tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post8748591625942332547..comments2024-03-29T02:07:08.222-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday, May 10, 2013, Gareth BainZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81885760461268373152013-05-10T23:53:10.531-05:002013-05-10T23:53:10.531-05:00I didn't have as much fun as some of you at ro...I didn't have as much fun as some of you at rock concerts apparently. Years ago, I heard that Elvis was going to play at the Long Beach arena. Barbara was a huge fan. I bought two very expensive tickets and took Barbara. We drove there and I didn't tell her where we were going until she saw the line of traffic waiting in the parking lot. It was one of my few BIG successes in our relationship. But we weren't stoned so I remember most of it.<br /><br />Manac, I enjoyed playing slow pitch softball for years. The one time I got to bat against a regular fast pitch softball pitcher, I was lucky to get a foul ball. So what team does your daughter play for? I don't think it's quite fair for her to use witchcraft to get an advantage though...Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28933057249358911672013-05-10T23:03:36.782-05:002013-05-10T23:03:36.782-05:00Jayce and JJM, ain't that the truth. I would l...Jayce and JJM, ain't that the truth. I would love to say I saw Big Brother and the Holding Company or Jefferson Airplane at the Filmore, but I don't remember either! So long ago.......GarlicGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311111741227061537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8272670896484974102013-05-10T21:35:34.157-05:002013-05-10T21:35:34.157-05:00Thank you, Argyle!Thank you, Argyle!61Rampyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208117849059402835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17262341458778193592013-05-10T21:30:54.534-05:002013-05-10T21:30:54.534-05:00Due to snarky, all comments tonight will be modera...Due to snarky, all comments tonight will be moderated.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42569072918444284872013-05-10T20:47:16.367-05:002013-05-10T20:47:16.367-05:00HG, She normally plays shortstop but is going to n...HG, She normally plays shortstop but is going to need surgery on her throwing arm in the off season but it doesn't effect her running or hitting. She is a witch hitter. She's already talked to the college coach, time will tell.<br /><br />Jayce and JJM,<br />I went to a Grateful Dead concert in upstate NY once, I think. Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45632443520004080052013-05-10T20:06:52.753-05:002013-05-10T20:06:52.753-05:00Jayce, I immediately thought of the Filmore when I...Jayce, I immediately thought of the Filmore when I saw that clue. The 70's were fun, weren't they? I don't remember 1/2 the concerts I went to.JJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160962871151825507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79257438280337373042013-05-10T20:01:07.142-05:002013-05-10T20:01:07.142-05:00The theme was way beyond me. However, a straightfo...The theme was way beyond me. However, a straightforward easy solve for a Friday.JJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160962871151825507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16541681463295352462013-05-10T19:57:25.681-05:002013-05-10T19:57:25.681-05:00-Oops, thanks Ferm!
-Manac, there is no limit to N...-Oops, thanks Ferm!<br />-Manac, there is no limit to Nicole’s talents! What position does she play and is she thinking of playing athletics in college?<br />Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30369980984900627952013-05-10T18:49:59.171-05:002013-05-10T18:49:59.171-05:00Evening everyone, I thought this was easier for a ...Evening everyone, I thought this was easier for a Friday. Have had company the last few days so haven't followed the blog.<br /><br />Marti, Wanted to say We enjoyed your puzzle on Wed. I did yours and the last two with my mother and she is now hooked on the LA Xwords. Heh, Heh, wait till she tries tomorrow solo :)<br /><br />Nicole had a great game this evening.<br />She had three RBI's and scored three runs herself. These girls play hard!<br />(Yes HG, The very one in that dress)Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48119468950473292492013-05-10T18:18:24.046-05:002013-05-10T18:18:24.046-05:00Garlic Gal, I've gone to the Fillmore two time...Garlic Gal, I've gone to the Fillmore two times in my life, and cannot remember to this day who was performing or how we got back home. It was very light-showy and loud and intense. Never met Bill Graham, but had some nice chats with a fellow named Danny Sher who was his right-hand guy at that time (the 1970's).<br /><br />Man oh man I'd never do that now!<br />Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49965710408762794852013-05-10T18:07:51.652-05:002013-05-10T18:07:51.652-05:00Enjoyable puzzle, Gareth! Cool expo, Lemon!
