tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post8041401730490938415..comments2024-03-29T05:53:39.358-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday, December 23, 2015, Jeff StillmanZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70518406196635660552015-12-23T23:30:25.425-06:002015-12-23T23:30:25.425-06:00I'm back from another trip downtown for Eldest...I'm back from another trip downtown for Eldest to sing at the ballet. Steve at the Maple Leaf and a couple from Fargo (in HOU?) kept me company. Serendipity after I got home - more after these thanks...<br /><br />Argyle - Yep. Ol' Yeller was my 1st though until I saw the letter count. I'm glad I'm not the only one...<br /><br />CED - I love that episode esp how Rev Jim breaks down the region & year of the coca leaf :-)<br /><br />Manac - RIP Dangerfield...<br /><br />Big E - <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XdHnGyU1yJQ" rel="nofollow">Derringer for you</a>.<br /><br />So, after I got home w/ Eldest, the block was having a Christmas Eve-Eve party. I went out to be social (not my thing, but I had a pint or two at the Maple Leaf and there was promise of more beer). Here are the <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V2bbnlZwlGQ" rel="nofollow"> people in my neighborhood...</a>.<br /><br />The woman married to the firefighter at the end of the block works with me - 4 floors up. One guy has known my boss (played golf w/ him Friday) for 20 years. Yet another guy coordinates the CyberSec Exec meetings I attend - I've known him & taken him Pizzelles for years - we WOPs take care of of our own :-). Crazy. I guess I should get away from my computer more...<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34029789995113578922015-12-23T21:50:09.870-06:002015-12-23T21:50:09.870-06:00I do believe that the 'real' Johnny Winter...I do believe that the 'real' Johnny Winter died last year. Edgar is still alive. And so is Rick Derringer. 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo"Big Easynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56932174888553750262015-12-23T19:17:56.676-06:002015-12-23T19:17:56.676-06:00Good evening everyone.
Thought Wailing Walleye the...Good evening everyone.<br />Thought Wailing Walleye the odd man out.<br />Husker...Great write up! Allow me to<br />expand on your <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcMxUMeVzrI" rel="nofollow">Rage</a><br /><br />CED, really enjoyed your links from Saturday, the<br />second one was priceless.<br /><br />Been working over in Vermont this week near Killington. Talk about<br />a wasteland. No snow = no skiers and worse... no snow bunnies:(<br /><br />Found out I have tomorrow off so will start my shopping in the morning.<br />What could possibly go wrong?Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51091236662080701672015-12-23T17:48:40.769-06:002015-12-23T17:48:40.769-06:00Hmm,
Anonymous T,
I have been perusing the Andy ...Hmm,<br /><br />Anonymous T,<br /><br />I have been perusing the Andy Kaufman side links<br />& came across <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-c4cd_Lm-Q" rel="nofollow">an interesting tidbit...</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66870259026565780792015-12-23T16:39:48.728-06:002015-12-23T16:39:48.728-06:00WAILING WALLEYE is about as irreverent as it gets ...WAILING WALLEYE is about as irreverent as it gets (but very funny). EGAD thank OMG it is countered with GEE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63162382673575341152015-12-23T16:25:37.428-06:002015-12-23T16:25:37.428-06:00Anybody else for (Old) Yeller, rabies victim. Anybody else for (Old) Yeller, rabies victim. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51790729692428022062015-12-23T15:05:35.839-06:002015-12-23T15:05:35.839-06:00BooL:
First, I'm w/ you on difficulty (for me...BooL:<br /><br />First, I'm w/ you on difficulty (for me anyway) today. I thought "is today Friday?" Seeing the calendar I stuck w/ it. BTW, it's <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i2uJZBaZGUA" rel="nofollow">Andy Kaufman</a> you're thinking of. He was my 1st thought when I got ODD for 17a but then I ran out of squares.<br /><br />Puzzle pals bear with me... <br />Grammar (n.): The difference between knowing your shit and knowing you're shit.<br /><br />Office mate (a Marine) just shared that w/ me and I like'd ta fall outta my chair. Even the hackers are taking a break this week so we have a bit of downtime.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11584396568548803572015-12-23T15:00:47.857-06:002015-12-23T15:00:47.857-06:00Anon T @2:30
THAT FESTIVUS Link was on the "s...Anon T @2:30<br />THAT <b>FESTIVUS Link</b> was on the "side-bar" of your @12:10 link.<br /><br />But I agree ... the "Non-Believer's" can watch it and truly understand. LOL<br /><br />Cheers!Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44292311739139439932015-12-23T14:31:58.404-06:002015-12-23T14:31:58.404-06:00Monday seemed like a Tuesday and vise versa. Today...Monday seemed like a Tuesday and vise versa. Today seemed like a Thursday. We shall see what unfolds tomorrow.<br /><br />Northeast corner got me bad I had cord for wire. <br />Turned on red letters at 80 percent done. had 4 reds. <br />Judd Hirsch was my first thought. Danny didn't fit. I forget Latkas name but he was the best ELVIS impersonator there was. <br /> <br />When I moved to Tucson Az. a few years back to supervise the building of a 5 story MOB my Cajun accent was thick and I got funny looks when I would say AXE or AXED also. <br /><br />Plus Tard from Cajun Country ~!~!<br /><br />Boo LuQuette AKA Boudreaux in Eunice, La.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09947640728272208615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51603769064426155252015-12-23T14:30:22.000-06:002015-12-23T14:30:22.000-06:00CED - #4 is definitely a Lulz Cat! Funny.
