tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5733868808446667399..comments2024-03-18T19:07:03.473-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday September 24, 2008 Barry SilkZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86441593861187802252008-09-25T01:50:00.000-05:002008-09-25T01:50:00.000-05:00Thanks for the "welcome" Carl. I appreciate that....Thanks for the "welcome" Carl. I appreciate that.<BR/><BR/>Of course, you may refer to me as Night Owl - I really am one, as you can probably see from the time of the posting.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I'm from Lakeland, FL. As a matter of fact, I am a native, and as I am now retired, I've been here a loooong time. Any other native Floridians posting?<BR/><BR/>Thanks C.C. for your efforts and blogging. I'm impressed since you are not familiar with some of the "sayings" that come up.<BR/><BR/>Also, thanks to all those who comment. I have learned a lot since I have found out about this site.<BR/><BR/>The puzzle today was fairly easy for me. I did have to refer to my crossword dictionary for some of the answers - but, that's how you learn, right?<BR/><BR/>Guess I'd better call it a day and get some sleep.<BR/><BR/>Hope everyone has a great day and good puzzling!<BR/><BR/>TTFN<BR/><BR/>Night OwlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45665117657573459312008-09-25T01:09:00.000-05:002008-09-25T01:09:00.000-05:00@ anon 11:29pm Welcome to the blog. May we, in t...@ anon 11:29pm Welcome to the blog. May we, in the future, refer to you as 'nightowl'? If so, just continue to sign off that way. <BR/><BR/>As you have probably observed, we regularly have anonymous posts so don't worry if you wish to stay in the background. If in the future, you establish a blog identity, you still have full control over how much information you wish to divulge. Just so you know, a lot of us observed from the outside before jumping into this blog. I checked it daily for nearly three months before posting my first comment. I'm sure that whatever you post, it will be well received by all.<BR/><BR/>You're from Lakeland, Fl.?<BR/>I'm not sure of the exact number of contributors but Florida is well represented here. So... welcome!Mr. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865288063559684909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38821225918918663072008-09-25T00:40:00.000-05:002008-09-25T00:40:00.000-05:00Oops! @10:56pm I meant the spelling to be 'inebria...Oops! @10:56pm I meant the spelling to be 'inebriation' rather than the misspelled 'innebriation'. And, I'm stone sober so that's not the excuse. If we weren't at a low count for the day I wouldn't bother with a spelling correction since it really doesn't matter to anyone but me. <BR/><BR/>It's raining in O... the first time this month. It sounds kind of nice on the skylights and should make for a good night's sleep. So, y'all have a good night.<BR/><BR/>ttfnMr. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865288063559684909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56187532853845476462008-09-24T23:47:00.000-05:002008-09-24T23:47:00.000-05:00Re JD 9:31 PM. There is a difference between "Prio...Re JD 9:31 PM. There is a difference between "Priori" and "A Priori". "Priori" knowledge (or truth) is one that can be arrived at without any worldly observations. Their truth is in the definition of the statement. For example; "all bachelors are unmarried". You need no worldly experience to know this statement is true because the definition settles the issue for you. Does that help?<BR/><BR/>IMBOBuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464996017224227015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43750127839961732182008-09-24T23:29:00.000-05:002008-09-24T23:29:00.000-05:00I really like the TMS crossword. It is published i...I really like the TMS crossword. It is published in The Ledger in Lakeland, Florida. I have been doing the puzzle for some time now, and have been "lurking" on C.C.'s blog. It is very interesting to see other peoples' point of view of clues and answers. Sometimes it is difficult for me to put my thoughts down in writing. I like the fact that someone can post anonymously or identify themselves.<BR/><BR/>I also like the way the bloggers interact and help one another. Maybe I will be brave enough one day to share my views - most of my views have already been posted by someone else.<BR/><BR/>I thought the anonymous poster from about two days ago was just jealous of the other people that can speak (write) their thoughts. It was an inappropriate comment. Like one of the posters said, If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Enough about that.<BR/><BR/>Just keep on publishing good puzzles, and keep on blogging.<BR/>They say there is no such thing as a dumb question.