"Under Wraps" December 20, 2024

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"Under Wraps" December 20, 2024

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This week's contest is titled "UNDER WRAPS" by Mike Shenk.

The answer to this week’s contest crossword is what you might experience when opening a gift.

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Under Wraps Excel Spreadsheet

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

And if you have ever traveled, you have to read this article from today's WSJ. Funny but very accurate. (and NO, this is not a blatant attempt on my part to delay you so I can get a Page One posting)

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/ai ... _permalink
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Ashore and enjoyed the trip!
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There we go! Ashore!

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Best gift ever!
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I am on shore.
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On the beach ! Woo hoo!
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:desert_island: :tropical_drink: Ashore.
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On the beach. A nice gift from Mr. Shenk. Nog me!
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On the beach!
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On Naboo. "Lucky you, I am your Father Christmas!"
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"I find your lack of cheer disturbing!"...Oh, Oh, Oh!

And here's an extra midi meta for anyone looking... :D
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on shore.... I'll take a Tequilla and Sprite.
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Ashore!
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🏝😁🎄
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On the beach! Loved the aha moment!! Tis the season for some egg nog!!! :D
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On shore.
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On the beach
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ashore
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Ashore.
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On shore
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Solved
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Got it
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