Babble: Archived Puzzle for Saturday, July 21, 2018

12:00 am

Nef

Flip!

12:02 am

Rainiqui

wo 7

12:03 am

rbud

te 7

12:04 am

crayola

re7

12:07 am

chj

br7

12:07 am

cybernan

hello everyone

12:08 am

Rainiqui

Hi Nan

12:08 am

Nef

Hi nan

12:11 am

hurshy

hi folks, four 7s called so far i see!

12:12 am

Nef

hi hurshy; you are correct, 4 7's it is.

12:13 am

hurshy

make that 5 - te7 x 2

12:13 am

hurshy

T's Tackled

12:14 am

hurshy

M's Managed

12:20 am

hurshy

E's Eradicated

12:20 am

hurshy

i's inveigled

12:20 am

licketySplitAUS

Clues are up

12:21 am

hurshy

phantom: derby

12:21 am

hurshy

Y's Yanked

12:24 am

hurshy

or7

12:24 am

hurshy

O's Obliterated

12:25 am

cybernan

I don't know about you, but I rediet all the time

12:25 am

hurshy

lol

12:31 am

cybernan

no 8, but time to hit the sack -- good night everyone

12:44 am

stidmama

sweet dreams nan , hello all

12:45 am

rbud

hm. silly lil yw 4 babblet

12:49 am

SueMagee

De8

12:49 am

hurshy

i'm having troubles with second row D, and.. that will be one of them!

12:49 am

SueMagee

It is!

12:50 am

hurshy

yes, got it!

12:51 am

hurshy

besides that i have de4/5 and four dy words, and then i'm stuck.

12:51 am

rbud

ty, found it, eyes nearly crossed following the spelling of it around, lol

12:51 am

ARB

thank you SUe

12:51 am

hurshy

yes, very twisty

12:52 am

rbud

I have de 4/6 and pl from there, and de 4/7

12:52 am

gapeach

Good morning all. May I please have a clue for de8-55? Thanks

12:53 am

jaianniah

corner M's are funky... One is me + forth letter+ two vowels. The other is NYC baseball team+ present tense of verb of being

12:53 am

hurshy

is it just me or is 10 o'clock when it's dark out a weird time to be teaching a kid how to ride a bike?

12:53 am

jaianniah

de8 is a negative word describing perhaps comments

12:56 am

rbud

oops, de 4/7 probably came from the top d, I see that it can.

12:56 am

gapeach

Thanks much, jainniah.

12:57 am

hurshy

i'm lookin for de4/6 tho, don't have that

12:57 am

hurshy

aHA and plural

12:58 am

rbud

it's a skin thang

12:58 am

jaianniah

de 4 7 homonyn of calendar word plural

12:59 am

gapeach

brb

1:00 am

rbud

yup. that one always makes me think of the Partridge Family.

1:00 am

hurshy

left R is another challenge

1:00 am

jaianniah

Yes...Susan, was it?

1:01 am

hurshy

she says, in order to induce the peri effect

1:01 am

rbud

yes. but I had such a barely teen crush on David C., ahhh...

1:04 am

hurshy

speaking of older celebrities... name that proper noun! actor/singer David

1:05 am

rbud

my mom was really cool about subscribing to magazines for us all, I had a couple to teen idol mags - but then she'd complain when I wanted to stick the posters all over my wall, go figure.

1:05 am

rbud

Bowie! :D

1:06 am

rbud

(already tried it as a knife, heehee, no go)

1:06 am

hurshy

ding ding ding!

1:11 am

hurshy

well i have 10 left but of course i get very stuck on the last few

1:11 am

hurshy

some people don't which impresses and boggles me

1:12 am

hurshy

ooh there's one, 9 left

1:13 am

hurshy

sobre should be a brit spelling for sober

1:13 am

jaianniah

i see that abominable snow man is here... i hope i spelled the abom word right

1:14 am

hurshy

yes you did

1:14 am

jaianniah

lots of word families in this puzzle, which helps

1:15 am

hurshy

phantom: deity

1:15 am

jaianniah

cannot find a couple Ys

1:15 am

jaianniah

Must be weird ones

1:16 am

hurshy

there's 4 ye's, 2 pairs

1:16 am

hurshy

and yi4 and yw4

1:17 am

jaianniah

I have those... I think I found them...

1:17 am

jaianniah

--------->>>>>>>>}}}}}}}}}} Fireworks!!!

1:18 am

hurshy

lucky

1:18 am

hurshy

i mean good job, lol

1:19 am

jaianniah

Both, I think! LOL There's always pluralizing everything....

1:20 am

jaianniah

It worked for this puzzle, anyway

1:21 am

jaianniah

But I have seen some weird conjugations today.

1:21 am

jaianniah

Weird spellings, too. English is so complex.

1:22 am

jaianniah

Five words all based on a base word meaning to drill.

1:23 am

jaianniah

Or to be really tired of something... like "ennui" (if I spelled that right)

1:26 am

rbud

my last 7 was a new one for me, the bo 6 and pl - say what? :\

2:13 am

jaianniah

I am testing my network connection...

2:14 am

jaianniah

Okay, I am here now. Does anypne want help before I turn in?

2:50 am

sprite

good morning all

3:05 am

jaianniah

Hello, Sprite... No one seems to be here...

3:05 am

sprite

hiya jai! Found 4 of the 5 ennui words

3:06 am

jaianniah

But I am up really late...

3:06 am

jaianniah

Are you missing one?

3:06 am

jaianniah

I.E. want a clue?

3:06 am

sprite

ah, no, I have them all, silly

3:06 am

sprite

silly me, that is

3:07 am

jaianniah

I figured you meant that. But it applies to me!

3:08 am

sprite

*giggles*

3:08 am

sprite

how are you today, jai?

3:09 am

jaianniah

Yes. It applies... I should go to bed, but I am not sleepy.

3:09 am

jaianniah

All right. My bac hurts a lot, but that is nothing new,

3:10 am

jaianniah

For give my spelling. I stink at texting

3:10 am

crosshair

Good morning, my Babble friends. :)

3:11 am

jaianniah

Hi, there.

3:11 am

sprite

*hugs crossy* Hello my friend, how are you?

3:11 am

jaianniah

Joke: You get 007 points for this puzzle...

3:11 am

sprite

*sends healing vibes to jai's back*

3:12 am

sprite

lol jai

3:12 am

crosshair

((Sprite)) I am doing well, and you?

3:12 am

jaianniah

TY for healing vibes. Its okay to send prayers, as well.

3:12 am

sprite

doing well too. Been a bit too busy of late and now am tired, but otherwise all good.

3:13 am

sprite

you got it, jai, adding you to my prayer list, honey

3:13 am

jaianniah

K. Thanks!

3:14 am

jaianniah

Also having cataract surgery on right eye Monday... I am old. Really old. Sigh.

3:14 am

jaianniah

I was young when I first Babbled... But now, am oldf.

3:15 am

sprite

the devil is old. You, you are just mature. And wi4. And experienced. Will think of you Monday.

3:15 am

jaianniah

And I still cannot type, either! LOL!

3:16 am

jaianniah

Ty. Wise? Hmmm. Have to consider that one...

3:16 am

crosshair

My beloved had cataract surgery on both eys--at 35 years of age or so. it will change your life, and is totally painless

3:16 am

jaianniah

If you mean I know lots of obscure and mostly useless wwords, then I am very, very wise.

3:17 am

sprite

that too, jai!

3:18 am

crosshair

I knew I was lost in the land of the obscure once i realized that I know at least two different ways to spell "needle case" :)

3:18 am

jaianniah

I am 26 years older than that. And so nearsighted that this may be really great... No glasses for the first time since I was very young!

3:18 am

crosshair

The entire operation on both eyes took 20 minutes--tops

3:19 am

jaianniah

Needle case? I said I knew lots of obscure words- but do not ask me to tell you their definitions!

3:19 am

sprite

lol crossy, ikr? And a word for 'having an ample bosom'... and some apparently vowelless words... a hairy-nosed dolphin...

3:20 am

sprite

etui and etwee, jai

3:20 am

jaianniah

I unfortunately must be knocked out- so it will take longer for me. But it should be okay.

3:20 am

crosshair

I always have issues with the dolphin--is it inia, or inai? or some other variant?

3:21 am

jaianniah

Oh! That's what those mean! Only 35,000 more to learn!

3:21 am

sprite

you might enjoy my profile, jai. At the bottom, there is a list of babble idiom, with most babblets and their definitions.

3:21 am

sprite

inia.

3:21 am

jaianniah

Inia...I think. Who knows?

3:21 am

jaianniah

I will look it up!

3:22 am

crosshair

and let's not forget all those lovely Celtic and Gaelic words

3:22 am

jaianniah

Today's puzzle had some homonyms....

3:22 am

sprite

the other part of my profile is a list of words that should be words (but are not) and their meanings. Compiled with the help of many babblers.

3:22 am

jaianniah

Oh, yes, and obscure OE words as well!

3:23 am

jaianniah

I used to make up a story with all of the words in the puzzle- do you remember that

3:24 am

sprite

all the fishes with their obscure names too... and other sealiving creatures. All the ones that our Atalante could spot in a second, but we cannot.

3:24 am

jaianniah

Does this mean I am an oldtimer?????

3:24 am

sprite

oh yes, I do! Those were hilarious, jai

3:24 am

jaianniah

But that puzzle the other dasy had as zillion words- oh my. It took me 6 hours.

3:25 am

jaianniah

*a zillion

3:25 am

sprite

oldtimer?? Hold it, sister... I have been here at least a year longer, lol

3:26 am

jaianniah

Today's went faster because of the word families

3:27 am

jaianniah

I remarried in 2015, and have been busy with new life in Pa!

3:27 am

jaianniah

I was not sure you had heard.

3:28 am

sprite

no! Oh wow jai, lots and lots of happiness for the both of you. How wonderful.

3:29 am

jaianniah

I met Wade online way back... But we finally got married after the longest courtship in history.

3:30 am

jaianniah

TY! He is great! Such a sweetie... And younger than me! I am a "cougar". LOL!

3:30 am

sprite

so romantic :) I love it, jai.

3:31 am

sprite

good gal! Gooooo jai!

3:32 am

jaianniah

Me, too. He used to send me emails, and that led to emails back, which led to IMing, which led to phone calls, which led to Skype which led to me movong up to PA in 2011.

3:32 am

sprite

that is really wonderful.

3:33 am

jaianniah

I wish I could post a picture here.

3:33 am

jaianniah

Do you remember that my daughter used to be here? Her daughter is now 12.... I am sooooo old!

3:34 am

jaianniah

Knutmeg

3:34 am

sprite

lol, nah, you are not. I do remember your daughter, meg something right?

3:34 am

sprite

that was it. How is she, and how is your granddaughter doing?

3:34 am

jaianniah

She is really busy with work. I hardly hear from her.

3:35 am

sprite

must be a really busy time of life for her

3:36 am

jaianniah

Granddaughter is great, wicked smart! My youngest has two daughters as well.

3:36 am

jaianniah

Three granddaughters- Liv, Lily, and Rose

3:36 am

sprite

wow, such good news allover, jai. I am so happy for you.

3:37 am

jaianniah

TY. How about you? What is new?

3:37 am

jaianniah

phantom word geyser which I cannot explain as there is no "g"

3:39 am

sprite

let me think. Daughter moved out, started study at an international university two years back.
Son still lives at home, but takes care of himself. He is going to scotland in september, to go to the brewer university. Husband is having trouble managing the stress of his job, has been home for a while with a burnout, is now slowly going back.

3:39 am

sprite

little Terra still going strong and sweet as ever.
And I am training to be a nail stylist, almost done.

3:42 am

jaianniah

I am sorry your hubby is stressed. It is a real problem all over. College can stress a family as well. But I am so glad to see that you are still here. I need a new nail sylist... but I think it would be pretty expensive for me to come to you!

3:43 am

sprite

nah, I'd do your nails for free ;)

3:43 am

jaianniah

I have gel nails. My real nails are too thin, so I have to do this once a month.

3:43 am

jaianniah

But treaveling there would be expensive- unless you are really in the USA.

3:43 am

sprite

that is what I do, jai. Gel nails, acrylic nails, gel polish, nail art, you name it :D

3:44 am

sprite

lol... travelling here would cost you so much you could almost buy yourself a private nail stylist, lollll

3:44 am

sprite

nope, still in the netherlands

3:44 am

jaianniah

Sorry about typos. I cannot see verty well. But I am not very good at texting. The keyboard is too small..

3:45 am

jaianniah

I have a friend in the Netherlands- her name is Mandy.

3:45 am

sprite

if you ever go visit her, let me know and we will meet up, if you like

3:46 am

KatieMcG

Morning everyone

3:46 am

jaianniah

We are online friends. Yes, I would like that! I am in EDT, so you are... six hours ahead of me?

3:46 am

sprite

morning Katie!

3:46 am

sprite

it is 10.45 am here now

3:47 am

jaianniah

Morning, Katie! I need to get to bed.... Thanks for chat. See you at the flip! Yes, that is six hours...

