tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post7497947398498552815..comments2024-03-29T03:51:31.793-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Sunday August 25, 2013 Gail GrabowskiZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75679026110717446392013-08-26T03:49:15.357-05:002013-08-26T03:49:15.357-05:00Didn't particularly enjoy this puzzle, found i...Didn't particularly enjoy this puzzle, found it somewhat tedious. Once I got roman candle, I sort of knew what was going on. Best wishes to all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73705017738612756892013-08-26T03:40:32.994-05:002013-08-26T03:40:32.994-05:00I've also learned what on earth insomnia is an...I've also learned what on earth insomnia is and how precious "peace of mind" can be.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53139216923645519152013-08-26T03:36:06.035-05:002013-08-26T03:36:06.035-05:00Thanks for the advice & concern everyone, each...Thanks for the advice & concern everyone, each is a comfort to me.<br /><br />Boomer is adamant he did not have a TIA, and I annoy or even anger him whenever I mention this topic. He said he dropped the Pepsi because he clumsily wanted to take off his shoe. He insisted he did not slur. The only thing he admits is his limping, which is due to tingly feeling of his right toes. He has been dealing with this tingly nerve issue for quite some time.<br /><br />Boomer is seeing his VA doctor in October. I'll make sure he mentions this strange episode to the doctor. He's hot tempered at times. My nagging often backfires.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58528676731409778622013-08-26T03:33:45.253-05:002013-08-26T03:33:45.253-05:00SwenglishMom,
Thanks for the sun rash advice. I...SwenglishMom,<br />Thanks for the sun rash advice. I'll wear long sleeved shirts for protection. So strange I developed a sun rash at this age.<br /><br />PK,<br />He has close friends and a grown-up son from a previous marriage, but knowing him, I don't think he'll mention this episode.<br /><br />Blue Iris,<br />He does take his blood pressure at home. But not on regular basis. He only takes his blood sugar every day (165 on Sunday).<br /><br />Fermatprime,<br />He does take an aspirin every day.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3702610108376884902013-08-26T02:54:23.650-05:002013-08-26T02:54:23.650-05:00CC,
I have known many people who have had TIAs, so...CC,<br />I have known many people who have had TIAs, sometimes on the phone with me. At least make Boomer take an aspirin should another one occur.fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54255846440667879462013-08-25T23:10:23.657-05:002013-08-25T23:10:23.657-05:00Anon.. Just FYI, I use the LA Times online every S...Anon.. Just FYI, I use the LA Times online every Sunday by using this link: http://games.latimes.com/games/daily-crossword/. I think the difference is that I select it via the Daily version by 'date' rather than choosing the 'Sunday' version by Reagle. Hope that helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57946224831746696482013-08-25T22:28:19.185-05:002013-08-25T22:28:19.185-05:00Found out my sirens this morning were 3 fire engin...Found out my sirens this morning were 3 fire engines and one ambulance responding to a 2 vehicle crash south of town. We are under red-flag warnings of high fire danger because of extremely low humidity. <br /><br />Montana Montanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291743761732429768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84981824954406050612013-08-25T21:02:56.510-05:002013-08-25T21:02:56.510-05:00Yellowrocks - I also print out the LA Times from t...Yellowrocks - I also print out the LA Times from the Mensa site. Most every Sunday they miss some clues. I just go to their site and scroll down to read the missing clues and write them on my printed out copy.<br /><br />You would think that all of those smarty pants people at Mensa could figure that out.chefwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999206352243329280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60624230999039530732013-08-25T20:58:47.382-05:002013-08-25T20:58:47.382-05:00CC and Boomer, I would make an educated guess, wi...CC and Boomer, I would make an educated guess, with the info provided, that Boomer had a TIA. These may multiply and worsen into a full blown stroke. He should be followed continually by a physician. The ER has meds (TPA) that must be given quickly to stop permanent damage, if a stroke does occur. Does he take his blood pressure at home on a regular basis? You usually can have it taken at a drug store. I'm sorry to not be more tactful, but this is serious. <br /><br />My DH has always handled our finances, but he keeps an updated Excel spreadsheet of our expenses along with other vital info in desk drawer.<br /><br />I enjoyed cluing with today's puzzle because I could at least get half the fills without hoping around. Still don't totally understand the theme. Just finished it now.<br /><br />We went to a play in Wamego, KS at the Historic Columbian Theater this afternoon. It was called HOO-HAW and was music and corny jokes like old TV program. We enjoyed it very much.Blue Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670176636354786453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39819023777254901942013-08-25T19:20:52.419-05:002013-08-25T19:20:52.419-05:00Good evening C.C. and all,
