tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post1047496860995775656..comments2024-01-25T10:14:06.567-08:00Comments on L.A. Crossword Confidential: MONDAY, March 23, 2009 — Pancho HarrisonOrangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-29207005755357720952009-04-29T15:46:00.000-07:002009-04-29T15:46:00.000-07:00Tashakoa, try the 3/20 post at my other blog, Diar...Tashakoa, try the <A HREF="http://crosswordfiend.blogspot.com/2009/03/friday-320.html" REL="nofollow">3/20 post</A> at my other blog, Diary of a Crossword Fiend/Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-84269552276482228082009-04-29T15:35:00.000-07:002009-04-29T15:35:00.000-07:00Darn. And I was looking for some ones that had me...Darn. And I was looking for some ones that had me stumped for the March 20th, 2009 issue. Looks very tempting to sneak a peak before I'm done with others though. :)tashakoanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-2056598926732521862009-03-24T17:41:00.000-07:002009-03-24T17:41:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.xyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287781952915413013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-57469879258867436992009-03-24T04:38:00.000-07:002009-03-24T04:38:00.000-07:00Hmm... this website seems to have given me a split...Hmm... this website seems to have given me a split personality too... Ah i see there's a radio button doohickey to toggle: problem solvedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-33305248188284788762009-03-24T04:37:00.000-07:002009-03-24T04:37:00.000-07:00Wow! It's great that this puzzle is getting some ...Wow! It's great that this puzzle is getting some more attention. And 3 different and entertaining perspectives will be a treat. Yay to hearing more from Puzzlegirl/Angela (these split personalities are something else) too!<BR/><BR/>GarethGareth Bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770425154034935768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-61047140130545282009-03-24T02:24:00.000-07:002009-03-24T02:24:00.000-07:00wow, Pancho has a one-two punch...(one-two panch?)...wow, Pancho has a one-two punch...<BR/>(one-two panch?)<BR/>Congrats you guys for expanding your franchise!<BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-39335979432083333342009-03-23T22:11:00.000-07:002009-03-23T22:11:00.000-07:00Great deal, I felt so alone always commenting on t...Great deal, I felt so alone always commenting on the LAT on the Crossword Fiend blog at 11PM EST. Now I have a place to discuss MY hometown puzzle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-68566752046187014052009-03-23T20:08:00.000-07:002009-03-23T20:08:00.000-07:00Congrats and yay! I'm particularly excited that Pu...Congrats and yay! I'm particularly excited that PuzzleGirl will have a regular outlet. Rich Norris is a terrific editor, and this will help us all to better know his style. For example: No rebuses!<BR/><BR/>Sandy, your profile picture slays me.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209543514266918480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-77856677864927584992009-03-23T19:38:00.000-07:002009-03-23T19:38:00.000-07:00Pancho Harrison is back as constructor of today's ...Pancho Harrison is back as constructor of today's (i.e. tomorrow's) NYT puzzle. Pancho II: Pancho's Revenge. <BR/><BR/>rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-19783696066159316422009-03-23T19:31:00.000-07:002009-03-23T19:31:00.000-07:00Yeah, I've felt for a while that the LA Times does...Yeah, I've felt for a while that the LA Times doesn't get enough love, and with the Sun gone, there's a hole that was just begging to be filled. Thanks for filling it guys! Besides, even though my NY Times times have been pretty consistent for the past couple of months, in the past few weeks, I've had a huge improvement in my LA Times times. Last Monday I took 15 seconds off my best time with a 4:41, and today I blew myself away with a 3:53!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-67001471000290486592009-03-23T18:28:00.000-07:002009-03-23T18:28:00.000-07:00Congratulations Rex, Orange, PuzzleGirl, this look...Congratulations Rex, Orange, PuzzleGirl, this looks great and SO helpful. I usually post at NYT and just got the chance to come take a look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-23551210043005134442009-03-23T17:39:00.000-07:002009-03-23T17:39:00.000-07:00Dear Anonymous,What? Already people want to throw ...Dear Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>What? Already people want to throw money at us? Hooray! I'm always happy to receive Amazon gift certificates via e-mail, and Rex has his tip jar over at the Rex/NYT blog. I don't know how to reward PuzzleGirl, alas.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>OrangeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11720951707274245805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-90181511330765596792009-03-23T16:30:00.000-07:002009-03-23T16:30:00.000-07:00Why no place to make a contribution?Why no place to make a contribution?