tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post6573022317616732291..comments2024-03-29T03:51:31.793-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, October 3, 2011 Janie SmulyanZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40393117196758567402011-10-03T22:53:56.409-05:002011-10-03T22:53:56.409-05:00Why does Valverde always have to make it so INTERE...Why does Valverde always have to make it so INTERESTING?!?<br /><br />Gasp . . .<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36913908970573902452011-10-03T22:06:43.296-05:002011-10-03T22:06:43.296-05:00Congratulations to Joon Pahk for his win on Jeopar...Congratulations to Joon Pahk for his win on Jeopardy this evening. When I heard his name and listened to Alex Trebek's mini-interview with him, I told GAH, "Hey, I know who he is!" and went on to explain his status as a constructor. It was lots of fun to see him demonstrate his trivia knowledge. Good luck tomorrow and successive nights.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85313944713864871082011-10-03T21:45:09.347-05:002011-10-03T21:45:09.347-05:00It was fun to see Joon do well on Jeopardy tonight...It was fun to see Joon do well on Jeopardy tonight. Thanks for the heads up.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36541338522851346962011-10-03T20:55:25.280-05:002011-10-03T20:55:25.280-05:00I'm watching "Prohibition" so DRYS a...I'm watching "Prohibition" so DRYS and DTS were SYMBOLIC.<br /><br />Very timely.<br /><br />Great sports weekend!<br /><br />And more to come...Seldom Seenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552098012158588852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28638826054331370682011-10-03T20:39:13.874-05:002011-10-03T20:39:13.874-05:00I've always dreamed of having two balls.I've always dreamed of having two balls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19472880366748894472011-10-03T20:31:47.916-05:002011-10-03T20:31:47.916-05:00Good night all.
I ditto all the comments about to...Good night all.<br /><br />I ditto all the comments about today's puzzle. I DNF. So it didn't feel like a Monday. <br /><br />I appreciated two call outs last week for Sal: one was a mule and the other, I think, was a baseball player.<br /><br />Will be gone for the rest of October, or at least until the 26th. Visiting my son in Manhattan and in Margaretville, NY. Then an Elderhostel on the Hudson, then a friend in D.C. Whew.<br /><br />CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88231617819932431532011-10-03T19:56:47.304-05:002011-10-03T19:56:47.304-05:00Yellowrocks @9:24AM, your revised clue for LEAP YE...Yellowrocks @9:24AM, your revised clue for LEAP YEAR is an improvement, but it's still a plural clue for a singular answer. How about, [When a US presidential election may occur]?<br /><br />Avg Joe, I apologize on behalf of my home city for that one boorish Madisonian you encountered. Glad you had a good time otherwise, the final score notwithstanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78252281145970777072011-10-03T19:54:23.803-05:002011-10-03T19:54:23.803-05:00From yesterday`s wine-name puzzle
Pebble in a po...From yesterday`s wine-name puzzle<br /><br /><br />Pebble in a pond: <i>Ripple</i> effect.<br /><br />Why is Ali grimacing? <i>champaign</i><br /><br />A mother putting her child to be: I`m tired! <i>Anjou?</i><br /><br />A neutral shoe color: <i>Beaune</i><br /><br />Result of drawing too fast: <i>Chateau</i><br /><br />Aircraft carrier`s command; <i>Clos de Beze</i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11011941210874558962011-10-03T19:49:44.932-05:002011-10-03T19:49:44.932-05:00Well, now that I've read you all, I don't ...Well, now that I've read you all, I don't need to say anything. It's all there!<br /><br />Handup, though, for the tapas/tacos and the hep/hip goofs. Niobe was a gimme, even though I have never read about her, just references in other books. I don't even know what the ---- all the tears were for! Cassio was an unknown since I've never read Othello and probably never will. Howeever, the one that makes calculators, etc., is spelled Casio.<br /><br />I do love the sound of 'Niobe,' not the sobbing, just the name.dodo1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/14459382064630834395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55187555151695106172011-10-03T19:49:14.877-05:002011-10-03T19:49:14.877-05:00Wow! That was a great Jeopardy! game. I love it w...Wow! That was a great Jeopardy! game. I love it when the contestants are so good.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10639071822596960352011-10-03T19:41:13.282-05:002011-10-03T19:41:13.282-05:00Clear Ayes: I second your recommendation of Money...Clear Ayes: I second your recommendation of Moneyball. It was fabulous! (I thought Brad Pitt looked like a young Robert Redford.)Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88324319856339130472011-10-03T19:38:45.854-05:002011-10-03T19:38:45.854-05:00Dare I add another sports story? Some of you will ...Dare I add another sports story? Some of you will remember that during August, my son talked DH and me into going to a Brewers game to celebrate his birthday with some Milwaukee friends. Well, on our way back the next day, he decided that our older son and his wife might like to go during their September visit, since she had never been to a Brewers game during the 2 years they'd lived here. This they did, not this weekend, but the previous one when the Brewers lost. The punchline is that she ended up getting two--(yes, 2) balls! So only once to a game, she gets two balls, something most people only dream of doing once in a lifetime.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82896708110680301742011-10-03T19:35:49.123-05:002011-10-03T19:35:49.123-05:00Good Evening All, I just stopped by to let you kn...Good Evening All, I just stopped by to let you know that "Moneyball" with Brad Pitt is a very good movie. I like Brad Pitt because he takes rolls where he isn't necessarily a romantic hero and he doesn't mind portraying somebody his own age. Anyway, the movie would be a hit with baseball fans, statistics fans, "doing the right thing" fans and even Brad Pitt fans.<br /><br />I may be rather sporadic with crossword puzzling for the next couple of months. We may have a buyer for our house (we'll find out tomorrow if they qualify for the loan they want). Then we have to get busy finding a new house, getting packed, moving, etc. Phew, I'm tired out already.<br /><br />Anyway, I'll stop by when I can and will be back when we are permanently settled.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78201964804384922172011-10-03T18:18:37.855-05:002011-10-03T18:18:37.855-05:00Speaking of folded Mexican snacks, tomorrow is Nat...Speaking of folded Mexican snacks, tomorrow is National TACO Day! Check your local listings; I'm sure you'll find some restaurant or another giving away TACOS!<br /><br />Make it a pink one for me!TB Chihuahuanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12277993658400982372011-10-03T17:51:50.524-05:002011-10-03T17:51:50.524-05:00AvgJoe:
Thanks for the tip. Jeopardy! is coming ...AvgJoe:<br /><br />Thanks for the tip. Jeopardy! is coming up in 40 mins.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64289767841897417052011-10-03T17:09:50.452-05:002011-10-03T17:09:50.452-05:00For those of you in markets where Jeopardy hasn...For those of you in markets where Jeopardy hasn't aired yet, I'd highly recommend it. Joon is very impressive (no spoilers from me on the outcome). But I do have to wonder about the headgear of his male opponent. What was that? A bale of hay?! :-)Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57130777600930801872011-10-03T16:28:25.975-05:002011-10-03T16:28:25.975-05:00Bill G. We also enjoyed 60 Minutes last night. W...Bill G. We also enjoyed 60 Minutes last night. We thought the Andy Rooney segment was especially poignant. He will be missed. I'm hoping he'll appear from time to time as promised.<br /><br />Our rain is here already. I've covered all the patio umbrellas and cushions. Our sunny season was way too short for my liking.<br /><br />Lucina, LOL!!Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63649831784026758192011-10-03T16:13:28.901-05:002011-10-03T16:13:28.901-05:00Tapas are also well-known in Costa Rica as appetiz...Tapas are also well-known in Costa Rica as appetizers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35262736659093349042011-10-03T16:07:40.155-05:002011-10-03T16:07:40.155-05:00Hola Everyone, With Muddle, symbolic, garrish and ...Hola Everyone, With Muddle, symbolic, garrish and strew, this didn't seem like our usual Monday fare. I didn't need to go to Mr. G., but I did use my CW dictionary to sus a few of the answers.<br /><br />A fun puzzle with a satisfying theme. Thanks Argyle for your writeup which is always fun as well.<br /><br />To me Tacos are not just a snack, but can be a main dish. I put in Tacos, then erased it and had to put it in again. Oh well, that is what the other end of my pencil is for.<br /><br />My learning moment for today: I didn't realize that Presidential elections are held on Leap Years. I never really thought about this before.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62707614642269610332011-10-03T15:59:12.688-05:002011-10-03T15:59:12.688-05:00Hi everyone,
Just thought I'd let you know tha...Hi everyone,<br />Just thought I'd let you know that one of our young constructors just won on Jeapordy. His first name is Jooncrazyhorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863983766085355516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12296877179634287712011-10-03T15:33:05.366-05:002011-10-03T15:33:05.366-05:00Marge, We did have a good time and it was fun bein...Marge, We did have a good time and it was fun being part of a new chapter in history. Madison is beautiful (though very tough to get around in), the people were largely friendly and the weather was fine. Most folks we encountered were very civil, even though some of those were belligerent by mid way through the game. There was only one person that I thought was a complete ass. That's not a bad ratio. The only thing really bad about the weekend was that 40,000 Nebraska fans showed up and the football team forgot to.<br /><br />Badgers?! Badgers?! We don't got no Badgers! We don't need no stinking Badgers!!! :-)Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6032652989281275082011-10-03T15:29:33.421-05:002011-10-03T15:29:33.421-05:00Marge, Hooray for the Badgers and Brewers! Over 30...Marge, Hooray for the Badgers and Brewers! Over 30,000 Husker faithful made the trip and spoke glowingly of the experience, especially the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m21PXL4xKfQ" rel="nofollow">Jump Around</a> tradition that really shakes the nearly 100 year old stadium!Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630142978627240047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30934012553801666822011-10-03T15:21:22.295-05:002011-10-03T15:21:22.295-05:00Hi all,
This really was a Tues. or Wed. puzzle to ...Hi all,<br />This really was a Tues. or Wed. puzzle to me. My mind keeps betraying me.<br /><br />29A-Toe. I stub mine often and usually have at least one that's purple.<br /><br />Thought End all was cute-also never heard End aim.<br /><br />Husker, I won't say Badger but will say Wisc. All our teams won this weekend, including Packers and Brewers! Actually we really liked the Huskers and hope those who came to Wisc. enjoyed themselves even though they lost.<br /><br />Have a good eveniing all.<br />MargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781756196891709805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91999511051886794772011-10-03T15:14:23.284-05:002011-10-03T15:14:23.284-05:00Um, I thought I already said hep cat.Um, I thought I already said hep cat.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38321475617144365222011-10-03T15:10:59.234-05:002011-10-03T15:10:59.234-05:00Hi All ~~
A fun and easy Monday puzzle. I remem...Hi All ~~<br /><br />A fun and easy Monday puzzle. I remembered NIOBE, ENA and OPAH from other puzzles and perps helped in a few spots where I wasn't sure, i.e. BIGWOW. Stumbled a bit on 45D since I read it as 'College' materials instead of COLLAGE ~~ Duh. Thanks for the informative write-up, Argyle ~~ enjoyed the links!<br /><br />Now that the "monumental collapse" of the Red Sox is complete, I'm following the Tigers, my husband's team. It's a lot less stressful than the past month has been! <br /><br />Enjoy the day!LaLaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614753577019280766noreply@blogger.com