tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post6256987165711867532..comments2024-03-29T05:08:37.783-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Ruler deposed 1979 / TUE 5-10-11 / Trackers Prizms once / Hoops play maker / Entertainment at many Cuban wedding / Indoor outdoor war gameRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-55550638777474242582011-10-23T14:49:58.633-04:002011-10-23T14:49:58.633-04:00Overall, this was a good crossword puzzle.
Alan A...Overall, this was a good crossword puzzle.<br /><br />Alan Arbesfeld ought to be ashamed of the "responded sheepishly?" clue for "baaed." Baaing is often not a response.<br /><br />Why employ the clue "lingerie buy" when "lingerie" could simply have been used instead?<br /><br />"Trackers and Prizms, once?" I still drive a 1998 Geo Prizm. Operationally, it is the best vehicle that I have ever owned.Cimarronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15382681111811022435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-21351522207511691022011-06-14T18:03:01.931-04:002011-06-14T18:03:01.931-04:00Hmmm...I did not think of Blondie when I filled in...Hmmm...I did not think of Blondie when I filled in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcqlr5kKGVQ" rel="nofollow">24A</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-57013045516234004442011-06-14T15:49:52.793-04:002011-06-14T15:49:52.793-04:00From my vantage point 5 weeks later, I too noticed...From my vantage point 5 weeks later, I too noticed the disparity between the harsh treatment of yesterday's puzzle and the praise heaped upon this one. To me, the puzzles seemed equally pleasant to solve and both themes had been done before, so I'm not sure why the prime-time reviews were so different. An interesting study in group psychology, I think.<br /><br />Best part of the solve for me today was frequently glancing over to read the headline on the adjoining page of the paper: "Roast your own nuts for Father's Day" - I pretty sure that's bad advice, but it tickled me anyway.Dirigonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903353503511480168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-82590175334260337612011-05-11T14:42:23.431-04:002011-05-11T14:42:23.431-04:00@JaxInL.A.: thanks for the advice - wow, winning ...@JaxInL.A.: thanks for the advice - wow, winning two iPads is so lucky!!!JenCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290169184354765840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-66919008408513067832011-05-11T05:59:33.273-04:002011-05-11T05:59:33.273-04:00@mac, your racy interpretation of the puzzle made ...@mac, your racy interpretation of the puzzle made me snort my tea.<br /><br />@dk, how could I have mistakenly used a female pronoun to refer to you some weeks ago? Deep breaths. Do you solve on an iPad as well? I've had mine for a year next month, and I love it. I had lost the ability to do the CS puzzles, though, with their change in format. Was I the only one who could not find CRUX in the AppStore? Thanks again, Doug.<br /><br />@quilter1, you will likely have your hands full of baby when you visit L.A. in six weeks, but if you have a spare moment it might be fun to have a coffee. One of my dearest friends is an avid quilter, too. There must be a way to continue conversations offline, but Blogger doesn't give the option of messaging someone directly from their profile that I can see. Any help? <br /><br />@JenCT, go for it! Buy the iPad now! As mentioned above, I've had mine for a year and I can't imagine going back. I won mine in a conference drawing, so it's the basic wifi version. (Insanely, I won a second one at another conference right before Christmas that I gave to my husband.) I have rarely had problems finding a signal most places I frequent, and I don't miss paying that monthly bill. I discovered doing puzzles on it pretty quickly and that's when I became a daily solver and found this blog. The elegant iBook interface made me re-think my disdain for ebooks, and the calendar syncing with Google has made me more organized. @rc's advice re: maxing out on memory is probably sound, though after a year I'm NOWHERE near using up mine. I guess it depends on what you will use it for. The new features like Skype on the iPad 2 may require more memory as well. Good luck, but I say do it. JaxInL.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13792405579998093081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-9636795762674315412011-05-10T23:45:16.011-04:002011-05-10T23:45:16.011-04:00Good, solid Tuesday.
