tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5243613195808662981..comments2024-03-28T17:59:18.951-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Saturday December 20, 2008 Robert H. WolfeZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49848780796504739552008-12-20T20:29:00.000-06:002008-12-20T20:29:00.000-06:00Good evening C.C. and all,I filled in most everyth...Good evening C.C. and all,<BR/><BR/>I filled in most everything today in between coming and going.Didn't understand clue for 31A. I had dispense for disperse, so I had anoo. I hesitated to put the m, as in yesm,because it didn't sound right, and I had never heard of umiak (great picture, C.C.).Was also unfamiliar with those def. to triad and stint.Wasn't Poseidon holding a triad, or was it a trident?I'm only familiar with the ante room in King Tut's tomb. There were many rooms in there.Amazing tunnels!<BR/>1st time I've seen eew written down. Thought it was funny; reminds me of 6th grade girls who "eww" at everything.<BR/><BR/>C.C., you mentioned the vastness of the Assyrian Empire.It was the strongest power in the Middle East around 1100 B.C., and were known for their brutality.The barbarians came on horseback ( rather than those bulky chariots) and destroyed them with their expertise with bows and arrows.Then the Persians took over.<BR/><BR/>@Dennis, lucky wife!!!<BR/><BR/>anon@4:14-interesting information on the bobbed tails.<BR/><BR/>Clear ayes, another enjoyable poem!! I've been covering my hibiscus. I bet y'all are laughing, but we're not supposed to have freezing weather. The birds don't like it either, esp the hummers.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49521625564582863542008-12-20T19:45:00.000-06:002008-12-20T19:45:00.000-06:00"Reliant" also has a meaning akin to "dependable"....<I>"Reliant" also has a meaning akin to "dependable".</I><BR/><BR/>Presumably that's "reliable", unless "reliant" is another one of those words that means its opposite.<BR/><BR/>MartinMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065890894217992005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79835197073332313972008-12-20T17:18:00.000-06:002008-12-20T17:18:00.000-06:00It's snowing and blowing here in MN. Lots of snow...It's snowing and blowing here in MN. Lots of snow but the wind is making it even worse in the farm area that I live in, it makes for white out conditions. Winds are to pick up to 30mph tonight into tomorrow so I am here until Monday. I did manage to secure supplies so all will be well. Speaking of Lionel trainsets...my dad would always put that on his Christmas list and one year (when we were older and had the means) my brother found a 1944 Lionel trainset that we all went in on. My dad still sets it up every year around the tree.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89997045634438466642008-12-20T16:57:00.000-06:002008-12-20T16:57:00.000-06:00c.c.Do you work for the Tribune or are you just un...c.c.<BR/>Do you work for the Tribune or are you just unbelievably fast? What time do you get up in order to do the puzzle and all the links and still beat most people most days?<BR/>Your love for beautiful flowers reminds me of an Asian Aunt of mine.<BR/>She was a war bride. Were you?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91401856571147401912008-12-20T16:49:00.000-06:002008-12-20T16:49:00.000-06:00cc, sorry to her of your family history with the C...cc, sorry to her of your family history with the Cultural Revolution. Have you seen the movie The Red Violin? It has a poignant section set during that most unfortunate period.douglhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04640289241043667144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46862449742247227802008-12-20T16:14:00.000-06:002008-12-20T16:14:00.000-06:00Another confusing line in Jingle Bells is "bells o...Another confusing line in Jingle Bells is "bells on bob-tail ring" Some say it is the horse's name which is Bobtail...I have actually seen it in Christmas trivia quizzes as the answer to the question.."What is the horse's name in Jingle Bells?". But it was the fashion at the time to 'bob' the tails of the horses - that is, cut them short. Thankfully, people realized that bobbing tails was cruel, because horses need their tails to swish flies, and they stopped doing it.<BR/><BR/>For miniature train name I was going for gauge ..like o gauge etc...