"Backcourt Fundamentals" - April 30, 2021
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Ashore.
There probably was a time that I would have gotten this meta unassisted.
Much has changed since then.
Thanks google!
There probably was a time that I would have gotten this meta unassisted.
Much has changed since then.
Thanks google!
- Gman
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- Location: Encinitas CA
- Cindy
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- Location: Matthews
Oh yes my husband reminded me last night that it is porch washing time in Matthews! At least we hired someone to do the traditional Mother’s Day weekend mulch this year.KscX wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:39 pm Ashore! I was trying to save the meta for tomorrow over coffee but my brain kept working behind my back. When it said “ahem” I had to get the grid back out to check and see if it was onto something...solved before I knew it, sneaky thing.
Mint juleps all weekend! Now that the threat of pollen is mostly over this far south we will do the traditional derby day porch washing then sit back and enjoy the race. Cheers and hoping for clean porches for everyone this spring.
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I'm partial to Belgian wheat beers if you're buyin.
- Wendy Walker
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Yeah, that's me: Trendy Wendy. Actually, my name has never been used in a sentence with the word "trendy."TeaJenny wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:04 pmGrammar, Lord Peter Wimsey, AND knitting?! Where have you been all my life???Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:50 pm Relieved to be on the beach. Sports two weeks in a row plus superheroes in MMM?! Next week I want gardening, grammar, Lord Peter Wimsey, cookie baking, and knitting, please!
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
- Wendy Walker
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Photos next week, please, if you are comfortable doing so!
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
- Wendy Walker
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- Joined: Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:44 pm
- Location: Unionville, PA
How funny that you said that! One of my early thoughts was, "I'll bet Schmeel will have some problems getting this one!"
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
- PeterLeea1a
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- Joe
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- Location: New Hampshire
I had to sleep on this one, but I'm happily ashore now. Stupid sports. I freaked myself out.
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
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- Janet
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Solved this a minute ago, having a coffee break before another meeting. Lots of fun for da mental muggle!
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On shore. Solved on a tablet at Bryce after four great days at Zion.
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And just like that! Post enlightenment!!
And proud of this solo solve
I’m gonna get me one of those T-shirts
to put on next time I’m stuck.
And proud of this solo solve
I’m gonna get me one of those T-shirts
to put on next time I’m stuck.
- TeaJenny
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- Location: Stamford, CT
Gaudy Night is my favorite. There is also a collection of short stories called simply Lord Peter, if you want to start with lighter fare.M and M wrote: ↑Fri Apr 30, 2021 4:44 amCorrect by immediately purchasing and reading Murder Must Advertise - a nice start. Then follow up with Strong Poison, Have His Carcase, Gaudy Night, and Busman's Honeymoon, all by Dorothy Sayers. My personal favorite is The Documents in the Case, but that does not feature Lord Peter.dk letter wrote: ↑Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:29 amFor those of us unacquainted with Lord Peter Wimsey, how would you recommend correcting this?Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:50 pm Relieved to be on the beach. Sports two weeks in a row plus superheroes in MMM?! Next week I want gardening, grammar, Lord Peter Wimsey, cookie baking, and knitting, please!
As to the puzzle this week, it was easier to solve than any of the Dorothy Sayers mysteries will be. However, since we are not up to the standard of Lord Peter Wimsey, we will settle for being safely on the beach.
"How fleeting are all human passions compared with the massive continuity of ducks."
Dorothy L. Sayers, Gaudy Night
You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis
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The subject at hand is pretty much international these days - it's me that's behind the times!Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:36 amHow funny that you said that! One of my early thoughts was, "I'll bet Schmeel will have some problems getting this one!"
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- bhamren
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Ashore with my quickest ever solve on the Meta. Maybe I'm getting better at these? Found the grid a bit of a challenge.
- ky-mike
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- Location: Near Louisville Ky
Friday's featured drink (no Mint Juleps until Saturday) is available both from Isaac as well as the on-shore bar -
The Official Drink of the Kentucky Oaks
Ingredients
1 part Vodka
1 part Sweet and Sour Mix
1/4 part Triple Sec
3 parts Cranberry Juice
Preparation
Fill a stemless wine glass with crushed ice
Add in the ingredients and stir
Add a straw and garnish with blackberries and a lemon wedge
The Official Drink of the Kentucky Oaks
Ingredients
1 part Vodka
1 part Sweet and Sour Mix
1/4 part Triple Sec
3 parts Cranberry Juice
Preparation
Fill a stemless wine glass with crushed ice
Add in the ingredients and stir
Add a straw and garnish with blackberries and a lemon wedge
- Janet
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I haven't been there in ages! I assume it's still beautiful.