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Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:19 pm
by BarbaraK
Kris Zacharias wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 8:02 pm
On shore--after first being a bit puzzled because an obvious approach did not work, and then becoming cross because repeated attempts at this approach never provided an answer. After a few hours away from the rabbit hole, a renewed attempt resulted in success.
I know that one too well. This approach clearly doesn't work. But I'll try it again anyway. And again. And again.
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 10:31 pm
by DrTom
BrianDavidson wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 8:10 pm
DrTom wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:22 pmSo here is the first shot across the bow, I'll defer to any and all of my brilliant co-members of the Muggleopolis for improvements.
Some years ago, when I was still green
I was playing with a version that starts:
A long time ago when Mike was Marie...
Love to see where that one goes!
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 11:15 pm
by DBMiller
Here's as much as I got...
Some years ago, when I was still humble,
I did all kinds of puzzles, like the Daily Jumble.
I like all kinds, I truly must confess,
but my favorite is the WSJ Contest.
Type of shoes: Alligator.
It's a gaggle of geese.
Dromedary camels. Orangs or Chimpanzees?
Ivory tusks from elephants, I don't want to sound smug,
But someday I'm going to win that mug.
Some people use Google, and that's okay.
Mike Shenk's puzzle came out this Friday,
From the title, we might just have a clue:
This one's called, "Two by Two".
Celebes ox: Anoa
Young newt: Eft
African eland; there's plenty more left.
Were looking for an animal. Do you need a clue?
Title, title, title! Two by Two.
I logged onto the forum,
to report on my progess.
Lots of muggle are on shore,
Was it easy? Just ask Kas.
It's a one on the scale. For others, it's a four.
A wild tusk-ed animal? That would be a boar.
Type of shoes: Alligator.
It's a gaggle of geese.
Dromedary camels. Orangs or Chimpanzees?
Ivory tusks from elephants, I don't want to sound smug,
But someday I'm going to win that mug.
Still looking for meta?
You won't find it here.
I'm just killing time,
don't mind me, dear.
I'm running out of animals
with which to make a rhyme.
So you'll find me at the bar,
Isaac! Get me a lime.
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 9:48 am
by Gwyneth_S
I know I’m apt to have a big “duh!” moment on Monday, but I’m just not making the connections. So, Isaac, I’ll try a cappuccino to sharpen my brain, please.
I like the hope that there are others keeping us company who may just want to lie low....good luck to us all!
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:04 am
by Deb F
Just got to the puzzle and, after one false start, find myself on shore. Nice way to start the day. Once again, applaud all you talented muggles!!
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:26 am
by Dennis
Ashore....I think....as I almost always say, but only after chasing several rabbits around. As usual, a night's sleep helped. Cute puzzle.
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:34 am
by Eric Porter
I'm seasick and hungover from spending so much time with Isaac this weekend, but I finally stumbled to shore. My streak is still alive! Apparently I needed to sleep on this one for 3 nights.
I was trying far more complicated solve methods because I really, really thought that it would work that way! Thanks BarbaraK for the hint that the song had nothing to do with it.
I'll interested to see how many correct entries this puzzle gets. My informal threshold for an easy puzzle is 1000.
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:40 am
by Patty
On shore this week. Glad to be in such good company!
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:01 am
by Emmaa
And then there were 2 ... ER,eh, shore experiences
Ode to a Muggle
My first was “First and Foremost.”
(On shore after weeks lost at sea).
It’s so hard to explain, what I really obtained,
Try, I must, but it’s just too insane.
My second is “Two by Two.”
Perhaps mathematics could help me get through.
After championing Rabbit Holes most, and thinking I’d give up the ghost,
I sweat, again and again, to the bitterless ends,
Shored-up twice now with new meta-friends.
Feeling now a bit celebratious,
Thoughts change toward perspicacious.
My spirits have taken a turn,
in the shade where my hide won’t burn.
The mirages, you see, now aren’t there,
And I think I can regrow my hair.
If only a mug soon would show up,
I wouldn’t need to throw up.
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:32 am
by DrTom
DBMiller wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 11:15 pm
Here's as much as I got...
Some years ago, when I was still humble,
I did all kinds of puzzles, like the Daily Jumble.
I like all kinds, I truly must confess,
but my favorite is the WSJ Contest.
Type of shoes: Alligator.
It's a gaggle of geese.
Dromedary camels. Orangs or Chimpanzees?
Ivory tusks from elephants, I don't want to sound smug,
But someday I'm going to win that mug.
Some people use Google, and that's okay.
Mike Shenk's puzzle came out this Friday,
From the title, we might just have a clue:
This one's called, "Two by Two".
Celebes ox: Anoa
Young newt: Eft
African eland; there's plenty more left.
Were looking for an animal. Do you need a clue?
Title, title, title! Two by Two.
I logged onto the forum,
to report on my progess.
Lots of muggle are on shore,
Was it easy? Just ask Kas.
It's a one on the scale. For others, it's a four.
A wild tusk-ed animal? That would be a boar.
