"United Nations" December 6, 2024

[PQ63]

Ashore. Genius!

Maker’s Mark neat please.

[scrabbler]

Ashore! Such a lovely aha moment. Just the right level of challenge for me.

[Homer Buckle]

A long slog to shore, but finally there.

[CPJohnson]

After trying at least 8 things that didn’t work, I finally saw what to do. Whew. On shore.

[bread-girl]

On the shore!

[Aaron]

Ok, that's brilliant. Kudos to Mike. On shore; Basil Hayden for me.

[DrTom]

Ashore and in awe. I tried about a thousand different things and then one little crumb got me started on the right path...which still took a LONG time to find the end to because I got diverted at least twice. Some day I hope to make a puzzle as good as this. Difficult but doable. The grid was a bit of a slog at times. I got stuck on the lower (not lowest) left side and needed Mr. G., but struggled through the rest. I still can't believe I found the way.

FINALLY!

[DannyWalter]

Oh yeah, baby, I are ashore! These puzzles am fun. Almost gave up, but I knew I were on to something, I just has to figure out how to apply it correctly.

This is like, some in a row. I will not jinx myself by starting to count again.

[vandono]

Reporting on the boat. Ordering a glass of Bandol to enjoy while I take a break from the meta and jump back into the Count of Monte Cristo for a bit. I think Abbé Faria is about to tell Dantès about the treasure.

Also, Isaac says, "Hi!"

[Googly]

[mitchel674]

I'd love a nudge from someone. I'm not even seeing the first step!

[femullen]

With all these land crabs reporting ashore, it must be [Echo Zulu]. I'm down a deep and cavernous rabbit hole. My eyes are either seeing what they want to see, or I have the Metasaurus by the tail. Sending my notes to the Smarter Half, see if she can find the rest of the monster.

Ahoy, Isaac!

[Susan Goldberg]

On the beach!

Enjoyed it!

Edit 1: “Missed it by that much!”

Edit 2: Sometimes I feel like I live a charmed life! On my original post, I was surely #21 on page 2. Thanks to @Bob cruise director and @boharr I’ve been bumped up back to Page 1! Enjoying the meta high either way!

I love that your criteria for a charmed life are so modest!

[Susan Goldberg]

I LOVED this one! Thanks Mike!! On shore.

[Nlobb]

Ashore!!

[DrTom]

Reporting on the boat. Ordering a glass of Bandol to enjoy while I take a break from the meta and jump back into the Count of Monte Cristo for a bit. I think Abbé Faria is about to tell Dantès about the treasure.

Also, Isaac says, "Hi!"

!OOOH, Bandol, there's an oenophiles choice. My favorite is the Tempier but there are many good ones. Now try it with a nice dish of cassoulet (and yes, a Minervois, Corbières or Malepère would be the default choice but tough to beat the elegance of a well made Bandol)

[ZooAnimalsOnWheels]

I am ashore this morning after doing the grid last night. Impressive puzzle. I'll take a champurrado with a spot of rum.

[Acarl]

Thank you BarbaraK for the nudge!
Won’t submit, but ashore!

[vandono]

Reporting on the boat. Ordering a glass of Bandol to enjoy while I take a break from the meta and jump back into the Count of Monte Cristo for a bit. I think Abbé Faria is about to tell Dantès about the treasure.

Also, Isaac says, "Hi!"

!OOOH, Bandol, there's an oenophiles choice. My favorite is the Tempier but there are many good ones. Now try it with a nice dish of cassoulet (and yes, a Minervois, Corbières or Malepère would be the default choice but tough to beat the elegance of a well made Bandol)

My baby brother is the oenophile and I was introduced to it at one of his parties. Off the top of my head, I can't remember which one we had. I think it pairs well with a complex story of revenge.

[Bob cruise director]

Good Saturday morning muggles

After a rousing Friday Zoom call we now have 4 on the ship and 152 on the shore.

We welcome our newest muggle since yesterday @Serafin

For new muggles, in addition to the scheduled Friday and Sunday zoom calls, the best way to get a nudge is to send a Private Message to any muggle who is on shore. Many muggles have notes under their posts indicating that they are more than willing to help. The best approach is to send a PM to one or more muggles, tell them what you have done and where you are stuck. "I am totally lost" is also more than acceptable. The problem with a general posting about getting a nudge is that we don't know if you have gotten no response or multiple responses.

On the ship are

LittleGood
Katiedid
femullen
vandono

And on the shore are

oldjudge
docison
Heidi
MikeyG
Georgeall
ELSavage
Meg
Wendy
clonefitz
Beth A
Cindy
hoover
Cruise Director
MatthewL
Cap'n Rick
AaronT
Dannyvee
will j
bagman
kulea
NebFaninCA
Schmeel
Barbara K
Jeremy
krf
darth
Jim and Anita
boharr
Ergcat
whimsy
ky-mike
Al
straffin
lxpeterson
DelanQ
lbray
Rita and George
CptnCodon
Mike H
Joe R
flepper
Don and Cynthia
Eric P
olev
DavyGravy
BoomerBanker
Lee-Ann
Beth T
Peter
Jace54
Merry Potter
Mbutterfly
JoDave
Cinny
CaptainVideo
sweetc
NDStegs
ajk
Mme
Don and Lisa
charliewentling
Kay
Chris
TeamDoubleTow
woozy
HeadinHome
Bird Lives
Jean
Al Laubenstein
Sheila
Mirage
Zobo3737
Toby
rjy
Barnhart6
Fred
Dr.Buttbeard
Magistra
michaelm
BrennerTJ
elvanya
benchen71
Penny_Keatley
Berto
Miki
Harbo
Bob B
Laura
mattythewsjpuzzler
b4alltime
Matthew
SamKat9
Tina
Beth C
Wescovington
dpl11
axiom
InAJelly
DCBilly
Qmark
Mister and Mrs. Squawk
cbarbee
Lucas
Beleaguered Castle
Guffman
Ron
geipey
Dickie_Dunn
Steveb
ehobbs
D B Miller
minimuggle
Acarl
JeanneC
PlymouthRock
Joepickett
JaneGummy
girubato1
sharkicicles
sjm
ArthurD and wife
Mikey and puzzle buddy Jane
Serafin
Anita
Brainbow
scrabbler
joe
CPJohnson
Homer
halseymac
Sleepy
Cindy N
Beccabecca
MajorDomoTom
Char
PQ63
escapeartist
Lyman
batfella
Alvibu67
Cruciverbalisticexpi
Gman
turbotron
Googly
Susan G
Nlobb
bread-girl
DannyWalter
Aaron
mitchel674
DrTom
ZooAnimalsOnWheels


Finally if you are looking for other metas to keep your interest up, there are several muggle and nonmuggle metas that come out weekly. Look under Other Meta Crossword Puzzles or click this link Other Meta Crossword Puzzles

We have the Sunday Smooth Sailing which is an easier meta for those learning or working off a hangover; Muggle Meta Mondays that are a little more challenging; Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT) done by our resident Australian muggle Ben Chenoweth; Madhatter's Enigma on Wednesdays (MEOW); and more both free and subscription