Babble: Archived Puzzle for Saturday, February 4, 2006

12:00 am

harpjane

FLIP!

12:00 am

hootowl

Morning all

12:01 am

renfield

i'm flipped as well

12:02 am

harpjane

I love the X!

12:02 am

hootowl

How did you beat me!

12:02 am

harpjane

luck

12:03 am

renfield

176 words

12:04 am

hootowl

And yet no one was there brfore the flip! Well I'm not staying. figured I was alone and had a chance. No chance with lurkers about.
Night all

12:05 am

Debs40ish

a7/28

12:05 am

harpjane

I posted before the flip, hoot. I'm only a quasi-lurker!

12:06 am

renfield

i don;t know what i am hoot - i was drawing and came back 8)

12:06 am

Debs40ish

s7/48

12:07 am

Debs40ish

t9/54

12:11 am

Debs40ish

t9/66

12:17 am

cybernan

Good Evening, Everyone

Gotadell..Gotadell.. Gotadell......it finally arrived and I've spent most of the day getting everything loaded and set up. Yay!!

12:18 am

renfield

hey nan!!! i hear you gotadell, gotadell, gotadell!!!

12:27 am

mrpresident

Hello! How is everyone!?

Grid fun? or is is obnox!

12:27 am

renfield

lot of those ssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

12:27 am

chic

evening, all s 8/55

12:28 am

macuser

s9/54

12:30 am

harpjane

I'd say it's a bit obnoxious, Mr. P. But it's too early to tell....It went very quickly for about ten minutes, then slooooooooowed way down.

12:31 am

LeslieAnn

t7/28 (i know people are posting 9's but it's the longest one i've found yet!)

12:33 am

sprite

Morning dear gang!
I like that, LeslieAnn, we need the 7s as bad as the 9s!

12:35 am

sprite

S7/48 now that's a word I love :)

12:35 am

LeslieAnn

i got that one right away sprite! good clue!

12:37 am

sprite

:D
Don't think it's ever been in a grid before. About time, right? ;)

12:39 am

harpjane

Does the se 7 build off the se 6/33 & 36?

12:39 am

LeslieAnn

ha, and i thought it wouldn't be in any words, just a sad three-letter combo. kept trying to put "ie" or "ite" on the end, and turns out, those aren't words.

12:39 am

sprite

Could be, don't have them yet. It builds from my favorite S3.

12:40 am

harpjane

My best guess is we're talking about the same word.....

12:41 am

LeslieAnn

oh ok i found one of the 6's, jane. yes it does. the most.

12:42 am

harpjane

Figures!

12:44 am

sprite

A 6/33 can never be the 7/48, for sure! :)

12:45 am

melissamay

a9/102. I think that's the highest scoring word I've ever seen on a grid!

12:46 am

LeslieAnn

ah, also a related a 7/48 (who also can never be s 7)... if people don't have these words yet they're probably pretty annoyed...

12:46 am

LeslieAnn

ooh, good one melissamay!

12:46 am

sprite

Nice one, melissa!

12:47 am

melissamay

Thanks! It made me pretty happy.

12:48 am

sprite

S8/40 compound, tried it just for fun and it turns out to be a word. It is not a boat.

12:49 am

sprite

S9/54 is the plural!

12:50 am

cybernan

Half way -- going to call it a night -- it's been a long day :)

12:50 am

sprite

Sleep well, nan!

12:50 am

melissamay

Nice odd one, sprite! Thanks!

12:51 am

sprite

Or perhaps I should say it IS a kind of boat...

12:52 am

melissamay

So it is! There truly is a word for everything in English.

12:53 am

harpjane

sprite you are truly a tease.....

12:54 am

sprite

You are both so right :)
Harpjane: it sounds like it isn't a boat, but in fact it is. Does that help?

12:54 am

cybernan

Had to stop and get the s 8 & 9 combo -- thanks, Sprite.

Good night, all

12:54 am

LeslieAnn

goodnight, nan!

12:57 am

LeslieAnn

113... enough for me tonight, too! good night all.

12:58 am

dalmatian5

Wow, you guys are so good at finding the big ones! Congrats!

12:59 am

harpjane

I"m sure it will come to me in the morning. good night!

12:59 am

sprite

Night LeslieAnn, night harpjane!

12:59 am

melissamay

Night Leslie! I think I may have to crawil off to bed too...and ponder those Ts that Deb found.

(And it's always nice when I manage to be on when you are, Sprite.)

1:00 am

melissamay

"Crawil" is what you do when you are very very tired, of course. And goodnight, harpjane!

1:00 am

sprite

Sweet dreams, melissa! Enjoyed your company too :)

1:01 am

melissamay

Thanks, sprite.

(By the way, you posted a poem a while back that I sent to a friend, who loved it. I love when you post poems.)

1:02 am

chic

Gee, I'm not seeing boats or anything else 'cause my eyes are closing.... nite, all. Later.

1:03 am

sprite

Thanks! :)
I love sharing. Good to know it travels on :)

1:04 am

melissamay

I'll repost to thank you and for those who missed it. Then, I'm really off to bed!

It All Comes Back To Me

Not willing to be vicious,
I lost my voice.

Not wanting to be foolish,
I lost my courage.

Averse to being led,
I lost my way.

Unwilling to be like them,
I forgot my name.

Remembering now
is blessing enough.

Waking up groggy
is still waking up.

Victory Lee Schouten
Wolf Love, Great Path Publishing, 2000

1:05 am

sprite

Night chic, sleep well!

1:10 am

renfield

beautiful...thanks

1:11 am

lds

why is FEST never accepted? It's regular dictionary word!

1:12 am

sprite

Not in my dictionary. Only as suffix -fest. But I tried it too... couple of times ;)

1:13 am

SummerBreeze44

Has anyone tried the Spanish version?

1:14 am

sprite

The party one?

1:14 am

SummerBreeze44

uh-huh

1:15 am

sprite

Thanks, have now :D

1:15 am

SummerBreeze44

yw :)

1:18 am

macuser

I think it's time for bed. I've tried to type fetish 3 times now. It's still not there, heh. G'night all.

1:20 am

sprite

LOL! Sleep well... I think 'fetish' was banned by the A8/50 campaigns, sorry!

1:26 am

Blaze

hello hello what are we in for tonight ??

1:29 am

sprite

Hi Blaze! Some really nice words to find.

1:29 am

Blaze

It seems to be sliding pretty good right now....

1:32 am

sprite

I am down to 19 and they are nasty, but so far it went smoothly!

1:32 am

Blaze

all in a day Sprite....

1:35 am

sprite

In this stage the stats panel is such a big help!

1:36 am

Blaze

That is a big truth.... I really like the stats panel that we see in Pro..... and BJ's list is a real time saver ....

1:37 am

dalmatian5

It is great to jump in and find words but when it gets to the end of the puzzle BJ's list is a lifesaver!

1:37 am

sprite

Don't care much for the BJ list, that gives away too much to my liking. Almost never go to babanon. But when I hit those last few brick walls, I do love the panel. AND the clues in the log, of course :)

1:38 am

corpsvalue

can i get a clue for the a9/102 please?

1:39 am

Blaze

there are some days when I am super stressed that Bj's list just keeps my brain functioning...LOL

1:39 am

dalmatian5

The log clues are great - some people express themselves so well. When I get to where I can do the puzzle without BJ's help it will be a big accomplishment.

1:40 am

sprite

A9 = plural for A7/60: ornament that conceals joints between tiles on the roof.

1:41 am

sprite

Things you secure before those joints :)

1:42 am

corpsvalue

Thanks all!

1:46 am

sprite

Got to run off to take a shower. Back later, good hunting in the meantime :)

1:47 am

Blaze

ta ta

2:05 am

Griffums

Woof how goes it?

2:06 am

Blaze

Woof Woof not too bad... Hope all is well with you...

2:07 am

Griffums

Holy cannoli there are some long words in this!

2:07 am

Blaze

Yes and I can not see any of them.... LOL

2:08 am

Griffums

I saw one right off the bat, but then I checked the stats panel. Heck, when I show up at 11pm it's not because I really want to be challenged... :)))

2:08 am

Blaze

I hear ya Griff

2:10 am

Griffums

oops... the long one I saw isn't a word. I mean it IS a word but babble says no.

2:11 am

Blaze

Yep Yep Yep.....

2:11 am

Griffums

I hate this game.

2:11 am

Blaze

Only the stupid head words....

2:12 am

Griffums

Yes. I do like the bona fide, legitimate, and otherwise entirely righteous words.

2:12 am

mari

Morning all - how many words today please?

2:13 am

Griffums

176 wds

2:13 am

Blaze

Four nine letter words.... owie

2:14 am

mari

Thanks

2:16 am

Griffums

Dang, I just saw another great 9-er that isn't there...

2:20 am

Blaze

79 to go but must depart to curl up in bed....

2:20 am

Griffums

'Night blaze - see you tomorrow!

2:21 am

Angelsong

69 words left to find. not too bad, I guess.

2:22 am

Griffums

I should say not!

2:41 am

Angelsong

64 words to go, and I'm off to bed.

2:41 am

Griffums

Night angel!

2:43 am

mrpresident

No way I am finishing this without BabAnon!! And it isn't up yet!!!.... boohoo!

2:44 am

Griffums

It's a long slog for sure!

2:46 am

mrpresident

I have tried typing transexual about 5 times now... my husband is getting worried...!!

2:46 am

Griffums

:))))

2:47 am

Griffums

So far my big sense of accomplishment is that I got all the H's. Start small, I say.

2:47 am

mrpresident

.... that is a funny story in my household actually!

2:48 am

Griffums

I'm listening!

2:49 am

mrpresident

well... my boyfriend (now husband) asked me to marry him... I said I had a confession!!!...... well..... he says "Are you going to tell me you were once a man?"..

2:49 am

Griffums

Boy, they do have some large leaps in logic, don't they?

2:50 am

Griffums

.......so what was your confession?

2:50 am

mrpresident

Griff... my confession was, I was still living with my ex-boyfiend when we started dating!!

2:51 am

Griffums

A girl that keeps her "options", um, open...

2:52 am

mrpresident

...we were broken up and all, but I couldn't afford to move!!... my ex is my best friend... and my husband best friend too!!

2:53 am

Griffums

Hey, that's better than I have it - all of my ex's hate me! The feeling is incredibly mutual. Finally - something we can really share!

2:53 am

mrpresident

LOL!!

2:56 am

mrpresident

My husband and my ex-boyfriend met for the first time just before the wedding, and they are now best of buddies!!
They go to dinner, go out and play pool, won't tell me what they talk about... MAAKES ME CRAZY!!

2:57 am

Griffums

Yeah, that's kinda creepy.

2:58 am

Griffums

...for about a second, until you realize they never actually talk about YOU.

2:58 am

mrpresident

how true, how true! I am not that interesting!!

2:59 am

Griffums

No, *they* aren't that interesting.

3:00 am

mrpresident

No brain, no pain, so sane, no blame!

3:01 am

Griffums

There ya go. Now I realize I don't know either one of them, but would be willing to bet they have never really dished about you. That would be die of embarrassment, fall through the floor kinda stuff. Must be bad enough standing next to each other in the men's room...

3:02 am

Griffums

<small woo-hoo> I got the I's...

3:03 am

sherb

hi folks :D ...just here for a little gentle babbling before I go out for the day...

3:04 am

Griffums

hi sherb!

3:05 am

mrpresident

... actually, that would be 'if I find out you have been talking about me... you die a horrible, maggot-infested death! and that would be quicker!!"

3:05 am

Griffums

:)))

3:06 am

Griffums

(I keep trying EXISTENT)

3:07 am

sherb

hi Griff... it's called the triumph of hope over experience...

3:08 am

mbrb2

hello all, i was just wondering if someone would explain BabAnon to me please.....

3:08 am

Griffums

Hmmmm. I think in that case the "oops, you stupid idiot" message should be accompanied by little horn toots. I think I will make that sound from now on.

3:09 am

Griffums

Hi there - BabAnon is a gathering place to exchange personal messages and also where BrandyJack posts a lists of daily stats for the puzzle, as an aid to solving. Today's list, however, is not posted yet.

3:10 am

mbrb2

thank you

3:10 am

Griffums

yw :)

3:15 am

mrpresident

...and I am searching Brandyjacks phone number in the book of heinous misgivings as we speak!!

3:15 am

Griffums

:) I'm still plugging with the small stats - just got the U's

3:16 am

Griffums

...although I do have all four 9's, if you'd like to slap me.

3:16 am

mrpresident

...(*slapped silly*)

3:16 am

sherb

*SLAP*

25 is too many A's...

3:17 am

Griffums

43 is too many S's!

3:19 am

mrpresident

STATS IS UP
!!!!!
WOOOOOH HOOOOO!

3:19 am

Griffums

oh gosh, and here I was hoping to go to bed...

Actually I am. You ladies have fun and we'll see you tomorrow...

3:20 am

sherb

goodnight Griff, see you soon :D

3:20 am

mrpresident

bye griff

3:31 am

sherb

time for shopping... back later... bye...

3:33 am

mrpresident

this grid won't accept transeunt!! I am cross now!!

3:35 am

trishtrash

morning everyone :)
...different vowels after the s, mrp

3:36 am

mrpresident

thanks trish!!

3:38 am

trishtrash

yw, mrp... I spent an unnecessary amount of minutes trying to figure out why I couldn't plural it. It is to 'duh' :/

3:39 am

corpsvalue

I have only one 9, the tr9/54. What are other 9's?

3:40 am

mrpresident

the se9 is a doozy!!

3:42 am

trishtrash

sorry, corps, only just got here... the t9 is all I've spotted so far.

3:44 am

corpsvalue

thanks trish and mrp

3:45 am

mrpresident

se8 & 9 a big body of water + something that runs on tracks!

3:45 am

trishtrash

ty mrp :)

3:46 am

corpsvalue

wow! odd words. thanks mrp!

3:49 am

mrpresident

I got the a9 too! need a clue?

3:49 am

corpsvalue

YES! YES! YES! : )

3:51 am

mrpresident

an7 - against something an** - change the last vowel to 2nd vowel + repair (I have to f** the pipe) then add the plural for the 9

3:53 am

corpsvalue

thanks mrp. I think I'll delay using that word in my vocab for when i am on my deathbed. Sheesh!

3:53 am

trishtrash

thanks again, mrp :) probably wouldn't have picked that out in an age of monkey-typing.

3:54 am

mrpresident

I think I will use it when I want to 'off' my husband... "deary... can you get on the roof and look at the an9... I know it is 180 gale out there, but...!"

3:54 am

corpsvalue

ha

3:56 am

mbrb2

U guys are great clue givers thx for all the help only 52 more to go

4:05 am

mrpresident

those st's are a bugger!!

4:10 am

shorty

ahhhhh it wont except sa**sex

4:13 am

ruthy

hi sha trying to get hold of sky still no card been waiting 14 minutes

4:46 am

mrpresident

well.... those s's were wrong!!!@!!!

5:00 am

tbear

well that can't be bad......just got on and have 3 9s and an 8....as Tommy Cooper used to say 'just like that' thx to the wonderful clues......of course

5:04 am

mrpresident

hi tbear!!

5:05 am

tbear

Hi pres.....nice puzzle..

5:06 am

mrpresident

It's a doozy!

5:12 am

Deutsch

Hi everyone! Just here for a few minutes!

5:13 am

tbear

Deutsch......I got on just after you left for dinner and I had something for you....hang on a tic...I'll go find it....brb

5:14 am

tbear

Refresh.....for Deutsch

5:14 am

tbear

Zebra platforms.......yay

5:15 am

Deutsch

tbear! I love it! You are so sweet!
((((tbear))))

5:16 am

tbear

bi late now....but better late than never.....lol

5:17 am

Deutsch

I'll wear them all day! As I wear my corset and fishnets!
Oooh, I'm teaching a seminar today. Should be interesting!

5:17 am

tbear

I'll say......

5:18 am

tbear

You have your fishnets and i've gone back to my Capricorn fish tail.....what a pair!!

5:19 am

Deutsch

And with that, I must leave. With a little luck, I'll see y'all later on breaks!

5:19 am

Deutsch

tbear! LOL
later days!

5:19 am

tbear

Knock 'em dead....Deutsch

5:26 am

mrpresident

OK, going to bed now... Just got to finish the c's and a's... all good!

any clues before I go!?

5:27 am

tbear

Sleep well dear president.....I sound like Monica L.....

5:37 am

Eva

Good morning everyone. Have been trying to get onto the site for a while. Don't know why I have so much trouble with that when others of you seem to be fine. Anyway, all's fine now.

5:43 am

sha

thats me all finished bye all

5:48 am

movieman

Hi, everyone!!!!!

I'm back!!!!!

5:54 am

tbear

Hi Movieman...

5:55 am

movieman

Hi tbear, I was beginning to think there was nobody else out there....

5:56 am

tbear

No,I'm here back and forth.....I know that feeling tho when you bounce on and n o t h i n g.....

6:20 am

gramma

Hi there fellow babblers. This looks like a delightful way to start the day.

6:21 am

tbear

gramma is fast and furious until about half way then.....

6:21 am

movieman

I agree, gramma, just using a2z to get those infernal 7s, 8s & 9s.....

6:24 am

tbear

I've got some if you want clues movieman

6:26 am

movieman

Okay, tbear, howsabout clueing me up regarding the 7+ se's & the 7+ tr's.....

Gracias....

6:28 am

tbear

se8/40 mediterranean railway and plural for 9

6:29 am

gramma

se 7 was the 1st word I saw. Then I thought I saw fetish; but nooo...not there. se 7 is the umpteenth degree of physical appeal.

6:32 am

tbear

tr9/54....not staying in the same place

6:36 am

movieman

Thank God, the long 'uns are finished with......

6:45 am

tbear

movieman...have you got the first ar 7/28 pls?

6:46 am

tbear

s'ok got it....

6:46 am

movieman

I certainly have tbear, the def. is the most talented painting-wise....(hope that helps)....

6:47 am

tbear

thx movieman

6:48 am

tbear

So you're a Piscean deep thinker..eh?

6:49 am

movieman

tbear, do you have the one word coming off the n on the 2nd row.....

