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Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:27 pm
by DrTom
FKelly wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 2:37 pm වෙරළේ
समुद्रीतट पर
ସମୁଦ୍ର କୂଳରେ
На пляже
கடற்கரையில்
سمنڊ ڪناري تي
No matter how you say it, I'm ready for some pampered pork and a glass of Shiraz.
You bet Shiraz! Oh and:
Rappelez-vous, tout personnes besoin de deux metres d'espace et je vous en prie porter de masque!

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:30 pm
by DrTom
Henry Paul wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:17 pm First time posting to this board. I've been STRUGGLING with these metas since discovering them this past March -- I get the XWord easily, but can never spot the pattern. (I've solved it only once and was close only two times.)

You all have given me hope and I'm happy to report ON SHORE. :-)

And it's still early on a Saturday!
Welcome to this motley group of solvers HP (hey the Brits named a steak sauce after you!). It gets better and better as you see how clever these constructors really are. We are always happy to add to the Muggle family.

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:07 pm
by Ronaldo
Henry Paul wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:17 pm First time posting to this board. I've been STRUGGLING with these metas since discovering them this past March -- I get the XWord easily, but can never spot the pattern. (I've solved it only once and was close only two times.)

You all have given me hope and I'm happy to report ON SHORE. :-)

And it's still early on a Saturday!
Mazal tov!

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:03 pm
by LadyBird
On shore!

I showed the puzzle to my husband last night. I get back from my birdwalk this morning and he announces that he has solved it. So......how about a hint? Then he mentions the two things I had shown him yesterday. Yes dear, I know those already. But he did shoot down one rabbit-hole (fortunately missing the resident bunny).

So I grab the puzzle as we head out the door for Open House Chicago. And inspiration finally hit as we were en route. So we had our celebratory drinks, not at the Tiki bar but at a bar that had been one of the original Schlitz tied-houses. Dave had an oatmeal stout and I had a prickly pear hard cider.

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:16 pm
by ImOnToo
Since I reached shore so quickly this week, I am now going back to the previous metas to see how I do. (Beginning with the very first one)
So far, I am 2 for 2.

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:30 pm
by MileHighSolver
Enjoyed watching the Dodgers game last night with Isaac. Had a snifter of Blanton's before today's game and boom - there it was. On shore!

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:21 pm
by PJM
Greetings from Montego Bay, Jamaica.

I am literally and figuratively on the beach. :D
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Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:34 pm
by Powers2020
Finally on the beach with a nudge. I was so close, but needed the help. No mug entry for me, but definitely mixing up a cocktail!

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:43 pm
by joequavis
Ashore after way too much floundering. But sand is sand.

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:01 pm
by debbierudy
Ashore!

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:27 pm
by Bob cruise director
Is there a marriage councilor in the clan???

On one hand we have the familial solvers (Jim/Anita, Trey/Marion, Rita/George) and on the other hand we have marital something else. I leave it to others to make their conclusions.

But the stories are great.

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:24 pm
by Jeremy Smith
Finally onshore. I can’t believe it took me so long. The AHA moment on this one is a cross between a slap and a punch to the face! :shock:

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:29 pm
by billkatz
I'm safely on shore. I really need to get to the MGWCC, but I've been distracted by wiring my future home theater and the Puzzle Boat.

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:55 pm
by ReB
Ashore (feeling like a human cannonball).

After traversing the same rabbit trails multiple times, I paused for a chocolate infusion and all of a sudden the mechanism came to me in an AHA moment.

Those who have been recommending folks to review the FAQs - Community / Solving Resources forum are giving helpful advice. To say anything more might be a spoiler.

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:01 pm
by yourpalsal
Just as I was getting ready to affix a brass nameplate to my stool at Isaac’s bar after a string of fails, realization dawned - thrilled to be ashore!

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:07 pm
by Notbitter
On shore.

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:23 pm
by JennyByrd
ImageI am also on the Beach, literally and figuratively. Helping my DS move to Hawaii, so took a few moments to check out the beach before we head to dinner.

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:26 pm
by Scraps
Bob cruise director wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:09 pm
Scraps - real men (not me) go surfing in Maine in January
I've never even wanted to be that tough!

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:52 pm
by KscX
On shore!

Re: "Summer Wear" October 16, 2020

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:54 pm
by Jenny
I'm onshore!
After quite a few wrong turns. Fun!