tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post7770284918779151238..comments2024-01-25T10:14:06.567-08:00Comments on L.A. Crossword Confidential: SATURDAY, August 1, 2009—Barry C. SilkOrangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-45055510010044080762009-08-01T17:51:27.232-07:002009-08-01T17:51:27.232-07:00@shrub5 Haggis passes for breakfast.
There's a...@shrub5 Haggis passes for breakfast.<br />There's an equal amount of onions help a lot. Can't be taken w/o whiskey chaser. Should have seen what they ate before the Italians showed them what to do with the wild haggis. They still depend on the Italians for a good meal.<br /><br />If Mr. Silk told me the Pope wore jammies on Good Friday, I'd have to believe him.Sfingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903616949048940858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-27572355610817231802009-08-01T13:20:42.622-07:002009-08-01T13:20:42.622-07:00This puzzle brought too much redemption after bein...This puzzle brought too much redemption after being defeated by the NYT. Seemed like there were very few well-forked decisions to make. CAPLET and TABLET; ROADMAP and AREAMAP were the only ones to give me pause.<br /><br />WEBER is the only physics unit or constant guy I recall nothing about. All I can think of is black-body radiation from a BBQ.fergushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056002311944010536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-19340302504207253082009-08-01T13:02:32.797-07:002009-08-01T13:02:32.797-07:00I was really overwhelmed by this one. But it seem...I was really overwhelmed by this one. But it seemed "fair play" for a Saturday according to the comments. I can't wait for Monday as I really need some validation as an up-and-coming solver!eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982438058437100914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-87063217645362565852009-08-01T13:02:12.232-07:002009-08-01T13:02:12.232-07:00Haggis is far from a low fat breakfast.
There is...Haggis is far from a low fat breakfast. <br /><br />There is a legend about the Irish many centuries ago, who invaded Scotland and were about to take it when they ate some haggis. They immediately went back to Ireland.Jimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666262611326322056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-18299610757287435912009-08-01T12:23:10.766-07:002009-08-01T12:23:10.766-07:00This puzzle is delightful. The entertaining clues ...This puzzle is delightful. The entertaining clues already have ample pop-culture allusions. I welcomed the chance to answer some classical lit references in 16a and 44a. My only quibble is the clue," Low-fat breakfast brand." Special K refers to the Kellog brand, just as Post Toasties refers to Post. The cereal's name is not the same as its brand, although the brand is part of its name. I had to sacrifice my petty distinction before solving 29a.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-73700823955588277422009-08-01T12:06:44.026-07:002009-08-01T12:06:44.026-07:00I thought this was a pretty easy puzzle for a Satu...I thought this was a pretty easy puzzle for a Saturday. Enjoyed the scrabblyness of the answers.<br />It seemed to offer the same "resistance" as other LAT Saturday puzzles.<br /><br />Eat too much at a BANQUET and you're likely to end up with STUPORS. Although not from eating the OATMEAL.<br /><br />@mac- have a safe and wonderful trip. Hope we hear from you once in a while !PurpleGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03831764248536980544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-22245095325092948372009-08-01T11:52:59.036-07:002009-08-01T11:52:59.036-07:00@mac: have a GREAT trip!! Hope you'll be able ...@mac: have a GREAT trip!! Hope you'll be able to check in from time to time.shrub5https://www.blogger.com/profile/09466867716773759568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-39619625261593625302009-08-01T11:47:11.630-07:002009-08-01T11:47:11.630-07:00I liked this puzzle a lot, but then I usually like...I liked this puzzle a lot, but then I usually like Barry Silk's work. The grid looks beautiful, with these enormous diagonals. Wouldn't it be interesting to have a long message going from the NE to the the SW? I know, not on Themeless Saturday.<br /><br />@OhioGeek: I think oatmeal is the only ingredient to make haggis palatable; they do the same with black pudding in Ireland. Talking about travels, Villa d'Este is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. <br /><br />I'm off to Holland in a couple of hours, land of the speedo's and nothing at all if you like. <br /><br />Villa d'Este is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at.machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-35109204207051645212009-08-01T10:52:04.317-07:002009-08-01T10:52:04.317-07:00Some interesting and not so interesting fill, but ...Some interesting and not so interesting fill, but a decent Saturday LAT nonetheless.<br /><br />Clip joint reminded me of the Seinfeld episode where Jerry's dad was in town for a doctor's appointment and thought his wallet had been stolen while he was at the office. Good times !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-33170167954193607052009-08-01T09:21:52.354-07:002009-08-01T09:21:52.354-07:00i have no idea whether this one was tough. it felt...i have no idea whether this one was tough. it felt like i was flying through it, never got stuck, and as brendan says, it offered no resistance. but when i looked up after finishing, it took me slightly longer than a typical LAT saturday. not sure where the time went.<br /><br />in any event, i liked the puzzle. SPECIAL K crossing REYKJAVIK is pretty special. the rest of it wasn't, but it wasn't bad either.Joonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825085755390339668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-5208683652152252742009-08-01T08:41:04.645-07:002009-08-01T08:41:04.645-07:00Solvers on the other blog seem to agree this puzzl...Solvers on the other blog seem to agree this puzzle was a really tough one.<br />Can't please everybody, right?<br /><br />--SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-61443462280797589792009-08-01T08:30:29.764-07:002009-08-01T08:30:29.764-07:00Finished it !!!! Yeaaaaa!!!!