It's been slowly strangling my brain for a good 20 minutes now.....

6:50 am

movieman

Well, I am a Piscean, but I wouldn't say I'm very deep, in fact I can be quite aloof at times, and also unlike the fish that represent my birthsign, I can't even swim.....

6:51 am

periwinkle

Good Morning everyone, How is the puzzle?

6:52 am

tbear

Movieman....looking with you ...Hi peri...so.so

6:52 am

movieman

Morning peri, the puzzle is average today.....

6:53 am

gramma

Hi peri. It's a good grid today. I can't seem to stay w/it for long

6:55 am

tbear

Movieman....do you think it's an error? Seems impossibabble

6:56 am

movieman

tbear, just got that one, it's not 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th, it's.........

6:57 am

tbear

Cool...MM....good man

6:58 am

tbear

What about the oe7/28

6:59 am

movieman

Def. for the oe7/28: an estrogenic hormone

6:59 am

tbear

s'ok got it

6:59 am

tbear

Thx....seem like everytime I despair...I find it

7:08 am

periwinkle

I have three of the 9 letter words, need help with the tr9/66 please

7:10 am

tbear

peri sorry that's the one i don't have...MM's got it...where are you??

7:10 am

movieman

I'm here, def. for the tr9 is: To change from one form, nature, substance, or state into another; transform

7:12 am

periwinkle

thanks movieman, got it

7:20 am

tbear

It's no good can't get the last 4 letters of that 9...help pls

7:21 am

tbear

Gote it...silly me

7:21 am

periwinkle

tbear - mu4/6 is the ending

7:22 am

tbear

Sorry...will stop asking if I'm gunna keep getting it immediately after...lol

7:22 am

tbear

Thx anyway peri

7:52 am

Jera

Morning all! How goes the battle?

7:53 am

periwinkle

Hi, Jera, not a bad puzzle, some interesting long words today

7:54 am

periwinkle

Have over half the words, gotta go. May be back later to finish.

7:55 am

Jera

I thought I was doing well on the A's until I checked the BA list, LOL!

7:55 am

Jera

I don't allow myself to chat or peek at the list until I'm halfway... much better scores when I postpone caht!

8:01 am

sherb

hi folks :) ...back for more...

8:03 am

Karys

hello everyone....I'm here too....but head down and going for it !!

8:04 am

sherb

hi Karys :)

8:04 am

Jera

Hey, sherb... I was getting lonely!

Karys, my son put down his cold pizza to say hi to Happy! (LOL)

8:05 am

sherb

hey Jera :)

8:05 am

Karys

a big 'Miaouwwwww'........from Happy to Jera's big boy !!!

8:10 am

movieman

Ah, well, gotta go......

Might as well now that I've finished.....

Anyway, lunchtime's a-calling........

See ya......

8:10 am

Jera

I'm such a good mother... payday Friday nights are pizza night... so breakfast the nnext morning is cold pizza, LOL!

My kids are already ready for college!

8:11 am

Jera

Congrats, movieman! Didn't even know you were here!

8:11 am

Karys

a Mom after my own heart there Jera.....(mine did all survive by the way !)

8:11 am

sherb

bye movieman :)

8:12 am

Karys

oohh....didn't see that...sorry....Well Done MM !!

and bye :)

8:17 am

Jacula

Hi folks! Nice grid today. 132 words down, 44 to go. Will come back to dig them out later. Happy Babbling!

8:17 am

Jera

Working on the first tr9... yikes!

8:19 am

Jera

Whoo-hoo! Great word!

8:19 am

sherb

it comes and goes, Jera ;)

8:19 am

Jera

I'm working backwards today, before anyone is too impressed by my T work...

8:20 am

Karys

Hi and bye Jac :)

8:22 am

Jera

Ah man... testies isn't valid?? Bummer!

8:23 am

Jera

LOL, guess I got carried away... there isn't a te7...

8:23 am

Karys

it is if you drop the 'i' tho'

8:23 am

Jera

Ahem, on to the s's...

8:24 am

Jera

I was thinking people who like to take tests (which isn't a word, btw)... like exam groupies... too early to get that silly, I suppose...

8:25 am

Karys

you are trying to make them up as you go along now !

8:28 am

Jera

I know... the time will come for that, but I just started... too much caffeins, I guess...

8:30 am

Karys

I think the time has already come here !!!.....and I still have 82 to go !

8:34 am

Jera

68 here & it seems I'm the only one capable of helping my son with his potty break... oh well, I need one too, LOL! Back in a bit... I WILL find that first st5/10!!!

8:35 am

Karys

see you later :)

8:42 am

Sherylr1961

morning all does anyone have a clue for the ch 8/50 can't get it

8:42 am

Jera

That took longer than I thought... my rotten husband is still asleep!

8:43 am

Jera

Not me, sorry. Sheryl...

8:44 am

sherb

sorry Sheryl, still on the H's...

8:44 am

Karys

me neither....but looking now !

8:45 am

Jera

I'm on the S's... going backwards!

8:45 am

sherb

Sheryl... just spotted it... think of flowery fabrics... IKEA said chuck out your ch****

8:48 am

Karys

ooohh....ty sherb :D

8:55 am

Sherylr1961

sherb ty was thinking of that word but thought it had a z in it

8:55 am

Jera

Welcome to the world of alternate spellings, Sheryl!

8:56 am

sherb

you're right Sheryl, it does have a Z... haven't seen this spelling before...

9:03 am

Sherylr1961

lol and I used to complain about the difference between British english spelling and American english spelling go figure

9:04 am

Jera

Many interesting Brit words crop up in this game... I don't much care for the foreign coins, though, doesn't seem right...

9:05 am

sherb

one of the things I've noticed since playing Babble is that differences between British and American English are far fewer than I would have expected... at least in writing...

9:06 am

Sherylr1961

guess because I am Canadian and I play alot of on line scrabble and crosswords and such I notice the difference

9:08 am

Jera

Aw man, I hate it when I mess up my list... I already had the silly st5/10 I was looking for... I need the last one, not the first one... grrrrrr!

9:10 am

sherb

those CH's are tough...

9:11 am

Karys

there's 3 ch's I can't find !

9:12 am

sherb

have you got the Indian condiment?

9:12 am

Karys

can't fit it in !

9:13 am

sherb

change the Y to an E for the singular, and pluralise...

9:13 am

Karys

got ch***....then lost it

9:15 am

Karys

GOT IT....GOT IT....ty ty ty blowing kisses !!

9:16 am

Karys

just didn't think about that 'e' in the bottom corner !....I wanted to put the 'i' in !!

9:17 am

sherb

and there's a ch7 which is someone who jumps from an aircraft...

9:18 am

Karys

thats it....thats them all....how did you know the ones I needed ?....

9:19 am

sherb

spooky, isn't it? ...actually, they were the ones I got stuck on, so I looked them up in A2Z, lol :D

9:21 am

Karys

LOL ....sherb..... you should'nt have told me....I would have continued to be filled with aw* !!!

9:22 am

sherb

story of my life... too honest for my own good...

9:26 am

Ouwachita

DONE...anyone need a clue?

9:27 am

Karys

Congrats Oiuw !!!.... :D

9:29 am

sherb

wow! ...there's an a9 that scores 102 points!!

9:30 am

Ouwachita

sherb...an9 is the plural of the an7 just above it

9:30 am

rolin

whats the second letter on that 9 a?...

9:30 am

sherb

I know Ouwa, that's how I found it...

9:32 am

rolin

i tell ya what...the national anthem is such a dirge...

9:33 am

Jera

Rolin... what is your icon?

9:33 am

rolin

its english

9:35 am

tbear

rolin that a9...think your mothers sister who mends things a7 and a9

9:35 am

billie1987

can some 1 give me a clue for ai 4/4 4/4 5/10

9:36 am

rolin

cheers tbear... dunno what it means but hey...who cares...lol

9:36 am

Karys

good heavens.....I only went away for a minute and now look what you've done sherb !!!...

9:37 am

tbear

billie for four of them the 3rd letter is r then try monkey typing

9:38 am

tbear

rolin...me neither...am I worried,am I,am I worried!!!

9:39 am

rolin

shouldnt that be ....bovvered?..

9:40 am

tbear

Lol....why yes...feeling silly now....

9:42 am

rolin

aw tbear... s'ok petal... are you watching the rugby?

9:42 am

tbear

yep.....but only legs and bums

9:43 am

Jera

15 words left... down to the E's... might need to take a break... encouragement, please!

9:43 am

rolin

but.....isnt that the point..lol

9:43 am

Karys

Jera !!!.....I still got 42 to find !!

9:44 am

tbear

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee Jera chuck,don't stop now...........

9:45 am

tbear

Whuy do i always forget about the fe cheese and its plural til the end of fs

9:47 am

lola100

Did someone say 'legs and bums'? : )

9:48 am

tbear

Lola you old t4.......!!

9:48 am

Jera

Ye gods, nuthin but 12 A's now... I'm scared!

9:49 am

lola100

LOL! Hi tbear! How you doing today? : )

9:49 am

rolin

oh yes...a sincere sporting appreciation for rubgy....

9:50 am

tbear

Lola...you'd rather not know.....but how are you and your little poppet?

9:51 am

tbear

Jera shout if you need me...think I have them all now

9:51 am

lola100

Aw bear, still having a rough time?? I'm okay....'poppet' is a bit hyped as she has just returned from a party (her social life is better than mine!) : )

9:51 am

Frances

'afternoon all. I get the impression that the theme for today is signs of the zodiac. As I was born on the cusp of virgo and libra would that make me a well balanced virgin?

9:52 am

tbear

Frances is there any such thing??

9:52 am

rolin

im stumped on the an8/50

9:52 am

lola100

Hi frances! I don't believe there is such a thing.... : )

9:52 am

Jera

Thanks, tbear, I may very well do that...

9:53 am

Frances

lola100
you sure??????????????

9:54 am

macuser

rolin
For the an8/50, think of being against porn

9:55 am

JBsAnno

Good morning tbear, Jera, Kayrs, everyone!
Just checking in to print off the puzzle so I can play on paper while shopping (shhh). Saves money!
Also wanted to see how my sign looks when posted.

9:55 am

Frances

macuser
what a great word

9:56 am

rolin

thx macuser...i found it...

youre a MACuser???...really???

9:56 am

macuser

You're wewlcome, rolin... and yes I am :)

9:57 am

rolin

lol..ive just been told ...'dont start that'... so i wont..lol

9:57 am

macuser

excuse the extra 'w'

9:57 am

tbear

JBsAnno....very pretty for those who can star read. What sign are you? :)

10:00 am

tbear

macuser...your against sex clue gives you the an7 but not the 8, am i losing it???

10:01 am

macuser

different ending tbear

10:01 am

rolin

ok...so im having a thick day here...i cant see the at 5/10

10:01 am

macuser

not against sex - think porn

10:03 am

lola100

Thanks macuser! : )

10:03 am

macuser

yw, lola :)

10:04 am

tbear

macuser.....big bear hug from me....:)

10:04 am

macuser

at5/10 ends with the last 3 letters of the palce where you eat lunch in school

10:04 am

Frances

rolin
think of very high spaces in the lobbies of buildings

10:05 am

macuser

*place, not palce
Geez, too much monkey-typing

10:06 am

JBsAnno

Pls excuse inadvertent rudeness! Have to go, on a timetable and I'm late as usual.
tbear - Leo!
Later, star folks!

10:06 am

macuser

Thanks for the hug tbear :)

10:06 am

tbear

JB.....laters

10:06 am

rolin

got it..thx guys

10:07 am

lola100

Please could someone help me out with the ex6/36?? : )

10:07 am

Frances

rolin
you're welcome

10:09 am

rolin

GO WALES!!!

10:10 am

sherb

ex6 is a stage direction - when people leave the stage... sounds Shakespearean...

10:10 am

lola100

Hi sherb! : )

10:11 am

caitlyn

Afternoon all!

10:11 am

doxy1lover

hi all, sherb I like your icon.

10:11 am

rolin

caitlyn...youre not watching the rugby?

10:12 am

sherb

hi lola :)

...I was just amusing myself with some statistics... the average number of words in Babble puzzles since last August is 205 per day...

10:12 am

caitlyn

No I watched some but not really bothered(im English)hubby Welsh)

10:13 am

sherb

hi doxy ...fellow scorpion... :D

10:13 am

doxy1lover

so is my hubby

10:14 am

rolin

im australian..and partner is welsh...hes got me hooked since i arrived and im a welsh supporter in the six nations...( we dont talk about the tri-nations..lol)

10:14 am

tbear

sherb....ex6....having problems,don't speak shakespearian today....... :(

10:15 am

lola100

Hi doxy and caitlyn! : )

10:15 am

caitlyn

Where rfom doxy and rolin?

10:15 am

ExWren

Same here caitlin, he's Welsh and watching the match, I'm English and babbling!

10:15 am

lola100

No, we won't talk about the tri nations.... } )

10:15 am

doxy1lover

hi lola and caitlin. From Salt Lake City

10:15 am

rolin

s.w. victoria aus...but living just outside london been here 4 years

10:16 am

sherb

tbear - ex + anagram of tune ...best clue I can do...

10:16 am

caitlyn

Have we all got Welsh partners? very strange!!!!!!

10:16 am

doxy1lover

thanks sherb, weird word

10:16 am

rolin

ok..so it has to be asked...there are so many of us with welsh men...and we spend time online...is this a theme do you think???

10:17 am

billie1987

has anybody got any clues for ai 4/4 4/4 5/10

10:18 am

billie1987

how many words have you all got im not being nosy im just curious coz i think its hard this game

10:18 am

tbear

Thanks sherb.....I haven't got a Welsh partner but I'll have No 10 if you're offering me one......Mmmmmm

10:18 am

lola100

Aah, that did it, thanks sherb! : )

10:19 am

lola100

*lola peers at tv to see if she can spot number 10....*

10:19 am

macadam

Hi Lola.Like mother like daughter.

10:19 am

sherb

billie:
- on your feet in cold weather, you get chilbl****
- another word for a baby is a b**** (and plural)

10:19 am

macadam

Hi everyone else.

10:20 am

tbear

Lola keep your hands off....you've got one....not Welsh neccessarily!!

10:20 am

sherb

hi mac :)

10:20 am

doxy1lover

hi macadam

10:20 am

caitlyn

Hi macadam

10:20 am

lola100

Hi mom! You're a crab too! Do you also try to feed everyone too much?? : )

10:20 am

macadam

Hi Doxy.

10:21 am

lola100

bear, I was only looking! *makes best innocent face* : )

10:21 am

macadam

I used to be like that .No need to be now.

10:21 am

doxy1lover

lola, there is absolutely nothing wrong with looking *wishing I could see too*

10:22 am

macadam

Hello Sherb .

10:23 am

tbear

Oh Lola.......s*d men...I'm off to the shop to stock up on choccies and yummies and a tv guide....God I'm a sad sack of potatoes.......watch this fat space...see you in a bit!!

10:24 am

doxy1lover

later tbear

10:24 am

sherb

later tbear :)

10:25 am

macadam

BFN bear

10:25 am

lola100

'bye tbear! : )

10:28 am

billie1987

can plz help me with ai 4/4 5/10 thnxs

10:29 am

doxy1lover

a + opposite of out + curvy letter

10:29 am

rolin

billie..they are on

http://www.a2zwordfinder .com/

10:30 am

macuser

ai4/4
what we breathe + consonant, then plural

10:30 am

caitlyn

billie ai +initials of an armed force

10:32 am

burnsie

bobster r u here?

10:32 am

doxy1lover

thanks caitlyn

10:33 am

caitlyn

Im amazed.........Im rubbish at giving clues!!

10:34 am

seeshells

hello

10:34 am

karenth

afternoon babblers!!!!

10:34 am

doxy1lover

hi seeshells and karenth

10:35 am

lola100

Hi karen! I haven't seen you for a while...how are you? : )

10:35 am

lola100

Hi seeshells : )

10:36 am

caitlyn

Hi seeshells and karenth

10:37 am

karenth

hi lola and everyone i'm well :)

10:39 am

SueL

Can I have a clue for the tr 9 54 please....

10:40 am

rolin

sue...something that just passes thru

10:40 am

karenth

why cant i have trainset *stamps feet*

10:41 am

lola100

Now, now karen. I come here to get AWAY from behaviour like that! : D

10:42 am

caitlyn

karenth NO temper tantrums!!! You cant have trainset so that is that!

10:42 am

karenth

*sobs* :(

10:43 am

rolin

*hands karen some chocolate*..this will help

10:44 am

caitlyn

There there sorry if i shouted,wipe your eyes and play nicely xxx

10:44 am

karenth

thank you rolin thats better......... cant have safesex either............

10:45 am

rosalind230

any clues for ni 5/12 and si 4/5 I just cannot get them

please

10:45 am

LeslieAnn

haha karenth, you can't have safesex and that's that!

10:45 am

rolin

well not with me karen...im like to live dangerously...lmao

10:46 am

doxy1lover

si4 - the bad jedi from star wars

10:46 am

karenth

:D

10:46 am

SueL

Rolin Thank you for the clue but, I am still not getting it. I guess I need the fish today.

10:46 am

macuser

ni5/12
comes after 8th

10:47 am

macuser

si4/5
Revenge of the ****

10:47 am

lola100

Yay! I'm all done. Think I'll go do that pile of ironing now : /

10:48 am

doxy1lover

congrats to lola. *sorry about the ironing part though*

10:48 am

macuser

Congrats lola!

10:48 am

macadam

See you later lola.

10:48 am

karenth

well done lola nice to see u again :)

10:48 am

caitlyn

Well done lola lol

10:48 am

LeslieAnn

suel i think it is another word for a homeless person? first four letters are the form of transportation - an i

10:50 am

lola100

Thanks guys. I have just remembered a new mahjong computer game I got last week and haven't played yet..... think the ironing can wait?? } )

10:50 am

SueL

Thank you LealieAnn I got it.

10:51 am

doxy1lover

good plan lola

10:52 am

EvaNadine

happy saturday babblers!!

10:53 am

macadam

Much better Lola.It beats the ironing hands down.

