tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5505854638472090526..comments2024-03-28T14:50:17.404-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday, February 12, 2015 Jeffrey WechslerZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70137084914238881132015-02-13T01:51:02.699-06:002015-02-13T01:51:02.699-06:00Bought the paper yesterday and I came here and of ...Bought the paper yesterday and I came here and of course because of the time difference today's puzzle hasn't been blogged yet. I couldn't get SCROD, IED, OCULI, QUBI, ULEE, BUDD or DPT.Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69811376270271393512015-02-12T23:01:41.621-06:002015-02-12T23:01:41.621-06:00Hi all!
OOOF - I don't think I had it ALL tog...Hi all!<br /><br />OOOF - I don't think I had it ALL together working on this today; Jeffrey got me good... I finally TITT and came to copy off of Marti's paper.<br /><br />HBD LaLaLinda! Mmm, cannoli.<br /><br />Fav - ASCII. I once had it and EBCIDIC memorized (use it or loose it). <br /><br />More <a href="http://ascii-art.surfhome.de/content.php?id=sw" rel="nofollow"><br /> ASCII ART</a> for Star Wars fans.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50430261257598190062015-02-12T20:51:26.739-06:002015-02-12T20:51:26.739-06:00Barry G: My cat is 21 years old and is getting ra...Barry G: My cat is 21 years old and is getting rather frail. She has to take pills every morning for her kidneys, but is otherwise health. There are times when she runs around like a kitten, then other times when I am afraid to touch her for fear she will be cold.Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11291107108510947892015-02-12T20:27:34.453-06:002015-02-12T20:27:34.453-06:00CED -
Aww, the kitty looks happy again!CED -<br /><br />Aww, the kitty looks happy again!Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1456254027300560732015-02-12T20:17:42.264-06:002015-02-12T20:17:42.264-06:00Barry G. We had to put our 17 year old down in Ju...Barry G. We had to put our 17 year old down in June. We found a few vets here that for a little extra fee would come to the house to perform the deed, it was a lot easier for all concerned. You may want to make a few phone calls.chefwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999206352243329280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8757253442604204112015-02-12T19:55:04.431-06:002015-02-12T19:55:04.431-06:00Lucina @ 3:56 - I should have been more specific a...Lucina @ 3:56 - I should have been more specific about the length of time the suction cup had been in use; it was several weeks. Thanks for your comment, though.<br /><br />Linda, so sorry for your loss, on top of your health issues. I hope you enjoyed the birthday lobster!Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75047920483862917982015-02-12T19:15:01.349-06:002015-02-12T19:15:01.349-06:00Greetings!
Thanks, Jeffrey and Marti! Easier for ...Greetings!<br /><br />Thanks, Jeffrey and Marti! Easier for me than usual Thursday. <br /><br />Did not know KANDER and QUBI. Perps to the rescue. Took a while to give up Gigi!<br /><br />Happy birthday, Linda! Feel better soon!!!<br /><br />Barry: so sorry about Hobbes.<br /><br />Cheers!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9944730789579372502015-02-12T17:00:36.233-06:002015-02-12T17:00:36.233-06:00John Lampkin @ 0707 - I hadn't noticed it but ...John Lampkin @ 0707 - I hadn't noticed it but starting at 40a and reversing @ 43a, I get 'Lome' , capital of Togo. Good call.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16141833902264468062015-02-12T16:58:16.756-06:002015-02-12T16:58:16.756-06:00Barry G @ 1:11
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Dau...Barry G @ 1:11<br /><br />I understand.<br /><br />-------------<br /><br /><br />Daughter #1 had brought her cat Nelson with her on Sunday for me to take care of while she had her wisdom teeth out. (since postponed)<br /><br />She adopted this 4 year old cat instead of a kitten because she was afraid no one would want an older cat. He is very scared most of the time, & spent the week in my basement hiding in the deepest, darkest hole he could find.<br /><br />I asked her if Nelson was better now that he is back home, <a href="https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11000280_788858764501994_1806280619054542997_n.jpg?oh=929f6260701ebcb24c34b60397de3ab3&oe=55922FD9" rel="nofollow">& she sent me this picture.</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62642285163937575742015-02-12T16:11:43.721-06:002015-02-12T16:11:43.721-06:00Thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes. They...Thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes. They are very much appreciated, especially since I've been pretty much MIA for so long! (Loved the kitty cake, CED)<br /><br />I've been dealing with some tough times, physically and emotionally but certainly nothing more than what others of you are going through. You've been in my thoughts. I admire the strength of those who are going through difficulties and yet are still able to carry on. I seem to struggle with this. <br /><br />Losing my 17 year old cat has been very hard, even though I knew it was inevitable after she was diagnosed with lymphoma almost three years ago. She did really well with meds until her last few days. Barry, I'm sorry for what you're now dealing with ~ the memory is still fresh. I do still have two cats - but they can't replace the one I've lost. My cats are my kids ~ I guess it just takes time.<br /><br />I've had a quiet, but good day ~ getting ready for a feast of lobster and birthday cannoli.<br /><br />I haven't felt up to "talking"/posting, but hope to be back on a regular basis sometime soon. Thank you for your kind thoughts!LaLaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614753577019280766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81933353552424865492015-02-12T15:56:34.270-06:002015-02-12T15:56:34.270-06:00IrishMiss:
