tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post7644024134951864777..comments2024-03-29T03:51:31.793-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Scott AtkinsonZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81453396215990812362011-07-21T00:27:13.223-05:002011-07-21T00:27:13.223-05:00Dodo, instead of BC and AD as we've been used ...Dodo, instead of BC and AD as we've been used to, BCE now means Before the Common (or Christian) Era and CE means Common Era. At least, I think that what it all means. <br /><br />This may one of the few places in the US where it wasn't stifling hot today. It got up to the low 70s here. <br /> <br />Course, when a high pressure area sits over this area and the Santa Ana winds start, it gets pretty unpleasant and we don't have AC.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35727672027268322552011-07-21T00:17:25.753-05:002011-07-21T00:17:25.753-05:00Marti, loved the pictures of you.
Thanks, C.C. ...Marti, loved the pictures of you. <br /><br />Thanks, C.C. for providing us with some fun and games this summer. The pictures of our blogging buddies have been great.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64031308815698312002011-07-21T00:15:41.153-05:002011-07-21T00:15:41.153-05:00Very late this evening. I did finish the puzzle a...Very late this evening. I did finish the puzzle and I second all the things said by others.<br /><br />Very busy day today. Tomorrow will be about the same.<br /><br />My grandson in Africa has had a fever and bad headache and is in the Medical hut at their training compound. Dr. said virus. He is feeling much better, but one worries when the kids are soooo far away. I've been on Facebook to check on his progress. Nice to have instant answers to questions and not have to wait for a letter to arrive.<br /><br />Good night all.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24883925593132908402011-07-21T00:06:24.626-05:002011-07-21T00:06:24.626-05:00Evening folks.
Had lots of fun with this puzzle...Evening folks. <br /><br /> Had lots of fun with this puzzle. Thank you Scott. And your write up was great, Jzb <br /><br />I went for 'Cmaj' as well as some of the rest. I'm not at all good at key signatures and usually ask my daughter, the musician of the family. I do know the key of 'C' though. Wrong anyway!<br /><br />Gamaliel eased out of the vapor somehow, but I wasn't sure about the second 'a'. Could have been 'e'. Richelieu and Gagarin were gimmies. 'agcy ' was a bit of a hangup because of the 'Cmaj' gaffe. Otherwise, a nice run today.<br /><br />"Jazz, those did not appear to be AAA’s and seemed to be already well trained!<br />-BCE and CE are new non-religious options for BC/AD" - Husker, can you translate, please. I'm completely in the dark.dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41764678750636036752011-07-20T22:09:24.729-05:002011-07-20T22:09:24.729-05:00It's surprising what might slip by when you ar...It's surprising what might slip by when you aren't really paying attention.<br /><br />I was aimlessly watching TV because an advertisement for the Auto Club was on. One lady said that when she got her quote from the Auto Club for car insurance, she "literally fell out of her chair." Another happy customer beamed, "They don't set the bar, they are the bar." It all sounded OK unless you were thinking about what they were saying.<br /><br />By the way, their auto insurance provides very good customer service at a significantly lower price than most others. I just think their ad agency needs calming down a bit.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62767595300800083712011-07-20T21:36:21.463-05:002011-07-20T21:36:21.463-05:00Good night all.
Jazz, what great news about your ...Good night all.<br /><br />Jazz, what great news about your mom. Hope the PT goes well too. A hip replacement sounds worse than a knee. (My DH has had both knees done and is most happy with the results.)<br /><br />No wonder you're tired after the superlative write up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28297340947910264602011-07-20T21:12:52.313-05:002011-07-20T21:12:52.313-05:00Hi gang -
Mom had a follow-up with her surgeon to...Hi gang -<br /><br />Mom had a follow-up with her surgeon today, and got a good report. She can probably go back home from the nursing home in about another week, depending on how her PT goes.<br /><br />I'm tired.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30319881536688011372011-07-20T21:10:54.133-05:002011-07-20T21:10:54.133-05:00Marti:
I do not see you as a "goofy-looking ...Marti:<br /><br />I do not see you as a "goofy-looking gangly kid," more likely a gangly looking goofy kid.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6782363824430884362011-07-20T20:55:03.658-05:002011-07-20T20:55:03.658-05:00I'm glad you guys enjoyed that link. Most of u...I'm glad you guys enjoyed that link. Most of us would never know about those kinds of stories if it weren't for the Internet. <br /><br />I don't have any old truck stories but I wish I did. Would a '65 VW bought new by me for $1900 count for something? Now that Barbara has a new Yaris, I guess we'll have to sell the bug eventually. I hope we can find a good home for it.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85047519161109092002011-07-20T20:44:26.173-05:002011-07-20T20:44:26.173-05:00Glad y'all enjoyed the pics, but sorry it was ...Glad y'all enjoyed the pics, but sorry it was so easy to spot who the "mystery girl" was. All pics of me as a toddler went to my older sisters (they were also in the pics, naturally - mom never wanted to waste film on "individual" photos). Now that all my sisters are gone, I suppose some niece or the other is looking at those old photos and wondering, "Who was that goofy-looking gangly kid with mom???"HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58976885024828797352011-07-20T20:43:58.565-05:002011-07-20T20:43:58.565-05:00Bill G., you always provide such inspirational lin...Bill G., you always provide such inspirational links, and today's was no exception. If I ever grumble about my sore back, or chemo side-effects, JUST KICK ME!! I absolutely loved the video of Patrick and his father - absolutely incredible, and a motivation for all of us to "do the right thing" in every thing we do. Thank you for sharing!!!<br /><br />Dudley, it's close calls like that, that make us appreciate our "little" time in this world. It could be gone in a flash!! Glad you are not among those...<br /><br />And speaking of pickup trucks, well, my daddy had a Ford Model T that he converted into a "truck" of sorts...it is what I learned to drive in, out in the back fields. I suppose it is still rusting away out there somewhere, and if anyone had a mind to, it would probably be easily resurrected today, if you wanted. So my vote would be for Ford, any day!!<br /> to be continued...HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9340249216841699772011-07-20T20:16:19.540-05:002011-07-20T20:16:19.540-05:00Hi All!
