tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post7849503734163702675..comments2024-03-18T21:23:54.524-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday September 19, 2008 Arlan and Linda BushmanZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43510583574650430712008-09-20T14:51:00.000-05:002008-09-20T14:51:00.000-05:00(Posting late but I seem to recall c.c. requesting...(Posting late but I seem to recall c.c. requesting posts go in the correct thread)<BR/><BR/><B>@c.c.:</B><BR/><I>Embien,<BR/>Thank you for the flower links. I don't understand this: "The flowers are believed to be sterile and will not set seed so the plant will not drop long pods as other orchid trees do..." What does "sterile" mean here?</I><BR/><BR/>"Sterile" means non-fertile, thus the flower will never become pollinated and make a seed pod.<BR/><BR/>For example, I have a catalpa tree in my yard. This tree, when pollinated, makes very long bean-like seed pods (see the picture in Wikipedia) <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalpa" REL="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalpa</A>. I think that's what they are referring to--the Hong Kong Orchid Tree must never get those beans on it.embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9033831292526256222008-09-20T02:18:00.000-05:002008-09-20T02:18:00.000-05:00@C.C.I appreciated your 6:10 pm comment about this...@C.C.<BR/><BR/>I appreciated your 6:10 pm comment about this puzzle. It tells me that my earlier observation was correct. I've been xwording for many years and only came to this side recently, as you know. In the past, I faithfully went back the following day to check the accuracy of my solutions. Thanks to your efforts, that's no longer required.<BR/><BR/>Today's puzzle stroked my senses and even though it was mildly tough, I never felt any frustration at any of the clues. I'm by no means an expert at analyzing the puzzles but this one left me satisfied. Arlan and Linda Bushman have joined Barry Silk on my list of enjoyable authors.<BR/><BR/>BTW - I'm gone till the first of the week so have a nice weekend. Maybe I'll be out of the woodshed by the time I get back.Mr. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865288063559684909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75517882451620160002008-09-20T01:53:00.000-05:002008-09-20T01:53:00.000-05:00Hello C.C.,I got behind on my crosswords and, whil...Hello C.C.,<BR/>I got behind on my crosswords and, while trying to catch up tonight, discovered you were looking for me a couple of weeks ago. I'm the Kit who loves David Cook, not kittyb. I'm flattered you thought I was she; I very much enjoy her comments. Sorry for the confusion. I just stopped posting because it's so late before I get a chance to check in that everything has been covered very nicely. But I'm still here. Really enjoy all the back and forth comments and love all the wonderful links you provide. You've created such a terrific site. Don't know how you keep up with everyone; your memory must be photographic. I did read today's and saw that you were looking for "buckeye." My guess is that he has no electricity. Our entire area was hit by Hurricane Ike remnants last Sunday and many are still without power. He is in Middletown, I believe, not far from me. There were two million people state-wide in Ohio without power; many still are. "Buckeye" should be back in a couple of days, hopefully. The crews are working very hard 24-hours a day to try to get everyone back on the power grid. There are many thousands of trees down, homes damaged, and several people died. We had 77mph winds across much of the state, and it lasted many hours. We are actually in a state-wide emergency for the first time since the Blizzard of 1978.<BR/><BR/>Sorry this is so long, and again, sorry for the misunderstanding. Didn't think you'd notice one person missing. I just don't have anything to add but be assured I'm still here, looking forward to a bright spot at the end of my very long day. Keep up the good work, and thanks so much for your concern. I learn so much from all of you.<BR/><BR/>KitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53890333997927429042008-09-20T00:47:00.000-05:002008-09-20T00:47:00.000-05:00Cokato, I did choose the blog name "Clear Ayes" fo...Cokato, I did choose the blog name "Clear Ayes" for a couple of reasons. Whether or not I've achieved any clarity is a matter of opinion. I am working on it though.<BR/><BR/>As to the reason I thought you were a brunette, it is probably a combination of things. Like I said, statistically there are more brunettes than blondes. Your hobby is sailing, which to me would indicate that you are too busy to spend much time on your hair when you are spending three or four days on a boat. Your posts don't seem to be written by a person who is overly concerned about their own image. You seem to be an "outreach" person. Are those logical reasons to have thought you were a brunette? Probably not, but that is all I can come up with. Post another photo when you go back to brunette. I'll be honest and tell you if I think it suits you better.