The suction cup falling may well be due...IrishMiss:<br />The suction cup falling may well be due to the cold, but I believe they dry out over time. Some I've had just drop after a few years and since it's extremely dry here, that seems logical. Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59490852021889541642015-02-12T15:27:21.585-06:002015-02-12T15:27:21.585-06:00Spitz 1:34 - that's my favorite use of odd as ...Spitz 1:34 - that's my favorite use of odd as well. <br /><br />Barry 11:36 - I understand your point of view. It's hard enough to lose a pet without having also to suffer the voyage to the vet.Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22927134307523563822015-02-12T14:57:57.349-06:002015-02-12T14:57:57.349-06:00Taking a much needed break to enjoy the comments. ...Taking a much needed break to enjoy the comments. Spent the better part of the day making split pea/ham soup and French Onion soup. The former is already apportioned and in the freezer while the latter is simmering away, filling the house with its tantalizing aroma.<br /><br />I think I was spurred on to make these after hearing the regular temps (single digit for highs) and wind chill temps of anywhere from -20 to -30 or -40. Not to cast any blame, but I think this is coming from our northern neighbor, if you get my drift!<br /><br />I have a question: Would the cold cause a suction cup to lose its hold? I had a beautiful Kelly green shamrock sun catcher on a door pane and while I was making the soup, I heard a crash and turned around to <br />see it on the floor in smithereens. (What an odd word, <br />but a fitting one!). It was hanging there for quite awhile <br />and that's why I think it might have been the cold. Any thoughts?Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17674544316954247012015-02-12T14:21:33.956-06:002015-02-12T14:21:33.956-06:00
Marti, many thanks for explaining DAP to me. Wou...<br /><br />Marti, many thanks for explaining DAP to me. Would never have understood it without that.<br /><br />Ah, pets--what a wonderful gift. Dusty and Misty Jr. send their love to all of you pet owners.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71924905582277254522015-02-12T13:44:25.214-06:002015-02-12T13:44:25.214-06:00Well, I didn't even notice the circles. I hav...Well, I didn't even notice the circles. I have been to all of these cities, except BRASILIA, but I don't think finding them would have helped me with this tough pzl. <br />I too (like Ray o sunshine) was hung up with GIGI for a long while, but eventually realized the error of my ways... Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21434616498613466452015-02-12T13:42:22.373-06:002015-02-12T13:42:22.373-06:00Dear OwenKL:
Your cleverness astounds!
Your rhyme...Dear OwenKL:<br /><br />Your cleverness astounds!<br />Your rhymes and word play know no bounds.<br />I'm amazed that you come up with these every day - <br />so I tip my hat with the respect I pay!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623683351504857578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11426121692264344632015-02-12T13:34:39.525-06:002015-02-12T13:34:39.525-06:00Good afternoon everyone.
Happyiorthday to Lala Li...Good afternoon everyone.<br /><br />Happyiorthday to Lala Linda. Nice shoutout at 6a.<br /><br />I agree with Marti, Towns in the circles were hardly towns. But it was fun; first to solve the cw and then to suss the 'towns' . Jeffrey does not disappoint and I look forward to his creations.<br /><br />KAROL - Means Charles in Polish. Dutch is Karel, German Karl. Karl der Große - Charlemagne. <br /><br />ODD - I kind of like a Canadian usage meaning something like an outlier, or something irregular, but nuanced. In Winter in describing Niagara river ice conditions, My Canadian counterparts might use the term " and odd piece of ice here and there (meaning: But mostly clear.) Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72228051785470096062015-02-12T13:16:08.082-06:002015-02-12T13:16:08.082-06:00Hi gang -
LaLaLinda - HBD. Hope your well enough...Hi gang -<br /><br />LaLaLinda - HBD. Hope your well enough to join us again soon.<br /><br />My condolences to all the pet owners and/or ownees on the impending or past posses of their companions.<br /><br />We're not pet people, but all four of our kids are or have been, and I see how attached people become to the animals in their lives.<br /><br />Did the puzzle in the paper today, so the circles were there. After I caught onto the theme, the circled letters were a big help.<br /><br />Pretty clever, and some fresh verticals.<br /><br />Cool regards!<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20219801814581558502015-02-12T13:15:23.582-06:002015-02-12T13:15:23.582-06:00Here's a nice song from the "younger gene...Here's a nice song from the "younger generation" that the older folks here on the blog haven't had the pleasure of hearing.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHrLPs3_1Fs" rel="nofollow">BUDAPEST</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59937698509894493282015-02-12T13:11:52.922-06:002015-02-12T13:11:52.922-06:00CrossEyedDave:
I appreciate the advice, but my pe...CrossEyedDave:<br /><br />I appreciate the advice, but my personal preference is to not go as long as he is not in any apparent pain or distress. The last time I had to take a very old cat to the vet (my mother's cat), the cat freaked out the entire way there and then died in my arms in the waiting room.<br /><br />I realize this is more about my feelings than his, but i just can't bear to go through that again unless I absolutely have to.Barry G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17875477509288463142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24883032569828779042015-02-12T13:02:15.922-06:002015-02-12T13:02:15.922-06:00Barry G.
