"Swap Meet" - April 16, 2021

A place to discuss the weekly Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle Contest, starting every Thursday around 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please do not post any answers or hints before the contest deadline which is midnight Sunday Eastern time.
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Abide wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:00 pm first ashore on Page 10!
Isn't that just 1 1.0?
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!
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DrTom wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:05 pm
Abide wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:00 pm first ashore on Page 10!
Isn't that just 1 1.0?
Maybe the board is in Log base 10 for you.
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Plymouthrock wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:05 pm And speaking of shots, even the worst flu was never as bad as that second Moderna. Only 20 hours and a small
Price for freedom but still... anybody else?
It took me two weeks to recover from my worst flu and 18 hours to recover from Moderna #2. Not even close.
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Ten pages of mostly beach bodies and I have my fanny planted firmly on a bar stool and am keeping Isaac company.
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Easy peasy lemon squeezy! Now enjoying a Pfriem pilsner in the backyard sunshine, and onto the MGWCC, which I can already tell isn’t going to agree with me...
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Well, I finally made it! If there's any Guinness left, I'll have one. If not... you gonna finish that?
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On shore.

(I haven't posted in a long time. Hope everyone is doing well!)
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Al Sisti wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:57 pm Well, I finally made it! If there's any Guinness left, I'll have one. If not... you gonna finish that?
I am eager to hear THIS postmortem, Al.
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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Wendy Walker wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:14 pm
Al Sisti wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:57 pm Well, I finally made it! If there's any Guinness left, I'll have one. If not... you gonna finish that?
I am eager to hear THIS postmortem, Al.
I know, I know. I don't suppose you'd buy "I was just about to submit at 4:20 on Thursday, when I heard Timmy crying from the well..."
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We made it ashore by Friday night for once!
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Quick grid and the meta was not far behind. This was a fun one! Enjoying a view of palm trees and a slice of ocean here in SoCal. And it's MaiTai time.
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ky-mike wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:22 pm
Plymouthrock wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:05 pm And speaking of shots, even the worst flu was never as bad as that second Moderna. Only 20 hours and a small
Price for freedom but still... anybody else?
My wife and I had no issues at all with our second Moderna shots. We are 60-ish. I heard that it may impact younger folks more than older folks.
My parents (69 and 71) had no effects from either Moderna shot. I got my first shot a week and a half ago and the next day I had mild body aches/chills and a low grade fever from ~6am to 11pm. After that I was fine except my arm was a little sore. I'm guessing my immune system just went into overdrive. But I've seen COVID up close and personal and I'll take this over that. No complaints.
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On shore! Overindulged at dinner last night so just a Coke for me, please.
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On shore for me!
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im finally on to something, hopefully that means i will be done soon. this one has been tough for me
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Husband got half of the puzzle, I got the other half. On shore.
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We are paddling furiously. Going in circles but getting closer and closer to shore with each cycle. I have asked Isaac for another Rioja which I am hoping will further provide the enlightenment that I need.
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Plymouthrock wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:05 pm And speaking of shots, even the worst flu was never as bad as that second Moderna. Only 20 hours and a small
Price for freedom but still... anybody else?
Yep, me too! Second Moderna shot last Wednesday and it was a rough night.... fever, chills, headache, aches, tired, etc. ! Ugghhh! Felt better about 36 hours later!

As for this puzzle.... I was off to a good start but now I’m stuck on what to do with the numbers! A nudge would be appreciated!
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On shore! This was a tough one. But as is always the case with a Patrick Berry meta, the click is unmistakable once you get the pieces arranged properly.
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In ten short minutes from last post the light came on. I guess the 2nd Rioja did it. On shore. Very cool construct - not so simple at first, I just had to open my eyes. Thanks to Natasha for the initial direction.
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