<BR/><BR/>Again, I enjoy the puzzles and the blogging.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!<BR/><BR/>Night OwlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57689230763124273932008-09-24T22:56:00.000-05:002008-09-24T22:56:00.000-05:00@C.C./bea/kazzie et alTo begin this, let me reiter...@C.C./bea/kazzie et al<BR/><BR/>To begin this, let me reiterate that I was raised on a farm so I've got long lasting memories of the geese we had. Those suckers have no teeth but can bite!!!!! Anyway, having stated that, my take on 'loose as a goose' has always been related to the fact that goose 'poo' tends to be rather liquid and easily expelled. Since the term is relating to the goose rather than the poo, it also could be used to describe a state of relaxation where inhibitions are relaxed. That could also mean innebriation so therefore, 'drunk as a skunk' would directly equate. I thought the term might be idiomatic but apparently it has not yet qualified as an accepted idiom. <BR/><BR/>Loose as a goose shouldn't be confused with 'loosey goosey'. That term would refer to 'laid back' attitude or approach. <BR/><BR/>With this missive, I'm outta here.<BR/><BR/>ttfnMr. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865288063559684909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86596278406640022852008-09-24T22:49:00.000-05:002008-09-24T22:49:00.000-05:00kazie, thanks for your goose explanation. Makes pe...kazie, thanks for your goose explanation. Makes perfect sense.<BR/>cc: For crosswords, I use my lucky pen, from the local Volkswagon dealership where my husband got his car. It has a nice grip and whenever I need a new one, my brussels-sprout loving hubby goes over and gets me a new one. Must be true love, even after 34 yrs.!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51626715774893724302008-09-24T21:38:00.000-05:002008-09-24T21:38:00.000-05:00Doesitinink, LOL, Well, as long as the traffic is ...Doesitinink, LOL, Well, as long as the traffic is very slow.... Take it easy and be careful.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7480134760377853592008-09-24T21:33:00.000-05:002008-09-24T21:33:00.000-05:00crockett, yes thanks, I have the link now, thanks ...crockett, yes thanks, I have the link now, thanks to c.c.<BR/><BR/>bea, the way the migrating geese that stop at the pond near here leave droppings all over the sidewalk where I go with our dog, I wonder if "loose as a goose" could be referring to the aftermath of a drunken bout as well. Or maybe the way makers of foie gras can stuff food down their gullets to fatten their liver--they must have loose throat muscles for that to be possible too.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60636157754197420852008-09-24T21:31:00.000-05:002008-09-24T21:31:00.000-05:00Hi C.C.and the mentally strong,I had a relapse tod...Hi C.C.and the mentally strong,<BR/>I had a relapse today and CC, you helped me cheat again!It only bothers me when I see an answer that I should have known, like exults and snide. I had jacked for jarred..sounded good to me. Couldn't get the EZ to complete the pass.I never thought of amps; I was thinking groupies, fans..and that there MUST be a synonym!!<BR/><BR/>Barry beat me with a great explanation on the 3 types of columns, and the link was a plus.I know many of the Greek/Roman myths, so Arachne was a gimme.<BR/><BR/>Like Cokato, I don't get sked.<BR/>I skedded my way thru this puzzle, and Barry, I did enjoy every skedding minute!?? <BR/><BR/>Katherine, I use Marriott pens. My husband used to travel a lot.<BR/><BR/>Buckeye: a brilliant explanation on priori. Why don't we just say prior knowledge?<BR/><BR/>Yes C.C., you were right about the flower. And it is very manly because, like the antherium, it has that single anther rising up out of the pistil. Ole! Ole!<BR/><BR/>Can you tell I've been with 6th graders again today?JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8693860723522099592008-09-24T21:18:00.000-05:002008-09-24T21:18:00.000-05:00Clear Ayes: I typically do NOT work crossword puzz...Clear Ayes: I typically do <B>NOT</B> work crossword puzzles while driving. I work them when I am stopped at lights. Ok, sometimes if traffic is <B>very</B> slow, I might take a peek here and there.... And I caution my children to drive as I teach them, not as I drive.DoesItinInkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704832430972690533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80625831968687318432008-09-24T20:53:00.000-05:002008-09-24T20:53:00.000-05:00CC: "Loose as a goose" is just another way of sayi...CC: "Loose as a goose" is just another way of saying "drunk as a skunk," inebriated. It also has sexual connotations which I won't go into. I don't know what loose has to do with goose though. <BR/>Had to G-spot a bit today but overall a satisfying thinker, as Dennis called it. Thanks again for the links.