tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post6435759566032861419..comments2024-03-29T03:51:31.793-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Victor BarocasZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55668074552578722532010-05-05T01:35:10.845-05:002010-05-05T01:35:10.845-05:00I had favorites, but I wouldn't say I was real...I had favorites, but I wouldn't say I was really attached to any. I belonged to a herpetology club for a while and always looked askance at the members that waxed poetic about their pets.<br /><br />The black tailed Boa got over 7 feet and 50 lbs. He would get attached to me occasionally and was real hard to uncoil. That's why zoos require 2 people on a 6 footer and another person for every 3 feet after that.Gunghyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505285217105843307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32731497062413163282010-05-05T00:24:30.245-05:002010-05-05T00:24:30.245-05:00G.
Did you ever become attached to the snakes, kn...G.<br /><br />Did you ever become attached to the snakes, knowing they did not have the capacity to love you?Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72514790115148098702010-05-05T00:15:03.077-05:002010-05-05T00:15:03.077-05:00Yes, Lois, wonderful news about Brooke. Modern me...Yes, Lois, wonderful news about Brooke. Modern medicine is almost miraculous as are the dedicated doctors, nurses, techs, etc.<br /><br />And three cheers for Thelma! What a valiant woman.<br /><br />I love anything candied; my favorite is candied watermelon rind, mmmmmmm.<br /><br />Happy thoughts for a good night.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14114552234457332502010-05-04T23:38:30.736-05:002010-05-04T23:38:30.736-05:00Dodo, Anise is the flavoring of choice for Pannato...Dodo, Anise is the flavoring of choice for Pannatone. However, I like plain old vanilla in mine. A matter of taste. The Italian version from Cost Plus is also very good. I always buy at least one at Christmas time.<br /><br />The snake discussion reminds me of my husband's Biology teaching days. He also had snakes, mice, rats, and whatever else came his way, in his classroom. During the summer we brought them all home and housed them in our garage. The local kids found out and our doorbell rang all summer. We also heard the comments as kids passed by our house,"Hey, this is the place! You ought to see what they have in their garage!"<br /><br />Our gopher snake was big and a good escape artist, as Gunghy mentioned. Our neighbor had a hoe poised over our snake as we raced next door to rescue him--yet another time. We finally had to give up on classroom pets as the list kept getting longer and longer naming those that were not acceptable for classrooms. <br /><br />Lois, such great news about Brooke. She certainly has made remarkable progress.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74269759445858358282010-05-04T23:09:22.201-05:002010-05-04T23:09:22.201-05:00I agree with Gunghy. Reptiles don't have a ...I agree with Gunghy. Reptiles don't have a 'love' gene. Mammals do and maybe birds to a lesser extent. Maybe a little bit with some fish. <br /><br />I think that's why we enjoy dogs and cats best as pets.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5525878507270944772010-05-04T22:58:53.387-05:002010-05-04T22:58:53.387-05:00Hahtool
We had an oil mess here in Tampa Bay about...Hahtool<br />We had an oil mess here in Tampa Bay about 17 years ago. Two ships collided. 1M gallons or so. Ugly stuff.<br />Real mess, but nothing the size of this current snafu.<br /><br />But it got the Pinellas Beaches bad.<br /><br />At the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary we cleaned birds with the Dawn liguid soap. It does a great job.<br /><br />They already have TV spots asking people to donate. I got them a case.Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72199866338180768282010-05-04T22:36:23.917-05:002010-05-04T22:36:23.917-05:00Dodo, I've had Amazon rainbow boas, black tai...Dodo, I've had Amazon rainbow boas, black tail boas, ball pythons, corn snakes, rat snakes, king snakes, sand boas... Never anything poisonous. I kept them in the classroom, and actually stopped having them about 3 years ago because of worries about law suits. <br /><br />They can't be 'loving', that part of the brain doesn't exist in a snake. The ¿best? quote I ever read came from a family whose Burmese python had just eaten their baby: "I don't understand how he could have done it, we treated him just like he was part of the family." Snakes can be hungry, horney, and afraid. That's about it, and also why I quit raising them. I get more love daily from 1 selfish cat than from every snake I've ever owned.<br /><br />Don't burst his bubble, but your GS is mistaking a quest for warmth for love. That's why the cling to you.<br /><br />Lois, let me add my awe and well wishes to all that type faster.Gunghyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505285217105843307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38865764480982689622010-05-04T22:30:41.861-05:002010-05-04T22:30:41.861-05:00Dodo: Venice, LA is at the tip of the toe of the ...Dodo: Venice, LA is at the tip of the toe of the State, near the <a href="http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/lanewzz.gif" rel="nofollow">mouth</a> of the Mississippi Rover on this map. Here are some other <a href="http://media.nola.com/graphics/images/OilSlick050510.jpg" rel="nofollow">oil spill</a> graphics. The whole gulf coast, from the mouth of the Mississippi to the Florida panhandle are threatened by this disaster unless it can be contained quickly.<br /><br />It has massive potential to damage wildlife, including migratory birds, as well as indigenous plants and animals. It is the beginning of nesting season for many birds. If oil comes in contact with the oyster beds, they will be harmed, both the creatures and the oyster industry. Interestingly, wildlife experts claim that Dawn dish detergent can be used to clean/wash turtles that have gotten in oil.Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78341153381486838162010-05-04T22:13:43.657-05:002010-05-04T22:13:43.657-05:00Great news, Lois! Yes, please send us a picture.
