tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post6074793270798822621..comments2024-03-28T08:31:00.782-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wedesday, June 15, 2011 Jennifer NuttZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46441228441871116132011-06-16T17:08:18.752-05:002011-06-16T17:08:18.752-05:00I remember what I wanted to say yesterday:
I love...I remember what I wanted to say yesterday:<br /><br />I love the Hamish McBeth stories! I did not see the movie and I guess I'm glad, Lemonade and Fermatprime. I haven't got into Agatha Raisin, but my daughter recommends them.Beaton does a good job of making Hamish look good even though he's kind of a goldbrick. They're a short light-hearted read, some what like the Alex McCall Smith books.<br /><br />I rather liked today's puzzle. Didn't really have any trouble with it except for an idiotic misreading of Jiuliet for Juilliet. I know the French month names, too. Fortunately the perps put me straight! I blame it all on age-onset dislexia!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25431130608502860542011-06-16T01:01:50.825-05:002011-06-16T01:01:50.825-05:00Hey Jeannie, what is going on with you? Are you k...Hey Jeannie, what is going on with you? Are you keeping a check-off list of everyone who said they were sympathetic? You are a grown-ass woman in your forties. Asking for recognition from people you only know from a blog is not productive. This may be a group of mostly friendly people, but they aren't your family. You're feeling bad, so spend some time talking with the parents of the young woman who passed away. They are your family, brother or sister and are the ones who need the consolation. You can help them and you'll feel better.Still a Jeannie fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46782639101905069372011-06-15T23:35:11.710-05:002011-06-15T23:35:11.710-05:00Chickie, we too raised a baby mockingbird who had ...Chickie, we too raised a baby mockingbird who had fallen from the nest. I've always been curious about their beautiful songs. Do they really imitate other birds or do they just have a very varied singing style? Maybe your husband can shed some light on that for me.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19299142567293305592011-06-15T23:14:19.657-05:002011-06-15T23:14:19.657-05:00Avg Joe, We have a Mockingbird pair nesting in a s...Avg Joe, We have a Mockingbird pair nesting in a shrub next to our garage. Except for the singing in the middle of the night, we enjoy seeing the birds defending their nest, and chasing other birds away.<br /><br />My husband did his Master's thesis on the Mockingbird Song--way back when, and we've raised baby mockers by hand. <br /><br />We are getting dive bombed when we get too close to the nest area.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11638126315818552162011-06-15T23:01:02.580-05:002011-06-15T23:01:02.580-05:00C.C., Dennis, I have been a part of this blog for ...C.C., Dennis, I have been a part of this blog for a long time. You have really disappointed and hurt me by not acknowledging my family's loss.<br /><br />Cokato/Jeannie/Lolita. Not an anon.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30790802641654074722011-06-15T22:46:17.306-05:002011-06-15T22:46:17.306-05:00I heard him interviewed on NPR when I was in Littl...I heard him interviewed on NPR when I was in Little Rock, and he talked about that clip and what it was like working with Springsteen. So it was neat to actually see it as well--I knew what to expect. I never watch Fallon, as it's a bit late for me usually, so I hadn't realized how many impressions he's capable of.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89643803188463293542011-06-15T21:58:21.362-05:002011-06-15T21:58:21.362-05:00Seen, thanks for that link - I'm gonna see if ...Seen, thanks for that link - I'm gonna see if I can carry that puzzle in the store.<br /><br />Congratulations to the Boston Bruins - helluva story there.<br /><br />I agree with Jerome -- the Springsteen/Fallon clip was excellent.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1472772272457549522011-06-15T21:38:10.583-05:002011-06-15T21:38:10.583-05:00First of all, thanks to all my blog friends here a...First of all, thanks to all my blog friends here at the corner for their condolences. I had no time to attempt the puzzle as I came back to work to numerous problems and about 500 e-mails.<br /><br />I am still sad and listless which usually isn't my M.O. I was actually hoping that some vendor could have pissed me off, if that makes any sense. I do know how to bitch in "business terms" and it might have taken an "angry edge" out of me. <br /><br />MFFarmer, maybe with your so called "angry" issues you might understand?