tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5108805694158576918..comments2024-03-19T05:52:33.293-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday, December 9, 2016, Tony Caruso and C. C. BurnikelZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3064766617718374112016-12-12T12:47:24.163-06:002016-12-12T12:47:24.163-06:00Fun, original theme! But it was mostly lost on me ...Fun, original theme! But it was mostly lost on me because I only knew THE BIG Three (SEVEN)<br /><br />Never heard of KETEL One, FROZEN Four, LET'S PLAY Two nor have I heard of PLUS FOURS.<br /><br />Santa CLARA is near where my brother lives, so I knew it. But I still tried Santa CLAUS first. Not sure how people elsewhere in the US would get this.<br /><br />I agree with Big Easy that I don't think of LOPE when I think of bounding. I looked it up, though, and it is correct. I suppose this counts as a learning moment.<br /><br />My COROLLA Wagon turns 21 years old this month and I still love it! I wish they still made the Wagon! I don't like those newer Selfish Useless Vehicles (SUVs)!Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401317669146538447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38145784087125283142016-12-10T08:29:21.347-06:002016-12-10T08:29:21.347-06:00Hahtoolah- Happy belated birthday and I'm so s...Hahtoolah- Happy belated birthday and I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I lost my Father almost 12 years ago and my heart is still broken. My dear Grandpa passed away the day after my birthday (the 27th anniversary of that will be next week) so I sympathize with losing a loved one so near your birthday. Wishing you peace and comfort.<br /><br />Thank you all for the warm welcome! I truly enjoy reading this blog everyday. The write ups and comments are both educational and entertaining :)BunnyMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182490495259726751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43544358248358477432016-12-10T07:14:20.058-06:002016-12-10T07:14:20.058-06:00The subjects that I know Nada are legion.
And I ...The subjects that I know Nada are legion. <br /><br />And I forgot kudos to Lemonade for his great write-up. Enjoyed the Ali rumble clip. <br /><br />WC<br /><br />Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4506761641491229342016-12-10T01:38:39.041-06:002016-12-10T01:38:39.041-06:00Proof even a constructor is a dope - I meant OMK r...Proof even a constructor is a dope - I meant OMK re: holding attention... I also transposed the t/h in Hahtoola's handle 2x... Yeah, I needed that nap! <br /><br />Wilbur / Lucina - It's all fun and games [until someone loses an eye :-)]. C, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83559903522477158412016-12-09T22:08:45.455-06:002016-12-09T22:08:45.455-06:00Wilbur Charles:
I'm sure that Tony knows I was...Wilbur Charles:<br />I'm sure that Tony knows I was just teasing about the sports clues although I do find them frustrating since I know nothing abot them. I loved the puzzle, however.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70066997582301728342016-12-09T21:36:17.763-06:002016-12-09T21:36:17.763-06:00Thanks to everyone for the puzzle and comments.
H...Thanks to everyone for the puzzle and comments.<br /><br />Hahtoolah, so sorry for your loss. <br /><br />Well, even though it is late, I just had to post a link to this famous trio in PLUS FOURS:<br /><a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/70/23/f2/7023f207855a70806364fc1bc3a036fd.jpg" rel="nofollow">PLAY_GOLF_WITH_YOUR_FRIENDS</a><br /><br />Getting Lake Effect snow in Cleveland,<br />VS<br />VirginiaSycamorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935919890548107772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1541760481878393232016-12-09T20:27:13.585-06:002016-12-09T20:27:13.585-06:00Hahtoola, HBD and my condolences. When my mother d...Hahtoola, HBD and my condolences. When my mother died I'd just read Wordsworth's "We are Seven". Having four sibs it fit. <br /><br />The XW? Well, as you late readers know I've been behind, especially Sunday's. So, I noticed we had a CC today and was psyched.<br /><br />And Tony2. Excellent. Lived up to my expectations. Sorry Lucina, I just love those sports refs. I think there were none on the weekend toughies. <br /><br />OK. ORIEDA was forced in because I'm not a drinker and when I did C-Moe's alphabet trick I ran out of gas before T. <br /><br />Anyone have AtKINS(Chet). Or GUM before ORE? I also had PRUDE and forgot to fix it. But, a very doable first class XW<br /><br />I knew Hondo would jump on that Ernie Banks ref. Old Cub fans tell me that he was a great defensive ss before they wisely decided to save his legs for home run hitting.<br /><br />I think he played in the old 'Negro' league.<br /><br />Liked both Licks today. I've got one percolating<br /><br />WC. Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12262153239318070302016-12-09T20:23:25.343-06:002016-12-09T20:23:25.343-06:00Hahtoolah,
