tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post7594344206814000152..comments2024-03-29T10:19:28.791-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Matt SkoczenZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11259944400364674312021-04-22T02:45:26.973-05:002021-04-22T02:45:26.973-05:00Picard, I think I spotted Kermit. BTW, I hastil... Picard, I think I spotted Kermit. BTW, I hastily inked TOAD<br /><br />I recall someone who had 1 POCK Mark. Ol' whatsisname <br /><br />We had a golf league playoff and my opponent took a couple careless swipes at an 18 incher and another swipe before putting it in. Not only did all 3 swipes count but there was the penalty for hitting a moving ball. <br /><br />I let him off the hook. Careless weekend golf habit. <br /><br />WC- I see this never got posted and we're on to Thursday. Whatever, I'm posting now<br /><br />New phone is giving me trouble <br /><br />Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82718356855358459042021-04-21T19:31:47.330-05:002021-04-21T19:31:47.330-05:00Podiatrist warned of flu like symptoms. Strongly r...Podiatrist warned of flu like symptoms. Strongly recommended drinking LOTS of water. Simple advice.Lizzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885194542354415568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84159810711583258012021-04-21T19:09:16.385-05:002021-04-21T19:09:16.385-05:00Thanks Matt for a slightly crunchy, but FIRable We...Thanks Matt for a slightly crunchy, but FIRable Wednesday puzzle and special thanks to Ron for GIVING us a truly remarkable review, about which more below, but I'll start by saying I loved the SOUNDTRACK.<br /><br />56D Ron's number for the theme was not only "more or less appropriate", but really hit the mark. I've always been a big Stones fan, but as they preceded the era of music videos, I've never quite understood all the lyrics, which were clear in the "subtitles" for this . I didn't realize that GIMME SHELTER is really a protest song, something made clear by Mary Clayton's powerful vocals (a CSO to TTP for recalling her name to me).<br /><br />14A In this piece Beethoven had found that he had reached the limits of the orchestral symphony and was forced to BREAK INTO SONG. I took Ron's challenge and listened to the entire 4th movement, a really awe-inspiring performance led by Maestro Daniel Barenboim. The orchestra, the soloists, and especially the BBC Youth Chorus were remarkable. Even though I've heard this countless times, and seen it live several times, I was delighted that BBC included subtitles. I know most of the Schiller's poem in German, but seeing it translated into my own language as it was being sung added a whole dimension to the music that was truly inspirational. Let's just say that by the end there was not a DRY EYE in this house. <br /><br />48A Even the PETULA CLARK video rang my phone. I'm always on the lookout for music that I can share with my grandchildren, and I think her songs would resonate with my granddaughters, who love to sing.<br /><br />17A I was in grade school when Sherri Lewis hit the big time and she was one of my first introductions to comedy. A truly great performer and comedienne.<br /><br />38A A timely clue for today, as it was announced in the Times today that "The Big Cat Public Safety Act has been introduced before, but a bipartisan group of lawmakers hopes the public outcry from the Netflix documentary series will finally help it become law." Not see the series, but I believe it deals with the abuse of large animals in "roadside zoos".<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Billwaseeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01486819496295875624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32564642807804011642021-04-21T18:46:34.336-05:002021-04-21T18:46:34.336-05:00Picard: NeatO frogs. I have a red-eared turtle t...Picard: NeatO frogs. I have a red-eared turtle that Eldest "rescued" in an aquarium in the kitchen (Frankie (Eldest named him for <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlqyE-lWqCE" rel="nofollow">this PBS cartoon</a></b> is on the little desk area built into '90s kitchens).<br /><br />PvX - I was just listening to NPR's MarketPlace (no link available yet) when they mentioned the microchip shortage screwing with our supply chain - including appliances.<br />//I'm sure Bosch will make you whole - in time.<br /><br />TTP - did you ever try to guess the remote codes of others' answering machines? <br />That was always fun.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91332633211492160732021-04-21T18:21:49.244-05:002021-04-21T18:21:49.244-05:00Lizza, why did the podiatrist warn you that tomorr...<br />Lizza, why did the podiatrist warn you that tomorrow may not be a good day ? :>)<br />Actually, congrats on getting your second shot, and hope you have no discomfort. I'm two days past my second, and no issues.<br />Also, don't worry if you accidentally create duplicate posts. <br /><br /><br />PVX, what kind of rinse-aid do you use ? I've never had much luck with the common brands, but we are on a private well. High mineral content and all of that... And despite the water softner, we get spots unless we hand wash and dry. <br /><br /><br />Does anyone know why Shankars quit posting ?