<BR/><BR/>Blondes, don't get mad at me. I think blondes are just as "outreaching" as anybody else. These are just some impressions I've had about Cokato and I have been talking strictly about and to Cokato here.<BR/><BR/>I'd better be sensible and say good night here. Sleep well.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2802118524155728212008-09-20T00:28:00.000-05:002008-09-20T00:28:00.000-05:00c.c. as far as naming the dish, I had no hand in i...c.c. as far as naming the dish, I had no hand in it. It was passed on to me. However, I guess after tasting it, you would have to scream something; because it is just that good. IANJK!Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78259608763714875902008-09-20T00:18:00.000-05:002008-09-20T00:18:00.000-05:00c.c., No, I don't use the spray on bandage until I...c.c., No, I don't use the spray on bandage until I have a cut in an awkward place, like a finger where I don't want a bandaid. It is made by Curad, and goes on smelling like alcohol, but dries in a thin skin-like coating that stays for a few days if you don't start peeling it off.<BR/>Sorry to be posting so late, but I'm sure you check before starting the next day. Good night!kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32622350296419856182008-09-20T00:07:00.000-05:002008-09-20T00:07:00.000-05:00clearayes, I re-read my comment, look at the roots...clearayes, I re-read my comment, look at the roots, look at the roots. I am seriouly thinking of just letting it go. You still didn't give me a real reason why you thought I was a brunette. I think you have some sort of clarity. I have been told by others that it looks frosted when not dyed. First attempt at the dying. I'd never go blonde again. Call it a mid-life crisis.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47154745060250438192008-09-19T23:49:00.000-05:002008-09-19T23:49:00.000-05:00Cokato, Very funny, "clear ayes speak". You made ...Cokato, Very funny, "clear ayes speak". You made me laugh.<BR/><BR/>I really don't know why I thought you were a brunette. Probably just because statistically there are more brunettes than blondes. I think you look great as a blonde and would look just as nice with brown hair.<BR/><BR/>I can relate to gray hair. I'm older than you and I started "enhancing" about 20 years ago. My natural color was (before 40) reddish blonde and now I regularly use L'Oreal Golden Blonde (8G) ...because I'm worth it!<BR/><BR/>Lucky you, having naturally curly hair.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37878719279270423962008-09-19T23:33:00.000-05:002008-09-19T23:33:00.000-05:00C.C. trimming the edge on the sprouts flush is to ...C.C. trimming the edge on the sprouts flush is to trim the bottom of the brussel sprouts so that they could stand "upright" on their own in a morel position. We DF's (you included) know how important that is. To speak in clearayes speak, to practice raising the jib, is to "try" not so "hardlY" to coax a man's....to attention. Actually, it is harder in sailing to raise that certain piece of equipment. I don't have a self furling jib for you sailors out there.<BR/>Clearayes, very astute, look at the roots. I am a brunette. Look at the roots. I was going through a faze when I started going gray. Curious, what made you think I was a brunette? Curls are real though.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47523289079835684762008-09-19T22:52:00.000-05:002008-09-19T22:52:00.000-05:00Comment on yesterday's 1A. I took it to be in the ...Comment on yesterday's 1A. I took it to be in the possesive, so it was C.C.'s puzzle on C.C.'s blog.Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1390587620091800282008-09-19T22:49:00.000-05:002008-09-19T22:49:00.000-05:00@kittybYou're correct that a type of sail is calle...@kittyb<BR/><BR/>You're correct that a type of sail is called a Jib. But my reference(@7:29) was to the boom that runs across the bottom of that sail (although smaller boats do not have that boom). Technically, it is the Jib Boom but it's usually just shortened to 'Jib' in everyday practical usage. My first reference(@1:14) to 'hoisting the Jib' was referring to the sail. My second reference was an over simplification.Mr. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865288063559684909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71486730869438647382008-09-19T22:43:00.000-05:002008-09-19T22:43:00.000-05:00Melissa,Have you been very bee-sy building your fl...<I>Melissa,<BR/>Have you been very bee-sy building your flower power lately? Too few comments from you!</I><BR/><BR/>@c.c.: i'm still here. my bee-havior at the moment is mostly work and very little play .. but i enjoy my work so it's all good. i still buzz around the blog daily.melissa beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617567775900623609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53889137201437030042008-09-19T22:37:00.000-05:002008-09-19T22:37:00.000-05:00C.C., you asked "What caused it?" on what caused t...C.C., you asked "What caused it?" on what caused the froth. It looked like a huge sea foam accumulation to me. I used FOAM because I've never heard of sea FROTH.<BR/><BR/>@carol Your turn for a recipe request. Do you have a good one for that orange chicken?Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61616911283809713712008-09-19T22:04:00.000-05:002008-09-19T22:04:00.000-05:00Oh, Martin, absolutely, the best part of a baked ...Oh, Martin, absolutely, the best part of a baked potato is the skin! I always eat the inside and then, a little touch of butter, sprinkle the crusty skin with salt and pepper and eat. Save the best for last. Then there are Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes, which are cubed, boiled and mashed with the skin still on. So good. <BR/><BR/>My mother (how could I doubt my Mom?) always told me that most of the vitamins are in the peels, so I eat most fruit, except citrus and bananas with the peel on, although, we have a Meyer lemon tree and the skin is so thin and the inside is so sweet-tart that I cut them in to sections, sprinkle them lightly with salt and eat as is.<BR/><BR/>I also use a lot of lemon and orange zest in recipes from lemon pie to orange chicken. <BR/><BR/>It's very interesting about the possible cultural differences in how and what we eat.<BR/><BR/>JD, My friends and I are thinking of a movie and lunch day next week. Thanks for the info about The Women. I'll tell them what you said.<BR/><BR/>I would recommend Burn After Reading, as long as the person has seen previous Coen brothers movies and liked them. Their movies are always a little weird and offbeat.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52790888229852372282008-09-19T21:54:00.000-05:002008-09-19T21:54:00.000-05:00kitty b: The frozen banana "holder" looks kind of ...kitty b: The frozen banana "holder" looks kind of like a popsickle holder, but it has a little net. It is made by Munchkin and can be found at Target where the sippy cups, baby spoons are.Hope that helps. <BR/><BR/>We also saw "Burn after Reading " today. I'm not sure I would recommend it, but Brad Pitt was so dumb that it was laugh out loud funny. George Clooney wasn't bad either; neither have ever played parts like these two. Frances Dormand ALWAYS does a terrific job.I also saw "The Women" earlier this week. I know it got bad reviews, but I always loved Meg Ryan's movies when she was in those romantic comedies. She was very much the old likable Meg in this movie ; I would not compare it at all to Sex and the City, although it didn't have much of a plot.I expected more out of Annette Bening, but she didn't write the script.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21192956825357662002008-09-19T21:25:00.000-05:002008-09-19T21:25:00.000-05:00C.C.,You really ought to eat the skin of grapes (a...C.C.,<BR/><BR/>You really ought to eat the skin of grapes (after you wash them). People are told here in Taiwan (through advertising) that the skin of the grapes is where you'll find all the vitamins (so if you find a bit of grape skin in your grape juice it is actually a good thing, just like finding pulp in your orange juice).<BR/><BR/>I remember my mom used to peel apples and I would eat the skins myself rather than have her through them out and waste it. I've heard (again through advertising back in Canada) that the best part of the potato, nutrition-wise, is the skin (so if you find a bit of potato skin on a French fry or potato chip then it is actually a good thing). Potato skins taste about as badly as you'd think they'd taste though, and you can bet I'd never eat a potato skin that hadn't been washed first!<BR/><BR/>So, have you ever had marmalade (jam made from orange peel)? If not, what do you do when someone gives you a fruitcake and there's orange peel baked in?<BR/><BR/>Funny we were talking yesterday about eating habits and then today the clue for TACO is "hands on munch", eh?<BR/><BR/>MartinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17201534072103957612008-09-19T20:01:00.000-05:002008-09-19T20:01:00.000-05:00c.c. said...As for MAJORDOMO, what is "roll playin...c.c. said...As for MAJORDOMO, what is "roll playing site"?<BR/><BR/>Argyle,"No Spanish, no French, no esperante...and some time i don't talk English too good.". <BR/>What is "esperante"?<BR/><BR/>Sometimes I don't spell so well, either. That "esperante" was suppose to be esperanto, you know, the made up language. It was in a puzzle a short time ago.<BR/><BR/>Can you see my picture of Prof. Venus Monroe. She taught Divination at Salem.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88608964905387054272008-09-19T19:55:00.000-05:002008-09-19T19:55:00.000-05:00Cokato, what a pretty lady you are. For some reas...Cokato, what a pretty lady you are. For some reason I thought you would be a brunette.<BR/><BR/>The Screaming Heads sounds delicious, but I don't need the extra calories. I'll have to go with Embien on brussel sprouts and steam them, then a quick roll-around in olive oil, salt and pepper (the brussel sprouts, not me).<BR/><BR/>G.A.H. and I saw "Burn After Reading" yesterday. We try not to miss any of the Coen brothers movies. It was a very funny, although dark comedy...people do get killed. Brad Pitt was particularly good, as a dim-bulb gym employee.<BR/><BR/>Marie, thanks for the bobblehead link. That is just the kind of goofy thing I like to get for my son-in-law for Christmas.<BR/><BR/>JD, I liked your Summer's End poem too.