tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5131844943298770781..comments2024-03-28T08:31:00.782-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Sunday August 21, 2011 Pamela Amick KlawitterZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65385201344174212332011-08-23T22:20:28.409-05:002011-08-23T22:20:28.409-05:00Hated this puzzle!! Yes, seriate is definitley a ...Hated this puzzle!! Yes, seriate is definitley a word. But epical? C'mon! The theme was just too obscure and difficult.windinpineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938898028823954945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45077207574776658372011-08-23T12:08:00.037-05:002011-08-23T12:08:00.037-05:00I believe Xing people? refers to crossing people (...I believe Xing people? refers to crossing people (crosswalks) or pedestrians abbreviated pedsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23901571407259682102011-08-21T23:11:27.682-05:002011-08-21T23:11:27.682-05:00Good Evening, folks.
Thanks Ms Klawitter for a to...Good Evening, folks.<br /><br />Thanks Ms Klawitter for a tough puzzle, but clever, nevertheless. Thanks, C.C. for the write-up.<br /><br />Well, I got started this morning for a short while, went to church, then went to Dekalb for a meeting, then came home, then got into the puzzle a little more.<br /><br />It was tough getting going. Had a problem with the theme for a while. Finally, after the puzzle was 3/4's done, I figured it out. That helped a little.<br /><br />I wound up with a few words I got wrong and a couple missing. However, I did get some tough ones via the perps, ie: SERIATE, AIOLI, CLEO, ASANA, TSGARP, and maybe a couple more.<br /><br />Thought STAMMER was interesting. The other day we had STUTTER for and answer and I thought it should have been STAMMER, since it was clued in the British context. Today we had STAMMER and I thought it would naturally been STUTTER. Oh well. So be it.<br /><br />Yes, the theme was clever, with the anagrams and all. I guess I just have a desire for a straight puzzle. No foreign words, no theme, just clues and answers.<br /><br />Nonetheless, I do enjoy this daily.<br /><br />See you tomorrow.<br /><br />AbejoAbejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41081526101132771332011-08-21T23:11:12.815-05:002011-08-21T23:11:12.815-05:00Dodo, who is your friend?Dodo, who is your friend?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14173899093811840632011-08-21T22:57:46.938-05:002011-08-21T22:57:46.938-05:00Wow! Yipee! Finally! I'm the one on the left i...Wow! Yipee! Finally! I'm the one on the left in the romper!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1652671924660001402011-08-21T22:54:59.909-05:002011-08-21T22:54:59.909-05:00Evening all, Just need to sign in so I can see if ...Evening all, Just need to sign in so I can see if my avatar has changed. I did the puzzle and it's right. A looong afternoon. Hope all are well and have enjoyed the weekend. Between trying to get all the entries back in my address book and fooling aroung with the picture/avatar, time has flown!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24526362488241034652011-08-21T22:11:04.456-05:002011-08-21T22:11:04.456-05:00Yes, I too enjoyed the article about The Help. I&#...Yes, I too enjoyed the article about The Help. I've gotten about three chapters into it and am enjoying it a lot. <br /><br />I almost asked for an explanation for 122D, Bob and flip/DOS but the light bulb finally went on before I embarrassed myself. [Head slap]!Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82133086541961986992011-08-21T22:07:14.559-05:002011-08-21T22:07:14.559-05:00UT-Chattanooga? Who's next for the mighty Husk...UT-Chattanooga? Who's next for the mighty Huskers, Little Sisters of the Poor?BigRedMyA--noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53195070526094833442011-08-21T21:51:30.766-05:002011-08-21T21:51:30.766-05:00Marti:
Not a crumb was left of the enchiladas so y...Marti:<br />Not a crumb was left of the enchiladas so you would have to arrive early for a bite.<br /><br />Thanks for CENSE and Argyle for censer. I am very familiar with incense and censer, just had not seen it as a verb.<br /><br />AVGJoe:<br />Good article by Leonard Pitts. Thanks for posting it.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32487996419514702392011-08-21T21:26:55.364-05:002011-08-21T21:26:55.364-05:00First thought: I just hate all these cross-referen...First thought: I just hate all these cross-references.<br /><br />Second thought: Wait a minute--there has to be something going on here that I'm missing.<br /><br />Third thought: But what?<br /><br />===| Finishes Puzzle |===<br /><br />Fourth thought: TEAMO?<br /><br />Fifth thought? DOS? Like in the old computers?<br /><br />===| Goes to blog |===<br /><br />No more thinking... slaps self silly with V-8 can. What a great puzzle!WikWakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873144164842777944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91388468475835648982011-08-21T17:54:50.193-05:002011-08-21T17:54:50.193-05:00The last three puzzle have been a delight for me.T...The last three puzzle have been a delight for me.Today's takes the cake- all I can think is "how did she do it?"<br /><br />Thanks, Pamela. Same to you, CC.<br /><br />Everyone covers the puzzles so well. The blog has been fun to read and at the same time echoes most of my experiences.<br /><br />Thanks, all.creaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846674495447839466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12228045860292802032011-08-21T17:31:14.747-05:002011-08-21T17:31:14.747-05:00Avg Joe, I read that piece by Leonard Pitts on The...Avg Joe, I read that piece by Leonard Pitts on The Help, and thought he made some very good points. He often does. Always good to see another person's point of view.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34315494043511293302011-08-21T17:29:15.180-05:002011-08-21T17:29:15.180-05:00Fabulous puzzle today. Well constructed, lots of f...Fabulous puzzle today. Well constructed, lots of fun to solve. Thank you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40111031749903079212011-08-21T16:25:47.212-05:002011-08-21T16:25:47.212-05:00Good Sunday all.
It's all been said about the...Good Sunday all.<br /><br />It's all been said about the puzzle. I wasn't a huge fan, but found it OK.<br /><br />But I did want to drop by and provide a link to an interesting editorial that was in our paper today, since it's been discussed here at great length. Leonard Pitts Jr. on <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/16/2361956/the-help-an-imperfect-triumph.html" rel="nofollow"> The Help</a>.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25818408605906347182011-08-21T15:38:23.438-05:002011-08-21T15:38:23.438-05:00Censer.<a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/Censer_(PSF).jpg" rel="nofollow">Censer</a>.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67802999414276024862011-08-21T15:36:45.860-05:002011-08-21T15:36:45.860-05:00Thanks CC
Just a short note on COLOURISE, I thoug...Thanks CC<br /><br />Just a short note on COLOURISE, I thought the clue was OK since COLOUR is the British spelling, and most Brits (although the OED disagrees) prefer -ISE to -IZE. I'm an OED type, me.<br /><br />Also, we have had good old Bertie (great name!) Ahern in the LATXW within the past 6 months.<br /><br /><br />NCNice Cuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670171231144871327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83599793312849779262011-08-21T15:20:27.358-05:002011-08-21T15:20:27.358-05:00Lucina, sounds yummy...I'll be over for dinner...Lucina, sounds yummy...I'll be over for dinner! <br /><br />CENSE is what you do with a CENSEr. And what do you put <i>in</i> the CENSEr? Why, INCENSE, of course !HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28077518505323997432011-08-21T15:06:41.345-05:002011-08-21T15:06:41.345-05:00While the enchiladas are in the oven I want to com...While the enchiladas are in the oven I want to comment on SELENA, the movie. Both my daughter and grand daughter love it and have watched it many times over.<br /><br />Would anyone care to expand on CENSED? I understand incensed but am not familiar with CENSED and it simply worked itself out.<br /><br />And again, I absolutely loved the theme answers. It was ALTEREDSTATES that led me to TASTES; backwards, I know, but anagrams will do that.<br /><br />I'm also glad to know that someone besides Zeno resided in ELEA.<br /><br />I do hope you are enjoying yourself today.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29393287291078790722011-08-21T14:07:57.298-05:002011-08-21T14:07:57.298-05:00I really enjoyed this puzzle. Thanks. Thanks for t...I really enjoyed this puzzle. Thanks. Thanks for the writeup too, C.C. When you said you weren't a fan, was that of Geena Davis or the movie? I liked the movie. "There's no crying in baseball!"<br /><br />Was GLIBNESS a glitch for anyone else? I knew about being fluent and voluble but not about being insincere and shallow. <br /><br />Today has started slowly so far. Not much going on except watching Sunday Morning on the DVR and doing the crossword. I guess that's enough for now.