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-80893209039088134632009-03-23T16:23:00.000-07:002009-03-23T16:23:00.000-07:00Ditto the other comments - more stuff to fill my d...Ditto the other comments - more stuff to fill my day between patients :) I've been on Rex's blog for about a year (mostly as a lurker) so I am looking forward to a little more basic information to increase my skills.toothdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789603460108959746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-29400835772367386852009-03-23T15:13:00.000-07:002009-03-23T15:13:00.000-07:00Congratulations on the new blog, PuzzleGirl, Orang...Congratulations on the new blog, PuzzleGirl, Orange and Rex. I do the LAT puzzle every day online, and it's wonderful to be able to check in with the three of you.<BR/>I guess I will have to trim my day job.....<BR/><BR/>I like the LAT puzzle, it often feels a little easy, but it's never boring or too pop-culturish. <BR/><BR/>Good luck on the new site!machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-68027150709042362682009-03-23T14:42:00.000-07:002009-03-23T14:42:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.xyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287781952915413013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-32614853670460411962009-03-23T14:09:00.000-07:002009-03-23T14:09:00.000-07:00Glad you are blogging this puzzle. Gives me somet...Glad you are blogging this puzzle. Gives me something else to be addicted to and I am always interested in more puzzle solving info.santafefranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725714399611552299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-19309415343417147792009-03-23T11:23:00.000-07:002009-03-23T11:23:00.000-07:00Orange, I have to buy a bathing suit sometime in t...Orange, I have to buy a bathing suit sometime in the next two weeks. I've been dreading the process, but that burquini may be the answer. That fabric has an SPF rating, right? <BR/><BR/>I should have known that bikini was not derived from latin, being from the south pacific and all. <BR/><BR/>Also, how often do you have those moments when a same-day/different newspaper puzzle has the same clue or answer. Today's Newsday puzzle, buried in the classified section of our local paper, had bacon STRIP. I'm not sure it is important, but it always makes me go "huh." I guess there are a limited number of words in the world.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03503942337165432288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-8116567591277995282009-03-23T11:10:00.000-07:002009-03-23T11:10:00.000-07:00Rex - I read your NYT blog everyday. Great idea t...Rex - I read your NYT blog everyday. Great idea to blog on the LAT puzzle! I'm still a novice crossworder with "Wednesday-level" skills. I enjoy reading your daliy thoughts and hints. Good luck and keep it up!benwdunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16142622004788000341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-68145375592653653002009-03-23T10:59:00.000-07:002009-03-23T10:59:00.000-07:00Chefbea, beets are strictly banned unless the word...Chefbea, beets are strictly banned unless the word actually appears within the crossword being discussed.<BR/><BR/>Sandy, you might like this <A HREF="http://nancyfriedman.typepad.com/away_with_words/2008/05/put-on-a-suit-a.html" REL="nofollow">post</A> about bikini/monokini/tankini/skirtini/Burqini terminology. Although -kini converted itself into a suffix, the bi- in bikini has no etymological connection to "two."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11720951707274245805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-47785793415590961872009-03-23T10:47:00.000-07:002009-03-23T10:47:00.000-07:00Yay! Another fun crossword blog. Plus incentive ...Yay! Another fun crossword blog. Plus incentive to do another puzzle every day. Plus ALSO not just more Rex & Orange, but more Puzzle Girl--a very good thing. Best wishes on your new enterprise, folks. Cheers/SoWal Beach Bumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04843718602853120645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-75337653846352871892009-03-23T10:19:00.000-07:002009-03-23T10:19:00.000-07:00got it!!!!!! LA time ... dohgot it!!!!!! LA time ... dohchefbeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195945085405126511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-28329839462590387102009-03-23T09:41:00.000-07:002009-03-23T09:41:00.000-07:00Congrats on the new blog you guys! Now I have twi...Congrats on the new blog you guys! Now I have twice as many reasons to stay off task at work! I could have really used this about a year ago when I really seriously started doing crosswords. I still have a little trouble with late week LA Times, so I'm looking forward to the help I know I'll find here.<BR/><BR/>Oh...by the way, when do you guys find time to sleep?Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10412634072650228847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-5108957779865965922009-03-23T09:40:00.000-07:002009-03-23T09:40:00.000-07:00[waiting for chefbea to figure it out ... waiting ...[waiting for chefbea to figure it out ... waiting ...]Rex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-71406577446386850992009-03-23T09:36:00.000-07:002009-03-23T09:36:00.000-07:00Why is the time wrong? three hours behind.Why is the time wrong? three hours behind.chefbeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195945085405126511noreply@blogger.com