Babble: Archived Puzzle for Wednesday, February 13, 2013

12:00 am

VolleymomDee

flip; hi all

12:01 am

LuwandaHL

hi everyone!

12:01 am

VolleymomDee

pa 6

12:02 am

cosdem

looks like the gerund ending won't get much use :(

12:02 am

VolleymomDee

po 6

12:02 am

cosdem

po 6

12:03 am

VolleymomDee

Isn't that sad? I was just noticing the same thing. Hi, cos!

12:03 am

licketySplitAUS

Clues are up

12:03 am

saphyre

po 7

12:03 am

saphyre

hi everyone

12:03 am

Erda

Thank you, Lickety!!!

12:03 am

cosdem

hi dee and yes very sad :(

12:03 am

VolleymomDee

ty lickety

12:03 am

VolleymomDee

hi erda, saph

12:04 am

cybernan

hello everyone :)

12:04 am

Erda

Hiya Dee

12:04 am

cosdem

the lone E is em word right?

12:04 am

cosdem

never mind found it nbt

12:04 am

VolleymomDee

correct

12:05 am

momof5

at9

12:06 am

cosdem

thanks mom! now for a 7....

12:06 am

torgone

nbt ..

12:07 am

cosdem

ba 6

12:07 am

rururocks

ap 6/27

12:09 am

cosdem

apemen should be a word :P

12:09 am

rururocks

only if jane is in the grid cos :D

12:10 am

cosdem

lol :P po7 nbt/nbs

12:11 am

VolleymomDee

nbt nbs

12:11 am

dizgrannie

hi all!!! NBT/NBS

12:11 am

VolleymomDee

hi diz wtg

12:12 am

cybernan

nbt, nbs

12:13 am

rururocks

I bearly found the pa 5

12:13 am

VolleymomDee

wtg nan

12:14 am

rbud

howdy, all! :)

12:14 am

VolleymomDee

hi rb

12:14 am

VolleymomDee

lol ru and hi

12:15 am

melonheadjujube

ho, all

12:15 am

melonheadjujube

hi. hi-ho. whatev!

12:15 am

VolleymomDee

hi mel

12:15 am

VolleymomDee

no 7

12:18 am

rururocks

<---found the 9 on his own.. SMUG look

12:18 am

VolleymomDee

well done

12:20 am

VolleymomDee

to 7

12:20 am

VolleymomDee

ooops no... to 6

12:21 am

Uneaixoise

om6

12:21 am

VolleymomDee

hi une

12:21 am

Uneaixoise

howdy :-)

12:21 am

Uneaixoise

82 words and nothing bigger than a 6! LOL

12:22 am

VolleymomDee

not an easy / fast grid

12:22 am

melonheadjujube

34 so far, 31 of which are 4 letters!

12:22 am

Uneaixoise

indeed

12:22 am

sandyloo

I found that at9 also (also has a smug look)

12:23 am

jillibus

Just realised I missed the flip -- still watching comments about the State of the Union speech etc

12:23 am

jillibus

Hello everyone!

12:23 am

Uneaixoise

hey, jilli :-)

12:23 am

VolleymomDee

hi jili

12:23 am

sandyloo

hi everyone also

12:24 am

VolleymomDee

hi sandy

12:24 am

Uneaixoise

hi sandy :-)

12:24 am

sandyloo

hi une

12:24 am

sandyloo

hi volley and all

12:24 am

jillibus

hi sandy

12:24 am

crayola

ty sandy

12:24 am

melonheadjujube

hi sandyloo (which reminds me of Dr Seuss), I was hoping to find the 9 without peeking for the 1st two letters. Still haven't a clue â€” don't want one â€”yet.

12:25 am

jillibus

hi dee hi and hi une and crayola and melon

12:25 am

grannyrose

helloooo, i'm baa-aack

12:25 am

jillibus

and granny

12:25 am

sandyloo

sorry melon didn't mean to give you those

12:25 am

VolleymomDee

gran!!!! HI!!

12:25 am

sandyloo

hey granny, cant believe howmany oldies are still playing this

12:26 am

melonheadjujube

found it. It sort of jumped at me while looking for other words.

12:26 am

rururocks

oldies?

12:26 am

grannyrose

hey, who you calling old, sandy??

12:26 am

rururocks

I prefer to think of us as experienced.. :D

12:26 am

grannyrose

hey jilli, dee, ruru

12:26 am

Uneaixoise

90 and NBT . . . gnite, all :-) *poof*

12:26 am

cybernan

hi jill

12:26 am

grannyrose

oh, and melon, hey, honey

12:26 am

rururocks

91

12:26 am

VolleymomDee

Welcome back, gran, you were missed.

12:27 am

sandyloo

LOL maybe not you but I am getting on - it just proves you can stay away but it gets into your blood

12:27 am

rururocks

12:27 am

rururocks

12:27 am

rururocks

12:27 am

rururocks

12:27 am

rururocks

12:27 am

rururocks

12:27 am

jillibus

hi nan

12:27 am

grannyrose

night une, sleep well, hn

12:27 am

rururocks

:D

12:27 am

jillibus

wow, ruru!

12:27 am

melonheadjujube

I had been looking for an9, figuring a 4-letter prefix might get me there. Oh, well, like Shakespeare says, "All's swell that ends swell". Or something like that (;

12:27 am

grannyrose

hmmm, * hun *

12:27 am

rururocks

oops

12:27 am

melonheadjujube

ruru! you are a man of few words!

12:27 am

melonheadjujube

or a strong silent type...

12:27 am

Roses6

thought you fell onto your keyboard ruru!

12:27 am

rururocks

I was dumbstruck

12:27 am

kje

typical ruru

12:27 am

Griffums

ru - I just got here and I madly dashed down the chog to find out what nefarious posting you were trying to push off the screen....

12:27 am

rururocks

OMG!!!!!!!!!!

12:28 am

rururocks

hi kje

12:28 am

grannyrose

thanx dee. have had the most marvellous of holidays

12:28 am

VolleymomDee

so glad it was as good as you had hoped

12:28 am

grannyrose

hey kje

12:28 am

kje

hello all

12:28 am

rururocks

how great to see you

12:28 am

jillibus

hi kje -- haven't seen you here for ages -- how goes it?

12:29 am

kje

going well

12:29 am

jillibus

hi griffums

12:29 am

rururocks

still loving SF

12:29 am

rururocks

?

12:29 am

VolleymomDee

hi kje, sandy and anyone else I missed

12:29 am

melonheadjujube

ooh, is our names in bright green letters somethingnew? Kinda snazzy.

12:29 am

kje

of course, loving it

12:29 am

jillibus

kje -- I was just thinking about you yesterday, wondering why you hadn't been here for so long

12:30 am

rururocks

great

12:30 am

rururocks

I'm in SF Thursday and Tusday and next Friday.. nice weather huh?

12:30 am

jillibus

just having too much fun, kje?

12:30 am

grannyrose

dee, tasmania would have to be one of the last unexplored areas of australia. there is so much to see and do.

12:31 am

kje

freakin gorgeous, ru

12:31 am

rururocks

:D

12:31 am

kje

yes, jilli... lots of fun, challenges, cool stuff

12:31 am

jillibus

great, kje!

12:31 am

sandyloo

I love tassy Gran- Thegreat wine, the great cheese , the great climate and the really great restauants

12:32 am

VolleymomDee

wonderful, rose!

12:32 am

dizgrannie

Grannyrose, did you manage to visit Port Arthur?

12:32 am

kje

do you hink you'll still come down jilli?

12:32 am

jillibus

hi diz

12:32 am

Lizlin

Hi all :)

12:32 am

grannyrose

not to mention the great chocolate and the great fudge. man...i have put on soooop much weight.

12:32 am

dizgrannie

hey Jilli

12:32 am

sammysmom

am in a state of shock for the second time this week

12:33 am

jillibus

I'd like to, kje -- some day

12:33 am

cybernan

my favourite word is in the grid, but it doesn't count (tada)

12:33 am

jillibus

why, smom?

12:33 am

sandyloo

We did when we were there, it has a very scary atmosphere that Port Arthur

12:33 am

kje

ok, we aren't going anywhere

12:33 am

grannyrose

diz, 'did' port arthur last time. this time concentrated on hobart and the east coast. still lots to see and do

12:34 am

sammysmom

found olud a few days ago that i will ge a great nana to three (NOUNTEM >> THREE) more babies by fall

12:34 am

sandyloo

did you have a walk on Cradle Mountain?

12:34 am

dizgrannie

Sandy, I was there 2 yrs ago and had goose bumps all the time

12:34 am

jillibus

yikes, smom!

12:34 am

melonheadjujube

nbt, nbs, but barely. 1 7 so far.

12:34 am

rururocks

I'm going somewhere

12:34 am

kje

I have a light schedule right now, ru, if you want to meet for coffee

12:34 am

dizgrannie

love Cradle Mountain

12:34 am

rururocks

I'm moving to Texas now

12:35 am

sammysmom

today i learned that two of my sons friends and one of my grand daughters friends .. all three of whom are so cose to the family that they call me mom and also expecting

12:35 am

rururocks

OH HA!!!!!!!!!

12:35 am

kje

that would be cataclysmic ru

12:35 am

sandyloo

I just loved Tassy, want to go again

12:35 am

grannyrose

sandy, again that was 2 years ago. but i climbed trig point on the top of mt wellington. does that count?

12:35 am

kje

ha!

12:35 am

rururocks

<---bought his boots and everything

12:35 am

dizgrannie

Hopefully going back later this year....our eldest dtr lives in Devonport

12:35 am

jillibus

what ruru????

12:36 am

sandyloo

It has been horrific weather here 40 degrees for three days in a row, almost unheard of inMargaret River

12:36 am

kje

ten gallon hat?

12:36 am

rururocks

5 gallon.. my heads not that big

12:36 am

sandyloo

ten gallons of brain?

12:36 am

kje

whatev... I doubt that

12:36 am

grannyrose

lol, ruru...yes it is!!!!

12:37 am

kje

or maybe it just looks large because it is bald?

12:37 am

rururocks

:D

12:38 am

grannyrose

oh, dear....ruru outmatched...kje and i agree

12:38 am

rururocks

*still has hair and his dignity

12:38 am

kje

exactly, granny!

12:38 am

grannyrose

not so, ruru. dignity long gone. lol

12:39 am

VolleymomDee

in 6

12:40 am

rururocks

so.. have you been to Carmel, Half moon Bay, Tahoe, ? KJE?

12:40 am

kje

no, no, no

12:40 am

cybernan

90 down and crashing -- see you tomorrow :)

12:40 am

rururocks

gosh.

12:40 am

rururocks

you're working too much

12:40 am

jillibus

gnight nan

12:41 am

kje

gn nan

12:41 am

kje

have done a lot around teh city or in marin

12:41 am

grannyrose

nigh nan

12:41 am

rururocks

ah

12:41 am

kje

may head up to sonoma in the next weekend or two... need to restock some reds

12:42 am

kje

hiked tam and muir and trails around there

12:42 am

rururocks

Oh.. some nice new places to go for food I can recommend

12:42 am

kje

had a bonfire and picnic to watch the sunset at muir beach

12:42 am

rururocks

tam is beautiful

12:42 am

kje

went sailing

12:42 am

rururocks

oh. (envious)

12:42 am

jillibus

sounds dreamy. kje

12:42 am

kje

have tried some different restaurants in the city

12:42 am

kje

getting out a little bit

12:42 am

rururocks

I meant in Sonoma

12:43 am

melonheadjujube

is the ba7 related to the ba6?

12:43 am

kje

yes, def give me your recs for food and wine when I am up there

12:44 am

melonheadjujube

nevermind. I should have been in bed hours ago.

12:44 am

torgone

Heya K ..

12:44 am

VolleymomDee

not sure mel; don't have the ba 7 yet

12:44 am

rururocks

great new place called Campo Fino in Healdsburg.. love it

12:44 am

jillibus

hi torg

12:44 am

kje

planning to stop by frick and seghesio to pick stuff up for sure

12:44 am

kje

what kind of food?

12:44 am

rururocks

right off the square

12:44 am

rururocks

italian/mediterranean

12:45 am

rururocks

delicious

12:45 am

kje

cool

12:45 am

kje

dinner? lunch? casual? expensive?

12:45 am

rururocks

lunch.. inexpensive

12:45 am

kje

cool

12:46 am

rururocks

another fave that you'll like is Willis' wine Bar in Santa rosa

12:46 am

rururocks

tapas.. delicious.. had lunch there to day

12:46 am

kje

ah, santa rosa is just an afternoon jaunt... will work it in some weekend

12:46 am

jillibus

nbt

12:47 am

rururocks

yay jilli.. get em girl

12:47 am

kje

go jilli!

12:47 am

jillibus

but all 4 and 5 letter words -- no 6, 7 or 9!

12:48 am

VolleymomDee

at 9 is what is done to make up for sin(s)

12:48 am

rururocks

you see po 7 all the time jilli

12:48 am

rururocks

,--- has no sins

12:48 am

kje

ph7, jilli... think andrew lloyd weber musical

12:48 am

VolleymomDee

to 7/40 compound word

12:48 am

jillibus

ty dee -- I had the beginning of that

12:49 am

VolleymomDee

yw jili ty kj didn't have the ph!!!

12:49 am

jillibus

ty kje!

12:49 am

VolleymomDee

great clue

12:49 am

kje

choking at ru's lack of sin...

12:49 am

flosey

ph

12:50 am

flosey

hi everyone

12:50 am

rururocks

<---virgin as snow

12:50 am

flosey

late again

12:50 am

rururocks

(fresh snow)

12:50 am

rururocks

hi flosey

12:50 am

flosey

hi ru

12:50 am

kje

and virginality... please, stop... I'm laughing so hard I can't breathe

12:50 am

rururocks

guess who's here flosey

12:50 am

jillibus

pa4s on fire, ru!

12:50 am

kje

hi flos

12:50 am

grannyrose

{{{flosey}}}

12:50 am

jillibus

hi flosey

12:50 am

flosey

nice to see you kj, it's been a while

12:51 am

kje

nice to see you too

12:51 am

flosey

hi jilli, rose, Dee

12:51 am

kje

won't be hee a lot, but will try to drop by for an occasional flip (since I am west coast now so only a couple hours past my bedtime ; )

12:52 am

rururocks

*hands out sunglasses for everyone for the blinding white light I'm eminating

12:52 am

jillibus

your bedtime is 8 pm, kje?

12:52 am

kje

more like the flames of hell licking your heels

12:52 am

jillibus

emanating

12:52 am

kje

pretty close, jilli - lol

12:52 am

VolleymomDee

hi flosey!

12:52 am

rururocks

crap... light is light kje

12:53 am

kje

lol

12:53 am

rbud

come now, ru, a man who has bragged about his Speedos can't be so pure as all that. ;p

12:53 am

rururocks

<---passed my speedo days

12:54 am

jillibus

I assume everyone found the volcano

12:55 am

Lizlin

Of course I hadn't!!!

12:55 am

Lizlin

I always miss it, so ty Jilli :)

12:55 am

kje

no, thanks jilli

12:55 am

jillibus

nbs

12:56 am

jillibus

yw, lol!

12:56 am

kje

o, just found the 9

12:56 am

jillibus

yay kje!

12:56 am

rururocks

that's funny since you'd never accomplish it

12:57 am

rururocks

:D

12:57 am

kje

I'm not the one standing in flames, ru

12:57 am

rururocks

HA

12:57 am

rururocks

<---walks on coals too

12:58 am

kje

<---- cooks on coals

12:59 am

rururocks

have you been to Hakussan yet kje?

12:59 am

kje

no

12:59 am

rururocks

oh.. check it out.. supposed to be great sushi

12:59 am

kje

recent places last few weekends... burma superstar, eureka, bar crudo, layaly

1:00 am

kje

oooo... will do that, good sushi is hard to find here

1:00 am

rururocks

bar crudo is nice

1:00 am

kje

good raw stuff

1:01 am

rururocks

I just tried prospect.. very so so

1:01 am

kje

we really enjoyed eureka... wil go again. food was solid, drinks were great, service was outstanding, parking was hell

1:01 am

rururocks

wouldn't go there again

1:01 am

rururocks

YOU HAVE TO GO TO COTOGNA

1:02 am

rururocks

it is sensational

1:03 am

rururocks

we ordered a zillion things and they were all great

1:03 am

kje

ok

1:03 am

kje

checked out the bar at the huntington late last friday... they had good drinks and comfy chairs and an interesting mix of people to watch... but kind of a sad pianist

1:04 am

rururocks

.. were you cruising for old farts?

1:04 am

kje

mmmm, cotogna looks fab

1:04 am

rururocks

cotogna is incredible

1:04 am

rururocks

it's now one of my favorites in SF

1:04 am

kje

was with someone, but it had lots of young people amazingly... very weird mixture... interesting

1:05 am

rururocks

everyone walks to the right on that hill

1:05 am

kje

?

1:05 am

rururocks

conservative

1:06 am

kje

didn't appear that way in the bar

1:06 am

rururocks

...well.. you're a doctor...:D

1:06 am

kje

but... maybe a bar isn't the best place to check out how conservative people are ; )

1:07 am

kje

top left e? just stats?

1:07 am

rururocks

em 5

1:07 am

kje

ah, yes, fish slap

1:08 am

rururocks

I'm off to bed to read.. really great to see you.. I'm glad you're doing well and enjoying it here.

1:09 am

kje

you too... i need to get to sleep myself soon... hagn

1:09 am

rururocks

night everyone

1:10 am

flosey

night ru

1:10 am

flosey

and kj

1:10 am

jillibus

gnight ruru -- be good

1:11 am

grannyrose

good and ruru are not in the same language. lol

1:13 am

jillibus

bedtime for me too -- goodnight all and ...*poof

1:14 am

grannyrose

night jilli. sleep well, hun

1:15 am

gapeach

Does anyone have their TV news on? I heard earlier that they thought they had the guy who killed, I think, 4 people....at any rate, he had holed up in a house on Bear Mountain and exchanged fire with police and then the house was burning and they couldn't get to him.....just wondering if it really was him?

1:17 am

gapeach

Sorry, y'all, that really wasn't kind of me to bring that up when y'all are getting ready for bed. I am sorry.

1:17 am

Alexis Elise

They are not confirming anything. LAPD says the house is still too hot to go inside

1:17 am

gapeach

bigy

1:17 am

rbud

I think they've pretty much said it's him, but I heard they're waiting for DNA to be sure

1:17 am

Alexis Elise

But the ladies that were tied up and the guy that had his truck stolen all said it was him

1:18 am

gapeach

Sorry, wrong place

1:24 am

grannyrose

rbud...hello

1:25 am

flosey

big news Peach, very nasty ending but quite a few people will rest much easier

1:26 am

gapeach

Rose, I shouldn't have brought that up. I'm sure some people are getting ready for bed and I just didn't think about that aspect.

1:27 am

gapeach

Yes, flosey, I feel sure they will.

1:30 am

flosey

ah, just got the ge7

1:31 am

VolleymomDee

oooh ty flosey... that must be my missing 7... looking!

1:34 am

flosey

yw Dee

1:36 am

gapeach

brb

1:37 am

VolleymomDee

di 6

1:39 am

flosey

is di an everyday word, Dee?

1:40 am

flosey

di6, I mean

1:42 am

VolleymomDee

we have seen it before di + at 4 (think molecule)

1:43 am

flosey

thanks Dee - would have been a while before monkeys found that one

1:43 am

VolleymomDee

yqw

1:43 am

VolleymomDee

bo 6 x 2

1:44 am

flosey

2 more I need, looking

1:44 am

VolleymomDee

one is the science studying plants... other is odd spelling for baby shoe

1:45 am

flosey

thanks, got them both

1:45 am

VolleymomDee

wtg

1:49 am

flosey

need the ad6, any clues? please

1:51 am

VolleymomDee

don't have that yet... looking

1:52 am

VolleymomDee

ad + boy's nickname for Nathan

1:52 am

flosey

oh thanks Dee, my first grandson's name

1:53 am

grannyrose

flosey, ad + single hump + past tense of to eat

1:53 am

flosey

thanks rose

1:53 am

VolleymomDee

awww wtg

1:53 am

VolleymomDee

down to 9 and may have to list... finding this one tough

1:54 am

flosey

I'll be leaving quite a bit for tomorrow, at 93 and will stop at 100 for tonight

1:54 am

VolleymomDee

smart woman :)

1:54 am

flosey

Rose, read about your lovely holiday

1:55 am

grannyrose

yeah, flosey....so much fun!!!!

