tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post8227051273215763672..comments2024-03-29T05:53:39.358-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday, December 21, 2012, Jack McInturffZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38830310172339888272012-12-21T23:30:10.365-06:002012-12-21T23:30:10.365-06:00Michele, Lucina, PK and Kazie, very insightful, al...Michele, Lucina, PK and Kazie, very insightful, all. Please don't misunderstand. I don't have high expectations for Jordan. So far, at least, he doesn't seem to be very athletic at tee ball, soccer or basketball and as a result, he hasn't wanted to make much of an effort at any of them. Now, he is taking a very beginning individual tennis lesson once a week. This evening, we weren't 'playing' tennis with him; just dropping the ball and having him hit it over the net or he and Grandma playing very informally against me (they always win). My issue isn't with his lack of skill. It's with his silliness and whining when he doesn't do well. I just want him to make an effort and to have fun so I can have some fun with him too. Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79737848682322086972012-12-21T22:27:24.532-06:002012-12-21T22:27:24.532-06:00Bill,
I am intrigued by Julianna M. She is so bea...Bill, <br />I am intrigued by Julianna M. She is so beautiful and doesn't seem to age. <br /><br />When you are not playing tennis sometime talk to Jordan. Ask him about how he would handle it if a friend mishit the ball. Kids his age aren't good at seeing these things they do. But given some insight from you I think he can learn to be more patient with himself. Is he an only child? Some kids try so hard to be the perfectionist. There are some good books out there about it. As others mentioned it may have just been a bad night for him. However, I think you wouldn't have mentioned it unless you had noted this problem at other times. downtonabbeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313583795050203810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87153716714947577502012-12-21T22:21:36.385-06:002012-12-21T22:21:36.385-06:00Bill G,
When I was nine, I started taking tennis l...Bill G,<br />When I was nine, I started taking tennis lessons with a professional tennis coach. That makes it sound very serious--it wasn't though. He was more or less retired from the game himself and gave lessons to kids like me in classes of 4-5 kids at a time. I guess my point is that if you could find someone like that, Jordan might be more willing to take notice and the professional coach person would perhaps be better at sending easy shots to him so he gains confidence with less frustration. And then you could enjoy some time on the court with him and not feel you had to get him to be serious about it after he gets a bit better at it.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41608549682008254282012-12-21T21:42:02.096-06:002012-12-21T21:42:02.096-06:00HBDTY MISTY. Thank you all for the funHBDTY MISTY. Thank you all for the funLemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89429282158096905612012-12-21T21:21:12.186-06:002012-12-21T21:21:12.186-06:00BillG: Maybe Jordan was just too tired this evenin...BillG: Maybe Jordan was just too tired this evening or maybe tennis isn't his game. Eight seems awfully young for such an athletic endeavor with strict rules to me. PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48097169266056511912012-12-21T21:14:23.035-06:002012-12-21T21:14:23.035-06:00BillG:
Be patient. He's only eight. With your ...BillG:<br />Be patient. He's only eight. With your example and counsel he will mature into a fine young man.<br /><br /><br />JohnL:<br />You have definitely piqued my interest.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13420396654105785172012-12-21T20:50:43.697-06:002012-12-21T20:50:43.697-06:00Michele, I love The Good Wife too. I wonder what J...Michele, I love The Good Wife too. I wonder what Juliana Margulies is like in real life? She seems like a normal intelligent person you might meet at work or socially. Kalinda is more complicated. <br /><br />Eight-year-old Jordan just tried my patience. We took him out to the cold dark but lighted tennis court for a little practice for his upcoming lesson tomorrow. He was so silly and whinges (whines) so quickly when he doesn't hit the ball well (which is pretty often). Having such a low frustration tolerance is hard on me and it will not serve him well in real life outside of the tennis court.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65030608157491616922012-12-21T20:18:34.048-06:002012-12-21T20:18:34.048-06:00Evening:
Enjoyed your write up Lemon. I got caugh...Evening:<br />Enjoyed your write up Lemon. I got caught in the middle because I put in SLEDDERS for 37A and ADOPTED for 36D. Ended up not with a DNF today because of the southwest corner. <br /><br />Still dealing with a virus that has now gone past the 24 hr point. Barry, that is a nasty bang on your head. I imagine you are sore. LaLaLinda, I am glad they are following up on the hubs and let's hope the leg gets better soon. Happy Birthday Misty! <br /><br />I agree with d-otto, too cold in these parts. I hope my friends in Kansas are getting some of this snow as the drought has been quite bad. <br /><br />Watching the Good Wife, even the reruns are good! <br /><br />Health and safety to all! downtonabbeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313583795050203810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20428351885276686962012-12-21T20:12:24.901-06:002012-12-21T20:12:24.901-06:00Hi all,
Thank you for your good wishes. I am havin...Hi all,<br />Thank you for your good wishes. I am having more pain today than yesterday. I'm counting on getting better by Chistmas day.<br /><br />Our son Dan is coming in on Sat. He likes to cook.<br /><br />My favorite word today was adopter, as our kids are both adopted. They have blessed our lives.<br /><br />Montana- the Minneapolis Arport is the best airport I'v traveled through. They are very customer oriented and make it easy to get around.<br /><br />Kazie-our paper also didn't come today. I really missed it. Our TV didn't work either as the satalite Dish had too much snow and ice on it. It finally came on around 3PM.<br /><br />My DH copied the LA Times Puzzle for me and also a Chrismas puzzle so I was able to work on those and also to read. Walking is very painful.<br /><br />We hope all of you who celebrate Christmas and those of your who celebrate Hanakkah have a blessed Holiday.<br /><br />MargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781756196891709805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10478536489242268062012-12-21T19:33:56.934-06:002012-12-21T19:33:56.934-06:00My goodness, C.C.--I'm so glad I checked back ...My goodness, C.C.--I'm so glad I checked back in tonight for that glorious virtual birthday gift of yours! How did you ever remember? And how did you know that in the real world, your menu would be absolutely the perfect birthday dinner! I am just--moved--and delighted, and thankful, and for your comment too, Marti.<br /><br />Since I didn't manage to go blue, I'm especially touched and pleased that you all include me in your community. Thank you so much!Mistynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42639739601152064272012-12-21T18:22:58.344-06:002012-12-21T18:22:58.344-06:00Ohhh, John Lampkin. You devil. You have my curiosi...Ohhh, John Lampkin. You devil. You have my curiosity piqued! GarlicGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311111741227061537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62822046413053406932012-12-21T18:16:29.527-06:002012-12-21T18:16:29.527-06:00Greetings!