Excellent interview and rea...Good, solid Tuesday. <br /><br />Excellent interview and real-time solve on the NPR link. I did Doug's Newsday puzzle first, which made Rex's narration of it even better. A fine day for puzzles!Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02681342234536407419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-11667589874809254522011-05-10T21:45:39.543-04:002011-05-10T21:45:39.543-04:00Was also wondering why Rex was being so nice today...Was also wondering why Rex was being so nice today -- like others, I thought he'd hate it (no one gets away with half the icky fill Rex lists in the post) -- but then saw the light: he has to be nice today so people don't hate on his interview!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-28288773160978261672011-05-10T21:44:17.472-04:002011-05-10T21:44:17.472-04:00@retired_chemist: Thanks!@retired_chemist: Thanks!JenCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290169184354765840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-31882550022128129232011-05-10T20:58:53.488-04:002011-05-10T20:58:53.488-04:00Really enjoyed the puzzle, actually went too fast ...Really enjoyed the puzzle, actually went too fast to see the theme! Also enjoyed the interview and the LAT puzzle! I'm visiting siblings at the moment so I have access to a dead tree NYT but no printer so I had to do the LAT puzzle online for the first time. Surprised by their version of the "happy pencil."<br /><br />desto --to unpack?skua76https://www.blogger.com/profile/15450051465313263422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-59364381011839099462011-05-10T19:52:00.113-04:002011-05-10T19:52:00.113-04:00@Sfingi
Yes, it was Roger Kahn. Before posting, I...@Sfingi<br /><br />Yes, it was Roger Kahn. Before posting, I googled Roger Angell but none of his books like they were the one. Thanks for the info.r.alphbunkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-76766375639372969902011-05-10T17:39:03.299-04:002011-05-10T17:39:03.299-04:00Whoops! I left out the word fun ... "too much...Whoops! I left out the word fun ... "too much fun solving" ...johohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708487230515532492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70374359126773797982011-05-10T17:37:20.145-04:002011-05-10T17:37:20.145-04:00Well, Rex, that was just too much solving a puzzle...Well, Rex, that was just too much solving a puzzle right along with you. When you said it's gotta be MOLD I was shouting at the computer, "No, no, its BILL!!!"<br /><br />I am so happy you are getting so much positive press for this blog and for all your achievements because you definitely deserve it.<br /><br />The coolest thing about Rexville, USA, is that its everywhere for everybody who loves crosswords. <br /><br />You have created a wonderful place for us. Thank you.johohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708487230515532492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-4725173319995689092011-05-10T17:27:52.111-04:002011-05-10T17:27:52.111-04:00@ JenCT - buy. The iPad is a great device. 3G is t...@ JenCT - buy. The iPad is a great device. 3G is the best - you have WiFi built into the 3G model anyway. Check on whether you still can buy the minimum 3G monthly contract, then switch up for a month if you ever want to download a huge amount of data.<br /><br />If you mostly have a mobile hot spot with you, or only plan to use it in WiFi areas (motels, your home if you have a wireless router, etc.), then the cheaper WiFi version might be OK. But the price differential has gotten low now I understand.<br /><br />Get all the memory you can afford. If you don't use much of it now, just wait. Apps etc. in future years will always get bigger and bigger.retired_chemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181126754941899228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-87818327451162500372011-05-10T17:22:19.549-04:002011-05-10T17:22:19.549-04:00@Rex, thanks for the link to the interview and the...@Rex, thanks for the link to the interview and the live solve. I enjoyed following along, you jump around more than I do, so maybe I will try that, too.<br /><br />I have nothing to add about today's puzzle.CoffeeLvrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473192190412844538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-74382704273145204562011-05-10T17:09:42.954-04:002011-05-10T17:09:42.954-04:00This is what the USA Today calls "Up & Do...This is what the USA Today calls "Up & Down Words." <br /><br />Easy. I got hung up for a while thinking "Former Ford model," was a clothes model from the Eileen Ford Agency, but ALT didn't fit.<br /><br />@r.alphBunker - was that book Good Enough to Dream by Roger Kahn? If so, it was about the Utica Blue Sox, and Kahn's brother was my insurance saleman. Everyone bought the book because it was local.Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-5690990414543451212011-05-10T17:06:33.792-04:002011-05-10T17:06:33.792-04:00Off the subject: almost ready to buy an iPad - an...Off the subject: almost ready to buy an iPad - any advice on capacity, WiFi vs. 3G, etc. I've read so many different opinions. Nice to know I'll be able to do the crosswords on it, though.<br /><br />Busy today - will listen to the radio show later. <br /><br />This puzzle gave me pause in the SW corner; also, I didn't get the theme until I came here. As usual.JenCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290169184354765840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-45798608497999045022011-05-10T14:11:20.977-04:002011-05-10T14:11:20.977-04:00JaxinL.A., Welcome to the iPad crowd.