3:47 am

jaianniah

Nite, all!

3:47 am

KatieMcG

Sleep well

3:48 am

sprite

night night, jai, lovely catching up with you a bit :)

3:51 am

sprite

fireflies. Have fun babbling, all, and have a blessed day and a peaceful night.
*hugs Katie and crossy*
*leaves hug in chog for ro4 to find*

3:52 am

KatieMcG

Congrats sprite enjoy your day x

3:52 am

KatieMcG

Congrats sprite enjoy your day x

5:19 am

jaianniah

Anyone there? Insomniac here.....

5:20 am

lil*monkey

Morning jai! lil*monkey here

5:24 am

jaianniah

Hiya! Cannot sleep.. too much pain. Need any clues? I'm done.

5:24 am

lil*monkey

THank you but I just started! Don't need clues yet.

5:24 am

lil*monkey

Sorry you have pain :(

5:25 am

jaianniah

k= just howl if you need any...

5:27 am

jaianniah

pretty normal these days. So I entertain myself as best as I can while hubby sleeps.

5:29 am

lil*monkey

Are you near Philly?

5:34 am

jaianniah

about 3 hours north of Philly- been there only twice- great city

5:35 am

lil*monkey

Yes I agree, awesome city. My mom is from Philly so we went there a lot when I was a kid.

5:35 am

jaianniah

Where are you/

5:35 am

jaianniah

I am from IL, though.

5:35 am

lil*monkey

I live in Yorktown Virginia, it's on the coast of the Chesapeake Bay. Midway between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach.

5:36 am

jaianniah

Grew up in Chicago suburbs...I love Chicago. I have a friend in Bowie, MD. Are you near there?

5:37 am

jaianniah

I want very much to see DC....VA is nice.

5:38 am

lil*monkey

About 3-4 hours away. Bowie is a suburb between DC and Baltimore. I am south-southeast of DC.

5:38 am

kittychan

Which burb did you grow up in?

5:38 am

lil*monkey

I went to high school in northern VA, just outside DC, so I know it well.

5:39 am

lil*monkey

Oh kitty you are in Chicago? Ive never been but I want to.

5:39 am

jaianniah

I sometimes want to go to Johns Hopkins, As my doctors are not helping me too much.

5:39 am

jaianniah

Cxrystal Lake

5:40 am

jaianniah

Crystal Lake that is

5:40 am

kittychan

Yes, I am in the city but I grew up in the suburbs too. It's a great city.

5:40 am

kittychan

I was able to figure that out,:-)

5:40 am

kittychan

I grew up in Northbrook.

5:41 am

jaianniah

i love Chicago. i used to hop the train and go downtown and see everything.

5:41 am

jaianniah

Northbrook! Yes! For some reason, I am thinking of ice rinks....

5:42 am

kittychan

Yes! Lots of people training to be competetive skaters there!

5:42 am

jaianniah

I used to spend tons of time at Woodfield Mall.

5:42 am

kittychan

What a madhouse!

5:43 am

kittychan

I've been up to Crystal Lake and if I'm remembering right there are morraines (sp?) there?

5:43 am

jaianniah

Yes! That's it! I remember now! I went to Woodfield with a friend, and we spent the day there while her dad worked at Sears.

5:45 am

jaianniah

Wonder Lake has Morraines. Crystal Lake as expensive housing...I raised my family in Wonder Lake.

5:45 am

jaianniah

*has

5:46 am

lil*monkey

Had to look up *moraines* That's so cool :)

5:46 am

jaianniah

Veterans Acres is a bit moraine like- a great park

5:47 am

lil*monkey

I would love to go to a ball game in Chicago!

5:47 am

jaianniah

Glacier Park is in Wonder Lake. There is a huge moraine hill there.

5:47 am

jaianniah

Go Cubs!

5:48 am

jaianniah

I am still a Cubs fan... I about died and went to heaven when they won the World Series.

5:48 am

lil*monkey

Or a football game. I love sports and I hear Chicago has the best fans.

5:48 am

jaianniah

We are extremely patient fans...

5:48 am

lil*monkey

Oh that's awesome, jai ! THat's how I felt when the Capitals won the STanley Cup this year.

5:49 am

jaianniah

But the Bulls were wonderful in the 90's, and the Bears... But the Cubs had to drag it out a while...(she added dryly)

5:50 am

kittychan

I have to run, nice chatting, I'm giving a friend an early morning ride. Perhaps I'll run into you later! (I thought I sent this 5 minutes ago, forgot to hit enter I guess, woops)

5:50 am

jaianniah

I treasure my World Series T=shirt. I should frame it; it is prbably the only one I will own...

5:51 am

jaianniah

Bye!

5:51 am

lil*monkey

bye kitty!

5:52 am

jaianniah

Anyone want clues??? I should try to sleep, but I will clue if asked.

5:53 am

lil*monkey

I have me5/12 but what are stats for the other M

5:53 am

jaianniah

ME 5 14

5:54 am

lil*monkey

OK thanks... I keep entering *meds* over and over. Why is that NOT a word.

5:54 am

jaianniah

it's a weird word...i entered meds, too. It should be a word/ No one says medicines any more.

5:56 am

jaianniah

However- if you switch the last letter of meds, and then add a double vowel, you will get me 5 14.

5:56 am

lil*monkey

OK I got it, it's so wack.

5:56 am

jaianniah

'd' in meds...sorry. rusty...Actually, you switch out the

5:57 am

jaianniah

My cursor keeps jumping...

5:58 am

jaianniah

Actually, most of the words in this puzzle are pretty ordinary. There are lots of word families.

5:59 am

lil*monkey

Yes I see that! I'm thick in the DEs right now.

6:00 am

lil*monkey

does de8 build off the prev de5???

6:01 am

jaianniah

1st DE stands alone. Second and third DE are related. The 8 stands alone after that. The next two (skin ones) are related. The de 6 stands alone. The last is a homonym for a a plural word from a calendar.

6:02 am

jaianniah

Yes, DE 8 stands alone/

6:03 am

lil*monkey

got the 8

6:03 am

jaianniah

DE 8 is a negative word...

6:03 am

jaianniah

relates to comments for example

6:05 am

jaianniah

Five of the NO's are related- have to do with the proboscus....

6:06 am

jaianniah

NO 6 is a stupid owl ( a joke)

6:07 am

jaianniah

The OR 6 + 7 are related- almost a brand name of French fries....

6:07 am

lil*monkey

hmmm a stupid owl

6:07 am

jaianniah

Owls are supposed to be....

6:07 am

lil*monkey

yes had the French fries already

6:08 am

lil*monkey

oh just realized I already have no6 haha

6:09 am

jaianniah

Haha sick joke...

6:10 am

jaianniah

SE 5 + 6 are related- think that old round song about the water-going vessel

6:11 am

jaianniah

___, ____, ____ your boat....

6:11 am

lil*monkey

oh good clueage, thank you, got those now.

6:12 am

jaianniah

SE 5 + 6 first combo- these words are homonyns for a type of good smelling tree

6:13 am

lil*monkey

Had the 5 but didn't have the plural , duh! Thank you

6:14 am

jaianniah

yw! RE 6 24 is a reboot of SO 4 6

6:15 am

jaianniah

4 WR's have to do with scribing...

6:15 am

lil*monkey

yup, had those

6:16 am

jaianniah

There are two abominable ones

6:16 am

lil*monkey

ha! Yes, have those

6:17 am

jaianniah

The last word I have never seen. YW + verb of being

6:17 am

lil*monkey

oh that's wack!

6:19 am

jaianniah

Yes. Really wacky!

6:20 am

jaianniah

WI 6 is usually paired with the word "dim"

6:20 am

lil*monkey

OK need to get going, I'm taking an online course. Thank you so much for help!

6:21 am

jaianniah

3 WI's come from a word that sounds like a color

6:21 am

jaianniah

NP= have a good day!

6:47 am

periwinkle

good morning all. help with E in 2nd column pls

6:48 am

carleekat

morning all, peri, I cuaght your FW last night but I think you had left. There is a pompom toss for you in the chog ;)

6:48 am

periwinkle

I went back and found it tyty Carlee!!!

6:48 am

carleekat

:D you're welcome :D

6:53 am

periwinkle

found the E

6:55 am

carleekat

yay!.. I just popped in to see if you were here Peri. Ok all..of to the hospital in London.

7:01 am

dan2bit

morning all!

7:13 am

dan2bit

anybody can clue the sy6?

7:17 am

KenTropic

dan2bit - think computer

7:17 am

BzznBea

sy+plant stalk

7:30 am

bichon

ty Bea

7:47 am

dan2bit

oh duh fish me - thanks all

7:49 am

dan2bit

and that's firewords! tx lickety, KenTropic, BzznBea, jaianniah and all cluers

7:52 am

LuvWordGames

de 8/55 please?

7:53 am

dan2bit

de8 describes negative comments. It ends sort of like an apology

7:53 am

LuvWordGames

thanks dan

7:54 am

LuvWordGames

and last word, de 6/27 please?

7:55 am

LuvWordGames

nm found it for fw

7:57 am

origami

Congrats Luv

8:08 am

LuvWordGames

ty origami

8:10 am

dan2bit

that de6 and its re6 friend were my last ones as well

8:14 am

periwinkle

hi all help with that de6 or re6 pls

8:17 am

periwinkle

nm found them both

8:18 am

Uneaixoise

It's a classic Peri!!

8:18 am

Uneaixoise

Hee hee!

8:26 am

Shirlockc

comey will be on wait wait don't tell me on NPR today, will be funny!

8:31 am

origami

That should be good!

8:49 am

TraderKate

Good morning everyone :)
Happy Saturday!

8:50 am

origami

Hi Kate

8:52 am

TraderKate

How the grid, it looks pretty friendly(?)

8:53 am

dan2bit

I got down to 35 or so before listing

8:53 am

TraderKate

That's great, hi dan!
I have some small hope then ;)

8:54 am

TraderKate

bond

8:54 am

TraderKate

and off I go.... never chat before tea :)

9:00 am

car.eeyore

Stats please for the M?

9:03 am

welki

i have one - me 5/12

9:04 am

car.eeyore

ty

9:05 am

TraderKate

Hi car and welki :)

9:05 am

welki

morning, kate

9:05 am

car.eeyore

hi!

9:06 am

MLFAN17

hello all ..nbt...

9:07 am

TraderKate

Hi MLF :)

9:07 am

MLFAN17

hi kate:)

9:09 am

bichon

de 6/27, pls

9:10 am

TraderKate

opposite of what a sponge does, and hi bichon :)

9:10 am

welki

it might mean the opposite of what a sponge does with liquid

9:10 am

welki

^5 kate

9:10 am

TraderKate

:D

9:10 am

TraderKate

haha

9:10 am

bichon

hi Kate, welki

9:11 am

TraderKate

back to lurking for me, I have jsut started and first tea is not half drunk yet

9:11 am

bichon

ty for the clue

9:11 am

TraderKate

:)

9:11 am

MLFAN17

I haven't finished my first coffee yet

9:11 am

car.eeyore

I have to run and get more moving done. HAGD everyone!

9:12 am

MLFAN17

does this 6/27 go with the de7?

9:12 am

MLFAN17

I cant find either

9:13 am

TraderKate

don't think so, but don't have the 7 (the 6 doesn't pl)

9:14 am

bubba218

there is no de7

9:14 am

TraderKate

Hi ya bubba, and ty :)

9:14 am

MLFAN17

sorry meant 8

9:15 am

MLFAN17

I found the 6:)

9:16 am

aslindy

hello all

9:17 am

TraderKate

Hi aslindy :)

9:17 am

MLFAN17

hi asl

9:17 am

aslindy

how is everyone today?

9:18 am

bichon

just dandy

9:18 am

TraderKate

very well lindy, and yourself?

9:19 am

aslindy

doing well, thanks. glad to finally get a little rain.

9:21 am

MLFAN17

I gtg will be back

9:21 am

TraderKate

some of your rain should be heading my way, we need it too.

9:22 am

bichon

It's going to rain for most of next week here

9:24 am

TraderKate

ouch! Bet you need it though?

9:39 am

bichon

sure do. Any rain in summer is a blessing

9:40 am

TraderKate

Do you have a lot of flooding issues where you are bichon?

9:41 am

bichon

no, we're high ut River. But, other parts of the city can get floodingup from the Connect

9:43 am

bichon

*Connecticut river

9:45 am

TraderKate

You must have a nice view from your place

9:46 am

rubyfoo

Bonjour everybody

9:46 am

TraderKate

Hi ruby, nice to see you :)

9:49 am

rubyfoo

lwas here earlier and found 130 words. Now it's a brick wall

9:50 am

rubyfoo

Allthe Europeans are complaining about the heat. Not me, after that grueling winter

9:51 am

TraderKate

uhoh.. maybe the break will give you new eyes fro the fishies :)

9:51 am

TraderKate

It was a very difficult winter, wasn't it? I thought it would never end...

