Babble: Archived Puzzle for Tuesday, September 20, 2005

12:03 am

flickr angel

first!!!

12:03 am

Doogle

p7/36

12:04 am

Hugabugs

s7/36

12:04 am

Jera

Hey, my names's in the puzzle!!

12:04 am

sfneil

go Jera!

12:04 am

jaydee

r7/48

12:05 am

cbr1965

It is - cool - tbear's was in last week - I'm jealous

12:05 am

Jera

Ah.. a good omen!

12:06 am

cbr1965

not such a good omen at 347 words

12:06 am

sfneil

eh, p7/36

12:06 am

sprite

Good morning all!

12:06 am

sprite

Oh dear... this is bad. 347 words???

12:06 am

Doogle

Mornin', Sprite!

12:06 am

whitespace

f7/40

12:07 am

whitespace

f8/55

12:07 am

sfneil

347??? I'm fired!

12:08 am

sprite

No finishing early today, that's for sure. Not finishing at all, perhaps ;)

12:09 am

onyx

i guess i didn't really want to sleep tonight.

12:10 am

sprite

Hey Onyx, long time no see! You picked some grid to tackle.

12:10 am

Doogle

s7/36 x2

12:10 am

onyx

work ya know, i miss playing

12:11 am

sprite

I know... the only thing wrong with working is it takes up way too much of your spare time.

12:15 am

Doogle

p7/36 x2

12:16 am

Uneaixoise

p6/24 x 2
p6/33

12:17 am

Doogle

p7/36 x3

12:19 am

Doogle

s7/28

12:23 am

Uneaixoise

e7/28

12:28 am

sprite

P8/50

12:29 am

Hugabugs

r7/28

12:33 am

Uneaixoise

f7/48

12:34 am

sprite

F7/40 - 8/55

12:46 am

sfneil

sp7/36

12:49 am

sfneil

oops

12:49 am

Hugabugs

sfneil - Is that different than the other s7/36x2?

12:50 am

sfneil

probably not, hugs... my bad.

12:50 am

Hugabugs

Tsk Tsk! ;o)

12:58 am

sprite

P7/36 x 4

12:58 am

cbr1965

jera - you still there?

1:00 am

Doogle

Stopping for the night at 218. Lots and lots of nice combinations here!

Night all, and may your dreams be anagram-free!

1:01 am

sprite

Illiterate dreams, Doogle ;)

1:01 am

Hugabugs

G'nite Doogle... rest well

1:01 am

Jera

Yes, cbr... I just can't stop, LOL!

1:01 am

carmonli

Good morning - can anyone pls post a list of stats? I've only found one of the 7 letter words so far... an embarrassment of riches...

1:04 am

cbr1965

what are you up t0? I'm only at 144 with no 7s yet

1:04 am

sfneil

I have 4 7s but am way behind.

1:04 am

carmonli

Only 97 words so far. Can't imagine finding over 300!

1:05 am

cbr1965

Definitely behind Doogle

1:05 am

Jera

177, but I'm hitting the wall... gotta get up in 5 hours & make a 9 year old do stuff...

1:05 am

sprite

I am halfway, but I still need 8 biggies.

1:06 am

carmonli

Doing the best I can...

1:06 am

cbr1965

you guys rock - I think I need to quit!

1:06 am

mab

Doogle over 200! I have 139 with a few 7's.

1:07 am

Hugabugs

I'm at 213, but I still need 7x6 and 8x3.

1:08 am

onyx

i'm toast too g'night all

1:08 am

sprite

I am babbling while getting my kids dressed, fed and ready for school. Time to kick them out and apply myself to some serious playwork :)

1:08 am

Hugabugs

Nite Nite onyx

1:09 am

sfneil

5 7s now but no 8s... think I'm comatose!

1:10 am

spellit

Morning all - just about to start this marathon!

1:10 am

flickr angel

I feel sleepy...

1:11 am

sprite

spellit, you are in for a treat!

1:11 am

sfneil

pa8/50

1:12 am

sprite

sfneil, is that a 2nd pa8/50?

1:12 am

cbr1965

You found an 8 and I can't even find a 7? I'm doing well on the smaller words though

1:12 am

Jera

182/2111... must pee & sleep (hopefully in that order)... see you guys later when the sun's on my side of the world!

1:12 am

KBtoy

f8/65

1:13 am

sprite

Night Jera!

1:13 am

sfneil

sprite it's the only one I've found so far... did you see another?

1:13 am

cbr1965

'night

1:13 am

flickr angel

Can you add more clue with pa8/50?

1:13 am

sprite

12.28 am I posted one, sfneil.

1:14 am

Blaze

good nite CBR

1:14 am

sfneil

I assume it's the same, then.

1:17 am

sfneil

Goodnight, cbr!

1:20 am

sfneil

I should really learn to review the post log in the early hours!

1:20 am

Hugabugs

s8/55 - got 3 8's now!

1:21 am

sprite

S8/55 - interesting combination with the F8/55, though they are very different words :)

1:22 am

sprite

GMTA, Hugabugs ;)

1:22 am

Hugabugs

GMTA???

1:25 am

sprite

Great Minds Think Alike.
F8/65: abundant rock-forming minerals
F8/55: they don't sink
P8/50: they better behave
S8/55: he better not become one of the F8/55

1:26 am

Hugabugs

8's are done! Thanks Sprite

1:28 am

Hugabugs

230 words 4.79 3025

And with that, I'm off to bed.

1:28 am

Hugabugs

Goodnight Everyone, thanks for the help...see you tomorrow

1:28 am

sprite

Sleep well, Hugabugs! You are quite far already!

1:28 am

Blaze

Nitey nite Hugs

1:28 am

sfneil

Thanks, hugabugs! got at least two off that... working on the rest! have a great night!

1:31 am

sprite

8 x 4
7 x 15
6 x 51
5 x 127
4 x 150

-- 347 words --

A -- 18
E -- 13
F -- 37
G -- 2
H -- 17
i -- 2
L -- 29
O -- 15
P -- 72
R -- 26
S -- 77
T -- 35
W -- 4

1:44 am

baggo

hello all

1:44 am

Blaze

hello baggo how are you tonight ??

1:45 am

sprite

Hey baggo :)

1:45 am

sfneil

Giving up for tonight with only 187 words. See you tomorrow!

1:45 am

baggo

hi blaze, how are you???

1:45 am

sprite

Sleep tight, sfneil

1:45 am

Uneaixoise

1:45am . . . feeling faint . . . 231 words . . . fight the good fight, babblers--i'm off to bed!

1:46 am

baggo

nite sfneil....hi sprite...great clues...

1:46 am

sfneil

Thanks, Sprite!

1:46 am

Blaze

baggo I am good...just babbliing for a bit more than off ot bed... I am working tomorrow... a temp office job..

1:48 am

baggo

yeah, i'm not on much longer...not really feeling too hot. at work, and just came on to enter my word list...

1:54 am

sfneil

Heh. Could not resist Sprite's clues. Pegged my last 8. Really off to bed now. See you tomorrow!

1:59 am

Blaze

I am off for ht enite... will be back tomorro

2:01 am

Dianne

Nite Blaze.

2:28 am

sprite

Great, we are back on! Thanks, Dr_God.

2:29 am

sprite

7s:
E7/28: a kind of beetle, or a tiny elongated structure that forces the dispersal of spores by the absorption of moisture. Sounds more like someone who is very pleased, though.
E7/36: tough, wiry grass
F7/48: abundant rockforming mineral
F7/40: he won't sink
P7/36: he better behave
P7/36: conditional releases from prison
P7/36: they keep the vicinity safe by doing them
P7/36: inferior racehorses, but they sound more like they do something with serving food
P7/36: they give access to spaces or information
R7/48: puts on the market again
R7/48: put it back in form or in another form
S7/28: they put things on roofs
S7/36: more widely spaced
S7/36: (scot.) frolics, disturbances
S7/36: someone engaging in bodily activities

3:02 am

BrotherCaine

we4/9
we5/20
we5/24
we6/39

3:07 am

Dianne

Brother - thanks but I am pleased to say I also polished off the W words and (smile) the i words as well. Do you have a list for the E's? They are murder!

3:09 am

BrotherCaine

Just started...

3:22 am

IceBoySF

e 4 4
e 4 4
e 4 5
e 5 10
e 6 18
e 7 28
e 6 18
e 4 9
e 5 20
e 4 4
e 4 4
e 7 36
e 4 4

3:30 am

BrotherCaine

Thanks IceBoySF, couldn't e'en make headway without you.

3:30 am

IceBoySF

i'm glad to be of help.. i dont get to post lists very often

3:43 am

Dianne

IceBoy - thanks for ther E list. I have them all except the e7/36 :(

3:43 am

BrotherCaine

sprite left a clue for the e7

3:44 am

IceBoySF

es7/36 - A tough, wiry grass (Stipa tenacissima) of northern Africa, yielding a fiber used in making paper and as cordage.

3:47 am

Dianne

Got the e7/36 - thanks for the help. Anyone have a list of the A words?

4:08 am

ExWren

I've only found one t6 so far, are there any more?

4:14 am

Dianne

ExWren - according to the list posted quite early there are 35 T words.

4:15 am

IceBoySF

a 4 7
a 5 16
a 6 27
a 4 4
a 4 7
a 5 16
a 4 4
a 4 7
a 5 16
a 4 6
a 5 14
a 4 6
a 4 4
a 4 4
a 5 14
a 4 6
a 4 4
a 4 6

4:17 am

Dachef

i cant believe that 'phaser' and 'taser' are unaceptable. Somebody should tell those guys at Star Trek.

4:18 am

ExWren

I've got 27 T's but now I'm stuck, nowhere else to go.

4:27 am

Dianne

IceBoy - Thanks for the A list. I'll start chipping away.

4:33 am

Alleyn

Good morning. This is such a disasterous waste of time. How does one tackle that number of words.
Help for method PLEASE.

4:35 am

Chessy

Alleyn
1. assemble coffee/food/music
2. go for all the words immediately obvious
3. search log/dictionaries for clues n tips
4. do something else for a bit
5. start at 1. again
good luck, :)

4:40 am

Alleyn

Thanks!

4:41 am

Alleyn

Chessy - Thanks. Will try all that (what aids are best?)
and for music read LBC every time.

4:44 am

BrotherCaine

A6/27 clue or second letter?

4:45 am

IceBoySF

f

4:45 am

Chessy

BrotherCaine, af6/27 ...

4:49 am

Dianne

IceBoy - I am really stuck one the As. I have the 1st nine and I have the last 4. The problem is the 5 inbetween. I have 3 words that will go there but don't know in what spot. I have al4/6, ap4/6 and ar/44.
Any hints for me?

4:50 am

BrotherCaine

DOH! thanks IceBoy and Chessy. Goodnight.

4:51 am

BrotherCaine

Dianne, what's behind the god of war?

4:54 am

IceBoySF

Dianne, here are the 5 inbetween:
al 4 6
ap 5 14
ap 4 6
ar 4 4
ar 4 4

you are missing the ap5 and another ar4

4:56 am

ExWren

I usually start at the bottom end of the list, I don't have to keep scrolling down so much. done the W's, stuck on the T's so far

4:57 am

IceBoySF

ExWren, i'm stuck on the Ts too.. still have 4 to go

5:04 am

Dianne

IceBoy - thank you so much for the help with the A's. As soon as work stops interupting my Babbling! Hay you are doing fantastic with the T's - I don't even what to count how many I have (or don't have).

5:18 am

sprite

I can help with the Ts, got them.
ta4/7
ta5/16
ta4/4
t a5/10
ta4/4
ta5/14
ta4/6
t a4/4
ta5/10
ta4/4
ta5/10
t a6/18
ta4/4
te5/10
te6/18
to4/4
to5/10
to4/4
to5/10
to4/6
tos5/14
to4/6
to4/4
to5/16
to6/27
to5/10
to4/4
to5/10
to4/4
to4/4
to5/10
tr4/6
tr5/14
tr5/16
tr4/6

5:22 am

Dianne

Sprite - You are wonderful - thanks for the T list.

