"Of Sound Character" December 29, 2023

[HunterX]

Beached! I immediately saw what I needed to, then swam around the boat for an hour or so looking for how to use it. But, in the end, I managed to row to shore. Awaiting the MG, which I assume will not be the mind bender that last week's was - WHEW!

How are you feeling about that assumption, Doc?

[BigPear]

Ashore! Forehead slapper, this. Have a wonderful 2024, everyone! May all your troubles be in puzzle form.

[Grover]

Lucky one for me. Saw the meta quickly. When you submit your entry, do you just give your address or do you include your phone number, too?

My understanding is that Matt Miller of the WSJ will reply to the winning e-mail, so no information is needed in the message body.

Be warned: heartbreak awaits.

Excellent. Thanks for that.

[Aragorn]

ashore after a kind muggle pointed out my rabbit hole wasn't a rabbit hole. very fun solve from there.

[Nlobb]

Ashore

[haydendog]

Ashore! I had a fun time solving with my daughter and son-in-law who are here to ring in the new year with us.

[whimsy]

Still on the Ship

No headway towards a satisfying answer even though I'm working with a few (or a few hundred) of what I imagine are the right pieces.
Hoping not to tumble completely into the drink.

[Colin&Chuck904]

Ashore. Landed on an answer after a million rabbit holes. Not entirely sure it's correct, but good enough. Go Panthers and Go Bills. HAZY IPAs PLEASE!

[heroine.chic]

I am unfortunately still on the ship. I think I have a good first step, but just can’t quite put it all together.

Happy New Year’s Eve everyone!

[Franky_T]

Stuck on the ship. Have the first step, now just rabbit holes.

[EmilyW]

Had nothing yesterday, then got it right away this morning. On shore with a coffee. Happy New Year to all!

[Mirage]

Still at sea. See many possibilities but nothing coming together yet. Ever hopeful for the AHA moment.

[JeffS]

Made it Ashore!

[M and M]

It has been a plague-stricken holiday, with virtually all of the family going down on that 2-5 day flu, but we had a blast anyway and definitely had time to tackle this clever little beauty. All done and dusted - and even a quiet moment to report in.

[LittleGood]

Made it to the beach. I'll have a Sudafed and Coke.

[Cinny]

Finally ashore. A friendly nudge assured me I was on the right track and not in a rabbit hole.
Happy New Year to all my fellow muggles and their families!

[Plymouthrock]

Bourbon and honey and lemon to help this covid cough.
Wondering if anyone else out there has it.

@Plymouthrock Not to discourage you but I got the Covid cough after my bout in September 2022. 15 months later I still am using throat lozenges especially after I have been talking for a couple of hours like at a party. The doctor says "good luck".

I am so sorry to hear. I am big believer in azithromycin for
My COVID cases. I wonder if a wee bit of a steroid or this antibiotic would help long after the fact. Maybe Dr Tom has a suggestion for you.

[rjy]

Been traveling for the holidays, so I came to this WSJ - and the past couple weeks of metas - late. Been working Isaac’s cocktail menu as time permits, but time to send a lifeline or two out. Quite the party on the beach - I want some of that!

[bread-girl]

On the shore!

[Janet]

Here I am on Sunday afternoon, still chasing rabbits. Elmer Fudd is assisting.

Happy New Year! May the mug be ever in your favor!