There's a clarity that comes with...Hahtoolah, <br /><br />There's a clarity that comes with the loss of a loved one. Sharp. Keen. Piercing. Painful. Focus is singular. All else seems trivial. Then the procession. The days. The nights. <br /><br />The sorrow will wane.<br /><br />Embrace your remembrance. That which no one else can ever know. Loved ones stay with us forever. <br /><br />My deepest sympathies. TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7611508518155201722016-12-09T19:35:19.694-06:002016-12-09T19:35:19.694-06:00Hahtoolah, sincere sympathy in the loss of your mo...Hahtoolah, sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother.<br /><br />"The death of a mother is the first sorrow wept without her." Author unknownCanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6369607920050069882016-12-09T19:32:23.265-06:002016-12-09T19:32:23.265-06:00Hahtoolah
My most sincere condolence.
My Mother di...Hahtoolah<br />My most sincere condolence.<br />My Mother died over 20 years ago ... and I think about her every day ... <br />and miss our conversations as if we just had them ...<br /><br />Mothers are like that ... they are special ...<br /><b>Mother's Day</b> is still one of my favorite days of the year.<br />I really get a joy saying: <b>"Happy Mother's Day!"</b> to all of the wonderful Mother's of that day.<br /><br />Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40462137767594027162016-12-09T19:22:33.366-06:002016-12-09T19:22:33.366-06:00Hahtoolah, I lost my parents years ago, my father...Hahtoolah, I lost my parents years ago, my father to old age and my mother also suffering from dementia. I remember that was a very tough time for me so my sympathetic condolences and best wishes for you.<br /><br />Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16518708537996605572016-12-09T18:38:09.844-06:002016-12-09T18:38:09.844-06:00Hatoolah, I also offer you my sincere condolences...Hatoolah, I also offer you my sincere condolences. I recently went through the same. Look to friends and family to lean on. I found much support from my church. Those people were invaluable. And rest assured that it DOES get easier. It'll never be the same and the loss is strong at first. But as time passes the grief turns to fond memories and thankfulness for all the times shared. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84856574791949862542016-12-09T18:18:25.731-06:002016-12-09T18:18:25.731-06:00Hatoolah - My sincere condolences on the tragic lo...Hatoolah - My sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your mother. I'm so sorry.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52939268769439491202016-12-09T16:59:53.522-06:002016-12-09T16:59:53.522-06:00Happy Friday! I thought this was easier then Wedn...Happy Friday! I thought this was easier then Wednesday or Thursday. Had some of the same initial errors: EATcrow/EATDIRT, Leap/LOPE, CLAus/CLARA. Having grown up outside of Detroit I got the theme with the BIG SEVEN.<br /><br />Great job, Anon-T., C.C. and Lemonade. <br /><br />Belated birthday wishes to Lucina, Windhover and JzB! I hope you had great days.<br /><br />Happy Birthday to Hahtoolah. I'm sorry your mother passed so close to your day. Cherish the memories. I understand how hard sudden deaths are to deal with because you don't get a chance to say "Good-bye".<br /><br />Have a nice evening.<br /><br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9118851661423866742016-12-09T16:54:21.548-06:002016-12-09T16:54:21.548-06:00Hathoola - oh, so sorry. I can (thankfully) only ...Hathoola - oh, so sorry. I can (thankfully) only imagine thus far. My sympathies. Apropos QOD.<br /><br />TTP - those two RFC are my go-tos during interviews - let's just see how sharp/nerdy this guy is... "What's 1st bit in the Flag byte in IPv4 mean?" If they bluff, no chance; an honest don't know == maybe pile; says Evil Bit == hired :-). [Our current head of networks knew it was a trick Q and answered "Evil Bit? It's still reserved for Future Use."]