"What Not To Do" - March 27, 2020

[LittleGood]

I only finished the Thursday puzzle this afternoon and it took me nearly an hour to do the Monday puzzle. Of course I was completely lost at sea with this week's contest.

I have always considered myself to be an introvert, but I think this social distancing its starting to dull me a bit.

Moot point: I was an English major at CMU, and Carnegie was definitely a founder (a person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry)

[LittleGood]

I only finished the Thursday puzzle this afternoon and it took me nearly an hour to do the Monday puzzle. Of course I was completely lost at sea with this week's contest.

I have always considered myself to be an introvert, but I think this social distancing its starting to dull me a bit.

Moot point: I was an English major at CMU, and Carnegie was definitely a founder (a person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry)

Oh... and the Pens definitely would have won the Stanley Cup this year.

[MajordomoTom]

nope, the Blues were set to repeat, sorry to have to pick a fight during this time of distancing.

[Al Sisti]

I only finished the Thursday puzzle this afternoon and it took me nearly an hour to do the Monday puzzle. Of course I was completely lost at sea with this week's contest.

I have always considered myself to be an introvert, but I think this social distancing its starting to dull me a bit.

Moot point: I was an English major at CMU, and Carnegie was definitely a founder (a person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry)

Social distancing getting you down? Here's how one person spent his/her time: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=132720624734316

[Al Sisti]

Quick question to one of our stat geeks: Is 385 posts getting near a record on the new forum?

[garryj]

I didn’t like this puzzle. Glad I didn’t spend much time on it.

[WBYonder]

I didn’t like this puzzle. Glad I didn’t spend much time on it.

This.

[BrianMac]

Quick question to one of our stat geeks: Is 385 posts getting near a record on the new forum?

Beat the previous record ("Then and Now" / Wonder Twins) by 50 posts. Combination of controversial meta, sheltering in place and influx of new members after the recent WSJ article.

[Head scratcher]

Oh... and the Pens definitely would have won the Stanley Cup this year.

darn right!

[Bob cruise director]

Quick question to one of our stat geeks: Is 385 posts getting near a record on the new forum?

Al
The most by far. The previous high was 313 with Grid Daring on February 14, 2020

[OGuyDave]

Oh... and the Pens definitely would have won the Stanley Cup this year.

darn right!

You got the right state, but the wrong city.

[Bob cruise director]

Oh... and the Pens definitely would have won the Stanley Cup this year.

darn right!

You got the right state, but the wrong city.

I will put in a claim for the Bruins as they have the best record in the NHL

But since there is no playoff, the Stanley Cup should be awarded to them.

[SarasotaSun]

I only finished the Thursday puzzle this afternoon and it took me nearly an hour to do the Monday puzzle. Of course I was completely lost at sea with this week's contest.

I have always considered myself to be an introvert, but I think this social distancing its starting to dull me a bit.

Moot point: I was an English major at CMU, and Carnegie was definitely a founder (a person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry)

I was a Mathematics major at CMU. Actually, I began there when it was Carnegie Institute Of Technology. The Mathematics department was part of the Engineering school. Between my junior and senior years, the name changed to Carnegie Mellon University. My graduation diploma states that I graduated from Carnegie Institute Of Technology of Carnegie Mellon University. Andrew Carnegie was definitely a founder of the university and manufacturing, and donated the libraries! "My Heart Is In The Work!"

[Nlobb]

Did we hear the total number of submissions and correct answers from Mike this week? I didn't see it if we did.

[KayW]

Did we hear the total number of submissions and correct answers from Mike this week? I didn't see it if we did.

Not yet. Mike Miller's email must have gone to my spam filter Mike, I'm here!!

[Al Sisti]

Maybe it'll be post #400...

[mheberlingx100]

Did we hear the total number of submissions and correct answers from Mike this week? I didn't see it if we did.

Not yet. Mike Miller's email must have gone to my spam filter Mike, I'm here!!

I always check my email and spam folders. I’m like a 4 year old kid waiting for Santa to arrive.

[Jazzvibist]

Maybe it'll be post #400...

Let’s see if Mike takes the bait.

[MikeMillerwsj]

Hello!

This was a tricky one! We had 1587 entries, and only 36% correct, a good deal lower than usual. So if you were among the solvers stumped by this one, you had lots of company (including me... though I was impressed Matt figured out a way to thematically weave our current topsy-turvy life into a crossword contest).

Big turnout for ADMONITION (that 'MO' was tantalizing, and the word seemed so appropriate) with 203! And another 201 for DISTANCING (another 10-letter word on everyone's minds). I defer to you Muggles as to whether those qualify as Pageants.

Also DIRECTIVES (27), ADMONITORY (11), INJUNCTION (8), DISRESPECT (7) and several others.

Congrats to this week's winner, Adam Breech of San Rafael, Calif. Stay safe, solvers!

[hcbirker]

Quick question to one of our stat geeks: Is 385 posts getting near a record on the new forum?

Beat the previous record ("Then and Now" / Wonder Twins) by 50 posts. Combination of controversial meta, sheltering in place and influx of new members after the recent WSJ article.

Wouldn't it be fun if we "founding" members got a star by our name or something?