"Just My Type" - January 24, 2020
- Joe Ross
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Definitely ashore & submitted and not with my first answer.
I earned this Guinness, tyvm.
I earned this Guinness, tyvm.
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On shore - didn't see it at first glance, but after walking away for a while I returned and saw it right away. A relief after last week's debacle!
As for the grid, I didn't find it particularly challenging, but I think all of the Friday WSJ grids fall within a very narrow range of difficulty for anyone who does crosswords (as opposed to just metas) on a regular basis. Generally speaking, I find that the easiest ones take about seven minutes, and the hardest about 14 minutes. But your mileage may vary...
As for the grid, I didn't find it particularly challenging, but I think all of the Friday WSJ grids fall within a very narrow range of difficulty for anyone who does crosswords (as opposed to just metas) on a regular basis. Generally speaking, I find that the easiest ones take about seven minutes, and the hardest about 14 minutes. But your mileage may vary...
- Bob cruise director
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- Location: Any golf course within 500 miles of Littleton MA
Good morning muggles
First we welcome three new muggles to our clan. Martin and Fishmagik are keeping Isaac company as they try to figure out what these things are all about while scrablett is on the shore with the crowd.
We have three muggles keeping Isaac company while we have 106 are basking on the shore
On the ship with Isaac we are:
spotter
martin
and Fishmagik
On the shore are:
Les
Mike H
Mark L
Al
Chris
Wendy
elan
moi
Brian M
Leslie
Hector
Frankie
ky-mike
Meg
DBMiller
Anita
ErikThor
damefox
Toby
Beth T
Bird Lives
CallMeShane
Inca
Scott M
joequavis
scooby
Tina
Beth A
Barbara K
Tom Wilson
laura
Eric P
Julie O
Cindy
Steveb
MajorDomoTom
Heidi
Janet P
Tony
Oldjudge
Rita and George
Orsys
Jean
Trey and Marion
Softie
Jacksull
Jud
Mark C
John B
Frank H
ALS
Doug M
streroto
Burak
Billkatz
Dave K
Wdunbar
WBYonder
Richard
Mary CC
Paul D
Domenic
docison
Kay
Jim and Anita
Commodore
Patty
Tmart
Lacangah
Jenirvin
Rad26
sharkicicles
Ed S
bobbydeee
PeterLee1a
Alan H
tim1217
Blair
Jazzvibist
Janet
scrablett
Homer
dplass
djquimby
Cynthia J
the Thurman8er
Juliet
Doug C
JPMalone
LaceyK
matthwemoravc
Susan G
Beth C
Brian
Joedbee
Geoduck
rolias
DrTom
JoeRoss
MaineMarge
Lucas S
OGuyDave
LLinNC
Kris
Jeff S
and Gerry
Hopefully I don't skip over anyone
Good luck getting the grid and winning the mug
First we welcome three new muggles to our clan. Martin and Fishmagik are keeping Isaac company as they try to figure out what these things are all about while scrablett is on the shore with the crowd.
We have three muggles keeping Isaac company while we have 106 are basking on the shore
On the ship with Isaac we are:
spotter
martin
and Fishmagik
On the shore are:
Les
Mike H
Mark L
Al
Chris
Wendy
elan
moi
Brian M
Leslie
Hector
Frankie
ky-mike
Meg
DBMiller
Anita
ErikThor
damefox
Toby
Beth T
Bird Lives
CallMeShane
Inca
Scott M
joequavis
scooby
Tina
Beth A
Barbara K
Tom Wilson
laura
Eric P
Julie O
Cindy
Steveb
MajorDomoTom
Heidi
Janet P
Tony
Oldjudge
Rita and George
Orsys
Jean
Trey and Marion
Softie
Jacksull
Jud
Mark C
John B
Frank H
ALS
Doug M
streroto
Burak
Billkatz
Dave K
Wdunbar
WBYonder
Richard
Mary CC
Paul D
Domenic
docison
Kay
Jim and Anita
Commodore
Patty
Tmart
Lacangah
Jenirvin
Rad26
sharkicicles
Ed S
bobbydeee
PeterLee1a
Alan H
tim1217
Blair
Jazzvibist
Janet
scrablett
Homer
dplass
djquimby
Cynthia J
the Thurman8er
Juliet
Doug C
JPMalone
LaceyK
matthwemoravc
Susan G
Beth C
Brian
Joedbee
Geoduck
rolias
DrTom
JoeRoss
MaineMarge
Lucas S
OGuyDave
LLinNC
Kris
Jeff S
and Gerry
Hopefully I don't skip over anyone
Good luck getting the grid and winning the mug
Bob Stevens
Cruise Director
Cruise Director
- NaluGirl
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Went down a couple of wrong rabbit holes, but finally have arrived at the party!
