"Cross Country" - March 4, 2022

[Notbitter]

On shore.

[Hammertime]

On shore. Late getting to this and handicapped by the iPad browser, but sipping a satisfactory red wine in the hotel room.

[Nlobb]

Ashore! And off the bridge after being stuck for hours when the drawbridge malfunctioned and was stuck in the up position… reminiscent of being stuck trying to solve this puzzle!!

[TeamDoubleTow]

The rabbits tried hard but we are now on shore. Fun puzzle that required a little back solving! Good way to start the weekend.

[HunterX]

Late start after a drive to the Poconos. But on shore now. Only hit a couple rabbit holes before ditching them for the correct metanism. As others indicate, you don't see it, until you do. Then you're off to the races on a Phileas Fogg trip around the world!

Though it's Mike Shenk, and the metanism is completely different, there is a certain similarity to the MGWCC. Hmmm...

An unseasonable Sauvignon Blanc to celebrate the solve, the weekend, life, the universe, and everything. Just cuz.

[HunterX]

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.

Why don't you send me your liquor bottles while you're abstaining. I'll send them back after 40 days. Then you can say you lent me your liquor.

(Um... they might not exactly be full when I return them, FYI.)

[ZooAnimalsOnWheels]

I'm on shore as well. Solved this one while flying cross country.

[mrmd]

Ashore and not at all cross!

[JeanneC]

Grid done late Thursday afternoon. No path to the beach yet. I even sat in my magic “solve” seat while hubby drove to and from St. Augustine today. Nothing! This is getting serious!

[vandono]

Stumbled ashore earlier than I've ever stumbled ashore. After an insane workweek, I needed this. This and the Buffalo Trace I decided not to add to my Lenten sacrifices (although I'm cutting back as part of an effort to have my clothes fit before having to go back to the office). Enough about me. Hope you're all well and see you at the Tiki.

[Susan Goldberg]

I am far from shore - I go to these comments after I’ve given it a college try, so as to be completely unbiased as to difficulty. Two things I have learned since logging in: 1. There are fewer comments than there typically are by Friday evening - meaning challenging puzzle; 2. There are true red herrings and I believe I’ve spent the day pursuing them. So, I will change my approach and soldier on. Thanks to all for the community!

[Tom Shea]

After several weeks on various boats -- Sea Tiger, YO and Navy tug, finally ashore. Actually got is before putting any actual ink to page.

Still early here and the Bombay Sapphire martinis are waiting in Ruth's in Waikiki.

[Susan Goldberg]

And that did it. On shore. Thanks all!

[bread-girl]

I was stumped for a bit but I’m pleased to say I made it to shore!

[Harbo]

Ashore. Nice to have an easy one.

[hoover]

Ashore!

[PQ63]

Took me awhile, but I made it to shore. Manhattan with Maker’s Mark please.

[florida_manatee]

Reasonable puzzle.

Some interesting red herrings...

[Joe Ross]

yeeps

Finally ashore, with seaweed draped everywhere & in too many nooks & crannies.

Excellent puzzle with a plethora of rabbit holes.

[mbryant]

Great puzzle. On the beach literally. In Miami for my son’s beach wedding!