"The Party Starts at 10" - December 31, 2020

[Jud]

Ashore! Happy New Year to all!

[Guy]

Ashore! Party Time! Happy New Year Muggles!!!!!

[BarbaraK]

And, I am the only person in the world at Isaac's bar. I see nothing.

You will! Just look harder. Matt tells you exactly what to do.

[whimsy]

And, I am the only person in the world at Isaac's bar. I see nothing.

You are not alone, Cynthia!

I'm having some computer "issues" and am having to "lay low" for the next week or so waiting for delivery of a charger/connector.

Co-incidentally, I'm also having to lay low in terms of meta solution --

I feel as though I'm seeing too much -- too many snippets of pathways that aren't leading to anything definitive --- will keep on sniffin' ---

[sharkicicles]

I think there’s clearly only one correct answer here but that’s just, like, my opinion, man.

[oldjudge]

I guess I am a creature of habit—I was expecting the puzzle today and didn’t even consider that it might come out early. Quick solve, but I think there are two answers and that Matt would accept either if this were a MGWCC. Happy, healthy New Year to all. I have my glass of Pappy ready for midnight to kiss this dumpster fire of a year goodbye.

[DBMiller]

Another Holiday drink on the house. Think I’ll grab an IPA to get ready for a quiet New Year’s eve by the fire playing Bridge on Line. I bet there are more than a few Muggles out there who do the same.

Guilty as charged (minus the fire)! Do you play ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) bridge on BBO (Bridge Base Online)? I think it's fabulous how the ACBL and BBO cooperated and quickly adapted to pandemic times, and got all us bridge geezers playing online. Since the clubs and tournaments have shut down, it's been a sanity-preserver for many of my friends. I have three standing weekly games and more than a few ad hoc ones.

I haven't played in an ACBL event in years. Don't even know if I have my ACBL member # any more. Used to play OKBridge for a while, but gave up that as well.

[Crest]

On shore.

[DrTom]

OK, let me try this again! Here I thought I was so smart linking to a Google Doc - apparently it is not that easy. I did not know you have to enable it for "anyone". Hopefully this works for those who want it. PLEASE let me know if it does nt and I'll ask some of our more sharing experienced Muggles how to do it.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BCK5nl ... sp=sharing

[oldjudge]

And, I am the only person in the world at Isaac's bar. I see nothing.

You are not alone, Cynthia!

I'm having some computer "issues" and am having to "lay low" for the next week or so waiting for delivery of a charger/connector.

Co-incidentally, I'm also having to lay low in terms of meta solution --
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I feel as though I'm seeing too much -- too many snippets of pathways that aren't leading to anything definitive --- will keep on sniffin' ---

LOL, I don’t even know where to start, but where were you when this gang of rabbits mugged you?

[VincentM]

Ashore! A safe and happy New Year's Eve and a wonderful New Year to all!

[haari]

quick one today... but may have to hold of on the champagne until at least 10! i must admit, i was a little worried when i saw a number in the title, those ones usually throw me off! Happy New Year to all!!

[Scott M]

Was shocked to see nine pages of responses by 4:05 Thursday. Derp.

But was not "derped" by the puzzle. Happily on shore and getting ready for our quiet NYE celebration at home, with Hendricks martinis and Oysters Mosca, then lobster tails with a nice white, probably a 1er Chablis.

Happy New Year (and good riddance to the old!) to all!

[Scott M]

I think there’s clearly only one correct answer here but that’s just, like, my opinion, man.

But how do you feel about The Eagles?

[Abide]

Errata:

Ignore my earlier post about two possible answers. I submitted a five word phrase ( I overlooked or misread the prompt).

That’s why I thought there could be two possible answers last year. Clear as mud, right?

[LadyBird]

OK, let me try this again! Here I thought I was so smart linking to a Google Doc - apparently it is not that easy. I did not know you have to enable it for "anyone". Hopefully this works for those who want it. PLEASE let me know if it does nt and I'll ask some of our more sharing experienced Muggles how to do it.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BCK5nl ... sp=sharing

I had to sign in to my google account, but then I was able to read it. Thanks for putting this together!

[Omnibus]

On shore. Easy, maybe TOO easy...

[KayW]

OK, let me try this again! Here I thought I was so smart linking to a Google Doc - apparently it is not that easy. I did not know you have to enable it for "anyone". Hopefully this works for those who want it. PLEASE let me know if it does nt and I'll ask some of our more sharing experienced Muggles how to do it.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BCK5nl ... sp=sharing

It works Thanks, Dr. Tom!

[BeTheLight]

Followed the clues, am on shore but definitely felt like it wasn't the most satisfying. The four word phrase I get is not really one I would use on its own. Unless I missed something or it's used differently in other parts of the country (I'm in the midwest).

[Beth Tyrpin]

I might be a day late, but here I am!🏝