tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4681809356295508119..comments2024-03-29T08:35:40.450-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday November 27, 2009 Dan NaddorZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13619174178401224172009-11-28T13:04:18.752-06:002009-11-28T13:04:18.752-06:00Lara,
It just popped up! Good to hear from you.Lara,<br />It just popped up! Good to hear from you.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7359858358617388672009-11-28T12:07:09.394-06:002009-11-28T12:07:09.394-06:00Ha! Loved your pic for 'DF marble fountain in ...Ha! Loved your pic for 'DF marble fountain in Massa' - did you have to look long for that one, or did it just pop up and you had a must-have moment !Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05910479669521962200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16845098093993903192009-11-28T01:50:18.661-06:002009-11-28T01:50:18.661-06:00Hungry in CHI town, get your profile set. Althoug...Hungry in CHI town, get your profile set. Although your "hi's" are appreciated I would like to acknowledge someone who would at least publish a name.<br /><br />DEM in RED state, I had a feeling you weren't the bad guy. Chili recipe coming to you tomorrow. I promise!<br /><br />All you other people that tried or are going to try the recipes I post, it makes me feel good. Sometimes I think I am missing my calling.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48899499706088003512009-11-28T00:57:07.987-06:002009-11-28T00:57:07.987-06:00@Clear Eyes, thanks you. The rolls sound really mo...@Clear Eyes, thanks you. The rolls sound really mouthwatering. Hi Jeannie.<br /><br />Hungry in ChicagoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8528741914882321042009-11-28T00:46:37.966-06:002009-11-28T00:46:37.966-06:00For Anon@11:00 PM This recipe came from Bon Appe...For Anon@11:00 PM This recipe came from Bon Appetit about 20 years ago.<br /><br /><a href="http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgspwk2t_0ct63c2gf" rel="nofollow">Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls</a>Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84188466980841929992009-11-28T00:11:47.591-06:002009-11-28T00:11:47.591-06:00BTW, Almost didn't mention that another holida...BTW, Almost didn't mention that another holiday favorite is the "Screamin' Heads" brussels sprout recipe Jeannie furnished a while back. I'm planning on making that one for Christmas at our daughter's house.<br /><br />RSD, I don't think most people here would take a vague innuendo like Anon's@8:00 seriously.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24099175755237144602009-11-28T00:00:02.686-06:002009-11-28T00:00:02.686-06:00Link seems to have worked. Risky business trying n...Link seems to have worked. Risky business trying new stuff! <br /><br />@Jeannie: Soup turned out close to terrific. The wild rice was right consistency and the doctored chix broth from a housewarming gift needed a little more flavor, so I added garlic broth made last week, threw in a few chopped peanuts/sunflower seeds, leftover turkey, slight dash of oil--because turkey was very lean. Could've used a little onion, though. P.s. I hope you're feeling better. <br /><br />G'night, all.<br />#5 and out.PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35770683696904581532009-11-27T23:50:34.688-06:002009-11-27T23:50:34.688-06:00@ anon at 8 am,
I have nothing in common with bis...@ anon at 8 am,<br /><br />I have nothing in common with biscuits he sounds like an ignorant jerk who probably never finished high school. It not right to lump me in with that idiot.<br /><br />Thank you Jeannie for backing me up I'm glad someone has the courage to stick up for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51016463189889409752009-11-27T23:37:19.105-06:002009-11-27T23:37:19.105-06:00One comment:
Today's KERFLOP and its kissing ...One comment: <br />Today's KERFLOP and its kissing step-cousin Kerplop made me think of a FUN childhood game called KerPlunk. (all those words seem to mimic the sound of something falling, it seems). <br /><br />Game involved a plastic tube into which you would insert plastic straws thru holes on the soides of the tubes, and you'd add marbles. Players would take turns pulling out straws, and aimed to have the fewest marbles fall down and roll out the tube. it's been reintroduced this year or so, after its initial roll out in 1967. Used to play that with Grandma and my sibs. Cheap and challenging for all of us.<br /><br />Wikipedia has a page dedicated to it. This is my first link here EVER.<br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KerPlunk_(game)" rel="nofollow">KerPlunk game</a><br /><br />Let's see if that works; if not I'll try ONE more time.PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11137487728766517142009-11-27T23:00:54.249-06:002009-11-27T23:00:54.249-06:00@Clear Eyes, would you mind sharing your sweet pot...@Clear Eyes, would you mind sharing your sweet potato dinner roll recipe?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85906515624021531912009-11-27T22:49:06.109-06:002009-11-27T22:49:06.109-06:00I'm surprised no one commented on Dick's c...I'm surprised no one commented on Dick's comments at 6:04 A.M. saying it was a hard Thursday puzzle & wishing us a great Thursday. Of course, if I'd been writing at six A.M. I may not have know what day it was, either!