"For Good Measure" - September 20, 2019

[Joe Ross]

Also there is a Joe Ross around the block from me in my neighborhood, but since your profile says that you are in Cincinnati, it apparently is not you.

We're a dime a dozen 'round these parts. Extend my best to your neighbor, please! We'll need photos of him wearing lederhosen.

[jenirvin]

Finally got back to the puzzle (long day!). Pleased to report I'm on the beach.

[MatthewB]

Happily ashore with my new miniature poodle, Ralph.
(Dealing with the puppy kept me from solving anything for the last few weeks.) A solid puzzle and straightforward meta. Nice job, Mike!

[HowardHuddleston]

Onshore. Landed watching Georgia/Notre Dame. Sometimes distraction helps. Maybe a margarita also.

[Al Sisti]

I'm on the gangplank, but the harbormaster refuses to process the bill of lading...

I can only take the metaphor so far. Solving on an iPhone on the web interface, and I can't submit. Never had this problem before. Any thoughts?

You can always e-mail it. Many of us do it that way.

I always email the answer. But, uh, since I've never won the mug, that can only mean my emails have been going to a spam folder. Yeah, that must be it.

[Al Sisti]

I have great news for Al and others on the beach. I spotted the Guinness truck and grabbed a photo for my avatar. It should keep us in stock for the weekend.

Be still, my liver!

[Bill Harts]

Still on the ship with Isaac.

[Janet P]

Lovely, quiet row to shore. Marge, I watered the stern garden before I left
Like several others, after another printout the path became clear. (And the nudge from the husband who never gets these was also helpful.)

[BethA]

BethA: Wear your Bearcat clothing to the Servatii Both #624 & get a free cookie!

Nice pix! And thanks for the tip, but I won’t make it there this year. (My avatar pic is from 2016 Homecoming, they had a Red v Black basketball game as part of the festivities).

[BethA]

Happy 4th Anniversary, MUGgles!!

My notes say that the first of these WSJ meta puzzles started September 18, 2015! I’ve submitted an answer to every one, though not always the correct answer!

[Stukmn]

After enjoying a few days of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, I finally had a chance to work this one out. Very clever. Safely on shore enjoying another stein of bier.

[Bob cruise director]

Happy 4th Anniversary, MUGgles!!

My notes say that the first of these WSJ meta puzzles started September 18, 2015! I’ve submitted an answer to every one, though not always the correct answer!

Beth
but pretty good. I have you on the shore for 113 of the 122 weeks that I have records for.

[Bob cruise director]

Good Sunday morning muggles. We have had a steady flow to the beach and how have 95 on the shore and 9 on the ship.

And thanks to Beth Albers for reminding us that this is the fourth anniversary of the meta contests in the WSJ.

New to the shore are Ann P and Bill H

Joining the crowd in line for the Guinness truck are
Joe R
ImOnToo
the Thurman8er
Geoduck
Natalie
John D
Deb
Richard
Jud
Howard H
MatthewB
Janet P
and Stukmn

Good luck to all in winning the mug

[Patty]

Have been on shore for a while but forgot to post! I really enjoyed this one. A big thank you to Bob, our cruise director and Brian Mac for setting up this forum.

[Kas]

Looking for a 25-across—I’m halfway to the beach (unless whatbai Have is the Grand Moff Tarkin of all red herrings)...close enough to have jumped off the ship, but still floundering about in the waves...

[Kas]

Phew! Finished splashing about—I have emerged from the shore, like unto Venus from the waves...well, a tenuous analogy at best...but anyway—hello cabana!!

Calling this one a 3.5 on the scale—nearly missed the 2nd part, once it clicks, it’s a “You Know For Sure!”

[Rad26]

On shore. Cute puzzle.

[SewYoung]

Phew! Finished splashing about—I have emerged from the shore, like unto Venus from the waves...well, a tenuous analogy at best...but anyway—hello cabana!!

Calling this one a 3.5 on the scale—nearly missed the 2nd part, once it clicks, it’s a “You Know For Sure!”

I do hope that you weren't as naked as she when you emerged from the waves!

[Susan Goldberg]

Just can’t get part two. Time is running out. Still with Issac!

[Colin]

Been on the beach this weekend, but not with Muggles, went fishing and golfing! So far, no fish, birdies or solutions. Nice tan though! Back to it next week.