Nice puzzle and write-up, Jack and Lem...Greetings!<br /><br />Nice puzzle and write-up, Jack and Lemon. Theme very cute. SBARRA gave me fits. <br /><br />Harv was here and took me to Fedex after dentist to retrieve packages. Turns out that they left them in the truck outside of my gate! (Gate not locked.) Just what I cannot deal with right now--stolen presents!<br /><br />Feel better, Barry! <br /><br />Cheers!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84454807337814580662012-12-21T17:28:10.695-06:002012-12-21T17:28:10.695-06:00Musings
-Fun links Dave. My only salvation was th...Musings<br /><br />-Fun links Dave. My only salvation was that my disorder only lasted 24 hours. By the succeeding morning I was ready for some oatmeal and toast! Tweaking the map to show our various afflictions would be a daunting task! I hope we all get through these maladies.<br />-BTW, the World Herald chronicled a very overweight firefighter (var. PORK COP) who sued to keep his job after he had been fired when it was determined he could not perform required duties.<br />-Yes, Vairnut, Jerry Seinfeld stole that <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j5xbbQDTRM" rel="nofollow">Marble Rye</a><br />-Bill G, it seems every time I need to contact a medical professional, it is on a weekend when no one is available.Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57544523480808076742012-12-21T17:24:59.168-06:002012-12-21T17:24:59.168-06:00With Easter coming up, where do I get the best cho...With Easter coming up, where do I get the best chocolate eggs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80043747674442010742012-12-21T16:53:19.082-06:002012-12-21T16:53:19.082-06:00With baseball season coming up, I thought you migh...With baseball season coming up, I thought you might enjoy a new version of <a href="http://theclicker.today.com/_news/2012/12/21/16067158-billy-crystal-jerry-seinfeld-and-jimmy-fallon-put-new-spin-on-whos-on-first?lite" rel="nofollow">"Who's on First."</a>Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48388668364228914812012-12-21T16:44:21.493-06:002012-12-21T16:44:21.493-06:00Another busy day, this would definitely be a DNF w...Another busy day, this would definitely be a DNF without red letter help.<br /><br />Sorry to hear of so many injuries this week! & Barry G, pictures too!<br />(actually that pic reminded me of what DW could do with a frying pan...)<br /><br />HG, if you could update your map with Blog Regulars that came down with the Flu, vs Flu induced by Flu Shots + stomach bugs, i am sure you could get the attention of the CDC!<br /><br />Sometimes it is funny to just type crossword themes into Google images, here are some examples:<br /><br /><a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRO3RhnVxBVhGAAGuRtqH_vAQt-PcC79pYxzY5uhioxG2tvBmqgK1wWYVzzow" rel="nofollow">PorkCop</a><br /><a href="http://www.petmd.com/sites/default/files/cat-computer.jpg" rel="nofollow">OnLineCat</a><br /><a href="http://cl.jroo.me/z3/B/h/9/c/a.aaa.jpeg" rel="nofollow">BarCart</a> (actually, it is a motorized beer cart.)<br /><a href="http://brucefong.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/lost-luggage.jpg" rel="nofollow">WildGooseCase</a><br /><a href="http://amazingdata.com/mediadata10/Image/funny_amazing_interesting_weird_stuff_Minor-Chords_20090716131520444.jpg" rel="nofollow">MinorCord</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30396631699566590822012-12-21T16:40:25.708-06:002012-12-21T16:40:25.708-06:00Hi everybody! WEES.