10:53 am

doxy1lover

hi evan

10:54 am

macadam

Thanks eva and to you too.

10:54 am

caitlyn

Im going now, will pop back later ps rugby score so far.....England26 Wales 13 See you all laterx

10:54 am

doxy1lover

later caitlyn

10:55 am

macadam

Bye caitlyn

10:55 am

renfield

good saturday to all of you!

10:55 am

doxy1lover

hi ren

10:55 am

chic

Hi Ren and all

10:56 am

renfield

hey doxy!

10:56 am

renfield

hey chic!

10:58 am

chic

look at all the water signs!

10:58 am

doxy1lover

have to go grocery shopping. Will be back later.

10:59 am

EvaNadine

hey chic, would that be your tattoo?

11:00 am

renfield

ok doxy....enjoy!!!!

11:05 am

chic

eva, not my tat. I didn't realize it was a tat at first.

11:06 am

LeslieAnn

any help on the large an's? (8, 9)

11:08 am

chic

have to go do shopping and running around with hubby; be back later for this big grid. Anyone find the a 9 yet?

11:09 am

LeslieAnn

i think we're out of luck, chic!

11:10 am

Trotters

an7/60 and 9/102 are against mending but use the first vowel as the fourth letter

11:10 am

rolin

i need a se 4/4 that comes before what you sit on...*sob*

11:10 am

Trotters

sorry, should have said the second vowel!!lol

11:11 am

harpjane

greetings.

11:11 am

LeslieAnn

don't cry rolin! the seven se**

11:12 am

rolin

aaaghhh,,,,,
i was trying from the wrong 's'....ty ty

11:13 am

mo

any clues please for the se8 and se9...tyvm

11:13 am

Trotters

se8 is the big body of water followed by the puffer, then plural

11:14 am

chic

trotters, thanx, got with a little help from hubby, two brains are better than one!

11:14 am

mo

Trotters thankyou so much

11:15 am

FMitch

se8 & 9 - you could at a stretch call the thing that goes through Eurotunnel this? + pl.

11:16 am

mo

FMitch thank you too , i have them now

11:17 am

LeslieAnn

i'm still stuck on the an 7 and 9... i know what the first four letters are...

11:18 am

chic

thanx, for the S's, trotters and fmitch

11:18 am

Trotters

Leslie, if something is broken you *** it

11:18 am

FMitch

the last 3 letters add up to 11.

11:19 am

mo

could i be cheeky and ask for help with ch7/40 and ch8/55 please

11:19 am

LeslieAnn

i swore i tried that! thanks.

11:19 am

Trotters

ch's a pickle but with a double vowel at the end

11:20 am

rolin

mo..think indian condiment with a different ending

11:21 am

mo

Trotters and rolin thank you both...such good clues!

11:24 am

mo

woops... i only need the es6/18 now...if i can impose on you good selves

11:25 am

rolin

mo...the direction without thesecond vowel... and the first 3 letters of washing clean

11:26 am

Trotters

Strange, it's another one of those hormones that we had yesterday!

11:27 am

mo

whoopee i have finished ...thank you rolin for the last clue!!

11:28 am

LeslieAnn

yay mo!

11:28 am

Trotters

My turn now, my last big one - sa8/55 anyone?

11:28 am

mo

thanks to you too Trotters

11:30 am

sherb

Trotters - health and sa8

11:30 am

mo

Trotters sa8 ...what you keep valuables in + what a man wears round his neck

11:31 am

Trotters

Thankyou Mo and Sherb, had the 6 before but didn't think of that!!

11:31 am

hurshy

hey folks.

11:32 am

sherb

off to make dinner... back later...

11:32 am

zoom

hi all, any help with ch5/14 please? (not the pl of ch4/6)

11:33 am

Trotters

Hy Hurshy, bye Sherb, eat well

11:33 am

Trotters

ch5/14 - country or fine pottery

11:33 am

LeslieAnn

it's a country, zoom, just change your last letter from the plural

11:34 am

mo

zoom ...a country!

11:35 am

zoom

thank you leslie & mo - can't believe i didn't see it!!

11:37 am

zoom

& thank you trotters!

11:38 am

mo

must away now and get the dinner started ..goodnight all

11:39 am

Trotters

Bye Mo, I've only got six s's to go then done, eat well.

11:39 am

zoom

night mo - happy dinner:)

11:45 am

Trotters

Sorry Zoom, got to go too but I think LeslieAnn and Hurshy are still around. Bye

11:47 am

hurshy

yes, i'm here, busily babbling

11:47 am

zoom

bye trotters

11:47 am

zoom

good good hurshy - i'm slowing fast at 149 & family will want feeding soon - aaagh!!

11:49 am

hurshy

i need a couple more to hit 100, then i will prob turn to the list.

11:50 am

LeslieAnn

i'm at 148 you're ahead of me, zoom!

11:51 am

zoom

tee hee, not too much fresh air between us though & i have to admit i've already turned to the list :(

11:52 am

LeslieAnn

oh, long ago for me :)

11:52 am

hurshy

there, 100, now i feel justified in listing. :)

11:53 am

zoom

that's good to hear, i feel like a bit of a lightweight these days - so many clever people managing without it!

11:54 am

hurshy

well, i found the other day that i COULD - but it's more of a once-in-a-while challenge. :)

11:55 am

LeslieAnn

i don't have that kind of time! :)

11:56 am

bunnyvicious

Godd morning, good morning!

11:56 am

zoom

no, it's bad enough with the list, i'd end up welded to the pc without it, but i am soooo pleased - i just found a tr9 on my own!!! never been done before!

11:57 am

LeslieAnn

great job zoom!

11:57 am

LeslieAnn

hi bunny. nice goat.

12:00 pm

hurshy

hey bunny. :)

12:00 pm

DarleenMB

[waves at trotters] hullo fellow Sag!

12:00 pm

bunnyvicious

that "a" up in the corner looks like a pain...

12:01 pm

hurshy

darleen - trotters left :(

12:01 pm

DarleenMB

oh drat. oh well.

12:01 pm

LeslieAnn

it is, bunny!

12:01 pm

Angelsong

hi. Just got off work; had to help manage the aftermath of a power failure that created a backlog of work.

12:01 pm

hurshy

greetings, angelsong

12:05 pm

hurshy

anyone like to offer a clue for es6?

12:06 pm

LeslieAnn

es + form of transportation with the a

12:06 pm

Haz1558

Alternative spelling of female hormone

12:07 pm

hurshy

got it, and remembered to do the o version too, go me!

12:07 pm

hurshy

thanks for the clues!

12:07 pm

LeslieAnn

anyone have the tr 9/66? does it build off the 7?

12:08 pm

Yoink

Can anyone help with the first ar7? It's my last word

12:08 pm

Haz1558

Yoink - superlative of arty

12:09 pm

LeslieAnn

yoink, add a letter in the middle of the 6... it's a "most" word

12:09 pm

hurshy

yoink - the most oriented towards painting, sculpture...

12:09 pm

cybernan

Good Morning Everyone

12:09 pm

hurshy

ok, seem to be stupid about e 6's today - ex6?

12:09 pm

Yoink

Thansk LeslieAnn, Haz and Hurshy, can't believe I missed that one!

12:10 pm

hurshy

btw, hello haz, yoink, cnan!

12:10 pm

cybernan

I'm celebrating today --- my new PC finally arrived!

12:10 pm

zoom

leslie ann - tr9 doesn't build off the 7 but first 5 letters are the same, then add an mu4/6.

12:10 pm

hurshy

how nice, cnan :)

12:11 pm

LeslieAnn

aha, thanks zoom - take that, 9's!

12:11 pm

Haz1558

ex 6 - stage direction or latin for they exit

12:11 pm

Yoink

Hi Hurshy! Just remembered to change my icon

12:12 pm

hurshy

thanks haz - can't believe i missed that - i always LOVED that word when we read shakespeare in school

12:12 pm

cybernan

What day, Hurshy (we share the same sign)? -- the 14th for me

12:12 pm

zoom

hurshy - ex6 is a stage direction telling actors to leave the stage

12:13 pm

hurshy

i'm jul 27

12:18 pm

Haz1558

Time for food - be back later!

12:18 pm

Yoink

I'm off too now, bye all!

12:19 pm

cybernan

And just what is wrong with chianti?!

12:21 pm

LeslieAnn

last two: fi 6 and 7

12:21 pm

hurshy

LA: spanish party, and pl

12:22 pm

LeslieAnn

just had to ask for a clue... got 'em! done! anyone need clues?

12:22 pm

zoom

wtg leslie ann!!

12:23 pm

hurshy

congrates leslie! leslie is one of my favorite names, btw.

12:24 pm

LeslieAnn

thanks, hurshy!

12:24 pm

LeslieAnn

although i can't *totally* take credit for that ;)

12:24 pm

hurshy

lol, of course - but you can bask in it.

12:25 pm

bunnyvicious

Leslie, you a capricorn too?

12:25 pm

periwinkle

Hi everyone, I am back. It is a rainy, gray, windy day here. Perfect for babbling.

12:26 pm

Dachef

keep wanting to put "fishnets" in. Or is that just my warped little mind again?

Evening all! ;)

12:27 pm

LeslieAnn

yup. dec. 24

12:27 pm

bunnyvicious

uhmmm, warped mind?

12:27 pm

Angelsong

woohoo! no more A's to find!

12:27 pm

bunnyvicious

How odd, me too! Christmans Eve baby, get jipped every year!

12:27 pm

burnsie

hiya, does anyone know if bobster chats on here?
I've been on here nealy all afternoon and I've only found 62-how sad is that!!!!!

12:28 pm

LeslieAnn

oh neat, you are exactly 2 years older than me. yup, it is very convenient for people to forget or double up on christmas eve!

12:28 pm

bunnyvicious

Burnsie, haven't seen him/her. That's pretty good, rough grid today (the a is evil).

12:29 pm

LeslieAnn

burnsie, have you been to babblers anonymous? link is to the right. if you click on it, then general, then stats, you will get a first and second letter breakdown, it helps immensely

12:29 pm

bunnyvicious

I'll walk in the family get togethers and see everyone think "oh crap!". They run over a write happy birthday on a present or palm me some cash... my husband even forgot one year!

12:30 pm

burnsie

Only got the link for this site yesterday,so I'm gonna need loads of practice, just thought my vocab was better than today has proved!!!!!

12:31 pm

LeslieAnn

haha bunny... although i do like the fact that i've never had to do a thing on my birthday (work, school etc.)

12:31 pm

bunnyvicious

You'll come to memorize bunches of words. My first grid took me all day!

12:32 pm

periwinkle

an7/48 and an8/50 anyone?

12:32 pm

Angelsong

anyone know what the largest number of words in any grid has been? I've seen 302.

12:32 pm

periwinkle

I remember one that was over 400!!

12:32 pm

bunnyvicious

I usually spend the day cooking and mad - wrapping last minute gifts! I'm insisting on a party when I turn 30 though, it is right around the corner <tearing up>.

12:33 pm

LeslieAnn

there was one day that was like 400-something, i got up to 375 before midnight, considered that a great accomplishment!

12:33 pm

bunnyvicious

Think the biggest one I've seen was 460 - something.

12:34 pm

LeslieAnn

an 7 and 8 are both "against," let's say, porn

12:34 pm

harpjane

oe 7/28? I have trouble when the only word in a category is seven letters long. No point of reference, etc. Thank you!

12:35 pm

Tim

gooday...anyone have a clue for the last st5?

12:35 pm

LeslieAnn

bunny i am still adjusting to being in the "upper 20s" (one of these days i am going to have to consider myself an adult!)

12:35 pm

periwinkle

LeslieAnn, thanks got the 7, looking for the 8

12:36 pm

LeslieAnn

jane do you have the e 6? just add an o to the front

12:36 pm

Dachef

angelsong - the biggest grid so far was 474 words. A real monster. Only remember cos I finished it! Took me all day and felt like quite an achievement!

12:36 pm

Angelsong

tim, oe is a variant spelling of the es6/18

12:36 pm

LeslieAnn

last st 5 - s + what men wear around their necks

12:37 pm

Tim

I have that one leslieann

12:38 pm

burnsie

thank you LeslieAnn I hadn't even noticed that! I'll be evn more hooked now!! :)

12:38 pm

LeslieAnn

whoops sorry tim didn't see my last one - go to the top right-hand corner for the rest of the letters

12:39 pm

zoom

finally - 176words!!!
can i help anyone?

12:39 pm

harpjane

I don't have the e's yet, leslieann, but that gives me hope! I just checked my all time points, with today's score added in I break 200,000! Gotta get a cake in the oven before I babble any more.

12:39 pm

LeslieAnn

peri it's an 4 + sm 4

12:40 pm

periwinkle

thanks, LeslieAnn

12:41 pm

LeslieAnn

well seeing as it's almost 1 p.m. i guess i should go take a shower and start my day... bye all!

12:41 pm

tbear

congrats zoom.....

12:41 pm

zoom

bye leslieann - enjoy your day :)

12:42 pm

zoom

thanks tbear - first time i've finished in ages :)

12:42 pm

bunnyvicious

Bye Leslie

12:42 pm

hurshy

all done me.

12:43 pm

periwinkle

Congrats, hurshy!!!

12:43 pm

hurshy

hour and ten minutes - i really need to start keeping track of wpm.

12:44 pm

hurshy

thanks, peri.

12:44 pm

periwinkle

hurshy, that's how long it took you to finish? that's great!

12:45 pm

hurshy

yes. but i just realized, keeping track might be misleading, since some days i am more determined to find things myself, and some days i am just tired and use morewords.com for some of the words, etc. oh well.

12:46 pm

periwinkle

I like onelook.com's reverse dictionary

12:46 pm

periwinkle

and I use a-z sometimes too

12:47 pm

periwinkle

found one of the ch7/40 having to do with jumping out of a plane, any clues for the other ch7/40

12:47 pm

hurshy

a2z is blocked here, i don't even know what it is like.

12:48 pm

hurshy

the other ch7 is an alt spelling of a sort of sauce - like maybe you would have a mango ch*****

12:48 pm

periwinkle

I don't understand why is a-z blocked where you are? It is a great site where you can look up words with just the first two letters available

12:49 pm

hurshy

i live at a boarding school - lots of things are blocked - i don't always know the reason. it can be irritating though, as a faculty member, i don't know why they don't have separate blockers for students. i can't even order victoria's secret products online!

12:50 pm

periwinkle

hurshy, thought that was what the 2nd ch7 was but can't seem to spell it to be accepted

12:50 pm

periwinkle

hurshy, you must be very young then

12:50 pm

hurshy

double e at the end

12:50 pm

periwinkle

Just realized that you are not one of the students :)

12:51 pm

hurshy

well i'm sort of young, but no, i'm faculty, not student. i'm 28.

12:51 pm

bunnyvicious

28 is young!

12:51 pm

periwinkle

Thanks, hurshy got the sauce and its plural. You are very young. My niece is your age.

12:52 pm

hurshy

yes but not boarding school young. :)

12:52 pm

periwinkle

clues for the ch8/50?

12:53 pm

hurshy

besides, as i've told babbler and easternblue and whoever else was here that day...i'm old at heart.

12:53 pm

hurshy

peri - pl of 6/24

12:54 pm

periwinkle

thanks hurshy, got it

1:02 pm

bunnyvicious

the ch 7/40 (not the one with the 8), I htink Peri said had to do with jumping from plane..I just can't get it! I can imagine what the first 4 letter are...but?

1:03 pm

bunnyvicious

never mind...

1:03 pm

periwinkle

bunny, think of the person who does the jumping from the plane

1:03 pm

bunnyvicious

ty though

1:04 pm

periwinkle

NP, I often ask for clues and then find the word by myself.

1:06 pm

tbear

peri I did that myself three times earlier

1:08 pm

periwinkle

I am getting really annoyed with the "oops"

1:09 pm

periwinkle

time for another break

1:09 pm

tbear

bunny....for that ch7 think along the lines of what someone who plays the flute is called...

1:09 pm

bunnyvicious

I know what you mean, i didn't like x's before, now I really don't like x's!!!

1:10 pm

bunnyvicious

t-bear, are you a christmas eve baby too?

1:10 pm

bunnyvicious

Ohh, I got it right after I asked, but thank you! Working on ex 6 now.

1:14 pm

tbear

bunny I'm 30th but my daughter was due on xmas eve and kindly came on the 14th

1:20 pm

billie1987

how many words has every 1 got if dnt mind telling me

1:21 pm

Jacula

Got 175 words. Off to eat dinner now. Will find the last one later.

1:22 pm

Angelsong

n4/7?

1:23 pm

bunnyvicious

Jac, u still there?

1:23 pm

bunnyvicious

158 :)

1:23 pm

Haz1558

ne plus poem by Kipling ne4/7

1:23 pm

Angelsong

146 words found; 30 to go

1:27 pm

Tim

working backwards, 58 words..... and need a clue for the sa8? please......

1:29 pm

Haz1558

sa 8/55 - you could say sa 4/7 plus ti 4/4 make unadventurous men's neckwear

1:29 pm

bunnyvicious

sorry Tim, don't have it yet

1:30 pm

Tim

thankyou haz......:)

1:30 pm

Haz1558

You're welcome - I'm working in the opposite direction!

1:31 pm

Tim

cute icon bunny....capricorn eh?

1:31 pm

billie1987

can sum 1 help i need help wit ai 4/4 5/10

1:31 pm

Tim

then we can help each other out haz

1:31 pm

tbear

Squeeze me....me too

1:32 pm

Tim

but your so far away.

1:32 pm

bunnyvicious

ty :)

1:33 pm

tbear

billie what you breathe and add an n and a ns....you've been looking for these for hours

1:33 pm

tbear

I can swim.......!!!!

1:34 pm

billie1987

i already ave thAT 1

1:34 pm

EvaNadine

afternoon babblers!!

1:34 pm

Haz1558

ai4/4 and 5 - try using t instead of n

1:34 pm

tbear

do the same with a t then billie...

1:35 pm

tbear

Splash......I'm on my way........

1:37 pm

billie1987

can sum 1 give me a clue 4 an 5/10 7/60 9/102 5/10

1:38 pm

Angelsong

ni5?

