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Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:34 pm
by Rad26
Fun puzzle. Got it. Three in a row I think.
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:24 pm
by Z_S
First time posting, though I have sifted the WSJ comment section in the past.
On shore! This is my 5th time in a row that I've seen the shoreline; I'm glad the metas haven't been ridiculous.
Zane
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:17 am
by Cindy
A huge thank you to my friend Bill Katz who loaded my avatar. These are my exact thoughts when I am trying to explain my meta fascination to a non muggle.
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:19 am
by Cindy
BrianMac wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2019 5:46 pm
Finally and definitely on shore. Good thing I waited before submitting.

I had an answer that I spent all day trying to convince myself was right. But I printed a fresh grid, did the puzzle again and saw it right away. Still stuck on AVX and PGWCC, though.
Those were both phrases I have never heard!
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:21 am
by Joedbee
Onshore! I also posted on the WSJ Comments where you tracked me as JosephB, Robert. Thanks for all your work in moderating these comments.
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:38 am
by Bob cruise director
Good morning for our Saturday report
First - many thanks to Brian for setting this up. It is working well as I learn how to use it.
Second is names. I have the list of names from the WSJ and screen names that we entered on this web site. Where possible I have associated the two sets of names but not always. For our status reports my intention is to use the WSJ name where possible and the blog name where I have either new muggles or have not been able to associate the names.
Third - I have been checking both sites to create one list of those on the ship or the shore.
So without further ado - we have 84 on the shore and Isaac is refinishing the bar for the next time we have a full house on the ship.
On the shore we have
Les
Laura
Meg
Darryl
Tom M
Beth A
Toby
Tina
Steve Beck
Doug M
Chris
Cindy
Tom W
Al
Giovana
Barbara K
Peter
Sheila
Jeremy Smith
David K
Hector
Fred
Jeff D
Frankie
icdogg
ky-mike
Mark L
Leslie
Heidi
Wendy
Trey and marion
William S
Jay
Janet P
Bill T
Cynthia J
Mike
Denise
Stuart
Tyrone
Tom S
Sean
marge
Edward
Matthew
Blair
Mary C
Mike H
joequavis
Candy B
Jimpiano
Jim and Anita
Moi
Scott M
Jennifer
Fred F
William
Douglas
Michael and Ann
James C
Paul
Paul D
Domenic
Tony
Eric P
James D
Peter L
Robert DuPuy
Bill H
andrew B
Guy
Barbara H
Natalie
henry
Zane
Brian M (and again a big thanks)
Bill
Steve T
Tim M
Alan D
rad26
Joseph B
If I missed anyone or have you in here twice, please let me know.
Bob
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:17 pm
by Toby
BrianMac wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:06 pm
I think I have it, but I'm not feeling as strong a click as most seem to be. I got burned earlier this year and blew a 28-week streak by submitting too early, so I think I'll chew on it for a while longer.
I think you’ll be sure when you have it.
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:40 pm
by Deb F
Oops. Getting acquainted with our new home. So I said in my Introduction that I was onshore. Wanted to make sure I was counted among the beach people!
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:43 pm
by Deb F
[quote=Cindy post_id=219 time=1555168648 user_id=63]
A huge thank you to my friend Bill Katz who loaded my avatar. These are my exact thoughts when I am trying to explain my meta fascination to a non muggle.
[/I need Bill Katz. I am having trouble loading my avatar! Sigh.]
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:00 pm
by Bob cruise director
Deb F wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:40 pm
Oops. Getting acquainted with our new home. So I said in my Introduction that I was onshore. Wanted to make sure I was counted among the beach people!
Deb F wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:40 pm
Oops. Getting acquainted with our new home. So I said in my Introduction that I was onshore. Wanted to make sure I was counted among the beach people!
You are now counted
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:06 pm
by bunella
[quote="Bob cruise director" post_id=222 time=1555169896 user_id=95]
Good morning for our Saturday report
i think you missed me. Bunny with the pretzels.
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:20 pm
by BrianMac
Toby wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:17 pm
I think you’ll be sure when you have it.
Yes, I got this sense from what others were saying. Thankfully, I held off on submitting and with fresh eyes, I saw the correct solution. Though I think there is another somewhat-defensible answer.
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:51 pm
by Jeanrosz
I was visiting Isaac for a day but am now on shore at the tiki bar. Funny how things work...at first nothing and then..GOT IT!
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:11 pm
by Kris Zacharias
Hi--I've been a lurker for quite a while and am glad to join in the conversation finally. I have just made it on shore.
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:51 pm
by Bob cruise director
bunella wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:06 pm
Bob cruise director wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:38 am
Good morning for our Saturday report
i think you missed me. Bunny with the pretzels.
I realized that after I sent it out. You will be honored in tomorrow's report (which may be late as I have to do some electrical work for my son)
My humble apologies
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:10 pm
by Vicki and Mike
On shore as of late Friday. Now I just have to find something else to occupy the rest of the weekend!
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:07 pm
by FrankH
I was still literally at sea, and when I wanted to check in, found that things have changed, but eventually discovered this new meeting place. Right now I am again literally and figuratively on shore.
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:40 pm
by Jacksull
[quote="Bob cruise director" post_id=222 time=1555169896 user_id=95]
Good morning for our Saturday report
Second is names. I have the list of names from the WSJ and screen names that we entered on this web site. Where possible I have associated the two sets of names but not always. For our status reports my intention is to use the WSJ name where possible and the blog name where I have either new muggles or have not been able to associate the names.
Third - I have been checking both sites to create one list of those on the ship or the shore.
Bob, I am Jacksull on this board, but was Jack Sullivan on the WSJ. You listed me as Jack
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:56 pm
by KayW
First a big THANK YOU to Brian for setting up this forum. AND for fixing my password so quickly. I probably just set a world record for fastest hosing of a password
On shore with not even enough time to enjoy one meta-answer cocktail with Isaac. What a refreshing change for this year!
Wonderful construction as always. And a pleasure to see a reference to 20A Maude movie - it's one of my all-time favorites.
And another big THANK YOU to Cruise Director Bob. I don't know how you will keep your sanity this week with two forums to monitor. It's probably fairly obvious, but I was Kay Whitman on the WSJ and I did post there this week as well.
Re: April 12, 2019 - "Crosswords Rock!"
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:09 pm
by lusophile
You've been listing me as "Steven W" and I may be the only one helping Isaac refinishing.