tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5688745355665057701..comments2024-03-28T08:31:00.782-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, February 29, 2016 C.C. BurnikelZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8469680128137220732016-03-01T04:40:43.813-06:002016-03-01T04:40:43.813-06:00Lucille<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jmNe77vcesb" rel="nofollow"><b>Lucille</b></a>Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69058980823265969362016-03-01T00:31:17.396-06:002016-03-01T00:31:17.396-06:00RIP George Kennedy. Damn things is blockin' t...RIP George Kennedy. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnY_Jb9bmCg" rel="nofollow">Damn things is blockin' the scenery</a>Lucillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72525711705265470212016-02-29T22:10:57.661-06:002016-02-29T22:10:57.661-06:00Boom, Roasted!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhkNYjljbMs" rel="nofollow">Boom, Roasted!</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81895004766963918362016-02-29T19:55:34.547-06:002016-02-29T19:55:34.547-06:00Great! Thank you, aka thelma!Great! Thank you, aka thelma!Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8241565981286306562016-02-29T19:40:51.706-06:002016-02-29T19:40:51.706-06:00OMK... yes it worked.... lovely pics... I am so...OMK... yes it worked.... lovely pics... I am so glad it worked for you... :)<br /><br />thelma :)aka thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648450259770808588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26863592359481467752016-02-29T18:52:35.050-06:002016-02-29T18:52:35.050-06:00Tinbeni @ 4:55 PM: I love Stone Crabs too. For a ...<br />Tinbeni @ 4:55 PM: I love Stone Crabs too. For a while I lived on the Space Coast of Florida and developed a real taste for them. You rarely find them up here. The big deal in DelMarVa is Maryland Blue Crabs and Alaskan Crabs (legs.) I like them all. Throw in scallops and shrimp and I'm in heaven.<br /><br />Enjoyoc4beachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1880322107555175942016-02-29T17:26:49.844-06:002016-02-29T17:26:49.844-06:00Yup...and can enlarge 'em, too.Yup...and can enlarge 'em, too.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21286289565921457702016-02-29T17:22:40.370-06:002016-02-29T17:22:40.370-06:00ATTN: aka Thelma
(cc to CrossEyedDave)!
- Addre...ATTN: aka Thelma <br />(cc to CrossEyedDave)!<br /> - Addressing your post of a coupla days ago... After several failures to access a useful photo code in Facebook from my desktop iMac, you were the one who suggested going into System Preferences to enable my mouse for a right-click function. I finally got around to trying that today (thank goodness for the extra "leap" day!), and it MAY have worked! <br />It did lead me to a different URL than I've been getting, so <br />here <br />goes <br />a test run...<br />Let's see if you can access that same picture via this link: <br /><a href="https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12790868_10103986962302441_7795741565857101905_n.jpg?oh=5200ff0c8a372ec9b6fd5919dcedbe67&oe=57680E4E" rel="nofollow">Alaska + Peru</a> <br />???<br />Does it work?Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43697303108687020042016-02-29T17:21:13.265-06:002016-02-29T17:21:13.265-06:00PK @ 6:12 AM
Norah Jones - Arab Spring anthem? Th...PK @ 6:12 AM<br />Norah Jones - Arab Spring anthem? Thank you! Couldn't identify/rectify? the weird vibes after listening to and reading the lyrics, but you aced it...well, IMHO.<br /><br />Spitzbov @ 8:42 AM<br />Putin in Speedos? Sorry, but no thanks, but thank you for the time you spent in finding that TMI photo/article! lol!TX Msnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74501639710492167232016-02-29T17:13:01.032-06:002016-02-29T17:13:01.032-06:00Tin @ 4:55 - Just before I came to the blog and re...Tin @ 4:55 - Just before I came to the blog and read your post, I was browsing Stone Crab purveyors. Will be placing an order later. Yum is right! One of my favorite seafood treats.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73891755906399784542016-02-29T17:02:58.856-06:002016-02-29T17:02:58.856-06:00BilllG;
If you want an infusion of Rachel McAdams,...BilllG;<br />If you want an infusion of Rachel McAdams, go see Spotlight. She is in more than half of the scenes. It is a really good movie and I can see why it won the Oscar. It is acted by a stellar cast: besides Ms. McAdams, Michael Keaton, Mark Rufalo and Liev Schrieber are the main ones, but even the secondary parts have greatly talented actors such as Paul Guilfoyle and others. Though the subject is disturbing, it's worth watching.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91056159678315862382016-02-29T16:55:28.200-06:002016-02-29T16:55:28.200-06:00oc4beach
Kinda figured the OC was a reference for...oc4beach<br /><br />Kinda figured the OC was a reference for Ocean City.<br /><br />My "Best Friend" lives in Salisbury, and whenever I visit we make a "day-at-the-beach."<br /><br />Living in Tarpon Springs it is Stone Crab ... fresh off-the-boat.<br /><br />yum ....Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33790039419236580962016-02-29T16:16:23.841-06:002016-02-29T16:16:23.841-06:00Avg Joe @ 3:43 PM: I've had the crab eggs Bene...<br />Avg Joe @ 3:43 PM: I've had the crab eggs Benedict and it is really good. Maybe I'll try the one with crab, lobster and shrimp. I'll let you know when I do.<br /><br />FYI: The OC in my handle stands for Ocean City.oc4beachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34421272055563381732016-02-29T16:09:01.009-06:002016-02-29T16:09:01.009-06:00Thank you, CC!