...Great news, Lois! Yes, please send us a picture.<br /><br />Gunghy: Chocolate? Wow! We never got that; just the nasty things rolled in sugar. What kind of snake do you have? My grandson has a boa, Calypso. He says she's very loving(???) Wonder how he can tell.<br /><br />I knew I misspelled Pannatone, Chickie. Couldn't remember where the two ens went. I have never made pannetone; I just buy it at Trader Joe's as soon has he gets it in around Thanksgiving. It's right from Italia. Very, very good, anyway. I have made brioche, though, which is pretty much the same type of bread but without the anise, or is it fennel?<br /><br />Hahtool, the news about the leaking oil is really distressing! Are you in New Orleans or near the coast at all? I need to look at a better map to see where Venice is.<br />I'm not only concerned about the people but what about the sea creatures? And how much of this can happen without permanently damaging all the oceans? Bad enough that the polar ice is melting. This affects many more species, I should think. We are not being very good stewards are we?dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47094022226081592292010-05-04T22:12:44.394-05:002010-05-04T22:12:44.394-05:00I saw in the paper today that "Ten Chimneys&q...I saw in the paper today that "Ten Chimneys" the summer home of Lunt and Fontaine will be opening this weekend for their summer tourist season. It is at Genesee Depot, WI not far from Madison. It not only is open for house tours but is a museum of memorabilia of many actors and actresses. In addition, there are programs with famous people all summer long. Lynn Redgrave was scheduled to appear in July.<br /><br />Tarrajo, You said that as a single parent you have to second guess everything you do. I'm not downplaying the struggle of single parenthood - It sounds as if you are doing a terrific job but if it makes you feel any better, that second guessing part is just part of being a parent - single or married. I told a father the other day who is struggling with <br />decisions regarding his teenage daughter, that being a parent is like a tightrope act. You are always trying to balance between giving them independence and maintaining a certain amount of parental control. And when they turn out to be successful, law- abiding citizens, you let out a big sigh and say, "Thank God, I guess I did something right."<br /><br />DotDothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347633214589201876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48470465266936943232010-05-04T21:59:10.916-05:002010-05-04T21:59:10.916-05:00Lois: I'm so happy for Brooke. It's a gi...Lois: I'm so happy for Brooke. It's a gift to all of us to see something as amazing as that happening to someone so special.<br /><br />Jeannie: If your mom's getting that frustrated by the confinement, then she MUST be feeling better!<br /><br />"Paint Your Wagon" and "The Dirty Dozen" are two of my favorites! Lee Marvin was so different in them.<br /><br />I'm still trying to find a good way to address that the words Tata and Hummer were used together earlier...Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38284329462022452010-05-04T21:40:13.347-05:002010-05-04T21:40:13.347-05:00Hi. Sharks got a two on one breakaway and won!!Hi. Sharks got a two on one breakaway and won!!eddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61937834200196714482010-05-04T21:31:26.138-05:002010-05-04T21:31:26.138-05:00Did any of you solve Merl Reagle's recent puzz...Did any of you solve Merl Reagle's recent puzzle? When you write a two by four, it's often written as 2 x 4 with x standing for the word 'by'. So the answers to some of his clues were things like NORTHXNORTHWEST and LETXGONESBEXGONES. Very clever I thought.<br /><br />Beautiful weather here lately. I tutored a student this afternoon and am now relaxing in front of the flat screen watching the Dodgers, Lakers and the waning episodes of 24. Go Dodgers, Lakers and Jack!Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85553845254967341472010-05-04T21:28:55.681-05:002010-05-04T21:28:55.681-05:00Hi.
I got caught-up while waiting for the overtim...Hi.<br /><br />I got caught-up while waiting for the overtime period to start.<br /><br />Cockett. She did and also recieved nice letters from SJSU and BUSD.<br /><br />Warren. I should have had a ? mark after China. I knew better. Penske also pulled out the Saturn deal.<br /><br />Half way done with tomorrow's puzzle.<br /><br />Amazed but not surprised. Nite.<br />Game has restarted<br /><br />eddyBeddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4203636002896705552010-05-04T21:16:58.400-05:002010-05-04T21:16:58.400-05:00Lois, that is fantastic news on Brooke.