1:38 pm

Tim

meet you half way.......

1:38 pm

tbear

You're on...

1:38 pm

Haz1558

ni 5 - eighth - tenth - what's missing?

1:39 pm

tbear

altho...being goats should really be at the top of a slippery slope!!

1:40 pm

Tim

we have no rear hooves!!!!

1:40 pm

Haz1558

an7/60 - use a 4 letter word meaning before (an4/4) plus word meaning repair. Then pluralise

1:41 pm

tbear

all of those you're needing Billie start with a tiny black insect with vowel on the end and then work with another word for mend F3

1:42 pm

tbear

Ah....good thinking batman......um

1:44 pm

Tim

oe7???????

1:44 pm

Haz1558

Ah, Tim - you won't know about this yourself. Female hormone.

1:45 pm

bunnyvicious

oe + another word for thread without the g at the end

1:45 pm

tbear

oe and start spelling what you pluck on a guitar

1:45 pm

Haz1558

Add st 6/18 and take out the a.

1:45 pm

Tim

THANKS LADYS lol

1:46 pm

cybernan

an 8, please?

1:46 pm

tbear

My Tim, must be your aftershave.....

1:46 pm

Tim

no its my foot powder...

1:47 pm

tbear

Hey you were born in 1960 too

1:47 pm

Haz1558

an 8 - an4/4 (against) plus sm4/6 - a high-minded person.

1:47 pm

tbear

athletes foot eh!!! awww

1:48 pm

Tim

not so atheletic hooves!!

1:49 pm

Tim

12-28-60 to be exact....now you know....

1:50 pm

cybernan

Ty, Haz.

at 5/10?

1:50 pm

tbear

me 30th and bunny on the 24th

1:51 pm

Tim

bunch of holiday babys...awwwww

1:52 pm

tbear

Must admit it's party party party...takes me a week into New Years to come back to earth...So you're also a chinese rat

1:52 pm

Haz1558

at5/10 - roman courtyards

1:53 pm

Tim

yes I am...

1:53 pm

cybernan

Thanks again -- once more I was going in the wrong direction!

1:53 pm

billie1987

can u plz be a bit more specific with the clue 4 at 5/10

1:54 pm

tbear

billie think trio but change the last letter

1:55 pm

Haz1558

at 5/10 add three letters that are the ending of woman's name Ma***

1:59 pm

bunnyvicious

Oh thank godness, I'm done!! It's beyond me why I feel I HAVE TO FINISH!!!!

1:59 pm

bunnyvicious

going off to cry quietly in corner now

1:59 pm

Angelsong

I have a suggestion for icons.

2:00 pm

Tim

Yeah.....Baaaah......for Bunny

2:00 pm

bunnyvicious

What? I think bab's has filled up the date to early March.

2:00 pm

billie1987

tell me how do u find the answers or clues to help with this puzzle i have been playing a couple of days and i cant get more than 40-50 words i never complete the puzzle its hard sum 1 plz help me

2:01 pm

bunnyvicious

Billie, bab anon works wonders. Knowing how many points there are to a word helps. The definitions are linked to the words with the question marks beside them.

2:02 pm

Angelsong

how about cartoon characters for icons?

2:02 pm

bunnyvicious

We did the super heros and villians, but cartoon would be cute too!

2:03 pm

Haz1558

Billie, first of all don't worry too much if you find it difficult. Lots of the words are not in common use and we therefore rely on some help.
The first port of call is Babbler's Anonymous - see the link on the right hand side. If you go to general, then stats, you'll find a list of 2nd letters and values to help us know what we're looking for. Other aids include www.a2zwordfinder.com which lists lots of words. The other way of finding words is to ask for clues.

2:03 pm

tbear

Way to go...bunny....why are you crying hun??

2:04 pm

bunnyvicious

Also Billie, once you've been playing awhile, you learn alot of the common, but no so common words. They appear over and over.

2:04 pm

bunnyvicious

My eyeballs hurt!!
I don't know why I found this grid so horrid today! tears of relief and joy...

2:05 pm

Haz1558

The other thing to remember is that this is supposed to be fun - so don't get too stressed out. Some of the players are a lot older and a lot more competitive. Go at your own pace.

2:05 pm

GreyWoulf

Who says we can't repeat a theme, anyway?

Hi all -- been lurking while feeding son and distracting daughter :)

2:05 pm

bunnyvicious

LOL Haz, oops!

2:06 pm

bunnyvicious

Hi Grey, how's the liitle one doing? And yourself?

2:06 pm

tbear

GreyWould congratulation to you and your good lady

2:07 pm

Tim

congratulations GreyWoulf....

2:07 pm

cybernan

Billie -- have you found the two letter word list at the Babblers Anonymous site yet?

2:07 pm

Yvo

Billie
im new at this acouple of month now ,finnished only one so far ,but get about 100or so each day , and its fun even if you dont finnish,the players in here are the best ,always willing to help.

2:08 pm

GreyWoulf

Thank you tbear :)

We are all doing well, though Kirsten is sleeping poorly due to abnormally high temps --- And Kristianna is having way too much fun being a big sister!

2:09 pm

shorty

Billie ..... a2z is wonderful it helps me alot

2:09 pm

Angelsong

billie, I'm fairly new here. what I did was to go to BA and look under How-tos. There is a link called Toolbox; if you open that link, there are several very helpful tools you can use (links to dictionaries and such.) I collected all of these resources, plus links to the rules and stats pages and put them all on a personal webpage I store on my hard drive. The page opens in my browser. That way, everything is just a click away.

2:09 pm

tbear

Greywoulf...hard work but happy times :)

2:10 pm

GreyWoulf

Thank you Tim :)

Ok, I fed the son, now it is time to have lunch with my daughter -- back later ;)

2:11 pm

Angelsong

GW: howdy, from Texas, y'all. Glad to know you are all well and happy.

2:11 pm

bunnyvicious

Bye, take care

2:12 pm

Deeha

Thats a swindle - why cant I have trainset!!

2:13 pm

bunnyvicious

Angel, you're right down the road from me, kinda...

I miss my little ones being little, but I'm sure glad I'm done with diapers!

2:13 pm

cybernan

stuck on the ch 7's and 8's (have the one that jumps) -- help please?

2:13 pm

Haz1558

That's what my husband says every Christmas...

2:13 pm

bunnyvicious

Dunno Deena, I wonder why word with hyphens are included, as well as ones without definitions!

2:14 pm

Haz1558

the ch 7 and 8 are variations on the spelling of a preserve. Use double vowel at the end.

2:14 pm

bunnyvicious

ch 7/8 A warm or spicy condiment or pickle made in India, compounded of various vegetable substances, sweets, acids, etc.

2:14 pm

Deeha

Nice one Haz!!

2:16 pm

cybernan

Ty, Haz...

ch 8/50 (the first one)?

2:16 pm

Angelsong

Bunny, I"m in Austin...so the road may be pretty long.

2:17 pm

bunnyvicious

I'm just west of Fort Worth. Used to make it to Austin to have some fun on 6th street every now and then. In fact, my daughter had a field trip pretty soon to see the state capital.

2:18 pm

Haz1558

ch 8/50 - strange word! Take your ch4/6 (bottom of your face) and add the fly that causes a tropical disease, then pluralise.

2:19 pm

bunnyvicious

or plural the 6/24 above it

2:19 pm

cybernan

Ty, again, Haz

2:20 pm

Haz1558

You're welcome!

2:21 pm

tbear

Haz I think it's the word we normally spell with a z instead of s.....furnishing material

2:21 pm

cybernan

es 6?

2:21 pm

bunnyvicious

I better jet, sink full of dishes with my name on them! See ya'll tomorrow, take care!

2:21 pm

Haz1558

Yes, I think you're right tbear.

2:22 pm

Haz1558

es 6 is a variant spelling of oe 7 - a female hormone.

2:22 pm

tbear

bunny....see ya 2moro girl

2:23 pm

cybernan

Bye, Bunny

2:24 pm

Tim

bye bunny

2:24 pm

Tim

ex6????

2:24 pm

Haz1558

ex 6 is a stage direction meaning 'they leave'

2:27 pm

Tim

tahnx haz 8-)

2:29 pm

Tim

gotta go for now....back to finish later....bye.

2:30 pm

tbear

see you later in the middle Tim!!

2:31 pm

Haz1558

Glad to help, Tim. And now, as the Scots say ' I must awa'!' My husband has invited someone for lunch tomorrow, despite the fact that the house decorating isn't finished! I'm off to make my starters and pudding.

2:32 pm

cybernan

ex 6? -- I know how it begins (4/9) and I think it must have a latin ending, but still can't find it!

2:33 pm

Haz1558

It has a latin ending - it begins with the ex but then becomes an anagram of tune.

2:33 pm

cybernan

Bye Haz -- thanks for the help. :)

2:34 pm

Haz1558

Oops, I typed a word by mistake! Hope you all get finished.

2:37 pm

harpjane

Haz, well next time you type a word, would you type one I don't have yet? (hee hee hee)

2:38 pm

cybernan

still no luck -- oh well, I'll leave it for a while -- sure wish I'd taken latin at some point in my life!

2:40 pm

hurshy

cnan - add not your uncle but your... only change the a to an e

2:41 pm

GreyWoulf

Hi again -- Kristianna is being fussy so she get to sit at the table til she eats her food, which means I get some uninterrupted grid time :)

2:41 pm

lds

ch?????? - Indian spice? Another clue?

2:42 pm

Uneaixoise

it's a sweetish spicy Indian condiment served as a "side" with meat . . .

2:43 pm

tbear

or with cheese

2:43 pm

harpjane

ids--one of the major brands is Major Grey's Ch*****

2:43 pm

cybernan

Oh, whew! -- thanks, Hurshy.

2:43 pm

GreyWoulf

Hi Une -- you are sorta in the grid today! :D

2:43 pm

harpjane

sorry, meant lds, not ids

2:43 pm

hurshy

how about this - same first 4 letters as prev ch's, but then add the 3 letter word that is used to indicate what a woman's maiden name was, and then pl for the 8

2:44 pm

GreyWoulf

lds -- it's a variant spelling ending in double vowel -- usually ends in y

2:44 pm

Uneaixoise

also re the ch word, this is an alternate spelling . . .

2:44 pm

Uneaixoise

ah, GW, great minds!

2:45 pm

shorty

hurshy are you a leo also

2:45 pm

hurshy

that is correct shorty

2:45 pm

GreyWoulf

Thats the best part of the game, Une -- there are so many great minds in one place! ;D

2:46 pm

Angelsong

need an st5/10 that fits between the st4/8s, please and thank you.

2:47 pm

GreyWoulf

last tr9?

2:47 pm

hurshy

in a song sung by frankie avalon to frenchie in "grease" - "join the st5 pool..."

2:47 pm

GreyWoulf

Angel -- have only just started on the 2nd letter list so I don't know if I have it or not ;)

2:47 pm

hurshy

to change something. take the 5 letters you know and add unable to speak.

2:49 pm

GreyWoulf

AAargh -- and I used to watch Battle of the Planets religiously when I was a kid!!!
(Of course, once I discovered the original Gatchamon anime, I realised how poorly they were translated back then)

2:52 pm

cybernan

Thank you Hurshy -- another great clue (tr 9)...

I have finished!! -- Back after lunch :)

2:52 pm

hurshy

you get the st, angel?

2:56 pm

Angelsong

yep, got it. now working on se8 and se9.

2:57 pm

hurshy

hint angel: although you know the first four letters, it is a compound of the 3 letter word at the beginning and a 5

2:58 pm

Angelsong

got them both before i read your clue, Hurshy

2:59 pm

hurshy

well that's good. i just remember i was misled for awhile assuming it would be the four and another four.

3:06 pm

chic

Hi guys, just popped in to do a few words before more chores...

3:07 pm

hurshy

bonjour, chic

3:08 pm

hackerly

sorry but i did not understand the se 8 and se 9 clue... may i have another hint, please.... thanks

3:09 pm

hurshy

i was saying that if you have the se4 and se5 that go around the 8 and 9, you may think that se8 is a compound of se4 and some other four letter word, when in fact it is a compound word made of the first three letters of se4 and a five letter word.

3:09 pm

hurshy

if you don't get that, well, ocean + locomotive

3:10 pm

chic

se= ocean + choochoo

3:14 pm

hackerly

thank-you, i am a total idiot....
thanks again

3:17 pm

GreyWoulf

hackerly -- do not talk about yourself that way -- we all have days where we can't see the simplest words despite the plethora of clues that others provide us :)

3:19 pm

hackerly

thanks Woulf... i play along side of my boyfriend who likes to think he is better at this game then I am... so i am constantly trying to outplay him
thanks again

3:19 pm

hurshy

what's your bf's screen name - we'll taunt him mercilessly for you...

3:20 pm

hackerly

get prepared to laugh at his nerdiness...
it is "wickedbowler" hahahahah

3:20 pm

hurshy

got it - wickedbowler is now on my list.

3:22 pm

GreyWoulf

Friendly competition is one thing, losing self esteem over a game is another, ackerly --- don't worry, you're part of our pack now...right, hurshy? ;D

3:23 pm

hackerly

yah... thanks, I need that...

3:23 pm

hurshy

LOL, of course GW. just wait until wickedbowler asks for a clue...

3:23 pm

hackerly

he suffers from "only-child syndrome" he can't stand to lose

3:24 pm

hurshy

hey that's what dr. phil was about yesterday - people who are too competitive

3:25 pm

hackerly

that is John...

3:25 pm

GreyWoulf

Well, I am an only child as well -- that doesn't wash with me :)

hurshy -- LOL, I could feel your wicked grin from here :D

3:26 pm

drum77

I;m not seeing the si 4/5... well, I see one, but it won't accept it

3:26 pm

hurshy

you know me too well, GW.

but, yeah, being too competitive isn't bc of being an only child. one pair of people on yesterday were twins who were very competitive with each other.

3:27 pm

harpjane

si 4/5, the bad guys in a Star Wars movie, Revenge of the ***

3:27 pm

hurshy

one si4 is a location, like a construction si4
the other is a star wars word...vader...etc

3:27 pm

hurshy

why will i never learn to pay attention to the point values people are talking about?

3:28 pm

drum77

TY - Didn't realize it was an actual word.

3:28 pm

hackerly

well it has alot to do with his mother.... my nephew is an only child and is able to lose

3:29 pm

hurshy

hackerly - if you go to dr. phil's website you can get a tape or transcript of yesterday's show. :)

3:30 pm

hackerly

he is very spoiled and has a hard time sharing.... but it is okay... i love him anyways

3:32 pm

Jera

Hey all... how goes the battle?

3:32 pm

GreyWoulf

hursh -- it comes of wanting to help too much at times that we forget to confirm scores before typing ;)

3:33 pm

hurshy

the battle's over, the victory's won, and now we help our comrades-in-arms....

3:33 pm

hurshy

more or less effectively depending on how over-eager we are

3:34 pm

ch1212

Congrats, hurshy! Clue for tr9/66 please and thanks?

3:34 pm

hurshy

tr 9/66 clue at 2:47

3:35 pm

Jera

You are a good person, hurshy! I'm simply bored on a dull rainy afternoon so I'm here to hang out & chat... be glad to help if I can...

3:36 pm

hurshy

oh, i'm not good, i'm bored too. sitting playing letter linker - a similar game - and giving clues as i can...

3:36 pm

GreyWoulf

Raining by you too, Jera :) -- today started out grey and dreary and proceeded downhill from there

3:37 pm

Sherylr1961

can anyone give me clues for the se's driving me nuts need the se 9/ 54, se 5/ 16 and the last se 4/4 got all of the other 7 four letter four pointers, also need se 7/ 48 and the se 6/ 36. Any help with any of those would be aprreciated

3:37 pm

Jera

Yup, guess we used up our January sunshine...

3:37 pm

hurshy

se 9/54 pl of 8/40

3:38 pm

hurshy

se 5/16 pl of se 4/7

3:38 pm

Sherylr1961

ty hurshy

3:38 pm

hurshy

se 4/4 change the last letter of the se 4/4 right next to it

3:39 pm

hurshy

se 7/48 hottest
se 6/36 - a person who is se 6/33 is operating under this philosophy

3:40 pm

ch1212

THanks, Hurshy - got it. Chic, what star sign are you?

3:43 pm

chic

Hurshy, that would be pisces....
how about ch 8/50?

3:43 pm

hurshy

ch 8/50 pl of ch 6/24

3:43 pm

chic

sorry, ch1212

3:45 pm

ch1212

no worries, Chic -- your icon looks like a star -- mine is actualy a photo of the star Virgo.

3:45 pm

chic

thanx, hurshy!
ch1212, what sign are you?

3:46 pm

hurshy

ahem, if i may, i think that would be virgo...

3:47 pm

chic

last icon I had was a tattoo of 2 fish and people were thinking it was mine, so I switched. Never been to Virgo..;-)

3:49 pm

doxy1lover

hi all, I'm back

3:50 pm

hurshy

yo yo yo sup doxy

3:50 pm

doxy1lover

not much, how bout you?

3:51 pm

ch1212

It's a beautiful place, Chic -- of course the planetary system orbiting the star, that is. :)

3:51 pm

hurshy

oh, um, nothing here either.

3:51 pm

hurshy

how does it compare to risa, ch1212?

3:53 pm

chic

I would love to see the horsehead star nebulae; ooo the colors!!!

3:53 pm

ch1212

Ah, Risa! I see I've found a fellow ST believer. Loved the recreational pursuits on Risa! :)

3:54 pm

doxy1lover

there is a web site that you can see a different picture everyday, usually from hubble or nasa. They have some really cool pictures of nebulae, and star systems.

3:54 pm

ch1212

Seriously, though -- the Horsehead Nebula is awesome, and the Crab Nebula. The hubble.com site is one of my favorites.

3:54 pm

hurshy

as long as you don't accidentally get more than you bargained for due to your first officer's trickery...

3:55 pm

GreyWoulf

an7/48?