1:57 am

flosey

I've always wanted to take the cruise up to Alaska - hubby suggested it a while back but wasn't up to it at the time, think I could enjoy it now

1:57 am

Lizlin

Hi again :)

1:57 am

flosey

hi Liz

1:57 am

Lizlin

Hope you get to do it flosey - I am later this year

1:58 am

VolleymomDee

several friends of ours have done that, flosey... every single one of them was impressed

1:58 am

flosey

where to, Liz?

1:59 am

flosey

then I really must do it

1:59 am

Lizlin

Inside passage - 7 days

1:59 am

Lizlin

Photos from friends look amazing!

1:59 am

flosey

wow, that's a long way from Australia

2:00 am

Lizlin

Bucket list holiday. Rockies too! Meeting cousins from AB and also friends from London

2:01 am

flosey

oh, wonderful Liz, and the Rockies too are so great

2:01 am

Lizlin

Very excited!

2:02 am

flosey

I bet - and great to meet up with cousins

2:03 am

Lizlin

Last saw them here for our wedding in 2008.

2:03 am

flosey

I have several cousins in Ontario that I haven't seen in, hmmm, some about 40 years, hard to believe, last time I saw that one in particular was at his wedding

2:04 am

Lizlin

Time flies which is why we decided to do this trip now.

2:05 am

flosey

I have promised to go to Toronto this Spring - actually they're all outside of TO - it's just the most central, and known area

2:05 am

flosey

smart lady, do it while you're young and can really enjoy it all

2:06 am

Lizlin

That'll be great for you - will you be catching up with family.

2:06 am

Lizlin

Love being called young!

2:06 am

flosey

yes, have 2 sons back there, and many cousins

2:07 am

flosey

lol, I'm 80 Liz so .....

2:07 am

Lizlin

That wool make the trip even better. Age is just a number, Flosey!

2:08 am

flosey

that's the way I've always thought Liz, but the old bod is telling me otherwise

2:08 am

Lizlin

Wool? Should be will!

2:08 am

Lizlin

Just make the most of every day!

2:08 am

flosey

that's for sure

2:08 am

Lizlin

That's our attitude.

2:10 am

gapeach

flosey, ad6: ad + Hawthorne's nick name.

2:10 am

flosey

thanks Peach, looking

2:11 am

Lizlin

Hawthorne, peach?

2:12 am

flosey

oh, do have it, thanks Peach, someone gave similar clue

2:12 am

gapeach

Oh, Liz, I was reading flosey's clue request.....didn't scroll down to see that she already had it.

2:13 am

gapeach

Liz, did you get that one, hon?

2:13 am

Lizlin

Ok! Was that the one with the boys nickname?

2:13 am

flosey

early American writer?

2:13 am

gapeach

Yes.

2:13 am

Lizlin

Ok, so I have it, thanks :)

2:14 am

gapeach

Yes, he's the one.

2:14 am

flosey

still need ap6

2:15 am

VolleymomDee

ap + og 4

2:15 am

Lizlin

Sorry, don't have it. Struggling with the 6's! Only have 5!

2:15 am

Lizlin

6 now! Ty Dee :)

2:16 am

VolleymomDee

yw

2:16 am

flosey

thanks Dee - now recognize it as a word that has been in before

2:16 am

VolleymomDee

yw

2:17 am

Lizlin

BBL. thanks for the help :)

2:17 am

VolleymomDee

pe 6 x 2

2:17 am

VolleymomDee

see you later liz

2:24 am

flosey

any clues for ph7? please

2:25 am

demi

what we often see in babble, that is not in the puzzle

2:25 am

flosey

tyty demi, got it immediately

2:25 am

demi

yw

2:26 am

flosey

ok, bedtime, 40 for tomorrow

2:26 am

flosey

goodnight all and thanks for clues

2:27 am

gapeach

Sweet dreams, flosey.

2:29 am

Jivingjenny0

please could i have a clue for the 9

2:30 am

gapeach

What one does to have sins forgiven.

2:31 am

gapeach

Sorry, jenny....should have asked if you have Lickety's list?

2:31 am

Jivingjenny0

what does it start with gapeach

2:32 am

gapeach

at, jenny.

2:32 am

Jivingjenny0

I don't have the list

2:32 am

sarah6girls

at9 60 :)

2:33 am

Jivingjenny0

got the 9 thanks very much

2:33 am

gapeach

jenny, I'm not the best cluer. Just hang on, someone will help you.

2:39 am

rubyfoo

good morning

2:56 am

sarah6girls

morning ruby x

3:06 am

arctictundra

gapeach, thx for the hawthorn clue...

3:06 am

arctictundra

beem

3:06 am

arctictundra

sorry, that jumped in there..

4:18 am

smores

hello :)

4:29 am

scouser

morning Ruby and Flosey and all.

4:29 am

hydra

Morning scouser

4:29 am

hydra

Morning all!

4:30 am

scouser

Hello Hydra. I found a place to park for April7 at Â£8 for the whole time ! and it is prebookable so I did.

4:30 am

hydra

Good for you! Sorry haven't posted books yet. Too icy. Didn't want to risk slithering down to PO.

4:31 am

scouser

It is snowing just now but only the usual Liverpool 1mm!

4:32 am

scouser

Anyone want clues? I have fireworks here

4:33 am

hydra

Well done

4:47 am

scouser

Well, as it is all quiet (or the system's go4 slow) I shall go and proof-read once more before I e-mail Hydra TTFN

5:52 am

medusa

hi all. not here for long

5:58 am

lynxxx

hi Medusa - the first half is good can't find any more

6:01 am

medusa

hi lyn. am going slow already!

6:04 am

smores

Hi guys :)

6:04 am

medusa

hi smores

6:04 am

lynxxx

hi Smores - its a grid made for you

6:05 am

smores

got nbt/nbs

6:05 am

medusa

wtg smores!

6:05 am

smores

,----one of my 1st words

6:05 am

medusa

i just got the 9 all on my own! lol

6:05 am

smores

well done medusa :)

6:06 am

medusa

ty smores

6:06 am

smores

lol...just saw my .--- instead of <---

6:06 am

lynxxx

icon?

6:07 am

smores

the picture in my icon :)

6:07 am

lynxxx

100 down, enough for tonight - bye all

6:07 am

medusa

ttfn lyn

6:08 am

smores

thought that was why you said the grid was made for me

6:08 am

medusa

i got that too.

6:08 am

smores

Good night lynxxx :)

6:11 am

Lizlin

Hi all :)

6:11 am

medusa

hi liz

6:12 am

Lizlin

Hi Medusa and smores :)

6:12 am

Lizlin

Ha Ha! I'd missed your icon, smores!

6:13 am

smores

Hey Liz :)

6:14 am

smores

His type is in the grid too

6:14 am

Lizlin

Must've missed that too cos I'm not sure what you mean!!!!

6:15 am

smores

gi5

6:15 am

medusa

im with you there lol

6:15 am

Lizlin

Thinking about it!

6:15 am

medusa

thanks smores!

6:16 am

smores

yw :)

6:16 am

Lizlin

Of course!!! LOL!!!!

6:16 am

smores

:D

6:16 am

smores

BRB...coffee's ready

6:16 am

Lizlin

Have either of you got the ba 6 / 7?

6:17 am

medusa

ok my turn for a ghost word! keep wanting to put daisy! lol

6:17 am

Lizlin

:)

6:17 am

medusa

not yet liz

6:18 am

ladycece920

ba6 - a guy who holds up trains

6:18 am

Lizlin

thanks :)

6:18 am

medusa

thanks lady

6:18 am

ladycece920

yw

6:19 am

smores

back with strong cup :)

6:20 am

Lizlin

I'd join you but not at nearly 10.30pm!

6:20 am

medusa

i just had a cuppa! lol

6:20 am

smores

:) 7:20 am here

6:21 am

Lizlin

Definitely coffee time in the morning :) Enjoy.

6:21 am

smores

ooo...thanks for the ba6 and cece :)

6:22 am

MollyL

It's the ba7 that gave me a headache.

6:23 am

smores

lol..."ghost word" nice...since the grid actually has what we usually call it

6:23 am

smores

Morning Molly

6:23 am

Lizlin

Hi Molly :)

6:23 am

smores

<----looking for ba7

6:23 am

medusa

hi molly

6:27 am

sarah6girls

hi medusa how r u hun xx

6:27 am

medusa

hi sarah good thanks. just trying to summon up the energy to go out! lol

6:28 am

medusa

hows you today?

6:28 am

sarah6girls

lol sarahlou said sorry to me told her am sick of her treating me like s@@t x

6:28 am

sarah6girls

i am ok :)

6:28 am

medusa

good

6:32 am

sarah6girls

do not think she liked me saying you know were the door is if you do not like it here and that i would not stop her but good luck as money do not grow on trees

6:32 am

medusa

right im off for now or shopping will never get done!

6:32 am

medusa

i bet!

6:33 am

sarah6girls

bye hun give me call when you get back xx

6:33 am

Lizlin

Hi Sarah and bye medusa :)

6:33 am

medusa

be back later

6:33 am

smores

Bye medusa .... enjoy your day :)

6:33 am

sarah6girls

hi liz xx

6:33 am

smores

BRB...smoresette needs some breakfast

6:34 am

Lizlin

Diet and no smoking still going well for you???

6:36 am

sarah6girls

yes very so pleased with myself :) but did come close to buying some last night

6:36 am

Lizlin

Glad that you didn't! Shows good strength :)

6:38 am

sarah6girls

yes it did :)

6:38 am

Lizlin

You must feel really pleased with yourself for that.

6:39 am

sarah6girls

i do as one of my girls was giveing me a really hard time

6:39 am

Lizlin

Those are the most difficult times, when you feel stressed but if you can hold out once, you can do it every time.

6:41 am

sarah6girls

that very true liz did tell sarahlou were the door was if did not like it here all becouse i will not buy her some satin bedding would not be so bad but she do have a job and can buy her own

6:42 am

Lizlin

That's teens for you! I guess she's a teen?

6:42 am

rubyfoo

hello

6:42 am

sarah6girls

yeah 17 this year

6:42 am

MollyL

Hey Ruby

6:42 am

rubyfoo

yay, two friends are here! {{lizlin and sarah}}

6:42 am

Lizlin

Hi Ruby :)

6:43 am

sarah6girls

hi ruby xxx

6:43 am

MollyL

<---Must not be a friend : (

6:43 am

Lizlin

It's so good when you come to babble and "see" friends :)

6:43 am

Lizlin

You can be my friend!!!

6:45 am

rubyfoo

{{molly}} didn't see you; you are certainly my friend!!!

6:46 am

rubyfoo

I just saw an Australian shepherd in the next village -- what a gorgeous dog!

6:47 am

Lizlin

Just googled one to see what it looked like! As you said, gorgeous!

6:47 am

rubyfoo

looking for the ba....

6:47 am

rubyfoo

with blue eyes

6:48 am

Lizlin

Lovely :)

6:48 am

Lizlin

Which ba?

6:48 am

rubyfoo

either 6 or 7 and, while you're at it, do you have stats for the 9

6:48 am

rubyfoo

I am no place in this grid

6:49 am

rubyfoo

<-- semaphoring molly -- standing on the (snowy) roof

6:49 am

lbdawger

at9.60. extention of at5.10

6:50 am

lbdawger

gm, everyone.

6:50 am

Lizlin

ba 6 - a bad guy who holds up trains - clued earlier for me! The 9 is at 9 /60

6:50 am

rubyfoo

hello ibd

6:50 am

Lizlin

Hi lbd :)

6:50 am

Lizlin

Don't yet have the ba 7

6:50 am

rubyfoo

ty ibd

6:50 am

BzznBea

Thanks for the 9, lb

6:50 am

rubyfoo

ty lizlin

6:50 am

rubyfoo

hi bzzn

6:51 am

BzznBea

Good morning all.

6:51 am

Lizlin

Hi Bzzn :)

6:52 am

smores

Hello again :)

6:52 am

rubyfoo

6:52 am

Lizlin

Welcome back - hope smoresette enjoyed her breakfast

6:52 am

smores

{ruby} How are you :)

6:53 am

Lizlin

I'll be off, leaving the last 39 for tomorrow. Enjoy your days, everyone :)

6:53 am

rubyfoo

hoping that the snow starts to melt soon

6:53 am

rubyfoo

bye lizlin

6:53 am

Lizlin

Hope so too, Ruby. keep warm :)

6:53 am

lbdawger

bye, Liz

6:53 am

smores

Night liz...see ya later :)

6:54 am

smores

Are you able to get out at all ruby?

6:55 am

lbdawger

hi bzz, smores, ruby, lynxxx, molly, et. al

6:55 am

smores

Hi lbd :)

6:56 am

rubyfoo

yes, they plowed the road right away and then salted it and the handyman dug out the car yesterday

6:56 am

rubyfoo

but it's too cold for me

6:57 am

smores

Well, at least you are able to get out if you have to, that's good. Best to stay home and stay warm though :)

6:57 am

rubyfoo

half but no nbt or nbs but I have to get back to the (dreaded) paperwork

6:57 am

rubyfoo

*woof*

6:57 am

smores

Bye ruby {hugs}

7:00 am

Anniebrook

hello everyone :)

7:00 am

smores

Hi Annie :)

7:00 am

Anniebrook

hi smores

7:01 am

lbdawger

bye ruby, hi annie

7:01 am

Anniebrook

hi dawg

7:05 am

BzznBea

Stats for a 7 please?

7:05 am

Anniebrook

no 7's here yet

7:05 am

Marc Freeman

Could I get a clue for bo6/30, please?

7:06 am

lbdawger

don't have it yet, marc

7:07 am

lbdawger

ph7...not really there :)

7:07 am

crosshair

bo6= the study of plant life

7:07 am

crosshair

m,y first word and good morningg all

7:07 am

Anniebrook

lol, dawg

7:07 am

Marc Freeman

got it thanks

7:07 am

lbdawger

ty, crossy

7:07 am

BzznBea

ty lb for the 7.

7:08 am

Anniebrook

hi crossy and thanks

7:08 am

crosshair

nome

7:08 am

crosshair

oops

7:12 am

BzznBea

NBS and NBT and all the vowels are grey. Time to get bzzzzy with my day.

7:13 am

lbdawger

wtg, bzzz!

7:16 am

hokie carla

this board is hard for me for some reason.

7:17 am

crosshair

mm grid does not recognize naptha

7:17 am

Anniebrook

me too hokie

7:17 am

Read-Knit-Bake

Morning...looking for two words..the ba7 and the ge 6. Have gone through the archives and can't seem to find clues. Probably missed them.

7:17 am

Anniebrook

just tried that, crossy

7:18 am

Anniebrook

hi read, sorry, dont have them but i have ph7 which is not really there

7:18 am

crosshair

mm,if it is not there i best have a clue for that ph please

7:18 am

Anniebrook

I think dawg clued that one

7:18 am

crosshair

nm got it

7:19 am

Read-Knit-Bake

have everything else but those two.

7:19 am

Anniebrook

dawg' good clue

7:19 am

hokie carla

not even halfway, but I'm going to have to hit the list.

7:20 am

car.eeyore

Good morning!

7:20 am

crosshair

howdy car!

7:20 am

Anniebrook

hi car. :)--have you dug out yet?

7:20 am

lbdawger

hi hokie, hi car, hi rkb

7:21 am

car.eeyore

We are all dug out. Finished the last of the shoveling yesterday. Thank God my DH was home!!! He was awesome!

7:21 am

hokie carla

hey

7:21 am

car.eeyore

Hi Crossy! Hi Annie! Hi Dawg! Hi Hokie!

7:21 am

Anniebrook

hooray for awesome DH!

7:22 am

car.eeyore

Kitten has now decided he is going to hang out in the kitchen with the rest of us. Prepare for funky typing.

7:24 am

crosshair

and now for crossy's tidbit of the dayi what could possibly be the best lease deal ever!!

7:25 am

Read-Knit-Bake

More snow coming here tomorrow.. As of Tuesday 70 percent of our town was without power. One of the coastal towns still was almost 50% out as of last night at 6pm...what a mess it is here South of Boston. We still lose powere each afternoon for 5 horus while probelms are being resolved.

7:25 am

crosshair

In 1759, St. James's Gate Brewery (where they brew Guinness) was leased for to Arthur Guinness for 9,000 years for 45 pounds per year.

7:25 am

car.eeyore

RKB....I am in Norwell and we are back up. Can I do anything for you?

7:25 am

car.eeyore

Good one Crossy! I had heard that on the History Channel!

7:26 am

Read-Knit-Bake

car...too funny...i am in Hanson and work PT at the Pepperidge Farm store...we probably have met. :)

7:26 am

smores

Hello again :)

7:26 am

car.eeyore

Believe it or not, i have NEVER been in that store! Perhaps I need to start frequenting it though!

7:27 am

Read-Knit-Bake

still looking for the ba 7 and the ge 6...racking my brain, checking word lists...too tired to think anymore.

7:27 am

smores

daughters safely at school :)

7:27 am

car.eeyore

Oh good, smores! Good morning! Boys are out in a few minutes too.

7:27 am

smores

cool tidbit crossy, guess they aren't gonna move anytime soon :)

7:27 am

Read-Knit-Bake

Car, stop in tomorrow...there all day from 9-6! That would be great...

7:28 am

hokie carla

ap6 clue? P&TY

7:28 am

crosshair

i would think not,smores

7:29 am

Read-Knit-Bake

ap6 astronomy related. ap [lus vowel and an exclamation

7:29 am

smores

lol..car and RKB that's nice

7:30 am

smores

are you both dug out from the snow ?

7:32 am

smores

ge6 is a Hindu

7:33 am

Read-Knit-Bake

yes...help from some rain the other day...lost a beautiful 35 year old dogwood in my front yard and about 10 saplings that were top heavy and now are all split in half...not to mention the limbs and other tree tops lying around. We live on a river and hoping against yard flooding as we melt.

7:34 am

smores

ahh, so sorry RKB

7:34 am

smores

meant to type aww

7:35 am

Read-Knit-Bake

we're very fortunate...so many other lost so much.

7:36 am

smores

I saw reports, it looked awful.

7:37 am

Read-Knit-Bake

still can't get the ge word even with help...I'll come back later. Enjoy your day everyone.

7:38 am

smores

1st 4 letters are the same as a non-jewish person, last are double vowel

7:39 am

Anniebrook

thanks! smores

7:39 am

smores

Bye RKB... :)

7:39 am

smores

yw Annie :) guess RKB already left...lol glad the clue didn't go to waste

7:40 am

Read-Knit-Bake

WELL>>>>that got it. I stayed just long enough. TY!

7:40 am

smores

Yeah!! :)

7:40 am

car.eeyore

yeah!!!!

7:41 am

smores

lol...car

7:42 am

car.eeyore

Well, I got NBT at least. Have a STAT report to do and then I am FINALLY seeing the orthopedist today. I wish you all a wonderful day! {{hugs}} all around!

7:43 am

Anniebrook

bye car., hope you get good news

7:43 am

lbdawger

ty, smores. did rkb get the ba7?

7:43 am

lbdawger

bye, car

7:43 am

smores

Bye car....hope you get good results at the orthopedist

7:44 am

smores

yw lbd..yes rkb got it ;)

7:45 am

smores

oops, I mis-read, I don't think she got the ba7

7:45 am

lbdawger

whooo hooooo RKB!!

