tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post2988437697396656335..comments2024-01-25T10:14:06.567-08:00Comments on L.A. Crossword Confidential: SUNDAY, October 18, 2009Alan ArbesfeldOrangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-30901279726002470202009-10-20T17:35:30.289-07:002009-10-20T17:35:30.289-07:00There were times during this puzzle where I actual...There were times during this puzzle where I actually hesitated..."can this answer really be that easy?" and answered almost as fast as I could write. And like most here, I finished half without knowing the theme. Kind of nice having an easy one for variety though wasn't it? PG, the ONLY thing I know about migraines is catch 'em early or don't catch 'em. Glad you're feeling better, really appreciate your write-ups.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05883385857150999485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-69084521624557710482009-10-19T19:58:47.513-07:002009-10-19T19:58:47.513-07:00ENJOYABLE !ENJOYABLE !JOHNSNEVERHOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447455788629988277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-87914030971067071052009-10-19T17:43:14.125-07:002009-10-19T17:43:14.125-07:00I loved this puzzle. For a change there weren'...I loved this puzzle. For a change there weren't a bunch of American abbreviations to head either to the dictionary for or just say - forget it. I do this one every Saturday morning with coffee and croissants. My dogs determine the amount of time I spend at this time of day, so mostly I'm not finished until Sunday. This Saturday was unusual - guess it truly was easier - the puzzle, I mean. But after some of the summer offerings, this one was welcome.<br />As for the headache, heat to the face, cold to the head and good old high test coffee have, after a lifetime of this affliction, become my healers of choice.<br /><br />Eleanor - a Canadian living in Sudbury, OntarioUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15637589449888372554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-79904555756303519252009-10-18T22:05:40.059-07:002009-10-18T22:05:40.059-07:00Unimaginative theme and unlively clue answers leav...Unimaginative theme and unlively clue answers leave me to muh. Some good fill, but that withstanding, nothing to "write home about". <br /><br />Regarding migraines, might I suggest a homeopathic rather than prescriptive cure? Migraines are a way for your body to cry out; "I need more"; green leafy vegetables, more fruits, more vitamin D, more iron... more rest, etc.<br /><br />I don't mean to pass judgement, migraines have all sort of manner. But, mine were cured when a sleep study found I had sleep apnea, that not only disturbed my sleep patterns, but also lessened the oxygen level in my blood (starving my brain of oxygen).<br /><br />A multi-vitamin and the CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure)<br />machine have changed my life! <br /><br />I now dream again and wake up refreshed!<br /><br />Sans that, there's also acupuncture or yoga and chiropratcric.<br /><br />I'm just saying... drugs aren't the answer, they only mask the underlying cause of the issue.Bohicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-24555726511867881872009-10-18T19:32:31.519-07:002009-10-18T19:32:31.519-07:00I finished the puzzle while watchong a British Com...I finished the puzzle while watchong a British Comedy about a mixup at a Fete involving Elton John, as I ran across the clue for 105D. Life is interesting! Didnt get the theme til 123D, so not all that an interesting puzzle. Easy-Peasy but blah!Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-15255270735056908792009-10-18T13:31:48.757-07:002009-10-18T13:31:48.757-07:00Fun easy puzzle today, however I was looking for s...Fun easy puzzle today, however I was looking for something to do with sandwiches as well. Didn't get the theme until I got to the Ultimate Degree. It was an AHA moment. Loved Demoted Planet. That made me laugh. PG glad you're feeling better.CrazyCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245025301434920905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-36958834732581003992009-10-18T11:55:44.144-07:002009-10-18T11:55:44.144-07:0091 down - I've been to the Hearst Castle at S...91 down - I've been to the Hearst Castle at San Simeon, CA. Orson Welles' Citizen Cane was based on Wm. Randolph Hearst.wilschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802249288894232148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-12046394187376437872009-10-18T11:37:27.647-07:002009-10-18T11:37:27.647-07:00Much preferred Merle Reagle's Calendar Sunday ...Much preferred Merle Reagle's Calendar Sunday puzzle to this one! It was much more challenging!