"This, That, and The Other Thing" - April 23, 2021

[higgysue]

I’m saying I’m on shore. Kind of uneasy about my answer though.

[Cindy N]

...no one seems sure what drink to order (they're staring at the chalkboard menu muttering, "This...? or that...? or the other one...?").

But the choices at R'Noggin Brewery are all so good! (One of several excellent microbreweries in Kenosha!)

[Bob cruise director]

Bob gave us credit a bit early (probably due to my poor attempt to describe our status), but thanks to a brilliant code-cracking from my significant other, we are now officially on shore. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s thought processes and where some of the ambiguity came from.

I knew that you and your significant other would crack the code and make it to shore. Plus Isaac looked at what you were doing in the bar and knew you were on the right path.

[sphorning]

I'm pretty sure that's sand between my toes. Made it ashore with what I think is the correct answer.

[Plymouthrock]

A hard fought battle. I’ll have a Bulleit bourbon martini courtesy of Bourbons and Brown celebration in Kentucky this weekend. Long live the preservation of our country’s history.

[Plymouthrock]

Not sure I’m glad these guys are up
To their old tricks but still very fun to solve

[bread-girl]

I think I am on the right path but unfortunately I’ve gotten stuck. Would anyone be willing to help with a nudge?

[lbray53]

I had to get some help. But I think the answer I finally arrived at has a nice click.

[bread-girl]

On shore after some help!

[EVJ]

Can’t wait to get home and start the puzzle. Errands today made for a delayed start.

On shore. Took a look this morning. Saw this and that and the other thing that I think I need for the answer. Could only come up with one possible answer, but will think on it some more before submitting.

My experience exactly!
Bob, please add me to the shore list but I’m going to order a drink before submitting....just in case.

[Bob cruise director]

I am claiming victory to be on shore with more than a little push me pull you so I will be enjoying the beach and spending a lot of time at the tiki bar this week. And trying to figure out what Matt is talking about with the MGWCC

[DianeA]

On my semi-permanent stool at the far edge of the bar - where Isaac doesn't have to look at me, nor hear me grumbling. I'll make a small wave of the hand to him when i need a refill.

[Al Sisti]

Good Saturday morning muggles.

The MG enigma continues with many either unsure on shore, anxious on ship or somewhere in between.

And we welcome several new muggles - Freddy Law, subtly, SamanthaA and fcr942 - always great to have more muggles.

We have 23 on the ship and 138 on the shore. The statistics should be interesting this week

On the ship with Isaac are
TPS
cbarbee
Nalugirl
minimuggle
Annabelle
femullen
jhseeman
SewYoung
MaineMarge
agatha
periperi
lbary
PQ63
Susan G
CPJohnson
iggystan
sphorning
fcr942
rosiegirl
joes
Jennifer
Fishoutowater
whimsy

While on the shore are

C=64
NuYear68
Beth A
joequavis
Scott M
Kay
Heidi
Wendy
Dannyvee
michaelm
Richard
Glyn
Anita
docison
subtly
SamanthaA
Mike H
sanmilton
oldjudge
stmv
Eric P
Joe R
mattythewsjpuzzler
JimJim
Cindy
bskptkl
yourpalsal
Schmeel
ajk
mheverson
Seadub
RobM
Jordanian
David Wi
Jace54
MamaE
Andrew B
Tina
ladybird
Jean
MatthewL
Laura
Les
eric h
markhr
Meg
Jim and Anita
dplass
boharr
Dan A
Chris
Omnibus
MajorDomoTom
Miki
Georgeall
TeamDoubleTow
TeaJenny
kdubs
Barbara K
Bird Lives
David K
Dave C
BrennerTJ
dudeski
HeadinHome
Cosmo
EmilyW
escapeartist
Kas
Fred
copperriver
DannyWalter
ky-mike
hunkra
Lacangah
Steveb
seahawks seashanty
jimmyd
meowmiao71
Bonnibel
RDaleHall
fuggedabowdit
Homer
Mary F
Joepickett
joe
sharkicicles
Hidden in 3D
Peter
Alan H
Inca
DCBilly
Doc
Franklin
Big Mac
Debbie
M and M
Patty
Beth T
MikeM000
Beth C
Ed S
KscX
sf592000
Geezer Weezer
Ergcat
edot
Guy L
wb93
jrdad
ImOnToo
JaneGummy
SReh26
Kris Zacharias
Harbo
31 Down
Doug C
Carolyn
samandcam
SusieG
scraps
Cindy N
boneskull
DrTom
JeanneC
Ann
ChrisWill
HunterX
Rita and George
Peter L
zacmoretz
LaPetiteFlora
Paul Olmsted
Freddy Law
Gman
eagle1279
Pembroke
Crest


Good luck to all and stay safe

Now, I'm not usually one to complain,
But your leaving me off caused me pain.
See, I've been on the shore
Since post #4;
I'm a "page one" responder again.

[Bob cruise director]

Now, I'm not usually one to complain,
But your leaving me off caused me pain.
See, I've been on the shore
Since post #4;
I'm a "page one" responder again.

Ouch. I was focused on your Post #3 and the heat you would get for taking up two of the coveted Page 1 spots as Sal chastised you for in post #44 with the unpardonable POE sin.

[Al Sisti]

Now, I'm not usually one to complain,
But your leaving me off caused me pain.
See, I've been on the shore
Since post #4;
I'm a "page one" responder again.


Ouch. I was focused on your Post #3 and the heat you would get for taking up two of the coveted Page 1 spots as Sal chastised you for in post #44 with the unpardonable POE sin.

And he was right to! I shall POE again nevermore...

[tonyrobots]

Loved this one, but like many others, that final step seems a little shaky to me. Submitted with crossed fingers.

[HunterX]

It's certainly where I went. And at the end of that episode, Elaine uses the whole title phrase as a punchline.

So, I kept filling, and filling and yadda, yadda, yadda I no longer had a square to spare! I took Matt's instructions to heart and kept repeating "Tom, FOUR!" So I stopped and had breakfast (a slice of marble rye and a black and white cookie - very starchy I know, not that there is anything wrong with that) and was afraid for a while it would be "no solution for you". But I got a course correction from a kind Muggle and then proceeded to go for the very solve worthy answer, which I think is a real BINGO (though to be truthful bingo hates me lately).

When this is all over I have a delicious story of a mechanism and solution that was 100% defendable, though 100% incorrect. It is a s twisted a tale as any Seinfeld episode and the answer may well have one time been owned by Jon Voight.

Let me guess. You won a contest?

[Mattbelc16]

DAD5D817-7CCD-4857-94E8-8BA50C9D16B9.jpegOh look! Page 4! I’m on the beach. Margarita in hand. Personal services. @Bob cruise director ...... care to weigh in?

Next time we need to raise funds for website maintenance, maybe we could design a muggle T-shirt and sell it for a few $ above cost. I am certain that we have quite a few clever designers on the forum who could contribute to a great design.

Make sure the come in all sizes. You know, small, medium, large, extra large, and oh my God!

You forgot extra medium.

[rosiegirl]

On shore with help and assurance from boharr!

[mlvilv]

Hi everyone--I'm new here! I only just discovered the meta puzzles in the paper and I love them. I look forward to the challenge every week but so far I'm on my fifth puzzle and haven't gotten it yet! Tell me there's hope. I make quick work of the crossword, compile the special clues/answers, take note of the weird things about the puzzle but just can't bring it home. I've tried enlisting my family but they are not as committed