tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post6423645858081205105..comments2024-01-25T10:14:06.567-08:00Comments on L.A. Crossword Confidential: Lollapuzzoola 2Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-35549473586988644632009-08-28T14:55:02.421-07:002009-08-28T14:55:02.421-07:00Awesome write-up, PG! And sorry about that Google...Awesome write-up, PG! And sorry about that Google ticket. I owe you dinner in Brooklyn for that one. :) I lost a minute or two trying to figure out what to put in the center square of Brian's Boggle puzzle. No biggie. It's not like I was going to make the finals of the Express division.<br /><br />I helped Ryan & Brian with some of the judging, and my favorite wrong answer was BEAVERSHIT. Making the judges laugh should be worth a few bonus points.Doug Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235359276440866774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-81234094665382449072009-08-28T07:41:55.372-07:002009-08-28T07:41:55.372-07:00Laura, Rex is right—if you'd like constructive...Laura, Rex is right—if you'd like constructive feedback on your first or subsequent puzzle efforts, don't hesitate to get in touch with me (orangexw at gmail dot com). If I happen to be pressed for time when you write, I can hook you up with other women in the business. We'd all love to see more women's names in the puzzle bylines.Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-43481240349242377492009-08-28T06:48:28.418-07:002009-08-28T06:48:28.418-07:00Laura,
I can tell you there are many constructor...Laura, <br /><br />I can tell you there are many constructors (incl. several female constructors I know) who would be more than happy (elated, even) to give you feedback on any puzzle you might be working on. Puzzle World always needs young constructors, but *especially* young women (there's this disparity, see...).<br /><br />rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-31367233527581332142009-08-27T21:14:48.207-07:002009-08-27T21:14:48.207-07:00PuzzleGirl: Again, nice job on the write-up. I was...PuzzleGirl: Again, nice job on the write-up. I was one of the "nice, young people" to come up to you and Rex at lunch. Of course, I didn't know you were Puzzle Girl, because, well, unfortunately, I haven't been doing the LA Times puzzle. But I'm going to start! I had, however, heard your name mentioned in Rex's blog. This was my first tournament. I had a blast! I just finished constructing my first puzzle, and hope to get it accepted somewhere. Hope to see you next year!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020077697875165149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-91817166839702255002009-08-27T20:15:27.651-07:002009-08-27T20:15:27.651-07:00This is why I want a spell check on comments. Yees...This is why I want a spell check on comments. YeeshSfinginoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-58896941182166405512009-08-27T17:49:28.165-07:002009-08-27T17:49:28.165-07:00and if they misspell "SOLDIER"
F^%k '...and if they misspell "SOLDIER"<br />F^%k 'em!andrea carla michaelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-83661164439008205352009-08-27T17:47:19.890-07:002009-08-27T17:47:19.890-07:00fun fun fun!
Great, vivid write up, PG!
Now you kn...fun fun fun!<br />Great, vivid write up, PG!<br />Now you know what it's like to eat with Tony and Patrick and 3 weeks later see a puzzle in the paper you may or may not have inspired!<br /><br />I don't know how I feel about the google tickets...I think everyone should suffer and solider on the best they can. Is that too Jewish of me?andreapalooza michaelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-86201079765578939202009-08-27T17:14:33.559-07:002009-08-27T17:14:33.559-07:00Um, of course it was part of the entertainment. T...Um, of course it was part of the entertainment. That's why I was there. And if a guy is holding up his PUZZLE, for God's sake, how am I supposed to know he wanted a Google answer? Honestly, it's enough to make you hurl your pen.<br /><br />For me, the best part was watching all of you put your hands in the air like you just didn't care, all at the same time, all clutching your precious Google tickets, as soon as BEQ's puzzle was handed out. I frankly didn't know BEQ could move that fast.Debhttp://www.debamlen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-28357340504269609662009-08-27T14:49:04.777-07:002009-08-27T14:49:04.777-07:00Yes, Deb hurling pens = hilarious. She also collec...Yes, Deb hurling pens = hilarious. She also collected the puzzle of a guy who was merely asking for a google ticket. "Here, let me take that from you ..." "But ... I'm not ... done ..." I can't wait to see what she'll do next. Just turn her loose on the crowd and see what wacky new level of difficulty she brings to the experience.<br /><br />rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-54240523793143791632009-08-27T13:30:24.674-07:002009-08-27T13:30:24.674-07:00Rex, I know that "worried there was a real em...Rex, I know that "worried there was a real emergency" feeling. I had it last week when my father-in-law called. "Amy," he gasped. "You have to help me!" No, he didn't need a 911 call. His new computer's monitor was set at a resolution that made all the print too small and he couldn't read anything.Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-20781771871680685022009-08-27T12:21:42.473-07:002009-08-27T12:21:42.473-07:00Entertaining writeup about the event...one with gr...Entertaining writeup about the event...one with great puzzles and even better people in an atmosphere of fun organized by two free spirits. I thin PG tanked the puzzle to avoid the stage, but I do recall the look she gave when I had five letters down on the Google ticket. It was almost as funny as seeing Deb's pen fly across the room and land on a consentrating solver's puzzle when she meant to point out a solver with a finished puzzle. He kept on going thinking it was part of Ryan and Brian's planned levity.PhillySolverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896753042626337920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-57520882778164804152009-08-27T11:52:49.221-07:002009-08-27T11:52:49.221-07:00Everything PuzzleGirl said and then some! I fully ...Everything PuzzleGirl said and then some! I fully understand this "geek" thing after spending time with some of our constructors and players. You just never run out of things to talk about.