"He's Good" - July 5, 2019

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JimmyJam
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On shore after a leisurely ponder on the beach in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

I didn’t have the insta-solve experience enjoyed by many of my fellow muffles, but the sole rabbit hole I explored was mercifully shallow.

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
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Jacksull
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Made to the beach. Quick solve, and a relief after last week’s debacle.
Jack Sullivan
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jamescarter
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#83

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On shore.
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Inca
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D & D.

I've discovered that I don't like the metas that are really tough for me and I try to "work" at them which usually doesn't work well for me. I tend to solve these more intuitively. There is a point beyond which the struggle is no longer enjoyable. Occasionally when the solution eludes me and then I finally "see" it, I am truly wowed. But usually even if/when I find the solution after putting myself through tortuous methods to solve rather than rely on pure intuition, the "aha" is usually more of an exhausted "Finally. Thank G-d" than a pleasure. Anyway, this one came to me simply and I enjoyed it.

Enjoy the weekend everyone!
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Scott M
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Glad everyone seems to be having an easy swim to shore. I, on the other hand, am just not seeing it. At least Isaac has one source for tips.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
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Bob cruise director
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Scott Medvetz wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:54 pm Glad everyone seems to be having an easy swim to shore. I, on the other hand, am just not seeing it. At least Isaac has one source for tips.
Scott
I am right next to you at the bar with Isaac
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DBMiller
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Done and trying to find a spot on the beach to relax in the sun. Sure is crowded already and looks like it will be jam packed.
If I'm around, I am willing to join the Muggle Zoom room at other times to lend a hand to those in need.
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Natalie
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After being off-grid, it's great to come back so quickly to the Tiki Bar! Solved, on shore, and loved how it all tied together. Happy 4th weekend to all!
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Commodore
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Nice job, Matt. Love the literary! At the Tiki Bar, sand stuck to my toes.

Happy Independence Day Weekend! Enjoying the pics sent from Muggle-spots this week.
We're at Lake George in New York State.
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ImOnToo
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Isaac’s wiping down the bar as he listens to me lament about what a dolt I feel like. This seems to be a “gimme” for so many. But, I just cannot see it.
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ImOnToo
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OMGosh!
Totally saw it minutes after my last post!

On shore! 🏖🍹
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BarbaraK
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ImOnToo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 7:23 pm OMGosh!
Totally saw it minutes after my last post!

On shore! 🏖🍹
Post-enlightenment strikes again!
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Bob cruise director
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Commodore wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 5:59 pm Nice job, Matt. Love the literary! At the Tiki Bar, sand stuck to my toes.

Happy Independence Day Weekend! Enjoying the pics sent from Muggle-spots this week.
We're at Lake George in New York State.Screen Shot 2019-07-05 at 6.06.55 PM.jpg
Great vacation spot. I spent a lot of time there growing up. My cousins have a camp on the east side of the lake
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Another rock and roll. Ok earthquakes, I'm done with you. 7.1. My dog is not happy. (Heidi)
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HowardHuddleston
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On the beach! That’s 3 out of the last 4, so I guess it really does get better as you go.
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FrankH
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On shore! Finally saw what so many others found so quickly. Better late than never (at least not as late as last week when I had 10 minutes to spare), or I'll be kicking myself.
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PHOFER
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On shore. Nice puzzle! I think we have seen a variation on this theme before.
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Bob cruise director
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hcbirker wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:41 pm Another rock and roll. Ok earthquakes, I'm done with you. 7.1. My dog is not happy. (Heidi)
We were performing tests at the naval weapons center in Ridgecrest in 1992 and my guys said that an earthquake came through. The earth's surface looked like a rug someone shook and a bump just rolled up the valley. About 1/3 of the water was splashed out of the motel pool.

Stay safe
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Tom Shea
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Isaac made me the usual last night (on the Mrs.'s insistence -- it's her birthday Monday). Actually forgot about this week's puzzle while enjoying the BBQ and fireworks. Safely at the tiki bar searching for a seat. I guess I'll stand for now.
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Bob cruise director
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Good Saturday morning. I hope all the muggles are having a fun and safe July 4th weekend

Welcome to our four newest muggles steroto, cinemagical, balshetzer and Geoduck

Each week there are a few who can not see the forest from the trees and spend the week keeping Isaac in business. This week the chosen two are Scott M and myself. And there are 74 on the shore enjoying the sun and surf

So without further ado, here is the shore party
Barbara K
Jeffrey
Richard
Beth A
Brian M
Wendy
Laura
Heidi
Brian Davidson
Cindy
Toby
Leslie
Cynthia J
Eroc P
Janet
Frankie
Les
Bird Lives
Tmart
Hector
meg
ky-mike
Chris
Tina
oldjudge
OGuyDave
David K
Tom Wi
Anita
Jeanrosz
stim100986
Trey and Marion
docison
SusanF
steroto
scooby
Josh
Ed S
Julie
Mark L
tim1217
Orsys
Bill H
Mary F
Stukmn
Dennis
William Dunbar
Kay
Tony
Bill
Janet P
Barbara H
Kris
Bill T
Diane
Deb
narniabug
cinemagical
balshetzer
Jim and Anita
STL-D
Geoduck
Jimmyjam
Commodore
Jack
Inca
ImOnToo
DBMiller
Natalie
James C
Frank
Howard H
Patrick
and Tom S

hopefully I did not skip over anyone

Now for some inspiration that the others have gotten
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