"Crosswords Rock!" - April 12, 2019

[Rad26]

Fun puzzle. Got it. Three in a row I think.

[Z_S]

First time posting, though I have sifted the WSJ comment section in the past.
On shore! This is my 5th time in a row that I've seen the shoreline; I'm glad the metas haven't been ridiculous.

Zane

[Cindy]

A huge thank you to my friend Bill Katz who loaded my avatar. These are my exact thoughts when I am trying to explain my meta fascination to a non muggle.

[Cindy]

Finally and definitely on shore. Good thing I waited before submitting. I had an answer that I spent all day trying to convince myself was right. But I printed a fresh grid, did the puzzle again and saw it right away. Still stuck on AVX and PGWCC, though.

Those were both phrases I have never heard!

[Joedbee]

Onshore! I also posted on the WSJ Comments where you tracked me as JosephB, Robert. Thanks for all your work in moderating these comments.

[Bob cruise director]

Good morning for our Saturday report

First - many thanks to Brian for setting this up. It is working well as I learn how to use it.

Second is names. I have the list of names from the WSJ and screen names that we entered on this web site. Where possible I have associated the two sets of names but not always. For our status reports my intention is to use the WSJ name where possible and the blog name where I have either new muggles or have not been able to associate the names.

Third - I have been checking both sites to create one list of those on the ship or the shore.

So without further ado - we have 84 on the shore and Isaac is refinishing the bar for the next time we have a full house on the ship.

On the shore we have
Les
Laura
Meg
Darryl
Tom M
Beth A
Toby
Tina
Steve Beck
Doug M
Chris
Cindy
Tom W
Al
Giovana
Barbara K
Peter
Sheila
Jeremy Smith
David K
Hector
Fred
Jeff D
Frankie
icdogg
ky-mike
Mark L
Leslie
Heidi
Wendy
Trey and marion
William S
Jay
Janet P
Bill T
Cynthia J
Mike
Denise
Stuart
Tyrone
Tom S
Sean
marge
Edward
Matthew
Blair
Mary C
Mike H
joequavis
Candy B
Jimpiano
Jim and Anita
Moi
Scott M
Jennifer
Fred F
William
Douglas
Michael and Ann
James C
Paul
Paul D
Domenic
Tony
Eric P
James D
Peter L
Robert DuPuy
Bill H
andrew B
Guy
Barbara H
Natalie
henry
Zane
Brian M (and again a big thanks)
Bill
Steve T
Tim M
Alan D
rad26
Joseph B

If I missed anyone or have you in here twice, please let me know.

Bob

[Toby]

I think I have it, but I'm not feeling as strong a click as most seem to be. I got burned earlier this year and blew a 28-week streak by submitting too early, so I think I'll chew on it for a while longer.

I think you’ll be sure when you have it.

[Deb F]

Oops. Getting acquainted with our new home. So I said in my Introduction that I was onshore. Wanted to make sure I was counted among the beach people!

[Deb F]

[quote=Cindy post_id=219 time=1555168648 user_id=63]
A huge thank you to my friend Bill Katz who loaded my avatar. These are my exact thoughts when I am trying to explain my meta fascination to a non muggle.
[/I need Bill Katz. I am having trouble loading my avatar! Sigh.]

[Bob cruise director]

Oops. Getting acquainted with our new home. So I said in my Introduction that I was onshore. Wanted to make sure I was counted among the beach people!

Oops. Getting acquainted with our new home. So I said in my Introduction that I was onshore. Wanted to make sure I was counted among the beach people!

You are now counted

[bunella]

[quote="Bob cruise director" post_id=222 time=1555169896 user_id=95]
Good morning for our Saturday report


i think you missed me. Bunny with the pretzels.

[BrianMac]

I think you’ll be sure when you have it.

Yes, I got this sense from what others were saying. Thankfully, I held off on submitting and with fresh eyes, I saw the correct solution. Though I think there is another somewhat-defensible answer.

[Jeanrosz]

I was visiting Isaac for a day but am now on shore at the tiki bar. Funny how things work...at first nothing and then..GOT IT!

[Kris Zacharias]

Hi--I've been a lurker for quite a while and am glad to join in the conversation finally. I have just made it on shore.

[Bob cruise director]

Good morning for our Saturday report


i think you missed me. Bunny with the pretzels.

I realized that after I sent it out. You will be honored in tomorrow's report (which may be late as I have to do some electrical work for my son)

My humble apologies

[Vicki and Mike]

On shore as of late Friday. Now I just have to find something else to occupy the rest of the weekend!

[FrankH]

I was still literally at sea, and when I wanted to check in, found that things have changed, but eventually discovered this new meeting place. Right now I am again literally and figuratively on shore.

[Jacksull]

[quote="Bob cruise director" post_id=222 time=1555169896 user_id=95]
Good morning for our Saturday report


Second is names. I have the list of names from the WSJ and screen names that we entered on this web site. Where possible I have associated the two sets of names but not always. For our status reports my intention is to use the WSJ name where possible and the blog name where I have either new muggles or have not been able to associate the names.

Third - I have been checking both sites to create one list of those on the ship or the shore.


Bob, I am Jacksull on this board, but was Jack Sullivan on the WSJ. You listed me as Jack

[KayW]

First a big THANK YOU to Brian for setting up this forum. AND for fixing my password so quickly. I probably just set a world record for fastest hosing of a password

On shore with not even enough time to enjoy one meta-answer cocktail with Isaac. What a refreshing change for this year!

Wonderful construction as always. And a pleasure to see a reference to 20A Maude movie - it's one of my all-time favorites.

And another big THANK YOU to Cruise Director Bob. I don't know how you will keep your sanity this week with two forums to monitor. It's probably fairly obvious, but I was Kay Whitman on the WSJ and I did post there this week as well.

[lusophile]

You've been listing me as "Steven W" and I may be the only one helping Isaac refinishing.