tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5580379610419145371..comments2024-03-28T08:31:00.782-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, March 5, 2018 ~ C.C. BurnikelZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81590229050344909562018-03-06T01:00:15.615-06:002018-03-06T01:00:15.615-06:00Spitzboov said...
"D-O @ 1336 - I'm sure ...Spitzboov said...<br />"D-O @ 1336 - I'm sure Picard will treasure that thought for a long time."<br /><br />Oh. I think we ALL will....<br /><br />(Must be Italian Depreciation Day here at the Corner.)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270740184766230842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4866964372192520892018-03-06T00:42:58.319-06:002018-03-06T00:42:58.319-06:00Winding down with the funnies says...
ALEXA in l...Winding down with the funnies says...<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.gocomics.com/brewsterrockit/2018/03/05" rel="nofollow"> ALEXA in love </a></b> [Brewster Rockit]<br /><br />Nite, -T Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66091315729463795742018-03-06T00:33:46.624-06:002018-03-06T00:33:46.624-06:00Hi everybody. Not much time to comment. It's l...Hi everybody. Not much time to comment. It's late and I'm about to start tomorrow's offering. I didn't see much need for circles in this puzzle.<br /><br />We've visited Multnomah Falls. It's pretty in your nice photo. It's even more spectacular in real life.<br /><br />Good jokes!<br /><br />I recorded the Oscars telecast and enjoyed parts of it very much. I like Jimmy Kimmel. Since it was recorded on the DVR, I could fast forward over some of the boring thank-you speeches. <br /><br />On to tomorrow's puzzle.<br /><br />Bill Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495413609545426668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64830869010163007042018-03-05T23:33:04.417-06:002018-03-05T23:33:04.417-06:00Lucina - If I can't laugh at myself, I've ...Lucina - If I can't laugh at myself, I've lost all perspective. It's an old joke, not PC, but funny, so let's have fun with a stereotype/slur 'cuz no one takes umbrage anyway (The Godfather fixed that :-)).<br /><br />Spitz - Right. Both of them :-). I'm laughing x2 because, while I've taken tomorrow off to deal with contractors for the house, I'm also going to try to get the Alfa to the shop so they can replace the fuel-pump. I love this '86 ride, When it runs, it's BACON on a stick, but, even just sitting in the garage DEAD AS A DOOR NAIL, it <i>is</i> SEXY.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48081332532302753272018-03-05T23:16:52.737-06:002018-03-05T23:16:52.737-06:00Picard: I love your pictures. Right now I have no ...Picard: I love your pictures. Right now I have no email capacity and haven't been able to access LA TIMES puzzle for some time. My apps are old and my service provider "updated" and left me in the dust. I haven't felt up to the hassle of calling in the tech to see why I have no internet when it rains. Too much going on in my life right now. I'm just happy that I'm able to do the puzzle & access the blog.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570575955563406341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73068192330656099652018-03-05T22:55:16.178-06:002018-03-05T22:55:16.178-06:00Anon -T - Why does the new Italian Navy have gl...Anon -T - Why does the new Italian Navy have glass bottom boats?<br /><br />Ans, So they can see the old Italian Navy.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79685485443837230062018-03-05T22:42:52.587-06:002018-03-05T22:42:52.587-06:00AnonT:
Good that you can self deprecate! It's ...AnonT:<br />Good that you can self deprecate! It's a rare quality. Funny joke, too.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44511638393039786172018-03-05T22:25:25.051-06:002018-03-05T22:25:25.051-06:00Good Evening, folks. Thank you, C.C., for fine pu...Good Evening, folks. Thank you, C.C., for fine puzzle. Thank you, Argyle, for a fine review.<br /><br />C.C.: Congratulations on your ORCA award. Well deserved! Now I will have to go on line and see what the particulars are.<br /><br />Welcome home, Madame DeFarge. I was in Evanston Saturday at the Masonic Temple on Maple Ave. Thought of you.<br /><br />Puzzle was fine. Got the theme part way through.<br /><br />I noticed this was an odd symmetry puzzle. Not the usual. That's OK with me.<br /><br />Never heard of DELTA DENTAL. Perps.<br /><br />FLAX was easy. I take a tablespoon full each day. (flax seed oil)<br /><br />ALEXA was neat to see. My wife got me one for Christmas, an AMAZON ECHO. I use it a lot to play old songs. All off the internet.<br /><br />I was an election judge today in DuPage County. Finished the Saturday puzzle while I was there. We only did 69 voters in 11 hours of being open. I will now go to that date and report in. Sunday's I have not finished yet.<br /><br />See you tomorrow.<br /><br />Abejo<br /><br />( )<br /><br />Abejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15382095355674356202018-03-05T21:13:43.328-06:002018-03-05T21:13:43.328-06:00Thanks OMK, the matches were the pairs of animals....Thanks OMK, the matches were the pairs of animals. Duh, I guess .<br /><br />Well, I picked up Sunday before heading home and the cursing started . Gail G., How can you be so cruel. Turns out how can Wilbur be so dumb . I've got all the boxes filled . <br /><br />I was taking a fella down to IMG and innocently asked him about that MLS team in Washington. Was that cheating Misty, ol' pal? <br /><br />Sure came in handy .<br /><br />I'll let you know how I do on Saturday's xword<br /><br />WCWilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32368263836130686002018-03-05T21:03:56.253-06:002018-03-05T21:03:56.253-06:00Hi All!
Thanks C.C. for this puzzle that was no b...Hi All!<br /><br />Thanks C.C. for this puzzle that was no big DEAL to solve; a perfect Monday. Congrats again on the ORCA.<br /><br />Thanks Argyle for kicking-off the after-party with a Dilbert comic and the beautiful image of Wrigley.<br /><br />WO: DUNLaP*<br />ESPs: GOULD and the BABKA again...[at least I didn't balk at the letters this time]<br /><b>Fav</b>: DEAD AS A DOORNAIL. Pop says that and, thanks to Bill-O, we both now know what that really means.<br /><br />D4 - I'll never put ALEXA or her ilk in my house... Too creepy bugging myself!<br /><br />Welcome back MDE Defarge and LOL TX freeways. With the long hauls in TX, you'd never get anywhere at 55mph - just move AHEAD the same as everyone else and your fine @80mph. And re: the names? I live near US59/I-69/Southwest Freeway (all names of the same road until you pass downtown going North, then it's the EastTex Freeway). It's aka Sen. Lloyd Benson Highway, too, but nobody calls it that. :-)<br /><br />Cheers, -T<br />*I only buy Pirelli tire's.... They're Italian - Dego through water, Dego through mud, and when deys flat, Dego Wop, Wop, Wop ;-)Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41251969871907395632018-03-05T20:26:03.441-06:002018-03-05T20:26:03.441-06:00Lucina: Thank you for the kind words about my amph...Lucina: Thank you for the kind words about my amphibian PETs and about my Multnomah Falls, OREGON photo! And thank you for your comments earlier about the creative puppet makers and about our other creative events.<br /><br />PK: You are welcome to come to our city any time! Sorry you had such scary experiences that keep you incognito. Feel free to email me. My profile has my direct email address.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://games.latimes.com/games/daily-crossword/" rel="nofollow">Are you aware that you can get the puzzle in all its glory with circles here at the Los Angeles Times site?</a></b><br /><br />desper-otto: I am sorry you had such an unpleasant experience at Multnomah Falls. Perhaps sometime you can return to make a happier memory. Yes, Spitzboov, that was a memorable comment.<br /><br />Misty: Thank you for the kind words about my PETs, too!Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401317669146538447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10935624603377229632018-03-05T19:42:01.316-06:002018-03-05T19:42:01.316-06:00Pat @ 4:15
a couple of sunsets?