7:45 am

lbdawger

oh well, early whoo hooo for her then

7:45 am

smores

:) sorry

7:47 am

lbdawger

9 remaining. biab to finish.

7:47 am

smores

Bye for now lbd....enjoy your day :)

7:48 am

Anniebrook

bye for now, dawg

8:03 am

Aloyisius

good Wednesday, fellow Babblers

8:04 am

crosshair

howdy aloy

8:05 am

Aloyisius

hi crossy, quiet in here!

8:06 am

crosshair

indeed,just start the grid myself

8:07 am

Aloyisius

am opening chat with 21 to go

8:08 am

crosshair

i should try that some day as i never seem to finish the grids anymore

8:08 am

Aloyisius

and am not pleased that the Frito "bandito" is unacceptable!

8:08 am

crosshair

i am not happy that naptha is not accepted

8:09 am

Aloyisius

yup, I close chat so that I don't see hints, etc.. after I "earn" the list (3/4 done), I open it up.. think that naphtha has two h's? not sure

8:09 am

crosshair

but ty for the ba 6/27

8:09 am

Aloyisius

.. tried it too

8:09 am

Aloyisius

yvw.. I probably deserve the PB for that

8:10 am

crosshair

mmm,i see 2 spellings "naptha" and naphtha"

8:10 am

Aloyisius

interesting.. guess enable is picky about that

8:11 am

crosshair

in all things enable is american first

8:12 am

crosshair

i am actually surprised it takes as many varriants as it does

8:14 am

Aloyisius

spinning wheels trying to find the ba7, hope it isn't too fishy

8:18 am

Anniebrook

aloy, not fishy at all.....b, article, number after 9 and consonant

8:18 am

Anniebrook

whatever that means

8:19 am

Aloyisius

hi Annie.. tyvm, looking

8:19 am

Uneaixoise

apparently it's a wild ox . . . jeez

8:19 am

Uneaixoise

tx for the clue, annie!

8:19 am

Aloyisius

holy cow, would never have found that, ty again Annie.. and ty for the meaning, Une

8:19 am

Anniebrook

Hi Une :) found it by playing around

8:20 am

smores

Hi again and ty for the ba7

8:20 am

Aloyisius

hi smores

8:20 am

smores

Had to grab some breakfast

8:21 am

Uneaixoise

off to grab a coffee . . . back in a mo

8:21 am

smores

Hi Aloy, Une anyone else that wasn't here before :)

8:21 am

Aloyisius

am munching on granola topped with greek yogurt

8:22 am

smores

lol...I usually have yogurt topped with granola :)

8:22 am

Aloyisius

lol.. upside down

8:23 am

smores

Being bad though, sausage and egg sandwich and triple chocolate biscotti

8:25 am

Anniebrook

smores, my kind of breakfast

8:25 am

Aloyisius

sounds good, smores.. no urge to cook this morning.. maybe tomorrow I'll be "bad" too (-:

8:26 am

smores

:)

8:27 am

o-o

ba 7: http://tinyurl.com/arrj37u

8:27 am

smores

I usually try to start the day out healthy as I know I probably wont end it that way...lol

8:29 am

Aloyisius

hello BabbleRabble, going to check out the link, ty

8:30 am

Anniebrook

hi BR!

8:30 am

smores

thanks BR, now that I have a visual maybe I'll remember it :)

8:30 am

Aloyisius

nice looking animals

8:32 am

smores

I saw these biscotti at the store yesterday and had to try them, my daughter asked why they call them Biscotti, I told her because you can't have cookies for breakfast :)

8:32 am

Aloyisius

good answer, smores

8:36 am

Aloyisius

oops, just got kicked off the internet.. glad it was temporary

8:36 am

smores

hate when that happens

8:38 am

Aloyisius

we use a local tower and so winds and bad weather can affect our signal

8:39 am

smores

must stop myself from eating another biscotti

8:40 am

Anniebrook

*slaps the biscotti out of smores h4*

8:40 am

Aloyisius

trying to monkey the ge6

8:40 am

smores

I had never tried pakcaged ones before, surprisingly tasty. Nonni brand

8:41 am

smores

lol...

8:41 am

Aloyisius

do you dip the biscotti in your coffee?

8:41 am

smores

it is a Hindu Aloy

8:42 am

smores

way of course, vanilla bean coffee to be exact

8:42 am

Aloyisius

ty smores, thinking Hindu..

8:42 am

smores

*why

8:42 am

Aloyisius

ummm, yummm

8:42 am

smores

can give a better clue if you would like

8:43 am

Anniebrook

fireworks

8:44 am

smores

WTG Annie!! :)

8:44 am

Aloyisius

rats, happened again..

8:45 am

Aloyisius

yay for Annie, congrats!

8:45 am

Aloyisius

ok, smores.. monkey is zonked out.. ready for a clue

8:46 am

worzel

goooooooooooood afternoon fellow babblers! xxx

8:46 am

smores

same 1st 4 as the ge7 then duble vowel ending

8:46 am

Aloyisius

hi worzel, nice to meet you

8:46 am

Anniebrook

hi worzel

8:46 am

smores

*double

8:46 am

smores

Hey worzel :)

8:47 am

worzel

hey smores and annie xxx hows things in the states? xx

8:47 am

Aloyisius

another newbie for me, tyvm smores

8:47 am

Anniebrook

a well mannered man and double vowel

8:47 am

Aloyisius

no wonder I couldn't see it!

8:47 am

Anniebrook

too late

8:47 am

worzel

hi aloyisus xxx

8:47 am

worzel

hi annie

8:47 am

smores

:)

8:47 am

smores

doing well worzel, where are you again?

8:47 am

Aloyisius

ty anyway, Annie.. brb, 10 to go

8:48 am

jmcnrick

hi all

8:48 am

Anniebrook

hi jmc :)

8:48 am

worzel

im in the UK smores xx

8:48 am

smores

Hi jmc :)

8:49 am

smores

ahh, yes...I remember you but couldn't recall where you were.

8:50 am

worzel

lol - once someone's talked to me they always tend to remember me for some reason! lol

8:50 am

smores

:)

8:51 am

Anniebrook

going to start the day, bye dear babblers

8:51 am

jmcnrick

bye annie

8:51 am

smores

Bye Annie...have a good one dear :)

8:51 am

worzel

bye annie xx

8:53 am

Anniebrook

jmc, before I leave, a suggestion for the babble flag, a cat, a dog, a monkey

8:53 am

Anniebrook

a recipe, okay, enough out of me, bye

8:53 am

worzel

oboe

8:53 am

jmcnrick

ty for the suggestions. . .

8:53 am

worzel

ooops sorry!!!!!

8:54 am

smores

:)

8:54 am

jmcnrick

ty worzel . . .lemonade in the pb dear

8:54 am

worzel

lmao youre welcom jm xx

8:54 am

smores

and triple chocolate biscotti

8:55 am

jmcnrick

stats for the last column A please

8:56 am

smores

ad5/14

8:56 am

jmcnrick

ty *looking*

8:56 am

smores

ad6/21

8:56 am

smores

don't have the 3rd

8:56 am

jmcnrick

duh! slap me with fish! and nbt

8:56 am

smores

:)

8:58 am

jmcnrick

wow that gerund is just there to annoy!

8:58 am

smores

yep

8:59 am

smores

and it's doing it very well

8:59 am

jmcnrick

haha

8:59 am

Aloyisius

- back.. hi jmc, good to see you!

8:59 am

jmcnrick

hi snuffy. . .yes we have been missing each other!

9:00 am

smores

and yes I tried poing

9:00 am

jmcnrick

me too smores

9:00 am

jmcnrick

and toing

9:00 am

smores

lLOL

9:00 am

Aloyisius

waste of a gerund

9:00 am

jmcnrick

indeed snuffy

9:01 am

worzel

i can't believe how daft i am - i just typed in gerund - even though there's no r lmao!!!

9:01 am

smores

:D

9:01 am

jmcnrick

-ing ending is a gerund. . . from your grammar days!

9:02 am

worzel

i don't know what gerund means xx

9:02 am

Aloyisius

sigh.. you must be a young'un and not to blame.. grammar is not taught as it used to be

9:03 am

jmcnrick

easy to forget all we learned. . .i had to relearn how to spell consonant myself

9:03 am

worzel

i've just been reliably informed that gerund means fat. Is that so?

9:04 am

Aloyisius

rotund ?

9:04 am

jmcnrick

no worzel it is a word that ends in -ing such as snowing and raining and jumping

9:04 am

worzel

yes that's more diplomatic, ty aloy xxx lol

9:04 am

jmcnrick

yes i think rotund is probably what they meant

9:04 am

worzel

bbiab need a break me eyes are going all squiffy!! sys xxx

9:04 am

Aloyisius

of a plump nature?

9:05 am

Aloyisius

bye, worzel

9:05 am

jmcnrick

haha i was talking with a GRADUATE student and he had never heard (he said) the word gerrymandering. . .

9:06 am

jmcnrick

hard to learn american history without that word imho

9:06 am

Aloyisius

h'mmm... where was the grad student brought up?

9:07 am

jmcnrick

pennsylvania

9:07 am

Aloyisius

LOL... ok

9:07 am

Aloyisius

there goes my idea about a foreign grad student

9:07 am

sciencegeek

hola!

9:07 am

jmcnrick

i wonder what word the brits use for that concept

9:07 am

jmcnrick

hi science

9:08 am

Aloyisius

hola geek

9:08 am

jmcnrick

lovely icon! haha

9:08 am

sciencegeek

lol

9:08 am

sciencegeek

I got The Hornet's Nest

9:08 am

jmcnrick

good. . . i hope you enjoy it

9:08 am

sciencegeek

bbl

9:09 am

Haz1558

Gerrymandering is the term used here as well.

9:09 am

jmcnrick

well that was a quick visit

9:09 am

Haz1558

Good morning/afternoon all.

9:09 am

Aloyisius

hi Haz!

9:10 am

Haz1558

Hello, Aloy.

9:10 am

jmcnrick

ty haz. . . since it was based on a US politician I thought it was possible there was a different term

9:10 am

Kenny Chuck

I am going crazy trying to find the ba7. Any other clue besides Annie's?

9:11 am

jmcnrick

are you vacationing at a beach haz?

9:11 am

jmcnrick

let me look kenny

9:11 am

Haz1558

I wish! No, it's a photograph taken in Zanzibar, it's to remind me that the sun does shine somewhere in the world.

9:12 am

Aloyisius

b + ** apple a day.. + Roman X + *o to sleep, little baby

9:13 am

jmcnrick

ty snuffy

9:13 am

Aloyisius

lol, we can not mention any ph7's in this grid without going to the PB !

9:13 am

jmcnrick

not much sunshine here in DC. . . it came out yesteday and everyone was asking what the shiny thing in the sky was

9:14 am

Aloyisius

yw, glad it worked

9:14 am

Haz1558

I'm not insisting on heat, jmc, it would just be nice not to have grey clouds.

9:15 am

Haz1558

Were you looking for suggestions for your flag, jmc?

9:15 am

jmcnrick

yes i understand haz. . .it gets oppressive after awhile

9:15 am

jmcnrick

yes. . .it is open to discussion. . .this is a draft

9:16 am

jmcnrick

i am running it up the flag poll to see if anyone salutes. . .so to speak! hahaha

9:16 am

smores

you could just leave it blank and say it's a ph7

9:16 am

Haz1558

How about a babble letter? A tile from the grid with number attached. Also something to indicate the global nature of the game.

9:16 am

Aloyisius

can you fit a PB pic on it?

9:17 am

Aloyisius

would be nice in memory of FM

9:17 am

jmcnrick

i don't think the pb pic would fit. . .

9:17 am

crosshair

"and now it is time for crossy's handy household tip number 34: having bacon for breakfast? of course you are!.sometimes though,a butcher is not as good as he can be in cutting your wonderous porkine tidbit and when you try and peel the sliced to lay in the pan they break here and there in bits and pieces and just spoil the bacon aura of the day.well no longer! what you do if it looks like you are in for a fight is turn the pound upside down and peel from the back. nine times out of ten,it will peel much easier and bacon goodness will be yours once again:))

9:17 am

jmcnrick

i think of the candle as for her and others. . . even ph7 others

9:18 am

Kenny Chuck

Finally I found the ba/7. Now I can pass-out.

9:18 am

Aloyisius

ah, ty crossy!

9:18 am

jmcnrick

dear me kenny! glad you found it though

9:18 am

Aloyisius

lol Kenny.. it is a doozy

9:18 am

crosshair

crossy also solves this by buying thick sliced bacon;))

9:19 am

smores

lol...kenny :)

9:19 am

smores

nice crossy, can count on you for bacon tips :)

9:19 am

jmcnrick

well i must go do some work for class. . . bbl. . . all suggestions for the flag will be taken under advisement!

9:19 am

jmcnrick

104 left *poof*

9:19 am

Aloyisius

for a relatively small grid, am running into a number of newbies!

9:20 am

Aloyisius

bye, jmc

9:20 am

Haz1558

Bye, jmc.

9:20 am

smores

Well, until you decide I will just look at it as a ph7

9:20 am

smores

Bye...enjoy your day :)

9:21 am

smores

me too Aloy

9:21 am

Aloyisius

like ta5, ta + what you do at an auction

9:22 am

Aloyisius

if we have seen that before, I have forgotten.. quite possible

9:23 am

smores

ty...lol didn't have it, and haven't seen it before

9:23 am

Aloyisius

love the to7 though, must be icemen

9:24 am

Aloyisius

oops, should have said males that carry ice, sorry

9:24 am

smores

lol...yes, I remembered that one

9:25 am

Aloyisius

fw.. so off I go to hang some laundry out.. tc all and have a great day!

9:25 am

smores

WTG Aloy...enjoy your day :)

9:27 am

Haz1558

Bye, Aloy.

9:30 am

Haz1558

And I must head off as well. Have a good day.

9:30 am

smores

You too Haz :)

9:33 am

lbdawger

ba7?

9:34 am

BzznBea

ba7 - ends like the powdered orange drink astronauts once drank except with a different vowel

9:34 am

MollyL

b + picnic pest + ***lish is the language most of us speak

9:35 am

MollyL

It's some weird, Southeast Asian ox. Another "Enable special".

9:36 am

lbdawger

ty, molly and bzz weird word

9:37 am

lbdawger

tadone, finito!! the 7's really hung me up today.

9:37 am

smores

Okay, found the last 7, must get some things done...40 left for later :)

9:38 am

lbdawger

hagd, smores.

9:38 am

smores

WTG lbd !!! :) bye

9:39 am

BzznBea

I kept wanting that ba7 to be the Frito Ba6o.

9:40 am

BzznBea

WTG, LB!

9:47 am

hurshy

'ello 'ello 'ello!

9:49 am

starryjess

hi hurshy

9:50 am

starryjess

nate

9:50 am

starryjess

oops sorry

9:50 am

flosey

good morning everyone

9:51 am

hurshy

heya starry! i think you're the only friend i have that crosses over on two websites. well there are plenty that cross between here and sudoku but that doesn't count cause they are connected, both run by doc.

9:51 am

hurshy

not that i've done any RNA in quite awhile.

9:52 am

starryjess

have you even been there since they started the switches?

9:53 am

hurshy

switches are when you have to make it that if you change one bit, it makes a different molecule, right? i think i saw that.

9:53 am

hurshy

i didn't participate in it though, sounded too complicated for me.

9:53 am

starryjess

a lot of them are a pain, but there are a few easy ones

9:54 am

hurshy

but it's not FUN. at least not for me. so why would i bother?

9:54 am

starryjess

It's fun at first. Until you do too many. Then it gets to be the same thing over and over.

9:55 am

hurshy

so how are things with you.

9:55 am

starryjess

But, I have some kind of compulsion to do as many as I can.

9:56 am

starryjess

I have a cold. >.< How are you? Better than me I hope.

9:56 am

hurshy

oh i am sad we cannot have ba7 as the spanish version of ba6!

9:56 am

hurshy

well, i do not have a cold.

9:57 am

hurshy

my sister is coming for a visit, arriving tonight, so that's exciting.

9:57 am

starryjess

sounds nice

9:59 am

hurshy

she's coming bc my cat got a diagnosis of terminal kidney disease in early january. she couldn't afford to just drop everything and come when the time comes, but she wanted to show her support. he's still doing really well on the hospice care for now. i keep praying for a miracle too.

9:59 am

starryjess

oh :(

10:04 am

hurshy

well, if i do not get a miracle, it has turned out to be nice to have this time with him to give him lots of love and enjoy him.

10:05 am

hurshy

i feel like it might not even be as hard when he goes as it was when i first got the news, because i will have had the time.

10:06 am

hurshy

but maybe that is overly optimistic.

10:06 am

starryjess

maybe not

10:07 am

starryjess

anyway, it's good you get to enjoy him now

10:08 am

hurshy

yeah. he's just such a LOVE.

10:10 am

Mary

hi all stats for the 9

10:11 am

starryjess

Is there a way of using the "ing" in this puzzle?

10:11 am

hurshy

doesn't look like it, that stupid O is in the way

10:11 am

hurshy

such a waste

10:12 am

starryjess

that's what I thought.

10:12 am

starryjess

I don't have the 9 Mary

10:12 am

hurshy

neither do i

10:13 am

Mary

will wait, haven't listed yet, and was wondering if it was a compound word

10:14 am

hurshy

maybe it's against-something

10:14 am

hurshy

or before-something

10:16 am

hurshy

(i'm currently working on a's, you see)

10:17 am

hurshy

(they are hard)

10:17 am

hurshy

(at least, they are hard without the list)

10:18 am

Mary

I'm a little over half way and usually don't list until later but must do some chores so will be back later. I have 6 a's to go.

10:18 am

MLFAN17

what does the 9 begin with since i see by convo everyone is still looking for it? i havent started the grid yet

10:18 am

flosey

at9/60

10:19 am

hurshy

oho, flosey has the knowledge

10:19 am

Mary

ty flosey will look

10:19 am

flosey

and good morning everyone

10:19 am

hurshy

yay thanks flosey got it!

10:19 am

windingwake

ty flosey, that's all i neede

10:19 am

Mary

I too got it tyvm

10:19 am

hurshy

that was not hard actually

10:19 am

flosey

babble flips at 10: pm here so often get a start there

10:20 am

Mary

here it flips at midnight and I'm usually asleep by then

10:21 am

flosey

when I visit sons in Ontario, I seldom see it until next day, flips at 1: am

10:22 am

MLFAN17

i glot the 9 swoot

10:22 am

hurshy

yeah 1 AM here, only works if i have insomnia.

10:23 am

MLFAN17

1am for flip for me oto

10:23 am

rubyfoo

hello everybody

10:24 am

flosey

hi ruby, it's been a while since I've seen you

10:24 am

rubyfoo

that is terribly sad about your cat, hurshy. I'm so sorry

10:24 am

MLFAN17

first column E stats please?

10:24 am

rubyfoo

hello flosey; it's because Miss Spoiled Ruby makes me keep the door to the studio open and it's just too cold for me

10:25 am

rubyfoo

we've had two big snows in less than two weeks

10:25 am

hurshy

em5/12

10:25 am

flosey

wow, so you do see quite a winter there, Ruby

10:26 am

MLFAN17

ty hurshy

10:26 am

rubyfoo

we had a lot of snow the first few years, then less, and now a lot again. Weather patterns are just increasingly weird all over.

10:26 am

flosey

does anyone have ge6, please?

10:27 am

MLFAN17

i dont flosey

10:27 am

PMS

ge 4,6 +2 vowels

10:27 am

rubyfoo

<-- 75 words, no nbt or nbs :(

10:28 am

flosey

tks tho mlf

10:28 am

rubyfoo

also, no time

10:28 am

flosey

thanks PMS

10:28 am

rubyfoo

ooh, just found the ge7 a medicinal plant]

10:28 am

hurshy

ty pms, ty ruby

10:29 am

MLFAN17

First column i stats please?

