tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post8577021013073639825..comments2024-03-29T02:07:08.222-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Sunday June 28, 2009 David W. CromerZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39446818903413752582009-06-29T12:02:31.799-05:002009-06-29T12:02:31.799-05:00Donnie,
When you go to LA Times website and solve ...Donnie,<br />When you go to LA Times website and solve the puzzle on line, your incorrect fills will appear in red color. So you know you are wrong.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19625097232208052272009-06-29T11:58:29.912-05:002009-06-29T11:58:29.912-05:00Would someone please explain to someone who is nev...Would someone please explain to someone who is never able to finish the Sunday puzzle, "What does red letter help mean?"donniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202902755283360250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20033343165369088092009-06-28T23:36:39.531-05:002009-06-28T23:36:39.531-05:00Anon 11:35 is Doreen. I forgot to sign my name. ...Anon 11:35 is Doreen. I forgot to sign my name. SorryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37973609128876926092009-06-28T23:35:55.835-05:002009-06-28T23:35:55.835-05:00There once was a girl from Lahore,
Who looked the ...There once was a girl from Lahore,<br />Who looked the same from behind as before.<br />As no one knew where<br />To offer a chair,<br />She had to sit down on the floor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26620313063975436922009-06-28T22:31:53.510-05:002009-06-28T22:31:53.510-05:00I thought I was going to breeze through this one w...I thought I was going to breeze through this one when I filled in STEEL TOED without any other letters, but I was sadly mistaken. I did get about 2/3 of the puzzle before asking for help though. Exhaustion from the weekend didn't help.<br /><br />I agree with many of the favorite clues, and would never have figured out the theme without CC. You amaze me!<br /><br />As for going bra less, there probably is an age where we should stop. It is refreshing though isn't it. For the record, Patricia Heaton had both a tummy tuck and a breast lift. While she may look great, it was only with some help.<br /><br />CC - Loni Anderson was the blonde sex symbol in "WKRP In Cincinatti" in the 70's. I always thought she looked a little to fake, but she was good in the part. She married Burt Reynolds at one point. She is from St. Paul, and her career started at the Old Log Theater in Excelsior, MN.<br /><br />Those are my facts for the day. Off to bed to catch some z's and recover from the weekend.KQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265126111013180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50111928421283708212009-06-28T22:19:59.001-05:002009-06-28T22:19:59.001-05:00Southerners, please say that you're just a-fun...Southerners, please say that you're just a-funnin the rest of us about caring which States have the most ostentatious memorial displays at Vicksburg. <br /><br />According to the NPS the northern States had erected six individual memorials by 1907 and eleven by 1920. The southern States had erected one by 1907 and only four by 1920. It looks to me like the northern States were competing amongst themselves for bragging rights, not in order to show up the southern States that generally came to the game later.<br /><br />Most admirable were Missouri and Kentucky, which erected memorials to honor their fallen soldiers on both sides of the war. <br /><br />I don't have a dog in that fight (Thanks, Dr. Phil), since I'm just a measly 2nd generation American.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31937604695443791212009-06-28T21:42:15.218-05:002009-06-28T21:42:15.218-05:00Thanks for mentioning Vicksburg. I knew there was...Thanks for mentioning Vicksburg. I knew there was another battle site park we had visited on our trip but my mind blanked out (again). It is a spectacular place to visit. We also toured the <a href="http://www.mcraventourhome.com/" rel="nofollow">McRaven House</a> while we were in Vicksburg. We hadn't planned on it, but as I now recall, a gentleman at the park recommended it to us. It was well worth the side trip.<br /> <br />Don't forget <b>Road Movie</b>. Some of the great ones were <i>Easy Rider</i>, <i>Thelma and Louise</i> and even <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. One of my favorites was 1977's <i>Vanishing Point</i>, which starred a 1970 Dodge Challenger.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32335471099497473012009-06-28T21:26:12.835-05:002009-06-28T21:26:12.835-05:00I almost forgot...