It took about 12 phone calls ...Hi everybody! WEES.<br /><br />It took about 12 phone calls among me, the pharmacy and my doctor's office to get a change in a prescription straightened out. I started early because I figured nobody would be around to attend to it for several days over the holiday.<br /><br />My bike-riding friend, Ralph, took these two shots last night. I thought some of you might enjoy them. <a href="http://www.thefence.us/~bill_graham/0A262D9F-002DC802?Plugin=Cosmo" rel="nofollow">First quarter moon.</a> (Double click the images.)Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12211688505738496552012-12-21T15:49:36.137-06:002012-12-21T15:49:36.137-06:00Hi gang -
Fine puzzle, but this ON LINE CAT was b...Hi gang -<br /><br />Fine puzzle, but this ON LINE CAT was baffled until WILD GOOSE CASE made it clear. Thought I was in for another DNF, but finally got the SE and NW corners to fall.<br /><br />Chords are made op of the root (first) third, and fifth notes of a scale. Minor scale -> minor chord, etc. The major and minor chord sounds are qualitatively different<br /><br />The first line at each link provides a brief sound demo, plus more information than you will ever want to know.<br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_chord" rel="nofollow">Major chord </a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_chord" rel="nofollow">Minor chord</a><br /><br />Now to read comments.<br /><br />Cool regards!<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28064267079873588742012-12-21T15:43:47.890-06:002012-12-21T15:43:47.890-06:00Hi Y'al, Groan! This puzzle tripped me up forw...Hi Y'al, Groan! This puzzle tripped me up forward and backward so I feel stupid EAR TO EAR. I did get the bottom 3 rows and the NW corner, sort of. Thanks to Lemon, I was able to fill more squares.<br /><br />1A started as "relax". But Walt's dad's name probably didn't start with "X". 14A was "award" but 1D, hey, that has to be AMEBAe so 20A "B", that would be "Brinks?" who haul around valuables. 30A "eero" (saarinen) maybe lives in Novi Sad, where ever the hell that is? Finally, started over.<br /><br />As a parent, I ADaPTED for a while. "O"!<br /><br />Hey I knew MAB was the Irish fairy queen. Looked up the BAHT & RIELS. Got MINOR CORD.<br /><br />As a solver, it is disheartening that Barry, though bloody and with a headache, did better than I. But it showed me that Barry is indeed mentally healthy and probably not concussed. Hoorah! Heal well!<br /><br />Don't guys PET their dogs by scratching behind their ears? Girls don't want their hairdos messed.PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26195385088767972642012-12-21T15:39:47.079-06:002012-12-21T15:39:47.079-06:00Misty, if you aren't here tomorrow to eat your...Misty, if you aren't here tomorrow to eat your birthday meal, don't plan on any leftovers. It looks positively yummy!!<br /><br />I just finished making (yet another) batch of cookies. DH is looking more an more like Santa Claus...HeartRxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786026973246127946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33089579435175993522012-12-21T14:40:56.993-06:002012-12-21T14:40:56.993-06:00Lemonade, neither kosher nor Islamic, just a pauci...Lemonade, neither kosher nor Islamic, just a paucity of imagination this morning.<br /><br />We had our little team lunch yesterday, which was nice. It was at the Olive Garden, which was pretty mediocre.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91641594168794037742012-12-21T14:08:25.640-06:002012-12-21T14:08:25.640-06:00Nobody answered Husker Gary's question?!?!? It...Nobody answered Husker Gary's question?!?!? It was Jerry Seinfeld.Vairnutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52030460698240820392012-12-21T13:56:45.582-06:002012-12-21T13:56:45.582-06:00Hi Kids, DNF again today Couldn't let go of BR...Hi Kids, DNF again today Couldn't let go of BRISK, but had to.<br /> Googled the moolah. Couldn't see PORK COP at all. Saw the theme NO H but thought BOBSLEDS would be wrong because of the theme. <br />Barry, that's a nasty cut and your eye looks red and bruised. OUCH. <br />All you snow people, be careful. <br />When I lived in Boston, fell on my tail bone and hurt for months. <br />Good puzzle, Mr. McInturff. <br />C.C. Everthing looks good except the RARE tuna....no thanks.Pookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189128607399171184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52563626936555357802012-12-21T13:54:53.344-06:002012-12-21T13:54:53.344-06:00Just had an office luncheon, hard to return to wor...Just had an office luncheon, hard to return to work, but we will be closed Monday, so stuff to do.<br /><br />Barry glad mit was not serious, HG, you sound better, marge too and now we need Lala's hubby and we will be right as rain (what the hell does that mean?)<br /><br />Misty, Ethel Merman was a performer. Jayce, no pork eh; glatt kosher maybe? Or the Islamic version. <br /><br />TTP, thanks for noticing, I try to sneak one little one at least each week. Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1731782716609948162012-12-21T13:34:12.862-06:002012-12-21T13:34:12.862-06:00Hello everybody. Good to read all your comments.
...Hello everybody. Good to read all your comments.<br /><br />At first I thought the theme was to replace "T" with "C", as in TAT becoming CAT and TART becoming CART. The WILD GOOSE CASE straightened me out on that and enabled me to solve the top half.<br /><br />DNF today because I put in LAMB COP at 58A which obviously made getting the SE corner impossible. Never thought of PORK for some reason.<br /><br />Best wishes to you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.com