<br /><br /><br />Dash T, I don't remember that GTE commercial. But it brought to mind my old Phone Mate Answering machines. The second one, purchased circa '85 was costly, in wood and black, with two cassettes. I believe it had remote message retrieval as well, but I may be misremembering ? :>) Screening calls in the old days... <br /><br /><br />Ray-O, You're hoping I'll enjoy my small mistake ? Oh wait. Never mind. I get it. :>)TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14242316520644639302021-04-21T18:08:11.967-05:002021-04-21T18:08:11.967-05:00NaomiZ, Lucina and LEO III Thank you for the kind ...<b>NaomiZ, Lucina and LEO III</b> Thank you for the kind words about my FROGs!<br /><br /><b>NaomiZ</b> That was good of you to take care of your daughter's tree FROG for all those years! Yes, they indeed need to eat live food which can be a bit of work. But they are very low on the food chain and use little in the way of resources!<br /><br /><b>Lucina</b> Yes, most of my FROGs indeed have been chummy, enjoying huddling together or sitting on top of each other! The two I have now are the first ones that usually stay apart. Except at night when they go for a swim together.<br /><br /><b>LEO III</b> Thanks for asking about how long they live. These are White's Tree FROGs and are native to Australia. Australia protects them now, so mine were raised here in the US from Australian ancestors. Mine have usually lived about 10 years, but I think one in those photos lived 13 years.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://swt.org/hikes/tangerinefalls-2020-0601/" rel="nofollow">Here are some photos of us hiking up a local stream. The last set in that collection has several photos of our local Chorus FROGs.</a></b><br /><br />When I was a child I had a Chorus FROG as a pet for about four years. Small FROGs like that don't live as long as the hefty ones I have now.Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401317669146538447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62559185211941403182021-04-21T17:19:19.900-05:002021-04-21T17:19:19.900-05:00Sorry about the repeats. I’m still trying to get t...Sorry about the repeats. I’m still trying to get the hang of it all.Lizzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885194542354415568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80705328109793020482021-04-21T17:15:41.692-05:002021-04-21T17:15:41.692-05:00Hello! Podiatrist @ 8:45 AM today, followed by 2nd...Hello! Podiatrist @ 8:45 AM today, followed by 2nd Moderna shot at 10:30 ish. All went well! Have been warned that tomorrow may not be a good day. We’ll see what happens. Best wishes to all.<br />Lizzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885194542354415568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6285792598811720482021-04-21T17:08:15.517-05:002021-04-21T17:08:15.517-05:00Picard --- Neat photos! How long do they live?Picard --- Neat photos! How long do they live?LEO IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109264341518680358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68242969791681845682021-04-21T17:03:17.365-05:002021-04-21T17:03:17.365-05:00Lucina - The German 'Herman' comes from th...Lucina - The German 'Herman' comes from the Latin Armenius, I believe.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86811637749573673162021-04-21T17:01:46.754-05:002021-04-21T17:01:46.754-05:00anonPVS @ 1643 - - I had a new Bosch dishwasher in...anonPVS @ 1643 - - I had a new Bosch dishwasher installed April 5th. Took a couple weeks after order - from Lowes. If you are a vet. ypu get 10% off.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50217568905617775562021-04-21T16:52:37.243-05:002021-04-21T16:52:37.243-05:00FIR early this morning, in my usual plod-along tim...FIR early this morning, in my usual plod-along time. After checking 54A, I boldly filled in GIMME – not that it was really that bold a move --- so I was able to see the theme. Surprisingly, I really didn’t have too much trouble. I have six answers marked that required perps, but none of them required WAGs.<br /><br />Thanks Matt and JazzB!<br /><br />State dance??? I’ve exorcised the comments I had originally written. Suffice it to say that since most of them seem to have been adopted in the 1990s, it looks like a real case of copycat-itis to me.<br /><br />Here is another Wiki list that is a little longer than oc4’s Wiki list. Strange (the differences in the lists from sorta the same source), but I suppose it's understandable.<br /><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_dances" rel="nofollow">A Longer List from Wiki</a>LEO IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109264341518680358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18472088616155814142021-04-21T16:45:16.365-05:002021-04-21T16:45:16.365-05:00Ray-O:
They could be. I can't find a definitiv...Ray-O:<br />They could be. I can't find a definitive answer. My Larousse only cites Fernando which is an extension of Fernan which is or used to be a common name, but Hernan is not a common name. It could be a regional difference. The -ando suffix implies "son of" and "-andez" means "from that area" or "from that family."<br /><br />The "-ez" suffix is often employed as in Lopez, Martinez, Jimenez, as well as those you cited, etc.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17113056317702838532021-04-21T16:44:44.076-05:002021-04-21T16:44:44.076-05:00That was for Best Buy, incidentally, not Bosch.That was for Best Buy, incidentally, not Bosch.AnonymousPVXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078186298428497941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19201367547615591902021-04-21T16:43:39.422-05:002021-04-21T16:43:39.422-05:00This Wednesday grid started tough in the NW, the e...This Wednesday grid started tough in the NW, the entire N actually.<br /><br />So I worked it from the bottom up with much more success. <br /><br />Fixed the NW and finally finished in the NE. <br /><br />But only one write-over....NETH/NCAR. Thought for sure clogging would be Netherlands. Figured “state” as “country”, that’ll teach me (again).<br /><br />My timing is impeccably....bad...I have an 11 year old premium dishwasher whose rinse-aid dispenser now dispenses at will. More than likely a $200 repair, so a new one is in order. <br /><br />So....try and find a Bosch dishwasher. I called Bosch themselves. They are sold out and back ordered everywhere. <br /><br />But mine still works, so I can wait. But I have a 10% off BD deal that expires 4/30. Think they’d extend it? No. Can I order the dishwasher even though it’s out of stock? No. Does it seem they want my business? No. Think I’ll ever buy from them again? Fill In The Blank.<br /><br />Stay safe.AnonymousPVXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078186298428497941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88533702856194822912021-04-21T16:28:07.953-05:002021-04-21T16:28:07.953-05:00I liked this puzzle somewhat. Several answers were...I liked this puzzle somewhat. Several answers were already filled in and I never read the clues. Owen, I very much like what you wrote today. I noticed LIEN and BIEN. Keith, very interesting story. Take care, all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58481759476873441992021-04-21T14:44:16.180-05:002021-04-21T14:44:16.180-05:00I see POCK gained a lot of attention among Corneri...I see POCK gained a lot of attention among Cornerites. Deservedly so. The closest I ever came to the word was when I had the Chicken Pox. Never used it during my teen bout with acne. <br /><br />Funny story. The Pox (not POCK) occurred again when I was revisiting Vienna (Wien) with a friend. She came down with some strange disease, so I took her to a local doctor (taking advantage of Europe's sensible free health services!). <br />Although I speak reasonable tourist German, we sought out a doctor who spoke (reasonable) English. <br /><br />He checked her over, then called us together into his office for his verdict.<br />"It is not so awful," he said. "But she must stay in isolation for a time. What she has is the Smallpox." <br />Naturally, we gasped. <br />Keeping my head (barely), I asked him, "Bitte - wie heißt es auf Deutsch? What is it in German?"<br />"Windpocken," he answered, meaning "Wind Pox," which I learned was the German for "Chicken Pox."<br />I explained the mistake--so he would never alarm another English-speaking patient again.<br /><br />For the record, the German for Smallpox is just Pocken, or the Pox.<br />~ <b>OMK</b><br />Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87373805068067432402021-04-21T14:39:26.430-05:002021-04-21T14:39:26.430-05:00Anon 2:06, if you watch competition match playtour...Anon 2:06, if you watch competition match playtournaments, there are many conceded putts. There just aren't any in stroke play.<br /><br />Really fun puzzle; it has been too long since Matt S. was pumping out puzzles for the LAT regularly. Welcome back<br />Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2471941063595152582021-04-21T14:06:57.493-05:002021-04-21T14:06:57.493-05:00No such thing as a gimme in real golf.No such thing as a gimme in real golf.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909651659917317577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18572782059589063012021-04-21T12:58:39.225-05:002021-04-21T12:58:39.225-05:00Is it me or does this puzzle come off as harder th...Is it me or does this puzzle come off as harder than usual, more Saturday-worthy. A first pass with many empty squares, notable exception <i>"to infinity and beyond"</i> BUZZLIGHTYEAD. FIR with lotsa WAGs, and perpwalking..<br /><br />I think I got the theme..."A CHORAL of HANDPUPPETS BREAKINTOSONG when seeing BUZZLIGHTYEAR's SIGNSYSTEM?" <br /><br />WRONG! But a theme complicated enough for Saturday if Saturday puzzles had themes...(add: gimme a <i>light</i>). Thanks for 'splainin' JzB...(think you meant <i>très</i> not <i>trës</i>) ë, <i>en français</i> implies the letter e is pronounced as a separate syllable from the preceeding vowel, Raphaël (rah-fah-el not rah-fel), Noël (no-el).