Babble: Archived Puzzle for Saturday, August 12, 2006

12:00 am

mymuseisme

flip

12:00 am

nrkii

FLIPPER!

12:00 am

FranMag

flip

12:00 am

debbinla

fliparooni

12:00 am

libarebel

flip!

12:00 am

kristinc

fulip!

12:00 am

mymuseisme

a baby!!!!

12:00 am

flosey

flip

12:00 am

chj

54...what a gyp

12:00 am

helenkeller

well i knocked off 10 and flip

12:00 am

debbinla

why do we get baby ones on the weekend when we have time to do them? hmmm

12:00 am

nrkii

lol, I'm so happy, now I may stay up and do this one tonight!

12:01 am

nrkii

back in a bit...

12:01 am

dilly

flip

12:01 am

renfield

so..work looks pretty inviting right now

12:01 am

LeslieAnn

flip

12:01 am

FranMag

later all!

12:01 am

mymuseisme

ok later everyone

12:02 am

debbinla

nite my muse and fran

12:02 am

helenkeller

hi & bye everyone :)

12:03 am

hetty

flip

12:04 am

ch1212

hello all -- short grid today! mymuseisme, I like your flag :)

12:06 am

hetty

Hullo, ch1212--how was the anniversary?

12:07 am

dilly

hi all - like a short one too,ch1212

12:07 am

ch1212

Our anniversary was splendid, as always, Miss Hetty -- thank you for asking! We had a lovely dinner at one our 'special' restaurants, excellent wine, and a walk along the canyon rim afterwards.

12:07 am

mymuseisme

ty ch!

12:07 am

debbinla

how lovely - happy anniversay ch

12:07 am

renfield

it's so quiet......

12:07 am

mymuseisme

yours is very nice too ch!

12:08 am

ch1212

I do like your flag too, Hetty. May Peace on earth prevail indeed.

12:08 am

mymuseisme

and happy anniversary!!

12:08 am

hetty

How romantic and how right. Blessings.

12:08 am

ch1212

Thank you.

12:08 am

chj

thats because my brain shut down

12:08 am

helenkeller

14 to go - going for flag

12:08 am

kristinc

happy anniversary ch1212!

12:09 am

MayneGuy

But this flag is probably more recognizable

12:09 am

ch1212

thanks, kristinc -- we celebrate a lot of special occasions because we both made such a late start that we figure we're making up for lost time! :)

12:09 am

MayneGuy

Or perhaps this one...

12:10 am

renfield

cheetos time

12:10 am

cybernan

good evening, all

12:10 am

kristinc

good for you ch...celebrations are important!

12:10 am

ch1212

cybernan! Good to see you!

12:10 am

renfield

nathan's hot dogs

12:10 am

mymuseisme

hi cnan!

12:11 am

kristinc

hiya nan!

12:11 am

chj

yum...but its zzzzz time for me

12:11 am

ch1212

renfield, are you sharing? ;) I like Nathan's hot dogs and Cheetos too

12:11 am

renfield

hey ya nan

12:11 am

chj

ill be counting pirate barbies in my sleep

12:12 am

debbinla

nite chj!! sweet dreams

12:12 am

renfield

hahahahahaha

12:12 am

debbinla

oooh nathans hotdogs with the works!

12:12 am

chj

i got half the grid already...finish tomorow night when i get back from the botanical gardens

12:12 am

renfield

sweet zzz's see chj

12:12 am

kalea

hello all

12:12 am

helenkeller

good nite chj

12:12 am

EnigmaNeko

how many words are in this grid?

12:13 am

EnigmaNeko

how many words are in this grid?

12:13 am

ch1212

54

12:13 am

EnigmaNeko

my bad

12:13 am

renfield

mayu an swiss for me debb...all the way for you?

12:13 am

chj

renny...have a boffo time at work tomorrow

12:13 am

chj

night deb, helen

12:13 am

EnigmaNeko

oh ok...thanks, ch1212

12:13 am

renfield

i will as always...talk to you later

12:14 am

chj

actually i prefer papaya kng with kraut and dijon

12:14 am

debbinla

yes! all the way --- kraut, relish - heap it on

12:14 am

renfield

ok...i may add some kraut...

12:14 am

chj

and papya juice of couse

12:14 am

renfield

you gonna get keel hauled

12:15 am

chj

and maybe some cheese

12:15 am

renfield

on the keel haul?

12:16 am

chj

no barnacles on the keel haul

12:16 am

renfield

go to sleep....you have a road trip

12:17 am

jillibus

late flip after the supper which wasn't bad in spite of my neglect. I see it's a wee one for our flags today - but wicked???

12:17 am

chj

if haha was in the grid the other day, why doesnt it take hehe

12:17 am

Uneaixoise

not wicked at all, jillibus!

12:17 am

renfield

eeoc title vii

12:17 am

chj

ok im invoking my poof a/c priveleges....poof

12:19 am

RocDragon

lag

12:21 am

renfield

bad lag

12:21 am

RocDragon

3 left

12:21 am

helenkeller

i had to refresh - get out & come back in

12:21 am

LeslieAnn

me too ren

12:21 am

nrkii

6 left

12:21 am

helenkeller

go roc go

12:21 am

nrkii

helen, so did I

12:21 am

helenkeller

i have 11 to go

12:21 am

RocDragon

2

12:21 am

mymuseisme

6 left also

12:21 am

helenkeller

always nice to know it's not just me :)

12:22 am

debbinla

wow you guys!

12:22 am

jaianniah

fireworks <lagged>

12:22 am

helenkeller

wtg jai!!!

12:22 am

mymuseisme

wtg jaianniah!

12:22 am

debbinla

congrat and hi jai!

12:22 am

nrkii

yay JAI!!!!

12:22 am

jillibus

sheesh, I thought I broke it -- the lag happened just as I arrived!

12:23 am

jaianniah

hi, debb!

12:23 am

LeslieAnn

yayy jai

12:23 am

jillibus

YAY finishers!!! I haven't started!

12:23 am

nrkii

3 left

12:23 am

helenkeller

8

12:23 am

jaianniah

ty all! lol jilli!

12:24 am

renfield

i'm with you jilli...

12:24 am

knutmeg

I'm glad you didn't break it, and Hello! Jilli!

12:24 am

jan

Wow, easiest grid ever for me. Nine minutes flat and no weird words. I'm just a little disappointed--now I have no excuse not to work.

12:24 am

helenkeller

well, whatcha waitin for?

12:24 am

renfield

i'm the laziest person around....

12:25 am

kristinc

yikes! lost the chat log for a while but it is back now

12:25 am

jillibus

helen, my polish is not polished, but I'm guessing that's the flag - ???

12:25 am

renfield

hey kris..where di you go?...oh there you are!

12:25 am

helenkeller

jili - yes ma'am

12:26 am

helenkeller

wtg jan !!!!!

12:26 am

kristinc

no kidding ren...I was wondering the same thing

12:26 am

knutmeg

You're right, Jan, no super weird words, all the oddities were common babble words (as I call them) Congrats to you, jan! (I also am finished, btw)

12:26 am

nrkii

yay jan and knut!

12:26 am

jillibus

well, let's have a look.. in absentia for a bit...

12:26 am

debbinla

yay knut!!

12:27 am

renfield

yay jan!!! yay knut!!!

12:27 am

Erda

I should polish up my Polish....

12:27 am

knutmeg

New Livia pic, for those who are interested. Taken today at her first trip to the zoo...

12:27 am

helenkeller

6

12:27 am

jillibus

YAY all (can't keep up with you!)

12:27 am

Blaze

what I declare is this.... ?? 54 words... I may have to resort to suduko when I finish....LOL

12:27 am

helenkeller

wtg knut !!!!!

12:27 am

nrkii

done

12:27 am

renfield

yay nrkii

12:28 am

knutmeg

Yay Nrkii!

12:28 am

kristinc

well done all finishers and the most recent finisher...nrkii!

12:28 am

mymuseisme

congrats knut and nrkii!!

12:28 am

ch1212

omg knut, she is so precious! Look at that expression!

12:28 am

helenkeller

wtg nrkii !!!!!

12:28 am

nrkii

ooh, must run, just realized I didn't do my quote puzzler games for today

12:28 am

nrkii

see ya'

12:28 am

debbinla

congrats nrkii

12:28 am

nrkii

(today being Friday that is)

12:28 am

knutmeg

*grin* Isn't she? THanks. :-)

12:29 am

jillibus

Hey! Haven't even had a look yet and everyone's done!! I'll miss y'all! (And Livie looks lovely)

12:29 am

helenkeller

good nite nrkii :)

12:29 am

kristinc

bye nrkii

12:29 am

Dippnall

hey knut - she's growing up so fast! what a beauty!

12:29 am

helenkeller

nrkii - very nice flag!

12:29 am

jillibus

And what is the flag, nrkii?

12:30 am

knutmeg

Thank you all. I must take my leave now, sorry to greet, show off my baby and run, but so much to do! Good night everyone!

12:31 am

helenkeller

nrkii's flag is what a race car sees at the end of the last lap

12:31 am

helenkeller

good nite knut

12:31 am

jillibus

knite, knut :-D

12:32 am

kristinc

goodnight knut

12:32 am

jillibus

ty helen

12:33 am

fig

phlag day is phun

12:33 am

jillibus

yes, phig

12:33 am

RocDragon

i just cant see the last 5-letter s word..

12:33 am

fig

phabulous.

12:33 am

RocDragon

ah got it..

12:34 am

RocDragon

fireworks yay

12:34 am

helenkeller

wtg roc !!!!!!!!

12:34 am

debbinla

ay roc!

12:34 am

helenkeller

still stuck on 5 here :(

12:34 am

jillibus

Guess I'd better stop babbling and get some words

12:34 am

fig

super roc

12:34 am

ch1212

done. That was the fastest ever ... now what will I do tomorrow when I wake up? :) Good night all - have fun!

12:34 am

kristinc

bye ch1212

12:34 am

jillibus

hehe helen I have 2

12:35 am

helenkeller

lol jili!

12:35 am

jillibus

Yay ch1212!!!

12:35 am

Ornith

hiya all

12:35 am

helenkeller

wtg ch1212 !!!!!!

12:35 am

RocDragon

i think there's an error on brandyjack's page.

12:35 am

tazpink

hi all

12:35 am

jillibus

Hello Ornith

12:35 am

EnigmaNeko

i agree, roc

12:35 am

Ornith

holy cow ch1212... done already?!

12:36 am

RocDragon

it lists a nonexistant sw5/24

12:36 am

jillibus

I understand hehe is "not found in the dictionary"

12:37 am

spangles

just checking if I've got a flag too

12:37 am

jillibus

ornith -- lots of peope have already finished -- only 54 words

12:38 am

cybernan

need help for my last two -- both from the s in the bottom row -- have 3 x sa 4/6 and a sa 5/14

12:38 am

jillibus

och aye, spangles

12:38 am

Ornith

oh, that explains is, lickety's list is still showing last night's, so I thought it was way bigger

12:39 am

jillibus

nan - is that you in your icon? (sorry, I can't help - talking too much and only have 2 words so far)

12:39 am

Uneaixoise

fireworks! nite, all!

12:39 am

mymuseisme

congrats une!!!

12:39 am

cybernan

that's me, jilli

12:39 am

debbinla

congrats une

12:40 am

jillibus

bonsoir, une! Felicitations!!!!

12:40 am

helenkeller

nan - believe it or not - LOL exact same 2 i have left!!!

12:40 am

renfield

nice flag spangles

12:40 am

helenkeller

wtg une!!!!!!

12:40 am

kristinc

nan...do you have se 4/8?

12:40 am

mymuseisme

and me too!!1

12:40 am

jillibus

nice looking lady, nan!

12:40 am

Uneaixoise

et bonne nuit a toi, jillibus!

12:40 am

cybernan

also an se 4/8 from that s

12:41 am

mymuseisme

actually 1 in 4th row and 1 in bottom

12:41 am

Uneaixoise

mymuse, love your flag!

12:41 am

jillibus

Merci, une

12:41 am

mymuseisme

ty une~

12:42 am

mymuseisme

1 left

12:42 am

kristinc

nan...se 4/6?

12:42 am

jillibus

back to the grid...

12:43 am

spangles

I must be useless only have 20 words in 20 minutes, practice I suppose

12:43 am

cybernan

have 6 se 4's including that one and one se 5

12:43 am

jillibus

still at 2, spangles!

12:43 am

Kahlua

Hey MG you finished yet?

12:43 am

kristinc

there are 2 se 4/6s one from the 2nd row and one from the bottom

12:43 am

cybernan

down to one left now.

12:43 am

fig

dont be so hard on yourself spangles. skill changes from day to day. remember...this is for fun...doing anything that stimultaes your brain at all is good.

12:43 am

jillibus

Hi kahlua!

12:44 am

kristinc

okay, then it is the same one I'm missing so hollar if you find it

12:44 am

Kahlua

Hey Jill

12:44 am

Kahlua

sees

12:44 am

Kahlua

oops

12:44 am

Ornith

I keep getting distracted by words that aren't actually there. :P

12:44 am

jillibus

When I say 2, I don't mean 2 to find, I mean I've only found 2 - LOL!

12:45 am

helenkeller

i am down to one stinking 4 letter word & i can't find it!! grrrrrrrr

12:45 am

jillibus

Now puddytat wants some attention...

12:45 am

FranMag

hi all!

12:45 am

fig

12:45 am

cybernan

bingo --- fireworks here!!!

12:45 am

helenkeller

FIREWORDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12:45 am

FranMag

yay nan!

12:45 am

fig

mazel tov

12:45 am

helenkeller

^5 nan !

12:45 am

FranMag

helen, what letter?

12:45 am

cybernan

congrat's helen

12:46 am

kristinc

what's the final word nan?

12:46 am

FranMag

yay helen!!

12:46 am

Ornith

geas isn't in the dictionary? sheesh.

12:46 am

mymuseisme

yay helen!!! still looking for my 1

12:46 am

mymuseisme

hi Fran

12:46 am

kristinc

hi fran!

12:46 am

helenkeller

hi fran - what are you asking me?

12:46 am

helenkeller

go mymus go!!!!!

12:46 am

FranMag

nvm, you're finished already.

12:46 am

FranMag

hi kristin!

12:46 am

cybernan

what are you missing mymuse?

12:46 am

FranMag

hi muse!

12:46 am

spangles

fig, I know, but when people whizz through while I struggle well...., I love this puzzle, I will increase my word power.

12:47 am

crazynotstupid

got 3 so far

12:47 am

Ornith

spangles, do you use lickety's list? I find that really helps me

12:47 am

FranMag

i still need 4 had to eat dinner first.

12:47 am

helenkeller

i was high-fiving nan - we both needed the same 2 words & we both finished at the same time - sweet :)

12:47 am

spangles

dhed

12:48 am

kristinc

helen...what was the final word from the bottom s?

12:48 am

helenkeller

you do not need the list for this puzzle - nothing weird or bizarre here - a few babblets, but that's it - don't work too hard

12:48 am

fig

brandy's page doesn't list ANY of hte j's

12:48 am

debbinla

5 left and i can't see straight! gnight everyone - see you tomorrow

12:48 am

helenkeller

kris - for me, you mean?

12:48 am

fig

missing one j, two s's and one o....5 left before i hit the clues.

12:48 am

mymuseisme

nite debb!

12:49 am

FranMag

night debb!

12:49 am

helenkeller

mine was a simpy se 4/6

12:49 am

kristinc

yep...I was/am missing the same one

12:49 am

mymuseisme

I refuse to look at list to find my final one wahhh!!!!

12:49 am

helenkeller

lol - & *facepalm* when i found it!

12:49 am

kristinc

I have 2 se 4/6...is there another?

12:49 am

fig

only looked for one. too many s's to look, and the j's aren't even there. i'll struggle with my babble pals

12:50 am

helenkeller

no kris

12:50 am

FranMag

no kristin

12:50 am

kristinc

hmm...back to the grid then...thanks!

12:52 am

MayneGuy

3 left - arrghh!

12:52 am

Ornith

hmm, stuck at 28. looks like I'll have to come back when lickety gets the list up - I'm hopeless without it :P

12:52 am

helenkeller

go mayne go !!!

12:52 am

FranMag

1 left!

12:52 am

fig

hang in there ornith. keep trying

12:52 am

cybernan

I am now with the theme *refresh* -- 2010 olympics

12:52 am

MayneGuy

segh

12:52 am

Kahlua

Hey MG

12:52 am

jillibus

go MG!!!

12:52 am

MayneGuy

I don't think so!

12:52 am

MayneGuy

I don't think so!

12:53 am

helenkeller

no ornith - you're freaking yourself out - repeat - "these are all easy owrds, these are all easy words" :)

12:53 am

FranMag

fireworks!!!!

12:53 am

MayneGuy

Hi there Kahlua - how goes it?

12:53 am

mymuseisme

yay Fran!!!

12:53 am

jillibus

did you mean sigh?

12:53 am

MayneGuy

WTG Fran!

12:53 am

FranMag

listless and clueless!!!

12:53 am

helenkeller

wtg franmag !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12:53 am

Kahlua

Just got back from a movie....so really just started

12:53 am

helenkeller

lol fran!

12:53 am

cybernan

Congrats, FranMag!

12:53 am

jillibus

YAY fran!!!

12:53 am

kristinc

well done fran!

12:53 am

Ornith

fig, I'm not on pro, so when I'm stuck, I'm really stuck :P

12:54 am

helenkeller

nan - is that really the flag for the olympics - where?

12:54 am

cybernan

In Vancouver

12:54 am

jillibus

Why don't you go pro, ornith? It's a bargain

12:54 am

FranMag

next winter olympics, right nan?

12:54 am

fig

i like to start looking at patters. like, pick four in a diamond, and see if those can be a word, CW or ccw. then move to the next diamond. sometimes that way you see something that you overlooked by looking to hard.

12:54 am

Ornith

cause I'm a starving artist and I only play once every few weeks

12:55 am

cybernan

right

12:55 am

fig

what kind of art

12:55 am

helenkeller

very cool nan & very cool flag - our mayor is trying to get the 2016 summer games - i hope he succeeds, but i think it will be a huge mess for the city

12:55 am

kristinc

yeah for Olympics in Vancouver...we'll be making the trek up north for sure to nan's country!

12:55 am

fig

other than 'that which makes you less starving'

12:55 am

Ornith

costume design for the theatre. between day jobs right now too :P

12:55 am

jillibus

I know about starving artists, ornith - my son has been one for years

12:56 am

edmo

how many words today plz

12:56 am

fig

ah. kinda have to live in a place with a LOT of theater and other stagecraft :-)

12:56 am

FranMag

54 mo

12:56 am

LeslieAnn

j5 anyone?

12:56 am

jillibus

nan- brilliant flag! never thought of it - and didn't know it existed, shame on me

12:56 am

edmo

ta

12:56 am

Blaze

LA it is a boys name

12:56 am

cybernan

add a vowel to the j 4

12:56 am

Ornith

yeah, I'm in Philly, but that first couple jobs are the toughest

12:57 am

fig

well much luck to you.

12:57 am

LeslieAnn

thank you blaze!! done

12:57 am

fig

at babble, and costume design :-)

12:57 am

Ornith

thanks fig

12:57 am

EnigmaNeko

the girl from team rocket on pokemon = clue to j5

12:57 am

Ornith

and thanks blaze, that gave me 29 :P

12:57 am

cybernan

Bedtime for me -- happy babbling :)

12:57 am

kristinc

okay...5 to go but not seeing them...I'll tackle them tomorrow, night all!

12:57 am

fig

perhaps you could supplement by making your own funky clothing line?

12:57 am

Blaze

is there really a sw 5/24 ??

12:57 am

MayneGuy

Can't believe oehe is not a word!

12:58 am

LeslieAnn

no blaze

12:58 am

cybernan

no -- sw 4/8

12:58 am

LeslieAnn

only an sw 4/8

12:58 am

jillibus

blaze - I hear there isn't a sw5 - a mistake

12:58 am

ARB

There is not a sw 5/24. His list is messed up.

12:59 am

Blaze

that is such a rarity for BJ... so I have

12:59 am

ARB

FIREWORKS

12:59 am

LeslieAnn

Here are the j's, since they're not on the list:
je 4/9
je 4/9
je 5/20
je 4/13
jo 4/13

12:59 am

mymuseisme

yay arb!!!

12:59 am

fig

mazel tov ARB. and be safe.

12:59 am

LeslieAnn

yayyy arb!

1:00 am

Blaze

4 x sa 7 x se and 1 x sw where is my missing last word please

1:00 am

jillibus

thx, LA

1:00 am

fig

two left

1:00 am

jillibus

Hi ARB - you're in our thoughts

1:00 am

LeslieAnn

1 si 5/14, blaze

1:00 am

Ornith

heh, ARB is a clue for one of the J's...

1:00 am

mymuseisme

finally, that elusive 5/10!

1:00 am

fig

well, possibly :-)

1:01 am

tazpink

would you hav e a clue for the second je 4,9? please

1:01 am

ARB

Biblical name without the final vowel.

1:01 am

mymuseisme

I'm done

1:01 am

fig

taz: it's a nickname for a blondie popstar/poptart

1:02 am

jillibus

YAY muse!!!

1:02 am

Ornith

taz, if it's the one I think it is, something you put on a hawk

1:02 am

Blaze

THANK YOU... MY FIRE WORKS ARE LOVELY....

1:02 am

ARB

HI Jilibus. Hope we get out of the news soon!

1:02 am

LeslieAnn

yayyy blaze!

1:02 am

tazpink

ornith thats it but what do i put on a hawk/\

1:02 am

tazpink

TY ALL FOR THE HELP

1:02 am

LeslieAnn

that's it for me tonight. good night folks!

1:02 am

mymuseisme

shalom ARB

1:03 am

jillibus

ARB - I have

1:03 am

jillibus

1:03 am

jillibus

1:03 am

jillibus

1:03 am

jillibus

bc

1:03 am

mymuseisme

nite Leslie!

1:03 am

fig

see my clue at 1:01

1:03 am

Blaze

i am off to suduko

1:03 am

jillibus

messup here-sorry

1:03 am

fig

for the second je

1:03 am

ARB

Shalom Mymuse

1:04 am

Ornith

taz, that second je is a strap on a hawk's leg.

1:04 am

MayneGuy

2 now

1:04 am

jillibus

ARB - trying to say I have BBC on satellite TV here for a more balanced view than CNN

1:04 am

MayneGuy

My neck hurts *whines*

1:04 am

tazpink

OK ORN I HAVE THAT ONE GUESS ITS THE OTHER JE

1:04 am

tazpink

soorrrry caps

1:05 am

ARB

Jilibus, we think BBC is very unbalanced here.

1:05 am

jillibus

Why does your neck hurt, MG?

1:05 am

debbinla

ARB -- i was falling asleep and saw you - shalom and how are you - i haven't seen you in a while!

1:05 am

mymuseisme

taz like the gangster j5 james

1:05 am

MayneGuy

One more little bugger to go

1:05 am

fig

done. whew.

1:05 am

tazpink

tada ty one and all my fig orn

1:05 am

karob

how many SE are there?

1:05 am

debbinla

thinking about you and hope you're welll

1:06 am

jillibus

Oh, funny, ARB - or not funny! What about CBC? You probably don't get it.

1:06 am

FranMag

7 karob

1:06 am

mymuseisme

5 Se's

1:06 am

ARB

Debbi, we are fine -- been away for almost 2 weeks in the countryside of Russia. Quiet. No TV. No news. Just churches, monasteries and babushka dolls!

1:06 am

fig

kaboom. fwish. birthday fireworks at midnight for me

1:06 am

tazpink

lol love the babushka

1:06 am

FranMag

yay fig!!

1:06 am

andy12489

good evening all

1:06 am

Ornith

grats and happy bday fig

1:06 am

fig

yay.

1:06 am

jaydee

s. shalom ARB

1:06 am

karob

how many SW ?

1:06 am

mymuseisme

oops Fran is right, my eyes are tired

1:06 am

MayneGuy

7 se's so far

1:07 am

tazpink

happy day fig

1:07 am

debbinla

good for you!! 1st time in russia? must be an amaing trip

1:07 am

AMN

Thank you Lesley Ann for the J's - the last one was driving me mad.

1:07 am

karob

sewi

1:07 am

fig

thanks. self promotion unsubtle. but it's my 40th so i'm happy. i made it :[)

1:07 am

ARB

Boker Tov Jaydee

1:07 am

FranMag

1 SW karob

1:07 am

fig

yes, shabbat shalom to all

1:07 am

jillibus

Happy 40th, fig!!!

1:07 am

FranMag

yay fig, mine is in November!

1:07 am

fig

(bowing and creaking and thanking)

1:08 am

fig

it's a good one, fran. i feel...i feel like a whole person.

1:08 am

debbinla

HAPPPU BIRTHDAY FIG!!

1:08 am

FranMag

good, looking forward to mine then.

1:08 am

fig

okay, it'stime to make tea. thank you all for your babblefriendship.

1:08 am

jillibus

fig - you don't know what creaking is!!! Check my bio!

1:08 am

Ornith

anyone got a clue for the j4/13 that doesn't have to do with ARB's country?

1:08 am

FranMag

byefig!

1:08 am

FranMag

ornith, change the vowel

1:08 am

mymuseisme

Hey Fran mine is NOvember too

1:09 am

Ornith

aha, thanks, the one thing my monkeys missed

1:09 am

FranMag

cool, what day muse?

1:09 am

mymuseisme

Happy Birthday Fig!!!

1:09 am

mymuseisme

10th

1:09 am

ARB

Ornith, change the vowel.

1:09 am

EnigmaNeko

need clue for ga 4/6?

1:09 am

FranMag

i'm on the 9th!

1:09 am

tazpink

i can only find 4 j words there are 5 right?

1:10 am

FranMag

yes taz

1:10 am

andy12489

enigma ga + plural ending for nouns ending with a vowel (remember Dan Quayle)

1:10 am

tazpink

hmmm ty

1:10 am

mymuseisme

wow! One brother is the 4th, the other is the 17th, my sister-in-law is the 13th, and my brother-in-law is the 5th. lots of Scorpios in my family

1:11 am

debbinla

ages

1:11 am

EnigmaNeko

thanks, andy

1:11 am

debbinla

oooops - sorry

1:11 am

jillibus

My daughter-in-law is the 19th of Nov

1:11 am

andy12489

yw enigma

1:11 am

FranMag

all my best friends from college years are scorpios.

1:11 am

FranMag

i can't even remember all the birthdays.

1:12 am

MayneGuy

Ah Ha - Fireworks w/o list w/o clues. Nite to all!

1:12 am

FranMag

yay MG!!!

1:12 am

andy12489

great Mayne

1:12 am

MayneGuy

UNless anyone would like clues.

1:12 am

EnigmaNeko

i am a virgo; my middle sis and my bro are virgos as well

1:12 am

mymuseisme

congrats Mayne!!

1:12 am

MayneGuy

ty andy and fran.

1:12 am

MayneGuy

and mymus!

1:12 am

mymuseisme

my son is a virgo

1:12 am

Kahlua

Way to go mom

1:12 am

jillibus

YAY MG!!!!

1:13 am

Kahlua

14 left

1:13 am

MayneGuy

Thank you my girl!

1:13 am

FranMag

goooo kahlua!!

1:13 am

EnigmaNeko

need clue for oa 5/10?

1:13 am

debbinla

congrats mg

1:13 am

MayneGuy

Kahlua - do you need clues?

1:14 am

FranMag

neko, plural of a rest stop in the desert.

1:14 am

jillibus

go Kahlua!!

1:14 am

mymuseisme

time to visit dreamland....nite all HEY DEBB DIDN"T YOU SAY G'NITE???LOL

1:14 am

ARB

Enigma, oa 5/10 -- plural for the green places in deserts

1:14 am

andy12489

enigma - think desert - places u can get water - plural

1:14 am

FranMag

night muse!

1:14 am

Ornith

um... I take it the babbler's anon list is wrong tonight? Since it claims there are F's?

1:14 am

EnigmaNeko

thanks, arb and fran

1:14 am

mymuseisme

nite everyone!

1:14 am

debbinla

i did - then i saw arb and got excited and now i need to finish! i'm not addicted, i'm not.....

1:14 am

EnigmaNeko

ty, andy

1:14 am

andy12489

yw

1:14 am

FranMag

ornith, it's probably yesterday's list.

1:15 am

andy12489

arb had the same clue but earlier

1:15 am

debbinla

gnite muse!! sweet dreams

1:15 am

mymuseisme

lol lol lol zzzzzzzzz and poof

1:15 am

MayneGuy

Nite mymus

1:15 am

andy12489

night muse

1:15 am

EnigmaNeko

ed 4/6?

1:15 am

FranMag

it's okay debb, you're with friends!

1:15 am

Ornith

no, it says it's todays... and at least through the ea's it seems correct

1:15 am

FranMag

neko, like old capital of Japan with extra vowel

1:15 am

helenkeller

good nite to everyone leaving

1:16 am

FranMag

extra consonant i mean neko.

1:16 am

Kahlua

no thanks mom....I figure it out tomorrow

1:16 am

andy12489

ed 4/6 almost like ed** current in physics, flip last vowel to round vowel

1:16 am

debbinla

fireworks!

1:16 am

ARB

Ornith, there are a number of mistakes in bj's list.

1:16 am

FranMag

yay debb!!!!!

1:16 am

andy12489

great debbi

1:16 am

ARB

YAY Debbinta

1:16 am

jillibus

yes, good night and congrats to the multitude of finishers and leavers! Me, I'm going to get to work on this, yes I am!

1:16 am

Ornith

is there really an es?

1:17 am

EnigmaNeko

thanks, fran and andy

1:17 am

helenkeller

and before i leave - i just want to say that the most recent 3 best inventions ever are, in particular order: drumroll, please . . . . . . . . downy wrinkle release, the magic eraser & bacon in a box !!!!

1:17 am

Kahlua

nitd mom...talk to you tomorrow

1:17 am

FranMag

yes ornith

1:17 am

debbinla

tomorrow will be a long day with no grid ....but i'll be here anyway - really goodnight all!

1:17 am

Ornith

durr, first try after asking I found it :P

1:17 am

helenkeller

*in NO particular order*

1:17 am

FranMag

night debb!

1:17 am

renfield

nite debb

1:17 am

jillibus

helen, I'm with you on that bacon!!!

1:18 am

EnigmaNeko

og 4/6?

1:18 am

helenkeller

good nite debb

1:18 am

ARB

Laila tov Debbi

1:18 am

Kahlua

Nite MG

1:18 am

FranMag

i'll have to try the bacon, love magic eraser already.

1:18 am

ARB

og 4/6 og + same vowel twice

1:18 am

FranMag

og4/6 is an architectural curve.

1:18 am

renfield

is magic eraser edible?

1:18 am

jillibus

og, standard puzzleword - spell like pronunciation!

1:18 am

andy12489

don't have it enigma sorry

1:19 am

FranMag

lol rennie!

1:19 am

ARB

Bye everyone. Hope peace is around the corner.

1:19 am

EnigmaNeko

thanks, arb

1:19 am

jillibus

ogees

1:19 am

helenkeller

the bacon in a box is a miracle - tastes like bacon since it is bacon & you just nuke it for 20 seconds & it's ready - no splatter, no greasy frying pan, etc....

1:19 am

FranMag

not as good as cheetos

1:19 am

MayneGuy

Nite Kahlua - will be away all day - yu know - wedding but should be back before flip

1:19 am

andy12489

ren if u coat it with ketchup and down with Scotch why not??

1:20 am

FranMag

night arb!

1:20 am

EnigmaNeko

thanks, jill...but i already have it

1:20 am

jillibus

whoops

1:20 am

helenkeller

not a big bacon eater, but i do like it with eggs & the occasional blt!

1:20 am

Ornith

wow, I gotta get me some of this bacon

1:20 am

crazynotstupid

clue for the other t word pls

1:20 am

andy12489

night arb - plesae hang in there

1:20 am

renfield

sounds like it would work andy!

1:20 am

Ornith

night arb, my hopes for peace as well

1:20 am

andy12489

well let's do it then ren

1:21 am

helenkeller

it's amazing & the magic eraser really is magic - i just learned that it works on wood!

1:21 am

jillibus

nite ARB - take care

1:21 am

EnigmaNeko

se 5/10?

1:21 am

andy12489

* rummaging through pantry to find scotch *

1:21 am

MayneGuy

t word - hot t**dy plural

1:21 am

helenkeller

and with downy wrinkle release - you just spray it on your wrinkly clothes, pat down & you never have to iron again!

1:21 am

renfield

i have the ketch-up

1:22 am

andy12489

good so let us go ren

1:22 am

andy12489

no ice for Scotch though ok?

1:22 am

MayneGuy

se 5/10 - like se 5/14 change last consonant

1:22 am

helenkeller

just wanted to share these wonderful inventions with my babble friends - i strongly believe the creators ought to win nobel prizes!

1:22 am

renfield

...we're really bad eggs...but ok

1:22 am

Ornith

now I want scotch, lol

1:23 am

helenkeller

lol ren

1:23 am

andy12489

hey ren always in opposition LOL

1:23 am

andy12489

* servers scotch to all who want it *

1:23 am

andy12489

bit straight no ice

1:23 am

jillibus

a vodka for me please

1:24 am

Ornith

and nice flag, ren. Arrrr! Makes me want to go work on my pirate costume! *brandishes cutlass*

1:24 am

jillibus

on lots of rox

1:24 am

renfield

nu... who wants ice

1:24 am

andy12489

* finlandia ok jilli *

1:24 am

jillibus

andy - what is your icon???

1:24 am

andy12489

I had a friend from Scotland when I was like 20

1:25 am

andy12489

and her position was Scotch is a treasure, only barbarians drink it with ice

1:25 am

andy12489

jilli a Calgary office tower

1:25 am

tazpink

have a strong urge to run to walmart for downy

1:25 am

FranMag

andy, i learned of this site from boing boing also!

1:25 am

andy12489

run taz run

1:25 am

jillibus

well, I like luksusowa, actually

1:25 am

andy12489

yeah me too as u know - cool site right?

1:26 am

tazpink

andy and leave babble with 3 to go?

1:26 am

andy12489

also like www.scappleface.com

1:26 am

EnigmaNeko

maynegirl, your clue for se 5/10 hasn't been helpful...i tried typing in the same as se 5/14 with the last constant being changed, but no luck :(

1:26 am

andy12489

www.engadget.com

1:26 am

FranMag

i like engadget also, haven't been to scappleface though.

1:27 am

andy12489

scrappleface sorry

1:27 am

FranMag

neko, se5/10 is 6 in spanish.

1:27 am

renfield

living in the caribbean..no drinks are served w/ ice...so it really upsets friends when i drink a room temp diet coke

1:27 am

EnigmaNeko

se 5/10?

1:27 am

edmo

i have 54 words&500 pts is that the final total please anyone

1:27 am

andy12489

or www.onion.com

1:27 am

FranMag

clue below neko

1:27 am

renfield

they go gagggggggggggga

1:27 am

andy12489

yes edmo FIREWORKS

1:27 am

helenkeller

wtg edmo - you are done !!!!!

1:27 am

EnigmaNeko

siese

1:27 am

FranMag

yes edmo! YAY!!!!!!

1:28 am

EnigmaNeko

my bad

1:28 am

FranMag

neko, switch the middle vowels around

1:28 am

andy12489

u,mm 6 i Spanish is se 4/4 sorry

1:28 am

Ornith

oh, is it only 54? I'm up to 48 now using the BA list

1:28 am

helenkeller

good nite everyone :) ought to be a slow day tomorrow

1:28 am

edmo

thanks all it was a bit confusing today

1:28 am

andy12489

and yes I can say I lived in Spain for 2 years

1:28 am

Ornith

make that 49 :)

1:28 am

EnigmaNeko

oh, ok....thanks, fran

1:29 am

EnigmaNeko

se 4/8?

1:29 am

FranMag

yw neko!

1:29 am

Ornith

ok, 50... not sure what I'm missing at this point though. how many se's are there really?

1:29 am

andy12489

enigma - what tailor does?

1:29 am

FranMag

neko, stitches

1:30 am

FranMag

7 ornith

1:30 am

Ornith

well, that's 2 of em then. looks like I'm missing the 4/6s. any clues?

1:30 am

tazpink

andy i am back from walmart Have any wrinkles?

1:30 am

EnigmaNeko

thanks, fran and andy

1:30 am

Ornith

ah, hmm, are the two wi's for real also?

1:31 am

EnigmaNeko

we 4/8?

1:31 am

FranMag

ornith, one is like a gaming system but change last vowel

1:31 am

Ornith

thanks fran

1:31 am

Ornith

hmm, yeah, I only have a wh, how many w's are there also?

1:32 am

FranMag

no Wis ornith

1:32 am

andy12489

2 w's

1:32 am

EnigmaNeko

how many words are in this grid?

1:32 am

Ornith

so I'm missing one se4/6 and one I-don't-know-what, then.

1:33 am

andy12489

no wrinkles taz :-)

1:33 am

FranMag

we4/8 is irish small, plural

1:33 am

FranMag

neko, 54

1:33 am

Ornith

hehe, I was thinking more along the lines of "uses the potty", Fran

1:33 am

FranMag

ornith, other se4/6 is plural of first three letters of the other one

1:33 am

EnigmaNeko

my bad...i already had we 4/8...but thanks fran nonetheless

1:33 am

tazpink

well can not see the last 3 words must be babble type words

1:34 am

Ornith

ok, just one more, and no idea what it is :/

1:34 am

EnigmaNeko

fran, is that true what you said about there not being any wi's in the grid, right?

1:35 am

FranMag

yes neko

1:35 am

Ornith

it's 500 points total?

1:35 am

FranMag

yes ornith

1:35 am

FranMag

how many points are you missing?

1:35 am

renfield

i wish i had some cheese enchiladas

1:35 am

Ornith

so it's a 6-pointer... grah. need a good list!

1:35 am

EnigmaNeko

man, i am missing 1 word from having this grid completed :(

1:36 am

andy12489

same here enigma

1:36 am

Ornith

can someone provide an accurate first letter count?

1:36 am

Ornith

heh, maybe we'll all finish at once then andy and enigma

1:36 am

EnigmaNeko

if the grid's total 4 today is 500 pts., then all that i am missing is a 6 pt. word

1:36 am

andy12489

which one? I need j 4

1:36 am

tazpink

i need 26 points lol

1:36 am

renfield

me 2

1:37 am

Ornith

bet it's the same one as me enigma!

1:37 am

FranMag

do you have di4/6?

1:37 am

EnigmaNeko

which j4, andy?

1:37 am

Ornith

yes Fran

1:37 am

FranMag

ag4/6?

1:37 am

EnigmaNeko

could very well be, orn

1:37 am

FranMag

ed4/6

1:37 am

FranMag

ga4/6

1:37 am

Ornith

I can help with the j's andy... is it a 4/13 or a 4/9?

1:37 am

FranMag

ge4/6

1:37 am

andy12489

got je 4/9 je 4/9 je 5/20 je 4/13

1:37 am

FranMag

go4/6 x 2

1:38 am

mrpresident

Hello everyone!
Is it safe to start??

1:38 am

FranMag

he4/6

1:38 am

andy12489

Fran ga + plural for nouns ending in vowel (think Dan Quayle)

1:38 am

FranMag

hi4/6

1:38 am

renfield

yes mrp

1:38 am

FranMag

og4/6

1:38 am

Ornith

aha! it's a go4/6 then!

1:38 am

FranMag

oh4/6

1:38 am

FranMag

sa4/6

1:38 am

andy12489

FRan he 4/6 to he**d - to follow someone's advice

1:38 am

Ornith

yes mrp, but the babblers anon list is screwy

1:39 am

FranMag

sa4/6 x three actually

1:39 am

FranMag

se4/6 x 2

1:39 am

FranMag

those are all the 6 pointers

1:39 am

Ornith

omfg *facepalm* that's the most obvious word ever!!!!

1:39 am

Ornith

thanks Fran

1:40 am

FranMag

neko, did you find what you were missing?

1:40 am

renfield

andy jo 4/13

1:40 am

andy12489

T * H * A * N * K * S ren u r great

1:40 am

andy12489

am done

1:40 am

FranMag

hi mrp! did this one listless and clueless!

1:40 am

FranMag

yay andy!!!!

1:41 am

andy12489

ren u need any help?

1:41 am

Ornith

I think I'm going to have that drink after all

1:41 am

renfield

:-D

1:41 am

renfield

yay andy!!!

1:41 am

EnigmaNeko

no, i am still clueless as to which word i'm missing

1:41 am

tazpink

may i please have the oh clue

1:41 am

renfield

w/ no ice orn

1:41 am

andy12489

if u go pro Enigma u havea perfect pic what u have / miss

1:41 am

tazpink

congrats andy

1:42 am

andy12489

taz oh 4/6 - past tense of oh

1:42 am

FranMag

neko, i listed all the 6 point words.

1:42 am

lynxxx

g' afternoon all

1:42 am

FranMag

hi lynxxx!!

1:42 am

Ornith

ren, I only have vodka here. but no ice, either - fortunately I keep the vodka in the fridge

1:43 am

renfield

thanks andy the jo was my last word. thank you though...i will take a rain check

1:43 am

tazpink

o ty andy'

1:43 am

renfield

lol orn!

1:43 am

andy12489

ren - for u - anytime

1:43 am

andy12489

yw taz

1:43 am

EnigmaNeko

fran, couldn't keep up with what you typed since the room chatter is moving a lot

1:43 am

renfield

:-D

1:43 am

tazpink

one left woohoo

1:44 am

EnigmaNeko

probably need to check the archives to get your list

1:44 am

andy12489

which one taz

1:44 am

tazpink

a 14 point one is all i know

1:44 am

FranMag

neko, i'll list them again and wait for you to check

1:45 am

FranMag

ag4/6 x 2

1:45 am

EnigmaNeko

ok, fran...thanks

1:45 am

renfield

taz do you have ga 5/14?

1:45 am

FranMag

taz, ga5/14

1:45 am

EnigmaNeko

so, there's two ag's, right?

1:45 am

Ornith

enigma - first letter count - 2 a, 4 d, 6 e, 7 g, 6 h, 5 j, 6 o, 13 s, 2 t, 1 v, 2 w

1:45 am

andy12489

og 5/14

1:45 am

tazpink

fran i have that one ty

1:45 am

andy12489

sa 5/14

1:45 am

FranMag

yes neko

1:45 am

EnigmaNeko

if so, then i am missing one of the ag's

1:45 am

andy12489

si 5/14

1:46 am

tazpink

andy got that one ty

1:46 am

andy12489

enigma - it was ag** since I did something

1:46 am

FranMag

neko, it's just like the og4/6

1:46 am

tazpink

si thats the one

1:46 am

andy12489

enigma ag + double vowel - sounds similar to a slang for obvious

1:46 am

andy12489

taz think war, think si** of a castle / fort

1:47 am

EnigmaNeko

thanks, fran...esp. for being patient and cooperative

1:47 am

Ornith

yay grats enigma

1:47 am

FranMag

yw neko! YAY!!!!!!!

1:47 am

EnigmaNeko

i got the word, fran

1:47 am

andy12489

great Enigma

1:48 am

EnigmaNeko

this is my 1st time ever finishing one of these grids...so there's no indicator as to whether or not that you're finished with the grid from the website?!

1:48 am

JFB

Morning everyone. this grid looks quite friendly - so far anyway!

1:49 am

andy12489

hey Enigma time 2 go pro .. seriously

1:49 am

FranMag

hi jfb! it is.

1:49 am

Ornith

not if you're not pro, enigma. annoying, huh?

1:49 am

jillibus

enigma - when you go pro you get pretty fireworks

1:49 am

FranMag

neko, if you're pro you get fireworks.

1:49 am

EnigmaNeko

oh, i see...it's another one of the perks of going pro then

1:49 am

tazpink

fireworks weeeeeeeeeee thanks guys

1:50 am

jillibus

getting the message, enig? LOL

1:50 am

Ornith

it'd be nice if it just said "you're done", though :P

1:50 am

tazpink

made up ones

1:50 am

JFB

Aren't all the flags pretty?

1:50 am

andy12489

yeah - icon, bio, stats, fireworks - how can u say no?? lol

1:50 am

EnigmaNeko

oh, that's where ya'll get that saying "fireworks" when ya'll finish a grid

1:50 am

tazpink

i need to go pro

1:50 am

FranMag

yay taz!!!!!!

1:50 am

andy12489

it took me like 4 days to go pro seriously - one of the best ways to spend $10

1:50 am

jillibus

go pro, taz!

1:50 am

tazpink

tytyt

1:51 am

FranMag

andy, it's $14.95 now!

1:51 am

andy12489

yw

1:51 am

tazpink

do they take visa?

1:51 am

Ornith

one of these days I'll break down and do it, but I'm trying to wait until I at least have a day job, heh

1:51 am

jillibus

uh, andy, it's $15 US now...

1:51 am

tazpink

what does the purse mean?

1:51 am

FranMag

yes taz

1:51 am

renfield

your gender

1:52 am

andy12489

k sorry was $10 when I went mea culpa * tearing his toga and throws ashes on his head begging for fogiveness *

1:52 am

tazpink

tats forever?

1:52 am

FranMag

taz, it's actually a person, it indicates male or female.

1:52 am

EnigmaNeko

i have thought about going pro just so i could have a nifty icon by my name

1:52 am

FranMag

or "i don't like pink" like ren!

1:52 am

tazpink

oic

1:53 am

aleksia.

Hey everyone

1:53 am

jillibus

yes, a one-time $14.95

1:53 am

Ornith

hehe, enigma, you could use my LJ icon, I have a little kitty with wings in a teacup :P

1:53 am

andy12489

so what holds u back enigma .. umm other than my understating the cost by $5

1:53 am

tazpink

i am a pinkaholic

1:53 am

JFB

Its fun Enigma choosing your icon.

1:53 am

renfield

i like to remain neutral

1:53 am

EnigmaNeko

however, i am not that serious into this game...i just get on here from time to time

1:53 am

tazpink

next time u kids see me i will be pro ; it sounds so official

1:53 am

renfield

you can have pink icons taz

1:54 am

jillibus

And there's a daily theme so you can change it accordingly - today's theme is flags

1:54 am

andy12489

the choice is yours enigma but trust me Babble is a drug

1:54 am

andy12489

withdrawal is next to impossible and pro feeds yuor habit lol

1:54 am

tazpink

i think this game is helping my scrabble game

1:54 am

andy12489

well ok I never changed my icon - no time no interest sorry

1:55 am

jillibus

scrabble schmabble

1:55 am

Ornith

heh, I first played a couple months ago, and I still only play maybe once a week on average

1:55 am

Ornith

taz, I bet it is!

1:55 am

andy12489

but ren has the best flag yohoho and a botle of rum

1:55 am

FranMag

it does taz!

1:55 am

andy12489

ornith - dependencies may take time

1:55 am

tazpink

i play in a scrabble club, collect scrabble junk etc

1:55 am

Ornith

15 ren on a dead man's chest! :P

1:56 am

andy12489

where is the gold????

1:56 am

FranMag

the gold is ren's heart!

1:57 am

tazpink

ok dears i am going to upgrade now

1:57 am

jillibus

click on my flag and it waves

1:57 am

andy12489

good point Fran - but where is the tangible gold and rum?

1:57 am

renfield

hahahaha orn! believe it or not, i don;t drink. i had a martini once and hurled...

1:57 am

andy12489

umm jili - creative with colors are we?

1:57 am

renfield

gee golly thanks fran!

1:58 am

JFB

Andy I can't make out what your icon is. I don't know if its just me but I can only see a small image of it.

1:58 am

FranMag

yay jilli! it's working.

1:58 am

renfield

buried andy! on an island 3 miles x 7 miles

1:58 am

andy12489

JFB Calgary office tower shot from the street level

1:58 am

jillibus

ren - that was a pretty tough intro to booze! Mine was a Cuba Libre (rum & coke)

1:58 am

andy12489

metal detectors allowed ren?