My Mom (T...Lois, that is fantastic news on Brooke.<br /><br />My Mom (Thelma) is doing much better. She still can't drive for another week which is "driving" her nuts. She's a can do it kind of gal. "Thanks Mom!!" She is my inspiration and is responsible for what I am.<br /><br />Tarrajo, good to hear from you again. You are a great Mom and don't let the anons scare you away from posting. In my opion you made the right choice.<br /><br />C.C.,are you okay? I miss you and your wisdom or uncanny ability to match people with these clues.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34754445179895987552010-05-04T20:48:39.797-05:002010-05-04T20:48:39.797-05:00Lois
That is such great news. Thanks for the email...Lois<br />That is such great news. Thanks for the emails.<br />Brooke must be one hell of a fighter.<br />We can't cure the "common cold" but when it gets into the tough stuff modern medicine is really quite amazing.Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1737190600658370512010-05-04T20:23:26.323-05:002010-05-04T20:23:26.323-05:00Lois: I am so glad to hear that Brooke is doing s...Lois: I am so glad to hear that Brooke is doing so well. Clearly, she is a beautiful and strong woman. We will continue to keep her in our prayers as she continues her recovery.Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24970988786870292392010-05-04T20:17:01.343-05:002010-05-04T20:17:01.343-05:00Anon @ 7:46, I usually don't respond to anonym...Anon @ 7:46, I usually don't respond to anonymous comments, but I must say I agree whole-heartedly with you. There are many in our society who do much to keep the fabric strong, but are under-appreciated or not recognized at all. Working together, we can all have a good life.<br /><br />JD, I was also saddened to hear of lovely Lynn's passing. "Georgy Girl" was a very enjoyable film.<br /><br />Tschuß!Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24697371723927039742010-05-04T19:52:15.291-05:002010-05-04T19:52:15.291-05:00Hi everyone, great blogging Argyle. My wife and I ...Hi everyone, great blogging Argyle. My wife and I had no problem in finishing today's puzzle before she left for work.<br /><br />For EddyB, I just read your comment about Hummer going to China? <br /><br /><a href="http://www.hummerguy.net/hummer-news/gm-to-wind-down-hummer-after-unsuccessful-buyer-search" rel="nofollow">Here's</a> a link to “GM to Wind Down HUMMER After Unsuccessful Buyer Search” I think that the China deal failed to materialize.Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071851300251199505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20074090934018980952010-05-04T19:48:12.071-05:002010-05-04T19:48:12.071-05:00Lois, fantastic news about Brook. It's hard no...Lois, fantastic news about Brook. It's hard not to believe in the power of prayer, or positive thinking, whatever one calls it.Miraculous or science.."it's all good." :)<br /><br />Chickie, I thought I was the only oddball that snuck out early to collect snails;today's count was 120.I also do the beer thing, but it doesn't catch that many.<br /><br />I was sorry to hear about the passing of Lynn Redgrave.That family has given us some of our finest entertainment over the years.<a href="http://regator.com/whatshot/Georgy_Girl/" rel="nofollow">"Georgy Girl"</a> was one of my favorites, very similar to "Bridget Jones"JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58881464664443763952010-05-04T19:46:28.862-05:002010-05-04T19:46:28.862-05:00Crockett-
When you say 'Hooray for teachers...Crockett-<br /><br /> When you say 'Hooray for teachers of all ilk", it also reminds me of law enforcement officers.<br /><br /> Both are unappreciated and underpaid. IMHO, they both nurture and Shepard the good and bad. Quite a big job in maintaining a civilized society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16976349005070931852010-05-04T19:28:00.464-05:002010-05-04T19:28:00.464-05:00EddyB, I hope Jill received good wishes and apprec...EddyB, I hope Jill received good wishes and appreciation on this special day set aside for those of us who put out so much for the benefit of our younger charges. Hooray for teachers of all ilk!Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85981775619915690692010-05-04T19:25:28.900-05:002010-05-04T19:25:28.900-05:00Lois, such wonderful news. When you get to see he...Lois, such wonderful news. When you get to see her in person, how about a photo to post here? We'd all enjoy seeing the lovely Brooke.<br /><br />Carol, so true about keeping travel plans (or any celebration) a secret from the appliances. You can hear them whispering at night, making their diabolical plans to ruin ours.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-958449461131833502010-05-04T19:14:36.319-05:002010-05-04T19:14:36.319-05:00Lois,
I agree. Glad I checked it. But your news of...Lois,<br />I agree. Glad I checked it. But your news of Brooke is superb. What could have been tragic is now a miracle! i'm so glad she's doing so well. Thanks for letting us in on the story.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43404322992191486182010-05-04T19:12:51.215-05:002010-05-04T19:12:51.215-05:00Lois, so very glad that Brooke is doing so well !!...Lois, so very glad that Brooke is doing so well !!!! What wonderful news. Thank you for the informative update, so 'heart warming' to have a happy ending to what could have been tragedy! Amazing that she is sitting up!<br />I (being as Dennis says, older than water) remember the first heart transplant...the patient did not live very long. This was in 1969, I think. There was the artificial heart, the pig heart but we finally did enough research to enable today's 'miracles'. <br /><br />Kazie, I forgot to mention (in my 5:10) that I am so glad your ankle is shaping up. Never seems to fail, just when a trip is planned, something goes wrong somewhere; car trouble, refrigerator quits, water heater springs a leak, baseball through a front window....you know :) Never discuss vacations/trips/even weekend outings in front of major appliances.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.com