I'm not the only one who appr...Thank you, CC! <br />I'm not the only one who appreciates your contribution to making a Monday pzl more exacting than usual. I used to expect (and get) a let-down at the week's first crossword, but lately I've enjoyed the challenge. It's not that we must cheat or look anything up, but it is fun to find at least three, maybe four or five places, where perps are needed to crack the clues.<br /><br /> And I learned, too -- viz., ISOPOD-- one of those names I probably studied (then promptly forgot) in high school biology. They're not as unnerving to humans as spiders and other instinctively alarming bugs, but still they convey a degree of yuckiness, some aura of the eerie, don't they? As in this example of a creepy <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopoda#/media/File:Porcellio_scaber_-_male_side_2_%28aka%29.jpg" rel="nofollow">Crawly Isopod</a>.... Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10758174682786984932016-02-29T15:43:29.883-06:002016-02-29T15:43:29.883-06:00oc4beach @3:03. Lump crab on eggs Benedict? Sure. ...oc4beach @3:03. Lump crab on eggs Benedict? Sure. Sign me up! And even though I've a reputation for economy (OK, parsimony) I'd even spring for the $32 Benedict with crab, lobster and shrimp. Once. Then I could die. I mean, what would be the point after that?Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72416646302513497502016-02-29T15:09:15.261-06:002016-02-29T15:09:15.261-06:00I sorta thought that Sadie Hawkins Day was somehow...I sorta thought that Sadie Hawkins Day was somehow associated with Leap Day but apparently not. It used to occur on November 15. I guess my confusion is that there was a somewhat similar custom associated with Feb. 29. Al Capp could certainly draw Daisy Mae in an appealing fashion.<br /><br />Geez, I used to love WKRP...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3469342/Rachel-McAdams-continues-fashion-domination-changes-chest-baring-pink-gown-Vanity-Fair-Oscar-Party.html" rel="nofollow">Lots of Rachel McAdams from last night</a>Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-283470131630240042016-02-29T15:03:33.151-06:002016-02-29T15:03:33.151-06:00Avg Joe @ 10:38 AM: Baltimore does have a number o...<br />Avg Joe @ 10:38 AM: Baltimore does have a number of restaurants that have crab for breakfast with <a href="https://www.missshirleys.com/menu/full-menu" rel="nofollow">Miss Shirley's</a> near the Inner Harbor and in Annapolis being one of the best.<br /><br />Your friend needed to go to the beach in Ocean City, MD and she could have had crab all day long. The Crabcake Factory is a block from my beach house and has some great breakfast selections made with crabmeat. Here is their <a href="http://www.crabcakefactoryusa.com/breakfast/" rel="nofollow">Breakfast Menu</a> with a number of crab dishes. There are other restaurants there that also have crab for breakfast. <br /><br />It's easy to OD on crabs if you want.<br /><br />Bill G @ 11:46 AM & Anon T: I agree that quality and taste are foremost, but if I can get a deal, I'm all for it. That's one reason I like the beach during the off-season. The places that remain open usually have a lot of specials and the food is very good.<br /><br />All of this talk about crabs and food is making me hungry and ready to head for the beach.<br /><br />Enjoy.<br />oc4beachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89280577203871445042016-02-29T14:56:56.494-06:002016-02-29T14:56:56.494-06:00Food! Irish Miss - you're right, I enjoyed it!...Food! Irish Miss - you're right, I enjoyed it! Fun Monday puzzle C.C., thanks for the expo, Argyle.<br /><br />Echoing @John28man, no cream, no peas. Guanciale if you can get it, pancetta if you can't. Three extra egg yolks for each whole egg, and use pecorino reggiano and parmesan reggiano in a 50-50 ratio so you don't over-salt the dish.<br /><br />@Madame Defarge - no cream, so fewer calories! Yum!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485564817818402947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60076566049343273502016-02-29T14:53:12.239-06:002016-02-29T14:53:12.239-06:00I just realized that Leap Year is totally misnamed...I just realized that Leap Year is totally misnamed. If this were a normal year, today would be March 1. But instead we're going to hang around in February a day longer. Maybe we should call it Stay Over Day instead of Leap Day.Mike Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916262716089226990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62428688950516101692016-02-29T14:43:20.958-06:002016-02-29T14:43:20.958-06:00Argyle - got it. APR 2019 starts on a Monday and ...Argyle - got it. APR 2019 starts on a Monday and the 30th is on Tuesday. We won't even have another LEAP year by then. C, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36288671233123063872016-02-29T14:38:18.686-06:002016-02-29T14:38:18.686-06:00Great puzzle to start crosswording again. Thanks,...Great puzzle to start crosswording again. Thanks, CC & Argyle. <br />I knew yeoman but not how to spell it. Never thought about it before. Perp to the rescue.