1:59 am

Ornith

hahah, I'm not a big rum fan myself, but I do love pirates. get to go to a pirate LARP in a few weeks - got stripey fabric for my pants and everything

1:59 am

renfield

find the island and all is fair.

1:59 am

andy12489

orn some pirates must stay sober to navigate the ship and fight

1:59 am

andy12489

k ren

2:00 am

JFB

Thanks Andy - curiosity satisfied. Its a great angle.

1:59 am

andy12489

plan for my retirement has been set

1:59 am

Ornith

nah andy, pirates just learn to fight and sail drunk!

2:01 am

jillibus

And that Cuba Libre was in 1942 at the Cafe Rouge, Hotel Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania 6 - 5000, if anyone here has ever heard of Glenn Miller

2:01 am

jillibus

And that Cuba Libre was in 1942 at the Cafe Rouge, Hotel Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania 6 - 5000, if anyone here has ever heard of Glenn Miller

2:01 am

renfield

jilli, i was in the tongue of the ocean aboard a yacht....and was introduced to gin...the movement of the boat may have added to the chumming

2:01 am

andy12489

good point orn - speaking from experice lol?

2:02 am

andy12489

jilli LOVE GLENN MILLER - and the colours huh?

2:02 am

Ornith

lol

2:02 am

renfield

brain setzer does pa 6 5000

2:02 am

Ornith

ok, bedtime for me. or at least "get the cat out of my pirate costume material" time. night all

2:02 am

renfield

also as a tribute to glenn miller

2:02 am

andy12489

night orn

2:02 am

FranMag

night ornith!!

2:03 am

renfield

aye me beauty....sweet zzz's orn

2:03 am

JFB

Love Glenn Miller music as well.

2:03 am

jillibus

nite, ornith

2:04 am

jillibus

Glad Glenn Miller lives on!!!

2:05 am

mrpresident

rennie!! nice neutral handbag!! and love the flag!

2:05 am

JFB

Just heard an the radio that its the 25th anniversary of the personal computer. Since Babble I've found a reason for it!!

2:05 am

andy12489

nite everyone ( 8 retuires searching for gold and bottle of rum * )

2:05 am

renfield

thanks mrp! as always,,,love the lime cat! we must remain neutral!

2:06 am

licketySplitAUS

Is today a Day I should skip clues

2:06 am

licketySplitAUS

?

2:06 am

FranMag

night andy!

2:06 am

renfield

sweet zzzz's andy!

2:06 am

Dianne

never :)

2:06 am

tazpink

i am pro

2:06 am

FranMag

you could lickety!

2:06 am

mrpresident

lots of people leaving!! is it that easy??

2:06 am

jillibus

Well, MrP!! New icon!!! Is it an Australian state? If so, which one?

2:06 am

FranMag

yay taz!

2:06 am

andy12489

thanks here is more re: PC : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/
4780963.stm

2:06 am

tazpink

how do i get icons etc

2:06 am

tazpink

how do i get icons etc

2:06 am

tazpink

ty

2:06 am

licketySplitAUS

Na - my running stats wouldn't be right

2:06 am

renfield

some finished in like 9 minutes

2:06 am

mrpresident

*jilli* it is the New South Wales state

2:07 am

mrpresident

that is quick!! 9 minutes!! sheesh!

2:07 am

FranMag

oh, that's true lickety.

2:07 am

mrpresident

tazpink, you need to go to your account and edit from there

2:08 am

tazpink

ty mrp

2:08 am

jillibus

Lickety - I've been chatting and watching the chat and have only 25 words with 29 left to go

2:08 am

FranMag

taz, most people use google image search.

2:08 am

renfield

jilli is our babble social butterfly!

2:09 am

jillibus

MrP - my grandparents and some cousins were from NSW

2:09 am

licketySplitAUS

Well if you get stuck, go forth for clues ;-)

2:10 am

renfield

ya know - i should be sleepy....i am waiting for the brain to shut down....or am i waiting for a brain? maybe i'm waiting on tazpink's pro status to post

2:10 am

jillibus

Well, it's fun, rennie!

2:10 am

renfield

lickety - you are so kool!

2:10 am

mrpresident

NSW is a nice little state!

2:11 am

renfield

and jilli - you do it so well! with warmth and a feeling of belonging! (((jilli)))

2:12 am

FranMag

i want to see what tazpink puts up also.

2:12 am

jillibus

oh yeah, little like california! Most were in Sydney, but one had a sheep station I forget where - he owned East-West Airlines which of course ran North-South

2:12 am

renfield

me 2

2:12 am

seano216k

morning babblers...54!!! that gives me my saturday back!!

2:12 am

mrpresident

yeah, come on tazpink!! what you got??

2:12 am

FranMag

hi seano!

2:13 am

renfield

hey seano!

2:13 am

jillibus

{{{{rennie}}}} :^)

2:13 am

FranMag

lol jilli!

2:13 am

MVA

morning all

2:13 am

FranMag

hi mva!

2:13 am

renfield

hey ya mva

2:14 am

jillibus

greeting, MVA with the appropriate icon today!

2:14 am

FranMag

she was already dressed!

2:14 am

MVA

i knew i'd have the right icon one day!!

2:14 am

renfield

lol mva!

2:15 am

jillibus

And belated thanks, Lickety, for your impeccable List!

2:16 am

FranMag

yes, thanks lickety!

2:16 am

mrpresident

ah! That would be central NSW then.... will have to check but they did fly sydney to alice springs so that is east west!!

2:16 am

JFB

Morning MVA. You were ahead of time for once!

2:17 am

renfield

what is alice springs chicken?

2:17 am

mrpresident

hello MVA!

2:17 am

mrpresident

alice springs has a dirty big rock near it!!

2:17 am

MVA

it's my holiday, i can sleep in!!

2:18 am

FranMag

an invention of the outback chain ren!

2:18 am

jillibus

His name was Donald Shand. Another cousin was Ian Clunies-Ross

2:19 am

MVA

just seen your icon jfb, very good

2:19 am

renfield

oh - i thought it was for real...thanks fran...i learn so many things here!

2:20 am

JFB

Keeping the Cornish flag flying - like you.

2:20 am

mrpresident

He was a founding member! The company had planned to fly between Grafton and Moree, but switched to Tamworth-Sydney and other routes.

2:20 am

MVA

good job too!

2:20 am

mrpresident

they are definitely north south routes

2:21 am

FranMag

ren, i like your se* ditty!

2:21 am

renfield

thanks fran - it's from the black pearl

2:22 am

FranMag

from the movie?

2:22 am

jillibus

Funny, eh, Mr P?

2:22 am

mrpresident

I have yet to see the new movie!

2:22 am

renfield

yes...i think...i'll check while we're waiting on the unveiling of tazpink

2:22 am

mrpresident

jilli, I just had a wonderful history lesson about him... googled east west airlines donald shand... he did alot!!

2:22 am

FranMag

pirates of the carribean i mean.

2:23 am

renfield

gotcha fran

2:23 am

jillibus

Ian Clunies-Ross did a lot too - ask the rabbits

2:24 am

lynxxx

they are such well known names in Australia Jilli - esp for my generation.

2:24 am

mrpresident

he was on the$50 note!

2:25 am

jillibus

OMG!!!!

2:25 am

FranMag

wow jilli! you have a famous cousin!

2:25 am

mrpresident

that is freaky!!

2:26 am

jillibus

And I've never been to Oz, dammit

2:26 am

renfield

wow jilli!!!!!!

2:26 am

lynxxx

what was that - 6 degress of seperation - !?

2:27 am

mrpresident

amazing stuff!

2:27 am

renfield

"Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life For Me)" Song Lyrics
Lyrics by Xavier Atencio and music by George Bruns

2:27 am

renfield

fran it was written for curse of the black pearl

2:28 am

FranMag

cool ren, don't you just love the internet!

2:28 am

renfield

yes i do fran...of course there are about 10,000 books in this house.....

2:29 am

jillibus

They were my mother's cousins. My hubby met Donald Shand on business visits to the USA and he kept telling us to visit but we couldn't (too much biz). I met Ian in England, about 1940, with his 2 sons. I think they're still alive - one a professor in Scotland, I think, the other in the Aussie army, but they won't remember little me.

2:30 am

FranMag

i think the same people that love books also love being able to look things up on the nets.

2:30 am

mrpresident

here is a link for ya Jilli!
http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/
bsparcs/aasmemoirs/ross.htm\

2:31 am

jillibus

Fran, our li=ocal little library now has 5 internet computers and they're busy with researchers and emailers

2:31 am

lynxxx

you should try and make contact Jilli - so easy nowadays - and usually people are very interested in 'long lost' family.

2:32 am

FranMag

that's cool jilli!

2:32 am

jillibus

Thanks MrP & lynxxx - I'm a bit shy, believe it or not!

2:32 am

FranMag

you jilli??

2:33 am

mrpresident

I better get the kids off to dinner! you guys enjoy this little grid and will catch ya all later... BYE!

2:33 am

renfield

i think you're right fran. you've got to know you have it! the saddest part of owning so many books and movices was the forced evacuation for the hurricane last year. i had to pull out of my drive and force myself not to look back.

2:33 am

renfield

later mrp

2:34 am

FranMag

bye mrp!

2:34 am

lynxxx

bye MRP

2:34 am

FranMag

ren, did you lose anything?

2:34 am

jillibus

bye mrp and thanks for the link - will do!

2:35 am

renfield

no fran..i even had power when i returned home

2:36 am

FranMag

thank goodness ren!

2:36 am

jillibus

yes, fran -- it's easier when you're hiding behind a monitor - lol!

2:36 am

renfield

of course my parents disowned me since i made them sit in 100 degree weather for 7 hours to move a mile. LOL

2:37 am

jillibus

ren- I remember seeing those traffic jams on TV -- horrible!

2:37 am

renfield

jilli - you need to contact your family!

2:37 am

FranMag

jilli, that's true isn't it.

2:38 am

jillibus

I'll try, if they're still around and not too antiquated to have email if I can find their addresses

2:41 am

renfield

ok 1st yawn.....think si'll ay adios amigos and see you later! oh wait arrrggggh me beauties...let a fair wind billow ye sails!

2:41 am

MVA

adios!

2:42 am

Miss ABS

Hello all. Just hopped on to see if I could get any more... 19 to go and I'm really struggling.

2:42 am

FranMag

night ren!!

2:42 am

FranMag

hi miss abs!

2:42 am

jillibus

nite, rennie

2:42 am

Miss ABS

Hi Fran, how are you this evening?

2:42 am

JFB

See you later MVA - down to 1 word so I can't go yet!

2:42 am

jillibus

Well, hello, Miss ABS!

2:43 am

Miss ABS

What's tonights theme for our piccies? Hi Jilli!

2:43 am

jillibus

au revoir, MVA!

2:43 am

FranMag

good miss ABS! can i help you with any clues?

2:43 am

FranMag

flags is the theme today

2:43 am

Miss ABS

I'm struggling with "o' words actually.

2:43 am

jillibus

Can you guess, Miss ABS? Flags

2:44 am

MVA

not going yet jfb! was saying adios to ren!

2:44 am

jillibus

oh good, MVA - you just got here

2:44 am

FranMag

one oa5/10 is plural of desert rest stop

2:44 am

Miss ABS

I didn't know if it was a specific type of flag jilli LOL

2:44 am

aleksia.

Helllo everyone!!

2:44 am

seano216k

hey MVA, if you are from cornwall, you must appreciate og4/6 and og5/14

2:45 am

FranMag

two og words og4/6 and og5/14 have to do with architectural curves

2:45 am

FranMag

oh4/6 is past tense of an exclamation

2:45 am

Miss ABS

Hello Aleksia

2:45 am

Miss ABS

Enjoying your three day weekend?

2:45 am

Miss ABS

Thanks fran got them!

2:45 am

Miss ABS

13 words left now

2:46 am

Frances

Good morning. Very autumnal type weather here today. I think cricket may be off.........more time to babble and only 54 words!

2:46 am

aleksia.

Yep

2:46 am

MVA

love the icon frances!!

2:47 am

Miss ABS

I've got the top three rows now, I only have J, S, E and Bottom S left to go.

2:47 am

FranMag

ow4/8 x 2 are anagrams of each other, first on is when you lend someone money, they now ow* you

2:47 am

lynxxx

Nite everyone (Don't forget to do it Jilli).

2:47 am

lynxxx

Nite everyone (Don't forget to do it Jilli).

2:47 am

FranMag

hi frances!

2:47 am

FranMag

night lynxxx!

2:47 am

jillibus

Clever, frances!

2:48 am

JFB

Any clue for se4,6 please? I have the one that seems like a shortened form of a piece.

2:48 am

jillibus

Nite, lynxxx - I'll try!

2:48 am

Frances

Hi jilli. Pleased you got it.

2:49 am

FranMag

jfb, change the last consonant to a vowel

2:49 am

Frances

Thanks MVA. Thought I'd bee different. The other name for an iris is a flag.

2:49 am

JFB

Its OK I monkeyed it and now its fireworks time!!

2:49 am

Dianne

JFB - change the last letter of the one you have.

2:50 am

MVA

wahoo jfb, pasties are on you!!!!

2:50 am

FranMag

yay jfb!!!

2:50 am

jillibus

YAY jfb!!!

2:50 am

JFB

Ta MVA - only my second time.

2:51 am

jillibus

21 left and bed soon

2:51 am

Miss ABS

Woohoo! Fireworks for me now too!

2:51 am

FranMag

yay miss abs!!!!

2:51 am

aleksia.

Well done Miss ABS!!

2:52 am

Miss ABS

Second time today that I've worked on this one too! LOL Thanks Fran and Aleksia

2:52 am

aleksia.

Anytime!hehe

2:52 am

JFB

The only problem is what do I do for the rest of my day?? Yay Miss ABS!

2:52 am

MVA

congrats miss abs!!

2:52 am

Miss ABS

Ta all :D

2:53 am

MVA

jfb, you stay on and help me!!!!

2:55 am

MVA

dave says congrats too jfb!

2:56 am

Miss ABS

Right I'm going to head out and finish reading my book... it's about that time of evening.

2:56 am

Miss ABS

Good luck everyone, good bye for this evening, see you tomorrow.

2:56 am

seano216k

woo fireworks...all in half an hour...i guess this is to lull us into asense of securitybefore the 300+ grid for tomorrow then?

2:57 am

MVA

congrats seano!

2:59 am

jillibus

YAY seano - and what is your icon? It;s smashing.

2:59 am

jillibus

TTFN, Miss ABS (I was away for a mo)

3:01 am

seano216k

that's gibraltars flag Jili, where i live at the moment

3:01 am

jillibus

nice one, seano!

3:02 am

jillibus

the key to the kingdom, seano?

3:02 am

seano216k

well kinda, it's the key to the city gates, which was locked nightly to keep the spainyards out!

3:03 am

jillibus

fun way to learn history

3:04 am

seano216k

a very historical place gibraltar, every where you walk there are reminders of it's history...fortified walls, cannons littered everywhere

3:06 am

seano216k

right, i am going to sneak back to bed, see if wifey has even noticed i was gone...bye alll for now

3:07 am

jillibus

monkeys too, as I recall?

3:07 am

Haz1558

Good morning all.

3:08 am

MVA

morning haz, bye seano

3:08 am

jillibus

Hail Haz! And what flag have we here?

3:08 am

seano216k

lots of monkeys.... one had the cheek to scratch my sons arm....but he did try and stroke one of the babies....a big no no

3:08 am

Haz1558

We have the flag of Ulster, one of the four provinces of Ireland.

3:09 am

jillibus

This is so interesting and colourful!

3:10 am

Haz1558

You can't see it too clearly, but the thing in the middle is a red hand. Legend has it that an invading force's leader promised a prize to the first man whose right hand touched land. A left-handed man cut off his right hand, threw it at the land and won the prize. He can't have been too bright! Of course,it is just a legend.

3:11 am

jillibus

Yuk!

3:11 am

MVA

lovely story haz!

3:12 am

Haz1558

There are several versions of the Ulster Flag, some more politically sensitive than others. This is the non-politicised version as used by sports teams etc.

3:14 am

Haz1558

Well, I hate to say it, but today's grid is finished already. Quite a contrast to yesterday's offering from Dr_God.

3:14 am

jillibus

Good! BTW all you brits -- a while a go someone in the US wanted to know what the flag on a teddybear represented - it was the Union Flag (Jack)!!!

3:15 am

jillibus

Well done, Haz - I've been enjoying the chat and still have 14 to go.

3:15 am

MVA

well done haz!

3:16 am

Haz1558

Jillibus, what strikes me about many, not all Americans, is that they are not well-informed about life outside the US. Granted, it is a big country, but general knowledge about other places seems to be lacking. (Cue howls of outrage from the US contingent)

3:18 am

jillibus

They don't get much chance - their TV is so introspective and that's what they watch - centre of the universe, y'know!

3:18 am

MVA

breakfast calls, bbl

3:18 am

jillibus

have a good one, MVA!

3:18 am

sherb

morning all :)

3:19 am

Haz1558

I've only been to the States once, a very short visit for a wedding, and that is exactly the impression we got - the news centred around the US to an extraordinary degree.

3:19 am

Haz1558

Good morning sherb - recovered after yesterday's efforts? You'll have no problems today.

3:19 am

jillibus

Hello sherb - another handsome flag I see...whose?

3:20 am

jillibus

I watch

3:20 am

jillibus

cnn

3:20 am

sherb

hi Haz :) ...48 words in the 30 minute challenge this morning... 20 hours left to find the other 6...

3:20 am

ExWren

Hello everyone. My wish was granted, I asked for a small grid and got it. My icon is the White ensign. It is for the Royal Naval Association

3:20 am

sherb

morning jilli :) ....it's the flag of Yorkshire, my home county...

3:21 am

Haz1558

Good morning ex-Wren. I caught you signing off last night. You weren't very happy!

3:21 am

FMitch

Well I am gob smacked sherb, I didn't know that Yorkshire had a flag (family hail form there).

Sorry, morning all

3:22 am

jillibus

Start again! I watch CNN and it seldom deviates from US news. I also watch BBC World (I think unavailable there) to get what else is going on. Also our CBC is well balanced but unavailable in the US except at the border. Pity.

3:22 am

sherb

yesterday's grid was horrendous... I found 148 words without the list... and gave up for the last one - selah...

3:22 am

Haz1558

Well, it is Hebrew!

3:23 am

ExWren

You are quite right Haz. I didn't like that grid one little bit, and had to give in needing 69, with my eyes half closed!

3:23 am

FranMag

hi all!

3:23 am

sherb

morning FMitch :)

3:23 am

Angb

Hi all

3:23 am

Haz1558

I didn't like the grid either! Good morning FranMag and FMitch!

3:23 am

jillibus

Well, Wren, that's a flag I recognise! Welcome

3:23 am

jillibus

Hi again Fran

3:24 am

sherb

hi Fran!! ...well done on Wordbuilder yesterday... what were your words?

3:24 am

FranMag

hi angb!

3:24 am

aleksia.

hedges

3:24 am

FMitch

Morning Haz I see you are finished too, it was all rather too fast for a Saturday.

3:24 am

Angb

Hi Franmag

3:24 am

sherb

morning Ang :)

3:24 am

Angb

Hi sherb

3:24 am

aleksia.

opps sorry everyone

3:25 am

Haz1558

You're right, FMitch. I feel like I've been cheated or something!

3:25 am

FranMag

hi sherb, eurhythmy was the main one, then a bunch of two letter ones.

3:25 am

Angb

Thnx aleksia

3:25 am

aleksia.

lol

3:25 am

jillibus

Hello, Angb! I know your flag too...

3:26 am

sherb

wow, no wonder you scored so well :)

3:26 am

Angb

Yours is interesting. Canadian, but ...

3:27 am

FranMag

i don't always do well on the other puzzles so i work hard on wordbuilder!

3:27 am

verna

thats fireworks for me and no help today.It must have been easier. bye for now. Anyone need any hints.

3:27 am

jillibus

Click on it, Ang!

3:27 am

Angb

Franmag reminds me of Annie Lennox

3:27 am

jillibus

YAY verna!!

3:27 am

FranMag

yes angb, loved eurhythmics!

3:27 am

Angb

Well done verna

3:28 am

FranMag

yay verna!

3:28 am

verna

thank you Angb

3:28 am

sherb

I just realised yesterday that there's no time limit on word builder... I'd been trying to do it quickly... it was more enjoyable when I had time to think about it...

3:28 am

FMitch

Wish we could go back and do archive babble grids like you can do on Sudoku.

3:30 am

Haz1558

We'll watch out for soaring points total on Wordbuilder for you from now on, sherb!

3:30 am

sherb

that would be good FMitch... would transform the rankings as well...

3:30 am

rycaut

how many words today?

3:30 am

Haz1558

54 words today.

3:30 am

jillibus

54, rycaut

3:31 am

Angb

I'm getting thru this a bit quick today. Do you think after all the whinging last nite Dr God is being kind?

3:31 am

jillibus

Ang, did you click on my flag?

3:31 am

FMitch

Friad not Angb, it's all totally random.

3:32 am

Frances

Wow.....stuck it out yesterday until I finished and now I have fireworks two days in a row. Any ideas for the rest of the day?

3:32 am

mrpresident

back for a chat!!

3:32 am

Angb

Sure did. BC. Would love to visit sometime.

3:32 am

FranMag

yay frances!!

3:32 am

FMitch

Hi MrP

3:33 am

sherb

numerous other game sites, Frances... IronSudoku, QuotePuzzler...

3:33 am

Haz1558

Hello mrpresident. Some of us are never happy. We complained about the grid being difficult, today it is too quick. Are we a bunch of whingers?

3:33 am

jillibus

Kiwis come here occasionally...

3:33 am

sherb

hi mrp :)

3:33 am

mrpresident

Hello FMitch! how are you doing??

3:33 am

jillibus

Hello again mrp

3:33 am

mrpresident

hello jilli!!

3:34 am

mrpresident

hey sherb!! nice to see you!

3:34 am

FranMag

hi again mrp!

3:34 am

mrpresident

hi again fran!

3:34 am

FMitch

Fine thanks MrP and done with the grid, as Haz said earlier feel cheated as it was too quick.

3:34 am

Angb

Hi mrp

3:35 am

Frances

Thanks sherb. I always forget IronSudoku and I've never tried QuotePuzzler. Must have a look.

3:35 am

jillibus

But, FMitch, I'm taking my time and enjoying the chat with 12 yet to find and no hurry

3:35 am

mrpresident

Hi angb!!

3:35 am

mrpresident

don't feel cheated fmitch! we are here!!

3:36 am

mrpresident

oh man!! someone at the door again!! 2nd time today!!

3:36 am

FMitch

thats the way to do it jilli

Actually it is probably just as well it's a small one as I ahve a ton of stuff to do today.

3:38 am

sherb

what's the points total today?

3:38 am

FranMag

500

3:38 am

Haz1558

500 points sherb.

3:39 am

sherb

thanks... four more words and 28 points... a few permutations there...

3:40 am

Haz1558

Back shortly.

3:40 am

FranMag

they could all be 7 pointers sherb!

3:40 am

MVA

fireworks!!!!

3:41 am

riemann

Wow! a 20-minute grid. *fireworks*

3:41 am

FranMag

yay mva!!!!

3:41 am

sherb

;)

3:41 am

FranMag

yay riemann!

3:41 am

MVA

congrats riemann!

3:41 am

Angb

Good on ya, mva and reimann

3:42 am

Frances

Thought I would leave you with the Essex flag

3:42 am

FranMag

sherb, check your word stats also, you might actually need 4 4-letter words.

3:42 am

jillibus

YAY riemann!

3:43 am

jillibus

and YAY MVA!!!

3:43 am

sherb

down to three... two 4's and a 5

3:44 am

sherb

duh... one was really simple S...

3:46 am

sherb

done...

3:47 am

FranMag

yay sherb!!!

3:48 am

Haz1558

Congratulations sherb - so you couldn't spin it out any longer!

3:49 am

jillibus

firewords - yawn!!!!

3:49 am

sherb

I can see how going without the list could become addictive... if the grids are short, and you've got the time...

3:50 am

Angb

Good one sherb

3:50 am

FranMag

yay jilli!!!

3:50 am

Haz1558

But if the grids aren't short?

3:50 am

Angb

Great jillibus

3:51 am

Haz1558

jillibus - well done!

3:51 am

jillibus

and so to bed, filled with dread -- 300+ may lie ahead!

3:52 am

sherb

forget it!! ...there's also something therapeutic about using the list... I still start at the end and work backwards...

3:52 am

hydra

Just logged on. Love the rhyme, jillibus!

3:52 am

sherb

nite jilli... good verse... :)

3:52 am

jillibus

Hi hydra!! thx

3:52 am

Haz1558

Not to fear, jillibus dear, with the friends about, to help you out.

3:54 am

jillibus

good one, Haz! But I'll have little time tomorrow -- bridge all afternoon and then I hope for a swim -- weather forecast is good

3:54 am

MVA

going to go now, enjoy the grid all, see you tomorrow!

3:54 am

Haz1558

Ah well, hope to see you at some stage. Sleep well, jillibus.

3:54 am

hydra

Bye MVA and jillibus

3:55 am

jillibus

Love this place! Nighty night now...

3:55 am

sherb

ok, I've got my scrabble board out so I can work on wordbuilder and join in the log...

3:55 am

Angb

Nite jillibus

3:55 am

Jacula

Morning all. 4 to go and I'm typing as slow as I can...:(

3:56 am

Haz1558

Never let it be said that sherb takes her games seriously.

3:56 am

Haz1558

One letter at a time, Jacula?

3:56 am

sherb

morning Jac :)

I like to multitask, Haz :)

3:57 am

Jacula

Something like that, Haz.:)

3:57 am

Haz1558

Except that I put in long gaps between my words and it has taken them out. Good morning,Jacula.

3:57 am

spellit

wh4/9! What a great word to finish on! What will I do for the rest of the day?

3:58 am

Jacula

You could do my ironing, spellit...

3:58 am

Haz1558

Good morning spellit. Get out your scrabble board and try to beat sherb in wordbuilder on quote-puzzler.

3:58 am

spellit

Funny but my wife said that this morning...

3:59 am

Jacula

That reminds me, I must e-mail the quote-puzzler boss to see why it won't let me join!

4:00 am

sherb

oh no... I fear I might have given rise to great expectations... I'll probably score about 10...

4:00 am

spellit

Hi Hazel - I'll have to have a look at this QuotePuzzler

4:00 am

Jacula

I don't believe this! The 4 words I am missing (2 e's, a g & an s) are all 4-letter words.

4:01 am

Haz1558

sherb has been spreading the word about it. www.quote-puzzler.com.

4:02 am

rycaut

done

4:03 am

sherb

if only it had a better chat log... it's not really a place to hang out, unlike Babble...

4:03 am

davetysall

any se 4,8 clues?

4:03 am

Haz1558

Congratulations rycaut!

4:03 am

Haz1558

se4/8 - involves needles and threads and me running a mile.

4:04 am

davetysall

thanks me being stupif

4:05 am

Haz1558

Not at all. We'll be jumping on clue-seekers with great eagerness today.

4:05 am

Jacula

LOL, Haz.

4:06 am

sherb

Fran set a tough benchmark yesterday... 147 points...

4:07 am

Haz1558

I had been feeling pleased with myself yesterday, sherb, in the lead on wordbuilder until Fran stepped in. But I'm not bitter....

4:08 am

davetysall

fireworks

4:08 am

Jacula

Not fair! (Stamps foot) Why won't the site let me join??

4:08 am

Haz1558

Still, time to get some things done. See all later!

4:08 am

Angb

Well, that's fireworks for me. And congrats davetysall.

4:09 am

Angb

See ya Haz. See the rest of you tomorrow

4:09 am

davetysall

bye all and thanks

4:09 am

FranMag

jac, did you email doug?

4:10 am

FranMag

bye angb and dave!

4:10 am

Jacula

Fran - will do it later today.

4:10 am

sherb

later Haz... I'd better be going too... later all :)

4:10 am

Buthy

fireworks!!!!!!!!!my first set!what a great feeling..

4:10 am

FranMag

bye sherb!

4:10 am

FranMag

yay buthy!!!

4:11 am

Jacula

I have fireworks.:)

4:11 am

FranMag

yay jac!!!

4:12 am

FranMag

haz, sorry about bumping you off wordbuilder! it's usually my only chance for a star so I spend a lot of time on my solution!

4:12 am

Jacula

Well done to all the finishers. I must go and have breakfast now and then do the weekly shopping. TTFN. x

4:13 am

FranMag

bye jac!

4:17 am

scv

hello

4:18 am

Odin

Hi scv

4:19 am

Odin

hogs

4:19 am

scv

hah! the shorter the better. unless that means harder? i'm not sure ;)

4:20 am

Odin

Strange one...or I am slow this morning...probably the latter.

4:21 am

ExWren

Well done all you finishers. I am stumped already on a measly we4/11. My monkey is exhausted

4:22 am

FMitch

Hi ExWren there isn't a we4/11 only a 4/8 and 4/9

4:24 am

ExWren

There is on bj's list!

4:24 am

FMitch

If you are using Brandyjacks list it is wrong for the first time ever! There are only 2 w in the grid and BJ's list doesn't show any of the J's

4:40 am

Haz1558

FranMag - still here? I'm just back on after having a shower etc. Apology accepted about wordbuilder! But you know that I'm joking - it's just a game, well done!

4:40 am

Calqhoon

can anyone clue the OA for me please?

4:42 am

Odin

No OA's for me

4:43 am

Odin

I'm doing poorly today...brain is cramping!

4:43 am

Haz1558

oa5 - plural desert watering hole

4:44 am

Odin

Thanks Haz

4:44 am

Calqhoon

Thanks haz. tried unsuccesfully to monkey it

4:50 am

Calqhoon

SE4/6 please? Not the lily one.

4:50 am

PappouTed

Hi everyone, short and sweet or short and sour?

4:50 am

Calqhoon

bit of both i think, though it hasn't taken long there are a few toughies

4:50 am

scv

sweet, i think

4:50 am

Odin

Bit sour for me ...

4:51 am

scv

or, was sweet until the last 3 for me ;)

4:51 am

PappouTed

thanks, I guess I'll get started then

4:52 am

mattygroves

Morning - happy Saturday. Short grid!

4:52 am

scv

thats one that im missing as well, cal

4:52 am

roncook

village elders.. a few usless facts of members. no registered males in top 20..4 in top 50 and a ratio of 1/7 male to female in whole list,,.57 male/367 female. does this mean ladies are better at word games,or lead a less hectic life than us males.

4:53 am

scv

neither!

4:53 am

mattygroves

Everyone OK?

4:53 am

mrpresident

just wonderful matty

4:54 am

mattygroves

Hey Pres - how goes it?

4:54 am

PappouTed

doing fine, matty. Only 49 to go, lol

4:54 am

Calqhoon

havent been able to monkey it scv :(

4:55 am

mrpresident

good thanks matty... how are you??

4:55 am

mattygroves

Not bad - weather's foul, though. We were go to go to Croperdy, but the weather's wet and windy.

4:56 am

mrpresident

stay in with a nice bottle of merlot!

4:56 am

scv

i got it! trying to come up with a clue, though

4:57 am

Calqhoon

well done scv :)

4:58 am

Odin

great job scv

4:59 am

mattygroves

Bit early for that yet...

4:59 am

scv

no def?

5:00 am

mrpresident

midday wine not on?? ok, champers then!!

5:00 am

scv

fireworks

5:01 am

mattygroves

Sounds nice. I actually have some in the fridge outside...

5:01 am

mrpresident

I'll have a glass!! if you are sharing?

5:02 am

mattygroves

Of course. Here you go...*teleport*

5:02 am

Odin

Bartender...make the rounds!

5:02 am

mrpresident

**glass of champagne** thanks matty!!

5:02 am

mattygroves

And yours, Odin *teleport*

5:02 am

mattygroves

Like the glasses? Lead crystal.

5:03 am

mrpresident

they sound wonderful!!!

5:03 am

Odin

Cheers!

5:03 am

mrpresident

cheers!!

5:04 am

mattygroves

Cheers! *clink*

5:05 am

Odin

Thanks Matty...you've managed to make me tipsy enough not to care I can't finish this today!

5:05 am

mattygroves

Only the best, Odin - glad I could help *hic*

5:05 am

Odin

*hic*

5:06 am

mrpresident

*hiccup* nice drop!

5:06 am

PappouTed

congrats on your fireworks, svc

5:06 am

Atalante

hi! I'm back!

5:06 am

Haz1558

Welcome back!

5:07 am

mrpresident

hello Atalante *hic* matty has champers!! *giggle*

5:07 am

mrpresident

Hello Haz! how you going?

5:07 am

mattygroves

Hi Atalante! And Haz and Ted. Here you go Atalante - *teleport* Only the best, of course.

5:07 am

Atalante

and a nice little one to return to! champers? woot! *holds out glass*

5:07 am

Odin

We're toasted!

5:08 am

Haz1558

I'm fine, mrpresident, thanks. Just lurking now that the grid is done.

5:08 am

Haz1558

Atalante, last Sunday's grid is worth looking at. More babblets than you would believe. But, more importantly, is the dog okay?

5:09 am

mattygroves

Cheers Ata - how do you like the vintage *clink*

5:09 am

Atalante

dog's fine! she had a wonderful time! she got to run on beaches and in forests and chased rabbits and met loads of other dogs and even went into a castle!

5:10 am

mattygroves

I fly to the States a week from today - hope everything calms down by then.

5:10 am

Haz1558

That's good to hear! And you, did you have a good time?

5:10 am

PappouTed

matty, where are you flying to?

5:10 am

mrpresident

here here matty!

5:11 am

mattygroves

Newark.

5:11 am

Atalante

a lovely time! coming back was kinda interesting with huge amount of security checks - we came back on Thursday lunchtime. we spent a few days in Aachen, then drove down to Luxembourg and faffed around in gorgeous countryside for a few days :)

5:12 am

PappouTed

Atalante, you were right in the middle of it on Thurs.

5:12 am

Haz1558

I'm glad all went well.

5:12 am

rumplestiltskin

1 left - je4,13 - tried lots of words, none fit. HELP

5:12 am

mattygroves

They're used on the legs of trained birds of prey

5:13 am

rumplestiltskin

jews

5:14 am

rumplestiltskin

sorry, sleepy fingers - I've got ***********FIREWORKS***************

5:14 am

mattygroves

Congrats Rumple!

5:14 am

Odin

Congrat Rum!

5:14 am

Haz1558

Congratulations rumple.

5:14 am

rumplestiltskin

thanks Mattygroves

5:15 am

rumplestiltskin

thanks Haz

5:15 am

Atalante

we didn't know we were right in the middle of things though - only found out what had happened when we got home! I just thought the Tunnel people were being extra security conscious!

5:15 am

rumplestiltskin

Thanks Odin and all. Back to bed!!!

5:15 am

mattygroves

Night night, rumple!

5:20 am

mattygroves

That's gotta be the fastest fireworks in history.

5:21 am

mattygroves

***FIREWORKS*** for me.

5:21 am

caitlyn

Morning all.......

5:21 am

Odin

Cheers Matty!

5:22 am

Odin

Mornin caitlyn

5:23 am

mattygroves

See ya later, guys!

5:23 am

caitlyn

What a tiny grid today...

5:23 am

caitlyn

Bye matty

5:24 am

Odin

Later Matty. Thanks for the drink!

5:25 am

Scrabbler

Fireworks for Rumple and Matty, and I just woke up and am starting. 54 words---I can do this.

5:27 am

Odin

I thought I could do it Scrabbler and I'm still here. It's Matty's fault though...she teleported champers to us and I am toasted!

5:27 am

Scrabbler

No, resist!

5:27 am

PappouTed

back

5:28 am

Odin

Believe me I am trying...

5:28 am

Scrabbler

Very odd grid today.

5:29 am

Scrabbler

Only 1 central vowel.

5:30 am

jeanniejinx

Fireworks..Thanks mattygroves wouldn't have got it without your 'birds of prey' clue

5:30 am

PappouTed

congrats to all the fireworks, 25 left for me

5:30 am

Scrabbler

Yeah, JJ

5:34 am

PappouTed

I have 2 je4/9 and 2 je4/13. Can you tell what else I'm missing?

5:34 am

Odin

Congrats! 15 lefthere.

5:35 am

Scrabbler

Go Odin 15----------------------*************

5:36 am

allstar

pap je 5/20

5:36 am

Scrabbler

djee

5:36 am

PappouTed

thanks, allstar

5:36 am

Scrabbler

what the heck

5:37 am

allstar

pap- add a vowel to 2nd 4/9

5:37 am

PappouTed

Thanks, allstar, J's are done

5:37 am

allstar

yw

5:38 am

allstar

4 left for me

5:39 am

allstar

3 left all se's

5:40 am

Tiny

Good Evening to Everyone

5:40 am

PappouTed

Hi Tiny

5:41 am

Odin

Hey Tiny

5:41 am

Scrabbler

And good morning

5:41 am

allstar

hello

5:41 am

Scrabbler

sedge

5:41 am

Scrabbler

oops, not a word anyway

5:42 am

Tiny

Pity

5:42 am

Tiny

LOL

5:42 am

Scrabbler

Isn't it fun to enter strange words and then some get rejected and others, wow, that's a real word

5:42 am

PappouTed

it should be a word

5:42 am

Odin

I tried it earlier ...

5:43 am

Tiny

A Phantom hey

5:43 am

Tiny

Have to go again be back later

5:44 am

Odin

I have now taken to trying all the letter combos I can in hopes...

5:44 am

Scrabbler

That's what I do-----rejection, rejection, rejection, bingo!

5:45 am

Odin

It does work.

5:45 am

allstar

FIREWORKS! : )

5:46 am

PappouTed

Yay, allstar, 10 left for me

5:46 am

Odin

Go Allstar!

5:46 am

Scrabbler

Yippee!

5:46 am

FMitch

Scrabbler knock off the 1st letter of the word you typed in the log for a e4 and then pl

5:46 am

Scrabbler

I did those, Mitch, thanks.

5:46 am

PappouTed

I just found an ow4 that I've never seen before

5:47 am

Scrabbler

Thanks

5:47 am

Odin

Pap, a new word or one you didn't see in this puzzle?

5:48 am

Scrabbler

A new word, for me.

5:48 am

PappouTed

a new word for me, don't remember ever using it

5:49 am

Odin

Thanks Pap...Never seen it before either.

5:49 am

sprite

Good afternoon all, a mighty tighty today :)

5:49 am

PappouTed

5 left. 4 se's and the si

5:50 am

Odin

spanish 6

5:50 am

PappouTed

Hi sprite

5:50 am

Scrabbler

You'll do it, ted.

5:50 am

Scrabbler

seis

5:50 am

Odin

Hi Sprite

5:50 am

Scrabbler

Yikes

5:51 am

PappouTed

2 left, the si and the se5

5:51 am

Jera

Greetings & salutaions, fellow Babblers!

5:51 am

sprite

Looks like a fun one!

5:51 am

Odin

Hola Jera

5:51 am

Scrabbler

G'morning, Jera

5:51 am

PappouTed

hi jera and thanks for the clue scrabbler

5:52 am

sprite

Hi there Jera

5:52 am

PappouTed

1 to go, the se5

5:52 am

Jera

I have 2 left & am truly stumped on the 3rd se4/4 & the following se5 (plural?)

5:53 am

PappouTed

fireworks!

5:53 am

sprite

WTG Pappou!

5:53 am

allstar

ADD A VOWEL TO THE LAST SE 4/4

5:53 am

Odin

Hooray Pap!

5:53 am

izzyjinx

Congratulations Pappou!!

5:53 am

allstar

CONGRATS

5:53 am

PappouTed

Thanks

5:54 am

Jera

That was asking for help in case anyone was wondering, LOL

5:54 am

PappouTed

Now what do I do for the rest of the day? Clean house?

5:55 am

verna

se4,4 sounds like the ocean

5:55 am

Jera

I have that one, I need the 3rd se4/4

5:55 am

allstar

Jera change the 2nd vowel in vernas clue then pl for the 5

5:55 am

PappouTed

jera, se plus the opposite of stop

5:56 am

allstar

not pl but add a vowel at the end

5:56 am

Jera

Got that one as well... I need the 3rd se4/4

5:56 am

izzyjinx

8 left.. so close!! this is my first grid ever, I hope i manage to do it, i am jeanniejinx's daughter, i guess you would have noticed from the 'jinx' part

5:56 am

Odin

Good luck Izzy

5:57 am

sprite

You will do it, izzy, we'll help you if necessary with the last nasties ;)

5:57 am

izzyjinx

thx Odin xx

5:57 am

PappouTed

se plus the present tense of was

5:57 am

Jera

That's what I've been trying for the past 15 minues, allstar...

5:58 am

allstar

Jera 3rd se sounds like the first 2 spelled diff.

5:58 am

izzyjinx

thanks for that sprite!!

5:58 am

Atalante

hi Sprite!

5:58 am

Jera

Thanks! Coulda sworn I tried that... several times, LOL

5:58 am

allstar

you already have the ones with the a and e keep going

5:58 am

sprite

Ata! *hug*

5:59 am

Scrabbler

Go Izzy

6:00 am

allstar

that was my problem child too Jera, and the 5 that goes with it

6:00 am

izzyjinx

Thanks Scrabbler, thanks everyone!! You are all so very friendly, if you need anything I'd always be happy to help. :) xx

6:00 am

PappouTed

See you all later, going to eat some breakfast

6:00 am

Jera

I felt silly when I found the si...

6:00 am

sprite

Teamwork is what makes this game and site special :)

6:01 am

Jera

So the house is still asleep, I actually have time to chat... how has everyone been? I'd been ages since I've hung out here, let alone finished a puzzle!

6:01 am

PappouTed

and friendly people, this and my teacher chatroom are the only places I chat

6:01 am

sprite

Type silently, Jera, to protect the rare quiet LOL

6:01 am

allstar

Im kinda tired, I dropped my hubby off at 5 to catch a flight to Vegas

6:02 am

Jera

Oh yes, sprite... I'm trying...

6:02 am

Jera

PappouTed... you're a teacher?

6:02 am

izzyjinx

You're right Jera. My mum comes on here and talks sometimes, (Jeanniejinx) she says you are very nice people xx

6:02 am

allstar

5 a.m. here

6:02 am

Odin

Vegas...my home away from home!

6:02 am

PappouTed

I love Vegas, was out there the last week in june

6:02 am

Jera

7 am here... we were up late watching the meteor shower...

6:03 am

sprite

5 a.m. is night, not morning. You are entitled to being kinda tired for sure ;)

6:03 am

PappouTed

how was it, jera

6:03 am

allstar

well its 7a.m. now but dropped him @ 5

6:03 am

sprite

*turns green with envy for the meteor shower*

6:03 am

Jera

We saw some nice ones... the Moon was a bit bright, but no clouds...

6:04 am

izzyjinx

ohed

6:04 am

Jera

The Perseids are my favorite. not too cold

6:04 am

allstar

im not a gambler so its not a big deal to me-besides he there for a convention so I would be alone most of the day/week

6:05 am

Jera

We camped out in the back yard, it was awesome!

6:05 am

PappouTed

Now I'm really going for breakfast, see you all later

6:05 am

Jera

Bye, PappouTed... nice meeting you!

6:05 am

sprite

Bon appetit, Pappou

6:05 am

allstar

bye Pap

6:05 am

izzyjinx

oops, I am so sorry. I keep getting mixed up and putting words in the chat box instead of the word thing. I am sorry folks, it was accidental. xx

6:05 am

Odin

Later Pap!

6:05 am

Jera

No problem, izzy... we've all done it!

6:06 am

Scrabbler

I do that all of the time, Izzy. It embarrassing when I type in non-words.

6:06 am

allstar

more than once!

6:06 am

sprite

It is a wrong setup of the site, we all do it.

6:06 am

Jera

So what's the icon theme for today? I'm still wearing my stelae from yesterday...

6:06 am

izzyjinx

Thanks you everyone glad you understand :) xx

6:07 am

izzyjinx

vega

6:07 am

sprite

LOL!

6:07 am

gooner

thankyou izzy that was the last one i needed. finished grid for the second time only!!!!!

6:07 am

sprite

WTG gooner!

6:07 am

Jera

Huzzah for gooner!! *throws confetti*

6:08 am

Scrabbler

Yeah, gooner

6:08 am

Odin

Great gooner!

6:08 am

gooner

thankyou x

6:08 am

verna

congrats Gooner

6:08 am

allstar

WTG Gooner

6:08 am

Jera

Odin, I like your name... he's one of my favorite gods...

6:09 am

verna

Like your kitty icon

6:09 am

Odin

Thank you...my German Shepherd Puppy's name

6:09 am

gooner

i'm soooooo happy, still watching the fireworks!!!

6:10 am

allstar

guess im off to do house work, gotta do that in between babbling, not sure i like these short grids- gives me more time for house work : (

6:10 am

sprite

Hehehe, you should, gooner. You deserved them!

6:10 am

allstar

question: do you guys actually see fireworks? Do you have to be a subscriber?

6:11 am

gooner

ty

6:11 am

sprite

Yes to both, allstar.

6:11 am

allstar

hmmm, tnx

6:12 am

allstar

bye all

6:12 am

sprite

Bye allstar

6:12 am

Scrabbler

You will see fireworks in place of the tile stats. I saw them for the first time the other night.

6:12 am

Jera

So what's the icon theme for today? I'm still wearing my stelae from yesterday...

6:13 am

Scrabbler

19 left. I have to get ready for work (sigh). I'll be back tonight.

6:13 am

sprite

Down to 15 and slowing down here.

6:15 am

Odin

stuck on 12 for a while

6:16 am

sprite

At least I found one 6. I am with you at 12 now, Odin.

6:16 am

Odin

got both the 6's early but the 4's are killing me!

6:17 am

Jera

No theme today so will fall back on my holiday icons... refresh for my lughnasadh costume!

6:17 am

sprite

I just found the D6/33, still need the other one. Plus 3x5. Rest is 4s.

6:17 am

izzyjinx

Aww, Odin, I know you'll do it!!

6:17 am

Jera

If anyone is stuck, I will be glad to help

6:17 am

pam

Morning, all

6:18 am

Odin

mornin Pam

6:18 am

sprite

Hi pam

6:18 am

pam

Jera--last night, someone mentioined that the theme is flags, but I don't know wherte to look to confirm that, LOL

6:18 am

Odin

Sprite...6's are he or do

6:19 am

sprite

Thanks, that gave me the other 6 and a 5. Down to 7 :)

6:19 am

Odin

yw

6:19 am

inge

gotta go to excercise class. Only 6 to go. This is a real easy one.

6:20 am

sprite

Ah, and that He leads to 2x E as well. :)

6:20 am

sprite

Bye inge!

6:20 am

Flask1

Hi Everyone!

6:20 am

sprite

Hi Flask

6:21 am

Odin

Hey Flask

6:21 am

pam

hi, flask

6:21 am

Flask1

Only 54 words.....mmmmm.......suspicious!!!

6:22 am

Jera

Thanks, pam... I'm happy with this one... it lasts more than a day, LOL

6:22 am

pam

lol!

6:22 am

Jera

It's not too bad, Flask1

6:22 am

sprite

Not too hard, Flask. But fun. Some interesting words.

6:23 am

Flask1

Oh good!......cos' I haven't managed to finish for a few days!

6:23 am

Scrabbler

ed 4,6? I must be a moron.

6:24 am

Odin

ed + present tense of done

6:24 am

sprite

ed + act :)
And join the moron club, we all have been there with words like that.

6:24 am

pam

I am a charter member of the moron club!

6:24 am

Scrabbler

THANKS! Signed, The Moron

6:24 am

Jera

I remembered it from before...

6:25 am

Odin

YW Signed a fellow Moron!