<br /><br />MB, I did read your write up, which is really weird when you don't actually attempt the puzzle, but found all your links enjoyable. Loved seeing Pooh.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45404264301294169222011-06-15T21:37:33.464-05:002011-06-15T21:37:33.464-05:00Clear Ayes- You made my day with the Springsteen/F...Clear Ayes- You made my day with the Springsteen/Fallon gig. It's even better if you follow it up with the "backstage" clip.<br /><br />ThanksJeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50601943087587890522011-06-15T21:01:49.548-05:002011-06-15T21:01:49.548-05:00I'm kinda excited. Our resident Northern Mocki...I'm kinda excited. Our resident <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Mockingbird" rel="nofollow">Northern Mockingbird</a> returned today. This will be the 3rd summer-long stay if it holds up. They aren't without issues, but they can be very entertaining.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86749659371437200852011-06-15T20:37:07.163-05:002011-06-15T20:37:07.163-05:00Did anybody also 'see' the 'skull'...Did anybody also 'see' the 'skull' of the Man-on-the-moon, in the Google doodle ? It is on the extreme right hand corner, and appears when the eclipse is half-over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62816953217311527372011-06-15T20:34:22.586-05:002011-06-15T20:34:22.586-05:00oops!oops!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31450440580525179872011-06-15T20:25:26.025-05:002011-06-15T20:25:26.025-05:00testing
Paris
If this works, thanks CA...just a...testing<br /><br /><a href="South" rel="nofollow">Paris</a><br /><br /><br />If this works, thanks CA...just another <i>goal</i>JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6899610777823181612011-06-15T20:04:46.161-05:002011-06-15T20:04:46.161-05:00Fouled up by putting in "obits" instead ...Fouled up by putting in "obits" instead of"emits"; I still like "ahso" instead of "ohso".HUTCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722150630533336199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42737394931497975372011-06-15T19:58:51.641-05:002011-06-15T19:58:51.641-05:00Hi all,
What a nice puzzle, Jennifer. Thanks for ...Hi all,<br /><br />What a nice puzzle, Jennifer. Thanks for Winnie, mb!<br /><br />No cheating, but did not know LEHI, AMOS and EAKINS!<br /><br /><br />Third doc appt. in a row today. Cannot keep eyes open. Happy anniversary to the Mainiacs, JDs and BillGs.<br /><br />Lemonade--I love M. C. BEATON. Have read everything that she ever wrote. I wolf down her books when I get them! (That TV version of Hamish MacBeth was a travesty, IMBO.) Am surprised that no one else has responded to your query!<br /><br />Cheers!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17151436432966491822011-06-15T17:10:37.710-05:002011-06-15T17:10:37.710-05:00How about this jigsaw puzzle.
You could work for ...How about this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00347IQSY/ref=asc_df_B00347IQSY1588592?smid=A2BY6EIP277FPX&tag=dealtimemp2-449-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B00347IQSY" rel="nofollow">jigsaw puzzle</a>.<br /><br />You could work for days to complete the puzzle only to have another puzzle to solve.Seldom Seenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552098012158588852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24800207660352619822011-06-15T17:03:13.987-05:002011-06-15T17:03:13.987-05:00As long as we've got covers of Bruce Springste...As long as we've got covers of Bruce Springsteen songs, how about a semi-incognito Boss plus Neil Young (Jimmy Fallon's spot-on impression) doing a cover of Willow Smith's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N799R_mDx_U" rel="nofollow">Whip My Hair</a>. Just too funny.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23060854303243354612011-06-15T16:48:50.134-05:002011-06-15T16:48:50.134-05:00Jig saw puzzles have been a part of the Jury waiti...Jig saw puzzles have been a part of the Jury waiting room here in San Jose for a while. At least when you have to wait, sometimes for several hours, to resume a trial or get picked for a jury there is something to do besides read.<br /><br />The hardest jig saw we've had here at home was one with spools of thread covering the whole puzzle. At least some of those were different colors. All black and white would be impossible!Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78746956591799448252011-06-15T16:43:01.411-05:002011-06-15T16:43:01.411-05:00Hola Everyone, My mistakes made me stub my toe (ag...Hola Everyone, My mistakes made me stub my toe (again) today. I put in Lie for Fib, Erg for Job, and Left for Bend. That whole NE corner took way too long to finish.