3:55 pm

ch1212

I'm also on the NASA update list, and receive 3-4 emails a week with updates on the current missions, planned events, and so on. What Astronomy magazine doesn't cover, I get from NASA

3:55 pm

hurshy

an 7/48 - on risa they are definitely NOT an 7/48....

against intercourse

3:56 pm

chic

I get space update every day from space.com; they have lots of great pics too.

3:57 pm

circe

(waving) - hi everyone!

3:57 pm

doxy1lover

hi circe *waving back*

3:57 pm

hurshy

greetings, circe, lovely daughter of the sun

3:58 pm

GreyWoulf

*waves* --Hi, circe!

3:58 pm

ch1212

Thanks, chic -- I'll check it out. Okay, 4 more left to find. Any assistance for two of the te6/18 - not the men's genitals?

3:59 pm

circe

ty, I feel so loved. Hope you are all doing wonderfully today.

3:59 pm

hurshy

first is latin pl of prev te5
then is same first 4 with double vowel at end

4:00 pm

GreyWoulf

Too fast for me, hurshy!

ch1212 -- um, what hurshy just said ;D

4:00 pm

hurshy

LOL - GW, it's prob that you were busy protecting yourself lest circe turn you into an actual wolf...

4:01 pm

chic

here's the horsehead neb.

4:01 pm

GreyWoulf

No worries there, hursh -- actually it was cos I am trying to figure the an8 -- I thought the 7 would give it to me ;)

4:02 pm

circe

:) Circe is much more interested in babbling today than turning anyone....besides..with those beautiful kiddos...who could think of such a thing with GW???

4:02 pm

hurshy

well in idea it is a little related, but not in letters. have you got sm4? it's against that...

4:02 pm

GreyWoulf

That's why I wasn't worried, circe -- I was banking in the cute kid card ;)

4:03 pm

hurshy

*a little disappointed that no men are being turned into animals*

4:03 pm

GreyWoulf

thanks hursh -- that was my last one so I am done!!

4:03 pm

hurshy

very pretty nebula btw chic!

4:03 pm

circe

well.....i do enjoy turning them into swine....

4:04 pm

periwinkle

Hi everyone, finally got that stupid ex6 using onelook.com reverse dictionary

4:04 pm

circe

maybe just one for you hurshy

4:04 pm

hurshy

sadly, we don't have any men around besides GW.

4:04 pm

chic

you mean turn them into other animals, don't you?

4:04 pm

GreyWoulf

hursh -- your main problem is that Babble attracts the wrong caliber of male -- most of us have risen above our baser nature and are thus protected from involuntary transformation :D

4:05 pm

Tim

oe7/28???

4:05 pm

hurshy

LOL GW - so you're saying what we need is a well-timed troll to show up now

4:05 pm

circe

well, hurshy, it really isn't much of a chore to be honest...many of them (certainly not our babble friends) are so close to swine..that ...well...it can be hard to notice the change! :)

4:05 pm

hurshy

chic with the zinger...

4:06 pm

cybernan

oe 7: female hormone

4:06 pm

hurshy

TIM! jk.

add the o onto your es6

4:06 pm

hurshy

oh my, i am so amused.

4:08 pm

periwinkle

missing a ch5/14, have the one that is under my lower jaw (except I have only one :)

4:08 pm

hurshy

well, which do you have, the country/dishes, or the pl?

4:08 pm

periwinkle

nevermind, just found it.

4:09 pm

cybernan

Peri -- do you have the one you eat off of?

4:10 pm

periwinkle

help with last fe5/16

4:11 pm

hurshy

fe 5/16 - pl

4:11 pm

periwinkle

cybernan, yes, that was the one I just found

4:11 pm

hackerly

wickedbowler is farting... so that i will vacant my computer in order to cheat.... is there a rule!!!

4:11 pm

GreyWoulf

Unfortunately, my friends, I have to go -- the needs of the newly expanded family need to be addressed -- will try to be back later

(*Hugs for all*)

4:11 pm

chic

I'm so out of es6; it ain't funny and please don't wish trolls on us...no offense GW, the Gentleman babbler extradonaire

4:11 pm

hurshy

bye GW!!! :)

4:11 pm

doxy1lover

later GW!

4:12 pm

periwinkle

bye GW!!!

4:12 pm

circe

bye GW

4:12 pm

cybernan

fe 5/16: pluck (as in a character trait)

fe 5/16: Greek cheese (pl)

4:12 pm

hurshy

ok, just to be clear, i was totally kidding about everything, i really do not usually make man-bashing jokes, and no offense intended anyone.

4:12 pm

GreyWoulf

chic - never fear,you could never offend me unintentionally ;)

4:12 pm

hackerly

bye woulf.... thanks for your help

4:12 pm

chic

btw, this is the Pisces star group; love those colors!

4:12 pm

GreyWoulf

Farewell for true now :)

4:13 pm

cybernan

Bye GW -- maybe see you at the flip :}

4:13 pm

chic

thanx, GW and see ya later...

4:13 pm

periwinkle

thanks cybernan

4:14 pm

doxy1lover

chic, you are right about the colors in that group. They are gorgeous.

4:15 pm

chic

Yes, I can see how they come up with the 2 swirling fish for the sign..

4:19 pm

chic

Alas, I must take my leave and pretend to do some housework, circe, could you just twitch your nose for me?

4:20 pm

cybernan

anyone need more clues before I leave?

4:20 pm

periwinkle

having a heck of a time with the NE words, only have one ne4/4, help please

4:20 pm

hurshy

thing a bird lives in
OR
pl of thing you need to play tennis

4:21 pm

circe

consider it twitched chic! :)

4:21 pm

cybernan

ne 5/10 rhymes with fe 5/16

4:21 pm

doxy1lover

bye chic.

4:22 pm

periwinkle

thanks cyber
hurshy, I actually had 2 ne words, not one- they were the ones you posted clues for, thanks anyway

4:23 pm

cybernan

ne 4/6 and 5/12 (plural): ne + Mr. Bush's favourite stutter word (exlamation that shows hesitancy)

4:23 pm

periwinkle

any clues for the ne5/16 and ne5/14?

4:24 pm

periwinkle

thanks cybernan, new word(s) for me

4:25 pm

cybernan

Peri -- both are plurals -- see post prior to yours

4:26 pm

cybernan

ne 4/7 and 5(plural): rhymes with explorer Eriksen's first name.

4:26 pm

periwinkle

TY cybernan

4:27 pm

periwinkle

Have all the NE words now, thanks

4:27 pm

cybernan

They were toughies.

4:28 pm

Jera

Aw man, I missed GW's departure whist buying new car insurance policy.....

4:29 pm

hurshy

did you just save a bunch of money by switching to GEICO?

4:29 pm

Jera

Yes, I did, LOL!

4:30 pm

hurshy

alRIGHT jera!

4:30 pm

periwinkle

clue for the first ri5/10 please

4:30 pm

Jera

I love me some gecko... 274 for 6 months isn't bad...

4:31 pm

doxy1lover

ri + picnic pest

4:31 pm

hurshy

ri 5/10 rhymes with who jack killed when he went up the beanstalk

4:31 pm

hurshy

wow, you must not live in new england jera

4:31 pm

periwinkle

thanks hurshy and doxy

4:33 pm

Jera

I live near DC, have no tickets & drive a 96 Volvo with ABS!

4:33 pm

periwinkle

help with sa6/27?

4:33 pm

hurshy

most sa 4/7

4:33 pm

Jera

The most sa4/7

4:34 pm

hurshy

ah, having an older car must help. here in CT, with a 2004 corolla, we pay more than double that - with geico.

4:34 pm

doxy1lover

hurshy, we think alike.

4:34 pm

periwinkle

hurshy and Jera, thanks

4:34 pm

hurshy

do we, doxy? intriguing... tell me more...

4:35 pm

Jera

I hate to think what my husband's insurance will be now... he's out trying to buy an '06... soooo tired of duct-taping his 92 Honda, LOL

4:36 pm

doxy1lover

well, I was going to post the same clue you gave, and jera.

4:36 pm

hurshy

ah, see there's where we are lucky, living at a boarding school, we only need one car...

4:36 pm

hurshy

:) doxy

4:36 pm

Angelsong

and, I'm done!

4:37 pm

hurshy

good for you angel!

4:37 pm

Tim

tr9/66??

4:37 pm

doxy1lover

congrats angelsong!!

4:37 pm

cybernan

Congrats, Angel

Bye til the flip, everyone :)

4:38 pm

doxy1lover

bye cybernan.

4:38 pm

hurshy

tr 9/66 to change something. take the 5 letters you know and add unable to speak.

4:38 pm

cybernan

tr 9: five letter prefix meaning across + person that cannot speak

4:38 pm

periwinkle

need help with se4/7 and se5/16

4:38 pm

hurshy

bye cnan!

4:39 pm

hurshy

peri - just like the ne's

4:39 pm

Tim

thanks cybernan..5 more to go..8-)

4:40 pm

periwinkle

thanks hurshy

4:40 pm

mamabear

WOW!!!! four 9's????? five 8's??????? Do I dare start??? How goes it, fellow babblers?

4:41 pm

hurshy

hey mamabear!!

4:41 pm

doxy1lover

hey mamabear!!

4:41 pm

periwinkle

si5/20?

4:41 pm

mamabear

hi hurshy!

4:41 pm

mamabear

hey doxy, peri, Tim, cybernan!!!!! *hugs*

4:42 pm

periwinkle

Hi There MamaBear, good to see you. It was okay for me in the beginning but getting harder as I continue to play. Why not give it a shot.

4:42 pm

hurshy

si 5/20, these will beat fives

4:42 pm

mamabear

and hey also to jera & angelsong!!!

4:42 pm

Jera

Take heart, Mamabear, i was done in under 3 hours, working steadily...

4:42 pm

Tim

need the 2nd fe5/10, have the deeds and the cheese.

4:43 pm

periwinkle

Duh, hurshy, thanks

4:43 pm

Tim

hello mamabear.

4:43 pm

hurshy

tim - somebody who is full of energy is fe5y.

4:43 pm

hurshy

well mama, how fast are you usually? this one took me 1 hour ten mins.

4:44 pm

mamabear

well, yesterday's took me about an hour and a half... this one is substantially bigger - and lots of biggies!!! Will ponder for a while...

4:45 pm

Tim

thanks hurshy...swore I monkeytyped that more than once

4:45 pm

Jera

Sheesh & I was proud of my speed today...

4:45 pm

hurshy

but, mama, logically, as this one is less than double the size of yesterdays, you should finish in under 3 hours as well

4:45 pm

mamabear

Tim - I see we are of the same sign!

4:46 pm

Tim

yes we are mama...12-28..and you?

4:46 pm

mamabear

January 2

4:47 pm

Jera

Quite a few of us Cappies... :D

4:47 pm

hurshy

i was just going to comment on that

4:47 pm

Tim

allmost a new year baby!..:-)

4:47 pm

mamabear

oh yes, sorry, jera!!!! Didn't catch yours right away!

4:48 pm

Jera

I try to be mysterious you know, I'm the original "ask me about my icon" girl...

4:48 pm

periwinkle

st6/18?

4:48 pm

Jera

I was supposed to be a New Year baby, but I'm always late...

4:48 pm

doxy1lover

s + locomotive

4:49 pm

hurshy

st 6/18 - think you're feeling the st6/18 now, peri (add precipitation)

4:49 pm

Jera

Try very hard but don't burst a blood vessel... st6/18

4:49 pm

hurshy

how late were you, jera? i was 2 full weeks!

4:49 pm

periwinkle

thanks everyone, found it

4:49 pm

Jera

Okay, doxy wins that hint round...

4:50 pm

periwinkle

26 left to go, taking another break, may be back later

4:50 pm

Jera

See ya, peri!

4:50 pm

doxy1lover

bye for now cnan!

4:51 pm

doxy1lover

sorry, bye for now peri.

4:51 pm

mamabear

Yes, almost a New Year's baby - but I wasn't due until March - I was 2 months early! AND I almost had a New Year's baby as well, my daughter's birthday is January 3

4:51 pm

Jera

I'm kidding, I have no idea when my due date was supposed to be... I was a c-section...

4:51 pm

Cathy

Hi all ... haven't had a chance to pop in and say hello lately. Hope you're all well ...

4:51 pm

Tim

have 5 words to go, and I'm stumped their all the LARGE (ch) words.......any help?

4:51 pm

doxy1lover

hi cathy

4:51 pm

Jera

Hiya, Cathy!

4:52 pm

Jera

Which ones, Tim... those ch's are bizarre...

4:52 pm

doxy1lover

I have 0 words to find. Woo hoo!!

4:52 pm

mamabear

Hi Cathy!!!
Later, peri!

4:52 pm

hurshy

hello cathy

4:52 pm

Cathy

hi doxy & Jera -- I see the "champion clue givers" are all out in full force tonight !! I've got about 14 words to go, so am back to try and finish up.

4:53 pm

mamabear

Wow, doxy - good job!!!

4:53 pm

Cathy

hi there Mamabear !!!!

4:53 pm

doxy1lover

ch 7,8 - think indian dishes, condiment served with indian food

4:53 pm

Tim

ch6/24....ch8/50....ch7/40x2.. ..and ch8?55

4:53 pm

Cathy

hi hurshy, you a Leo too ???

4:54 pm

hurshy

yup

4:54 pm

tbear

Capricorn Mama......hiya

4:54 pm

mamabear

(((((((((((((((((tbear)))))))) )))))))))))))))))
good to see you!!!!

4:55 pm

doxy1lover

ch6,7 - c + clues

4:55 pm

Jera

Thinks fabric that usually contains a z... another word for cheap, too, I think... if something is ch6/24-y...

4:55 pm

doxy1lover

sorry tim, make that 6,8 c + hints

4:55 pm

tbear

(((((((Mama))))))) hey first time I've done these hug things....how's it going?

4:56 pm

tbear

ch6 and ch8 Tim,think upholstery,chair covering grandma used to love

4:56 pm

doxy1lover

I need to sit in the corner. *hanging head low*

4:57 pm

mamabear

don't be silly doxy - get out of the corner!!!!

4:57 pm

tbear

Que pasa,Doxy??

4:58 pm

hurshy

ugh, getting hungry. and my feet are cold. i need some socks. see y'all later!

4:58 pm

doxy1lover

I gave prt of the word in my clue, oops

4:59 pm

doxy1lover

bye hurshy

4:59 pm

Cathy

bye hurshy ... stay warm!

5:00 pm

Tim

its OK doxy.(((((doxy))))).allI got out of that was the ch6/24....hangs head low..

5:01 pm

doxy1lover

add 2 letters to plural the word

5:02 pm

mamabear

OK... I took the plunge... gonna see what I can find *mamabear puts on one of those miners hats with the BIG light to help find those hidden words* ......

5:03 pm

Tim

thanks doxy........ch7/40 x 2??????......ch8/55?????..

5:03 pm

mamabear

I see one of Torgone's FAVORITE words is in this one!! LOL

5:03 pm

doxy1lover

go for it mamabear!!! *Throwing chocolate for strength*

5:03 pm

tbear

Mama..growl if you want some h5s

5:04 pm

mamabear

*mamabear leaps up and grabs chocolate in midair - (munch, munch, munch)....* Thanks, doxy!

5:04 pm

doxy1lover

ch7,8 - condiment used in Indian food, spelled differently

5:04 pm

mamabear

thanks tbear!, I will *wink*

5:05 pm

tbear

Tim,one ch7/40....think what someone who plaus the flute is called

5:06 pm

Tim

thanks tbear got that one...working on doxies clues

5:06 pm

kimmie

hey evr1 mom told me to get on while i was borrowing her laptop to check email.

5:07 pm

tbear

And the other ch7/40 is the singular of the indian condiment ch8/55

5:08 pm

GoBraves

hiya guys - how many words and pts today?

5:08 pm

doxy1lover

176 words today

5:09 pm

snowyowl

Hi All am back late with9 to find.
Hushy SNAP!

5:10 pm

doxy1lover

hi snowy!

5:10 pm

GoBraves

ty doxy

5:10 pm

snowyowl

Sorry HuRshy!!!! Late night typing !

5:10 pm

tbear

kimmie....who's mum?

5:11 pm

kimmie

DOXIE

5:11 pm

kimmie

oops didn't mean to yell

5:11 pm

tbear

yay......hi kimmie

5:11 pm

Tim

Done, done, and done.176 words 2514 points. ((((((((((((TIM))))))))))))).. .

5:11 pm

snowyowl

hi Kimmy & wlecome!

5:12 pm

doxy1lover

yay for tim!!!!!

5:12 pm

snowyowl

HI Doxy! & conrats Tim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5:12 pm

Tim

Hello Kimmie...thats my daughters name.

5:12 pm

mrpresident

tim gets
*~*~*~FIREWORKS!~*~*~*

5:13 pm

snowyowl

Help! there seem to be some letters missing from my keyboard! LOL

5:13 pm

doxy1lover

hi mrp!

5:14 pm

mrpresident

Hello Doxy! Another fine morning here!

5:14 pm

Tim

thanks everyone......

5:14 pm

kimmie

ty tim. hi snowy n tbear

5:15 pm

doxy1lover

I'm sitting here holding my 3 week old granddaughter. Life is good!

5:15 pm

Tim

beutifull fireworks mrpres..8-)

5:15 pm

mrpresident

yw Tim!

5:16 pm

mamabear

yeah Tim!!!
Hi mrp!! Hi kimmie!!!!! hi little doxy's granddaughter!

5:16 pm

mrpresident

3 weeks old! Fresh and beautiful!! Love the smell of new babies... you lucky lucky thing!

5:16 pm

Tim

see yall tomorrow..whats the theme?

5:16 pm

mamabear

oops... hi snowyowl!!! didn't mean to leave you out!

5:17 pm

snowyowl

3 of my grandchildren are tucked up in bed here tonight!

5:17 pm

mrpresident

bye tim! I am going to check babbles handbag for the themes.

5:17 pm

kimmie

just remember mrp I get to take baby home with me

5:17 pm

snowyowl

Hi MAMA how are you?
Bye Tim

5:18 pm

kimmie

hi mama

5:18 pm

mamabear

Pretty good, snowy!!! Good to see you!

5:19 pm

mamabear

congrats on your new little girl, kimmie!

