tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post6391989433949078098..comments2024-03-28T05:46:36.771-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, January 20, 2014 Matt SkoczenZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33055194263815187092014-01-21T00:20:05.355-06:002014-01-21T00:20:05.355-06:00Here I found a W sticker.
C, -THere I found a <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/mf/5184862/george-w-bush-04-oval_sticker?utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=13413523&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=sem-cpc-product-ads&utm_content=search-pla&productId=13413523" rel="nofollow"> W </a> sticker.<br /><br />C, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11189416259567089562014-01-21T00:02:56.749-06:002014-01-21T00:02:56.749-06:00The CAPTCHA was so fuzzy it took the two minutes!
...The CAPTCHA was so fuzzy it took the two minutes!<br /><br />C, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78572995369946896482014-01-21T00:00:06.949-06:002014-01-21T00:00:06.949-06:00OwenKL:
Darlin' Sweetie, Sweetie Darling can ...OwenKL:<br /><br />Darlin' Sweetie, Sweetie Darling can you get mommy's bottle? Please... AbFab was easy for me, but DW & I watched almost every episode released to the US.<br /><br />I agree with you on CED's links - his and HG's are always fun / informative. Actually, everyone's add one more thing to the blog.<br /><br />If I wait 2 more minutes to post, I can say HB to C.C.'s blog -- and get it right, LEM :-).*<br /><br />Cheers, -T<br />*just poking funAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1355990884760945082014-01-20T23:38:27.432-06:002014-01-20T23:38:27.432-06:00I don't understand the mystification: AB FAB w...I don't understand the mystification: AB FAB was in either a clue or grid 3 times last year (Apr.20, May 2, & Oct.11, 2013) and I shared 2 links to the show, <a href="http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Absolutely_Fabulous" rel="nofollow">AB</a>* <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105929/quotes" rel="nofollow">FAB</a>*, when it came up in discussion just 2 weeks ago, Jan 8. <br /><br />Aw, _ell! Hand up for L-L-LICIT. <br /><br />CED: Always good, but that cat on the doorframe was an especial hoot!<br /><br />Shout-out to me on 38d. Argyle, thanks foe clarifying that my namesake wasn't the dog.<br /><br />* With quotes like "Ooo, she's so cold, sweetie! I'll just bet she has her period in cubes." & Edina: "Inside of me, there is a thin person just screaming to get out." Mother: "Just the one, dear?"OwenKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709695380239557575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58910900149433524402014-01-20T22:45:19.264-06:002014-01-20T22:45:19.264-06:00Maybe someone should start a blog about Downton Ab...Maybe someone should start a blog about Downton Abby??? Just sayin'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15357513000015853932014-01-20T22:41:27.008-06:002014-01-20T22:41:27.008-06:00G'Eve all my Puzzle Pals:
Mr. Skoczen provide...G'Eve all my Puzzle Pals:<br /><br />Mr. Skoczen provided an odd Monday puzzle for me. I think I've seen OYEZ once and PERI was so hard to come by until I filled the NW with WAGS. Argyle, you made my day when WAGS became - "huh? I got it?" :-)<br /><br />The south was easy but same Legal/LIgIT/LICIT as others, but otherwise easy. However, everything north of 20a would not fall. flyBY @4d had me stumped for a while as did ASwE @5d (wrong translation?). And who knows the violinist or a Melville book not about Smee or Ahab?<br /><br />MHO - Mmmm... I never saw that in my EE classes... OHM sure - even before I got to university.<br /><br />Re: DUBYA - I've heard that 'round these parts and seen little oval "W" stickers on peoples' cars. I don't think it says anything about "W"'s wit but attempts to southernize him to take away the ivy-school "stain."<br /><br />I agree with Tin re: a bunch of "_ something" clues (ALTHO 5d got me).<br /><br />I can't wait to catch-up on Elementary. DW <i>and</i> I enjoy it.<br /><br />Speaking of "TV" shows - has anyone seen past episode 2 of Lilihammer (a Netflix only show). It seems like it's getting more violent. Does it?<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12087149468996658112014-01-20T22:02:08.429-06:002014-01-20T22:02:08.429-06:00Since Edith signed his papers, if he doesn't r...Since Edith signed his papers, if he doesn't return, she will have full control of his assets. And I believe one or all three of those ladies will have one of those nine month surprises. High drama at Downton Abbey!