5:22 am

Karys

that's brilliant sprite....thank you

5:27 am

lottijw

You there yet Macadam?

5:31 am

Anj

*yip yip yip yip yip!*

5:32 am

lottijw

Hi honey, how are you?

5:34 am

Anj

Half left :) How about you hon?

5:35 am

lottijw

About the same....only got 110 so far! Why do they always put the huge puzzles on when I have to go out?

5:36 am

Dianne

IceBoy - I got the last two A's - many thanks for the help. I was feeling sorta like the last one I got.

5:36 am

lola100

OMG. Guess i won't be doing anything else today...
Hi guys :)

5:37 am

Anj

113 Do you have to go out for long? I should be here all day on & off. Had to abandon last evening as the world of unBabble jumped on me :/ I hope Miyavi was OK.

5:37 am

lottijw

Hi Lola a biggie eh?!!!! ;)

5:38 am

Anj

Hi Babe...it's a biggie today :D

5:40 am

lottijw

Ithink Miyavi is always ok! Don`t laugh, i`m getting brave in my old age and today I start my return to learn *maths* class!!!!!! Daren`t jump in at the deep end and go straight for the GCSE cos i know i`m not confident enough yet :)

5:41 am

lola100

Yeah! Think it may be a gentle giant tho'. Only been on a short time and got over 100. 'Course that also means there could be over 200 obscure, nonsense words lurking :)

5:42 am

Jacula

Morning all. Bit of a monster today, isn't it?:-/

I see Jera's in the grid. (The 2 remarks are not connected. LOL.)

5:42 am

macadam

Hi lotti et al

5:42 am

Karys

hello everyone....don't think there will be enough time for me today !!

5:43 am

Anj

Go for it Lotti. Nothing wrong with bettering yourself :D
Lola, we shall go kick some lurker butt then lol
Morning Jacula - that cake still looks intact lol
Morning Macadam :)

5:43 am

macadam

When does your course start?

5:43 am

lottijw

Hi mum, i`ve got butterflies about this class!!

5:44 am

macadam

Just do your best,does this sound familiar?

5:45 am

lottijw

OOooHHhhhh Yessssss ;)

5:45 am

baggo

hi guys...been on and off lots tonight..heading home from work in a bit will be on later to chat...

5:46 am

Anj

You can do it Lotti :) Figures are like words. You can make them as easy or as complicated as you want :)

5:46 am

lola100

Wow lotti, sounds great! Good for you! The trick with maths is to let it know who the boss is from the start! You are going to do great :)

Hi mom :)

5:46 am

Anj

Hi Baggo - ho was the kegger? More importantly, any left??? lol

5:47 am

Karys

very brave lotti.... I'm hopeless at maths

5:47 am

lola100

Hi baggo, karys and jacula :)

I'm sure we'll still be here later so see you then baggo!!!

5:48 am

baggo

kegger was great fun, made over $17,000, missed you guys :) had to recoup yesterday,played the puzzle,but had my son put in the words...

5:48 am

lottijw

Thanka Lola and Anj.......still bricking it. Hi Baggo:)

5:48 am

macadam

Hi lola.It looks like I`m in slo-mo today.Messages vanishing or taking ages.

5:48 am

Anj

Hi Karys :)

5:49 am

baggo

lotti, i'm sure you will do great....

5:49 am

Karys

I keep wanting to put 'shelf' in and it's not there.....I know it's not there...but I still keep wanting to put it in !!!

5:50 am

lottijw

Karys me too, but i feel i must attempt it at least. My husband is good at maths so hopefully he`ll help me understand!!!!!!!!

5:50 am

lottijw

Cheers Baggo ;o)

5:50 am

lola100

mom- have you tried doing a disc clean up and getting rid of your cookies etc

Lotti- big hug for nerves ((((((((((((xx))))))))))) You will tell me if you get a sexy teacher, hey?!

5:50 am

Karys

good for you lotti.... best of luck

5:51 am

lola100

karys- the only thing to do is to put it in! I find they go away after that.... :)

5:52 am

baggo

see ya all in a bit... :)

5:52 am

lottijw

Lola i already know he`s male!!!!! Why do you think i`m going LOL ;o)

5:52 am

Karys

lol lola

5:52 am

lola100

Cheers baggo, see you later :)

5:54 am

lola100

Oooh lotti, I'm almost jealous! Talking of things sexy, is it too early to start the countdown to Dr J and the cowboy?

5:54 am

lottijw

LOL Lola you`re funny ;)

5:55 am

Jacula

How come you can fa4/7 but you can't be a fa6/27??

5:56 am

lottijw

Yes Jacula and so say all of us!!! ;)

5:56 am

lola100

LOL!!!

5:59 am

Uneaixoise

jacula, i asked the same question!

5:59 am

Anj

oh no, are we all a-quiver with anticipation again Lola?

6:02 am

lola100

Hahaha, well it seemed to take lotti's mind off scary things... :)

6:03 am

lottijw

Must go guys and gals. I`ll be back later to let you know how it went (and if i`m going to go again!) See you all later :o)

6:04 am

Jacula

Good luck, Lotti.x

6:04 am

lola100

Good luck sis, you'll be fine :) See you later.

6:05 am

Anj

Good luck Lotti :) Remember if he goes too fast belt him with yer abacus lol

6:11 am

Anj

OK, a little help please :/ I'm monkeying the Ts at the moment for want of something better to do. I just tried about 10 diff combos for an assortment of 4s & 5s - no joy. But there's no other perms available..so I tried them again and this time they were acceptable. Someone, please, is this usual (as I don't monkey very often) or should I be committed? :'(

6:13 am

Jacula

Hang on, Anj., I was just keying in all the words I've found on paper. That's 187. I'll see how many t's I've got.

6:13 am

sprite

You must have made typos while monkeytyping the first time, Anj... quite a performance, lol!

6:14 am

lola100

Anj, thank you! Thought I was going mad, I'm sure that happened with one of my S7's.....

6:15 am

Jacula

Ony 13 t's out of 35 so far. Dunno if I can help, Anj. Have you got the Spanish bull ones?

6:15 am

Anj

That's what is scaring me Sprite :( If my typing becomes musch worse my next job will be with The Grauniad...

6:15 am

macadam

Yes it happens to me.Sometimes it doesn`t show a score,which indicates something is not quite righr other times the points vanish after a while and refresh causes a vanishing act.You can then retype and the words stay.I`m easily confused anyway so it doen`t help9Deep sigh)

6:17 am

lola100

Hi Sprite :)

Mom, was that 9 deep sighs?! Maybe it's time for a coffee break? :)

6:17 am

Anj

Thanx Jac. I thinks so I have 32 Ts so far. I just seem to be going round in circles even tho' i'm using a methodical approach :/ There's only one answer.

Oh Looooooolaaaaaaaa honey. Any danger of a coffee babe??

6:17 am

Karys

I'm fed up with the 't's....going to make some lunch instead

6:19 am

lola100

You can have a coffee when you've finished your T's :)

6:19 am

macadam

The kettle is on.New huge kettle I should say for mass brewing.Choc digetives too then I`ll feel better.Help yourselves everyone.

6:19 am

sprite

I listed the Ts somewhere in the log, so if you can find which ones you can't find, I might be able to help you find them. :)

6:20 am

lola100

Thanks mom :)

Do you get caramel ripple digestives out here?

6:20 am

Anj

That should do the trick Macadam.
Lola :P lol
Thanx Sprite - will give you a shout if I crash & burn again :)

6:24 am

macadam

I can`t say I`ve ever noticed caramel ripple ones.It could be because I wouldn`t buy them so the eyes pass them by.

6:24 am

mickie

Good morning all! 347 words and I am going to be busy today at work. I will be in and out though and will try to finish!

6:27 am

Anj

Morning mickie :)

Hmmm...my 147th word was the first 7...

6:28 am

lola100

Hi mickie :)

6:33 am

Jen

Morning everyone! Argh! A 300 today of all days! I have to pack for a trip and run errands! :(

6:34 am

Jacula

Where are you off to, Jen?

6:35 am

lola100

Hi jen :)

6:37 am

Bear55

Anybody got a or e words with second letters, pleeeeeeeease?

6:39 am

brandyjack

Af 3 - ,Af4x1,Af5x1,Af6x1
Al 7 - ,Al4x5,Al5x2
Ap 2 - ,Ap4x1,Ap5x1
Ar 2 - ,Ar4x2
As 2 - ,As4x1,As5x1
At 2 - ,At4x2
Ea 1 - ,Ea4x1
Ee 1 - ,Ee4x1
Eg 1 - ,Eg4x1
El 4 - ,El5x1,El6x2,El7x1
Ep 2 - ,Ep4x1,Ep5x1
Er 2 - ,Er4x2
Es 1 - ,Es7x1
Et 1 - ,Et4x1

6:40 am

Anj

Morning Brandyjack. Thanks, that's just the jolly-old right now

6:41 am

Jacula

Morning Jack. Thanks for that.

6:42 am

lola100

Hi brandyjack :)
Thank you!

6:43 am

brandyjack

But nobody asked for the P's and S's? They look like the mean ones to me. Not likely I'll get to do them, but....

6:43 am

Jacula

Oh!:-( Think I might have to give this a rest for now. The water board chaps have arrived to fix my outside stop tap cover (which they originally broke) and they're cutting the pavement up just yards from my office window. The racket's horrendous.

6:43 am

Jen

Out to Callifornia... taking my son to see his GG (great grandma).

6:45 am

lola100

Well, if you are offering brandyjack..... :)

6:45 am

brandyjack

Ow, hey, quit twisting.......

6:46 am

brandyjack

--- 2nd Letter Count --- Pt 2
Oa 4 - ,Oa4x2,Oa5x1,Oa6x1
Ol 2 - ,Ol4x2
Op 4 - ,Op4x2,Op5x2
Or 5 - ,Or4x2,Or5x2,Or6x1
Pa 31 - ,Pa4x9,Pa5x11,Pa6x7,Pa7x3,Pa8x 1
Pe 3 - ,Pe4x2,Pe5x1
Ph 3 - ,Ph4x1,Ph5x1,Ph6x1
Pi 10 - ,Pi4x4,Pi5x5,Pi6x1
Pl 10 - ,Pl4x3,Pl5x3,Pl6x3,Pl7x1
Po 13 - ,Po4x4,Po5x4,Po6x4,Po7x1
Ps 2 - ,Ps5x2
Ra 12 - ,Ra4x7,Ra5x5
Re 6 - ,Re4x1,Re5x1,Re6x2,Re7x2
Ro 8 - ,Ro4x4,Ro5x4
Sa 11 - ,Sa4x6,Sa5x4,Sa6x1
Se 12 - ,Se4x6,Se5x4,Se6x1,Se8x1
Sh 6 - ,Sh4x1,Sh5x3,Sh6x2
Si 6 - ,Si4x4,Si5x2
Sl 10 - ,Sl4x5,Sl5x2,Sl6x2,Sl7x1
So 2 - ,So4x1,So5x1
Sp 28 - ,Sp4x6,Sp5x10,Sp6x9,Sp7x3
Sw 2 - ,Sw5x1,Sw6x1
Ta 13 - ,Ta4x7,Ta5x5,Ta6x1
Te 2 - ,Te5x1,Te6x1
To 16 - ,To4x8,To5x7,To6x1
Tr 4 - ,Tr4x2,Tr5x2
We 4 - ,We4x1,We5x2,We6x1

6:46 am

Anj

The Ps aren't tooo bad although I haven't looked at the Ss yet. Tempting tho... :)

6:46 am

brandyjack

--- 2nd Letter Count --- Pt 1
Af 3 - ,Af4x1,Af5x1,Af6x1
Al 7 - ,Al4x5,Al5x2
Ap 2 - ,Ap4x1,Ap5x1
Ar 2 - ,Ar4x2
As 2 - ,As4x1,As5x1
At 2 - ,At4x2
Ea 1 - ,Ea4x1
Ee 1 - ,Ee4x1
Eg 1 - ,Eg4x1
El 4 - ,El5x1,El6x2,El7x1
Ep 2 - ,Ep4x1,Ep5x1
Er 2 - ,Er4x2
Es 1 - ,Es7x1
Et 1 - ,Et4x1
Fa 9 - ,Fa4x5,Fa5x4
Fe 6 - ,Fe4x2,Fe5x2,Fe7x1,Fe8x1
Fl 22 - ,Fl4x6,Fl5x10,Fl6x4,Fl7x1,Fl8x 1
Gh 1 - ,Gh4x1
Gi 1 - ,Gi4x1
Ha 17 - ,Ha4x9,Ha5x6,Ha6x2
Il 1 - ,Il4x1
Is 1 - ,Is4x1
La 10 - ,La4x5,La5x5
Le 7 - ,Le4x4,Le5x3
Li 3 - ,Li4x2,Li6x1
Lo 9 - ,Lo4x4,Lo5x4,Lo6x1

6:46 am

brandyjack

It's off to work I go..... Hey ho......