10:29 am

rubyfoo

does anybody else remember "trench mouth"?

10:30 am

rubyfoo

in5/14 and in4/4 are all I have

10:30 am

flosey

yes, vaguely, ruby

10:30 am

rubyfoo

they would paint people's mouths with ge7 violet

10:30 am

MLFAN17

ruby i just got in 6/18 ty

10:30 am

flosey

don't remember anyone having it though

10:30 am

windingwake

also an in5/12

10:31 am

hurshy

watch out for the p's!

10:31 am

rubyfoo

MLF:'t have the 6 lol

10:31 am

MLFAN17

last one for nbt E 2nd column stats please?

10:31 am

MLFAN17

ruby of course we have the same one lol

10:33 am

flosey

does anyone have no7 please?

10:33 am

rubyfoo

those weren't it!

10:34 am

windingwake

flosey, take a message for someone on this.

10:34 am

rubyfoo

see you later, dinner must be hot by now

10:34 am

MLFAN17

flosey do you mean no 7/36?

10:35 am

flosey

yes, mlf

10:35 am

MLFAN17

compound word

10:35 am

MLFAN17

no 4/4 plus pa*

10:35 am

hurshy

name that proper noun! homeworld of padme amidala

10:35 am

flosey

thanks mlf

10:35 am

MLFAN17

does anyone have the E on the 2nd column?

10:35 am

MLFAN17

no problem flosey

10:35 am

mael

naboo!

10:36 am

MLFAN17

nbs

10:36 am

hurshy

ding ding ding!

10:37 am

windingwake

mlf, there's an e 4/6

10:38 am

windingwake

dark

10:38 am

MLFAN17

e what 4/6?

10:38 am

windingwake

eb

10:39 am

MLFAN17

ty wind got it

10:39 am

MLFAN17

nbt and nbs i am out of here poof

10:41 am

hurshy

ba7: group of african languages ****u + the language this game is allegedly based on is ***lish.

10:44 am

Erda

major stress on "allegedly"

10:45 am

hurshy

how did you know :)

10:45 am

Erda

heh

10:46 am

phaeton

found the 9!!

10:47 am

hurshy

hey, i need to write something down, where did my *** **?

10:49 am

Ray100

can you clue the 9 please?

10:50 am

hurshy

at9, the act of making up for a wrong

10:50 am

phaeton

when you make amends

10:50 am

Ray100

cheers...

10:50 am

hurshy

also a keira knightly movie.

10:51 am

flosey

does anyone have po6/21 please?

10:51 am

hurshy

ballet dancers have to be able to be up on their toes, en po6

10:51 am

flosey

the second po6/21

10:52 am

hurshy

or, rhymes with a chinese soup

10:52 am

phaeton

ge7?

10:52 am

hurshy

it is a blue flower

10:52 am

flosey

it's a flower phaeton

10:53 am

Erda

a very blue one, too

10:53 am

hurshy

and don't miss the ph7 of the opera!

10:53 am

Ray100

nice to see the ph7 is really there for once..

10:53 am

phaeton

ok

10:54 am

Erda

te6,27 please?

10:55 am

hurshy

first half rhymes with m**, a little women sister, and the second have is grown males

10:56 am

hurshy

second *half - talk about top down processing.

10:56 am

Erda

ty hurshy!!

10:57 am

movieman

name that star wars creature, ridden by tusken raiders

10:57 am

hurshy

the kitten of the opera is cute...

10:58 am

hurshy

tonton!

10:58 am

movieman

nope, hursh

10:58 am

movieman

that's spelt tauntaun

10:58 am

hurshy

ah, i only watched, never read books, so i don't know a lot of the spellings

10:59 am

hurshy

you missed me doing naboo earlier.

11:00 am

hurshy

well i'm having a brain fart on the creature ridden by tusken raiders then.

11:00 am

movieman

bantha!

11:00 am

hurshy

aahhhh

11:03 am

phaeton

po7?

11:04 am

movieman

card game phaeton

11:04 am

hurshy

a boat that floats on these big air filled things of the same name

11:05 am

hurshy

that's a card game too?

11:05 am

movieman

yep, it's a variant of 21, or blackjack

11:05 am

flosey

FW, now breakfast and on with a busy day

11:05 am

hurshy

huh, did not know that

11:05 am

phaeton

ty

11:08 am

poodletoes

wow, just scrolled back and got lots of great clues

11:09 am

Book Doctor Gwen

gg flosey and hi all

11:11 am

hurshy

ack a dalek! *runs for it* bye all! (just kidding gwen)

11:11 am

Book Doctor Gwen

EXTERMINATE!!!

11:14 am

Book Doctor Gwen

(darn, i missed) lol

11:26 am

Book Doctor Gwen

and my phantom of the day is naphtha

11:28 am

Book Doctor Gwen

nbt, you lurkers

11:32 am

Book Doctor Gwen

oh, crepe, going to the PB

11:38 am

Book Doctor Gwen

mmmfmm mffffmmm

11:41 am

rubyfoo

why isn't naptha a word?

11:42 am

Book Doctor Gwen

missing an H

11:42 am

Book Doctor Gwen

Ebichu ate all the cheese!

11:43 am

Book Doctor Gwen

"Naphtha is a colorless to reddish-brown volatile aromatic liquid, very similar to gasoline"

11:44 am

Book Doctor Gwen

oh, and hi ruby!

11:48 am

Book Doctor Gwen

well, i'm off for now, got customer orders to fill, yippee

11:50 am

cybernan

good morning everyone :)

11:56 am

bichon

Hi

11:56 am

bichon

I didn't understand the te 6/27 clue hurshy

11:57 am

cybernan

looking for the ge 7 clued below -- isn't the flower genetia?

11:57 am

bichon

I knew it as ge**** violet

11:58 am

cybernan

ok -- monkeyed it .. ty bichon

11:58 am

bichon

nm got the te 6

11:58 am

bichon

yvw

11:59 am

cybernan

101 and slowing to a halt

12:11 pm

cybernan

ba 7, please?

12:14 pm

o-o

ba + receipts - expenses: *e* gain + abbr for a popular language: ***lish

12:15 pm

cybernan

ty babrab

12:29 pm

cybernan

ge 5, please?

12:33 pm

cybernan

nm - found it

12:53 pm

ivesy3

ge 6/24 plz

12:54 pm

ivesy3

nm found it

12:54 pm

cybernan

*!* ta da *!* - tough little grid today

12:54 pm

cybernan

brb

1:01 pm

cybernan

any clues wanted before I leave?

1:03 pm

cybernan

bye then - hagd

1:16 pm

chiley

is

1:17 pm

syb215

9 letter word?

1:20 pm

uusue2

hi all!

1:25 pm

lilliann

hi sue

1:26 pm

lilliann

syb the 9 is at9

1:28 pm

periwinkle

ty br for ba7, another new word for me

1:28 pm

ivesy3

te 6/27 plz

1:29 pm

lilliann

teg6, 1st part rhymes with lower body appendage and males

1:30 pm

ivesy3

ty lilliann

1:31 pm

lilliann

yw ivesy an hi to you and peri

1:32 pm

uusue2

hi peri, ivesy, lilli!

1:33 pm

periwinkle

is there a bo7?

1:34 pm

periwinkle

help with left column e pls

1:34 pm

uusue2

em5/12, peri

1:35 pm

periwinkle

ty sue will look

1:35 pm

periwinkle

sue do you know about the paleo diet?

1:35 pm

lilliann

no peri

1:36 pm

periwinkle

it is a gluten and sugar free diet. I just make a veggie curry for dinner following one of the recipes. there is lots of information on the internet

1:36 pm

uusue2

I have read a little about the paleo diet, peri

1:36 pm

lilliann

by the way, my no was for the bo7

1:37 pm

periwinkle

ok, ty lil

1:37 pm

uusue2

I think after we move I will do more cooking

1:37 pm

periwinkle

I have ba7, ge7 and ph7. I heard there was a to7 but I do not see it

1:39 pm

jessmom

to7/40

1:39 pm

periwinkle

I also heard that the to7is a compound but no luck finding it so far

1:39 pm

lilliann

to7 is a male who uses the metal handled things to pick up food etc

1:40 pm

lilliann

*males

1:40 pm

uusue2

got it, lilli, thanks!

1:40 pm

periwinkle

ty lil

1:40 pm

periwinkle

not seeing the em5

1:40 pm

periwinkle

hard grid for me

1:41 pm

lilliann

your both welcome

1:41 pm

lilliann

hi jess

1:41 pm

periwinkle

got the em5 thank you

1:41 pm

periwinkle

ty sue

1:43 pm

periwinkle

bbs

1:45 pm

ivesy3

to 6/21 and i hate this grid

1:45 pm

ivesy3

plz

1:46 pm

ivesy3

ohhh and hello lol.. very frustrating grid

1:46 pm

uusue2

to6/21 = musical sound + not you

1:47 pm

ivesy3

ty sue! and how is frank

1:47 pm

uusue2

he's ok, ivesy, we are at the cancer center now and he is getting his 5th long chemo treatment

1:48 pm

uusue2

when he's done he will go home with a pump that he will wear for two days

1:48 pm

uusue2

it is getting tedious but he is handling it pretty well, and of course we want the cancer to be gone and to stay away!

1:49 pm

ivesy3

such new techniques for chemo now. glad to hear he is handling it. fight the good fight to beat it

1:49 pm

bichon

Hi sue, nice to hear that Frank is still sticking to the treatment

1:50 pm

ivesy3

am off for a bit now. sue , you and frank have my prayers. never give up. cancer sucks

1:51 pm

lilliann

hope all turns out well for frank.thoughts,prayers and hugs to you both

1:51 pm

uusue2

thanks, ivesy, take care!

1:51 pm

uusue2

hi bichon! Saw a very cute bichon frise at the dog show (on TV last night)

1:51 pm

lilliann

bbl.i've promised my daughter another game of cards before bed.

1:52 pm

uusue2

bye, lilli! Hugs to you and her - hope she is doing well!

1:52 pm

bichon

Yes, I have yet to watch it. Of course mine don't look so spiffy as that one.

1:52 pm

stidmama

***Hugs to sue and lilliann and bichon and ivesy and...*** I have lunch for a few more minutes...

1:53 pm

stidmama

back and forth as I figure out how to tweak the lesson for the last group of math students...

1:53 pm

uusue2

hi stid!!

1:53 pm

bichon

hint for the 9, pls

1:55 pm

uusue2

I've heard it's an at9, bichon, but I don't have it

1:56 pm

bichon

ok, sure I'll still be here later on

1:57 pm

bichon

just got it. Anyone want a hint

1:57 pm

uusue2

sure :-)

1:57 pm

uusue2

nm

1:58 pm

bichon

If you sin, in some religions you have to have a period of at 9/60

1:58 pm

uusue2

just saw it myself :-)

1:59 pm

stidmama

thanks for the 9! :-D my first and likely my only word!

2:00 pm

uusue2

yay stid! :-)

2:00 pm

Bugsaw

hi stid!!!! just got here. why aren't you at school?

2:00 pm

Bugsaw

hi Sue

2:00 pm

Bugsaw

and bichon too, not intending to be rude. Sorry

2:00 pm

uusue2

hi bugs! stid is having lunch.

2:01 pm

Bugsaw

oh. Last night I went to Facebook and saw she was feeling disouraged. Glad she is still standing

2:02 pm

Bugsaw

are you keeping Frank company today?

2:02 pm

uusue2

She is very brave - I could never teach children!

2:02 pm

uusue2

I am, bugs, I always come to his appointments with him.

2:03 pm

Bugsaw

how comforting for you both to be together

2:03 pm

bichon

Why am I not in school? Bugs

2:03 pm

Bugsaw

I hate oo words

2:04 pm

uusue2

I think he appreciates the company (although he's been dozing most of the time)

2:04 pm

Bugsaw

if you shud be in school too Bichon, Get to class! I really meant hello to you too

2:04 pm

uusue2

are there oo words in here? That would explain why my o squares don't have very many words.

2:05 pm

Bugsaw

there is 1 oo5

2:05 pm

bichon

Okay, I'm 66 years old. Not in school. But schools here have been closed since Friday because of the big blizzard

2:06 pm

uusue2

wow, still closed, bichon? I saw the Boston schools opened today.

2:06 pm

Bugsaw

how are you manageing in the blizzard, bichon. I have been getting reports from NH that have shovelling snow as the biggest complaint

2:07 pm

bichon

The roads haven't been cleared well enough for school buses to negotiate turns. And, they have to inspect each school roof.

2:07 pm

Bugsaw

never thot of the roofs.............. good plan

2:07 pm

bichon

We are okay now. Our cul-de-sac didn't get cleared til Mon. night. Then we had to clear what the plow did to our driveway. Making turns on a street is a scary business

2:08 pm

bichon

Went to Costco today and refilled the food supply

2:08 pm

uusue2

how much snow did you get, bichon?

2:08 pm

medusa

hi all.

2:09 pm

stidmama

back. sorry, kids will be here in five minutes. I am still standing, Bugs. Discouraged, yes, but standing my ground and getting good support. The kids who won't learn, who are distracting the other students are earning their grades, I am trying to help the ones who want to learn, and I am seeing real progress from them.

2:09 pm

Bugsaw

hi medusa

2:09 pm

bichon

3'. Hamden, close to where hurshy lives got 40"

2:09 pm

stidmama

Oh, the storms on the other coast have been so hard - I hope the power stays on for you-all!

2:09 pm

bichon

hi medusa

2:09 pm

medusa

hi bugsaw and bichon

2:09 pm

stidmama

***leaves choclits on table*** have a lovely afternoon/evening, all! *Poof*

2:10 pm

uusue2

wow, that is a lot, bichon!

2:10 pm

Bugsaw

that is all you can do stid. you can't help people who don't want to be helped. There will come a time in their life when they are willing but you are not letting everyone else down who is ready now. hugs

2:10 pm

uusue2

hi medusa!

2:10 pm

medusa

hi sue

2:12 pm

Bugsaw

I keep wanting to put genome

2:13 pm

medusa

the one that i keep wanting to put is daisy. lol

2:16 pm

Bugsaw

must be off for a while again. Happy Babbling

2:16 pm

medusa

ttfn bugsaw

2:21 pm

medusa

can i have a clue for ab5 please?

2:23 pm

momof5

ab5 means above

2:23 pm

praise2him

sorry medusa don't have it

2:23 pm

praise2him

just getting started myseld

2:23 pm

praise2him

myself that is

2:23 pm

momof5

a + Daniel B***e

2:23 pm

medusa

no probs praise

2:24 pm

medusa

abboon

2:24 pm

medusa

oops!

2:24 pm

momof5

close. too many b's

2:24 pm

medusa

thanks mom

2:24 pm

praise2him

thanks mom

2:24 pm

momof5

yw

2:25 pm

medusa

my keyboard is being stoopid! lol

2:25 pm

uusue2

hi praise and mom!

2:26 pm

momof5

hello!

2:26 pm

praise2him

hello everyone

2:26 pm

medusa

hi praise

2:26 pm

wvteach

good afternoon all

2:27 pm

uusue2

hi wv!

2:27 pm

medusa

hi teach

2:27 pm

uusue2

<--- thinks noob should be a word

2:29 pm

medusa

noob is a great word!

2:31 pm

praise2him

I have known a few noobs in my life

2:31 pm

praise2him

:)

2:31 pm

medusa

me too praise and 2 of them i married! LMAO

2:32 pm

uusue2

haha, me too, medusa!

2:32 pm

praise2him

LOL! medusa

2:32 pm

medusa

:D

2:33 pm

medusa

ba7 please

2:33 pm

momof5

don't have that one

2:33 pm

uusue2

me either

2:33 pm

medusa

no probs

2:34 pm

BzznBea

b + picninc pest + the ***lish language Molly's clue

2:35 pm

uusue2

thanks bea!

2:35 pm

BzznBea

*picnic

2:35 pm

wvteach

thnx bea

2:35 pm

momof5

thx

2:35 pm

uusue2

ha, I thought it sounded kind of southeast Asian

2:36 pm

medusa

thanks

2:36 pm

uusue2

so if that's a word, how come bento isn't? I can get a bento lunch at my local sushi place.

2:36 pm

Judi

Hi, neighbors!

2:36 pm

uusue2

ih Judi!

2:37 pm

uusue2

*hi, that is, sigh

2:37 pm

medusa

hi judy

2:37 pm

momof5

I keep wanting to type ba6/27 with an o at the end

2:37 pm

medusa

i tried it! lol

2:37 pm

BzznBea

The Frito Ba6o! Me too!

2:38 pm

momof5

me too. several times.

2:38 pm

uusue2

ah, thanks, didn't have that one!

2:38 pm

momof5

16 left

2:38 pm

Judi

Jeesh. I just read the silliest thing on MSN. Comedian Steve Martin is a father for the first time. He is 67. Really, Steve? Another cliche.

2:38 pm

medusa

WOW!

2:39 pm

medusa

82 left!

2:39 pm

momof5

Saw that as well. Wouldn't want to start parenting after 50, let alone 67

2:39 pm

Judi

I'm sure that's what Steve said... right before he burst into tears.

2:40 pm

uusue2

mostly I figure people's business is their business, but I worry about people having children at such an advanced age; the chances that someone else will wind up raising them seem pretty high

2:40 pm

medusa

hahaha judi!

2:41 pm

Judi

I absolutely love Steve Martin, but I'm disappointed to learn that he's now a baby daddy. I don't know who the mommy is. On the up side, she'll never have to worry about child support.

2:42 pm

wvteach

help with top row G please

2:43 pm

momof5

gy4,10

2:43 pm

Judi

Gi5: super tall person.

2:43 pm

momof5

gi5,14 & gi4,8

2:43 pm

LuvB

2:43 pm

uusue2

figures I missed the easy one :=P

2:44 pm

wvteach

thnx all

2:44 pm

momof5

clues for di6 & di5

2:45 pm

BzznBea

di 5 - number

2:46 pm

BzznBea

di 6 di + small particle

2:46 pm

medusa

thanks bea

2:46 pm

uusue2

thanks, bea!

2:47 pm

medusa

ge7 anyone?

2:48 pm

momof5

got the di6, thx

2:48 pm

BzznBea

ge 7 - male + an alien from Mars is a mart***

2:48 pm

medusa

thanks bea

2:49 pm

Judi

This grid is annoying.

2:50 pm

medusa

its nasty!

2:54 pm

lynxxx

good morning all

2:54 pm

medusa

hi lyn

2:55 pm

BzznBea

Hey, lynxx

2:55 pm

BzznBea

On my way out. See you all next time.

2:55 pm

medusa

ttfn bea

2:55 pm

lynxxx

bye Bzzn

2:55 pm

uusue2

bye, bea!

2:56 pm

uusue2

and hi lynxxx!

2:56 pm

lynxxx

hi Sue

2:58 pm

Judi

Clue for the Ba7, please?

3:00 pm

lynxxx

ba* (to firbid) & Hercules was known for his s*r***th

3:01 pm

lynxxx

just found that one myself - took 10 minutes even with Morewords

3:02 pm

Judi

Ty, lynxxx. Eeesh.

3:02 pm

lynxxx

actually if you change the vowels it is the nicest beer in Bali, thought it sounded familiar

3:03 pm

wvteach

stats for the 9

3:03 pm

lynxxx

at9.60

3:04 pm

wvteach

thnx lynxx

3:08 pm

medusa

at last i got nbt and nbs!

3:09 pm

momof5

explain nbt & nbs pls

3:09 pm

medusa

no blank tile and no blank stat

3:10 pm

medusa

i only just learned that one!

3:10 pm

wvteach

NBT - No Blank Tile - all the letters have at least one thing

3:10 pm

momof5

ahhh. I've seen this forever and never knew. Thx

3:10 pm

wvteach

NBS - No Blank Word Stats - have at least one for each of the number sdtats

3:11 pm

medusa

no probs. took me a long time to ask too!