9:51 am

rubyfoo

There are frequent storms in the evening or during the night and the garden (except for the Brown and crunchy grass) is gorgeous!

9:52 am

MLFAN17

we are expecting different percentages of rain the next 5 days or so. cloudy right now

9:53 am

rubyfoo

l planted a dried upand ugly arum bulb abou amonjth ago and it already has a beautiful red-violet and green flower!

9:53 am

TraderKate

If you've had the rain, the grass should bounce back very soon - then you will have a glorious yard to lounge in and look at from the patio :)

9:53 am

MLFAN17

my husband just informed me it is sprinkling right now

9:53 am

aebmusica

eider

9:53 am

aebmusica

so sorry

9:54 am

Sally-catlover

Don't be, I didn't have that:-)

9:54 am

MLFAN17

ty aeb and hello:)

9:54 am

rubyfoo

Having a "lawn" here was an irrational dreamof my husband. Happily, as long as the roses etc are wateread and the fish are fed, l'm fine

9:55 am

TraderKate

glad you are getting some rain MLF.
I love the alums ruby, so glad it rallied and sprouted for you.. make sure to give it some bulb fertilizer after the blooms are gone, so it can gather strength for next tiem :)

9:55 am

TraderKate

Hi aebmusica and Sally :)

9:55 am

rubyfoo

l thought it was going to be white but l much prefer this.

9:55 am

Sally-catlover

Hallo Kate:-)

9:56 am

rubyfoo

hello Sally; l haven't seen you in ages

9:57 am

Sally-catlover

Hi ruby. No, I stopped playing for a while because it was taking over my day, and also it is more difficult on an iPad. However that is improved by using a small bluetooth keyboard.

9:57 am

TraderKate

Sounds like a nice splash of colour to offset all the white ruby

9:57 am

Sally-catlover

I was summoned back by Kate.

9:58 am

Haz1558

It's nice to see you back again, Sally!

9:58 am

rubyfoo

Kate is irresistible!

9:59 am

Sally-catlover

Lol!

9:59 am

TraderKate

So gald you have returned Sally..and have a way to play using a keyboard. :)

9:59 am

TraderKate

H Haz! :)

9:59 am

Haz1558

Hello, TK.

10:00 am

Sally-catlover

Thanks. The trouble with the iPad is that the keypad comes up when you type and obscures the grid. This way is much easier.

10:01 am

TraderKate

I've never worked on an iPad.. but not a fan of touch screen things.. and can't seem to function without a mouse ;)

10:01 am

rubyfoo

Which laptop is the best? At this point, weak as l am, l'm looking for simple, not too heavy, works with Microsoft

10:01 am

rubyfoo

no bells and whistles

10:02 am

Sally-catlover

I love my iPad! I use the laptop too, but this is easier with my cat called Molly on my lap:-)

10:02 am

TraderKate

You don't need a lappie for much more than playing Babble and e-mail (maybe a little googling) do you ruby?

10:03 am

TraderKate

Is Molly a Babbler too? pam has a kitteh who is writing a novel.. we see excerpts in FB :)

10:03 am

rubyfoo

Right, and for trading photos

10:03 am

Sally-catlover

What about a notebook ruby? Small, Microsoft, light, not too espensive.

10:04 am

TraderKate

Maybe your kitty should have her own accoutn, LOL

10:04 am

Haz1558

I have both a Lenovo notebook and laptop, both fairly simple and have been trouble free.

10:04 am

Sally-catlover

No, Molly is a furry bottom in the way. She does have her own Facebook page though.

10:04 am

TraderKate

BUT.. keyboard should be a good fit for you size-wise..

10:04 am

rubyfoo

l have no idea what a "notebook" computer looks like!

10:05 am

Haz1558

A notebook just looks like a small laptop.

10:05 am

Haz1558

If you go that route, make sure to get full sized keyboard.

10:05 am

rubyfoo

Thank you Haz. l think my old desktop was a Lenovo

10:06 am

Haz1558

I've had no bother with them, only downfall of the notebook I have is that battery life isn't great

10:06 am

rubyfoo

Isn't Lenovo a Chineese subsidiary of IBM?

10:06 am

TraderKate

Does this mean you have officially given up on your laptop or computer and are looking to replace, rather than try for any more repairs?

10:06 am

Haz1558

It's part of IBM, don't know about the Chinese bit.

10:07 am

rubyfoo

Since l have no idea how much time l have left, l am trying to make my life as comfortable as possible

10:09 am

Haz1558

The problem is having too much choice. My eyes tend to glaze over with computer stuff, all the different specs etc. Just show me to the 'I am simple to work and will not cost you a fortune' shelf.

10:09 am

TraderKate

Very glad to see you making plans, planting garden, and investing in communication and fun (with the laptop) optimism is a huge part of a life well-lived :)

10:09 am

rubyfoo

l have two laptops -- one Asus and the other Acer. Neither is parti_cularly reliable or comfortable to use

10:11 am

TraderKate

Perhaps you don't need to worry about the "guts" so much, as long as the keyboard and screen are suited to you size-wise. If you need extra memorey for storing pictures etc. you can always get an add-on memorey stick, they are very cheap. You don't need a top shelf bells and whistles speedy gonzales machine?

10:11 am

rubyfoo

Since l do most of my playing lying down, it nerds to be relitively stable for typing

10:12 am

wvteach

I have a Lenovo laptop and so i went and looked it up. Lenovo is listed as a Chinese Mulltinational company with headquarters in North Carolina as well as china

10:12 am

rubyfoo

needs*

10:12 am

rubyfoo

<--nerd lol

10:12 am

TraderKate

Do you usually use a laptop when plugged in, or on battery? Reliable, long battery life may be one of the issues you need to use to decide.

10:12 am

Haz1558

There you go, Chinese, confirmed by wvteach.

10:12 am

TraderKate

Hi teach :)

10:13 am

wvteach

Good morning all

10:13 am

rubyfoo

What is considered "long battery oife"? l can always plug is at night, just not use it pluggd in

10:13 am

TraderKate

If you use it in bed ruby, you can get a small laptop desk... beanbag with a hard surface where you can place the laptop..again, very inexpensive

10:14 am

rubyfoo

How heavy?

10:14 am

rubyfoo

Or maybe a laptop with little feet

10:15 am

TraderKate

I thnk they all have small built in feet now, for airflow.

10:15 am

Haz1558

ruby, where would you be buying the laptop?

10:16 am

TraderKate

the beanbag things aren't heavy, but do conform to what it is placed on, so should be good for in bed Babbling

10:16 am

rubyfoo

l hwas drawing a mental cartoon of a machine with little feet that would come when called

10:16 am

TraderKate

HA!

10:16 am

TraderKate

we all need one of those ;)

10:17 am

rubyfoo

Not many choices here.

10:17 am

TraderKate

You could order from anywhere online,no?

10:17 am

rubyfoo

Or a buff teche who'd come when called --no no, just kidding

10:18 am

rubyfoo

Maybe Amazon?

10:18 am

TraderKate

ruby, you're making me blush, LOL
I would think you should start with the ones available locally,becaue you can see if they're the right size for you (rather than trying to imagine if you like the feel of the keyboard.

10:18 am

Haz1558

I was just wondering if it would be a case of buying online, which is slightly risky unless you've explored all the comfort things that are important, or if you can throw yourself on the mercy of a sympathetic computer shop.

10:19 am

rubyfoo

l'm still trying to get the dg to bring coffee, but no luck

10:19 am

Sally-catlover

Are you poorly ruby? I've missed such a lot in the chog. Just wondered why you babbled in bed.

10:19 am

Haz1558

I'm always throwing myself on the mercy of sympathetic shop people.

10:20 am

TraderKate

Her local computer place has been less than helpful with repairs (that she spent a good deal of money on)

10:21 am

Haz1558

So not so sympathetic in that case.

10:22 am

TraderKate

there may be others in her town, she would have to say. I should bow out of this, because I don't know too much about what's available or shopping online.

10:22 am

rubyfoo

My old (1988) cancer is back aggressively attacking my bones. They keepchanging my meds, but the current chemo is in pill form and its only side effect is called hand/foot syndromle and keeps me fromwalking more than a few steps$

10:23 am

rubyfoo

nasty but l can live with that, just want to keep living!

10:23 am

Sally-catlover

So sorry about that. How do you manage your lovely garden?

10:23 am

TraderKate

atta girl ruby!

10:23 am

Sandieangel

Can anyone clue the de8 plz? Just cannot see it all.

10:23 am

rubyfoo

They give great care here and are very liberal with pain meds

10:25 am

TraderKate

Hi Sandieangel :)

10:25 am

TraderKate

It's like a "put-down" comment if that helps

10:26 am

Sandieangel

Can you tell me the 3rd letter plz? I might get it from that.

10:26 am

TraderKate

R

10:27 am

TraderKate

think of what bread dough does and you're half way home.

10:27 am

Haz1558

de8 - sometimes describes an insulting amount of compensation or payment for something.

10:27 am

Sandieangel

Thanks.

10:27 am

TraderKate

what Haz said! :)

10:27 am

Sally-catlover

Ty Haz!

10:28 am

Haz1558

You're welcome.

10:28 am

Sally-catlover

It's a twisty old grid, that's for sure.

10:28 am

rubyfoo

I have lots of help: housekeeper 4 mornings, friend/dog/dinner helper 5 evenings, 15-min massage4 mornings,real gardener, rose guy (gILLESÂ° OF THE BRIGHT YELOOW TEETH), n handyman for "grass" and lightbulbs, and several friends who do whatever they can.

10:29 am

Haz1558

All that's lacking is a computer tech.

10:29 am

Haz1558

Or an honest door to door computer salesman.

10:29 am

rubyfoo

and heating LOL

10:30 am

Haz1558

Yes, heating. That's something you must address.

10:30 am

rubyfoo

sounds like an oxymoron to me.

10:31 am

TraderKate

is there no alternative to the computer person you have been usi8ng in your town ruby?

10:31 am

rubyfoo

l spent the last winter swaddled like a baby in front of the fireplace

10:31 am

MLFAN17

hello all

10:31 am

Haz1558

Hello, MLF.

10:31 am

helenkeller

Good Morning Babblers :)

10:32 am

Haz1558

Good morning, HK.

10:32 am

TraderKate

H HK :)

10:32 am

helenkeller

heya Haz :)

10:32 am

rubyfoo

I don't have a "person" any more. The one we used before moved to Quebecwhere he could get a decent wag

10:33 am

rubyfoo

Hello MLF

10:33 am

MLFAN17

I saw in earlier chat de 8 is something about an insult or put down? more help pls?

10:33 am

MLFAN17

Hi Haz

10:33 am

Haz1558

I'm confused, ruby. Ah, a decent wage.

10:33 am

TraderKate

Is that for the computer person?

10:34 am

rubyfoo

a decent wag -- lol, lots of those around here

10:34 am

Haz1558

de8/55 - an adjective used to describe something that is kind of insulting. de, first three letters of 'to get up' finish with last three letters of a fairy 'tale'.

10:35 am

MLFAN17

ty haz

10:35 am

Haz1558

You're welcome, MLF.

10:35 am

MLFAN17

never heard that word before

10:36 am

Haz1558

Well now you know it you can complain if someone gives you an insultingly low offer of compensation.

10:36 am

bichon

Haz, don't get the last part of your clue

10:36 am

Haz1558

'That's de8/55' you can declare.

10:37 am

Haz1558

bichon, another word for a fairy tale is a fairy st?

10:37 am

MLFAN17

I finally found a 7 nbs and nbt

10:37 am

MLFAN17

bichon weather adv*****

10:38 am

bichon

ty Haz

10:38 am

Haz1558

You're welcome, bichon.

10:38 am

jmcnrick

hi all

10:38 am

TraderKate

phantom, eyesore

10:38 am

rubyfoo

Haz: you achieved the impossible. Thank you

10:38 am

Haz1558

Hello, jmc.

10:39 am

rubyfoo

hi jmc

10:39 am

Haz1558

You're welcome, ruby.

10:39 am

TraderKate

Hello jmc!!! :) So nuice of you to pop by!

10:40 am

Sally-catlover

Please could someone clue the de 6/27? I'm going crosss ey-- here.

10:40 am

bichon

de + a sponge ab****s

10:41 am

jmcnrick

*pop*

10:41 am

helenkeller

heya jmc!

10:41 am

rubyfoo

sillynopposite of,what a sponge does

10:41 am

rubyfoo

hello bichon

10:41 am

bichon

hi ruby girl. How goes it today?

10:41 am

jmcnrick

still trying to understand haz's de8 8{

10:42 am

Haz1558

I'll try to clue it a different way.

10:42 am

bichon

an adjectival form of to look down upon

10:43 am

Haz1558

From de plus what you do on a horse.

10:43 am

rubyfoo

l,don't ask about "your" river because ldon't think l could spellit, n LOL

10:43 am

Sally-catlover

I don't get the de 6/27 at all.

