tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post581765641968697695..comments2024-03-28T05:59:44.758-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: 2007 Holiday Shopping GuideRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-36857985933542546832008-01-09T13:21:00.000-05:002008-01-09T13:21:00.000-05:00I'm a little late, but for those Crossword Puzzle ...I'm a little late, but for those Crossword Puzzle fans who have a Nintendo DS handheld, touchscreen gaming system, there is a great New York Times Crossword Puzzles game for it.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315210247693703739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-76871573413158700002007-12-14T01:58:00.000-05:002007-12-14T01:58:00.000-05:00I was accidentally quite rude, looking quite disda...I was accidentally quite rude, looking quite disdainful, upon being presented with a Crossword Dictionary gift. So beware, if the intended recipient gets his kicks from doing the puzzle with an UNAIDED EYE.fergushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056002311944010536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-33525677103562312932007-12-13T23:36:00.000-05:002007-12-13T23:36:00.000-05:00Cool idea! Fodder for my online wishlists.Cool idea! Fodder for my online wishlists.Michael5000https://www.blogger.com/profile/10148584819327475239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-85533535669563955392007-12-13T18:46:00.000-05:002007-12-13T18:46:00.000-05:00Great List! Yes, please leave it up. I'll be addin...Great List! Yes, please leave it up. I'll be adding quite a few of these things to my wish list. <BR/>That Light Wedge looks pretty cool, too. <BR/>Thanks Rex and Orange for all of your work throughout the year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-50081314510165794902007-12-13T17:46:00.000-05:002007-12-13T17:46:00.000-05:00Got any fiction suggestions?For those who read, I ...Got any fiction suggestions?<BR/><BR/>For those who read, I would suggest the <A HREF="http://www.lightwedge.com/" REL="nofollow">LightWedge</A> as a perfect gift for anyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-56527524853842980172007-12-13T14:04:00.000-05:002007-12-13T14:04:00.000-05:00Thanks for the terrific list, Rex and Orange. I ad...Thanks for the terrific list, Rex and Orange. I added quite a few things to my wish list. I second Wendy's request that you keep the links up.MBGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315707409179428435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-27479126538595676712007-12-13T13:55:00.000-05:002007-12-13T13:55:00.000-05:00And I mostly use EraserMate pens. Here is a roundu...And I mostly use EraserMate pens. <A HREF="http://ericberlin.com/?p=1522" REL="nofollow">Here is a roundup of puzzle pros' pencil preferences</A> at Eric Berlin's blog. I've learned the hard way with my kid that off-brand pencils really suckāthe lead breaks, the wood's cheap, the eraser ferrule falls off, the eraser breaks in two. (My son is hard on pencils.) Dixon Ticonderoga pencils bear up much better.<BR/><BR/>And we meant to include the Times puzzle subscription, which is available <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/premiumproducts/crosswords/index.html" REL="nofollow">right here</A>. There's a "gift subscription" option, too.Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-5979007903952748332007-12-13T13:39:00.000-05:002007-12-13T13:39:00.000-05:00Awesome list! Thanks for compiling it, O and R. Y...Awesome list! Thanks for compiling it, O and R. You will keep it up as a permanent link, won't you, for purposes of gift-giving at all other times of year?wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899889818724088564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-23138707043387985482007-12-13T13:25:00.000-05:002007-12-13T13:25:00.000-05:00PS if you work for Pentel, please send me free pen...PS if you work for Pentel, please send me free pencils. I will gladly accept your sponsorship / wear your company logo / etc. I have little-to-no shame about such things.<BR/><BR/>rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-42572255199830239172007-12-13T13:24:00.000-05:002007-12-13T13:24:00.000-05:00Pencils are just too particular - everyone is goin...Pencils are just too particular - everyone is going to have a different preference, and quality is therefore hard to judge. <BR/><BR/>For the record, in competition, I use <A HREF="http://www.aperture.org/store/books-preview-bio.aspx?ID=586" REL="nofollow">Pentel e-sharp mechanicals</A> (0.5).<BR/><BR/>rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-65107862396442780802007-12-13T13:18:00.000-05:002007-12-13T13:18:00.000-05:00Rex,Why only books? What about some nice pens or p...Rex,<BR/><BR/>Why only books? What about some nice pens or pencils? And let's not forget the ultimate gift, a subscription to the NYTimes crossword site.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01040821037447962050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70689739046837056532007-12-13T12:52:00.000-05:002007-12-13T12:52:00.000-05:00FYI Trip Payne has a new kids book out called "the...FYI Trip Payne has a new kids book out called "the 21-Foot-Long Crossword Puzzle Book" published by Sterling Innovation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-39658761428010224942007-12-13T12:47:00.000-05:002007-12-13T12:47:00.000-05:00Really great list of tips.As far as the dictionari...Really great list of tips.<BR/>As far as the dictionaries go..... some of us need them. I gotta say I really use my Crossword Proper Name Finder by John C. Plankinton. Amazon has it, don't know about anywhere else. But darn, I just don't know everyone's name. And often that just makes all the difference in getting unstuck on a puzzle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-21470126157416608582007-12-13T11:45:00.000-05:002007-12-13T11:45:00.000-05:00Thanks to O and R for this great list. I want them...Thanks to O and R for this great list. I want them all! (Did you hear that, Santa?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-60698805290273157232007-12-13T10:21:00.000-05:002007-12-13T10:21:00.000-05:00Great list! Thanks.Great list! Thanks.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953519643586772929noreply@blogger.com