tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4750489824402763426..comments2024-03-19T04:11:58.045-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Sunday September 21, 2008 Willy A. WisemanZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91637350673919007432008-09-22T10:37:00.000-05:002008-09-22T10:37:00.000-05:00c.c.. these are from a local (Glens Falls The Chro...c.c.. these are from a local (Glens Falls <EM>The Chronicle</EM>) weekly paper. I thought I'd post them here to save space on Monday's blog.<BR/><BR/>Theme: <B>HAVIN' FUN</B><BR/><BR/>By Robert Zimmerman<BR/><BR/>No editer given. United Features Syndicate 21*21<BR/><BR/>23A: Legendary Gene Kelly dance (1952) - Singin' in the Rain<BR/><BR/>42A: Monroe solo in "Some Like It Hot" (1959) - Runnin' Wild <BR/><BR/>78A: Joe Jackson hit - Steppin' Out<BR/><BR/>96A: Astaire dance number in "Blue Skies" (1946) - Puttin' on the Ritz<BR/><BR/>32D: Dance craze of World War I era - Ballin' the Jack<BR/><BR/>35D: Broadway tear-jerker filmed three times (1922, 1932 and 1941) - Smilin' ThroughArgylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14782819580724407052008-09-22T10:03:00.000-05:002008-09-22T10:03:00.000-05:00A coat check is when you go to a restaurant or eve...A coat check is when you go to a restaurant or event and they hang your coat for you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17379905174505599663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88794548933727083492008-09-22T08:37:00.000-05:002008-09-22T08:37:00.000-05:00C.C.A lathe would very likely be found in a carpen...C.C.<BR/>A lathe would very likely be found in a carpentry shop. A long piece of wood is put on the lathe in a position that causes it to spin, then tools are applied to shave off parts of the wood to form a particular shape. <BR/>CalefAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52092361800486044042008-09-22T05:18:00.000-05:002008-09-22T05:18:00.000-05:00Theme: Body LanguageEdited by Linda and Charles Pr...Theme: <B>Body Language</B><BR/><BR/>Edited by Linda and Charles Preston<BR/><BR/>No constructor given. TMS<BR/><BR/>24A: Completely in love - head over heels<BR/><BR/>120A: Part of mililtary dress uniform - shoulder strap<BR/><BR/>37D: Keep in view - have an eye to<BR/><BR/>44D: On intimate terms - hand in glove<BR/><BR/>50D: Is humiliated - loses faceArgylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31034392557510827002008-09-22T00:03:00.000-05:002008-09-22T00:03:00.000-05:00I'm back. Sibling's threat: I'm telling Ma / Mom /...I'm back. <BR/><BR/>Sibling's threat: I'm telling Ma / Mom / Mama (custom fit for your puzzle.)<BR/><BR/>Child's defense: I didn't do it.<BR/><BR/>Every prisoner's lament: I'm innocent<BR/><BR/>And in Buckeye's case: I must be off.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7135171112548757822008-09-21T22:40:00.000-05:002008-09-21T22:40:00.000-05:00here's a vid of the flood at my school. if you...here's a vid of the flood at my school. if you watch at 2:20 some guys guys had the bright idea to get in the water and got carried away<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diXFoioVr0Q&feature=relatedALucidDreamUndreamthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09998405171955298702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39192107280760247422008-09-21T22:29:00.000-05:002008-09-21T22:29:00.000-05:00Hey c.c. sorry to reply so late, I was studying.ED...Hey c.c. sorry to reply so late, I was studying.<BR/><BR/>EDH is the letter ∂. It was replaced by TH. I know its related to thorn, but don't know it was replaced by or if it replaced thorn<BR/><BR/>Clear eyes:<BR/>I know m neighborhood was flooded badly. I live in Albany park right along the north branch of the river. We didn't have power or gas for 2 and a half days. My university is a few blocks up river and 2 of the dorms also flooded. They didn't have water or power for 2 days and had to evacuate. The city had everything cleaned up by monday. If you google flood albany park chicago there are pictures that pop up.ALucidDreamUndreamthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09998405171955298702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27983555259537233722008-09-21T21:41:00.000-05:002008-09-21T21:41:00.000-05:00Clear ayes and Ken, thanks for the "support" in my...Clear ayes and Ken, thanks for the "support" in my losing that cribbage game! I still cannot believe it! I dealt my Mom the perfect (29 point) hand in 1965, I still remember it as if it were yesterday. You sure don't see it that often and I have never had it. <BR/><BR/>Clear ayes, thanks for the validation on the "scary" sci-fi movie. I watched it as an adult and it still gave me the chills.