MGWCC #727 — “Don’t Look Up”

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I plan on attending the group solve session.
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I’m planning on logging into the zoom tonight.
- Just puzzling it out here in Delmarva :D
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At 4 pm on Mother's Day I doubt I will be. But I might be begging for nudges come later. ... or maybe I'll gain a little decorum and accept that all streaks must end. (I can try again for the 5 badge in another 4 months... *sigh*)
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Ahoy mateys. I'm in the same boat as many of you:
- Have 15 letter phrase that fits the title.
- Also have no clue how to get there.
- Seen a whole lot of nuttin' else as far as a metanism anyway.

Will try to make the 7:00pm EDT zoom.
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If schedule allows, I will join the zoom session tonight.
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oof

Nothing SAD about it. All Difficult. All the time. Fair and beautifully crafted, but WOW!
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I still don't see much.
7pm edt is 2am my time so unless I happen to be up then I don't think I'll make it. Good luck solving!
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I'm interested in joining the Zoom meeting. How do I get an invite? Thx!
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Never mind, I'm technologically impaired but managed to find the link!
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Bbaack wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 6:10 pm I'm interested in joining the Zoom meeting. How do I get an invite? Thx!
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On a phone, you may have to click on three lines at top left, leading to a menu with the link.

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Joe Ross wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 2:47 pm oof

Nothing SAD about it. All Difficult. All the time. Fair and beautifully crafted, but WOW!
My wife suggested that it was Difficult And Mind Numbing - DAMN!

After the zoom call, I totally agree.
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The greatest minds of metaverse have once again cracked the impossible. These folks need to get to the CIA and solve the rest of Kryptos.
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
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With the help of the Muggles Zoom, I’ve submitted an answer. Would never have gotten there without the group - thanks everyone, and Happy Mother’s Day
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Thank you to the hive mind of the Zoom Room for steering me to the answer! What a beautiful puzzle. It was a bit of work to get from the "aha" to the answer though.
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Great seeing everyone on the zoom this evening! We don't have it yet, but I'm sure that we will find our way. Thanks everyone!
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Fun times as always in the Zoom room. Would never haver gotten there on my own, thanks to everyone that showed up. :)
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Thank you zoom room! That was a toughie!
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woot! our think tank did NOT tank… props to Heidi for a seed of an idea that grew into a solution… thanks all!

I realize now that I did not check the box for group solve, but it certainly was!
The other Wendy. :roll:
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HeadinHome wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 7:37 pm woot! our think tank did NOT tank… props to Heidi for a seed of an idea that grew into a solution… thanks all!

I realize now that I did not check the box for group solve, but it certainly was!
Just send Matt an email and he'll fix it. I've done it more times than I can count. :)
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
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I enjoyed being a part of the Zoom! Fun to see everyone. Thank you to all! I don't think I would have gotten there on my own. I did the work after the Zoom and enjoyed the experience.
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