tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post6804183014947057678..comments2024-03-19T04:11:58.045-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, January 13, 2014 Jeff StillmanZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64755970976063901962014-01-14T00:22:37.391-06:002014-01-14T00:22:37.391-06:00This was a good puzzle. You just been spoiled late...This was a good puzzle. You just been spoiled lately by some very good ones, so this might appear flat to you after doing those. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23094950491004352342014-01-14T00:20:30.310-06:002014-01-14T00:20:30.310-06:00Lucina - Yes. Every now and again that song rolls...Lucina - Yes. Every now and again that song rolls through my head; my head has a weird playlist.<br /><br />The song reminds me of easing by the fireplace listening to NPR w/ DW while we were both in grad-school and PK (pre-kids). It wasn't on the radio then, but when my brain plays it - that's where I go.<br /><br />I'm glad it evokes good memories for you too.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89043200001328353562014-01-14T00:02:25.728-06:002014-01-14T00:02:25.728-06:00AnonT:
Are you referring to "Easy as Sunday M...AnonT:<br />Are you referring to "Easy as Sunday Morning" by Lionel Richie and the Commodores? Boy, do I have good memories of that song which my late DH also loved.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63996838069062195052014-01-13T23:26:45.306-06:002014-01-13T23:26:45.306-06:00Misty,
Thanx for the warning.... :) they sur...Misty,<br />Thanx for the warning.... :) they surprised me enough at the end of last season... this should be interesting... :) <br /><br />thelmaaka thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648450259770808588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60856172295373873262014-01-13T23:22:51.320-06:002014-01-13T23:22:51.320-06:00Hi all!
Easy-as-Monday-morning puzzle (name that ...Hi all!<br /><br />Easy-as-Monday-morning puzzle (name that song [sic]?). Thanks Jeff for a fun run after the dismal Friday I had. Argyle - you beat me to WKRP. I just talked about that show with a buddy today (ref'd Les's hog reports (topic: McRib's release is based on pork prices). Buddy likes McRib - I think its nasty).<br /><br />Fav: TWINE - it's a fun word and is such a useful product. WIFI would be ok if it didn't OOZE security issues...<br /><br />I wanted my favorite go-juice for 50a, <a href="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X13ovEdx-fM&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DX13ovEdx-fM" rel="nofollow">Maxwell House</a>, but it was one square short. I double-checked the clue for a plural :-)<br /><br />Montana - my iPad does that too! This is a re-post. After I went to find the Maxwell House link, my draft was gone. Gone I say!<br /><br />LEM - I love Freakonomics. I have both books and listen to the podcast when my phone reminds me it is there.<br /><br />All the talk of ALMONDS is what's nuts! I actually started eating them after the 2-handfuls cure everything. In 18 months they'll tell us it causes cancer or some such.<br /><br />I have no STOCKOPTIONS, just pure stock 2x a year. It won't vest for a while though.<br /><br />Hondo - SEXTing was in the news when congressman A. Weiner Tweeted his aptronym anatomy.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44100716921464581062014-01-13T21:54:57.926-06:002014-01-13T21:54:57.926-06:00Manac @ 9:47 - not only did your story turn a grow...Manac @ 9:47 - not only did your story turn a growl into a smile, it illicited a hearty laugh-out-loud! Thanks. (-:Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5423003121405451012014-01-13T21:47:20.354-06:002014-01-13T21:47:20.354-06:00Irish Miss,
Maybe this will turn that growl into a...Irish Miss,<br />Maybe this will turn that growl into a smile :)<br /><br />Late one night, a burglar broke into a house that he thought was empty. He tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he froze in his tracks when he heard a loud voice say; “Jesus is watching you.”<br /><br />Silence returned to the house, so the burglar crept forward again. “Jesus is watching you,” the voice boomed again.<br /><br />The burglar stopped dead in his tracks. He was frightened. Frantically, he looked all around the room. In a dark corner, he spotted a bird cage and in the cage was a parrot. He asked the parrot: “Was that you who said Jesus is watching me?”<br /><br />“Yes,” Said the parrot.<br /><br />The burglar breathed a sigh of relief, then asked the parrot: “What is your name?”<br /><br />“Clarence,” said the bird.<br /><br />“That is a dumb name for a parrot,” sneered the burglar. “What idiot named you Clarence?”<br /><br />The parrot said, “The same idiot who named the rottweiler Jesus.”Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49171754548001852182014-01-13T20:11:41.588-06:002014-01-13T20:11:41.588-06:00Thanks Lucina. I saw Season 4 Episode 1 but was ou...Thanks Lucina. I saw Season 4 Episode 1 but was out last night and missed Episode 2. I didn't know it would be repeated before Episode 3 next Sunday but it is listed on my Buffalo PBS so I'll tune in earlier. I was going to try streaming it from the PBS website but it is restricted to US only. =(CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11832034831295823222014-01-13T20:02:53.471-06:002014-01-13T20:02:53.471-06:00Downton follower, your attempt at humor is patheti...Downton follower, your attempt at humor is pathetic.