"Put A Little Spin On The Ball" March 21, 2025

[Tom Shea]

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And we can't leave without a couple of baseball beer commercials from long ago. A triple play from Ballantine by Mel Allen



And digging far into the archives we have Stegmaier Gold Medal Beer

Jonathan Winters plugging Al Sisti's hometown brew:

https://lite987.com/the-best-classic-ut ... our-top-5/

[krf]

Got it (?) Reading some of the comments lead me to believe that either I'm wrong, or they're wrong. Rather be watching hoops this weekend. Currently, the Big 10 is 10-0 which is good since I picked a lot of Big 10 wins in my bracket.

[Bob cruise director]

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And we can't leave without a couple of baseball beer commercials from long ago. A triple play from Ballantine by Mel Allen



And digging far into the archives we have Stegmaier Gold Medal Beer

Jonathan Winters plugging Al Sisti's hometown brew:

https://lite987.com/the-best-classic-ut ... our-top-5/

I grew up watching Schultz and Dooley commercials.

[chopkins828]

On the beach, fun one!

[Aaron]

On shore. Plan on a Shorts and Hoodies from 3 Sheeps later tonight, while watching the NCAA tournament.

Never heard of this brew, but suddenly am thirsty...

https://3sheepsbrewing.com/beer/shorts-and-hoodies/

It fits the weather in Wisconsin this time of year. Made it to the launch party, which was fun. Beer goes down easy. I recommend both Shorts and Hoodies and 3 Sheeps overall.

[Collegetowngirl]

Can’t even find me a decent rabbit hole on this ship! I’ll take another beer, Isaac!

[Momo]

Anyone have a hint they can lend me? I only see the obvious! Thanks!!

[Relic]

Hanging with Isaac. I got nothing!
There's always tomorrow!

[Cindy N]

And we can't leave without a couple of baseball beer commercials from long ago. A triple play from Ballantine by Mel Allen



And digging far into the archives we have Stegmaier Gold Medal Beer

8/8/88 First night baseball game at Wrigley Field - Bill Murray and Harry Caray - This Bud's for you!

[Joe Ross]

@ebirnholz's Washington Post Sunday Puzzle is a meta:

You Are Surrounded! by Evan Birnholz - Sunday March 23, 2025

The answer to this week's metapuzzle is a landlocked country.

[Byrdy]

I never would have seen it on my own, but Matty nudged me over the finish line.

[Beccabecca]

Still on the ship enjoying the sights

[Miki]

To those who are struggling,

I'm offering to help.
Either PM me or find me on TikTok, where I posted
a cute video with a song that hints at the method of finding the answer.

[Faust]

@ebirnholz's Washington Post Sunday Puzzle is a meta:

You Are Surrounded! by Evan Birnholz - Sunday March 23, 2025

The answer to this week's metapuzzle is a landlocked country.

I just tried this one based off your suggestion… impressive puzzle! Are the answers to these listed anywhere?

[Joe Ross]

@ebirnholz's Washington Post Sunday Puzzle is a meta:

You Are Surrounded! by Evan Birnholz - Sunday March 23, 2025

The answer to this week's metapuzzle is a landlocked country.

I just tried this one based off your suggestion… impressive puzzle! Are the answers to these listed anywhere?

They are available when the puzzle is posted. I think that when you fill the grid correctly, a pop-up has a link to
"Evan's Analysis of this week's puzzle."

Looking up other ways to get answer... Better yet, let's ask Evan @ebirnholz.

EDIT: Found it: Evan Birnholz's WaPo Sunday Solutions

[rjy]

Ashore - er, miles above the Atlantic now - but got it with a nudge that refocused what I already had. Away for a week, so it’s time to catch up on the other metas… cheers, all!

[KscX]

Well- ok. I’m on shore.

[Bob cruise director]

Good morning muggles

The muggles continue to struggle to shore on this one. We have 15 on the ship and 138 on the shore.

Joining the others for Isaac's famous brunch (with mimosas) are:

SometimesStumped and daughter
doc1388
Richard
Momo
relic (and Maggie)
Beccabecca
Collegetowngirl

While making their way to shore are
Beth A
Les
ladybird
Faust
Ann
krf
Penny_Keatley
Miki
Laurab
Franky_T
HunterX
Homer
lymanrpaden
Byrdy
chopkins828
rjy
KscX


While you are waiting for the basketball games or if you have torn up your brackets in disgust (an annual event) or wanting more metas to do, @DavyGravy U Feel Me? Sunday Smooth Sailing meta is a lot of fun. Find it at U Feel Me SSS meta. And there is a great easter egg.

[CopperRiver]

I have an idea what the meta might be but I cannot make it work yet.
Might be a teaser rabbit hole.
Still with Isaac for now...

[schmidzy]

Forgot to post earlier but swam to shore without too much trouble, despite it being out of my wheelhouse.

P.S. Our new weekly meta puzzle blog just started today! If you are in need of more metas to get you through the day, be sure to check out That's Messed Up