That is just in case I forget tomorrow.<br /><br />Enjoyed this puzzle. Got through it quite easily for a Thursday.<br /><br />I had no problem with the theme. Got the answers without the 37A, but it made sense. Expecting success. Positive outlook. Etc.<br /><br />If old Putin has his way, Ukraine may be an SSR again.<br /><br />My problem area was Beaufort SCALE. I could not get the TWICE and the CIRCLES for quite a while. Finally Imgot them and SCALE appeared.<br /><br />Liked the lively discussion about the airports in Orlando. I got the answer right, not knowing there were two airports. Argyle had a good photo that explains it all.<br /><br />In Ohio now. We will stay near Toledo, which is about half way to Johnsonburg. Finish in the morning. It is my wife's 45th High School Reunion. I volunteered to be on the committee. I went last year and it was a ball.<br /><br />See you tomorrow from Pennsylvania.<br /><br />Abejo<br /><br />(2829)<br />Abejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64217478342538344802014-09-18T20:29:34.955-05:002014-09-18T20:29:34.955-05:00Just for s&g's let's imagine for a mom...Just for s&g's let's imagine for a moment that the airport clue was: "tag info for a National Western Stock Show attendant" or some such.<br /><br />OK, now let's imagine that the answer was APA, not DEN. Would that be wrong? Of course not. Centennial is known to be one of the busiest GA airports in the country, it's an international airport, and it had 775 movements per day on avg in 2010. By contrast, ORL had an avg of 597 movements per day in the same year. Neither is a slouch by any means, but APA has the edge in traffic by a measurable margin.<br /><br />So. The question begs. How many people could be expected to know that APA is the answer without at least 3 perps?<br /><br />Granted the answer in this case was entirely intuitive, but it's still genuinely obscure to all but a eensy teensy minority that actually know the airport codes.<br /><br />Foul? Prolly not. Unfair? Absolutely.<br /><br />I'm done. Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43995559432805588642014-09-18T20:05:59.029-05:002014-09-18T20:05:59.029-05:00It is getting that time of year to pick apples. Or...It is getting that time of year to pick apples. Or drink coffee and eat caramels. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcZPWkNY6x8" rel="nofollow">How do you like dem apples</a>?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6070156387448286302014-09-18T19:54:39.963-05:002014-09-18T19:54:39.963-05:00"Constructors and editors always check their ..."Constructors and editors always check their facts when cluing. Solvers... well, some solvers just like to say "Gottcha!"... even when they don't."<br /><br />So, is it fair to say that constructors and editors are never wrong? Interesting. Jerome?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56453815316621992672014-09-18T19:44:58.179-05:002014-09-18T19:44:58.179-05:00I thought this was easy for a Thursday. Thanks, J...I thought this was easy for a Thursday. Thanks, Julian. Excellent expo, Marti.<br /><br />I rarely fly so I had no idea of the airport designations.<br /><br />I remember having Necco Wafers. Haven't seen them in years, but I haven't looked for them, either.<br /><br />Happy Birthday tomorrow, Allen. Hope you have many more.<br /><br />This is a working weekend at the parent's place so I'll be back Monday night. Have a great weekend.<br /><br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20048757493634890612014-09-18T18:40:11.180-05:002014-09-18T18:40:11.180-05:00Musings
-My Goodness, a woman actually expected me...Musings<br />-My Goodness, a woman actually expected me to teach today! I had to prepare three lessons and had some other things to do but the kids were wonderful. Oh well, I thought I’d at least put in something…<br />-Julian’s puzzle was fun at a Thursday level<br />-Getting to the SWEET SIXTEEN can save a coach’s job<br />-HANKS lost copious amounts of weight to play that <i>Castaway</i> role <br />-Sneaking up behind a student a yelling BOO will get rid of those HIC’s. I first went for PEW holding your nose.<br />-I’ve had MCO (not ORL) and OMA on many a bag in my travels with kids<br />-I drive <a href="http://www.boldride.com/ride/2013/gmc-acadia-denali" rel="nofollow">an ACADIA</a><br />-Interesting lingerie Marti!<br />-I haven’t had a NECCO since…<br />-You have to “take the temperature” of the foursome for mulligan’s, gimmes and tee honors, Marti!<br />-Me too on wax bottles with syrup, Dennis<br />-HBD Allen! Isn’t Marti like a present everyday?<br />Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71785524435714179762014-09-18T18:22:58.006-05:002014-09-18T18:22:58.006-05:00Some days you get the bear....other days.....well....Some days you get the bear....other days.....well.<br /><br />Today, I got the answer to final Jeopardy. Not bad since 2 of 3 contestants didn't.. A minor point of pride, but I wasn't in the game so it's moot.. But I clearly am wrong, wrong, wrong on the validity of the clue for ORL.<br /><br />Tomorrow, I shall try harder.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37722634842852389282014-09-18T17:51:00.634-05:002014-09-18T17:51:00.634-05:00Agree with those who think that the MCO/ORL clue i...Agree with those who think that the MCO/ORL clue is technically correct, but seems like an odd clue if the constructor knew that the major airport was MCO. It could have been written slightly differently, something like, "the other airpt. at Disney World."