"This, That, and The Other Thing" - April 23, 2021

[Joe Ross]

Ashore!

Interesting puzzle. I'm on one side of this beach, or the other:



Please be careful about not discussing too many puzzle details in this topic.

[stmv]

After some stumbles/rabbit holes, I figured it out and am on the beach, albeit a bit shaky from the trip ashore.

(boharr: I also have not been able to get the .puz file; I was reduced to solving on paper, then using the very helpful Excel version.)

[JimJim]

On shore...I think...

[yourpalsal]

Ashore! This was a welcome break from today’s long overdue project of updating usernames and passwords on a gaggle of sites. Amazing how these things pile up...

[sanmilton]

Really fun, and a run for my money! Glad to be on shore! Looking forward to a takeout Cubano and a homemade Martini!

[mheberlingx100]

Time for a sports analogy -- I feel like I'm on the five yard line but can't get over the goal line. I'll take a break and maybe later I'll be able to hit pay dirt ...

[oldjudge]

I think I am ashore so I’ll only drink half a Guinness (who am I kidding)

[Wendy Walker]

Now that we are on page 2 I can share a still from the trail-cam: The Raccoon Tribunal passes judgment on Scruffy the barn cat.

[TPS]

Well I found something that's definitely not a coincidence but have ZERO idea what it could is pointing to.

[BethA]

@Wendy Walker and what is that with the glowing eyes behind the raccoons??

[ajk]

Pretty sure I'm on shore, but agree that the last step is a bit less supported than normal. Feels like this is what it has to be though, and thus submitted. Good thing, since I just got Moderna jab #2 so might not be in fighting shape for the entire meta-weekend .

[Wendy Walker]

@Wendy Walker and what is that with the glowing eyes behind the raccoons??

Just an artifact of the camera, sorry to say.

[mheberlingx100]

Took 5 minutes of reflection, and now believe I am on shore (90+% confidence).

[mheverson]

Time for a sports analogy -- I feel like I'm on the five yard line but can't get over the goal line. I'll take a break and maybe later I'll be able to hit pay dirt ...

You and me both. More like a 98 yard return and tackled at the two. Hmmm...

[Eric Porter]

I'm confident that I'm on shore and have submitted. I understand why some people aren't 100% sure, but in over 2 years I haven't submitted an incorrect answer yet. I see something that I'm taking as confirmation, but of course it could be a coincidence.

I thought this puzzle was more difficult than last week. After 20 minutes or so it clicked. Good one, Matt.

[Seadub]

Like others, I'm pretty sure I'm on shore. Very clever construction!

[bskptkl]

Submitted what I hope is the correct phrase.

[Cindy]

Solved.

[mattythewsjpuzzler]

I see why the confusion. I am there as well. But I think I am ashore. 100% sure of the mechanism though. Cabernet!

[Schmeel]

Ashore!
Whether the right one or not remains to be seen...