Road RaceI almost forgot...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmfL4ZXQf6g" rel="nofollow">Road Race</a>Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42032154486391039442009-06-28T20:36:26.746-05:002009-06-28T20:36:26.746-05:00Roadblock
Road Atlas
Roadhouse
Road Trip
Roadshow
...Roadblock<br />Road Atlas<br />Roadhouse<br />Road Trip<br />Roadshow<br />Road-test<br />Roadrunner<br />(David Cromer's)<br /><br />Roadkill<br />Road Rage<br />Roadwork<br />(C.C.'s)<br /><br />Road Warrior<br />(Martin's)<br /><br />Road Rash<br />Road Less Travelled<br />(embien's)<br /><br />Road Agent - a highwayman, thief.<br />Road Scholar - Professional truck driver (take off on Rhodes Scholar)<br />Road Hog<br />(Argyle's)Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14640353049525231052009-06-28T20:24:15.053-05:002009-06-28T20:24:15.053-05:00Hooray--I finished my first Sunday puzzle. Our pa...Hooray--I finished my first Sunday puzzle. Our paper publishes the NYT puzzle on Sunday. Today I printed out the LAT puzzle and enjoyed it very much. <br /><br />I actually knew Heaton, Atlas Shrugged ant Test Ban Treaty. This really helped me get started--even though I skipped all over and filled in what I could before i finished it all.<br /><br />I liked net grazer because of the Wimbeldon Matches today. Clever clues today were pen pal and Like a good loser. They were head scratchers at first, but the aha moment came with the fills around them.<br /><br />Hot Hot here today. Have stayed indoors. Our internet connection has been down most of the afternoon, so I sat and read.Chickienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55242379241668589252009-06-28T19:13:10.530-05:002009-06-28T19:13:10.530-05:00Kitty -
You pretty much covered it. I'll just...Kitty -<br />You pretty much covered it. I'll just add that the jazz band tunes to the piano.<br /><br />But wait - there's more. I just remembered that if the symphony orch. is playing a piano concerto, the oboe will tun to the piano, then the orchestra to the oboe. Tradition, I guess?!?<br /><br />Well, I'm sorry to say I never got the PIG - PAK cross. I'm gong to blame this on last night's bout of insomnia. Yeah - that's the ticket.<br /><br />Watched one my granddaughters perform Irish dance at a community festival this afternoon. Watching is about all I could handle, but did get a few pix. feeling very sleepy . . .<br /><br />Cheers!Jazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48006202639271029782009-06-28T18:50:49.220-05:002009-06-28T18:50:49.220-05:00KittyB...I think the point is that we have fun and...KittyB...I think the point is that we have fun and learn as we go...if I remember correctly, C.C. said that getting help isn't cheating...it isn't a contest and no one is handing out awards or grades for speed or completion. I think the enjoyment is in the process...I have tossed several of the NYT puzzles in my puzzle book just because the clues/answers were so incredibly obscure that there was no joy in solving them and our time is valuable whether we have jobs to go to or are retired. I admire the fact that you can do them online...that makes me crazy...LOL<br /><br />Linda...I'd watch out for WH...he'll suss you out b4 you know it...<br /><br />#3WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51061066963930457082009-06-28T17:57:53.598-05:002009-06-28T17:57:53.598-05:00tfrank, I use red letter help often, because I hav...tfrank, I use red letter help often, because I have limited time available to do the puzzle. I suppose it is "cheating" in that it's a form of help, as is Googling.<br /><br />Just think of the sense of accomplishment you have when you can say that you completed the puzzle without ANY help! When I have the time, I'll take that step and have to deal with that learning curve.KittyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666226081076161638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56871285443281281942009-06-28T17:47:25.945-05:002009-06-28T17:47:25.945-05:00Windhover:
You worse thin a infernal revenooer, s...Windhover:<br /><br />You worse thin a infernal revenooer, sniffin` out a still!!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38978367082138319132009-06-28T17:40:19.345-05:002009-06-28T17:40:19.345-05:00Greetings all,