<br /><br />Also agree that the SATAT clue goes more with SATBY than SATAT.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59176945451298513082014-09-18T17:40:19.143-05:002014-09-18T17:40:19.143-05:00I guess I just don't get it at all. I thought ...I guess I just don't get it at all. I thought I knew what <i>auspiciously</i> meant, and after looking up the definition seeing that I was correct, I don't understand how 37A clue relates to the reveal at all, or the rest of the theme answers. But since all of you do, then I can only conclude that I'm wrong and just don't get it.JJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160962871151825507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44805661446900077172014-09-18T17:03:23.634-05:002014-09-18T17:03:23.634-05:00CED:
As always your links are enjoyable and funny;...CED:<br />As always your links are enjoyable and funny; I especially liked the empty pickle job.<br /><br />BillG:<br />That lip sync video was great, too.<br /><br />Thank you both for providing us with entertainment. And now I've wasted way too much time.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15213287245061551302014-09-18T15:55:52.262-05:002014-09-18T15:55:52.262-05:00Before I go, Happy Birthday to Allen, and thanks M...Before I go, Happy Birthday to Allen, and thanks Marti for the great writeup today.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36312917866262941502014-09-18T15:55:24.178-05:002014-09-18T15:55:24.178-05:00Hola Everyone, A few glitches today, but I did man...Hola Everyone, A few glitches today, but I did manage to finish with two lookups in Google. <br /><br />I've been doing the puzzles, but haven't had time to come to the blog except to quickly read the entries.<br /><br />I had three or four missteps today so had to erase several times. Hogan for Igloo, Wail for Weep and Couldn't figure anything for Beaufort except something from South Carolina. We've been there and there is a shore, many inns, and is very picturesque. Nothing would fit.<br /><br />I haven't heard of Gino Vannelli, but that filled in with the perps.<br /><br />I'll read the rest of the blog later.<br /><br />Off to buy my husband a new suit. He has been putting this off for way too long!<br /><br />Have a great day, everyone.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59389768761111809962014-09-18T15:37:45.015-05:002014-09-18T15:37:45.015-05:00Dennis @ 11:05 - I agree with you on Megyn's i...Dennis @ 11:05 - I agree with you on Megyn's intelligence, poise and her stunning good looks. She is from my area as is another intelligent, articulate and poised young woman, Kirsten Gillibrand, our Junior Senator from New York. I saw her yesterday on Charlie Rose.<br /><br />I'll take you up on your kind offer when you are finished with The Means, if you think it's worth reading. Thank you.<br /><br />CED - Loved The Empty Pickle Jar. <br /><br />Just got back from the doctor after getting two cortisone injections in the base of both of my thumbs. ACK!Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37720985120932579902014-09-18T15:34:57.978-05:002014-09-18T15:34:57.978-05:00This was a very enjoyable puzzle. I originally ha...This was a very enjoyable puzzle. I originally had NYMET, but then I thought the game must be SIN City, so I changed it to NYNET. Alas, it was a DNF because of that.<br /><br />CED - Thank you for the Empty Pickle Jar. A concept everyone should live by. <br /><br />Bill G - Loved the lip sync link.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01964101357124950300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87094684366417549662014-09-18T15:33:50.649-05:002014-09-18T15:33:50.649-05:00ORL baggage carousal
I still agree the average Di...<a href="http://www.orlandoairports.net/arrive/intl_bagclaim.jpg" rel="nofollow"><b>ORL baggage carousal</b></a><br /><br />I still agree the average Disney visitor doesn't use this airport.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73268552499643368722014-09-18T15:16:09.084-05:002014-09-18T15:16:09.084-05:00CED - Your links were magnificent, as usual. I...<br /><br />CED - Your links were magnificent, as usual. I'm glad I came by. <br /><br /> I had seen the lithe and agile Ukrainian pole dancer, (in the talent contest), before, but it was still a pleasure to watch her again. Somewhat rather exotic for my taste - but you have to admire her for her extremely hard work, dedication and stamina.<br /><br />Thank you also for the "Pickle Jar". I must show that video to my wife, my kids, my brothers, my SILs, my neighbor's kids, .... and I must watch again, myself, at least once a week. Thank you.<br /><br />Thank you Marti for a very nice blog, for quite a difficult puzzle.Casual Observernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62331660237206510312014-09-18T15:15:05.052-05:002014-09-18T15:15:05.052-05:00Fun puzzle - thanks for the expo, Marti.
Funny ho...Fun puzzle - thanks for the expo, Marti.<br /><br />Funny how often these coincidences come up, but last night I was fiddling around with a theme idea where WICKED WITCH was one of the theme entries, and I was Googling "Wicked good" because it was a line I remembered hearing in a movie. Then along I come here a few hours later and ....<br />Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485564817818402947noreply@blogger.com