<br />(Also a syndicated LAT puzzle.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-17053581765273247212009-10-18T11:05:27.100-07:002009-10-18T11:05:27.100-07:00Great newsreel clip. Poor little monkeys. Can th...Great newsreel clip. Poor little monkeys. Can they prove the ones they showed with the astronauts were the same ones they sent up? (no conspiracy theorist I, but the 50's were so innocent, who would ever dare to question??)Ruthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-26085553542484974002009-10-18T10:43:05.154-07:002009-10-18T10:43:05.154-07:00PG, I understand the hapless optimism: "Maybe...PG, I understand the hapless optimism: "Maybe this one's not an actual migraine...it's going away on its own with a little caffeine, isn't it?" We all do that. The optimism is seldom borne out. You just got me off my duff to take Fioricet, and I'm pondering a triptan but am not quite there yet. In two hours, I'm driving 41 miles to a family party so I'd better not mess around!Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-62238714411092700422009-10-18T10:27:26.799-07:002009-10-18T10:27:26.799-07:00So sorry about the migraine. I think Orange gets t...So sorry about the migraine. I think Orange gets them, too. Might it be us and the blog? Hope not.<br /><br />Thank you for pointing out the theme, I forgot to look for it. I'm with Grandpappy Steve, Reuben!<br /><br />I like "went haywire" and "Thant" looks funny in the grid. Had to look up the clue again!machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-79603212925930919002009-10-18T10:01:22.296-07:002009-10-18T10:01:22.296-07:00Fun puzzle but REALLY easy. NYT wasn't much m...Fun puzzle but REALLY easy. NYT wasn't much more difficult. Two Sunday puzzles done & still on my 1st cup of coffee. When I read the title, all I could think of was triple decker reuben with horseradish. That is the ultimate sandwich. Flew through this one almost as fast as I could type. Kept looking for something to do with sandwiches until I had the puzzle almost done.Grandpappy Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-81812568950144556172009-10-18T09:55:34.592-07:002009-10-18T09:55:34.592-07:00Tyne Daly was also Dirty Harry's partner in Th...Tyne Daly was also Dirty Harry's partner in The Enforcer. She died in the end, as Dirty Harry's partners always do...Jet City Gamblernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-3113887108181958872009-10-18T08:59:04.225-07:002009-10-18T08:59:04.225-07:00"White Rose REDI-tea" -- first instant i..."White Rose REDI-tea" -- first instant iced tea.<br /><br />Shouldn't that be ICETEA? (Laughing at the flap over "iced tea" vs. "Ice tea" in one of last weeks puzzle blogs at Rex's site.<br /><br />Very solid puzzle for me<br /><br />I finally figured out the theme after solving about five of the theme answers.Van55https://www.blogger.com/profile/15904942044695917615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-105355084316403982009-10-18T08:43:32.237-07:002009-10-18T08:43:32.237-07:00I liked the creative long answers in this puzzle, ...I liked the creative long answers in this puzzle, e.g., WENTHAYWIRE, MOUNTHOLYOKE, JAVELINTHROW, GREENTHUMB. Didn't have much trouble solving except for one spot in the NE where I had BENTOS (?) instead of BUNCOS, caused by MESS instead of MUSS and ETOLE for ECOLE. I suspected something was wrong -- the only Bentos I know are those divided box/trays in which Japanese food is served -- but couldn't figure out what. (D'oh)<br /><br />Everything else was pretty straightforward. I didn't know LAHORE or GAEA but these were easily filled in through crosses. Haven't seen SEISM used as such, only seismic or seismograph. LOL at "demoted planet" for PLUTO! What an indignity.shrub5https://www.blogger.com/profile/09466867716773759568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-51615281766589808372009-10-18T08:35:54.319-07:002009-10-18T08:35:54.319-07:00Fun puzzle!! It usually takes me a full day to do ...Fun puzzle!! It usually takes me a full day to do a Sunday (I'm not a pro like most of you, plus I believe I'm a touch ADD) but I finished this one online in 35 minutes. I kept trying to make the words of the theme answers have something to do with sandwich toppings until the NTH clue. Oh well.<br /><br />I often go off on TANGENTS when I tell a story (hence the ADD from earlier). <br /><br />You were correct on Atlantic Coast Conference. (Go 'Nols!!)<br /><br />Great write-up! Enjoy the blog. Everyone have a great Sunday!!Eddie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00748179340334777484noreply@blogger.com