"Cooking By The Numbers" - May 28, 2021

[mlvilv]

Floating around at sea... I've spied a couple of different possibilities but I think they're just rabbit holes based on everyone saying to not over think this. Any assistance would be appreciated.

[michpuzzler]

Ashore! Have a great Saturday everyone.

[Olaf]

On shore! Hurray! I’ve been with Isaac the last couple of weeks. Last weeks puzzle was hopeless for me, and following directions - well I was on the right track but just didn’t see all the steps. Focused on news, but missed udlr! So it’s nice to get off the boat for a change.

I got this pretty quickly, which usually means it’s an easy one!

[mlvilv]

On shore, but once again with help. I had the actual answer as an idea but until I got the help I didn't have a good enough or elegant enough reason for why it was the answer. Thanks group! I'll try again next week!

[mlvilv]

And one of my nudgers just pointed out an insane part of the construction of this puzzle. Hats off.

[Michelle B]

Still treading water...at least I'm off the ship this week. Still waiting for the Aha! moment.

[DrTom]

This is only easy if you spot the mechanism quickly - of course that is true of even the hardest ones. Don't feel badly and if you are still sipping with Isaac, send up a flare!

[Bob cruise director]

On shore! Hoist the flag!
Honor Memorial Day -
Great weekend to all!

[Edit: Just turned the heating on in NJ! ]

did the same in southern Maine - 40's and drizzly all weekend

[EdStrong]

At sea, fending off the rabbits with my oars...

[Bob cruise director]

Good Saturday morning muggles

I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day and thanks to all who have served and especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

And welcome to our newest muggles - Zach and cheryl w.

And a note to all who have not seen it. We have our own muggle zoom account with the new link posted in the topic on Come Aboard

So far we have 8 keeping Isaac company and in business and 147 on the (hopefully) sunny warm shore.

On the ship are:
dplass
eagle1279
SewYoung
femullen
Commodore
hunkra
Josh
Michelle B

And on the crowded shore are
Kay
Al
Larrry
oldjudge
Chris
Beth T
spotter
Wendy
Jace54
Dannyvee
joe
BrennerTJ
sharkicicles
jrdad
Franklin
C=64
markhr
otlaolap
auee89
Mike H
Meg
yourpalsal
boharr
JimJim
Dave C
b4alltime
Schmeel
Beth A
Georgeall
mattythewsjpuzzler
Magistra
whimsy
Tom Mueller
Jim and Anita
Toby
paige
Cindy
Inca
dudeski
RPardoe
LittleGood
RobM
Dow Jones
Tmart
Joepickett
Thurman8er
MatthewL
ALS
Glyn
Zach
cheryl w
ajk
Laura
Andrew B
docison
TeamDoubleTow
RDaleHall
mbryant
HeadinHome
Tina
sanmilton
hoover
NDStegs
meekmouse
Heidi
edot
darth
Les
Gman
Eric P
MajorDomoTom
DrTom
escapeartist
Henry Paul
wb93
Lacangah
JennyByrd
fuggedabowdit
joes
mheverson
minimuggle
seahawks seashanty
stmv
Joe R
Steveb
ky-mike
michaelm
hashbrownoholic
D B Miller
rosiegirl
Mister Squawk
Omnibus
802puzzler
SReh26
Peter
Prozach
Guy L
JeanneC
Zagman49
Scott M
Moi
Beth C
Jean
Diane
kamashdas
CPJohnson
John B
NuYear68
iggystan
HunterX
sf592000
Bird Lives
dk letter
Doc
Peter L
copperriver
Hamrock
JaneGummy
Dennis
kdubs
Rita and George
Brian M
Nalugirl
Mary F
Harbo
Plymouth Rock
DapperDan
Homer
Ergcat
Bonnibel
lbary
horsesense
Grover
jhseeman
JRS51
TexasGopher
meowmiao71
KscX
Phil and Kelli
Orsys
bread-girl
Gerry
MaineMarge
michpuzzler
mlvilv
Colin
Olaf

Now on to Week 4 of MGWCC which is hot off the printer

Have a great weekend

[OGuyDave]

Done and done, yesterday.

It's a good feeling when some of those strategies that have been pounded into your head help you along your way.

TFTXWD

[Streroto]

Was diverted by a wedding so just got to the meta today. I am in 34A of Mr Shenk. Amazing construction. Count me ashore!!!

Was very strange to be in a room full of people without masks. Everyone vaccinated so ok per CDC. But wow did it feel weird.

Stay well all

[PJM]

Greetings all from rain-soaked South Jersey.

After a few weeks hiatus, I jumped back in this morning and paddled my way to shore.

I'll have a bourbon-honey-rosemary-orange bitters concoction of my own devising...once the sun is over the yardarm.

Cheers!

[hunkra]

Greetings all from rain-soaked South Jersey.

After a few weeks hiatus, I jumped back in this morning and paddled my way to shore.

I'll have a bourbon-honey-rosemary-orange bitters concoction of my own devising...once the sun is over the yardarm.

Cheers!

Maybe is doesn't matter *when* you have it, since we won't see the sun today...

[Joe Ross]

Greetings all from rain-soaked South Jersey.

After a few weeks hiatus, I jumped back in this morning and paddled my way to shore.

I'll have a bourbon-honey-rosemary-orange bitters concoction of my own devising...once the sun is over the yardarm.

Cheers!

I'm not much for mixing bourbon with anything but branch water, but I'll have what PJM's having.

[Hidden in 3D]

Ashore with a D'OH rather than an AHA! I had the first step on Thursday night, but couldn't see the forest through the trees until just now. Sheesh!

[Susan Goldberg]

It’s funny how some come to me pretty quickly - like last week’s - and others I just stare at blankly - like this week; even though it seems others were generally more challenged by last week’s. Given the rain, I will probably be in staring at it on and off for the remainder of the weekend. I am hopeful that something will click...

[Susan Goldberg]

It’s funny how some come to me pretty quickly - like last week’s - and others I just stare at blankly - like this week; even though it seems others were generally more challenged by last week’s. Given the rain, I will probably be in staring at it on and off for the remainder of the weekend. I am hopeful that something will click...

And...bingo...just like that I am on shore. Now, I’ll have to do laundry for the rest of the weekend

[Colin]

Greetings all from rain-soaked South Jersey.

After a few weeks hiatus, I jumped back in this morning and paddled my way to shore.

I'll have a bourbon-honey-rosemary-orange bitters concoction of my own devising...once the sun is over the yardarm.

Cheers!

I'm not much for mixing bourbon with anything but branch water, but I'll have what PJM's having.

Shout out to Joe for two things:
1) His bourbon policies
2) The topical nature of his avatar - even CNN is all over this year's cicada phenomenon (Warning: This clip bleeps a lot!)

[Bob cruise director]

It’s funny how some come to me pretty quickly - like last week’s - and others I just stare at blankly - like this week; even though it seems others were generally more challenged by last week’s. Given the rain, I will probably be in staring at it on and off for the remainder of the weekend. I am hopeful that something will click...

And...bingo...just like that I am on shore. Now, I’ll have to do laundry for the rest of the weekend

I believe that there are laws about doing laundry on a holiday weekend