Cute puzzle, Scott; fun write-up, Jazz!
...Hi All!<br /><br />Cute puzzle, Scott; fun write-up, Jazz!<br /><br />Got the ...LING thing pretty quickly, laughed at the answers! Liked DUMPLING the best.<br /><br />Still fighting with ATT. Too bad I cannot get rid of them for phone and internet also. DTV not working right yet--really idiotic installers. Am having an hydraulic lift put by the pool so I can get out of it. Will be great to be able to swim again!<br /><br />I have an ugly truck! A 1999 Silverado 1500. Scratched to death by the privet hedge in the driveway. (Never got a scratch when I had the 1964 Firebird.) Also a few dents. Only 20,000 miles. You beat me on that, eddy!<br /><br />More tomorrow!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8652275842173557572011-07-20T19:53:17.130-05:002011-07-20T19:53:17.130-05:00I see the bar has been raised on ugly trucks. Well...I see the bar has been raised on ugly trucks. Well now...<br /><br />I had a 1965 red and white F-100 short bed with a curved contestoga style topper on the bed back in 1977. Don't recall the milage, but let's say it was "heavily experienced". Numerous dents, several areas of Bondo, rust in the front and rear panels etc. This PU had so many idiosyncrasies that it could have spent a lifetime in therapy without meaningful resolution. It clicked, it clanged, it ka-chunked, it ticked and generally ran badly. I think it had a chunk missing out of the flywheel. But it got me through a about 7 months and cost me less than $300 to own during that period, so I guess I did OK. Can't say that I ever missed it once gone, but it was my first pickup and it started a trend that's not likely to be ended soon.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81167657029532569192011-07-20T19:44:43.890-05:002011-07-20T19:44:43.890-05:00Jeanie. All the Norski's decided to meet in Fa...Jeanie. All the Norski's decided to meet in Fargo to discuss the bitter cold! Finally after much discussion, it was decided the only solution was to emigrate away. All the Norwegians came out to Seattle and Ballard. The Swedes moved to Minnesota. This is a Norwegian story.HUTCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722150630533336199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28538814930947725012011-07-20T19:20:51.493-05:002011-07-20T19:20:51.493-05:00Good Evening, folks. Thank you Scott Atkinson for...Good Evening, folks. Thank you Scott Atkinson for a swell puzzle. A little tough in spots, but that's why we do them. Thank you Jazzbumpa for the great write-up.<br /><br />I jumped around on this one. The theme came easily. DUCKS was an easy answer.<br /><br />I got GAMALIEL, but it was a struggle. I also got RICHELIEU. It was also a struggle. Had EATS instead of SUPS for a while.<br /><br />My favorite was I.N.R.I. for 2D. I like Latin and one of my favorite phrases is IESUS NAZARENUS REX IUDAERORUM. Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. Jazz referred to it in his write-up.<br /><br />Again, one of my favorites, and still think it is in the top ten of crossword answers, ASP.<br /><br />I had '76 Ford F-150, four-speed, and a '90 Ford F-150, five speed.<br /><br />See you all tomorrow.<br /><br />AbejoAbejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77505637427872536842011-07-20T19:09:24.602-05:002011-07-20T19:09:24.602-05:00BillG,
Your 'phenomenal' link is a young ...BillG,<br /><br />Your 'phenomenal' link is a young man and family from Louisville. They were featured on"Extreme Home Makeover"several years ago. They have inspired our community for quite some time and we are very touched by them. The entire family is an inspiration.You are very special yourself. Thanks for being you. Funny how these things spread.creaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846674495447839466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90522582414367410872011-07-20T18:52:07.806-05:002011-07-20T18:52:07.806-05:00The "truck" here is a 2003 Suburban with...The "truck" here is a 2003 Suburban with almost every bell and whistle they had that year. I got it used at a very good price in 2005, it still has less than 50,000 miles on it and cleans up very nice. After some of the ugly trucks we had at work (crew cab diesels) the Suburban is a thing of beauty. I don't need it often but I keep finding "reasons" to take her out.Grumpy 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02194375320149174361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22370875059202940802011-07-20T18:32:19.618-05:002011-07-20T18:32:19.618-05:00Our truck is a '95 red F-250.It has an extende...Our truck is a '95 red F-250.It has an extended cab and is perfect for hauling horses for weekend rides, etc. We have only used it to haul things from time to time since we don't haul horses any more. I forgot the mileage on it, but of course it wasn't new when we got it. Everyone said it had low mileage. It