3:11 pm

Judi

I officially hate this grid. I quit.

3:11 pm

wvteach

always good to ask - babblers are always willing to share

3:11 pm

medusa

i have found i have been very welcome here

3:11 pm

lynxxx

do you want a hand Judi...Morewords and I are here to help

3:11 pm

momof5

I enjoy the puzzles even without the knowledge, but good to finally know.

3:12 pm

medusa

wha is morewords?

3:12 pm

uusue2

Judi, I try for nbs, nbt, and half way; sometimes I keep on going and sometimes I declare victory and just chat.

3:12 pm

lynxxx

http://www.morewords.com/ - VERY useful tool

3:13 pm

medusa

thanks lyn

3:13 pm

lynxxx

If you use BabbleExpert then Morewords is under Resources

3:13 pm

wvteach

alphabetical lists arranged by number of letters in word

3:13 pm

uusue2

for example, bugsaw told me there was an oo5 word in the grid, so I went to morewords, typed in oo--- and it gave me all the 5-letter words that begin with oo. There aren't a lot of them so I was able to spot the one in the grid pretty quickly.

3:14 pm

medusa

cool!

3:14 pm

medusa

may have to consult it in a moment!

3:15 pm

momof5

2 left: po7, ge6

3:15 pm

medusa

go mom

3:15 pm

momof5

got po7

3:15 pm

wvteach

go mom go

3:18 pm

momof5

more words works great! FW!!

3:18 pm

speedfreak

anyone help with the ge6 please and thanks

3:19 pm

momof5

male + dbl vowel

3:19 pm

lynxxx

Congrats Momof5!

3:19 pm

momof5

2nd dble vowel, that is

3:19 pm

speedfreak

thank you weird word

3:19 pm

medusa

wtg mom

3:19 pm

sprite

good evening all... finally made it after a huge computer crash

3:19 pm

lynxxx

hi Sprite - we saved a juicy one for you

3:19 pm

medusa

hi sprite

3:20 pm

crosshair

i was asked on fb to identify "romatic" food and i will post my response here for those who do not do fb.please ignore all typos

3:20 pm

crosshair

it is a tad long

3:20 pm

sprite

hi lyn :) xxx
Hi medusa :)
Hiya crossy :D

3:20 pm

crosshair

romantic food is food made for a loved one by a loved one.it has no catagories as to the food itself,but is a food that the cook knows the recipient will love,or a food that brings back a fond memory.it is a food often cooked by hand with the best ingredients with time and care not normally given with everyday meals,ingredients may be tested and rejected many times till the perfect one is found and blended with the meal.it is a meal that an entire evening can be planned around and fretted over till every detail is perfect,it will say love,care and i am thinking of you with every bite,every nuance,it is a meal that says i am glad i am yours and you are mine.t is a food best eaten with candles for light.it is food to share as you perhaps feed each other bites over the the table .food that enhances and suspends time as you gaze into each others eyes and seeing your souls up front and ready to share or perhaps to give to another,it is food to talk about aftwerwards over a good glass of wine by the fire. it is food for love

3:20 pm

uusue2

hi crossy!

3:20 pm

crosshair

suze!! ((sprite))

3:20 pm

medusa

hi crossy. i dont have you on my facebook

3:20 pm

sprite

hi double U sue :)

3:20 pm

crosshair

just posted medusa

3:21 pm

lynxxx

hi Cross, you romantic old fool you

3:21 pm

uusue2

hi sprite!

3:21 pm

crosshair

howdy lynxx.i am a fool indeed

3:21 pm

phandmd

Most of my name is in the puzzle today!

3:21 pm

medusa

thats sweet crossy

3:22 pm

sprite

hi phan

3:22 pm

uusue2

I love it, crossy! Very sweet.

3:22 pm

lilliann

wtg mom and hi all.back from beating my daughter at cards yet again :)she hate me, but what's new??

3:22 pm

uusue2

hi phan!

3:22 pm

phandmd

hey there, Sprite. How goes it

3:22 pm

lynxxx

so these Ps are your fault then Phandmd

3:22 pm

lilliann

that's lovely crossy

3:22 pm

uusue2

how is your daughter doing, lilli?

3:22 pm

sprite

hi lill :)

3:22 pm

lynxxx

hi Lill

3:22 pm

phandmd

I guess so, Lynxxx

3:22 pm

stidgmere

Hello all. Just starting. Here in the misty Northwest, temperatures are not too cool but not shirt sleeve weather either.

3:23 pm

majmom

ba6/27 any clues

3:23 pm

medusa

hi stid

3:23 pm

lynxxx

hi Stigmere

3:23 pm

sprite

am not a happy trouper right now, massive computer crash and a son who reclaimed his external hard drive to spite me when I said he couldn't go out tonight.

3:23 pm

momof5

ba6 is a thief

3:23 pm

stidgmere

Hi mdusa and lynxxxxxxxx.

3:23 pm

lynxxx

ba6 an outlaw

3:24 pm

sprite

hi stidgmere and maj and momo

3:24 pm

momof5

hello

3:24 pm

phandmd

Oh dear, Sprite. Sorry for your troubles, especially the kids troubles.

3:24 pm

lynxxx

PS when you get ba6 you will also get pa6

3:24 pm

sprite

makes me sad. Thanks phan.

3:24 pm

stidgmere

Hi sprite and momo. Haven't seen you for ages sprite so I'm doubly glad to catch up with you today.

3:25 pm

majmom

tx lynxxx-looking the wrong way

3:25 pm

lilliann

she is doing really well thanks sue.she still gets a bit tired and her eye socket hurts her on and off, normally when it is cold and her head occasionally, but that is expected. she's happy to be back at school and seems to be doing really well there.thanks for asking

3:25 pm

uusue2

bummer, sprite, computer problems and kid problems are both really annoying, and to have them both together - ugh! Hugs to you!

3:25 pm

phandmd

Yes, kids have a way of making us sad.

3:25 pm

sprite

thanks suze :)

3:25 pm

lilliann

hi gmere :)

3:26 pm

crosshair

external hard drives are very inexpensive now sprite.you can get a terra drive usb or usb 2.0 about the size of a deck of cards for around 100 dollars

3:26 pm

uusue2

hi gmere!

3:26 pm

lilliann

yes, children can push our patience to the limits sprite

3:26 pm

stidgmere

Sometimes the routines of school can be a comfort to those needing to heal. I'm glad she likes school lilli.

3:27 pm

stidgmere

Hi uu. Glad to be on the grid when you are here, too.

3:27 pm

sprite

I know, crossy. But I was using his one, since it is late evening here and I cannot go out and buy one. It is not so much to ask to borrow it for one day, since he does not even use it.

3:27 pm

sprite

too true, lill

3:28 pm

crosshair

now that my kid is 19,graduated,i have made it quite clear where the door is should the house rules bother him

3:28 pm

phandmd

that is mean spirited. :(

3:28 pm

uusue2

my son is 23 now and is getting to be quite human

3:28 pm

crosshair

acck! it takes that long suze??!

3:29 pm

sprite

yeah. That is what makes me sad. Him being out to hurt me. Ah well, guess I better get used to it. A few more years of this to go, I fear.

3:29 pm

stidgmere

My daughter, whom you know, uu, brings such joy to my heart.

3:29 pm

lilliann

they sent her home last week gmere as her eye socket was really hurting her, she could have taken some pain killers and just had time out from a class whilst they worked but i think they sent her home to cover there backs really, especially after everything she went through.i'm keeping an eye onit(no pun intended) and if it carries on i will take her to the hospital for an x-ray to see if the fracture is healing properly

3:29 pm

sprite

yay for good kids

3:29 pm

uusue2

you must be very proud of her, gmere - she is working hard!

3:30 pm

crosshair

she fractured her orb ital bone lillian?

3:30 pm

uusue2

don't get too excited, crossy, he's not quite there yet :-)

3:30 pm

sprite

how scary, lill. I hope she heals up fast and well.

3:30 pm

phandmd

hugs to you sprite, keep your head up and don't give in.

3:30 pm

stidgmere

Good plan lilli. Yes, uu, she is never lazy and always has such innovative solutions to situations.

3:30 pm

uusue2

lilli's daughter was hit by a car, crossy, story in her profile

3:30 pm

sprite

thanks phan :) Will do.

3:32 pm

lilliann

yes crossy and chipped a bone behind her eye, but luckily enough no operations needed.they said the fractures would heal by themselves over 5/6 weeks

3:32 pm

crosshair

omg! lillian!! my best to your daughter on a fast recovery

3:32 pm

sprite

*healing vibes to lill's daughter*

3:32 pm

crosshair

lots of vibes

3:34 pm

sprite

am gonna grab me some goodies (I hope there are some). Am leaving the whole email etc till tomorrow and am just going to enjoy my babble

3:34 pm

lilliann

she's definitely nearly there.they have said it could be upto 6 months because of her severe concussion but she has shocked and surprised all the doctors, police involved and happily, especially us.thanks for all your kind thoughts :)

3:34 pm

uusue2

(((((lilli)))))

3:35 pm

lilliann

i hope that my daughter grows up to be like stid gmere and i can be a very proud mam like you when she is her age.i am pvery proud of her now but there can be times when i'm not....but then she is 13 going on 30!!

3:39 pm

lilliann

but saying that, she is alive and with us and i seem to have more patience lately, probably because we could have so easily lost her and i now cherish every moment,but it doesn't stop her from winding me up at times.i think she thinks she'll get away with more now because of what she went through

3:43 pm

periwinkle

ap6 pls

3:43 pm

lilliann

i don't have it yet peri, sorry

3:44 pm

windingwake

ap+an o word about orbits.

3:44 pm

windingwake

i think

3:45 pm

sprite

back with a huge bowl of yoghurt and muesli

3:45 pm

periwinkle

got it ty windingwake

3:45 pm

periwinkle

hi spritey

3:45 pm

sprite

hi peri :)

3:45 pm

lilliann

ty windingwake

3:46 pm

windingwake

yw

3:46 pm

sprite

hi windingwake

3:46 pm

lilliann

i love muesli but hate yoghurt.i can just sit and eat muesli dry, i'm like that with alot of cereal

3:47 pm

sprite

oh, how funny, lill. I cannot eat muesli or cereals with milk. I love them with yoghurt though.

3:47 pm

windingwake

hi sprite =)

3:49 pm

lilliann

my dad put me off yoghurts when i was at school as i had it in my pack lunch everyday for about 2 years.i'd try and swap it for a piece of fruit but no takers :)

3:49 pm

sprite

ouch, that is not nice indeed. Lukewarm yoghurt... brrrr

3:50 pm

lilliann

i'll use natural yoghurt as long as it is cooked in something or used as a dip with loads of garlic.it did get a bit tedious sprite :)

3:51 pm

sprite

I believe it! Ah yes, with garlic and parsley. So tasty.

3:51 pm

zoozzoom

I like yoghurt coated rasins.

3:51 pm

sprite

sidenote: that bottom left corner is one heck of a waste of a good -ing ending

3:52 pm

sprite

zooz! *hug* Yes, tasty too.

3:52 pm

periwinkle

it sure is, sprite

3:52 pm

zoozzoom

Yes it is a stinker.

3:52 pm

lilliann

to5/14 is now another new shrub/tree to add to the collection

3:53 pm

lilliann

yes, it is definitely wasted sprite

3:53 pm

lilliann

hi zoom

3:53 pm

periwinkle

36 left, bbl

3:53 pm

sprite

*shakes grid expectantly*

3:53 pm

zoozzoom

I only said that as there is a PO4 there..lol

3:53 pm

sprite

nice going, peri. See you later.

3:54 pm

sprite

:) zooz

3:54 pm

lilliann

bfn peri

3:57 pm

medusa

ttfn peri

3:58 pm

lilliann

there are some strange words in this grid....but i don't know why i'm so surprised as that's babble!

3:58 pm

lilliann

hi medusa

3:58 pm

sprite

final rant: I have this beautiful backup of all my data, complete with details on how to reinstall everything. And the darn backup seems to be damaged!

3:59 pm

sprite

babble: a whole lot of common words we overlook, some truly weird ones we type in right away, a plethora of words that should be valid but are not, and finally those words that are new, odd and impossible to think up by ourselves.

4:01 pm

lilliann

oh no.that is such a bummer sprite.i hope that you haven't lost too much and that hopefully you'll be able to get it all back

4:01 pm

sprite

I hope so, lill. Must find someone who knows how to read a corrupt external harddrive.

4:02 pm

medusa

fireworks

4:02 pm

stidgmere

Congrats medusa!!

4:02 pm

wvteach

congrats medusa

4:02 pm

sprite

wtg medusa!

4:02 pm

lilliann

well, hopefully you can

4:02 pm

lilliann

wtg medusa!

4:03 pm

zoozzoom

Might be an idea to google it, Sprite..sometimes it might be as easy as starting the computer in safe mode if you can.

4:03 pm

sprite

hiya teach

4:03 pm

medusa

ty. im now off coz i have had enough of this grid! lol. speak later. xxx

4:03 pm

zoozzoom

Congrats, Medusa.

4:03 pm

sprite

bye medusa, have a nice evening

4:04 pm

sprite

hi zooz, yes, tried all that. Had to make a new installation of windows, alas. And now it won't read my external drive with all my data.

4:04 pm

lilliann

bye nedusa, tc

4:04 pm

wvteach

good evening sprite - my computer crashed last Wednesday - have gone through all kinds of ups and downs since then

4:05 pm

sprite

oh teach, it is a drag, isn't it!

4:05 pm

wvteach

working on a music festival comoing up next week and for about 2 - 3 hours thought i had lost everything - had not backed it up

4:06 pm

sprite

omg... and? Did you manage to retrieve those data at least?

4:06 pm

wvteach

problem with the motherboard and USB ports - cannot print from this computer, cannot use mouse - not used to touch pad so don't like using it

4:07 pm

zoozzoom

What happens sprite when you plug the usb from your external hard drive into your computer?

4:07 pm

sprite

oh that stinks :( Did you reinstall all drivers?

4:08 pm

wvteach

my husband retrieved them - my three priorities in retrieving things - first the festival files - then my emails (lots relating to the festival) - and then how can i get into babble

4:08 pm

sprite

zooz: it sees it for a second, then says there is no such location available.

4:08 pm

sprite

hehehe... good priorities, teach!

4:09 pm

wvteach

can only open in safe mode so cannot install anything - have looked at new computers - cheaper than replacing motherboard (almost) but will hold off until we get through next week - don't have time to deal with a new computer right now

4:09 pm

sprite

indeed, teach. It takes way too much time.

4:11 pm

stidgmere

Have my 100 words so will say goodbye for now.

4:11 pm

sprite

bye stidgmere!

4:12 pm

lilliann

bye gmere.tc and hugs

4:13 pm

lilliann

fireworks!

4:14 pm

sprite

wtg lill!

4:14 pm

windingwake

grats!

4:14 pm

lilliann

ty both

4:14 pm

lilliann

any clues needed before i go?

4:15 pm

sprite

too many to ask still. Thanks, lill.

4:15 pm

zoozzoom

Not for me, but thanks, Lilliann.

4:16 pm

windingwake

Not unless you can tell me which of the 49 I'm still missing are words I should know, heh.

4:16 pm

lilliann

ok.well am away to make a valentines card for my daughter to give to her boyfriend.she chose the design and i'm making it :)

4:16 pm

sprite

aw so sweet, lill. Have fun!

4:17 pm

zoozzoom

Sprite..click on start, control panel, systems, device manager...can you see the device in disk drives or in the usb device listings?

4:17 pm

lilliann

will do.bye all and tc(poof)

4:17 pm

zoozzoom

Bye, Lillian.

4:21 pm

sprite

hold on, am trying to find it

4:23 pm

sprite

yes I can see it there

4:24 pm

zoozzoom

Right click it and go onto properties..and see what it says.

4:26 pm

sprite

it says: this device is working properly

4:27 pm

sprite

but it is not

4:27 pm

zoozzoom

Thought it would..so at least you know the back-up data is safe..it has something to do with your main computer then.

4:28 pm

sprite

trying to update the driver now...

4:28 pm

sprite

oh... ok! So the data are safe? That is great.

4:30 pm

zoozzoom

I did a google of what you said to me at 4:08 and there is lots of information..but i have to keep coming off of babble and going to google..as i am using an xbox360...if you google your problem...there is plenty of helpful information for you.

4:33 pm

sprite

have been doing so already, thanks a lot, zooz! *hug*

4:33 pm

zoozzoom

More than welcome, Spritey.

4:46 pm

crosshair

now it is time for crossy's tidbit of the day!! this one is for all you book lovers out there who have a spare closet that you may not be doing much with .......

4:46 pm

crosshair

http://tinyurl.com/b9zbvbw

4:46 pm

crosshair

now who would like that in the house?? lol

4:48 pm

sprite

cozy!

4:48 pm

jessmom

I'm probably way behind the times on this, but have any of you watched the Chris P. Bacon videos on You Tube? So cute!

4:50 pm

crosshair

do not even know who chris bacon is,though he has a good last name

4:50 pm

sprite

we have a ChrisP here as a player, if memory serves

4:51 pm

MollyL

That is such a breath of fresh air when these days, certain women of privilege are making closets out of entire rooms.

4:51 pm

nrkii

Crossy, consider his whole name

4:52 pm

jessmom

a 10 day old potbellied piglet, born with out the use of his hind legs. the new owner build a wheelchair using K'nex toys

4:52 pm

sprite

hi molly, nrkii and jessmom

4:52 pm

MollyL

Kind of like I. P. Freely.

4:52 pm

nrkii

hi sprite... hi all!

4:52 pm

sprite

aw jess, that sounds cute

4:52 pm

jessmom

hi sprite and everyone

4:52 pm

crosshair

howdy nrkii

4:52 pm

nrkii

I'm lurking, but the Chris P. Bacon thing was tough not to comment on.

4:52 pm

nrkii

This grid is a beast for me.

4:53 pm

crosshair

closets out of entire rooms?? omg

4:53 pm

sprite

and Aluna Tick and Justin Case... and who is General Failure and why is he attempting to access my drive?

4:54 pm

zoozzoom

I can't seem to get the link to work, Crossy.

4:54 pm

crosshair

http://tinyurl.com/b9zbvbw

4:54 pm

jessmom

he's already outgrown two toy chairs, but is getting an official wheelchair soon - he is amazing with and without it!

4:54 pm

Ouwachita

I heard on the radio this morning about someone in California who had put an escalator in their 3 story closet

4:54 pm

zoozzoom

I have to write it down..can not cut & paste..lol

4:56 pm

sprite

will remember, jessmon, and look it up soon

4:57 pm

zoozzoom

I like that, Crosy..i want one..lol

4:57 pm

crosshair

my beloved also wants one

4:58 pm

sprite

such a nice idea. A cozy place to read

4:58 pm

zoozzoom

Well when your son does eventually leave the nest..you can make one for her :-;

4:59 pm

crosshair

i would have the hinge plates reset so the door opens out .that way you can rehang the door when needed and tell the world to go to hell and close it when you want quiet

4:59 pm

zoozzoom

lol

4:59 pm

sprite

tonight I must admit to briefly wishing my son would leave the nest. I so long to have peace back in our home.

5:00 pm

sprite

lol crossy, yes, that would be perfect

5:00 pm

crosshair

wife and i already have plans for his room:)

5:00 pm

zoozzoom

Oh dear..i take the progress made, Sprite..has taken a few steps back.

5:01 pm

crosshair

a day bed.book shelves.one of my antique radios in there playing some good music a nice green floor plant,candles a few antiques

5:02 pm

zoozzoom

Sounds good crossy!

5:02 pm

sprite

am afraid so, zooz. He didn't get permission to go out tonight, and in response took away his external drive that I was borrowing to backup some computer data, since I had a massive crash.

