tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post4584519394255830892..comments2024-01-25T10:14:06.567-08:00Comments on L.A. Crossword Confidential: Brief Crosswords LA recapOrangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-20436800003418631102010-05-03T18:05:53.864-07:002010-05-03T18:05:53.864-07:00It's actually a lighter load than the ACPT -- ...It's actually a lighter load than the ACPT -- five puzzles in one day instead of six, and in this case all 15s, rather than the larger puzzles you'd see in some rounds in Brooklyn.<br /><br />If anyone it's a lot for anyone, it is the judges/scorers, but Elissa surrounded herself with a group that was sizable, competent, and efficient.Eric Maddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-9764731918172803822010-05-01T20:32:52.540-07:002010-05-01T20:32:52.540-07:00I was surprised to see they had to do 5 puzzles - ...I was surprised to see they had to do 5 puzzles - that is a lot on one day for a smaller tournament. Those poor people must be exhausted! At least they don't have to behave and stay in shape for a next day puzzle and final. They're probably all partying in LA!machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.com