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15129449925231612152014-01-20T21:10:54.970-06:002014-01-20T21:10:54.970-06:00Misty, I worry about you. Hopefully "this&quo...Misty, I worry about you. Hopefully "this" will pass. I am also upset about Anna and Bates. It was always the one bright spot...and do you think that poor Edith signibg those papers is foreshadowing of another doomed romance for her? I think he may not return. Glad Edna is gone.<br /><br />pje- we are waiting for winter. The ugly dead leaves are still clinging to the trees.<br /><br />Fermat, Target always has matching shirts, etc, but only for the little guys.<br /><br />I agree, Denver has our support.I was proud of our 9ers.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24324718764196877332014-01-20T20:41:49.702-06:002014-01-20T20:41:49.702-06:00Sorry, it was a slow night on the Blog, & I go...Sorry, it was a slow night on the Blog, & I got bored...<br /><br /><a href="http://jokideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/522257_453269314700908_967285007_n.jpg" rel="nofollow">Step by step</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/a-funny-one-liner-jokes.jpg" rel="nofollow">One on one?</a><br /><br /><a href="http://funnyasduck.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/funny-cute-kitten-animal-dressed-pirate-walk-plank-pics.jpg" rel="nofollow">Walk the walk</a><br /><br /><a href="http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/animals-talking-in-all-caps-tumblr.jpeg" rel="nofollow">All in all</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.graphics99.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cat-lookin-in-mirror-01.jpg" rel="nofollow">Face to face</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22489922154043737812014-01-20T18:59:10.639-06:002014-01-20T18:59:10.639-06:00Totally agree with Irish Miss and Bill G. My vote...Totally agree with Irish Miss and Bill G. My vote goes to Denver for the Super Bowl!!!HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79597511798000433532014-01-20T18:41:41.463-06:002014-01-20T18:41:41.463-06:00Did you see the segment on 60 Minutes last night c...Did you see the segment on 60 Minutes last night called "The Lost Boys"? It was a partial repeat of a wonderful story about refugees from Uganda. Even though I'd seen part of it before, I enjoyed it all over again and was in tears by the end of it. <br /><br />I am going to withdraw my invitation to have coffee with Richard Sherman. Normally, I don't much care which team wins the Super Bowl but like Irish Miss, he convinced me to root for Denver. Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90471938181422156182014-01-20T15:41:43.806-06:002014-01-20T15:41:43.806-06:00Susan nice to see you, The Red Violin was such a...Susan nice to see you, <i> The Red Violin </i> was such a haunting movie. I am out of comments, see you tomorrowLemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4949180565369444992014-01-20T15:41:00.220-06:002014-01-20T15:41:00.220-06:00Owen: great poem!Owen: great poem!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42975056769835473412014-01-20T15:15:59.405-06:002014-01-20T15:15:59.405-06:00I haven't posted for over a year, but I though...I haven't posted for over a year, but I thought I would say hello to everyone today. I hope I can use this new-to-me system of getting on.99426435Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382314731552481050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85432201591469563972014-01-20T14:59:14.055-06:002014-01-20T14:59:14.055-06:00Hola Everyone, Owen, a touching tribute to MLK tod...Hola Everyone, Owen, a touching tribute to MLK today. A Challenge for everyone.<br /><br />Hands up for not knowing AbFab. But the answer filled in nicely with the perps. Also I entered Legal instead of licit. Other than that everything else was fast and easy. I liked the theme answers. They all fit very nicely into Owen's pome today as a tribute to MLK.<br /><br />JD, those boys are cuter and cuter. <br /><br />Our 49er's lost yesterday, but we still had a nail biting game to watch. <br /><br />Irish Miss, I also wonder where sportsmanship has gone? Sherman should know that dissing the losers and bad mouthing players--after you've won--is not acceptable. <br /><br />Have a great day, everyone.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51459011935409982932014-01-20T14:38:43.053-06:002014-01-20T14:38:43.053-06:00Greetings!
