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Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:49 am
by TeaJenny
Tom Shea wrote: ↑Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:57 pm
SReh26 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:03 pm
SReh26 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:51 pm
Pay down your highest interest rate debt first.
Do a cash out refi and put the extra in Ethereum.
Then catch one of those annuities cruises!
sarc
and my responses, for those who missed it!
(to me this is hilarious, but that probably says something about me)
The answer is 42. But I forgot what the question is.
Hope that's not a spoiler. If it is, I have the wrong answer.
Coincidentally, today is my 42nd birthday!
And we're having a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy themed party!
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:05 am
by SReh26
My guess is Isaac is using a pseudonym and often gets ashore on the first few pages.
Ever notice how he carries a little note pad and pencil with him and scrolls back and stares at it from time to time when not taking drink orders? You know it!
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:30 am
by JeanneC
Since Abide has posted his puzzle answer (really fun puzzle this week, too!), I suggest we address Isaac’s “Low Spirits” by having him boat over to the shore and get on the “limbo” line. He can take my place right behind “the cabana boy”.
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:51 am
by Dennis
Only looked at it last night and seemed to quickly have an answer....with some help from a search engine, as other have noted! I would agree with the rating of its difficulty, and that might indicate a problem. I seem to remember that Matt's pattern on his own website is for the metas to get increasingly difficult as the month goes on. This is the 28th-29th. So.....
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:55 am
by Bob cruise director
Good Sunday morning muggles
First thing is for everyone in IDA's way, please be careful and go somewhere safe.
And we have two new muggles since yesterday - TheDeej and Ann Verderber
We are easing closer to the record of 250 as we now have 239 on the shore including Madhatter5. Isaac is using the time to restock from the past week where he had a lot of business. He asked me to thank those on the ship for the generous tips.
The new shore people are
Les
Jack
Cosmo
James D
Joseph B
ImOnToo
JAQT
diplomatt
Fishoutowater
mikeB
Natalie
flyingMoose
TheDeej
Ann Verderber
Colin
madhatter5
Tom S
Crest
Billy M
finally thanks for everyone who picked up my mistakes yesterday. I am probably the world's worst proofreader of my own stuff.
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:00 pm
by Limerick Savant
I’ve been surging today to provide a
Solution before I’m denied a
Internet link
Then my options will shrink
Of getting ashore before Ida
Will this week be the week that perchance
A new shot at the mug will advance?
Will the fates all align
To create that design…
Naw, I’ve barely a ghost of a chance!
Ashore but not on the beach. We are already hunkering down here in Mobile where we will be experiencing the extended effects of the storm to our west for the next three days. Thoughts and prayers for our neighbors along the Gulf coast. Stay safe.
I have a third NSFM (Not Safe For Muggles) stanza that I hope to be able to post tomorrow.
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:00 pm
by KscX
I have been enjoying the shore all weekend.
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:52 pm
by Abide
On shore to help set the record.
Currently in Biloxi only a drizzle with 25-30 mph wind gusts. We are fortunate to be outside the cone. It's actually nice and cool on my back porch.
My MMM contest is over but I think some of you will enjoy this Week 1-2 ish meta:
viewtopic.php?f=42&t=1151
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:56 pm
by martimeryard
Count me ashore. I wouldn't mind someone sending me a PM to check my answer though.
EDIT: Thanks ZooAnimalsOnWheels and boharr for the check.
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:00 pm
by Janet P
Made it to the shore.
Here's to setting a record.
Muggles rock the world!
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:30 pm
by Ben B
We are safe on shore this week. Thinking of our neighbors in south Louisiana and Mississippi today. The Cajun Navy will be busy today and Houston stands ready to assist.
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:34 pm
by Commodore
TeaJenny wrote: ↑Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:49 am
Coincidentally, today is my 42nd birthday!
And we're having a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy themed party!
Happy Birthday, TJ!
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:30 pm
by SReh26
Stay safe, Abide, Limerick S., and all our gulf coast muggles!
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:30 pm
by OGuyDave
Done (Thursday) and done (yesterday).
Yep, it took me two days to come up with the answer, only because Mr. G. wasn't being cooperative for quite some time. It's a strange feeling seeing so many past the finish line, and being stuck on step one wondering what the heck I'm missing. But all's well now.
Also a big fan of blueberry, and french apple, especially Tastykake's!
TFTXWD
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:49 pm
by periperi
Ashore -- just got back from vacation and got this one as fast as I have in awhile.
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:01 pm
by Ergcat
Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sat Aug 28, 2021 5:17 pm
Ergcat wrote: ↑Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:39 pm
SReh26 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:30 pm
fight w relatives like I’m doing?
I’m using my “free time” to pack to go to Iceland
on Tuesday!
Great place to go. Will you go down to the volcano?
Probably not. Not enough time in the itinerary! The hike to the volcano is pretty steep in places, a round trip hike takes about 4 hrs and the volcano has been active sometimes/and quiet sometimes lately. We had thought about a helicopter tour of it but they are all booked. We will be doing glacier, ice cave and lava tube hikes, a whale watching tour, and a couple of geothermal pools. We’ll be busy doing the entire ring road in 8 days!
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:11 pm
by DaveWa
I'm ashore. I'm not surprised that the shore is so crowded this week. But with all the movie talk I am surprised (unless I missed something in the 300+ posts) that there is no discussion of our favorite movie snacks. Milk Duds for me.
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:29 pm
by LadyBird
DaveWa wrote: ↑Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:11 pm
I'm ashore. I'm not surprised that the shore is so crowded this week. But with all the movie talk I am surprised (unless I missed something in the 300+ posts) that there is no discussion of our favorite movie snacks. Milk Duds for me.
Junior mints for me. I had such a craving for them during my first pregnancy. Triggered, I think, by the Seinfeld episode where Kramer is observing an operation and a Junior Mint goes flying into the operating field.
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:46 pm
by SReh26
LadyBird wrote: ↑Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:29 pm
DaveWa wrote: ↑Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:11 pm
I'm ashore. I'm not surprised that the shore is so crowded this week. But with all the movie talk I am surprised (unless I missed something in the 300+ posts) that there is no discussion of our favorite movie snacks. Milk Duds for me.
Junior mints for me. I had such a craving for them during my first pregnancy. Triggered, I think, by the Seinfeld episode where Kramer is observing an operation and a Junior Mint goes flying into the operating field.
Dots when in theater.
Re: "Some Real Duds In There" - August 27, 2021
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 6:13 pm
by Lyman
I think that I'm ashore, although I haven't had the "click" that makes me 100% sure.