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74908808252331046532008-09-24T20:49:00.000-05:002008-09-24T20:49:00.000-05:00cc: I have traveled extensively, including in Euro...cc: I have traveled extensively, including in Europe. A couple of my trips were six months in lenght, several others 1 1/2 months. My only "living in Europe" was a month on an archaeological dig in the south of France. I have an interest in languages and speak French and some Greek in addition to having a traveler's ability in several others, though that usually involves lots of hand gestures too. My favorite cities are Paris, Athens and Bombay.DoesItinInkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704832430972690533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87809703983213316812008-09-24T20:45:00.000-05:002008-09-24T20:45:00.000-05:00Good evening CC & DF's: Kind of late toni...Good evening CC & DF's: Kind of late tonight. It's been one thing and an 'anther'. 'Mat' kept askin' 'Can we?' and of course, yes is always my answer. One anther thing that 'jarred' me was the word 'sked'.Besides 'arachne', the only anther thing I'm 'sked' of is a snake. Really 'eeks' me out. But I think I've been 'lied to' if that's a real word. <BR/><BR/>CC: I think the word you're lookin' for is "incubation", when you walk away from one problem or an anther and return later to see it clearly. Also, thanks for the links...esp the Lilly. For some reason or anther, I have this irresistible urge to go out and flick some 'bics'. Probably will at a 'middie' party this 'nuit'.. one that starts at midnight. Night <BR/>'owls' are on the 'critical path'. Ottawa-na know if it's a collision course or not. Hope it's an anther Santa Fe Trail. Gotta love that FLOWER!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your night.loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331538822790190512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69415234394299547602008-09-24T19:48:00.000-05:002008-09-24T19:48:00.000-05:00Hi Everyone ! @ clear ayes 10:30 Nope. Ju...Hi Everyone ! <BR/><BR/>@ clear ayes 10:30 Nope. Just another Swede from mid minnesota with bad spell ck button ! I am actually pretty close to Cokato, but, I seldom go there because they still don't have a liquorstore in that town !SERIOUS ! I did alot of construction there, but we always had to go to Howard Lake 3 miles away for Beer-thirty .<BR/><BR/>T C every one ! <BR/><BR/>WHOOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46266575106161739122008-09-24T19:47:00.000-05:002008-09-24T19:47:00.000-05:00Grrrr! I refuse to resort to Google. Gave up on th...Grrrr! I refuse to resort to Google. Gave up on the lower section. Got Collision Course -Sante Fe Trail-natch. Just couldn't make the rest happen. Figured out....the other way. Oh well. Seems like as the week goes on the puzzle becomes more of a challenge for my tiny brain.bellensavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651469406241021818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12775914491174574032008-09-24T19:20:00.000-05:002008-09-24T19:20:00.000-05:00@C.C. Small world... she's at the top of my lis...@C.C. Small world... she's at the top of my list also. How would you describe her music?Mr. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865288063559684909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80942637391887303992008-09-24T19:17:00.000-05:002008-09-24T19:17:00.000-05:00@kazie I see C.C. gave you the link. I've been out...@kazie I see C.C. gave you the link. I've been out all day and just now finished bringing myself up-to-date on the comments. Thank you, C.C.Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25491155267991513092008-09-24T19:16:00.000-05:002008-09-24T19:16:00.000-05:00Lois, Regarding Jeanne's 7:32am comment, what's th...Lois, <BR/>Regarding Jeanne's 7:32am comment, what's that term you used last time? I completely blanked out on this one.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43929628567301458552008-09-24T18:40:00.000-05:002008-09-24T18:40:00.000-05:00Carl,Sade is one of my favorite singers. Embien,I ...Carl,<BR/>Sade is one of my favorite singers. <BR/><BR/>Embien,<BR/>I think Maria Bartiromo is still a regular contributor. Not very sure though. I've not watched "Squawk Box" for a long time.<BR/><BR/>Argyle,<BR/>I need to digest what you've written.<BR/><BR/>Cokato,<BR/>You should ask Xchefwalt why there are no drops of dew on the CALLA lily petals. He is an expert on flours/flowers.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60766810667543567452008-09-24T18:34:00.000-05:002008-09-24T18:34:00.000-05:00Mark @ 3:30pm,VINYL???Mama P,The constructor's...Mark @ 3:30pm,<BR/>VINYL???