<br /><br />when I gave my menu yesterday, I left out one of the best dishes - a sweet potato - applesauce souffle. It's my favorite way to serve sweet potatoes.<br /><br />DotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18469724841915389902009-11-27T22:24:49.458-06:002009-11-27T22:24:49.458-06:00Robin, haven't seen your posts of late. I can...Robin, haven't seen your posts of late. I can only hope you are saving lives. I just help to clog some arteries. How was your Thanksgiving MY friend?<br /><br />Lois, I haven't gotten an update on your daughter. I hope she is "back in the saddle" again.<br /><br />WM...DAISIES.<br /><br />PJB, how did that wild rice conncoction turn out?<br /><br />Windhover, survive your visit with Irish's peeps?<br /><br />Dennis, busy at your stores today?Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31212517525446211722009-11-27T22:03:28.350-06:002009-11-27T22:03:28.350-06:00@Jeannie :) Hope I'm a friend. C.C. too!@Jeannie :) Hope I'm a friend. C.C. too!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239009770443002740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66269705953924374802009-11-27T21:35:22.383-06:002009-11-27T21:35:22.383-06:00Just catching up folks...Dan, this one kicked my &...Just catching up folks...Dan, this one kicked my "prat". I didn't attempt the puzzle yesterday as once I was on the road and ate I was pretty much ready for nappy time when I got home. I am glad that all of you enjoyed your repasts.<br /><br />My favorite Thanksgiving treat is my Mom's "mashed potato" rolls. I have misplaced the recipe, and found one on line that missed the mark. She must have a secret ingredient or it might be the "love" she puts into them.<br /><br />I too felt bad for you, Democrat...surely you have a friend that could have invited you over. An no, I don't think you and B&G are one in the same as Anon 8am stated. I am still up in the air about who Windhover alluded to the KY's posting (I think he is counting himself - which is way off.)<br /><br />I am one of those few people (minus the retail workers) that actually had to work today. Very quiet.<br /><br />Sad thing folks, I am reduced to a frozen pizza for dinner as I have no leftovers....<br /><br />Can't remember who just now, but I am glad you enjoyed the corn pudding recipe. Screaming heads took the show at my gathering.<br /><br />This site is wonderful and I have been blogging from almost it's inception. You learn something new every day and I feel like most of you are my friends. Thank you C.C. for starting it and continuing to make it work. I would miss it.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10281022691828854482009-11-27T19:41:09.897-06:002009-11-27T19:41:09.897-06:00tfrank: Thanks for the recipe.
CA: Loved the ...tfrank: Thanks for the recipe. <br /><br />CA: Loved the poem. Copied and sent it to many. Thank you for all the poems you give. <br /><br />Did you know that Mark Harmon (NCIS) was a quarterback for UCLA way back when? (I also like Criminal Minds.) <br /><br />I'm thankful for this blog and everyone on it. <br /><br />When my four daughters come over to help cook they bring take home containers. We make mountains of food. <br /><br />Now I'm off to eat a turkey and avocado sandwich. Next it will be a turkey and stuffing sandwich, and after that a turkey and cranberry sauce sandwich. I just love Thanksgiving.<br /><br />DoreenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29244447796043430892009-11-27T18:04:44.258-06:002009-11-27T18:04:44.258-06:00Good evening, everyone:
A pleasant lady on the tra...Good evening, everyone:<br />A pleasant lady on the train was working on the LAT puzzle after I'd finished the superfine Naddor grid earlier. She googled something on her iPhone with an "audio" response and then laughed out loud. Couldn't stop myself from asking her why: Turns out she and I were both proven somewhat wrong by the dictionary. We both had questioned, at separate times whether FEUDAL and "futile" were exact homophones. Merrium-Webster and another resource list two "correct" pronunciations, one ending in unstressed "dal" as in "medal" and one with a "long i" as in "tile."<br /><br />So, points scored for Dan (& Rich); no harm no foul for PJB and Lady-on-the-Train. She loved the puzzle too, so C. C. may have a new blog reader soon! Dan N. has a newish Fan, too.<br /><br />Long grain brown rice simmering on the stove in garlicky nutty broth, just waiting for leftover turkey. Yum, I hope.PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1717644285686314942009-11-27T17:06:43.733-06:002009-11-27T17:06:43.733-06:00Never heard of Ker flop, but Ker Plop!!! To many S...Never heard of Ker flop, but Ker Plop!!! To many Stump the chump questions (?)! The most in a long time. I think it is a cop out for the author!!!!<br /><br /><br />gmonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55889904303597369852009-11-27T16:58:10.404-06:002009-11-27T16:58:10.404-06:00Dennis, she asked you what DC means in DC ten.Dennis, she asked you what DC means in DC ten.MR EDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450949040001041483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55269172091821902312009-11-27T16:46:16.678-06:002009-11-27T16:46:16.678-06:00John @ 2:16pm,
Thanks for the SOMA information.