6:47 am

Anj

Thankeee kindly sir, Have a nice day :)

6:48 am

Jen

Thanks brandyjack! :)

6:48 am

lola100

Thanks brandyjack, much appreciated!

6:54 am

Bear55

Wow brandyjack - you're the best!

7:01 am

lola100

Lunch break time. Be back later :)

7:02 am

Anj

Good idea Lola :) Catch you later...

7:04 am

lola100

Just heard this on the radio:
Two eskimos sitting in a kayak. They get chilly so they light a fire and the kayak sinks. Just goes to show that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.

7:05 am

Anj

lol :D Don't start me on bad jokes...

7:07 am

Jacula

Today's icon is my other half after a long day's Babbling. LOL. (He'll kill me for this!)

7:08 am

Anj

Eat your heart out, Rodin lol

7:09 am

Jacula

Yes, I thought he looked like The Thinker.:-)))

7:11 am

Anj

90 to go so time for a break. Back after a bout with the world outside the Babbleverse.
..and maybe with a new icon :)

7:23 am

Uneaixoise

lola, i passed your joke on to my daughter's boyfriend who's a big kayaker!

7:32 am

lola100

Right, back to find more words!

Une- lol! Just goes to show that bad jokes travel fast! Strange to think that a joke on an SA radio station has just been told to someone in the USA. It really is a global village :)

7:59 am

Uneaixoise

so true!

8:00 am

lola100

Hey Une, do you get the feeling everyone else has gone to lunch and left us to babble alone?!

8:01 am

Uneaixoise

ah, but you never know who's lurking . . . :-)

8:01 am

Chessy

lurk, lurk ...:)

8:02 am

lola100

LOL! Hi chessy :)

8:02 am

begrery

mornin. too many words!!!

8:02 am

Chessy

Yo Lo, how're you doing?

8:03 am

Anj

do I need to make with the hugs?

Hi Unie, Hi Chessy, Hi Lola :)

8:03 am

Uneaixoise

hey, anj

8:04 am

Chessy

Hi Anj..

8:06 am

lola100

Hi begrery :)
Never say no to a hug Anj ;)
Chessy- good thanks and you?

8:07 am

Chessy

bit daunted by the huge total lola - but no 'gessoed' today. odd that :)

8:09 am

lola100

Chessy- lol! Just go with the flow. It's not as bad as it looks :)

8:09 am

Anj

Somr of those PSs are back to annoy us tho'
...and I can't understand why Enable doesn't like stol :/
Short take off & landing. It lets u have jato which is jet assisted take off

8:13 am

lola100

Anj- have you finished the H's yet?

8:16 am

Minski

OOOOHHHH!!!! Big Puzzle. Time to dig in.

8:18 am

Anj

No honey, 3 to go. I'm hunting down a stray si4 at the mo.
Do you need some moral support?

8:22 am

Christa

thanks for the help brandyjack...have a good day.

8:24 am

lola100

Always babe!!! I am missing an h5 and an h6. I am assuming it is a sing. and a pl. but I can't see it in the grid and I can't find it in a2z. Just wondered if you'd had the same problem or if I was being a ditz again!

8:25 am

Chessy

I've got same 'h' problem lola.. can't find them anywhere

8:27 am

Chessy

Lola, found them. first bit is anagram of holy headgear, add e, then plural ...

8:29 am

Alleyn

Only on 149 words - where do I turn for help??????????

8:32 am

Anj

Got them too - do you want a breakdown Lola?
Or are you having one lol

8:33 am

lola100

Chessy- you are a star! However, if I forget that stupid word one more time I will have to punish myself!

8:33 am

Anj

Alleyn, Brandyjack posted the full 2nd letter breakdown earlier on. Sprite also posted all the Ts with their points That's a good start :)
Other than that we're at your service :D

8:34 am

lola100

Anj- LOL! No, I'm chilling today. No stressing allowed :)

8:38 am

Anj

Lol...I'm much better than yesterday. Reality jumped on me in the form of a sick engine. 3rd main bearing has broken up so I was making all sorts of arrangements for parts, engineering & fitting. Major job unfortunately so i'm on my bike for a while now :(

8:39 am

Miss M

Is there a reason why it won't take 'pilates' as a word? It's
a pretty common word.....

8:40 am

lola100

Shame Anj :( What kind of car is your baby?

8:41 am

Anj

Miss M, it's not in the Enable dictionary yet, that's all. There's a few like that :/

8:41 am

Uneaixoise

it's probably jumping out at everyone else but I can't seem to find the ea4 . . .

8:43 am

Chessy

Uneaixoise, you should be able to find it with ea..

8:43 am

Uneaixoise

um . . . ok . . .

8:43 am

Anj

Lola, it's a Fiat Coupe 20v VVT turbo. The engine is 80% OK - I caught the problem before it became terminal but it's still going to hurt :'(

8:44 am

begrery

une, without difficulty...

8:45 am

Uneaixoise

what an idiot . . . was starting from the wrong e and just couldn't see it!

8:45 am

begrery

I know how you feel. have that happen frequently :0

8:46 am

Chessy

done that many times Une :)

8:47 am

lola100

Anj- ouch. Don't know much about cars but had a beemer once that cracked something in the engine block and cost the equivalent of a small country's annual first world debt! Stupid car that was :(

8:50 am

lbdawger

Egads...347 words! *faint* Good day everyone, i think i'll be feeling lucky if i get 50% of the words today. Thank you BrandyJack for the early postings of the 2nd letter listing...might help...might not...*sigh*

8:51 am

Jacula

Oh my, I'm glad there isn't a 2nd 'l' in this grid. If there was it would lead to an fe7/40 & 8/55 that people would have a terrible time trying to describe politely. Mind you, might have been fun watching them try!;-)

8:52 am

lola100

Hi lbd. Remember, the babble grid can sense fear.... :)

8:52 am

Anj

Lola, I always spend whatever it takes on maintenance and it's regularly serviced, that's why it hurst a bit. The mechanic who's doing the word says it's the first one he's had go like that in 10 years :/ No warning or anything. Oh well...will change the clutch at the same time as that's an engine out job too so I can kill two birds... It's going to smart a bit tho'

8:53 am

Miss M

.....thanks, Anj!

8:53 am

Munner

Morning everyone, from Atlanta. I have 3 hours before I have to be a the doctors. Sure would like to knock out half of these words by then...

8:54 am

lola100

Look on the bright side Anj, you'll work of some of the babble chocolate with the walking and cycling (glass should ALWAYS be half full!)

8:54 am

Chessy

and you're saving the planet Anj :)

8:55 am

lola100

jacula- LOL! Now why is it that I found that 7 letter word in about 2 seconds and the others took forever?!

8:55 am

lola100

Hi munner :)

8:56 am

Anj

Lol...my bike will get a work out too :) Oddly enough, i'm not THAT bothered about a lack of car just now. I'm glad it happened whehn I can spare the time & effort tho'. Small mercies...

8:58 am

Anj

Lola, the fe7...just as well Lotti is at maths... lmao

8:58 am

Jo

Does anyone have a list of the 8-letters?

8:59 am

lola100

LOL! Yes, good thing ;)

8:59 am

mickie

Everytime I can sneak in to play I get irritated because I don't want to stop!

8:59 am

Minski

Thanks for the lists Brandyjack. I've missed you the last few days. You're awesome!!!

9:00 am

Minski

Someone else posted this earlier.....

F8/65: abundant rock-forming minerals
F8/55: they don't sink
P8/50: they better behave
S8/55: he better not become one of the F8/55

E7/28: a kind of beetle, or a tiny elongated structure that forces the dispersal of spores by the absorption of moisture. Sounds more like someone who is very pleased, though.
E7/36: tough, wiry grass
F7/48: abundant rockforming mineral
F7/40: he won't sink
P7/36: he better behave
P7/36: conditional releases from prison
P7/36: they keep the vicinity safe by doing them
P7/36: inferior racehorses, but they sound more like they do something with serving food
P7/36: they give access to spaces or information
R7/48: puts on the market again
R7/48: put it back in form or in another form
S7/28: they put things on roofs
S7/36: more widely spaced
S7/36: (scot.) frolics, disturbances
S7/36: someone engaging in bodily activities

9:01 am

Blaze

Minski that is awesome thank you

9:01 am

roncook

hello the rest of the world !
got the se 8 & fl 8what are the other 2

9:09 am

roncook

Blaze hi
l will be in Vancouver this friday for 5 days to see my son only he will be in Calgary now so it will be sightseeing till he gets back monday

9:11 am

Blaze

roncook have a great time.... hope you get lots of sunshine .... will you be going farther than vancouver to sight see ??

9:15 am

roncook

Blaze
will be going to florino on vic isle wed/thur then back for w/e with son back here tues 04/10
will hope to visit whistler if weather fine last time we where there it was fogy and snowing

9:16 am

plurple

347! noooooooo. gotta skip this one..

9:16 am

Blaze

Tofino is great this time of year....storm season....take lots of film and have a great time.

9:17 am

Jera

Greetings and salutations, fellow Babblers... 3 hours of sleep doesn't go as far as it used to... *stifles huge yawn*

9:18 am

Blaze

Mornin' Jera.... I am just about to get off and go to work ..... will see you later... have a great time today

9:19 am

Jera

Good morning, Munner... I have in-laws in Atlanta... your goal is very do-able, I did 200 in 2 hours late lat night/early this morning... lotsa words but this one flows well...

9:20 am

Jera

thanks, Blaze... later!

9:20 am

lola100

Hi jera :) Congrats on making it into the grid today!

9:21 am

Jera

Hiya, lola... I just couldn't stop last night!!! Very hard getting up this morning...

9:22 am

Uneaixoise

minski, thanx to you I now have all the 7s and 8s!

9:30 am

lola100

Gotta go again :( Be back later!

9:31 am

Anj

Me too, later folks :)

9:42 am

movieman

Could ne1 out there in Babbleland be so kind as to give me further cluez for the p8/50...

Muchos gracias...

9:43 am

Munner

movieman, it's plural of pa 7/36

9:47 am

movieman

Now I need further hints 4 the s8/55...these long words are almost impossible to find...

Muchos gracias...

9:48 am

Jen

movieman, se8: a sailor can also be known as this

9:51 am

Karys

erm.... Munner, my pa7/36 is already plural....where have I gone wrong pleez ?

9:53 am

Munner

The pa 7/36 is a singular noun. Trust me on this one--my son was a police officer.

9:53 am

Chessy

Karys, try another e before the s

9:55 am

Karys

brilliant.....thank you both

9:56 am

Miyavi_fan

yo, my fellow babblers...don't you just all feel like dancing today?!