5:02 pm

sprite

I could do without the music. Peace and quiet, and then reading the hours away :)

5:02 pm

crosshair

mm.i would be inclined to padlock is room and make him sleep on the couch

5:03 pm

zoozzoom

Oh thats not very nice..Sorry to hear that, Sprite..teenagers can be very hard to deal with...hang in there ((Sprite))

5:03 pm

crosshair

sometimes i like soft music playing in the background,though my mrs likes it deathly quiet when reading

5:03 pm

sprite

yeah, my love said something similar. He was just finished with repairing Tim's bike. He suggested putting a padlock on the bike and make him walk.

5:04 pm

crosshair

thats a good idea also

5:04 pm

sprite

thanks zooz :) My babble buddies already make me feel better again.

5:04 pm

crosshair

but then it turns into a tit for tat thing and is not good

5:05 pm

sprite

that is what I said too, crossy. No use getting down to his level. I hope some day he will learn. ;)

5:05 pm

crosshair

my son is now in the annoying habit of staying up all night and sleeping the day away:((

5:05 pm

sprite

argh crossy, that is not good either.

5:05 pm

crosshair

so,i got him a year long membership to the ymca to entice him to experience daylight hours

5:06 pm

sprite

very good. And since he is living in your house, can't you give him tasks?

5:06 pm

sprite

chores, I mean?

5:06 pm

crosshair

oh he has tasks.he just wakes up at 5pm,does his tasks and stays up all night:(

5:07 pm

sprite

not easy, crossy :(

5:07 pm

crosshair

it is a phase,and harmless for now,but he is going to get his butt out there to look for a job

5:07 pm

sprite

Well, at least I got fireflies. That is a good thing ;)

5:07 pm

zoozzoom

You are being a great mother, Sprite...i am sure in time your son will see how silly he has been behaving at times....and maybe...one day you will all be able to laugh at it.

5:07 pm

sprite

yes, a job would be the best remedy

5:08 pm

sprite

*hugs zooz* Thank you! I really needed to hear that.

5:08 pm

zoozzoom

WTG Sprite!

5:08 pm

crosshair

barring that ,sprite,when the time is right the wife and i will just move out and leave him the house lol

5:08 pm

sprite

hahahaha!

5:09 pm

zoozzoom

Wonder how long before the polace would look like a tip, Crossy...lol

5:09 pm

zoozzoom

*Place.

5:10 pm

crosshair

my friend did that,had 2 daughters,one son,both girls moved back in when 20,ish and pregnant WITH BOYFRIENDS IN TOW and set up house in finished basement.son moved back at 25 into his old room.my friend looked around one day,talked with his mrs and sold the house to his son for one dollar.they packed what they wanted and just left and got a nice little loft apt for themselves down by the water

5:10 pm

sprite

I am off for now, dear babble friends. *hugs* from me to you. And thanks for letting me vent and for picking me up.

5:11 pm

sprite

smart friend

5:11 pm

zoozzoom

Take care, Sprite...hope your hard drive is up and running soon.

5:11 pm

crosshair

tc ((sprite)) and have a good night

5:12 pm

crosshair

lol,zooz,once iwe move out,it is not our problem,he can lay in here on a mound of trash

5:14 pm

crosshair

and we will get a cozy 5-900 sq foot open concept place so there is no moving in for anyone!

5:14 pm

zoozzoom

He would soon grow up fast...get a job for one thing...paying bills etc...he would soon realize how much parents did for him..lol

5:14 pm

crosshair

they do learn..eventually

5:15 pm

zoozzoom

I am sure most of us have been there at some level..lol

5:16 pm

zoozzoom

I must admit..i was a lazy git when i was about 14...would sleep for most of the weekend.

5:16 pm

crosshair

we were all that age once,though i never moved back in with a pregnant girlfriend

5:16 pm

crosshair

in tow*

5:17 pm

zoozzoom

No..i would find that a strain to be honest.

5:17 pm

crosshair

and my friend and his wife who leaft the kids the house? they look great! they look 30 instead of 50.they smile.take long walks go away for weekends at the drop of a hat..sigh

5:18 pm

MollyL

Alas, not many people can afford to just give their home to their kids and go buy something else.

5:19 pm

crosshair

true ,molly

5:19 pm

zoozzoom

Good for them..sounds like a lot of weight of responsability has been lifted from them.

5:19 pm

periwinkle

hi all, back to find my last 35 words.

5:19 pm

periwinkle

it is your turn, crossy

5:19 pm

crosshair

though i think they just rent.they say it is easy after dealing with 25 years of grinding mortgage payments

5:20 pm

crosshair

i think the old home has ten years of payments left on it,so all those kids should be able to finish it off ok

5:21 pm

crosshair

ok peri

5:23 pm

periwinkle

I made a really good vegetarian curry for dinner

5:23 pm

crosshair

your turn peri

5:23 pm

periwinkle

k

5:23 pm

crosshair

crossy does not like curry:(

5:24 pm

periwinkle

I want to finish babble first tho, crossy

5:24 pm

periwinkle

I love curry

5:24 pm

MollyL

25 years of house payments down the drain with nothing to show for it. Ouch.

5:25 pm

crosshair

yup,but they were still paying a mortgage,feeding all those people and paying house upkeep and repairs.2 couples,2 babies and a single son.got expensive

5:25 pm

crosshair

because when they were there,everyone gravitated upstairs for a freebie meal made by mom of course

5:26 pm

zoozzoom

You come into this world with nothing..and you will leave with nothing.

5:26 pm

crosshair

and gallons of moms laundry soap,hot water bills? what hot water? lol

5:27 pm

crosshair

lol,2 60 gallon tanks in the basement and they could not keep up

5:27 pm

MollyL

It's hard to imagine anyone putting up with that kind of free loading.

5:27 pm

crosshair

the ole hydro meter was spinning off the side of the house

5:28 pm

crosshair

they save thousands renting the apt loft.it is amazing

5:28 pm

windingwake

Anyone have a clue for the oo5?

5:28 pm

crosshair

ot 5/12

5:29 pm

crosshair

common babblet

5:29 pm

MollyL

I wonder how the kids are making the mortgage payment and living expenses if none of them work.

5:30 pm

crosshair

well,in the end they did not,molly.once the babies were born and at least 2 of the adults had jobs,the parents made their move

5:30 pm

windingwake

Huh, I dno't think I've seen that one before. ty for the clue though, "common babblet" told me I wasn't looking for a real word at least =)

5:30 pm

crosshair

np ww

5:32 pm

crosshair

i do not go near the place now,though the eldest son worked with me for a bit.it is a madhouse

5:42 pm

periwinkle

FW. I am off to play WwF. byeee

5:42 pm

zoozzoom

Congrats, Peri.

5:43 pm

MollyL

Hmm, I thought she was playing Words With Friends while she was playing this.

5:47 pm

crosshair

your turn peri

5:47 pm

bichon

ap 6,pls

5:50 pm

zoozzoom

AP + vowel + the grass is always *r**ner on the otherside.

5:52 pm

Kateq

ge 6/24?

5:53 pm

MollyL

Same start as the 7, ends in double vowel.

5:53 pm

MollyL

Some hindu word.

5:53 pm

zoozzoom

male + double vowel.

5:54 pm

Kateq

thank you--I would never have found it...

6:01 pm

bichon

ty

6:02 pm

zoozzoom

yw

6:02 pm

crosshair

ty all cluers:))

6:04 pm

Lizlin

Hi all - interesting definition of ge 6 / 24 - I thought it was a breed of penguin :)

6:05 pm

zoozzoom

Helo, Liz.

6:06 pm

Lizlin

Hi zooz - is it warming up in the UK yet?

6:07 pm

zoozzoom

Not really..little bit of snow today but nothing much...about 6c at the moment.

6:08 pm

zoozzoom

Hows it going where you are, Liz?

6:09 pm

Lizlin

Hopefully not too long before spring. Lovely here - around 27 C most days. Little humidity.

6:10 pm

zoozzoom

Well the crocus flower is starting to bloom so yes spring is just around the corner :-)

6:11 pm

Lizlin

Used to love seeing crocuses popping up through the snow - could do without the snow, though!

6:11 pm

MollyL

I get so jazzed when I see crocus. It's like Lady Spring saying "Hi". : )

6:13 pm

MollyL

We are having what I call back and forth weather here. Yesterday sunny and Spring like, tonight, wet sleety stuff is falling.

6:14 pm

Lizlin

Made me all nostalgic. Just looked back at some photos from April 08, taken from our London house, of blossom in snow!

6:14 pm

Lizlin

Hopefully tomorrow Spring-like, Molly!

6:15 pm

jmcnrick

hic!

6:15 pm

MollyL

We are in the getting warmer, staying light longer part of the year, so I am happy. : )

6:15 pm

zoozzoom

up

6:15 pm

Lizlin

Hi jmc! Cheers!

6:16 pm

zoozzoom

Yes i do like it when the days grow longer.

6:16 pm

zoozzoom

Hello, Jmc.

6:16 pm

Lizlin

I used to love it when the nights got longer - sitting outside until about 10.00. We don't get long nights here :( The latest it's light is about 7.30 :(

6:17 pm

jmcnrick

hi all

6:17 pm

jmcnrick

killing time until my online class about marketing

6:17 pm

zoozzoom

At the height of summer here..i think it is about 10:30pm it gets dark.

6:18 pm

Lizlin

IoW - further south than London - can't really remember how late it was at the latest!

6:19 pm

Lizlin

Babble - killing time?????!!!!!!!!

6:19 pm

jmcnrick

no drinking killing time. . . .

6:19 pm

zoozzoom

Should be nearly the same...only about 100 miles maybe between them..and a stretch of water of course.lol

6:19 pm

Lizlin

Ahhhh! hic, indeed!

6:19 pm

zoozzoom

Hence the Hic!

6:19 pm

jmcnrick

of course time gets its knickers in a twist whenever you say you are killing it. .. .

6:20 pm

Lizlin

Poor time! How is it with flying?

6:20 pm

jmcnrick

i hope i am sober enough to say something intelligent in class!

6:20 pm

Lizlin

Any more thoughts about the final square in the flag??

6:20 pm

jmcnrick

ever read the phantom tollbooth?

6:21 pm

Lizlin

Used to read it to the kids at school - many years ago! Great book!

6:21 pm

jmcnrick

lots of suggestions today liz. . .i think tomorrow when i download adobe creative suites i will do the next version of the flag

6:22 pm

Lizlin

later classes didn't appreciate it though, so I stopped reading it.

6:22 pm

jmcnrick

ilove that book. . . that is where the comment about time getting annoyed came from (forgive the dangling participle)

6:22 pm

Lizlin

Think i've still got my copy of it somewhere!

6:23 pm

jmcnrick

me too and the rather bad 1970s film on vhs!

6:23 pm

Lizlin

ep 4 confused me! I've only ever seen it with a final h!

6:23 pm

jmcnrick

oh! a good friend of mine in his 80s if a day just contacted me through linkedin!

6:23 pm

Lizlin

I'd forgotten about the film! I think I showed that to the kids too.

6:23 pm

MollyL

JMC may take her ph7 tollbooth to the PB bar with her.

6:24 pm

jmcnrick

haha odd that. . . *looks in cupboards in pb for more jack*

6:24 pm

Lizlin

I did notice that but let it slip through because it was such a good reference!

6:24 pm

jmcnrick

anyone else care for some?

6:25 pm

Lizlin

Prefer a good scotch - but not at this time in the am!

6:25 pm

Lizlin

Single malt, of course!

6:25 pm

jmcnrick

i find it interesting how words in the grid so often come up in conversation when they have not come up in conversation for weeks on end!

6:25 pm

MollyL

I'm good with my Irish thanks. I'm being very "retired Catholic" and drinking on Ash Wednesday. : P

6:25 pm

shooshoo

hi there..cn

6:25 pm

jmcnrick

how about a bloody mary? or a screwdrive? both good morning drinks

6:25 pm

shooshoo

can anyone help me with ba7,44?

6:26 pm

Lizlin

Enjoy! i think I'll stick with coffee for now!!!

6:26 pm

crosshair

someone said irish whiskey?? crossy hold out glass and lays on the puppy dog eyes....

6:26 pm

jmcnrick

so it is. . . i miss my hubby coming to me to say he tried to wipe a smudge off someone's forehead

6:27 pm

Lizlin

Hi Crossy - good to see you out of lurk!

6:27 pm

jmcnrick

ba7=forbid+roman X+om*!

6:27 pm

jmcnrick

hi shoos

6:27 pm

crosshair

howdy liz:))

6:27 pm

Lizlin

Hi also shoos :)

6:28 pm

crosshair

ty for ba 7 jmc

6:28 pm

MollyL

Dirty Forehead day.

6:28 pm

jmcnrick

will Clontarf do?

6:28 pm

Lizlin

Funny how the hour clock change back in October has altered who I see here!

6:29 pm

jmcnrick

every year he would come to the office laughing at himself. . . but he was raised unitarian before the quaker thing so little wonder

6:29 pm

Lizlin

Clue for the first ge 5 please.

6:29 pm

jmcnrick

yw crosy . .. ah my class starts. . .bbl

6:29 pm

Lizlin

Enjoy the class :)

6:30 pm

crosshair

i hardly see any aussies at this time.mostly see them when they are 3 sheet to the wind in my morning time when they are about to hit the sack

6:30 pm

MollyL

*Wonders how many Catholics went and got more ashes after Helpful Mr. JMC removed theirs* : D

6:30 pm

zoozzoom

GE5 ge + most of the flying bug that goes towards the light.

6:31 pm

Lizlin

That's what's happened. Used to see you for an hour before sleepy time! Now I usually miss you. i guess most Aussies at work now!

6:31 pm

jmcnrick

*carefully pours jack into coffee cup so class doesn't see*

6:31 pm

MollyL

Yeah an no kidding about that three sheets to the wind thing.

6:31 pm

Lizlin

ty zooz :) Going the wrong way, as usual!

6:32 pm

MollyL

JMC has a sippy cup!

6:32 pm

crosshair

crossy is thankful that he is not commanded or restricted by any sect.do not get me wrong.i have always had a place for god in my heart,it is just some of the fan clubs out there are a little...off

6:32 pm

Lizlin

LOL

6:32 pm

jmcnrick

stop molls i need not to crack up with the video conference on!

6:32 pm

Lizlin

Wonders if they can see what jmc's fingers are typing???

6:32 pm

jmcnrick

i turned off the cam because i didn't need to make a complete fool of myself

6:33 pm

jmcnrick

no thank god liz!

6:33 pm

MollyL

I never had a problem with the ashes thing. A small reminder to be humble and that we are mortal before Lent begins.

6:33 pm

Lizlin

:) Coward!!!!!!

6:33 pm

crosshair

i am sure there is a toasty place in hell reserved for crossy anyways

6:33 pm

jmcnrick

my hubby didn't either . . . he just forgot

6:33 pm

crosshair

and i am also sure that there will be no bacon available there;(

6:33 pm

jmcnrick

i is a coward . . .i is!

6:34 pm

Lizlin

But you'd have the fire for cooking!!!

6:34 pm

Lizlin

I'm sure you're not!

6:34 pm

MollyL

Lots of tofu though.

6:34 pm

jmcnrick

there must be bacon in hell!

6:34 pm

crosshair

yup,lots of tofu,no booze

6:34 pm

zoozzoom

Ok time for bed for me..take care, All...hope it goes well for you, Jmc :-)

6:35 pm

Lizlin

But possibly, Crossy, as I don't eat bacon, in my hell there'd be plenty there for you! Come and join me - bring the Mrs too!

6:35 pm

crosshair

tc zooz

6:35 pm

MollyL

Near beer. Aarrrggghhh.

6:35 pm

jmcnrick

sigh i really must pay attention to this class. . .really. . . i am going now. . . really

6:35 pm

Lizlin

Sleep well zooz :)

6:35 pm

crosshair

lol,tc jmc

6:35 pm

jmcnrick

bye zooz

6:35 pm

Lizlin

Bye jmc :)

6:35 pm

jmcnrick

bye all!

6:35 pm

crosshair

yes! hell is liberally stocked with near beer

6:35 pm

jmcnrick

*poof*

6:35 pm

crosshair

warm near beer

6:35 pm

Lizlin

UK beer then?

6:36 pm

crosshair

lol ,liz,tbh i prefer many of the german beers

6:36 pm

Lizlin

I also prefer a lager style beer!

6:36 pm

crosshair

but it is not my tipple of choice

6:36 pm

MollyL

Harp : )

6:36 pm

crosshair

crossy prefers ales

6:37 pm

crosshair

harp is nice

6:37 pm

Lizlin

I'd've thought the UK ones would be just up your street then.

6:37 pm

MollyL

Harp and a shot of Jameson. Irish & Irish.

6:37 pm

crosshair

and the entire sleeman micro brewery line is excellent

6:37 pm

Lizlin

Back to your roots!

6:38 pm

crosshair

no,liz,many of the u.k brews are too thick and heavy for crossy

6:39 pm

MollyL

<--Thinks her ancestors probably drank bootleg.

6:39 pm

Lizlin

Theakston's Old Peculier - not too thick or heavy according to hubby, who loves these ales.

6:41 pm

MollyL

<--Does not want to drink old, peculiar beer.
: O

6:42 pm

Lizlin

Not a spelling mistake!!!! Actually I've never drunk it, as I don't like ale that much but it's pretty well rated.

6:42 pm

HarryHood

hi

6:42 pm

Lizlin

Hi Harry :)

6:43 pm

HarryHood

beer! now there's a temporary solution!

6:43 pm

HarryHood

I prefer a warm flat IPA

6:44 pm

Lizlin

Back later to finish the final 20 words. Enjoy the evening :)

6:44 pm

HarryHood

just got halfway :) this is a slow grid for me today

6:45 pm

crosshair

ipa??? ewww.if i wanted water,i would ask for water

6:46 pm

HarryHood

oof! If I wanted dinner, I'd eat! not drink some oatmeal or stout or freakin barleywine

6:47 pm

HarryHood

and while I'm complaining, why isn't apemen a word?

6:49 pm

MollyL

<--Agrees with Harry about the oatmeal, stout and barley stuff. And don't get me started on Blue Moon.

6:50 pm

HarryHood

69. time for me to list this baby.

6:50 pm

MollyL

Herbs and orange peel in beer. GACK.

6:52 pm

HarryHood

steve martin had a baby

6:54 pm

jmcnrick

*shocked* how did that work biologically?

6:54 pm

HarryHood

:P

6:54 pm

MollyL

Ha! Guess who is not paying attention in class.

6:55 pm

jmcnrick

shhhhh!

6:56 pm

HarryHood

is ba7 related to ba6?

6:56 pm

MollyL

Not at all

6:56 pm

jmcnrick

i just turned off my webcam. . . the discussion of service in the healthcare industry re: customer satisfaction has left me bored.

6:57 pm

jmcnrick

besides i ran out of jack. . . .

6:57 pm

MollyL

There is customer service in the health care industry? You could have fooled me.

6:58 pm

jmcnrick

ba7 i clued earlier

6:58 pm

jmcnrick

*earlier

6:58 pm

HarryHood

I'd have thought that putting an O after the ba6 would be a nice word. but noooo

6:59 pm

jmcnrick

so the classmate says. . . something called aidet and a need to tell everyong who you are. . . .

7:01 pm

wht

Good evening Babblers

7:03 pm

jmcnrick

hi wht. . .

7:04 pm

wht

clue for the ap6 please

7:04 pm

kyleteresa

Good evening everyone! :)

7:05 pm

wht

Hi Kyle

7:06 pm

kyleteresa

I hope everyone has had a good day!

7:07 pm

wht

Harry, do you have any more information about the child Steve Martin be5,18?

7:07 pm

HarryHood

ap6 means the top of the heap. it was a s/w company in the 90s which made a great game called castle wolfenstein

7:07 pm

wht

I have had a reasonably good day. Of course, after last weekend, any day I don't have to shovel snow counts as a good day.

7:08 pm

kyleteresa

I understand completely wht!