<br /><br />Good to see you back Rainman!<br /><br />TxMS - Yep; they ain't no "sale." Macy's was the 1st sued years ago.<br /><br />OKL - glad we could hold you attention to the FIN and glad you enjoy'd. BTW, KETEL, at once, had 'Snobs sot's vodka' [no offense :-)] as the clue. If Glenfiddich fit the theme we'd have had alliteration!<br /><br />Tawnya - you found the Easter Egg! [I Want <i>My</i> MTV]. Yes, I thought Brother's In Arms when cluing. Also, B.B. King's clue originally was something like 'Lucile's mate' - maybe too vague save us music nerds.<br /><br />Nap time b/f .corp House of Blues 'Holiday' Party tonight. <br /><br />Later, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31659839012918188262016-12-09T16:43:26.963-06:002016-12-09T16:43:26.963-06:00Hahtoolah:
I'm so sorry to hear about your mot...Hahtoolah:<br />I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. Our parents' passing is certainly one of the most difficult to deal with; I am with you in your grief.<br /><br />Lemonade:<br />I believe I forgot to thank you for your always illuminating commentary. Without your explanation I never would have understood the underlying theme.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8110952048301408772016-12-09T16:43:23.284-06:002016-12-09T16:43:23.284-06:00Hahtoolah, I am so very sorry for your devastating...Hahtoolah, I am so very sorry for your devastating loss; what a sad birthday for you. I've not been checking in lately, so this is terrible news to me. <br /><br />Anon-T and CC - brilliant puzzle! The clues were all so fresh and creative. Not into sports other than football and a bit of baseball, so the "plus-fours" answer was a head-scratcher, and of course I never got the theme until checking in here. Got almost all with perps, except I had to look up "knesset" as I was on a time-crunch. Much thanks, Lemonade, for your fun 'splaining.<br /><br />Never would have thought much about the segment on World News Tonight (yesterday) about the federal lawsuits filed against four retail stores, alleging sales price misrepresentation: JC Penny's, Macy's, Sears, and KOHL'S. I remember a blogger's DW <br />loves Kohl's "sales." He was correct in his assumption! I'm sorry I can't remember which gentleman - maybe a year ago he posted how Kohl's jacks up the "sales price," then has all these attractive coupon offers. <br /><br />Have a pleasant weekend everyone, and stay warm!<br />TX Msnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18444187324286468292016-12-09T16:29:51.549-06:002016-12-09T16:29:51.549-06:00Rainman, I hope all is well, good to see you.
Ha...Rainman, I hope all is well, good to see you. <br /><br />Hahtoolah, my personal condolences for your loss- tomorrow is the the 43rd anniversary of my father's death and first for my oldest brother. It does not get easier.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87653979381241021622016-12-09T16:15:47.892-06:002016-12-09T16:15:47.892-06:00Veddy clever, this team of Tony C. and C.C.! A mo...Veddy clever, this team of Tony C. and C.C.! A most amusing pzl today. <br /><br />It had me going from breakfast time to now, well past lunch. But there was never a moment when I wasn't captivated - and always able to peck and pick away at it, with so many small gimmes and not-quite-misdirections. (Like short proper names & clues like "Piano part," which could have any number of fills.) <br /><br />I didn't understand the theme until I got KETEL FIVE. I guess it's because I knew what the brand should be. (Now, why would I understand a vodka brand and not all those sporting and industrial references? I wonder... hmm.)<br /><br />I join in wishing a HBD to Hahtoola.Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67227515515097918642016-12-09T16:14:18.586-06:002016-12-09T16:14:18.586-06:00From Wikipedia for our good friend Mr. Anon (empha...<br />From Wikipedia for our good friend Mr. Anon (emphasis on the "A"):<br /><br />"Banks was known for his catchphrase, "It's a beautiful day for a ballgame ... Let's play two!", expressing his wish to play a doubleheader every day out of his love of baseball."<br /><br />Mr. A completely wrong, but with Attitude!Whiteynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17577729899722697442016-12-09T16:01:49.837-06:002016-12-09T16:01:49.837-06:00Happy Friday!
