tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post6943319142214298583..comments2024-03-28T10:05:43.276-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday, December 8, 2011 Don GagliardoZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43266774502805713082011-12-08T23:00:17.673-06:002011-12-08T23:00:17.673-06:00eddy:
Thanks for the update. Do keep us posted, p...eddy:<br />Thanks for the update. Do keep us posted, please.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64353828497521148162011-12-08T22:58:59.621-06:002011-12-08T22:58:59.621-06:00EddyB, did Lemonade714 have a heart attack or some...EddyB, did Lemonade714 have a heart attack or some kind of blockage? I don't think you ever said what happened to put him in the hospital in the first place.Concernednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5539230286766292692011-12-08T22:26:01.002-06:002011-12-08T22:26:01.002-06:00Hello.
Lemon still in ICU but doing a little bett...Hello.<br /><br />Lemon still in ICU but doing a little better. Waiting for a cardiologist to discuss options.<br /><br />eddyeddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81800971284277867902011-12-08T20:17:31.583-06:002011-12-08T20:17:31.583-06:00Bill G, in a single elimination tournament, everyo...Bill G, in a single elimination tournament, everyone but the champion will lose one (and only one) match. With 247 entrants and a cost of $10 per match for a referee, the total cost for referees is $2,460.channoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53649888954574987672011-12-08T20:11:53.008-06:002011-12-08T20:11:53.008-06:00it was a red letter day for me.
(oh sorry, the LAT...it was a red letter day for me.<br />(oh sorry, the LATimes has now changed it to black!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52938493783960086032011-12-08T19:16:48.267-06:002011-12-08T19:16:48.267-06:00Thank you for the sweet wishes, Lucina. And JazzB,...Thank you for the sweet wishes, Lucina. And JazzB, how nice that on your own birthday you sent my DH the zaniest rendition of "Putting on the Ritz" I've ever heard. Found the Ad Hoc Trombone Quartet totally charming! Many thanks and hope you have a fabulous celebration tonight!Mistynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49189336610614506182011-12-08T19:02:48.344-06:002011-12-08T19:02:48.344-06:00Arm wrestling
A single-elimination arm wrestling...Arm wrestling<br /> <br />A single-elimination arm wrestling tournament was planned. The sponsor was willing to pay the referees $10 a match. He wanted to have a handle on what his cost for referees would be so he asked me. There were 247 people who had signed up. What would be his expenses at $10 a match?<br /> <br />You might have heard this before or you might find it very easy. I found it counter-intuitive.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78516752495294621432011-12-08T18:51:23.295-06:002011-12-08T18:51:23.295-06:00Clearayes, I'm happy your house sale looks com...Clearayes, I'm happy your house sale looks completed and you're well on your way to your daughter's area! You are just marvelous handling things the way you do. Praying for you and hoping you'll have some good results froom the new treatment.dodo1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/14459382064630834395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43291677258766278252011-12-08T18:48:26.220-06:002011-12-08T18:48:26.220-06:00Hi There!
JzzB,I'm here mainly to wish you a ...Hi There!<br /><br />JzzB,I'm here mainly to wish you a Happy Birthday and welcome to Medicare. You'll love it if it doesnt't get messed up the way some would like it to be!<br /><br />I really, really enjoyed the puzzle today, Don Har G. Lots of fun and surprisingly doable for a Thursday. The only one that gave me a bit of trouble was 'prolix'; I thought it was a word in physics, I guess I was thinking of 'helix'. But I refrained from writing anything in until the perps came in to help and the whole thing was a success! Argyle, thank you too. Good of you to fill in. What a sport! (more)dodo1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/14459382064630834395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4861656610304093762011-12-08T18:18:25.525-06:002011-12-08T18:18:25.525-06:00Went to the link that John28man provided for the C...Went to the link that John28man provided for the CW and it works, albeit with a commercial. Anybody know how to get to LA Times Sudoku? I keep getting a message that the link is broken. What a pain, this is getting so frustrating. Somebody please help!<br /><br />Thank youLA CW ADDICTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75698982945408891502011-12-08T17:09:37.460-06:002011-12-08T17:09:37.460-06:00For Tinbeni, I mentioned buying a bottle of Old Pu...For Tinbeni, I mentioned buying a bottle of Old Pulteney 12 for a finicky BIL a while back. I bought a bottle to have in "stock" this past weekend (the BIL liked it and drank the 1st one up in 2 settings). It's sunset here, and the sipping is fine. Salut!<br /><br />And for anyone in warmer climes that care, NE has been overcast and snowy most of the day, with around an inch of accumulation. It's not genuinely nasty, but it is most decidedly December.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35131265341765475892011-12-08T16:38:28.494-06:002011-12-08T16:38:28.494-06:00All right, I stand corrected. I guess you can'...All right, I stand corrected. I guess you can't always believe everything your college philosophy professors teach you...Barry G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17875477509288463142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18794407434068225642011-12-08T16:03:31.987-06:002011-12-08T16:03:31.987-06:00On more serious matters.
CA, I'm happy to hea...On more serious matters.<br /><br />CA, I'm happy to hear of your accepted cash offer. That may not be the end-all, but it takes a lot more to derail a cash transaction than a sale contingent on financing. And on the health front I am both saddened by your situation and inspired by your strength. Hang in there! You're amazing.<br /><br />Good thoughts in Lemons direction. I hope everything is alright.<br /><br />JazzB, Happy Birthday. Blow the night away in celebration.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46334645433801905632011-12-08T15:38:45.940-06:002011-12-08T15:38:45.940-06:00You forgot "OH TO BE IN ENGLAND".