10:43 am

TraderKate

:)

10:44 am

Haz1558

de6/27 - de plus backwards Matt and Luke Goss (brothers in pop)

10:44 am

Haz1558

Or de plus the start of flavoured water ice.

10:44 am

bichon

re 5/16, pls

10:45 am

TraderKate

DE* Moines + conjunction + a buzzy flying insect letter

10:45 am

Haz1558

re5/16 - make something a different colour again

10:45 am

wvteach

RE 5/16 - to color again

10:45 am

bichon

ty teach

10:45 am

kittychan

ab****, like take in information, or how a sponge takes in water

10:45 am

Sally-catlover

Ooooh. Having googled Matt and Luke I've got it. Thank you! I was thinking of sponge cake and not the other sort.

10:46 am

wvteach

there is a RE 6 that matches the DE 6

10:46 am

TraderKate

Hello kittychan :)

10:46 am

kittychan

hello TraderKate! How are you?

10:46 am

Haz1558

They weren't my cup of tea musically, they just sprang to mind.

10:46 am

jmcnrick

ty teach

10:46 am

TraderKate

Well, and you kitty?

10:47 am

kittychan

Okay, thanks.

10:47 am

Sally-catlover

So there is teach. Ah well, that's two more words done.

10:48 am

TraderKate

Are you getting rain out your way kitty?

10:48 am

jmcnrick

is wrong of me to want to throw something at my roommate for vacuming the stairs?

10:48 am

Haz1558

It depends.

10:48 am

Haz1558

Are you trying to sleep?

10:48 am

TraderKate

well, is it a job you enjoy jmc?

10:48 am

Haz1558

Did you vacuum them earlier?

10:49 am

jmcnrick

on what? *gets nerf ball ready*

10:49 am

jmcnrick

me??? hell no that is what I have a dust mop for. . . no carpet. . . just wood

10:50 am

rubyfoo

lt sounds reasonable to me

10:50 am

Haz1558

Is she using a nozzle or trying to do it like you would a carpet?

10:50 am

bichon

de 5/14, first one, pls

10:50 am

TraderKate

Perhaps jsut tell them vacuum isn't needed? Maybe they don't know about dustmops... I do remember you sayign they were not from atround here...

10:50 am

jmcnrick

he is using a nossle and it is loud as all get outs

10:50 am

Haz1558

de5/14 - belief in a god.

10:51 am

rubyfoo

My housekeeper prefers to iron underpants,and dish towels instead of cleaning the stairs

10:51 am

Haz1558

Still, think of all the dust being sucked away.

10:51 am

jmcnrick

good point trader. . . afghani guy . . . I should probably be glad he is overcoming his cultural sexism he came with (only women clean)

10:52 am

jmcnrick

okay I will be the better me and put my nerf ball away. . . he is now vacuming the livingroom. . . .

10:52 am

TraderKate

very true, jmc... tehre is a bit of culture clash.. and we may have some cleaning stuf he's never even seen ;)

10:52 am

Haz1558

Crisis averted. No headline 'Prominent babbler held on murder charge'.

10:53 am

TraderKate

ROFL....

10:53 am

TraderKate

We'd bail you out and be character witnesses for you though jmc ;)

10:53 am

jmcnrick

"Prominent Quaker babbler . . . " even worse

10:53 am

rubyfoo

She hasn't dusted since my husband d***.

10:54 am

TraderKate

<snort>

10:54 am

Haz1558

We'd have to crowdfund for the defence.

10:54 am

jmcnrick

It is nice to know you have my back. . .

10:55 am

TraderKate

We have your 6.. and North, East, and West too ;)

10:55 am

Haz1558

Visiting you in jail might be a problem. And do they let you babble in there?

10:55 am

jmcnrick

no computers or cell phones . . .

10:56 am

Haz1558

You'd be reduced to making up your own grids.

10:56 am

TraderKate

Now there's a strong deterrant.

10:56 am

Haz1558

I confess I've done it on holiday a few times.

10:56 am

jmcnrick

*grumble* he made me pick up some of my client papers. . .

10:56 am

jmcnrick

babbled? or murdered someone haz?

10:56 am

rubyfoo

Perhaps it's an arcane French mÃ©morial custom

10:57 am

Haz1558

He's probably thinking 'Is it wrong of me to want to kill her for leaving this junk around?'

10:57 am

TraderKate

haha.. anyone that vacuums for me can do what he pleases... (abhors tha hoovering)

10:57 am

TraderKate

chuckle...

10:57 am

Haz1558

Babbled, jmc. Just to keep my brain occupied.

10:57 am

jmcnrick

I would rather live with dust. . .

10:58 am

jmcnrick

oh when i was in africa for vacay I babbled a ton. . ..

10:58 am

Sally-catlover

I'm not sure what a vacuum is for. I believe we have one somewhere. Come to think of it, I have used an old one to clean out the hen house which my husband points out is cleaner than the house:-)

10:58 am

jmcnrick

but that was long ago. . .

10:59 am

jmcnrick

sally you are my kind of housekeeper. . .

10:59 am

jmcnrick

I always seem to rent to neatnicks. . .

10:59 am

TraderKate

I have made my dust bunnies into pets ;)

10:59 am

Haz1558

I have an admittedly over-enthusiastic friend who managed to go through 13 hoovers in about 20 years.

11:00 am

Haz1558

No hoover is built that can withstand her keenness to see dust eradicated before it can land on any surface.

11:00 am

Haz1558

It's a disease.

11:00 am

TraderKate

perhaps they are doing extra cleaning because they think you want it that way? You might tell them that you don't mind a bit of clutter or dust, as long as they don't?

11:00 am

Sally-catlover

Perhaps they are hinting that you are a slut:-))

11:00 am

jmcnrick

surely that is obvious when they walk in the door the first time. . .

11:00 am

magazinemom

We actually had a vacuum go missing and no one noticed for 6 months.

11:01 am

TraderKate

Your friend has my synpathies.. not sure aI could be friends with someone that tidy... vacuum murderer!

11:01 am

jmcnrick

Now that I think of it this has been true since my first roommate in 1970. . . .and includes my late hubby. . .

11:01 am

Haz1558

Where did it eventually turn up, magmom?

11:01 am

rubyfoo

husband had a lovely fosssil collection They'll have to be re-excavated

11:01 am

jmcnrick

hahah mag. . .

11:01 am

TraderKate

LOL ruby!

11:02 am

TraderKate

Atta girl magmom... and hello! :)

11:02 am

jmcnrick

alright must tottle off to a client's house. . . I just hope she doesn't decide to vacuum.. . .

11:02 am

Haz1558

I'll confess, I actually like cleaning house. Is there a support group?

11:02 am

jmcnrick

bye all! *blows kisses all around*

11:02 am

magazinemom

Haz- it didn't! I had let my ex-husband borrow it when he was clearing out a rent house and we just decided he must have forgotten to get it when he left.

11:02 am

Haz1558

See you later, jmc.

11:03 am

Sally-catlover

Haz, how far away are you? I think I can help.

11:03 am

magazinemom

hi and bye jmc

11:03 am

TraderKate

Bye jmc, happy to see you in the chog yo bring laughter and joy :)

11:04 am

Haz1558

Will you be able to persuade me of the joys of dust-bunnies, Sally?

11:04 am

TraderKate

support groups for people who like cleaning.. hmmmm

11:04 am

magazinemom

hi kate- just popped in for a few. I have some charitable drops to make. We have two ladies who have just escaped abusive partners with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

11:05 am

Sally-catlover

I not only have dust bunnies, I have whole dust warrens!

11:05 am

Haz1558

I would enjoy getting rid of them ...

11:06 am

bichon

de 5/14, first one, pls

11:06 am

TraderKate

You will have your work cut out getting the ladies settled, happy to see you carved out a few minutes for Babble, mag :)

11:06 am

rubyfoo

Atvleast they bdon't need to be fed

11:06 am

Haz1558

de5/14 - belief system in a god.

11:06 am

TraderKate

I find that if the dust bunnies multiply too quickly *( as they are wont to do), you simply cull the herd once in a while and scoop up the strays ;)

11:08 am

bichon

ty Haz

11:08 am

Haz1558

But you don't get to the stage of those hoarder people. I watch some of those programmes with amazement.

11:08 am

Haz1558

You're welcome, bichon.

11:08 am

magazinemom

Im popping back out to do my drops and go to Aldi. bbl

11:09 am

Haz1558

Bye, magmom.

11:09 am

TraderKate

Bye mag, Have a productive time!

11:10 am

Sally-catlover

I know a hoarder! My sister actually. I'm safe, she doesn't babble. It's a disease and very difficult for me to visit.

11:10 am

rubyfoo

Fortunately, the house is big enough to hide my hioarding.

11:11 am

Haz1558

I can imagine, Sally. It just doesn't make sense to most people but they seem to be trapped by 'stuff'.

11:12 am

Haz1558

I feel sorry for them and cross at the same time, because they know it's making their life more difficult and yet can't let go.

11:12 am

Sally-catlover

It was difficult to explain to her when her husband di4 that we had to clear the house for people to come back.

11:12 am

Haz1558

Has she always been a hoarder or did something set it off?

11:12 am

Sally-catlover

I have tried to tactfully suggest professional help.

11:13 am

Haz1558

And how did the suggestion go down?

11:14 am

Sally-catlover

She's always been the same, so was her husband, and it has now got worse and worse. She won't let anyone in the house because of the "mess". I just say firmly, I'm your sister, don't be silly, and visit. Luckily she's 200 miles away.

11:14 am

Haz1558

Poor lady. You're very good to keep seeing her. But the decision to change can only come from her.

11:15 am

Sally-catlover

She sort of agreed with the suggestion, but I know won't do anything about it. That's the problem, isn't it. And it isn't my house or my business, i just feel for her because it makes her unhappy.

11:15 am

Haz1558

I know. And even the professionals sometimes have a hard time getting through. But it's lovely to see some of the transformations that can take place.

11:16 am

Sally-catlover

She was once playing patience in bed and the light bulb went, so she carried on playing by torch. I suspect the light bulb still hasn't been replaced.

11:17 am

Haz1558

Goodness. I would run out of patience (pardon the pun) very quickly.

11:17 am

Sally-catlover

Lol

11:17 am

aebmusica

de6/27.....clue please

11:17 am

TraderKate

opposite of what a sponge does ?

11:18 am

Haz1558

de6/27 - de plus the latter part of what a sponge does to water.

11:19 am

aebmusica

sponge sops up water?????

11:20 am

TraderKate

diapers contain a lot of ab*******ent material.

11:21 am

aebmusica

ty trader

11:21 am

TraderKate

yw, I get brain block all the time.

11:22 am

rubyfoo

19 years of New Yorkers "stored" i n my husband's never-used "atelier"

11:22 am

bichon

se 5/12, pls

11:22 am

TraderKate

They are poobablt worth something by now ruby...?

11:23 am

Haz1558

Would it annoy you to get rid of them, ruby, or is it just easy to store them therefore you keep them?

11:23 am

TraderKate

*probably :(

11:23 am

Haz1558

se5 - a passover plate

11:24 am

TraderKate

SE 5/12 is a Jwish religios meal

11:24 am

rubyfoo

But except for the untouched dust in his study, the house js always presentable

11:25 am

bichon

ty Kate, thought I had tried that. [am Jewish]

11:25 am

TraderKate

I have several word that needed to be "refished"... *sigh*

11:26 am

TraderKate

My dust is free range...i give the bunnies run of the house ;)

11:28 am

rubyfoo

lt's been fun, ladies, but my monsters need to be fed

11:28 am

Haz1558

Hope they don't eat you out of house and home!

11:29 am

TraderKate

Hug the pups and give them an ear scraich for me ruby, ty for stopping by :)

11:30 am

Haz1558

I'm going to head off as well. Thanks for the company!

11:31 am

Sally-catlover

47 to go. Think I'll give my brain a rest and come back later. I'm out of practice!

11:31 am

TraderKate

Bye Haz, so nice to see you in the chog more these days :)

11:32 am

rubyfoo

Bye

11:32 am

TraderKate

Happy Saturday Sally, see you later :)

11:32 am

Sally-catlover

Bye

11:33 am

rubyfoo

And the living room, kitchen, bathrooms, and,guest quarters are always pretty and quite presentable. lt's only 19 years of New Yorkers

11:33 am

TraderKate

Down to 8 and just making another tea... here to the bitter end ;)

11:33 am

rubyfoo

Tough Kate!!

11:34 am

kje

tiery

11:34 am

TraderKate

haha.. off to make my tea bbs

11:35 am

kje

missing a t - that was not it

11:42 am

TraderKate

Can help with that Tiresome T if you like kje, and hello! :)

11:44 am

BzznBea

clue for the de8?

11:45 am

kje

will look bzzz

11:46 am

TraderKate

kind of a "put-down" or offering too litle money for an item/service

11:46 am

TraderKate

root might be to remove aperson from the horse?

