tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post6234753723965992248..comments2024-03-18T21:23:54.524-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday, January 11, 2013, Ian LivengoodZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41280726387149809582013-01-12T05:21:05.411-06:002013-01-12T05:21:05.411-06:00LA Times weekday puzzles have no titles. We make t...LA Times weekday puzzles have no titles. We make them up. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84705726672717122372013-01-12T04:23:38.277-06:002013-01-12T04:23:38.277-06:00Is the Cleveland Plain Dealer the only paper that ...Is the Cleveland Plain Dealer the only paper that doesn't print the theme for these daily puzzles? The print them for the Sunday ones, but not the LA Times ones.Nealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68835711476223644242013-01-12T01:01:31.695-06:002013-01-12T01:01:31.695-06:00For the record, I'm a very laid-back individua...For the record, I'm a very laid-back individual.<br /><br />In my first post I thank the Blogger for the write-up and links, followed by thanking the constructor for a FUN puzzle.<br />Go ahead, review my prior posts. I truly appreciate the efforts of those that make this such a nice place to visit.<br /><br />If I have a DNF, I admit it straight up, no dancing about not getting a "ta-da" (I solve in Ink, on Newsprint), but even when I have a DNF I generally say it was a FUN puzzle.<br /><br />Today (Friday) I got it 100% correct, yeah, I got the Up-v-Down theme ... but even still ... it was an unsatisfactory experience.<br />(I remember this happening about 3 years ago with a Saturday NYT. That constructor commented at Rex's site, that he was proud that so many, about 90%, hated his offering).<br /><br />I am sooooooo much looking forward to Saturday's puzzle ... it will probably "kick-my-ass" but I bet I will have enjoyed my solve.<br /><br />Cheers !!!<br /><br /><br />PS Manac, your "snow" would probably kill me. lolTinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63270729733848990752013-01-12T01:00:20.014-06:002013-01-12T01:00:20.014-06:00Insomnia, good thing or bad,
Bill, Without being ...Insomnia, good thing or bad,<br /><br />Bill, Without being DF it was all hardwood, Oak and maple mostly, and we didn't do any driving for a couple of days after that storm. Good thing I had some Pinch stashed away.Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10424028440631119052013-01-12T00:49:25.302-06:002013-01-12T00:49:25.302-06:00Manac, great photos! That's a very excellent-l...Manac, great photos! That's a very excellent-looking woodpile. What kind of wood? My next favorite is the one of the car. I'm guessing you didn't go for a joyride that day?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16645254095901414692013-01-12T00:28:33.039-06:002013-01-12T00:28:33.039-06:00Bill, My dealings with SnowBill, My dealings with<a href="http://s1341.beta.photobucket.com/user/Rip4/library/Winter?" rel="nofollow"> Snow</a>Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30737259294504141012013-01-11T23:48:09.405-06:002013-01-11T23:48:09.405-06:00I find it interesting that some people are blaming...I find it interesting that some people are blaming the Chicago Tribune, some Ian Livengood, but no one Rich Norris.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49791798524809762192013-01-11T23:47:35.020-06:002013-01-11T23:47:35.020-06:00Manac, I met a group of people from Maine online (...Manac, I met a group of people from Maine online (much like this group) about 12 years ago. One of the ladies invited us to spend a week at her house. We really enjoyed the visit and the hospitality including lobster and whoopie pies. We've kept in touch with most of them and have often seen their snowy winter photos. I experienced snow growing up in Virginia and going to school at Cornell but you guys sometimes get much more. It may have snowed a few times in the past in Manhattan Beach but it wasn't cold enough to stick and accumulate. Still, 38 degrees is going to give our furnace a workout and I may have to read the operator's manual for the new electric blanket.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66650849393112778472013-01-11T23:31:24.553-06:002013-01-11T23:31:24.553-06:00Bill, 38 degrees? Heh heh, if you only knew! I mov...Bill, 38 degrees? Heh heh, if you only knew! I moved about three cord of wood out of the elements before xmas thinking it would last thru Feb.<br />I will be lucky if it finishes this month. Guess we just got addicted to warmth. No worry's though, plenty more here, Just have to move it.<br />Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45495686316547040782013-01-11T23:09:33.897-06:002013-01-11T23:09:33.897-06:00JD, Irish Miss, Lucina, Montana, Blue Iris, et al;...JD, Irish Miss, Lucina, Montana, Blue Iris, et al; I'm glad you liked the Elk video. Beautiful animals...<br /><br />It's supposed to get down to 38 degrees for the next several nights. That's nothing for some of you but it's darned cold for this area. Time for a fire in the fireplace. <br /><br />Jordan is spending the night. I know what to expect because he and many of the other kids can get a Smoothie after school on Fridays. That means he shows up here all strung out on sugar. Here it's nine o'clock and he's finally mellowed out. Almost time to read him some Shel Silverstein before putting him to bed.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61718327526026507072013-01-11T22:45:08.351-06:002013-01-11T22:45:08.351-06:00Bill G - Thanks for that beautiful video. I am st...Bill G - Thanks for that beautiful video. I am still in a bad mood over today's puzzle. But, as Thumper says...............Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2973606603721128502013-01-11T21:37:17.982-06:002013-01-11T21:37:17.982-06:00Bill, spectacular video. I was up in the park a fe...Bill, spectacular video. I was up in the park a few years ago when the elks were rutting, and were all over Estes Park and the 2 golf courses.