<BR/><BR/>SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22773996354332500362008-12-20T15:33:00.000-06:002008-12-20T15:33:00.000-06:00Forgot to mention the Lionel train set that my dad...Forgot to mention the Lionel train set that my dad had was under the Christmas tree every year. The coal tender had the train whistle in it. The engine was very heavy and we would run it around in circles too fast and it would derail. Also remember the odor of ozone from the engine. Those train were built. He gave the train set to a former brother-in-law. I wish he would have given it to us. There were boxes and boxes of buildings, switches, rail cars, trestle bridges. He had it all.RichShifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180920801631153123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14832461464489897922008-12-20T14:50:00.000-06:002008-12-20T14:50:00.000-06:00C.C. 3D, That is a photo of Victoria and Albert. ...C.C. 3D, That is a photo of Victoria and Albert. Victoria reigned for almost 64 years. Sadly, she was only 42 years old when Albert died and she dressed in black for the remainder of her reign. Queen Elizabeth II, Victoria's great-great granddaughter, looks like she is going to make a run at Victoria's 64 year record. Elizabeth, who is 82 years old, has been queen for almost 57 years and seems to be in fine health. Her mother lived to be 102 years old, so her genetic makeup seems to be in favor of Prince Charles being Prince of Wales for a long time to come.<BR/><BR/>It sounds like this is going to be a tough winter for a lot of you....snow and more snow. Maybe this poem will cheer you up. Of course, look who is offering to you, a Californian who thinks that 30 degrees F. is pretty much as cold as she wants to get. Be that as it may, it is still a charming poem and reminds me of being a kid....."YEA!...Snow day!!"<BR/><BR/> <B><I>Winter Reigns</I></B><BR/><BR/>Shimmering, gleaming, glistening glow--<BR/>Winter reigns, splendiferous snow!<BR/>Won't this sight, this stainless scene,<BR/>Endlessly yield days supreme?<BR/><BR/>Eying ground, deep piled, delights<BR/>Skiers scaling garish heights.<BR/>Still like eagles soaring, glide<BR/>Eager racers; show-offs slide.<BR/><BR/>Ecstatic children, noses scarved--<BR/>Dancing gnomes, seem magic carved--<BR/>Doing graceful leaps. Snowballs,<BR/>Swishing globules, sail low walls.<BR/><BR/>Surely year-end's special lure<BR/>Eases sorrow we endure,<BR/>Every year renews shared dream,<BR/>Memories sweet, that timeless stream.<BR/><BR/>- Mary YoungquistClear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9486497387306885722008-12-20T14:43:00.000-06:002008-12-20T14:43:00.000-06:00Hi C.C. and all,Had a few unknowns that I needed t...Hi C.C. and all,<BR/><BR/>Had a few unknowns that I needed the dictionary to finish. Know Lambda believe it or not from the Tri-Lams in the <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkzAJs7NutM" REL="nofollow">Revenge of the Nerds</A>. I was surprised that I remembered "fluer de lis". Did not care for the clue for 52A. Yes'm is still strongly used today in our neck of the woods. Maybe clued as Southern agreement.<BR/><BR/>Everybody has already identified singer at 2:29 as Steve Perry of Journey. That band is from the S.F. Bay area, I believe. I feel that most of their success was with Steve Perry as their singer. It seems to me that he also had some medicial problems that prevented him from trying to return to Journey. Plus the band had some hostile feelings towards Perry. Steve Augeri replaced Perry for a while and all of the concert goers said that he looked and sounded like Perry. Recently Augeri was replaced by Arnel Pineda. Journey made the news on how this singer was selected. Auditions were held on the internet and Pineda was selected. He is from the Philipines.RichShifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180920801631153123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31725134143987089452008-12-20T14:11:00.000-06:002008-12-20T14:11:00.000-06:00mark - Buenos AiresI understand Yes'm to be a shor...mark - Buenos Aires<BR/>I understand Yes'm to be a shortened form of Yes Ma'am or Yes Madam. I am from the midwest USA and this term was used a lot in stores to indicate agreement or compliance with the customer.<BR/><BR/>Barry G.<BR/>I agree with your comment on "StandsOn", 33A. I am sometimes one of those obstinate people who stand up on their pulpet and insist on "doing things right". I try not to be that way.<BR/><BR/>CalefAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-914875996424130882008-12-20T13:47:00.000-06:002008-12-20T13:47:00.000-06:00@ Mark,"Yesm" is southern colloquial shorthand for...