tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5960511881846310332..comments2024-03-29T02:07:08.222-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wendesday June 9, 2021 Julian LimZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67445095363283521172021-06-10T01:58:46.057-05:002021-06-10T01:58:46.057-05:00I did the puzzle at breakfast, FIR and enjoyed it....I did the puzzle at breakfast, FIR and enjoyed it. Came here late to see if the constructor collected his due praise, but see there was a lot of gnashing of teeth instead. I can't predict how the Corner will react!NaomiZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024038841021678864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39503900824201754842021-06-10T00:49:24.217-05:002021-06-10T00:49:24.217-05:00Tony, No, nothing you would say or do would ever s...Tony, No, nothing you would say or do would ever surprise me. If I said, Yo Dawg, to any of my friends or family over 40 yrs. old, they would be so insulted...PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570575955563406341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14816011230301905542021-06-09T23:08:27.729-05:002021-06-09T23:08:27.729-05:00Chairman Moe, perhaps so, but have you considered ...<br />Chairman Moe, perhaps so, but have you considered asking Desper-otto ? He's filled in from time to time, and he's really good at picking off themes, despite his attestations to the contrary. Plus, he doesn't tick people off as much as I do, so C.C. gets far fewer complaints.<br /><br />Uncle Fred @ 11:49, you were correct in your thoughts that TAOS is not an air hub. The clue was "... art hub." Hand up here with the same initial misread. <br /><br />However, I think you may need to get your vision checked (or turn auto-correct off on your phone), because it was Kazie (not laziest) at 12:47. Anyway, people from some areas will pronounce err as the "er" sound in lurch, just as you might pronounce the hesitation or filler word er. <a href="https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/the-power-of-er-um-uh-like-well-you-know" rel="nofollow">The power of er, um, uh, like, well, you know… </a><br /> <br />Dash T, I wish you hadn't brought up the question of who it was that wrote those Tec stories in the manner of 40s and 50s film noir. It will come to me in time, but now it's just bugging me.<br /><br />Good night, all.TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42098704451720309552021-06-09T21:34:00.426-05:002021-06-09T21:34:00.426-05:00laziest @ 12:47 “ERR is pronounced as in “lurch”....laziest @ 12:47 “ERR is pronounced as in “lurch”. Wait. What? Lurch sounds nothing like “ERR”. I do t get it.unclefredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184507029837978331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72197755011647368652021-06-09T21:18:11.631-05:002021-06-09T21:18:11.631-05:00From Wiktionary (air):
Homophones: Ayr, ere, eyre,...From Wiktionary (air):<br />Homophones: Ayr, ere, eyre, heir, are (unit of measurement); err (one pronunciation); e'er (US)<br /><br />>> RoyThe Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671636316561947612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78687421964661184422021-06-09T21:01:19.362-05:002021-06-09T21:01:19.362-05:00Jayce:
Thank you! That is really helpful. I'll...Jayce:<br />Thank you! That is really helpful. I'll pass the information to my friend. She will be the one driving, of course.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24146480563405008762021-06-09T19:52:45.027-05:002021-06-09T19:52:45.027-05:00"proper pronunciation of English".. Isn&...<br />"proper pronunciation of English".. Isn't this an oxymoron ?<br /><br />WAseeley, that's all for the Thurs xword talk. Are you doing the write-up? Evan Birnholz Wa-Post xword guy has pulled something similar as TTP may attest tomorrow. I'm stuck on one square. <br /><br />Misty, ARCHIE was a popular comic book with Veronica and Jughead. Anon-T mentioned a while back a file sharing method that used those monikers <br /><br />Waseeley, I think I finally grok'ed out the SE. All sorts of mental alphabet runs. Miracle if I FIR<br /><br />WC<br /> Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44285050809918700782021-06-09T19:22:23.823-05:002021-06-09T19:22:23.823-05:00Chairman Moe: Yep, it stands for Ocean City, Maryl...