6:25 am

Scrabbler

I'll be recording secretary of the moron club

6:25 am

Jera

One of those freaky "Babble words"

6:25 am

sprite

For sure, Jera :)

6:25 am

pam

See, Jera, that's my problem and why I am a charter member, I have fun at each grid, but I remember maybe 50% of the non-everyday words...

6:26 am

sprite

Okay, one more G, one more S, one more 4, one more 5. Guess I am getting there. And the 'babblets' are notorious for being forgotten, I secretly believe that is what they are there for.

6:27 am

Jera

My neurologist recommends this site... I have memory trouble, so I'm alwasy so proud when things stick!

6:28 am

pam

Makes sense, Jera. And, you ought to be proud!

6:28 am

sprite

That's wonderful, Jera! Training the memory and having fun at the same time, must be some neurologist to recommend that :)

6:28 am

Jera

Plus the lovely sense of community... I've missed that the most, I think!

6:28 am

Byzantine

My neurologist told me when my memory fails, I will forget things.

6:29 am

Flask1

a clue for di4/6 please?

6:29 am

Odin

Off to start the day. Still 12 left but I will be in and out till I get it!

6:29 am

sprite

This is a great community. Can't even be ruined by some trolls ;)

6:29 am

Scrabbler

Insightful neurologist

6:29 am

pam

Jera--are you a lot then? I ask because you say "miss."

6:29 am

pam

Ditto, sprite!

6:29 am

Jera

How much did s/he charge you for that, Byzan, LOL

6:29 am

sprite

Have a great day, Odin ;)

6:29 am

Scrabbler

A different way of saying you dunked something in sauce

6:29 am

Jera

I used to be, pam, been gone most of the summer, sick and/or busy

6:30 am

pam

duh--Jera, are you *home a lot...

6:30 am

Flask1

omg!!!!!.....what a fool....thanks!

6:30 am

Odin

TY Sprite

6:30 am

pam

Oh, I see... I misread...

6:30 am

pam

Yes, this is a fun place to be!

6:30 am

Jera

Oh, yes, pam, I'm home a lot... disabled SAHM

6:30 am

Scrabbler

8 left and I must must get ready for work now. I have to earn the paycheck.

6:30 am

sprite

It's good to see you back, Jera. Hope you will be able to be here more often.

6:31 am

pam

I volunteer for a virtual-based org, so that combined with this keeps me talking with people I otherwise would never meet--LOVE it!

6:31 am

Jera

I hope so, too sprite... I'm not even looking at my stats...

6:31 am

pam

SAHM?

6:31 am

Jera

Bye, Scrabbler!

6:31 am

Jera

Stay At Home Mom

6:31 am

pam

Bye, Scrabbler

6:31 am

sprite

Who cares about stats. Being here and having fun is what counts :)

6:32 am

Jera

brb... potty break

6:32 am

pam

duh!

6:32 am

pam

Sprite--amen!

6:33 am

sprite

Okay now... how hard can it be to find one tiny 4 letter G word. *goes off hunting*

6:33 am

pam

phantoms: ewes, said, pilot, and width

6:33 am

sprite

Especially width! And yes, fireworks :)

6:33 am

pam

may the force be with ye, sprite

6:34 am

izzyjinx

My first ever fireworks!! Thanks for your help everyone, I am very happy to help anyone out. xx

6:34 am

sprite

I can be SO blind to simple words. Well, found it and glad just the same. Anyone who needs clues?

6:34 am

pam

yay, izzy!

6:34 am

sprite

izzy, WTG! Is that a kick or is that a kick, hehehe :)

6:35 am

pam

Congrats, sprite

6:35 am

Jera

I'm back... what did I miss?

6:35 am

izzyjinx

Thanks everyone, lol, glad your so happy for me :D

6:35 am

sprite

Izzy finished her very first grid!

6:35 am

pam

sprite and izzy got fireworks

6:35 am

Jera

Oh wow, Huzzah for sprite & izzy! *throws more confetti*

6:36 am

Jera

*extra confetti for izzy!!*

6:36 am

pam

oh, that's right! It was her first! Woooo freakin HOOOOOO

6:36 am

izzyjinx

:D

6:36 am

sprite

I still remember my first. Really! It gave me a real kick, LOL.

6:37 am

izzyjinx

Thanks everyone *extra thanks* I am really happy

6:37 am

Jera

My first time finishing was kind of a let down... no fireworks back then... without the list you'd never know you were done!

6:37 am

pam

I was pretty jazzed, too, sprite!

6:37 am

phandmd

goodmorning!

6:37 am

Jera

Greetings, phandmd!

6:37 am

pam

hi, phand!

6:38 am

Odin

wtg iZZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6:38 am

sprite

That's true for me as well. We didn't even have lists back then. Just some nice guys who checked how many words in total, and sometimes the breakdown for the first letter.

6:38 am

phandmd

and salutations!

6:38 am

sprite

Hi phan

6:38 am

Jera

Is brandyjack still around, sprite?

6:38 am

pam

I miss those days, sometimes sprite!

6:38 am

Jera

I use lickety's list now, haven't been to BA in ages

6:38 am

izzyjinx

Your so nice everyone!! MY mum has only ever got fireworks twice, so I am quite pleased.

6:39 am

pam

bj was on the other day, jera

6:39 am

sprite

Congratulations... and salutations.... Isn't that a song?

Jera: yes, as far as I know he is still one of the faithful servants of this site.

6:39 am

phandmd

I am at 24 words; need clue for ga 5 pls

6:39 am

pam

I like BA

6:39 am

Jera

That's good he's still around... I should check out the BA board & catch up

6:39 am

majmom

si5/14 any clues please

6:39 am

sprite

pam: so do I! But I do love the growing community, and the stats are nice.

6:39 am

phandmd

I don't know, my kids listen to Adventures in Oddessy and a character on there says it

6:40 am

Jera

ga5 = plural of fuel, w/o doubled consonant

6:40 am

phandmd

I swear I tried that

6:40 am

Jera

si5/14 = a method of attack... sitting outside a castle

6:40 am

sprite

Ga5: plural of not liquid or hard, single consonant in middle.

6:41 am

majmom

ty got it

6:41 am

sprite

Lol, you beat me to it, Jera. I am off, have a great day/night/whatever all of you and thanks for the fun again :D

6:41 am

pam

Agreed on the community. the tile stats are INCREDIBLY helpful

6:41 am

Jera

I say greetings & salutations (is that from Charlotte's Web?) since it's often not morning/evening around the world

6:41 am

pam

Have a good one, Sprite!

6:42 am

Jera

Bye, sprite... lovely seeing you again, hon!

6:42 am

sprite

Same here, Jera *hug*. Be well :)

6:42 am

phandmd

bye Sprite

6:42 am

pam

bbl....going kayaking....

6:43 am

phandmd

have fun Pam

6:43 am

Jera

What fun, pam! Nice meeting you!

6:44 am

pam

Thanks, all! Jera--I have been around...just don't usually chat, started maybe two months ago using chat...I remember seeing you on few months ago...

6:45 am

izzyjinx

Ciao everyone xxxxxx

6:46 am

phandmd

bye Izzy

6:56 am

phandmd

anyone here still?

6:56 am

Jera

Is everybody working hard??

6:56 am

phandmd

need clue for sw word

6:57 am

phandmd

great minds

6:57 am

Jera

LMK if anyone is stuck... glad to help...

6:57 am

phandmd

Oh, I already entered it and didn't know

6:58 am

phandmd

Woo Hoo! I am done and only got one clue!

6:58 am

phandmd

30 min!

6:58 am

phandmd

course, I can't do it without Lickety!

7:00 am

Jera

Huzzah for phandmd!!

7:00 am

phandmd

well since there isn't much activity, I will come bbl to help clue

7:00 am

phandmd

Thnx Jera

7:02 am

Jera

I'll be in & out if anyone needs help, pipe up... I'm also ebay shopping for my daughter's BTS wardrobe...

7:04 am

Nonny

how many words today?

7:11 am

Jera

Only 54 words, Nonny

7:17 am

Charm

morning everyone

7:18 am

sha

hi charm

7:18 am

Charm

Hey, sha

7:23 am

P.J.

hi

7:24 am

sha

hi hodag

7:24 am

Jera

Hello, sha & charm! How are you today?

7:24 am

Charm

Hi, Jera! been a while....

7:25 am

sha

ok thanks

7:28 am

Jera

Yes, we have been sick and/or busy a lot this summer! I've missed you guys!

7:28 am

Charm

I hope you're feeling better? is it something likely to recur?

7:30 am

Charm

well, this short grid has ruined my day!

7:30 am

Dorens

good morning.....tiny little grid here today

7:30 am

Charm

Hey, Dorens.

7:31 am

Jera

Just a flu-y thing... the cough is hard to shake! But I have started biking again which is helping me get stronger

7:31 am

Jera

Why has it ruined your day, Charm, were you planning on using us to avoid less pleasant tasks? Hmmmmm???

7:31 am

Jera

Greetings, Dorens!

7:31 am

Charm

ack, flu can be bad, Jera. And coughs (is it just getting older) seem to last longer than I remember. Glad to know you're getting there.

7:32 am

Charm

Now that I'm finished (gosh, it took me all of a dozen minutes!), I have to 'real' things like (shudder) housework. And without excuses to sneak off for a bit of babbling.

7:33 am

Dorens

you can always come back and chat charm

7:34 am

Charm

yes, but my habit tends to be that once gone, Elvis truly has left the building.

7:34 am

Jera

My family is still asleep, so I am enjoying the peace & quiet...

7:35 am

Dorens

I remember those days....now my kids are all grown and gone and I sort of miss it....this peace and quiet which was so rare...it is always here now. Not that I don't like it, but....

7:35 am

Charm

We've been up for at least an hour. The 4yo jumped on the bed and asked me that since the sun was coming up, was I awake yet.

7:36 am

Dorens

Oh Charm. you are not the kind of addict that I am.. you are lucky......I stop in from time to time for no reason at all...but that may be because I have no 4 year olds around

7:37 am

Charm

yeah, between the 4yo and 80 pounds of puppyhood, 'free' time is not always freely available.

7:39 am

marso

afternoon all :) how many today?

7:39 am

Charm

Hi, marso. a mind numbing 54.

7:39 am

Dorens

54

7:39 am

sha

54 marso

7:40 am

Dorens

is this a record?

7:40 am

sha

all done

7:40 am

Charm

yay, sha!

7:40 am

marso

cheers u2 :) an wd sha

7:40 am

sha

thanx

7:40 am

Jera

We were up late watching the meteor shower, so mine are still out of it...

7:41 am

Dorens

good job sha!

7:41 am

Jera

There's nothing like a crazy mother dragging you out of bed at 1 am to go stare up into the sky to make a kid sleep in, LOL

7:41 am

Charm

How was it, Jera?

7:41 am

Jera

Rather nice... the Moon's a bit bright, but no clouds for a change!

7:43 am

Charm

I'm not much for astronomy, but my sister (who unfortunately for purposes lives in NYC) is an avid stargazer. I'll have to check in with her....

7:44 am

Jera

It's a bit of a joke you can't even see the stars in NYC... hopefully she made it out away from the light pollution...

7:44 am

Dorens

i love meteor showers, but fell out last night and couldn

7:44 am

sha

bye all

7:44 am

marso

bye sha

7:44 am

Charm

bye, sha.

7:44 am

Jera

See you later, sha!

7:44 am

Dorens

glad youenjoyed it though jera and hope the kids did bye sha

7:45 am

Jera

Even my 4 year old was impressed... a bit upset a first, though that the stars were falling

7:45 am

marso

lol bless ,,,,,

7:48 am

Wolvie

wow- small grid - fireworks - 30 minutes. See you all tomorrow! (didn't even have time to change the icon!!)

7:48 am

marso

congrats :) an bye

7:49 am

Charm

bye, Wolvie

7:49 am

Dorens

hooray and goodbye wolvie

7:52 am

Jera

I guess I'd better go do something productive... later, all!

7:53 am

Dorens

bye Jere, enjoy the day!

7:53 am

featherbee

wow, 15 left, no list yet!

7:53 am

Charm

Hi, featherbee

7:53 am

Charm

bye, Jera

7:53 am

Dorens

10 hear no list yet...

7:54 am

Charm

and that's me gone, too. see y'all tomorrow.

7:54 am

featherbee

i have 3 JE and 1 JO...what am i missing?

7:54 am

Dorens

bye charm

7:54 am

FMitch

je5/20 feather

7:55 am

featherbee

got it, thanks!

7:55 am

FMitch

yw

7:59 am

Dorens

DOne!! fireworks in less than 30 minutes

8:00 am

featherbee

good job dorens!

8:00 am

Dorens

thanks....have to admit i checked the list for the last four

8:00 am

FMitch

Woohoo Dorens, took me rather a bit longer than that this morning.

8:01 am

Dorens

probably not much longer FMitch... and if it did it wasc use you had other things going on

8:02 am

FMitch

LOL thanks but I not that much of a wizz but it is a fun grid today.

8:03 am

Dorens

yes it is fun and nnot quite so many weirdo words as yesterday, eh?

8:04 am

FMitch

So I hear, I didn't play yesterday had too much work on but still enjoyed some chat from time to time.

8:04 am

Anniebrook

good morning! a shorty today...going to make coffee and....

8:05 am

majmom

quick one today-fireworks good day to all

8:06 am

Anniebrook

congrats, maj

8:06 am

Dorens

most people who've been around longer than I were mentioning the high proportion of odd words.... learned though.......hooray majmom

8:06 am

FMitch

Morning Annie

8:07 am

Anniebrook

glad the grid is short today, have a friend in to visit and we have been going around to all the museums.

8:08 am

FMitch

That sounds like fun Annie

8:08 am

Dorens

nice weather for that today, too Annie. Have fun

8:08 am

Angelsong

fireworks!

8:09 am

Anniebrook

yay, angel

8:09 am

FMitch

Hey Angel congrats

8:09 am

Dorens

hoohahh angel!

8:11 am

Anniebrook

wow, found 21 words in about 5 minutes, hope the rest is as easy

8:11 am

featherbee

are there more than 2 HO words?

8:11 am

Anniebrook

are there many weird words today???

8:12 am

Dorens

no feather,, and no annie

8:12 am

Dorens

wel, annie there are a couple, of course,, aren't there always?

8:12 am

Anniebrook

hi feather, dorens, mitch

8:12 am

featherbee

allo

8:13 am

FMitch

:) a light smattering of babblets for added enjoyment

8:13 am

featherbee

down to 8

8:13 am

Anniebrook

dorens, alas, yes

8:14 am

Anniebrook

mitch, i guess that's what makes babble fun, the smattering.

8:14 am

FMitch

lol Annie

8:15 am

Dorens

well if no one needs any clues, I am running out of excuses for not cleaning the kitchen....bye

8:16 am

featherbee

heh, bye dorens

8:16 am

Anniebrook

bye dorens

8:16 am

FMitch

See ya Dorens

8:17 am

featherbee

i keep wanting egos

8:18 am

72 Temple Owl

i want he5/18 ho4/7...hi all! : )

8:19 am

Anniebrook

hi temple!

8:19 am

Munner

TO- LOL

8:19 am

Munner

ghed

8:19 am

featherbee

he5/18 is like the movie, over the he***

8:19 am

72 Temple Owl

stuck with 7...

8:20 am

Munner

9 here

8:20 am

featherbee

ho4/7 is pigs

8:20 am

featherbee

oh! duh...I just got what you were saying TO

8:20 am

72 Temple Owl

: D

8:21 am

featherbee

lol, slow on the uptake here, what can i say

8:21 am

Anniebrook

what movie, feather?

8:21 am

featherbee

sort of like over the bush

8:21 am

72 Temple Owl

i also want gesso

8:22 am

featherbee

i have 2 GAs, 2 GEs, 1 GH and 1 GO....what am i missing? no points yet please...

8:22 am

Anniebrook

me too temple, entered it about 5 times

8:22 am

72 Temple Owl

missing one a i have ag4/6

8:22 am

hurshy

chj around?

8:22 am

featherbee

there's another ag TO

8:23 am

Anniebrook

feather, gh is clarified butter, Indian

8:23 am

72 Temple Owl

another go

8:23 am

featherbee

ty

8:23 am

72 Temple Owl

got it thanks!

8:23 am

GraceM

anyone have the es4?

8:24 am

featherbee

like you're saying "Ss"

8:24 am

Anniebrook

grace, es and say it again

8:24 am

72 Temple Owl

need one o and three s

8:24 am

GraceM

weird one...thx!

8:24 am

featherbee

heh, i need one o and 2 s

8:24 am

72 Temple Owl

i have og4 and 5, ow 4 x 2

8:25 am

featherbee

there's a oh

8:25 am

72 Temple Owl

git it!

8:25 am

72 Temple Owl

three s words...

8:25 am

Anniebrook

feather, got the he, thanks

8:26 am

featherbee

ok, is the other GO weird? i'm not seeing it

8:26 am

72 Temple Owl

i have sa4/6 x 3; se4/4 x 3; se4/6 x 2; se4/8; sw4/8...

8:27 am

72 Temple Owl

it's a critter feather

8:27 am

72 Temple Owl

or critters to be exact

8:27 am

featherbee

got em, ty! i'm looking at your Ss

8:27 am

Anniebrook

feather, its a gazelle or a vowel for the 3rd letter

8:28 am

72 Temple Owl

i have 5 more minutes to spend

8:28 am

featherbee

there's a se5/10, goes like one of the se4/4s

8:28 am

72 Temple Owl

doh! got it ty!

8:29 am

72 Temple Owl

two se 5's left

8:29 am

72 Temple Owl

i mean s 5!

8:29 am

featherbee

diaper, brb for my last 3 in a sec

8:29 am

72 Temple Owl

just got a plural sa!

8:30 am

72 Temple Owl

so hand me that pollock!

8:30 am

hurshy

TO need either grab (brit spelling) or assault on castle

8:31 am

72 Temple Owl

it is a five

8:32 am

hurshy

i know TO, and you need one of the ones i just clued

8:34 am

featherbee

i know i'm missing a S 5....
i have:
se5
si5

8:35 am

hurshy

feather is missing the plural sa that TO found a few mins ago

8:35 am

featherbee

ohh, cool hursh...i thought she was talking about the 4 plural

8:35 am

featherbee

pshhh, how'd i miss that??

8:35 am

72 Temple Owl

wise men?

8:35 am

featherbee

yeah

8:36 am

GraceM

fireworks!

8:36 am

featherbee

good job grace!

8:36 am

72 Temple Owl

yay grace!

8:36 am

72 Temple Owl

is the si a 5?

8:36 am

featherbee

ok, i'm missing a O5...
i have:

8:36 am

featherbee

og5 (sorry bout that)

8:36 am

hurshy

yes TO, that's the castle assault

8:37 am

hurshy

you heed waters in the desert feather

8:37 am

hurshy

oops

8:37 am

hurshy

that was supposed to say need

8:37 am

72 Temple Owl

restful cooling places

8:37 am

72 Temple Owl

restful cooling places

8:37 am

featherbee

ahh, i was doing that earlier with an i. ty again

8:37 am

72 Temple Owl

bye everyone and thanks for the help!

8:38 am

hurshy

so i take it pretty much everyone is going listless today?

8:38 am

72 Temple Owl

hurshy said a word! hurshy said a word!

8:38 am

72 Temple Owl

hurshy said a word! hurshy said a word!

8:38 am

featherbee

looks like

8:38 am

hurshy

i know TO :) my finger slipped

8:38 am

72 Temple Owl

ty hurshy and i will write that word down 50 times and memorize the definition

8:39 am

72 Temple Owl

feather are you finished?

8:39 am

Anniebrook

im missing a je ...

8:39 am

hurshy

LOL, ok TO (or just watch The Two Towers and think about the word)

8:39 am

featherbee

almost, 1 left....taking a little playdough break! lol

8:40 am

72 Temple Owl

bye everyone! time to fest in beautiful weather - two days left!

8:40 am

featherbee

ok, missing a E5.
i have ed5

8:40 am

Anniebrook

i have 4.9, 4.13, 4.13 what do i need?

8:40 am

hurshy

another 4/9

8:40 am

72 Temple Owl

5/20 like 4/9

8:41 am

hurshy

ea5

8:41 am

72 Temple Owl

annie that was for you - bye!

8:41 am

featherbee

lol, stinking plural again

8:41 am

featherbee

done!

8:41 am

hurshy

annie, 2 of the je are names

8:42 am

Anniebrook

i have those, hursh and the race, need one more of the jays

8:42 am

Anniebrook

bye temple

8:42 am

hurshy

then you need the other 4/9

8:43 am

Anniebrook

nope, its a longer word, hurshuy

8:43 am

Anniebrook

*hurshy

8:44 am

Anniebrook

i have 2 4.9's and one 4.13 re: je's

8:44 am

hurshy

ok then you need jo 4/13

8:44 am

Anniebrook

i have that one

8:45 am

hurshy

then you must have ignored TO's clue?

8:45 am

pabtrek

annie do you have the je5/20

8:46 am

hurshy

clearly not

8:46 am

Anniebrook

pabtrek, no i dont

8:46 am

hurshy

annie, i said there were 2 names and you said you had those... the je 5/20 is one of them

8:48 am

hurshy

and as TO said, it's very much like the je4 name

8:50 am

Anniebrook

hurshy, for pete's sake, every word i typed was 6 letters, duh, finally counted the letters, got it

8:50 am

hurshy

got it?

8:50 am

hurshy

ok, good :)

8:51 am

Anniebrook

hurshy, that was almost my grandson's name

8:51 am

Anniebrook

10 to go, coffee break

8:51 am

hurshy

it's a nice name

8:54 am

Ping

hi y'all!

8:54 am

Ping

nice icon, hurshy - a stidmatt original?

8:54 am

Jera

Yay, more people!

8:54 am

Anniebrook

hi Ping!!!

8:55 am

Ping

hi annie!

8:56 am

Ping

only 54 - easy? hard?

8:56 am

pabtrek

first 50 easy, last 4 hard, at least for me :)

8:57 am

Jera

Some weird ones, but relatively easy for such a small grid... sometimes they can be real stinkers!

8:59 am

Ping

cool

9:00 am

Jera

Hi there, Ping... I don't believe we've met before...

9:00 am

magzel

any clues for the si word please

9:00 am

Ping

i don't think so, jera - nice to meet you!

9:01 am

verna

Si Is to capture a city or fortress

9:01 am

LouieLilly

last 2 o's? i have og4/6; og5/14; oh4/6; ow4/8

9:01 am

Ping

mag, i have an si 5 that is a war word, during the civil war there was a si*** on vicksburg

9:03 am

verna

LouieLilly juggles the letrers of your 4/8 word

9:03 am

Lara226

I like little puzzles.. I get to finish them and still play with the kids..

9:03 am

Anniebrook

have 3 left, all se's --4.6,4.4 and 5.10

9:03 am

pabtrek

louie, oa5/10, springs in desert

9:04 am

magzel

thanks all. i was actually looking for that word but couldn't see it until you clued

9:04 am

Jera

Sometimes the little ones can be very fierce, though!

9:04 am

LouieLilly

thnx verna!

9:04 am

verna

your welcome

9:04 am

Anniebrook

og 4.6 is a type of arch and plural

9:04 am

Ping

i have se 4 that is a palm tree - have that one already, annie?

9:04 am

Jera

I looked for the oa5 in singular form for ages, LOL

9:04 am

Anniebrook

yes, ping

9:04 am

LouieLilly

duh! thnx pabtrek

9:05 am

pabtrek

yw louie

9:05 am

Ping

annie, i had that one but i had NOOO idea what it actually meant

9:05 am

Ping

ref to the OG

9:05 am

LouieLilly

je 5 anyone?

9:06 am

pabtrek

it's a name louie

9:06 am

verna

LoiieLilly je5 ***** James

9:06 am

Ping

louie - name of a bad cowboy, je*** james

9:06 am

Anniebrook

louie, je 5 is a name -longer version of je 4

9:06 am

LouieLilly

thnx to all

9:07 am

LouieLilly

only have one left! an h

9:07 am

LouieLilly

h 4

9:08 am

magzel

can't fine the second se 4/6 at all. please help

9:08 am

pabtrek

change last letter of se before it

9:08 am

Ping

se 4/6 that is a kind of palm tree?

9:09 am

LouieLilly

like the sa 4/6 that means droops

9:09 am

magzel

do you have-- went quickly? hi**

9:10 am

magzel

sege

9:10 am

magzel

sega

9:10 am

Ping

there's an he 4 that's like - he** my warning

9:10 am

magzel

woops

9:10 am

pabtrek

not a vowel magzel

9:10 am

philod14

fireworks!!

9:11 am

Ping

well, i'm half done and breakfast is now consumed - off to home depot. see you all later on!

9:11 am

Anniebrook

later, ping!

9:11 am

LouieLilly

i was missing the hi, thnx magzel

9:11 am

Anniebrook

congrats, philo

9:11 am

magzel

got it and fireworks, thank all

9:11 am

pabtrek

hooray for philod14

9:11 am

Ping

bye annie and Hooray for philo!

9:11 am

Ping

wtg mag!!!!

9:11 am

verna

se4,6 a stud on the sole of your shoe.

9:11 am

philod14

anyone need clues?

9:12 am

magzel

yw ll

9:12 am

Anniebrook

2 left...need se 5.10 and se 4.4

9:13 am

magzel

se and not are but singular

9:13 am

magzel

then add the second vowel for the se 5

9:14 am

philod14

se5/10 sounds like the word to take or grab..

9:14 am

philod14

se4/4 is that minus the last tletter

9:14 am

Anniebrook

thanks mag!!!!!

9:14 am

Anniebrook

and philo

9:15 am

magzel

yw annie

9:15 am

Anniebrook

FIREWORKS!!!!!

9:15 am

verna

congrats Anniebrook

9:15 am

pabtrek

yay annie

9:15 am

magzel

congrats annie

9:17 am

Anniebrook

thanks, have to train my eyes to look both ways on the grid....as in traffic ..lol

9:21 am

Anniebrook

anyone want clues???

9:21 am

bean66

any clue for es4,4

9:22 am

Anniebrook

bean, es and repeat it again

9:22 am

Flask1

si5 please?

9:22 am

Anniebrook

hi flask, to lay si*** to the castle

9:22 am

bean66

got it thanks annie

9:22 am

verna

bean66 its a lot of s's

9:23 am

Anniebrook

yw

9:23 am

Flask1

Oh yes....thanks!

9:23 am

bean66

how bout oa...annie?

9:23 am

Anniebrook

oa is a fresh water site in the desert

9:23 am

verna

bean66 a fertile spot in the desert

9:25 am

bean66

duh....got it thanks guys...i only need 5 until my first fireworks

9:25 am

Anniebrook

go bean go!

9:25 am

magzel

what 5 do you need bean

9:25 am

Jera

Actually it's more than one... I looked for the sinular waaay too long, lol

9:25 am

bean66

i need the sa4,6

9:26 am

Jera

Flask, I love your icon... I'm looking forward to Autumn...

9:26 am

Anniebrook

there are 3, which one

9:26 am

verna

bean66 one of them is a pudding

9:26 am

Jera

There are 3 sa4/6's... do you have the spice?

9:26 am

Flask1

thankyou Jera!

9:26 am

bean66

nm...got it, thanks

9:26 am

Anniebrook

another is a herb

9:26 am

magzel

sa and not stop but **

9:27 am

Flask1

Autumn is my favourite season!

9:27 am

Flask1

sa4/6 please?

9:27 am

bean66

i have the 2 se4,6 left

9:27 am

Flask1

and ga4/6 to finish?

9:28 am

philod14

sa4/6: herb.. to sink or lull.. sa+not stop

9:28 am

bean66

anyone?

9:28 am

Anniebrook

another sa 4 is to droop, pl

9:28 am

verna

sa 4/6 there are 2 ones a pudding and other other means droops

9:28 am

philod14

ga4/6 is 5/14 minus th middle letter

9:28 am

Anniebrook

bean, do you have plural of the herb

9:29 am

Flask1

I do....

9:29 am

bean66

yes...i have all the sa's, i need the se's

9:29 am

Anniebrook

flask, ge to turn to the right

9:29 am

philod14

Flask1: ga4/6 is 5/14 minus th middle letter

9:30 am

Jera

Do you have the old english style go4/6?

9:30 am

bean66

annie??? help

9:30 am

Jera

That was for Flask...

9:30 am

bean66

lol

9:30 am

Flask1

all I need now is the sa4/6.....and I think its the non-stop word am looking for!

9:30 am

philod14

sa+opposite of stop..

9:30 am

LouieLilly

FIREWORKS!

9:30 am

Flask1

just can't get it....

9:31 am

Anniebrook

flask, sa + ready, set, **

9:31 am

Jera

sa4/6 = herb... pudding... not tight

9:31 am

Morphy

flask, think about trees

9:31 am

verna

congrats LouieLilly

9:31 am

Jera

s + long time ...

9:31 am

philod14

the herb but change the last letter

9:31 am

philod14

the herb but change the last letter

9:32 am

verna

sa4,6 is a milky pudding

9:32 am

Flask1

I have the pudding...the long and pl.

9:32 am

Anniebrook

bean, which ones do you need

9:32 am

bean66

anyone..clue for se5,10

9:32 am

Jera

Do you have a what a hammock does if not pulled tight?

9:32 am

Flask1

is it the tree one I need.....don't know it!

9:32 am

Jera

se5/10 = like grabbing something, but it is usually spelled with a z

9:32 am

Anniebrook

bean, six in spanish and then add second vowel

9:33 am

philod14

se5/10 to take or grab..

9:33 am

Anniebrook

flask do you have to droop

9:33 am

Flask1

yes Jera...have that too

9:33 am

Morphy

flask, its a type of palm

9:33 am

verna

bean66 se5,10 is se4,4 with the 2nd vowel

9:33 am

bean66

thanks annie...got it

9:33 am

Jera

sa4/6 tree = sa + opposite of stop...

9:33 am

bean66

now se 4,6

9:33 am

philod14

Flask1 is it sa4/6 you need still??

9:34 am

Anniebrook

flask, which one do you need?

9:34 am

philod14

there only so many 4/6 you can type..

9:34 am

Jera

one se4/6 = a kind of slimfast drink from 30 years ago (my mother drank them, LOL)

9:34 am

Flask1

se4/6.......sorry..:(

9:34 am

Anniebrook

bean, se**, sections of time

9:34 am

Morphy

flask, just ** and get it

9:35 am

bean66

God..your good annie

9:35 am

Jera

The 3rd se4/4 was what gave me fits

9:35 am

philod14

6 to be precise..

9:35 am

bean66

2 more...

9:35 am

Flask1

FIREWORKS!!!

9:35 am

hurshy

hey flask, can i ask you something?

9:35 am

Anniebrook

** flask **!!! and put sa in front, also good for se

9:35 am

Wyrd

wi 4/11 please?

9:35 am

Flask1

Thanks Morphy!!

9:35 am

Morphy

sege

9:35 am

Jera

Huzzah for Flask!! *throws confetti*

9:35 am

Anniebrook

congrats, flask!!!!!!!!

9:36 am

Flask1

Mmmm...ok...ask!

9:36 am

philod14

theres no wi4/11

9:36 am

Jera

There is no wi, Wyrd...

9:36 am

Anniebrook

there is no wi

9:36 am

Wyrd

oh! no wonder i cant find it!

9:36 am

bean66

2 more annie...se4,6 and se4,4

9:36 am

Jera

There's a we4/8 & a wh4/11

9:36 am

verna

Wyrd no such beast

9:36 am

Wyrd

thank you Jera and verna

9:37 am

Jera

Do you have those, Wurd?

9:37 am

Wyrd

errm, no but let me looksie first to see if i can find them

9:37 am

Jera

Oops, I mean Wyrd

9:37 am

Flask1

Hurshy....what is it???

9:37 am

Anniebrook

bean , do you have 6 in spanish without the extra letter

9:37 am

Wyrd

thank you!

9:37 am

hurshy

flask - sorry - took a while to type - a while ago you posted in the list vs. listless topic thread on babanon that someone had reduced you to tears over this issue... it wasn't me, was it? i just wondered because i know i've irked people at times, and i haven't ever seen anyone else say anything that i thought would be hurtful, but i didn't remember having any chat with you on the subject at all, and was just all-around mystified about what had happened.

9:37 am

bean66

huh?

9:38 am

Jera

Those are the only w's total of 2

9:38 am

Anniebrook

bean, se 4.4 ...six in spanish

9:38 am

bean66

last one se4,6

9:38 am

bean66

last one se4,6

9:39 am

bean66

got it annie..thanks...now just that last clue

9:39 am

Jera

se + opposite of stop... other one, change last letter to plural

9:39 am

Anniebrook

bean se is a short version of a section of something, plural

9:39 am

Flask1

no Hurshy....it wasn't you at all......it was done privately........and yes I was reduced to tears....and it was somebody here........now am just very wary now!

9:39 am

Flask1

everyone else has been wonderful!

9:39 am

Jera

I can't imagine fighting over such a silly thing *rolls eyes*

9:39 am

Flask1

including you Hurshy!!

9:40 am

Jera

Someone was saying you shouldn't use the list??

9:40 am

Anniebrook

oh dear, flask, whatever it was, that's awful!

9:41 am

Flask1

Yes Annie...it was horrible....especially when we are on opposites sides of the Atlantic!!!

9:41 am

Anniebrook

flask, was it about the list....because i have been made to feel bad about using the list at times, so be it!!

9:41 am

bean66

i dont' get it annie?

9:41 am

hurshy

ok, good. it's just, because i personally haven't happened to see anyone else say anything along those lines, i always kind of worry that people are talking about me when they say they've been upset. thanks for setting my mind at rest on this one at least.

9:42 am

Anniebrook

bean, its a dumb babblet, ok, se +7th letter and plural

9:42 am

hetty

Good morning ll. I respectfully suggest we desist from expressing our opinions about acceptable or unacceptable ways of tackling the grid. All that matters, diverse as we are, is that we respect one another as much as we love one another

9:42 am

bean66

FIREWORKS!!!! YIIIIPPPEEEE

9:42 am

Jera

bean, change last letter of other se4/6 to plural consonant

9:43 am

Anniebrook

bean66, yay!!!!!!******!!!!!!

9:43 am

Jera

Good morning, hetty=peacemaker!

9:43 am

bean66

THANK YOU GUYS...

9:43 am

Flask1

Morning Hetty!

9:43 am

Jera

Huzzah for bean66!! *throws confetti* (running low, better cut up some more...)

9:43 am

flosey

Fireworks

9:43 am

Anniebrook

Hetty, as usual, you nailed it!

9:44 am

Jera

Huzzah for flosey!!

9:44 am

Flask1

I was asked a question....and | was only answering it!

9:44 am

Anniebrook

congrats, flosey

9:44 am

flosey

ty Jera

9:44 am

hurshy

don't worry hetty, we weren't discussing the issue itself, just clearing up a peripheral, personal point.

9:44 am

Jera

Flask, I was just reading your bio... my aunt has polio... I have spina bifida...

9:45 am

Flask1

how old is your aunt?

9:45 am

flosey

tks Annie

9:45 am

Jera

I frequently use a wheelchair, although sometimes I can get away with a walker

9:45 am

Jera

About your age

9:45 am

Flask1

lol...am much safer and faster in a w/chair!!!

9:46 am

Jera

Me, too!

9:46 am

Flask1

over here....am considered one of the youngest victims!

9:46 am

flosey

and now it's coffee time!

9:46 am

Jera

Especially on a field trip... I lead a Junior Girl Scout Troop & they are fast, LOL

9:46 am

hetty

One of the things I love about babbling is the free and frank expression of ideas. It's because we are a self-selected community that we are so sensitive to the feelings of others.

9:47 am

Jera

I love the diversity...

9:47 am

Anniebrook

hetty, I love your icon....

9:48 am

verna

Hi Flask1 my husband and I are walking in the borders tomorrow. Around Peebles hope the weather is good.

9:48 am

Flask1

Hetty it was never my intention to mention on here....but Hurshy was concerned......that was all!

9:48 am

hurshy

it's so funny, jera, i know you have spina bifida, but your screen name sounds like some sort of female superhero name, and you are clearly such a strong person internally, that i always picture you like that, a strong woman standing tall with the wind in her hair...

9:48 am

Jera

Is the theme supposed to be flags today?

9:49 am

Flask1

Hi Verna, is it for charity?

9:49 am

Anniebrook

hate to leave but must, be back later!

9:49 am

verna

No its just for pleasure. we are planning on doing about 10 miles.

9:49 am

Smiley23_47393

good morning

9:49 am

Flask1

Oh Hurshy, I would have put you down as romantic!!!...lol

9:50 am

Jera

Thanks, hurshy, I still feel that way, even though my dancing days are over... I am thankful I had them & honor the memory. It was suggested to me awhile ago that I should change my name... but I AM Jera ShadowDancer... that's me

9:50 am

Flask1

sorry I would NEVER*

9:50 am

verna

Flask1 we have a journey time of about 2 and half hours to get there. We live in County Durham.

9:51 am

Jera

Oh, you mean Jera sounds like a superhero? It's actually quite an ancient Name... it's from a Rune meaning harvest in due time...

9:51 am

Flask1

so you gonna drive thro my wee town.....?

9:51 am

hetty

with regard to the icon, Annie, I hunted for a long time for a flag that was not an expression of nationalism, and mymuse gave me te dea of trying <www.thepeacecompany.com>--a super website

9:51 am

Smiley23_47393

if it says t 1/2 what does that mean

9:51 am

Jera

brb with a flag...

9:52 am

hurshy

yeah, jera sounds like a superhero to me... maybe some silly association with xena or something

9:52 am

Flask1

if it says t1/2...then its a mistake...lolol

9:52 am

verna

What is your wee town.

9:52 am

Flask1

Jedurgh

9:52 am

Smiley23_47393

the box the t is in yellow the 1/2 is in white

9:52 am

Smiley23_47393

sorry i am new if it is a joke never mind

9:53 am

Flask1

Hurshy I was only teasing when I said about you not being romantic!

9:53 am

hurshy

the white number is how many points that letter is worth, smiley

9:53 am

frazer_not_crane

Hey, one I might actually finish!

9:53 am

hurshy

i know flask :)

9:53 am

Smiley23_47393

thank you hurshy sorry flask i am not as smart as you

9:53 am

verna

Its a lovely drive thru Jedburgh

9:54 am

FMitch

Smiley - each tile on the grid corresponds to one in the tile stats underneith so t 1/2 means you have found 1 word and there is another t word that starts from that tile.

9:54 am

FMitch

sorry - afternoon all

9:54 am

Flask1

Sorry Smilley.....I thought someone would have jumped in quicker to tell you!!

9:54 am

Smiley23_47393

thsnk you that is understandable i appreciate it

9:55 am

hurshy

oh, oops, i thought smiley was talking about the grid. yeah, if you're talking about the stats below, listen to fmitch

9:55 am

Flask1

I think I should leave before I upset anyone else today!!

9:56 am

hurshy

you haven't upset anyone, flask

9:56 am

FMitch

Dont' you dare go Flask I've only just got here!

9:56 am

Flask1

lol....

9:56 am

Flask1

did any of you notice that I was on yesterdays grid too?

9:57 am

Jera

I'm back... refresh to see my Girl Scout Flag...

9:58 am

battygal

hi everybody

9:58 am

Flask1

nice one Jera!

9:58 am

battygal

this seems like a tough board

9:58 am

FMitch

Hi Jera, long time!! Hope you and the family are keping well.

9:58 am

Cathyar

hi everyone

9:59 am

Flask1

Ok...am going....I feel a coffee coming on....

9:59 am

Jera

We are trying, FMitch... I still have a bit of a cough & the Sprite coughs a bit at night... but we are on the mend... I've started back with my biking, so I am getting stronger

9:59 am

Flask1

love to you all.....BYEEEEEEEEEEE!

9:59 am

Jera

Bye, Flask, nice meeting you!

10:00 am

verna

Bye Flask will let you know how the walk wnet.

10:00 am

FMitch

Bye Flask and Hi Cathyar

Good to hear that Jera and nice to see you back in babbleland

10:02 am

frazer_not_crane

clue on the "d" word?

10:02 am

hurshy

put your chip in the salsa, british spelling

10:03 am

frazer_not_crane

The British spell it that way?

10:04 am

hurshy

i dunno, but they spell spelt and learnt and stuff so i was assuming...

10:04 am

verna

I'm British and I don't spell if that way and don't know anyone who does.

10:04 am

hurshy

all in the past tense of course

10:04 am

frazer_not_crane

Makes more sense ... but doesn't make sense, you know?

10:04 am

frazer_not_crane

I'm trying to fit in the same with a "w" up front. :P

10:04 am

FMitch

I've never come across it spelt like that.

10:05 am

hurshy

well, i think atalante does. it might be on the old-fashioned side to spell things that way. i do it too sometimes, for fun.

10:05 am

hurshy

but that would be whipt :)

10:05 am

frazer_not_crane

I figure I can randomly subtract an "h" as the British are dumping a second "p"

10:06 am

hurshy

the d probably means something else entirely and i was being silly

10:06 am

hurshy

maybe you can only past tensify things that way if you wouldn't double the consonant to add -ed

10:07 am

verna

That spelling of dipt doesn't appear in Chambers dictionary what can I say!!

10:07 am

hurshy

(and there's no wi, if that helps, frazer)

10:07 am

hetty

Some older spellings in English (learnt, spelt, dipt etc) derive from what inguists call "strong" verbs, Anglosaxon in origin--such stringverbs inlect in the mif=ddle also (swam, swum; sing, sang etc)--the fashion f adding "ed" as a sign of the pasttense is relatively recent in the history of our common (and uncommon!) language

10:07 am

FMitch

Umm verna, you used the woorrdd!

10:08 am

verna

Sorry about that got carried away with the chat log forget about the grid. My apologies.

10:08 am

hurshy

man, dictionary.com is slow today

10:08 am

hetty

and those are *linguists. For more complete definitions than Chambers offers, consult the OED

10:08 am

FMitch

hetty to the rescue again, thanks, always learn something new in babble land.

10:09 am

verna

I'm very new to babble and obviously have a lot to learn.

10:10 am

FMitch

Awe verna I was only teasing, it is so easily done

10:10 am

Jera

I'm baaack... what did I miss??

10:10 am

Jera

Oooh hetty is preaching! *sits quietly at hetty's feet & looks up adoringly*

10:11 am

Jera

I love history, & I love words... so history of words is extra great!

10:11 am

Misu

wheee fireworks

10:11 am

Jera

BTW, if anyone is interested, I just expanded my bio...

10:11 am

Misu

now I can go to bed, nite all

10:12 am

Jera

Huzzah for Misu!!

10:12 am

hurshy

next time on Etymology Hour with Hetty, learn why some words are the same plural as they are singular

10:12 am

hetty

Verna, learning can be lots of fun. Our language is a hoot, really. For instance, take what I'v etold you and apply it to the verb to dig, and you will find an anomoly--"d", dig, DIGGED (not DAG), dug

10:13 am

hurshy

well, that's cause dag sounds silly.

10:13 am

hetty

I told you I was a Hettymologist

10:13 am

Jera

We are studying Latin this Summer... fascinating the differences & similarity

10:13 am

hurshy

:)

10:13 am

frazer_not_crane

I enjoy etymology also ... but as a (former) journalist, I think there's a point where you let some usages and alteranate spellings die the death they deserve.

10:14 am

hurshy

i love etymology too :)

10:14 am

frazer_not_crane

As I screw up alternate.

10:14 am

Smiley23_47393

Your profile is very interesting Jera

10:14 am

hurshy

aw, you journalists... too pragmatic

10:14 am

FMitch

lol frazer

10:14 am

hetty

hursh, I contend that "dag" sounds no more silly than "hung" insteda of "hanged"--anf thereby hangs a tale!

10:14 am

frazer_not_crane

Aww, you linguists ... too ... whatever the word is (insert something Hemingwayish here)

10:14 am

hurshy

(joking about dag, hetty) :)

10:15 am

frazer_not_crane

too WORDY!

10:15 am

frazer_not_crane

:p

10:15 am

FMitch

Jera have you ralised it is a year today that you joined babble?

10:15 am

hurshy

see, now if you were not a journalist, you would have known the word you wanted to say

10:15 am

hurshy

perhaps romantic or sentimental would fit the bill

10:15 am

frazer_not_crane

I knew plenty of them ... but they were all concise, and those don't please linguists. :P

10:16 am

hurshy

oh sure, just write things that are easy for people to read, why don't you

10:16 am

hetty

and fraze, I beg to disagree, may=be because of my age--I love all things old including old spellings and usages,and find that knowing where we came from, linguistically as well as in other ways, enables us to know who we are

10:16 am

frazer_not_crane

Oh, btw ... in the centre court area outside my store, we have the British Crown Jewels (the reproductions, of course) on display.

10:17 am

frazer_not_crane

So if I can grab anyone a crown or tiara, just drop me an email. :)

10:18 am

verna

Not for me thanks. we have the real thing in England

10:18 am

hetty

As far as concision (conciseness) is concerned, no one said it better than Eric Blair--aka George Orwell--in "Politics and the English Language". Now I rest my case

10:19 am

hurshy

his name was eric blair and he wrote as george orwell? weird. eric blair sounds much hotter.

10:20 am

verna

Don't mention the Blair word everyone will think of Tony!!!!!

10:20 am

hurshy

well verna, i don't believe in beating around the bush

10:21 am

verna

Well done hurshy.

10:21 am

hurshy

ty, ty

10:21 am

hetty

If there's a reason for Eric's penname hursh, I don't know what it is Probably some bullying editor

10:22 am

hetty

Maybe Tony should be bullied into changing his name too

10:22 am

hurshy

he could've been a beatle... everywhere he went, women would be going, is that eric blair, author of animal farm and 1984? eeeeeek!

10:22 am

hurshy

nobody would do that with george orwell.

10:22 am

FMitch

Maybe Tony should just be "changed"

10:22 am

hurshy

it's the same problem as with sheldon.

10:23 am

verna

Thats the very least that should happen to Tony!!!

10:23 am

stidmama

why a short grid on a day when Tom is home and I could play all day????

10:23 am

stidmama

oh yeah -- good morning, all!

10:24 am

hetty

What's the problem with Sheldon--are you speaking of my adored son-in-law?

10:24 am

hurshy

it's my fault, stid, i have other things to do, and the babble gods decided to favor me today

10:24 am

hurshy

but i defy them by chatting away

10:24 am

stidmama

happy babblin' b-day Jera! (just read down in the log)

10:24 am

stidmama

LOL hurshy!

10:24 am

hetty

Hi stid! This means more stories, don't you know

10:24 am

stidmama

okay, diving in....

10:24 am

hurshy

hetty - it's a "when harry met sally" reference... sorry to your son-in-law

10:24 am

Cathyar

hello all

10:24 am

Morphy

help with the do4/9?

10:24 am

Cathyar

happy bday jerra

10:25 am

Cathyar

oops jera

10:25 am

verna

Morphy sounds like cows

10:25 am

hetty

Well, Idon't know who Harry and Sally are, so chat away, hursh

10:25 am

Morphy

huh, thought for sure i treid that, ty

10:25 am

hurshy

oh hetty, harry and sally are classic. you should watch that movie (billy crystal, meg ryan)

10:26 am

Cathyar

oases

10:26 am

Cathyar

oops

10:26 am

hetty

Morphy does NOT sound like a cow.

10:26 am

stidmama

silly silly silly, but if haha is a word, why not hehe?

10:26 am

Morphy

sure i do! MOOOOOO!!!!

10:26 am

hurshy

it does if a horse morphs into a cow

10:27 am

hurshy

because haha isn't the laughing, it means something else entirely... fence, hedge, something like that, i forget, but i have read it in jane austen

10:27 am

Morphy

ok, just to check our geek quotient. how many tried geas as a word?

10:27 am

Jera

I'm back... had an emergency outside... Gwyd shrieking like the hounds of hell were chewing on him...

10:27 am

verna

So I'm not very good at hints either. Maybe I should stick to doing the grid.

