tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post7977702152679066437..comments2024-03-29T10:17:28.532-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Winter autobahn hazard / MON 3-21-11 / Joint woe afflicted Benjamin Franklin / Underground vegetable edible greens / Bottle-throwing occasionRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-51502513044630276762011-04-25T16:33:50.707-04:002011-04-25T16:33:50.707-04:00I'm a syndicated solver so by the time I compl...I'm a syndicated solver so by the time I completed the puzzle the buzz over the ACPT is long over (but still, congratulations to all, especially #31) but the puzzle has not lost its charm. It was an enjoyable romp.<br /><br />As we are reminded at 35d, Freedom ISN'T free - but only a very, very few of us, i.e. the armed forces and their families, pay the price. Most of the rest of us just enjoy the benefits of their sacrifice and go on merrily with our lives. There is a new initiative, Joining Forces, (the web site is at .Gov) to assist in finding ways to support military families. I encourage everybody to check it out and get involved in the program - "You don't have to support the war to support the troops and their families." (Jill Biden)Dirigonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903353503511480168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-75187444243799216612011-03-22T01:30:33.262-04:002011-03-22T01:30:33.262-04:00CONGRATULATIONS, SIR!!!
And many continued thanks...CONGRATULATIONS, SIR!!!<br /><br />And many continued thanks for your online efforts.Cissy Strutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-89841294530544583532011-03-21T23:07:39.945-04:002011-03-21T23:07:39.945-04:00This week's relative difficulty ratings. See m...This week's relative difficulty ratings. See my 7/30/2009 post for an explanation. In a nutshell, the higher the ratio, the higher this week's median solve time is relative to the average for the corresponding day of the week.<br /><br />All solvers (this week's median solve time, average for day of week, ratio, percentile, rating)<br /><br />Mon 6:30, 6:55, 0.94, 25%, Easy-Medium<br /><br />Top 100 solvers<br /><br />Mon 3:29, 3:41, 0.94, 31%, Easy-Mediumsanfranman59https://www.blogger.com/profile/15118732156312301425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-33035523554723862192011-03-21T22:44:02.291-04:002011-03-21T22:44:02.291-04:00@Rex - is that like the 32nd degree in Masons?
Hub...@Rex - is that like the 32nd degree in Masons?<br />Hubster once won a prize for his '69 Porsche 912 (a money guzzler). It's rusted away somewhere in the universe, but he still has the trophy. <br /><br />Do you have to compete if you go on these crossword weekends?<br /><br />Isn't beet soup borscht?<br /><br />@Chefbea - When I was teaching, I had them lower the blackboard one foot.<br /><br />Captcha: jurtsmop - a hopeless device, since the floor of the yurt just turns to mud.<br /><br />I would have thought fin had something to do with some Irishman named Finn.<br /><br />The puzzle was cute.Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-31203839434525547492011-03-21T21:46:43.124-04:002011-03-21T21:46:43.124-04:00I haven't commented here in a while, but I jus...I haven't commented here in a while, but I just wanted to say I loved this puzzle. So much better than the LAT today. Congrats to Rex and others who participated in ACPT. Sounds like a great time. Apparently Rex has grown about a foot since last May. Must be the camera angle :)CrazyCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245025301434920905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-74176226973868909692011-03-21T20:43:16.428-04:002011-03-21T20:43:16.428-04:00I get the feeling that ACPT is a combination of Ma...I get the feeling that ACPT is a combination of March Madness and Revenge of the Nerds, but, whatever, Rex, Congrats on your effort. The trophy will help remind you of an experience that you will always remember and enjoy in your rocking chair....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-48578727233981211052011-03-21T19:47:12.937-04:002011-03-21T19:47:12.937-04:00Amazing energy here today -- congrats to Rex for m...Amazing energy here today -- congrats to Rex for moving up the ladder!<br /><br />Nice puzzle today, too!mmorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18375430572178263265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-52119754274658244862011-03-21T19:30:23.054-04:002011-03-21T19:30:23.054-04:00So Rex, is a bit of a stretch, however, is he so t...So Rex, is a bit of a stretch, however, is he so tall that fashionable mens apparel doesn't come in his size?CaseAcenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-76784229188336391322011-03-21T18:51:33.289-04:002011-03-21T18:51:33.289-04:00Thanks for all the nice words about my latest coll...Thanks for all the nice words about my latest collaboration.<br /><br />This theme arose from Judge Vic's "Uh-uh" puzzle a while back, but we took a more positive approach. Steve was a super collaborator, and has a handful of xwords in the pipeline. During the lunch that this puzzle was birthed, Steve's lovely and linguistic wife, Valerie, came up with the best answer in the grid. Luckily, she didn't want to fight us about who would make the puz (beef stew puts people in such an agreeable mood)!<br /><br />@acme Actually, Brian does give you a nickname during the last episode. I didn't want to ruin the surprise, but you've forced my hand. I hope you're happy. :)pauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459037089749874180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-16213235560732041572011-03-21T18:10:06.191-04:002011-03-21T18:10:06.191-04:00Congratulations to Rex and others who competed and...Congratulations to Rex and others who competed and did well in the tournament!<br /><br />I liked this puzzle a lot, especially since it is my new fastest ever recorded time. This coming off of not doing any puzzles for 10 days on account of being in the Florida Keys was a nice start back into my regular life.<br /><br />Looking forward to more info about the tournament!Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176353196193935474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-40892790479738688072011-03-21T17:19:07.711-04:002011-03-21T17:19:07.711-04:00@anon 4:58 Yummm!! Sounds really good. Could you ...@anon 4:58 Yummm!! Sounds really good. Could you please send me the recipe?chefbeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195945085405126511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-20865702858810020112011-03-21T16:58:52.113-04:002011-03-21T16:58:52.113-04:00I made beet soup last night because Whole Foods ha...I made beet soup last night because Whole Foods had some interesting looking golden beets on sale. Really, I'm not lying. The recipe included a topping that involved pureeing the greens from the beets with a little of the soup and drizzling it over. I did that, but don't recommend it particularly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-27188965741753663382011-03-21T16:23:56.662-04:002011-03-21T16:23:56.662-04:00Midday report of relative difficulty (see my 7/30/...Midday report of relative difficulty (see my 7/30/2009 post for an explanation of my method):<br /><br />All solvers (median solve time, average for day of week, ratio, percentile, rating)<br /><br />Mon 6:31, 6:55, 0.94, 27%, Easy-Medium<br /><br />Top 100 solvers<br /><br />Mon 3:38, 3:41, 0.99, 45%, Mediumsanfranman59https://www.blogger.com/profile/15118732156312301425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-24096514751473104722011-03-21T16:20:56.465-04:002011-03-21T16:20:56.465-04:00Wow - 31 is very impressive. Congratulations!