My lottery ...JaxinL.A., Welcome to the iPad crowd.<br /><br />My lottery number was 15. Speaking of SSS. However, by moving every six months I... Grew to appreciate the complexities associated with managing government bureaucracies. <br /><br />Still reeling from my afternoon with Acme so all this talk of owlets, etc is making me... appreciate the juxtaposition of LAPS & ASSES. Off to swoon.dkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317008233459295376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-40347118188304897012011-05-10T13:41:23.921-04:002011-05-10T13:41:23.921-04:00I knew TATAR, and the crosses made it clear, but I...I knew TATAR, and the crosses made it clear, but I think Tatars and Mongols are actually different groups, contrary to the clue. I also agree that LET AT is not SIC EM - the direction of action is different. Other that those, a fun puzzle, even if I had no idea what an ALERO was.<br /><br />One writeover - I thought the draft organizations was the Selective Service Commission, rather than System, but 57D cleared that up.jberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169065390875378077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-6032747460681304222011-05-10T13:10:59.488-04:002011-05-10T13:10:59.488-04:00Odd, I also thought Rex was going to hate this one...Odd, I also thought Rex was going to hate this one, even on a Tuesday.<br />Good theme and theme answers, but tons of crosswordese.<br /><br />I also noticed the as and bs, plus the naughty abs, bra, asses, laps and brash. All about the Merry Widow?machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-25122563462687348012011-05-10T13:04:30.671-04:002011-05-10T13:04:30.671-04:00Heard your interview twice on WSKG - once yesterda...Heard your interview twice on WSKG - once yesterday afternoon and again this morning. Enjoyed it both times. You've inspired me to tackle the Saturday puzzle. This one went pretty fast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-24385738232259525512011-05-10T13:03:56.839-04:002011-05-10T13:03:56.839-04:00@JaxinLA: She's in LA with her brother and sis...@JaxinLA: She's in LA with her brother and sister. The quilt is actually a star pattern. Each print Friendship Star appears to be sitting crosswise on a pink Friendship Star. I saw this in American Patchwork and Quilting. Thanks for asking.quilter1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09569747169212018177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-9200717020854682482011-05-10T13:00:27.134-04:002011-05-10T13:00:27.134-04:00Wow, Doug! Not only did you give me good advice, b...Wow, Doug! Not only did you give me good advice, but you included a link to the AppStore and I've already downloaded the program, and it comes with easy access to the CS puzzles AND in case that wasn't enough, yesterday's CS/WashPost puzzle had your byline. I whipped through it for a fun solve and a couple of those "ahas" that we all live for. Nice one. I am one happy camper. Thanks a million!JaxInL.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13792405579998093081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-72575405406245193072011-05-10T12:51:43.536-04:002011-05-10T12:51:43.536-04:00Delay factors today in NE corner: I'd never h...Delay factors today in NE corner: I'd never heard of tatar, only tartar, and thus couldn't get "let on". Everything else, smooth as butar---oh, I mean butter.:-)<br />Rex, I emailed the link to your interview to friends who relished it.KarenSampsonHudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072958906391798661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-54524961976780661682011-05-10T12:14:41.002-04:002011-05-10T12:14:41.002-04:00Nice interview and puzzle solve! I have actually ...Nice interview and puzzle solve! I have actually read both OMOO and TYPEE.Kurisuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132568197501054206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-3432695601872131942011-05-10T12:04:04.429-04:002011-05-10T12:04:04.429-04:00@JaxinLA - I don't know anything iPads, but he...@JaxinLA - I don't know anything iPads, but here's a post from last week on Amy's blog: <br /><br />"If you have an iPad, then you can download and solve JPZ files with the CRUX Crosswords app: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/crux-crosswords/id409309617?mt=8" rel="nofollow">CRUX at iTunes</a>."<br /><br />And Amy replied "Oh, yay! I had just gotten in the habit of using CRUX on the iPad for the CS puzzles and then it didn’t work. I’ll get back to solving CS on the iPad!"<br /><br />Sounds good.Doug Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235359276440866774noreply@blogger.com