10:27 am

stidmama

***I know hurshy... just being silly! ***

10:27 am

stidmama

well, and is Gwyd okay?

10:27 am

hetty

You see how we learn from one another? I've pyut the movie ("Billy Crystal"?) in my little book of useful titles

10:27 am

hurshy

ohhh

10:28 am

stidmama

I did try it, then remembered the babble word that switches the vowels around, Morphy

10:28 am

Jera

FMitch... was it you who said it was my anniversary? I dind't realize...

10:28 am

hurshy

lol hetty, the movie "When Harry Met Sally" stars Billy Crystal as Harry and Meg Ryan as Sally

10:28 am

Wyrd

nice flag stidmama

10:28 am

hetty

Stid, you --being silly? Never!

10:29 am

Morphy

i was surprise dgeas was not in my dictionary. reme it from my d&d days...

10:29 am

hurshy

you must be teasing me hetty, you can't really not have heard of billy crystal

10:29 am

hetty

Thank Hursh. I shall take it out next time I'm at the movie gallery

10:29 am

Jera

Oh he's fine... the Sprite took a toy away from him cuz it was covered in ants... then he was covered in ants... he was mad about the toy, though, not the ants...

10:29 am

FMitch

Jera, yes it was noticed when I was looking at your flag

10:29 am

stidmama

thanks, Wyrd, wanted it to be warm...

10:29 am

Jera

Wow, how about that!

10:29 am

stidmama

LOL Jera! sounds soooo familiar!

10:30 am

Jera

I think I'm gonna change my flag again... this one isn't looking the way I want...

10:30 am

hetty

and I wasn't teasing, honestly. I have never heard of Billy before. Cultural (as weolol asage) differences

10:30 am

hurshy

but billy crystal is... i mean he's been acting a long time... and he's hosted the oscars a lot and stuff...

10:31 am

hetty

that should be *as well as age..

10:31 am

hetty

Never watch the oscars, sorry

10:31 am

hurshy

AND he played miracle max in the princess bride.

10:32 am

hurshy

(hurshy says with an air of producing the trump card)

10:32 am

stidmama

see, until I watched Princes Bride I didn't know who Billy Crystal was... *ducks flying fruit from others in log*

10:32 am

hetty

AND I've never seen The Princess Bride--another title on my list as of a few days ago

10:33 am

stidmama

a mere 22 to go...

10:33 am

inge

According to Webster "haha" is a fence set into a ditch in order not to hide the view from within, (sounds to me like a useless enclosure)

10:33 am

ronnielee

is it 54 or 56 words today?

10:33 am

hurshy

well hetty, i love old things, very very much, i love cary grant, and katherine hepburn, etc. so hopefully that means you can trust my opinion on more recent movies :)

10:33 am

stidmama

54 today ronnielee

10:33 am

inge

Guten Morgen, everybody

10:33 am

FMitch

Its 54 and dont use Brandyjacks list ronnie

10:33 am

Jera

54

10:33 am

hetty

You see, we live a sequestered life, Alan and I, with ony children and grandchildren striving to bring us into the twenty-first century

10:33 am

ronnielee

thanks jera

10:34 am

Jera

Sounds lovely, hetty!

10:34 am

ronnielee

thanks stidmama

10:34 am

hurshy

oh but the princess bride and harry/sally are from the 80's, so this won't bring you into the 21st century :)

10:35 am

FMitch

Hi inge

10:35 am

hetty

and you, of course, hursh. Tell you what--I'll report my fndings on Billy and the Princess if you wil do the same with "NORMAL" (a DVD with Jessica Lange and Tom Wilkinson, maybe me favourite actor nowadays)

10:36 am

Morphy

help on the se 5/10?

10:36 am

hurshy

you have to tell me more, hetty... what sort of a movie is it? i don't watch anything scary.

10:36 am

hetty

It's a marvellous study of the effects of transsexual

10:37 am

Jera

The Princess Bride is one of my favorite movies... I quote from it frequently...

10:37 am

hetty

behaviour on a sound marrige

10:38 am

hithere

Morph- se 5/10 means to grab...I would normally spell it with a z.

10:38 am

stidmama

hetty -- I do promised to watch NORMAL -- as soon as I can find it...

10:38 am

Jera

I looove scary movies... psychological scary, not gory, though

10:38 am

hetty

sorry about the split. I mentioned this DVD a few days ago, and said at the time that I thught it must be based on the true story of Jan Morris. Google him/her

10:38 am

hurshy

urf, that sounds awfully heavy. i don't so much do heavy either. couldn't make it through schindler's list...

10:39 am

stidmama

thanks for the clue hithere!

10:39 am

hurshy

i gots my flag now!

10:39 am

Jera

Cool, hurshy!

10:39 am

Morphy

ty! weird word

10:39 am

hetty

I know, Stid. I can't find it in Columbia,or I would buy it--but Movie Gallery (isn't that a franchise in the U.S?) has it

10:39 am

stidmama

great, hurshy!

10:40 am

Jera

Is my new icon showing now? It supposed to be the space shuttle launch

10:40 am

stidmama

LOVE it, Jera (hadn't see the new one)

10:40 am

hurshy

hurshy thinks to herself, flag icon? the choice is clear, it must be the UFP flag and no other.

10:40 am

Morphy

seas

10:40 am

hetty

hursh, it isn't heavy, just life and love afirming

10:40 am

Jera

That was soooo cool, a launch of the 4th of July!

10:40 am

Cathyar

oops morphy...i just did that not too long ago

10:40 am

Morphy

oops, sorry bout that...

10:41 am

lizbethem

Hello, Babblers! How many words today?

10:41 am

hurshy

mediterranean, caspian, baltic, yellow

10:41 am

stidmama

seas the day, Morphy! LOL

10:41 am

Cathyar

only 54 lizbethem

10:41 am

Jera

54 short & sweet!

10:41 am

stidmama

hi lizbethem!

10:41 am

lizbethem

ty cath! good luck all!

10:41 am

stidmama

down to 16, and considering a list...

10:41 am

Cathyar

but not too easy to find some...

10:41 am

Cathyar

u too liz

10:41 am

stidmama

unless Hurshy wants to hold my hand?

10:41 am

lizbethem

ty

10:41 am

lizbethem

hi stidmama!

10:42 am

hurshy

stid, you were just complaining it was small and you had all day... :)

10:42 am

Jera

You can make it to 10, stidmama... I did!

10:42 am

stidmama

LOL hurshy! yes, and then the sun came out and I started to think of how much I MUST get that office cleared out so we can take the skylight off and replace it....

10:42 am

hurshy

ok let's see, do you have ed4/6?

10:42 am

hurshy

do you have 2 go 4/6?

10:43 am

hetty

Stid, I started at 7a.m.our time and was fiished by 8:30. You can do it

10:43 am

hurshy

do you have two ow4, anagrams of each other?

10:43 am

stidmama

I have the ed 4/6 now, thanks!

10:43 am

hurshy

do you have sa + not stop?

10:43 am

hurshy

and same with se?

10:43 am

hurshy

do you have sw4/8?

10:43 am

stidmama

see? I knew hurshy would know what I needed!

10:43 am

verna

Hope you like my very first icon.

10:43 am

hetty

sa and not stop is a larger tapioca, Stid

10:44 am

hurshy

do you have the og 4/6 and pl?

10:44 am

hetty

Verna, that's just fine and dandy

10:44 am

stidmama

I have the SA 4 and the OGs...

10:44 am

Jera

It's gorgeous, verna!

10:44 am

stidmama

Verna, congrats on putting a "face" to your name!

10:44 am

hurshy

well, what letters are you missing, stid?

10:45 am

lizbethem

Is that the parrot from the freezer, Verna?

10:45 am

stidmama

I am lacking 3 5-letters. Need a G a J, an S, and the two vowels on the right in the fourth row, and four S words from the bottom...

10:45 am

lizbethem

The first word I got was a Mel Gibson word!!

10:45 am

hetty

No, it must be the Monty Python parrot

10:45 am

Jera

My husband just got a call from work... I may have to go soon...

10:46 am

hetty

ga5 is pl.f ga4

10:46 am

hurshy

g5 is argon, neon, oxygen, nitrogen

10:46 am

hurshy

got gh5/7?

10:46 am

hetty

je5 is the nnamne of David's father

10:46 am

hurshy

do you have jo4? je5/20?

10:46 am

Jera

Oooh, Bible clues! I love it!

10:47 am

hetty

se5 is a weird spellung of se*** the day

10:47 am

stidmama

I have those. I have ga 4/6 and 5/14, ge 4/7, gh 4/7 and go 4/6 x 2

10:47 am

hurshy

ge4/6

10:47 am

hetty

or maybe laying si*** to something

10:47 am

stidmama

oooh hetty! you're brilliant! I always miss that war word!

10:47 am

hurshy

3 sa4/6, and one has a pl

10:48 am

stidmama

thanks, hurshy, my G block is all gray now!

10:48 am

hurshy

se4/6 pl abbr piece of a line

10:49 am

hurshy

se 4/8 stitches together

10:49 am

stidmama

one more S from the bottom left.

10:49 am

stidmama

meant left=remaining...

10:50 am

hurshy

we've clued them all stid

10:50 am

hetty

Now she tells me, after I'm cross-eyed

10:50 am

stidmama

One more J to go... I have je 4/9, 5/20, 4/13 and jo 4/13

10:50 am

featherbee

hey all

10:50 am

hurshy

2 je4/9

10:50 am

hetty

Do you have the plural of the herb, meaning wise men?

10:50 am

stidmama

okay, looking back in the log (this could take a bit, archives takes forever to load..

10:50 am

lizbethem

hi bee!

10:51 am

hurshy

2 ag4/6, one is author james, the other is long times

10:51 am

featherbee

bee, that's cute!

10:51 am

hurshy

no no stid, just save that one for last and we'll figure it out then

10:51 am

stidmama

okay... got the AGs

10:51 am

hurshy

4th row e's, leisure, pl, letters

10:51 am

stidmama

6 to go. Two 5s and 4 fours

10:52 am

lizbethem

it's shorter to type than feather...lol

10:52 am

stidmama

hetty is still brilliant! got the plural wise men now... FIVE!

10:52 am

stidmama

oops! hi feather, when did you get here?

10:53 am

featherbee

hehe, couple minutes ago...you were deep in the grid

10:53 am

hurshy

see those E clues, stid?

10:53 am

hetty

Do you have the plural of the ision in the desert? oa***?

10:53 am

featherbee

just peeking in...gotta run

10:53 am

hetty

that should be vision--mirage

10:54 am

stidmama

got the Es, just took a moment. 2 left, both 4s, one J and one S from the same row

10:54 am

hetty

and the og** that looks like an almost plural of our author James ag**?

10:54 am

stidmama

got my J, jsut the S now

10:54 am

hurshy

there are 2 je4/9

10:55 am

hurshy

and maybe you missed where i said se + not stop in addition to sa + not stop

10:55 am

stidmama

I have two je 4/9, the je 5, je 4/13 and jo 4/13

10:56 am

stidmama

I have SA 4/6 x 3 and a plural 5 of one of them.

10:57 am

stidmama

I have se 4/4 x 2, 4/6 x s, 5/10 and 4/8.

10:57 am

stidmama

I have si 5/14, sw 4/8.

10:57 am

hurshy

one more se4/4

10:57 am

hurshy

cut end off se5

10:57 am

stidmama

okay, looking...

10:57 am

lizbethem

bbl

10:57 am

Cathyar

fireworks

10:57 am

stidmama

firewords!

10:58 am

stidmama

it was the number word I was missing. :-)

10:58 am

Cathyar

yay stidmama...we both did it together!

10:58 am

hurshy

yay, alrighty, i'm off

10:58 am

marso

congrats both of u :)

10:58 am

stidmama

thanks hurshy, now I can go do rip out that skylight (with out without Tom's help)

10:58 am

Cathyar

finished about the same time

10:58 am

stidmama

YAY Cathy!

10:58 am

Cathyar

ty marso

10:58 am

stidmama

thanks so much, hurshy and hetty!

10:58 am

stidmama

thanks marso.

10:59 am

AEuser

how many words today please

10:59 am

smartalic

fireworks!

10:59 am

stidmama

54 words today

10:59 am

Jera

Huzzah for stidmama!! *throws new batch of confetti*

10:59 am

Cathyar

YAY Stidmama! (tks licketys...i wasn't even watching the log)

10:59 am

ronnielee

well that was a record breaker for me done in 30 minutes

10:59 am

Cathyar

hooray smartalic

10:59 am

AEuser

k, thanks

10:59 am

Cathyar

same for me ronnielee

10:59 am

ronnielee

i guess i can actually get some housecleaning done today :o)

10:59 am

Jera

Huzzah for Cathyar!!

10:59 am

EvaNadine

afternoon babblers!

11:00 am

stidmama

YAY ronnielee!

11:00 am

stidmama

hi evanadine!

11:00 am

hetty

Well done.Stid I'm just having a set-to with Dr-God, because tho I have every darn word in my list the tile stats maintain have only 2 ot of the 3 "d" words I have entered--and re-entered--and refreshed

11:00 am

ronnielee

thanks cathyar & stidmama

11:00 am

Cathyar

wel...gotta go get a shower...son is going to a bday party and my dogs needs flea powder...(found them on him last nite....ewwwwie)

11:01 am

stidmama

that's not fair, hetty! *offers sympathetic shoulder to lean on*

11:01 am

stidmama

later, Cathy!

11:01 am

marso

bye cath :)

11:01 am

hetty

must have been all that brouhaha about "di**" as a spelling-maybe I should enter it as di**** (ed)!

11:01 am

Jera

Bummer, hetty... I hate computer glitches...

11:01 am

Cathyar

oooh.hetty that is very odd

11:01 am

Cathyar

bye all

11:03 am

EvaNadine

*yawn* sami had a very late night...im still a sleepy gal!

11:03 am

stidmama

later Cathy!

11:06 am

battygal

only got 21 words so far

11:06 am

EvaNadine

ok, ive got the HE6 -- hints on the other?

11:06 am

tndaisy1960

wtg Stid!

11:06 am

stidmama

okay, the log is quiet, so I am heading out for a while. Will stop by mid-day to see how folks are coping, and back this evening for story time.

11:06 am

stidmama

thanks daisy!

11:07 am

marso

bye stid :)

11:08 am

Jera

Later, stidmama!

11:09 am

Jera

What do you need, evanadine?

11:09 am

frazer_not_crane

Damned customers.

11:10 am

EvaNadine

jera -- the other 6. ive got the HE

11:10 am

Jera

do6/33... plural of the do5

11:11 am

EvaNadine

ahh, interesting...didnt have the 5 either...never seen that spelling before!

11:12 am

Jera

I've never seen it spelled like that for soaking in water... when spelled this way, I've only known it to mean a way of finding water...

11:13 am

Jera

You know what a water witch does...

11:14 am

Buttonman

gogg morning all!

11:15 am

Buttonman

excuse me, that is good morning!

11:16 am

marso

hi buttonman :) go on jera.....curiosity killing me

11:17 am

FMitch

frazer - real life getting in the way of babble?

11:17 am

bubba218

FIREWORKS!!! for me, anyone need clues??

11:18 am

marso

congrats bubba :)

11:18 am

marso

hi fmitch :)

11:18 am

FMitch

Hey marso :)

11:18 am

EvaNadine

afternoon fmitch :)

11:19 am

FMitch

Oh and evan too hello

11:21 am

EvaNadine

*feeling like i need to study my J words*

11:23 am

FMitch

The one I had a prob with was the jo, the others are pretty normal for babble

11:23 am

EvaNadine

i have the jo...are the rest all je's? i only have one of those...

11:24 am

EvaNadine

wait, make that 3...hah

11:24 am

Morphy

help with the se 4/8?

11:24 am

FMitch

yes the rest are je4's and one 5

11:24 am

EvaNadine

morphy -- stitches

11:24 am

Morphy

oops, never wmind

11:25 am

Jera

se4/8... make clothes

11:25 am

Morphy

ty

11:25 am

bubba218

se+ a very colorful sunr***

11:25 am

Jera

Well, my daughter wants some 'puter time, so I'm heading out...

11:25 am

EvaNadine

got em now, thanks fmitch...

11:25 am

kristin

well i have all the je's, how about a clue for the jo?

11:26 am

Jera

jo rhymes with farm animal that gives milk

11:26 am

bubba218

jo is the same as the je4,13 just change a vowel

11:26 am

Morphy

missing one se4/4, have the water and tree and eyeball...

11:26 am

kristin

Thanks Bubba!

11:26 am

kristin

oh and Jera too!

11:27 am

Jera

I'm really going now... have fun, everybody!

11:27 am

FMitch

Bye Jera

11:28 am

marso

bye jera

11:28 am

Haz1558

Good afternoon/morning all.

11:28 am

marso

;

11:28 am

marso

11:28 am

marso

11:28 am

marso

11:28 am

marso

11:28 am

marso

11:28 am

marso

11:28 am

marso

11:28 am

marso

11:28 am

marso

sorry refresh it now

11:28 am

bubba218

se+ my s**ter is Mary

11:28 am

EvaNadine

i think im missing the tree SE4/4

11:29 am

bubba218

se+ opp of stop

11:29 am

Morphy

aahhh, ty!

11:30 am

marso

how many S is there?

11:32 am

bubba218

a total of 13 S's, go to licketySplitAUS at the bottom of the screen and it is all broken down

11:32 am

EvaNadine

there are 13 S'es total

11:32 am

marso

cheers evan :)

11:33 am

marso

i know bubba i was just being lazy lol :)

11:34 am

bubba218

lazy works for me

11:34 am

FMitch

Hi Haz
Didn't see you come in there with the babble hic up. Had a good day?

11:34 am

Haz1558

Hello FMitch - the usual Saturday things, shopping etc. I'm just taking time to see how things are going on here.

11:36 am

Morphy

help with the ga5/14?

11:36 am

hetty

Hi Haz--having some hiccups of my own today because my computer fails to acknowledge a word. If you have any influn=ence on Dr_ God, please exert it!

11:36 am

Haz1558

ga5/14 is a plural for what Americans call petrol.

11:36 am

FMitch

Oh hetty what's up?

11:37 am

Morphy

how did I not see that? D'oh!

11:37 am

Morphy

ty, haz!

11:37 am

Haz1558

Hello hetty! That must be frustrating for you. Do you want me to e-mail Dr-God or have you done that yourself already?

11:37 am

Haz1558

You're welcome Morphy.

11:38 am

FMitch

HAve you tried F5 refresh and or logging in and out hetty?

11:39 am

Morphy

Yay! Fireworks!

11:39 am

hetty

E had a little chat today about the di4 word; litle did I know that wn I entered it it would not register! Cybernetic revenge! I've pleaded with Dr_ God, refreshed and rebooted endless times , and still he word list shows complete but e stat tiles refuse to admit my poor little di** wor

11:39 am

EvaNadine

down to my last word now...SE5/10

11:40 am

FMitch

evan - carpe deum (latin don't know how to sp it)
se*** the day

11:41 am

Haz1558

I can understand why you're annoyed, hetty. I would be as well!

11:41 am

EvaNadine

thanks fmitch!
samis got fireworks!!

11:41 am

Haz1558

Congratulations evanadine!

11:41 am

hetty

And thanks, Haz, I've had quite an exchange with Dr_God--who tells me the list cannot be wrong (BUT IT IS!) and then bids me do as I have already done many ,many times. I hate to give up. Perhaps if others take up thei ssue he will hear them, think you?

11:42 am

FMitch

Can't believe it is that word causing the porbs hetty- that is so unfair esp after the discussions.

Woohoo evan congrats

11:43 am

Haz1558

This is di4/6 sounding like a past tense?

11:43 am

ExWren

I have fireworks. And I have a little di** word with no problem

11:43 am

FMitch

yes that's the one Haz

11:44 am

hetty

No, I ws joking, Mitch--sort of serves me right for pontificating about strong and weak verbs and all that---a kind of linguistic karma

11:44 am

Haz1558

What was the discussion about - were other people having difficulties as well?

11:44 am

EvaNadine

yeah, i didnt have a problem with the Di word either...
:/

11:45 am

kristin

help with the se4/6 please, I have se + opp of stop, what is the other? I think I've tried every combination!

11:45 am

ExWren

Hetty, have you tried logging out completely and switching off your PC, then come back in again?

11:46 am

FMitch

Not with entering the word Haz just is origin etc

11:46 am

EvaNadine

same 1st 3 letters, then the plural on the end

11:46 am

Haz1558

Make the other se4/6 a plural - it will end up looking llike many little parts.

11:46 am

hetty

I think I'll maybe toddle of fto jilli's house later and try to log in on her computer--but of course my list will no doubt appear in its mangled form there too. Hz, you can read our discussin about "slept", learnt etc at about 9a.m.

11:46 am

inge

kristin change the last vowel to a snale

11:46 am

kristin

Thanks Evan, I guess I tried every combination but that one!

11:46 am

inge

*snaje

11:46 am

inge

*snake

11:47 am

Haz1558

I'll scroll back, hetty, and try to decide whose side I'm on.

11:47 am

hetty

Thanks, exwren, and mitch, I have turned off the computer and rebooted 3 times--nothing changes

11:47 am

Haz1558

You've tried kicking it?

11:48 am

FMitch

Hopefully it will sort itself out over night,either that or do try Haz's kicking approach.

11:49 am

Haz1558

You can tell I have a real empathy with computers and all things technical!

11:49 am

kristin

Inge, having problems typing today?

11:49 am

inge

I guess so. I always have typing problems, though

11:51 am

kristin

well thanks to all for clues, fireworks for the first time in a long time!

11:51 am

Haz1558

Congratulations kristin!

11:51 am

inge

Bravo, kristin

11:52 am

kristin

well unfortunately I still have 6 hours at work, guess I'll have to actually work now!

11:53 am

raelite

hey everyone... ed4/6?

11:54 am

hetty

Haz, the linguistic discussion starts at 10:04

11:54 am

raelite

n/m got it

11:54 am

Haz1558

Thanks hetty, I'm just coming to it.

11:55 am

inge

going to write some letters now. BBL

11:57 am

hetty

and continues until the subject of Blair/Orwell is exhausted (which is when I was)

12:04 pm

Buttonman

All finished and without asking for a clue....FIREWORKS!

12:04 pm

bleugirl2

Fireworks! And I didn't have to get any clues. This is the first one I have finished since I went Pro. Good day all!

12:04 pm

Haz1558

Okay, I've read it and now understand the irony of your not being allowed to enter the very word under discussion. There's probably a latin phrase to cover the situation , but one doesn't come to mind right now! Tiresome!

12:05 pm

bleugirl2

WTG Buttonman

12:05 pm

Haz1558

Congratulations to the finishers!

12:05 pm

Buttonman

Way to go Bluegirl

12:06 pm

Haz1558

hetty - 'tiresome' brought to mind Georgie from the Mapp and Lucia novels. Have you read them, or is that a silly question to ask a Literature professor?

12:06 pm

Buttonman

Bye all!

12:07 pm

marso

at last fireworks!!!!wd to all finishers :)

12:07 pm

Haz1558

Bye Buttonman - enjoy your victory!

12:07 pm

FMitch

Congrats marso and Buttonman

12:08 pm

marso

cheers fmitch :)

12:08 pm

marso

must feed tribe now lol bye all :)

12:13 pm

hetty

Yes, I love Mapp and Lucia--and the wonderful TV series with the incmparable Nigel and the delicious whats her name (currently an engaging Miss Marple) --and wasn't she a formidable Mrs. Proudie? British TV is my lifeline

12:14 pm

hetty

Still searching my memory for the appropriate Latin tag

12:16 pm

Haz1558

Geraldine McEwan. She was wonderful as Mrs Proudie and Alan Rickman was as Slope-like as any man could hope to be.

12:17 pm

Haz1558

BBC's adaptation of the Barchester Chronicles was excellent. Did you also get 'The Pallisers' - adaptations of Trollope's political novels. It was excellent as well.

12:17 pm

tndaisy1960

the 2nd go 4/6 pls? I just cannot see it. ty

12:18 pm

Haz1558

The second go4/6 - present tense of a verb meaning to leave, depart.

12:18 pm

bubba218

go+ begin ** you mean to go on

12:18 pm

tndaisy1960

ok maybe it's the other one I need then....

12:19 pm

bubba218

opp of stops

12:19 pm

Haz1558

The other one has a different vowel after the o.

12:19 pm

tndaisy1960

ty:)

12:21 pm

tndaisy1960

DONE!

12:21 pm

Haz1558

Time to go, ironing and the evening meal await my attention. Hetty, I hope your problem with the d word is resolved, and tndaisy - Well done!

12:21 pm

bubba218

congrats, Daisy

12:22 pm

FMitch

Bye Haz

12:22 pm

tndaisy1960

ok onward with real life...*sigh*

12:27 pm

Samy

hi

12:27 pm

Merk

Am I looking right at it? I can't find the sw 4.

12:29 pm

Merk

Ah, there it is. I didn't see that vowel.

12:34 pm

Merk

Fireworks! I loved those double ee combinations. It sure made quick work of today's grid.

12:35 pm

hetty

Sorry, Haz--are you there still? Was consulting Hoace to no avail--yes, I've seen every Trollope adapted for TV that has become available.

12:36 pm

hetty

and thanks to all who listened to my grievances

12:42 pm

crazynotstupid

any clue for the other 6 letter word?

12:44 pm

FMitch

both 6's are pl of a 5

12:49 pm

crazynotstupid

i got the he one what the other?

12:50 pm

FMitch

do6/33

12:50 pm

FMitch

Unusual sp I was going to say the def it to seek water in a traditional method

12:50 pm

Phyrix

can someone explain how to read things like "do6/33"

12:52 pm

FMitch

do is the 1st 2 letters of the word, 6 is the number of letters and 33 is the total tile vale. HAve a look at Angelsongs link below in Friends of Babble :)

12:52 pm

Hollyk

how many words today?

12:52 pm

Phyrix

oh thank you

12:53 pm

addytewd

54 words, Hollyk

12:54 pm

Hollyk

great, thanks!

12:54 pm

addytewd

yw :)

12:54 pm

scampyfan

i go that 6 letter, but all of my other 5 letters have both of the 's's

12:55 pm

ExWren

Does anyone know what happened to mikeyinerlin

12:55 pm

ExWren

Mikey in Berlin I meant

12:56 pm

ExWren

(or should I have said meaned!!)

12:57 pm

FMitch

lol ExWren he has not been seen for a long time, he decided babble wasn't the er right forum for him shall we say?

12:57 pm

lbdawger

last s...help! oh and Hi everyone

1:01 pm

lbav

hi - can someone give a clue please for the se 5

1:01 pm

lbdawger

se4 i think, have the eyes, the one that sounds like a bird, to take minus the last vowel and to stitch

1:01 pm

FMitch

Your last 2 or the last s on the list?

1:02 pm

lbdawger

Fmitch, it's an se4...after the one that sounds like a bird

1:02 pm

lbav

nevermind - got my fireworks

1:03 pm

lbdawger

wtg Lbav

1:03 pm

hetty

I was thinking of Mikey yesterday, when several babbers were exerciisng their very good German. Sadly, he expected a kind of veneration we babbles are unlikely to offer--at least, to put it more clearly, our jesting cloaks our very real esteem for one another and Mikey didn't see this

1:03 pm

FMitch

se + not was but present tense

1:04 pm

lbdawger

Fmitch, have that one.

1:05 pm

lbdawger

the grid says it's from the bottom s...

1:05 pm

FMitch

more clearly stated hetty thankyou,

1:05 pm

lbdawger

segh

1:05 pm

lbdawger

glad that wasn't a word! lol *blush*

1:06 pm

FMitch

try that one again ib but with pl on the end

1:07 pm

lbdawger

<*)))<< thanks Mitch. and i have fireworks too!

1:07 pm

FMitch

Woohoo ib

1:07 pm

chic

Good Day all, I finally finished one....

1:07 pm

lbdawger

whoo hoo chic!

1:08 pm

pam

Hi, again!

1:08 pm

pam

And, congrats Chic!

1:08 pm

lbdawger

guess this means i have to go do something like laundry and house cleaning...:-p

1:11 pm

pam

Hate that, lbd!

1:15 pm

Babbler

hmm, tiny grid. Think I'll play as 'Babbler', but might need a little help. : )

1:15 pm

Babbler

how is everyone today? : )

1:16 pm

pam

Hi, Babbler!

1:16 pm

Babbler

hi Pam : )

1:17 pm

lbdawger

Hi babbler Hi Pam.

1:18 pm

pam

8-)

1:19 pm

Babbler

heh, forgot how quiet it can get when it's a small grid and everyone finishes quickly.

1:19 pm

pam

true enough, Babbler!

1:23 pm

Nef

Hi All. I was here last night and trying to work on this grid for a while; I now have 1/2 hour and still have 30 words left. I don't think this one is easy. :(

1:24 pm

Babbler

Hi Nef. I have 32 left but I'm starting to struggle too. : /

1:25 pm

pam

I am with you, Nef. I was on earlier today and did not think it a "breeze." But, i like coming in and out all day to play at it...

1:26 pm

Babbler

26. let's 'race' lol!

1:26 pm

Babbler

(kidding) : )

1:27 pm

nightbreed

Despair setting in now...any1 else struggling

1:27 pm

Babbler

23 - but I'm hitting random letters now. ; )

1:28 pm

scampyfan

<--have 16 left and have been doing nothing but staring blankly

1:28 pm

Babbler

put some nice music on, close your eyes and smack the keyboard, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

1:28 pm

dodge

I've only just started and struggling!

1:28 pm

nightbreed

*gulp* 33 left :(

1:28 pm

Nef

I have to get ready for work in 1/2 hour; and right now I'm not seeing anything!

1:29 pm

flosey

can I help nef?

1:29 pm

Babbler

21. cleared the Js

1:29 pm

Babbler

can I help too, Nef?

1:30 pm

scampyfan

cAan

1:30 pm

scampyfan

oops

1:30 pm

scampyfan

can't get my last j

1:30 pm

Nef

LOL! I'm going "listless;" and just tried "eieo" for my last word on the top row E! How desperate is that? :D (it didn't work, BTW)

1:30 pm

flosey

add vowel to previous one scamp

1:30 pm

Babbler

last in the list? I'm not using it but I have all the Js

1:30 pm

inge

I finished this morning and can clue for a while, in German or English:)

1:30 pm

Babbler

hi inge : )

1:31 pm

inge

last j rhymes with bovine animal

1:31 pm

inge

hi Babbler

1:31 pm

Babbler

yay, cleared the right hand column. 20 left.

1:32 pm

inge

go Babbler, go!

1:32 pm

Babbler

hehe, there was only 4 words to find in that column! lol !

1:32 pm

scampyfan

thanks, inge...

1:32 pm

Nef

any clues for that top E? I have the single and plural of an angle

1:33 pm

Babbler

I need that E too...

1:33 pm

flosey

first ea word is quite simple

1:33 pm

inge

start with top e and go diagonally to left

1:33 pm

flosey

gentle

1:34 pm

scampyfan

it's in a straight line...

1:34 pm

pam

top e--e**** munster, different vowel...

1:34 pm

Babbler

strange word! thanks scampy and inge

1:34 pm

Charlotte

Hiya, how many words are there today? Not pro yet...

1:34 pm

inge

54 words total

1:34 pm

Babbler

54 words

1:34 pm

flosey

ok, using top e go down in slant

1:34 pm

scampyfan

i don't have the "angle" e though

1:34 pm

Charlotte

Thanks!

1:35 pm

scampyfan

oh...got it

1:35 pm

Nef

Thanks, I was trying to jog on that.

1:35 pm

inge

did Nef get that e word?

1:35 pm

inge

nm

1:35 pm

Nef

Yes, thanks

1:35 pm

flosey

caareful Nef, you might trip going down hill

1:35 pm

Nef

odessa

1:36 pm

Babbler

any help for the 3rd D in the second column? I'm guessing it's a DO-something...

1:36 pm

Nef

sorry (didn't work anyway! )

1:36 pm

Babbler

gpsh flosey, I like your icon. : )

1:36 pm

flosey

think D** Jones reports

1:37 pm

scampyfan

is it the looking for water one?

1:37 pm

Babbler

I've got that one flosey, thanks. it must be some other one...

1:37 pm

Nef

Flosey, my biggest problem is picking the right box to chat in and guess in ! :D

1:37 pm

inge

correct Babbler, like the stock market indicator on Wallstreet then second vowel and plural

1:37 pm

Nef

Aside from not finding words, that is.

1:37 pm

pam

babbler--looking for water....

1:37 pm

flosey

did you get that one Nef?

1:38 pm

flosey

there are two continuations of that word

1:38 pm

Babbler

hmm, I appear to have those DO words. I haev do4/9 and do5/20. Some other D word is eluding me...

1:38 pm

flosey

or, should say, extensions of the word

1:38 pm

Nef

Yes, thanks! :)

1:39 pm

pam

pl of the do 5, babbler?

1:39 pm

Babbler

ahaa!! yay!! it was the extension I needed ! column two grey! 17 left :D:D:D

1:39 pm

Nef

I'm missing 1 D word also

1:39 pm

flosey

just continue with the same word Babbler

1:39 pm

inge

do 6 is a plural

1:39 pm

Nef

Ahh! Thanks, Flosey

1:39 pm

scampyfan

i hate column 4

1:40 pm

flosey

what else do you need

1:40 pm

inge

scamp, speak!

1:41 pm

Nef

LOL Scampy! I have that 4th row to do too! (I have the top E done though)

1:41 pm

Nef

column, not row, but my 4th row needs to be greyed out too

1:41 pm

scampyfan

that's where i am...i think i have one more H, two more G, one more E, and two more Ss

1:41 pm

Babbler

I've got the top E and the Gs done but that's it. Just starting on column 3 with that odd H at the top... : /

1:42 pm

inge

there is a ne 5 which measn a border of bushes, and then plural

1:42 pm

inge

*he 5

1:42 pm

Babbler

magic! thanks inge!

1:42 pm

flosey

ok, think, not fencing yard, but other

1:42 pm

scampyfan

got that one...

1:43 pm

smithchick

Hey all... I'm missing a j and and s from the bottom. I've got je4/9 x2, je4/13 and jo4/13. Any help?

1:43 pm

flosey

and plural of that

1:43 pm

Babbler

ok, 1 S left in that same column... all my S's are 4s so far.

1:43 pm

flosey

next H is to pay attention

1:43 pm

pam

j 5/20 outlaw J**** james

1:43 pm

scampyfan

nope, got that one too...

1:43 pm

smithchick

Thanks, pam!

1:44 pm

pam

yw

1:44 pm

inge

smithchick you are missing a je 20: another name for son of God

1:44 pm

inge

5 j words is all there is

1:44 pm

smithchick

Down to one s4 from the bottom s.

1:45 pm

flosey

ok H*** think quickly

1:45 pm

flosey

past tense

1:45 pm

smithchick

Got it! Fireworks!

1:45 pm

inge

Babbler there is a se + present tense of to be, add second vowel to that,

1:45 pm

pam

yay, smithchick!!!!

1:46 pm

Babbler

congratulations, smithchick!!

1:46 pm

flosey

congrats Smithchick

1:46 pm

Lauren

i have je 4/9, je 5/20, and jo 4/13 - what am i missing?

1:46 pm

inge

bravo Smithchikc

1:46 pm

Nef

YAY Smithchick!

1:46 pm

smithchick

Thanks! It's kind of a bummer when I have time on a saturday and it is a short one. I like long ones on the weekend.

1:46 pm

Babbler

magic, inge, that was the one I was after! column three grey. column 4 now, 14 left...

1:46 pm

flosey

ok, a religious one je4

1:46 pm

inge

Lauren , one more 4/9 and a je 5/20

1:46 pm

scampyfan

think quick past tense?

1:47 pm

smithchick

Can I help with any clues before I go entertain myself elsewhere?

1:47 pm

Nef

any O hints? from both left and right? I need one on the left and 2 on the right

1:47 pm

flosey

forget think, past tense of doing something quickly

1:47 pm

daisy88

fireworks!

1:48 pm

flosey

Nef, think watering hole on the desert

1:48 pm

Lauren

i just got another 4/13, and there are two je 5/20s?

1:48 pm

pam

yay, daisy!

1:48 pm

Babbler

Nef - one O sounds like the sound you'd make if someone kept pinching you. spelt funny.

1:48 pm

inge

dont forget the plural of that green island in the dessert

1:48 pm

inge

no only one je 20

1:49 pm

smithchick

oa5/10- desert places
og4/6 & og5/14- double curve with s shape
oh4/6- a past tense
ow4/8- is beholden to somebody
ow4/8- anagram of the one before

1:49 pm

Lauren

okay, so i have 4 j words. is that all?

1:49 pm

smithchick

Five j words. Two je4/9's, a je4/13, je5/20 and jo4/13

1:49 pm

flosey

there are 5 j words

1:50 pm

flosey

if you have the religious one, just change vowel

1:50 pm

inge

no, there are 5 j -words: je 4 x 2, je 5, je 4/13 and jo 4/13

1:50 pm

pam

bbl

1:50 pm

smithchick

Bye pam...thanks again!

1:50 pm

scampyfan

what about the v in the middle?

1:51 pm

Lauren

got 'em - thanks!

1:51 pm

Nef

THANKS! Finished the O's! :D

1:51 pm

smithchick

It's a plural word scampy...

1:51 pm

flosey

just as it sounds scampy

1:51 pm

Babbler

thanks, smithchick : )

1:51 pm

inge

v plus double vowel and plural

1:51 pm

flosey

plural

1:51 pm

smithchick

YW:)

1:51 pm

scampyfan

sheesh...got it

1:52 pm

scampyfan

i'm dumb today

1:52 pm

Lauren

how about help with the we 4/11?

1:52 pm

Babbler

is the chat log a bit funny for everyone? sometimes my messages don't post at all, or there's a delay. : /

1:52 pm

smithchick

Sometimes they stare me right in the face and I don't see them.

1:52 pm

flosey

there are some delays

1:52 pm

scampyfan

big delay here

1:52 pm

inge

Babbler, I had taht problem this morning, not now though

1:52 pm

flosey

yes smithchick, and when they're clued I wonder where my head was

1:52 pm

smithchick

There is no we4/11...we4/8 (just like the v word)

1:53 pm

Nef

Babbler, I have trouble with both the chat and the word box; it seems like it doesn't like what I post sometimes

1:53 pm

smithchick

Me too, flosey.

1:53 pm

Lauren

so the stat. page is all off today, right? or am i going insane? (the babblers anon page)

1:54 pm

Babbler

I'm having trouble entering words inthe grid too. Should I tell Dr G? or is it just my pc?

1:54 pm

smithchick

Mine's actually working today.

1:54 pm

inge

since I am no longer entering words, I am ot getting the delay so noticeably

1:54 pm

Babbler

aha, just saw your message Nef

1:54 pm

smithchick

I don't know about the stats page. I didn't look at today (first time I haven't in ages).

1:54 pm

Babbler

gah, I've forgotten what made-up word I was going to enter. 9 left to find. : (

1:54 pm

FMitch

Lauren something has gone wrong with Brandyjacks list today, you could try using licketys instead

1:55 pm

flosey

I must go for a bit, a friend wants a recipe

1:55 pm

Babbler

how areyou doing Nef?

1:55 pm

Nef

I'm on a Mac, Babbler, so it isn't just your PC

1:55 pm

periwinkle

Hi all , missing a word using the E from the top row, have rim and rims

1:55 pm

Babbler

see you later, flosey, thanks for the clues

1:55 pm

Lauren

I'll try that - i have 53 words so I think I just need one more!

1:55 pm

Nef

DARN! Time's UP for me! Time to get ready for work! :(

1:55 pm

smithchick

Bye flosey!

1:55 pm

smithchick

Hey peri!

1:56 pm

periwinkle

NM found it

1:56 pm

inge

peri, go diagonally down to left

1:56 pm

Babbler

may be see you later, Nef. Hope you get to finish after work. Have a good day. : )

1:56 pm

smithchick

ed4/6- variety of taro

1:56 pm

Nef

Good luck to you guys, I hope to get back and finish tonight. (16 words left)

1:56 pm

periwinkle

was looking in the wrong direction at first, as usual

1:56 pm

inge

bye Nef

1:56 pm

smithchick

Bye Nef!

1:57 pm

smithchick

Did you find what you needed Lauren?

1:57 pm

Lauren

I think I'm missing an se 4

1:58 pm

periwinkle

missing a G word, have 1 ga, 2 ge, 1 gh and 2 go

1:58 pm

smithchick

Another ga, peri. ga4/6 and ga5/14

1:59 pm

periwinkle

smithchick, it was the ga4/6 thanks

1:59 pm

smithchick

There are three se words that are two vowel followed by the same consonant. Just different second vowels for all

1:59 pm

smithchick

YW

1:59 pm

periwinkle

5 left all S words

2:00 pm

smithchick

The other se4 is the same first three as another 4/6 but with a different final letter.

2:00 pm

periwinkle

I have those smithchick, need to look for the others, have not used a list yet today

2:00 pm

inge

do you have : the Germans laid si*** on St. Petersburg

2:00 pm

periwinkle

But I don't know what S words I am missing either

2:01 pm

periwinkle

yes inge, I have that one

2:01 pm

smithchick

There is a sw that sounds like a variant spelling of to bash a fly.

2:01 pm

periwinkle

smithchick, I didn't have that one thanks

2:01 pm

smithchick

There is the lily and what my breasts do after four kids.

2:01 pm

helenkeller

hey everyone!

2:02 pm

smithchick

Hey helen!

2:02 pm

helenkeller

hiya smith!

2:02 pm

inge

Hi, helenkeller

2:02 pm

helenkeller

does anyone need any clues?

2:02 pm

Ping

hi babblers!

2:02 pm

smithchick

There is wise and the plural -sa4/6

2:02 pm

scampyfan

lily?

2:02 pm

helenkeller

hiya ping!

2:02 pm

Lauren

anybody have a clue for the se 4/6 - not the one that sounds like the playstation with a different end vowel

2:02 pm

smithchick

Hey ping!

2:02 pm

Babbler

hi helen, hi ping : )

2:03 pm

helenkeller

just popping on to wave my flag & see if anyone needs cluing

2:03 pm

smithchick

Same first three letters Lauren, change the last vowel for a consonant (plural)

2:03 pm

Ping

hi hk, smithchick, babbler!

2:03 pm

Babbler

oh! I have 3 left to find! crikey! :s

2:03 pm

helenkeller

hi babbler - love your flag, very clever!

2:03 pm

scampyfan

i have 4

2:03 pm

inge

Lauren, drop that diff. vowel and plural it

2:03 pm

periwinkle

ned help with S words, have sax2, sex5, six1 and swx1

2:04 pm

Babbler

thanks helen! I started searching google, got distracted, and then found this, lol ! : )

2:04 pm

Lauren

got it - thanks! all done!

2:04 pm

Ping

what is your flag, hk?

2:04 pm

smithchick

Two more sa's peri...One more se

2:04 pm

periwinkle

found another sa - to droop

2:04 pm

Ping

wtg lauren!

2:04 pm

helenkeller

it's a great idea babbler! i'm jealous of your creativity :)

2:05 pm

scampyfan

i still can't figure out the past tense H

2:05 pm

Babbler

awww, thanks but honest, helen, it was a total accident! LOL! :D

2:05 pm

inge

peri, do you have the wise man or spice? then you eed a starch from a palm tree, and hk drooping breasts

2:05 pm

smithchick

YAY Lauren!!! Fireworks `*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~**~

2:05 pm

Lauren

thanks! i haven't finished one in ages.

2:05 pm

Babbler

congratulations, Lauren : )

2:05 pm

periwinkle

inge, I think I have all of those

2:06 pm

Babbler

2 left....

2:06 pm

Ping

i think there's often a close tie between creativity and accident, babbler - don't be modest!

2:06 pm

scampyfan

starch from a palm?

2:06 pm

periwinkle

3 left

2:06 pm

Babbler

blimey.... 1 left !

2:06 pm

periwinkle

se4/6 is that the starch from a palm

2:07 pm

Babbler

ooh, thanks Ping : ) that's very kind.

2:07 pm

inge

sa 4 is the starch, also used to stiffen fabrics in Asia

2:07 pm

periwinkle

or is it the sa4/6

2:07 pm

periwinkle

Have it now inge

2:07 pm

smithchick

Both peri

2:07 pm

inge

se is the lily

2:08 pm

Babbler

what's the total points possible today?

2:08 pm

periwinkle

need just one word, S on the second row from the bottom, think it is an se but can't find it

2:09 pm

smithchick

500

2:09 pm

Babbler

ahaa, so I need an e4/4

2:09 pm

inge

there is a se 4/6 that is like the drooping sa word, with a se beginning

2:09 pm

periwinkle

have that one inge

2:10 pm

smithchick

There is se4/8- stitches

2:10 pm

Babbler

WOW!! OH WOW!!! :D:D:D

2:10 pm

smithchick

WooHoo Babbler!!!!!

2:10 pm

Ping

is there an OA word today?

2:10 pm

inge

babbler do you have the es word? just plural that

2:10 pm

Babbler

haven't seen these little beauties for ages! *dazzled by fireworks* :D

2:10 pm

periwinkle

Rats, I already have that one smitchick

2:11 pm

Ping

hooray for babbler!

2:11 pm

inge

Bravo, Babbler

2:11 pm

scampyfan

still have one H, one E, and one S to go in that supid column 4

2:12 pm

smithchick

Three se4/4 words the same except for the second vowel.

2:12 pm

periwinkle

Ihave 6 se words

2:12 pm

inge

scampy look at my clue for peri at 2:09

2:12 pm

periwinkle

have them smithchick

2:12 pm

smithchick

Do you have the se5/10?

2:12 pm

periwinkle

nope and can't see it

2:13 pm

smithchick

To grasp suddenly...

2:13 pm

Ping

i need an se 5, smith

2:13 pm

scampyfan

got that one, inge

2:13 pm

inge

peri that se 5 is usaully spelled with a z

2:13 pm

smithchick

Variant spelling peri... Although when I saw it it made me think of convulsions

2:13 pm

Ping

thanks, smith, got it!

2:13 pm

periwinkle

found the se5/10 thanks smithchick, FIREWORKS

2:14 pm

Ping

i'm missing an O word from column 5

2:14 pm

smithchick

YW...YAY peri!!!

2:14 pm

smithchick

The cool spot in desert one?

2:14 pm

Ping

wtg periwinkle!!!

2:14 pm

inge

Scampy, there are two ea words, three ed words, and one es, what are you missing?

2:15 pm

periwinkle

see you all tomorrow

2:15 pm

inge

Bravo, Peri

2:15 pm

smithchick

or the past tense one oh4/6

2:15 pm

smithchick

Bye peri!

2:15 pm

Ping

go the O word - 1 to go

2:15 pm

scampyfan

acually, i have everything but one s from the bottom of column 4 now

2:15 pm

smithchick

Go ping!

2:16 pm

smithchick

Well, I'm outta here...got to go check out karaoke microphones.

2:16 pm

Ping

bye smithy!

2:16 pm

smithchick

Bye!

2:17 pm

inge

se: looks; stitches, the lily and lily minus vowel and add snake

2:17 pm

scampyfan

whew!

2:17 pm

Ping

fireworks - without a list!

2:17 pm

Ping

done, scampy?

2:18 pm

scampyfan

fireworks on my first time

2:18 pm

Ping

hooray for you, scampy!!!!!!

2:18 pm

scampyfan

thanks :)

2:18 pm

Ping

it took me at least a month before i ever got fireworks

2:18 pm

Babbler

oh yeah, I forgot, I didn't use a list either! I'm still dazzled and dazed by my fireworks. :D

yayyy scampy!

2:19 pm

scampyfan

i feel like i've been sitting in the same spot for at least a month!

2:19 pm

inge

bravo Scampyfan

2:19 pm

Ping

go babbler!

2:19 pm

Babbler

Ping, it took me about that long before I completed my first grid.

