tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post1211470324959557120..comments2024-03-29T03:05:05.578-04:00Comments on Horace and Frances discuss the New York Times Crossword Puzzle: Thursday, December 31, 2020, David J. KahnHorace Fawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04676932991883111336noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-23850727545898839922021-01-01T08:52:05.959-05:002021-01-01T08:52:05.959-05:00Nice review, Frannie, and a fun puzzle. I also tri...Nice review, Frannie, and a fun puzzle. I also tried to work a "car" rebus at first, but that didn't last long.<br /><br />Lots of interesting fill, as you point out. Nice end to a cruddy year. Horace Fawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04676932991883111336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-64474464584222229722021-01-01T08:31:24.299-05:002021-01-01T08:31:24.299-05:0023:05
Well, Frannie, I did write in EMILIA off of ...23:05<br />Well, Frannie, I did write in EMILIA off of the clue, of course. And as far as the series goes, I am well-known to look away from the screen at any hint of goriness, which I don't enjoy at all, but I found that there was enough fantasy, sci-fi, interpersonal relationship interest, great characters, political rivalries and other intrigue to more than hold my attention over the eight seasons and to make up for the gore and blood when it occurred. The first six seasons each had ten shows, the seventh seven (I think) and the eighth six, for a total of 73 shows, most under an hour save for the final three or four. There were also a number of preconceived prejudices that were overcome on the part of individuals and groups, which was nice. I still think "Breaking Bad" was a better overall series, but it's a matter of nuances. Anyway, I, too, caught on early to the theme and surmised the four most likely rebus squares, which helped quite a bit, even though my time isn't stellar. I used an ARMANI suit at my wedding.Huygenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539030936919012404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-9469938935280472572020-12-31T13:49:15.896-05:002020-12-31T13:49:15.896-05:00Nicely, nicely done, I think! Low word count, hard...Nicely, nicely done, I think! Low word count, hardly any gluey bits, excellent entries...my only problem was not getting how the rebus worked even *after* I got the revealer. Finally, like Frannie, I realized that 4 Down *had* to be TRAIN CAR and when it didn't fit, it dawned on me that today is Thursday...so let's *make* it fit. :-)Kelly Clarknoreply@blogger.com