<br />Don't give up your job at the toll booth.Point of ordernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20204920887484299982014-01-13T19:07:09.868-06:002014-01-13T19:07:09.868-06:00This whole Downton Abbey has me going up in a tizz...This whole Downton Abbey has me going up in a tizzy. <br /><br />It's so shocking to see the direction the series is going.<br /><br />First, it's all this. a--l s-x. Between the various almost aristocrats. <br /><br /> Then the outright embezzlement of government funds, stolen right under the noses if the veterans themselves. <br /><br />Plus The Lord of the Manor, himself, has been involved. And he's struggling with all these HIV issues, that he picked up through his footman. When will this ever end. ? I'm sure there will be a cover up since the Duchess has been having those abhorrent goings on and taboo relations with the family mastiff. Well, I never ! Even Dallas was so much tamer than this. I think PBS should fund an alternate program. Even Darwin would have shocked.Downton followernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21988934186639591642014-01-13T18:50:47.015-06:002014-01-13T18:50:47.015-06:00Thank you mr. Still man, for a nice and easy puzzl...Thank you mr. Still man, for a nice and easy puzzle. I was a little confused at Th. D. But now, I'll remember it.<br /><br />Thank you argyle, for insisting that the almond is nut-like but not a nut. It's a drupe, as Argyle pointed out, early on, like a peach or plum.<br /><br />So, if Almond JOY is a nut(?), with cchocolate (bean), oconut (seed), and almond (seed).<br /><br />And goobers, peanuts are not nuts, ....... But legumes, like peas and such. This could be worth a Fruday puzzle, all by itself.<br /><br />Thanks CED for your funny nuts and seeds. Vidwan827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80914711315739937432014-01-13T18:24:06.684-06:002014-01-13T18:24:06.684-06:00JD @ 11:10
One theory is that the lack of rain is...JD @ 11:10<br /><br />One theory is that the lack of rain is due to the pacific decadal oscillation, and it's keeping the jet stream to a more northerly shift. <br /><br />My niece and nephew live there and they would like to see rain as well. I had never heard of the PDO until the CBS news had a feature story on the lack of rain there. <br />TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9493045473658645642014-01-13T18:05:20.434-06:002014-01-13T18:05:20.434-06:00Misty:
I'm sure that Julian Fellowes has a sui...Misty:<br />I'm sure that Julian Fellowes has a suitable resolution to the problem In fact, I like Dudley's idea.<br /><br />C.C.:<br />From late last night. The biggest problem with chicken is overcooking it. If you're going to cook it in the slow cooker, I would suggest a low setting and with enough liquid to last the set time. Two hours maximum on low.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27954568668576684702014-01-13T17:47:53.877-06:002014-01-13T17:47:53.877-06:00aka thelma, just to warn you--the ending of last n...aka thelma, just to warn you--the ending of last night's episode of "Downton Abbey" is a real shocker. And it promises some painful plot complications in the next few weeks. Since it involves two of my favorite characters, I'm almost more worried than excited about what's to come.Mistynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-999518387749852152014-01-13T17:46:07.361-06:002014-01-13T17:46:07.361-06:00Greetings!
Thanks for fun puzzle and expo, Jeff a...Greetings!<br /><br />Thanks for fun puzzle and expo, Jeff and Argyle! Just a tad harder than the usual Monday. Or, maybe I was just too tired.<br /><br /><i>Downton Abbey</i>was certainly more exciting than last week. Dame Kiri has become very old (I should talk).<br /><br />Cheers!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82942328791115369672014-01-13T17:16:48.557-06:002014-01-13T17:16:48.557-06:00I agree that this was a bit hard for a Monday. Ju...I agree that this was a bit hard for a Monday. Just a bit. I had to do a few rewrites, two for word choices and one for a spelling mistake (KATO starts with a "K," eh?). Oh, wait! one more--with the two "Ns" in CINCINNATI fooling me too. I lived in SE Ohio for a year, but that did nothing for my spelling.<br /><br />Not much, but hey, we don't expect any rewrites on Monday. <br /><br />Fun TV this weekend. On Satuyrday, we got caught up on the new "Downton Abbey" that we missed last week, plus the new one on Sunday--a delightful overload of old Brit class structure. Now I know when to address a duchess as "Your Grace" and when not to. (I actually met an English duke once, but it was a "hey you" sort of occasion.) <br />And then my 'Niners acquitted themselves quite well. I like seeing how they have improved throughout the season, giving us hope for their coming encounter with the Seahawks-- next week. Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73473404348033892062014-01-13T16:54:25.001-06:002014-01-13T16:54:25.001-06:00An almond is a nut.