TIN - ...CED - #4 is definitely a Lulz Cat! Funny.<br /><br />TIN - A better <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y8rzt-vj2gU" rel="nofollow">Festivus link</a>. Spread the Gospel! [you can decorate - just no tinsel; It's distracting].<br /><br />OKL - I've not commented 'cuz others have, but your Muse is strong lately. Thanks.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20722355907543069162015-12-23T13:53:41.540-06:002015-12-23T13:53:41.540-06:00With reference to "Bony Maronie", I am t...With reference to "Bony Maronie", I am the writer of that song, and it wasn't Little Richard, but Larry williams who originally sang my song, making it a hit, even though nobody AXED me.<br /><br />The puzzle was sweet. Enjoyed it.<br /><br />At the risk of not being PC, I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.Johnny Winternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71956424919260618912015-12-23T13:42:22.702-06:002015-12-23T13:42:22.702-06:00Fun puzzle, but what has it got to do with cats?
...Fun puzzle, <a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a6/fc/81/a6fc813a52732b1254d43ab94e2a60dd.jpg" rel="nofollow">but what has it got to do with cats?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/84/72/bd/8472bd170e7ca7e423a3cc7c49e40937.jpg" rel="nofollow">How to know you need to take a rest from flying...</a><br /><br /><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/animals-tears-tear-crying-clown_fish-sadness-tcrn1189_low.jpg" rel="nofollow">Actually, this could apply to any fish...</a><br /><br /><a href="http://img.memey.com/1/3/funny-bird-scared-cat.jpg" rel="nofollow">I don't want to talk about it...</a><br /><br /><a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/b2/92/b6/b292b69c26ef8f941de07d4477d206f7.jpg" rel="nofollow">If only Popeye knew...</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66531487869012735572015-12-23T12:41:26.616-06:002015-12-23T12:41:26.616-06:00Anon T
I know that George's dad would disagree...Anon T<br />I know that George's dad would disagree ... but after so many years of celebrating <b>FESTIVUS</b> with a "bare pole" ... I started decorating mine ... with the beads from all the celebrations around the Tampa Bay Area.<br />Gasparilla and the Santa Parade were Gold Mines. LOL<br /><br />Alas, I'm the only one in my neighborhood with a <b>FESTIVUS POLE</b>.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><br />PS Thanks for the link @12:10. It explains <b>FESTIVUS</b> to the "Non-Believer's"Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83799483357251653832015-12-23T12:23:16.570-06:002015-12-23T12:23:16.570-06:00Good morning all,
Thanks for the write up with fu...Good morning all,<br /><br />Thanks for the write up with fun extras today, Gary. Jeff, I'm not sure that I really enjoyed today's puzzle. There were way too many clues that made no sense to me (fearful lowan, NYSE debuts)... BUT, on the other hand, I got lots of laughs from many others, such as web site. I know Kaiser would not let me go to an ophthalmologist for a stye, so I hesitated with that one.<br /><br />Looking over my puzzle, I now see that I have INE instead of IDE; no wonder winen (widen) did not make sense!<br /><br />Hope you are all ready for Santa. A bit of baking and wrapping stocking stuffers is on today's agenda. No rain, and no grandsons today so we can get out and walk.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18986691569900465282015-12-23T12:22:08.332-06:002015-12-23T12:22:08.332-06:00I liked it. POPEYE was the first EYE to fill. Then...I liked it. POPEYE was the first EYE to fill. Then I grokked the gimmick which made me smile (both the gimmick and the getting of it.) Had many of the false starts some of you did, notably TBA --> TBD and INE --> IDE. Immediately thought of Tinbeni when I saw Zagreb. Also thought of the HEX signs of which I have seen many on Amish barns. Thanks to Jeff Stillman for a pleasurable puzzle, thanks to Husker Gary for an interesting and witty writeup, and best wishes to you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41785823109413020482015-12-23T12:10:02.621-06:002015-12-23T12:10:02.621-06:00Happy Festivus!*
