tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post8502773615270746581..comments2024-01-25T10:14:06.567-08:00Comments on L.A. Crossword Confidential: 08.22 MonOrangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-37555702344785219552011-08-24T15:05:04.146-07:002011-08-24T15:05:04.146-07:00I enjoyed the picture for Utes ...I enjoyed the picture for Utes ...pandamoniumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484331952729220321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-42026308274713721962011-08-22T15:30:33.230-07:002011-08-22T15:30:33.230-07:00Older citizens of Los Angeles, where this puzzle i...Older citizens of Los Angeles, where this puzzle is printed, definitely remember the flamboyant evangelist, Aimee Semple McPherson. Her former temple, in Echo Park, is still in use.<br /><br />JanetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-24531464988864122762011-08-22T13:54:06.677-07:002011-08-22T13:54:06.677-07:00Yep. Hatch a plan ... as in "The Monarch hatc...Yep. Hatch a plan ... as in "The Monarch hatched a plan to trap Dr. Venture." Current Netflix choice.hebow44https://www.blogger.com/profile/01794311066141006579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-26337365920505906942011-08-22T13:18:45.615-07:002011-08-22T13:18:45.615-07:00Gotta agree with @Nighthawk: the picture of the &q...Gotta agree with @Nighthawk: the picture of the "two utes" was an excellent illustration! My favorite part of the write-up. I actually Laughed Out Loud, a rare thing indeed (so often people say they LOL, but they don't really mean it...)<br /><br />Hand up for hatching a plan before hatching a plot.Margaretnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-2708923591571998362011-08-22T11:39:52.613-07:002011-08-22T11:39:52.613-07:00Nice smooth puzzle, no problems with ICEL though t...Nice smooth puzzle, no problems with ICEL though the first time I saw it in a puzzle, I was not happy either.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14900988170432327664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-24265416433939710032011-08-22T11:30:50.854-07:002011-08-22T11:30:50.854-07:00What - isn't anyone going to call out BEAT as ...What - isn't anyone going to call out BEAT as an answer and BEAT in the clues? Different meanings, sure, but still...<br /><br />And I agree with Coffeelvr - should be HATCH A PLAN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-23470621202705540552011-08-22T10:59:40.813-07:002011-08-22T10:59:40.813-07:00Fun theme today! Perfect for a Monday.Fun theme today! Perfect for a Monday.Doug Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235359276440866774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-17125665545854182202011-08-22T10:28:22.577-07:002011-08-22T10:28:22.577-07:00@PG. Wonderful write-up. I'd forgotten about ...@PG. Wonderful write-up. I'd forgotten about Aimee Teegarden from Friday Night Lights. And thanks again for including the reference to one of the all time great flics with "two utes" having been the unseen antagonists.<br /><br />Nice start to the week. Quick and easy. Some clunkiness (that'd be you ICEL) and some close seconds (OMS and OOHED).<br /><br />Nice touch having SATAN in opposition to GRACE in the NE and SW corners.Nighthawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11898505137434147165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-4967234287813034402011-08-22T09:45:37.701-07:002011-08-22T09:45:37.701-07:00Monday-Monday puzzle gave us a warning of what was...Monday-Monday puzzle gave us a warning of what was to be: Clue 1a-Tree sounds-CHIRP. It was off to Bird land!<br /><br />AWOL-Absent Without Official Leave, but most know that.<br /><br />@Sfingi-agree! Glad the birds weren't "dropping" clues!<br /><br />ICEL was a "skid," but really my only gripe.ddbmcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-38879948219210695882011-08-22T09:22:24.156-07:002011-08-22T09:22:24.156-07:00Funny, I really frowned at MAKEITIN. That despite ...Funny, I really frowned at MAKEITIN. That despite really enjoying the puzzle: cute theme, esp. the revealer! Subtle Ramones nod too!Gareth Bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770425154034935768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-30433275365931378682011-08-22T09:16:15.701-07:002011-08-22T09:16:15.701-07:00Isn't it wonderful when crossword puzzles beco...Isn't it wonderful when crossword puzzles become music to your ears? Yesterday's Merl Reagle with its Lara's Theme ("Somewhere my love") and now this morning that fun Cole Porter tune! A great way to start what I hope will be a really good week for everybody!<br /><br />MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-40606745252283337702011-08-22T09:01:51.957-07:002011-08-22T09:01:51.957-07:00Super easy, whichnisnnice sometimes. but only got ...Super easy, whichnisnnice sometimes. but only got ICEL through the crosses. Yep, it's ugly!VirginiaCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-31832767926855859442011-08-22T08:45:55.593-07:002011-08-22T08:45:55.593-07:00Wasn't such a breeze for me as it appeared for...Wasn't such a breeze for me as it appeared for the others - also had to wait for quite a few crosses.<br /><br />Agree @CoffeeLvr about ICEL - I've seen this before and don't like it any more than the first time.<br /><br />Liked the theme!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485564817818402947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-83052657128872820132011-08-22T08:41:37.145-07:002011-08-22T08:41:37.145-07:00CoffeeLvr
Since the correct answer was HATCH A PLO...CoffeeLvr<br />Since the correct answer was HATCH A PLOT (not plan) are you still frustrated?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-36274175753291763962011-08-22T07:19:08.294-07:002011-08-22T07:19:08.294-07:00Found this one surprisingly tough for a Monday. R...Found this one surprisingly tough for a Monday. Really needed the Down entries. Wasn't feeling much love for the puzzle, but my frustration eased as soon as I saw HATCH A PLAN appearing. The theme totally redeemed the grid.<br /><br />A lot of my frustration was due to two issues in the first row: had CHeeP before CHIRP at 1A, and only entered the P in 10A because I didn't know if the answer was PFCS or PvtS.<br /><br />Odd to see two entries starting with NY (19A and 42A)<br /><br />Someone has to say it: ICEL is super ugly; quite a stretch.CoffeeLvrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473192190412844538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-59586007516774019762011-08-22T06:14:37.494-07:002011-08-22T06:14:37.494-07:00Not a single drop of white-out! Must be a Monday....Not a single drop of white-out! Must be a Monday.Marinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-36358364349540844602011-08-22T05:13:02.756-07:002011-08-22T05:13:02.756-07:00Glad they forgot my least favorite: _ _ _ _ on my ...Glad they forgot my least favorite: _ _ _ _ on my clean car window. <br /><br />Monday and easy. It's raining and we're surrounded by skunks all night, but at least the temperature finally dropped. Caught a black and white cat in the skunk trap Sat. night.<br /><br />Nature has taken over.Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.com