A tomato is a vegetable.
Pictu...An almond is a nut.<br />A tomato is a vegetable.<br /><a href="http://imgc.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/60/6079/UTUD100Z/posters/carl-rose-it-s-broccoli-dear-i-say-it-s-spinach-and-i-say-the-hell-with-it-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg" rel="nofollow">Picture</a> and <a href="http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-say-its-government-mandated-broccoli.html" rel="nofollow">blog</a>.<br /><br />I once wrote a cryptic clue "Sounds like it's twice as evil in a fancy suit in Ohio". A homophone for Sin-sin-natty.<br /><br />Spitzboov: nice fish story, thank you.<br />Lemonade: interesting article, but the first two comments were what really made me LOL!<br />CED: as always!<br />Anon@2:23: good argument!<br />PBS station schedules vary from place to place, unlike most other channels. But I dislike Downton Abyss because it bumps Rosemary & Thyme to too late for my wife to watch it with me.OwenKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709695380239557575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41481178894083982152014-01-13T16:53:22.954-06:002014-01-13T16:53:22.954-06:00I used to work in the financial sector and I was a...I used to work in the financial sector and I was awarded a bonus of 400 stock options @ $28. We all know what happened a few years back. The stock price fell to $5. so those options were never exercised and finally expired this year and basically I reaped a big zero. So much for the big bonus.kjinkchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785269427684459917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37065757660776885112014-01-13T16:22:14.340-06:002014-01-13T16:22:14.340-06:00buckeye bob: You nailed it on Rocket Man and I...buckeye bob: You nailed it on Rocket Man and I'm not sure if anyone answered your song of the day, but if not, it's by Jimmy Buffet called 'Fins'. Here it is for your enjoyment: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNrM7DnYz4Y" rel="nofollow">Link Fins</a>kjinkchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785269427684459917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14372028407459932732014-01-13T15:47:58.700-06:002014-01-13T15:47:58.700-06:00The nut industry is so big here in my area the loc...The nut industry is so big here in my area the local AAA baseball team is named The Modesto Nuts. In case you think we're only nuts here we also boast:<br /><br />Gallo Winery worlds largest winery<br /><br />George Lucas creator of Star Wars<br /><br />Jeremy Renner movie actor<br /><br />Timothy Olyphant movie and tv actor<br /><br />And Colin Kaepernick SF 49ers QB<br /><br />retired linemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75314238792953950562014-01-13T15:08:10.567-06:002014-01-13T15:08:10.567-06:00What is the nutlike legume sometimes referred to a...What is the nutlike legume sometimes referred to as a goober ? Is it a seed too ?George Washington Carvernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59097549013394001432014-01-13T14:57:41.424-06:002014-01-13T14:57:41.424-06:00Lucina,
I didn't know that.... :) last ye...Lucina, <br />I didn't know that.... :) last year they showed it again at midnite on sat nites.... and tho I didn't watch the re run this week it was listed as being on at 12 sat nite... <br />thanx for the info - incase it isn't on sat nite... :) but it then probably would never get watched if sunday nite is the only option.... <br /><br />thelmaaka thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648450259770808588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52887717959354418032014-01-13T14:51:33.708-06:002014-01-13T14:51:33.708-06:00I am still having a little trouble telling the
Nu...I am still having a little trouble telling the<br /><br /><a href="http://www.funny-page.net/pictures/softcore/funny-page-003424-guys-r-nuts.jpg" rel="nofollow">Nuts</a><br /><br />from the<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l2cTwmXxagw/Tdg22N_c9sI/AAAAAAAAAno/ii8OOZYTNZ4/s1600/Donut_Seeds_COPIOUS_AMOUNTS_OF_FUNNY_PICTURES-s600x750-89979-580.jpg" rel="nofollow">Seeds</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84498903882051170002014-01-13T14:27:42.909-06:002014-01-13T14:27:42.909-06:00CanadianEh!:
It's on Sunday nights. I don'...CanadianEh!:<br />It's on Sunday nights. I don't know about your PBS station but here they re air the last week's episode first then the new one. You might catch it.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7793387500078013042014-01-13T14:23:00.499-06:002014-01-13T14:23:00.499-06:00If it walks like a nut and talks like a nut...
sa...If it walks like a nut and talks like a nut...<br /><br /><a href="http://cdn.qualitylogoproducts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sometimes-you-feel-like-a-nut-slogan.jpg" rel="nofollow">sack full of nuts</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com