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Finally reached the shore after being tossed around the surf for some time. Time to dry off and drink up!
-Paul
-Paul
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To be clear, I'm pretty sure I made it ashore in a couple of minutes. I'd be interested in one aspect of it, but it seems pretty straightforward.Bob cruise director wrote: โSat Jan 25, 2020 11:54 am Good morning muggles
First we welcome three new muggles to our clan. Martin and Fishmagik are keeping Isaac company as they try to figure out what these things are all about while scrablett is on the shore with the crowd.
We have three muggles keeping Isaac company while we have 106 are basking on the shore
On the ship with Isaac we are:
spotter
martin
and Fishmagik
Good luck getting the grid and winning the mug
- Bob cruise director
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- Location: Any golf course within 500 miles of Littleton MA
Sorry. I must have missed you in the growing crowd on the shore. But welcomeMartin wrote: โSat Jan 25, 2020 4:49 pmTo be clear, I'm pretty sure I made it ashore in a couple of minutes. I'd be interested in one aspect of it, but it seems pretty straightforward.Bob cruise director wrote: โSat Jan 25, 2020 11:54 am Good morning muggles
First we welcome three new muggles to our clan. Martin and Fishmagik are keeping Isaac company as they try to figure out what these things are all about while scrablett is on the shore with the crowd.
We have three muggles keeping Isaac company while we have 106 are basking on the shore
On the ship with Isaac we are:
spotter
martin
and Fishmagik
Good luck getting the grid and winning the mug
Bob Stevens
Cruise Director
Cruise Director
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No need to apologize. My initial post wasn't the clearest. I've actually been solving most of these for years now but just decided to join the tour.Bob cruise director wrote: โSat Jan 25, 2020 5:12 pmSorry. I must have missed you in the growing crowd on the shore. But welcomeMartin wrote: โSat Jan 25, 2020 4:49 pmTo be clear, I'm pretty sure I made it ashore in a couple of minutes. I'd be interested in one aspect of it, but it seems pretty straightforward.Bob cruise director wrote: โSat Jan 25, 2020 11:54 am Good morning muggles
First we welcome three new muggles to our clan. Martin and Fishmagik are keeping Isaac company as they try to figure out what these things are all about while scrablett is on the shore with the crowd.
We have three muggles keeping Isaac company while we have 106 are basking on the shore
On the ship with Isaac we are:
spotter
martin
and Fishmagik
Good luck getting the grid and winning the mug
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Yay, on shore! I thought the grid was nicely challenging and actually took me longer than the meta.
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Ashore after a satisfying solve. May be easier for older folks. Thanks Mike!
- DrTom
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OK, fine, now all my confidence is ruined. I cannot see why it might be easier for older folks which convinces me that this is indeed a pageant and my initial elation turns to total deflation. Ah well I can defend my choice but I am sure there is the AHA that says, "close but no cigar sir, would you like to try again next week!"
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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Ashore! My wife and I are going to have to stop waiting for the weekend to do these if we want to get a good spot on the beach...
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Sending beams of love to Joe, BrianMac, Bob, Mike and any others involved in making this treasure trove of past metas available to all of us. Thanks! I needed that!
Iโm sure all Muggles join me in this heartfelt appreciation.
Iโm sure all Muggles join me in this heartfelt appreciation.
- garryj
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- Joined: Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:20 pm
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
Ashore. Finally had time to tackle the puzzle last night. So I enjoyed a nightcap on the beach. Since I was able to get the answer, I'd have to rate the meta as average. I rarely get the tough ones but it is fun trying.
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Ashore. I enjoyed this puzzle's construction, and didn't stumble down too many rabbit holes.
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Hey just out of curiosity, the star rating for puzzles is for perceived difficulty? fun factor?