Another great puzzle today. I fin...Greetings all,<br /><br />Another great puzzle today. I finished in about an hour and a half with pencil and paper and no help! I made one mistake; I had abets for abuts, but otherwise, perfect. I feel smug enough today to question the use of red letter help; is it not a little on the cheating side?<br /><br />Re Civil War battlefields, I grew up about 15 miles from the Vicksburg park, and one of my favorite Sunday afternoon outings was to visit that park. It had observation towers (built long after the war) which you could climb to get a birds eye view of an area. I agree with Linda that the Yankees far outspent us on memorial construction, but was not aware of this as a child.<br /><br />I would like to see Gettysburg before I die. I have read many accounts of that battle, and have never understood that charge on the third day, which lost the battle.<br /><br />Have a good evening.tfrankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067745487778322519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80614831028466739952009-06-28T17:17:58.645-05:002009-06-28T17:17:58.645-05:00Linda, re channeling Granny Clampett:
It's no...Linda, re channeling Granny Clampett:<br /><br />It's no wonder, didn't she and Jed live in your vicinity before the big move to Beverly (Hills, that is)?<br /><br />BTW: I agree pretty much with your movie reviewing. I don't mind so much the language, but the violence very literally makes me sick. I'm pretty much limited to comedies. The violence, whether meant to be shocking or cathartic, is desensitizing, much like the recent comments here about video games. <br />It's as American as apple pie, though.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35881303593331174162009-06-28T17:03:35.037-05:002009-06-28T17:03:35.037-05:00Afternoon, All ya`ll:
Had to have lots of "he...Afternoon, All ya`ll:<br />Had to have lots of "help"...such a long puzzle for a lazy day...and tacos aren`t a snack at out house...they are a full-blown meal. Words which are hard to remember their spelling always trip me up, "Geena" "Dalai" "loess" "Arte", but then, that`s probably on purpose. <br /><br />To add to the CW Battlefield talk, Vicksburg Memorial Field is also quite moving...and quite incensing! The South put up memorials first and it appears to me that the "Nawth" was bent on outdoing the South as each northern state`s memorial became more ornate/elaborate. They are beautiful...but it just seems to me that those yankees found yet another way to outdo the CSA. (and I think I just channeled Granny Clampett!)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8426794565208657452009-06-28T16:53:46.599-05:002009-06-28T16:53:46.599-05:00JD...thanks...I am definitely picking up some CD&#...JD...thanks...I am definitely picking up some CD's tomorrow.<br /><br />The thermometer says 94...the one at the bank about a half mile away says 103...either way, WHEW! I staying indoors and praying for fog.WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91707260293822856762009-06-28T16:50:17.233-05:002009-06-28T16:50:17.233-05:00I played oboe in early high school (very hard inst...I played oboe in early high school (very hard instrument to play). I suppose we were never in tune enough that it made a difference which instrument we tuned to, but I did get that privilege. I switched to saxophone for marching band (you can't really march and play oboe).<br /><br />I have to echo @clear ayes' comment. Antietam is an amazing place to visit. It's interesting that the battle is called <b>Antietam</b> by the Union, but <b>Sharpsburg</b> by the Confederacy. I've forgotten the reason for that.<br /><br />I've never been to Gettysburg, but hope to one day.embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57756309591197602052009-06-28T16:42:54.123-05:002009-06-28T16:42:54.123-05:0028:33 today. I literally LOLed when I finally saw ...<b>28:33 today</b>. I literally LOLed when I finally saw PAK for the Ind. neighbor. What a great clue/entry.<br /><br />I had MALLET instead of SLEDGE in the lower sw corner, and that caused much pain before I got it straightened out. Last fill was PIG--didn't see that coming.<br /><br />I continue to be amazed by awesome fill. Who knew TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC was exactly 21 letters? Amazing!<br /><br />Did anyone mention ROAD KILL? ROAD RAGE? ROAD RASH (motorcyclist's term)? How about ROAD LESS TRAVELLED?embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32119459477747663382009-06-28T16:36:27.930-05:002009-06-28T16:36:27.930-05:00mmmmm, it doesn't want to open