11:48 am

TraderKate

lead off with most of what bread dough does

11:49 am

BzznBea

Thanks! That'a a new one for me.

11:49 am

cybernan

good morning everyone :)

11:49 am

TraderKate

Yay Bea! Hello :)

11:49 am

TraderKate

Hi nan :)

11:49 am

cybernan

thought bread dough ri 4's

11:50 am

TraderKate

yes nan... follows the DE part

11:50 am

TraderKate

not the whole bread word though...

11:51 am

cybernan

well, derision isn't there, so I am lost

11:52 am

TraderKate

you are so close nan.. adj form

11:52 am

TraderKate

West

11:52 am

TraderKate

ide

11:52 am

cybernan

no v

11:52 am

Jacula

I was just going to say that, Kate! :) Hi all.

11:52 am

TraderKate

dang

11:52 am

TraderKate

West Side St***

11:52 am

TraderKate

Hi Jacula!! :)

11:53 am

Jacula

24 left to find here.

11:53 am

TraderKate

Saw your adorable gnome tripletss on FB yesterday.. <3

11:53 am

cybernan

ty -- new word for me too -- whatever happened to the one ending in 'ive' --- not fancy enough any more?

11:54 am

TraderKate

But for a V nan... robably not a word seen often in the grids.

11:55 am

cybernan

sort of like utilize -- which still sticks in my craw as laughable

11:55 am

TraderKate

:)

11:56 am

cybernan

maybe we could blame norm crosby for creating both

11:57 am

Jacula

Kate - There are lots of se4 of the gnome triplets on there. I'll do an album soon. Just sold two lots today.

11:58 am

TraderKate

and what about Miss Mouse.. any lluck finding a home for her?

11:58 am

Jacula

I needn't have censored 'sets' because that form of the word isn't in the grid today. lol

11:58 am

TraderKate

I have seen many of your meece and gnome se4/4

11:59 am

Jacula

Yes, a local man bought Cherry Mouse yesterday and paid Â£5 more than I was asking for her.

11:59 am

Jacula

The two sets of gnomes sold are going to an old neighbour who now lives in Cyprus.

11:59 am

TraderKate

ha, so it isn't!

12:00 pm

TraderKate

<3

12:00 pm

TraderKate

<3

12:00 pm

TraderKate

<3

12:00 pm

TraderKate

dang going to reload

12:00 pm

TraderKate

Wonderful news for Cherry Mousie and Tracey's Dream!

12:01 pm

Jacula

Yep.x

12:01 pm

BzznBea

Are they crocheted gnomes?

12:02 pm

Jacula

No, Bea, knitted.

12:02 pm

Jacula

Well, I say knitted, I do use crochet and embroidery in the process, too.

12:03 pm

BzznBea

I've been doing amirugumi. It's fun.

12:03 pm

Jacula

Yes, Bea, there are a lot of those about. I haven't had a go at any yet.

12:05 pm

jaxx7

You can get some lovely free patterns on Pinterest - crochet and knitting.

12:06 pm

BzznBea

I also like Ravelry.

12:06 pm

TraderKate

Hi jaxx :)

12:06 pm

Jacula

Yes, I've downloaded quite a few. Ravelry is good, too. There are loads of sites. I also make my own patterns up.

12:07 pm

Jacula

Hi jaxx. Seems we're all crafters as well as Babblers. :)

12:08 pm

jaxx7

I have had to stop crochet and knitting since my hands are arthritic. I am left with literally piles of yarn of assorted colours and plies.

12:09 pm

jaxx7

Hi, TraderKate. Yiu into handicrafts?

12:09 pm

jaxx7

you even

12:09 pm

Buttonman

why does the list take a di word and when I enter it in the grid, it says, "you've already entered didy but it does not appear in the list?

12:10 pm

Uneaixoise

Refresh

12:11 pm

ronon44

died

12:11 pm

Buttonman

thanks uneaixoise, it worked

12:13 pm

TraderKate

I used to do a lot of needlework.. embroidery, crewel, counted cross stitch...

12:13 pm

TraderKate

never was much of a knitter or crocheter (can do the basices)

12:14 pm

TraderKate

HI Une, Button, and ronon :)

12:14 pm

jaxx7

arigumi are mostly small. All you really need are the basics.

12:14 pm

Jacula

jaxx - I inherited 2 massive bags of yarn from a lady who found herself in the same position as you re her hands. She was pleased it was going to a good home. :)

12:16 pm

jaxx7

My yarn is more like a woolshop's stock. I have sent some to local schools but they don't teach knitting now.

12:17 pm

Jacula

Can't you find another crafter local to you who knits for a charity?

12:18 pm

jaxx7

I know that when my daughter comes to clear the house after I die she'll throw most of it away

12:18 pm

cybernan

have to go an make a potato salad for a community dinner - bbl

12:18 pm

jaxx7

Jacula, that is a good idea.

12:18 pm

Jacula

Bye nan.

12:19 pm

jaxx7

Bye, Nan. save some for me

12:19 pm

Uneaixoise

Hello, all :-)

12:19 pm

jaxx7

Hi, Une

12:20 pm

Jacula

Hi une.

12:20 pm

TraderKate

Bye nan :)

12:20 pm

Uneaixoise

Just passing thru.....hope you're all doing well

12:20 pm

TraderKate

So... have you been enjoying the tennis Une?

12:21 pm

Uneaixoise

Watched Wimbledon until Rafa lost

12:22 pm

TraderKate

:( Condolences Une...

12:22 pm

Uneaixoise

TX :-)

12:22 pm

jaxx7

I watched the final but I find it hard to watch Djokovic as I don't like the man. I think he's a cheat.

12:23 pm

Uneaixoise

Not a big Novak fan

12:23 pm

TraderKate

There was a lot of chat about the Williams game from other Babblers

12:23 pm

Uneaixoise

Gotta run....bbl

12:24 pm

TraderKate

Bye Une :)

12:24 pm

jaxx7

I watched his antics when he played Andy Murray and the commentator said it was gamesmanship. I call it cheating.

12:25 pm

TraderKate

Afraid I don't follow it at all jaxx. :(
Is he sort of another John McEnroe?

12:29 pm

jaxx7

Not as straightforward as John. he was my era. he was a bad boy but Novak cheats. he calls for the coach and then sends him away so he upsets the person he's playing. he blames his shoes and keeps needing to change them, again interrupting the flow of the game. Even in the Final this year when he missed a shot he battered his shoes with his racquet.

12:29 pm

helenkeller

Good thing Unea left, as she's a Rafa fan, I'm a Federer fan. Oil & water, one or the other, can't like both.

12:30 pm

TraderKate

Oh dear... poor sportsmanship. How does he get away with it if it is repeated behaviour?

12:30 pm

TraderKate

H HK, then you can chat jaxx about tennis ;)

12:30 pm

helenkeller

heya jaxx! McEnroe of my era too, remember who the real bad boy was? Nasty Nastasie.

12:30 pm

jaxx7

I have a friend who idolises Nadal and won't watch any other player. Seems daft to me as there are other very good players out there.

12:31 pm

helenkeller

Hi TK, jaxx

12:31 pm

helenkeller

LOL TK

12:31 pm

jaxx7

He got thrown out of one match last year because of a foul mouthed outburst so he's older but no wiser.

12:32 pm

helenkeller

Rafa is total OCD, I must bounce the ball 8 times before I serve, exactly 8, he's got a whole routine he

12:32 pm

helenkeller

s just got to follow. Hate where the 'enter' key is on this board.

12:32 pm

aebmusica

jaxx....going way back in the chat.....retirement homes, assisted living places and skilled nursing homes would ove to have some of your yarn and needs. I know this because I was in a rehab facility connected to these and I would have died and gone to Heaven to have some yarn and needles to knit and crochet with.

12:33 pm

helenkeller

hiya aeb! Long time since I've typed those letters :)

12:33 pm

jaxx7

If you watch when a point is played, he walks 6 steps along the baseline and then 4 to collect his towel. If he's serving he goes throughthe nose and ear touching and then pulls at his shorts.

12:34 pm

Jacula

FIREWORKS! *~*~*~* Time for dinner now. Happy Babbling all. xx

12:34 pm

helenkeller

YAY for Jacs !!!!!

12:34 pm

jaxx7

Hi, Aeb, that's another good idea. I am glad I came

12:35 pm

helenkeller

Yes! The ear, nose, shirt touching thing!

12:35 pm

jaxx7

Definitely OCD but a fabulous tennis player.

12:36 pm

helenkeller

jaxx - I read a book recently, 'Federer & Me' written by a Brit, self-described Federer fanatic. I learned so much, so interesting. An easy read.

12:36 pm

worzel

Could I get a clue for the 8 please?

12:37 pm

helenkeller

No doubt fabulous, all t hat practice, all those muscles & he is usually totally focused, like a machine, which is the exact opposite, who approached the game like an artist, not as a machine.

12:37 pm

aebmusica

hi helen and all!

12:38 pm

TraderKate

Hi worzel :)

12:39 pm

worzel

Hi Kate x

12:40 pm

TraderKate

The DE 8 is a put-down kind of comment..or possibly a ridiculously low offer for merchandise or services... adj form.

12:40 pm

worzel

Yay thanks Kate! NBT NBS!!!

12:40 pm

TraderKate

WOOOOT!!!!

12:41 pm

worzel

Right, off to finish cooking my tea now see you all soon xx

12:41 pm

jaxx7

I am a real book fanatic. I get through 3 or 4 a week. I will make a note and see if I can get hold of a copy

12:42 pm

jaxx7

Mr Gummidge - long time no 'speak'

12:43 pm

TraderKate

I stumbled upon "It Can't Happen Here, Sinclair Lewis, 1935 yesterday.. I will be trying to hunt the book down soon.

12:43 pm

helenkeller

jaxx - I believe you'll enjoy it. Sorry was called away.

12:44 pm

TraderKate

Bye worzel, enjoy your tea :)

12:44 pm

jaxx7

Thanks, Helen

12:46 pm

jaxx7

Kate, try awesome books or Abe books, both have good collections of older books. Abe is probably the best for that. athey have vintage posters and whathaveyou plus lots of bargain books.

12:46 pm

jaxx7

Off for my evening meal now. thanks all for a very useful chat.

12:48 pm

TraderKate

Bye jaxx :)
I see Crossy posted a free online copy to my wall in FB. I reposted it in order to "save" it.

12:50 pm

helenkeller

bye jaxx

12:57 pm

TraderKate

Hoping for a nice big friendly grid tomorrow if it rains ;)

12:57 pm

TraderKate

Hoping for a nice big friendly grid tomorrow if it rains ;)

1:07 pm

Uneaixoise

Helen, i enjoy watching other players as well....Federer, Monfils, Zverev, Del Potro, etc.

1:08 pm

Uneaixoise

It's just that Rafa's my no. 1 guy

1:08 pm

Uneaixoise

And i enjoy his quirks :-)

1:09 pm

helenkeller

LOL Unea! Federer is my #1, I totally didn't like him at first, but he so grew on me.

1:09 pm

Uneaixoise

Just clarifying.....byeee :-)

1:10 pm

helenkeller

Yes, watching rafa's quirks is like watching a whole different TV show besides the match.

1:10 pm

Uneaixoise

Federer is a true class act

1:10 pm

helenkeller

byeeee

1:11 pm

helenkeller

He hasn't always been and admits to it. That's what's so great about him. Like the time he showed up to a final in all white, with gold piping, his 'monogram' . . .

1:16 pm

Uneaixoise

Oh yeah, that was bad LOL

1:16 pm

jaxx7

otid

1:17 pm

helenkeller

LOL - I was appalled & was not in the 'Fed Zone' at that point. Ghastly.

1:17 pm

helenkeller

jaxx - that was not helpful, please add a helpful word to the chog ;)

1:17 pm

Haz1558

Hello again. Re Federer and Nadal, there was a terrific BBC programme broadcast recently 'Strokes of Genius' which recounted the background etc of the 2008 Wimbledon final.

1:17 pm

Soodle

Good evening, afternoon, morning, night (delete as appropriate). Just back from a lovely Baptism ceremony. My daughter was Godmother, which makes me a Grand Godmother!

1:18 pm

periwinkle

hi soodle, haz. hi all

1:18 pm

Uneaixoise

But class act as dad, husband, philanthropist, friend

1:18 pm

Haz1558

If you get a chance, do watch it, I learned a lot about both players.

1:18 pm

helenkeller

heya soodle, Haz, peri!

1:18 pm

Uneaixoise

Hey Peri

1:18 pm

helenkeller

I will look for that - it was an awesome match, that's the one that Rafa won, yes?

1:18 pm

Uneaixoise

Saw it.... excellent!

1:18 pm

Haz1558

I didn't know that Nadal is naturally right-handed but plays left handed to be more awkward for opponents.

1:19 pm

Haz1558

Ah good, Une, I thought it was great.

1:19 pm

Haz1558

I lilked that they allowed Nadal to speak in Spanish because he can communicate so much better in his first language.

