tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post8213220635228018420..comments2024-03-28T16:52:34.576-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, February 23, 2015 Kurt KraussZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17692785812670265032015-02-25T09:33:31.213-06:002015-02-25T09:33:31.213-06:00Thanks to C.C. for the birthday good wishes and wr...Thanks to C.C. for the birthday good wishes and write up!<br />And THANKS too to the many fellow cruciverbalists who sent me such good thoughts on this 76th b'day.<br /><br />I must send reciprocal wishes to fellow Pisces and to those whose fathers, best friends, etc. share this day, but especially to all who are my age and (gasp!) older! Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66664910068108075072015-02-23T23:44:12.766-06:002015-02-23T23:44:12.766-06:00Hi All!
HBD Keith! Many, many more. You gave me...Hi All!<br /><br />HBD Keith! Many, many more. You gave me my psudonymn - I'm indebted.<br /><br />A fun Monday offering from Kurt, a good writeup by Argyle, and the PEANUT gallery (hand up) pipping in.<br /><br />My write overs were Zap before ZOT - perps fixed it quickly - and WBS; DAM, the SW was a the hardest part. I had MAMMa before LAYS BY (not in my vernacular) but it just had to be.<br /><br />fav: NODOZ - got me through college.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33045330358216924602015-02-23T17:56:23.144-06:002015-02-23T17:56:23.144-06:00Greetings!
Thanks, Kurt and Santa! Nice puzzle! S...Greetings!<br /><br />Thanks, Kurt and Santa! Nice puzzle! Swell theme! No problems. LAYS BY was new to me, though.<br /><br />Happy Birthday, Keith! We are now the same age!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58078912810828246262015-02-23T16:49:52.146-06:002015-02-23T16:49:52.146-06:00Saturday was impossible. Sunday was filled with f...Saturday was impossible. Sunday was filled with far too many obscurities. And then today... I almost, almost waved the white flag until NODOZ popped into my head and the pesky NW finally fell.<br /><br />Thanks for puzzle Kurt and Argyle for the write-up.Ergonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54660755927015315542015-02-23T15:53:12.556-06:002015-02-23T15:53:12.556-06:00I've heard of "lays in" but not &quo...I've heard of "lays in" but not "lays by". Live and learn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9787456793351975462015-02-23T14:24:58.475-06:002015-02-23T14:24:58.475-06:00"puzzling thoughts"
OK, and my hand is ..."puzzling thoughts"<br /><br />OK, and my hand is up, too, for confusing <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Areole" rel="nofollow">AREOLE</a> with <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/areola" rel="nofollow">AREOLA</a>. You see, the plural of AREOLA looks very similar to AREOLE, because it's spelled AREOLAE. And of course we men, being the pigs we are, ALWAYS prefer them in pairs!! ;^)<br /><br />Things continue to be busy; good news is that Easter is early this year (traditional time that most Snowbirds return north); bad news is that most will probably stay around through April due to the bad weather in the N US. Those of us who rely on their income are kind of in a "Catch 22" - we can't wait for them to come in the late fall/early winter, and can't wait for them to leave in the spring! If you ever spent any time in S Florida you'll know what I mean . . .Chairman Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830681893074853511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44774710066853216222015-02-23T14:03:47.359-06:002015-02-23T14:03:47.359-06:00Good afternoon, folks. Thank you, Kurt Ktauss, fo...Good afternoon, folks. Thank you, Kurt Ktauss, for a fine puzzle. Thank you, Argyle, for a fine review.<br /><br />Happy Birthday, to Keith Fowler, and many more. I read your story about you family longevity, and I wish you the best.<br /><br />Zipped through this puzzle very easily today.<br /><br />My only inkblot was where I wrote in EYEGLASSES instead of SPYGLASSES.<br /><br />MAMMY YOKUM was easy. Lil Abner was my favorite comic strip until Al Capp died.<br /><br />GEORGIA PEANUTS reminded me of boiled peanuts. one of my favorite treats. Do not get them up here in Chicago. They sell them by the road side down south.<br /><br />I am not a lobster person. My wife likes them.<br /><br />I have heard a lot of FEMA stories since going on church mission trips for the last three years. Heading to Colorado in June for this year's trip. Been to Minot ND, New Orleans, LA, and New York, NY.<br /><br />I always get AXON when it is used in a puzzle. I took an evening college course many years ago at my company. We learned about axons. I am not a college grad, but have taken a few courses through the years.<br /><br />See you tomorrow.<br /><br />Abejo<br /><br />( )<br /><br />Abejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19649687794833454422015-02-23T13:12:30.832-06:002015-02-23T13:12:30.832-06:00It does seem that everything odd (except Vlad) wou...It does seem that everything odd (except Vlad) wound up in the SW corner...