9:57 am

Munner

Miyavi, I'll be dancing this afternoon after my visit to the oncologist if the scan shows all cancer cells are gone :)

9:57 am

Miyavi_fan

I'll wish you luck for that then ^_^

9:58 am

mtnjock

wow fl 8 and I am only 5 minutes into puzzle... didn't get the se8 clue, but looking

9:59 am

Uneaixoise

best of luck, munner--will cross fingers and toes

9:59 am

roncook

pa 8 l,ve tried puting an e before the s and it says no way

10:02 am

Karys

Good luck for that Munner xx

10:03 am

Miyavi_fan

wait...this is strange...how come the computer won't except pilates but will except random latin words? Makes no sense at all...

10:03 am

Jacula

Good luck Munner.x

10:05 am

roncook

myavi_fan
us brits do not use the enable dictionary as our american friends do your,ll get a lot of words not accepted.just go with the flow

10:06 am

Jen

What kills me is that it accepted that ph4!!

10:06 am

Uneaixoise

we don't use it either!

10:07 am

roncook

oops!! takes foot from mouth again!!

10:08 am

movieman

Any further hintz 4 the p7/36's would be extremely useful...

Muchos gracias...

10:09 am

begrery

I am so sick of P words!!! still have 10 to find, but think i will go get me some chocolate and coffee and see if that helps pick me up. good luch Munny, prayers are with you:)

10:09 am

Miyavi_fan

Jen-also it accepts pa4/9! What's with that?!

10:09 am

Munner

Thanks for good wishes. It has been a long journey, but many prayers going up for me every day. Babble has been a great diversion :)

10:10 am

roncook

got the pa 8 was trying to 8 the other pa /7 duh

10:11 am

Karys

Minski posted clues at 9.ooam Movieman

10:12 am

roncook

movieman go back to 0900 clues there

10:12 am

movieman

karys - I read minski's clue, but I still couldn't get it...

10:14 am

Miyavi_fan

Yo, Hyari. I know you're there...^_^

10:14 am

Karys

try putting an 'r' where the 't' is in the pa7/36

10:14 am

Hyari

No you don't. I'm..not here.

10:15 am

Miyavi_fan

Where did she go! *searches for Hyari*

10:20 am

Munner

Okay, good sign that I've passed 200 words. Will be back later this afternoon. Good luck, all Babblers.

10:21 am

movieman

Still cannot see the p7/36 with the clue "they give access to spaces or information" - plz help, I'm going insane trying to find it...

10:21 am

cathy22w

all the best, munner

10:23 am

roncook

po 7/36 plural of po 6/24 down from left side of ship

10:24 am

roncook

any one got a list of the Es please

10:25 am

Jera

Well, I didn't find many new words this morning, but I'm aaaaaaaallllll organized. Breaking for lunch at 213/2717... back in an hour or 2... I hope!

10:27 am

Uneaixoise

full list posted by Brandyjack at 6:46am

10:33 am

lola100

Hi all, I'm back for about an hour. Can't decide whether to tackle the S's or the P's... both look awful!

10:33 am

roncook

how are you doing movieman have you looked in the "door"

10:34 am

Jen

P's are absolutely horrific! I still have 4 left, but must actually do real stuff around house. Be back later! Good luck guys! :)

10:34 am

Anj

Me too, with white choccy kitkats :)

Lo, the Ps aren't as bad as they look. Still missing an S tho'

10:35 am

Miyavi_fan

yo, Anj...guess what, that pesky ps is back AGAIN! I think it's stalking us *paranoid*

10:36 am

Jen

Gee thanks Anj, make me feel like a total idiot for not finishing the Ps. ;)

10:37 am

lola100

Anj- does that mean you only have one word left to finish today?

10:37 am

mtnjock

I got pa8/50, thank you to the person who said their son was an officer... it helped... now only if I could get the se clue (it didn't like seapigs for some reason... LOL)

10:38 am

movieman

roncook - just got that dratted p...couldn't have seen it if it came up and slapped me (*SLAP*)

10:40 am

lola100

Hi mtn! Maybe if those pigs paid their ***** ?

10:40 am

roncook

the se 8 look at my profile

10:40 am

Uneaixoise

LOL!!!!

10:42 am

Anj

Hi Miyavi, it's a stealth word. It will probably sneak up on you again when you least expect it lol

Lola, you're having a laugh... Anyway would I leave you?

10:43 am

lola100

Anj- I hope not babe ;)

10:44 am

Jacula

Ron - ferryman - 'seafarts'? Surely not?! LOL.

10:44 am

Anj

Hey, you're looking at Mr Dependable :)

mtn - great hint for the pa8, thanx :D

10:44 am

Miyavi_fan

Wheee, got my first eight letter word by myself...not much but I'm sickeningly proud of myself.

10:45 am

Jacula

Ron - I did get the real word thanks to you.:-)

10:45 am

Krys10

Oh geez, so tempting... so much to do today though. Think I'll pass. Hope we get another big one on a day I have off. Have fun, y'all!

10:47 am

Krys10

Anj, as fond as I am of Brian, I love your new icon! pretty colors...

10:47 am

Anj

Miyavi, quick shindemo boogie-woogie around the room then?

10:48 am

Anj

Cheers Krys, felt like bringing a bit of colour into everyone's life today :)

10:48 am

mtnjock

LOL.... I got it now...

Hi Lola, at least I found fl8 in about 5 min. I was impressed.

10:50 am

mtnjock

Jacula, who is that a picture of?

10:50 am

Miyavi_fan

*does mad boogie* There we go...

10:54 am

Minski

There are all sorts of naughty words in this grid. Sometimes I wonder about the dictionary we use for this game. (insert rolling eyes smilie here)

10:55 am

Miyavi_fan

I know, Minski! Since I have a very immature sense of humour this is a verrry good grid for me *stifles giggles*

10:56 am

Jacula

mtnJock - The pic is my other half after a hard day's Babbling. Like I said earlier, he's gonna kill me for putting that on here.:-)

10:57 am

mtnjock

Jacula, who does he babble as?

10:57 am

lola100

Woah mtn, I am impressed! I always ease into it with the four letter words first (and then try desperately to stick any two together!) :)

10:58 am

roncook

i,m out of here got to go cocktail time love those cosmopolitans.
ttfn

10:59 am

mtnjock

I hate vowels, so I start there usually (and any easy words I see along the way) and found the o5, and then looked up the grid... LOL

10:59 am

lola100

Hey Anj, I wonder how lotti did?

11:00 am

Anj

Excuse me Lo, but i'm still getting myself under control after your last post roflmao :'D

11:00 am

Jacula

mtnjock - 'paul69'.

11:00 am

lola100

Yeah, mtn, know what you mean. I hate the vowels too, I just can't seem to see them.

11:01 am

mtnjock

I haven't seen him chat... he must lurk...

11:01 am

Anj

She will do just fine, i'm sure :)

11:01 am

Miyavi_fan

Gah...okay, I need coffee, now. Anyone else?

11:02 am

mtnjock

nice looking man though Jacula...

11:02 am

lola100

ANJ!

11:02 am

Anj

Miyavi, that's the one comment guaranteed to cause a stampede...frappe for me please :)

11:02 am

Jacula

mtnjock - he pops in on chat when he's waiting around at work. Usually to ask me what's for dinner. LOL.

11:03 am

Anj

Lola, I know but there was just no way I could let that pass babe :D

11:05 am

Miyavi_fan

Coffee's up

11:06 am

Anj

Cheers Miyavi :)

11:07 am

Miyavi_fan

It's to make up for all the random clues you give me, Anj!

11:07 am

lola100

Yeah, I guess you're right... lol!

11:11 am

Anj

Lola, it just really tickled me :')

Miyavi, have you got the Pa's meaning release from jail under conditions?

11:11 am

Miyavi_fan

uh...I have now! Thanks!

11:12 am

Mary

Why won't it take fatarse? Seriously need help, missing 2 H's. Can someone give me a clue?
ha 4 7
ha 4 7
ha 5 16
ha 4 10
ha 4 7
ha 4 9
ha 4 7
ha 5 16
ha 4 7
ha 4 9
ha 5 20
ha 4 7
ha 5 16
ha 6 27
ha 5 16

11:13 am

Anj

Miyavi, there are 6 in all (5, 2 x 6, 2 x 7 & 8) and a couple of the words mean a spoken statement but they all look more or less the same :)

11:14 am

Miyavi_fan

*claps* yay, thanks again Anj! babble wouldn't be babble without your obscure clues!

11:14 am

Anj

Mary, ha5/16 - Hawiian for white person - ha627 is the plural :)

11:16 am

Anj

lol...Obfuscate is my middle name ;)

11:18 am

Miyavi_fan

hm...so according to all your chat log enties, that makes you Anj Obfuscate Dependable...

...my name seems so boring now!

11:24 am

Anj

Shhh, don't tell everyone lol. Did you get all 6 words then?

11:25 am

Miyavi_fan

Hm...am having to revert to thesaurus here, Anj...*ponders*...

11:25 am

lola100

*sigh*

11:28 am

Mary

Thank you Anj, by babbling I got it, but don't know anything about Hawaii. Thanks.

11:28 am

mtnjock

Anj, I got a few po words of the same grouping... I got the formally incarcerated, the search team, and the bell hop... did I miss one?

11:28 am

Miyavi_fan

Ah, Mary...good old monkey typing!

11:31 am

mtnjock

I got 2 of the 4 w's... and clues on the other 2?

11:31 am

Anj

Mtn, i've got bell hop and search team, but i'm not sure about formally incarcerated... :/

11:32 am

mtnjock

8 letter pa

11:32 am

Anj

What's up Lola? Word fatigue??

11:32 am

GingerUK

Hi Everyone... I like today's icon Anj!

11:33 am

lola100

mtn- 2 W's are sad and 2 are heavy :)
Do you have the po6 that could be what is left of your joint?

11:33 am

mtnjock

thx lola, staring me in the face...

11:34 am

lola100

No, okay now Anj. One of those little P's managed to put on camo but I found it anyway :)

11:35 am

lola100

Aaargh, have to go again, damn! Anj, how many you got left to find?

11:36 am

mtnjock

hmmm... follow lola's methodology, I took 2 small words and made a 6 po... LOL

11:37 am

fordo

ok, I've got 15/15 of the H's, blocking on an h 6/27 (I've got the hawaiian one). Could someone give me a hint?

Gratzi.

11:38 am

fordo

strike that, got it.

11:38 am

lola100

fordo- the opposite of romeo and juliet?

11:39 am

Anj

Hi Ginger :)
Hang on Mtn, I will run thru' the words I mentioned:
pa5/14 - spoken statement
pa6/24 - add an E to the end (early release from jail)
pa7/36 - add another E to the end (someone getting that early release)
pa8/50 - make it plural (persons getting early etc)
pa7/36 - take out an E (gives early release from jail)
pa6/24 - take out the other E - plural of the 1st pa5/14

'Owzat? :) Not out? :/

11:39 am

Anj

39 to go Lola :)

11:40 am

lola100

Will you be around later? May need nursing through the S's!

11:40 am

Anj

It's a date babe :)

11:41 am

Miyavi_fan

hm...how many S's are there? I have about 20, I think...*counts on fingers*...

...I need more fingers

11:41 am

lola100

See you later then ;)

11:42 am

lola100

Miyavi- you have 20 fingers?!

11:43 am

Jax

I'm having a tough time with the e7, anyone know the 2nd letter. I know its definition and still can't find it. lol

11:43 am

tap

I have 26 sp. Not sure if that is all

11:43 am

swmbo

Greetings Babblers!

11:43 am

mtnjock

add a t in the middle of your 5/14 and you get 2 more.

11:43 am

Jax

Miyavi - 77 s's

11:43 am

madhatter

you need lots more fingers ..... there are 79 s words!!!!!

11:43 am

Anj

Lol, Miyavi, did you mean that?

There are 77 Ss today

11:43 am

Miyavi_fan

correction: fingers and TOES...

...all my strangeness is on the INSIDE.

