This week's WSJ contest is titled CHUMP CHANGE By Mike Shenk
The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a five-letter word.
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"Chump Change" August 30, 2024
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Bob cruise director
- Cruise Director
- Posts: 5018
- Joined: Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:38 pm
- Location: Any golf course within 500 miles of Littleton MA
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Wendy Walker
- Posts: 2237
- Joined: Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:44 pm
- Location: Unionville, PA
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Joe Ross
- Moderator
- Posts: 6624
- Joined: Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:46 am
- Location: Cincinnati
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DebbieC
- Posts: 94
- Joined: Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:08 pm
- Location: Miami, FL
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Conrad
- Posts: 161
- Joined: Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:16 pm
- Location: Peaks Island, ME
- Contact:
On shore!
We're in beautiful Eastport Maine. Easternmost city in the continental US, and deepest harbor in the lower 48 states. This was my view as I solved this meta. Campobello Island (Canada) is in the background on the right.
We're in beautiful Eastport Maine. Easternmost city in the continental US, and deepest harbor in the lower 48 states. This was my view as I solved this meta. Campobello Island (Canada) is in the background on the right.
Last edited by Conrad on Thu Aug 29, 2024 5:32 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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KayW
- Moderator
- Posts: 5404
- Joined: Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:10 am
- Location: Chicago
Ashore.-
MikeyG
- Posts: 1925
- Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2020 2:52 pm
- Location: Chicago
- Contact:
I'm not sure how or why I'm on shore, but suddenly I am.
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MButterfly
- Posts: 37
- Joined: Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:48 pm
- Location: Maryland
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scott
- Posts: 31
- Joined: Sun May 10, 2020 12:08 pm
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Al Laubenstein
- Posts: 179
- Joined: Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:10 pm
- Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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CallMeShane
- Posts: 178
- Joined: Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:16 pm
- Location: Victor, NY
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hoover
- Posts: 3165
- Joined: Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:26 pm
- Location: at the intersection of grits and breakfast tacos
Ashore!
I don't have anything clever to say, but if I did, it would go here.
Eli
Eli
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altosax
- Posts: 75
- Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2022 5:41 pm
- Location: Weatherford, OK
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Abide
- Moderator
- Posts: 1787
- Joined: Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:16 pm
- Location: Biloxi
- Contact:
Got it...no spoilers Jay.
The site is just a web page, a meeting place, a clubhouse - it's the group that's special.
—Brian MacDonald
—Brian MacDonald
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Jim and Anita
- Posts: 264
- Joined: Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:56 pm
- Location: State College, PA
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olev
- Posts: 58
- Joined: Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:46 am
Pretty sure I'm on the beach. But I wish there was an additional click... Am I too needy/greedy? I'm probably too needy/greedy.
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femullen
- Posts: 543
- Joined: Fri Feb 28, 2020 1:02 pm
- Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Ashore! Musta done sumpm wrong.
But today is my birthday--no, no, please no gifts. Instead, my gift to you...or, at least to @Bob cruise director and anyone else archiving my annual birthday doggerel. This one I call...
Something Wet n Cold
It’s six in the morning, and there is no doubt
The Britt’nys are whining and need to go out.
I try to get up, but my back disagrees.
“Just give me a minute, you dogs, if you please.”
My head is still foggy from last evening’s booze,
I can’t find my trousers, I’m missing both shoes,
My T-shirt is backwards, my shorts inside out,
But into the backyard we dash with a shout:
“Avast!” I cry loudly as both doggies leap
In diff’rent directions. I fall in a heap
Still gripping both leashes, my butt black and blue,
My skivvies half off me and soaked in the dew.
A half minute later (though I’ve come to grief)
Both doggies have emptied themselves with relief.
We head for the house, but then here’s some bad luck:
My neighbor is driving right past in his truck.
He rolls down his window and gives me a glance,
Then laughingly calls to me, “Frank, werz yer pants?
I got me some extras. You wantin’ a pair?
I’m happy to loan to you som’p’m ta wear!”
This news will spread quickly; we’re in a small town.
By evening I will have achieved such renown
That friends and relations all over the place,
Will roar with amusement if I show my face.
I cannot stay home, though. Too much to be done.
There’s chores needing doing and errands to run.
To best bear embarrassment, know what I think?
I think that I’ll start off the day with a drink.
But today is my birthday--no, no, please no gifts. Instead, my gift to you...or, at least to @Bob cruise director and anyone else archiving my annual birthday doggerel. This one I call...
Something Wet n Cold
It’s six in the morning, and there is no doubt
The Britt’nys are whining and need to go out.
I try to get up, but my back disagrees.
“Just give me a minute, you dogs, if you please.”
My head is still foggy from last evening’s booze,
I can’t find my trousers, I’m missing both shoes,
My T-shirt is backwards, my shorts inside out,
But into the backyard we dash with a shout:
“Avast!” I cry loudly as both doggies leap
In diff’rent directions. I fall in a heap
Still gripping both leashes, my butt black and blue,
My skivvies half off me and soaked in the dew.
A half minute later (though I’ve come to grief)
Both doggies have emptied themselves with relief.
We head for the house, but then here’s some bad luck:
My neighbor is driving right past in his truck.
He rolls down his window and gives me a glance,
Then laughingly calls to me, “Frank, werz yer pants?
I got me some extras. You wantin’ a pair?
I’m happy to loan to you som’p’m ta wear!”
This news will spread quickly; we’re in a small town.
By evening I will have achieved such renown
That friends and relations all over the place,
Will roar with amusement if I show my face.
I cannot stay home, though. Too much to be done.
There’s chores needing doing and errands to run.
To best bear embarrassment, know what I think?
I think that I’ll start off the day with a drink.
For nudges, feel free to PM me. I won't have a clue how to help you, but you might shove me ashore.
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Flying_Burrito
- Posts: 372
- Joined: Fri Apr 16, 2021 11:24 am
- Location: Johns Creek, GA
Ashore. Quick, 2 pisco sours before i get bumped to page 2
Senor Guaca Mole 
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JoDave
- Posts: 87
- Joined: Fri Sep 08, 2023 6:58 pm
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BarbaraK
- Posts: 2966
- Joined: Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:37 pm
- Location: Virginia
On shore! Got distracted by something that seems like it might be a good metanism, even if it wasn't in this case.
Happy Labor Day weekend to those of you who are still working!
Happy Labor Day weekend to those of you who are still working!
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.
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(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)