"Starting Positions" - August 20, 2021

[Bird Lives]

I submitted the second answer I found. I can definitely see someone making a case for the one I didn't send.

There are a couple of alternatives that someone, even me, could make a case for. But one of those cases is much stronger and less convoluted than the others.

[Kalamitykatie]

Finished the grid but STUCK on the meta....guess I'll stare at it and hope the answer strikes me while I wait for nudges

[Ergcat]

Here with Isaac…. I’m “seeing” lots of “things” but nothing coming together yet. This may be a very long weekend with Isaac!

[Bob cruise director]

Good Friday morning muggles and guests

First a welcome to our newest muggles - Kalamitykatie and CapnCodon. Always great to have more muggles

A good challenge from Mr. Shenk as we have 11 on the ship and 41 on the shore.

Good luck to all getting the meta and the grid

[EVJ]

...and the alternate--arguably equally acceptable-- answer has surfaced...

I see that answer too, and it is equally elegant. I wonder if both will be acceptable.

I’m in the bar with Isaac. These comments are concerning.
I can see I’m going to be noodling for awhile.

[Al Sisti]

I submitted the second answer I found. I can definitely see someone making a case for the one I didn't send.

There are a couple of alternatives that someone, even me, could make a case for. But one of those cases is much stronger and less convoluted than the others.

The more I thought about it, yes, I'm more comfortable with the one I sent in...

[Bird Lives]

I submitted the second answer I found. I can definitely see someone making a case for the one I didn't send.

There are a couple of alternatives that someone, even me, could make a case for. But one of those cases is much stronger and less convoluted than the others.

The more I thought about it, yes, I'm more comfortable with the one I sent in...

It'll be interesting to see the "discussion" on Monday.

[Cap'n Rick]

It must be nice to find TWO plausible answers. I can't even find ONE plausible rabbit hole!

[Streroto]

Wow. Getting a baaaaaaad feeling about this. Mojo has NOT returned. Isaac, your best Syrah please.

[sharkicicles]

This one’s not looking good for me so far.

[billkatz]

Safely on shore! And no MGWCC until tomorrow.

[hunkra]

After missing last week due to the college drop-off of the youngest, I was ready to tackle a challenge. (Doh!) Be careful what you wish for... currently with Isaac, who has been kind enough to allow me to cover the bar with my spreadsheets...

[gdshort]

Safely on shore after the belated light dawned!

[gdshort]

Safely on shore after the belated light dawned!

[architect]

Nope, not seeing it. Well, I guess I'll be using the additional Gaffney time to noodle through this.

[Ergcat]

ONSHORE🏝
Think I will take a vodka & seltzer out to the lake for a droodle ( a droodle = DRink while on a pool nOODLE)

Finally saw what I was supposed to see! Don’t see any of those referenced “alternatives” so I’m submitting what I got! Good luck, muggles! This is a tricky one!

[CPJohnson]

Remember Schultz, from Hogan's Heroes? "I know NATH-ing, I see NATH-ING!" ?
I'm with Schultz, except that usually he DID know something.
I am with Isaac, knowing and seeing nothing.

[MatthewL]

Add me to those sitting at the bar with Isaac. Gotta say, getting a wee bit crowded here.

[Henry Paul]

The typical "solve grid fairly quickly and then see..... nothing." Multiple options to dive down holes, and I'm clearly exploring them all!

Hello Isaac!

[hcbirker]

Well hello Isaac. I didn't get to this until today and I am baffled. Will keep plugging away!