OMG!, click on the...Pat @ 4:15<br />a couple of sunsets?<br />OMG!, click on the right arrow and they go on forever!<br /><br /><br />PK @ 12:56<br />Why, Oh why, can't Mensa do circles?<br />(they're not smart enough...)<br /><br />:)<br /><br />CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66818136939072917122018-03-05T16:56:10.862-06:002018-03-05T16:56:10.862-06:00WC
Didn't Noah choose mates when he loaded the...<b>WC</b><br />Didn't Noah choose mates when he loaded the Ark?<br />(How did he handle same-sex coupling back then? How embarrassing was it when Jack and Jim Zebras showed up at the loading dock? <br />Or are we to suppose Gays are strictly New Testament?)Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22377000687793678132018-03-05T16:54:57.402-06:002018-03-05T16:54:57.402-06:00I stayed up too late watching the oscars to get to...I stayed up too late watching the oscars to get to the puzzle before work today.<br /><br />Fun treat from CC and congrats on your award!<br />Thanks Argyle!inanehikernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9864160340385072122018-03-05T16:46:50.677-06:002018-03-05T16:46:50.677-06:00I'm way behind . I've got a start on Satu...I'm way behind . I've got a start on Saturday and Sunday but I'll have to finish later. <br /><br />This was a true Monday xword . Good to see CC and her well deserved ORCA. BTW. Just how was NOAH a "Match Maker"? <br /><br />WCWilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62247814839667306652018-03-05T16:36:07.088-06:002018-03-05T16:36:07.088-06:00The Mind Boggles.
I remember when Roger Bannister...<b>The Mind Boggles.</b><br /><br />I remember when <b>Roger Bannister</b> broke the 4-minute mile. Sir Roger died a couple days ago at age 88. His obits took me back to 1954 when he "proved the impossible." <br />The current record for the mile is held by <b>Hicham El Guerrouj</b> at 3:43:13, nearly 16-plus seconds faster. <br />How can that be possible?Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25276276246531356252018-03-05T16:34:13.029-06:002018-03-05T16:34:13.029-06:00Unlike others, I had a little crunch (and it wasn&...Unlike others, I had a little crunch (and it wasn't DRY CEREAL) today. But not exactly an ENIGMA. Thanks for the fun C.C. (and congrats on your award) and Argyle.<br /><br />Let me count the ways I shot myself in the foot (but not DEAD AS A DOORNAIL).<br />Wilt was too short and moved to DROOP, Noxema moved to AVEENO, crawl to SIDLE, Preen to PRIMP, Redact to REPEAL. My Instagram upload was a Photo before a VIDEO.<br />Then I was on Mensa and had no circles although that was not a DEAL BREAKER.<br />I thought of Rum Baba before BABKA (might be a Ukrainian vs. Polish word origin).<br /><br />This Canadian has no knowledge of DELTA DENTAL.<br /><br />Some Canadian content in Oscar winners as Shape of Water was filmed in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, by a Canadian producer, and Best Production Design was won by 3 Canadians. Not my personal choice of movies though.<br /><br />Enjoy the evening.CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55343945014617115562018-03-05T16:15:32.650-06:002018-03-05T16:15:32.650-06:00This was a fun Monday experience! Thanks, C.C.! ...This was a fun Monday experience! Thanks, C.C.! And congrats on your award! Thanks for the expo and links, Argyle. Well done!<br /><br />I haven't had a chance to read the comments yet but will enjoy that after dinner.<br /><br />My mistake was ALLADIN which gave me LEGS for the octopus. Wha? Perps to the rescue!<br /><br />billocohoes, thanks for the explanation of DEAD AS A DOOR NAIL.<br /><br />Here are a couple sunsets that kinda have a 12a Subtle Glow <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenscottphotography/40541946432/" rel="nofollow">Sunset 1</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenscottphotography/39873648094/in/photostream/" rel="nofollow">Sunset 2</a><br /><br />Have a great evening, everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23166706654153271542018-03-05T16:02:44.771-06:002018-03-05T16:02:44.771-06:00Sweet pet pictures, Picard.
