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"First and Foremost" - August 16, 2019
- BarbaraK
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On shore, with many of the same thoughts others have expressed.
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On shore...I agree with many of you that this one seemed too easy, but I'm running with it. It's a nice day for a run on the beach, anyway.
- Deb F
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- Location: Hilton Head Island
I vote for mugs for the talented song writing Muggles!!! Come on, Mike. Pull some strings.
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I had my shore pass on Thursday, but waited until last night to use it, thinking there might be more to the meta than what I found: one, clear answer that came too easily to inspire confidence. I'm looking forward to the official answer, and the post-puzzle discussion.
- lusophile
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Submitted the obvious. Probably on a sandbar. I've been wrong or pageanted too many times to be more than 75% confident, but what else can I do
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- Bob cruise director
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Happy Sunday muggles
First a warm welcome to Y Esch our newest Muggle on the WSJ page
We have 5 on the ship, most of which have an answer that they will submit before the stroke of midnight and 125 on the shore
Arriving on the shore are
Susan G
Ed S
Jud
Jacksull
Fred F
Ann P
Dennis
Colin
Ann
Y Esch
Juliet
bobbydeee
a3jay
Jimmyjam
and lusophile
Sorry for those I missed yesterday and if anyone is on the shore but not counted, let me know
Good luck winning the mug. Long odds again this week
First a warm welcome to Y Esch our newest Muggle on the WSJ page
We have 5 on the ship, most of which have an answer that they will submit before the stroke of midnight and 125 on the shore
Arriving on the shore are
Susan G
Ed S
Jud
Jacksull
Fred F
Ann P
Dennis
Colin
Ann
Y Esch
Juliet
bobbydeee
a3jay
Jimmyjam
and lusophile
Sorry for those I missed yesterday and if anyone is on the shore but not counted, let me know
Good luck winning the mug. Long odds again this week
Bob Stevens
Cruise Director
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Having seen posted pic of the incredibly precious prize mug, doubt that WSJ can afford more than a mug per week.
But the brilliantly misguided erudition posted every week here never cease to amaze and really deserves recognition. Maybe we should create annual awards, The Muggies! ie:
Deepest Rabbit Hole
Best Incorrect Answer
Best Original Verse
Best Mangled Adaptation of a Song
Trippiest Explanation
Of course, Bob and Brian have already qualified for Honorary Lifetime Achievement Muggies.
Thomas W (since there's already a Tom W)
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Had dinner last night with a friend who's also addicted to these puzzles. I commented that it was too easy this week. She questioned the "noted politician" hint. Well it quickly became apparent that we had submitted two different answers.
- FrankieHeck
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- Location: West Virginia
Should be some interesting discussion after the deadline! My Dad has only successfully done one other of these metas, but he did tell me he turned in an answer for this one. And it was the same as mine. Not sure if that is a good sign or a bad sign.
- Janet P
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- Joined: Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:29 pm
Well, after the storms we had during the night I think the thyme in Maine Marge's garden will be doing fine. I have enjoyed the extra time with Isaac this weekend as he has perfected the dryness of my martini. One final Bloody Mary for the long trip to the beach...
Like so many others I eagerly await the post-mortems tomorrow.
Good luck to all on winning the mug!
P.S. I am bowled over by the song lyrics shared this week ♫ ♪
Like so many others I eagerly await the post-mortems tomorrow.
Good luck to all on winning the mug!
P.S. I am bowled over by the song lyrics shared this week ♫ ♪
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haven't yet submitted, torn between 2 answers....at least I've managed to get a couple of the last few metas correct but haven't had time to post. Really enjoyed the song lyrics. Such talented folks here!
- DrTom
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Thanx and a tip o'the hat to you Bob, the innovator. You threw the pass I simply grabbed it and ran. (by the way it will be interesting to see how many of you recognize the "Thanx and a ....")Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 5:06 pmOUTSTANDING!!!!DrTom wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:18 pm To our venerable cruise director - Thanks Bob, enjoyed it immensely. I suppose that, staying true to the artist, there HAS to be a morning after!
Now let me reply and this time with MY apologies to Joni Mitchell:
Rows and columns of answers here
And I’d scream curses in the air
And favored rabbit holes everywhere
I've looked at metas that way
But now they only block my fun
They confuse and vex near everyone
So many things I should have done
But metas got in my way
I've looked at answers from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's previous pageants I recall
I really don't know metas at all
Moons and Junes and ferries wheels
The dizzy dancing way you feel
As chances of a mug appeal
I've looked at solving that way
But then it's just another day
No mug is going to come my way
But I still care so I will stay
And not give my chance away
I've looked at metas from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It's mug’s illusions I recall
I really don't know mugs at all
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
- DrTom
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- Location: Jacksonville, FL
Downloaded and printed out, I'll give it a go later, something to humble me before next Thursday evening, Thank you!BethA wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:32 pmNice!DrTom wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:18 pm To our venerable cruise director - Thanks Bob, enjoyed it immensely. I suppose that, staying true to the artist, there HAS to be a morning after!
Now let me reply and this time with MY apologies to Joni Mitchell:
Rows and columns of answers here
...
I really don't know mugs at all
Were you doing the WSJ metas way back on Nov 3, 2017? If not, you might want to check it out!
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
- Bob cruise director
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I remember it very well. Must be a sign of ageDrTom wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2019 5:41 pmThanx and a tip o'the hat to you Bob, the innovator. You threw the pass I simply grabbed it and ran. (by the way it will be interesting to see how many of you recognize the "Thanx and a ....")Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 5:06 pmOUTSTANDING!!!!DrTom wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:18 pm To our venerable cruise director - Thanks Bob, enjoyed it immensely. I suppose that, staying true to the artist, there HAS to be a morning after!
Now let me reply and this time with MY apologies to Joni Mitchell:
Rows and columns of answers here
And I’d scream curses in the air
And favored rabbit holes everywhere
I've looked at metas that way
But now they only block my fun
They confuse and vex near everyone
So many things I should have done
But metas got in my way
I've looked at answers from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's previous pageants I recall
I really don't know metas at all
Moons and Junes and ferries wheels
The dizzy dancing way you feel
As chances of a mug appeal
I've looked at solving that way
But then it's just another day
No mug is going to come my way
But I still care so I will stay
And not give my chance away
I've looked at metas from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It's mug’s illusions I recall
I really don't know mugs at all
Bob Stevens
Cruise Director
Cruise Director
- Richard
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I was on shore days ago but I guess forgot to post.
I use email to submit my guess so I can make sure I did submit.
I do see two answers but like one better.
Richard
I use email to submit my guess so I can make sure I did submit.
I do see two answers but like one better.
Richard
- Bird Lives
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I was out of town, never registered. But my son happened to be visiting in NYC and one of his friends had entered the pairs division and still didn't have a partner, so . . . . They finished 12th.
Jay
- Bob cruise director
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Our final count is 5 on the ship and 128 on the shore. Our latest arrivals are Janet P, Matthew L and Richard
Good luck to all in winning the mug.
It will be interesting to hear the stories of the people who had a dilemma or were sure that they had the right answer but they did not (quite possibly me)
Good luck to all in winning the mug.
It will be interesting to hear the stories of the people who had a dilemma or were sure that they had the right answer but they did not (quite possibly me)
Bob Stevens
Cruise Director
Cruise Director