1:19 pm

Haz1558

And Federer's trainer/coach, spoke the most beautiful French.

1:20 pm

Haz1558

Yes, HK, Nadal won it. I watched the whole thing and by the end, although I am a Federer fan, felt that it was okay for anybody to win because it was just so special to watch.

1:20 pm

TraderKate

Hi Soodles!!!! <3 :)

1:21 pm

Uneaixoise

I agree haz.....just incredible....i saw it too

1:21 pm

Soodle

Sorry - Not tennis related, but Haz, what a super profile pic, and very bittersweet text. Condolences on the loss of your friend.

1:21 pm

Haz1558

Thank you, Soodle.

1:21 pm

periwinkle

yes Haz, lovely picture. so sorry about the loss of our friend

1:21 pm

helenkeller

Haz - yes, about the handedness, forced on him by his uncle/coach since he was little. It's talked about in the 'Federer & Me' book. So kinda abusive background.

1:22 pm

Soodle

Hey Kate, Peri et al :-)

1:22 pm

periwinkle

stuck with 59 left

1:22 pm

cybernan

hello again everyone

1:22 pm

Haz1558

Thank you, she was a special lady and I felt I got to know her really well on that trip. She remained positivie right to the end.

1:23 pm

Haz1558

positive. I'm nursing an attention seeking cocker spaniel on my lap..

1:23 pm

Uneaixoise

Hey Nan

1:24 pm

Uneaixoise

Aawwww i grew up with cockers and Springers :--)

1:25 pm

Haz1558

This one is too good looking for his own good. He just craves attention at times. Worse than a baby!

1:25 pm

TraderKate

Hmmm, we must have gremlins in our icons, I don't see the garden party picture until I click on your icon Haz. Similar to pam's problem. Lovely story, so glad you got the opportunity to delve into your orgaisation's past, but that you were chosen to attend the this lovely gathering.

1:25 pm

Haz1558

Phone...

1:25 pm

TraderKate

Do you need a hint peri?

1:26 pm

NANCY

Also loved your profile story...so glad you have returned to the chat

1:26 pm

periwinkle

I have not listed so don't know what I am missing

1:26 pm

Haz1558

And back. Thanks, Nancy, I'm enjoying the chance to be back in chat again. It's nice to see old faces.

1:26 pm

TraderKate

Hi Nancy :)

1:27 pm

periwinkle

I only have 2 7's. or and te. So I could use some help with 7's pls

1:27 pm

Haz1558

And away again. Husband needing the computer. See you again!

1:27 pm

periwinkle

bye Haz

1:27 pm

Soodle

Haz - your post at 1.25 could have been written about my ex-husband :-/

1:27 pm

TraderKate

Managed to make it to 29 words before breaking down and listing - thanks to some lovely clues in the chog and lots of word groups.

1:27 pm

helenkeller

Hi NANCY :)

1:27 pm

NANCY

Hi Kate, such a pleasure to follow the chat and sometimes contribute.

1:28 pm

TraderKate

Bye Haz, enjoy the pups and the evening :)

1:28 pm

Shirlockc

clue for the de8 pls?

1:28 pm

NANCY

Seems and is like old times

1:28 pm

cybernan

wd kate -- listed when I hit 50

1:28 pm

TraderKate

So glad you are chatting Nancy, the more voices, the livlier it gets !

1:28 pm

helenkeller

heya nan :)

1:28 pm

TraderKate

Hi shirl :)

1:29 pm

periwinkle

help with 7's pls

1:29 pm

Shirlockc

howdy all

1:29 pm

cybernan

de 8 - a strange word meaning put down in a critical manner (adjective)

1:29 pm

TraderKate

DE 8/55 like a "put-down" comment, or a ridiculously low amount of $ offered for services or merchandise.. adj form

1:29 pm

periwinkle

just found re7

1:29 pm

helenkeller

Yes NANCY, it is very nice.

1:30 pm

periwinkle

bbl

1:31 pm

TraderKate

BO 6/42 and pl
gentleman's greeting action at court + 365 days minus one vowel

1:31 pm

Uneaixoise

Wo7....type of yarn

1:31 pm

TraderKate

and she's popped out, LOL!

1:31 pm

Soodle

I have a wo 7/48, te7/36 or 7/32 & br 7/56 Peri

1:32 pm

Shirlockc

i don't get that de8 clue

1:33 pm

TraderKate

DE + most of what bread dough will do + West Side St***

1:33 pm

TraderKate

sort of a sneering remark maybe...

1:33 pm

TraderKate

sort of a sneering remark maybe...

1:34 pm

TraderKate

ugh... silly chat

1:34 pm

cybernan

usually ends with ive

1:34 pm

Shirlockc

thx TK, it wasn't making sense -- but i'm also listening to wait wait don't tell me so heh

1:34 pm

TraderKate

Are you absolutely melting down there Nancy?

1:35 pm

TraderKate

haha :)

1:35 pm

TraderKate

You shoould listen to your NPR.. you have been anticipating it. Babble will wait shirl :)

1:36 pm

NANCY

Well, if I was outside I would be but am in today and there is a storm coming, can hear the thunder now. Most days are tolerable because the rains come an cool us off.

1:37 pm

NANCY

*and

1:38 pm

TraderKate

Love a good summer storm... of course, we don't get them like you do down in FLA...

1:38 pm

NANCY

people who have lived in Florida learn to adapt to the hot weather and know what time of day to venture out.

1:39 pm

NANCY

well, I do live in the tropics so we do need our rain.

1:45 pm

cybernan

no 6/30 please?

1:45 pm

Shirlockc

no + not not smart (double negative lives!)

1:46 pm

TraderKate

afternoon rains on many days Nancy?

1:47 pm

cybernan

ty shirl

1:47 pm

nrkii

Hello babblers!

1:48 pm

cybernan

my favourite kind of lemon is here, but can't find that me 5/14

1:50 pm

kittychan

starts with not big or small and ends with double vowel

1:50 pm

kittychan

looks italianish

1:50 pm

cybernan

got it :)

1:50 pm

NANCY

more in the summer but now in spite of hearing thunder, the sun is shining bright so storm will hit around me today most likely. Have seen many many times when it is raining like crazy just across the street but dry where I am. It is the only state I know where it rains and the sun shines at the same time. Many rainbows both single and multiple.

1:51 pm

cybernan

*!*~*!* hagd everyone

1:52 pm

kittychan

Where in Florida are you Nancy?

1:54 pm

NANCY

I live in Palm Bay which is adjacent to Melbourne. Melbourne is the sister city and was named after Melbourne, Australia. Palm Bay is much bigger around 75 square miles. I am on the ocean side and about 40 miles south of where the rockets are launched at the Cape.

1:55 pm

kittychan

Nice. The last shuttle launch I was able to see, had no idea it would be visible!, from Key West. It was exciting.

1:56 pm

NANCY

Can always just step out my door to see any launch. Was on the beach which is near my house and watched John Glenns last trip to space. It is always cool to watch and never gets old but the night time shots are magnificent.

1:56 pm

TraderKate

Congratulations nan!!!

1:57 pm

TraderKate

NRKII !!!!! HELLO <3

1:58 pm

nrkii

Kate, how are you?

1:58 pm

TraderKate

Very well, nrkii, how are you doing? So lover-lu to see you pop in! :)

1:59 pm

nrkii

Doing okay here. Hanging out at my mom's for the weekend, being lazy.

2:00 pm

TraderKate

Sounds like the perfect plan for a lazy summer weekend nrkii, how is you mom doing?

2:01 pm

nrkii

she's good... losing her hearing, but not ready to spend the money on a hearing aid, so it's getting a little tougher to communicate

2:02 pm

TraderKate

Is there any chance that those little hearing boosters (that you put in your pocket) advertised on tv wuld be of some use?

2:02 pm

nrkii

not sure

2:03 pm

TraderKate

Proper hearing aids run 3- 5000, is that right?

2:03 pm

nrkii

yes

2:04 pm

TraderKate

My grandfather got one, then never liked to wer the darn thing... it did make things difficult... especially with certain voice registers. Some he could hear easier than others

2:04 pm

TraderKate

that's a ton of money :(

2:05 pm

TraderKate

If yu have lots of siblings, perhaps you could all get together and make it a birthday or christmas gift???

2:05 pm

nrkii

ugh, no... my mom would hate that :)

2:06 pm

TraderKate

any hope of a surgical fix? I have no idea about things like that...

2:06 pm

TraderKate

course, that would be even more money... :(

2:09 pm

TraderKate

So.... have you got a good book on the go?

2:10 pm

nrkii

I'm rereading the Wrinkle in Time series. Just saw the movie, and it reminded me how much I loved those books.

2:10 pm

nrkii

you?

2:12 pm

TraderKate

I still have The Other Boleyn Girl on the go, have really dropped off in my reading.

2:14 pm

nrkii

I read that a while back. Sometimes my reading falls off because I'm just not captivated by the book I'm reading, and I have trouble admitting it.

2:14 pm

TraderKate

Have seen many comment by other Babblers about the series you are reading. I will have to add it to the TBR list. I have jsut bumped a Sinclair Lewis to the top of the list now.

2:14 pm

nrkii

Oh, if you haven't read A Wrinkle in Time, it is SO worth it.

2:17 pm

TraderKate

Sure sounds like it. I haven't seen the movie either, so it would be completely new to me :)

2:18 pm

TraderKate

Some sort of fantasy? A la Narnia maybe?

2:19 pm

TraderKate

Has anyone else here read Wrinkle in Time?

2:20 pm

nrkii

Yeah, that's the closest way to describe it.

2:24 pm

TraderKate

Will keep it up near the top of my list...

2:24 pm

TraderKate

has the grid been kind to you today?

2:27 pm

jaianniah

nrkii!!! TK!!!

2:28 pm

jaianniah

How are y'all??

2:30 pm

nrkii

hi there!

2:31 pm

jaianniah

Hi! This is a nice grid. Not too many weird words, lots of word families...

2:32 pm

jaianniah

Even an abominable snowman!

2:32 pm

jaianniah

Or two...

2:33 pm

TraderKate

Ho there jai!!!! :)

2:34 pm

jaianniah

Hi!!!!

2:34 pm

jaianniah

I finished this grid, so I am shamefully just here to hang out.

2:35 pm

Judi

Greetings, all.

2:35 pm

TraderKate

You're perky today jai... been into the sauce? LOL, jk ;)

2:35 pm

jaianniah

No sauce for 37+ years. Not a drop.

2:35 pm

TraderKate

hanging out is good too. I'm having a sammy then will take off for a while to do other stuff...

2:36 pm

TraderKate

Udi came back!!!! Hi there ma'am :)

2:36 pm

jaianniah

A sandwich sounds good. I will have to enlist my husband to make me one- he makes excellent ones.

2:36 pm

TraderKate

um... Judi, that is

2:37 pm

jaianniah

Hiya, Judi!

2:37 pm

TraderKate

food made by others almost always tastes better!

2:38 pm

helenkeller

Sorry, got called away. Scrolled through chat trolling for clues, no luck. TK, nrkii is SO right about Wrinkle - put that at the top of your list, knock it off by mid-afternoon. Great book.

2:38 pm

helenkeller

heya jai, Judy :)

2:39 pm

jaianniah

Truly true, TK. Yes, Wrinkle is good.

2:39 pm

jaianniah

Need clues??

2:39 pm

helenkeller

What did you think of the movie? (*prepares self for respone*)

2:39 pm

helenkeller

even *response*

2:40 pm

nrkii

I was surprised that I liked it as much as I did

2:40 pm

kittychan

the second and third de - could you point me in the right direction?

2:40 pm

jaianniah

Have not seen it- I will wait for it on Amazon.

2:40 pm

Judi

There are follow up books to A Wrinkle in time that are also very much worth reading. "A Wind in the Door" and "A Swiftly Tilting Planet".

2:40 pm

helenkeller

LOL - that was my reaction as well, I was completely prepared to hate it.

2:40 pm

nrkii

there was stuff left out or changed that I could have nitpicked (mostly having to do with how it didn't set the stage well enough for sequels), but I liked it

2:41 pm

jaianniah

Godly words...both de's.

2:41 pm

helenkeller

jai - then we won't spoil the end for you :)

2:41 pm

kittychan

thanks

2:42 pm

jaianniah

np

2:42 pm

helenkeller

nrkii - the thing about the book is that it allows the reader (as in any book) to imagine the characters, landscape, etc. But Wrinkle excels in that area as in that it quiet nondescript, so imagination is well stimulated.

2:42 pm

jaianniah

It's been a while since I read the book. I hope the movie is good. Sounds like you all endorse it.

2:43 pm

helenkeller

missed adding the word 'is' - it 'is' quite nondescript

2:43 pm

TraderKate

2nd and 3rd DE.. to do with GOD, belief and person who believes kitty

2:44 pm

TraderKate

oops, jai already answered... sorry 'bout that

2:44 pm

jaianniah

TK, I beat you to it.