<br /><br />I loved the Brooklyn event, but I can imagine that this smaller venue might be a better first time. On the other hand, the ratio outstanding players / average players is not beneficial for the latter.... Never mind, I didn't let it bother me at all!machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-72268405737693601812009-08-27T10:29:34.684-07:002009-08-27T10:29:34.684-07:00Oh, and PG, I believe you mistook "only half ...Oh, and PG, I believe you mistook "only half awake and worried there was a real emergency" for "cranky." Easy mistake to make.<br /><br />rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-41075237118447512962009-08-27T09:48:27.571-07:002009-08-27T09:48:27.571-07:00Similar to Puzzle Girl's dinner conversation, ...Similar to Puzzle Girl's dinner conversation, I was telling Joon about an erasure I made to make a letter clearer, which led to a pun on the actual entry... and we're now in the process of making a puzzle based on that and similar puns.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699703443886498884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-83400375830966666472009-08-27T08:56:10.074-07:002009-08-27T08:56:10.074-07:00DR CREFLO A DOLLAR = 15.
Discovered this while ri...DR CREFLO A DOLLAR = 15.<br /><br />Discovered this while riding the subway.<br /><br />Thanks for the excellent recap, PG.<br /><br />rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-81920604627375826392009-08-27T08:39:32.072-07:002009-08-27T08:39:32.072-07:00I so envy all of you who got to go! I would'v...I so envy all of you who got to go! I would've been there in a heartbeat, but it was our first weekend with our new exchange student.<br /><br />I had never been to a xword tournament until this year and am now completely hooked on the experience. Truly one of the most interesting and caring groups of people you are likely to meet anywhere.imsdavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966770844825169981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-65245624611726534692009-08-27T04:38:01.458-07:002009-08-27T04:38:01.458-07:00Yeah, what she said.
The scoring also had a drop...Yeah, what she said. <br /><br />The scoring also had a drop your lowest score feature (for me and most, the BEQ puzzle), which allowed the constructors to compete by assigning a zero to their own puzzle.<br /><br />Regarding Family Feud, it was based on a spreadsheet I strangely maintain which keeps track of how many Fill Me In podcast episodes people are mentionned in. For example, I've been mentionned in 23 episodes, Orange 24, Rex 14, joon 15 and PuzzleGirl 0 (sorry). <br /><br />To select contestants, we asked people to guess the total entries on the spreadsheet (970) and hoped those closest would have been regular listeners. Unfortunately, some lucky guesses led to contestants unfamiliar with the podcast. The questions were mostly designed for even casual or non-listeners to make an educated guess but this didn't really come out in the game. <br /><br />@chefbea - the centre is shaded. Perhaps your black settings need to be adjusted.Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699404861773455504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-55355235802644851502009-08-27T04:24:56.365-07:002009-08-27T04:24:56.365-07:00Sounds like a great time. Great write up puzzle gi...Sounds like a great time. Great write up puzzle girl.<br /><br />I printed out the puzzles and look forward to doing them. Puzzle #2 is missing the middle section!! Is it something with my computer or did any one else have this problem?chefbeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195945085405126511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-23258367529587937212009-08-27T01:07:03.364-07:002009-08-27T01:07:03.364-07:00PuzzleGirl: Thank you for giving me an insider...PuzzleGirl: Thank you for giving me an insider's look into a puzzle tournament. Sounds like a good time was had by one and all.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165259499917393643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-16115119473542173562009-08-26T22:08:11.631-07:002009-08-26T22:08:11.631-07:00Lovely write-up. If tournaments were more widely a...Lovely write-up. If tournaments were more widely available, then more of us could attend.Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-51606403388529375912009-08-26T20:54:15.200-07:002009-08-26T20:54:15.200-07:00what she said. it was a really good time!
family ...what she said. it was a really good time!<br /><br />family feud was a slight let-down only because one of the teams had, it seemed, nobody who listens to the podcast ("Fill me in") that all the questions were drawn from. so the team with dan feyer just wiped up. what else is new? but it was still pretty fun.<br /><br />puzzlegirl's point about puzzle people is probably the most important reason to go to a crossword tournament, but i just wanted to add that if you're a puzzle person who (for some reason) doesn't get a kick out of hanging out with other puzzle people, you should still come because the puzzles at lollapuzzoola were all excellent. if you don't like puzzle people and you don't like puzzles, well, maybe you're not a puzzle person at all.Joonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825085755390339668noreply@blogger.com