<BR/><BR/>Mama P,<BR/>The constructor's name, not the editor's name, is printed on most of the syndication papers. I feel that knowing the thinking of the constructor helps solving considerably. Our editor, Wayne Robert Williams, is the final decision maker. He can change as much as 50% of the original submissions.<BR/><BR/>Clear Ayes & Carol & Buckeye & Barb B,<BR/>Thank you for the responses.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81995807952397999272008-09-24T18:07:00.000-05:002008-09-24T18:07:00.000-05:00Buckeye, yes, I have definitely missed your posts...Buckeye, yes, I have definitely missed your posts. I can understand Juanita's fascination...a Spanish speaking philosopher, who is also El Poco Stupido...what a catch!<BR/><BR/>I speak essential Spanish too. "Cafe con leche, por favor", before 11 AM and "Pina Colado, por favor", after 11 AM is just about all I've ever needed.<BR/><BR/>BTW, is AIRACE another of our long lost sisters?<BR/><BR/>C.C. "What's the special term for this kind of incompatibility = "income" + "pattable"? Pun?<BR/><BR/>Yes. <BR/><BR/>"Does the "ice" in Ogden Nash "Reflections on Ice-Breaking" refer to drinks?"<BR/><BR/>"Ice-Breaking" doesn't necessarily refer to drinks, although drinks can be involved. "Breaking the ice" is getting past the initial awkwardness that a man and woman feel when they are first getting to know each other. So, although bringing a woman a box of candy on a first date is a nice way to break the ice and make her feel that you are a nice guy, a few drinks can be a much faster path for both parties to feel comfortable with each other.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22445144880872121242008-09-24T17:21:00.001-05:002008-09-24T17:21:00.001-05:00C.C. to answer your question at 1:12 "Who is Larry...C.C. to answer your question at 1:12 "Who is Larry"..if was in reference to the Calla Lily picture link and when looking at it's "up-rightness", I thought it is not a "Lily"(as in a female name)but more like a "Larry" (male name). :)carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49241181244983255832008-09-24T17:21:00.000-05:002008-09-24T17:21:00.000-05:00Hi, again. I see we only have 58 comments so I'll ...Hi, again. I see we only have 58 comments so I'll explain "adios, amoebas". My new BFF, Juanita, is teaching me Spanish. We've been at it four times a week for a month, now, and I really enjoy working under her. (And over her, beside and in back of her). So far I've learned, "Dos mas cervezas, por favor" - two more beers, please, and "adios, amoebas and ola, amoebas" -good bye, friends and hello, friends. She charges $100.00 a visit and I asked her why it's so costly, especially since she has a "sumo" sized driver named Pedro and drives a Mercedes. She said she has to drive from her house in Mexico to Ohio four times a week and she wants to be fresh and alert when she arrives. I asked her why I've only learned three things in Spanish and she said, "Let's not rush things, 'El Poco Stupido' ". That's her pet name for me and she tells me it means "The Grand Stallion". I love it when she talks dirty!!<BR/><BR/>IMBOBuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464996017224227015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1226766107658383412008-09-24T17:02:00.000-05:002008-09-24T17:02:00.000-05:00Guday c.c., etus allus. Typical Silk puzzle for me...Guday c.c., etus allus. Typical Silk puzzle for me today (after a warm 18 holes). Answer some - leave- answer more -leave- solve. It takes me a while to get on Barry's wavelength, but when I do I go "Whoopie"! I always like his clues better than the editor's. <BR/><BR/>Immanuel Kant talked about "a priori" reasoning. (He also said to make all your actions as though they were actions universal, which I have quoted here a few times). Drdad had it pretty close, but let me take a shot at explaining it as I remember it from my youth. "A priori reasoning" allows you to make assumptions about things with which you have had previous experiences. For example; you look at a motorcycle but your view of it is only two dimensional. You see it's height and width but not it's depth. But, you have seen motorcycles before, so, through "a priori" reasoning, you can assume and really depend on what the back of the motorcycle looks like. That assumption allows you reason what the three dimensional motorcycle looks like even though you only see it's silhouette. Kant warns that "a priori" reasoning is not always correct. You can assume the silhouette on the shade is that of a human being, but it could be a "dummy"; a la Sherlock Holmes in one of his short stories.<BR/><BR/>I've used up too much space to explain "adios, amoebas" right now, but if space and time allows I will explain later today or tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>I must be off.Buckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464996017224227015noreply@blogger.com