@ Mark,<BR/><BR/>"Yesm" is southern colloquial shorthand for "yes maam"Chris in LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014439509467031515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35222810552408005312008-12-20T13:44:00.000-06:002008-12-20T13:44:00.000-06:00G'day C.C.& all - Nothing unsolvable today...G'day C.C.& all - Nothing unsolvable today thanks to well worn words from previous xwords and perps that filled in nicely. One cup of coffee and done. Now, it's snow shoveling time in my neck of Oregon. Have a good weekend all.<BR/><BR/>ttfnMr. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865288063559684909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18244009206219740032008-12-20T13:19:00.000-06:002008-12-20T13:19:00.000-06:00Good afternoon CC et al, The fun is 'ceaseless...Good afternoon CC et al, The fun is 'ceaseless'. I see we're back in the 'saddles'again & in 'bed' - <BR/>with a 'sac' (bag or 2)as 'needs' dictate... which is a dreadful blow to the 'egos', but a blow nonetheless and 'stands on' its own 'merit'(s). I'm going to the firing range and then 'sip' some 'vins'. Hopefully no 'EMS' or 'priests' will need to be called.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy this day.loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12630357088604885282008-12-20T12:53:00.000-06:002008-12-20T12:53:00.000-06:00mark - Buenos AiresHave I got 52A right? "Yesm", I...mark - Buenos Aires<BR/><BR/>Have I got 52A right? "Yesm", I dont understand it if so.<BR/><BR/>c.c. why was the train from Paris to Brussells bad?<BR/><BR/>Bethan - Yes I am from the Potteries area, apart from the "fame" of those that went to East Liverpool, my ancestor (on my mother´s side) was leader of the first legislative assembly in what is now known as the USA (in 1619) I believe. So before those "newcomer" Pilgrim Fathers.<BR/><BR/>I always spell "Fleur de Lys" so checked on wiki, Lys is the singular and Lis the plural so to be boringly pedantic the clue should have been "Irises".<BR/><BR/>Have a good weekend to all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41661072726542895682008-12-20T12:48:00.000-06:002008-12-20T12:48:00.000-06:009:22 today. Nice straightforward puzzle today, whi...<B>9:22 today</B>. Nice straightforward puzzle today, which is always enjoyable for a Saturday. AUREATE was my only unknown, but easy to get from the symbol for gold (Au).<BR/><BR/>I'd never seen or heard of SOCKEROO before, c.c.<BR/><BR/>We are expecting a major storm in Oregon today and I'm already snowed in (18"). Wonder when I'll be able to get out of my steep driveway again, sigh.embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72877885908462512932008-12-20T12:26:00.000-06:002008-12-20T12:26:00.000-06:00@clear ayes Oops! You're right -- 'tis a sleigh an...@clear ayes Oops! You're right -- 'tis a sleigh and not a shay. Oh well, it helped me get the answer, LOL<BR/><BR/>@carol This snow and cold and wind calls for a visit to the woodshed to get warmed up. BRRRRRRCrockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88788874743018970432008-12-20T12:22:00.000-06:002008-12-20T12:22:00.000-06:00At first glance I thought "Oh no...I am going to h...At first glance I thought "Oh no...I am going to have big trouble with this..." Then I settled down and filled in ALLERGY and FLEUR DE LIS and things started to fall into place...I guessed at AUREATE with the gold connection but even after filling in EROO I was being too literal(as I often am) and couldn't think what that had to do with a light switch! All in all a lot of fun.<BR/><BR/>Thank you to everyone who welcomed me to the blog. You all seem to "know" each other so well. It is a very friendly place to be. Have a nice weekend everyone. I finally, after an unplanned 2 week hiatus, can get back to painting...Cheers to you all...looking forward to Monday.<BR/><BR/>Kathleen in SF Bay AreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52760562379737272602008-12-20T11:47:00.000-06:002008-12-20T11:47:00.000-06:00Good Morning All, This was a fun puzzle for me. ...Good Morning All, This was a fun puzzle for me. I did have an enjoyable light bulb moment with ELEVEN. <BR/><BR/>I would be more likely to use the "opalescent" in conversation to describe irridescent, but OPALINE was understandable and was the right number of letters. <BR/><BR/>AUREATE was a new word and since this is the Christmas season, I might actually have a chance to fit it into a conversation...."What a lovely AUREATE ornament you have on your tree."<BR/><BR/>Thanks to Sallie last night and to C.C. this morning for the nice compliments.