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1779235688278531822011-08-21T12:44:10.792-05:002011-08-21T12:44:10.792-05:00Good Morning All, I've decided to "Carol...Good Morning All, I've decided to "Carol-ize" my crossword adventures and limit them to weekdays. Saturdays are just too difficult for me and Sundays are just too big and time consuming. (I know, I'm just a wuss.) <br /><br />Today was my Waterloo. It was just too daunting for me. I don't "do" anagrams and after about a half an hour, I threw in the towel.<br /><br />But I still checked out C.C. blog and links and your comments.<br /><br />Thanks for the 82A link to Moulin Huge. Leave the health issues aside. They were sassy and entertaining. You could tell a lot of guys in the audience thought they were very sexy too. Vive la différence.<br /><br />Have a great day everyone.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19790700170031884032011-08-21T12:14:38.091-05:002011-08-21T12:14:38.091-05:00I loved this puzzle, and am very impressed with it...I loved this puzzle, and am very impressed with its construction. However, I would have been even more impressed if SIGNALS could have been SCRAMBLED into a common word...Asslingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34002049991556345932011-08-21T11:12:33.563-05:002011-08-21T11:12:33.563-05:00Good day, C.C. and all puzzlers.
What a great puz...Good day, C.C. and all puzzlers.<br /><br />What a great puzzle today! At first on seeing the cross references I cringed, but then with GARBLED SPEECH and MIXEDBLESSING realized the cleverness of it.<br /><br />So I quickly sashayed through most of it but could not suss TWISTED so had to look at C.C.'s blog for that.<br /><br />And did Ggle TSGARP as I had no idea about it.<br /><br /> TE AMO? You could have fooled me.<br /><br />Much fresh and lovely fill but I must run as today is a busy day. We are having August birthday parties and I am making turkey enchiladas to take.<br /><br />Have a delightful Sunday, everyone!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74706208845100941282011-08-21T11:03:50.739-05:002011-08-21T11:03:50.739-05:00Another example of the wonderful talents of our co...Another example of the wonderful talents of our constructors. I love anagrams and this one satisfied on every level. To mention any clunkers on a 21 x 21 grid would be too picky. <br /><br />Enjoy allLemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89903689873168008312011-08-21T10:21:00.417-05:002011-08-21T10:21:00.417-05:00Cross referencing was horrible and then wonderful....Cross referencing was horrible and then wonderful. What a taxing, lovely exercise this morning!<br /><br />Musings<br />-TWISTEDSISTER/RESIST gave me the theme <br />-NW fell last as I tried to fill every imaginable TANK before the aquarium and was burning BUTANE<br />-My cops used CUFFS before we TASEd(S)<br />-<i>A League of Their Own</i> and <i>Field of Dreams</i> are about baseball and family and are personal favs because baseball was the only connection between me and my dad and brother.<br />-C.C., this puzzle was xing!<br />-Humidity here has people drooping and corn growing<br />-I saw direct<b>OR</b>ial finish first and thought CUT<br />-SAUCED not SOUSED and REPS not LAPS<br />-STUBHUB wants $250 for 2 tickets for me to take Hudson to Husker game<br />-I will not mention KOOLAID was invented in Nebraska again! Oops!<br />-Ferma, couldn’t remember Ursula’s character, but I do remember her, uh, swimwear. I found a picture of her from last year at 78 and she did not age like Jane Fonda.Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630142978627240047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85377247285436050502011-08-21T10:09:02.271-05:002011-08-21T10:09:02.271-05:00Grumpy, STUBHUB is a place ticket holders can post...Grumpy, STUBHUB is a place ticket holders can post their own tickets (athletics, concerts, theater, etc) online they are not going to use for sale or for professional ticket brokers. I have gotten some great seats from season ticket holders who were not going the night I wanted to go for a very reasonable price. You can even print out the tickets at home. As I said before, Husker tickets are outrageous now but I think tix to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will go down as the game draws closer. Not so much for the Ohio State game.Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630142978627240047noreply@blogger.com