2:20 pm

Ping

LOL scampy!

2:20 pm

Babbler

I gained weight.... *blush* : /

2:20 pm

Ping

well, back to the weekend to-do list - see y'all next time

2:20 pm

inge

Now I am taking abreak until storytime

2:20 pm

scampyfan

whew! gotta move around...i'll come back, though!

2:21 pm

Babbler

me too, laters everyone : )

2:26 pm

Anniebrook

hi babbler!

2:26 pm

Anniebrook

finished grid this morning...now can anyone here tell me how to change my icon

2:27 pm

Anniebrook

i just cant do it.

2:28 pm

Anniebrook

be back later

2:30 pm

hetty

Hi Annie. You admired my flag earlier; I found it on a website (downstairs, I'LL GET IT IN A MINUTE) rt.clicked on properties, and then entered the URL where it says once you have clicked on "edit"

2:37 pm

Minveryork

Hello to my fellow Babblers! How is everybody today?

2:37 pm

jillibus

Another way, Annie, is to go to Google Images and enter the topic you want. When you see what you like, right-click on it and choose "Save As..." Then you can put it in your My Pictures file. When you go to Edit in My Account here, click on Browse and then you get all your pictures. Click on the one you want, and then go to the Upload button in My Account' Edit section. If you also modify your profile don't forget to click the Update button too! Clear as mud?

2:37 pm

Anniebrook

hi minver, how are you?

2:38 pm

jillibus

Hi Minver - I'm just here for a minute - finished last night.

2:39 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations on your early finish jillibus! Hooray!

2:40 pm

Minveryork

Does anybody have a clue for the se 4/8 word please

2:40 pm

Anniebrook

jilli, going to copy what you wrote and see if i can do it. finished the grid early this a. m. so will try again

2:40 pm

Minveryork

Hoping to finish so I can practice on my cluing skills.

2:40 pm

Anniebrook

minver, you do this with needle and thread, pl

2:41 pm

Minveryork

Cangratulations Anniebrook on your early finish!YAY!

2:41 pm

Minveryork

Figures, first clue I ask is a fish word! Throw me one!

2:41 pm

Odin

Hey Y'all...was here in the wee hours but left to go to work with 10 remaining...having an *H* of a time with this one...

2:41 pm

Anniebrook

pollock headed your way

2:42 pm

Minveryork

Hello Odin! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

2:43 pm

Minveryork

Does anybody have a clue for the si 5/14 word please

2:43 pm

Odin

Doing awesome now that I have some time to contemplate the last 10!

2:44 pm

Odin

I am new to this site and am trying my best to figure out the tile stats etc.

2:44 pm

Anniebrook

minver, 6 in spanish and a vowel

2:44 pm

KrisH

Pardon me for dropping in to ask--do you not get fireworks if you're not a 'pro'? (I got 54 words)

2:45 pm

Anniebrook

jilli, going to try to change my icon now. thanks. hope i can do it.

2:45 pm

Jera

Hey all, I'm back to chat...

2:45 pm

Minveryork

I'm down to my lsat nine words Odin. This is the first weekend day I've had a short grid. It is a nice break after the last few grids. I cannot to finish this grid!

2:46 pm

Odin

Hey Jera...I'm finally back for more punishment!

2:46 pm

Minveryork

You get fireworks for your first 2 week trial period.

2:47 pm

Minveryork

I don't get fireworks because I'm not pro player yet.

2:47 pm

KrisH

Oh, okay. Thanks, Minveryork. I've not joined because I'm afraid I'll get addicted!

2:47 pm

Minveryork

Hello Jera! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

2:47 pm

Jera

Good for you Odin! LMK if you need help...

2:47 pm

Jera

Thanks, Min... I was here earlier, now I'm back... I'm like a bad penny...

2:47 pm

Minveryork

KrisH I have not joined and I am definitely addicted!

2:48 pm

Minveryork

I think that it's enivitable to become addicted to this

2:49 pm

KrisH

I just drop in a few days a week to take a break, and have never chatted before... but I do listen in (grin)

2:50 pm

Jera

That's always fun, KrisH... we are a lively bunch...

2:50 pm

Minveryork

I'd definitely be getting my money's worth if I joined.

2:51 pm

KrisH

Nice chatting with you all, it's back to work for me! (fireworks only in my mind)

2:51 pm

Odin

KrisH you have to chat and get to know all the great people here... I too was silent my first few days but they group has a way of making you feel welcome!

2:52 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations KrisH on finishing the grid. Hooray!

2:54 pm

Minveryork

It is pretty quiet now in the log. I guess most people finished the grid early and are out & about. Too bad I need some clues!Oh well more of a challenge for me!

2:54 pm

Anniebrook

Jilli, are you here?

2:54 pm

Anniebrook

Jilli, I cant get the picture I want into "my pictures file"....what am I doing wrong? ...gggrrrrr

2:55 pm

Odin

I am with you Min...9 left G5/7 E 2/3 S 2/7 & O 3/4.

2:55 pm

Anniebrook

min, what do you need?

2:56 pm

Anniebrook

odin, og 3 and 4 is an arch and pl.

2:56 pm

Anniebrook

odin, there is no G 5.7

2:57 pm

Odin

TY Annie

2:58 pm

Odin

I am not sure how the tile stats work...it show G with 5 out of 7. ANy direction on how it works would be greatly appreciate...new and needy!

2:58 pm

Anniebrook

odin, that means you have 5 of the seven words starting with the letter g. now which words do you need? hmmmm

2:59 pm

Odin

Not sure how I would know that...

2:59 pm

Minveryork

Odin,I do not have the tile stats yet! I go by the list.

2:59 pm

Odin

At the risk of sounding stupid...what list?

2:59 pm

Anniebrook

odin, scroll down and click on lickety's list

3:00 pm

Minveryork

I never used the tile stats when I had my trial period

3:01 pm

Odin

TY Annie I never checked it out...hhhmmmmm there is a lot to be said about being a virgin babbler!

3:01 pm

Reese\'s

I must be dumb or something because it is a 54 word grid yet I'm completly stumped with 31 left!

3:01 pm

Anniebrook

reese, need any clues???

3:01 pm

Anniebrook

or want any clues

3:02 pm

Jera

Sometimes the small ones can be a real pain as they tend to have weird words... even worse when they are small weird words!

3:02 pm

Minveryork

I like seeing virgin babblers.It reminds of when I was a virgin babbler.I was the same way asking the same questions. I'm still a virgin since I joined not long ago

3:02 pm

Reese\'s

yes but I still haven't figured out that weird clue code all you other people use!

3:03 pm

Reese\'s

like the 6/21 and all that.

3:03 pm

Anniebrook

reese, which t/21, give me the first letter

3:03 pm

Odin

I'm with you Reese's

3:03 pm

Jera

It's easy once you know, Reese... for instance, he6/30 means a word with six letters that starts with he & have a value of 30 points

3:03 pm

Molly3

first number is how many letters long the word is.

3:03 pm

Minveryork

We all ask for clues by giving the first two letters of the word followed by how many letters & point score

3:04 pm

Molly3

second number is the value of the points

3:04 pm

Reese\'s

by the way what is the theme?

3:04 pm

Anniebrook

i mean 6/21, reese

3:04 pm

Anniebrook

flags

3:05 pm

Reese\'s

i mean I don't know how to use that that weird code thingy!

3:05 pm

Minveryork

Does anybody have a clue for the si 5/14 word please

3:05 pm

Reese\'s

Min what is that code you using?

3:05 pm

sharons

Clue please for the ed 4,6

3:05 pm

Jera

si5/14= battle strategy where you wait outside the castle

3:06 pm

Anniebrook

min and reese, si 5/14....to lay si*** to the castle

3:06 pm

Reese\'s

you are using i meant! oops

3:06 pm

Minveryork

Reese the clue I just asked for; the word starts with si,it is 5 letters long, and it is worth 14 points.Get it?

3:06 pm

Odin

petrol plural?

3:06 pm

Odin

ed + prsent tense of done

3:07 pm

Reese\'s

THANK YOU MIN! i have been trying to find that out for ages! lol

3:07 pm

Odin

TY Min!

3:08 pm

Minveryork

It took me awhile to catch on too. There is a link at the bottom that explains everything about this game

3:08 pm

Reese\'s

oh ty again!

3:09 pm

Anniebrook

be back later

3:09 pm

Reese\'s

bye annie!

3:09 pm

javajunkie56

help please si5, 14

3:10 pm

Odin

petrol plural Java

3:10 pm

javajunkie56

ty now i jusr have to think for a second

3:10 pm

Reese\'s

what does petrol plural mean?

3:11 pm

Odin

Sorry...I thought 5-14 ga...my bad.

3:11 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Anniebrook! I'll see you tomorrow in the log.

3:11 pm

javajunkie56

oh good i can stop thinking any other clues?

3:11 pm

Minveryork

Hello Molly3! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

3:12 pm

Minveryork

Hello javajunkie56!How are you? Welcome to the grid

3:12 pm

javajunkie56

hi there

3:13 pm

Minveryork

javajunkie56,did you get that si 5/14 word? I need it

3:13 pm

Reese\'s

you're good at welcoming everyone to the grid min!

3:13 pm

Minveryork

Never mind! I just got the si 5/14 word. Thank you!

3:14 pm

javajunkie56

no help please!

3:14 pm

Minveryork

I welcome everyone because everyone's so nice here

3:14 pm

javajunkie56

no i didnt get it help please

3:15 pm

Minveryork

javajunkie think of the movie Undersi*** with Steven Segal.I think he was the actor who was in that movie

3:15 pm

Odin

Min...si 5/14

3:15 pm

Odin

TY MIN!!!!!!!!!!!

3:16 pm

javajunkie56

ty ty ty

3:17 pm

whitewitch1111

si 5/14 = the german word for victory's

3:18 pm

Anniebrook

im back, anyone need clues?

3:18 pm

Minveryork

I am almost done so I can help out with any clues you need.I need practice with my cluing skills as I am still new at this. You should come on at night when all of the old time Babble pros are here. They are great at cluing and really fun. The company of others is great!

3:19 pm

Minveryork

Hi whitewitch1111!How are you?Welcome to the grid

3:19 pm

whitewitch1111

hi min how you doing

3:20 pm

Minveryork

I am almost done with this grid whitewitch. And you?

3:21 pm

Minveryork

Does anyone have a clue for the ga 5/14 word please

3:21 pm

whitewitch1111

i'm far from done

3:21 pm

Anniebrook

plural for petroleum, min

3:21 pm

Jera

ga5/14 = plural car fuel

3:21 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations on your early finish whitewitch!YAY!

3:22 pm

whitewitch1111

thanks ann and jera

3:22 pm

Minveryork

That is the second fish word I have asked for. Since the grid is short I expect the words to be nonwords.

3:23 pm

Anniebrook

its pretty straightfoward except for a few babblet

3:23 pm

Anniebrook

*babblets

3:24 pm

hkw31

Hello all, all I need is the Se5/10, can anyone give me a clue please!

3:25 pm

whitewitch1111

si 5/14 = the german word for victory's

3:25 pm

Anniebrook

hkw, spanish for the number 6 plus a vowel for the last letter

3:27 pm

hkw31

Thanks Anniebrook - all done!

3:27 pm

Anniebrook

yay, hkw!!!!

3:27 pm

whitewitch1111

concrets hkw

3:28 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations hkw31 on your fireworks! Hooray!!

3:28 pm

TheFiz

hi folks - little baby grid today, eh? Guess dr. g wants us to go outside and play...

3:28 pm

Minveryork

Hello TheFiz!How are you doing?Welcome to the grid!

3:28 pm

Anniebrook

hi Fiz! here to chat, dr. g gave us an easy one today

3:28 pm

mrchiguy

*** FIREWORKS!!! *** Hooray!

3:29 pm

Minveryork

This is the first short grid I have had on a Saturday.

3:29 pm

stidmama

hello all, stopping in on my way to another website...

3:29 pm

Anniebrook

yay, mrch

3:29 pm

TheFiz

yay chiguy!

3:29 pm

stidmama

YAY hkw, mrchi and everyone else who just finished...

3:29 pm

mrchiguy

short grid, but still pretty tough!

3:29 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations mrchiguy on your fireworks!Hooray!

3:29 pm

Anniebrook

hi stid!!! how are you feeling?

3:29 pm

TheFiz

hi stidmama - way to represent puerto rican orgullo!

3:29 pm

Minveryork

Hello stid! How are you doing? Have fun web surfing!

3:29 pm

mrchiguy

thx all! now on to the rest of my day...

3:30 pm

whitewitch1111

hallo stid, wie geht es dir heute?

3:30 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye mrchiguy!I will see you tomorrow in the log.

3:30 pm

TheFiz

something fun in the works, mrchi?

3:31 pm

Anniebrook

leaving for a bit, see you all later

3:31 pm

Minveryork

Does anyone have a clue for the do 6/33 word please

3:31 pm

TheFiz

see you later annie

3:31 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Anniebrook! I'll see you tomorrow in the log!

3:31 pm

TheFiz

sorry min - just got started...

3:31 pm

Anniebrook

min, to wet with water, plural

3:32 pm

Anniebrook

or to put out a flame

3:32 pm

whitewitch1111

agse

3:32 pm

Minveryork

It'll go quickly Fiz. Half of the words are pretty easy.

3:32 pm

TheFiz

i think its actually to find water witha forked stick, annie - you're thinking homonym with a u. but thanks, got it...

3:32 pm

whitewitch1111

oops sorry

3:32 pm

Minveryork

Thank you Anniebrook. Had the singular, not plural.

3:33 pm

Minveryork

Does anyone have a clue for the he 5/18 word please

3:33 pm

TheFiz

whitewitch, the rule is that if you type words into the chat log, they have to be real words i don't have!

3:33 pm

Molly3

thats me done -anyone want a clue b4 I go?

3:33 pm

TheFiz

yay molly!

3:33 pm

Anniebrook

fiz, just looked do up, it says to drench or put out a flame but I like yours too

3:33 pm

stidmama

sorry I missed your question, Annie, see you later.

3:34 pm

Molly3

ty fiz

3:34 pm

stidmama

oh -- and I am fine, thanks. We are all enjoying the "clement" weather today! :-)

3:34 pm

TheFiz

i gotta check what i'm thinking of, then, annie....brb

3:34 pm

stidmama

YAY Molly3!

3:34 pm

Anniebrook

min, think a row of bushes that are trimmed

3:35 pm

TheFiz

same word, two meanings, annie. who knew!

3:35 pm

whitewitch1111

thanks ann

3:36 pm

Anniebrook

fizz, yes, a divining rod to look for water, well, good to know

3:36 pm

TheFiz

my phantom word for today is he5/18hog

3:36 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations Molly3 on your fireworks!Good for U!

3:36 pm

Anniebrook

fiz, i like your phanthom word

3:36 pm

Anniebrook

congrats, molly

3:37 pm

TheFiz

thx annie. and that do5/20 might come in handy if you're wandering the desert and happen to have a proper rod - or apparently you can use a pendulum as well....

3:37 pm

Minveryork

Thanks again Anniebrook. I had the ed words,I didn't see to put h in front of them.Ok,I'm almost done now

3:38 pm

ypsigirl

YEAH FIREWORKS :)

3:38 pm

stidmama

go Min go!

3:38 pm

Anniebrook

congrats, ypsi!

3:38 pm

TheFiz

yay ypsi!

3:38 pm

Anniebrook

go Min!

3:38 pm

ypsigirl

Thanks, cheers me up a little, even after the Tigers lost... again...

3:38 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations pysigirl on fireworks!Hooray for you

3:39 pm

Minveryork

Does anyone have a clue for the je 5/20 word please?

3:40 pm

Anniebrook

Min, add a vowel to the name above it

3:40 pm

TheFiz

min - guys name - an uncle in both dukes of hazzard and full house...

3:40 pm

ypsigirl

there is a song... Je*** 's Girl...

3:40 pm

Anniebrook

It was almost my grandson's name (not a clue) lol

3:41 pm

TheFiz

oh how i wish i had je5/20's girl...

3:41 pm

hetty

Hi again, annie. earlier you admired my icon and I told you I had found it while searching for non nationalistic flag on the website <www.thepeacecompany.com>, which had also been used by mymuse. To change your icon, go to "edit' in your account, click on the picture you already have there, scroll down to teh window for changes, and type in whatever URL you have found that you wish to use. (Find the correct address for this by right clicking on the image in question,and then clicking on "properties" at the botttom of the window that opens up)

3:41 pm

Minveryork

I should have seen that one!That's my brother's name

3:42 pm

Minveryork

I am done! Thank you for all of your clues everybody!

3:42 pm

TheFiz

yay min!

3:43 pm

stidmama

YAY ypsigirl!

3:43 pm

stidmama

YAY Min!!!!

3:43 pm

Anniebrook

Hetty, I cant get the image into my picture file. I would rather do the hardest grid than this. This pensioner is completely computer illiterate. I will try again. be back to tell of results...

3:43 pm

Anniebrook

congrats, minver!!!!!

3:43 pm

ypsigirl

I have to say I love the short ones sometimes

3:46 pm

stidmama

two questions for my good friends here at Babble: the first is, whether you think "brown paper bag" is a good name for a small business that sells hand-made items?

3:48 pm

TheFiz

i like it conceptually, stid, but i think it needs a little more punch - sounds kinda boring. maybe great graphic design...

3:48 pm

beebee

stid- are you selling food?

3:48 pm

stidmama

The second is, after several years of growing my hair out, it is nearly waist length (again). I have three people I know who are undergoing chemo with its usual side effects, and was thinking of cutting it off and donating it. Have any of you ever done this, and how short should I cut my hair? (I have worn everything in my life from pixie cuts and crew cuts to curls to bobs)

3:48 pm

TheFiz

brown bag lunch?

3:48 pm

stidmama

No, mostly greeting cards and scarves.

3:49 pm

stidmama

I was thinking if I had a simple name, and packaged things in brown paper, it would be 1) less expensive, 2) more environmentally sound and 3) different from the plastic and glitz stores.

3:49 pm

TheFiz

stid, i donated my hair about 12 years ago and it was great. and tremendously liberating. i've got very short hair now and it's very very easy - and people say short hair makes you look young.

3:49 pm

TheFiz

brown paper wrapper? no... that makes it sound like porno

3:50 pm

stidmama

On the other topic, my hair grows about 6 inches every year, so in only a year it would be shoulder length again.

3:50 pm

SummerBreeze44

stid - do you like the sound of the hand maiden? (hand made items)

3:50 pm

Minveryork

Stidmama,I looked at a picture of you not long ago. I thought you had short hair (shoulder length) already.

3:51 pm

beebee

i have no hair style- it grows long and then i cut it short- the last time i cut it off it was almost to my knees and i had it cut to my ears- i loved it everyone else was upset(the girl in the chair the next to me, my husband, etc) but, i wouldn't go any shorter than neck or shoulder, it's not so shocking for others that way

3:51 pm

stidmama

oooh! I like that idea too, Summer!

3:51 pm

TheFiz

stid - my friend does the same packaging thing, and she has her kids stamp the paper first. sometimes rubber stamps. sometimes they make potato cutouts and do their own stuff.

3:51 pm

stidmama

Min -- that pic was taken easily three (maybe four) years ago.

3:51 pm

SummerBreeze44

to me, it conjures up a pretty picture. glad you like it

3:51 pm

stidmatt

Hi everyone!

3:52 pm

stidmama

hi son! would you like me to cut my hair again?

3:52 pm

TheFiz

what does young master stid think about the hair?

3:52 pm

stidmama

btw Summer, you have beautiful children and grands! :-)

3:52 pm

Reese\'s

what is today's theme I can't finds it on licketty's page

3:52 pm

Reese\'s

find i mean! oops

3:52 pm

puptone

Afternoon all! Can anyone tell me why my name/list does not always appear on the "archives" list when I completed the grid? Has happened at least 3 or 4 times in the last few weeks. Thanks.

3:52 pm

stidmama

theme today is "flags" Reese

3:52 pm

stidmama

hi pup!

3:53 pm

stidmama

brb

3:53 pm

TheFiz

flags, reese

3:53 pm

stidmatt

Sure. It would be easier to use the headphone.

3:53 pm

Minveryork

Hi stidmatt!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

3:53 pm

Minveryork

Hi puptone! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

3:53 pm

TheFiz

hi pup - clearly it's because you did something bad and you're being punished. (i actually have no idea)

3:54 pm

Minveryork

I am no longer in the archives,whether I finish or not

3:54 pm

stidmama

that's true, also easier to wash and less of a hassle when I drive.

3:54 pm

Anniebrook

Hetty and all, I hope I have been able to change my icon. Let

3:54 pm

stidmatt

I have a flag now!

3:54 pm

stidmama

okay, will go online and find where to send the hair.

3:54 pm

stidmatt

I am doing pretty well Minveryork.

3:54 pm

TheFiz

yay annie! *breaks into song* God Bless America, Land That I Love!

3:55 pm

stidmama

YAY annie! it worked, it worked!

3:55 pm

Anniebrook

When I click on my profile I get the flag but it doesnt show up here. Fiz, do you see a flag????

3:55 pm

stidmama

gamarjoba stidmatt!

3:55 pm

Minveryork

I've always wondered who thinks of the icon themes.

3:55 pm

stidmama

Annie-- you just need to refresh this flag... it's here.

3:55 pm

stidmatt

garmajoba stidmama!

3:56 pm

stidmama

we all think of the icon theme, Min! we just tell Babbler and she schedules them.

3:56 pm

TheFiz

no, i just was inspired to sing....yes annie, i see a flag. and a patritic version of the stars and stripes....DADADA, DADADA, DADADA (that's stars and stripes forever, i know it's hard to telll)

3:56 pm

Minveryork

Shouldn't flags be the theme on flag day? Would make sense to me.

3:56 pm

TheFiz

*patriotic

3:57 pm

TheFiz

good point min...

3:57 pm

chj

what are we singing

3:57 pm

stidmama

LOL Min! probably, we were doing something else that day, I think... (it's in the history on Babbler's profile)

3:57 pm

Flask1

Hi everyone......thought I would just pop-in........am bored...lol

3:57 pm

Anniebrook

I FINALLY DID IT!! Sorry about the shouting...im know im being pessimistic, hope i can do it again.

3:57 pm

Minveryork

Hello chj! How are you doing? Welcome to the puzzle!

3:58 pm

stidmatt

I now have a Georgian picture book, the only trouble is, they don't use the Roman Alphabet!

3:58 pm

Minveryork

Hello Flask1!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

3:58 pm

Anniebrook

chj, we are singing because I was finally able to change my icon.

3:58 pm

stidmama

hi chj!

3:58 pm

TheFiz

chj - today it's patriotic propaganda... From the Mountains...To the Praries... To the Ocean...WHITE WITH FOAM....

3:58 pm

chj

what puzzle...you call this a puzzle

3:58 pm

TheFiz

hi flask! (((hug)))

3:58 pm

chj

god bless america my home sweet home

3:58 pm

Anniebrook

God bless America, my home sweeeeeeeeeeeeet home

3:59 pm

puptone

Just checking to see if I managed to change my icon - will now dig in to this HUGE grid!

3:59 pm

stidmama

okay, I am outta here for a bit. See you-all later.

3:59 pm

chj

hi annie, stid, fiz,min

3:59 pm

TheFiz

chj - is that really the gypsy flag? learn something new every day...

3:59 pm

TheFiz

later stid - enjoy the day

3:59 pm

Minveryork

Since nobody needs clues I am off to play Scrabble!bbl

3:59 pm

stidmama

oh wait -- was considering doing story at 7 pm game time (two hours earlier than normal) would that be okay with everyone?

3:59 pm

TheFiz

bye min, enjoy!

3:59 pm

Flask1

Hi Fiz...what a nice surprise to see so many familiar friends.......I thought this would a ghost town tonite.....because the grid was so easy for most of us!

4:00 pm

Anniebrook

stid, fine with me

4:00 pm

stidmama

hi flask...

4:00 pm

TheFiz

i've been outside all day, flask - just taking a rehydration break.

4:00 pm

chj

so the web site says..it said "Rom (Gypsy)"....so i figure it may also have something to do with Romania

4:00 pm

TheFiz

i'll be out to dinner but i can catch up in babanon, stid

4:01 pm

chj

where's rennie...the yanks won today

4:01 pm

Flask1

seems ages ago since I finished.........I want to Babble...NOW!!!!!!!

4:01 pm

chj

is everyone finished?

4:02 pm

Minveryork

I hear you Flask! What can we do for another 7+ hrs?

4:02 pm

TheFiz

interesting. i was volunteering at a community bbq a few weeks ago with face painting - the kids wanted flags of bolivia, nicaragua, peru, etc... but no one asked for a rom flag.

4:02 pm

MaMaWA

hi all I could use clues for sa5 and se5

4:02 pm

TheFiz

i've got 11 to go - you can all talk me through...

4:02 pm

chj

we can gabble

4:02 pm

Minveryork

Hi MamaWa! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

4:02 pm

TheFiz

ohhh, mama - your picture hurts my heart....

4:02 pm

MaMaWA

Hey Min

4:03 pm

MaMaWA

Ive been in and out

4:03 pm

stidmatt

I'm not.

4:03 pm

Flask1

yes CHJ....we certainly can!!!

4:03 pm

Minveryork

LOL chj! I like that one!

4:03 pm

stidmatt

Hi MaMaWA!

4:03 pm

MaMaWA

I know

4:03 pm

MaMaWA

fiz

4:03 pm

MaMaWA

Hi stid

4:03 pm

Anniebrook

MaMa, your icon is mighty powerful

4:03 pm

TheFiz

important for us to bear witness, though.

4:03 pm

chj

se5 se**mograph + vowel

4:04 pm

MaMaWA

Reminds us all

4:04 pm

Minveryork

se 5/10 is another spelling for to take hold of Mama.

4:04 pm

chj

sa5 riders of the purple sa** + pl

4:04 pm

Minveryork

There is no sa 5/10 word in the grid today MaMaWa.

4:05 pm

stidmama

let's see, flask:

AETHE
ERORS
HAKTN
UQESP
TSRAT

4:05 pm

MaMaWA

I think its 5,14 Min

4:05 pm

stidmama

I have no idea how many words are in that grid, but perhaps you can find a few ;-)

4:06 pm

stidmama

*disappears in a flurry of letters*

4:06 pm

TheFiz

lol stidmama! (2 mamas and 2 stids in chat)

4:06 pm

Scrabbler

And one more Stid here

4:07 pm

MaMaWA

Okay I got them i could not see that last pl sa down in the corner

4:07 pm

MaMaWA

Oh not the stids are winning

4:07 pm

TheFiz

scrabbler, you may *be* a stid but it's not in your chat name...

4:08 pm

chj

quart

4:08 pm

Scrabbler

Yep, I am a Closet Stid.

4:08 pm

MaMaWA

I meant Oh no, Fireworks

4:08 pm

TheFiz

*fetches chair and bullwhip to keep multiplying stids at bay*

4:08 pm

chj

quare

4:08 pm

TheFiz

yay MaMaWA!

4:08 pm

chj

tars

4:08 pm

MaMaWA

LOL Fiz

4:08 pm

stidmatt

clue for the di please!

4:08 pm

Minveryork

Hi Scrabbler!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

4:09 pm

Anniebrook

congrats, MaMa

4:09 pm

chj

erne

4:09 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations MaMaWa on fireworks!Good for you!

4:09 pm

stidmatt

HEY SCRABBLER!!!

4:09 pm

stidmatt

*waves franticly*

4:09 pm

debbinla

hi everyone - thought i'd pop in to say hello ! hope everyones having a good day

4:09 pm

erin76

Hello all! Finally a grid I can finish...my patience and time usually run out when it's longer.

4:09 pm

MaMaWA

ty one and all * bowing *

4:09 pm

Scrabbler

I was here early this AM, before work, and had to leave with 16 words left. I am down to one S now.

4:09 pm

chj

hey debb

4:09 pm

stidmatt

Hi erin!

4:09 pm

puptone

Hi debb - how's the weather out there?

4:10 pm

Scrabbler

Hi Matt! ****also waving, and smiling***

4:10 pm

Anniebrook

matt, to plunge into water, end with a cons.

4:10 pm

Minveryork

di 4/6 is chips and di* with plus a cross letter at end.

4:10 pm

chj

i just got back from the ny botanical garden

4:10 pm

TheFiz

hi erin!

4:10 pm

erin76

hi stidmatt! what is your icon?

4:10 pm

stidmatt

That really stinks! ME when I am going to school, I never finish a grid.

4:10 pm

Scrabbler

Maybe I should go "pro" and get myself an icon, huh?

4:10 pm

Anniebrook

Hi debb

4:10 pm

erin76

hi fiz!

4:10 pm

debbinla

nice - hot - but not oppressive - how's it by you?

4:10 pm

Anniebrook

good idea, scrabbler!

4:10 pm

FranMag

hi all!

4:11 pm

TheFiz

ok bored babblers - help me! missing 2 gs - have ga5/14 not solid or liquid, ge4/7, ge4/6, gh4/7, go4/6. what's left?

4:11 pm

debbinla

hi fran!

4:11 pm

puptone

Hey Fran!

4:11 pm

Minveryork

Hi debbinla! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

4:11 pm

FranMag

annie, you've changed!

4:11 pm

FranMag

hi debb!

4:11 pm

TheFiz

hi fran and debb!

4:11 pm

FranMag

hi puptone!

4:11 pm

chj

nice...really nice...80s low humidity

4:11 pm

stidmatt

My icon is the flag of Georgia (the country, a former Soviet Republic). My best friend lives there.

4:11 pm

Flask1

hi Fran!!

4:11 pm

Minveryork

Hello erin76!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

4:11 pm

Minveryork

Hi FranMag!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

4:12 pm

stidmatt

Hi erin!

4:12 pm

FranMag

hi flask!

4:12 pm

stidmatt

Hi FranMag!

4:12 pm

FranMag

fiz, you need the first g, ga4/6

4:12 pm

FranMag

hi stidmatt!

4:12 pm

Anniebrook

Frannieeeeeeeeeeee, i finally learned how to change an icon. would rather do the hardest grid.

4:12 pm

FranMag

hi min!!

4:12 pm

TheFiz

thx fran....working....

4:12 pm

FranMag

yay annie!

4:12 pm

erin76

oh! cool ,matt, I guess I should have known that.

4:13 pm

TheFiz

ok - what else

4:13 pm

hetty

Stid I've just read your questions on the archives, and OIwonder--what abut "handmaid"? The handmaid's talents? I agree that brown paper sugests lunches (or questionable contents) and if you

4:13 pm

stidmatt

Well, it isn't a country you hear about much! A little trivia is that they are in a Civil War right now.

4:13 pm

Scrabbler

FIREWORKS

4:13 pm

FranMag

those were all the Gs fiz. 7 altogether

4:13 pm

stidmatt

ABhkazia wants to be it's own nation.

4:13 pm

FranMag

yay scrabbler!!

4:13 pm

Anniebrook

congrats, scrabbler!

4:13 pm

stidmatt

WTG SCRABBLER!!!~~~!!!~~~!!!\

4:13 pm

puptone

Congrats Scrabbler!

4:13 pm

hetty

oops! market your offerings in brown paper bags it's kind of self-evident anyhow

4:14 pm

erin76

o lord, that is terrible.

4:14 pm

puptone

ogee

4:14 pm

erin76

wtg scrabbler

4:14 pm

debbinla

yipeee and congrats to scabbler!

4:14 pm

Anniebrook

Hetty, notice my flag?

4:14 pm

puptone

Sorry all - first time I did that!

4:14 pm

TheFiz

i've only got 6 of the 7, fran.... yay scrabbler!

4:14 pm

Scrabbler

2nd time since starting babble

4:15 pm

stidmatt

Georgia's cooridnates are 42 N and 44 E.

4:15 pm

FranMag

fiz, another go4/6

4:15 pm

hetty

Way to go, annie! The next time will be lots easier

4:15 pm

Anniebrook

Fiz, do you have the clarified butter, Indian

4:15 pm

Scrabbler

Ask for clues, I'll help.

4:15 pm

stidmatt

Hi Hettu

4:15 pm

stidmatt

Hetty!!! *waves franticly*

4:15 pm

stidmatt

sorry.

4:15 pm

TheFiz

thx franmag. got it. thx annie - i look for that one right away now...

4:15 pm

MaMaWA

*face is red and confused look* according to licetys list I have all the words but tile stats and word count show I'm still missing an s word? I can't figure it out

4:16 pm

hetty

Hi stidmatt! Stidmama, how about the HandmAID IDEA?

4:16 pm

FranMag

mamawa, what do your word stats say? what length word?

4:16 pm

Scrabbler

go 4 = For Halloween I'll dress up and ** ** a witch.

4:16 pm

MaMaWA

its a 4 letter word

4:16 pm

hetty

PLEASE ANSWER, STIDMAMA

4:17 pm

TheFiz

i think stidmama's stepped out, hetty....

4:17 pm

hetty

and I love you too, stidmatt

4:17 pm

FranMag

which S on the grid mamawa?

4:17 pm

TheFiz

thx scrabbler - that's perfect!

4:17 pm

stidmama

hi fran! answer what, hetty? was outside putting stuff on the line...

4:17 pm

MaMaWA

Hmm I dont know the answer

4:17 pm

MaMaWA

fran

4:18 pm

FranMag

mamawa, how many points do you have?

4:18 pm

FranMag

hi stidmama!

4:18 pm

MaMaWA

I have 492 points

4:18 pm

stidmatt

Hi StidMama!!!

4:18 pm

stidmama

YAY Scrabbler!

4:18 pm

hetty

MaMawa--youn thinik you have proi=nbkems? I have all my words and the stats tiles refuse to acknowledge an itsybitsy di one

4:18 pm

stidmama

oh -- just read your comment, hetty, good points. I will consider further...

4:18 pm

debbinla

frans not only the queen of clues - she's also a babbler detective

4:18 pm

stidmama

hi again son.

4:19 pm

MaMaWA

Oh good hetty at least im not alone * sigh of relief*

4:19 pm

FranMag

the s4/8s are
stitches
sounds like what you do to a fly

4:19 pm

FranMag

lol debb!

4:19 pm

hetty

Stidmama, my idea for your marketing is "handmaid"=--handmaid's tale (nts)

4:19 pm

Anniebrook

hetty, do yo have the di or are the stats being naughty?

4:20 pm

hetty

annie I have the di. I've had it for hours. I've discussed it ad nauseam. Dr God is being naughty

4:20 pm

hetty

annie I have the di. I've had it for hours. I've discussed it ad nauseam. Dr God is being naughty

4:20 pm

MaMaWA

I have the stitches but not sure of other clue

4:20 pm

FranMag

mamawa, those are se4/8 and sw4/8

4:20 pm

stidmama

Scrabbler, how are your bunnies? Did I ever tell you we had two for a little while, "rescues" that had been bound for stew. They got sick and died one winter. We think the feed had gone bad. :-( Hard to know they were ill, since hadn't had rabbits before.

4:21 pm

TheFiz

yay!!! fireworks!

4:21 pm

FranMag

sw4/8 sounds like what you do to a fly or a special tactical squad of the police force.

4:21 pm

FranMag

yay fiz!!!

4:21 pm

debbinla

congrats fiz !!!! ********

4:21 pm

MaMaWA

O

4:21 pm

Anniebrook

Yay, The Fiz!!!***!!!

4:21 pm

MaMaWA

on floor laughing

4:21 pm

FranMag

yes with an O instead of A

4:22 pm

TheFiz

mamawa - didn't know sw was a real word - we always used to use it as an abbreviation for Sealed With a Kiss

4:22 pm

MaMaWA

sorry Fran i misread the clue

4:22 pm

hetty

Remins me of a year ago, Stid, when we had rescue donkeys in the paddock of our swapped house in the Cotswolds

4:22 pm

erin76

wtg fiz!

4:22 pm

Anniebrook

Hetty, try refreshing and putting the word back in the grid

4:22 pm

TheFiz

thank you, thank you, i'll be here all week...

4:22 pm

MaMaWA

Okay I had it on the list but not on my grid list

4:22 pm

hetty

They ate absolutely everything we offered, and some things we didn't offer!

4:23 pm

Scrabbler

My bunnies are sweet! I have raised bunnies for >20 yrs, and their nutrition is key. Good for you rescuing some rabbits. They are special animals

4:23 pm

TheFiz

i've heard that about donkeys, hetty - goats too.

4:23 pm

debbinla

are you done mamawa?

4:23 pm

MaMaWA

Now I really have fireworks and the giggles

4:23 pm

FranMag

yay mamawa!!!!!!

4:23 pm

TheFiz

yay mamawa!

4:23 pm

debbinla

YIPEEEEEEEE mamawa

4:23 pm

puptone

WTGmamawa!!!!

4:23 pm

MaMaWA

ty ty for real this time

4:23 pm

TheFiz

*gives mamawa an extra little tickle*

4:24 pm

stidmama

oh dear, hetty! poor little donkeys. There is a rescue place north of here in the mountains "Pasado's Safe Haven" that rescues all sorts of critters.

4:24 pm

stidmama

YAY MaMaWA

4:24 pm

Anniebrook

My daughter once brought home a Belgian hare during Christmas break and it broke my heart to let him go.

4:24 pm

Anniebrook

Congrats, mamawa

4:24 pm

FranMag

mamawa, the tile stats tell you what tile the words start with, that's how you could have seen which S the word started with.

4:24 pm

hetty

Anie, I hate to sound sniityu, but I'e done that. Many times. And rebooted. Many times. And tried someone else's computer. And waited an hour and tried again. I'm just sick of it all. I'm afraid I'm giving Jamie a bad time

4:24 pm

stidmama

yes, Scrabbler, we enjoyed them greatly and were terribly sorry when they died so suddenly. But in no hurry to get more -- critters are expensive!

4:25 pm

TheFiz

i had a foster bunny last summer - my coworker's niece was abroad for the summer and he didn't have a place to go. he was lots of fun - best part was that my cats were scared of him.

4:25 pm

MaMaWA

Its only the 2nd time Ive ever finished Dont usually get back enough to finish the big ones

4:25 pm

Scrabbler

Rabbits are sociable creatures. I even sleep with one.

4:25 pm

hetty

*snotty How did that get so transmogrified?

4:25 pm

TheFiz

*dance of joy for mamawa*

4:25 pm

stidmama

LOL fiz! yes, cats are surprising -- teasing dogs and scared of little critters (though the bunnies had very sharp toenails, as I recall).

4:25 pm

Anniebrook

Hetty, sorry it is not working, my snotty friend

4:26 pm

MaMaWA

Thanks Fiz

4:26 pm

TheFiz

**psst - babblers - let's give hetty some fireworks*

4:26 pm

Scrabbler

******

4:26 pm

Scrabbler

**************************************
**************************************
**************************************
**************************************
********

4:26 pm

TheFiz

sssssssshhhhhHHHHHHHBANG! WhizzzPOP!

4:26 pm

hetty

There's a hospital in Victoria here that has its own family of rabbits--highly therapeutic I'm told

4:26 pm

stidmama

I have so many allergies, that most fuzzy critters are not on our in-house list... but in an emergency (poor Tom has lived with hamsters, rabbits, dogs and cats)

4:27 pm

chj

yay hetty

4:27 pm

stidmama

bzzzzzzzzzt! bang! BANG! whirrrrrr-POP! ZZZZZIP...

4:27 pm

MaMaWA

Cheers Hetty

4:27 pm

Anniebrook

*quietly lights the FIREWORKS for Hetty !!!***!!!!!

4:27 pm

debbinla

**** yipee hetty yipee ******

4:27 pm

hetty

Thanks fiz, wish I could send them up Dr_God's you know what

4:27 pm

TheFiz

watch your fingers annie - those things are dangerous!

4:27 pm

stidmama

and of course, the occasional stray human... :-)

4:28 pm

TheFiz

why hetty - i'm shocked!

4:28 pm

stidmama

oh hetty! you are being so NAUGHTY!

4:28 pm

hetty

Thanks all. You comfirt me no end. It's only a word, after all

4:28 pm

TheFiz

you always seem like such a nice girl...

4:28 pm

FranMag

brb, diaper time

4:28 pm

erin76

lol hetty!

4:28 pm

MaMaWA

Taking in the strays must be a "mama thing"

4:29 pm

stidmama

LOL! perhaps -- I think I was born to be nurturing. To just about everything except my own offspring! *giggle*

4:29 pm

chj

hey debb..who's pitching tonight

4:29 pm

TheFiz

so how did i never know that the hawaiian flag was such a union jack/old glory hybrid? and how did that happen?

4:29 pm

hetty

I don't always mean what I say, you know. Actually I love Dr_ God. as much as any stray donkey

4:29 pm

debbinla

maine - i'm psyched (and i'm cancelling boring plans to say home) -

4:29 pm

TheFiz

ROFL Hetty!

4:30 pm

TheFiz

ok kids - got some stuff to take care of around the house before dinner - anyone still need any clues?

4:30 pm

stidmama

okay, I have printed out a donation form for Locks of Love, which makes wigs for children. I think I am going to go grab the scissors and saw away. I'll have Tom take a couple before and afters...

4:30 pm

MaMaWA

by for now fellow bablers must go let the new puppy out. daughter has a new pet!! but she's at work

4:30 pm

hetty

I have met Stid, and if you are seeking a word to describe her, nurturing would spring to mind--

4:31 pm

TheFiz

(((hugs to stidmama))) you're doing a wonderful thing. See you all later, i hope....

4:31 pm

debbinla

that is awesome stid - what a beautiful thing to do

4:31 pm

MaMaWA

I have that gene too Kids and dogs all love me!!

4:31 pm

stidmama

later MaMa -- and hetty and all...

4:32 pm

stidmatt

someone gave me a balloon and now I can't blow it up.

4:32 pm

stidmatt

that was so random.

4:32 pm

Scrabbler

One of my little patients got a wig from Locks for Love

4:32 pm

debbinla

lol - it was stidmatt

4:33 pm

dilly

HELLO all - wish I'd learned to type. This one -finger hunt-and -peck is very slow !!!

4:33 pm

MaMaWA

Before I go stid thats a great cause My daughter donated her locks a few years ago and has since become very good friends with another teen who has alopecia

4:33 pm

stidmatt

Hi dilly!

4:33 pm

hetty

Stidmatt, take a deeep breath; ai'll help--now BLOW

4:34 pm

stidmatt

There are programs that will teach you how. Okay Hetty 1.. 2.. 3.. GO! poosh.

4:35 pm

MaMaWA

So now she knows what she actually did for someone else.

4:35 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations hetty on your fireworks!Good for U!

4:35 pm

Minveryork

Hello dilly! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

4:35 pm

stidmatt

tx hetty! You are a great friend!

4:37 pm

FranMag

yay hetty!!

4:37 pm

dilly

hi Min - really enjoying. Nice of them to give us a break today.

4:38 pm

puptone

Hi dilly - by all - fast grid today - fireworks for me - now off to prepare for tons of company tomorrow!!!

4:38 pm

FranMag

hi dilly!

4:38 pm

Anniebrook

congrats, pup! and see you all later!

4:38 pm

FranMag

yay puptone!!!

4:38 pm

FranMag

bye annie!

4:38 pm

debbinla

bye pup!

4:39 pm

FranMag

debb, are you metsgirl on quote-puzzler?

4:39 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations puptone on your fireworks! Hooray!

4:39 pm

jean1953

good evening everybody:)

4:39 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye puptone! I will see you tomorrow in the chat

4:39 pm

FranMag

hi jean!

4:40 pm

Minveryork

Hi jean1953! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

4:40 pm

dilly

hi Fran - I got fireworks a lot faster today! Now to catch up on letters.

4:40 pm

FranMag

yay dilly!! see you later!

4:40 pm

debbinla

yes, *****hiding cause i not good at it******

4:41 pm

stidmatt

Hi jean!

4:41 pm

debbinla

i took me over a week to figure out it's timed

4:41 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations dilly on your fireworks!Good for you!

4:41 pm

Flask1

Did any of you try the grid Stid gave me earlier??

4:41 pm

FranMag

thought so debb! you should see some of the scores i get, i definitely have off days!

4:41 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye dilly! I will see you tomorrow in the chat log!

4:42 pm

dilly

yes - it is fun to go on befor 'flip' and find my family there!

4:42 pm

FranMag

what was it flask?

4:42 pm

stidmatt

No I didn't! di please!

4:43 pm

debbinla

but i'll keep playing !! (i also signed on and didn't read the rules too closely - so didn't realize i could get someone extra points ..... :-(

4:43 pm

FranMag

debb, i played for about a week before reading the instructions too! once i did that it became easier.

4:43 pm

Flask1

Fran....I was saying earlier that I wanted to babble NOW and Stid gave me a wee grid to try....

4:43 pm

debbinla

hmm - think i'll go read them now!

4:43 pm

Flask1

and I was wondering if anyone else tried it....

4:44 pm

FranMag

didn't even see it flask.

4:44 pm

Flask1

Oh well.....anyway am up to 30 words with it....lol

4:44 pm

Minveryork

Where did stid get her wee grid from? The archives?

4:45 pm

Flask1

I think she just made it up....cos' I was moaning....lol

4:46 pm

Minveryork

Can you do it like a regular Babble game. You type a word and it appears on the website. How can I do it?

4:47 pm

jean1953

bye everybody all done have a good evening:)

4:47 pm

Flask1

AETHE
ERORS
HAKTIN
UQESP
TSRAT

This is what she gave me......

4:48 pm

debbinla

bye jean - fran - just realized i can practice quotes in archive!

4:48 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations jean1953 on your fireworks!Hooray!

4:48 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Jean1953!I will see you tomorrow in the log!

4:51 pm

P.J.

Hi all, its a beautiful evening in Mi.

4:52 pm

Minveryork

Hello hodag!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

4:53 pm

Flask1

Okay fellow Gabblers.....I hear my bed calling....so goonight and love to you all!!

4:53 pm

Minveryork

I thought everybody went missing.3 minutes with no posts.It was quiet,then got busy,now it's quiet again

4:54 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Flask!I will see you tomorrow in the chat log

4:54 pm

stidmatt

FIREWORKS!!!

4:54 pm

P.J.

Hi Minveryork goodnight Flaski

4:54 pm

erin76

wtg stidmatt!

4:54 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations stidmatt on your fireworks! Hooray!

4:55 pm

stidmatt

ty.

4:59 pm

husker1425

i need a se for fireworks

4:59 pm

husker1425

between sego and seis

5:00 pm

Uncagain

se change last letter to plural

5:00 pm

Minveryork

Hello husker1425! How are you? Welcome to the grid!

5:01 pm

Minveryork

Hi Uncagain! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

5:01 pm

Uncagain

hey, have been around, just quiet today, all is well, how are u?

5:01 pm

husker1425

great thanks. just found this at son in laws. big fun

5:02 pm

Minveryork

I have been around also.It has been a quiet log today

5:02 pm

husker1425

fireworks

5:02 pm

Uncagain

yay!

5:02 pm

Mary

sw5 please?

5:03 pm

Minveryork

Hello Mary!How are you doing?Welcome to the puzzle

5:03 pm

whitewitch1111

Fireworks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!1

5:04 pm

Uncagain

sw + first two letters of slender swimming mammal **ter

5:04 pm

Ciboulette

mary it's an sw 4/8- still looking...

5:04 pm

Minveryork

Mary this is no sw5 word in the grid. You mean sw4?

5:04 pm

whitewitch1111

finally

5:04 pm

Mary

Hi Minveryork, are there only 54 total words today?

5:04 pm

husker1425

try to pull backwards

5:04 pm

Ciboulette

s

5:04 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations husker1425 on fireworks!Good for U

5:04 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations whitewitch1111 on fireworks! YAY!

5:05 pm

Ciboulette

s + ***'s your name?

5:05 pm

husker1425

its been a rare treat, for sure

5:05 pm

Minveryork

Yes Mary. There are only 54 words in the grid today.

5:06 pm

Mary

Thanks, I'm confused because I was using Brandyjack's list.