Thanks for swell puzzle and expo, Matt...Greetings!<br /><br />Thanks for swell puzzle and expo, Matt and D. Scott!<br /><br />Nice, easy theme. Hand up for L, L, L problem.<br /><br /><i>Downton</i> certainly depressing. <i>Sherlock</i>, OTOH, was incredible! Plan to watch again tonight to savor some of the missed details!<br /><br />Really adorable grandkids, JD. From whence the matching shirts?<br /><br />Cheers!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65292234308143023582014-01-20T14:33:30.152-06:002014-01-20T14:33:30.152-06:00Nine clues with the "___" was a bit much...Nine clues with the "___" was a bit much ... even on a Monday.<br /><br />Nothing to drink in-the-grid, so I can't say I had much FUN solving.<br /><br />Nice to see "JohnsNeverHome" drop by.<br /><br />Hmmm, maybe some Pinch could take me into OBLIVION. lol<br />Cheers!!!Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86317104215040998772014-01-20T14:24:12.970-06:002014-01-20T14:24:12.970-06:00A nice, easy Monday puzzle. A good start to my we...A nice, easy Monday puzzle. A good start to my week. Thank you, Matt and Argyle.<br /><br />I fell into the legal/legit/licit hole. Also had pilot before Part I.<br /><br />Favorite clue 46A: "Ivanhoe" author Sir Walter SCOTT. My maiden name.<br /><br />My older brother and sister have passed away so now I am the OLDEST of the siblings.<br /><br />Great poem, Owen.<br /><br />Sunny and 45* right now. Tomorrow, snow and frigid temps again for a couple days. I'm ready for spring.<br /><br />Pat<br /><br />Yeah! My captcha is legible numbers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37221667579453872202014-01-20T14:23:29.758-06:002014-01-20T14:23:29.758-06:00If Dubya was a “dumb ass” what is the current guy ...If Dubya was a “dumb ass” what is the current guy with his smarmy smile, a $17T debt, uncountable scandals, a true unemployment rate of 14% and divisive policies? Politics, get thee be gone from here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3049991838156175362014-01-20T13:17:53.771-06:002014-01-20T13:17:53.771-06:00Definitely tough, but doable puzzle for a Monday. ...Definitely tough, but doable puzzle for a Monday. In addition to Legit/licit, & 56A stows away = lade/hide, I was sure those were <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4lBKWG69uaM/TznvWaC4zaI/AAAAAAAAB6o/RVSClCAVKJQ/s400/necco.jpg" rel="nofollow">Necco Wafers</a> until it was perped into oblivion...<br /><br />Never heard of <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=dubya&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS516US516&oq=dubya&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.2697j0j8&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8" rel="nofollow">Dubya</a> before, but the Urban Dictionary explained it...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mho" rel="nofollow">Mho was interesting.</a> As it was a unit of conductance. Here is what happens when you <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk37D_tkCCc&list=PLrEnWoR732-BcVZT75xfqCvCEaBVt-ItC&feature=c4-overview-vl" rel="nofollow">put Mho, & Ohm together...</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36558951828558307612014-01-20T13:07:05.581-06:002014-01-20T13:07:05.581-06:00AB FAB has been show on PBS for years, I believe ...<i><b> AB FAB </b></i> has been show on PBS for years, I believe it lasted 20 years on BBC, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPD-MrMWYi4" rel="nofollow"> LINK </a>.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35391436110330103472014-01-20T12:38:44.126-06:002014-01-20T12:38:44.126-06:00In honor of Dr. King, here's a post to commemo...In honor of Dr. King, here's a post to commemorate a few of his views that do not always get the attention they deserve. As years go by, there is a great tendency to smooth his rougher edges. Those of us of a certain age will recall that he was more than a mild irritant to mainstream civil righters. May this help us to <a href="http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2014/01/20/3177871/martin-luther-king-radicalism/" rel="nofollow">REMEMBER.</a> Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51025845550844083022014-01-20T12:29:33.057-06:002014-01-20T12:29:33.057-06:00OK, back to earth with a Mon. pzl, a fittingly sof...OK, back to earth with a Mon. pzl, a fittingly soft landing after that ugly Seahawk-49ers collision yesterday. <br />Mr. Skoczen has given us a nice theme and even a couple of surprises along the way. (Hands up for LEGIT before LICIT and PILOT before PART I.)<br /> <br />Jazzbumpa is right about the NFC game officiating, but I have to disagree about it not affecting the outcome. The refs didn't make Seattle repeat their touchdown to allow a legitimate score, and they didn't make them return the ball after recovering a goal line turnover. Those bizarre calls made a material difference. <br />Still the 'Niners held their heads high. What a great season they gave their fans! <br /> Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35806036804940607122014-01-20T12:14:46.000-06:002014-01-20T12:14:46.000-06:00Hi Y'all! Great puzzle, Matt! Thanks, Argyle. ...Hi Y'all! Great puzzle, Matt! Thanks, Argyle. WEES.<br /><br />Bravo, Owen!<br />PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10476336356597690052014-01-20T12:05:31.541-06:002014-01-20T12:05:31.541-06:00Terrible computer problems this morning. Crash, ba...Terrible computer problems this morning. Crash, back-up computer isn't working either, and only now have I (hopefully) gotten a primitive old laptop to work.<br /><br />So, for today's puzzle--delightful speed run, Matt--and I'm especially grateful because I'm having an otherwise rotten day. You too, Argyle, many thanks.<br /><br />Glad I'm not the only one who had LEGIT before LICIT. Never heard of AB FAB. But otherwise, no major hangups.<br /><br />Owen, nice poetic tribute for MLK. Nice to have the Corner honor him on his day.<br /><br />Oh, Downtown Abby. Poor Bates, poor Anna.<br /><br />Hope you all have a better week than I fear I'm going to have. The Corner helps, in any case.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Glad to see I'm not the Mistynoreply@blogger.com