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Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:42 pm
by Bird Lives
Thanks to a tip from Hector, I used a spreadsheet. Without Excel, I would be sinking deeper and deeper into the couch.
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:24 am
by Abide
Dang, I had some direct hints from the hatter himself today and still have very little.
There should be links to two versions of these --Hector and Mortal.
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:02 am
by HunterX
Bird Lives wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:42 pm
Thanks to a tip from Hector, I used a spreadsheet. Without Excel, I would be sinking deeper and deeper into the couch.
I'm using a spreadsheet to gather info based on step 1. But I still haven't figured out step 2. Every method/combo I try turns up gibberish.
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:22 am
by cbarbee002
All ahead of me - - can't see my way through the ~30 themers to find the theme. . . .
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:19 am
by Hector
I probably should clarify that, while I did use a spreadsheet, I think that was partly why I was stuck in HunterX's situation for a long time. It might have been better to scribble on a pdf or two or three.
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:39 am
by HunterX
Hector wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:19 am
I probably should clarify that, while I did use a spreadsheet, I think that was partly why I was stuck in HunterX's situation for a long time. It might have been better to scribble on a pdf or two or three.
Hmmm... Perhaps scribbles will work if you know the correct path. My spreadsheet is full of lots of attempts at a step 2, none of which are bearing fruit. Sounds as if I need to ignore it for awhile. My brain needs to find a different route on it's own, I guess.
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:33 pm
by hoover
Looks like I'm not the only one who has entered gobs of information into a spreadsheet. Tried sorting it many different ways, getting gibberish. Went back to make sure my data was (were, if we're being pedantic) correct and found a few mistakes. Fixed those, re-sorted, and still getting gibberish.
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:38 pm
by dudeski
Wow. That is a lot of data to interpret.
I wish I didn’t have a full time job. Will reevaluate after nudge Wednesday.
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:47 pm
by HunterX
dudeski wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:38 pm
Wow. That is a lot of data to interpret.
I wish I didn’t have a full time job. Will reevaluate after nudge Wednesday.
Right there with ya!
You think a pivot table is in order?
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:56 pm
by Hector
HunterX wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:47 pm
You think a pivot table is in order?
Stealing this from someone (it's probably decades old):
ORNERY CRAFTSMAN, TO WIFE: I've designed a new furniture accessory and named it after you!
SUSAN: Thanks so much!
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:43 am
by MikeyG
Hector wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:56 pm
HunterX wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:47 pm
You think a pivot table is in order?
Stealing this from someone (it's probably decades old):
ORNERY CRAFTSMAN, TO WIFE: I've designed a new furniture accessory and named it after you!
SUSAN: Thanks so much!
Bahaha.
My bandwidth is low this week, and I'm pretty sure I need something I don't have, but I still don't see how that connects to what's in the grid, so I don't know. I feel this has a great payoff, but I think I'll need a Wednesday hint, for sure!
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:01 am
by HunterX
Solved. But not without a hint from Bird Lives, who gave a hint similar to one of the nudges. Not sure I would have gotten it without it!
And DEFINITELY wouldn't have gotten it without Excel!
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:04 am
by MamaE
Absolutely needed the nudges from a kind fellow muggle - even then was approaching things from the wrong origin....finally got it. Like others, had to use an excel sheet to sort and keep track of everything!
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:14 am
by RPardoe
madhatter5 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 7:40 am
Leaderboard:
1) He's found before cold, dark web
2) Nasty predator, shirtless
3) Solomon
4) Stormy harbor
5) 1/3 of this puzzle, say
Clever (but then again love me a good cryptic!)
5/5 (without looking back at page 1 to see who posted when)
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:37 pm
by hoover
Got it! I had the right idea but the wrong perspective.
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:42 pm
by Bird Lives
madhatter5 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 7:40 am
Leaderboard:
1) He's found before cold, dark web
2) Nasty predator, shirtless
3) Solomon
4) Stormy harbor
5) 1/3 of this puzzle, say
What is debris scattered around fifty-four, chopped liver?
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:51 pm
by madhatter5
Sorry sorry! Added you, I'll get the others on the next leaderboard
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:00 am
by woozy
I don't have it and it's making me *very* cranky.....
Re: Memory Lane
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:00 am
by lbray53
I am so lost that the spoilers do not even help. I cannot even get step one. I guess I will wait for the reveal.