X Marks the Spot

[oldjudge]

I’ve submitted but I’m not sure which way to go on this. There is a famous short story that works perfectly and a novel that, as Jay noted, has a varying title history. I went with the novel but we’ll see. Confirmed—actually, the original title of that novel requires more than a single X. BTW, I should have mentioned this first—Great job by Steve!

[Anita]

I believe we're off the couch. Awaiting confirmation.

[markhr]

I’ve submitted but I’m not sure which way to go on this. There is a famous short story that works perfectly and a novel that, as Jay noted, has a varying title history. I went with the novel but we’ll see.

Same here. I went with the novel, with a bit of hesitation. Awaiting confirmation.

Update: Off the couch. The grid was quite a workout, but enjoyable.

[hcbirker]

Submitted. We'll see.

Edit: Confirmed!

[CPJohnson]

I got it, confirmed. A great puzzle, once I figured out what was happening.

[edestlin]

Confirmed, off the couch!

[BrennerTJ]

Off the couch.

[LindaPRmaven]

Is anyone else having trouble private messaging @Thurman8er? He's not recognized as a recipient when I try to PM.

[oldjudge]

I like your eight ball. To me that original drawing still looks like a catchers mitt.

[KayW]

Is anyone else having trouble private messaging @Thurman8er? He's not recognized as a recipient when I try to PM.

Submitted.

I did not have a problem PMing - what I did was click on his name in the first post of this thread. When his profile comes up, select "Send private message".

[LadyBird]

I think I'm off the couch.

Edit: Thanks to confirmation, I KNOW that I am off the couch!

[woozy]

I’ve submitted but I’m not sure which way to go on this. There is a famous short story that works perfectly and a novel that, as Jay noted, has a varying title history. I went with the novel but we’ll see. Confirmed—actually, the original title of that novel requires more than a single X.

The short story has a different title?

I was doubtful of my answer because of the title's history, but I'm off the couch.

A very slight me too. But the second most predominant and second most noteworthy title still seemed appropriate. (I'd like to see a meta with the current American title--- that's just begging to be meta-ed.)

[whimsy]

"Off the couch" but opting to stay and finish the story -- and the cookie --

[HeadinHome]

Off the couch… unless of course I’m not. Will return here in shame if my answer is not confirmed. Fun puzzle for a loooong Monday.

[SJMcK]

Off the metaphorical couch pending confirmation. On the literal couch relaxing

[TeamDoubleTow]

We think we are off the couch! Fun way to begin the week.

[DrTom]

I believe I am off the couch - awaiting confirmation from Thurman8er. Nice brain challenge for Monday.

[Cinny]

Submitted. Waiting confirmation, but I believe I am off the couch.

Confirmed.

[Dplass]

I'm a dope but got it eventually. As DrTom says a solve is a solve. Thanks for the puzzle!

[DrTom]

I'm a dope but got it eventually. As DrTom says a solve is a solve. Thanks for the puzzle!

Dang right it is - that's my mantra for the MGWCC this week too! Saw something shiny, bent over to pick it up, and it was a quarter. Not sure why I saw it, and it could have been any number of things, but I don't care because I'm a quarter to the good. With THURMAN8ER's puzzle I was Xtra careful and at times Xtra challenged but I went with the short novel and from what I see he might accept both - so maybe TWO quarters this week!