11:43 am

Anj

Hi Swimmy :)

11:43 am

Miyavi_fan

77!!! *brain falls out*

11:43 am

lottijw

Hey you guys i`m clevererererer than i thought i was!!
Nice icon Anj, my kids have one of those *somewhere deep in the bottom of a toybox* I bet you`ve all nearly finished now :o)

11:44 am

Anj

Hey there Lotti :) Cheers, it's nice'n'bright lol
How was maths masterclass then??

11:44 am

swmbo

Hi Anj!

Miyavi: LOL re strangeness!

11:45 am

tap

Correction - 26 s's

11:47 am

Miyavi_fan

Thanks Swmbo...though when I say on the inside, I'm not counting my hair ^_^ (my hair is very very bright pink...blond naturally. so that explains it)

11:48 am

lottijw

Quite good I was suprised!!!!!!!!!!

11:49 am

Anj

Miyavi, coloured hair is normal now lol Even I have a purply black & brown mane :)

11:49 am

Debluvsmusic

Hi Mom (Tap) - just jumped on during my lunch - sent you an email. Deb

11:51 am

Miyavi_fan

Really? Wow! Though I'm getting some very nasty looks from my head of year at school...

11:54 am

Anj

Go Lotti! Today subtraction, tomorrow quadratic equations :)

Miyavi, that's called jealousy lol. Inside every teacher there's a big firework waiting to go off and colour the place up a bit :D

11:55 am

Miyavi_fan

heh...I think it's because he's bald, personally! Also my form tutor hates it, but if she says something to me, I will point out that beards are not all that attractive on women

11:57 am

Anj

hahahahaha Miyavi! That's going to get you in biiiiiiiig trouble girl. Smile sweetly and just think it to yourself lol

11:59 am

Miyavi_fan

hm...I'll give it a try, Anj, but it may not be that easy. When it comes to smiling sweetly, I'm a bit out of practise. Evil grins are more my style...bwahahaha...

12:00 pm

lianakate

LOL..i love the idea of a gal with bright pink hair!! If I wes younger i might try it myself...HA....*such bright kids in here*

12:01 pm

Anj

Hi Liana :)
Miyavi, remember my cousin is a teacher which means I get the inside track on what they have to do, what they want to do, but above all what they'd LIKE to do lol

12:03 pm

lianakate

Anj.. hi you! Am plugging along here..as is my wont. With not much schooling, I manage just fine..for the most part. Am thinking of dying my hair now..GREEN.

12:05 pm

lianakate

omg..113 left to go, and am already running out of steam!!

12:05 pm

Miyavi_fan

Wahey, Liana, glad to hear I've inspired you! Go girl!

But Anj, if your cousin is in any way like you then she may not be as subhuman as most teachers! Either that or the teachers at my school are just mad. Which would explain soooo much...

12:08 pm

Miyavi_fan

for example, my ITC teacher killed all the computers.

And my food tech teacher exploded bread.

12:12 pm

MissP

hi

12:13 pm

lottijw

Hey steady...... *hushed whispers to Anj and Miyavi* Macadam is a teacher!!!!!!

12:13 pm

Anj

Liana, green hair sounds good - GFI :)

Miyavi, exploded bread? Does everyone steer clear of the chemistry lab then??

Time out - gotta go feed the animal - back later :)

12:13 pm

Miyavi_fan

Seriously...and then there's my OTHER ICT teacher...who's hobbies involve flossing in lessons, using his own hair.

nice.

12:15 pm

Anj

Lotti, if you break my old job down to its basics, so am I really lol Scary thought... :D

12:15 pm

Dachef

i used to have a French teacher who used to spend the entire lesson with his hands down the front of his trousers. He was discreetly 'retired' early.

12:15 pm

lianakate

Hi, MsP

12:16 pm

Miyavi_fan

Argh, Dachef, how could you grow up normal after that?!

12:16 pm

Anj

uh-oh...think i've started something here. Better make myself scarce lol Serioulsy, food break, back later :)

12:16 pm

Miyavi_fan

RUN FOR THE HILLS!

12:16 pm

lottijw

Dachef that means "all" the boys in his class learnt something then!!!!!LOL

12:18 pm

Miyavi_fan

*shudders*

12:18 pm

Dachef

grow up normal! Normal! ME! HA!

Actually, he did teach us something - dont stand in front of a load of schoolkids with your hands down your trousers if you dont want them to rip the p*** out of you.

12:19 pm

lottijw

ROF PML

12:19 pm

Miyavi_fan

Hm...a valuable lesson, I think...

12:21 pm

Miyavi_fan

Um...just to change to a less sick subject, does anyone know how many words there actually are in the grid?

12:21 pm

Minski

You don't want to know Miyavi. Take my word for it.

12:21 pm

lottijw

347

12:21 pm

macadam

Macadam USED to be a teacher.I saw the light!!!!!!!

12:21 pm

tap

Hey Deb - Only have 125!

12:22 pm

Miyavi_fan

Ladies and gentlemen, my brain has left the building...

12:22 pm

lottijw

Hi Minski :)
Miyavi how many you got?

12:22 pm

Minski

I thought I was doing so well with 100 words. (insert grimacing smilie here)

12:23 pm

Miyavi_fan

*hangs head* 108

12:24 pm

macadam

Miyavi send the brain my way.It seems in good order unlike mine.

12:25 pm

lottijw

Don`t hang head thats brilliant i`ve only got about 30 more than that :)

12:25 pm

lianakate

I have found 245 words..most of them normal ones..thank god..now I need a break for my puddin' brain.

12:25 pm

fordo

OK, I need some "O" help.

Any hints on Or 5/r and Oa 5/6?

These are driving me crazy.

Gratzi.

12:27 pm

Miyavi_fan

Heh...thanks, Lotti, keeping my spirits up! Though Macadam, my brain is NOT in good order! I've had two hours of trig to contend with today!

12:28 pm

Doctor Mo

O : A type of gemstone.

12:28 pm

lianakate

oa..dolts
Or..to speak at length.

12:29 pm

Dachef

the oa5 is a verb form of a breakfast grain.....

12:29 pm

macadam

You poor thing.I always hated math in all forms.

12:29 pm

Miyavi_fan

oa 5...if I'm thinking rightly, the fancy word for verbal with an s thrown on the end.

12:30 pm

Miyavi_fan

Heh...the only thing worse than maths is double maths

12:31 pm

Haz1558

or 5 - to do with mouths or speaking examinations.

12:31 pm

Miyavi_fan

oops...oR 5. not oa. what was I saying about my brain falling out?!

12:33 pm

lottijw

If it`s any consolation I went back to college today to do maths :) I was petrified, but i`ll put up with it!

12:33 pm

macadam

Go girl!!!!!!!!!!

12:34 pm

Miyavi_fan

Wow...such bravery in the face of danger! You are an example to us all, Lotti

12:35 pm

macadam

How true.

12:36 pm

lottijw

Just to look clever this evening i`ll tell you I got an A for my English GCSE that i sat this summer ;o)

12:36 pm

Miyavi_fan

*applauds* Bravo!

12:37 pm

lottijw

*Takes a bow * Why thankyou, thankyou !!!!! LOL

12:41 pm

Miyavi_fan

gah! 115 words. must...carry...on...

12:43 pm

Dachef

i started this grid this morning, and was plodding along rather well, or so I thought. Ive just come back from work - Ive got to 183 words and just hit the wall.

12:45 pm

lottijw

Know the feeling! I sometimes wish they averaged it out so there could be 150ish words per grid :)

12:46 pm

fordo

O 5/6's

I have
OP 5 - the gem
OR 5 - the speech
OP 5 - the fishes
OA 5 - Breakfast grain verb
OA 6 - Breakfast grain verb plural

still missing:
OR 5
OR 6

12:47 pm

Miyavi_fan

Heh...if my computer says "oops! you've already used that word!" ONE more time, I'm going to throw it out of the window!

Whoever said violence solves nothing was talking out of their a4/4!

12:48 pm

Dachef

fordo - pluralise!!!!!

12:48 pm

lottijw

LOL Miyavi * :o)

12:48 pm

Chris P

or6 - plural of the speech. or5 plural of or4

12:49 pm

Jax

are there really 2 ar 4/4? I can only find 1, the one that sounds like a plural state of being but means a land measurement

12:50 pm

Miyavi_fan

Thanks Lotti, I like making people laugh! I do it a lot at school...only they're laughing AT me, not WITH me!

12:50 pm

Chris P

2 x a4/4 - rearrange the letters to get a backside view!

12:51 pm

fordo

DUH. completely ignored the "speech" got it mixed up with the "test"

Many thanks!

12:51 pm

lianakate

Op fish?..hmmmmmmmm..none i ever ate..(that I know of) HA

12:51 pm

Jax

LOL chris - thanks. I thought of that, but when I looked in the past my dictionary only had the plural!

12:52 pm

Jax

Is there an O list back in the depths of the log? I am missing 2 and not sure which 2

12:53 pm

Miyavi_fan

wow...I think my eyes are burning...maybe time to take a break, hm?

12:54 pm

lottijw

See ya later Miyavi, have to go make tea myself in a mo i`ll be back later:)

12:55 pm

Chris P

O's

oa4/7
oa4/4
oa5/10
oa6/18
ol4/4
ol4/4
op4/9
o p5/20
op4/6
op5/14
or4/4
o r5/10
or5/10
or6/18
or4/4

12:56 pm

fordo

15 o

oa4x2, oa5, oa6
ol4x2
op4x2, op5x2
or4x2, o65 or6

is what I have.

12:56 pm

Miyavi_fan

Uh huh, me too...my stomach tells me it's time for food.

"feeeed me," it says! "FEEEEEED me!"

12:57 pm

Jax

Thank you Chris. Are you done? You are a big help.

12:57 pm

Jera

This last pi4 is kicking my but... help? I have farm animals, heap, & italian-sounding acronym...

12:57 pm

Chris P

Yeah - I have to admit, I have finished.

12:58 pm

Jax

Wow that is terrific. thanks for staying around to help

12:58 pm

Jera

Yay for ChrisP!!

12:59 pm

Dachef

ChrisP - we salute you and stand in awe!

12:59 pm

lianakate

chris..ty for listing all those O's. I would hve never thought there were that many!!!!

12:59 pm

Chris P

I don't think I could have done it without Brandyjacks second letters list, though.

Last pi4 - sounds like bias

1:01 pm

Jera

I know I could never have finished any puzzle without brandyjack's list!!

1:02 pm

lianakate

Chris..i religiously wrote all those down..only to find I had them all! Gads..that doesnt happen often..ty.

1:03 pm

lianakate

omg, i missed lunch..thats a no no for diabetics..be back later!!!

1:08 pm

Miyavi_fan

yay, back again!

1:12 pm

Chris P

If anyone needs anymore help, let me know in the next 10 minutes - because then I have to go and feed hubby who is working very hard putting in a new kitchen.

1:13 pm

Anj

Miyavi, has Ain't Afraid to Die ever featured in an advert?? Sounds mighty familiar... :/

1:14 pm

Miyavi_fan

Not sure, Anj...I know several Ajikan songs are used as theme music for anime shows, but that's it

1:16 pm

Anj

Ah, Asian Kung Fu Generation. Gues I will have to check them out too...

1:18 pm

Miyavi_fan

ah, they probably won't be heavy enough for you...they're more miyavi-ish than DeG...ish. But they do a lot of mighty strange dancing.

1:20 pm

fordo

FE 7/8 ? anyone know?

1:21 pm

lola100

Anj, how you doing babe?

1:21 pm

Chris P

fe7/8 - any group of mineral forming rocks. 60% of earth's crust is made from this.

1:22 pm

Anj

Only just back dear so just ticking over for now. Brain will be back in gear shortly :) (although my fingers will be trying to type something else as usual :/ )
How about you??

1:23 pm

lola100

Just finished ;)

1:25 pm

Miyavi_fan

Finished?! *brain dissolves and trickles out of ears*

1:26 pm

sproing

I'll be finished in 265 words time...