<BR/><BR/>Hope you all have a good night and I'll "see" you on the blog tomorrow when I can participate in the puzzle.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31084197163006886232008-09-21T21:26:00.000-05:002008-09-21T21:26:00.000-05:00There are still active grange organizations these ...There are still active grange organizations these days. They seem to be a dying breed, though (IMHO).Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77183206028164696832008-09-21T21:14:00.000-05:002008-09-21T21:14:00.000-05:00I remember studying about "the grange movement" in...I remember studying about "the grange movement" in US history in high school (35 years ago). I believe it was a kind of system for educating and helping farmers in the 1800s. There were also social activities. I agree that it comes from the French word for barn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23157904698421523352008-09-21T20:17:00.000-05:002008-09-21T20:17:00.000-05:00Clear ayes, the western suburbs seem to be doing o...Clear ayes, the western suburbs seem to be doing okay, but the southern neighborhoods in Chicago were harder hit. Dear Husband, who travels more than I do, says that most of the roads are in good shape now.KittyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666226081076161638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-431001362283470882008-09-21T20:16:00.000-05:002008-09-21T20:16:00.000-05:00Carol: Dang, I meant to offer commiseration on lo...Carol: Dang, I meant to offer commiseration on losing with 2 24s in the same game. I've never had a 29 either, but know people with 2, 3, and 4 29 hands lifetime. Go figure.<BR/><BR/>I once had a five hand game:<BR/>As non-dealer I had a 24 and caught him with the 4th 4 for around 40 holes. I next had a 20 hand plus a few crib points. It is 3rd hand and I'm about 54 out. I get a 16 hand with some pegs and I'm dealing 4th hand just outside the skunk line. I get some pegs to add to my 20 hand. I'm now 7 holes out with a crib to count! I get nothing in the crib, but go out in the 5th. Even more unusual, I don't skunk the guy! But I lose the next 7 games!! Grrr.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14451235337157151011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22661477808044306402008-09-21T20:06:00.000-05:002008-09-21T20:06:00.000-05:00Statements with I:"I'm the decider" George W. Bush...Statements with I:<BR/>"I'm the decider" George W. BushKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14451235337157151011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58751517374362248552008-09-21T20:04:00.000-05:002008-09-21T20:04:00.000-05:00Barry, I weighed a chicken breast I had in the fre...Barry, I weighed a chicken breast I had in the freezer. It is more like 6 oz. That seems like an adequate serving. I'll change the recipe instructions to 4 6 oz chicken breasts.<BR/><BR/>Hi, Jimbo. Always nice to see your posts.<BR/><BR/>Kittyb and Aluciddreamundreamt, Are all the Chicago areas un-flooded now?<BR/><BR/>Glad that Nytanonimo is back. Now hoping that Buckeye isn't having too much trouble with electricity and Ike's aftermath.<BR/><BR/>Carol, excuse me....I should have offered double congratulations for two 24 point cribbage hands. That is really an achievement. How the heck did you still get beaten?Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27811416013345562602008-09-21T18:42:00.000-05:002008-09-21T18:42:00.000-05:00"I have a dream." - Martin Luther King Jr."I am th..."I have a dream." - Martin Luther King Jr.<BR/><BR/>"I am the greatest." Muhammad Ali<BR/><BR/>"I see dead people." Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense<BR/><BR/>Barry, I never thought of "sizing" the chicken breasts. I think the ones I usually buy are about 4 oz. It is true that the recipe isn't sweet. The only sweetness comes from the orange juice. If a little more sweetness is wanted, I think a tablespoon (or more) of brown sugar added to the marinade when it is reducing would do the trick. "Tweaking " a recipe is half the fun, so enjoy.<BR/><BR/>Bea, those potato skins are making my mouth water.