Did y...You forgot "OH TO BE IN ENGLAND".<br /><br />Did you have a point?Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82916356955552057832011-12-08T15:27:44.866-06:002011-12-08T15:27:44.866-06:00Liz Gorski's version:
AUCOURANT
EAUDECOLOGNE
O...Liz Gorski's version:<br />AUCOURANT<br />EAUDECOLOGNE<br />OWEBACKTAXES<br />OPIONEERSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88092200100785836642011-12-08T15:09:52.887-06:002011-12-08T15:09:52.887-06:00HOla Everyone, Just wanted to wish JazzBumpa a ver...HOla Everyone, Just wanted to wish JazzBumpa a very happy birthday. I loved the pictures of you and Gloria and of the AdHoc Trombone group. Enjoy your day, week!<br /><br />Also, from last evening. CA, I'm so glad to hear about the eminent sale of your house. It has been a long time in coming. <br /><br />Also, I'm thinking about you and GAH battling your health problems, and hoping that you can be closer to your daughter and her family vey soon. I'll keep my fingers crossed.<br /><br />The puzzle was a DNF for me today, partly because it was difficult for me and partly because I have so much to do and really didn't concentrate. I'll work on it again this evening and see if I can complete more of it before I read Argyle's writeup. <br /><br />Have a great day everyone.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69513608895031297772011-12-08T15:06:01.122-06:002011-12-08T15:06:01.122-06:00Well then. If no apologies is the order of the day...Well then. If no apologies is the order of the day, then I'll go ahead with these since I was reminded of them while working the puzzle.<br /><br />#1 (From my daughter): A pedant walks into a bar. Well, it's a restaurant with a bar. Technically it's a brewpub since it has an onsite microbrewery. <br /><br />#2 (True story): I pulled through an Arby's drive through with a friend a number of years back to get a quick meal for his daughter. She wanted a French Dip. The young lady at the window handed me a bag with the sandwich. She then handed me a small covered container. I asked: "What's this?" She replied: "Au Jus." My response: "Gesundheit!"Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33830482285083199102011-12-08T14:56:58.145-06:002011-12-08T14:56:58.145-06:00Misty -
A great big HBD to your hubby!
There'...Misty -<br /><br />A great big HBD to your hubby!<br /><br />There's a great dessert there you should try. They place fluffy mousse on top of a round wafer cracker.<br /><br />It's called <a href="http://s1092.photobucket.com/albums/i408/jazzbumpa/?action=view&current=VID00029.mp4" rel="nofollow">Puddin' on the Ritz.</a><br /><br />Cheers!<br />JzB who will not appologizeJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70086480964650987132011-12-08T14:51:18.985-06:002011-12-08T14:51:18.985-06:00Steve, I wondered about HACKNEY, thanks for your h...Steve, I wondered about HACKNEY, thanks for your humorous edification.<br /><br />Anoa Bob, I like the 'propensity for prolixity', but wouldn't that require the entry to be 'wordiness'?<br /><br />And I'm having a really, really tough time trying to keep from saying whose butt those cookies remind me of.Grumpy 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02194375320149174361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53152911216860070622011-12-08T14:45:16.898-06:002011-12-08T14:45:16.898-06:00Misty:
Happy birthday to your DH! It sounds like ...Misty:<br />Happy birthday to your DH! It sounds like you'll have a great time. Enjoy.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90182260804585125482011-12-08T14:27:30.946-06:002011-12-08T14:27:30.946-06:00'Perp' is a word coined, I think, by Denni...'Perp' is a word coined, I think, by Dennis. It's short for perpendiculars; the letters we get from crossing words filling in some of the letters in the desired unknown word.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73947509576131009052011-12-08T14:22:06.918-06:002011-12-08T14:22:06.918-06:00What does "perp" mean/stand for?What does "perp" mean/stand for?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69183255206764001522011-12-08T14:00:09.967-06:002011-12-08T14:00:09.967-06:00@Sallie, thanks for the BD wishes for DH!
@Jayce-...@Sallie, thanks for the BD wishes for DH!<br /><br />@Jayce--yep, we're putting on the Ritz tonight. Because of DH's 2008 stroke we can no longer travel, but we learned last year that we can use those kazillion unused frequent flyer miles at hotels. So we stayed at the Ritz Carlton for free for a few days! I doubt they'll let us use miles for dinner tonight, but it'll be a happy moment of deja vu.Mistynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27662000520692983672011-12-08T13:34:19.381-06:002011-12-08T13:34:19.381-06:00Misty, holy wow, the Ritz Carlton! That is a very,...Misty, holy wow, the Ritz Carlton! That is a very, um, ritzy place! I trust you both will have a fantastic meal and relaxing time.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63678460016545265642011-12-08T13:31:47.175-06:002011-12-08T13:31:47.175-06:00First things first. Happy birthday JzB! Nice write...First things first. Happy birthday JzB! Nice writeup Argyle. You've been a busy blogger. <br /><br />Next, unlike many of you, I didn't find this puzzle so easy. The whole bottom part gave my troubles. But I did get it done. I had trouble even with HOPON for board. I had never heard of a hopon used as a flat piece of wood and even looked it up to no avail. Finally the V-8 I had for breakfast kicked in.<br /><br />I do have a nit though it seems odd that no one else has mentioned it. Disinterested and uninterested mean two different things. Disinterested means neutral and unbiased like a judge. Uninterested means just what it sounds like, somebody who just doesn't give a darn one way or the other. I would hope that a disinterested observer like a judge wouldn't YAWN though an uninterested person might. I'm curious what Don G. might have to say about this.<br /><br />Happy Thursday and good health wishes for all of us.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.com