1:26 pm

Anj

...you lurked :'( *sound of broken spirit* *sobs uncontrollably*

1:27 pm

Miyavi_fan

*pats* there, there, Anj

1:27 pm

lola100

No I didn't! Had dinner, came back, found last 12 words. I always knew my spag bol was special.... lol!

1:28 pm

fordo

chrisP - thanks for your help today!

1:30 pm

Anj

*sniffs* thank you Miyavi :')

1:30 pm

Miyavi_fan

Is it 347 words today? Wahey, only *counts on fingers* 218 left to go!

1:31 pm

Anj

Lola, I had spag bol as well lol. Maybe I should have left the washing up...

1:32 pm

oggy

anj. can you tell me how many p7 words there are please, have two missing not sure which 7s they are.

1:33 pm

lola100

Noooo! Did you really? I made the non-babblers wash up!

1:34 pm

Minski

one obstacle down.
finally got all the 8s.
only 203 words left to find

1:34 pm

Anj

Oggy, 5 x p7 I think

Lola, I don't have that luxury lol

1:35 pm

lola100

pa7/36 x 3, pl736 and po7/36

1:36 pm

lola100

Mmmmm, still can't figure out why....

1:37 pm

fordo

AF6 ?

1:37 pm

Anj

Fordo, bobbing along on the beautiful briny sea :)

1:39 pm

Miyavi_fan

thanks Anj! *sighs* this is how low I am...stealing clues intended for other people!

1:39 pm

Anj

Lola, figure out...??

1:40 pm

Anj

Don't worry Miyavi, i'm nearly done so I can be a clue fairy with Lola then.

1:40 pm

lola100

The "wife, kids, cat, dog" bit.

1:42 pm

Miyavi_fan

Heh...thanks Anj! ah...you guys are too good to me!

1:42 pm

begrery

arrrrrrgh. i am stuck at 333 words. have....to.....get.....away... ..

1:42 pm

lola100

Miyavi- you seem to have mastered the two letters number slash number code, so do you want me to post one of the shorter letter lists and help you find them?

1:43 pm

Miyavi_fan

Thanks Lola, that would be great! *overcome with gratitude* I am determined to beat this one!

1:43 pm

lola100

PS Don't panic everyone, promise to do all editing in notepad first!

1:44 pm

lola100

Okay, which letterdo you want to start with?

1:45 pm

Miyavi_fan

uh...could we try I? I only have one i word! *hangs head in shame* Thanks Lola...lifesaver!

1:45 pm

Anj

Oh right. Opportunity I guess. Never in the right place at the right time :/ I'm a bit of a conundrum as well lol. A mixture of affection, support & independence. Mayve they forgot to make me an oppo :(

1:48 pm

lola100

Miyavi- not sure if you meant L or i? There are only two i words, il4/4 and is4/4, which do you need?

1:49 pm

lola100

Cheer up chicken, I'm sure she is out there :)

1:49 pm

Miyavi_fan

il4/4...it continues to evade me, the minx of a word!

1:49 pm

kristin

can i have a clue for the se8/55 - i know it relates to a sailor, but i'm just not getting it

1:50 pm

Jera

With my degree in psychology, I thought the ps words would be a breeze... alas, I was wrong... help?!

1:50 pm

Anj

Kristin, you're right and you couldn't say fairer than that ;)

1:51 pm

Miyavi_fan

Kristin...another name for the ocean, another spelling of fair, then an ER wacked on the end

1:51 pm

kristin

thanks anj - i thought i tried that word before but I guess not!

1:52 pm

Jera

I grounded myself... not allowed to chat until only 100 left...

1:52 pm

Anj

y/w Kristin
Miyavi - that's the spirit! :)
Lola, I live in hope...well ok, Bristol, but I can dream :)

1:52 pm

lola100

Okay, the il4/4 has to do with the small intestine, which is disgusting so we'll go with another type of clue! You do drama right? Have you heard of Homer's il***? Sounds like that without the last letter.

1:53 pm

Anj

Jera, how many Ps are you missing??

1:53 pm

lola100

Jera- LOL! I try that but myself never listens to me!

1:53 pm

Miyavi_fan

Thanks Lola! Got it at last!

Anj...dead subtle, that's my clues! :)

1:53 pm

Jera

Well, quite a few, but I'm really after the 2 PS's...

1:54 pm

lola100

Good stuff! Want to do another list?

1:54 pm

Anj

Oh those d*mn thimgs. All the other letters are vowels :)

1:54 pm

fordo

EL 7? argh.

1:55 pm

Jera

Sometimes, you just have to use tought love, Lola... but we won't go there...

1:56 pm

Jera

Don't be afraid of el7, fordo... just keep going after you spell el5...

1:56 pm

Miyavi_fan

thanks...wait. How many W's are there? If it's four then that's one obstacle down.

1:56 pm

Jera

yes, 4 W's are plenty...

1:56 pm

Anj

Fordo, el5/10 - make proud or joyful
el6/18 - add an R to the end
el7/28 - do the plural thing

1:57 pm

Miyavi_fan

Yay! *boogies*

1:57 pm

Jera

But they're not the PS words from the other day...

1:57 pm

lola100

fordo- think how you'll feel when you find it and change the last letter from a d to an r :)

1:58 pm

fordo

ugh the damn pluals get me every time!

thanks!

1:59 pm

torgone

Jera - Yes they are.

2:00 pm

lola100

Hello torgone :)

2:01 pm

torgone

Hola lola!

2:01 pm

lola100

LOL!

2:03 pm

cat2

Hi.... anyone have a clue for a g-word? I have the g4/7 (swindle)...

what a grid today! i'll have to settle for attaining 1/2 the words...

2:04 pm

BrotherCaine

g 4 8

2:04 pm

lola100

cat2- gh4/8. Sounds like a word for a gun.

2:05 pm

kristin

ok back to beg for clues again, almost done with 7 and 8s. Need last 2 sp7/36 and the re7/36 - anj you still out there?

2:05 pm

Minski

g4/8 almost like a flying pest but different 2nd letter

2:06 pm

Jera

Yay, found them... I put in the third one first, was rejected & gave up too soon...

2:06 pm

Jera

tyvm torgone!!

2:06 pm

cat2

Got it!
thx BrotherCaine and Lola! Think I had tried every combo but those that started with gh! aaargh! LOL

2:07 pm

cat2

thx Minski :)

2:07 pm

lola100

kristin- re7/36: put on the market again (plural)

2:08 pm

swmbo

I am down to my last 4 t's. Can anyone help with ta6/18 and te6/18???

2:08 pm

cat2

Now for those pesky last 2 w's. I have the leaky eye ones...

2:08 pm

Miyavi_fan

thanks lola! *guilty* I'm stealing other people's clues again...

2:09 pm

Miyavi_fan

Cat...the last two W's are heavy words

2:09 pm

Anj

Yo! Kristin it builds on your sp4/6 (corner shop)
sp5/14 - as in tyre or change
sp6/24 - add an R to the end
sp6/24 - chnage that R for an S
sp5/14 - take out the E
sp6/24 - put the E back on the end
sp7/36 - add an R to the end

2:09 pm

Uneaixoise

ta6 is plural of ta5

2:09 pm

Uneaixoise

ditto te6

2:10 pm

cat2

Hi, swimmy... I have a te6/18 that is a plural of a te5/10

2:10 pm

Minski

be right back.
baby mauling the cat again.

2:10 pm

ScoutsMom

Thanks Anj--great list. I had some but wasn't getting the changes. you're a rock star.

2:11 pm

KT77

IS the puzzle really closing in less than a minute?

2:11 pm

lola100

Oh no! Does that mean undies will be thrown again!

2:11 pm

Uneaixoise

have sp5 x 9--are there really 10? (whine whine)

2:11 pm

KT77

Nevermind - dunno why it said that

2:12 pm

Miyavi_fan

Thanks Anj! (doing my little clue-nabbing bit again) have now reached the 150 word mark, am so sickeningly smug it's unbearable...

2:12 pm

Anj

ScoutsMom - flattery will get you everywhere lol :)

2:12 pm

cat2

thx Miyavi_fan! I got them... duh words! LOL shoulda seen those

2:12 pm

lola100

Une, I'm afraid there are :)

2:12 pm

swmbo

THANX! one t left: to5/14...

2:12 pm

Uneaixoise

nooooooooooooooooooooooo

2:13 pm

kristin

Oh Anj I feel so bad you went to all that work, that sp I got, but aren't there 3?

2:13 pm

lola100

Anj! Quick! Une needs coffee and chocolate!

2:13 pm

Miyavi_fan

You're welcome, Cat...I got such a big kick out of being able to help someone for a change, rather than being helped!

2:14 pm

Uneaixoise

plural of to4

2:14 pm

Uneaixoise

preferably with some yummy liqueur inside!

2:15 pm

dazza

Evening Lola,any clues on the E`s please.....

2:15 pm

Anj

Hang in there Unie, i'm on the case :)

2:15 pm

sfneil

Ugh... late start today and hardly any time so far!!

I *think* I'm missing an h5 and h6:

ha4/7
ha4/7
ha5/16
ha4/10
ha4/7
ha4/9
ha4/7
ha5/16
ha4/ 7
ha4/9
ha5/20
ha4/7
ha5/16
ha 6/27
ha5/16

a) is that right?
b) any clues?

Any help appreciated!!

2:16 pm

Anj

Unie! Lola! Miyavi! Macadam! Everyone :)
Check out this link for your coffee fix:

http://www.coffeequick.c om/

2:17 pm

lola100

Une- don't know if this will help but there are 9 x sp5/14 and an sp5/20.

2:18 pm

Miyavi_fan

*drools*

2:18 pm

lola100

Howzit dazza! Which ones you need?
ea 4 4
ee 4 4
eg 4 5
el 5 10
el 6 18
el 7 28
el 6 18
ep 4 9
ep 5 20
er 4 4
er 4 4
es 7 36
et 4 4

2:18 pm

swmbo

Thanks for the help. I will have to double check my t list as I don't have a to4 that can be pluralised...

2:19 pm

dazza

Thanks Lola,thats good for now,cheers

2:20 pm

Uneaixoise

narrowing it down . . . it's the sp5/20 black sheep that I don't have . . .

2:21 pm

cat2

swimmy... there is a to4/4 that i thought couldn't be made plural, but i was wrong... just try adding the s anyway.

2:21 pm

Anj

*This is a recorded message. Anj is currently thrashing around on the floor helpless with laughter after playing Bean Me. Abnormal service will be resumed shortly. Thank you for your patience*

2:22 pm

lola100

sfneil- yes, an ha5/16 and an ha6/27. It's a word we've had before and is the hawaiian word for white peson and it's plural :)

2:23 pm

sfneil

lola, thanks so much!! should have seen that...

2:23 pm

lola100

une- Thank goodness for that! It's the plural of your sp4/9.

2:24 pm

lola100

sfneil- you are welcome. Searched for them for ages myself this morning :)

2:25 pm

swmbo

I double checked and it is a to5/10 that i need. I am going to try a2z...

2:27 pm

Jera

Hey there sfneil... have you been fired yet?

2:28 pm

Uneaixoise

there are 2 to5/10's and they're both plurals of to4's

2:28 pm

Miyavi_fan

argh...brain ache...and I've got maths homework after this...*puts head in hands*

2:28 pm

swmbo

Got it monkey-typing!!! Thank goodness I am finished with the t's...

2:29 pm

Uneaixoise

merci, lola! What a sneaky circuitous little word!

2:30 pm

Uneaixoise

Anj, re Bean Me, am still standing by . . . .

2:30 pm

lola100

Une, lol! aren't they all?!

2:30 pm

Jera

Could I have some help with the es7, please??

2:30 pm

Uneaixoise

positively serpentine

2:31 pm

lola100

Fellow babblers, it is that sad time of night when I must bid you all farewell. See you tomorrow and good luck :)

2:31 pm

Anj

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooo :(

2:32 pm

Anj

Lola, the log will seem a little dimmer without your fairy light, as always :)

2:33 pm

Uneaixoise

hope you sleep well, free of Babblemares

2:33 pm

Jera

Hello, is this thing on?