5:19 pm

mrpresident

Here are the themes

05 Feb: Miyavi_Fan's birthday (Fmitch)
06 Feb: Full Evening Dress (Babbler)
07 Feb: Characters from your favourite computer games (Anj)
08 Feb: Roadsigns (Anj)
09 Feb - Evanadine's Birthday - "what would you give evanadine for her b'day?" (Evanadine)
10 Feb - Mythical Creatures (Jera)

5:19 pm

kimmie

ty mama

5:20 pm

snowyowl

My 'me time' is late tonight. Did manage to do nearly all the words this afternoon tho' so musn't grumble!

5:20 pm

pbr

all the way to the se's before I need to ask for help -- not bad -- help for the se8and se9 pls...ty

5:21 pm

mamabear

Can someone help on te's for me, please? Missing the te 5/10 and 2 of the te 6's (I have the male privates)... let me rephrase that. I don't actually HAVE male privates, I have the WORD for ..... oh, you know what I mean!

5:21 pm

mrpresident

pbr se7 is a large body of water + what goes on a track, then se9 is plural

5:22 pm

kimmie

lmao mama ty for laughs

5:22 pm

mrpresident

mama take the te4/4 above it and add an 'a' to the end

5:23 pm

mamabear

thanks, got it, mrp!

5:23 pm

doxy1lover

mama, they all build off the te4.

5:23 pm

pbr

mrpresident -- thx--guess I was on the wrong track--!!

5:24 pm

doxy1lover

I'm off for now. See you all tomorrow.

5:24 pm

mamabear

see ya, doxy! Thanks for the clues!

5:25 pm

mrpresident

bye doxy (hand the baby back to Kimmie...)

5:25 pm

mrpresident

OK, I am missing the ch8/50 and need a small clue please?

5:25 pm

doxy1lover

nope, she is sleeping on my chest right now. Not til she wakes up.

5:26 pm

doxy1lover

mrp, add 2 letters to plural the 6

5:26 pm

doxy1lover

bye for real now.

5:27 pm

mrpresident

thank you! I thought it already was plural!! Silly me!

5:29 pm

kimmie

mrp -- mommy won't give baby back. She needs to eat too.

5:31 pm

JBsAnno

Hey, tbear, you're still here?

5:31 pm

snowyowl

night doxy & congratulations Kimmie

5:31 pm

JBsAnno

Hi, Mama, snowy, mrp, doxie, and everyone!

5:31 pm

mamabear

hi JBs!

5:32 pm

JBsAnno

snowy, are you an August baby?

I'm right on the cusp between leo and virgo, and as someone remarked earlier, somewhat unbalanced between the two!

5:33 pm

snowyowl

Jbs I was born on the 25th July -My sister & grandson are the 14th August

5:34 pm

JBsAnno

SMamaBearS, SthisS SisS SanotherS SoneS SofS SthoseS "SSS" SpuzzlesS!

5:34 pm

kimmie

well gotta go evr1. baby needs to eat.

5:35 pm

snowyowl

bye Kimmie!
LOL JBS!

5:36 pm

JBsAnno

I'm from New Hampshire, so most of my family's birthdays are in the summer. That's because winter is COLD up there!

5:38 pm

mamabear

LOL, JBs!!!! SYesS SitS SisS

5:38 pm

snowyowl

LOL JBs Both my children are November, with only 6 days between them. Feb is chilly around here too!

5:39 pm

hurshy

oh, i was away snowy, but SNAP! :)

5:39 pm

hurshy

people are going to get confused... :)

5:40 pm

mamabear

WOW.... I started from the end and just got to the "sea of se's"...... yikes!

5:40 pm

aknitter

is there a clue for the an 9 word? i've been looking and looking

5:40 pm

JBsAnno

I'm glad you guys are laughing!

My brother and I are 11 days apart, I used to really bug him that I was as old as he was! Funny, I'd rather be younger now...

5:41 pm

JBsAnno

Look, MamaBear - twin lions!

5:41 pm

mamabear

11 days apart? Wow, that was a short pregnancy!

5:42 pm

mamabear

Yes - I see that.. makes me feel very protected

5:42 pm

JBsAnno

My mom's birthday is today - she can do ANYTHING!
But she stopped after 5 kids in 6 years...

5:45 pm

billie1987

can u plz help me someone i need sum clues for sa 8/55 5/10 4/8

5:45 pm

JBsAnno

I'll be popping in and out for the next few hours.
More groceries! to put away, supper to get, kitties to feed, you know the song, sing it with me...
...a woman's work is never done...
BBS!

5:45 pm

aknitter

sorry billie not there yet

5:45 pm

snowyowl

an8 - before she mends. Use your mothers sister spelled wrongly as the she

5:46 pm

snowyowl

an9 Sorry!!!!!!

5:48 pm

aknitter

sorry snowy, don't get it

5:48 pm

hurshy

funnily enough, i STILL haven't had dinner or put on socks - i was just updating my email filters and putting away laundry. so i am going away again, this time hopefully will accomplish original missions.

5:49 pm

hurshy

what snowy means is: take the prev an4 - add "to mend". then make pl for the 9.

5:49 pm

aknitter

hit me with a fish ... the light bulb just came on snowy, now i get it TY

5:50 pm

snowyowl

Aknitter its a combi word
An** word for before - as in an** chamber or the fem form of uncle ( but diff. spelling)
the 2nd 5 letters are another word for mends

5:51 pm

Sanky

Hello All! How goes it???

5:51 pm

aknitter

i kept trying to use a needle and thread for the mend part i am such a dope

5:52 pm

snowyowl

LOl Hurshy - good clueing! I always tend to make it more difficult than needed!

5:52 pm

mamabear

I was trying to get it with a needle & thread too, ak!!! Guess it's the "needle crafter" in us, huh?

5:53 pm

mamabear

evenin' sanky!

5:54 pm

aknitter

mama bear, i don't even sew on buttons!! Except on my sweaters LOL

5:54 pm

snowyowl

Hi Sanky!
sa clues!
sa5/10 plural of the sa4 above it
sa4/8 past tense of what is done to wood
sa8/55 = sa4/7+ ti4/4

5:55 pm

Sanky

hi Mama Bear-

Have you finished yet?

5:56 pm

mamabear

no, sanky - not even close. still need 108

5:58 pm

Sanky

Hello Snowy Owl!

MamaB-yeah, I can totally relate! It has been so long since I have been able to play that I am just now starting over!!!

5:58 pm

snowyowl

I'm done!!!! Those s's were a long haul!

6:01 pm

pbr

I just finished also!!

6:01 pm

ExWren

Now I have finished the grid and ticked all the boxes, I can spend some time listening to the chat.
Continuing on the birthdays theme, most of my family were October babies, 3 of my sons, 4 grandsons, i g/daughter, 1 gr/grandson, 1 husband, plus numerous neices and nephews!

6:02 pm

mamabear

congrats to ALL who just finished!!!! woo-HOO!!!

6:02 pm

ExWren

whoops, i before the e - nieces!!

6:03 pm

snowyowl

LOL Ex Wren! January must be chilly where you are!
I'ts funny how clumped together family birthdays are. November was quite busy time of year for us. My dad and grandmother were both November too

6:04 pm

snowyowl

OH congrats Ex Wren!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6:05 pm

Sanky

Very good to those who finished. It must be quite the feeling!!! Congrats to you!!

6:12 pm

snowyowl

Well I'm going to love you and leave you now -I am getting quite good at going to bed before 1am these days and must try to keep it up. For some reason if I go to bed before midnight I hardly sleep at all! Happy Babbling to you all

6:19 pm

mamabear

good nite, snowy! sleep well & sweet dreeemmmzzzzz

6:20 pm

tbear

hi...anyone got the first two ri re4/4 and ri5/10 they are infuriating me.... please

6:21 pm

tbear

actually just the 5/10

6:21 pm

mamabear

tbear - ri 5/10 is what you do to get the shampoo out of your hair

6:22 pm

tbear

mama it's the other one hun

6:22 pm

mamabear

oh, sorry - I am looking for that one right now, too...

6:23 pm

mamabear

just found it... it is ri + a very small bug

6:25 pm

tbear

Thanks mama....think I'm suffering from word blindness

6:27 pm

megax29

how do you play this game my mom told me check out this web sight

6:28 pm

periwinkle

Too many SE words, need help with 2nd se5/10, se6/35 and se5/12 please

6:30 pm

torgone

The plural fish will get a workout today ..

6:31 pm

megax29

am soo confused i dont n=know how too play this game waaahhhh =(

6:32 pm

tbear

megax29....go to the top of the page and press babble rules...

6:33 pm

megax29

tyvm tbear(thankyouverymuch)

6:33 pm

periwinkle

need help with SE words

6:33 pm

torgone

mega - Peruse the rules, then start entering words you see made up of connected letters. Then join in the chat to get some clues and hints.

6:35 pm

megax29

ok i get off to i go

6:35 pm

megax29

off to work i go

6:37 pm

tbear

sa8/55 anyone...please....hi torgone long time no 'see'

6:37 pm

mamabear

evenin' Torgone! Didn't see you come in - must have snuck in while I was off feeding my doggies...

6:38 pm

periwinkle

stuck at 152 and since no one is responding to my request for clues will say goodnight and see you tomorrow

6:38 pm

pbr

for the second se5/10 add a vowel to the 5th se4/4

6:38 pm

torgone

That's me - I come and go like the wind...Whooosh!
Hi guys! Just starting this one ..

6:38 pm

mamabear

which ones did you need, peri? You said you needed help with the se's, but there are so many, wouldn't know where to begin without knowing what you have!

6:39 pm

megax29

how do you understand that kind of talk and what does it mean

6:39 pm

pbr

peri - I don't see a se6/35

6:39 pm

mamabear

sorry peri - I just scrolled down and saw your post for the se's you needed. Are you still here? I will be glad to clue you if you are.

6:40 pm

musicmom

Hi all. I'm here. Maybe sporadic tonight - we are watching friends' two year old so they could have a date. He's a cutie but I'm not sure he's going to stay in this room so I can play games. Right now my girls are playing with him.

6:40 pm

periwinkle

se6/36

6:40 pm

periwinkle

yep still here for a little while longer, getting tired though

6:40 pm

mamabear

se 6/36 is an ism

6:40 pm

pbr

sa8/55 sa4/7 + what men wear around their necks

6:41 pm

torgone

mega - se4/5 means: A word that starts with "se", has 4 letters, and is worth 5 points. We don't give the actual words, just clues.

6:41 pm

periwinkle

Thank you MamaBear

6:41 pm

mamabear

tbear - sa 8 is a plural of a form of the sa 4 word, but the singular is not there because there is no y

6:42 pm

tbear

pbr...thankyou very much...tried all diff possibilities of that word....thankyou

6:42 pm

periwinkle

se5/12 and any of the te6/18

6:42 pm

mamabear

Torg - I still have a long way to go too - need 83

6:43 pm

periwinkle

only have 23 to go but having a really hard time today

6:43 pm

tbear

peri te6/18 what men have two of (not ears)

6:43 pm

torgone

You're ahead of this old gumball-head, Mama. I need 120 ..

6:44 pm

periwinkle

tbear, thanks, kept trying to make that word but couldn't spell it right today

6:44 pm

mamabear

looks like we'll be spending some time together, then Torg!!!!

6:45 pm

periwinkle

tw5/18

6:45 pm

tbear

well peri for the other te6/18 try the same word again but kinda singular ending eith same vowel twice

6:45 pm

megax29

my mumy explained it too me i got 1 word she got 3 lol

6:45 pm

pbr

tw5/18 plural of first tw4/4

6:46 pm

periwinkle

having a problem with plurals tonight

6:47 pm

periwinkle

thanks pbr

6:47 pm

megax29

i got 1 more word

6:47 pm

periwinkle

thanks tbear

6:47 pm

megax29

are you talking to me periwinkle

6:47 pm

periwinkle

there is a third te6/18 I also need help with

6:47 pm

tbear

de nada peri :)

6:49 pm

mamabear

peri - when there are s's in the grid, I add an s to every word I type - just in case! LOL

6:49 pm

periwinkle

good Idea MamaBear

6:50 pm

megax29

this is such a kewl game

6:51 pm

mamabear

yes it is, megax29.... very addicting.

6:52 pm

tbear

Peri same thing with a double vowel ending kinda latiny

6:52 pm

megax29

i know

6:53 pm

megax29

i have 87 points yaaaa

6:53 pm

pbr

peri all the te6/18 are variations of te5/10
two of them end with two vowels. the third is te5/10 +vowel +plural.

I'm not good at giving clues, but am trying to help

6:56 pm

megax29

how many points do you guys have

6:56 pm

pbr

peri - sorry, correction on the last te6/18 -- te+plural +te+plural

6:57 pm

tbear

mega....don't worry 'bout points just find all the words you can....in time you'll get better and better...enjoy!!

6:58 pm

periwinkle

pbr, I don't even have the te5/10, I know it is obvious

6:59 pm

mamabear

peri - add a vowel to your te 4

6:59 pm

mamabear

mega - do you know how to find the 2 letter list or has anyone told you about the a2z website to use for help?

6:59 pm

periwinkle

thanks pbr, found them

7:00 pm

mamabear

torgone - did you get your FAVE word yet?

7:00 pm

megax29

nope mama bear nobody told me about that but my mummy helps me every so often

7:01 pm

torgone

Of course . ..

7:01 pm

megax29

i go a five letter word

7:01 pm

mamabear

mega - over on the right in the Friends of Babble Box - click on the Babblers Annonymous link - then click on General - and then today's puzzle - there is a 2 letter list (at the end). You can copy that and keep track of the words as you find them.
www.a2zwordfinder.com is a good tool also to help you

7:02 pm

mamabear

yeah, how silly of me!!! It just kind of POPS right out at ya, don't it? (or maybe that's just cuz it's COLD!) LOL

7:03 pm

megax29

o kewl thank you mama bear

7:04 pm

mamabear

yw, mega!

7:04 pm

mamabear

mega - also at the top right hand corner is "Babble Rules" - might want to give that a look-see, too

7:05 pm

megax29

i looked at that already your soo helpfull mama bear thank you

7:07 pm

ExWren

Time to turn in, tomorrows another day, hope it's a small grid. Goodnight all.

7:07 pm

musicmom

Mama Bear - I have copied your trick of adding s to everything when they are in the grid. I can't believe how many plurals there are that I wouldn't have guessed otherwise.

7:07 pm

megax29

bye bye

7:08 pm

mamabear

good nite ExWren! sleep well
does anyone have the first fi 6/27 & fi 7/40?

7:08 pm

tbear

bye mega

7:08 pm

torgone

Nitey nite ExWren.

7:08 pm

megax29

no am saying bye bye to exwren

7:08 pm

tbear

Mama.....a spanish party

7:09 pm

mamabear

LOL, musicmom - glad it helps.... either s or es, depending on the word. It doesn't cost anything to try!!!!

7:09 pm

musicmom

fi 6/27 mexican party the 7 is the plural

7:09 pm

mamabear

hit me with the stupid fish! thanks, mm

7:10 pm

tbear

Mama....pass the sangria....

7:11 pm

mamabear

Hey, off the subject... has anyone ever played Literati on line? I found it last nite on Yahoo Games - it's a Scrabble game that you play live with other players. It was fun!

7:11 pm

musicmom

I haven't played that. This is the first game I've ever played with a chat. I do like Text Twist though.

7:11 pm

tbear

Traitor!!

7:12 pm

mamabear

All nite long... all nite.....all nite long..... all nite..... c'mon and sing de song!!!!

7:12 pm

tbear

(s)

7:12 pm

musicmom

It's probably my fault she played something else - I seriously needed TOO much help last night<g>

7:12 pm

mamabear

tbear - I only played AFTER I was done with the grid - I know where my priorities lie!

7:13 pm

tbear

Is that lionel I hear?

7:13 pm

mamabear

don't be silly, mm!!!! I love giving clues.....

7:13 pm

musicmom

Hey guess what? All those kids I was accompanying this week got Superior ratings at the contest today. that is the highest rating possible. I was so proud of them.

7:13 pm

tbear

It's ok then....

7:13 pm

mamabear

that's awesome, mm, good for you... and them!

7:13 pm

musicmom

I just get aggravated when I need clues. I would rather be good enough to be giving them.

7:14 pm

mamabear

yes tbear ----- c'mon and dance with me!!!!

7:14 pm

musicmom

ty! This was the first professional playing I have done in about 8-10 years. I really don't remember the last time.

7:14 pm

tbear

musicmom that sounds great...good for you and them

7:14 pm

musicmom

ty tbear

7:15 pm

mamabear

you ARE good enough to give them - you give good ones ALL the time.... ok I'm chatting too much...... back to the grid at hand... (at screen?) .. oh, something like that.

7:15 pm

tbear

Oh yes I would so much prefer to be dancing on a Sat nite than sitting here on my own comfort eating!!

7:16 pm

megax29

i ran out of word am at a word block here and i dont understand that lingo thing

7:16 pm

mamabear

ooooo.... whatcha eatin?

7:16 pm

mamabear

what lingo thing?

7:16 pm

musicmom

I give them some. BUT, I'm NEVER done and hanging out and giving clues. That's my goal.I want to watch everyone else .heheheee. Can anyone say Type A personality?

7:17 pm

megax29

ammmm.. i dont know it soo i cant explain it lol!

7:17 pm

tbear

choc mini eggs...was quite funny opened the bag a bit furiously and they fell all over the floor,from where I've been eating them,except the ones the cat's chased into the hall

7:18 pm

megax29

theres a five letter word in the north west corner

7:19 pm

megax29

did any 1 find the word i was giving a clue too

7:19 pm

Sherylr1961

does anyone have a clue for the st 6/18 for me pls

7:20 pm

katrynwise

to st6 a muscle

7:20 pm

Sherylr1961

actually jsut realizeed i have the 6/18 need thest 5/10

7:20 pm

tbear

Shery....don't st**** yourself looking for it

7:21 pm

katrynwise

which one Sher?