<br /><br />I also had Ahso for Quite, so the Spanish article became Las which could have been correct, No? <br /><br />I was glad to see that others didn't know Lehi, Kirin, Eakins, & Amos Oz. I had to look up these names in order to finish the grid today.<br /><br />The Biblical mount being Ass and not the name of a mountain took me off guard for a while. But I had a nice laugh when I did fill in with the perps.<br /><br />All in all a good learning puzzle for me and a great writeup, MB. Thanks.<br /><br />Belated happy anniversary, JD. Bill G. and Maniac a happy anniversay to you and your wives. Enjoy your day.<br />I thought the Google Moon Eclipse graphic was really great!Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56213035432239800382011-06-15T16:42:28.562-05:002011-06-15T16:42:28.562-05:00The local paper had "issues" this mornin...The local paper had "issues" this morning and I didn't get my CW fix until after noon. Not the way to start the day.<br /><br />First, Jeannie, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Nothing is worse than losing someone at that age. Nothing.<br /><br />The puzzle was entertaining, but not enough to get me over my snit about the late delivery. The blog was far better. Thanks Melissa.<br /><br />Your link to Ari doing a Boss cover made me think of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd3KB5Z39vo" rel="nofollow">this bit</a>. It's juvenile humor, but it is funny.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14417558813453558082011-06-15T16:38:11.916-05:002011-06-15T16:38:11.916-05:00Marti: Love the jigsaw site. I'll have to bo...Marti: Love the jigsaw site. I'll have to bookmark it so I can play more often.<br /><br />Happy Anniversary to Bill and Barbara!Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57559753315007796992011-06-15T16:27:46.677-05:002011-06-15T16:27:46.677-05:00Five and out – to put a cap on our discussion toda...Five and out – to put a cap on our discussion today, here is a picture of the <a href="http://s1183.photobucket.com/albums/x468/gschlapfer/Golf%20and%20Geese/?action=view&current=17thFairway.jpg" rel="nofollow">17th Fairway with geese and offspring</a> where I play. If you look closely, you may be able to see quite a few of my golf balls in that little creek at the left.Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630142978627240047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49068127316815389182011-06-15T16:20:49.495-05:002011-06-15T16:20:49.495-05:00Hats off to Frenchie for an entertaining link. I w...Hats off to Frenchie for an entertaining link. I was so glad it was not another poor little dog being tortured to wear a hat for its master. Imagine a chihuahua with a sombrero¡Ay, caramba!Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77565924741951583422011-06-15T16:04:23.505-05:002011-06-15T16:04:23.505-05:00Good afternoon, Melissa Bee, C.C. and folk,
On th...Good afternoon, Melissa Bee, C.C. and folk,<br /><br />On the first go 10a. FIB could have been LIE but not for long! 10d.FIX THE JURY and 12D.BURRO provided a quick correction. Though not related, I'm hungry and I wished I'd asked Dora to make A BURRO (burrito) for me today! She was very busy so I ordered a pizza instead! <br /><br />These days 13a. ISSUES are what drama queens have though I thought of magazine issues.<br /><br />38a. Tempe is a given as my daughter went to ASU and still lives in Tempe and it is just 11 miles from my house.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9rDmjj3jww&feature=related" rel="nofollow">TIA PEPE</a><br /><br />I will come back to the jigsaw links, I really enjoy those!<br /><br />@Jeannie, :`( I send positive energy your way!<br />Maniac, happy anniversary! You are still newlyweds! Beautiful couple!<br />@BillG and JD, happy anniversary!<br /><br />Have a great evening and <br /><br />I'm out.Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10735237162617771832011-06-15T15:54:25.811-05:002011-06-15T15:54:25.811-05:00Joann and I just returned from Omaha where our pri...Joann and I just returned from Omaha where our primary objective to see Omaha’s fabulous <a href="http://www.lauritzengardens.org/" rel="nofollow">Lauritzen’s Gardens</a> Botanical Gardens.<br /><br />We then drove to the waterfront and had a nice lunch on the banks of the ANGRY Missouri River that is flooding on both sides but more on the Iowa side. Omaha is consumed with sandbagging around everything down there as their trademark event, <a href="http://www.cwsomaha.com/" rel="nofollow">The College World Series</a> is being held in Omaha's brand new $128 Million T.D. Ameritrade ballpark.Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630142978627240047noreply@blogger.com