<BR/><BR/>Crockett, I had to sing it through to realize the mistake. <I>Jingle Bells</I> has the line <I>In a one-horse open sleigh</I>. There is a poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. <A HREF="http://www.holyjoe.org/poetry/holmes1.htm" REL="nofollow">The Wonderful One Hoss Shay</A>. That might be the one you are thinking of.<BR/><BR/>Martin, My daughter's first date with a particular boyfriend was to a Star Trek convention. He was entralled, she was puzzled. She still married him. That was 20 years and three kids ago. ^_^Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39791129346767867162008-12-20T11:41:00.000-06:002008-12-20T11:41:00.000-06:00Good morning C.C.and all, good puzzle today, new w...Good morning C.C.and all, good puzzle today, new words too. I didn't know 8A (Lambdas), 38A (aureate) or 47D (umiaks).<BR/><BR/>Snowing here again! More to come later today and tomorrow too. Blahhh! Humbug!<BR/><BR/>Promise me this, I don't mean to be rude but what are you talking about at 9:49 and 10:17?carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44851286352523532882008-12-20T11:23:00.000-06:002008-12-20T11:23:00.000-06:00Hi Ya'llFinished the puzzle without help. Oh well...Hi Ya'll<BR/><BR/>Finished the puzzle without help. Oh well, I did use the dictionay a couple of times. Was'nt familiar with Aureate or Umiak. <BR/><BR/>C.C. I would'nt put too much stock in genetics, as far as longevity is concerned. Of course it can be a factor in some cases, but I feel that maintaining a positive attitude and the knowledge that Christians have not been given "The spirit of fear" serves to increase one's life span. Live a happy, worry free life if you can.<BR/>My mother died at 66 and my dad died at 76. I am still going at 84 and enjoying life everyday. (My goal is 120).<BR/><BR/>Just think positive and enjoy life.<BR/>Vaya con DiosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70526882280606546572008-12-20T10:45:00.000-06:002008-12-20T10:45:00.000-06:00Happy weekend to all!I'm finally getting around to...Happy weekend to all!<BR/>I'm finally getting around to posting here after reading all the above posts, and spending time finishing up our Christmas cards.<BR/><BR/>Actually got all the puzzle out fairly easily with just a pause on 1A, until the perps gave me SEA, afer which the WEED followed.<BR/><BR/>c.c.,<BR/>Not meaning to pry, but in what way did the Chinese Culture Revolution affect your mother's longevity? I'm wondering if it was relocation or something more violent. No need to answer if it's a painful memory, but I really don't know a lot about what went on. It sounds like you were orphaned a lot younger than JD or I.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39824794571818282742008-12-20T10:32:00.000-06:002008-12-20T10:32:00.000-06:00Singer @ 2:29 is Steve Perry formerly of Journey.Singer @ 2:29 is Steve Perry formerly of Journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48810429073484659782008-12-20T10:17:00.000-06:002008-12-20T10:17:00.000-06:00Ah ... nmI assumed you meant it was a word so I on...Ah ... nm<BR/><BR/>I assumed you meant it was a word so I only looked it up with Webster's. <BR/>Googling it provided a Wikipedia link that explained it is a mnemonic.<BR/>I obviously never used it. I probably wouldn't have even if I had known it since I am not a big fan of Scrabble.<BR/>The 'We Are The World' video is very nice, particularly for the holidays. Thanks.Auntie Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676091081670473598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22270976670576891982008-12-20T09:59:00.000-06:002008-12-20T09:59:00.000-06:00Good morning, weekend crew. AUREATE was my unknown...Good morning, weekend crew. AUREATE was my unknown for the day.<BR/><BR/>No, SOCKEROO is an unknown to me. Is EUOUAE in the Official Scrabble Dictionary? That's one heck of a vowelish word! "A One Horse Open Shay" is in "Jingle Bells." More on <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-headed_eagle" REL="nofollow"> the double headed eagle </A>. Those sausages look like they may be spicy hot as well. Thank you. I understand not publishing Boomer's gifts here.<BR/><BR/>@linda Try clicking on your blue underlined link with your name. That should take you to your profile page where you may add/edit.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48410324177231706612008-12-20T09:49:00.000-06:002008-12-20T09:49:00.000-06:00Good morning everyone :)C.C., did you misspell "Eu...Good morning everyone :)<BR/><BR/>C.C., did you misspell "Euouae"? According to Webster's dictionary it is not a word.Auntie Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676091081670473598noreply@blogger.com