No ch...Enjoyable puzzle, Gareth! Cool expo, Lemon!<br /><br />No cheats. But took 40 minutes! Like YR, I got the theme from HANKSGIVING.<br /><br /><i>The Americans</i> (on FX) is set in the 80's. Is that what you meant, Husker?<br /><br />Can't wait for new Grimes Jury book! Have really missed him.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79151631699229432482013-05-10T17:20:34.218-05:002013-05-10T17:20:34.218-05:00Husker, I thought it was too obvious so I waited f...Husker, I thought it was too obvious so I waited for others to jump in. But I'll bite. It was <i>A Few Good Men</i>. In general, I don't care for either of the leads, but they're both likable in that one, and she was likable in <i>G. I. Jane</i>.desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30558226243882218982013-05-10T16:45:13.896-05:002013-05-10T16:45:13.896-05:00Glad you asked, BillG, about annoying TV ppl. I st...Glad you asked, BillG, about annoying TV ppl. I stopped watching American Pickers because of Mike Wolfe. I like the show, but Mike is just too in-your-face.<br />The annoying list is long, and getting longer.<br /><br />On an entirely different note, if you are into OLD British cars, you may find this amusing.<br /><a href="http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm" rel="nofollow">Electrical Issues</a><br />61Rampyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208117849059402835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39427495965590955092013-05-10T16:07:37.937-05:002013-05-10T16:07:37.937-05:00Only one small bobble, and that was because I just...Only one small bobble, and that was because I just didn't pay attention to the clue being in the present, rather than past tense when I put in "Mario" instead of "Marie" for the Hallmark Channel Talk Show in 64 Across...Either I am getting smarter (ha ha) or this puzzle was slightly easier than normal. Still fun.Tony Michaelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41813475940897940452013-05-10T15:59:15.450-05:002013-05-10T15:59:15.450-05:00-A beautiful day for 36 on the course today and I ...-A beautiful day for 36 on the course today and I did not see any EAGLETS but a father goose came at me when I got near his goslings. His neck was crooked, head was bobbing, wings were flapping and his mouth was open. I had my putter ready but he stopped five feet short. Whew!<br />-The fabulous movie where Lt. Dan Caffey decided not to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqfZH9qJgZs" rel="nofollow">PLEA BARGAIN</a> a case. No guess, Otto?<br />-<a href="http://i1.headlinefun.com/img/cartoons/30/500/11_02_08_-_lady_macbeth.jpg" rel="nofollow">OUT DAMNED SPOT</a><br />-Addendum to ONE AM curfew – “Nothing good can happen to you after 1 am!”<br />-An Asian man here in town SEXED a lot of chickens<br />-Very good TV series on FX about Soviet agents who were <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2149175/" rel="nofollow">PLANTS</a> in the 60’s.Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90299043539174150302013-05-10T15:52:42.951-05:002013-05-10T15:52:42.951-05:00Abejo:
Where do you obtain the onions and are the ...Abejo:<br />Where do you obtain the onions and are the proceeds for one of your many causes? You may have already posted the information, but my memory is not reliable lately.<br /><br />Since I record NCIS I went back to look at the episode with Marina Sirtis and immediately realized who she is. She is still quite beautiful and articulates as well as ever.<br /><br />Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20364470164301243942013-05-10T15:34:17.030-05:002013-05-10T15:34:17.030-05:00Good afternoon, folks. Thank you, Gareth Bain, Fo...Good afternoon, folks. Thank you, Gareth Bain, For an excellent puzzle. Thank you, Lemonade, for the equally excellent review.<br /><br />Bounced around on his puzzle grid. A word here and a word there.<br /><br />Nice to see OMOO again. It has been a while. Same for Typee.<br /><br />WITCH HITTER was my first theme answer. Only I had it as WITCH HUNTER. That messed up my upper center section fornanwhile. At that point I was not aware of the missing first letter.<br /><br />In the SW I had T BONDS at first. That messed me up there. Finally I got RANGE CRUSH after I was aware of the theme and missing letter. T NOTES became obvious and that whole corner became suddenly easy.<br /><br />Misspelled ULEE'S two or three times. That slowed down my center. Also had ESE. Tried ENE and it then made sense. Finally got OUT DAMNED SPOT but was not real confident.<br /><br />CESSNA was easy once I had a couple letters.<br /><br />I did not do this in 19 minutes as someone did. Took me hours.<br /><br />Fun puzzle.<br /><br />Still selling onions. It is cold and windy today.<br /><br />See you tomorrow.