5:07 pm

Minveryork

Lickety's list is working today if you want to use it.

5:14 pm

Minveryork

FLIP!!!!!!

5:14 pm

Ciboulette

og 5/14 anyone?

5:15 pm

pacoshelley

plural of og4

5:15 pm

Minveryork

og5/14 is og + two vowels that are the same + snake letter Ciboulette.

5:16 pm

Ciboulette

omg... FISH!!

5:16 pm

Minveryork

Hello Ciboulette!How are you? Welcome to the puzzle

5:16 pm

Minveryork

Hello pacoshelley! How are you? Welcome to the grid!

5:16 pm

Ciboulette

good Minver, thanks... seems lonely in here...

5:18 pm

Minveryork

I wasn't sure if anybody was alive here.Chat was not moving for 7 whole minutes!Glad to see you are hard at work Babbling! I am here to give clues if you need.

5:18 pm

pacoshelley

good Minver, thanks.

5:18 pm

Ciboulette

thanks, Minver!

5:25 pm

pacoshelley

fireworks!

5:25 pm

stidmama

YAY pacoshelley!

5:25 pm

MrTall

Hi Everybody!

5:25 pm

stidmatt

WTG PacoShelley!!!~~~!!!

5:25 pm

stidmatt

Hi MrTall!

5:25 pm

stidmama

hi MrTall!

5:26 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations pacoshelley on your fireworks! YAY!

5:26 pm

Minveryork

Hello MrTall! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

5:26 pm

stidmama

haircut pics up at frappr.com/stidmama...

5:27 pm

MrTall

Got any hints for me ? Please?

5:27 pm

Minveryork

Stidmatt, how did you know pacoshelley was nearly done? That chat log has not been moving very quickly

5:27 pm

Dorens

evening all...just checking in to say hi

5:28 pm

Dorens

what hints does Mr. Tall desire?

5:28 pm

stidmama

what kind of hints do you need, mrT?

5:28 pm

MrTall

And I'm doing pretty good I just logged in at Dunn Brot.

5:28 pm

stidmama

Dorens! BEE-OO-TEE-FULL flag!

5:28 pm

MrTall

ones that start with with a S

5:28 pm

Dorens

thanks stid---that's actually why i'm here....just wanted to show it off!!!

5:29 pm

Dorens

spanish 6. mr. t?

5:29 pm

Minveryork

Hello Dorens!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

5:29 pm

stidmama

we just cut my hair, dorens! frappr.com/stidmama

5:29 pm

Dorens

with or without the final silent vowel

5:29 pm

Minveryork

MrTall, ask away.I'm sitting here twiddling my thumbs

5:29 pm

MrTall

thank you

5:30 pm

stidmama

are the usual SA "wise man" and its plural, MrTall...

5:30 pm

aknitter

minner -- only have 3 j's could use 2 more

5:30 pm

Moozey

Stidmama love the hair, I bet that is much cooler fo ryou

5:30 pm

Dorens

wow you sure did! feeling liberated?

5:30 pm

Dorens

Mr. T--they flew flags after the se*** of something or other

5:30 pm

stidmama

it's wonderful, Dorens! I have done this in the past several times... grow it out until I am tired of it then chop it all off. I am sending it to the Locks of Love program...

5:31 pm

Dorens

and there is a kind of palm there

5:31 pm

stidmama

thanks, Moozey, yes, cooler and lighter and all-around easier.

5:31 pm

Dorens

my problem, stid, is tht I never grow tired of it. Maybe cause I'm a aredhead? so my hair is sort of my identity...never have liked myself without the long tresses

5:31 pm

Candyman

hi all

5:31 pm

Dorens

hi candyman

5:32 pm

stidmama

I like the long hair, too -- but sometimes it just seems right to give it to those who need it more.

5:32 pm

stidmama

hi candyman

5:32 pm

Dorens

maybe, someday I will get the nerve to try it again. and of course locks of love will get it