<br />Chairman Moe: Yep, it stands for Ocean City, Maryland. I have a beach house there and like to go there as much as possible. However, I was there just before the pandemic hit and then didn't get to go back until last month. Missed being there for 14 months. However, we will be going more often now that we have been vaccinated. It's a great place to relax. The only downside that we found last month were the number of restaurants that we liked have closed down for good.<br /><br />Also, when I was in college during the early '60's I worked for two summers in Ocean City, NJ. I like them both.<br /><br />oc4beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06568497002517859531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83897975859774086852021-06-09T19:07:41.990-05:002021-06-09T19:07:41.990-05:00Puzzling thoughts:
Hey Ron: YO DAWG! I am pleased...Puzzling thoughts:<br /><br />Hey Ron: YO DAWG! I am pleased to see you tell it like it is!<br /><br />FIR but with my usual trio of W/O's:<br /><br />EDITED/EDIT IN; BUENOS/BUENAS; QUxxxx;QR CODE --> I just arbitrarily penned a "U" after the "Q" before reading the clue . . .<br /><br />No nits, really; the puzzle parsed itself; for me, anyway. I was tempted to put DIESEL before FOSSIL but resisted<br /><br />I "get" that all of the added lingo and jargon that fits a generation three or four times removed from many of us here can be unnerving. I realize from a number of failed attempts, (actually, the attempt was good; the editor just didn't care for it) that creating crossword puzzles that will satisfy an entire audience isn't easy. Crossword Puzzles have to appeal to the younger generation(s) if they're to survive<br /><br />unlcefred: Hands up for being another who's not seen Game of Thrones. Now if they had based the show on the wineries along a certain river in France, I'd have watched. Of course the title would be "Game of Rhones"!<br /><br />wendybird and oc4beach: Here is a <a href="https://triptik.aaa.com/home/" rel="nofollow"><b>link</b></a> to the AAA Triptik website. Didn't realize that these are still available. We are going on a long road trip this summer, and I may download the APP and see how it works. I remember those (TripTiks) from my youth. BTW, oc4beach, does the "oc" in your handle refer to Ocean City? Just curious<br /><br />TTP: too funny! Are you getting back into practice for blogging? I still need a sub for later this summer . . . ;^)Chairman Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830681893074853511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6740965322175476602021-06-09T18:34:17.600-05:002021-06-09T18:34:17.600-05:00D-O: I thought Amazon dropped eInk when they intr...D-O: I thought Amazon dropped eInk when they introduced the Kindle Fire. I didn't realize they brought it (eInk) back (or that it really didn't go away(?)).<br /><br />I love eInk; easy on the eyes and closer to reading a dead-tree book.<br /><br />Jayce - come early August we'll be visiting your neck of the (red) woods. I wrote down Avenue of the Giants -- we took 101 the last time we went north to see the trees. I'll run it past DW for approval. :-)<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44280425404695510222021-06-09T18:31:55.601-05:002021-06-09T18:31:55.601-05:00Re -s, the reveal just says a hint , not a synonym...Re -s, the reveal just says a <i>hint </i>, not a synonym. I see no problem with that.<br /><br />Space-age koan: If a tree falls in a vacuum, does it make a sound?<br /><br />I was parsing 11d as an awkward NON-EVER until I read today's write-up.<br /><br />Homophone for ERR -- I considered ARE and OAR/ORE/OR before deciding AIR was the best fit. But it was a toss-up. As a punster, a near fit is fine for me. <br />Before I started doing crosswords so heavily, I never used ERR for anything, always ERROR. The only time I ever saw ERR was in "To err is human, to forgive canine". or "To err is human, to forgive, infrequent."<br /><br />Yipes! Thank you Tony for catching my error! Yoda is a Jedi, not a Sith!<br /><br />NSFW = Not Safe For Work. <br />NSW = New South Wales, Australia.