2:33 pm

lola100

Aaaah, I have to babe :(
Loved the lava java, btw!

2:33 pm

Miyavi_fan

Bye Lola...thanks for your help!

2:34 pm

Anj

Unie, just follow that link for a coffee fix. I was looking for a cartoon, but this one's a flash animation and it's hilarious:

http://www.coffeeq uick.com/

2:34 pm

lola100

Anj, you say the sweetest things! See you here tomorrow, 'bye ;)
PS Please will someone help Jera!

2:35 pm

Anj

Jera, I'm not going anywhere so yell if you need me :)

2:35 pm

lottijw

Hi all Bye Lola :)

2:35 pm

lola100

Liewe Lotti! How did class go?!

2:36 pm

Jera

Whew!! I am having verrrrrrry bad lags, so I wasn't sure if I was showing up.... scary!

2:36 pm

sfneil

lola, goodnight and thanks again!

2:36 pm

Miyavi_fan

Hi Lotti!

2:37 pm

Jera

Okay, I need help with the af6 and the es7, please??

2:37 pm

lola100

Anj, Jera needs help with the es7.

2:37 pm

Anj

Jera, the E7 looks like it should be a coffee lol
es plus what actors/resses play plus an o

2:37 pm

Uneaixoise

i know . . . i was quoting the maintenance guy . . .

2:38 pm

lottijw

Better than I thought, so I may grace them with my presence next week LOL!!!! ;)

2:38 pm

Munner

Jera, in the swimming pool, use a raft, and it will keep you af 6/27.

2:38 pm

Anj

Unie :/ Oops. I've got iTunes playing over the dialogue so I missed that bit. It cracked me up tho' :D

2:38 pm

lola100

Oh good! Must dash now, see you tomorrow :)

2:39 pm

Uneaixoise

me too!

2:39 pm

Anj

oooh Lola's giving orders *goes gooey*

2:41 pm

lottijw

Hi Miyavi any luck with the maths homework? Are you just hoping it will go away?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2:41 pm

Jera

Got the af... forehead smacker, ty Munner! Need more on the es, Anj... can't connect the play to the o ending ... do you have a definiation??

2:41 pm

Anj

Jera, this is the def:

A tough, wiry grass (Stipa tenacissima) of northern Africa

2:42 pm

Miyavi_fan

Hehehe...haven't even attempted the scary trig yet, Lotti...but have, however, concocted a plan. Will ask Anj if he will eat my non-existent homework for me.

2:43 pm

lottijw

LOL

2:43 pm

Jera

Yay, got it! No wonder I couldn't connect... I was thinking ro4 for the middle, not pa4... tyvm, Anj!

2:44 pm

Anj

...now that's what you call reader's digest lol

2:44 pm

Munner

Jera, I was lost on those es clues, too. Went to OneLook Dictionary online and got it.

2:44 pm

sfneil

Ugh! Can't believe I finished those t's! Just down to l's, r's and those horrid s's!!

2:46 pm

Jera

Hello, sfneil... you must have been busy (I spoke earlier but you didn't reply)...

2:48 pm

sfneil

Sorry Jera, I must have missed it!

Hello! Yes, I'm busy at the office today and just peeking into Babble when I can. And I'm panicky because there're so many words today!

2:50 pm

jakes-mum

Has anyone got a list of the R's please??

2:50 pm

Miyavi_fan

i'm sorry, have to go, got some trig h/w and it just won't wait! bye all

2:50 pm

Uneaixoise

Ra 12 - ,Ra4x7,Ra5x5
Re 6 - ,Re4x1,Re5x1,Re6x2,Re7x2
Ro 8 - ,Ro4x4,Ro5x4

2:53 pm

jakes-mum

Thank you Uneaixoise

2:55 pm

Anj

I can't type as fast as Unie! Cast in order of appearance:

ra4/4
ra5/10
ra4/ 6
ra44
ra5/10
ra4/7
ra4/6
ra5/ 14
ra4/4
ra5/10
ra5/10
ra4/4
r e6/18
re7/28
re4/7
re7/48
re6/ 18
re5/10
ro4/4
ro5/10
ro4/7
r o5/16
ro4/4
ro5/10
ro4/4
ro5/1 0

2:55 pm

lottijw

See ya Miyavi ;)

2:55 pm

Uneaixoise

no typing--just copying and pasting from brandyjack!

2:56 pm

Uneaixoise

missing one fl6--have fl6/27 x 3 . . .

2:57 pm

sfneil

Whew, done with r's... had no idea it would accept that ro4/7!

2:57 pm

Chessy

I'm a bit of a bewilderbeast tonite - too many words! Can't seem to find the as5, any clues please?

2:58 pm

Jera

sfneil... I was wondering if you'd gotten fired as you feared when you saw all the words.... but then if you had, you'd be free to Babbles with us, LOL!

2:59 pm

Jera

Need help, please someone, with the fe7 & fe8... TIA!

2:59 pm

sfneil

Unei, do you have fl6/27 that is plural of a spanish fleet fl5/16?

2:59 pm

Anj

'nite Miyavi :)
Remember, the son of the squaw of the hippopotamus is equal to the son of the squaws on the two remaining hides
*That old maths joke was recent;y found wrapped in the original version of Fermet's Last Theorem. I thank you :)*

3:01 pm

Uneaixoise

yep got the spanish fleet sing and plur

3:01 pm

sfneil

chessy as5 apparently means horned vipers, but it is spelled like the clear jelly you use in vegetable/meat molds except for the last letter

3:02 pm

Anj

Jera, it features your first sp4/6 (as in wooden beam)
fe plus 'a letter than comes before Paso' plus your sp4/6
The fe7 is the plural :)

3:02 pm

sfneil

Jera, fe7 and 8: any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or barium -- makes up about 60 per cent of the Earth's crust

3:02 pm

Uneaixoise

any hints on the ph6?

3:03 pm

sfneil

Unei how about fl6/27 that is a "little flower"?

3:03 pm

Anj

Unie, passage of speech as in 'turn of p.....' :)

3:04 pm

Uneaixoise

yep, got 3 flowery words . . .

3:04 pm

sfneil

ph6 is a group of words in writing or speaking, stick a letter into ph5/20

3:05 pm

sfneil

Hmmm... plural of the firy fl5/16?

3:05 pm

Uneaixoise

thanks re ph6!

3:05 pm

Chessy

thanks sfneil, i thought it was aspig (lol)

3:06 pm

Uneaixoise

aha--thanks for perservering, sfneil! :-)

3:06 pm

sfneil

er, "fiery"

3:06 pm

sfneil

oh, good -- you got it despite my typo!

3:06 pm

Uneaixoise

er, persevering (no extra r . . . ) :-)

3:07 pm

Jera

Well, no wonder I didn't get that fe duo... it's supposed to have a d in it!!

3:07 pm

Uneaixoise

we are all soooooo anal!!

3:07 pm

Anj

Jera, that thew me too :)

3:07 pm

sfneil

lol

3:08 pm

jakes-mum

Can anyone give me a clue on the RE6 that isn't to sell again?

3:08 pm

Anj

bum bum! ah ha ha ha ha ha!

3:08 pm

kristin

Jera I had the same problem, took me forever. As a side note, you must be kissing up to Dr God since he put your name in today's puzzle.

3:08 pm

sfneil

okay i have to go get some lunch now -- still have 32 words to find!! Where can they be?

3:10 pm

Jera

I need one last fa4 which is driving me crazy... (like anyone will notice)... I have bus money, gas, destiny & card game... help!!

3:10 pm

sfneil

re6/18 = towards the back, builds on re5 with a different ending

3:10 pm

Uneaixoise

i think there's only one re6

3:10 pm

Anj

jakes-mum, it means backward or reverse nad sounds like car fuel :)

3:11 pm

Uneaixoise

oops, sorry --two

3:11 pm

Jera

Maybe he's kissing up to me, Kristin?? ;> I was upset it wasn't a word, since Enable has so many obscure foreign words... it's a Nordic Rune meaning Harvest...

3:12 pm

jakes-mum

Thankyou all have finally got all my R's

3:13 pm

kristin

LOL Jera - you are probably right :)

3:13 pm

Anj

Jera, that fa4 is a scottish word for anxiety. Think of a song by Bowie (think catwalk) and drop the ion :)

3:14 pm

Chessy

Jera it's a Scottish word meaning trouble. hard to clue - if you were wearing the latest Paris fa....., then its the first 4 letters.

3:16 pm

Anj

Chessy, you're still lurking :)

3:16 pm

Jax

I need help with an lo 5 please. I have the 2 versions of a water vessel and I have the one related to stories. thank you

3:16 pm

Chessy

might be ...:)

3:18 pm

Anj

Jax...daily bread?? :)

3:19 pm

cat2

managed to get all of the 8-letter words when i wasn't looking. lol now, i just have one 7 letter word left. e7/28 anyone have a second letter on it? the def posted during the wee hours of the game hasn't helped me. :(

3:20 pm

Jax

Oh my goodness. thank you. I could have sworn I typed that in.

3:21 pm

lottijw

cat2 sounds like s7/28.........overjoys

3:21 pm

Jera

Yay, got it... it's been used before, didna know it was Scottish! Okay... I thought with the 4 I could pluralize it & get the fa5... but no. So I need help with the fa5, please... I have untrue, one who pays bus money, & bus money plural...

3:21 pm

kristin

cat2 plural of your el6/18

3:22 pm

Anj

Jera, destinies :)

3:23 pm

lottijw

Jera predetermine events......dealt your fa...

3:23 pm

Jera

I hate it when I forget to pluralize....

3:25 pm

cat2

thx folks.... feeling a bit red-faced...apparently got that one when i wasn't looking, too! lol

it's the s7/36 (scot.) frolics, disturbances that i still need.

3:25 pm

kristin

that makes 2 of us cat2

3:26 pm

Chessy

cat2 - I found that one by googling Scottish dictionary!

3:28 pm

Jera

Okay almost done with F's then I will take a break... I need fl5... I have 3 20's 5 16's & a 22... what am I missing?

I also need 2 fl6's... I have the fire & the flowers... tyvm in advance...

3:28 pm

oggy

how many ro4,s and ro5,s are there i have 2r,s missing need help please and thanks

3:30 pm

jakes-mum

oggy ro4 x 4 and ro5 x 4

3:30 pm

jakes-mum

do you want list?

3:31 pm

oggy

yes please the answers i would prefer

3:32 pm

jakes-mum

list of Ro's
Ro4/4
Ro5/10
Ro4/7
R o5/16
Ro4/4
Ro5/10
Ro4/4
R o5/10

3:33 pm

jakes-mum

all ro5's are plurals

3:33 pm

jakes-mum

Has anyone got a list of all the E's? I am totally stuck

3:34 pm

Uneaixoise

Ea 1 - ,Ea4x1
Ee 1 - ,Ee4x1
Eg 1 - ,Eg4x1
El 4 - ,El5x1,El6x2,El7x1
Ep 2 - ,Ep4x1,Ep5x1
Er 2 - ,Er4x2
Es 1 - ,Es7x1
Et 1 - ,Et4x1

3:35 pm

oggy

jakesmum, thanks got them now how are you doing.

3:35 pm

cat2

Got it! Thx Chessy

3:38 pm

jakes-mum

on 265 and struggling, you?

3:39 pm

Trotters

Jera
Think of your 7/40, 8/55 but spell differently for a 5/16. 6/27. The other 6/27 think cauliflower

3:40 pm

oggy

jakesmum. still got 64 to go but struggling on the p,s we need 25 more.

3:40 pm

Anj

How ya doing Lotti??

3:41 pm

jakes-mum

i still need 24 p's

3:42 pm

Chessy

I think ar4/4 just about sums up this puzzle :(

3:42 pm

macadam

Lotti 10 more

3:42 pm

baggo

hello all...

3:43 pm

lottijw

202 Anj, but a few more to type in! My computer is sooooooo sloooooow!!!!! It gets worse the more people log on :0 How you doing????

