"Flight of Fancy" March 15, 2024

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Wendy Walker
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"Flight of Fancy" March 15, 2024

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Hello, Muggles! Wendy here, filling in for Cruise Director Bob, who is pre-gaming the upcoming solar eclipse.

FLIGHT OF FANCY | By Mike Shenk
The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a famous artist.

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EDIT: Solved, 4:35 p.m. On the beach!
Last edited by Wendy Walker on Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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Ashore.

Excellent, Grandmaster Shenk!
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Ashore!
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
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Toes in the sand… Guinness me please!
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Good one! Basking on the beach.
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That was a quick one
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On shore. Al, pass me a Guinness please?
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On shore! Good luck Muggles!
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On the beach! 🏖️ 🍷

Happy Pi Day!
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Page 1! Yay! The cabana boy is laughing at all my empty rabbit holes.
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Solved.
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On the shore!
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Ashore. Tricky.
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Guinness me
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On shore! I had the right idea but it took me a little while (and second-guessing myself) to execute it correctly.
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Ashore!

Great idea. And quite the construction.

Bravo, Mr. Shenk!
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Finally! A bit embarrassed at how long that took, given my background… Margarita me, I’m in Cabo!!
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The other Wendy. :roll:
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On Naboo. Finally made contact...interesting concept. Now I shall make an imperial march over to the cantina.
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P1? This one ain't easy.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
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Got it. What a lovely reveal.
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