"Two For The Show" - April 2, 2021

A place to discuss the weekly Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle Contest, starting every Thursday around 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please do not post any answers or hints before the contest deadline which is midnight Sunday Eastern time.
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BrianMac wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:01 pm THANK YOU!
Wow, you guys are really amazing! I can't believe in less than 24 hours, we already have $1200. THANK YOU!! That's enough for the migration to a better hosting service and first few years of hosting fees, so already we are in great shape for the future!

Thanks also to everyone who was so supportive during the recent "55 Hours of Darkness," and to those who encouraged me to set this up. Joe Ross and Peter Abide were amazing with advice and reviewing and testing the donation functionality.
No, thank YOU! I'd echo everyone else's comments about how much we appreciate what you do and are happy to help support it!
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Still on the boat .... thought I had it early on but not clicking... too many Easter bunnies running around this weekend!
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Ashore. Satisfying meta, KAS 2 for me.
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On the ship with Isaac for now.
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Ashore!
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It took me way longer than it should have, but I made it to shore and gave a donation.
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Ashore! That took a bit longer than it should have, circled the waters for a while but glad to be safely on the beach.
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Safely on...the boat. Went flailing around in the water for a bit but have so far come up empty.
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BrianMac wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:01 pm THANK YOU!
Wow, you guys are really amazing! I can't believe in less than 24 hours, we already have $1200. THANK YOU!! That's enough for the migration to a better hosting service and first few years of hosting fees, so already we are in great shape for the future!

Thanks also to everyone who was so supportive during the recent "55 Hours of Darkness," and to those who encouraged me to set this up. Joe Ross and Peter Abide were amazing with advice and reviewing and testing the donation functionality.
Muggles ARE amazing, Brian, but SO ARE YOU!

You're welcome for the little bit of help & advice offered. However, considering that Peter Abide provided most of the intellectual counseling & help, both in funding the site & creating the magnificent Meta Calendar, it's embarrassing to be listed first. THANK YOU, Peter!

FWIW, I am OTBoat.
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On shore. Will donate shortly
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Stared at the grid while waiting for my first covid shot, got the shot, had a flash of inspiration while driving home, and checked once I got inside. On shore! As usual, very clever.
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Joe Ross wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:20 pm
BrianMac wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:01 pm THANK YOU!
Wow, you guys are really amazing! I can't believe in less than 24 hours, we already have $1200. THANK YOU!! That's enough for the migration to a better hosting service and first few years of hosting fees, so already we are in great shape for the future!

Thanks also to everyone who was so supportive during the recent "55 Hours of Darkness," and to those who encouraged me to set this up. Joe Ross and Peter Abide were amazing with advice and reviewing and testing the donation functionality.
Muggles ARE amazing, Brian, but SO ARE YOU!

You're welcome for the little bit of help & advice offered. However, considering that Peter Abide provided most of the intellectual counseling & help, both in funding the site & creating the magnificent Meta Calendar, it's embarrassing to be listed first. THANK YOU, Peter!

FWIW, I am OTBoat.
First, I did not know that you could write that small

So the options for OTB are (probably more)
On The Boat
Off The Boat
On The Beach (ala Nevil Shute)
On the Booze
Off the Booze
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Pretty sure that I have the answer but I'm stuck on the mechanism to confirm it...
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On shore and feeling happy to be back!
Happy Easter everyone!

Thanks Brian, et al, happy to contribute!
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And just like that, my wife and I have made it ashore. Will donate soon as well.
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Joe Ross wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:20 pm You're welcome for the little bit of help & advice offered. However, considering that Peter Abide provided most of the intellectual counseling & help, both in funding the site & creating the magnificent Meta Calendar, it's embarrassing to be listed first. THANK YOU, Peter!
I can't believe I forgot about that. :oops: I should have listed it along with the expenses the donations will cover. I'll make sure Peter gets reimbursed and that hosting the calendar is covered.
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Bob cruise director wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:34 pm
First, I did not know that you could write that small
Smaller, even.
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Joe Ross wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:25 pm
Bob cruise director wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:34 pm
First, I did not know that you could write that small
Smaller, even.
I see what you did there.
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On shore!


I thought this vintage WSJ cartoon very appropriate for Spring Break! I can totally relate to this guy!

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Not getting any closer to solving the mechanism so I've submitted what I think is the right answer...I hope! So, maybe on the beach?

Anyone confident in their answer willing to confirm and share the mechanism so I can get on with my long weekend? :)
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