2:44 pm

helenkeller

The movie adds color to a black & white book, all the major points are covered, but likely not in the way you imagined them, nonetheless well done.

2:45 pm

jaianniah

I loved the book Ready )Player One- the movie is all right, but really did not follow the book.

2:45 pm

jaianniah

I listened to RP1 on Audible- Wil Weaton narrates it very well.

2:46 pm

TraderKate

aYou are all making me wish I had a copy at home to start right now.. and the video to watch after the book is finished :)

2:47 pm

jaianniah

I am trying ( emphasis on trying) to pitch a movie to Imagine Ent.- sci fi. It's pretty hard.

2:48 pm

TraderKate

How on earth do you go about something like that jai?

2:48 pm

TraderKate

Is there some sort of pipeline?

2:49 pm

Judi

Oooh. Best of luck, jai!

2:49 pm

jaianniah

Through Imbd (or is it IMDB?). It's a workshop thing.

2:51 pm

helenkeller

jai - I felt the same way about 'Ready Player One' - it an outstanding book. Can only be truly appreciated by someone who lived through those times, as there are so many priceless tiny references to the culture of the time.

2:51 pm

TraderKate

When is the book set?

2:52 pm

jaianniah

I have had this idea for years, but up until recently, it would not have been possible. Now, with CGI, it can be done. I told a friend about it years ago, and she liked it, so now I am doing a screenplay. It's going to be a sci fi family thing that takes place in our solar system.

2:53 pm

jaianniah

I am picturing gorgeous views of our outer planets. I love sci fi- I have been a Trekkie since forever.

2:54 pm

TraderKate

Neato jai.... keep us abreast for sure! CGI has come so far in a few short years.

2:54 pm

jaianniah

It's set in the future. Dad is a Mailman with a route that includes Mars, Jupiter, etc. He gets kidnapped, and his family steals a ship and goes out there to rescue him,... Silly?/I hope not too.

2:55 pm

Judi

Eek. Don't give too much away, Jai! Protect your plot at all costs.

2:55 pm

jaianniah

Actually, the Dad is a secret agent, and he gets kidnapped by guys who wants the secret plans he is transporting...

2:56 pm

jaianniah

I can see Gary Oldman being the bad guy- a la Fifth Element...

2:57 pm

jaianniah

But anyway, I might be dreaming, but I reaslly believe in this. We'll see. Stay tuned!

2:57 pm

helenkeller

That's awesome jai - great plot! Please do go on . . .

2:58 pm

jaianniah

Nope. That's all I am telling. If and when I finish the screenplay, maybe you might get a copy to proof and read......

2:58 pm

helenkeller

I excel at proofreading - pick me, pick me, pick me.

2:59 pm

helenkeller

I once got a job because I used that line in my application - pick me, pick me, pick me. LOL - they loved it :)

2:59 pm

jmcnrick

hi all

2:59 pm

jaianniah

I wish I could type... It might help if I could see better. They are fixing my right cataract Monday.

3:00 pm

jaianniah

Okay, I will remeber that!

3:00 pm

helenkeller

Tough thing, cataracts. Good luck with op, my mom had them, had surgery, the world was a different place for her after that.

3:01 pm

helenkeller

gotta run - bye jai, Judi, TK, all *poof*

3:02 pm

jaianniah

Bye! I have to poof, myself! *Poof*!!

3:05 pm

jmcnrick

bye

3:07 pm

TraderKate

Bye jai, hello jmc :)

3:08 pm

jmcnrick

still working on nbt

3:09 pm

TraderKate

Bye HK :)

3:09 pm

TraderKate

Can help if you like jmc

3:10 pm

TraderKate

(guessing the vacuuming debacle is done and dusted?)

3:14 pm

JenMO16

hey all

3:15 pm

TraderKate

Helloe Jan :)

3:15 pm

JenMO16

hi kate

3:16 pm

TraderKate

Has the grid been a cruel mistress today Jen?

3:17 pm

JenMO16

just got started, finding 4 letter words

3:18 pm

TraderKate

:)

3:56 pm

zoozzoom

3:57 pm

zoozzoom

Happy babbling everyone!

4:09 pm

TraderKate

Congratulations and bye zooz :)

5:18 pm

pam

Hi, all.

5:19 pm

lynxxx

hi Pam

5:23 pm

pam

Hi, all.

5:26 pm

pam

Sorry about the duplicate greetings; funky internet and didn't think the first went through.

5:26 pm

pam

So good to see familiar faces and new faces!

5:28 pm

lynxxx

Let's hope it continues

5:28 pm

lil*monkey

hello from an old face

5:28 pm

pam

Agreed, Lyn. Hi, monkey!

5:28 pm

lil*monkey

Hi pam

5:29 pm

dianedecoder

I guess I should "pipe in" and add that I'm happy to see this too! Hello, everyone ! :)

5:29 pm

lynxxx

hi Lil

5:29 pm

lil*monkey

hi lynxx

5:29 pm

mrpresident

Morning all :)

5:29 pm

lil*monkey

hi mr p

5:30 pm

lynxxx

morning MRP and Diane

5:30 pm

pam

Hey, MRP!

5:30 pm

mrpresident

Hi lynx! Long time hunny!

5:30 pm

dianedecoder

I have not chatted for about 2 years, and it's not that I can't TALK ! ;-)

5:31 pm

mrpresident

Hi Pam! *hugs*

5:31 pm

mrpresident

Same Diane! So nice to see all the crew here lately!

5:32 pm

mrpresident

Iâ€™m just about to caffeinate! Latte, anyone? ;)

5:33 pm

dianedecoder

However, I've watched the chat from time to time.....I do know and remember everyone, know their personalities and have continually kept in touch with many on Facebook !

5:33 pm

lynxxx

too soon for another - but thanks

5:34 pm

dianedecoder

....almost time to make supper here, but enjoy your morning Latte !!

5:34 pm

mrpresident

Yes! Facebook has been a blessing for many of us!

5:34 pm

mrpresident

Ok, back soon!

5:35 pm

lynxxx

This was an old fashioned tough grid - but done. See you all later - bye

5:35 pm

pam

Hi, Diane! I'm known as an old-timer--been on Babble since October of 2004, and I lurk a lot. I am also known for wandering, mid-chat. :) . I, too am on Facebook and chat with MRP and others regularly. I am glad to be talking in chog more now--seemed to be a good time to do so,

5:35 pm

pam

Bye, Lyn!

5:36 pm

pam

Anyway, Diane, I am really glad to see so many chat arcs and people having them!

5:38 pm

dianedecoder

If you are the Pam I think you are, we have 14 friends in common. :-)

5:44 pm

TraderKate

Hi pam, lynxx, lil*, diane, and mrp!!!! :)

5:45 pm

dianedecoder

Hi, Kate !

5:46 pm

TraderKate

Congratulations lynn!!! (and bye?)

5:47 pm

TraderKate

Hi diane :)

5:48 pm

TraderKate

How goes the grid everyone?

5:50 pm

pam

We probably do, Diane!

5:50 pm

dianedecoder

Well, the first 120 went quickly.....now the deep searching begins, but first, it's time to make supper. I will hopefully be back to finish! Enjoy, everyone.

5:58 pm

Scrabbler

Hi kids.

6:01 pm

TraderKate

Hi Scrabbler :)

6:01 pm

TraderKate

Bye diane :)

6:01 pm

Scrabbler

Howdy Kate.

6:01 pm

TraderKate

So pleased to see so very many of the old timers here... and the ones that have been lurking for years are popping in to chat as well! <3

6:02 pm

Scrabbler

Yes! It is great to see everyone here.

6:02 pm

TraderKate

6:02 pm

TraderKate

Were you out and about today in the nice weather?

6:03 pm

Scrabbler

I gave the bunnies their evening salads so they are happy. Then I pulled weeds. Now I am relaxing and recovering from a migraine which I woke with.

6:03 pm

Scrabbler

Farmer's market. I sold $120 of art today, my best day EVER!

6:04 pm

TraderKate

Oh no.... it must be the season, everyone seems to be getting migraines these ddays. I hope it isn't too bad and goes quickly. Do you have to take anythign for it?

6:05 pm

Scrabbler

Naproxen + sumatriptan + caffeine. I am just really tired so I did not bike or hike.

6:05 pm

TraderKate

That is great news! It's really taking off for you.., you must be quite puffed up now...as you should Ms. artiste!

6:06 pm

Scrabbler

There were new visitors that made purchases. I was so excited. I have a $50 bill! Yippee!

6:07 pm

Scrabbler

I have to work in the office next Saturday so I will miss the market, but I have to make a lot of new items in the next 2 weeks.

6:07 pm

pam

Nicely done, scrabs! The weather is wreaking havoc with my head--'tis the season for me...

6:08 pm

rururocks

I havenâ€™t had a migraine since my divorce

6:08 pm

Scrabbler

Oh, Pam, you get it. I hate losing hours, or even days to migraines.

6:08 pm

TraderKate

Did all your outdoor activities yesterday (and maybe dehydration) contribute to the migraine?
Congratulations on your sales record ... you are well and truly on your way!

6:09 pm

Scrabbler

I drank a lot of water yesterday and in the evening. Storms are on the way as we will have several days of rain beginning overnight.

6:09 pm

TraderKate

Haha, hi ruru , hello :)
rehi pam :) sorry your head is also bothering you.

6:09 pm

Scrabbler

Silly Ruru. How are Dylan and Chelsea?

6:10 pm

pam

Yep, scrabs....

6:10 pm

rururocks

Fine. My petsitters are with them

6:10 pm

Scrabbler

And where are you, Ruru?

6:10 pm

rururocks

I am icing my back though

6:11 pm

rururocks

British Columbia

6:11 pm

Scrabbler

Ouch.

6:11 pm

TraderKate

Are you enjoying your visit ruru?

6:11 pm

Scrabbler

Visiting all of the Babblers there?

6:11 pm

rururocks

Rough seas today. Yes. It is beautiful here

6:12 pm

rururocks

Having dinner with bugs and saanich tonight

6:12 pm

rururocks

No whales today though

6:13 pm

TraderKate

Awww, that's too bad! I'll bet you were looking forward to seeing some up close.

6:14 pm

rururocks

I went on an awesome hike yesterday though

6:14 pm

pam

Hope it's a good vacation, ru. I am reading _Cork Dork_ and thinking about wine again lately....

6:15 pm

TraderKate

Is that why tou're icing your back today?

6:15 pm

rururocks

No the boat ride was rough today

6:15 pm

rururocks

Cork dork?

6:15 pm

TraderKate

:(

6:16 pm

pam

http://www.biancabosker.com/cork-dork/

6:16 pm

TraderKate

Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste
looked it up :)

6:17 pm

rururocks

Oh

6:17 pm

rururocks

That is an issue in the wine biz

6:18 pm

pam

It's a good read.

6:18 pm

rururocks

I am reading the mars room

6:25 pm

pam

Are you liking it?

6:32 pm

Scrabbler

I bought "The Help" for a dollar today at the farmers' market. I will start it tomorrow.

6:44 pm

pam

I got _Cork Dork_ at one of the little libraries in my neighborhood--people leave and take books I love them.

6:46 pm

Scrabbler

I love those Little Free Libraries.

6:46 pm

pam

I do, too, scrabs.

6:54 pm

Scrabbler

90 left and that is enough. See you tomorrow, kiddos.

6:55 pm

KrisE

ryes

6:55 pm

KrisE

sorry - wrong window....

6:55 pm

KrisE

7:02 pm

rururocks

I really like it pam. It is fascinating

7:02 pm

rururocks

Sorry i lost my internet for a while

7:06 pm

pam

Internet is wonky....

7:07 pm

pam

She's a good writer.

7:17 pm

rururocks

Really. Not my favorite subject matter but it is great reading

7:18 pm

rururocks

Next is in the midst of winter

7:41 pm

pam

That is supposed to be great. I have read others of Allende's.

8:36 pm

Trifioso

hello

8:47 pm

JenMO16

hi trif

8:48 pm

Trifioso

hello jen

8:49 pm

JenMO16

How are you doing with the grid?

8:49 pm

Trifioso

nbt, but not nbsâ€¦..100 left. just got home from a fun, but long day, and only getting to the grid now. how are you doing?

8:50 pm

JenMO16

I have 113 left, been pretty tired today.

8:51 pm

Trifioso

is it quite hot where you are?

8:51 pm

JenMO16

It is hot, but, not as it has been earlier in the week.

8:52 pm

Trifioso

good sleeping weather, as my mother used to say....we are due for a day of rain tomorrow, and I am glad, for a couple of reasons -- the plants need it, the streams need it, and I need a day off from yard work

8:56 pm

Trifioso

regarding the m in the top right corner - I have the me5.12 - what am I missing please?