But needed that old ...Finished it !!!! Yeaaaaa!!!!<br />But needed that old A to Z Dictionary (Schaffer's). Boooo !!!!<br /><br />Brobdingnagian... huh?<br />Thank you, Orange, for that excellent explanation of brobdingnagian... now I know, but sure wish I could pronounce it. Then I could tell people that I have a brobdingnagian tummy and they'll never know what I mean.<br /><br />"Some small suits" (56a)... very clever but I sure tried every other possibility for suits.<br /><br />I was once told by a Scot that you never want to know what's in haggis, "it's gude,just eat it laddy". Well I took his advice and so I never knew that oatmeal was a common haggis ingredient.<br /><br />Once I figured out 21d (REYKJAVIK) and 32a (CLIPJOINT), the puzzle became unlocked and everything else started to fall in place. I always try to get the centermost crosses in the beginning.<br /><br />Notice that Réunion has an accent mark... this clues that it has to do with France. Yep, Réunion is one of the overseas départements of France. It's also a John Wayne movie,"Réunion in France". Now Frere means brother in French. WOW, I eventually figured out this devious clue. Knowing a little French is a huge asset to crossworders.<br /><br />Speaking of blouse for tops, I actually had BLOUSE for "apparel with insignias" (1d), because a military jacket is usually referred to as a BLOUSE. Well, in time BLAZER won out due to the crosses.<br /><br />Another enlightenment for me... I never knew that EMUS (5d) laid green eggs. I've read Dr. Suess's "Green Eggs and Ham" to my kids and never thought much about where green eggs come from.<br /><br />I tried and tried to get FANONS to work for 42d (ORALES), but finally ceded to those great SW crosses.<br /><br />Barry Silk is one of my faves and this puzzle kept me enthralled while eating a yummy breakfast (green eggs and ham).... oh yeah, and some "bra" Swedish Pancakes.JOHNSNEVERHOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447455788629988277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-44408691700861499892009-08-01T08:28:13.562-07:002009-08-01T08:28:13.562-07:00The oatmeal soaks up the "juices" of the...The oatmeal soaks up the "juices" of the "other stuff" before it is loaded up into the intestines. Yummie.<br /><br />Nice puzzle --Denisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-49286510621196269052009-08-01T08:26:05.879-07:002009-08-01T08:26:05.879-07:00I enjoyed it. Got off on the wrong paw with Unifor...I enjoyed it. Got off on the wrong paw with Uniform in Blazers spot, and not knowing Mcq or Webers messed me up in the upper right. Reykjavik always looks like its been in a reyk. Hard to think of Big Horns as sheepish.KarmaSartrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-13795141621608683292009-08-01T08:14:17.764-07:002009-08-01T08:14:17.764-07:00This one offered no resistance whatsoever. Bigges...This one offered no resistance whatsoever. Biggest beef with it? I think we've seen every one of the entries many many times over. Where's the new stuff? Is not the point of the themeless to showcase new entries/fun fill/etc.?Brendan Emmett Quigleyhttp://www.brendanquigley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-56869785114717683052009-08-01T07:56:38.720-07:002009-08-01T07:56:38.720-07:00PUZZLE GIRL Thanks! Was only thinking school reun...PUZZLE GIRL Thanks! Was only thinking school reunions and at my all girls school had amies but did not think of them as soeurs. Family reunions! Gotcha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-34000880486902782572009-08-01T07:47:23.307-07:002009-08-01T07:47:23.307-07:00Same as PuzzleGirl for me. I know its RECKJAVIK! R...Same as PuzzleGirl for me. I know its RECKJAVIK! REKKJAVIC! Iceland! AARGH! Nice puzzle, agree it was long for an LAT Saturday. That's a good thing.Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699404861773455504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-39945483061312389192009-08-01T07:46:04.097-07:002009-08-01T07:46:04.097-07:00This is the first puzzle in a long time that I was...This is the first puzzle in a long time that I wasn't able to finish. Did Google haggis and found oatmeal among the other disgusting ingredients. I would think one would have to be very needy, indeed, to think about combining those items and then actually eating it!Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-86548263547187972542009-08-01T07:39:25.964-07:002009-08-01T07:39:25.964-07:00This was a juicy puzzle with twists and turns galo...This was a juicy puzzle with twists and turns galore. I laughed at SPEEDOS. And again when I ended up with ALLEYTATS because I had spelled 38D as TSARINA.<br /><br />Made some missteps with SEUSS before MILNE and leftover salad DRESSING before (the much better) OLIVEPIT. <br /><br />I have one teensy nit: I don't consider ZESTS equivalent to Peels. If one zests a citrus fruit, only the very outermost colored portion of the peel is scraped off to be used in flavoring, avoiding the pith which is bitter. (I hope this comment doesn't place me in the PETTIER category.)<br /><br />I did a confirmation google to verify OATMEAL was in haggis. The ingredient list for haggis does not pass the breakfast test.....shrub5https://www.blogger.com/profile/09466867716773759568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-81467760920680639252009-08-01T07:21:59.085-07:002009-08-01T07:21:59.085-07:00I enjoyed this one and agree it was harder than LA...I enjoyed this one and agree it was harder than LATs have been lately. Here's me about 10 minutes in: "Oh crap! I have to know how to spell REYKJAVIK?"<br /><br />Anon 6:49: The accent in <i>réunion</i> means it's a French word so the answer will be French also. FRERE = brother.PuzzleGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835502266781516627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-54658591593464706682009-08-01T07:10:50.724-07:002009-08-01T07:10:50.724-07:00EMANUEL, LARAMIE, ALLEYCAT, and REYKJAVIK made for...EMANUEL, LARAMIE, ALLEYCAT, and REYKJAVIK made for a quick start. Knew OATMEAL was in haggis for I had it -- once, and that was enough. Loved seeing DARLA, the little cutie who stood her own with all those boys. Good comments ORANGE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-12283558513082405812009-08-01T06:49:44.224-07:002009-08-01T06:49:44.224-07:00I had to work hard on this one. How is 20a FRERE ...I had to work hard on this one. How is 20a FRERE a reunion attendee? And couldn't PETTIER have been better clued? Liked OLIVEPIT and CLIPJOINT, had style for TASTE for a little while and didn't know what Garmin was. Took a while but finally got it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-10124643510820170432009-08-01T06:32:45.380-07:002009-08-01T06:32:45.380-07:00@Rex, that's odd. This puzzle took me the pret...@Rex, that's odd. This puzzle took me the pretty much the same amount of time as most of the Saturday LAT crosswords in the last couple months.Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-20472016909454783392009-08-01T06:26:34.621-07:002009-08-01T06:26:34.621-07:00OATMEAL threw me too, but it's absolutely corr...OATMEAL threw me too, but it's absolutely correct. Kept trying to get STOMACH or INTESTINE to fit. <br /><br />This puzzle took me longer than any LAT has taken me since this blog began. Still nowhere near as tough as the avg. NYT Saturday, but definitely a step in the right direction. <br /><br />With exception of godawful STMT, I liked this puzzle.Rex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-91066751111507623282009-08-01T05:51:42.261-07:002009-08-01T05:51:42.261-07:00I enjoyed this puzzle. It was really on my wavelen...I enjoyed this puzzle. It was really on my wavelength. Tried TIDBIT for MORSEL. Wanted CLEANERS for CLIPJOINT. Had FERALCAT for ALLEYCAT<br /><br />WEBERS, THERM, and TITRATE were gimmies.<br /><br />All in all a very enjoyable diversion for a saturday.Johnnoreply@blogger.com