M...John @ 2:16pm,<br />Thanks for the SOMA information.<br /><br />MR. ED,<br />Dennis answered @ 11:05am.<br /><br />Frank,<br />I always print out the blank grid and the answer sheet when I download the puzzle.<br /><br />Jerome,<br />Thanks for the pointing out the absence of singular and isolated black squares in Dan's grids. I've never paid attention to it before.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47279157265338653672009-11-27T16:16:42.968-06:002009-11-27T16:16:42.968-06:00Hi gang -
Great and very tough puzzle. We get th...Hi gang -<br /><br />Great and very tough puzzle. We get the Freep on Friday, so I took it with me when I got the oil changed in the van this morning. Well - they were done before I was. Big gaping hole in the top center and bottom right. Had to set it aside for about 7 hours to take mom home and do some other stuff in T-Town.<br /><br />Home again, I was able to fill in what I missed first go round. My brain had to cook twice as long as the turkey.<br /><br />This is probably my favorite type of theme, and brilliantly executed.<br /><br />There were a few things I didn't like, but won't dwell on the UGH. Instead, I'm thankful for the opportunity to discover this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4-ZBQ_UYgM" rel="nofollow">BASIE</a> clip. Composer Freddie Green on Guitar. Thad Jones brilliantly takes the first trumpet solo. I've played lots of Thad's music - he was a fabulous composer and arranger. Wonderful drumming my Sonny Payne.<br /><br />Other thoughts:<br />Coffee if vital - can't have a DONUT ALONE.<br />When over-staying visitors leave, you can say, "BYE. UGH!" with eyes open or closed.<br />Not very many IGLOOs in KENYA.<br /><a href="http://www.montana-gifts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/hannahmontanalilydoll-250x300.jpg" rel="nofollow">Here</a> is a LILY DOLL.<br />FIRMED UP. <a href="http://i.cocoperez.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ririri__oPt.jpg" rel="nofollow">SEE IT NOW</a><br /><br />Gotta run. Time for the Friday turkey breast sandwich.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />JzB the slow cooking trombonistJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7879508261890117332009-11-27T15:58:04.820-06:002009-11-27T15:58:04.820-06:00C.C.
From time to time, you refer to your "c...C.C.<br /><br />From time to time, you refer to your "cheat sheet". What is that? I would guess it is the answers. Is it given to you by the syndicate or by the constructor? <br /><br />Just wondering.tfrankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067745487778322519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18175034746893015472009-11-27T15:57:44.191-06:002009-11-27T15:57:44.191-06:00Mr. Ed, what question?Mr. Ed, what question?Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66164194846489223022009-11-27T15:55:19.158-06:002009-11-27T15:55:19.158-06:00C.C.
From time to time, you refer to your "c...C.C.<br /><br />From time to time, you refer to your "cheat sheet". What is that? I would guess it is the answers. Is it given to you by the syndicate or by the constructor? <br /><br />Just wondering.tfrankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067745487778322519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48340758373800159692009-11-27T15:45:30.248-06:002009-11-27T15:45:30.248-06:00For those of us who are planning on continuing our...For those of us who are planning on continuing our feast with today's leftovers, here's one more Thanksgiving poem. (I'm looking forward to just one more piece of pecan pie!)<br /><br /><b>Ate Too Much Turkey</b><br /><br />I ate too much turkey,<br />I ate too much corn,<br />I ate too much pudding and pie,<br />I'm stuffed up with muffins<br />and much too much stuffin',<br />I'm probably going to die.<br />I piled up my plate<br />and I ate and I ate,<br />but I wish I had known when to stop,<br />for I'm so crammed with yams,<br />sauces, gravies, and jams<br />that my buttons are starting to pop.<br />I'm full of tomatoes<br />and mashed potatoes,<br />my stomach is swollen and sore,<br />but there's still some dessert,<br />so I guess it won't hurt<br />if I eat just a little bit more. <br /><br />- Jack PrelutskyClear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10848954749981298642009-11-27T15:39:14.273-06:002009-11-27T15:39:14.273-06:00C.C., the word assault as a verb means to attack, ...C.C., the word assault as a verb means to attack, as a noun means threat.MR EDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450949040001041483noreply@blogger.com