This month will be a year since I lost m...Barry G.<br /><br />This month will be a year since I lost my cat, my sincere condolences.<br /><br />Pls do not hesitate to take your cat to the Vet. When I took PK, they discovered her kidneys had failed & she was in extreme pain, but for a reasonable fee, they gave her an injection that eased her pain, & injected water under her skin to hydrate her. & for the next day she was almost back to normal while we waited the results of her blood tests.CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86933713219639697522015-02-12T12:55:03.113-06:002015-02-12T12:55:03.113-06:00Cont...
26A I always thought it would be funny to...Cont...<br /><br />26A I always thought it would be funny to have a restaurant named The Greasy Spoon in French. But not knowing French my best translation was Le Gras Cuillere. (hmm still not very appetizing...) Today with the power of the internet, I just looked it up again. <a href="https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=greasy+spoon+in+french" rel="nofollow">Hmm, I would eat at Boui Boui...</a><br /><br />This town square thing is <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zHv1hczQcD4/UdgqTs1G3cI/AAAAAAAAqCI/leM5NgaGsx4/eixample-barcelona7%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" rel="nofollow">getting out of hand.</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/2d/4f/94/2d4f944d087f39cb83b735e6e72f9859.jpg" rel="nofollow">& it's spreading!</a><br /><br />Well wadiya know... <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Tall_Column,_Trent_Park,_Enfield.JPG/679px-Tall_Column,_Trent_Park,_Enfield.JPG" rel="nofollow">A round peg in a town square...</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tranquilspacedesigns.com/932-large_default/funny-cat-birthday-card-i-gotted-you-a-purrthday-cake.jpg" rel="nofollow">HBD LaLaLinda!</a><br /><br />Oh, almost forgot I had this tab open. I always wondered what happens when it rains on the Pantheon. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh7VJaNgh-A" rel="nofollow"> I did not know Roman Engineers sloped the floor toward drains for this purpose!</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88352718214681454722015-02-12T12:42:22.321-06:002015-02-12T12:42:22.321-06:00Wow! tough puzzle. I believe I only finished it be...Wow! tough puzzle. I believe I only finished it because I had no time limit.<br /><br />Learning moment: Brasilia <br />(That's one country capital that is going to be hard to forget...)<br /><br />John Lampkin@7:07 Ack! Now it's a puzzle within a puzzle! (can it be done?)<br /><br />Never heard "dap" in that context before...<br /><br />Granddaughter of Chaplin, all I could think of was Oona. Even if the clue was Wife of Chaplin, all I could think of would be Oona...<br /><br />50A lacking a mate = odd, how rude! As if life isn't hard enough, why treat people like socks! Er, whats that? you WERE talking about socks?<br /> Oh, nevermind...<br /><br />42A I had ASC-- & waited, because I always get confused with ASCAP.<br />HG, that ASCII link you posted, hit CTRL - enough times & it looks like a photograph!CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61816748883282664722015-02-12T12:32:36.422-06:002015-02-12T12:32:36.422-06:00coneyro: I've seen a poster that says"
...coneyro: I've seen a poster that says"<br /><br />Dogs have owners<br /><br />Cats have staff<br /><br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72535937916102303412015-02-12T12:29:42.433-06:002015-02-12T12:29:42.433-06:00A typical Thursday--over my head. I enjoyed what ...A typical Thursday--over my head. I enjoyed what I could do and then enjoyed Marti's expo.<br /><br />LaLaLinda, I hope you have a wonderful birthday. I'm sorry for the loss of your pet. They give us so much love, affection and entertainment.<br /><br />Kazie, I'm sorry for your loss of a beloved pet. No matter their size they leave a huge hole in our lives when they depart this world.<br /><br />BarryG--my thoughts are with you as you face the end of Hobbes' life.<br /><br />Mother Nature is in cahoots with Ol' Man Winter and I'm not a fan of what they've come up with: falling temps and wind.<br /><br />Pat<br /><br /><br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com