I am still at Isaac's nicely decorated bar. I finished the GRid before the arrival of these sweet young men, but have bEEN rather busy since! Not sure when I will have time to gatHER my thoughts, so I may be celebrating the new year ON the ship.
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:48 pm
by jawinks
I’ve got a bunch of pieces but can’t seem to put it all together if anyone is able to help with a nudge!
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:58 pm
by heroine.chic
Aside from the irony of being on a literal boat at the moment, I am going to declare myself tentatively on shore. If this was an extremely clear answer then I am clearly in the woods.
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:01 pm
by Ben B
Due to a busy weekend I was happily hanging with Isaac after exploring a persistent rabbit hole. But son picked it up and solved quickly! It made me want to get back in the water and he ended up dragging me gasping and winded but on shore! Kas 5 for me. Kas 1 for son.
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:21 pm
by woozy
heroine.chic wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:58 pm
Aside from the irony of being on a literal boat at the moment, I am going to declare myself tentatively on shore. If this was an extremely clear answer then I am clearly in the woods.
FWIW I thought it was an extremely clear answer. OTOH there is one specific aspect of metanism, that, so for as I can tell, is not referenced dealt with in the puzzle anywhere.
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:44 pm
by BetterMonday
It takes a village but i am finally onshore. Good way to start the new year!
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:27 pm
by SingleMalt
Late posting this but I am ashore. Off to a neighborhood party (walking home is nice tonight!) where I will uncork, and enjoy, a bottle of Compas Box Flaming Heart.
Happy New Year Everyone!
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:08 pm
by Scott M
Gonna see if Isaac will let me wash glasses and cut limes to pay off my large and growing bar tab. Happy New Year to you all and better luck next time to me.
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:27 pm
by Bonnibel
Ashore!!!
Feels so good! Happy New Year everyone from Mammoth Lakes.
I'll have a hot toddy please!
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:33 pm
by diplomatt
On the beach with 4.5 hours to spare!
Swim included a partial rabbit hole that was quickly corrected. Then immediately spotted the mechanism when I came back a day later.
It's gonna be a dry midnight this NYE, so just sipping the sparkling cider on the beach right now. Maybe a gin & tonic to ring in the new year a little later.
Happy new year, all!
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:59 pm
by MaineMarge
Count me ashore, @Bob cruise director, as you should know since you drug me here.
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:02 pm
by Ann
On the shore! Happy New Year, everyone !
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:50 pm
by shays
I’m on shore!! Phew!
Champagne, of course!
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 11:32 pm
by Archfrog
Made it to shore at the last minute…I think- Happy New Year!
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 11:37 pm
by KscX
Ashore! Fun team solve with my son. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 11:54 pm
by Kas
The Aha Moment Arriveth!! (With 7 minutes to spare, woot!!)
(HNY, dear Muggles!!)
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 11:54 pm
by Isw
On shore…in the nick of time…Happy New Year
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:01 am
by otlaolap
Happy New Year (WSJ time)!
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:04 am
by hcbirker
Re: "Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:06 am
by benchen71
Happy new year, everyone!
I take it all back about WSJ metas being too US-centric. Because this puzzle was a stunning tribute to 80's Australian culture by way of a South African comedy movie that defined my teens!