5:32 pm

Ciboulette

~~~~;;;;.....,,,,FIReWORKS!!!!!!

5:33 pm

stidmama

If I had red hair, I might keep it around longer, too.

5:33 pm

stidmama

YAY Ciboulette!

5:33 pm

stidmama

But my hair is plain old boring brown. When it's long, it mostly just gets in the way.

5:33 pm

Dorens

HOOHAHH! Ciboulette!

5:33 pm

stidmama

Tom's comment, as he was snipping, was he wasn't sure if children would want wigs with gray hair in them!

5:34 pm

Dorens

lol., stid....I don't think anything about you is boring....and they CAN dye the hair for the wigs

5:35 pm

Minveryork

Hi aknitter! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

5:35 pm

aknitter

se 5 10 anyone?

5:36 pm

Minveryork

Hello Moozey!How are you doing?Welcome to the grid

5:36 pm

Minveryork

Hello Candyman! How are you? Welcome to the puzzle

5:36 pm

whulj

aknitter -- plural of "a wise one"

5:37 pm

stidmama

SE 5/10: is the SE 4/4 (spanish 6) + silent vowel at end

5:37 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations Cboulette on you fireworks! Hooray!

5:37 pm

aknitter

minvfier are you the official wal mart greeter ? can i have a yellow sticker please?

5:37 pm

stidmama

Min, I forget where you live -- east coast?

5:37 pm

aknitter

ty for the se clue

5:38 pm

Minveryork

LOL aknitter!Since I am no good at babbling & giving clues, I may as well be good at greeting! I live in NY.

5:39 pm

aknitter

pardon my terrible typing my kitten is helping me

5:39 pm

renfield

i love the way min always greets everyone!

5:39 pm

Dorens

kind of like cheers?

5:40 pm

aknitter

minver you give great clues. any clue is a good clue as far as i am concerned

5:40 pm

stidmama

Min, your clues are often the ones that help me when I am in a really tight spot!

5:40 pm

Minveryork

I am sure it gets very annoying after awhile,but hey at least you know when I'm here! I have to leave my mark somehow!Anyway,does anyone need more clues

5:41 pm

Dorens

not at all annoying, Min

5:41 pm

renfield

yes! min is our cheers!

5:41 pm

stidmama

(better a kitten than an adolescent German Shepherd, aknitter)

5:41 pm

stidmama

hi ren!

5:41 pm

renfield

hey stid!!!

5:41 pm

Minveryork

Hello renfield!How are you doing?Welcome to the grid

5:41 pm

aknitter

yes stid, bigger paws = bigger typos

5:42 pm

Dorens

and drool?

5:42 pm

renfield

(((min))) i am doing execellent!

5:42 pm

aknitter

euuu drool

5:42 pm

scv

hello

5:43 pm

smokey2joints

tough puzzle today

5:43 pm

aknitter

not bad smokey

5:45 pm

Minveryork

Hello scv! How are you?Welcome to the puzzle today!

5:45 pm

stidmama

okay, taking a break. I will be back in an hour and fifteen minutes to tell another chapter in the story. See you then!

5:45 pm

Minveryork

Hi smokey2joints! How are you? Welcome to the grid!

5:46 pm

Moozey

yay fireworks

5:47 pm

Minveryork

Stid, I will be able to pay attention to story since I'm done with the grid. I'll be eagerly waiting your story!

5:47 pm

Moozey

suppose I should go to bed... nearly the witching hour

5:47 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations Moozey on your fireworks! Hooray!

5:48 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Moozey!I will see you tomorrow in the chat!

5:48 pm

aknitter

ed 4/6 please

5:49 pm

Minveryork

Ed 4/6 is ed + I'll ** this grid again tomorrow akniiter.

5:49 pm

aknitter

ty minver got it

5:51 pm

Minveryork

So now I am able to finally play Scrabble w/Krista and Fran and they are not here! Does anybody else want to play? But I do not know the website for it though.'

5:52 pm

Minveryork

I played Scrabble Blast before.That is a fun game too.

5:52 pm

aknitter

no thank you minver, as soon as i am done witht he grid (3 left) i have to feed the family LOL

5:53 pm

Candyman

Go nitter

5:53 pm

Minveryork

Go find those last three and then go feed your family

5:53 pm

aknitter

1 left ge 4/7 and it is hiding from me

5:54 pm

Minveryork

ge 4/7 is ge plus the past tense ending aknitter.

5:54 pm

aknitter

ooh i found it! Beautiful fireworks for me

5:55 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations aknitter on your fireworks! Hooray!

5:55 pm

aknitter

now i must go feed the clan... bbl to clue, thanks for the help

5:56 pm

Minveryork

Go feed the clan, but come back as soon as you can!

5:58 pm

Minveryork

I know most people are done, but I am here to clue if needed.

5:59 pm

MrTall

anybdoy got a clue for wi-4?

5:59 pm

ALC

Min if you have ge 4/6 change the last letter. I need se 5/10. Can't see it at all.

5:59 pm

Minveryork

There is no wi4 in the gird today MrTall.There is wh4.

6:00 pm

Candyman

whee

6:00 pm

Minveryork

se5/10 is the spanish word for 6 + a vowel at the end

6:00 pm

Minveryork

MrTall, do you need the wh 4/9 word to be clued?

6:01 pm

tingy

Hello babblers!

6:01 pm

Minveryork

Oh never mind!Candyman just gave it away in the log

6:01 pm

renfield

hey ya tingy

6:01 pm

Minveryork

Hello tingy! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

6:08 pm

Candyman

sorry

6:11 pm

sharons

clues for the se5,10 please

6:12 pm

Candyman

no

6:13 pm

daisy88

se***, like frozen water, only change the c

6:13 pm

Candyman

i dont have it

6:13 pm

MrTall

spanish 6 plus + a vowal is for s5-10

6:14 pm

Candyman

5 leter words

6:14 pm

Candyman

oops

6:18 pm

blonde_mama

hi all

6:19 pm

MrTall

bi all.

6:19 pm

Candyman

login of

6:19 pm

MrTall

see ya later everybody.

6:19 pm

blonde_mama

can I get any help with the do words?...Iv'e tried everything I can think of with no luck

6:19 pm

Candyman

by

6:20 pm

Mom

Blonde_mama: what you do to put out a fire

6:21 pm

Raygoddess

and then drop the last letter

6:22 pm

Byzantine

The first four letters of all three do's rhyme with a pasture animal

6:22 pm

Raygoddess

and then there's the plural

6:23 pm

blonde_mama

thanks

6:23 pm

blonde_mama

got them all

6:23 pm

Raygoddess

yw

6:27 pm

chj

rennie.....just sent you something

6:29 pm

sharons

FIREWORKS!! tHANKS ALL

6:29 pm

chj

yay sharons

6:31 pm

chj

its awfully quiet out there

6:34 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations sharons on your fireworks! Hooray!

6:34 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye MrTall! I'll see you tomorrow in the chat log!

6:35 pm

renfield

ok

6:35 pm

Minveryork

Hi daisy88! How are you? Welcome to the grid today!

6:36 pm

Minveryork

Hello blond_mama! How are you doing? Did you finish?

6:37 pm

Minveryork

Hello Raygodess!How are you doing?Did you finish yet

6:37 pm

Minveryork

Hello Byzantine!How are you doing? Did you finish yet

6:37 pm

blonde_mama

I've only got 21 so far

6:38 pm

Minveryork

Chj said it was quiet. Thought I'd catch up on my hi's

6:38 pm

Raygoddess

Hi min... i have 9 left...

6:38 pm

Minveryork

Blonde_mama I am here to give clues if you need help

6:40 pm

Minveryork

I believe that stidmama will be here in 20 minutes for storytime. I've missed her stories for the past week.

6:41 pm

chj

mets 2-0 top 3

6:41 pm

chj

rennie..yanks won today

6:42 pm

Minveryork

Last time I saw score I think Yanks were winning 4-1

6:42 pm

Raygoddess

got the sw4/8 min?

6:43 pm

Raygoddess

nevermind...got it

6:43 pm

Raygoddess

down to 4

6:44 pm

Andree

morning everyone

6:45 pm

Minveryork

Hello Andree!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

6:46 pm

Andree

such a short grid today

6:46 pm

Raygoddess

fireworks!!!

6:46 pm

Krista

Hey all..I missed a day and it seems like forever.

6:46 pm

Andree

canI get a clue for je5/10 please

6:47 pm

Raygoddess

je 5/20 is je 4/9 with an extra vowel...

6:48 pm

Andree

thx Ray

6:49 pm

Andree

my grandmothers name, how did I miss that?

6:50 pm

featherbee

hey krista and everyone else!

6:50 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations Raygoddess on your fireworks! YAY!

6:51 pm

featherbee

krista, fran and i were looking for you last night to play scrabble

6:51 pm

Minveryork

Hi Krista!? You can still do the gird. It is a shirt one.

6:51 pm

Minveryork

Hello featherbee! How are you? Welcome to the grid!

6:52 pm

Cathyar

hi all!!!

6:52 pm

featherbee

hey cathy!

6:52 pm

Krista

Hi Feather! My daughter had a fever and chills and wanted her Mama. :) I was wondering, Min, thanks (sometimes the short ones scare me).

6:52 pm

Cathyar

i think stidmama will be here soon for more of the story!!!!

6:52 pm

Cathyar

about 10 minutes perhaps?

6:52 pm

Krista

So who won Scrabble the last two nights?

6:52 pm

Minveryork

Hi Cathyar! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

6:52 pm

Krista

Hi Cath!

6:53 pm

Minveryork

Wow! Everybody is coming out of the woodwork!I've been here all day and it's been quiet most of the day!

6:53 pm

Krista

My email is on my profile. I check it only about 57 times a day.

6:53 pm

Cathyar

doing good min... lol except my dog has fleas and I've been spending the day trying to rid him and the house of them and the eggs and larvae

6:53 pm

Cathyar

i guess everyone knows teh story will soon continue minver.

6:54 pm

renfield

hey cath and krista.....did i fall asleep min and miss something?

6:54 pm

Cathyar

gotta go wash my son's hair b4 it starts tho...brb shortly

6:54 pm

Krista

Hope there are no fleas there, at least, Cathy!

6:54 pm

Cathyar

stidmama should be here around 9-ish unless something comes up i presume...bbsoon

6:54 pm

Krista

Hey Ren..hope you've had some decent food since your dinner of Cheetos.

6:55 pm

Minveryork

I was able to do half of the words by myself and then the rest went quickly with clues. I've been cluing for awhile off and on for whoever needs it. Glad to help!

6:55 pm

renfield

i did krista - i had some guacamole

6:56 pm

Krista

Ok Min, i'll take a clue for the d word at the top (sorry not more specific)

6:56 pm

renfield

cheetos appitizer of course..they were there begging

6:56 pm

chj

cheetos and guacamole....orange and green...that covers most of the major food groups

6:57 pm

Krista

Mmm..good eats. Alton Brown made green cake icing out of avacado the other night (and made guacamole, too).

6:57 pm

renfield

w/ black olives, cilantro, and tomatos

6:57 pm

chj

yum

6:58 pm

stidmama

Hi all! I had said 7 tonight, unless that is WAY too early for folks...

6:58 pm

renfield

and lots of fresh lime juice

6:58 pm

chj

that covers the rest

6:58 pm

featherbee

sorry, left to check on the QP scores. Fran won one, and I won one. She had a BINGO too!

6:58 pm

chj

to prevent scurvy....aaarrrggghhh

6:58 pm

Minveryork

di 4/6 is chips and di* + cross letter at the end of it.

6:58 pm

debbinla

hi again everyone ! nice inning there chj - eh?

6:58 pm

renfield

arrrggghh

6:59 pm

renfield

hey ya deb!

6:59 pm

stidmama

ARRRRGGGGHHH *calling all pirates...*

6:59 pm

debbinla

hi ren!

6:59 pm

chj

btw, rennie.......congrats on the solo fireworks...i couldnt be happier for you

6:59 pm

Krista

Those are basically my food groups. Just picked some tomatoes a little while ago.

6:59 pm

Cathyar

stidmama.....!!!!

6:59 pm

featherbee

krista, are you up for scrabble tonight?

6:59 pm

Cathyar

:)

7:00 pm

renfield

i bought some new pirate shoes...i'll take a picture and post'em later

7:00 pm

chj

two triples.... 3-0....john maines streak intact

7:00 pm

Krista

Evening, Stid! Yes, I am!

7:00 pm

Krista

(yes to feather)

7:00 pm

Cathyar

i have to finish up with my son's hair then i will return!!! just came to see if u were here for story....start without me and I shall catch up!!!!

7:00 pm

renfield

solo pyros...mucho gracias

7:00 pm

chj

muchos welcomos

7:00 pm

featherbee

ok, i need to go get the laundry that just buzzed....brb

7:00 pm

renfield

ia and mo in little games

7:01 pm

Krista

Now would be a good time before I put kids to bed..ok, Feather.

7:01 pm

kristinc

hey all...arrived just in time for storytime I see

7:01 pm

renfield

hey kris!!!!

7:01 pm

stidmama

It was pirates that captured the ship Timen Stiddem and his family were on back in the early 1600s -- eventually, they ended up in Puerto Rico, where one by one every member of the family (including the newborn) died. Several years later, Tymen made it back to Sweden and convinced that king to reimburse him for his expenses and pain. Tymen then remarried, had another family and eventually returned to the New World to establish a family that has thousands of descendents...

7:02 pm

Krista

Very cool that you know this, Stid.

7:02 pm

Krista

Hi Kristin!

7:02 pm

Minveryork

Hi Kristinc! How are you doing? Welcome to stortime!

7:02 pm

stidmama

I learned this through the extremely wonderful research of a researcher back in Delaware... can

7:02 pm

stidmama

can't remember his name off-hand, though.

7:02 pm

chj

yanks won today ren

7:02 pm

stidmama

hi kristinc!

7:02 pm

kristinc

hi krista and minver...doin' alright

7:03 pm

kristinc

and hello to stid...here for my final 3 and storytime

7:03 pm

renfield

thanks for the info chj...i went to the mall

7:03 pm

Krista

I can't see the golden toes in your icon!

7:03 pm

stidmama

go kristin go!

7:04 pm

kristinc

krista...gotta be on a cheeto high I guess ;)

7:04 pm

chj

bought some pirate shoes with big silver buckles?

7:04 pm

renfield

welll..not exactly buckles

7:05 pm

stidmama

so anyway, my flag works into fav vacation, flags, and pirates! (I love diverse icons!)

7:06 pm

renfield

stid - my ancestors were expelled from spain during the inquisition...and...well you know where they went...

7:06 pm

chj

stid...i didnt know you were a pirateophile too

7:06 pm

stidmama

(waiting for Cathy to return...)

7:06 pm

stidmama

ummmm.... rennie's ancestors ended up Holland?

7:07 pm

chj

the barbary coast

7:07 pm

stidmama

lots of pirates in the Netherlands!

7:07 pm

inge

I am sitting over here quietly, stid

7:07 pm

stidmama

hello inge!

7:07 pm

renfield

holland park?

7:07 pm

kristinc

fireworks!

7:07 pm

renfield

they went to sea!!!!

7:07 pm

stidmama

okay, does anyone need a recap of what happened last night in the story?

7:07 pm

stidmama

YAY kristinc!

7:07 pm

chj

yay kris

7:07 pm

Minveryork

Hello inge! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

7:07 pm

renfield

yay kris!!

7:07 pm

kristinc

I do stid!

7:08 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations kristinc on your fireworks! Hooray!

7:08 pm

inge

I have been in and out, read the story in babannon

7:08 pm

kristinc

thank u, thank u

7:09 pm

stidmama

okay -- with dessert over, the littlest kids started falling asleep at the table. This was the signal for folks to start clearing up and heading home -- or to bed.

7:09 pm

Andree

Fireworks, that was quick and painless for a change

7:09 pm

stidmama

John stayed up for a little while, talking with his folks in the kitchen. Turns out Paul's name really is "Paul" -- and that is why he never corrected Adam and Ava about his name!

7:10 pm

stidmama

YAY Andree!

7:10 pm

lbdawger

ooh just in time for storytime! WTG solvers!

7:10 pm

stidmama

hi lbd!

7:10 pm

kristinc

hooray andree!

7:10 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations Andree on fireworks!Hooray for you

7:10 pm

lbdawger

Hi Stid! Hi everyone!

7:11 pm

kristinc

hi lbd!

7:11 pm

renfield

photographing boots

7:11 pm

Minveryork

Hello lbdwger!How are you doing?Welcome to the grid

7:11 pm

stidmama

the children are watching Indiana Jones #1 while I tell the story.... so if skeletons start falling out of closets (and poison darts and huge granite bowling balls....) you'll know why!

7:11 pm

debbinla

so much for the no run streat - but i still love this kid chj -- ok, i'm quieting down for story time -

7:11 pm

chj

so much for maines scoreless streak...ends at 26 innings..mets 3-1

7:11 pm

Andree

just in time for storytime

7:11 pm

debbinla

streak

7:12 pm

stidmama

and the big dog is also offering to do the typing for me... *sigh* this mama thing can get old!

7:12 pm

stidmama

Is Cathy back yet?

7:12 pm

lbdawger

LOL Stid, teach him to monitor the delete key!

7:12 pm

stidmama

*giggle* I love my dogs and my kids -- wouldn't know what to do anymore if I didn't have them.

7:13 pm

lbdawger

what kind of dogs?

7:13 pm

Minveryork

At least you would have your friends here at Babble!

7:14 pm

stidmama

a mutty-poo and a German Shepherd. both rescues and "free" -- both have already cost us a mint.

7:14 pm

stidmama

Story starts now!!!!

7:14 pm

debbinla

yayayayay

7:14 pm

lbdawger

QC everyone!

7:15 pm

Minveryork

Of course,kids is the only thing more important than Babble!

7:15 pm

Cathyar

whewf...just in time...stidmama....but i dooo need a snak so. haven't eaten much all day in takin care of business

7:15 pm

Cathyar

brb and will read back to catch up

7:15 pm

stidmama

Overnight, the clouds gathered, and the wind blew. Every so often, a puff of smoke would come back down a chimney and someone would cough and roll over.

7:15 pm

lbdawger

Min...depends on whose kids! lol

7:16 pm

stidmama

The dog whined outside the front door, and bumped up against it, trying to stay out of the damp.

7:18 pm

stidmama

In the wee hours of the morning, Paul got up and let the dog in, securing a shutter that was banging on a window near the kitchen.

7:21 pm

stidmama

Gilly sat up when he came back in, smoothing the covers and lighting the lamp next to the bed.

7:23 pm

stidmama

The cat wandered in, and sat on the end of the bed, carefully cleaning behind its ears, straightening whiskers, twitching the end of its tail contentedly.

7:24 pm

inge

this attentiveness is totally amazing!

7:25 pm

stidmama

Paul grabbed a towel that hung on the washstand and dryed off his hair before taking off his shoes and sitting down with a groan.

7:25 pm

Cathyar

ahhh...bk *snuggles in under the blanket to enjoy the story*

7:25 pm

chj

missouri beats iowa 2-0

7:25 pm

renfield

mo won

7:25 pm

stidmama

"I missed things like this while I was away, you know. -- having to put things straight in the middle of the night, comforting the dog, cleaning up after the kids."

7:26 pm

chj

theyre going to williamsport

7:26 pm

stidmama

Gilly snuggled up close and he put his arm around her.

7:26 pm

renfield

so now it's la, ga, and mo to the playoffs

7:27 pm

chj

is there another game?

7:27 pm

stidmama

"Well, maybe not cleaning up after the kids so much," he chuckled. "But all these other things -- taking care of the house and the animals, helping Peter on the farm, even the village meetings that always seemed so tedious."

7:27 pm

renfield

yes

7:28 pm

chj

tonight? who

7:29 pm

Cathyar

*hmm...why do i feel that paul will leave again in the end?*

7:29 pm

stidmama

The cat jumped to the floor, making a little plump sound as it landed on the braided rug. The dog trotted in, after checking the other rooms, and settled at Gilly's side of the bed, toes and nose tucked under his fluffy tail.

7:29 pm

lbdawger

*i have garrison keeler in the background and Stid's story in front of me...:-) and a bowl of cherries, please help yourself*

7:30 pm

Cathyar

ty lbdawg... would u like some of blanket?

7:30 pm

lbdawger

*oh Cathy, I hope not!*

7:30 pm

chj

pirates 1 cardinals 0 5th inning

7:30 pm

Cathyar

*grabs a huge handful of cherries* :) I LOVE CHERRIES*

7:30 pm

asculptor2

Hi, would someone tell me how many words there are total to get in this puzzle? Thanks!

7:31 pm

lbdawger

*ty cathy, it is a bit chilly here tonight*

7:31 pm

Cathyar

54 ASCULP

7:31 pm

Minveryork

Hi asculptor! How are you doing?Welcome to the grid

7:31 pm

debbinla

yum, can i have some cherriest too?

7:31 pm

Cathyar

*stokes the fire in fireplace and giving her part of blanky to lbdawg*

7:31 pm

asculptor2

Thanks. Feeling quite stupido until you told me that.

7:32 pm

stidmama

Gilly twisted around to see Paul's profile better. His nose was a little longer, his neck a little thicker, but his eyes still had the sadness he'd had since they were children, mixed with a world-weary yet curious expression...

7:32 pm

Cathyar

np asculptor... many of us are now listening to stidmama's continuing story

7:32 pm

shorty

yeah fireworks for me :)

7:32 pm

Cathyar

u may join in if u like?

7:32 pm

asculptor2

Hi to all, nice story, Stid!

7:32 pm

lbdawger

*help yourself deb, plenty to share*

7:32 pm

chj

if it werent for the pits, cherries would be the perfect fruit

7:32 pm

stidmama

"Paul, can you tell me about what brought you here? Did you learn anything about your parents or where you came from that you can share?"

7:33 pm

stidmama

YAY shorty!

7:33 pm

kristinc

hooray shorty!

7:33 pm

shorty

ty

7:33 pm

lbdawger

whoo hoo shorty!

7:33 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations shorty on your fireworks!Good for U

7:33 pm

Anniebrook

*sits down quietly and listens to stid's story*----sorry i was late

7:34 pm

shorty

ty,ty

7:34 pm

renfield

i'm not sure this boot will fit...give cinderella's shoe back

7:34 pm

lbdawger

*Chj they are flatheads...absolutely worth the pits!*

7:34 pm

chj

phoenix arizona v fresno california 9:00

7:34 pm

Anniebrook

yay, shorty!

7:34 pm

stidmama

Paul shook his head slowly, "I learned a lot, Gilly, but I haven't made sense of it yet."

7:34 pm

chj

itll make a nice champagne glass

7:35 pm

renfield

hahahaha....if one is a lush!

7:35 pm

chj

i dont know these flatheads everyone keeps mentioning ...i only know from bing

7:35 pm

stidmama

He sat up a little straighter, "But if you like, I really am not tired right now. Let's make some tea and talk."

7:36 pm

Jacula

chj - You can get a wonderful little gadget for stoning cherries. I bless the day I got mine.

7:36 pm

phandmd

Hi all, checking to see if anyone want's help...

7:36 pm

Jacula

(Hello all, btw.)

7:36 pm

renfield

mistress!!!!

7:36 pm

lbdawger

Chj, it's the area they are grown in. bigger than bings, lots more meat and juice.

7:36 pm

Jacula

Hi Ren!

7:36 pm

stidmama

hi Jacula!

7:37 pm

Minveryork

Hello Jacula! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

7:37 pm

kristinc

hi phandmd and jacula!

7:37 pm

stidmama

Gilly pushed the covers back and reached for her robe.

7:37 pm

Jacula

Hi Stid. Enjoying the story...

7:37 pm

lbdawger

hi ren hi jac

7:37 pm

Minveryork

Hi phandmd! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

7:37 pm

renfield

hey lb!

7:37 pm

Anniebrook

hi everyone!

7:37 pm

renfield

twin!!!

7:37 pm

Cathyar

*whewf....bk...puter froze*

7:38 pm

phandmd

doing better, had a migrane earlier...

7:38 pm

chj

actually cherry pits arent that bad..theyre easier to deal with than clementine pits or watermelon seeds or pistachio shells

7:38 pm

Jacula

Minver - Thanks for the welcome. I finished much earlier, it being a titchy grid.

7:38 pm

Anniebrook

hi rennie!!!

7:38 pm

Jacula

chj - How about walnut shells?

7:38 pm

Minveryork

Welcome back to the grid Anniebrook! It's storytime!

7:38 pm

Anniebrook

phand, glad you feel better

7:38 pm

Cathyar

*caught up on story for 2nite and snuggles bk in*

7:39 pm

lbdawger

hi annie, hi phan--sorry to hear about the migraine

7:39 pm

phandmd

thnx, love your icon

7:39 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations Jacula on your early finish! Hooray!

7:39 pm

renfield

my mother always let us spit watermelon seeds in the house...it was an art form

7:39 pm

kristinc

hi annie btw!

7:39 pm

chj

yes theyre bad but i rarely eat walnuts

7:39 pm

phandmd

wow, in the house?!

7:39 pm

chj

hi jac, ibd

7:39 pm

Cathyar

Paul is about to tell Gilly some of his travels over tea!!!

7:39 pm

Cathyar

shh

7:39 pm

stidmama

Her feet sought the slippers, now warm from the dog, and she stood up. Paul followed her out of the room, carrying the lamp with him.

7:39 pm

Anniebrook

hi kristi, lb, chj, jac, et al

7:40 pm

Cathyar

(sorry for shushing...been a busy day)

7:40 pm

chj

you DO have a free spirited mom

7:40 pm

chj

hi annie

7:40 pm

Jacula

Do carry on, Stid. Sorry for the interruption...

7:41 pm

renfield

you drop nut shells on the floor to oil the floors, just don;t walk on them w/ bare feet...

7:41 pm

renfield

sorry.....(zip)

7:41 pm

Cathyar

(btw...anyone seen douglas today? he truly left an impression on me with his Eagles rendition of The Last Resort) ?

7:41 pm

stidmama

Gilly was already stoking the fire when he got to the kitchen. He picked up the old teapot and cradled it in his hands.

7:42 pm

stidmama

"Do you remember when your grandmother gave us this?"

7:42 pm

lbdawger

*may have to leave...thunder storm again...sigh*

7:42 pm

Jacula

(Actually, Ren, if you have a piece of furniture with a scratch on it, if you take a cut nut from the type of wood it is and rub it into the scratch, the scratch disappears like magic. It worked on a walnut table of mine!)

7:42 pm

debbinla

crud chj

7:43 pm

stidmama

She stood up, wiping her hands on a rag. "Of course, it was the day before Abram was born. She always seemed to know when the time was right."

7:43 pm

Jacula

(Oh dear, lbd. Better to be safe than sorry though. You can catch up in the archives or on BabAnon later.)

7:43 pm

Cathyar

:)

7:44 pm

chj

crud

7:44 pm

Cathyar

aww...lbd...hang in if u can!

7:44 pm

stidmama

oh lbd, sorry about the storm -- do you think it made it out of the story to where you are?

7:44 pm

lbdawger

yeah, but i really want to stay...drat and poop *quivering lower lip...*

7:44 pm

Jacula

Now there's a though, Stid!

7:44 pm

Cathyar

speak o the devil kinda deal, huh?

7:44 pm

Anniebrook

{{{{lbdawger}}}}}

7:45 pm

stidmama

The rain started to hit the kitchen window as they sat at the table, the warm pot next to them.

7:45 pm

renfield

i love rain

7:45 pm

Anniebrook

and thunder and lightning

7:46 pm

renfield

yes twin!!! and getting to light candles...

7:46 pm

stidmama

Paul watched as Gilly put dried leaves into the pot and covered it up again. He pulled the cups closer.

7:46 pm

Cathyar

i love thunderstorms best!!! if it's gonna rain...make er a doozie!!!

7:46 pm

jillibus

Hi all - and stick around, Annie for icon stuff

7:46 pm

Anniebrook

and living on the 23rd floor facing the ocean, now that's seeing a storm

7:47 pm

stidmama

He sat back in his chair. "I always told you about the toy I remembered from my childhood before I came here -- that little bird that "sang" to me when I was sad."

7:47 pm

Cathyar

hey jilli!!! nice flag of canada!!!

7:47 pm

Jacula

(I should have my optical illusion icon on now really. It's 13th Aug. here in UK.)

7:47 pm

stidmama

hi Jill!

7:47 pm

renfield

nice twin!

7:47 pm

Anniebrook

Jillibus, I finally did it! Thanks for your help!!! Hetty helped also!

7:47 pm

Cathyar

ahhh...more of why the mantle bird is so significant!!!

7:47 pm

stidmama

Gilly nodded, "Is that what you showed me the night you came home?"

7:47 pm

renfield

hey jilli!!!

7:48 pm

Jacula

Annie - Fantastic if you're on 23rd floor but not much fun if you live in a valley that floods (like wot I do)!

7:48 pm

jillibus

And yours is NS, Cath? Mine is Salt Spring Island, BC - very special and it waves if you click on it

7:48 pm

stidmama

Paul smiled, his fingers tracing the rim of his cup. "It is -- similar. The bird I had was much more beautifully ornamented, with bright stones and a gold collar."

7:48 pm

jillibus

Hi Pirate ren!

7:48 pm

Cathyar

oooh...i'm gonna check it out jilli. yes...mine is NS

7:49 pm

Anniebrook

Jac, hope the floods are very infrequent

7:49 pm

chj

hi jilli

7:49 pm

stidmama

Gilly kept quiet, waiting to hear more.

7:49 pm

Jacula

4 times now, Annie.

7:49 pm

Cathyar

very nice jilli!!! animated waving flag!!!

7:49 pm

Cathyar

*we wait alongside Gilly with bated breath*

7:49 pm

Anniebrook

Stid, Is it the Maltese Falcon?

7:49 pm

Jacula

Stid - I think your patience deserves a medal!

7:50 pm

jillibus

:-)

7:50 pm

chj

drat

7:50 pm

debbinla

double crud

7:50 pm

stidmama

The wind and the rain shifted around again, and the fire in the stove whooshed as it got more air.

7:50 pm

jillibus

stid - sorry -- I came in in the middle but scrolled back and will catche the beginning later...caught me by surprise

7:51 pm

renfield

just like the microwave did jilli!!!

7:51 pm

Anniebrook

debb, are the Mets playing now? they must be losing re: the cruds from you and chj....Yankees won!

7:51 pm

jillibus

:D ren!

7:51 pm

stidmama

Paul continued, "There were many such toys when I was a child. I remember playing with other children in the shade of a big tree in a large courtyard."

7:52 pm

Cathyar

Jilli...Paul is about to tell gilly a bit of why he was away, although i think he wants the WHOLE FAMILY together to tell all

7:52 pm

Jacula

(jilli - if you need any clues for the moment we will give them to you quitely, in brackets.x)

7:52 pm

renfield

way to go yankees way to go

7:52 pm

Jacula

*quietly

7:52 pm

stidmama

it's okay, Jill! I decided to tell the story a little earlier today because the grid was so small.

7:52 pm

jillibus

ta, cath

7:52 pm

chj

annie...mets are tied

7:52 pm

jillibus

*whispers* Jac, I finished last night, thanks

7:53 pm

debbinla

oy

7:53 pm

stidmama

keep asking for clues, folks! the story is not uninterruptible!

7:53 pm

Jacula

(Okay Jilli.)

7:53 pm

Anniebrook

what team are they playing

7:53 pm

renfield

bye all - going to watch boxing....

7:53 pm

Jacula

Patience of a saint, that Stid woman! LOL.

7:53 pm

Cathyar

the joys of scrolling chat!!! we can still give clues of course!!! and chat quietly amongst ourselves!

7:53 pm

Anniebrook

oh rennie, bye

7:54 pm

Jacula

'Bye Ren. See you later.

7:54 pm

jillibus

*whispers to Annie* I see you did change -- when I tuned in you were still flowery

7:54 pm

Anniebrook

yes, jilli, thanks to you

7:54 pm

jillibus

BOXING????? To each her own...

7:54 pm

chj

boxing?

7:55 pm

Jacula

Ren - MSN.

7:55 pm

debbinla

boxing - instead of the story ?

7:55 pm

Cathyar

*feels like a 'pregnant pause' as we await the next line from Stidmama*

7:55 pm

Anniebrook

Rennie, youre prettier than a boot!

7:55 pm

chj

hannachuh is not for months

7:55 pm

stidmama

Gilly reached for the strainer and began to pour the tea. The sweet smell of chamomile and peppermint wafted up, and the bright green color recalled sunny days and lazy evenings of midsummer.

7:56 pm

Cathyar

*i bet paul missed gilly

7:56 pm

chj

now we know why the new shoes...for the boxing match

7:56 pm

Cathyar

oops....*missed gilly's peppermint and chamomile tea when he was gone*

7:56 pm

Anniebrook

aha

7:57 pm

jillibus

*resisting the impulse to say that crap isn't tea - an infusion, maybe

7:57 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye renfield! I will see you tomorrow in the chat

7:57 pm

Cathyar

lol jilli

7:57 pm

kristinc

belated goodbye to ren...computer hiccup

7:57 pm

chj

bye rennie

7:57 pm

Jacula

(Jilli - herbal tea is very refreshing! But, I agree, it isn't 'tea'!)

7:57 pm

Cathyar

c u ren

7:58 pm

jillibus

bye rennie!

7:58 pm

stidmama

Paul relaxed, just smelling it. Gilly smiled and walked to the cabinet. She returned with a small plate, nut cookies and dried apricots piled up.

7:58 pm

stidmama

later ren!

7:58 pm

Jacula

(Gilly's a health nut then...)

7:58 pm

shorty

.

7:59 pm

Cathyar

*stidmama? in what year (or thereabouts) does this story take place? reminds me of "Little House on the Prarie" period... like perhaps 1700's or so?

7:59 pm

jillibus

hi shorty!

8:00 pm

Cathyar

shorty...your icon flag reminds me of the pac man game!!! ;)

8:00 pm

stidmama

Paul lingered over the taste of a cookie dipped in the tea. Gilly nibbled an apricot as she waited for the tea to cool a little more.

8:00 pm

stidmama

I haven't located the story in time or place yet, Cathy.

8:01 pm

Cathyar

(oh...sorry stidmama...but that does seem to be the period...perhaps earlier even)

8:01 pm

Jen

Hey everyone! Long time no play! :)

8:01 pm

stidmama

hi Jen!

8:01 pm

Anniebrook

hi Jen

8:01 pm

Cathyar

Hi Jen!!!

8:01 pm

Jacula

Hi Jen. How are you doing (in life and with the grid)?

8:01 pm

kristinc

hiya jen!

8:01 pm

Jen

How is everyone?

8:02 pm

stidmama

He took another swallow and sat back.

8:02 pm

jillibus

Welcome, Jen, to stid's storytime on a small-grid day

8:02 pm

stidmama

doing fabulously well, Jen!

8:02 pm

Jen

I don't have internet at work so it's been AGES since I played!

8:02 pm

Jacula

Jen - I've just come back from a fortnight in Crete. Doing well, thanks.

8:03 pm

Jen

oooh, crete! my hubby used to deploy there whilst in the Navy... loved it!

8:03 pm

Cathyar

*canadian idiot wonders exactly what is a fortnight?*

8:03 pm

jillibus

2 weeks, cath

8:03 pm

Jacula

Like the Raki, Jen? Or should it be used to clear the drains there>

8:03 pm

Jen

is it about 14 days?

8:03 pm

Jacula

Cathyar - a fortnight is 2 weeks.

8:04 pm

Cathyar

*last nite...the week before this nite?*

8:04 pm

Jen

hot damn! I got is right!

8:04 pm

Cathyar

ahh....ty jacs...always wondered what it was!!!

8:04 pm

stidmama

"You are right that I came from a place beyond the sea. I sent a letter -- obviously you never got it -- when I finally met a merchant who 'sounded' right to me."

8:04 pm

Jacula

Never realised that word hadn't got over The Pond.

8:04 pm

Jacula

Blimey!

8:05 pm

Cathyar

lol!!! heard it so often it poetry, but never really knew it meant 2 weeks ago!!!! HAHAHAHA

8:05 pm

Jen

no, but we got the whole "score".... as in "4 score..."

8:05 pm

chj

the only time it crosses the pond is during wimbledon

8:06 pm

Jacula

chj - LOL.

8:06 pm

Cathyar

stid??? is paul going to tell us more of his numerous "fortnights* away from his family?

8:06 pm

jillibus

cath, it doesn't mean 2 weeks AGO - just 2 weeks

8:06 pm

Ping

scooting in for the story

8:06 pm

pam

Hi, all

8:06 pm

stidmama

"I learned that he was due to sail the next day. He had room for me, and the cart and donkey. I signed on as a hand to help with the animals on the passage over."

8:06 pm

Anniebrook

hi pam and ping

8:07 pm

Jacula

... so Paul send Gilly a letter...

8:07 pm

stidmama

hi ping and pam!

8:07 pm

jillibus

Hi ping, pam (sounds like another kind of game...)

8:07 pm

Ping

hey!

8:07 pm

Cathyar

ahhhhh....so when u say i spent a fortnight doing whatever...u mean u spent 2 weeks doing something...not "2 weeks ago i started this and just now finished it"?

8:07 pm

Jacula

(Hi Pam & Ping! Anyone need clues?)

8:07 pm

pam

lol, jili!

8:07 pm

Jacula

LOL, jilli.

8:07 pm

Anniebrook

a fortnight is 2 weeks

8:08 pm

jillibus

right, cath (fortnight short for 14 nights)

8:08 pm

Cathyar

sorry...got it...just being facetious...not intending to be rude at all.

8:08 pm

chj

how long is a fortday?

8:08 pm

Cathyar

just impressed i now know what a fortnight is!!!

8:09 pm

jillibus

haha chj

8:09 pm

Cathyar

good question chj!

8:09 pm

Anniebrook

lol fortnight less 13 fortdays

8:09 pm

debbinla

there ya go

8:09 pm

chj

so twelfth night + 2 = a fortnight

8:09 pm

stidmama

"It was a rough crossing -- I don't remember ever feeling so ill. Only the animals were more miserable. The real sailors laughed at me at first, but soon decided any farmer who could keep going that long wasn't too bad."

8:09 pm

jillibus

come on, stid, more story!!!

8:09 pm

Minveryork

Hello Jen! How are you doing? Welcome to story time!

8:10 pm

chj

and 13 nights is a bakers fortnight

8:10 pm

jillibus

ugh, chj

8:10 pm

Jacula

(Jilli - reminds me of the time when I had a chap working in hall in the house after one of the floods and 3 of my son's friends came to the door. 'Tom, Tick and Boo are here!' I yelled up the stairs. The workman had a giggling attack. 'They sound like cartoon characters,' he said.

8:10 pm

Minveryork

Hello Pam!How are you doing? Welcome to the puzzle

8:10 pm

chj

[zip]

8:10 pm

Anniebrook

and 13 bagels

8:10 pm

Ping

wonder if fortnight was originally tied to lunar cycle?

8:10 pm

Minveryork

Hello Ping! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

8:10 pm

stidmama

Gilly poured him another cup of tea while he stood up and added a few small logs to the stove.

8:10 pm

Cathyar

hahaha chj!!!!!!!! ty for adding humor to what prob seemed as rude from me...tho it was not intended to be so.

8:10 pm

chj

michael tucker for mvp

8:11 pm

jillibus

lol, jac!

8:11 pm

stidmama

*giggles at Jac's story*

8:11 pm

Cathyar

good question ping! perhaps it was!!!?

8:11 pm

Ping

thanks, min - glad to be here for the story

8:12 pm

jillibus

cath - I don't think anyone thought you were rude!!!

8:12 pm

Cathyar

oh good... i worry too much i think

8:12 pm

jillibus

yup,cath

8:13 pm

Jacula

I'm just amazed that me saying such an innocent word as 'fortnight' has caused so much discussion!

8:13 pm

Anniebrook

cath, you are never rude

8:13 pm

jillibus

and new knowledge!!!

8:13 pm

Cathyar

:) *mushy feelings inside fer babblefriends*

8:13 pm

chj

bbl

8:13 pm

jillibus

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{cath}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
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8:13 pm

Anniebrook

bye, chj

8:13 pm

Ping

hi/bye chj

8:14 pm

Cathyar

jacs...we ALL learn something new daily! tks for teaching me the fortnite thing! :)

8:14 pm

debbinla

lol chj

8:14 pm

jillibus

will missya, chj

8:14 pm

stidmama

He sat down again, and sipped reflectively. The rain was alternating between a hiss and a drumbeat. An occasional flash of light came from over the plains.

8:14 pm

stidmama

bye chj...

8:14 pm

Cathyar

*pleased a long-time question has finally been answered*

8:14 pm

Jacula

(That tea's gonna be cold if we don't let poor Paul drink it!)

8:14 pm

jillibus

*love thunderstorms - rare here*

8:15 pm

Cathyar

bye chj....t'storms in the story!!! wish i was there to share the light show!!!

8:15 pm

Anniebrook

Cath, If Jacula have never gone to Crete you still wouldnt know what a fortnight is, so we live and learn

8:15 pm

jillibus

lol annie!

8:16 pm

Cathyar

LOL annie...thank god jacs had a trip to crete!!!! :) :)

8:16 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye chj! I will see you tomorrow in the chat log!

8:16 pm

stidmama

Gilly put her teacup aside and laid a hand on his arm. "You must have thought it would be just a short while, to leave so suddenly. What happened when you reached your destination?"

8:16 pm

Jacula

(Some of the best thunderstorms I have ever seen have been trapped in valleys in Wales. The storm rolls between the mountains, getting ever angrier or more exciting to watch.)

8:16 pm

Anniebrook

*now will sit quietly*

8:17 pm

Anniebrook

Wow, Jac

8:17 pm

jillibus

*wow, jac - yummm*

8:17 pm

Cathyar

wow.....sounds awesome jacula!!! i so love a good thunder and lightning storm!

8:18 pm

stidmama

Paul shook his head. "That's just it. We didn't get there. A storm blew us way off course, and we landed in a country we did not know."

8:18 pm

hetty

what's all this abiut a visit to Crete leading to the meaning of the term "fortnight"? What do Cretans know about English usage?

8:18 pm

jillibus

*now will sit quietly -- for the first time*

8:18 pm

Cathyar

hetty...cretans don't, but english folk do...!!! methinks! ;) the english visited crete

8:19 pm

jillibus

no, hetty - cretins (apologies to all, couldn't resist)

8:19 pm

hetty

Oh, I see, storytime--well in that case----

8:19 pm

Cathyar

oooh...did paul land in Lilliput or something Stidmama? (sorry)

8:19 pm

jillibus

*guess I lied about that quiet thing*

8:20 pm

jillibus

*I was going to suggest Laputa

8:20 pm

renfield

little league back on..boxing......blah

8:20 pm

Anniebrook

welcome back, rennie!!!!

8:20 pm

jillibus

YAY rennie!!!!

8:20 pm

Cathyar

welcome bk to story renfield!

8:21 pm

Jacula

Jilli - are you calling me a Cretin for going to Crete???

8:21 pm

renfield

sorry - i get a little hyper

8:21 pm

jillibus

ssshhhh

8:21 pm

hetty

what about the Struldbrugs?

8:21 pm

jillibus

NO jac!!!

8:21 pm

Cathyar

LOL Jacs....funny U!!! :)

8:22 pm

hetty

Shhh!

8:22 pm

Minveryork

Hello Hetty! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

8:22 pm

stidmama

"The captain and the merchant were eager to get the ship repaired and be on their way. It was going to be several weeks, though, so I went ashore with a few of the sailors to explore. I took the cart and donkey and the merchant sent a couple of wagons from the port town, and we set off upriver, hoping to find some fresh supplies for the voyage."

8:22 pm

Jen

have I missed some sort of protocol in the last 5 weeks?

8:22 pm

Cathyar

been reprimanded by hetty

8:22 pm

jillibus

yes, jen, stick around for storytime

8:23 pm

hetty

I did absolutelY NOT reprimAND ANYONE!

8:23 pm

hetty

I did absolutelY NOT reprimAND ANYONE!

8:23 pm

jillibus

and catch up in BabAnon, Other stuff

8:23 pm

Jacula

Hetty - put that whip away!

8:23 pm

Jen

soooooo, no more word hints after a certain hour?

8:23 pm

Cathyar

s'ok to chat still and ask for clues of course, but stidmama's story is sooo enthralling...catch the whole thing Jen on babanon!

8:23 pm

Jacula

Jen - No.

8:23 pm

stidmama

The wind was dying down, and the sky was getting lighter. A steady drip resounded in the kitchen through the open window. The cat scratched at the door, and Gilly let it out.

8:23 pm

Cathyar

(hetty...was just teasing)

8:24 pm

renfield

what do you want jen?...hi by the way where have you been?

8:24 pm

jillibus

oh, sure, stid doesn't mind interruptions as you may have noticed ;)

8:24 pm

Ping

you can still ask for hints, jen

8:24 pm

stidmama

The dog wandered into the kitchen, looking hungry.

8:24 pm

hetty

Jac, what other way is a gal of 77 going to get any kicks?

8:24 pm

hetty

Jac, what other way is a gal of 77 going to get any
kicks?

8:24 pm

Ping

hi ren!

8:24 pm

stidmama

Paul picked up the now-empty plate and cups and set them next to the sink.

8:24 pm

renfield

hahahah hetty!

8:24 pm

Jen

good grief, I'm sorry to be taking up precious chat log for this, but I barely have time to catch up on world news, let alone a whole story on BA

8:24 pm

renfield

hey ya ping

8:25 pm

Cathyar

Jen...clues are part of babble...stidmama tells a continuing story when time permits

8:25 pm

hetty

Stid, I love your story.. . please forgive the interruptions

8:25 pm

renfield

what cha need jen?

8:26 pm

stidmama

Gilly refilled the kettle and put another log on the fire.

8:26 pm

Jacula

Jen - ask away!

8:26 pm

jillibus

what clues do you need, Jen?

8:26 pm

Cathyar

its very interesting...better than a novel u read alone actually....we can still chat and clue and do everything as usual....we just SO enjoy stidmama's story!

8:26 pm

stidmama

*(exasperated sigh) how many times must I ask you-all to stop apologizing!!!!!* *grin*

8:26 pm

Jen

Luckily I haven't even started today ren (hi by the way!!) so I guess I will just sit back and let stid tale away...

8:27 pm

jillibus

Jen - only 54 easy words

8:27 pm

Jacula

Hetty - girl of 77? I dare not answer that, it's a family site.

8:27 pm

Jen

I guess I just really missed out on a lot since I started back to work. :(

8:27 pm

jillibus

ahem, this kid is 79

8:27 pm

Jacula

Oh, come on, Jen. Start the grid!

8:27 pm

Cathyar

stidmama, just tell everyone they owe a half pence for each time they apologize for themselves ;) sorry just makin fun of teh fortnight thing

8:27 pm

Cathyar

;)

8:27 pm

hetty

Better not even try, Jac

8:27 pm

Anniebrook

ahem and this kid is 72

8:27 pm

Cathyar

should be a quarter...not a half pence

8:28 pm

stidmama

Nan sleepily came into the kitchen, rubbing her eyes. She stumbled against the chair Paul had been sitting in, and he leapt forward to catch her.

8:28 pm

jillibus

that's a ha'penny, cath <VBG>

8:28 pm

hetty

Cath, do you mean ha'pence?

8:28 pm

Minveryork

Jen, you should start the grid. It is not a bad grid. I got the first half by myself and the rest went quickly with good clues.This is coming from a semi-newcomer

8:28 pm

stidmama

Paul set her on his knee as he sat down. He ruffled her hair, and she laughed.

8:28 pm

hetty

thank, jilli

8:28 pm

pam

fireworks...never thought I'd see those today!

8:28 pm

stidmama

"Father, you are silly! What are you doing in the kitchen with Mother?"

8:29 pm

phandmd

Yeah, I finished in 30 min and only needed one clue earlier today

8:29 pm

Anniebrook

yay, pam!!!

8:29 pm

phandmd

(course I use the list

8:29 pm

Jacula

8:29 pm

hetty

What indeed/? and no whip either

8:29 pm

stidmama

YAY pam!

8:29 pm

stidmama

belated YAY phandmd!

8:29 pm

phandmd

Yay Pa

8:29 pm

Cathyar

oh....y'all...yer talking to a non-english, french blooded canadian girl...what the heck do i know bout english $$$ or linguistics!!! ;) gosh this is fun

8:29 pm

pam

thanks, all!

8:30 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations pam on your fireworks!Good for you

8:30 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations phandmd on your early finish!Hooray

8:30 pm

jillibus

see, Jen? Pam only just got here!! YAY Pam! Sis boom bam!

8:30 pm

pam

8-)

8:30 pm

renfield

come on jen....

8:30 pm

renfield

we could sing come on jen to come on eileen

8:30 pm

phandmd

Well, We are about to start watching the Constant Gardner, so I guess I a outta here; see ya tomorrow

8:30 pm

Jen

aw, you guys are goading me!! ;)

8:31 pm

Anniebrook

Jen, it's an easy grid ---just one or two babblets

8:31 pm

hetty

Cath, pouquoi tu ne mas pas dit que tu etais canadienne?Vive la difference!

8:31 pm

aleksia.

Good Morning Everyone!!

8:31 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye phandmd! I will see you tomorrow in the log!

8:31 pm

stidmama

Gilly laughed, too, and started making breakfast. Paul hugged Nan and kissed her before standing up. "Sorry, sweetie," he glanced helplessly at Gilly, "I forgot to put the chair where it belongs. It won't happen again."

8:31 pm

renfield

jen we only goad because we love you!

8:31 pm

Minveryork

Hello aleksia!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

8:31 pm

jillibus

OO, pardonnez-moi, Cath, je suis imbecile (sorry about the rotten french)

8:32 pm

hetty

Exactement, bien dit ren

8:32 pm

PappouTed

Hi everyone

8:32 pm

Cathyar

the difference is i do not know the freakin slang/jargon or whatever it is im trying to say even in my own culture half the time...just cain't keep up with it all... :)

8:32 pm

renfield

hey al

8:32 pm

Jen

okay fine, I'm in!

8:32 pm

aleksia.

Im greta..Thank You

8:32 pm

cptstabbin

hi there, could someone tell me how many words are in this puzzle?

8:32 pm

stidmama

Gilly frowned at him slightly as Nan replied, "Father, you will learn. I know it's different for you."

8:32 pm

Anniebrook

go Jen!

8:32 pm

renfield

hey pappou

8:32 pm

Cathyar

54 cptstabbin

8:32 pm

hetty

you're just a girl who caint say no, ren

8:32 pm

cptstabbin

thank you!

8:33 pm

Jacula

Heck, Stid! You diverted the love scene!

8:33 pm

stidmama

Nan patted his hand and he headed for the bedroom to get dressed.

8:33 pm

hetty

I mean, cath!

8:33 pm

renfield

hahaha hetty!

8:33 pm

Cathyar

lol...hetty

8:33 pm

libarebel

hi, all! everyone finished?

8:33 pm

Jacula

Hetty - try a feather instead of a whip! LOL.

8:33 pm

renfield

i wondered what i did!

8:34 pm

Minveryork

Hello PappouTed! How are you? Welcome to the grid!

8:34 pm

hetty

When did he get undressed? Have I missed something crucial?

8:34 pm

Anniebrook

hi liba!!

8:34 pm

Cathyar

i can say NO when i need to.

8:34 pm

libarebel

hi, annie!

8:34 pm

Anniebrook

I dont remember Paul getting undressed either.

8:34 pm

stidmama

Outside, a rooster called the time, and the cat stalked silently through the flowerbeds. Gilly handed Nan a bowl of batter to stir, and pulled out a skillet.

8:34 pm

Minveryork

Hello cptstabbin! How are you? Welcome to the grid!

8:34 pm

stidmama

Hetty -- it was the middle of the night when the conversation started...

8:34 pm

Cathyar

HETTY!!! u dirty ole woman!!! ;) ;) ;) *laughs*

8:35 pm

aleksia.

i have 38 left

8:35 pm

stidmama

and Jacula, you KNOW children are always interrupting love scenes!

8:35 pm

Cathyar

frankly i was wondering if there'd be any smut in this story ;)

8:35 pm

hetty

That's when most of my important conversations start too

8:35 pm

stidmama

go aleksia go!

8:35 pm

Anniebrook

go aleksia!

8:35 pm

Minveryork

Hi libarebel! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

8:35 pm

aleksia.

YEAH GO ME...lol

8:35 pm

stidmama

**okay, storytime is over for today. I went a little longer because I started earlier, but my figners are tired.**

8:36 pm

Cathyar

goooo aleks

8:36 pm

jillibus

go, anyone, go! (This chat is speeding by)

8:36 pm

hetty

To say nothing of dressing and undressing

8:36 pm

aleksia.

lol yeah

8:36 pm

hetty

My figners are tired too, darling Stid

8:36 pm

stidmama

Okay, time for me to make our dinner, and then transcribe the story for you. Later all!

8:36 pm

inge

thanks, stid, I really enjoyed it

8:36 pm

PappouTed

I'll have to come by earlier tomorrow to catch the whole story.

8:36 pm

Cathyar

awww...stidmama...we do need a good little bit of ole paul chuckin some lovin on gilly ;) she deserves it after all this time !!!!

8:36 pm

renfield

thanks stid....from the hyper one...i'll be better next time, i promise (did i say that last time?)

8:36 pm

Anniebrook

Stid, thanks for continuing the story, it is great

8:36 pm

jillibus

Oh no, stid! I hope your figners get better soon :D

8:37 pm

Ping

thanks for the story, stid - really enjoyed it

8:37 pm

Cathyar

pappou...catch up on babblers anonymous

8:37 pm

Jacula

Stid - Yes! (Even when they're 'grown-up'!) But you coudld have got just a little bit daring... grossed your kids out. LOL.

8:37 pm

PappouTed

cathy, I'll go by later, thanks

8:37 pm

debbinla

thank you so much stid --- i love your story!!

8:38 pm

PappouTed

what's the theme for tomorrow?

8:38 pm

Cathyar

:) turned out to be a great nite...tho my poor pup is still driving himself mad with scratching.

8:38 pm

jillibus

8:38 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye stidmama! I will see you tomorrow in the log

8:38 pm

Cathyar

8:38 pm

Cathyar

8:38 pm

stidmama

oh - hetty and Jill -- pics of my new haircut are at frappr.com/stidmama *disappears for real*

8:38 pm

Minveryork

Thanks again for straining your poor fingers for us!

8:38 pm

jillibus

Why does s/he scratch, Cath?

8:38 pm

Jen

oh crap... gotta put together a power rangers toy before munchkin goes to bed... if I don't talk to you all for a while (MANNNNN! I really miss you all, but I seriously can't even get onto any internet in my office!!!!)

8:39 pm

jillibus

Bummer of an office, jen :(

8:39 pm

Jacula

'Bye to all those who are going. And thanks ffor the story, Stid.

8:39 pm

Minveryork

Jen are you going to start grid after all that goading

8:39 pm

Jacula

C'mon Jen, you know you want to...

8:39 pm

Cathyar

gave him a bath last night jilli and found fleas on the poor little guy... spent the whole day treating him with flea meds and decontaminating my house fromthe little leapers!!!

8:39 pm

renfield

ok jen...then we will see you when you apppear!

8:39 pm

PappouTed

jen, are you a seminole fan?

8:40 pm

Cathyar

(not to mention the eggs and larvae that could be present...ugh and yuck!!!)

8:41 pm

Jen

Jac, I really want to, but my family time is greatly diminished with new job as well, and Ethan just bought a new toy and ....

8:41 pm

Minveryork

Come on Jen, Jen, oh I swear Jen, Jen
At this moment, you need to do the grid!
With you in that grid .You must confess
Ah come on Jen, Jen

8:41 pm

Jen

Pappou, I am a rabid Seminole fan AND alumna

8:41 pm

Jacula

I still haven't worked that frappr site out properly yet! Mind you, I have now finally got into the quotepuzzler site! Seems I couldn't get in before because some bugger's already used my name! I've had to go in as JacQula.

8:41 pm

Minveryork

I used suggestion before to sing a song to Jen using Come on Eileen theme song.

8:41 pm

Cathyar

go jen go...we'll give u tons of clues to get u back into the groove!!!

8:42 pm

renfield

wasn't me

8:42 pm

Anniebrook

jen, in fact we will do it for you!

8:42 pm

PappouTed

LOL, annie

8:42 pm

renfield

i couldn't get on last fm as renfield someone used my name as well

8:42 pm

Jacula

Jen - ga5/14 - noxious odours from behinds. LOL.

8:43 pm

Anniebrook

Jac, you are baaaaaaad

8:43 pm

Cathyar

come on jen the first di4/6 (the only di4/6) is di plus abbreviation for Pregnancy Test....how much easier can a clue be!!!???

8:43 pm

Jacula

go4/6 - leaves.

8:43 pm

Anniebrook

lol

8:43 pm

renfield

do 4 = plural of do* jones

8:43 pm

Jacula

he5/18 & pl.6 - leafy boundaries. (I've been cutting one of those today.)

8:43 pm

Jen

Okay you guys are making it really hard to put together Ethan's dragon tracker! :)

8:44 pm

Anniebrook

Jen, exactly

8:44 pm

Minveryork

ag 4/6-I ag*** (minus letter r), you should do grid Jen

8:44 pm

jillibus

rofl, jac, with the ga5!!!

8:44 pm

Cathyar

Jen...it's been so long since u were here...we just want u to feel u still belong here!!!

8:44 pm

Jacula

gh4/7 - clarified butter used in Indian cookery.

8:44 pm

Jacula

ea4/4 - leisure.

8:44 pm

Jacula

ho4/7 - pigs.

8:44 pm

Anniebrook

ed 4.7..dont look over the ed**

8:45 pm

jillibus

jen, I don't think we've been formally introduced :D

8:45 pm

Jacula

je5/20 - the gunslinger Mr. James.

8:45 pm

Cathyar

he6/30....the bushes we trim with clippers

8:45 pm

Jen

nice to meet you jillibus!

8:45 pm

jillibus

do5/20 - look for water and plural for 6/33

8:46 pm

Jacula

je4/9 - what a falcon wears on its ankle (or Postman Pat's cat's name.)

8:46 pm

Cathyar

don't think i've EVER seen so many clues all at one time for so many different words!!! see jen how sooo welcomed back we want u to be?

8:46 pm

Jacula

Have we got you hooked yet, Jen?

8:46 pm

jillibus

*this is hilarious!

8:46 pm

Jacula

sa4/6 - wise.

8:46 pm

Anniebrook

I think we all have 25 left

8:46 pm

Jacula

sa4/6 - what your belly does after childbirth.

8:47 pm

jillibus

ga4/6 - scots "goes"

8:47 pm

Cathyar

i think we should get Babble's prize for Babbler of the Year!!!

8:47 pm

Anniebrook

oa= a fertile site in the desert

8:47 pm

Jacula

se4/4 - watery places where the lovely Johnny Depp sails as a pirate.

8:47 pm

Cathyar

lol jacs...the baby belly one!!! I love it!!!

8:47 pm

hetty

Speak for yourself, jac. Mine sa**** long before childbirth

8:48 pm

Jacula

Hetty - it did??

8:48 pm

Cathyar

:) hhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh
...ain't babbleland grand????

8:48 pm

Jacula

Cathyar - blancmange belly, I usually call it!

8:48 pm

jillibus

se5/10 - variant of grab

8:49 pm

renfield

ping - i enjoyed you story

8:49 pm

Cathyar

jacs...stop using my french blood against me...i speak not a word of it (just a touch)!!! ;)

8:49 pm

Jacula

se4/8 - uses a needle and cotton. (Haz clued this earlier but also added that, faced with that, she runs a mile.)

8:49 pm

hetty

Well, maybenot as much, but why spoil a good story?

8:49 pm

Jen

Okay, you guys are the greatest!!!!! I thought if I got onto the chat l og after this long, people would say huh? who? Thanks soooooooooo much for being great caring people!

8:50 pm

Cathyar

(was adopted at 3 months old to a father with french and english blood and a mother with english and irish blood)...can ya tell what kinda mix that'd make!!!??? ugh

8:50 pm

jillibus

cath - you're too sensitive - blancmange is a lovely white English pudding made with cornstarch!!!!

8:50 pm

Jacula

Cathyar - French is literally 'white eat'. Think of the milk jellies, usually pink. They wobble when you whack 'em! ROFLOL.

8:51 pm

Minveryork

Cathyar you were adopted?Or are you talking about something else?Just wondering becuase I am adopted

8:51 pm

Jen

cath, I am a mix of Sicilian, Irish, and Hungarian!!! What does that make me?!?!

8:51 pm

Cathyar

Whewf....I was thinking of a mangy cat when the mange word was used...tks jilli for clarifying for me :)

8:52 pm

Cathyar

yes minver i was adopted.

8:52 pm

renfield

pasta stew goulash?

8:52 pm

Cathyar

met my birth siblings too when i was 21

8:52 pm

Jacula

And I'm English with 2 sets of Welsh gt. grandparents, Isle of Man + French ancestors.

8:52 pm

Jen

mmmm, my friend Gustav's Goulash.....

8:52 pm

Cathyar

lol jen i'd have to think about that response ;)

8:52 pm

jillibus

Adopted means CHOSEN -- we're all mixtures

8:53 pm

Jacula

Adopted is chosen, wanted, special!

8:53 pm

renfield

i'm jewish and american indian and was raised by by jewish grandmother

8:53 pm

jillibus

Cath - I have a friend here , age 70-something, who only found out she had been adopted.

8:53 pm

Minveryork

That's cool Cathyar!I can't meet my birth siblings.Do not even know if I have any. How did you meet them?

8:55 pm

Cathyar

lol...so i was told about the wanted/chosen aspect of adoption. it is true mostly. i also gave up a child for adoption...when i was 18...a little girl...just met her last november and now she's 21 (just dated myself)...when she asked about her father...i told her (i think mistakenly) that he's danish...and she said...."oh ....great!!! so I'm a French Danish!!!" lol

8:55 pm

Anniebrook

rennie, american indian, which?

8:55 pm

jillibus

she traced and found her birth family last year and has been in bliss ever since -- they are from Nova Scotia and have been visiting. Her birth mother had given her up because she was only 16 and in those days that was a nono. So chins up, as my dad said to my plump mum!

8:55 pm

Minveryork

I'm Vietnamese,but consider myself to be American.

8:56 pm

Cathyar

in canada we have the Adoption Disclosure REgistry....u just give them your name, date of birth etc...and any info you may have regarding your adoption and they will do a search for you...at first u receive non-identifying info re your family

8:57 pm

Minveryork

Is that how your daughter was able to find you too?

8:57 pm

Jacula

Back in the 1970s and beyond, even up to the mid 1980s, an unmarried mother having a child was a'scandal'. Thank the Lord it is not so now!

8:58 pm

Minveryork

So Jen,how are we doing with the grid?Halfway done?

8:59 pm

Cathyar

i was very fortunate where my daughter was concerned...had letters from her adoptive parents for the first 7 years of her life (all transported thru my Children's Aid worker from when i gave her up)...we could never meet until she was "of age" but her adoptive parents are truly awesome...i speak more with her adoptive mom than i do her!!! (she's 21 and busy with her friends, etc)

8:59 pm

jillibus

My sister-in-law was adopted in Quebec and as far as I know is still not able to find out her background except that her mother was from Caornwall, Ontario. So she knows nothing of her medical background or anything. IMHO that's horrible.

8:59 pm

Cathyar

it was easy for us to find each other.

8:59 pm

Jacula

There are members of my family who had children back in the 60s and had to endure 6 weeks getting to know their child in some mother & baby home somewhere and then have them forcibly removed from them for adoption (so no 'shame' would come on them or the family). Happy to say, both kids I know of in this case, and mothers, have been happily reunited in the 80s.

8:59 pm

Jen

Okay, power rangers cycle is put together, LEGO town is done, Ethan is up past bedtime...I am going to sign off as I am putting son to bed then having actual alone time with hubby. It was really good talkin' to you guys again! I will try to get on to at least chat... and Mineryork, no, sadly was too rapt with the chat to start, but at least that means my "rating" won't be killed. :)

8:59 pm

Cathyar

did she go thru disclosure registry jilli?

9:00 pm

renfield

later jen

9:00 pm

Mom

I have not played in a long, long time. I was pleased to see it was a short puzzle. It is so enjoyable to read everyone's chats. I am hoping to get to come by each day and play for a bit, even if I don't finish the puzzle.

9:00 pm

Cathyar

Jen...we look forward to chatting with u again soon!!! don't stay up too late playing with the lego, ok?

9:00 pm

Cathyar

and jen...nice meeting u

9:00 pm

Jacula

Nice to see you again, Jen.

9:00 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Jen! I will see you tomorrow in the chat log!

9:01 pm

Anniebrook

bye, Jen

9:01 pm

Cathyar

good Mom!!! we look forrward to seeing u out here!! (i think it's safe to speak for others in that regard)

9:01 pm

jillibus

Welcome back, Mom! the dramatis personae may have changed -- like me, but come on in again!

9:01 pm

Jacula

I love playing with Lego. I make streets etc. I never used to let the kids get hold of it once I was in the mood for building. LOL.

9:02 pm

Cathyar

HaHa Jacula!

9:02 pm

jillibus

Cath - I don't know - she gave up a while ago -- as you know, things are different in la belle province

9:02 pm

Jacula

Cathyar - bet you're only laughing 'cos you've done it yourself!

9:02 pm

Cathyar

as far as i'm aware, the adoption disclosure registry is Canada-wide Jilli!!!

9:03 pm

Mom

Jillibus, thank you. I hope to be back tomorrow.

9:03 pm

Cathyar

the laws are a bit different from province to province, but i'm sure there is a provincial disclosure registry and a national one too!!!

9:03 pm

Anniebrook

Speaking of being raised by grandmothers, I was also partially raised by my Jewish grandmother also. Didnt speak English until I started school and didnt want to go because I didnt understand English.

9:04 pm

Cathyar

wow annie...they say english is the hardest language to learn too!!!

9:04 pm

jillibus

Amazing, annie! What language was your first?

9:04 pm

Cathyar

how hard for a pre-schooler that would have been to be thrownn into it!!

9:05 pm

Anniebrook

Well, this is back in the forties so I dont remember much. But I do remember telling the teacher in Yiddish that I dont speak English and that she should speak Yiddish. But I learned quickly and now can barely speak Yiddish.

9:06 pm

jillibus

Oy vay, Annie!!!

9:06 pm

Anniebrook

OY Vay is right!!!!1

9:06 pm

Jacula

I remember my maternal grandmother (who was a bit of a blonde and also a bit of a Mrs. Malaprop) holidaying in Spain in the 1960's. She came back saying how clever the children were thee 'because they could speak Spanish'.)

9:06 pm

Cathyar

lol annie!!!

9:07 pm

Cathyar

HAHAHAAHAAAAAAAA!!! Jacs...that's tooo funny!!!

9:07 pm

Anniebrook

Jac, that is hilarious!

9:07 pm

jillibus

Blinkers, eh Jac!!!

9:07 pm

arleneehm

hi all: I have 2 left the se 4/4 and the se 5/10: any hints would be appreciated.

9:08 pm

Cathyar

*wonders if there is ANYONE out here who has not completed today's grid?*

9:08 pm

Cathyar

ahhhhh...arelene!!!

9:08 pm

Minveryork

Hello arleneehm! How are you? Welcome to the puzzle

9:08 pm

arleneehm

oops not the 7 se** or the se** you use the eyes for

9:09 pm

Cathyar

se4/4 = there are 3 of them

9:09 pm

Anniebrook

se 5.10 .....six in spanish and the last letter is a vowel

9:09 pm

arleneehm

I'm fine....just getting back into solving this .

9:09 pm

jillibus

se 4/4 -- se ** quite easy. se 5/10 adds a 2nd vowel

9:09 pm

Cathyar

did you get the one u do with your eyes arlene?

9:09 pm

Cathyar

oh.....u did

9:10 pm

Anniebrook

arlene, again six in spanish without the last vowel

9:10 pm

Kwamama

I'm out here languishing with only 16 words so far :(

9:10 pm

Cathyar

se + it either ** or it isn't.

9:10 pm

Jacula

se4/4 - oceans, se4/4 - views with eyes, se4/4 - a type of whale (sounds more like the dress si** many women worry about, though).

9:10 pm

arleneehm

thanks... I didn't think you spelled the spanish six like that

9:10 pm

jillibus

french 16, arlene?

9:11 pm

arleneehm

cool...... I've been trying to figure those two out for half an hour

9:11 pm

Anniebrook

how do you spell 6 in spanish then?

9:11 pm

Minveryork

Hi Kwamama!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

9:11 pm

jillibus

Kwamama -- welcome

9:11 pm

jillibus

9:11 pm

jillibus

9:11 pm

jillibus

9:11 pm

jillibus

9:11 pm

Jacula

se5/10 - a variant of a word meaning to 'grab' ( using a diff, consonant fron the zebra one).

9:11 pm

Anniebrook

yes, i believe it is spelled that way

9:11 pm

Cathyar

i'm not sure annie, but i do believe u DID spell it correctly?

9:11 pm

jillibus

woops!!

9:12 pm

Minveryork

Kwamama,I'm here to help out with clues if you need.

9:12 pm

Jacula

Jilli?

9:12 pm

Kwamama

I just stop by to skim a few words off the top... seems I never have time to work on it that hard

9:12 pm

Cathyar

same here kawma

9:12 pm

Cathyar

she's ok jacs...she just tripped

9:12 pm

jillibus

Jacula -- just vying for attention ;)

9:12 pm

arleneehm

I think you did, but I'm being dense when it comes to foriegn words

9:13 pm

Jacula

Hope she didn't hurt herself, Cath!

9:13 pm

jillibus

Kwa -- this is a teeny one - go for it!

9:13 pm

Cathyar

jilli's A-OK!!! at least in my books :)

9:13 pm

Jacula

Clues anyone?

9:13 pm

jillibus

merci mille fois, cath

9:14 pm

