"Jewel Case" - August 13, 2021

[mntlblok]

I got a very late start on this due to vacationing in the Kootenays (and being without a printer). I had several looks at it and got nowhere. Then I tried the MGWCC, where I initially got nowhere. Then while starting to brush my teeth I got a sudden flash of insight that turned out to be the key to solving the MGWCC. Then while finishing my teeth I got a second flash of insight that turned out to be the key to solving this one. It turned out that I had the right idea all along, I was just applying it in the wrong way. Now I can finish my vacation with a lighter heart.....

And cleaner teef.

[HunterX]

Traveling today, but now on the masked shore of Rittenhouse Square.

Can't see such references without googling. 7.1 miles from Germantown Cricket Club.

And only 2.5 miles from one of my favorite childhood memories - that zoo.

I had fond memories of the zoo as a kid, using the red elephant key we had to activate the talking boxes. Then I had kids, became a member, and the memories became less fond as I struggled to find parking, drag the kids in and keep track of them, and eat the food made more for kids than adults. Though having the Lorikeets sit on your head and arms while feeding them was a lot of fun for both adults and kids.

I also spent many years riding the train to work from the burbs on a line that goes over the zoo. That made me a little sad, because you can see how limited the space is for all the animals. But it is the oldest zoo in the U.S., and quite a good one in many respects. Plus, it's surprisingly close to center city. When I go for a 5-mile run from Rittenhouse, I usually turn around at the Girard Bridge, just across the river from the zoo.

[Wendy Walker]

I had fond memories of the zoo as a kid, using the red elephant key we had to activate the talking boxes.

I have not thought of that elephant key for YEARS! We had one, too!

[Prozach]

Ashore, despite missing part of the mechanic.

[Cosmo]

Ashore! I liked this one!

[woozy]

Grumble. I guess I need to ask for a nudge. *NOT* a hint; a nudge. And the most subtle and indirect and gentle of nudges.

[DrTom]

Couldn't see it, couldn't see it, couldn't see it...had a guess, tried to back-solve ...SAW IT! Yea, now I'm only Gaffney Baffled x 1.

ASHORE!

[Kas]

I'm looking forward to sharing the Mother Of All Rabbit-Holes on Monday...proof of my mutant ability to seriously overcomplicate these things...heh.

[Flying_Burrito]

Finished grid but stuck with Isaac in a hambone dance competition. May have to ask my Dutch neighbor if he has some some extra eel for me to smoke because as of now I cannot go past step 1 with any certainty

[Bob cruise director]

Good Saturday morning muggles

Another challenge by the nefarious Mr. Gaffney. Easy for some, impossible for others.

And welcome to our newest muggle - Lmoire

I had to laugh at the line that includes 50A, 53A and 56A. Change the I to an A and you probably get a sigh of relief from Matt

So far we have 13 on the ship and 115 on the shore.

The ship's contingent is

pjc
SReh26
EVJ
DannyWalter
mlvilv
CPJohnson
mattythewsjpuzzler
femullen
SewYoung
agatha
Lmoire
JeanneC
woozy


While the shore party is
RPardoe
Andrew B
Wendy
Heidi
Mike H
mbryant
Jace54
Beth A
David K
Zagman49
ladybird
Jordanian
ky-mike
Georgeall
architect
sf592000
Beth T
joequavis
MikeM000
TeaJenny
Meg
oldjudge
Laura
C=64
MajorDomoTom
benchen71
JimJim
Tina
Cindy
escapeartist
Bird Lives
Scott M
dpl11
boharr
Fred
kdubs
Barbara K
tonearm
Eric P
Ergcat
dplass
Dave C
madhatter5
docison
Al
Zach
meowmiao71
TeamDoubleTow
AnnieMac
ADS
Miki
Peter
Deb
RDaleHall
LittleGood
MarkWoychick
hoover
mntlblok
darth
Tmart
Toby
Steveb
Joepickett
MaineMarge
EmilyW
Gman
eagle1279
Sean
Schmeel
Kay
Chris
mheverson
D B Miller
Larrry
otlaolap
NuYear68
CallMeShane
dudeski
Bill
Josh
Joe R
Lacangah
jrdad
DannyCincinatti
HunterX
meekmouse
Tom Wi
Cindy N
AnswerPfinder (Will)
ZooAnimalsOnWheels
Al H
Inca
BEACHEDWHALE
bread-girl
Big Mac
DCBilly
whimsy
HeadinHome
stmv
Anita
joes
Doug M
Bill Swerski 13
rtwitchell
ALS
czeemuggle
Rad26
skyhaggis
Kas
Homer
joe
Peter L
Cosmo
Prozach
DrTom


Good luck to all and stay safe

[CopperRiver]

On the boat and on fourth rabbit hole.

[Preterosso]

Ashore! Easy grid, fun solution.

[HeadinHome]

Will list them out after deadline.. though I bet some of you all saw the same list I saw!

Was it related to googlage? We were thrown off by same. . .

Well one trail was somewhat, though that one was at least related to the eventual solution. The other came completely out of my own head and was common knowledge!

[minimuggle]

Onshore! I looked at it for a day and then it jumped out at me. Think I'll celebrate by beating the heat with a cold brew.

[CPJohnson]

Onshore now, thanks to Joepickett. How did I not see it? I’ll tell you how…..too busy looking for rabbits.

[SReh26]

ok, I’ve finally had a chance to settle in with my notes and coffee and check this out.

I see things and now that I’m a gd expert (5th month lol), I’m going to just keep looking for the mechanism until I get it.

I know I know - you’ve heard that before!!

[EVJ]

Ashore! Exhausted. Had to be towed in by TX meta partner.
Just could not see it on my own. Won’t submit.
Some weeks are like that. Cold Hefeweizen please.

[mattythewsjpuzzler]

-Still at sea. Isaac - something that supports strong brain function please!

Update: Ashore finally. Now understand everyone’s comments except about the noun.

[Bob cruise director]

A KAS 2 for sure - DUH

Once again it took two more than capable women to bail me out.

I hope that the tiki lounge has a good supply of beer for the week as I definitely won't be drinking from a mug.

[mntlblok]

A KAS 2 for sure - DUH

Once again it took two more than capable women to bail me out.

I hope that the tiki lounge has a good supply of beer for the week as I definitely won't be drinking from a mug.

You gave up??