"First and Foremost" - August 16, 2019

[john day]

Ashore. Like many others, it seemed too easy but it made sense when I really stopped and though about it.
John Day

[AnnP]

Bob, your reference to Occam's Razor helped me overcome my indecisiveness.

On Shore!

[31 Down]

I agree, suspiciously simple (like most politicians).

[PHOFER]

Count me ashore. I agree it’s either too easy or so hard that the answer is totally elusive.

[BrianDavidson]

First and foremost, I’m ashore. Or else I’m included in 68A.

[oldjudge]

Not sure why solvers would be unsure. There is only one answer and it is 100%.

[ArnoldMBrockman]

Bob-I Don't Know What Happened To My Post.? I Was 3rd Poster This Morning. Meanwhile I Am Ashore !

[Limerick Savant]

Ashore. Neither last nor least of solvers I suspect.

[Sean]

Ashore! Third week in a row. They must be getting easier, because there's no way I'm getting smarter.

[Bob cruise director]

Bob-I Don't Know What Happened To My Post.? I Was 3rd Poster This Morning. Meanwhile I Am Ashore !

I definitely have you on the shore.

[Bob cruise director]

Bob, your reference to Occam's Razor helped me overcome my indecisiveness.

On Shore!

I hope it is not construed as a spoiler

[Deb F]

Been sitting here on shore feeling quite satisfied that what I submitted on Thursday was a slam dunk when, out of nowhere, that same bolt that makes Muggles crazy hit. There COULD be another solution. BUT... Was it, in fact, too easy? I gotta believe.

[grwinski]

I'm another that 'thinks' he got it quickly, (Friday morning), but have waited to submit until now, thinking 'I must be missing something'..... Anyway, see ya later, Isaac, I'm going ashore!

[MaineMarge]

Hey Bob! Do you also have training in organizing a pageant? Most of us here on shore want to have our act together in the event the show does go on...

[Geoduck]

I just thought of a 4th possibility, but this one adheres to the pattern/prompt even less than the previous two I rejected.

So, four possibilities, but one clear winner.

[Bob cruise director]

Hey Bob! Do you also have training in organizing a pageant? Most of us here on shore want to have our act together in the event the show does go on...

MaineMarge
Sorry that is outside my skill set but I am sure that among the 453 Muggles, we have someone who has that talent

[Jud]

Ashore!

[Bob cruise director]

Our Saturday status report is early today because we have a long and distinguished list and the York Fireman's Muster and Parade starts in an hour.

We have 7 muggles keeping Isaac company. Most have an answer but are worried about being Pageanted. Also they were feeling bad for Isaac who has not had much company the past couple of weeks. We do have 110 on the shore so another record might be in the offing.

On the ship are
David K
Jeff D
Christopher Weber our newest Muggle on the WSJ page
Janet P
Special Ed
ann
Jack Sull

And on the shore are
Cindy
Al
Hector
troysail
MarkL
Laura M
Mary F
Barry
Toby
Moi
Bill T
FKelly
Jean
Jeffrey G
Chris
Anthony Sarnicola
Darryl
Wendy
James W
Mark C
Meg
mheberlingx100
Beth T
STL-D
Janet
Howard H
joequavis
Cynthia J
Glyn
Frankie
Joe Ross
Tmart
OGuyDave
Jim and Anita
Steveb
gamera13
Guy L
Tony ALS
BrianM
FrankH
streroto
oldjudge
sharkicicles
tina
Orsys
Tom Wi
Jakeor Jacob
inca
docison
scooby
Trey and Marion
Julie O
Deb
Bird Lives
Jeff S
SewYoung
DBMiller
Jennifer
Noneedforaname
Rad26
Leslie
Blair
Bill S
Eric P
Tom Shea
Maine Marge
Douoglas
GlennG
Paul
Candy B
Joedbee
Stuckmn
Jazzvibist
Geoduck
Bunella
ImOnToo
Heidi
Beth A
the Thurman8er
Les
Paul D
Nalugirl
Domenic
emmaa - another new muggle
Natalie
ky-mike
Doug M
Anita
Jeremy Smith
Barbara K
Kay W
Commodore
Gwyneth
Carla
31 Down
Brian Davidson
LLinNC
Sean
Phofer
John day
our Limerick Savant
Scott L
Rita
Gerry
Russ
Allan
John Web
and Darlene

Odds are long but maybe there is a mug in the future for some lucky muggle.

Let me know if I missed anyone.

[Susan Goldberg]

Bob - I’m on shore. Thanks. But am very suspicious of pageanting...

[DrTom]

Well darn, I’m afraid I must join those who are trying to choose between two very possible answers and one or two more possible but not as reassuring answers. I have one that fits the grid pattern very well and the Title fairly well, and one that fits the grid pattern fairly well and the Title very well, while both fit the “hint” very well.

I can make a reasonable argument for both of them, but I think I will “shave” my fear with Occam’s razor submit my answer and then go brush my teeth with Occam’s toothbrush. So count me close shaven and ashore.

Food for thought: if there had been electric razors back during William of Ockham’s day would our decision process waiver between a rotary and an oscillating solution.