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65007528310110974252008-09-21T18:04:00.000-05:002008-09-21T18:04:00.000-05:00How about "Honey, I forgot to duck"?How about "Honey, I forgot to duck"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3552854307890298032008-09-21T17:44:00.000-05:002008-09-21T17:44:00.000-05:00Bonjour, everyone. Just returned from Winnipeg, Ca...Bonjour, everyone. Just returned from Winnipeg, Canada, where I attempted to solve a crossword in a Winnipeg paper. The theme was Beijing Olympics, and since not one answer was Michael Phelps, I failed miserably. Haven't tackled today's yet, but did check on the previous comments that I missed.<BR/>Drdad: thanks for the Brussels Sprouts recipe. One reason I married my husband is that he enjoys them as much as I do. There's not many of us!<BR/>cc: thanks for the links to the Zombies & Kinks; enjoyed the music & Ray Davies' impish smile. <BR/>NoDak spuds are usually identified in the supermarkets as being from the Red River Valley, either from eastern North Dakota or western Minn. We produce all sizes from creamers to premiums. The deep red ones are the best IMHO. Scrub the skins well. After eating the spud, spread more butter on the leftover insides & sprinkle with a garlic/onion/chives seasoning mix & enjoy. Pop them back in the oven if necessary. Spud skins are a good source of fiber.<BR/>Re: The Women remake now in theaters. Rent the 1939 original. Can you imagine this cast: Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, and more. Bitingly, wickedly funny.<BR/>Happy Monday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74093703963143645622008-09-21T17:41:00.000-05:002008-09-21T17:41:00.000-05:00Evening, all!I don't normally post here on Sunday'...Evening, all!<BR/><BR/>I don't normally post here on Sunday's since my local paper carries a different puzzle on Sundays, but I just wanted to pop in for two reasons.<BR/><BR/>First, I was hoping to see if anybody had solved the "52 of a kind" mystery, and I see they have! I had a sneaking suspicion that the theme had nothing to do with the long answers C. C. originally provided, but that was as far as I got. I did actually e-mail the editor, but didn't receive a response. So, Bravo to those who figured it out!<BR/><BR/>Second, I wanted to report in on how Clear Ayes's orange chicken recipe came out. I made one minor miscalculation in that I bought chicken breasts that were much too large (you might want to mention how many ounces or pounds are appropriate instead of just saying 4 breasts), so there wasn't quite enough marinade left over to cover everything. Other than that, though, it was quite tasty! It wasn't nearly as sweet as I was expecting, but my wife liked it much better than other orange chicken recipes we have tried as a result. So, thanks!Barry G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17875477509288463142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42872419425776028712008-09-21T17:38:00.000-05:002008-09-21T17:38:00.000-05:00Uh Oh too many letters. sorry.Uh Oh too many letters. sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34191389226325075542008-09-21T17:37:00.000-05:002008-09-21T17:37:00.000-05:00And who said, " I came, I saw, I conquered".And who said, " I came, I saw, I conquered".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42244023190996856192008-09-21T17:19:00.000-05:002008-09-21T17:19:00.000-05:00How about "I am not a crook" uttered by President ...How about "I am not a crook" uttered by President Nixon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-583955875185133122008-09-21T17:02:00.000-05:002008-09-21T17:02:00.000-05:00C.C.EDH is the name of a letter in an alphabet use...C.C.<BR/>EDH is the name of a letter in an alphabet used in the Old English/Anglo Saxon time period. EDHS is the plural form of the name.<BR/>Calef.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15756154603044274892008-09-21T17:00:00.000-05:002008-09-21T17:00:00.000-05:00Jimbo,It's so sweet of you to check in today. So, ...Jimbo,<BR/>It's so sweet of you to check in today. So, besides this "I shall return", and Arnold Schwarzenegger' "I'll be back". What other famous "I" catchphrases can you think of? Better between 8 letters to 15 letters.<BR/><BR/>Clear Ayes,<BR/>Seem question applies to you as well.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14876043944677752002008-09-21T16:51:00.000-05:002008-09-21T16:51:00.000-05:00C.C. I believe the quote is " I shall return". 1...C.C. I believe the quote is " I shall return". 12 letters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9620475774858718882008-09-21T16:37:00.000-05:002008-09-21T16:37:00.000-05:00C.C. I think MacArthur said, "I shall return".K.I....C.C. I think MacArthur said, "I shall return".<BR/><BR/>K.I.S.S. stands for Keep It Simple, Stupid.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.com