XWord Muggles Forum

Drink_til_MT_puzzler wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:46 am Howdy! I'm Scott from Bozeman, MT. I teach at Montana State University and have been doing the WSJCC for several years now. I'm finally ready to claim my stateroom. In addition to WSJCC, I love the Hex Cryptics. My user name Drink Til MT is in tribute to the motto of our best local brewery (Bozeman Brewing) who sponsors the men's hockey team I captain, with my primary responsibility being picking up our two-case game allotment of assorted frosty beverage.

Toby wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:14 am I'm Toby, my real first name (I know it is unusual as a girl's name, but my father wanted to call me that, and as he was in the navy in Guam during WW II when I was born his view prevailed, probably for the only time in my parents' marriage). I have always loved any kind of word puzzle, especially cryptics (thanks Nation Magazine for that) and got entirely addicted to metas after I finally solved one after weeks of trying. I got hooked on the WSJ blog when I began to read it, hoping for spoilers, and found it a group of such nice, smart and helpful people that I became a regular until their ridiculous recent decision to limit the comments.
I live in New York City, right across the street from Columbia University where I arrived at age 17 from Brookline MA to go to Barnard College. I'm now 74, so I guess I have a problem with change.
I'm a semi-retired lawyer who by tremendous luck was able to do public-interest law my whole career, and now, other than puzzles, I like to travel, cook, eat, hike, play with grandkids and go to the theater, sometimes all on the same day.

Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:36 am

Toby wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:14 am I'm Toby, my real first name (I know it is unusual as a girl's name, but my father wanted to call me that, and as he was in the navy in Guam during WW II when I was born his view prevailed, probably for the only time in my parents' marriage). I have always loved any kind of word puzzle, especially cryptics (thanks Nation Magazine for that) and got entirely addicted to metas after I finally solved one after weeks of trying. I got hooked on the WSJ blog when I began to read it, hoping for spoilers, and found it a group of such nice, smart and helpful people that I became a regular until their ridiculous recent decision to limit the comments.
I live in New York City, right across the street from Columbia University where I arrived at age 17 from Brookline MA to go to Barnard College. I'm now 74, so I guess I have a problem with change.
I'm a semi-retired lawyer who by tremendous luck was able to do public-interest law my whole career, and now, other than puzzles, I like to travel, cook, eat, hike, play with grandkids and go to the theater, sometimes all on the same day.

I can see the Shakespearean discussion about naming you "Toby or not Toby". I love the name.

Also everyone should know that you are very good at these meta contests.

Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:36 am

Toby wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:14 am I'm Toby, my real first name (I know it is unusual as a girl's name, but my father wanted to call me that, and as he was in the navy in Guam during WW II when I was born his view prevailed, probably for the only time in my parents' marriage). I have always loved any kind of word puzzle, especially cryptics (thanks Nation Magazine for that) and got entirely addicted to metas after I finally solved one after weeks of trying. I got hooked on the WSJ blog when I began to read it, hoping for spoilers, and found it a group of such nice, smart and helpful people that I became a regular until their ridiculous recent decision to limit the comments.
I live in New York City, right across the street from Columbia University where I arrived at age 17 from Brookline MA to go to Barnard College. I'm now 74, so I guess I have a problem with change.
I'm a semi-retired lawyer who by tremendous luck was able to do public-interest law my whole career, and now, other than puzzles, I like to travel, cook, eat, hike, play with grandkids and go to the theater, sometimes all on the same day.

I can see the Shakespearean discussion about naming you "Toby or not Toby". I love the name.

Also everyone should know that you are very good at these meta contests.

Inca wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 2:56 pm
Bob another comment that I need a like button for.
And, Toby, the only Tobys I know are all female.

FrankH wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 11:38 am

Inca wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 2:56 pm
Bob another comment that I need a like button for.
And, Toby, the only Tobys I know are all female.

Freida, maybe I misunderstood your comment, but the like button is next to the quote button that you used.

BillKeeney wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 3:52 pm Hi, my name is Bill Keeney. I am an educator in the Philadelphia area. Long-time puzzler, but fairly new to the WSJ puzzles. Still trying to decode the "lingo" of the chat board. Have figured out most of it--except how to find out if the "meta" is right! --Bill

mcolfinn wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2019 4:52 pm Old hand at the Saturday puzzle, completely new to the contest. So far at sea with the "motion" answer this week. So new I don't even know where and when they post the answer. Anyone?

Bee wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2019 8:40 am Hi All! I'm Bee from NC. I'm a Mom, musician, educator, and tennis enthusiast. I'm brand new to this world of Crosswords, and especially Metas! I've been trying to work through the old WSJ Metas and all of your coded comments. I'm not sure which I've enjoyed more. You are a great bunch! I appreciate the layout you've set up here. Thanks!

Bee wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2019 8:40 am Hi All! I'm Bee from NC. I'm a Mom, musician, educator, and tennis enthusiast. I'm brand new to this world of Crosswords, and especially Metas! I've been trying to work through the old WSJ Metas and all of your coded comments. I'm not sure which I've enjoyed more. You are a great bunch! I appreciate the layout you've set up here. Thanks!