7:21 pm

tbear

Shery where pigs live plural

7:22 pm

Sherylr1961

st 5/10 pls

7:23 pm

katrynwise

st5 - gel heat minus the "r"
st5 - rhymes with skies
st5 - stratus

7:23 pm

megax29

my word block has gone away i just got 2 words

7:23 pm

Sherylr1961

have where pig live need the last st 5/10

7:24 pm

Babbler

*tip toes into chat log so as not to disturb*

*waves*

: D

7:24 pm

megax29

mommybear are you still on

7:24 pm

musicmom

Hi Babbler. I saw you....

7:25 pm

katrynwise

Hi Babbler

7:25 pm

tbear

hey Babbler :)

7:26 pm

megax29

i dont know you but hi babbler

7:26 pm

Babbler

*giggles* tee hee!!

: D

hello world!

7:26 pm

tbear

Mama....methinks we may have an imposter in our midst

7:26 pm

Babbler

hi mega : ) you new?

7:27 pm

megax29

yyup just loged on today my mum told me about this

7:27 pm

Babbler

imposter?? me?? : )

7:27 pm

mamabear

yes, I'm still here mega, sorry,,, was hunting...
BABBLER!!!!! HIYA!!!!!! mmmmwwwaaaaahhhhh!!!!!

7:27 pm

Babbler

who's your mum, mega? do we know her? :)

7:28 pm

megax29

my mum lol every 1 has 1

7:28 pm

Babbler

*falls over* LOL!!! :D
mmmmwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah hhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
((((((((((((( (( MAMABEEEEAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRR))) ))))))
HIYA!! : D

7:28 pm

Sherylr1961

katryn sure its the st5 - stratus clue but still can't figure it out any more clues

7:29 pm

mamabear

Babbler - did you finish the grid earlier or still working?

7:30 pm

katrynwise

Cher - st + (dark bread begins with r) + vowel

7:31 pm

Babbler

I've got 3 left, Mama : ) I was here earlier today, just finishing.

an8/50
es4/4
es6/1 8

any help anyone pls? ty : )

7:32 pm

mamabear

I don't have any of those yet, Babs, sorry.... :(

7:32 pm

katrynwise

Cher - I'm not real good giving clues... usually on the receiving end.. but happy to help any way I can

7:32 pm

mamabear

mega - does your mum play Babble? If so, what name does she play under?

7:33 pm

katrynwise

Babbler - an8 = against + what my mum would call porn

7:33 pm

Babbler

Cher, take your st6/18, lose the last letter, then swap the middle letters the other way round. ;)

7:33 pm

musicmom

I don't have them yet either Babbler. I got a very late start today.

7:33 pm

Sherylr1961

kat ty that did it finally got it

7:34 pm

Babbler

Katryn, thanks, but isn't that the an7? I have that.... :)

7:34 pm

katrynwise

es6 - female hormone

7:34 pm

Babbler

*gasp* nooo!! it WAS the 8!! I have it!! so what am I missing....?? :/

7:34 pm

torgone

es4 - What come after ars.

7:35 pm

Babbler

ahaa - the an7/48.... any clues for that one pls, anyone? sorry for asking for the wrong one. :(

7:35 pm

mamabear

anybody have the ex 6 ??? please

7:36 pm

katrynwise

MBear - ex6 definition: Used as a stage direction to indicate that two or more performers leave the stage

7:36 pm

megax29

am outa words all be back in 30 mins bye yall ty for the help mamabear and t bear and torgone

7:36 pm

Babbler

((((((((( TORGONE !!! )))))))))))) taaaa luv!!

and thank you, Katryn :)

7:36 pm

Babbler

see you in 30 mega : )

7:36 pm

musicmom

Babbler an 7 closely related to an 8 use the letter that marks the spot at the end.

7:37 pm

tbear

bye mega.....??

7:37 pm

torgone

an7 - along the same lines as the an8 . . Against the act instead of against depictions thereof ..

7:38 pm

tbear

an7 something I'm sure you're not Babbler

7:38 pm

Babbler

*concentrates*........ 'against the act'......??.... :/

7:39 pm

tbear

Babbler think Aunt Nooky

7:39 pm

Babbler

LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and done!! what a funny word!! yeah!!! as if!!! :D:D:D

7:40 pm

mamabear

thank you katryn.... now out of curiosity, got to look for this an word of which you all speak.

7:40 pm

mamabear

WOW Babbler!! That was quick!!! '!*"!*"!*FIREWORKS

7:41 pm

Babbler

thanks for the clues, guys :D I'm still chuckling over the last one!

7:41 pm

tbear

Mama....what you would be if you were a confirmed spinster......your mothers sister who doesn't!!

7:41 pm

katrynwise

MBear the 7 or the 8?

7:42 pm

mamabear

found the 7, need the 8

7:43 pm

Babbler

Mamabear, the second part of the 8 is another word for 'filth'. :)

7:44 pm

tbear

Mama....she'd be this as well and so would her dog...haha (an8)

7:44 pm

katrynwise

MBear an4/4 + sm4/6

7:45 pm

mamabear

got it... thanks all! how silly

7:45 pm

tbear

26 to go and I'm giving up........nitey nite lovely babbling friends.....hasta tomorrow :) XXX

7:46 pm

Babbler

hasta manana, tbear :)

7:46 pm

mamabear

all night long.... good nite..... all night long.... good nite...... all night long.... good nite!!!!!!

7:46 pm

Babbler

go on, get the last 26...... we'll help.... ;)

7:47 pm

tbear

too tired babbler...it's all that dancing with mama...not the girl i used to be...or need more alcohol...lol.....chao

7:47 pm

mamabear

yeah, tbear.... I have 25 to go..... you can do it!

7:49 pm

tbear

Oh b**g***r......10 concentrated minutes....you BAD girls....

7:49 pm

Sherylr1961

does anyone have a clue for the tr 5/10 not the first one

7:49 pm

megax29

am back hi

7:49 pm

musicmom

Do it Do it Do it. I still have over 100 to find. hehehe BTW, Mama, now i'm getting aggravated everytime a word already ends in s because I can't try the trick hehehehehehe.

7:50 pm

mamabear

tr 5/10 - what a hypnotist might put you in

7:50 pm

tbear

ok first two an5/10's.......s'il vous plait

7:50 pm

mamabear

mm - with the ones that end in s, you add es!!!!

7:51 pm

mamabear

oh good, tbear, we both need a's - I can peek over your shoulder at the clues you get...... *tee hee*

7:51 pm

tbear

got one...yay

7:51 pm

Uneaixoise

plural of an4/4

7:51 pm

musicmom

hehehe I'm peeking too.

7:52 pm

Babbler

tbear, take your first an4, then add 'e', and then for the other one, add 's' :)

7:52 pm

tbear

done

7:52 pm

Babbler

NEXT!! what's next? : D

7:54 pm

mamabear

es 6/18?

7:55 pm

mamabear

hi Une!! Just realized you were here (I almost picked that icon!!) Love the shade of blue.

7:56 pm

Babbler

es6 - female hormone. es + choo choo minus a letter

7:56 pm

musicmom

Hi une.

7:56 pm

Babbler

hi Une ! : )

7:56 pm

Babbler

tbear, does that mean you've finished? :)

7:56 pm

tbear

Babbler es4/4?

7:57 pm

Babbler

es + the same two letters again! ;D

7:57 pm

tbear

thx hun

8:02 pm

Sherylr1961

one more clue needed and I finish this puzzle anyone have the te 6/18 the last one pls

8:02 pm

Babbler

*makes strong coffee for everyone, reaches over and puts lovely little china cups on everyone's desks, with little coffee biscottis on the side*

: D

8:03 pm

musicmom

mmmmmm babbler thanks!

8:03 pm

Babbler

lol!! Sheryl - that will be the one men have two of!! ; D

if it's not that one, do you have the one that ends in a double vowel?

8:04 pm

torgone

Thanks, Babs! Yum!

8:04 pm

mamabear

Babbler - you are too good to us..... mmmmm.... hits the spot...... thanks!

8:05 pm

mamabear

how YOU doin, Torgone?????? You've been verrrrry quiet!!!

8:05 pm

megax29

i found 1!!!

8:05 pm

mamabear

how about the first ar 7/28?

8:06 pm

torgone

I'm Babbling whilst cooking dinner .. In and out, so to speak ..

8:06 pm

Sherylr1961

babler have the one that men have and the double vowel one there are te 3 6/18

8:06 pm

torgone

Down to 55 left ..

8:06 pm

Babbler

right, you want the one that ends 'ae' ;)

8:06 pm

mamabear

whatcha cookin?

8:07 pm

Sherylr1961

ar 7 when someone makes art for a living they are an
ar----

8:07 pm

torgone

Italian marinated chicken + spaghetti.

8:08 pm

Babbler

Mama, the first one - someone who is the most arty.... :)

8:08 pm

Sherylr1961

thats it babler ty so much finished wooo hooo yee haw and so on. have a great night all see you tomorrow

8:08 pm

Babbler

yummy, Tor-Tor!! :)

8:08 pm

lianakate

grrrrrrr..I am so sick of this board!! I think I will go eat a hershey bar with almonds! (i dont eat candy as a rule)..

8:09 pm

Babbler

hi Liana! :)

8:09 pm

megax29

i found an 26 point owrd its a real fixer wink wink

8:09 pm

Babbler

congrats, Sheryl!!! : D

8:09 pm

mamabear

hi liana!!!!
sounds yummy, torgone!

8:10 pm

Babbler

well done mega!! (but don't give the words away, you wanna make people work for 'em!! lol!! ) ;)

8:10 pm

mamabear

thanks.... that's a word???

8:10 pm

lianakate

Hi, Mamma B..evening all! (i would rather have spaghetti, than a candy bar, sigh(

8:13 pm

mamabear

all done!!!!! thanks for the clues, everyone!!! Gotta go get something to eat now, Torgone made me hungry!! have a good nite.... sleep tite..... sweet dreeemmmmzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......
*hugs*

8:13 pm

megax29

i found a 26 point word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8:13 pm

megax29

bye bye mamabear

8:13 pm

Babbler

bravooooooo, mega!! LOL!! : D

8:13 pm

musicmom

Bye mama good night!

8:14 pm

lianakate

good luck all. Am off to play word games ..i fare better at them..LOL, g'night

8:14 pm

torgone

Nite, Mama!

8:14 pm

megax29

bye

8:14 pm

Babbler

nite nite sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite!!!
(((((( Mamabear ))))))))) mmmwwwaaaaahhhh xxxx !

8:14 pm

musicmom

bye Liana

8:15 pm

Babbler

see you again soon, Liana : )

8:15 pm

mamabear

maybe I'll be back..... might leave the 'puter on just in case... *wink*.....TTFN

8:16 pm

Babbler

lol!! ttfn! : )

8:16 pm

torgone

Later, liana ..

8:19 pm

megax29

how many owrds are they in all

8:20 pm

Babbler

mega, today there are 176. :)

8:21 pm

megax29

ouch i only have 27

8:21 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Hi everyone

8:21 pm

megax29

is that good for your first day

8:21 pm

musicmom

Any clues for the oe 7/28?

8:21 pm

Babbler

there are lots and lots of clues in the chat log now, mega. and you can ask us too. : )

8:22 pm

Babbler

musicmom - female hormone :)

8:22 pm

Babbler

it is, mega!! : )

8:22 pm

musicmom

Thank you! I had no idea where to even start looking.

8:22 pm

torgone

o + es6/18

8:23 pm

torgone

That's a good start, mega! Keep it up!

8:27 pm

megax29

ty

8:32 pm

musicmom

One more question on the oe word. Does it end in "n"?

8:33 pm

mslars

Yes. The oe word does end with an n.

8:33 pm

musicmom

ty

8:34 pm

mslars

yw. anytime

8:36 pm

SueL

Can I have a clue for an 8 50 and ar 7 28 please...

8:38 pm

mslars

an 8/50 is being against Obscenity in speech or writing.

8:38 pm

mslars

there are 2 t/28's.

8:40 pm

mslars

ar 7/28 ... one is A skilled public performer or entertainer, especially a singer or dancer. and the other is the "most" that is of or related to the fine arts

8:46 pm

Munner

Just got back from Bingo night at my grandsons' school. I am stuck on the ex 6. I think I have monkeytyped every possible combination, but obviously there's one I'm missing--the right one. Help please.

8:48 pm

mslars

ex6...stage direction indicating that two or more performers leave the stage

8:48 pm

musicmom

That's a tough one munner. It's a stage direction meaning two or more actors leave the stage at the same time. It does not use the 3rd vowel.

8:48 pm

SueL

Malars Thank you I got the ar one but still can't get the an one I know the first 5 letters but am missing it somehow when i am monkey typing.

8:50 pm

mslars

the an one is a two part word. the first part is being against something...add an s...and then think of a mixed breed dog

8:52 pm

SueL

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

8:58 pm

Jacula

Good evening/afternoon/morning all, depending on where in the world you are. Well, this has been quite an 'earthy' grid - a good thing for a Taurean like me. Yes, the words came easily. However, some hours ago, before my evening meal here in UK, I said I had one word left to find and I would be back to find it. HUUMPH! Came back to find my dearly beloved boyfriend had found it for me. 'I've finished your grid,' he said.

Now, if that isn't grounds for ripping out the last page of the book he's currently reading (and probably the next 2 he intends to read) then I don't know what is!

9:00 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Jac: Just the next time he is really into a book, and can't wait to get back to it ~~ hide it. Then he will know how you feel tonite.

9:01 pm

musicmom

Hi Jac. Ugh that would be irritating.

9:02 pm

Jacula

Hi JoJo. Yes, you're right. I could never do anything so sacrilegious as tearing out a book page (unless it was a really bad book).

9:03 pm

Jacula

Hi MusicMom. Yes, it was rather.

BTW, my last word was the last st5/10.

9:04 pm

musicmom

I don't know if I have that one or not. We are watching a friend's two year old and he is currently "helping" me with bab anon list. He is currently across the room showing it to my husband.

9:05 pm

Jacula

MM - you might be surprised at the words he may find for you!

9:06 pm

musicmom

He probably monkey types better than me.

9:06 pm

Jacula

Last st5/10 - A thin, narrow groove or channel.

9:08 pm

musicmom

OOOO thanks - No I didn't have that one.

9:09 pm

gumpunk

hi all - having trouble with the ch words inbetween the thing at the bottom of your face and the stuff you throw in to attract sharks . . . any help?

9:09 pm

Jacula

y/w MM.

Anyone need any more clues?

9:09 pm

mslars

can i get a hint for the 5th se 5? (se 5/10) It's my last one.

9:10 pm

Jacula

ch5/14 - what your grannie's best teaset is made from, bone ch***.

9:11 pm

Jacula

5th se5 - is plural of the se4/4 that you sit on.

9:11 pm

gumpunk

Jacula - sorry, I meant the ones below several things at the bottom of your face (well, not your face, but someone's) :o)

9:11 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Thx Jac, got the bone ch***.

9:13 pm

mslars

Thank you. but that is the first se 5.

9:14 pm

Jacula

LOL gumpunk re the bottom of the face things.

Well right below those are a very weird single and a plural way of spelling 'stiff, flowery curtain or upholstery material'.

9:15 pm

Jacula

Sorry! 5th se5 is the 'It's been posted' se4 word above with the 3rd vowel at the end.

9:18 pm

Eva

Hi everyone,'

39 left to go but my body is telling me that it is time to put the mouse down and walk away. Does it seem to anyone else that there are a lot of Capricorns and Cancers and not so many Sagitarians?

9:18 pm

mslars

Got it. Thank you...that one was a bugger.

9:19 pm

Jacula

Hi, Eva. I haven't been back over the log to study the sun signs yet.

9:19 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Eva: I am a sagitarian, but yes.

9:19 pm

musicmom

tr 9/54 ?

9:19 pm

renfield

i'm a virgo....8)

9:20 pm

Jacula

tr9/54 - Remaining in a place only a brief time.

9:20 pm

musicmom

Thanks Jac

9:20 pm

mslars

tr 9/54 To change from one form, nature, substance, or state into another OR meaning to go across quietly.

9:20 pm

renfield

tr 9/54 - what we call the street people

9:20 pm

Jacula

Hiya, Ren. This isn't Oprah, you know. ROFLOL.

9:21 pm

musicmom

I thought I had typed that a long time ago. Must have seen it but not put it in.

9:21 pm

mslars

ooops, my hint was for tr 9/66. sorry about that.

9:21 pm

renfield

hey mistress!!!! i just stood up and said it didn't i!!!

9:22 pm

Jacula

Ren - Indeed you did!

MM - I do that many times in a day; 'see it but don't put it in'.

9:23 pm

Jacula

mslars - no matter. Your clue will probably help others reach both words.

9:24 pm

musicmom

My eyes want "stint" to be in the puzzle today. I bet I have typed it 50 times.

9:25 pm

Jacula

MM - someone else, can't remember who now, has been trying on 'fishnets' since they first set eyes on the grid.

9:26 pm

mrpresident

Hello everyone!

9:26 pm

musicmom

hehe. That should have been in yesterday's puzzle. I can see how you could "see" that though.

9:26 pm

Jacula

The 1st word I saw was nu4/5, followed by se7/48. From then on it was all downhill to the very last word, we4/8. LOL.

9:26 pm

renfield

hey mrp!!!!

9:26 pm

musicmom

Hello mr.p

9:27 pm

Jacula

Hiya Mr.Pres.

9:27 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Hi Mr. P.

9:27 pm

mrpresident

this is a nice little game... only 20 to find!

Jac, JoJo, haven't seen you for a while

9:28 pm

renfield

jojo - are you ready for tomorrow?

9:28 pm

Jacula

MrPres - we're here to help, if you need any.

9:28 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Mr. P: I was on the grid last night, you weren't tho. Where have u been?

9:29 pm

mrpresident

I haven't been playing for a couple of weeks... but have finished the last 2 grids and hopefully this one.

9:30 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Ren: As much as I can be. Probably going to the local bar with friends, and watch it. Always nice to be with a screaming, drunk bunch of people at a superbowl party. Not that I would ever be one of those. TeeHee, teehee. Go Seahawks.

9:31 pm

musicmom

How's the weather JoJo?

9:32 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Mr. P: Glad to have you back chatting.

