tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post8681565685239779321..comments2024-03-28T02:28:44.292-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Sunday, May 4, 2008 Ed VoileZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45597328289041538642008-05-07T00:00:00.000-05:002008-05-07T00:00:00.000-05:00I didn't see any answers as to how much time one h...I didn't see any answers as to how much time one has spent solving Sundays puzzle. Well, it's now early Wed. morning and I just Googled mine and found I did pretty well.<BR/><BR/>It's amazing that I had trouble with every clue CC mentioned. Makes one feel better about taking three days, but part of that time was spent watching the Red Sox and Celtics!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments,<BR/><BR/>Ed PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85956132373622328372008-05-05T06:03:00.000-05:002008-05-05T06:03:00.000-05:00I too was all notted and scarfed up with this puzz...I too was all notted and scarfed up with this puzzle.<BR/><BR/>LRMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21165643586452494252008-05-04T20:59:00.000-05:002008-05-04T20:59:00.000-05:00Sorry, I have no puzzle comment. I only filled in...Sorry, I have no puzzle comment. I only filled in ten or twelve words. I had to leave to get in line at the Metrodome for my Ron Gardenhire bobblehead. Then I had to watch Boof give up a six spot in the first inning, but all's well that ends well as the Twins came back and pulled it out 7-6. As Harry Carey would say: "Holy Cow". So I'm now looking forward to an easy Monday puzzle I can handle - NOT.Boomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274119227434714222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35698901068692244612008-05-04T19:21:00.000-05:002008-05-04T19:21:00.000-05:00Maybe their is a link between Atli and 'not' micro...Maybe their is a link between Atli and 'not' micromanager'.<BR/><BR/>I had the same problems as others - Lunt, Housman, Leiber, terne and tesla were unknown to me. Most of the rest went okay, but I take exception to the Virginia rail clue for sora. These are two different birds, Virginia rail is Railus limicola and sora is Porzana carolina.<BR/><BR/>Started out with diets for 34A instead of fasts - and was right with the last 2 letters.<BR/><BR/>'Scarfed' is a stretch.<BR/><BR/>KWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16612814556319526352008-05-04T17:38:00.000-05:002008-05-04T17:38:00.000-05:00Thomas,In case you do not know, Tyler Hinman is th...Thomas,<BR/>In case you do not know, Tyler Hinman is the current American Crossword Puzzle Tournament Champion. <A HREF="http://crosswordfiend.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow"> Here is Orange's take on yesterday's puzzle</A>.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84596717545927605312008-05-04T17:25:00.000-05:002008-05-04T17:25:00.000-05:00Anonymous @ 10:44am,You do know Josiah Breward is ...Anonymous @ 10:44am,<BR/>You do know Josiah Breward is the alias name of our TMS puzzle editor Mr. Williams, don't you? <BR/><BR/>Drdad,<BR/>CONTUSIONS: I don't know how careful I should be with Dennis! I saw Thomas' "l'eid" comment, but I did not go to THAT direction. Thanks for the Sci-Fi suggestion. How long did you spend on this puzzle today? Is S.E. Hilton a gimme for you? <BR/><BR/>Thomas,<BR/>D'accord! The theme is fine. Some of the clues really feel strained though. Please read <A HREF="http://www.tylerhinman.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Itemid=9" REL="nofollow">Tyler's comment</A> on Saturday's puzzle.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2541237160151575552008-05-04T14:48:00.000-05:002008-05-04T14:48:00.000-05:00Left a comment on that "lei'd" from yesterday. An...Left a comment on that "lei'd" from yesterday. And Dennis was exploring the well of sin yesterday. Be careful, you can get contusions that way!!!Dr. Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228401181876693308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12320435499739200642008-05-04T11:45:00.000-05:002008-05-04T11:45:00.000-05:00hi ceci, i work on the sunday la times since i don...hi ceci, i work on the sunday la times since i don't get this one--M. Sailboat again, I see. A cool theme I think. SE Hinton is quite well known, writing a number of adolescent-angst novels dealing with gangs and coming-of-age issues. Her book "The Outsiders" continues to be widely read and oft discussed by Hermeticists. Off to enjoy cuatro de mayo.Mr. Corcoranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09988899737306962603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56894693204639946032008-05-04T11:28:00.000-05:002008-05-04T11:28:00.000-05:00Happy National Weather Observers Day! Had to stop...Happy National Weather Observers Day! Had to stop and start on this on a few times to get the thing done. Difficulty in a few spots. Kept going with Moshe Dayan that messed me up in the upper right. Some trouble with upper left. A lot of words came from cross clues but still a bit of a struggle. Googled a couple of times. Louise Lasser of "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman!" How I hated that show. Get In and Set In in the same puzzle. Knew "weir" from doing steam distillations on a production scale. Selah is not a gimme for me. Loved Mamma Mia!!! Hermes again (Thomas will comment on his Hermeneutics). Thanks Very Much for me remembering Merci Beau Coup for or I would have never gotten 77D. Dennis is correct on all the Attila stuff (Norse Atli). Great Leader. Can't remember why he was called the Scourge of God. Some inference to the cruelty of the steppe warlords involved there.