Knew you'd like t...Sweet pet pictures, Picard.<br /><br />Knew you'd like that VODKA, Tinbeni (not me, I'm a Merlot person).<br /><br />And great "Bounty" story, Ol'Man Keith!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65305373954087857032018-03-05T15:15:12.055-06:002018-03-05T15:15:12.055-06:00I liked this well-constructed Monday puzzle. I als...I liked this well-constructed Monday puzzle. I also liked previous three puzzles, which I enjoyed solving but didn't have time to comment on. The LA Times has a terrific "stable" of talented constructors, including our ORCA winning one, all of whom I admire and appreciate. Congratulations and thank you.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61116346428236075392018-03-05T15:14:37.805-06:002018-03-05T15:14:37.805-06:00I want to add my congratulations to C.C. for recei...I want to add my congratulations to <b>C.C.</b> for receiving the ORCA award. And let me add a grateful Thank You for today's pleasant pzl. Her many accomplishments are most impressive!<br />And thanks to you, <b>Argyle</b> for your fine exposition. And No, it is not TMI to share your expert knowledge with us: not at all!<br /><br />I may have set a personal time record in reaching my <i>Ta- </i><b>DA!</b> today. I don't think I paused for a single instant. It was a relief after the tough endings of last week to just keep filling and filling - feeling good to be on <b>C.C.</b>'s wavelength. <br /><br />I started collecting model SHIPs last year, and <i>HMS Bounty</i> is one of my favorites. She was built in Hull UK as a small collier before being sold to the Royal Navy for scientific expeditions. She was styled in the English fashion, with a sleek low hull and diminished forecastle. <i>Bounty</i> would probably never have entered our historical memory if not for the infamous mutiny against Captain Wm. <b>Bligh</b>, led by first officer (Acting Lieutenant) Fletcher <b>Christian</b>. <br />It may be worth noting that the mutiny was carried off without bloodshed. Maybe the single most impressive aspect of the "event" is that Bligh managed to navigate a longboat filled with loyal seamen to safety after nearly 50 days and over 6,500 km.<br /><br /><br />____________<br />Diagonal Report: How curious! This is only the 2nd time there have been <b><i>no diagonals</i></b>. Not a one. <br /> The only other time was on Saturday. <br />I wonder at the odds!<br /><br />.Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72856892891156843252018-03-05T14:15:12.125-06:002018-03-05T14:15:12.125-06:00D-O @ 1336 - I'm sure Picard will treasure tha...D-O @ 1336 - I'm sure Picard will treasure that thought for a long time.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3279580998276656952018-03-05T13:36:17.707-06:002018-03-05T13:36:17.707-06:00I once had a Beyond the Fringe* moment at Multnoma...I once had a <i>Beyond the Fringe*</i> moment at Multnomah Falls. DW#1 and I were in Portland visiting her "Reedy" sister. The weather was wet and nasty and I managed to come down with a bug. Still, we made the short trip out of town to Multnomah Falls. While standing just about where Picard is standing in that photo, D-O suddenly and violently vomited. That's my only memory of the place.<br /><br />*Alan Bennett's <i>Take A Pew</i>.desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3606780778426815042018-03-05T12:56:28.499-06:002018-03-05T12:56:28.499-06:00Hi Y'all! Fun puzzle, thanks, C.C. & Argyl...Hi Y'all! Fun puzzle, thanks, C.C. & Argyle.<br /><br />No circles. Why oh why can't Mensa do circle? Anyway, when I got DEALBREAKER, I decided DEAD & DRY could certainly be DEALBREAKERS in a relationship, but DELTA? Didn't have any V8 cans on hand, so thought of banging my head on the wall a couple times in exasperation. Duh! It was so simple.<br /><br />Preen before PRIMP. Also duh!<br /><br />GOULD perped in & surprised me. I couldn't remember him in M*A*S*H. Movie? Oh, yeah, I vaguely remember there was one.<br /><br />I watched about 5 minutes of the Oscars. Didn't know any of the actors. Haven't seen any of the movies and won't. I learned years ago not to rent any Oscar winning movies because I didn't like them. Now I just go to sleep. I need commercials so I can get up and walk during them to stay awake through what I want to see.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570575955563406341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43445662112095303912018-03-05T12:50:11.650-06:002018-03-05T12:50:11.650-06:00Congrats to C.C.
A very slight bit of crunch tod...Congrats to C.C. <br /><br />A very slight bit of crunch today, but no issues. <br /><br />24 days til Opening Day means 24 days til my first hotdog of the year. AnonymousPVXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078186298428497941noreply@blogger.com