Type of shoes: Alligator.
It's a gaggle of geese.
Dromedary camels. Orangs or Chimpanzees?
Ivory tusks from elephants, I don't want to sound smug,
But someday I'm going to win that mug.
Still looking for meta?
You won't find it here.
I'm just killing time,
don't mind me, dear.
I'm running out of animals
with which to make a rhyme.
So you'll find me at the bar,
Isaac! Get me a lime.
I LIKE it!!! You obviously put in way more time than I did. You need to change your screen name to DB Miller Berlin!
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:42 am
by Bob cruise director
Good Sunday morning Muggles
First we welcome our newest muggle since yesterday - "horsesense".
And I suspect for our 4 muggles on the ship and a few others, this will be a Kas 4 in about 12 hours
Our shore has gotten more crowded with 106 finding a place near the tiki bar
new to the ship since yesterday is Gwyneth
and joining the shore crowd are
horsesense
Joedbee
phofer
Jacksull
Ann P
Kris
Judy - who we have not seen in a while
Deb
emmaa
Dennis
Patty
and Eric P
By the way, we have had over 100 on the shore for 5 of the last 6 weeks and Chain Gang had 98. The last killer was AP Chemistry on July 12
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:41 pm
by Kas
On shore! Enjoying the easy one this week (1-2 on the Kas Scale (?), and in the “you know for sure” category...). I’ve been in a slump...but I’m this is my week to win the mug, finally!
Good luck, Muggle nation!
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:44 pm
by Colin
Like a true Englishman, building my sandcastle on the shore with a pint in hand. Is it me, or has this shore gained in popularity over recent weeks? It never used to get this crowded. Maybe I should buy a beach hut before prices go up? On the other hand, the meta-phoric winds that either allow or deny passage to this place each week could change direction in an instant and place my investment at the mercy of supply and demand. What to do? Perhaps I will consult with Isaac next time I settle in for an 'all-nighter' in the ship's bar.
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:32 pm
by Bob cruise director
Colin wrote: ↑Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:44 pm
Like a true Englishman, building my sandcastle on the shore with a pint in hand. Is it me, or has this shore gained in popularity over recent weeks? It never used to get this crowded. Maybe I should buy a beach hut before prices go up? On the other hand, the meta-phoric winds that either allow or deny passage to this place each week could change direction in an instant and place my investment at the mercy of supply and demand. What to do? Perhaps I will consult with Isaac next time I settle in for an 'all-nighter' in the ship's bar.
Colin = good question on the shore popularity. Although we have more muggles than ever, the last several weeks have had over 100 on the shore each week. Are Matt/Mike et al being kind? taking a summer holiday from hardness? or are we getting better? Unfortunately Isaac is suffering because of the small group however he hopes business will pick up after Labor Day
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:41 pm
by 31 Down
Wow. Feeling like a charter member of the Not Quite Dead Poets Society this week.
FWIW, yes - no doubt we as a group have improved our meta-cracking skills. Experience matters.
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:45 pm
by Geoduck
Finally got it. Phew!
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:52 pm
by Al Sisti
Okay, here's my foray into Poetry Wars:
Afternoons on every Thursday
Notebook open, pencils near,
Click the link, refresh a few times…
Yes! The Contest Puzzle’s here!
Check the title! Who’s the author?
What’s the thing we’re looking for?
Clock is ticking, nothing’s clicking,
Occam’s Razor or KAS 4?
Chasing rabbits, diving rashly;
Warrens deep as War and Peace.
Highlight words! Check for diag’nals!
Will this torture never cease??
Then, a spark; a whim, a notion…
What if…yes! And there again!
Concatenate, corroborate,
Check for “Pageant,” then click “send”!
* * * *
On the shore of Aha Island
Past the blue of Muggles’ Bay,
Beat the grasp of Isaac’s blender…
“Nothing, sir, for me today.”
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:14 pm
by Bob cruise director
Al Sisti wrote: ↑Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:52 pm
Okay, here's my foray into Poetry Wars:
Afternoons on every Thursday
Notebook open, pencils near,
Click the link, refresh a few times…
Yes! The Contest Puzzle’s here!
Check the title! Who’s the author?
What’s the thing we’re looking for?
Clock is ticking, nothing’s clicking,
Occam’s Razor or KAS 4?
Chasing rabbits, diving rashly;
Warrens deep as War and Peace.
Highlight words! Check for diag’nals!
Will this torture never cease??
Then, a spark; a whim, a notion…
What if…yes! And there again!
Concatenate, corroborate,
Check for “Pageant,” then click “send”!
* * * *
On the shore of Aha Island
Past the blue of Muggles’ Bay,
Beat the grasp of Isaac’s blender…
“Nothing, sir, for me today.”
Al
We expect that you will put this to music, record it and post it for us to hear.
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:21 pm
by matthewmoravec
Definitely ashore this week!
Re: "Two By Two" - August 23, 2019
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:29 pm
by Doug C
On shore. Enjoyed this one - both puzzle and meta.