"This Stays Between Us" January 27, 2023

[Abide]

Started last night at 11:30, which was not a good idea. But fresh eyes in the morning made it clear-- pass the Bailey's!

[ship4u]

Ashore!
After a year of doing these, I think I’m starting to get the hang of it

Be careful not to rouse the Meta gods! Ask me how I know.....

[ship4u]

This week's puzzle was a masterpiece by Mr. Gaffney. It reminded me of the Mel Brooks movie where the character carrying suitcases kept repeating, "I got, I got it..., I don't got it...."

[ship4u]

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[M and M]

We enjoyed the intricate construction and satisfying answer. Like others, we continue to be amazed at the craftmanship that Matt demonstrates, time after time.

[Jay]

Got it early this morning while debating whether to get out of bed. Nice.

[minimuggle]

Thought I had Step 1 right away, but right now I'm at the bar with Isaac waiting for "aha".

[dudeski]

Yes. It does help to sleep on it occasionally.
Ashore for the puzzle but on the tarmac with “engine trouble”. Will have a single malt or three tonight.

[ray]

Pulling my hair out trying to make that final connection

[CPJohnson]

I have step one, but can't go on.

[CopperRiver]

I've got two steps - don't know which one comes first or how to tie them together. In others, ON THE BOAT. Taking a break for now...

[sweetc]

I've made to step 1, but won't have a real chance to sit down with it again until tomorrow or Sunday, so hope the rest comes to me while I'm sleeping

[JPMalone]

Had to walk away for a bit. Came back and it all made sense. On Shore!

[NDStegs]

More solved than I expected. I was impressed when my DH got it. Solved.

[JeanneC]

So…..
Solved and on the beach. Great meta construction. Took the long route but finally got it!
What’s for lunch?

[Gman]

Ashore. Many cool rabbits.

[woozy]

So, I'll have this drink I came up with tonight. Squeeze a quarter wedge of a Rangpur lime, add 3 oz. tequila, then 3 oz. pineapple juice, and then 6 oz. Bundaberg ginger beer. What should I call that drink. Whatever it's called, I'll have that.

That sounds like a Mexican Mule

A mexican mule doesn't have pineapple juice. The pineapple juice was essential.

[Bob cruise director]

Yes. It does help to sleep on it occasionally.
Ashore for the puzzle but on the tarmac with “engine trouble”. Will have a single malt or three tonight.

@dudeski It is much better to be on the tarmac with "engine trouble" than to be in the air and find out.

[CAe39]

Ashore.
All I can say is whew!

[Red jbb]

Got it! This might be the first Gaffney I've solved solo.

Satisfying!

(I don't drink, so I hope those on the beach don't mind if I enjoy an NA beer and a cigar.)