7:08 pm

HarryHood

http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/\nsteve-martin-welcomes-first-child-67-r\neport-173218379.html

7:09 pm

HarryHood

baby is already a couple months old, and they managed to keep it a secret

7:09 pm

HarryHood

and when I say 90s, I mean 80s.

7:11 pm

shooshoo

hi need help with ge6,24 please

7:12 pm

wht

I didn't think they could keep secrets in Hollywood.

7:12 pm

HarryHood

he's a heck of a banjo player

7:13 pm

wht

ty Harry. I finally got the ap6, It is the most distant point in an orbit.

7:13 pm

HarryHood

yeah - I though it also meant like an apex in general

7:14 pm

wht

That was fireworks for me. But I did most of the grid while I was lurking at work today.

7:14 pm

HarryHood

hooray wht

7:14 pm

kyleteresa

WTG wht!

7:16 pm

cosdem

ba7 please?

7:16 pm

jmcnrick

break time

7:16 pm

jmcnrick

whoo hoo wht!

7:17 pm

wht

B + a bet in a card game + 2/3 of the gerund ending.

7:18 pm

cosdem

thanks wht

7:18 pm

HarryHood

ty wht

7:18 pm

MollyL

Work lurker!

7:18 pm

wht

Hi Molly

7:19 pm

jmcnrick

good clue wht

7:19 pm

wht

I suspect that there are a fair number of us in Babblonia

7:19 pm

jmcnrick

do i have your email wht? so I can send you my phone #?

7:19 pm

wht

ty jmc. I had to think about it a bit.

7:20 pm

wht

You can reply to the email I sent you before. Or I can send you one now.

7:20 pm

jmcnrick

i certainly babbled a lot at work. . . my staff used to make fun of me laughing outloud

7:20 pm

HarryHood

wht, looks like we're moving to your area

7:20 pm

jmcnrick

now. . .alas. . .no job so no babbling at work

7:23 pm

wht

Oh, tell me more. With your Hood Milk logo, I figured you were from the area anyway.

7:23 pm

wht

jmc, I just emailed you my e-mail and cell #.

7:23 pm

HarryHood

we're in new haven, but my wife may accept a job in billerica

7:24 pm

wht

That will put you in the neighborhood. I live in Arlington.

7:25 pm

HarryHood

we'll probably look in the newton/brookline area. mortgage ourselves out of business.

7:25 pm

jmcnrick

okay thanks wht. . . bbl

7:26 pm

wht

Well, you could always look in Dover or Weston if you wanted pricier digs.

7:27 pm

HarryHood

need to take some trips up and look around. we'll see. it's all rather overwhelming at this point.

7:28 pm

wht

It is a lot to think about in a short time.

7:28 pm

wht

Do you have kids?

7:29 pm

HarryHood

5

7:29 pm

HarryHood

so it's a large undertaking

7:29 pm

wht

That is a houseful.

7:30 pm

HarryHood

or 2.

7:31 pm

wht

One of the advantages we found living in Arlington was that it avoided a lot of the schlepping kids around. They could walk or take the MBTA to a lot of places.

7:31 pm

wht

Of course, we also discovered well after the fact, that it meant they could skip school and spend the day in Harvard Square too.

7:31 pm

HarryHood

the house prices are about triple what they are here.

7:32 pm

HarryHood

hah!

7:32 pm

cosdem

in5/14 please?

7:32 pm

HarryHood

a hunk of gold, cos

7:33 pm

wht

I can imagine. Our oldest is looking to buy their first house and Arlington is not really in their price range, and it is less expensive than some of the towns around us.

7:33 pm

cosdem

thanks wht

7:34 pm

HarryHood

medford is cheaper, but it's kind of icky.

7:35 pm

wht

Parts of Medford are nice. I don't know how the schools are.

7:37 pm

jmcnrick

maybe quincy?

7:37 pm

HarryHood

a big dump truck just passed by filled with...snow!

7:38 pm

wht

Quincy would be a hike to Billerica.

7:38 pm

jmcnrick

we have room down here for the snow

7:38 pm

HarryHood

I think the commute from south of the city is terrible

7:38 pm

jmcnrick

sorry since i grew up in texas it looks close to me

7:38 pm

wht

Especially to north of the city.

7:38 pm

HarryHood

boston sounds like a traffic nightmare

7:39 pm

MollyL

Well, we are not all used to driving 50 miles to get to the drug store.

7:39 pm

wht

It depends where you are. The secret is get a reverse commute.

7:40 pm

jmcnrick

I walk. . . .

7:40 pm

wht

When we first moved here, my wife worked in East Boston which was 7 miles, and I worked in Westboro which was 35 miles, and our commute times were about the same. 45 minutes.

7:41 pm

HarryHood

wow

7:41 pm

cosdem

the first pe6 please

7:41 pm

wht

jmc, should I bring some snow down with me when I come>?

7:41 pm

cosdem

never mind!

7:42 pm

jmcnrick

sure. . .there have been flurries but thats all

7:44 pm

HarryHood

4 left

7:45 pm

mkg

Patent

7:45 pm

cosdem

to 7 please

7:45 pm

jmcnrick

ty mkg. . . there is lemonade in the pb

7:45 pm

wht

So for any of you Washington area Babblers, I will be in Washington on Sunday for the Forward on Climate rally and afterwards I am planning on meeting up with jmc for dinner. Any Babblers are welcome to join us.

7:45 pm

HarryHood

got that already, mkg - try again

7:45 pm

mkg

Sorry. Using I pad and it moves ....

7:46 pm

HarryHood

cos - males who use kitchen implements to grab hot coals.

7:46 pm

cosdem

thanks harry... 1 left...

7:46 pm

jmcnrick

we are thinking about jaleo on 7th street

7:46 pm

cosdem

fireworks

7:47 pm

HarryHood

yay cos

7:47 pm

jmcnrick

whooo hoooo cosd!

7:47 pm

cosdem

thanks all for your help!

7:47 pm

wht

wtg cos

7:48 pm

HarryHood

bo6/24?

7:48 pm

HarryHood

nm!

7:50 pm

MollyL

I just read about the kid on Teen Jeopardy. "Who is some guy in Normandy"...I love it!

7:53 pm

HarryHood

ge6?

7:53 pm

majmom

any clues for at9/60

7:54 pm

MollyL

ge6...same first 4 as the 7 before it, ends in double vowel.

7:54 pm

HarryHood

yom kippur, or an ian mcewan novel

7:54 pm

wht

ge6 is, among other things, the name of a Linux distribution.

7:54 pm

MollyL

<--Thanks God she does not rely on Wht for clues.

7:55 pm

wht

Well, I would have added a less obsure clue but you provided that, Molly.

7:55 pm

HarryHood

ty for the ge

7:56 pm

majmom

nm found the 9

7:56 pm

MollyL

: P

7:56 pm

wht

And I suspect that there might be some people here geeky enough to get it.

7:56 pm

HarryHood

oh. I thought I gave a rather clever clue for the 9 :)

7:56 pm

wht

Harry, I thought it was a good clue.

7:57 pm

wvteach

my son is a linux user and got it earlier

7:57 pm

HarryHood

I was a unix geek back in the 80s, but have left my korn shell behind, and am now firmly in the wysiwyg world

7:57 pm

HarryHood

how about te6?

7:57 pm

MollyL

*Stares with dull, vacant eyes as the conversation turns to computer geekdom*

7:58 pm

wht

Sounds like the woman who opened a software store on the Cape. She sells C shells by the sea shore.

7:58 pm

HarryHood

I wrote my dissertation in LaTeX

7:58 pm

MollyL

<--Not giving anymore "less obscure" clues

7:59 pm

wht

The only criterion for the quality of a clue is, did it allow the person who asked, figure out the word.

7:59 pm

MollyL

*Sits in the dummies section to observe*

8:00 pm

wht

If it brings a smile to those who already have the word, it is a bonus.

8:00 pm

wht

Molly, you cannot call yourself a dummy, since you usually have finished the grid long before I have.

8:00 pm

crosshair

do not worry about computers,molly,that is why we are here to get rid of you crapola and viruses and charge 20 dollars per hour for the effort;)

8:01 pm

MollyL

Also, not saying one word about Harry and his Latex. Who knew?

8:01 pm

HarryHood

:)

8:02 pm

wht

Some things you are better off not knowing, Molly.

8:02 pm

MollyL

No one charges me 20 dollars an hour. One of my best friends is into computer forensics and does all my computer work for free.

8:02 pm

HarryHood

DONE

8:02 pm

wht

wtg Harry

8:03 pm

wvteach

congrats Harry

8:03 pm

MollyL

Hooray for Latex Harry!

8:03 pm

HarryHood

now there'a a nickname.

8:03 pm

HarryHood

gnight all

8:06 pm

wht

Good Night Harry.

8:07 pm

rururocks

anyone have the ba 7?

8:08 pm

Lizlin

ba 7 - to forbid + Roman numeral X + consonant (not my clue but hope it helps)

8:08 pm

MollyL

Wht, give your ba7 clue again. It was the best one I've seen all day.

8:09 pm

Lizlin

Hi again :)

8:09 pm

MollyL

Too late.

8:09 pm

rururocks

thank you liz

8:10 pm

Lizlin

yw

8:14 pm

rururocks

i'm striking out on the ge 7 and the following ge 6 too?

8:15 pm

jmcnrick

class done

8:15 pm

Lizlin

om 6 pl

8:16 pm

jmcnrick

ba7=forbid+roman X+OM*!!

8:16 pm

Lizlin

ge 6 - a breed of penguin - or male + double vowel and ge 7 - often followed by the word violet

8:16 pm

Lizlin

How was the class mmc?

8:16 pm

Lizlin

jmc - sorry!

8:16 pm

jmcnrick

somewhat entertaining. . . all i ask of a class

8:17 pm

Lizlin

What else?

8:17 pm

jmcnrick

ge6 the kind of penguin that Mr. Popper had

8:17 pm

Lizlin

could you ask, I mean?

8:18 pm

jmcnrick

i talked about the sexism i faced as a yound attorney and of course the 20+s were shocked. . . shocked I tell you

8:18 pm

Lizlin

Ha!

8:18 pm

Lizlin

They've no idea - how things have changed? Or have they?

8:18 pm

jmcnrick

well life has changed. . . sorta

8:19 pm

Lizlin

Can you clue om 6 / 21 or pa 6 / 24 please?

8:19 pm

jmcnrick

men are generally expected to be part of parenting which was still mildly shocking when hubby and i became parents

8:20 pm

Lizlin

A change for the better.

8:20 pm

jmcnrick

women are expected to have careers and not just something to "fall back on" asmy great aunt used to say

8:20 pm

jmcnrick

i agree. . .partnerships are good things. . .

8:20 pm

MollyL

om6/21...sign or warning + British bye

8:21 pm

jmcnrick

my boy and i are partners. . . as he reminded me today! hahaha

8:21 pm

jmcnrick

ty molls

8:21 pm

rururocks

not getting the violet part of the ge 7 clue?

8:21 pm

shooshoo

Thanks for everyones help tonight. Have a great evening and h

8:21 pm

MollyL

pa6/24 is like ba 6/27

8:21 pm

shooshoo

and have a happy valentines day.

8:21 pm

Lizlin

Medicinal violet - the previous 4 + a male name

8:22 pm

shooshoo

poof

8:22 pm

Lizlin

ty for pa 6

8:22 pm

jmcnrick

bye shoo

8:22 pm

MollyL

It's some 50's stuff that used to make kids pee purple.

8:22 pm

Lizlin

Bye shoo :)

8:23 pm

jmcnrick

what?!?!? i never peed purple in my life!

8:23 pm

crosshair

for those who love crossword puzzles,i give you one of the worlds hardest puzzles!!!!

8:23 pm

crosshair

http://tinyurl.com/a7g83kb

8:23 pm

rururocks

you havent' dated prince then jmc

8:24 pm

onyx

purple pee?!

8:24 pm

Lizlin

ty for the om 6 - just got it!

8:24 pm

jmcnrick

true true ru

8:24 pm

rururocks

you've heard of Purple rain haven't you onyx

8:25 pm

onyx

Yeah. but ....

8:26 pm

onyx

dite

8:26 pm

onyx

oo[s

8:26 pm

jmcnrick

hahahahahhaha not to be confused with golden rain!!!

8:26 pm

jmcnrick

[blush]

8:26 pm

onyx

shame shame

8:27 pm

MollyL

<--Doesn't believe JMC blushes

8:27 pm

jmcnrick

i do too!

8:28 pm

jmcnrick

just not for that. .. . .

8:29 pm

jmcnrick

the good news is that the people most likely to be offended probably don't know what i mean

8:29 pm

onyx

so true.

8:30 pm

jmcnrick

i usually behave myself with in reason

8:30 pm

MollyL

Don't be too sure of that. People get offended at the drop of a hat around here.

8:31 pm

jmcnrick

*carefull pulls hat down round ears to avoid dropping*

8:31 pm

MollyL

And they quit Babble too. Or say they're quitting.

8:31 pm

onyx

Does anyone really quit babble?

8:32 pm

jmcnrick

well i try to keep my remarks to inuendos

8:32 pm

jmcnrick

yes i am aware of a few who have quit but not because of remarks. . .one got a new job and another felt she was be stalked by a fellow babbler

8:33 pm

Lizlin

Clue for final po 6 / 21 and the following po 7 pls?

8:33 pm

rururocks

i'd be a stalker.. but I don't have the energy anymore :D

8:34 pm

jmcnrick

no you wouldn't ru. . . you are too nice when it comes to it

8:34 pm

Dorens

ah, but who would he stalk?

8:35 pm

MollyL

I don't know onyx. I was referring to people who post "goodbye cruel board" posts but keep playing anyway.

8:35 pm

rururocks

hmmm not sure

8:35 pm

jmcnrick

well that is a good question dorens

8:36 pm

jmcnrick

you could stalk me. . .i am used to it and don't care but could put on a terrified look. . .
:-O

8:36 pm

jmcnrick

you could stalk me. . .i am used to it and don't care but could put on a terrified look. . .

8:36 pm

Lizlin

BBL for final 6 :)

8:36 pm

jmcnrick

bye liz

8:37 pm

MollyL

She wants it so bad she asked for it twice. : P

8:37 pm

onyx

Sounds like the start of a scary story

8:38 pm

jmcnrick

sorry sticky keys. . .

8:39 pm

MollyL

Wait, back up, stalked by a fellow Babble player in real life?

8:39 pm

Dorens

cyber stalking

8:40 pm

jmcnrick

yes someone is feels she is being stalked by a babble player in real life. . . i on the other hand was stalked in real life and feared he had gotten into babbleland

8:40 pm

jmcnrick

i am happy to go to the pb as it feels safe. . .

8:41 pm

Dorens

and usually well stocked as well.

8:41 pm

jmcnrick

8:41 pm

jmcnrick

sorry that didnt work. . . *looks for new bottle of Jack*

8:41 pm

Dorens

now, jmc, see what you've done!!

8:42 pm

Dorens

we should put you in the pb for that and stock it with your jack

8:43 pm

jmcnrick

haha and throw away the key (at least until the Jack is done)

8:43 pm

MollyL

Okay, that is way creepy that someone thinks they are being stalked by someone who plays here. And crap, now the chat log is all blown wide open.

8:43 pm

jmcnrick

so sorry my dears for screwing up the chog

8:43 pm

jesdraggon

evening all

8:43 pm

jmcnrick

so i will post again and again until it is cured

8:43 pm

Dorens

why, maybe someone else would want to have some jack. play nice and share. (I personally don't drink it) hi jes

8:44 pm

jmcnrick

hi jes help me clear the chog from my error

8:44 pm

Dorens

i'll be back later

8:44 pm

jmcnrick

sorry if i drove you away dorens. . .and i can pass the Jack through the window. . .

8:45 pm

jmcnrick

hi again jes!

8:45 pm

jmcnrick

i think about 10 more comments and we should be cured

8:45 pm

jmcnrick

9

8:45 pm

jmcnrick

8

8:45 pm

jmcnrick

7

8:45 pm

jmcnrick

6

8:45 pm

jmcnrick

5

8:45 pm

jmcnrick

4

8:45 pm

jmcnrick

3

8:45 pm

jmcnrick

2

8:45 pm

syb215

hello all....po7?

8:46 pm

jmcnrick

1

8:46 pm

jmcnrick

alas 20 more

8:46 pm

jmcnrick

sorry syb i don't have it

8:47 pm

syb215

thanks anyway

8:47 pm

smores

Hi again :(

8:48 pm

o-o

type of boat with ballast tanks

8:48 pm

smores

lol... should've been :)

8:48 pm

jmcnrick

ty BR

8:48 pm

jmcnrick

hi smores

8:50 pm

jesdraggon

how's everyone?

8:50 pm

jmcnrick

i am fine. . . finish class for the night. . . messed up chog. . .the usual

8:51 pm

jesdraggon

heh. but then you fixed the chog, so no damage, right? :)

8:51 pm

jmcnrick

does photobucket claim your photos like facebook does

8:51 pm

jmcnrick

i am working on it jes. . . not quite there yet

8:52 pm

smores

I don't know jmc...hope not

8:52 pm

o-o

bill medley and bobby hatfield are the ...

8:52 pm

jmcnrick

a food channel star is in the grid. . . smiles like her face is going to break

8:53 pm

jmcnrick

righteous brothers. . .

8:53 pm

MollyL

Still a few more posts until the chat is fixed.

8:54 pm

o-o

unchained melody .... and the Top Gun lamentation

8:54 pm

jmcnrick

any guessers on the food channel star?

8:54 pm

jesdraggon

huh. it didn't break my chog. i must be special :)

8:54 pm

jesdraggon

i don't see rachel ray in there...

8:54 pm

o-o

victor victual?

8:55 pm

o-o

green grocer?

8:55 pm

jmcnrick

oh my love my darling i've hungered for your touch a long long time

8:56 pm

jmcnrick

no it is a woman. . .an italian

8:56 pm

MollyL

Giada

8:56 pm

jmcnrick

ding ding ding -- mols win

8:57 pm

jmcnrick

lonely rivers flow to the sea to the sea

8:57 pm

jmcnrick

tothe open arms of the sea. . . .

8:58 pm

jmcnrick

i need your love i need your love god speed your love.. .toooooooooo me

8:58 pm

MollyL

*Turns up Stevie Ray Vaughn music*

8:59 pm

smores

lol....

8:59 pm

jmcnrick

haha not a righteous brother's fan molls?

9:00 pm

MollyL

I love The Righteous Brothers. Just don't need the whole song in chat. Kind of like the Three Dog Night thing the other night.

9:01 pm

jmcnrick

ah well it was not the whole song. . .but i will spare you you lost that lovin' feeling then. . . .

9:01 pm

jmcnrick

i missed the three dogs night thing

9:01 pm

MollyL

I would rather hear you sing it than Tom Cruise any day.

9:02 pm

ChrissieDee

Woa that loving feeling.....

9:02 pm

MollyL

See, see what you've done? Gah.

9:02 pm

ChrissieDee

lol

9:02 pm

jmcnrick

haha i am probably more soulful than tom cruise. . .

9:03 pm

o-o

Nice job, jmc

9:03 pm

MollyL

It's like Karaoke night after six rounds of drinks have been served.

9:03 pm

o-o

you know this one: Hihi ha mama, hi-a-ma sat si pata

9:04 pm

MollyL

Give yourself more credit than that. Comatose people are more soulful than Tom Cruise.

9:04 pm

jmcnrick

haha well then. . . i am more soulful than he!

9:04 pm

MollyL

And you can shake your booty too : D

9:05 pm

jmcnrick

JEREMIAH WAS A BULLFROG. . .badabum. . .he was a good friend of mine. . .

9:05 pm

jmcnrick

*shake shake shake*

9:06 pm

jmcnrick

i never understood a word he said but i helped him drink his wine.. . .