<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtQdpX0nnu0" rel="nofollow">If orange juice commercials had warning labels...</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.quickmeme.com/img/ce/ce82c5723480ece85bfc44ac4cd5c4330c038729916407fec2db8007a36b9e29.jpg" rel="nofollow">A little potato joke...</a><br /><br /><a href="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5573/14007705457_58397b650e.jpg" rel="nofollow">Beware bubblers..</a><br /><br />The peanut is an example of <a href="http://cdn.acidcow.com/pics/20131127/meta_picture_05.jpg" rel="nofollow">intelligent packaging...</a><br /><br /><a href="http://cdn.cakecentral.com/1/17/900x900px-LL-17a2a1f0_modulescopperminealbumsuserpics52906Keith3.jpeg" rel="nofollow">HBD Keith!</a><br />CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86481056969214302292015-02-23T12:57:24.245-06:002015-02-23T12:57:24.245-06:00Happy Birthday Keith!!
Puzzle was the same as dis...Happy Birthday Keith!!<br /><br />Puzzle was the same as discussed already. Had swan in place, so peaches was out, but peanuts took a second, but no other slow downs.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19184657375852112132015-02-23T12:53:30.694-06:002015-02-23T12:53:30.694-06:00I think this is my first no write over solve.I think this is my first no write over solve.john28manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650453284994460688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80292425241804886752015-02-23T12:25:32.015-06:002015-02-23T12:25:32.015-06:00Totally loved this puzzle, with a straight forward...Totally loved this puzzle, with a straight forward theme, and easy to complete. <br /><br />The best part was the sparkly fill.... not the usual overused Monday words.<br /><br />Thank you Kurt and Argyle!C6D6 Pegnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48896962680450067722015-02-23T11:47:15.345-06:002015-02-23T11:47:15.345-06:00Good afternoon everyone.
Nice Monday puzzle (I co...Good afternoon everyone.<br /><br />Nice Monday puzzle (I could do it!)<br />As with many others PEANUTS took a bit of thought. Having lived in two of the four states, it was pretty easy – even for a Monday.<br /><br />Belated happy birthdays to Splynter and Argyle. I read this too late (@11) to post on the day.<br />And happy birthday Keith. I too am older than any of my relatives made it. Hope my sons do as well. (84)<br /><br />CheersSalliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08610882363697486693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34953899616079578892015-02-23T11:37:21.746-06:002015-02-23T11:37:21.746-06:00Food! Irish Miss was spot-on, right up my alley - ...Food! Irish Miss was spot-on, right up my alley - thanks, Kurt!<br /><br />And Happy Birthday, Keith!<br /><br />@Barry - in England a <a href="http://home.btconnect.com/gwiddicombe/kitcar/Pics/IMG_4140%20Small%20Web%20view.jpg" rel="nofollow"> lay-by </a>is a turnout off a major road. "Rest Area" is too grand a word for it.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485564817818402947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24410645769725883372015-02-23T11:34:34.649-06:002015-02-23T11:34:34.649-06:00Started fast. Got theme 1..2..3. Then hit 47A and ...Started fast. Got theme 1..2..3. Then hit 47A and hit a wall. Checked 48D for help and...no help there. My speed run crashed and burned. Never heard of the term "LAYS BY". AREOLE is new to me in this context. I did not know "ERTE" either.<br /><br /><br />Better luck tomorrow.coneyrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16391706217106182564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86068769951356590282015-02-23T11:27:11.786-06:002015-02-23T11:27:11.786-06:00A totally delightful Monday speed run--many thanks...<br />A totally delightful Monday speed run--many thanks, Kurt. I didn't know AREOLE and didn't know HAAS, even though "Witness" is a favorite movie since it deals with the Amish in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where I lived in my teens. But I still whisked right through this puzzle. Argyle, I loved the pic of MAMMY YOKUM.<br /><br />Have a wonderful, celebratory birthday, Keith, with warm wishes from your UCI colleague!<br /><br />And have a great day, everybody!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23211646891085309542015-02-23T10:34:44.763-06:002015-02-23T10:34:44.763-06:00HBDTY dear Keith, is it 76 trombones in the big p...HBDTY dear Keith, is it <b> 76 trombones in the big parade</b> or <b>77 Sunset Strip for you today</b> ?<br /><br />I think of Plains, Georgia and Jimmy Carter when I think peanuts,but they do grow them in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/savannahlocallygrown" rel="nofollow"> SAVANNAH </a>.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44375875473526644072015-02-23T09:36:28.676-06:002015-02-23T09:36:28.676-06:00Hello, friends!
