"AP English" - January 8, 2021
- Cosmo
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Ashore! Struggled my way through the grid, but I had fun solving the meta!
It's a coffee table book about coffee tables
- DrTom
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Well that was refreshing! I looked at the META last night after solving the rather grueling GRID and got NADA/SQUAT/NOTHING. Then after my haircut this AM (which my wife feels is a complete waste of money) and a trip to Trader Joe's (where I can never go without coming home with at least 7 more things than were on my list) I got the puzzle and some coffee and put it on the kitchen island I was sitting at [WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU, DID YOU NEVER TAKE ENGLISH, "on the kitchen island where I was sitting"] when it hit me [YOU ARE HOPELESS! REALLY, THE COUNTER ACTUALLY HIT YOU? FOR GOD'S SAKE TOM]. From there on it was an easy stroll to the solution.
Clever and different mechanism and a confidence builder. I just downloaded Mr. Gaffney's week 2 puzzle so I'll see how I fare with that one. But as for the WSJCC - ASHORE!!!
Clever and different mechanism and a confidence builder. I just downloaded Mr. Gaffney's week 2 puzzle so I'll see how I fare with that one. But as for the WSJCC - ASHORE!!!
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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On shore. The mechanism became obvious to me rather quickly, but the solve came a day late due to what I will call here an inelegance. I don't want to say any more about it until Tuesday so as not to be spoilerish. That said, I can sympathize with how difficult it can be to construct any meta-puzzle. I once created a variety meta-puzzle with a somewhat similar inelegance, and it was left in place because I could not, despite a lot of effort, make the puzzle work any other way. Other than that one glitch, I think this is a first-class puzzle!
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Sorry I missed last week. MetaMom - show up again so I can meet you.Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:08 pmIt was so nice to meet you on the Muggle Meet-up on Tuesday!
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- CPJohnson
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Thanks! I plan to be there again.Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:08 pmIt was so nice to meet you on the Muggle Meet-up on Tuesday!
Cynthia
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I plan to.Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:47 pmSorry I missed last week. MetaMom - show up again so I can meet you.Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:08 pmIt was so nice to meet you on the Muggle Meet-up on Tuesday!
Cynthia
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On shore, after Mega Daughter confirmed that I was on the right path. Can't say that I fully understand the process, but I'm sure the answer I've derived is correct.
Cynthia
- 802puzzler
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Just finished the grid (tough one), so count me at sea for now. I'll take a jigsaw puzzle break and then come back with fresh eyes and clear mind!
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Safely onshore. Definitely earned a nice hot toddy tonight for this one.
Found the puzzle a bit more challenging than usual.
Loved the meta. Took a bit a extra work to sort the final step. Really well constructed.
May this indeed be the start to a hAPpy new year.
Found the puzzle a bit more challenging than usual.
Loved the meta. Took a bit a extra work to sort the final step. Really well constructed.
May this indeed be the start to a hAPpy new year.
- Bird Lives
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Your wife is right as far as I can see.DrTom wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:09 pm Well that was refreshing! I looked at the META last night after solving the rather grueling GRID and got NADA/SQUAT/NOTHING. Then after my haircut this AM (which my wife feels is a complete waste of money) and a trip to Trader Joe's (where I can never go without coming home with at least 7 more things than were on my list) I got the puzzle and some coffee and put it on the kitchen island I was sitting at [WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU, DID YOU NEVER TAKE ENGLISH, "on the kitchen island where I was sitting"] when it hit me [YOU ARE HOPELESS! REALLY, THE COUNTER ACTUALLY HIT YOU? FOR GOD'S SAKE TOM]. From there on it was an easy stroll to the solution.
Clever and different mechanism and a confidence builder. I just downloaded Mr. Gaffney's week 2 puzzle so I'll see how I fare with that one. But as for the WSJCC - ASHORE!!!
Jay
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I'm ashore. I think this was a fantastic puzzle, and I fully agree with the many others who have commented that it is nice to see new constructors.
- Joe Ross
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I'm not a tonsure that Tom doesn't have hair on the sides & back of his head.
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- Streroto
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Oh yes I agree re AP Chemistry. I got the aha at 35000 feet after spending hours and hours. Will never forget it. When someone suggested this week we name our faves that was first to come to mind.M and M wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:05 pm Seeing a new name made me nervous, but the puzzle proved to be clever and fun. A different mechanism than AP Chemistry from some time ago, which is probably my all-time favorite meta.
We enjoyed it, and are always thankful to solve on Thursday, rather than tearing our hair till Sunday pm
- ajk
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Ashore, and unlike my first two weeks when I was only really sure I was on the right beach once the answer was posted, this time I'm confident.
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- LadyBird
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Late in reporting--I made it ashore yesterday afternoon. It was a DAsh to the meta answer once I finished the hard woRK of the grid. Step one quickly caught my EYe and the solution soon followED. Now I must JUmp into the car for an eNCOunter with the oral surgeon. The kids and spouses are coming in this evening for a covid-delayed Christmas, so this unexpected dental glitch is not appreciated. But my son-in-law was able to find the Yuengling Hershey that someone mentioned here a few weeks ago, so I will be having that tonight after they arrive!
- Bob cruise director
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Mega Daughter had questions so I have PM'd her with information. She has not responded yet
Bob Stevens
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Completed my swim to shore and ready for a drink to celebrate a good start to the 2021 metas. Make mine a Manhattan.
Cheers!
Paul
Cheers!
Paul
- DrTom
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Well, I do agree that it is shear follycle, but I actually do have hair on the sides and back and if I let it grow I start to resemble a cartoon scientist! I disdain the comb-over so many of my colleagues are fond of. A part that starts in the middle of the left ear just never looked right. So I'm just goign to brush off those comments (since there is precious little else for my brush to do)Joe Ross wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 2:44 pmI'm not a tonsure that Tom doesn't have hair on the sides & back of his head.
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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Are you available to help on my Christmas jig saw puzzle? Van Gogh's Starry Night - makes the meta look easy802puzzler wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 2:25 pm Just finished the grid (tough one), so count me at sea for now. I'll take a jigsaw puzzle break and then come back with fresh eyes and clear mind!
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- ImOnToo
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On shore!
I liked this one, a lot.
Of course, I like ALL of the ones that I GET!
I liked this one, a lot.
Of course, I like ALL of the ones that I GET!
Konnie