"Cross Country" - March 4, 2022

[mindle]

Ashore, after first finding the biggest rabbit hole I've ever seen in my life! Cool puzzle!

[Jeffrey]

Quick trip from ship to shore. Count me on the beach, Cap'n.

My favorite crossword clue of all time… “Crunch’s rank” (4 letters)

[DianeA]

On shore. Spent quite a bit of time on the red herrings... thanks, Mike!
Methinks a martini is in order, this Friday afternoon.

[Janet]

Ahoy, muggles! I have crossed the country to get to the shore. Enjoying the view with my lovely cats.

[FatJack]

ashore!

[BarbaraK]

If any Muggles want a Group Solve on this one later today, I will be happy to moderate. Let me know!

Well, seems like there's only about 4 of us non solvers so it might not be all that interesting...

IMHO, 4 is a great number for a group solve - better than having a few dozen. Everyone participates, and things don’t suddenly move so quickly that some get lost and end up just handed the answer.

[Dplass]

Update: after a nudge, I'm ashore. Not going to submit though.

Thanks everyone!

[sf592000]

On the Beach! Fun!

[DrTom]

Well then, that was mildly irritating. I knew exactly what I had to do, OK not EXACTLY but pretty much, and I still had a heck of a time. I'm wondering if my brain is overloaded? I'd suggest taking a break but I already gave up (now hold you breath) liquor (not alcohol, I'm not a savage!) for Lent so I have to have something to anticipate with joy and longing.

The wife is about to disown me what with solving and writing these I am away from her almost as much as when I worked. Good thing I am taking her on a trip (God/Covid and International aggression willing)

Hmmm, maybe I need to take this approach to help me solve....

[Relic]

Just finished the grid, a bit of a slog. I'm still on the ship with Isaac and a few others. Have an idea about the mechanism and will try it later. As for now, time for a walk or a nap, then dinner.

Update:

Exercised, had dinner, watched some hockey and then pursued my mechanism idea. After an hour long fruitless chase,I realized I was chasing a wascally wabbit and took a break. I have spent 2 more hours staring at the grid and am definitely lost at sea. That's enough for tonight. Time for bed and will try again Saturday. A very humbling experience. G'night muggles!

[ImOnToo]

Just for tally purposes, I’m hanging with Isaac.

[Cruciverbalisticexpi]

Safely ashore, with a 3 Dots and a Dash.

[ship4u]

Ashore after another great zoom gathering with fellow muggles! I'll have one scotch, one bourbon & one beer.

[turbotron]

I think I rolled both of my ankles navigating a veritable minefield of rabbit holes, but it's good to be ashore. Cheers!

[Apologies for mixing metaphors. ]

[auee89]

With @ship4u on the group solve. Thanks everyone for the guidance! I still like the rabbit hole I moved in to. Very cozy and warm.


And finding that last letter . . .

[Barney]

Yay. Week one MGWCC and Patrick Berry variety.

[flyingMoose]

Safely ashore, with a 3 Dots and a Dash.

For a moment, I just *knew* this is what you were referring to.

[Grover]

On the beach with a soft landing.

[SusieG]

I think I may have found two red herrings that set me back a day. I am with Isaac, completely clueless, except for the obvious one that Mike gave us. Weather is too nice to spend much more time on it, but I will keep it on the back burner and maybe I can find a bigger brain, too. I miss The Far Side.

[Adajeo]

Ashore. I was concerned when I read Thurman8er's post about having the mechanism, but not having time to solve.
Perhaps a metronome is required? It helps dancers and musicians alike keep good time.