Happy birthday, Keith, and may yo...Hello, friends!<br /><br />Happy birthday, Keith, and may you outlive your predecessors by decades more!<br /><br />Fun puzzle today with a swing around the states and though I've visited 32 states only GEORGIA from this list. Count me in for PECANS then PEANUTS.<br /><br />I used to love reading L'il Abner so MAMMY YOKUM was unforgettable.<br /><br />Thank you, Argyle and Kurt Krauss for today's amusement.<br /><br />Have a memorable Monday, everyone!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57595649357553028002015-02-23T09:30:16.447-06:002015-02-23T09:30:16.447-06:00Happy Birthday Keith !!!
Argyle: LAYS BY has a di...Happy Birthday Keith !!!<br /><br />Argyle: <b>LAYS BY</b> has a different meaning at <i>Villa Incognito</i>.<br /><br />Fave today was AREOLE ... it's always a fave.<br /><br />FLORIDA ORANGES was a close second ...<br /><br />A "Toast-To-ALL" at Sunset.<br />Cheers!!!Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60010416439822636382015-02-23T09:24:34.360-06:002015-02-23T09:24:34.360-06:00Good day everyone,
Happy birthday Keith. I, like ...Good day everyone,<br /><br />Happy birthday Keith. I, like you, am the oldest living male on both sides of my family. No bitches though, just hope I put up a number that will be very difficult to beat.<br /><br />Finished today's puzzle error free and with a minimum of erasures. Started slow though. The across clues in the North weren't registering, but the down clues got me going. No hold ups in the Central or Souther sections.<br /><br />Never have ever heard or used LAYS BY as clued. Probably have voiced a similar phrase referring to certain adult situations though.<br /><br />We were fortunate this weekend. The storm wasn't as nasty as predicted and we had one day (Sunday) with very comfortable temps. Now the frigid stuff comes back and another winter storm is being predicted for next Sunday. Enough already weather Gods, enough. <br /><br />thehondohurricanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443949937298202696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15609570724629211262015-02-23T09:24:07.721-06:002015-02-23T09:24:07.721-06:00Musings
-Piece ‘O Cake on a 0˚F day lacking HEAT
-...Musings<br />-Piece ‘O Cake on a 0˚F day lacking HEAT<br />-It’s ground in Omaha – NEBRASKA BEEF?<br />-Some FLORIDA ORANGES might be frozen this winter<br />-Asking who used PYRE in a “love” song is just too easy<br />-<a href="http://images.gqitalia.it/imgs/gallery/gcult/cinema/006152/bonnie-parker-faye-dunaway-26220_0x410.jpg" rel="nofollow">Real and Cinematic gun MOLL</a><br />-LAY BY in farm country means the final pass cultivating and fertilizing with regular equipment before corn gets too tall as you can see <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HsTv5kBdxw" rel="nofollow">in this video</a> (4:22)<br />-<a href="http://assets.goodstatic.com/s3/magazine/assets/542207/original/new-dr-seuss-book-what-pet-should-i-get.jpg=s1300x1300" rel="nofollow">A “NEW”, rediscovered, 50-yr-old Dr. Seuss book </a> will have its first release this summer<br />-Variety headline from <i>Yankee Doodle Dandy</i> - Sticks NIX Hick Pix<br />-One man’s/woman’s ART…<br />-Our Platte gets ICE JAMS in the spring<br />-To what part of a GAMER is Kate Upton appealing <a href="http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2014118/rs_1024x759-141208091920-1024.GOW-jmd-120814_copy.jpg" rel="nofollow">in this commercial</a> when she says, “Come and play with me”<br />-Keith - "What light beyond yonder window breaks? It is a candle. Blow it out and make a wish!"Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14342584524531760212015-02-23T09:12:47.854-06:002015-02-23T09:12:47.854-06:00Nice easy Monday puzzle. I did the Across clues th...Nice easy Monday puzzle. I did the Across clues then the Down clues and was done on one pass through.<br /><br />When I was a kid in central PA I never heard LAYS BY, but I remember the adults saying they were going to LAY IN a winter's worth of canned foods. I always loved eating canned peaches in the middle of the winter. Still do. It is the one and only canned food that my wife LAYS IN. Sound funny, doesn't it.<br /><br />A lady applied for a new Library card every year. When she got to the question of age, she always answered "over 21." One year there was a new librarian who helped her fill out the form. The age that she put in was "Over 22." So, Kieth, Happy "Over 73rd" Birthday.<br /><br />Warmed up yesterday to 32°, now it's down to 11° with a low predicted for -5° tonight. Stay warm everyone.oc4beachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37197760108657645232015-02-23T09:06:41.126-06:002015-02-23T09:06:41.126-06:00Good Morning:
What a fun puzzle to start the week...Good Morning:<br /><br />What a fun puzzle to start the week! I'm sure Steve enjoyed all the "goodies" mentioned; my fav was lobsters, of course.<br /><br />Thanks, Kurt and Argyle, for a merry Monday meander!<br /><br />A very Happy Birthday to you, Keith; hope you celebrate in style. (Today is my father's birthday and, also, one of my childhood friend's.)<br /><br />Have a great day and stay warm.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48502439018849019932015-02-23T08:51:58.435-06:002015-02-23T08:51:58.435-06:00Ha, Bluehen!
Sure do remember Show Box Powell. A...Ha, Bluehen!<br /><br />Sure do remember Show Box Powell. After that all checks were to be made out to "The Secretary of State" without reference to the name of the person in office. <br /><br />In my lifetime, Governors Kerner, Walker, Ryan and Blagojevich have all gone to prison. There was some talk of changing "Land of Lincoln" on our license plates to read "Where our Governors make our License Plates." ;)Madame Defargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003303114163633197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33815404794245922952015-02-23T08:43:41.384-06:002015-02-23T08:43:41.384-06:00Madame DeFarge,
As I recall, Illinois had some o...Madame DeFarge, <br /><br />As I recall, Illinois had some of the best politicians money could buy. Remember Paul Powell? I went to SIU with his daughter Paula.Bluehenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215040742633388939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71671372768801164512015-02-23T08:26:28.624-06:002015-02-23T08:26:28.624-06:00Nice easy Monday speed run. One notable slowdown ...Nice easy Monday speed run. One notable slowdown was the Georgia product. Peaches came to mind first, but they aren't shelled. Savannah is on the ocean but shrimp or crab didn't fit. A glance at the perps got me PEA. . . Peaches, really? No, PEANUTS, Jimmy Carter. Duh!<br /><br />Li'l Abner was my fave comic strip in my 'ute, but I would much rather recall Stupefyin' Jones over Mammy Yokum.<br /><br />Recall LAYS BY from my 'ute, although "lay up" was probably more common. The phrase was usually separated by the subject, as in "I'm about the lay some tomatoes by".Bluehenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215040742633388939noreply@blogger.com