tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post9179043225921970555..comments2024-03-29T08:35:40.450-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, October 31, 2011 Don Gagliardo and C.C. BurnikelZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14589031447213346722011-10-31T23:18:12.055-05:002011-10-31T23:18:12.055-05:00Steve, my first and last experience with Laphroagh...Steve, my first and last experience with Laphroagh was in York and was followed by a severe case of food poisoning (shrimp). I'll stick to Glenfiddich if I ever go for hard liquor again.<br />A Night to Remember!!dodo1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/14459382064630834395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25808074055217513422011-10-31T23:11:16.949-05:002011-10-31T23:11:16.949-05:00Apologies, Argyle. I just can't imagine why S...Apologies, Argyle. I just can't imagine why Scots or anybody would name a brew after. . . . .. Well, on second thought it could be considered a warm and safe retreat!dodo1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/14459382064630834395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27153351403178757412011-10-31T21:46:01.321-05:002011-10-31T21:46:01.321-05:00Careful, windhover, putting Online Indian pharmaci...Careful, windhover, putting Online Indian pharmacies in a post might get you caught in the spam filter.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82852629233848737402011-10-31T21:35:26.480-05:002011-10-31T21:35:26.480-05:00Hahtool:
Hardly.Hahtool: <br />Hardly.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23524133785951186812011-10-31T21:22:32.541-05:002011-10-31T21:22:32.541-05:00"tip" of the day? You are too funny, wi..."tip" of the day? You are too funny, windhover!Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67964222658650605612011-10-31T21:11:23.718-05:002011-10-31T21:11:23.718-05:00EddyB,
No lecture from me either. I grew the damne...EddyB,<br />No lecture from me either. I grew the damned stuff for 20+ years, but could not afford to buy it back. To those that are interested, the farm gate value of the tobacco in a pack of cigarettes is approximately 5 cents. You can see how they have the deep pockets to fight off the lawsuits. <br />I thought maybe you were buying certain male enhancement pharmaceuticals. My tip of the day, to whom it may concern, is three words:<br />Online Indian pharmacies.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49041526991809703712011-10-31T20:47:02.173-05:002011-10-31T20:47:02.173-05:00des-perotto- If you dont mind, what was the cost o...des-perotto- If you dont mind, what was the cost of your 20kw generator, instalation, etc. They can be quite pricey n'est pas?HUTCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722150630533336199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84710052091577044962011-10-31T20:39:41.830-05:002011-10-31T20:39:41.830-05:00Is this still Monday?
Whew, that was a bit of a w...Is this still Monday? <br />Whew, that was a bit of a workout!<br />Now to bed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940853560320683369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39097623021764887432011-10-31T20:37:46.652-05:002011-10-31T20:37:46.652-05:00Argyle: Nicely done.
eddyB: I thought European...Argyle: Nicely done.<br /><br />eddyB: I thought European's craved American Marlboros.Seldom Seenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552098012158588852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80337641086719824352011-10-31T20:29:39.929-05:002011-10-31T20:29:39.929-05:00Asyla Scotch<a href="http://whiskyisrael.co.il/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/compass-box-asyla-whisky.jpg" rel="nofollow">Asyla Scotch</a>Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55527005443967833032011-10-31T20:09:23.166-05:002011-10-31T20:09:23.166-05:00@Argyle and Dodo - now you're speaking my lang...@Argyle and Dodo - now you're speaking my language - Whisky! Islay (and @Dodo - congrats for the correct pronunciation) is indeed an island in the Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland, and is home to many distilleries. The Islay whiskies are characterized by a distinctive "smoky" flavor which comes from the peat through which the water is filtered. A very common example you can find over here is Laphroaig, a single malt Islay whisky.<br /><br />Cheers!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485564817818402947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75153134200165743832011-10-31T20:06:30.032-05:002011-10-31T20:06:30.032-05:00Isn't it sad not to get any Trick or Treaters?...Isn't it sad not to get any Trick or Treaters? We live on a suburban loop, and kids just don't seem to think it's worth the trouble to come down here and see if the old folks have any candy for them. Hey, a big basket of Mounds and Snickers for everybody! If we eat them ourselves our glucose levels will go into the stratosphere! So please, kids, come on by--it's all treats for everybody!Mistynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41390014755208089842011-10-31T19:52:58.082-05:002011-10-31T19:52:58.082-05:00ooops, too late for the guessing game. Thanks eddy...ooops, too late for the guessing game. Thanks eddyB for clearing that up. You won't get any lecture from me. I don't smoke cigarettes but...to each their own.<br /><br />Smoke 'em if you got 'em.Seldom Seenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552098012158588852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66514509367122615372011-10-31T19:50:08.188-05:002011-10-31T19:50:08.188-05:00Hey C.C. and Don G., thanks for the shout out. Was...Hey C.C. and Don G., thanks for the shout out. Was there a reason why it was next to half-wit? Great puzzle. Always enjoy the baseball clues. I wonder if RARE has ever had a baseball related clue before?<br /><br />Argyle, enjoy your blogging style.<br /><br />Windhover, I'm guessing some kind of radioactive parcel. Maybe like those nuclear pumpkins in the Google doodle.<br /><br />Did Splynter tell us what his favicon represents?Seldom Seenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552098012158588852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7134296557268002632011-10-31T19:36:58.932-05:002011-10-31T19:36:58.932-05:00WH. EU made Marlboros. And, yes I know.