Thanks Jeff for a fine puzzle. ...Happy <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LbfMmCf5-ds" rel="nofollow">Festivus!</a>*<br /><br />Thanks Jeff for a fine puzzle. A lotta bit crunchy for me, but got'er (almost) done. HG, you're in fine form today. Thanks for the writeup and the pix.<br /><br />For what it's worth, TBD was my first entry. To me TBA, means I know, but I ain't telling yet. TBD is I donno yet; we'll figure it out soon.<br /><br />Hand up for salt (even tho it was in 9d's clue) for 39d.<br /><br />The S. Central took as long for me to suss as the rest of the puzzle. My big bugaboo was entering bucKEYE (oops, wrong I, er, EYE-State) into 47a. Then I had aRESTS [sic] for 50d. Further impeding the solve was 'dent' for a lasting impression...<br /><br />So, my FWI - I left the A in 50d GEEsh. :-(<br /><br />Anyone ever had this <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flavored_fortified_wines" rel="nofollow">MAD DOG</a>. I think we tried it once in HS b/f going back to Canadian Black Label :-)<br /><br />How can we let <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AI_Qijvs8OQ" rel="nofollow">JUDD HIRSCH pass w/o a link</a>?<br /><br />Cheers, -T<br />*thanks for the reminder TIN. I'll get the pole from the crawlspace.Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22319066873983020652015-12-23T11:52:35.936-06:002015-12-23T11:52:35.936-06:00Ooops - missed Misty yesterday.
H! B! D!
Cheers!...Ooops - missed Misty yesterday.<br />H! B! D!<br /><br />Cheers!<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66401362195202156682015-12-23T11:40:25.340-06:002015-12-23T11:40:25.340-06:00Well, this was a bit of a toughie after the speed ...Well, this was a bit of a toughie after the speed run yesterday, but a fun one, nonetheless--so, many thanks, Jeff! Didn't know MORONI and also went with TBA for the longest time, so it took me a while to get RED EYE ALERT. But in the end it all fell into place and I really enjoyed seeing those EYEs pop up in all the theme answers.<br /><br />Really fabulous pics, Husker Gary--as always!<br /><br />Irish Miss, three months is a really long time to have a hand problem--so sorry to hear it. What a patient soul you are. <br /><br />Thank you all again for the lovely birthday wishes, yesterday. I love my blog friends!<br /><br />Have a great day, everybody!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79834885160795077612015-12-23T11:24:36.086-06:002015-12-23T11:24:36.086-06:00Good morning, folks. Thank you, Jeff Stillman, fo...Good morning, folks. Thank you, Jeff Stillman, for a fine puzzle. Thank you, Husker Gary, for a fine review.<br /><br />Good wednesday level puzzle. A little tough.<br /><br />Got all the theme answers and then looked for the theme when I was done. EYE<br /><br />Wanted MAMA, but held off for a cross. DADA worked out. No inkblot.<br /><br />Tried TBA for 6D. RE EYE changed that to TBD. 1st inkblot.<br /><br />Tried to write in RED EYE FLIGHT for 18A. Realized i did not have enough letters. The F became an A. 2nd inkblot.<br /><br />Tried NELLS for 35A. Fixed that to NILES with WIDEN. 3rd inkblot.<br /><br />Tried LEROY for 33D. Fixed that to ELROY after WALLEYE. 4th inkblot.<br /><br />Tried INE for 40A. Fixed that after WIDEN to IDE. 5th inkblot.<br /><br />Tried ICON for 53A. Fixed that to IDOL after ISLATS. 6th inkblot.<br /><br />Had CORA for 54D. Fixed that to DORA after IDOL. 7th inkblot.<br /><br />I did enjoy the puzzle, just had a few write-overs. And, my pen ran out of ink.<br /><br />Raining here today in N.E. Illinois. Temp in the 50's.<br /><br />See you tomorrow.