<BR/><BR/>Kittyb, Your musical explanations are simple enough for us non- musicians to understand. Thanks.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52063570800053242682008-09-19T19:52:00.000-05:002008-09-19T19:52:00.000-05:00Ahoy Mateys! First off, you'd not be catching me ...Ahoy Mateys!<BR/><BR/> First off, you'd not be catching me in a monkey suit so that tharrr picture is not of me. I merely used the good man's visage to indicate what a fine majordomo I was. I was playing the role (oops, I just realized I misspelled roll/role yesterday) of a majordomo for an online fantasy school. This particular site was called <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/games5/salem/welcome.htm" REL="nofollow">Salem School</A> of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It was created by a young girl in Hawaii and lasted several years before being abandoned. I also played the part of a student and I was one of the teachers. The school had a good size enrollment for a while. It was based on Harry Potter and Hogwarts, of course. <BR/><BR/>As a student I pretended to be a house ghost, also, <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dagjones/captdavidperry/ty2/BlackWatch.jpg" REL="nofollow">Duncan Campbell</A>. I can't link my icon for Prof. Venus Monroe, so I'll use it in my next post.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18655994906086591462008-09-19T19:49:00.000-05:002008-09-19T19:49:00.000-05:00Carl, I think that a "jib" is a sail.jd, could you...Carl, I think that a "jib" is a sail.<BR/><BR/>jd, could you tell us more about the mesh-container for frozen bananas, for teething babies? My granddaughter is just starting to teethe, and I'd like to share the information with my stepdaughter.<BR/><BR/>cokato....great pic!KittyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666226081076161638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40371878382257765352008-09-19T19:40:00.000-05:002008-09-19T19:40:00.000-05:00C.C. Thanks again...I really will try freezing the...C.C. Thanks again...I really will try freezing the bananas. It's a great way to keep the ones that are getting too ripe. I do not make banana bread, etc. so this is a great way to "save" them.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73688122127619749112008-09-19T19:29:00.000-05:002008-09-19T19:29:00.000-05:00@ C.C. I knew I'd end up in the woodshed. A cann...@ C.C. I knew I'd end up in the woodshed. <BR/><BR/>A cannon is a big gun on old ships. It probably would have equated to a phalic symbol perhaps if I had actually used it suggestively.<BR/><BR/>A porthole is the opening in the side of a ship where the cannon penetrates or protrudes depending upon which side of the bulkhead you're looking at. I suppose you could attach a sexual interpretation to that. In modern ships, it's just a window. <BR/><BR/>A jib is a device for raising a sail on a boat. Or, for the sirens, perhaps another phalic symbol....<BR/><BR/>I'm sure glad I didn't use any of those words in my pirate dialog or I'd be in trouble for baiting the sirens. Okay, I'm busted! I plead guilty to double entendre. Still in the woodshed? Or, should I go cut that switch.Mr. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865288063559684909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41715435425720383902008-09-19T19:19:00.000-05:002008-09-19T19:19:00.000-05:00frozen bananas are great for morning shakes. When ...frozen bananas are great for morning shakes. When bananas are getting just a little too ripe(everyone seems to have their own idea about that), I peel them, break them in half and put them in a zip lock bag. It does not matter if they are ugly since they will be going into a blender.<BR/>For Grandmas: My daughter freezes bananas for Truman.She bought a little mesh-like container and it's great when he's teething.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17752210933304513562008-09-19T18:46:00.000-05:002008-09-19T18:46:00.000-05:00Melissa,Have you been very bee-sy building your fl...Melissa,<BR/>Have you been very bee-sy building your flower power lately? Too few comments from you! <BR/><BR/>Carol,<BR/>I simply put each peeled banana in a Ziploc plastic bag and put it in the freezer. It does not change color. As for grapes, I cut them and then eat only the pulps. <BR/><BR/>Crockett,<BR/>If there is no difference, why did you say the FROTH looks like foam?<BR/><BR/>Buckeye,<BR/>Where are EWE? Yew'd better swing by tomorrow. Otherwise I will forget about U soon.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21395909617348861082008-09-19T18:34:00.000-05:002008-09-19T18:34:00.000-05:00KittyB,Thanks for "Rubato". I am not familiar with...KittyB,<BR/>Thanks for "Rubato". I am not familiar with finger cots. I don't think I have ever heard any non-constructive criticism from you. So keep whining!<BR/><BR/>Marie,<BR/>Good to see you back. I hope you enjoyed your vacations.<BR/><BR/>Embien,<BR/>Thank you for the flower links. I don't understand this: "The flowers are believed to be sterile and will not set seed so the plant will not drop long pods as other orchid trees do..." What does "sterile" mean here?Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.com