<br />OwenKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709695380239557575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81453071729655739112021-06-09T17:41:37.308-05:002021-06-09T17:41:37.308-05:00Desper-otto, my goodness, what a gigantic MILK CAN...Desper-otto, my goodness, what a gigantic MILK CAN! Thank you, for setting me straight on this. Also, thank you, AnonT and Lemonade. You learn something new on the blog every day. Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3768004825070938932021-06-09T17:21:59.985-05:002021-06-09T17:21:59.985-05:00Lucina, we are familiar with the roads going north...Lucina, we are familiar with the roads going north from our home in the San Francisco Bay Area to the redwood forest area. The best route is Highway 101, which goes along the coast (very pretty) and right up into the redwood forest. There is a side route called Avenue of the Giants where some of the most majestic trees can be seen. So maybe stay overnight in Santa Rosa, which will give her plenty of time to drive up there, stop, get out of the car, and sightsee. After that, continue north to Eureka and stay the night there. <br /><br />As for heading east, frankly there really aren't any roads that go east to Idaho from there. If your friend has the time, I recommend continuing north on Highway 101, along the gorgeous Oregon coast, where there are several wonderful places to stop and sightsee. Finally, at the north edge of Oregon there is a major road, Interstate 84, that goes east along the southern bank of the Columbia River. Your friend can continue to stay on I-84, through the famous cowboy town of Pendleton and eventually reach Boise, Idaho, or branch off more northward, not an interstate highway but not a bad road, through Walla Walla, Washington and end up at Lewiston, Idaho.<br /><br />We've made that trip and enjoyed it. I would allocate at least 3 days to do it, maybe 4 days if she takes the time to stop from time to time not only to fill up on gas but to take in the sights.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31042232600763250052021-06-09T16:56:28.557-05:002021-06-09T16:56:28.557-05:00Anon T: I knew you'd come to the rescue re Be...<b><i>Anon T:</i></b> I knew you'd come to the rescue re <b> Ben Folds</b>. He's different... but that's what makes him unique. Have all his albums. My favorite tune from <b><i>"Rockin' in the Suburbs"</i></b> is <a href="https://youtu.be/-z7x0V5cm-A" rel="nofollow">Zak and Sara_</a>JJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160962871151825507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9243617528304249512021-06-09T15:39:57.287-05:002021-06-09T15:39:57.287-05:00Also, BUENAS TARDES. TARDES means afternoon, so go...Also, BUENAS TARDES. TARDES means afternoon, so good afternoon. Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29146426173444157682021-06-09T15:37:06.081-05:002021-06-09T15:37:06.081-05:00
Besides those large cans of milk there is also ev...<br />Besides those large cans of milk there is also evaporated milk which comes in a can though a much smaller one. That is what I thought of first.<br /><br />BUENAS noches. Buenos dias. Night is feminine and day is masculine in Spanish.<br /><br />I have a NOOK for reading but just could not get comfortable with it. I, too, like the book in my hand and turning the page.<br /><br />Jayce or others who live in northern California:<br />My friend is planning a road trip to see the Redwood Forest and then a drive eastward. I think her goal is Idaho. Are you familiar with those roads? I wonder about the state of the roads and how many places to stop overnight. The map is not very helpful. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38513097096631090342021-06-09T15:08:47.506-05:002021-06-09T15:08:47.506-05:00Like oc4beach I was not thrilled with this puzzle....Like oc4beach I was not thrilled with this puzzle. I had to do a "Grid check" to reveal that many Miami Beach structures are not ORT DECO nor is BUENOS correct. So technical DNF.<br /><br />I pronounce AIR and ERR the same. I say toe-MAY-toe and my wife says toe-MAH-toe. I say APE-ricot but I hear many say APP-ricot. But heck, I'm also the guy who used to say PEEN-a-lope.<br /><br />The anchor person on our local news just called a magnetometer a MAG-o-meter again last night. Sheesh.