Great job -T and C.C. on a puzzle w...Happy Friday!<br /><br />Great job -T and C.C. on a puzzle well done! I thought I recognized the name but I'm so used to our avatar names that I forget what the rest of the world calls you! Super fun and I enjoyed all the references. <br /><br />I have great memories of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAD6Obi7Cag" rel="nofollow">Dire Straits'</a> groundbreaking video playing on MTV way back in the day. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxfjSnMN88U" rel="nofollow">Romeo and Juliet</a> is one of the prettiest and most touching songs...<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1GLDGiLE4c" rel="nofollow">BB King</a> was introduced to a whole new generation by U2 on Rattle and Hum.<br /><br />@owen - I've wanted a new wireless printer for awhile now. I've got stuck on the price of the replacement ink cartridges. And I have an HP that's pushing 10 years and I just can't part with it. It's old enough that it will still print even though it hasn't had color ink in three years, and a black cartridge lasts for months. DH had a printer that we got for free from Circuit City - the catch was we could only buy the ink from Circuit City. When they went out of business the printer went to the recycling place. I hate printers and the ink racket! I am so sorry you've had a rough day. You are never alone in your frustrations. Keeping you in my thoughts today. And - the poem was at least a B :)<br /><br />HBD Hahtoolah!!<br /><br />Welcome, Bunny! Everyone starts out as a lurker, glad you decided to pipe in!<br /><br />Hope you have a good weekend everyone,<br /><br />t.tawnyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466346747643525821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26832652049251184932016-12-09T15:48:31.005-06:002016-12-09T15:48:31.005-06:00Congrats again, Tony and C.C.
Very likable puzzle...Congrats again, Tony and C.C. <br />Very likable puzzle with plenty of obvious forethought. <br />Slogged through it in less than 15 minutes so I was satisfied.Rainmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511366260609189046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67250103185331261982016-12-09T15:47:51.454-06:002016-12-09T15:47:51.454-06:00Happy Birthday, Hahtoolah ... My "first"...<b>Happy Birthday, Hahtoolah</b> ... My "first" Sunset-Toast is to You!<br /><br />C.C. & Anon T. Thank You for a <b>FUN</b> Friday puzzle. Enjoyed the <b>PLUS FOURS</b> themes.<br /><br />My brother, who looked like Payne Stewart, (they could have been twins) always wore PLUS FOURS when he played golf ... he even had some people ask for his autograph (who thought he was Payne) ... he would oblige ... and sign <b>his name</b> then enjoy the looks or comments he got since he was named Jamie ... <br />Actually, it was pretty funny ... especially when we played a Florida course the day after Payne won the U.S.Open.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60103233064785609822016-12-09T15:44:18.087-06:002016-12-09T15:44:18.087-06:00Good Afternoon, Lemonade and friends. Interesting...Good Afternoon, Lemonade and friends. Interesting puzzle, and congrats to our Tony on the puzzle. Getting PLUS FOURS helped with getting the numbers at the end of the theme clues, but I didn't get the connection until reading the commentary. I had heard of a vodka called KETEL-something, so KETEL FIVE sounded reasonable. I wasn't familiar enough with the other expressions, so the didn't try to subtract 4 from the final number.<br /><br />Thank you for all the birthday wishes. I have been pre-occupied recently and haven't checked in often. I lost my mother just last Wednesday, a little over a week ago in a freak accident. It has been a very difficult time for us.<br /><br />QOD: Sometimes, the thing that ties you down, sets you free. ~ Kirk Douglas (b. Dec, 9, 1916) Happy 100th, Kirk!Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74744367305003730252016-12-09T15:29:34.048-06:002016-12-09T15:29:34.048-06:00
I always like it when a constructor stops by and...<br /><br />I always like it when a constructor stops by and offers insight. Great job Tony ! Those two RFCs last night were funny. Loved both. TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.com