<br /><br />Abejo<br /><br />(sanfec)<br /><br />Abejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15277563139595344862013-05-10T15:30:39.598-05:002013-05-10T15:30:39.598-05:00Hi everybody! I found the puzzle hard but I was ab...Hi everybody! I found the puzzle hard but I was able to suss out the theme and it helped in several places. I didn't know EMERIL or how to spell CETACEA. Otherwise, WEES.<br /><br />OK, I found another woman just about as attractive and appealing as Sofia, She is Shakira. Both Colombian too. Hmm...?<br /><br />While thinking about how appealing those two are, there are a bunch of TV people who seem annoying. Two that immediately come to mind are Barbara Walters and Jungle Jack Hanna of late-night TV fame. Who might you choose to add to the list?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72823759869312542942013-05-10T14:41:20.491-05:002013-05-10T14:41:20.491-05:00Nice puzzle; actually got and used the theme - and...Nice puzzle; actually got and used the theme - and a Friday!<br /><br />Never noticed ERNIE was ORANGE. I must be color-blind. Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13693068158184418772013-05-10T14:18:36.891-05:002013-05-10T14:18:36.891-05:00Hello everybody. One heck of a puzzle today: hard ...Hello everybody. One heck of a puzzle today: hard and clever. Wanting A MINE for Clementine prevented me from solving the top center, so DNF. Also, wanting T BONDS rather than T NOTES delayed but did not prevent me from finishing that corner. At least I got CETACEA right away. I wonder if SIMP is a South African expression. Thank you, Gareth Bain, for a brain-wrinkling Friday morning.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40202425331576203902013-05-10T13:49:55.049-05:002013-05-10T13:49:55.049-05:00Nice puzzle, Garth. Thanks for the write-up, Lemon...Nice puzzle, Garth. Thanks for the write-up, Lemonade.<br />ALMOST got the whole thing, much better than other Fridays.<br />Misspelled PRIMEEVAL, and URKEL so no ORANGE CRUSH for me. <br />WE used to love Orange Crush when we were kids. Not so much now, too sweet.<br />Remember all those sweet things from the 50s?<br />If I ate an AbbaZabba now I'd be seeing my dentist ASAP! ;)Pookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189128607399171184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82447232844500473942013-05-10T13:25:34.262-05:002013-05-10T13:25:34.262-05:00Hello Puzzlers -
I may have had an advantage in k...Hello Puzzlers -<br /><br />I may have had an advantage in knowing which airplane company is owned by Textron. The three airplanes I've owned were all Cessnas. Textron also owns Lycoming, the aircraft engine maker in Williamsport PA. At one time Cessna used a mix of engines from Lycoming and Continental, depending upon aircraft size; current production models have all been shifted to Lycoming. As a result, the venerable model 182 now has an ungainly nose compared to handsome legacy versions.<br /><br />I'm with Mari on this: I salute Marina Sirtis' decision to age gracefully and naturally. <br /><br />Cheers AllDudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70918195875125995322013-05-10T13:19:07.914-05:002013-05-10T13:19:07.914-05:00Hi Y'all! Very clever puzzle, Gareth! And very...Hi Y'all! Very clever puzzle, Gareth! And very much on my wavelength. 19 mins. to finish with no red-letter runs. I even got the theme. "Out, out damned spot!" was a favorite saying of a group I ran with as a teen. You can't imagine how many hilarious apt moments we had with that. So that was the first Shakespearean quote I tried to plug in the puzzle. <br /><br />The same group often sang lustily about Clementine, so I knew she fell into the foaming brine (with wooden boxes without soxes, shoes they were for "her").<br /><br />Clever Lemon answered the questions I had about the puzzle such as Marie. Don't get Hallmark channel.<br /><br />First thought "crustacea" for whale, but knew that was lobsters, etc. Then got CETACEA. Whale of a lot of info, Lemon. Who knew there were so many different species of whales.<br /><br />I knew BJORN having watched "Mamma Mia" umpteen times and tried to figure out how to pronounce his last name. I'm still struggling with that and both women's names. Benny is the other guy.<br /><br />Hands up for thinking "Broke-back Mountain" although I didn't see the movie.PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61347743864773120522013-05-10T13:10:30.641-05:002013-05-10T13:10:30.641-05:00I notice that Barry G and I are frequently on the ...I notice that Barry G and I are frequently on the same wave length. Maybe its because we are both technically inclined. I did very well for a Friday.john28manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650453284994460688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26152667807754503122013-05-10T12:47:20.785-05:002013-05-10T12:47:20.785-05:00Misty,
Oh My God! Yes, it went through! What brows...Misty,<br />Oh My God! Yes, it went through! What browser are you using now? Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.com