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Definitely ashore & submitted and not with my first answer.

I earned this Guinness, tyvm.

On shore - didn't see it at first glance, but after walking away for a while I returned and saw it right away. A relief after last week's debacle!

As for the grid, I didn't find it particularly challenging, but I think all of the Friday WSJ grids fall within a very narrow range of difficulty for anyone who does crosswords (as opposed to just metas) on a regular basis. Generally speaking, I find that the easiest ones take about seven minutes, and the hardest about 14 minutes. But your mileage may vary...

Good morning muggles

First we welcome three new muggles to our clan. Martin and Fishmagik are keeping Isaac company as they try to figure out what these things are all about while scrablett is on the shore with the crowd.

We have three muggles keeping Isaac company while we have 106 are basking on the shore

On the ship with Isaac we are:
spotter
martin
and Fishmagik

On the shore are:
Les
Mike H
Mark L
Al
Chris
Wendy
elan
moi
Brian M
Leslie
Hector
Frankie
ky-mike
Meg
DBMiller
Anita
ErikThor
damefox
Toby
Beth T
Bird Lives
CallMeShane
Inca
Scott M
joequavis
scooby
Tina
Beth A
Barbara K
Tom Wilson
laura
Eric P
Julie O
Cindy
Steveb
MajorDomoTom
Heidi
Janet P
Tony
Oldjudge
Rita and George
Orsys
Jean
Trey and Marion
Softie
Jacksull
Jud
Mark C
John B
Frank H
ALS
Doug M
streroto
Burak
Billkatz
Dave K
Wdunbar
WBYonder
Richard
Mary CC
Paul D
Domenic
docison
Kay
Jim and Anita
Commodore
Patty
Tmart
Lacangah
Jenirvin
Rad26
sharkicicles
Ed S
bobbydeee
PeterLee1a
Alan H
tim1217
Blair
Jazzvibist
Janet
scrablett
Homer
dplass
djquimby
Cynthia J
the Thurman8er
Juliet
Doug C
JPMalone
LaceyK
matthwemoravc
Susan G
Beth C
Brian
Joedbee
Geoduck
rolias
DrTom
JoeRoss
MaineMarge
Lucas S
OGuyDave
LLinNC
Kris
Jeff S
and Gerry

Hopefully I don't skip over anyone

Good luck getting the grid and winning the mug

Went down a couple of wrong rabbit holes, but finally have arrived at the party!

Inca wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:55 am

burak wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:59 pm Well, that was fast.

I think this is a great puzzle for novice muggles. Not one-star easy, but a good teaching experience. Preemptive welcome aboard to those who might join us this week!

Do you do other metas besides the WSJ?

I started doing PGW and Gaffney metas this year since I thought I got fast enough at WSJ and felt ready to take on new challenges. So far so good

Troysail wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:35 pm

Joedbee wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:21 pm One comment, though not a spoiler, did give me confidence in my answer. Onshore now.

Al Sisiti post?

No.

Finally reached the shore after being tossed around the surf for some time. Time to dry off and drink up!

-Paul

Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:54 am Good morning muggles

First we welcome three new muggles to our clan. Martin and Fishmagik are keeping Isaac company as they try to figure out what these things are all about while scrablett is on the shore with the crowd.

We have three muggles keeping Isaac company while we have 106 are basking on the shore

On the ship with Isaac we are:
spotter
martin
and Fishmagik



Good luck getting the grid and winning the mug

To be clear, I'm pretty sure I made it ashore in a couple of minutes. I'd be interested in one aspect of it, but it seems pretty straightforward.

Martin wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 4:49 pm

Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:54 am Good morning muggles

First we welcome three new muggles to our clan. Martin and Fishmagik are keeping Isaac company as they try to figure out what these things are all about while scrablett is on the shore with the crowd.

We have three muggles keeping Isaac company while we have 106 are basking on the shore

On the ship with Isaac we are:
spotter
martin
and Fishmagik



Good luck getting the grid and winning the mug

To be clear, I'm pretty sure I made it ashore in a couple of minutes. I'd be interested in one aspect of it, but it seems pretty straightforward.

Sorry. I must have missed you in the growing crowd on the shore. But welcome

Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 5:12 pm

Martin wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 4:49 pm

Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:54 am Good morning muggles

First we welcome three new muggles to our clan. Martin and Fishmagik are keeping Isaac company as they try to figure out what these things are all about while scrablett is on the shore with the crowd.

We have three muggles keeping Isaac company while we have 106 are basking on the shore

On the ship with Isaac we are:
spotter
martin
and Fishmagik



Good luck getting the grid and winning the mug

To be clear, I'm pretty sure I made it ashore in a couple of minutes. I'd be interested in one aspect of it, but it seems pretty straightforward.

Sorry. I must have missed you in the growing crowd on the shore. But welcome

No need to apologize. My initial post wasn't the clearest. I've actually been solving most of these for years now but just decided to join the tour.

Yay, on shore! I thought the grid was nicely challenging and actually took me longer than the meta.

Ashore after a satisfying solve. May be easier for older folks. Thanks Mike!

PHOFER wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 10:26 pm Ashore after a satisfying solve. May be easier for older folks. Thanks Mike!

OK, fine, now all my confidence is ruined. I cannot see why it might be easier for older folks which convinces me that this is indeed a pageant and my initial elation turns to total deflation. Ah well I can defend my choice but I am sure there is the AHA that says, "close but no cigar sir, would you like to try again next week!"

Ashore!

Ashore! My wife and I are going to have to stop waiting for the weekend to do these if we want to get a good spot on the beach...

I finally made it to shore. That took way too long for me.

Sending beams of love to Joe, BrianMac, Bob, Mike and any others involved in making this treasure trove of past metas available to all of us. Thanks! I needed that!
I’m sure all Muggles join me in this heartfelt appreciation.

Ashore. Finally had time to tackle the puzzle last night. So I enjoyed a nightcap on the beach. Since I was able to get the answer, I'd have to rate the meta as average. I rarely get the tough ones but it is fun trying.

Ashore. I enjoyed this puzzle's construction, and didn't stumble down too many rabbit holes.

Hey just out of curiosity, the star rating for puzzles is for perceived difficulty? fun factor?