C.C., you have a lot o...Good evening C.C. and all,<br /><br />C.C., you have a lot on your plate, but, as always, did a great job on Gail's goodie. Her puzzles are always fun with just enough of a challenge. Loved the clues:<br />rush participant<br />kid stuff<br />lightweight boxer<br />picture of health<br /><br />and who doesn't love the word bailiwicks?<br /><br />copra, a learning moment<br /><br />I bet there were others who wanted tin ear in lieu of no ear.<br /><br />There were 3 or 4 that I could not complete in the SW, surrounding farce from home.<br /><br />C.C., I thought Swenglish Mom's advice @ 4:30 was worth rereading. If Boomer waits until his Oct. check up he will have forgotten all those symptoms.We love you both.<br /><br />BTW, I thought I was the memorable bride of 69. LOL!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34620139259196781522013-08-25T19:13:04.519-05:002013-08-25T19:13:04.519-05:00C.C. Just got back to the blog after an early star...C.C. Just got back to the blog after an early start this morning. Thank you for letting us know about Boomer. My experience with our folks was that the sicker they were, the louder they protested against seeing a doctor. I think they get scared and don't want to hear bad news. This makes things very difficult, but at some point, the concerned person just has to take command. Sometimes it takes several persons. Does he have a friend there he might listen to? Boomer is a big boy for you to physically have to force. Good luck, sweet lady! Boomer, we want you well and able to bowl 300.PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75213234572435110842013-08-25T18:43:35.859-05:002013-08-25T18:43:35.859-05:00I was driving to get an espresso yesterday when I ...I was driving to get an espresso yesterday when I noticed I was behind a Tesla motorcar. Very nice-looking. I bought a little stock in the company several weeks ago. I'm hoping it will turn out to be another Apple.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81940868248317820862013-08-25T18:40:29.332-05:002013-08-25T18:40:29.332-05:00Abejo @ 3:04, I think you may mean the Chevrolet c...Abejo @ 3:04, I think you may mean the Chevrolet car "Nova." In Spanish, it means "Does not go." So, it was inappropriately named for that market.HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72985454780697013852013-08-25T16:56:00.557-05:002013-08-25T16:56:00.557-05:00I just took an online test that purports to determ...I just took an online test that purports to determine ones social attitudes. I think it's got me pegged fairly well.<br /><br />Radicalism 85.75<br />Socialism 50<br />Tenderness 50<br /><br />These scores indicate that you are a progressive; this is the political profile one might associate with a university professor. It appears that you are skeptical towards religion, and have a pragmatic attitude towards humanity in general.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80387648701740733652013-08-25T16:53:15.621-05:002013-08-25T16:53:15.621-05:00Ah, those miners. Argyle, thank you.Ah, <i>those miners</i>. Argyle, thank you.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21541790490081686552013-08-25T16:45:24.634-05:002013-08-25T16:45:24.634-05:00.Part of a life well-lived is providing for those ....Part of a life well-lived is providing for those you may leave. That includes making sure they know where everything important is and how to take care of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58768636059987972062013-08-25T16:30:29.517-05:002013-08-25T16:30:29.517-05:00Thanks for a tough puzzle today Ms.Grabowski! I ne...Thanks for a tough puzzle today Ms.Grabowski! I needed to redletter this one! Even that didn't help for the block headed by CAA. Ciera, capes and ecolab were beyond me this evening, possibly thanks to my cold, the reward for nursing my 7 year-old on Friday when she was sick.<br /><br />Thanks C.C. for your fine review and comments. I'm glad to know you have a fine family of concerned and knowledgeable folk here regarding your guy. Mine is a bit hypochondriac and maybe that's a good thing, except he can't bear it when I'm sick so it's carry on as usual as far as he's concerned even when I keep saying I don't feel well, like today. <br /><br />Regarding your arm rash, C.C., hubby had that as well, just on the forearms. He looked it up and learned he needed complete coverage while it healed, any.time he was in the sun. The recovery took a couple of years but he thinks he's over it now. So invest in some long sleeves :-)<br /><br />Best of luck with your fella. Sometimes we have to nag and be unlikeable in order to keep the thing we love. And sit in the doctor's office with him and make sure he's reporting all the symptoms.<br /><br />SM<br />SwenglishMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17567160718139603499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15702120948243313142013-08-25T15:52:43.879-05:002013-08-25T15:52:43.879-05:00C.C.- Here's a timely and perfect context for ...C.C.- Here's a timely and perfect context for the phrase "look here"<br /><br />"Look here, Boomer, you're going to a doctor!"<br /><br />If he refuses, knock him out and drag his defiant butt to the VA.Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30494819570546363522013-08-25T15:27:27.337-05:002013-08-25T15:27:27.337-05:00LOOK HERE!I said to the cop. I was mugged at the c...LOOK HERE!I said to the cop. I was mugged at the corner of Coconut and Oldsmobile! He was wearing a SUEDE PEACE JACKET and kinda looked like AL PACINO. I was standing at the TACO stand in NOHO when the CUR grabbed my purse. I yelled, "STOP HIM" and a a guy kicked him in the KNEECAP.It wasn't like I was on the STREETS of the SLUMS, for crying out loud.<br />The cop told me it's the guy who tries to FLEECE THE CITY and he PREYS ON distracted TACO eaters. <br />Oh well, this has been an OFF YEAR for me. At least he wasn't ARMED.Pookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189128607399171184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15760948979937045232013-08-25T15:04:14.502-05:002013-08-25T15:04:14.502-05:00Good afternoon, folks. Thank you, Gail Grabowski,...Good afternoon, folks. Thank you, Gail Grabowski, for a great puzzle. Thank you, C.C., for the fine review.<br /><br />First, Boomer, please see a doctor just for your peace of mind, and C.C.'s. I went for decades without seeing one (except for the dentist), and almost had a disaster with my eyes. I now go to a regular doctor twice a year and my eye doctor twice a year. I do have peace of mind, and better health.<br /><br />For the puzzle: Could not get started in the NW. NERISSA came late with only 7 perps. I am smarter than I look.<br /><br />Theme came easily, after ROMANCE CANDLE and PEACE JACKET.<br /><br />ALOE was easy for 94A. I am of the opinion that if you have a 4 letter word to fill and you are not sure of the word, just enter ALOE and you will be correct about half the time.<br /><br />HUAC was good. I had forgotten all about that group. I am sure it was when i was a young boy.<br /><br />Remember the CIERAs. I think the word in Spanish is not a good word. I remember reading, way back when, that GM was trying to market that car in Mexico, but the name was not appropriate in Latin America. Anybody know what it means?<br /><br />Never heard of COPRA. Perped it. I do, however, take a tablespoon of of coconut oil every day. I was told by a retired doctor (free of charge), who is a friend of mine, that it may prevent alzheimers. So, I take a tablespoon of flax seed oil for my eyes each day as ordered by my eye doctor (not free of charge), plus the coconut oil. Anyhow, enough of that.<br /><br />Off to the rest of my day.<br /><br />See you tomorrow.<br /><br />Abejo<br /><br />(aficen)Abejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45316348367435645412013-08-25T14:35:46.384-05:002013-08-25T14:35:46.384-05:00One of the papers we get, the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-S...One of the papers we get, the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, has the Merl Reagle puzzle <i>and</i> the NYT puzzle each Sunday. I always assumed I was solving a current NYT puzzle, but you're saying it's a week old? Not that it matters; it usually beats me up anyway, but I'm just curious. Today's was by a favorite, Elizabeth Gorski.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86051802322665567552013-08-25T14:31:37.279-05:002013-08-25T14:31:37.279-05:00Jayce,
Forty-niner miners were in the big gold RU...Jayce,<br /><br />Forty-niner miners were in the big gold RUSH.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4234698017366924772013-08-25T14:15:46.207-05:002013-08-25T14:15:46.207-05:00Bill G, I don't have to pay for the NYT Sunday...Bill G, I don't have to pay for the NYT Sunday puzzle; it is printed in our Sunday paper every week instead of LAT puzzle. I don't know why, but as desper-otto said, it smells of cost-cutting maneuver. Sure, it's last week's puzzle, but it's there so I have fun with it. And if I don't find it to be fun, I leave it.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9643069010911771612013-08-25T14:05:33.431-05:002013-08-25T14:05:33.431-05:00I really enjoy Gail's puzzles and this was no ...I really enjoy Gail's puzzles and this was no exception. I sussed out the theme and it helped a bit with the solving. The fill was clever like, ITLLDO and LOOKHERE. CC, Look here and See here are just impatient attention-getting idioms. Like "Look here, that'll be enough of your shenanigans" or "See here, I don't belive your story!" They really don't have much specific meaning except to say I'm impatient and listen to what I have to say right now!<br /><br />Gary, I agree about Kate Winslet. She's really a knockout. Anna K, the tennis player was a good player though not great. However, there was something about her face that just exuded sex appeal.<br /><br />I am totally sympathetic with Boomer's dislike of going to the doctor. That said, I hope he will relent and get a checkup for both of your sakes.<br /><br />Jayce, am I correct that you have to pay to subscribe to the NYT puzzles?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76474384035820875032013-08-25T14:00:05.808-05:002013-08-25T14:00:05.808-05:00Hello everybody. Well, I had to struggle with this...Hello everybody. Well, I had to struggle with this puzzle today, and finally resorted to turning on the red letters to get TIR vs TYR and TIMPANI vs TYMPANI. Like you, Splynter, I put in DRUMKIT at first. Also, spelling BOOTEE as BOOTIE and MINER as MINOR, prevented me from getting KNEECAP. I still don't know how a rush participant is a miner.<br /><br />I also worked Liz Gorski's NYT puzzle which is published in our paper on Sundays. I hate to say it, but I liked that puzzle much more, for once.<br /><br />Best wishes to boomer and to you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.com