Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:11 pm
Happy to be on shore, having failed the last three weeks.
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"A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
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Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:22 pm
Quick swim to the beach after 3 consecutive weeks of drowning. Matt takes pity and throws us a lifeline once in a while. Fun and challenging grid and a clever meta. Gonna try a "dark 'n' stormy," inspired by a NYT puzzle clue this morning.
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:33 pm
Haven't been to Garden of the Gods since the 90s when I was still young enough and fit enough for a rock climbing sojourn -- gorgeous area! Glad you were able to get away for some family time.MileHighSolver wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:15 pm Ashore! Got to a late start after driving back from Colorado Springs this afternoon. Me and the fam spent the week down there - was our first vacation as a family of 4. Nothing like a walk through the Garden of the Gods to clear the mind before the weekly meta. Discovered a new Italian wine variety last night - Montepulciano. I remembered I liked it last night prior to the Grappa, so going to open this bottle and have a glass!
Cheers everyone!
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:34 pm
Ashore... I think.
Garçon! Coffee!
Garçon! Coffee!
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:35 pm
Ashore! Will be filling the trusty glass with a Kilchoman when the appointed hour arrives!
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:44 pm
Late to the beach, but ashore. I had the meta WAY before I finished the grid - just now.
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:44 pm
Late to the beach, but relieved to be here after last week's debacle. Ready for any cocktail denoting spring, so I can ignore the 30 degree temps and snow in April 
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:19 pm
I heard there was a Discord server. Could I get a link please?
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:56 pm
Ashore! Fun
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:21 pm
On the beach.
Tough grid, but meta. Par for the course.
There wasn't a "Whole lotta shakin goin on" , "JustSome Motion" this morning in New Jersey this morning. Magnitude 4.8 at 10:23 AM about 40 km away.
Tough grid, but meta. Par for the course.
There wasn't a "Whole lotta shakin goin on" , "JustSome Motion" this morning in New Jersey this morning. Magnitude 4.8 at 10:23 AM about 40 km away.
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:32 pm
As a matter of course, I am hanging out on the beach. Thank heavens no rain today.
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:43 pm
Will anyone be at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (ACPT) this weekend? If so, I would love to say hello!
P.S. I’m ashore
P.S. I’m ashore
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:55 pm
Ashore. Morning Fog chardonnay, please.
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:07 pm
On the beach (literally, I am in Cancun), but the cruise ship brought me a printed WSJ, so I was able to do the puzzle today. This one was much easier than in previous weeks.
Enjoying a pina colada.
Enjoying a pina colada.
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:19 pm
Done and done. I spent hours going down one rabbit hole that looked promising, but then I saw it. G&T for me.
And yes, we survived the earthquake in NJ, and yes we felt the whole house shake.
And yes, we survived the earthquake in NJ, and yes we felt the whole house shake.
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:54 pm
On the shore!
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:06 pm
The Friday Zoom is always fun and today was no exception! Great to see everyone and have a great weekend!
We are getting ready for total eclipse Monday. We are in the direct path and expect to see it around 3:30 pm Eastern.
We are getting ready for total eclipse Monday. We are in the direct path and expect to see it around 3:30 pm Eastern.
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:08 pm
Ashore! I love coherence of the grid and meta, and it is suitably playful for a children's song!
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:10 pm
Grid was a hard and bitter slog but the meta dropped out quickly. Is today opposite today?
No matter...a glass of bishop with you, my friends, and --as always-- "confusion to the French!"
(Yes, I have been reading my Patrick O'Brian).
No matter...a glass of bishop with you, my friends, and --as always-- "confusion to the French!"
(Yes, I have been reading my Patrick O'Brian).
Re: "A Matter of Course" April 5, 2024
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:21 pm
A day late on the start, but now resting in the sand.