N...Wow - 31 is very impressive. Congratulations! <br /><br />Never have heard "fin" before. Wikipedia says: <br />The $5 bill is sometimes nicknamed a "fin". The term has German/Yiddish roots and is remotely related to the English "five", but it is far less common today than it was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.<br /><br />So, maybe it's archaic by now. I guess the German is "funf" so maybe I could believe that is the origin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-77983922685507456522011-03-21T15:56:44.723-04:002011-03-21T15:56:44.723-04:00Rex,
Thanks for the mention! It was great tal...Rex,<br /><br /> Thanks for the mention! It was great talking with you over the weekend.<br /><br /> Class D isn't prestigious, but it is something!<br /><br />Jeff S.JeffShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887523095236454896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-57639935352830543622011-03-21T15:42:38.413-04:002011-03-21T15:42:38.413-04:00YAY Rex and all who attended and had fun because I...YAY Rex and all who attended and had fun because I really wish I had been out of northern California and having a drink or two and meeting everyone. <br />I love 31. Three and one are my favorite numbers.<br />Loved, loved this puzzle. Every answer made me smile and I like that.GILL I.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05605766053820226324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-29597606092148203812011-03-21T15:40:53.559-04:002011-03-21T15:40:53.559-04:00Go Sandy! I checked my score against the rankings ...Go Sandy! I checked my score against the rankings and we would have been quite close, although your score was a bit better. And I don't feel humiliated either. <br /><br />I may go live in 2012, knock wood!hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627015904603641109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-34118053504202741152011-03-21T15:29:33.129-04:002011-03-21T15:29:33.129-04:00Just got my courage up and looked at the scans. Tu...Just got my courage up and looked at the scans. Turns out I fibbed earlier. I didn't have ONE blank in the first puzzle, I had THREE blanks! Despite solving with a hot pink felt-tip marker! How is it possible to miss blanks if the grid is hot pink? <br /><br />Plus plus plus, my Russian rulers were "stars". I've never been dyslexic before in my life! What a great time to have my body snatched by a moron.<br /><br />Apologies to those who are here to discuss today's NYT puzzle. I'll go away now and lick my wounds.Lindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-88045054259701783192011-03-21T14:30:33.455-04:002011-03-21T14:30:33.455-04:00@mac: glad to know others have experienced that &...@mac: glad to know others have experienced that "frozen" feeling - it's very unsettling when it happens! (and watching the timer count down just makes it worse)<br /><br />@Rex: thx for the kind words - and for reminding me that the weekend is about much more than how one places in the rankings.JenCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290169184354765840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-50743110021669604702011-03-21T14:20:34.766-04:002011-03-21T14:20:34.766-04:00Now I know how to spell NANU.
Congrats to all. ...Now I know how to spell NANU. <br /><br />Congrats to all. <br /><br />*** (3 Stars)<br /><br />Now, If I could just get the daily NYT delivered. Weekends are making it.dkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317008233459295376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-34531931489916440452011-03-21T14:02:49.862-04:002011-03-21T14:02:49.862-04:00I don't even have anything to say but just wan...I don't even have anything to say but just wanted to join the love. ACPT 2012, here I come!<br /><br />Wait, I do have one thing to say: it's time to reclaim YOUBETCHA.Vegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893157908004486201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-139779562408360682011-03-21T13:49:18.875-04:002011-03-21T13:49:18.875-04:00@TonyO - I suspected, but wasn't about to accu...@TonyO - I suspected, but wasn't about to accuse him of a Class A felony without documentation. But it was a Class A felony if as you described.Ms Hartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-82813320348539615212011-03-21T13:26:09.430-04:002011-03-21T13:26:09.430-04:00Congrats on your improvement in standing, Rex!
I&...Congrats on your improvement in standing, Rex!<br /><br />I'm wondering how you'd feel about "trophyish" if you saw it in a puzzle. Just sayin'Doc Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540112168511893896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-20996739627233486962011-03-21T13:21:52.036-04:002011-03-21T13:21:52.036-04:00I am green with jealousy,I wish I could have been ...I am green with jealousy,I wish I could have been there this weekend.@santafefran and @jesser:A get together of any kind in Santa Fe would be wonderful even if its just lunch at the Rooftop Cantina or El Farol.If any of you regulars here find yourselves on business in NM, alert the green chile crew and perhaps we can meet up! <br /><br />Are there any youtube videos of the tournament up yet?Tobias Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828873893205954337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-45785490130353633622011-03-21T13:20:18.989-04:002011-03-21T13:20:18.989-04:00@Howard B - an excellent example of my fading ment...@Howard B - an excellent example of my fading mental capabilities - amazing you continue to remember me every year.imsdavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966770844825169981noreply@blogger.com