<br /><br />Abejo<br /><br />( )<br />Abejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40838926663908802222015-12-23T10:48:22.624-06:002015-12-23T10:48:22.624-06:00Thanks, Jeff, for a fun Wednesday puzzle. Got the...Thanks, Jeff, for a fun Wednesday puzzle. Got the first themed entry, REDEYEALERT, and off we went. <br /><br />Thanks, HG, for another great write-up.C6D6 Pegnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37027139121617945592015-12-23T10:33:45.161-06:002015-12-23T10:33:45.161-06:00Great write up H.G. and I agree with you on the sa...Great write up H.G. and I agree with you on the salt rub. Why anybody would want one of those, or a mud bath, or aroma therapy, or any of those other BS offerings that SPAs offer is beyond my comprehension. I caught the theme at RED-EYE ALERT and easily filled the puzzle from top to bottom. My only unknown was twofold- didn't really know where the Comoros were and certainly didn't know its capital city but the crosses filled it easily. I know 'Bony MARONIe', but never heard of MARONI. I originally filled 6D as TBA instead of TBD but the 'AEYEA' vowel sequence wouldn't allow any sane answer. FERMATPRIME and I were thinking alike on the 'to be announced', not determined.<br /><br />I noticed the phone booths at the Australian motel; I guess the place is out of reach for cell phone service. MAD DOG- for years I used and inventory program that had the abbreviation- MADDOQ- that calculated future inventory levels based on previous demand but we called it the MAD DOG. It took about 90 minutes on the IBM-1130 in 1973. By the time I got my IBM AS400 in 1992, it took about 2 minutes or less before I updated to a newer inventory forecasting program.<br /><br />Big Easynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88054336893884782232015-12-23T10:21:12.162-06:002015-12-23T10:21:12.162-06:00Good Morning:
I found this a tad crunchy for a We...Good Morning:<br /><br />I found this a tad crunchy for a Wednesday, but did finish w/o help. The Northeast corner was slow to fall but, finally, all fell into place. Hand up for ine before ide and TBA/TBD. Clever theme and cluing.<br /><br />Thanks, Jeff, for a mid-week treat and thanks, HG, for a delightful dissection and fun links.<br /><br />Montana, I hope you feel better so you can enjoy all of the Christmas festivities!<br /><br />Today is the three month anniversary of my hand surgery. I still have pain (bearable), diminished strength, and restricted movement, but compared to how it was early on, I'm not complaining. I was told, even before the surgery, that the recovery would be slow and difficult, so I'm not surprised to be where I am. <br /><br />Have a great day.<br /><br />Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18782503384258005452015-12-23T10:18:20.940-06:002015-12-23T10:18:20.940-06:00Good morning everyone.
Fairly easy again. Paused...Good morning everyone.<br /><br />Fairly easy again. Paused in the NE until AXED fell which confirmed PIXIE and PILATE. Liked the EYE gimmick.<br /><br />ODD - Canadians frequently use 'odd' to mean 'scattered' or 'here and there'. In Winter my Ontario Hydro counterparts would often use 'an odd piece of ice' to describe flow conditions in the Niagara River, or, at the end of Spring break-up, any remaining ice in Lake Erie.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2602927394585458512015-12-23T10:18:16.615-06:002015-12-23T10:18:16.615-06:00Hi gang -
Nice puzzle, excellent write up, Gary.
...Hi gang -<br /><br />Nice puzzle, excellent write up, Gary.<br /><br />I had some snags here and there and really missed the elegance of the theme. Finally made it through.<br /><br />Merry Christmas and/or happy holidays to all.<br /><br />Here's a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK5P9woyXM4" rel="nofollow">Goodwin arrangement of a Christmas classic</a> from our concert last week.<br /><br />Cool regards!<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12832670920428605152015-12-23T09:58:17.100-06:002015-12-23T09:58:17.100-06:00Hello, friends!
WBS. I had to wait for ADJ but sk...Hello, friends!<br /><br />WBS. I had to wait for ADJ but skipped right along with the rest of it and saw EYE to EYE on the themes. I liked the many rare entries, PIXIE, PILATE, MORONI, CROAT, etc. which we RARELY see in puzzles. Thank you, Jeff!<br /><br />Also I had SALT before NACL. And I'm slowly learning to text though like the Dad in the example, I write everything, no shorthand, and of course it takes a long time and it's annoying. Talking is much more satisfying.<br /><br />And thank you, Gary, for an apt analysis and some fine links.<br /><br />Have a wondrous Wednesday, everyone! I hope your shopping is finished and all presents are wrapped.<br />Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.com