9:06 pm

jmcnrick

*fills glass*

9:07 pm

jmcnrick

*wanders in corner to drink the wine*

9:07 pm

o-o

love potion number 9

9:08 pm

wht

Be careful mixing wine with jack, jmc

9:08 pm

jmcnrick

oh sorry. . . anyone else want some? jeremiah won't ming

9:08 pm

jmcnrick

*mind

9:08 pm

wht

It has been a wonderful concert, but I need to be going.

9:08 pm

jmcnrick

wine before whiskey--awfully risky; whisky before wine. . . mighty fine

9:09 pm

MollyL

I take it back. This is worse than Karaoke night.

9:09 pm

jmcnrick

bye wht

9:09 pm

torgone

That's a cold shot ..

9:09 pm

MollyL

Night Wht.

9:09 pm

jmcnrick

sorry i will look for guiness for you molls

9:09 pm

wht

Good night Babbleonia.

9:09 pm

jmcnrick

hey torgie

9:10 pm

o-o

what was someone saying the other day? archbishop of what?

9:10 pm

jmcnrick

i sent my cell phone # wht

9:10 pm

welki

hmmmm .. don't remember. maybe it was the duke of earl

9:11 pm

jmcnrick

cantebury?

9:11 pm

welki

hi, babblers

9:11 pm

jmcnrick

hi welki. . . at least you will sing with me. . .

9:11 pm

o-o

it certainly was not a compliment but applies here

9:11 pm

jmcnrick

molls is making disparaging remarks. . . ;-)

9:11 pm

welki

do tell

9:12 pm

jmcnrick

haha it is hard to insult me BR. . . I have been called so many things in life i no longer care...

9:12 pm

jmcnrick

and i likes molls anyways

9:13 pm

jmcnrick

so any news welki??

9:13 pm

o-o

just amusing, jmc ....

9:13 pm

welki

any minute - maybe tomorrow :)

9:13 pm

MollyL

JMC, so glad you can take a joke. : D

9:13 pm

jmcnrick

ah then you might could come meet up with wht too!

9:13 pm

jmcnrick

i can i can molls. . .

9:14 pm

MollyL

A sense of humor is a good thing to have. Yes indeedy.

9:14 pm

welki

will probably wait a week or so before i travel - let the pandemonium die down (and that way i don't have to share with the other grandparents *lol*)

9:14 pm

o-o

was not meant as a joke

9:14 pm

jmcnrick

serveral years ago i got in a snit in babbleonia and then ifigured out it didn't matter so now. . . it is virtually impossible to piss me off in the virtual world. . .

9:15 pm

MollyL

: D : D

9:15 pm

jmcnrick

a girls gotta have a sense of humor. . .that's one thing she really neeeeeeds if she's a funny girl. . .

9:16 pm

syb215

clue for the 9 letter?

9:16 pm

jmcnrick

well you could come here first....

9:16 pm

o-o

the officious need a sense of humor too

9:16 pm

jmcnrick

at9

9:17 pm

jmcnrick

need a clue sub?

9:18 pm

jmcnrick

ahem sorry syb. . .

9:18 pm

syb215

please

9:18 pm

jmcnrick

the act of making up for a wrong

9:18 pm

syb215

that was so easy...i am ashamed

9:19 pm

MollyL

No worries Syb. Sometimes we just don't see them.

9:21 pm

jmcnrick

it took me a while too

9:22 pm

jmcnrick

i think i must wander off and read for a while. . . see you all tomorrow with any luck at all. . .

9:22 pm

jmcnrick

81 left. . . *poof*

9:23 pm

ChrissieDee

Bye jmc, thank you for the music :)

9:23 pm

o-o

Be well, jmc

9:27 pm

syb215

i never have found the ge7 even after numerous clues...

9:30 pm

grannyrose

syb, g7, the opposite to a lady, ****leman + man's name. or ge7 violet

9:31 pm

ChrissieDee

ty rose, I was trying to add dan as the man's name

9:32 pm

ChrissieDee

now I get it

9:32 pm

grannyrose

np's chrissie. and how are you?

9:34 pm

ChrissieDee

Been better rose, how are you

9:36 pm

grannyrose

doing well. just back from 2 weeks in tasmania. was superb. am well rested and ready for another 6 months work. lol. have you been unwell, hun?

9:38 pm

ChrissieDee

Yes, had op last august and am on 6 months chemo now. Weekly treatments are taking their toll but the end is in site, will be finished in April

9:39 pm

ChrissieDee

2 weeks in tasmania sounds lovely. Need to plan a holiday for later this year

9:40 pm

ChrissieDee

*in sight

9:42 pm

syb215

lone i on next to last column

9:42 pm

grannyrose

love and prayers winging their way to you now. and i also read in your profile re your mum. it's so devastating when a parent dies. i still weep for my dad.

9:43 pm

ChrissieDee

It4/5

9:44 pm

ChrissieDee

Thank you rose. It was mum's birthday yesterday. When did you lose your dad?

9:44 pm

syb215

ty

9:44 pm

ChrissieDee

yw syb

9:44 pm

grannyrose

chrissie, can i please say something to you? i never said it to my dearest friend and she died.

9:44 pm

ChrissieDee

Yes, please do

9:45 pm

grannyrose

please, please, if they say you need another bout of chemo, don't argue.

9:46 pm

grannyrose

dad died 10 years ago. it was so quick, we didn't have time to say goodbye. from diagnosis it was only 6 weeks.

9:46 pm

ChrissieDee

OK, I'll do whatever it takes

9:47 pm

ChrissieDee

Gosh, was it a cancer?

9:48 pm

crayola

clue for oo5?

9:48 pm

grannyrose

atta girl. just take whatever they offer you. my friend was very wilful, and managed to convince her doctor that she didn't really need her second lot of treatment. to this day i wonder what would have happened if she had taken the second lot of chemo.

9:49 pm

grannyrose

cray, oo + neat and ***y

9:49 pm

ChrissieDee

That's so sad

9:49 pm

crayola

whew, ty rose

9:50 pm

grannyrose

yes, chrissie, it was cancer. he left it too late.poor fellow, he must have been in agony, anf he never let on.

9:52 pm

ChrissieDee

Mum was similar, she died suddenly and we thought it was heart failure. Post mortem revealed she died of widespread cancer. She would't have wanted to know though, so her peaceful passing was a blessing

9:54 pm

ChrissieDee

So sorry rose

9:54 pm

grannyrose

well, just you fight back, hun. my mail addy is in my profile. if you ever need someone to talk to, i'll be there.

9:54 pm

ChrissieDee

Thank you

9:56 pm

ChrissieDee

Gonna give up on this grid now and try to get some sleep. Good night all.

9:59 pm

grannyrose

hope you sleep well, hun. maybe i'll see you again soon.

10:01 pm

Lizlin

Hi again - 6 to finish off!

10:05 pm

grannyrose

hey liz

10:05 pm

Lizlin

Hi Rose - are you back at work yet?

10:06 pm

Marc Freeman

Could I get a clue for ba7/44, please?

10:06 pm

grannyrose

not til next monday, li

10:06 pm

grannyrose

* liz *

10:07 pm

Lizlin

That's great! Long holiday - well needed for both of you :)

10:07 pm

Lizlin

ba 7 / 44 - to prohibit + Roman number X + om* !

10:08 pm

grannyrose

ba7, ba + opposite of south( first letter only) + number after 9 + *ood, opposite to bad

10:08 pm

Lizlin

Clues for po 6 / 21 and 7 /32 please - been looking for ages!

10:09 pm

grannyrose

liz, add compass direction to po5

10:09 pm

Marc Freeman

Thanks got it

10:10 pm

Lizlin

Sorry - wrong po 6 - looking for the last 2 x po words

10:10 pm

grannyrose

ahh, the next po6. once u*** a time + heavy weight

10:10 pm

grannyrose

po7, has a double vowel in it

10:10 pm

Jacula

po7 = name of a card game or a floating landing stage. Hi all.x

10:10 pm

grannyrose

hey jac

10:11 pm

Lizlin

ty! Optional spelling to the double vowel I guess!

10:11 pm

Lizlin

Couldn't see them for looking!!!!

10:11 pm

Jacula

Lizlin - the single vowel version is French.

10:11 pm

grannyrose

well they are twisty words, oing around and around

10:11 pm

Lizlin

ty Jacula :)

10:12 pm

grannyrose

* going * really, i must cut my nails, lol

10:12 pm

Lizlin

I always miss that top left corner!

10:12 pm

Jacula

y/w, Lizlin.

10:12 pm

Lizlin

See you later Rose :)

10:12 pm

Lizlin

You're babbling very early Jacula!

10:12 pm

grannyrose

later liz

10:13 pm

Jacula

grannyrose - don't cut your nails - you might need them to claw your way through the next grid! Who knows what the antiquated version of Enable will throw at us?

10:14 pm

Jacula

I'm Babbling very late, Lizlin. I finished the grid hours ago but a family event kept me up late and so I came in to have a nose.

10:14 pm

Lizlin

fireworks :)

10:15 pm

Lizlin

Seems like a good idea to me!

10:15 pm

Lizlin

Thanks to all who've helped with clues.

10:15 pm

crosshair

chrissie,am i reading right in that you are freshly diagnosed with cancer?

10:15 pm

Jacula

Well done, Lizlin. *~*~*~*~*

10:15 pm

Jacula

Having said that, I did prune my fingernails earlier...

10:16 pm

crosshair

mm,she may be gone to bed.hope she takes treatments

10:16 pm

Jacula

Crossy - she did say she was off to bed.x

10:17 pm

Jacula

Just scrolled back to see where she was when you mentioned her, btw.

10:17 pm

crosshair

i would not be sitting here today if i did not agressivly go after treatments for my 3 cancers

10:18 pm

Jacula

I know that, Crossy, and I agree with you. Lying down and giving up is NOT an option.x

10:18 pm

crosshair

and no birch bark soup or accupressure either.give me those chemicals right in the veins brother!

10:18 pm

Jacula

I'd hate to lose my hair, but losing my life would be far worse. x

10:19 pm

Lizlin

A great role model for persevering with it however hard it seems :)

10:20 pm

crosshair

lol,during my second cancer,i lost ALL my hair all of it legs,arms eyebrows,all of it,go so i squeaked when i walked and chaffing? ouch.thank god for talc powder hehe

10:20 pm

Lizlin

But as you said, you're here now and a great advocate for getting on with it :)

10:20 pm

crosshair

yes,being dead really,really sucks

10:21 pm

Jacula

Talc is a daily part of my life after a shower. Don't chuck it all around, just in the nooks and crannies that need it.

10:21 pm

Jacula

Being dead is not good.

10:21 pm

Lizlin

Esp with no bacon in your hell!!!! LOL!

10:21 pm

crosshair

with my first cancer,i went from diagnosis to operation in less than a week:)

10:21 pm

crosshair

yes,must have bacon

10:22 pm

Lizlin

I wish it was that quick for everyone diagnosed - no time to dwell on it!

10:22 pm

Marc Freeman

Could I get a clue for te6, please?

10:22 pm

crosshair

yes,it is not being dead that bother ne it is laying still for so long in that tiny coffin

10:22 pm

Jacula

That wouldn't happen here in UK, crossy. It would take a minimum of 3 months. I despair of our once great NHS.

10:23 pm

crosshair

our med system has it's faults,but i waited for NOTHING with my cancers

10:23 pm

Lizlin

Not sure how to clue that well - t + for example + males

10:23 pm

Marc Freeman

Good one, got it, thanks

10:23 pm

crosshair

laughed like hell when the oncologist opened up his desk drawer and rolled a prosthetic nut over to me to look at though:))

10:24 pm

Lizlin

I think that the NHS has worked pretty quickly with friends of mine, who've been diagnosed with cancer.

10:24 pm

Lizlin

Did the oncologist laugh too?

10:24 pm

Jacula

Marc - it's a botany word. Te* (a 2-year-old sheep) + a word for males.

10:24 pm

crosshair

he did when i asked him if i could get a pair the size of tennis balls

10:25 pm

Lizlin

LOL!!!!

10:25 pm

Jacula

Liz - your clue was good. Better than mine, I think.

10:25 pm

Lizlin

ty!

10:28 pm

crosshair

miss ole lefty though.we had many grand adventures.the oncologist said i could not have him back.was going to keep him in a jar of formaldehyde.would of been a great conversation starter at parties hehe

10:28 pm

Jacula

I like to7 - the males who might straighten your hair.

10:29 pm

crosshair

lol.getting goofy.time for bed.goodnight my friends

10:29 pm

Jacula

crossy - they were yours and you should have demanded trem back! I was going to ask for my womb and ovaries had the total hysterectomy suggested 15 years ago gone ahead.

10:30 pm

Jacula

I wanted to have a look at the place my kids had grown in.

10:32 pm

Lizlin

Sleep well, Crossy :)

10:32 pm

Jacula

Anyway, if you go with how the ancient Egyptians did death, you don't know which bit you might need in the afterlife. Though I do wonder how their brains might have worked again after having been pulled out through their nostrils.

10:32 pm

Lizlin

I was happy for them to keep mine, Jacula.

10:32 pm

Jacula

'Night Crossy. x

10:33 pm

Marc Freeman

om6, please?

10:33 pm

Lizlin

o + me 5 /12

10:33 pm

Jacula

Lizlin - I've still got mine. Surgeon died of a heart attack before op could take place.

10:34 pm

Jacula

om6/21 = an anatomical word. Double fold that holds stomach in place.

10:34 pm

Lizlin

Best thing I did getting rid of mine! Had cyst the size of 4.5 month foetus! Also mum died of ovarian cancer!

10:35 pm

Marc Freeman

Thanks I will look for it

10:35 pm

Jacula

Liz - weren't you interested in having a look after removal, though?

10:35 pm

Lizlin

Too many aches and pains over the years! Good riddance! And definitely did not feel less a woman!

10:36 pm

Lizlin

Actually, it never occurred to me!

10:36 pm

Lizlin

Probably would've been interesting though but still, no regrets!

10:37 pm

Jacula

Marc - it's an anagram of 'mean to' or 'no mate'.

10:37 pm

Jacula

Lizlin - guess I'm just weird then! lol

10:38 pm

o-o

augur + Brit thanks

10:39 pm

Lizlin

No - if it'd been suggested by someone, then perhaps I would because it is interesting but it just didn't happen.

10:39 pm

Lizlin

Hi BR :)

10:39 pm

Jacula

Hello BR.

10:39 pm

o-o

Hello

10:41 pm

Jacula

BR - I'd say 'How are you today?' but that sounds awfully American and, being awfully British, I can't bring myself to say it. So, are you okay?

10:42 pm

Jacula

Or, in terms we do here in UK when passing in the street, 'Orlroit?'

10:43 pm

Lizlin

I can just hear that "Orlroit" being said - so true!

10:44 pm

o-o

another day ... no acute distress

10:44 pm

Marc Freeman

at9, please?

10:45 pm

Jacula

Orlroit is a Birmingham and Black Country term here in UK which means 'Alright?' What it actually means is, 'Hello! How are you today? Are you all rigfht?' But no one really wants to know the full answer unless they know you well.

10:45 pm

Lizlin

Nice to chat Jacula - BBL

10:45 pm

Jacula

See yo again, Lizlin.

10:46 pm

Jacula

Marc - at9 is the title of a film with Keira Knightley in it.

10:46 pm

Jacula

If you sin, you might later make at9 for it.

10:47 pm

Marc Freeman

got it thanks

10:47 pm

Jacula

Well done, Marc.

10:49 pm

Jacula

BR - glad to hear your day is going okay. x

10:50 pm

Marc Freeman

Sorry but I need ap6, please?

10:51 pm

Jacula

Marc - ap6 is an astronomy word. Sounds a bit like you're saying sorry to someone. ap vowel and then *** whizz!

10:52 pm

Marc Freeman

Thanks got it

10:52 pm

Jacula

y/w, Marc.

10:53 pm

Jacula

Btw, Marc. Please don't apoligise for asking for clues. That's what the chog was originally designed for!

10:54 pm

Jacula

*apologise, I meant to type.

10:56 pm

Marc Freeman

I know but I feel I ask for too many

10:56 pm

Jacula

My last word added today was the wild ox (ba7/44). A loud noise with a roman 10 in the middle.

10:57 pm

Jacula

That was a bit around and about, wasn't it? Sorry! There is no 'x' in the word.

10:59 pm

Jacula

Marc - you ask for as many as you need. Don't worry about it. You don't need things spelled out so what's the problem?

10:59 pm

Marc Freeman

thanks

11:00 pm

Jacula

I'm off to bed in 10 mins. Ask now if you need!

11:00 pm

Jacula

If I've gone, I've no doubt some other stalwart will step into the breech.

11:01 pm

Marc Freeman

ad21, please?

11:02 pm

cosdem

ad + boys name

11:02 pm

Jacula

ad 6/21?

11:02 pm

Marc Freeman

yes

11:02 pm

Jacula

ad6/21 is a biology word meaning attached to.

11:02 pm

Marc Freeman

Does it work off of the ad4 before it?

11:03 pm

Jacula

ad + what Nathan and Nathaniel are often called for short.

11:03 pm

Jacula

No, Marc, it doesn't work off the mine working word before it.

11:04 pm

Jacula

Anagram of 'and tea'.

11:06 pm

Marc Freeman

got it thanks

11:06 pm

Marc Freeman

Have a great night

11:06 pm

Marc Freeman

Oh early morning for you

11:07 pm

Jacula

5.07am here in UK.

11:08 pm

Marc Freeman

OK two more da5 and da6, please?

11:09 pm

Jacula

da5 there are none.

11:09 pm

Marc Freeman

sorry di5 and di6

11:09 pm

Jacula

di6/24 = two at**s (see at4).

11:10 pm

Jacula

di5 = one of you fingers or toes.

11:11 pm

Marc Freeman

thanks I will go look for them

11:11 pm

Jacula

I'm off to bed now. Hope you finish the grid, Marc. x

11:13 pm

grannyrose

marc, i'm still here if you need a hand

11:14 pm

Marc Freeman

Don't get the two di clues?

11:15 pm

smithchick

Hi all. I need two to finish and get my weary body into bed. ba7 and ge6. Any clues?

11:15 pm

grannyrose

di5, what you do with a spade + not him or her but **

11:16 pm

Marc Freeman

Got it thanks

11:16 pm

grannyrose

ba7, embargo + number after 9 + *ood not bad

11:17 pm

grannyrose

di6, di + very small particle

11:17 pm

Marc Freeman

got that on too, thanks

11:18 pm

grannyrose

ge6, opposite of lady ge**leman + double vowl

11:18 pm

smithchick

Thanks, granny! Never would have found that one!

11:19 pm

smithchick

Or that one either! Fireworks! Thanks again!!

11:20 pm

grannyrose

WTG SMITHCHICK!!!!

11:21 pm

Marc Freeman

em5, please?

11:22 pm

grannyrose

honey, pass me the rEM***, please. i don't want to get up.

11:22 pm

smithchick

em5...It makes me think of acting with feeling.

11:24 pm

Marc Freeman

thanks I cannot believe that I am missing these easy ones

11:24 pm

grannyrose

tired, perhaps, marc?

11:25 pm

smithchick

I'm popping off. Thanks again. :)

11:25 pm

grannyrose

night smithchick. sleep well, hun

11:27 pm

Marc Freeman

ge6/24, please?

11:30 pm

grannyrose

ge6, opposite of lady + double vowel

11:32 pm

Marc Freeman

Last one no7/36, please?

11:33 pm

Marc Freeman

By the way, thanks for the ge6 I did get it

11:34 pm

grannyrose

marc, what you write a message on

11:35 pm

grannyrose

or no4, a musical symbol + lily***

11:35 pm

Marc Freeman

so easy and I miss it, thanks

11:36 pm

Marc Freeman

I am done. Thanks for all the clues got to go to sleep.

11:38 pm

grannyrose

night marc, sleep well, mate

11:38 pm

grannyrose

oh, and WTG MARC!!!!!

11:41 pm

torgone

My thanks as well, gran .. I got the last of the 7's ..

11:42 pm

grannyrose

yay tor, and how are you tonight?

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