<BR/><BR/>Have a good Sunday.Dr. Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228401181876693308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70823662476102103862008-05-04T10:44:00.000-05:002008-05-04T10:44:00.000-05:00I am so glad I found this blog. I usually solve t...I am so glad I found this blog. I usually solve the Sunday crossword in the Scranton Times (same puzzle at Star Tribune) but it is nice to hear when other people get frustrated with "way out" there clues. Just for the record, any puzzle by "Josiah Breward" is my most frustrating. Looking forward to next Sunday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18549615075634266772008-05-04T08:29:00.000-05:002008-05-04T08:29:00.000-05:00CC, I get it! I just saw the Tiffany link you sent...CC, I get it! I just saw the Tiffany link you sent. I actually have a blue Tiffany pen! LOL I love it. That is about as close to Tiffany as I am going to get !Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132601991530024336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82941077584885654102008-05-04T07:52:00.000-05:002008-05-04T07:52:00.000-05:00No, Katherine, I was talking about TIFFANY. Blue ...No, Katherine, I was talking about TIFFANY. <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-BUYaXWfoE" REL="nofollow"> Blue is the Color of Dreams. </A>Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77365830031822817362008-05-04T07:46:00.000-05:002008-05-04T07:46:00.000-05:00The color of my dream purse? I am not sure what co...The color of my dream purse? I am not sure what color, but I am thinking a pale yellow. Blue sounds nice.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132601991530024336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7371806187276385892008-05-04T07:39:00.000-05:002008-05-04T07:39:00.000-05:00Katherine,I am not fond of scarf either. Madelin...Katherine,<BR/>I am not fond of scarf either. Madeline Alright is a series HERMES scarf collector. I just want the HERMES Birkin purse and the OMEGA watch :-) :-) By the way, the color of my dream is BLUE, how about yours?Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62682775954106919742008-05-04T07:28:00.000-05:002008-05-04T07:28:00.000-05:00Good morning CC and everyone else. No Tribune puzz...Good morning CC and everyone else. No Tribune puzzle for me today, but I had to check in for the comments and your pictures CC. Now I know what a Hemes scarf is, to go with our purses! I'm not too crazy about the scarf. <BR/>Have a good day everyone.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132601991530024336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52327733311818391342008-05-04T06:58:00.000-05:002008-05-04T06:58:00.000-05:00Yes, he was called that by some, but the guy was a...Yes, he was called that by some, but the guy was a true visionary and a great leader. Read some exerpts from his book (Amazon usually has some); his leadership advice is timeless - I wish I'd had it when I was leading Marines in Vietnam.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55394356203460377292008-05-04T06:48:00.000-05:002008-05-04T06:48:00.000-05:00Dennis,Isn't Attila known for his cruelty? "Scour...Dennis,<BR/>Isn't Attila known for his cruelty? "Scourge of God"? What could you learn from his leadership secrets?Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51806181147442615862008-05-04T06:40:00.000-05:002008-05-04T06:40:00.000-05:00By the way, any of our bloggers in management, I'd...By the way, any of our bloggers in management, I'd highly recommend "Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun" by Roberts; an excellent read, and very effective ideas.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49280427316250136372008-05-04T06:35:00.000-05:002008-05-04T06:35:00.000-05:00I believe Atli is the Norse form of Attila.I believe Atli is the Norse form of Attila.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63782875559009214682008-05-04T06:23:00.000-05:002008-05-04T06:23:00.000-05:00Hi Dennis,Yes, I've heard of contusions. Justin Mo...Hi Dennis,<BR/>Yes, I've heard of contusions. Justin Morneau suffered some Lung Contusions before. But the verb CONTUSES did not come to my mind at all this morning. Now I know how to remember it. Thanks. If Attila the Hun and King Atli are the same, why different names then?Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84488353442481904962008-05-04T06:14:00.000-05:002008-05-04T06:14:00.000-05:00Good morning - just thought I'd check in although ...Good morning - just thought I'd check in although I don't get this puzzle.<BR/>C.C., for 124A, you've heard of contusions, right?<BR/>Attila the Hun and King Atli are one and the same.<BR/>And 6A, well, just think of mammaries; I know I do.<BR/><BR/>Loved your "mamma mia" line.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.com