9:34 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Musicmom: It was dreadful today. Woke up this morning at 5:30 because our bedroom was shaking. Couldn't sleep after that. Lots of wind and rain, but no down trees on our property, or weren't out of power either, which was really surprising. It is about over now, so will be able to see the SB game.

9:35 pm

musicmom

That's sounds horrible this morning. Glad things should be calmer for tomorrow. And very glad you didn't lose power.

9:35 pm

musicmom

Speaking of tomorrow, what is the theme?

9:36 pm

mrpresident

05 Feb: Miyavi_Fan's birthday (Fmitch)
06 Feb: Full Evening Dress (Babbler)
07 Feb: Characters from your favourite computer games (Anj)
08 Feb: Roadsigns (Anj)
09 Feb - Evanadine's Birthday - "what would you give evanadine for her b'day?" (Evanadine)
10 Feb - Mythical Creatures (Jera)

9:36 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Musicmom: SuperBowl, what else?

9:36 pm

Jacula

Tomorrow's theme is: Miyavi_Fan's birthday (Fmitch)

9:36 pm

musicmom

YEY! I was hoping it was that.

9:38 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Pleeze guys. Superbowl!!!

9:38 pm

Jacula

Anyone else need clues?

9:39 pm

musicmom

I dont' know much about her. Which birthday is it? A significant one or any birthday. Hey, btw, thanks for posting that list. Is it at Babanon?

9:40 pm

momma mary

Could I get a clue for the se 6/36 and In 4 // not the moey or holiday rest spot

9:41 pm

Jacula

MM - 14th birthday, I think.

9:41 pm

mrpresident

an9/102 has to be the most word score I have done!

9:42 pm

Jacula

se6/36 - Discrimination based on gender, especially discrimination against women.

9:42 pm

musicmom

Haven't got that one yet MrP. Congrats!

9:42 pm

mrpresident

se6/36 same as se6/33 but change the last letter to m

9:43 pm

renfield

we can keep icons ready and play switch -a - roo!!!

9:43 pm

Jacula

in4/6 - what you don't want to add to your hips or your waist (Imperial measurement).

9:45 pm

musicmom

sa 8/55?

9:46 pm

chic

Hello, how about a clue for the te 6/18;
I have the one who istaking exams and the male repro. stuff

9:47 pm

gumpunk

musicmom - plural of what is on a gun to keep it from going off

9:47 pm

Jacula

sa8/55 - Devices designed to prevent accidents, as locsk on a firearm to preventing accidental firing.

9:48 pm

mrpresident

those te's end in ae, ee & es

9:50 pm

chic

hats off to mrp and what's your sign?

9:50 pm

musicmom

Thank you!

9:50 pm

Jacula

Chic - Sorry to have to say this, but those te's are all a load of balls.

9:51 pm

mrpresident

Libra! Thank you! You're Welcome AND

I AM FINISHED!!!

9:51 pm

mrpresident

Jac, LOL!

9:52 pm

Jacula

*~*~*~*FIREWORKS FOR MRPRES*~*~*~*~

9:52 pm

chic

this whole grid was programmed for reproduction..
Congrats, mrp!

9:52 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Nite Mr. P.

9:52 pm

mrpresident

chic... those an7/8 are against reproduction of any kind!!

9:53 pm

mrpresident

Oh Jac... They are so good to see *~*~fireworks!~*~* for me!?

9:53 pm

chic

so they say! just have 9 to go and gotta go in 7 min.!

9:54 pm

mrpresident

go Chic! what do you need?

9:54 pm

chic

tr 9/54?

9:55 pm

mrpresident

tr5/10 + mu4/6

9:55 pm

Jacula

Yes, Mr. Pres. *~*~*~*~FIREWORKS FOR YOU*~*~*~*

9:57 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Thx Mr. P. Don't leave us tonite, your clues are soooo good.

9:57 pm

chic

the other tr 9 and tw 5/12

9:57 pm

Jacula

Mr. Pres - that was tr9/66. The other tr9 is more like 'across a holy man' but spelled differently.

9:57 pm

mrpresident

YW!

9:58 pm

mrpresident

take the tr5/10 add 3rd vowel then 2nd vowel, then throw in a 'nt' at the end for good measure

9:59 pm

Jacula

LOL - I said earlier that either clue for the tr9 would work for the other.

9:59 pm

mrpresident

tw5/12 take the tw4 above it and plural

10:00 pm

mrpresident

I think that is a tw5/18 with the plural

10:01 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Mr. Pres. U R Gr8!!! Thx

10:01 pm

mrpresident

Jac, they work for either, you are right!

10:02 pm

mrpresident

would anyone like any of the large (or small) word clues before I 'abandon' you!?

10:04 pm

chic

I thought I was done but have 3 to go now and the movie is starting...
si 5/20

10:04 pm

mrpresident

si5/20 more than one 6

10:05 pm

Jacula

What movie is that, Chic?

10:08 pm

Jacula

si5/20 - 'All at si*** and sevens!'

10:09 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Yes Mr P: Clues for the es6/18 would be nice before you abandon us.

10:11 pm

chic

DONE!!!
the movie is "Upside of Anger" with kevin Costner (on HBO tonite) see you at the flip and that's for the help and fish!!!

10:11 pm

mrpresident

es6
es + what choo choos on a track, take the 'a' out of it

10:11 pm

DarleenMB

es6/18 think female hormones

10:11 pm

mrpresident

bye Chic, enjoy!

10:11 pm

Jacula

es6/18 - A female hormone, usually spelled with an 'o'.

10:13 pm

Jacula

*~*~*~FIREWORKS FOR CHIC*~*~*~*~

10:14 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Got it guys, Thx.

10:15 pm

JoJoFunLvg

How about a clue for ch8/55?

10:16 pm

DarleenMB

ch8/55 is the plural of ch7/40 and is an alternate spelling of that east Indian salsa?

10:20 pm

Jacula

The ch's re Indian reslish, are daft spellings. However, think of an ingredient you might add to a cheese sandwich or a curry - mango, onion or (in UK) Branston ch****y.

10:23 pm

musicmom

Hey guys. My 2 year old pal just left and I'm exhausted. Headed to bed. See you all tomorrow. i should have more time to play now that the competition is over.

10:23 pm

Jacula

'Bye MM.x

10:28 pm

renfield

later mm!!!

10:34 pm

Quick

Anyone have a clue for an9/102?

10:36 pm

Jacula

Quick - plural of an7/60.

10:38 pm

Quick

Thanks Jacula !

10:40 pm

Jacula

y/w, Quick.

10:46 pm

GreyWoulf

Good evening, All --- Just checking in with my friends -- Sebastian is sleeping in my arms so typing is slow right now :)

10:47 pm

ace_landry

hey guys and girls i bak

10:51 pm

Blaze

GW and Sebastian: I seem to have checked back in to finish this grid just in time... hope all is well with every one especially MOM

10:52 pm

renfield

hey wolfie and sebastian....8)

10:52 pm

renfield

hey ace
hey blaze

10:53 pm

ace_landry

sup every1 any1 married

10:54 pm

kristinc

hey GW, little woulf, Ren, Jac, Blaze and others. Just arrived for my last 26. Hope all is well!

10:54 pm

renfield

hey kristin!!!

10:55 pm

ace_landry

how much points can u get on dis 1

10:55 pm

GreyWoulf

Blaze - thank you for asking -- We are all well, though Mom has a headache that won't go away -- she is taking dr approved meds to chase it away tonight

10:55 pm

ace_landry

does any1 liv n candia british cvolmba

10:56 pm

Blaze

that may be a little after effect from the C section meds.... I am sure that you are taking care of her....

10:56 pm

renfield

ace - 2514 points and there are 176 words

10:57 pm

ace_landry

any1 finish it yet i got 1230 points i dont now how much i need thoe

10:57 pm

GreyWoulf

As best I can, B;aze -- we are both hoping that whe is healed enough to take over the early morning routine once I start the new job

10:57 pm

GreyWoulf

OOPS! sorry, Blaze!

10:58 pm

ace_landry

ui outtie bye every1
i gotta listen to emenim

10:58 pm

Jacula

The chat log seems a little truncated at the moment.

10:58 pm

Blaze

I am sure that she will be ..... I am stumped on these st words

10:59 pm

Blaze

truncated is a good word jac.... how are you?

11:00 pm

renfield

i'm eating a popsicle

11:00 pm

GreyWoulf

Any particular ones, Blaze?

11:01 pm

ace_landry

a st word is st ................. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh dat feels good a notheer word for ah but spelled different its at da top

11:01 pm

ace_landry

blaze u need a word

11:01 pm

Blaze

actually I have over 65 words to find so I will trundle on with those and comew back... my mind is not altogther... together at the moment...

11:01 pm

kristinc

ren...brr!

11:02 pm

ace_landry

wens mamabear comin on

11:02 pm

renfield

yes kristin...brrrrrrrrr - i just couldn't think of anything else to do....

11:04 pm

kristinc

We had amazing wind storms today, up to 70 MPH gusts which for the city is big time stuff. It was a great day to stay warm inside and we didn't even loose power...no popsicles though...still only upper 30s F outside

11:05 pm

lgorms

hi all, anyone have any clues for ar 7/28 in 4/4 and 5/10 and lastly ni 5/12...would greatly appreciate it!

11:06 pm

renfield

kristen - i saw you guys had some bad storms. it's in the 40's here; however, we have the air conditioner on due to the allergy stuff in the air.

11:09 pm

kristinc

ar7-add an e to the end of your ar 6/18

11:11 pm

GreyWoulf

in4 -- in + note in the musical scale -- do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, **, do

11:11 pm

kristinc

ni5-7th, 8th, ni***

11:11 pm

lgorms

ty kristinc!

11:11 pm

GreyWoulf

in5 is plural

11:12 pm

renfield

bbl = going to watch ballroom dancing...*)

11:13 pm

kristinc

so long Ren...stay warm! :)

11:13 pm

lgorms

ty greywoulf, too!

11:14 pm

kristinc

yw lgorms

11:16 pm

GreyWoulf

anytime, lgorms -- I know you will do the same for me or another eventually ;D

11:17 pm

Jacula

Anyone else need clueing in?

11:19 pm

Jacula

42 mins before close of grid. $5 for a 4 clue, $6 for a 5 clue, $100 for a 9 clue. ROFLOL.

11:20 pm

72 Temple Owl

helloooooooo!

11:21 pm

GreyWoulf

Hi Temple!

11:22 pm

Jacula

Hiya Temple. Feeling rich? (If that's not too personal a question. LOL.)

Sorry! British sense of humour there.

11:22 pm

kristinc

Jac...no clueing in needed w/ regard to babble :) 7 left for me!

11:23 pm

72 Temple Owl

jacs???
how's the household. woulfie?

11:24 pm

GreyWoulf

kristi -- does that mean you need clues that don't relate to Babble?

Those do cost a bit more ;D (LOL)

11:26 pm

Jacula

Temple - by way of explanation - How is Richard? Do you know anyone called Richard? LOL.

11:27 pm

GreyWoulf

household is doing well, kristi -- feeding Sebastian at this very moment :)

11:27 pm

kristinc

GW...:). We all get that kind of help just by hanging out here. And no one has ever charged me...yet. :)

11:28 pm

GreyWoulf

kristi -- I never specified the medium of exchange ;)

11:29 pm

kristinc

Jac! I do need one last clue, I'm sure it is easy but I'm stumped. The se 5/10 (last one) sandwiched inbetween the two pairs of se 4/4s. Thanks!

11:30 pm

hootowl

Enening all. That time again. All done but 4. Your help please.
ch 7/40
ch 8/55
se 5/12
wa 4
Please I need to get to bed.

11:30 pm

kristinc

GW...so when our first baby is born in another 6 months, I can come callin'?

11:30 pm

72 Temple Owl

jacs - have a heart...i am sitting here discovering that bacardi silver and brownies do not mix...

11:31 pm

GreyWoulf

last se5/10 --variant spelling of to take -- usually in the context of to se*** ones assets

11:32 pm

GreyWoulf

Sure thing, kristi -- I have no aversion to meeting my Babble friends in the flesh -- I just don't have anywhere I can put you up -- but I can price the local hotels for you

11:34 pm

kristinc

GW...quite the offer. Babble chat support is much more economical, don't you think?

11:37 pm

GreyWoulf

hoot -- for the se5/12 change the last letter of the 10 before it to an m

11:37 pm

Jacula

Kirstinc - LOL. YOu can call for a coffee and a chat in the garden. Local hotels are wonderful.:-)

11:38 pm

kristinc

I'm dense tonight, another angle on the se 5/10? Even with the obvious 3rd letter, I got nothin'!

11:38 pm

72 Temple Owl

ok jacs - be mean to the tipsy old lady : P

11:39 pm

Jacula

Hiya Hoot.

ch7/40 - Indian relish with a difference. Think 'mango ch***y' but knock off the 'y' and make a double vowel at the end.

11:40 pm

hootowl

That did it! All done!

11:40 pm

hootowl

Thank you very much!!!

11:40 pm

Jacula

Temple - I would NEVER be mean to a tipsy old lady! x

11:40 pm

kristinc

yeah hoot! I was hurting my brain trying to think of how to clue the wa4s. Glad you got 'em!

11:41 pm

72 Temple Owl

bacardi does go well with cheesecake however...

11:41 pm

hootowl

Most of the good ones were monley-typed! Rediculous. Real words are not valid and odd letters are.

11:42 pm

Jacula

Hoot, me darlin'., that's the way the Babble cookie crumbles.

11:43 pm

GreyWoulf

Yayyyyy for hootowl!!!!!!
(*HUG*)

11:43 pm

hootowl

That was supposed to be monkey! Told you I was tired!
TO do they still have Bacardi Dark in your neck of the woods? Wanted to make a Bacardi cake for xmas and no one here knew what I was talking about!

11:44 pm

hootowl

Even tried 101. Drunken cake - no rum taste!

11:45 pm

hootowl

Hootowl curtseys politely while accepting the accolades of the one.

11:45 pm

72 Temple Owl

hoot i don't know...do you know anyone who is going to jamaica?

11:45 pm

kristinc

finally got the se 5/10 and I'm done, hooray!

11:46 pm

72 Temple Owl

well done kristi - and hoot!

11:46 pm

hootowl

I'm laughing! I don't think anyone here ever heard of Jamaica! Fraid not.

11:47 pm

72 Temple Owl

well i think i'll toddle off and come back for the flip, since i'm awake...bbl

11:47 pm

72 Temple Owl

hoot - where ARE you???

11:47 pm

Blaze

only 9 s words to go...

11:48 pm

renfield

way to go kristin!

11:48 pm

cybernan

need any help, Blaze?

11:49 pm

hulagirl

hello all...

11:49 pm

hootowl

Memphis, Tennessee.
You have no idea how far behinder this city gets every day.

11:49 pm

harpjane

Hello. I'm back from dinner, 11 minutes to find 11 words. Gonna be close. Depends on the dial up godesses. HOw is everyone?

11:50 pm

GreyWoulf

harp -- just tell us what you need and socialise later :)

11:50 pm

72 Temple Owl

mail me some rendezvous ribs, please - they go well with anything!!!LOL

11:51 pm

hootowl

I'll see what I can do. Where are you?

11:52 pm

harpjane

I think the only big one is an 7/48. The rest are all 4 letter words.

11:52 pm

Blaze

st 6/18 please

11:52 pm

harpjane

at 5/10?

11:52 pm

72 Temple Owl

hoot: PA but i 'm going to leave the log for those desparate last minute babblers - be back for the flip - later!

11:53 pm

cybernan

st 6/18: what you do with vegetables for infants

11:53 pm

GreyWoulf

an7 -- bet + repair

11:53 pm

hootowl

k

11:54 pm

Jacula

at5/10 - 1. A usually skylighted central area, often containing plants, in some modern buildings, especially of a public or commercial nature.
2. The open area in the center of an ancient Roman house.
3. The forecourt of a building, such as an early Christian church, enclosed on three or four sides with porticoes.

11:54 pm

cybernan

at 5/10: greek patio

11:55 pm

harpjane

I have that an 7, need one further down. Before the an 8/50.

11:55 pm

cybernan

an 7: against copulation

11:55 pm

Jacula

st6/18 - 'all this work must be a real st*** on you!' Think st + wet preciptation from the skies.

11:55 pm

mamabear

Hallo!!!!! Whassssssssuppppppppppppppp?

11:55 pm

hurshy

an7: against intercourse

11:56 pm

renfield

an 7 = against physical intimacy

11:56 pm

Angelsong

harp: an5: against, plural

11:56 pm

mamabear

ok, ok,... I get it... no sex in the chat log.... FINE!

11:57 pm

hulagirl

very new to this... how are you all getting your clues from???

11:57 pm

Blaze

sa 6 please

11:57 pm

renfield

LOL mama!!!

11:57 pm

GreyWoulf

Mama -- HI (*Hug*)

11:57 pm

cybernan

sa 6: most protected

11:57 pm

harpjane

The very first an 4?

11:58 pm

GreyWoulf

sa6 - sa5 +t

11:58 pm

GreyWoulf

picnic pest +a

11:58 pm

Blaze

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH... IT WAS A REAL CRUNCHER....
%%%% FIREWORKS TO ALL OF YOU %%%%

11:58 pm

hulagirl

how many words are there total???

11:58 pm

harpjane

I DID IT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

11:58 pm

hootowl

Hooray for Blaze!!!!!!!!

11:59 pm

cybernan

Way to go, Blaze !

11:59 pm

cybernan

Congrats, harp

11:59 pm

hootowl

Hooray again for harp@!!!!!!!

11:59 pm

Jacula

Mama - just giving last ditch clues here. No sex bars really! LOL. It's been an earthy grid!

11:59 pm

GreyWoulf

Yayyyy harp and Blaze!!!!

11:59 pm

hootowl

Downright filthy!

11:59 pm

Jacula

*~*~*~FIREWORKS FOR HARP AND BLAZE*~*~*~*~

11:59 pm

cybernan

hula - this puzzle is almost closed -- we'll answer your questions when the new one comes up in a few minutes.

12:00 am

hurshy

hulagirl - sorry, new puzzle about to show up

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