Jacula

Get your clues now before they're all gone! (Said in a market trader type voice.)

9:14 pm

Anniebrook

lol, Jac

9:14 pm

Mom

good night everyone

9:14 pm

Cathyar

:) jilli... u speak better francais than i, but i think u r kewl too!!!

9:14 pm

arleneehm

thanks you guys, I finally finished this one...and got fireworks

9:14 pm

jillibus

hahaha, jac! Kwa should scroll down a bit or go to the chat log, right???

9:15 pm

Cathyar

yay arleneehm!!!!

9:15 pm

renfield

i was reading an on line ad at a posh place and it read "these ones....." referring to a pair of boots...

9:15 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Mom!I will see you tomorrow in the chat log!

9:15 pm

jillibus

WHEEEE!!!! Arlene!!!!

9:15 pm

Cathyar

haha ren

9:15 pm

jillibus

Fare well, MOM - hope you enjoyed your brief stay!

9:15 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations arleneehm on fireworks! Good for U!

9:16 pm

Cathyar

brr...chilly nite here in atlantic canada...brb...gotta close a couple windows

9:16 pm

Mom

very much so especially since I finished the puzzle!

9:16 pm

Cathyar

lol...i didn't miss a thing...

9:17 pm

jillibus

Really, Cath? Lovely and warm here on the BC coast today -- beach weather

9:17 pm

Cathyar

yay MOM!!!! siss boom banng for u too then!!!

9:17 pm

Minveryork

Boy, if I closed windows here, my house would be like a sauna! At least I don't have to have ac on anymore!

9:17 pm

Mom

thank you

9:17 pm

Cathyar

this time of august here is usually cool at nite and hot in the daytime

9:17 pm

renfield

87 at my house ...

9:17 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations Mom on your fireworks!Good for you

9:18 pm

jillibus

YAY Mom!! Now what to we get next time -- *shivering in fear of 300+*

9:18 pm

stidmama

okay, chapter is up at BabAnon

9:18 pm

arleneehm

it's finally getting to the point I no longer have to run the fan 24/7

9:19 pm

Minveryork

Welcome back stid! Thank you for your story before!

9:19 pm

Mom

you all are so kind. I appreciate your cheering me on.

9:19 pm

Anniebrook

finally turned off the ac

9:19 pm

Jacula

It's gone bloody cold here in UK at present.

9:19 pm

stidmama

yw, Min.

9:19 pm

jillibus

stid - what is your flag? Not the Lone Star State? WA?

9:19 pm

Jacula

Sorry, Mom. Was off getting 2nd cat in. Well done on finishing!

9:19 pm

stidmama

oh no, Jill! Puerto Rico!

9:19 pm

renfield

i like cold and rainy...like" it was a cold dark night..."

9:20 pm

Minveryork

Are your fingers feeling any better yet stidmama!

9:20 pm

jillibus

PS stid - who hacked your hair so well? Tom? It looks GREAT.

9:20 pm

stidmama

YAY Mom!

9:20 pm

Cathyar

stidmama...good chapter this nite!!!

9:20 pm

arleneehm

any way thanks again and good night

9:20 pm

jillibus

Minver - that was figners

9:20 pm

Cathyar

i'm off too...got laundry that needs folding.

9:20 pm

stidmama

yep, Tom is my stylist! :-)

9:20 pm

Minveryork

Stid,what's the frapper website you have the pics on

9:21 pm

renfield

i have nothing to do

9:21 pm

stidmama

frappr.com/stidmama

9:21 pm

jillibus

NIte, arlene (sounds like a song)

9:21 pm

jillibus

handsome guy, Tom _ good choice, stid <VBG>

9:21 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye arleneehm.I will see you tomorrow in the log

9:22 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Cathyar! I will see you tomorrow in the log!

9:22 pm

jillibus

Poor ren! Go get an Optical Illusion icon!

9:22 pm

renfield

there was a song in the 80's called come on eileen

9:22 pm

stidmama

see you tomorrow, Cathy!

9:22 pm

jillibus

Cathy! Leaving? A demain ;)

9:23 pm

jillibus

I was thinking of the ancient Goodnight Irene

9:23 pm

Cathyar

have to...much work cleaning up after puppy found fleas

9:23 pm

Anniebrook

Good night and sweet dreams!

9:23 pm

renfield

i'll go shopping for an optical illusion...don;t ya feel sorry for me jilli! oh woe is me!

9:23 pm

Cathyar

byebye all :) was a nice relaxing time from the chores of the day...tks stidmama for more story...can't wait for the next installment!

9:23 pm

stidmama

Cathy -- depending on how old and large your puppy is, you might be able to give it Benadryl to help it stop scratching... check with your vet for dosage.

9:24 pm

jillibus

Oh cath - there's all kinds of vet stuff like Advantage to treat flea infestations!

9:24 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Anniebrook! I'll see you tomorrow in the log!

9:24 pm

renfield

oh! good night irene....well there is nothing new under the sun is there?

9:24 pm

Cathyar

i know....my doggie was on sentinel, but still he caught the little jumpers

9:24 pm

renfield

are you leaving twin?

9:24 pm

jillibus

just new icons, ren :)

9:24 pm

renfield

lol jilli!!

9:25 pm

jillibus

How old is your pup, cath, and what kind?

9:25 pm

Cathyar

i'd say Sentinel was a waste of $$$ except it also combats all worm infestations too! so far no worms!

9:25 pm

Anniebrook

yes twinnie, have letters to write (no emails for these folks)and see you all tomorrow!

9:25 pm

Cathyar

he's about 8 months old...shih'tzu. sweeet little guy he is too!

9:26 pm

jillibus

OMG - it's past suppertime and I haven't even thought about it (just for me, thank goodness)

9:26 pm

Cathyar

he's had all his shots and been neutered and groomed regularly... i guess it's just "tis the season" at this point, but the poor little guy is frantic with itching by times

9:27 pm

jillibus

hairy, eh Cath?

9:27 pm

renfield

(((hugs) )) twin

9:27 pm

Cathyar

yay jill....quite a bit of fur on him, tho i had him groomed pretty short early in the summer.

9:27 pm

Cathyar

but YOU jill should go get your supper hadn't u better?

9:28 pm

Jacula

I'm going to change to my optical illusion icon now. Refresh wen I put it up and I will add the intructions for seeing it on the log and on my profile (after ther recycling in UK section).

9:28 pm

jillibus

maybe that benadrylo will help -- ask the vet!

9:28 pm

jillibus

Can't wait to see that, jac!!!

9:29 pm

Minveryork

Stidmama, I looked at your pictures. Who took them and how did you post them on the internet so fast?

9:29 pm

Cathyar

well....i put a liquid flea treatment on him today and cleaned the house from top to bottom. the treatment takes a few days to kill live fleas, but also battle the larvae and eggs, so we'll see how he makes out. if he still has them....it'll be yet another vet expense..

9:29 pm

jillibus

*turning on the toaster oven for supper*

9:30 pm

Cathyar

can't bear to see the poor little fella so frantic with itchiness

9:30 pm

zTink

any help for some of the words sartng with O.

9:30 pm

jillibus

baking soda bath, cath?

9:30 pm

Cathyar

oa = plural of oasis

9:31 pm

Cathyar

no...never tried that, just his usual doggie shampoo jilli. is baking soda supposed to kill fleas? i don't wanna dry out his skin from too much bathing

9:31 pm

Cathyar

og = *** whiz and plural for the 5

9:32 pm

jillibus

ow4/8 - someone with debts ow** - the other 4/8 is an anagram

9:32 pm

Cathyar

the oh is an expletive

9:32 pm

jillibus

GONE for a mo...

9:32 pm

Minveryork

oa 5/10 is a green spot in the desert. og 4/6 is og + two og the same vowels. og 5/14 is plural of the 4/6.

9:32 pm

Jacula

Notes for seeing my optical illusion: Stare at the four black dots in the center of the image for 30 - 60 seconds.
Then quickly close your eyes and look at something bright (like a lamp or a window
with sunlight coming through it). You should see a white circle with an image inside it.

9:33 pm

Cathyar

the act of doing that particular expletive...like ooh's and ahh's

9:33 pm

stidmama

sorry Min, was off in my own little world... our younger son took the pics with my digital camera. It's a dinosaur, but it works well enough for this application. Tom downloaded the pics to my computer while I took a shower ( I just hate little bits of hair all over after a haircut), and then I put them online... :-)

9:33 pm

Minveryork

Hello ztink! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

9:34 pm

stidmama

Jacula, that is a cool illusion!

9:34 pm

Minveryork

I'm so not technical savvy with pictures and internet

9:34 pm

Cathyar

lol jacs...that's a neat one!!!

9:34 pm

renfield

you put the little bitty hairs on line?

9:35 pm

Minveryork

Is tomorrow's icon theme illusions?That should be fun!

9:36 pm

stidmama

LOL ren, took me a second to figure out your comment (I didn't take a nap today0

9:36 pm

zTink

haven't played for a long time and I was never very good at this but i've got all but 3 words

9:36 pm

stidmama

go Tink go!

9:36 pm

Minveryork

If not, then it should be an icon theme. I love optical illusions.I get those optical illusion e-mails all the time

9:36 pm

Jacula

If it doesn't work this small then go to: http://www.eyetricks.com/jesus.htm

9:36 pm

renfield

i was suppose to have my hair cut today and my stylist went surfing

9:36 pm

stidmama

yes, tomorrow is optical illusions.

9:37 pm

zTink

how do you know what he second letter should be?

9:38 pm

stidmama

we use either BJ's list (at Babbler's Anonymous website) or Lickety's clues, Tink.

9:38 pm

Minveryork

Jacula, I think I have seen that one in an e-mail b-4.

9:39 pm

stidmama

Tink -- if you haven't already, when you are done today check out Angelsong's Resource Pages (link at bottom of this page) she has hints and links to the sites I just mentioned, and all kinds of great help.

9:40 pm

zTink

thanks so much!!

9:41 pm

jillibus

*making supper - things sound so much better in French - Fricadelles de Poisson...

9:41 pm

Minveryork

I went to the homepage on that website & there are 27 optical illusions. It should be useful for those who need to get their icons.

9:41 pm

jillibus

*fish cakes

9:41 pm

stidmama

Jill -- does that translate poison fricassee?

9:41 pm

stidmama

*giggle*

9:42 pm

Jacula

I'm off to bed now. Goodnight all. No, Stid, it's fish cakes!

9:42 pm

jillibus

*giggle here too, stid

9:42 pm

stidmama

good night, Jacula -- see you tomorrow!

9:42 pm

Jacula

'Night, 'night!x

9:42 pm

jillibus

Nite, jac -- right on!

9:42 pm

renfield

ok...i changed...now what do i do?

9:42 pm

stidmama

We had stir-fried seafood rice tonight, quick, easy and very filling.

9:43 pm

jillibus

neat icon, stid -- gotta go get mine up

9:43 pm

Cathyar

there...got mine changed too

9:43 pm

stidmama

my eyes are hurting. Need to take a break again. back soon, I hope.

9:44 pm

jillibus

something to think about, ren - I'm not quite sure what yet....

9:44 pm

jillibus

yinyangmouse??

9:45 pm

renfield

i like cath!

9:45 pm

renfield

az is kicking ca tuchis!

9:46 pm

Minveryork

Ok,I wonder if there's been a study on deteriorating eye sight of babblers & nonbabblers. I've been on my computer babbling and chatting most of the day and I can see my vision going down the drain from this in a 10 years,if not sooner.I wonder what the stats are

9:46 pm

Gunface

the stats are get a life

9:47 pm

Minveryork

Hi Gunface! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid?

9:47 pm

renfield

min there is a vision formula vitamin

9:47 pm

Gunface

carrots

9:48 pm

Gunface

waskally wabbits

9:48 pm

zTink

need se4,6 to complete. help please...

9:48 pm

Minveryork

Interesting screen name? How did you pick that out?

9:48 pm

renfield

those 2 gunface

9:49 pm

Gunface

tows

9:49 pm

Minveryork

se 4/6 rhymes with a spaghetti brand and the other one is same word with differnt vowel at the end Tink

9:49 pm

renfield

there are 2 se 4/6's ztink

9:49 pm

jillibus

there are 4 se4/6s zTink

9:50 pm

Gunface

quarters

9:50 pm

jillibus

sorry - 2 se 4/6s

9:51 pm

zTink

have the that could mean parts of something...

9:51 pm

jillibus

please refresh for the eye-bender icon - are you looking up at it or down? Click for a better view.

9:52 pm

renfield

se + opposite of stop

9:53 pm

renfield

good jilli!

9:53 pm

zTink

Yes!! I've never seen the fireworks!! Awesome!! Thanks for the help.

9:54 pm

renfield

do you have the pyros now ztink?

9:54 pm

Gunface

yor welcome

9:54 pm

renfield

hey gunface - where are you located?

9:55 pm

momthebuilder

fireworks!

9:55 pm

renfield

yay mtb!!!

9:55 pm

stidmama

YAY Tink!

9:56 pm

stidmama

YAY momthebuilder!

9:56 pm

GreyWoulf

Good evening to one and all :)

9:56 pm

FranMag

hi all!

9:56 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations zTink on your fireworks! Good for U

9:56 pm

stidmama

{{{{WOULF}}}}}

9:56 pm

Gunface

on a purple chair, with wheels as i recall

9:56 pm

renfield

hey fran

9:56 pm

renfield

hey wolfie!

9:56 pm

FranMag

hi GW! hi rennie!

9:56 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations momthe builder on fireworks!Hooray

9:56 pm

renfield

great gunface! what color purple?

9:56 pm

Gunface

orange

9:57 pm

GreyWoulf

hey hey stidmama, rennie, and Fran!

9:57 pm

renfield

gunface that is the best color purple! i think irange was miss named!

9:57 pm

FranMag

jilli, that's a cool optical illusion.

9:57 pm

GreyWoulf

Just checking in with everyone, I finished the grid early this am, and have been herding kids all day

9:58 pm

renfield

"irange??? did i mean orange?

9:58 pm

Minveryork

Hello GreyWoulf! How are you? Welcome to the grid!

9:58 pm

renfield

at home wolf? or did you go somewhere?

9:58 pm

FranMag

brb

9:58 pm

GreyWoulf

Irange must be an angry shade, ren ;D

9:58 pm

stidmama

well then, YAY Woulf!

9:59 pm

stidmama

Is Sebastian still having trouble sleeping because of his teeth?

9:59 pm

renfield

i think it is wolf....it's my computer's new dkny glasses

9:59 pm

Minveryork

Welcome back FranMag! Who won in Scrabble today?

9:59 pm

GreyWoulf

at home, ren -- I was supposed to travel to Long Island today but was too tired to feel safe driving 3 hours

10:00 pm

FranMag

nrk won today, feather had to leave suddenly, her cat had to go to the vet.

10:00 pm

stidmama

oh, that is a long drive, Woulf, glad you stayed home. Hope you didn't miss something important.

10:00 pm

renfield

i understand. i have to go to las vegas week after next on a business trip and i am not looking forward to it

10:00 pm

FranMag

i have my new icon up!

10:00 pm

stidmama

oh no! is feather's cat going to be okay?

10:00 pm

GreyWoulf

stid -- he is getting better now that he has cut 2 of the four that are coming in, but he is still waking up at least 2 times during the night -- that combined with my working 10 hour shifts in the shop at work equals one tired wolf

10:01 pm

FranMag

especially since you had to cancel hawaii trip, eh rennie?

10:01 pm

stidmama

oh dear. Wish I could do more than send healing to him and light to you.

10:01 pm

Gunface

vegas wooo!!!!!!!

10:01 pm

FranMag

sorry wolf!!

10:01 pm

renfield

gunface you wanna go in my place???

10:02 pm

Gunface

uh???

10:02 pm

GreyWoulf

stid -- that is always appreciated -- one of my friends on LI suggested that he may have a problem with my snoring waking him up -- apparently both of their children had similar issues

10:02 pm

Krista

back from my regular butt-kicking over at scrabble...have you heard anymore from Feather re: kitty?

10:03 pm

renfield

sure you do gunface..i know you would have a better time than me! come on you know you wanna go.

10:03 pm

FranMag

hey krista!

10:03 pm

Gunface

nope

10:03 pm

stidmama

hi Krista! back to being crabby?

10:04 pm

renfield

hey krista

10:04 pm

FranMag

i was just telling everybody about feather's kitty going to the vet

10:04 pm

Krista

hey, i think our icons are from the same artisit

10:04 pm

Minveryork

My husband is on Long Island now. I am glad. I do not have to feel guilty ignoring him as I sit&babble all day

10:04 pm

renfield

ok gunface....

10:04 pm

FranMag

lol min!

10:04 pm

jillibus

back for a mo - ty fran for the icon compliment -- love your bulgy one too!

10:04 pm

stidmama

oh -- my regular chat screen shows your crab. I'll refresh to see you optical illusion...

10:04 pm

Krista

not for long, Stid! refresh!

10:05 pm

Krista

yep

10:05 pm

Minveryork

Welcome back Krista! Are we all just waiting for flip?

10:05 pm

stidmama

Wow. that makes the eyeballs scream for mercy, doesn't it, Krista?

10:05 pm

FranMag

anyway, feather's kitty was dragging her hind legs around like she couldn't move them so they took her to the vet.

10:05 pm

jillibus

All these illusions are better when you click on them, right?

10:05 pm

jillibus

*gone to supper*

10:05 pm

stidmama

Oh no! poor kitty!

10:06 pm

Krista

yes, it is rather severe. I was just about to say that, too, jilli - they look weird small

10:06 pm

stidmama

Jill's icon looks like a piece of cheese to me...

10:06 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye jillibus! I'll see you tomorrow in the chat log!

10:07 pm

renfield

me too stid...i'm now hungry for cheese!

10:07 pm

Krista

Someone else on the chat had a similar thing with her dog..I was telling her about my friend's dog w/Lyme disease dragging his legs. Now who was that?

10:07 pm

Gunface

brie is good

10:07 pm

GreyWoulf

Min, if I may ask, what's hubby doing on LI and whereabouts?

10:07 pm

FranMag

feather looked up something on the net and it may be tick paralysis which wouldn't be too bad because it says symptoms go away when you remove the tick.

10:08 pm

GreyWoulf

Only asking as that is my old home territory

10:08 pm

renfield

i agree gunface...

10:08 pm

stidmama

hoping for a tick to be found... figners, toes and eyes all crossed.

10:08 pm

Cathyar

nite nite everyone!!!

10:08 pm

renfield

nite cath

10:08 pm

GreyWoulf

nitey nite, Cathyar {*hug*}

10:08 pm

stidmama

good night Cathy!

10:08 pm

Gunface

gunface done gunface gone!!!!!!!!!! duh duh duh!!!!!!!

10:09 pm

Krista

hi Cathy! Nite Cathy!

10:09 pm

stidmama

YAY Gunface

10:09 pm

FranMag

but kitty has a heart murmer so the vet wants to make sure it's not an embolism (sp?).

10:09 pm

FranMag

yay gunface!

10:09 pm

FranMag

night cath!!!

10:09 pm

renfield

yay gunface - pryos for you!

10:09 pm

helenkeller

hey everyone!

10:09 pm

FranMag

stid, your icon is a quilt right?

10:10 pm

FranMag

hi helen!

10:10 pm

renfield

hey helen!

10:10 pm

GreyWoulf

So, I have just finishing setting up my daughter's big birthday gift (in the physical sense) -- she will be 3 tomorrow :)

10:10 pm

helenkeller

hiya fran!

10:10 pm

stidmama

oh. this all sounds expensive.... poor feather, it's so hard when a critter takes ill.

10:10 pm

helenkeller

everybody is dressed early, lol

10:10 pm

stidmama

Yes, I think it was originally, though this particular image seems to be needlework.

10:10 pm

FranMag

great optical illusion helen, it almost looks like a band of white on a band of red!! :-)

10:10 pm

Krista

oh my, kids need to get to bed. they are turning into night owls like their mama. Catch you all later. Hi/bye Helen!

10:10 pm

stidmama

hi helen!

10:10 pm

FranMag

night krista!! see you tomorrow!

10:11 pm

stidmama

later Krista!

10:11 pm

GreyWoulf

Take care, Krista {8hug*}

10:11 pm

renfield

helen - will that spray wrinkle stuff you were talking about work on a silk suit?

10:11 pm

Krista

Sleep well, all.

10:11 pm

renfield

sweet zzz's krista

10:11 pm

helenkeller

stid - are you talking about $$$ for the vet? i just spent $1500 on my pom at the er vet - she had to stay 2 days - one of our shepherd's decided to go postal on her - can't understand why

10:12 pm

FranMag

oh no helen!

10:12 pm

helenkeller

ren - downy wrinkle release - silk stains easy so i would try a corner first, but i have used it successfully on natural fabrics including silk!

10:12 pm

FranMag

feather's kitty had to go to the vet tonight.

10:13 pm

zTink

what are the icons next to your names that look like purses?

10:13 pm

renfield

thanks helen..i will. can you tell i know a lot about laundry???

10:13 pm

helenkeller

poor little thing is traumatized - this happened tues evening - been having to go get her bandages changed every day - vet is 40 minutes away :(

10:13 pm

FranMag

ren awesome skull illusion!

10:14 pm

renfield

they are little people that denotes our gender. pink is female, blue is male

10:14 pm

FranMag

zTink, they are people that denote male or female

10:14 pm

renfield

thanks fran...:-D

10:14 pm

Minveryork

GreyWoulf, my husband went to LI to see his mother.

10:14 pm

helenkeller

LOL ren !!! sounds like we know about the same when it comes to laundry - that's why i think this stuff is fantastic - works great on cotton which is almost all i wear :)

10:14 pm

stidmama

oh helen! poor little thing, what have you done with the shepherd?

10:15 pm

helenkeller

LOL fran - just read you 10:10 - hahaha

10:15 pm

Minveryork

His family is spread out all over LI.We go there a lot.

10:15 pm

FranMag

and ren's grey one means she'd rather not say.

10:15 pm

melonheadjujube

hi! shavua tov! a little toughie i see.

10:15 pm

renfield

az won over ca

10:16 pm

FranMag

lol helen, thought you were ignoring my cheeky remark!!

10:16 pm

stidmama

hi melon! shalom!

10:16 pm

stidmama

not a bad grid, really, but a few strange words.

10:16 pm

renfield

hahahaha fran!!!i'm female, i just like purple and it looks purple to me!

10:16 pm

melonheadjujube

shalom back at ya! :)

10:16 pm

helenkeller

stid - did nothing with the shepherd - just am keeping them separated -as they usually are, but when they play together - it's always been great - i don't know what happened - one theory is maybe the pom scratched the shepherd's eye & she just reacted in self-protection - i don't know

10:16 pm

melonheadjujube

i got halfway in 10 minutes 25 t go just now

10:17 pm

stidmama

I am supposed to be resting my eyes... *sigh* the pull of the conversations, you know.

10:17 pm

GreyWoulf

I grew up in Suffolk County, Min -- but have friends all over the Island myself

10:17 pm

helenkeller

hiya melon, hi gw

10:17 pm

helenkeller

fran - not ignoring you, just in the slow group today :)

10:17 pm

melonheadjujube

hi HK, it was nice to have a day without news. i've been pretty stressed lately.

10:18 pm

stidmama

yes, we make sure the little mean dog (not that your pom is mean) has a way out, because once or twice she has corned the shepherd and he has defended himself very effectively. Usually, she just sulks in the bedroom.

10:18 pm

helenkeller

good for you mel!

10:18 pm

GreyWoulf

For once today was a little grid that was NOT a hard obscure one -- it only took me about 45 mins this am and that was with the kids distracting me

10:18 pm

Minveryork

His mom lives in Carle Place, bue he grew up in Lake Ronkonkoma. His dad lives in Westbury. His brother is in Holtsville. His sister is in Huntington. His cousin lives in Greenlawn. Are any of these places familiar?

10:18 pm

melonheadjujube

stid - eyes?

10:18 pm

stidmama

okay, i am really really going outside for a bit. I MUST go help make dessert... later all, or tomorrow. :-)

10:19 pm

Minveryork

Hello helenkeller! How are you doing? Welcome back!

10:19 pm

GreyWoulf

Min -- I know all those areas and have lived in or next to several of them

10:19 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Krista! I'll see you tomorrow in the chat log!

10:19 pm

helenkeller

stid - the weird thing is that this happened right in front of me, on a king sized bed - happened so fast - but it seemed like eternity as i pried the shepherd's mouth open, thankfully our rescue mutt decided to join in & he distracted her, but she just would not let go of the pom :(((

10:20 pm

stidmama

my eyes get tired after a few hours of babbling and internet work, melon... can't understand it, but I think it has something to do with aging. ;-) *disappears over the horizon*

10:20 pm

Kwamama

anyone have a clue for the oa?

10:20 pm

helenkeller

hiya minver!

10:20 pm

helenkeller

what happened to feather's kitty?

10:20 pm

stidmama

{{{Helen}}} that is so scary. Good thing you were there. Hope it doesn't happen again.

10:20 pm

GreyWoulf

Hi helen

10:20 pm

helenkeller

kwa -pl of the desert haven

10:20 pm

GreyWoulf

oa5/10 -- plural of desert rest stops

10:20 pm

Kwamama

ah! ty

10:21 pm

helenkeller

ty very much stid - i know you know how us dog people hurt when our dogs hurt :)

10:21 pm

Minveryork

Hi melonhead!How are you doing?Welcome to the grid

10:22 pm

FranMag

oh helen, just read about the sheperd trying to eat the pom, that is scary!!

10:22 pm

GreyWoulf

brb -- Seb just woke up

10:22 pm

helenkeller

hey gw - i read what you wrote about your speed babbling, lol, rockin!

10:23 pm

FranMag

watch the next one be 298!

10:23 pm

helenkeller

yeah fran - it's been a stressful week, the pom stays under my bed most of the time now, very difficult to coax her out

10:23 pm

renfield

you are probablly righ fran....and i have to work again tomorrow.....arggghhh

10:23 pm

helenkeller

fran - go wash your mouth our with soap, NOW!

10:24 pm

melonheadjujube

stid, i was busy w/the grid - yes i get "computer eyes" - moreso since turning 50. afterall, didn't our moms tell us , "don't sit close to the TV, it's bad for your eyes!"? now look what we do with our time....

10:24 pm

FranMag

blug, glurb, glub

10:24 pm

helenkeller

ren - tomorrow is sunday, the day of rest - i think it's the law :)

10:24 pm

melonheadjujube

hi minver, been fine. tomatoes & cukes in the garden - well, now on our plates - yum!

10:25 pm

helenkeller

LOL melon - oh, if my mom could see me now - no, on second thought, she'd have to look up from her own computer, lol

10:25 pm

FranMag

yum melon!

10:25 pm

renfield

helen...i wish! of course, i'll work from home...so i can pop on and out!

10:25 pm

Kwamama

a clue for the ga 5/14?

10:25 pm

melonheadjujube

actually i'm going thru lickety's cluew alfabetically - making some good guesses. 18 to go.

10:25 pm

helenkeller

LOL fran - 298 sounds soooooo big!

10:25 pm

melonheadjujube

HEEHEE, HK!

10:26 pm

FranMag

kwamama, not solids or liquids

10:26 pm

RPC18

may i please have a clue for oa5/10?

10:26 pm

Kwamama

of course!! ty

10:26 pm

FranMag

rpc, plural of desert rest stop

10:27 pm

FranMag

yw kwamama

10:27 pm

melonheadjujube

oa 5/10 deset rest stops.

10:27 pm

Kwamama

Yippee! I finished :) My 2nd time ever. I like these tiny grids

10:27 pm

helenkeller

i have a really, really cool icon picked out for optical illusion - you guys will have to check out the web site - it's awesome, but i don't want to change yet - but check it out when i do!

10:27 pm

FranMag

yay kwamama!!!!!

10:27 pm

renfield

pyros for kwamama

10:27 pm

helenkeller

wtg kwamama!!!!!!!

10:28 pm

FranMag

i picked mine mainly because of the colors in it.

10:28 pm

Kwamama

Thanks, and good night

10:28 pm

Minveryork

Speaking of "computer eyes", I aksed before if there were studies on deteriorating eyes sight of babblers and nonbabblers and what the statistics might be.

10:29 pm

FranMag

let me guess helen...if you squint at it alan's face appears??

10:29 pm

helenkeller

i will be back in a bit - gotta try to give this puppy her antibiotics - first gotta get her out from under the bed - wish me luck

10:29 pm

RPC18

tyvm!!

10:29 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations Kwamama on fireworks!Good for you

10:29 pm

melonheadjujube

taDah Kwa!

10:30 pm

helenkeller

LOL fran - that's funny! hadn't even thought of that

10:30 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Kwamama! I will see you tomorrow in the log

10:30 pm

FranMag

min, my eyesight has stayed the same for over 8 years despite being on the computer most of the day for several of those years.

10:30 pm

FranMag

good luck helen!!

10:31 pm

FranMag

of course my eyesight is very bad to begin with.

10:31 pm

Minveryork

Well, I think I pulled a Babble marathon today. I have been here since 1:00 w/just short bathroom breaks.

10:32 pm

FranMag

wow min!!

10:32 pm

Minveryork

As Gunface kindly told me before, I need to get a life!

10:32 pm

chj

az 11 cal 3

10:32 pm

GreyWoulf

back -- re:computer eyes -- antireflective coating on your eyewear helps reduce eye fatigue significantly - before I got it my eyes would wipe out on me adter about 2 hours -- now I can go all night w/minimal issues

10:33 pm

cptstabbin

oa,oe?

10:33 pm

renfield

min - there are probably published studies. my opthamalogist suggested i take a vitamin called vision formula and a yoga exercise to relieve eye strain

10:33 pm

cptstabbin

i have 0 of 4

10:33 pm

cptstabbin

i need halp please

10:33 pm

FranMag

cpt, oa5/10 is plural of desert rest stop

10:33 pm

renfield

actullay - i don;t take the yoga exercise, i use it to make my eyes feel better.

10:34 pm

FranMag

lol ren!

10:34 pm

Minveryork

Which is what made me wonder about the eye sight of Babblers versus nonbabblers because my eyes are very tired now! I have bad eye sight to begin w/too.

10:34 pm

renfield

ah min...life is what you enjoy!

10:35 pm

FranMag

actually, my glasses have that anti-glare stuff on them, maybe that has helped.

10:36 pm

FranMag

brb

10:36 pm

cptstabbin

still no luck

10:36 pm

renfield

hey chj!

10:36 pm

GreyWoulf

it took me almost two weeks to recognise the difference in my computer habits, Fran

10:37 pm

renfield

some home runs in that game1

10:37 pm

Minveryork

oa5/10 is oa plus snake letter, plus vowel, plus snake letter. Does that make it easier for you cptstabbin?

10:38 pm

cptstabbin

i just got that one

10:39 pm

cptstabbin

just before u typres that

10:39 pm

Minveryork

How many do you have left to finish? I'm here to clue.

10:40 pm

cassandra_sava

How do u play this game?

10:40 pm

Minveryork

Hi cassandra_sava! How are you? Welcome to Babble!

10:41 pm

cassandra_sava

im great thanks and u?

10:41 pm

cptstabbin

14 man

10:42 pm

cassandra_sava

so how do u play this?

10:42 pm

Minveryork

Cassandra, just go to "All You Need to Know" to find out the rules of the game. You have to find words in the grid that are at least four letters and type them

10:43 pm

cassandra_sava

ic thanku

10:44 pm

Minveryork

The tiles have to be connected. There are 54 words in the grid. It is like Scrabble if you know that game.

10:44 pm

cassandra_sava

thanks

10:45 pm

Minveryork

You can ask us for clues. Then we can give you clues to help you find words that are located in the puzzle.

10:47 pm

Minveryork

Important warning- this game is extremely addicting

10:47 pm

RPC18

any clues for si5/14 and se5/10?

10:47 pm

GreyWoulf

brb - diaper change time :\

10:47 pm

chj

ren...did you see the kid from az who looked just like lupus from bad news bears...with the long platinum hair?

10:47 pm

cassandra_sava

hahha im hooked already

10:47 pm

Minveryork

si 5/14 - think of Steven Segal movie Unersi*** RPC18.

10:47 pm

MayneGuy

cptstabbin Have you got your oa yet?

10:48 pm

renfield

yes i did!

10:48 pm

melonheadjujube

5 S-words to fireworks! ithinkicanithinkianithinkicannnnnn

10:48 pm

Minveryork

Se 5/10 is spanish for six plus a vowel at the end RPC

10:48 pm

Minveryork

Hello RPC18! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

10:48 pm

FranMag

back again!

10:48 pm

MayneGuy

Melon - which ones do you need?

10:48 pm

Minveryork

Hi MayneGirl!How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

10:49 pm

melonheadjujube

lemme see - i'll get back 2u

10:49 pm

FranMag

hi MG!

10:49 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations melonheadjujube on fireworks! YAY!

10:49 pm

MayneGuy

Hi Min - doing fine now - just got back from the big city (Vancovuer) - sure a lot of cars in cities these days!

10:49 pm

chj

the russians are coming, the russians are coming...there's a russkie team in the little league world series

10:49 pm

FranMag

gooo melon!!!!

10:50 pm

renfield

where are you getting your news chj?

10:50 pm

MayneGuy

Hi Franmag - my eyes are prob as bad as yours - so I figure couldn't get much worse!

10:50 pm

chj

nice optical illusion pirate....aarrgghh

10:50 pm

Minveryork

I jumped the gun. I thought you finished melonhead!

10:50 pm

chj

after the az v ca game they listed all the teams

10:50 pm

renfield

i love the russians are coming movie..

10:50 pm

FranMag

cool icon chj!

10:51 pm

Minveryork

See you see our conversation before about eyesight?

10:51 pm

MayneGuy

I saw

10:51 pm

chj

one of my favs

10:51 pm

Minveryork

Oops, did you see, not see you see! I am very tired!

10:51 pm

chj

thnx fran..finally we didnt pick the same idea

10:52 pm

FranMag

yes chj!

10:52 pm

melonheadjujube

i'm missing 3 se's

10:52 pm

MayneGuy

No - wasn't correcting!!! *hope has not offended Min* Just agreeing

10:52 pm

renfield

min - do you want the web site for the yoga eye exercises?

10:52 pm

chj

fran, who is the artist

10:52 pm

nrkii

hi all

10:52 pm

melonheadjujube

no, 2 se & sw

10:52 pm

FranMag

hi nrk!

10:53 pm

MayneGuy

Melon - se +not stay

10:53 pm

renfield

hey nrkii

10:53 pm

FranMag

don't know chj, i'll go find out.

10:53 pm

Minveryork

No not at all MayneGirl!Was correcting my own error

10:53 pm

melonheadjujube

go that one

10:53 pm

MayneGuy

se *** - uses needle and three

10:53 pm

chj

nrkii..hi...is that a flag or an optical illusion..or both?

10:53 pm

melonheadjujube

need the other se 4/6 & se 4/8

10:53 pm

nrkii

just a flag

10:53 pm

Minveryork

Hello nrkii! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

10:54 pm

MayneGuy

se** 4/6 rhymes with clothes***

10:54 pm

melonheadjujube

thunk! of course! "i knew i shoulda turned left..."

10:54 pm

MayneGuy

4/8 is the needle and thread thing

10:55 pm

chj

opera girl...hi melon

10:55 pm

melonheadjujube

wheeeeeeeeeeeee! fireworks!

10:55 pm

chj

yay mel

10:55 pm

melonheadjujube

hi, chj

10:55 pm

MayneGuy

YAY for Melon!!

10:56 pm

renfield

pyros for melon!!!

10:56 pm

FranMag

nrk, vet thinks the cat has an embolism.

10:56 pm

Minveryork

Renfield,thank you for the offer but exercise and my name in the same sentence is like an oxymoron! I do not even walk parking lots! I keep driving until I find the closest spot!My parents do Yoga though and like it a lot though. I really do not like to excercise at all!

10:56 pm

FranMag

yay melon!!!!

10:56 pm

melonheadjujube

bye for a while - time to pay ateention to my offspring!

10:56 pm

MayneGuy

I like your motto Melon!

10:56 pm

nrkii

oh no, fran

10:56 pm

FranMag

later melon!

10:56 pm

FranMag

she's there overnight.

10:56 pm

RPC18

Minveryork, i can find the si one, i have looked on the internet but i still can't find it! and for the se one, i don't really know that language very well!!

10:57 pm

Minveryork

Bye melonheadjujube!I'll see you tomorrow in the log!

10:57 pm

FranMag

the cat, feather is back home now.

10:57 pm

MayneGuy

Bye melon

10:57 pm

nrkii

oh, okay, because I misunderstood and thought feather was there overnight

10:58 pm

nrkii

was thinking, strange animal hospital

10:58 pm

Minveryork

se 5/10 is se 4/4 with an e at the end of it RPC18.

10:59 pm

FranMag

lol

10:59 pm

RPC18

TYVM!!

10:59 pm

FranMag

chj, artist is Victor Vasarely.

10:59 pm

Minveryork

si 5/14 - The surrounding and blockading of a city, town, or fortress by an army attempting to capture it

10:59 pm

chj

melon..if you like UPwords, you would have loved one of the puzzles last week from the ny Times...the theme involved phrases with the word UP...in each instance, the answer was upside down and the word UP appeared in a single square...so, eg, "on the UP and UP" was upside down

10:59 pm

GreyWoulf

Ok, I really should go to bed -- or at least get off the computer -- I didn't road trip today because I was tired and the only way to fix that is to get some sleep

10:59 pm

FranMag

i'll add it to my profile

10:59 pm

nrkii

night woulf!

11:00 pm

chj

i thought so..had a roommate long time ago who was nuts about vasarely

11:00 pm

FranMag

night wolfie!!

11:00 pm

GreyWoulf

Although I am first gonna get my geek on by watching the old Dungeons and Dragons cartoon on Disney channel :D

11:00 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye GreyWoulf!I will see you tomorrow in the log

11:00 pm

renfield

sweet zzzz's wolf. give kirsten a hug!

11:01 pm

Minveryork

RPC,did you get the si word yet? Need anything else?

11:01 pm

RPC18

YAY!! i got it!! ta very much Minveryork!!

11:01 pm

GreyWoulf

{{**Hugs for all**}}

TTFN

11:01 pm

nrkii

Fran, my poor mom...

11:01 pm

chj

im running on fumes tonight..hope i can make it to the flip

11:01 pm

nrkii

she's using bj's list to help her

11:01 pm

nrkii

and I never told her that sometimes the lists might have a mistake!

11:02 pm

nrkii

so she's been pulling her hair out trying to find the WI words

11:02 pm

renfield

go to sleep chj....it will be here tomorrow....:-D

11:02 pm

renfield

oh - it is tomorrow for you!

11:02 pm

nrkii

chj, caffeine will make you stronger

11:02 pm

FranMag

oh no nrk! is she okay now!

11:02 pm

stidmama

good night those who are heading out. hi nrk!

11:02 pm

chj

i havent missed a flip in several weeks..i have a streak going

11:02 pm

nrkii

yep, I straightened it out for her, LOL

11:02 pm

nrkii

hi stid!

11:03 pm

stidmama

YAY Melon!

11:03 pm

FranMag

good thing you chose tonight to call her!

11:03 pm

nrkii

but I remember the only time I found a mistake on lickety's list, and how hard a time I had believing the list was wrong

11:03 pm

renfield

ok - but no streaking!....(hides eyes)

11:03 pm

nrkii

I kept typing and typing

11:03 pm

chj

and im going double or nothing on the cheetos

11:04 pm

renfield

ok...fran said 298

11:04 pm

chj

if i go streaking i wont beat anybody up

11:04 pm

stidmama

*streaks past renfield, her nearly naked head bobbing along...*

11:04 pm

chj

what do you say

11:04 pm

renfield

haha stid...i peeked!

11:04 pm

stidmama

*giggle* I told my mother I had cut my hair when I finally got hold of her this evening, and she sounded really grumpy.

11:04 pm

nrkii

guessing how many words ?

11:04 pm

FranMag

i think that time i had gone to the list much later and had the corrected version nrk. but yeah, i can imagine.

11:04 pm

renfield

123

11:05 pm

stidmama

oh nrk! that is just too silly (though I did something similar too, once)

11:05 pm

nrkii

212

11:05 pm

renfield

i should never have told that story! (blush)

11:05 pm

FranMag

i said 298 and helen made me wash my mouth out with soap!

11:05 pm

chj

i could be cruel and say 124

11:05 pm

chj

but ill say 285

11:06 pm

renfield

ok frna 298, nrkii 212, ren 123...and chj 285

11:06 pm

renfield

"fran...sorry girl!

11:06 pm

Minveryork

How about tomorrow's date 813?

11:06 pm

stidmama

I think tomorrow will be a 20-word list, not one of them ever used except in obscure specialities like pediatric podiatry... and not one fewer than 6 letters long.

11:06 pm

nrkii

ren, I LOVE that icon!!!

11:06 pm

FranMag

i only said 298 because i can't use the three on my keyboard, i was going to say three hundred.

11:06 pm

chj

my lips are sealed ren

11:07 pm

renfield

i want to know which brand of soap you used fran.

11:07 pm

FranMag

lol stid!!

11:07 pm

renfield

thanks nrkii!

11:07 pm

chj

now the 3 is bad in addition to the e?

11:07 pm

nrkii

oh fran, no 3 either?

11:07 pm

renfield

you gogo you

11:07 pm

FranMag

it went out at the same time chj, look at where it is.

11:07 pm

nrkii

I thought you were getting a new keyboard sweetie?

11:07 pm

FranMag

ren, ivory

11:07 pm

renfield

fran do you want your count changed to 300?

11:08 pm

FranMag

no, i'll stay with 298

11:08 pm

stidmama

Fran -- have you checked for missing peanut butter and bread crumbs?

11:08 pm

renfield

bleck.....ivory!

11:08 pm

chj

333 fran

11:08 pm

chj

or three three three

11:08 pm

nrkii

ooh, chj is taunting you fran

11:08 pm

FranMag

the serial port is blown, it didn't work and hubby hasn't had a chance to get a USB one, gigs every night.

11:09 pm

Nef

Hi All! Just got home after work; and would like to finish the grid! BUT what a STRANGE conversation this is to read right now!?!?

11:09 pm

FranMag

i know nrk! i'll get back at him later!

11:09 pm

stidmama

Fran could say tri-0-0...

11:09 pm

stidmama

hi Nef! how many words do you need?'

11:09 pm

nrkii

Nef, fran has lost her E and 3 keys

11:09 pm

FranMag

more strange than usual nef?

11:10 pm

FranMag

nrk, that's a great illusion you picked also.

11:10 pm

Nef

I know she lost her E key last night! Now her 3 is gone too?

11:10 pm

nrkii

Fran, have you ever read the book Misery, by Stephen King?

11:10 pm

RPC18

may i please have another clue for se4/6? not the on that means: in Acronym Finder.
If that makes sence, i don't know what the word means it's just from the internet so sorry if it is wrong.

11:10 pm

renfield

better than losing her mind or her mother

11:10 pm

nrkii

thanks

11:10 pm

FranMag

yes nrk, loved it!

11:10 pm

Nef

MUCH stranger than usual! :D

11:11 pm

nrkii

remember how the keys on his typewriter kept going on the blink, so he had to write in the letters by hand... first the T's, then the N's and then the E's...

11:11 pm

stidmama

se 4/6 like the sa 4/6 (a type of palm tree)?

11:11 pm

chj

the irish guy who used to read the trivia questions at the local irish pub had a very thick accent and when he said "thirty three" it sounded like "dirty trees" so one night we named our team 33 dirty trees...cruel

11:11 pm

FranMag

rpc, one se4/6 sounds like gaming system, but change the last vowel

11:12 pm

Nef

RPC, I can't help you by what you wrote, Sorry

11:12 pm

nrkii

se + don't stop

11:12 pm

RPC18

i have that one stid

11:13 pm

FranMag

nrk, it was so long ago, don't remember that! i just remember scaring myself and not being able to go to sleep after finishing it.

11:13 pm

chj

nrk..when you change icons you gotta tell me cause i gotta refresh or i wont see it

11:13 pm

nrkii

sorry chj

11:13 pm

chj

i scare myself....dan hicks and his hot licks

11:14 pm

nrkii

ooh, worth a reread fran, esp in your current situation :)

11:14 pm

FranMag

i guess cutting and pasting the e in is the equivalent of "manually" writing it in.

11:14 pm

Nef

I have 16 words left to find

11:14 pm

helenkeller

hey everyone! i'm back - operation pom-med was successful!!! whew!

11:14 pm

nrkii

and fran, I'm your number one fan

11:14 pm

chj

hey helen

11:14 pm

nrkii

hi helen

11:15 pm

helenkeller

hi chj!

11:15 pm

FranMag

okay, i remember that nrk!! remind me not to stop by your house for help!!

11:15 pm

helenkeller

hi nrkii!!

11:15 pm

FranMag

yay helen!

11:15 pm

nrkii

:)

11:15 pm

helenkeller

tx fran :)

11:15 pm

Minveryork

Hello Nef! How are you doing? Welcome to the puzzle

11:15 pm

Nef

Hi Helen

11:16 pm

helenkeller

everyone is changing already

11:16 pm

Nef

I'm doing slowly :D

11:16 pm

helenkeller

hiya nef!

11:16 pm

nrkii

gotta get beverage... bbs

11:16 pm

renfield

dan hicks did a remake of i scare myself w/ ricky lee jones

11:16 pm

renfield

wait not not i scare myself w/ ricky lee jones...it was a duet w/ ricky lee jones

11:16 pm

chj

cool..never heard the remake

11:16 pm

chj

sounds like it was a great one

11:17 pm

helenkeller

okay - i am going to get my really, really cool icon now - this way you all will have time to check out the website before the flip *insert really long drum roll here*

11:17 pm

chj

gotta go to the lib and find some dan hicks cd's

11:17 pm

renfield

it is, bette midler is on the cd, brian (yum yum) setzer

11:18 pm

jillibus

Hi all again - back after supper - any help needed through this weird converstion?

11:18 pm

renfield

we need to know what you lew up in the microwave tonight!

11:19 pm

chj

stray cats

11:19 pm

renfield

yes

11:19 pm

chj

hi jilli

11:20 pm

jillibus

who, me? Fricadelles de poisson, in the toaster oven.

11:20 pm

chj

gonna rock this town

11:20 pm

chj

rock it inside out

11:20 pm

chj

gonna rock this town
make it scream and shout

11:21 pm

jillibus

well, fish cakes shouldn't cause such a ruckus, chj

11:21 pm

chj

de poison?

11:21 pm

Nef

I'm now down to 12 words left. Any hints for ge 4/7 and je 4/9 please?

11:21 pm

chj

gh** whiz

11:22 pm

Nef

got that one, chj. I need the GE, not the GH

11:22 pm

jillibus

the two je4/9s use the same letters - one rhymes with cheese

11:22 pm

chj

g + chuck woolery mc'd greed

11:22 pm

helenkeller

okay - i am back - check it out!!!

11:22 pm

chj

sorry

11:23 pm

renfield

you're sorry chuck mc'd..me too

11:23 pm

Nef

Thanks, Jilli :)

11:23 pm

chj

nice one helen

11:23 pm

jillibus

yw, nef

11:24 pm

chj

G + chuck woolery mc'd gr***

11:24 pm

nrkii

helen, I love those!

11:24 pm

jillibus

Helen _ I've seen that guy's amazing work before

11:24 pm

renfield

his work is fab helen

11:24 pm

chj

je4/9 je**e james

11:24 pm

Nef

geed

11:24 pm

helenkeller

aren't they awesome - so, so clever!

11:24 pm

chj

or je*ve*, the butler

11:24 pm

cassandra_sava

gotta go guys

11:25 pm

Nef

oops! Sorry!

11:25 pm

cassandra_sava

found 22 words ,pretty bad huh

11:25 pm

nrkii

bye cassandra

11:25 pm

cassandra_sava

too tired to keep going.lol

11:25 pm

nrkii

good night, sleep well

11:25 pm

jillibus

don't go, cassandra!

11:25 pm

renfield

ok girl! 22 is good. there's always tomorrow...

11:25 pm

Nef

got the ge's done now

11:25 pm

cassandra_sava

yeah surte

11:25 pm

stidmama

not bad, cassandra, that's almost halfway! the smaller gridstend to be harder...

11:26 pm

cassandra_sava

oops sure

11:26 pm

cassandra_sava

thanks bye great game

11:26 pm

cassandra_sava

,ll be back

11:26 pm

jillibus

bye, cass

11:26 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye cassandra!I'll see you tomorrow in the chat!

11:26 pm

renfield

we'll keep a candle in the window for you cass

11:27 pm

cassandra_sava

bye ,take care

11:27 pm

chj

ren bodette

11:27 pm

nrkii

helen renny

11:27 pm

renfield

lol chj!!!

11:27 pm

debbinla

hello my babbler family

11:27 pm

chj

debb..wagner was awesome tonight

11:27 pm

nrkii

hey debb

11:27 pm

renfield

hey ya hollywood!

11:28 pm

nrkii

debb, where are you in la?

11:28 pm

debbinla

thank god for that chj !!

11:28 pm

chj

hey debb...who owns the dodgers

11:28 pm

debbinla

i live in brentwood

11:28 pm

debbinla

the mccourts

11:28 pm

jillibus

bbl

11:29 pm

debbinla

see you later jilli

11:29 pm

jillibus

debb - I have cousins in brentwood

11:29 pm

nrkii

ah, other side of town from where I was...

11:29 pm

renfield

ok jilli..i'll probably be here....waiting...

11:29 pm

debbinla

where were you? valley?

11:29 pm

Nef

Sa 5/14 and se 5/10? Please?

11:29 pm

chj

in todays ny times crossword, the clue was dodgers owner, charlie...the only one i could remeber was walter alston...it turns out it was charlie ebbets after whom ebbets field was named

11:30 pm

nrkii

I was in ... downtown, south central, west hollywood, then hollywood (7 years, 5 places)

11:30 pm

chj

not walter alston, the manager, but walter omalley, i meant

11:30 pm

debbinla

aaaaah - interesting ! dang - i forgot i could get sundays xword -

11:31 pm

hpyhrted

help please, have one left, ga/5, have the 5/14

11:31 pm

debbinla

wow - why did you leave? is jersey home>

11:31 pm

renfield

sa 5/14 = sa 4/6 (the herb) plural

11:31 pm

nrkii

well now I have one answer done on my sunday times puzzle

11:31 pm

chj

brentwood..isnt that oj territory

11:31 pm

helenkeller

geez nrkii - did you even bother to unpack? lol

11:31 pm

nrkii

debb, was raised on east coast, and missed it ... didn't love LA

11:31 pm

debbinla

hehe - i thought the same thing nrkii! it is

11:32 pm

chj

you have the sunday already...whats the theme

11:32 pm

nrkii

chj should know better than to post spoilers like that!

11:32 pm

renfield

se 5/10 = se 4/4 throw a vowel on the end

11:32 pm

nrkii

I haven't DONE it yet!

11:32 pm

helenkeller

hyph - there is only 1 ga5

11:32 pm

debbinla

oh, that was saturdays puzzle ? can'tdo that anyway

11:32 pm

nrkii

helen, I was living light those days

11:32 pm

chj

spoiler...my post had to do witht the saturday puzzle

11:33 pm

hpyhrted

brandy jack

11:33 pm

nrkii

and when I moved back to the east coast, I sold my car, and all my furniture, packed 45 boxes of stuff to ship home, and caught a plane

11:33 pm

hpyhrted

's list is wrong?

11:33 pm

chj

ren do some speed clueing

11:33 pm

debbinla

the titled of the puzzle is 13 x 2 - 26*

11:33 pm

nrkii

ohhhh, okay you're sort of forgiven chj, but only because I don't do the saturday puzzle that often

11:33 pm

helenkeller

nrkii - interesting you say you didn't love la - me either - quite the opposite, but i was sure i was gonna love it - wrong!

11:34 pm

debbinla

i certainly havent ruled out doing the same thing one day nrk

11:34 pm

renfield

i'm ren not chj....i'm slow

11:34 pm

chj

saturday is harder than sunday

11:34 pm

FranMag

and i'm back! dumb mystery scan!!

11:34 pm

renfield

go to lickety's list

11:34 pm

debbinla

fran you get that alot

11:34 pm

debbinla

i don't even try saturday -

11:34 pm

chj

your quick enough to catch most of my clues

11:34 pm

Minveryork

Hello pmhpyhrted!How are you? Welcome to the grid!

11:34 pm

helenkeller

hyph - i didn't use the list, but i'm finished & only have 2 ga's ga4/6 & ga5/14

11:34 pm

FranMag

helen, awesome icon!

11:35 pm

renfield

i'm quick on the finish not quick on the start

11:35 pm

FranMag

debb, it's every 4 hours!!

11:35 pm

debbinla

well, the good news is - no virus for yoU!!!

11:35 pm

chj

debb...did you live near oj

11:35 pm

nrkii

things I miss about los angeles: 1) my dry cleaner who was very nice and very cheap and very fast ... 2) my church, where I was confirmed at the age of thirty ... 3) having a liquor store and a movie theater on every block ... 4) a great little chicken wrap place in hollywood ... 5) hollywood bowl, but not the hollywood bowl traffic!

11:35 pm

hpyhrted

lol okey doke how bout the ga/4???

11:36 pm

nrkii

ga + **prit de corps

11:36 pm

hpyhrted

never mind got it thanks

11:36 pm

FranMag

hpy, ga + L**lie moonves of NBC

11:37 pm

helenkeller

ty fran - i found out about him through an e-mail & after i checked him out i promptly sent it to EVERYONE on my e-mail list

11:37 pm

debbinla

oj, is/was how do i say a hell of a lot better off than i - i live down the road a bit - and actually, i live 4 apartment buildings down from ron goldman -

11:37 pm

hpyhrted

thanx watching lovely fireworks!!

11:37 pm

debbinla

traffic here sucks

11:37 pm

FranMag

yay hpy!!!

11:37 pm

debbinla

yay hpy

11:37 pm

helenkeller

nrkii - LOL on #3!

11:37 pm

nrkii

fran, l** moonves = cbs?

11:37 pm

nrkii

yay hpyhrted!!!

11:37 pm

renfield

pyros for hpy!!!

11:37 pm

FranMag

oh yeah, CBS

11:38 pm

chj

where doesnt it suck...i got stuck on the van wyck going to jfk this afternoon

11:38 pm

chj

yay hpy

11:38 pm

helenkeller

wtg hyph!!!!

11:38 pm

nrkii

when I was in LA, I worked in market research for two diff companies that did enterntainment stuff

11:38 pm

hpyhrted

thanx guys and gals!!!

11:38 pm

nrkii

so les moonves is actually a name I know pretty well

11:38 pm

nrkii

not that I ever met him of course

11:39 pm

debbinla

thats cool nrkii -

11:39 pm

nrkii

my best star sighting was also my worst

11:39 pm

nrkii

I was very very sick with a sinus infection/bronchitis

11:39 pm

debbinla

are you still in market research?

11:39 pm

Nef

I have 4 left: si 5/14, se 4/6, se4/4 and se 5/10 (the se 4/4 is the one before the se 5/10)

11:39 pm

FranMag

it was a brain fart since i only watch dave and he's always doing some joke about him.

11:39 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations hpyhrted on your fireworks!Hooray!

11:39 pm

nrkii

I had just been to the doctor and I went to Rite Aid for my drugs...

11:39 pm

helenkeller

nrkii - les moonves married to julie chen - go figure, but more importantly, why do i know that!?!?!?!

11:39 pm

FranMag

who'd you see???

11:40 pm

nrkii

and while I was sitting there dripping and hacking and looking my WORST, Bill Pullman came up to the pharmacy for a scrip for his kid

11:40 pm

nrkii

I adored (adore) Bill Pullman

11:40 pm

Nef

Congrats hpyhrted

11:40 pm

nrkii

and I was too humiliated to even look him in the eye

11:40 pm

jillibus

Bill Who???

11:40 pm

FranMag

lol nrk!! so it wasn't a magical moment then?

11:40 pm

debbinla

lol nrk!

11:40 pm

helenkeller

i love bill pullman!

11:41 pm

Wizard13335

Hi everyone! Wow... there are less words in the puzzle each time I log in...

11:41 pm

nrkii

jilli, he was in While You Were Sleeping

11:41 pm

nrkii

Independence Day

11:41 pm

chj

while you were sleeping

11:41 pm

nrkii

Fran, not exactly, no

11:41 pm

FranMag

i love him too!

11:41 pm

debbinla

my top 3 people i've seen (and this isn't too fair cause i see lots of stars) was - in no particular order - julie andrews, bruce springsteen and sandy koufax

11:41 pm

jillibus

Never saw them ;(

11:41 pm

nrkii

I did get to help Donald Sutherland with some christmas shopping on another occasion though

11:42 pm

nrkii

debb, nice

11:42 pm

debbinla

nice guy?

11:42 pm

Minveryork

Goodnight everyone! I'll see you tomorrow in the log!

11:42 pm

jillibus

Ah, now there's a Canadian!

11:42 pm

helenkeller

he was in 'while you were sleeping' with my co-star sandy :)

11:42 pm

debbinla

nite min! see you tomorrow

11:42 pm

chj

i had richard chamberlain sing happy birthday to me on my 30th birthday

11:42 pm

FranMag

my only star sighting was mackenzie phillips at a starbucks here and i didn't even recognize her!!

11:42 pm

nrkii

debb, what do you do in the movie biz?

11:42 pm

jillibus

G'night minveryork!

11:42 pm

Minveryork

I've been babbling since 1:00 PM (no exaggeration!)

11:42 pm

nrkii

chj, nice!

11:43 pm

FranMag

night min!!!

11:43 pm

helenkeller

good nite min!

11:43 pm

debbinla

i work for a producer - we have a movie coming out in february - bridge to terabithia - and we're starting filming on in sept -

11:43 pm

helenkeller

chj - now how did you manage that?

11:43 pm

FranMag

he lives in hawaii chj.

11:43 pm

renfield

later min.. you were a joy to beold today! rest your eyes. i will send you my yoga exercises

11:43 pm

nrkii

my list is pretty short: Anthony Michael Hall, Michael J Fox, Brian Dennehy, Donald Sutherland, Bill Pullman... I think that's it

11:43 pm

FranMag

he's doing some benefit thing here soon.

11:43 pm

nrkii

bye min!

11:43 pm

jillibus

As I recall, Richard Chamberlain doesn'tsing very well -lol

11:43 pm

helenkeller

i believe richard chamberlain might have been my first crush - dr. kildare :)

11:44 pm

chj

i was waiting for some friends near the front of a restaurant in denver once and who comes out of the coat check room but gene hackman...we wound up chatting for 10 minutes

11:44 pm

renfield

my lips are sealed

11:44 pm

FranMag

thorn birds for me

11:44 pm

debbinla

i'd let him sing to me!

11:44 pm

nrkii

okay, gene hackman... richard chamberlain... not adding up for me

11:44 pm

debbinla

aaaah - the thorn birds!! loooved that

11:44 pm

nrkii

same occasion chj?

11:45 pm

jillibus

Yes, dear Dr Kildare -- and there was a previous version with Lew Ayres

11:45 pm

helenkeller

chj - please continue . . .

11:45 pm

chj

helen..i was out at a restaurant with friends and he was at the next table...when they brought out a cupcake with a candle in it, he joined in

11:45 pm

Nef

Could someone help me find my last 4 se words please?

11:45 pm

helenkeller

thorn birds - loved the book, skipped the movie

11:45 pm

renfield

sure nef

11:46 pm

helenkeller

wow chj - that is a great story & what a cool memory to have!

11:46 pm

FranMag

nef, se4/4s, oceans and visualizes

11:46 pm

renfield

se 4/4 - oceans

11:46 pm

FranMag

another se4/4, six in spanish

11:46 pm

helenkeller

se 4/4 - spanish six

11:46 pm

jillibus

which 4 do you need, Nef?

11:46 pm

nrkii

ooh, and I saw Richard Simmons too, and he admired my hair... my hair was very very red at the time, and he passed me in the aisle of a plane, and said...
"I used to dream about having hair your color. But then I'd look like Little Orphan Annie!" I was too stunned to reply well.

11:46 pm

helenkeller

se 5/10 - add 2nd vowel to spanish six

11:46 pm

FranMag

se4/6s, se + opp of stop and short for 'parts'

11:47 pm

chj

another time i was leaving my girlfriends apt at 2 in the morning on 65th between park and lex and i see a guy and a girl coming toward me...the guy in an all white suit...it was steve martin and victoria tenant, his wife...as they passed i did steves happy feet routine and he laughed

11:47 pm

helenkeller

se 4/6 = se + opp of stop

11:47 pm

Nef

got the oceans nd sight; will have to google the sp 6, got the se +go

11:47 pm

FranMag

se4/8, stitches

11:47 pm

Nef

and that one Fran

11:47 pm

debbinla

lol nrk and chj!!

11:48 pm

helenkeller

nrkii - LOL - too bad you didn't have a mirror to hand him & say , uh, you already look like her! LOL

11:48 pm

jillibus

what sp6?

11:48 pm

chj

i also saw many times at the law firm where i started, ronald reagan and grace kelly

11:48 pm

FranMag

spanish 6 is se + this ** it nef

11:48 pm

Nef

got the sp 6

11:48 pm

nrkii

I saw Liv Tyler in New York -- she was signing for a package in front of her house, which my friends had stopped to admire. I recognized her, they didn't. I was muttering under my breath... "it's liv tyler...LIV TY.LER. ARMAGEDDON. LORD OF THE RINGS. LIV. TYLER."

11:48 pm

debbinla

grace kelly - now thats a really really cool one

11:48 pm

helenkeller

now really WOW - grace kelly!!! WOW

11:49 pm

FranMag

nef you need se 4/6, change last vowel of the other se4/6 to an S

11:49 pm

debbinla

chj - you win - that's the coolest siting

11:49 pm

nrkii

she was already princess grace by then too!

11:49 pm

chj

she was on the board of directors of 20th century fox, one of our clients and they used to hold their board meetings at our firm

11:49 pm

FranMag

cool chj!

11:50 pm

helenkeller

yes debb - i agree - chj wins for best celeb sighting

11:50 pm

nrkii

hands down

11:50 pm

nrkii

and he didn't even have to mutter

11:50 pm

helenkeller

chj - did she always wear pearls - i always picture her wearing pearls

11:50 pm

jillibus

Does seeing Frank Sinatra at the Paramount count? -lol

11:51 pm

nrkii

"grace... kelly... it's grace kelly... GRACE KELLY ... High Society... Rear Window... over there... Grace Kelly"

11:51 pm

chj

the head of the firm was william rogers, former secy of state, and before i even started working there, the summer i was studying for the bar, i went to their golf outing at winged foot country club, and would up riding back to the city at 3 am with william rogers in his limo

11:51 pm

debbinla

jilli - not bad - not bad at all

11:51 pm

Nef

Thanks Fran for the se 4/6

11:51 pm

FranMag

my sister is a flight attendant and she had alex trebek on a flight. she got me an autograph and told him her sister (me) was in love with him.

11:51 pm

chj

not that i remember helen

11:51 pm

FranMag

yw nef! Yay nef!!!!!!!

11:51 pm

Nef

now it the se 5/10

11:51 pm

jillibus

Ah, another Canadian!

11:51 pm

helenkeller

chj - if you were a girl, you would probably remember, lol

11:52 pm

FranMag

nef, add an e to the spanish 6

11:52 pm

nrkii

eh, my roomate's dad was head of the Federal Trade Commission under Reagan... best I rated was a Christmas card from the Reagan's one year

11:52 pm

chj

i also saw paul newman and joanne woodward and their kids walking down 1st ave past my apt

11:52 pm

Nef

OMG! I still need an SI! I thought I had that!!!

11:52 pm

debbinla

lol fran - i'm on the sony lot - so i've seen him a couple of times

11:52 pm

chj

i was too stricken..shes my favorite ice woman

11:53 pm

debbinla

jeez chj - you already won the contest

11:53 pm

hetty

Hi, jilli, I've just sent a copy of my correspondence with Dr_God to you--it was either that or spit nails. I think we need an ombudsman.

11:53 pm

helenkeller

fran - funny - i was looking for icons for upcoming themes - one was game shows & i saw alex trebek with what can only be described as a super-fly hair-do, LOL

11:53 pm

stidmama

the only SI is the 5/14: the warfare tactic of making people in a castle stay put until they run out of supplies...

11:53 pm

nrkii

nef, an attack si 5/14

11:53 pm

FranMag

lol helen!

11:53 pm

chj

sorry, but i have dozens of other sightings that i wont bore you with

11:54 pm

Nef

THANK YOU!

11:54 pm

stidmama

the most famous person I ever almost rubbed elbows with was Mr. Rogers, when he replied to a fan letter I wrote when my boys were young. *sigh* I was so sad when he died.

11:54 pm

debbinla

i don't like alex trebek anymore cause i thought that he was really mean t ken jennings and wanted him to lose - and i love ken cause he said he alot of knowledge from teh ny times crossword puzle

11:54 pm

helenkeller

oh, go ahead chj - please bore us!

11:54 pm

stidmama

*envisioning hetty as a nail gun, putting houses together...*

11:54 pm

debbinla

thats a cool one stid - i love mr. rogers

11:54 pm

jillibus

Margo Fonteyn - shook her tiny hand at a reception - she went to the same school as I did in Shanghai but way before me - real name Peggy Hookham -- parents friends of my parents.

11:54 pm

firefly779

ga5 please

11:55 pm

helenkeller

everyone loves ken jennings! but if you notice alex sure does give preferential tx to women & appears to be intimidated by lots of men

11:55 pm

chj

neon and argon are ga***

11:55 pm

stidmama

Mr. Rogers was, is, and will always be -- my hero. He did GOOD things and was KIND. I wish everyone were like him.

11:55 pm

firefly779

thx chj!

11:55 pm

nrkii

stid, have you seen my Mr Rogers posts

11:55 pm

chj

of nureyev and fonteyn

11:55 pm

stidmama

any more clues needed in the next 5 minutes?'

11:56 pm

debbinla

true helen - and i do agree abut mr. rogers

11:56 pm

jillibus

Hetty - will dash to my inbox but hope to catch the flip - bbl

11:56 pm

FranMag

oh yeah, i forgot, on one of my trips to NYC, i saw that really tall black man from the 7Up commercials in Soho.

11:56 pm

Nef

FIREWORKS! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE HELP! :D

11:56 pm

hetty

Not really, Stid. Like you, I'd rather nurture than spit. But I hate being treated like a nincompoop. Sinful pride.

11:56 pm

nrkii

yay nef!

11:56 pm

FranMag

yay nef!!!!

11:56 pm

helenkeller

hetty - i am intrigued - what problem are you having with drg? (if private, that's ok)

11:56 pm

stidmama

yes, I have. I am trying to wait until next month when we might acutally have money to spend.

11:56 pm

debbinla

yay for nef!!

11:56 pm

stidmama

YAY Nef!

11:56 pm

Nef

the congrats go to all of you who helped! :D

11:56 pm

renfield

pyros! yay nef!

11:57 pm

hetty

There's a nice babble word. Nincompoop.

11:57 pm

MayneGuy

Hi all!

11:57 pm

chj

when i was a young lawyer, i once would up attending the signing og the divorce papers of pinchas zuckerman and eugenia zuckerman, if anybody knows who they are

11:57 pm

firefly779

sa4/6? help!!!!

11:57 pm

chj

yay nef

11:57 pm

debbinla

yes, whos treating you like a nincompoop ! i don't like that grrrrr

11:57 pm

helenkeller

wtg nef!!!!

11:57 pm

firefly779

have the smart one and the baggy one

11:57 pm

stidmama

hi mayne!

11:58 pm

Nef

firefly, se 4/6 is pieses of a line

11:58 pm

FranMag

firefly, the other is a palm, change last letter to an O

11:58 pm

stidmama

SA 4/6 -- a type of palm tree. like the se 4/6

11:58 pm

Nef

and also a vieo game soundalike

11:58 pm

firefly779

thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

11:58 pm

helenkeller

well, hi there firefly! long time, no see!

11:58 pm

stidmama

SA + opposite of "stop"

11:58 pm

stidmama

go firefly fo!

11:58 pm

firefly779

Fireworks - 16 words in 16 minutes to finish, with a little list help at around 7

11:58 pm

stidmama

ummm. go?

11:58 pm

stidmama

LOL too late to be cluing or chatting.

11:59 pm

FranMag

yay firefly!!!!!!

11:59 pm

stidmama

YAY firefly!

11:59 pm

Nef

(Sorry, I was so excited I didn't read the clue right

11:59 pm

firefly779

hi helen - long time indeed ;)

11:59 pm

debbinla

yipeeee firefly

11:59 pm

dilly

h

11:59 pm

Nef

Congrats Firelfly

11:59 pm

FranMag

hi dilly!!!

11:59 pm

MayneGuy

Hi dilly!

11:59 pm

renfield

pyros for firefly!!!

11:59 pm

chj

thru the whole meeting im calling him mr zuckerman this and mr zuckerman that and everyone else knows him and is calling him pinky..so near the end of the formalities i had a brief lapse and called him pinky...and turned beet red when i realized what i ahd done

11:59 pm

stidmama

oooh. less than one minute. I still think the grid will be 20 highly obscure really long words....

11:59 pm

debbinla

premature flip

11:59 pm

stidmama

LOL debb!

11:59 pm

MayneGuy

LOL chj!

11:59 pm

nrkii

oh stid, I meant my blog posts about Mr Rogers

12:00 am

dilly

Hello to all !!!

12:00 am

nrkii

I've been on a Mr Rogers kick the last few weeks

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