needs to be jumped as it's been idle. I will get the mileage when I get AAA here. I love a truck! I claim I may need it for emergencies, but really I love that truck.It makes me feel so empowered.creaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846674495447839466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72244680903083368062011-07-20T17:59:20.187-05:002011-07-20T17:59:20.187-05:00I'm back to the land of the active! I danced ...I'm back to the land of the active! I danced two sets last night out of eight. What fun!! And this morning I am not the worst for wear. Mom Speaks Out, most of us are not wearing what you called Bo-Peep outfits. Shorts, come-as-you-are, "whatever" is the order of the day. I can tackle my neglected housekeeping by the hour instead of widely spaced 20 minute intervals. The first of June the pain came on almost overnight, took a bull dog hold for 7 weeks, and quickly abated. I feel for those whose pain is so much more permanent.<br />I may go tent camping with four of my siblings and extended families early in August. I had thought that was going to be impossible.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71550254217340354652011-07-20T17:55:55.563-05:002011-07-20T17:55:55.563-05:00Hello there.
96 in the back yard shade @3:30.
My...Hello there.<br /><br />96 in the back yard shade @3:30.<br /><br />My truck is a 1996 Dodge Dakota.<br />Factory color WAS Jade. All of the grey primer and rust spots still not covered must have confused the Milpitas police. They think it is blue. Just turned 19,301 miles today.<br /><br />take care. eddyeddyBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85654843416812478502011-07-20T16:40:08.054-05:002011-07-20T16:40:08.054-05:00Thanks, JzB for the super writing today.
Fun puzzl...Thanks, JzB for the super writing today.<br />Fun puzzle wasn't it?<br />I loved "dumpling". Our dumpling is back at home with her parents tonight. We taught her the "hokey-pokey" last night before she went to bed. This morning after her ovo (eggs) breakfast, we were doing the dance again. The hokey-pokey is fun at 8 P.M but at 7 A. M., not so much!<br />Have a cool night all!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940853560320683369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77269107089280079622011-07-20T16:37:19.942-05:002011-07-20T16:37:19.942-05:00Had a friend whose mother offered to buy him 5 new...Had a friend whose mother offered to buy him 5 new albums if he would throw away his AC/DC's Back In Black.<br /><br />I drive a 2003 F150 King Ranch that grows uglier after every job. She still is dateable though.<br /><br />Grumpy1: You're not alone. It just feels that way.<br /><br />Mmmmmmmm Mila....Watched her on That 70's Show. Really liked her in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. She might be more than just another pretty face.Seldom Seenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552098012158588852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28778360923531326222011-07-20T16:19:04.841-05:002011-07-20T16:19:04.841-05:00Hi gang,
A little late to the party today, busy m...Hi gang, <br />A little late to the party today, busy morning.<br /><br />I liked the puzzle but it did kick my fanny. Things like CYGNUS, GAMALIEL, MAESTRI, WHEY. Why do bodybuilders eat whey?? Curds and whey: isn't that cottage cheese? You eat too much of that and your thighs begin to look that 'whey' too. ;)<br /><br />DENUDES for striping leaves from a branch? Was the branch 'dressed' before? How the heck does one 'denude' something. Undress, yes.<br />If you are nude, that is pretty much it. <br /><br />I NEVER remember how to spell LEIA! <br /><br />I have to agree with Yellowrocks on 1A. Making a wish is what you do before blowing out the candles, and you don't tell what it is, that is the 'secret'.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46838245063579052922011-07-20T16:15:21.618-05:002011-07-20T16:15:21.618-05:00Even I have an “ugly truck”. His name is Chief an...Even I have an “ugly truck”. His name is Chief and he’s a 1991 Chevy two-toned red beauty with 241,000 miles on it. I keep him around for hauling brush and he comes in handy for hauling furniture or appliances. Only small problem is he’s missing most of his exhaust but he sure sounds impressive going down the road!Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16441358307599354812011-07-20T16:10:01.675-05:002011-07-20T16:10:01.675-05:00Had a very close call today! A car going the oppos...Had a very close call today! A car going the opposite way crossed the double yellow line and came well into my lane. Closing speed must have been near 90 MPH I guess. I narrowly escaped a crash by doing extreme maneuvering. The errant car apparently corrected course and went on its way. I can't prove it but I'll bet the driver was texting. GRRR!Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.com