Would...WH. EU made Marlboros. And, yes I know.<br /> <br />Wouldn't know what to do to with two 35 year olds. Well, guess I do.<br /><br />Sharks have no legs left after 3 back to back games. Down two to Rangers after one.<br /><br />Cruciverb.com posted today's. Will<br />they post tomorrow's at 7?<br /><br />eddyeddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49946150045007563132011-10-31T19:29:04.848-05:002011-10-31T19:29:04.848-05:00We're not going to get any trickers tonight. N...We're not going to get any trickers tonight. No kids in this neighborhood. We haven't had any around here for years. LW and I are going to stroll around the neighborhood after dark and look at the decorations some of our neighbors have put up. Do any of you spook up your front yard?Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10070465712783288752011-10-31T19:03:47.419-05:002011-10-31T19:03:47.419-05:00Back to wishing you all a Happy Halloween.
Everyt...Back to wishing you all a Happy Halloween.<br /><br />Everything went well at the dentist appointment. The tech tried to put me in the revolving X-ray machine, but it broke (yes, it really did) when she pushed the first button. Other than that, a quick cleaning and no cavities. The staff was in costume. My dentist has more of a sense of humor than I had given him credit for....he was in a tutu, with wings and a big tooth tiara on his head...great Tooth Fairy get-up!!<br /><br />No trick-or-treaters for us. Too bad, GAH loves to see the little ones dressed up.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14923580697841183622011-10-31T18:58:31.557-05:002011-10-31T18:58:31.557-05:00Just back from babysitting while Crissy had an in-...Just back from babysitting while Crissy had an in-service day. What a great day in Lincoln and a wonderful puzzle from the Batman and Robin of puzzling! The Wed/Thu speed bumps simply added to the fun as I did the puzzle in the car. I can't say much more as our neighborhood is FULL of cars and kids trick or treating. We are getting lots of "Thank You's" and "Happy Halloween's". We will hand out 150 bags tonight.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words Jayce! Oops, there's the doorbell!Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630142978627240047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10274171729672304742011-10-31T18:47:19.553-05:002011-10-31T18:47:19.553-05:00Windhover, the only thing I ever heard of being or...Windhover, the only thing I ever heard of being ordered from the Ukraine is mail order brides...Grumpy 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02194375320149174361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7197922383625869152011-10-31T18:42:41.220-05:002011-10-31T18:42:41.220-05:00Hello, friends,
It being Monday, I was a little ...Hello, friends,<br /> <br />It being Monday, I was a little stunned to have to leave a blank in the first row across (6A). I was tempted to get out the Atlas, but it's heavy and I only use it when all else fails. And all else did not fail me as I went back across with the first row of downs. The only one I couldn't get was "home lab" but that finally filled itself, as I knew it would. The rest went quite smoothly and altogether it was lots of fun. Nice work, C.C. and Don!<br /><br />Terrific job, Argyle, what with all the handicaps you had to face! Thanks.<br /><br />BTW, I keep thinking about that Scotch you say was labelled 'Aysla'<br />Are you sure iwasn't "Islay,' which has the same letters but one and is pronounced 'Eyela?" Just a thought? I believe it's the name of one of the Hebrides islands and could easily be a name for whisky.dodo1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/14459382064630834395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26834931240422685922011-10-31T18:08:11.484-05:002011-10-31T18:08:11.484-05:00Jayce, you are so witty you must be filled with Ha...Jayce, you are so witty you must be filled with Halloween spirits. (Chuckling) - PKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50382442252811267242011-10-31T17:30:45.295-05:002011-10-31T17:30:45.295-05:00Hi all,
I am back in Wisconsin and glad to be home...Hi all,<br />I am back in Wisconsin and glad to be home. I miss my great grandson,though.<br /><br />This was aa amazing puzzle but not the easiest. It was fun though. I also had 'buy' for 63A and a couple other wrong letters so I had 'If I say so' for 40D.<br /><br />We have a young couple in our church who are in Ghana with the Peace Corp. This is their second and last year. <br /><br />I can't believe I didn't get Laity. I am a part of a Cluster Laity group that meets every month<br />for projects in our area. Right now we are helping support a women's and children's shelter in our county.<br /><br />Hope you all have a great evening.<br /><br />MargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781756196891709805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41756382225272475162011-10-31T17:29:01.773-05:002011-10-31T17:29:01.773-05:00@Kazie - wow, that's a long time ago!
A litt...@Kazie - wow, that's a long time ago! <br /><br />A little background - the original St. John's Wood station opened in 1878, so your grandmother might even have used it! The current station is a deep-level station which opened in the 30's. Brian Epstein, the Beatles' manager, used to use the payphones at the station to call Paul McCartney at his home close to the Abbey Road Studios to tell him he was on his way and to let him in when he got there :)<br /><br />It's a pretty posh part of London, immediately north of Regent's Park and many diplomats have houses in the area. Lord's Cricket Ground, between the tube station and Abbey Road Studios, opened in 1814 and is one of the most famous cricket venues in the world. <br /><br />The Royal Horse Artillery's barracks are also located there, and if you're up early in the morning you can catch a couple of hundred horses being ridden to and from exercise in Regent's Park, a pretty unusual sight in the middle of a city!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485564817818402947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31681452644578224432011-10-31T17:16:33.255-05:002011-10-31T17:16:33.255-05:00eddyB:
What have you ordered from Ukraine?eddyB:<br />What have you ordered from Ukraine?windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-921921023126009702011-10-31T17:15:35.558-05:002011-10-31T17:15:35.558-05:00Lemonade,
Thanks for the refresher on those Latin ...Lemonade,<br />Thanks for the refresher on those Latin plurals. I had entirely forgotten the fifth declension.<br /><br />Another problem a lot of people have is Greek words like criterion (plural: criteria). I hear the plural used as the singular all the time.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.com