A weekly meta crossword created by members of the forum. Difficulty levels will vary. Hints are usually available starting Wednesday, and solutions are posted on Sunday.
It's great to be back on MMM! So, Mrs. Cap'n (aka "The Admiral") and I recently embarked upon a complete kitchen renovation project here at the house. Our tired 1980's motif (complete with wall-mounted pushbutton phone!) was no longer cutting it around here and desperately needed an upgrade. Even though I personally only require a microwave and toaster for all of my culinary needs, in just "12 short weeks" we will have a full complement of state-of-the-art appliances including a fridge that dispenses ice cubes for our cocktails! Now that will certainly make a huge difference around here!
I'd like to thank @Abide, @Al Sisti, @boharr, @whimsy, @MarkWoychick, and @Joe Ross for pretesting and technical help.
Thanks for the puzzle, Cap'n!
While filling out the grid I managed to spot what I needed to solve. It's funny that I usually do worse on these than the WSJCC, but have been doing better recently.
I was poised to make one of my obnoxiously picky editorial "suggestions" -- then realized that the "error" was done intentionally. Great job, as always, Cap'n Rick! And the kitchen renovation will be wonderful -- speaking as someone with a tired '80s kitchen myself.
Thanks, Cap’n. Fun! Sadly, though, our own ‘80s-era kitchen, looking amazingly like your “before”, may need to stay that way for a few years more. By then, maybe the style will come back. Not!
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Thanks, Cap’n. Fun! Sadly, though, our own ‘80s-era kitchen, looking amazingly like your “before”, may need to stay that way for a few years more. By then, maybe the style will come back. Not!
Yeah, I tried using that "retro style" logic with the "Admiral" to no avail, Chris. Good luck to you when you're ready to reno!
Great! I've been in such a slump the last three weeks I needed a nudge free 10 minute-r.
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Off the couch (again) - somehow an all-new experience and just as enjoyable the second time around! Thanks for the puzzle, @Cap'n Rick
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Fun one - thanks!
Good luck to you when you're ready to reno!