<br /><br />Take care, all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88250757261133813662021-06-09T14:38:31.480-05:002021-06-09T14:38:31.480-05:00I get what JazzB says. One fix would be something ...I get what JazzB says. One fix would be something like a SHEEP-FOLDS/CRIES UNCLE pairing, but gee...with all the theme material Julian gives us, that might've caused construction nightmares. I do so appreciate this blog!Kelly Clarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14340036326716640322021-06-09T14:23:30.819-05:002021-06-09T14:23:30.819-05:00I think that any crossword puzzle is at least some...I think that any crossword puzzle is at least somewhat fun, so they’re all good. This was a glaring exception. Imagine thinking YODAWG is a good thing to put in your puzzle. Just full of slang and tone deaf idioms. Emile O'Tourinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62136539495521886972021-06-09T13:48:48.440-05:002021-06-09T13:48:48.440-05:00My Uncle lived on a farm for a while with his seco...My Uncle lived on a farm for a while with his second wife. They were very good at fighting and one evening I rode with my father to break up a fight and my uncle threw a milk can at her. They are heavy and he missed. Except for me they have all passed on, so I doubt they care about the story now. The cans are also very important in New England Art <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ATimeToLive/milk-can-art/?autologin=true" rel="nofollow"><b>MILK CAN ART </b></a>Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49559202564487852842021-06-09T13:48:00.859-05:002021-06-09T13:48:00.859-05:00Apologies to both Anon-T and TTP. Yup, d-o did it...Apologies to both Anon-T and TTP. Yup, d-o did it again!desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81657023402710132021-06-09T13:46:26.679-05:002021-06-09T13:46:26.679-05:00Misty in my ute the farmers transferred the milk f...Misty in my ute the farmers transferred the milk from the milking machine into a can <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zkDkL9uDRiw/T_yLPXJS8jI/AAAAAAAADE8/TpzJHmoJF_M/s1600/4.JPG" rel="nofollow">like this</a>. It's no dainty little jug, as mentioned earlier, a full milk can weighed about 100 pounds. Later dairy standards ruled that Grade A milk may not be exposed to the open air from cow-to-dairy. That was the death knell of the milk can.<br /><br />TTP, so you think the Kindle is "old school?" I love my Paper-White. It's light-weight, backlit, easy to read, and a battery charge lasts more than a week at my reading rate. The print is high-contrast, and it's easy to select a comfortable print size. When my last Paper-White failed, I tried reading on dw's spare Amazon Fire tablet which had to be recharged daily. Nope. Too heavy. It was only a matter of days before I ordered myself a new Paper-White.desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79535466536126373472021-06-09T13:22:44.483-05:002021-06-09T13:22:44.483-05:00YR - do you have the old-school eInk Kindle? I ca...YR - do you have the old-school eInk Kindle? I can tollerate reading from that.<br /><br />Misty - Milk cans are used mostly on the farm for large quantities of milk. They are also used for <b><a href="https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/p/the-milk-can.html" rel="nofollow">daring escapes</a></b> :-)<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39752452942275123252021-06-09T13:10:22.745-05:002021-06-09T13:10:22.745-05:00Fun puzzle, Julian, a bit crunchy, but still, many...Fun puzzle, Julian, a bit crunchy, but still, many thanks. And thanks for your always helpful comments, JazzB.<br /><br />I found this a bit tough in places, but was happy to get many of the names: ENDORA, ROY Rogers, Brad PITT, and IGOR, among others. But I didn't get ARCHIE--guess I don't remember cartoons after all this time. And, is there really such a thing as a MILK CAN? In all my years I've seen milk in bottles and cardboard containers, but not in CANS.<br /><br />Have a good day, everybody. Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14520982286985041222021-06-09T13:06:54.762-05:002021-06-09T13:06:54.762-05:00Wilbur Charles. @9:40 AM Don't give it away. ...Wilbur Charles. @9:40 AM Don't give it away. I blogged it and I'm still trying to figure it out! I did include an Easter Egg for you at the end though.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Billwaseeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01486819496295875624noreply@blogger.com