"Team-Building Exercise" -- Sept. 20, 2024

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"Team-Building Exercise" -- Sept. 20, 2024

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Hello, Friends!

Wendy Walker here, filling in for the vacationing @Bob cruise director -- he mentioned something about a European river cruise, doubtless focusing on the Aare, the Oise, and all the other vowel-heavy rivers that show up in puzzle grids.

I'll do my best to keep track of those enjoying the beach and those enjoying Isaac's hospitality on the ship.

Best of luck to all!


TEAM BUILDING EXERCISE by Matt Gaffney
The answer to this week’s contest crossword is what some NFL players are.


Excel spreadsheet.
SAVE to your drive. OPEN from your drive. ALLOW permissions.

EDIT: Unbelievably, I have solved!
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Ashore
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Guinness me
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On the beach!
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Ashore! Appreciate them taking it a little bit freezier on us this week. G&T please!
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On shore, but I have one thing that's bothering me. Guinness me anyway...
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On Naboo. Using Stormtrooper firepower and Imperial Army units is how we build the Dark Side squad. Care to join me?

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Got it.
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Ashore
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Thank goodness for husbands who watch football
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On the beach!
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Solved! Page 1!
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Ashore.
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Ashore! Diet Pepsi, please!
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Ashore.
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:tropical_drink: :desert_island: Ashore.
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Got it.
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On the beach! Yay page one!!
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I am on a (probably crowded) shore.
Bigger Beach.jpeg
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On shore. Much freezier than last week! Whew
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