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81571580394572852672013-01-11T21:25:09.050-06:002013-01-11T21:25:09.050-06:00As soon as I saw those hyphens for 2,12,32,37 Down...As soon as I saw those hyphens for 2,12,32,37 Down, I knew this was Waaaaay above my wheelhouse. Enjoyed the article for Mr. Livingood.I really thought his name was a pseudonym for Rich...like in "I'm living good", but I can see Ian is a force to be reckoned with in the puzzle world. Fanatstic fresh clues.<br /><br />Then I see that those hyphens were not to be there, but, alas, it was too late. I need an entire day to do a Friday.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to an all day camera class tomorrow (with my daughter) to learn to use our new Nikon D5100's. I loved the D40, but this one has more bells and whistles to learn.Baby steps...JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76060072334970632332013-01-11T21:08:57.125-06:002013-01-11T21:08:57.125-06:00BillG:
That's a beautiful video. Thank you.BillG:<br />That's a beautiful video. Thank you.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46204705669842507712013-01-11T21:01:22.765-06:002013-01-11T21:01:22.765-06:00Bill G. Nice elk video. It made for a nice ending...Bill G. Nice elk video. It made for a nice ending to reading the late posts. I am guessing the filming was done in Wyoming, but I have seen all those animals in Montana. There is an incredible elk viewing area 70 miles south of me where the herds of elk are plentiful like in the video.<br /><br />Have a good night,<br />MontanaMontanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291743761732429768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29017984511262836602013-01-11T20:34:09.086-06:002013-01-11T20:34:09.086-06:00This reminds me of a jigsaw puzzle I couldn't ...This reminds me of a jigsaw puzzle I couldn't complete: "Closeup of the Three Bears." It was round and brown. Not fun for me.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677569125094241937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5267480162884312212013-01-11T20:15:44.929-06:002013-01-11T20:15:44.929-06:00what greater compliment can there be than to stimu...what greater compliment can there be than to stimulate discussion and it seems some of you are so stimulated I am blushing. thank you all for the kind words.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2613109701042708762013-01-11T20:02:11.146-06:002013-01-11T20:02:11.146-06:00 Lemony, really needed your explanation today so t... Lemony, really needed your explanation today so thanks! What Bill said! I am sure this was a task to construct for Ian. But... what Tinbeni said!<br /><br />I liked having Hope, Arkansas in the puzzle. I have been to the watermelon festival. It is a neat little town. <br /><br />downtonabbeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313583795050203810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7807495945539555812013-01-11T20:00:04.984-06:002013-01-11T20:00:04.984-06:00Argyle, that clip had me ROFLMAO ! Perfect match....Argyle, that clip had me ROFLMAO ! Perfect match.<br /><br />ANON @ 7:41 Picked up as in gained or acquired. Didn't have a lap while standing. Gained one by sitting down. <br /><br />Windhover, great perspective !<br /><br />Have a good night all ! TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21579323338873148192013-01-11T19:51:53.292-06:002013-01-11T19:51:53.292-06:00Bill G., Thanks for beautiful elk nature video. I ...Bill G., Thanks for beautiful elk nature video. I feel better.Blue Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670176636354786453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55506937890425578142013-01-11T19:45:04.732-06:002013-01-11T19:45:04.732-06:00I am deeply offended that I was only able to solve...I am deeply offended that I was only able to solve about 80% of this puzzle EVEN AFTER I figured out the gimmick. In fact, I'm so irritated I may never solve another puzzle. Until tomorrow, that is. Get over it, people and Anons. It's a game. Ya don't win every time out. <br />This one was fun, win, lose (I did), or draw. Let's do it again (what most guys are thinking before the first time) tomorrow. <br />windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54367573325151175962013-01-11T19:44:20.271-06:002013-01-11T19:44:20.271-06:00Nothing much to say except I feel TESTY after tryi...Nothing much to say except I feel TESTY after trying to understand theme. Expected answers to go up and down from bottom to top...Not grid to grid. I'm tired and hungry. Time for some Chinese take-out.<br /> Hope everyone has a pleasant wkend.Blue Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670176636354786453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41914342381415654332013-01-11T19:41:42.660-06:002013-01-11T19:41:42.660-06:00I was so happy to see an Ian Livingood puzzle this...I was so happy to see an Ian Livingood puzzle this A.M. because the one that I did last night in the NYT was so great.<br />However, that sensation quickly dissipated. Never did get my AHA moment and gave up with only 3/4 fill.<br /><br />Guess you can't hit a home run every time. Maybe I'll blame my lack of patience and not the puzzle.<br /><br />chefwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999206352243329280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43398225704666695022013-01-11T19:41:36.203-06:002013-01-11T19:41:36.203-06:00How is sat 'picked up a lap'? If you sit ...How is sat 'picked up a lap'? If you sit don't you drop down your lap? Or is it referring to something else? Please help me understand this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66637007605615484642013-01-11T19:39:59.406-06:002013-01-11T19:39:59.406-06:00Seen any good elk videos lately? I liked this one ...Seen any good elk videos lately? I liked this one a lot. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=BUOQ_yPW_0s" rel="nofollow">Elk and stuff.</a>Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.com