http://www.you...mmmmm, it doesn't want to open<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvOeDWynY4o&feature=relatedJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1984730536774924362009-06-28T16:32:13.288-05:002009-06-28T16:32:13.288-05:00Kathleen, here's some music for a very HOT day...Kathleen, here's some music for a very HOT day, and wonderful to paint by:<br /><a rel="nofollow">ENYA</a><br /><br />BarbB @ 1:56 LOL! <br /><br />KittyB-enjoyed the info on the orchestra; I know nothing about music. I took beginning piano for my teaching credential.I played the guitar in my classroom until I got nodes on my vocal chords.<br /><br />Abogato-What a great trip that will be. We took a bus tour while we were there, but I liked renting head sets and driving around listening to the history.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53200927619307531132009-06-28T16:22:55.889-05:002009-06-28T16:22:55.889-05:00Barb, just say something about a musical instrumen...Barb, just say something about a musical instrument and I'm off and running! lol<br /><br />I have to agree with you, WM, JD and Clear Ayes on the braless situation. I envy Jane Russell, some days, having her bra engineered by Howard Hughes for the movie 'The Outlaw.' I'd sure like to have my own aeronautical engineer to work on the problem of lift.<br /><br />We talked about Kris Kristofferson yesterday, and I happened to see 'Millennium,' a so-so sci-fi movie. At least, it was so-so until the end when it was dreadful! Kristofferson is quite the Renaissance Man, but acting is not one of his greater abilities.KittyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666226081076161638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10071027083560541242009-06-28T13:56:07.856-05:002009-06-28T13:56:07.856-05:00I thought I was going to finish this one without r...I thought I was going to finish this one without red letters, but the southwest corner confused me Couldn’t decide whether Estevan should be Gloria or Emilio, and couldn’t figure out PAINTER’S CHOICE. Of course it looks obvious now. <br /><br />Also had trouble with PAK and PIG. I like having PAK and LAHORE in the same puzzle, but it didn’t help. Both came with the crosses, and didn’t clue me in. LET and NET MEN were unattainable for me too.<br />Same with the theme. I guessed the phrases, but didn’t see what they had in common. I don’t like to think about working the puzzles without CC’s help.<br /><br />Two favorites -RUNNER ON SECOND and THIN.<br /><br />JD, I agree that there comes a time when braless is not the kind of excitement I like. My coworkers paid a surprise visit last Friday after I called in sick. Still in my pj’s, I wanted to just hold the flowers in front of me for the duration. ☺<br /><br />KittyB, thanks for commenting on the OBOE. I knew you would know.Barb Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14939627110461264552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1284113919898275072009-06-28T12:41:41.047-05:002009-06-28T12:41:41.047-05:00Quick good morning...Lucy's mom and dad are dr...Quick good morning...Lucy's mom and dad are dropping her off for a few hours so they can go to a movie. It should reach 100 or more today. Thank goodness for AC!<br /><br />Did the puzzle last night in hjuyabout 45 min. It was quite a bit of fun and I really only had two answers that totally stumped me...ENYA??? and EOE...Thanks C.C.<br /><br />I was also channeling KittyB...thought of states around Indianna and put in INK for pen Pal. Thought it interesting that we has IS IT I, then today, IS IT ME, which made for an easy fill. I, unfortunately, put in NASA for SETI which slowed me down and never did see the theme until coming here...really clever. I was also a little iffy on EERIE but it seememd too obvious to pass up.<br /><br />Loni Anderson was popular, especially during the run of WKRP in Cinncinati...loved that show.<br /><br />I'm with CA and JD on the braless thing...not so funny anymore. LOL<br /><br />Have a great day everyone and Crockett...so glad to hear Leo is thriving. Taz never entirely lost the slightly off balance thing but is improved mightily and she has gained back all her weight and is now back to ruling the house against the kittens, who now pretty much know their place in the world...Jill just curled up in arms while I'm typing...cute.<br /><br />Check in later.WMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840615580631001361noreply@blogger.com