<br /><br />I have purchased a printer to print from my iPad. The state paper I subscribe to online, has our puzzle, so I can now print one out each day. <br />I have a ream of paper at the ready, <br />Interesting how rusty a person becomes after not solving puzzle for a time. I probably will just read the blog for a bit, then jump in again. <br /><br />Montana<br /><br />Montanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291743761732429768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87653205633805644952016-02-29T14:25:20.223-06:002016-02-29T14:25:20.223-06:00CC, thanks for a fine Monday puzzle with just slig...CC, thanks for a fine Monday puzzle with just slightly more crunch than usual. You are the BEST. Thanks, too, Argyle, you are always entertaining and enlightening.<br />I know of only one person in my circle of acquaintances who had a Feb. 29th birthday, a very elderly gentleman who is long since deceased. Nice to remember the kindly old chap.<br />Today I took Alan to the GP, a very heads up, caring, thorough doctor. You should see the long list of conditions he has ruled out. Thank God for Medicaid and Medicare or I would have lost my house by now. The GP said Alan has been tested for hypothyroid and B12 problems. The next step is to see a lung doctor. Perhaps there is a lung problem or maybe sleep apnea. Alan's being so vague about his symptoms further complicates the diagnosis. <br />I went for acupuncture today. My shoulder is far more comfortable, but not all better. I was told to treat it more gently to let it heal. My thigh problem could be an IT band injury and she recommended doing exercises for that. The acupuncture for the thigh has helped a little. I am returning for more treatments. Also my back problem could be stenosis and I am doing exercises for that. I am hopeful. If this doesn't work I will go for MRI's and traditional therapy.<br />Yay to crab in Maryland and lobster in Maine! What great gourmet vacations there.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18029760797757187152016-02-29T14:24:28.958-06:002016-02-29T14:24:28.958-06:00Argyle - I just thought about it a bit longer... E...Argyle - I just thought about it a bit longer... Even though there are only 28 calendars before repeating, you do both Monday & Tuesday... Back to the drawing-board. C, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85250154966067255702016-02-29T13:53:29.185-06:002016-02-29T13:53:29.185-06:00Hi All!
I DID IT! What fun to get a LEAPin' ...Hi All!<br /><br />I DID IT! What fun to get a LEAPin' C.C. On <a href="http://www.history.com/news/6-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-gregorian-calendar" rel="nofollow">Gregorian Reformation day!</a> Happy 2/29! [Argyle - I calculate 28 years b/f you get to do this again on a LEAP day].<br /><br />Thanks to both of you for the fun.<br /><br />WEES re: just the right amount of crunch. The most granola was found at 30d xing 41a - my last square to fall. I was in a verb-state of mind w/ Orbit and kept thinking of staff as cAST. V8 whack when I got to 'M.'<br /><br />WO: COOk b/f COOT. ESP: 11d.<br /><br />Fav: GORDON JUMP. Right, The Big Guy. Knew it off the bat and then paused to make sure my memory wasn't messin' w/ me. ODE confirmed.<br /><br />Runner up: Side-by-side yum-yums at 2 & 3d. 'Course SNAFU always brings a smile to this ex-Army guy and the YEOMEN amongst us.<br /><br />Actually, the whole puzzle felt like me... I'm KEEN ON things (esp. ALE) a plenty, take a JAB at things I GLEAN, SEE TO what needs to get done, and INK IN my grid when I have SIX minutes to myself. IBM was even in the grid! NO LOSE.<br /><br />IM & oc4 - it <i>is</i> only $$ when it comes to good food. Don't get me wrong, there's some expensive places that are meh. Ave Joe - yep, in Boston I found myself in the North End every night! Same w/ crab cakes in MD. Can't get too much of a good thing.<br /><br />I'm DUTY BOUND:<a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2V32G8dnzpU" rel="nofollow">WKRP S1E1</a> (28m). One of the BEST.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88506250207967153432016-02-29T13:24:47.011-06:002016-02-29T13:24:47.011-06:00I started the month, here, on a Monday and ended t...I started the month, here, on a Monday and ended the blog month on a Monday again. When will that occur again? I know every leap day ends on the same day of the week that the month started on. I mean, I'm so cheap, I reuse old calendars.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.com