<br /><br />Assumed the unmarried first lady referred to batchelor president Buchanan's niece, figured her name must be EVE, but (just LIU) it was Jane<br /><br />My wife's older sister is often haranguing her husband. Last year we pitched in and for Christmas bought him a SPINE. 🤭<br /><br />Being one of the few who reads "Prince Valiant, in the Days of King Arthur" fairly faithfully since boyhood, ARN was a given. Unfortunately the graphics are much degraded and storylines sometimes poor since Hal Foster's days.<br /><br />Lions and tigers were NOT teams this go-round. <i>Clogging</i> sounds bad for the arteries. <i>Tizzy</i> the dinosaur, was one of Howdy Doody's puppet friends. <i>Briefs</i> "or boxers" wouldn't fit. Isn't it "the diner <i>seats</i>" (X number)? SIGNSYSTEM, would seem to be a general term for ASL. "You put GAZPACHO in the microwave cause it's cold? QUÉ!!" 😳<br /><br />Lucina.. Are Hernando and Fernando variations of the same name? (LIU but still confused) then there are the surnames Hernández and Fernández.<br /><br /><i>On Nathan's side</i>: ....PRONATE<br /><i>If Bigfeet exist has anyone ever really</i> ____ SCENEONE<br /><i>What secret agent training includes</i>......SPINE<br /><i>How many Chihuahuans do laundry</i>....CONFAB<br /><i>Tartans are part of _____ heritage</i>....ASCOTS<br /><i> Megastar.</i>... _____ Célèbre...COS 😉<br /><br />It's snowing in the Mohawk Valley ...hard 🌨 <a href="https://ibb.co/HgJbBHs" rel="nofollow">No alfresco dinners for a while</a><br /><br />TTP <i> Un piccolo sbaglio: "spero che ti divert<b>i</b>"</i> 😊 Ray - O - Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04864005198472595370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10388232730615822022021-04-21T12:25:28.404-05:002021-04-21T12:25:28.404-05:00Hi All!
FIW at the crossing of ARn and DERn, I pu...Hi All!<br /><br />FIW at the crossing of ARn and DERn, I put in an I.<br /><br />Thanks Matt for the puzzle; quite the crunchy Wednesday grid.<br /><br />Thanks JzB for the fine expo - I always appreciate some Stones.<br /><br />WOs: 71a TO BE b/f BE OR, DEAF->DEAD->DEAF, NO I b/f AN I in Team.<br />ESPs: [see: FIW], EPPIE, ONEAL<br /><b>Fav</b>: CONFAB is a fun word.<br /><br />Anyone else think of the old <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib_XIV9adcc" rel="nofollow">GTE commercials</a></b> at GEE?<br />//Ha! They wanted us to work from home in the '80s :-)<br /><br />{A++, A}<br /><br />D-O: Our SEGO palms are coming back as is one of our philodendrons. Our other PHILL is dead but DW wanted it cut out anyway.<br /><br />HG - The Macarena<br />I'm not at all disappointed that Texas' is the Two Step but how is it that one of <b><a href="https://www.wbez.org/stories/the-cha-cha-slide-and-more-which-dances-were-invented-in-chicago/86a578ad-336c-4764-bb6f-195ede13f840" rel="nofollow">these </a></b> isn't the State Dance of IL? Or even <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdbrIrFxas0" rel="nofollow">Shake a Tail Feather</a></b>. [Blues Brothers].<br /><br />Back at it.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50195179656469891172021-04-21T12:25:22.027-05:002021-04-21T12:25:22.027-05:00Pleasant Wednesday puzzle, many thanks, Matt. And ...Pleasant Wednesday puzzle, many thanks, Matt. And always enjoy your commentary, JazzB, thanks for that too. <br /><br />Fun to see ACT 2/SCENE ONE in this puzzle. The two ZZs gave us neat items too with GAZPACHO and ZITHER. Liked how the southwest corner had EAT/ RYE/ NOODLE. And UNDIES made me laugh.<br /><br />Have a good day, everybody. Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46560794695581497662021-04-21T12:24:52.905-05:002021-04-21T12:24:52.905-05:00Interesting pictures of the tree frogs, Picard. Th...Interesting pictures of the tree frogs, Picard. They are certainly chummy creatures!<br /><br />I see that Arizona does not have a state dance. Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85498362575548710852021-04-21T12:18:52.999-05:002021-04-21T12:18:52.999-05:00This discussion on the NCAR state dance being the ...This discussion on the NCAR state dance being the (Carolina) Shag reminds me of a book I read recently - - and highly recommend. Check out "Beach Music" by Pat Conroy if you're into dysfunctional families and the human condition. It was written in the 90's but still holds up. It's set near the Outer Banks and a lovely little neighborhood in Rome.Memforesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12505574527209213108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24831739897580970602021-04-21T12:05:07.885-05:002021-04-21T12:05:07.885-05:00Picard, your tree frogs are adorable, and it appea...Picard, your tree frogs are adorable, and it appears that you have provided them with a very nice environment.<br /><br />My daughter brought home a tree frog when she was in middle school, and I kept it alive until she graduated college. To sustain it, I had sort of a cricket farm going in the garage. Not vegetarians, those frogs!NaomiZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024038841021678864noreply@blogger.com