8:56 pm

JenMO16

me5.14

8:57 pm

Trifioso

hmmmm. thank you...looking

9:01 pm

Trifioso

there it is! thanks

9:02 pm

JenMO16

yw

9:02 pm

JenMO16

I am trying to find the de.8

9:04 pm

Trifioso

I don't have it yet, but will join in the hunt

9:09 pm

JenMO16

found it

9:20 pm

Trifioso

well done! I am too tired.....good ngith

9:20 pm

Trifioso

night

9:20 pm

JenMO16

night

9:27 pm

wvteach

** finito ** last word BO 7/60 - nominate it as weird word of the day

9:28 pm

origami

Yay, teach!

9:36 pm

Jacula

Bo7/60 (plural of bo6/42) isn't weird at all. It's the name given to a craftsman who makes an archery weapon. It's still a surname in today's society.

9:38 pm

Jacula

Fletcher is another surname associated with making things for archers.

9:47 pm

72 Temple Owl

de 8 pls?

9:48 pm

origami

Hi Jac - Jac is going to be master (er, servant) when I come back as one of her cats.

9:49 pm

Book Doctor Gwen

hi all, popping in to say good night. good night all.

9:51 pm

72 Temple Owl

good nigh, sweet gwen.

9:52 pm

origami

de 8 - sounds like a milk product + woefulness. Something the lactose intolerant experience :

9:55 pm

72 Temple Owl

excess gas? cramps? diarhhea?

9:56 pm

origami

Definitely not happy about eating

9:57 pm

Jacula

In your dreams re the servant part, origami! *lols*

9:57 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty

9:59 pm

origami

You will do my bidding :D

9:59 pm

Jacula

de8/55 - easy clue as we're nearly out of time... de + first three letters of what you hope yeast causes your bread dough to do + the last 3 letters of a fictional tale.

9:59 pm

origami

Sorry for the bad clue!

10:00 pm

Jacula

I will NOT, origami! We will come to a compromise, so long as you don't scratch or bite me. (For other Babblers, this is a continuation of a cat convo we were having on FB.)

10:02 pm

Jacula

As in about cats, not being catty to each other. Yesterday was my Terrible Trio's 4th birthday.

10:03 pm

origami

OK, I'll be good

10:05 pm

Jacula

Glad to hear it, origami!

10:06 pm

Jacula

My last word found on this grid was an archaic word meaning 'certainly', yw4/10.

10:08 pm

Jacula

However, that was just over 14 hours ago, so I can clue if anyone needs any last minute help. (Last time I said that in the wee, small hours there was deafening silence. lol)

10:09 pm

origami

Thanks Jac. Has to be Welch. My paternal grandmother was from Wales and all of her children had far too many L's, W's and Y's in their names :D

10:10 pm

Jacula

I'd like to state again how lovely it is to see so many old faces back in here chatting again. It's becoming a pleasure to look at the chog once more.

10:11 pm

Jacula

It's actually from Middle English derived from German and Dutch, origami.

10:13 pm

Jacula

I have some Welsh roots, too, Origami, but having learned Welsh and most especially the Welsh alphabet, it helps. Having said that, I get so few opportunities to speak Cwmraig now that I'm forgetting more than I learned. :(

10:14 pm

origami

My father's name was Llwyd. Definitely not popular in the US. But, he would have been 101 now.

10:15 pm

Jacula

I've seen cwtch (hug or cuddle) on Babble but don't think 'hiraeth' has been a grid word yet.

10:16 pm

Jacula

How old was your dad when he di4/6, origami? My dad went long before I feel he should have done and I still miss him.

10:19 pm

origami

I was a late in life baby for both of my parents. He was 50 when he died. Much too young. A truly wonderful salt-of-the-Earth type man. I was 9. I miss him a lot.

10:21 pm

origami

My mom would have been 103 this year. Hard to imagine.

10:23 pm

origami

How about your dad, Jac?

10:24 pm

Jacula

Daughters and Dads, eh? Usually a lovely combination. So awful for you to lose your Dad so young, origami. I was lucky enough to ave my Dad for quite a while longer before dementia took him from me and his death about a decade later. But he's not gone... Sometimes, when I'm looking for a particular tool to do some job or other or wondering how to do something... I seem to be drawn to the place where the tool is or drawn to the DIY book with the instructions on how to do the job, or I just have a flashback to Dad doing the job and see how to do it. When he took early retirement, Dad asked me to give him a list of jobs to do and he went through them so fast that I could hardly keep up with him. He'd already whipped through all the jobs Mom needed doing and was looking for more... and so she sent him to me. lol

10:28 pm

Jacula

I was lucky that my Dad lived and remained compos mentis enough to see both of his grandchildren and have a hand in bringing them up. He died almost 15 years ago. My kids are both in their early 30s now and so had time with him. Mum's still going strong though. She's 82 now!

10:29 pm

origami

Sorry, Jac. I didn't have him around long enough to teach me a lot of things - but I could fly fish like a grown man by the time I was six, make fishing flies, and whittle. And he gave me his sense of humor :D

10:30 pm

Jacula

Sense of humour is one of the most important things, origami. And fishing just makes it better.xx

10:32 pm

Jacula

I remember going fishing with my dad. He take me along as 'a little aside' when he was fishing in competitions. Sometimes I caught more than he did! He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. :)

10:33 pm

origami

Finally below 85F - time to go exercise the canine buddies. Back in a while.

10:33 pm

Jacula

But he never cheated and whacked the stuff from my keepnet into his.

10:33 pm

Jacula

Enjoy the walk, origami.x

10:34 pm

origami

Yes, fishing - major bonding time with my pop. I remember when I was really young and he just used to roll his eyes when I splashed in the water and scared the trout away.

10:35 pm

Jacula

I was taught how to flyfish and how to make flies and lures. Yes, fishing with our Dad, whether you be male or female, is a great bonding experience.

10:35 pm

Jacula

*your dad, I meant. We don't have the same dad.

10:42 pm

Jacula

I once remember being given a (hastily made, I know that now) medal for 'winning' the tournament, as I caught more fish than all the men. I was probably about 7 then.

10:44 pm

Jacula

Being an only child and an avid reader, though I did enjoy having noisy fun with cousins and friends, I wasn't a bad bet to take along to a fishing contest. I wasn't a noisy child, and I'm still not noisy now in my 60s, though I do love most forms of noisy rock music.

10:46 pm

Jacula

What I do hate these days, especially since cordless earphones are available, is other people inflicting their music on me.

10:47 pm

Jacula

Talking to myself here. That's the title of an old song. lol

10:52 pm

origami

I'm back - they didn't want much. I dig the noisy rock also :D

10:52 pm

Jacula

Probably time I tried for more sleep now as the local gull population (the first of the birds in the morning) have just coughed a morning chorus.

10:53 pm

Jacula

Hi again, origami. Do your like Norse rock? Incidentally, 'Norse' isn't a grid word, though I think it should be, proper noun or not. ;)

10:54 pm

origami

Don't know Norse rock. Will have to check it out. Sleep tight, Jac.

10:55 pm

Jacula

Hardcore stuff, origami. Enjoy your exploration.xx

11:27 pm

SamanthaJoy

It's late for this, but what the hell: The Official Phantom of the Day is SOBRIETY

11:28 pm

kje

back for my last 15

11:28 pm

kje

not an appropriate word for a saturday night - lol

11:28 pm

SamanthaJoy

Oh, SOBRIETY is definitely a phantom in more ways than one

11:29 pm

kje

(as I sit here sipping a basil gimlet) - Yes indeed

11:29 pm

Jacula

Sober on a Saturday night? That's crazy. lol

11:30 pm

kje

last de6?

11:30 pm

Jacula

No, I havn't gone to sleep yet as OH was spreadeagled across the king-sized bed when I tried to get into it.

11:31 pm

kje

when pete does that, I push him over

11:32 pm

Jacula

kje - de6/27 - the opposite of the re (ab) word that describes liquid being soaked up.

11:32 pm

SamanthaJoy

I haven't listed, but possibly it's the opposite of what a sponge does with liquid?

11:32 pm

mkg

hi all. clue for the 8 before it flips? ty

11:33 pm

grannyrose

de8. de + most of what bread dough does + either/** + sometimes vowel

11:33 pm

Jacula

kje - I normally just have to tell P to 'Get over on your own side!' but it depends how much red wine he's had on a Friday night as to how deep he's sleeping to immediately obey my command.

11:33 pm

SamanthaJoy

De + most of what bread should do before you bake it + tell me a sto**

11:33 pm

kje

de8/55 - expressing contempt or mocking

11:33 pm

kje

desorb

11:34 pm

kje

ah crap - sorry, just saw jac's clue

11:34 pm

kje

ty jacula!

11:34 pm

Jacula

I see you got it, kje! roflol.

11:34 pm

SamanthaJoy

Now change the first letter to soak it to again, kje!

11:35 pm

mkg

fantastic clues. got it. ty ty ty

11:36 pm

kje

FW!

11:37 pm

SamanthaJoy

W0000T!

11:37 pm

kje

I am used to having to take back my territory... and the blankets... so he knows to expect war if he invades any territory ; )

11:39 pm

kje

but - it is the advantage of going to bed first - you get first claim!

11:39 pm

Jacula

Now, do I go back up to bed and command the sleeping man to 'get off my side!' or do I wait for the flip. by which time he will probably be up and having his first coffee, so I can totally re-make the entire bed before getting into it to sleep?

11:41 pm

Jacula

kje - given that other half is a trucker, and often has to be up at 3 or 4am., I don't stand a chance of going to bed before he does.

11:42 pm

Jacula

Hope I don't have to flip my pillow over onto 'the wrong side' because he's been sleeping on it and sweating on it!

11:44 pm

Jacula

Don't get me wrong, i'd miss him like hell if he wasn't here doing annoying things at the weekend. But surely I'm allowed a private grouse or two? :)

11:45 pm

SamanthaJoy

I think that's part of the definition of love, right there

11:46 pm

Jacula

Yes, it is, Sam.x

11:46 pm

SamanthaJoy

I have 28 left and I could probably get them if I'd go to a real computer instead of my phone, but naaaah

11:48 pm

jaianniah

Hello. Great conversation! Samantha, I will help you crash them in before the *flip*!

11:49 pm

jaianniah

Hi, Jac, Hi everyone!

11:49 pm

Jacula

Sam - I don't have one of those phones, nor a tablet. I do have a laptop, but only use that when on holiday. Most of the time, I stick to using my PC.

11:49 pm

Jacula

Hi jai.

11:49 pm

jaianniah

Hey, Jacula, tell me about your "name".

11:51 pm

SamanthaJoy

I'm not really even trying anymore. I haven't glanced at the list, so I don't know which ones I'm missing. But thank you for the thought!

11:51 pm

jaianniah

I always wonder about how people choose their handles...

11:51 pm

Jacula

Jai - you mean 'Jacula'? It was a name given to me over 20 years ago by a Canadian friend who noticed I am a night owl. It came from my real name, Jackie.

11:52 pm

jaianniah

YW! I have had nights where others helped me finish. Ah! I like it! I would be Jaicula, I suppose?

11:52 pm

SamanthaJoy

"My name is... Jacula. I do not drink... Wine."

11:52 pm

SamanthaJoy

"My name is... Jacula. I do not drink... Wine."

11:52 pm

SamanthaJoy

I like it!

11:52 pm

jaianniah

Being a night owl, also

11:52 pm

Jacula

I guess so, jai.

11:53 pm

SamanthaJoy

Ooooops, now I'm down to 27. LOL

11:53 pm

jaianniah

Haha! Waiting for flip... I have to hope it is short... The big grid the other day took me 6 hours

11:54 pm

Jacula

What's that supposed to mean, Samantha? I do drink wine, but I drink more tea, fruit juice and water.

11:54 pm

jaianniah

Do you have the BR's?

11:54 pm

SamanthaJoy

It's a line from one of the Dracula movies.

11:55 pm

jaianniah

Lotsa points there

11:55 pm

SamanthaJoy

I have 9 brs

11:55 pm

Jacula

Ah, well I haven't seen all those movies, samantha.

11:56 pm

SamanthaJoy

I imagine most people haven't. There are so many! But that's a very famous line.

11:56 pm

jaianniah

There are around 20 I think SJ. Do you want to get them?

11:56 pm

SamanthaJoy

Regardless, it was a reference to a movie, not to you as such.

11:56 pm

SamanthaJoy

Sure!

11:57 pm

Jacula

It's okay, Samantha, I get it.x

11:57 pm

jaianniah

It's a funny line...IOkay, start at br 4 7. Have that?

11:57 pm

jaianniah

Then 5 16. It builds on the 4.

11:58 pm

jaianniah

BR + abb. for schooling..

11:58 pm

Jacula

People in UK quote funny lines that people in USA don't get and vice versa.x

11:58 pm

jaianniah

Then add second vowel for 5..., then pl. for the 6.

11:59 pm

Jacula

2 mins left on grid.

11:59 pm

jaianniah

Then start with another 4- a 4 6. It's BR + a double vowel.

11:59 pm

SamanthaJoy

So far I'm good

11:59 pm

jaianniah

Then BR + two vowels..a CHEESE

View Word List Saturday, July 21, 2018

FINAL SCORES

ENTIRE CHAT LOG