3:43 pm

jakes-mum

can anyone give me a clue to the ES7 please?

3:44 pm

oggy

anyone got a list of a,s please

3:45 pm

Anj

I'm done...just doing the brain for hire bit :)

Hi Baggo :)

3:46 pm

Chessy

what's the hire charge Anj?

3:47 pm

lottijw

You`re too kind :o) xx

3:47 pm

Uneaixoise

Af 3 - ,Af4x1,Af5x1,Af6x1
Al 7 - ,Al4x5,Al5x2
Ap 2 - ,Ap4x1,Ap5x1
Ar 2 - ,Ar4x2
As 2 - ,As4x1,As5x1
At 2 - ,At4x2

3:48 pm

Anj

A-up! :)

af4/7
af5/16
af6/27
al4/4
al4/7
al5/16
al4/4
al4/7
al5/1 6
al4/6
ap5/14
ap4/6
ar4/4
ar4 /4
as5/14
as4/6
at4/4
at4/6

3:49 pm

Anj

Chessy, just the usual:

coffee, chocolate, undying affection, first born etc
Quite reasonable I think you will agree rofl :')

3:51 pm

Chessy

Anj you're on ...

3:56 pm

rolin

evening all....thats some total to get!!

3:57 pm

macadam

Lotti The beetle is e7/28

4:02 pm

Jax

Yikes I'm down to s's and p's. I need an si 5, I have the si 5/18. any suggestions?

4:02 pm

lottijw

ok

4:04 pm

Anj

Jax, surrounded a city or castle...and not because they were invited :)

4:04 pm

Jax

Ah thanks, missed that E hiding in the corner

4:06 pm

movieman

I am just two words short...an ha5 & an ha6...I would be eternally grateful for any assistance...

Muchos gracias...

4:08 pm

Anj

movieman, have you got the opposite of love ones?

4:08 pm

macadam

movieman what do they call a white man in Hawaii

4:12 pm

baggo

macadam, thanks finished the h's..:)

4:13 pm

macadam

glad to help.

4:15 pm

Anj

But Macadam, Magnum isn't in this grid! lol :)

4:16 pm

macadam

Oh how I wish he was (sigh)

4:16 pm

Bear55

Can anyone list the r, p, and s words?

4:16 pm

baggo

lol anj, yeah i was lookin for "dog" the bounty.."hunter"

4:16 pm

jakes-mum

A list of L's if poss please

4:18 pm

lottijw

OMG Anj don`t stoke her fire!!!!!! My poor father will have to fight her off tonight now ;o) She soon discovered the pa4/9 Hahaha

4:18 pm

Anj

Our day will come lol

Bear55, I posted all the Rs at 2:55pm. Will work on the P, S (& Ls for jakes-mum)

4:19 pm

jakes-mum

thanks anj your a doll

4:19 pm

oggy

has anyone got a list of the 6,s and 7,s seem to be a few short thanks

4:20 pm

Anj

Just spreading the love Lottis lol :) Right, i'm doing a brew before I post again. Any takers??

4:20 pm

Chessy

green tea please Anj ...

4:21 pm

lottijw

Just got one ta....hubby looking after me :)

4:21 pm

baggo

sure anj, make it a double...did you post f's??? and if so what time??? hey lotti...thanks for the pa4 thought i'd tried that combo...

4:21 pm

oggy

yes please 2 sugars and 1 without please

4:23 pm

Anj

Oggy, 7s from an eralier post:

E7/28: a kind of beetle, or a tiny elongated structure that forces the dispersal of spores by the absorption of moisture. Sounds more like someone who is very pleased, though.
E7/36: tough, wiry grass
F7/48: abundant rockforming mineral
F7/40: he won't sink
P7/36: he better behave
P7/36: conditional releases from prison
P7/36: they keep the vicinity safe by doing them
P7/36: inferior racehorses, but they sound more like they do something with serving food
P7/36: they give access to spaces or information
R7/48: puts on the market again
R7/48: put it back in form or in another form
S7/28: they put things on roofs
S7/36: more widely spaced
S7/36: (scot.) frolics, disturbances
S7/36: someone engaging in bodily activities

Tea's-a-brewin' :)

4:24 pm

cat2

anyone got a def for the af6/27

4:24 pm

lottijw

Baggo you obviously weren`t feeling frisky!!!!!

4:25 pm

Chessy

cat2, not sinking ...

4:25 pm

baggo

nope, lotti...worked all night, dead tired bout now...daughter's b-day...

4:27 pm

cat2

thx Chessy... another Duh! salute ...had the related f's

4:29 pm

Anj

Ls-a-poppin' :)

la5/14
la4/6
la5/14
la5/10
la4/4
la4/4
la5/10
la4/7
la4/ 4
la5/10
le4/7
le5/16
le4/6
le 5/14
le4/4
le5/10
le4/4
li6/24
li4/6
li4/6
lo4/7
lo5/16
lo4/ 6
lo4/4
lo5/10
lo4/4
lo5/16
lo 6/27
lo5/10

4:29 pm

lottijw

My ambition in life is to become a nurse, maybe you can be my inspiration!!!!!! :) I just hope i haven`t left it too late!

4:31 pm

jakes-mum

thanks anj your a lifesaver

4:31 pm

baggo

lotti, i was an lpn for 13 years, and just went back and graduated last year with my rn...now don't tell <I'll be the big 40 this year...so i'm sure you're much younger than me, unless your mum was 13 when she had ya...

4:32 pm

mickie

Can I get the second letter of the s7/36 scottish for frolic please?

4:33 pm

Chessy

sp mickie ..

4:33 pm

mo

any clues for the other g please i have the gi4/7

4:33 pm

Anj

ooooo Nurse Lotti :)
My heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains my sense, as though of hemlock I had drunk

4:33 pm

mickie

Thanks, Chessie, now to find that darn word!

4:33 pm

lottijw

Mum you were older than 13 when you had me weren`t you???????????????????
Baggo i`m 35

4:34 pm

sproing

Does anyone have a clue for the other re7? (it's my last R!)

I've got the one to do with putting things back on the market...

4:35 pm

lottijw

Anj you`re just thinking of the uniform!!!!! Thats an illness in itself LOL ;)

4:35 pm

Chessy

Is it national Keats week or something? :)

4:35 pm

Jera

Trotters, i saw your clues, but I'm thick tonight... they didn't help me. Sorry, I had to dash with a kid emergency...

4:35 pm

Anj

Mo, it's a GH....

Sproing, think or remould, or uncrumple or evensmooth out dents

4:35 pm

torgone

Helloooooooooooooo, Nurses!

4:35 pm

baggo

lotti, just reread your mom's bio, thought she was 54 for some reason....but still she's a young one...still never too late...is that why you're taking the math class???

4:35 pm

sproing

Mo -- gh4/8 -- Indian steps...

4:36 pm

baggo

hello torgone...

4:36 pm

sproing

hmm... thanks Anj :)

4:37 pm

mo

Sproing thanks for the clue

4:37 pm

sproing

argh! can't believe I didn't see that one earlier!

4:37 pm

cat2

I think I'm missing an e... here's what I have:
ea4 4
ee4 4
eg4 5
el5 10
el6 18
el7 28
el6 18
ep4 9
ep5 20
er4 4
er4 4
es7 36

4:38 pm

lottijw

Yeah, i`d rather have done biology 1st, but i must overcome my fear of numbers at some point! Now is as good time as any :)
Hi Torgone try and control that blood pressure LOL

4:38 pm

sproing

You're welcome Mo :)

Ok, have got the Rs now -- just the Ps, Ss and Ts to go... (140 words ?!!!) Gotta go home and get my dinner though as tummy is making rumbly noises.

4:40 pm

Anj

Pas to go... :)

pa5/14
pa4/6
pa5/14
pa6/24
pa5/14
pa4/6
pa4/6
pa5/14
pa5 /14
pa5/14
pa6/24
pa7/36
pa8/5 0
pa7/36
pa6/24
pa4/6
pa4/6
pa 5/14
pa6/24
pa4/6
pa4/6
pa/5/1 4
pa4/9
pa5/20
pa6/33
pa4/6
pa 5/14
pa6/24
pa5/14
pa6/24
pa7/ 36

4:40 pm

baggo

lotti, you will do just fine.. same equations all the time..cheat sheet on back of badge...just plot in the numbers...and for the ones we don't use too often..they are printed with our medications...you will be just fine...

4:41 pm

sproing

cat2, you're missing an et4/4

4:41 pm

torgone

I've just ducked under 100 words left. Woo hoo! I'm just an excitable boy.

4:41 pm

Hugabugs

Anj, your timing is perfect... I've only got the P's to go now

4:42 pm

Jera

Anj, what is your icon tonight, hon? Can't figure it out...

4:42 pm

lottijw

Thanks Baggo :o)

4:43 pm

Anj

Pes - Pi (not Magnum Macadam ;) )

pe4/7
pe5/14
pe4/9
ph5/20
p h4/9
ph6/33
pi4/6
pi4/7
pi5/20
pi6/33
pi5/14
pi4/6
pi5/14
pi 5/14
pi5/14
pi4/6

4:43 pm

Trotters

Jera
Take your F5/16 that leads to 7/40 and 8/55 and move the second vowel to the end, then pluralise as well. The other 6 is a cauliflower flower.

4:43 pm

Anj

Jera, it's a fractal pattern. Looks freaky :)

y/w Hugabugs :)

4:44 pm

baggo

lotti, you are so very welcome...you'll be one great nurse....

torgone..you're way too big for me to handle if you blow a gasket....

4:44 pm

cat2

found it! thx sproing!

4:45 pm

sproing

no problemo :) Arggghhhh, must drag myself away from this page of doom and go get my dinner...

4:46 pm

Anj

Last Ps :)

pl5/20
pl4/6
pl5/14
pl6/24
pl7/36
pl6/24
pl4/6
pl5/14
pl 6/24
pl4/6
po5/14
po6/24
po4/6
po5/14
po5/14
po4/6
po4/6
po5 /14
po4/6
po6/24
po7/36
po6/24
po633
ps5/14
ps5/14

4:47 pm

Anj

Lotti, nothing wrong with being a red blooded male ;)
You will have to change your icon now. I've got a sext nurse one if you want it lol :)

4:50 pm

cat2

211/3123
and have to go get ready for work...*sigh*
thx for all the help!

4:51 pm

Jera

ty Trotters... got all but the cauliflower, working on that now... tyvm for your patience!

4:55 pm

Trotters

Jera
Think of the flowers you have and change the last two letters, its very much used in England, maybe not in the states

4:58 pm

Hugabugs

Anj - Great big hugs (from Hugs)... you've made this so much easier for me. Down to 13 p's and then I'm done.

4:58 pm

Jera

Yay! I know know more about cauliflower than I ever wanted to know (even though I do like it!)... oh, I got the word, too, from your last clue... tyvm Trotters!

5:00 pm

Anj

Thank you Hugabugs :) Happy to help...

5:04 pm

Jera

I need one more ha5 to shut down the H's... I have ha5/16x4 & a ha5/20... can someone help me or is more info needed?

5:04 pm

Trotters

glad to help Jera, not often I can get a word in on here but I noticed everyone was busy and not noticing you to begin with. Hope the kids emergency was sorted OK.

5:06 pm

Jera

Thanks, Trotter, just a homework emergency! Sometimes it gets busy here & you have to stand in the corner waving your arms a bit to get noticed!

5:06 pm

mo

please a clue for the other i ...i have the is4/4......i suppose its dead simple!

5:08 pm

Kallia

Hi all, not had much time last few days, early mornings and late nights....thought I'd better say hi :)
didn't think I'd get this monster done, but I have...

5:08 pm

robert240

any clues for the ps words??

5:09 pm

Jera

Part of the small intestine, mo... another good hint was like the Greek epic by Home that goes with The Oddyssey... but with different ending

5:10 pm

mo

Jera thanks

5:11 pm

Kallia

jera its another ha5/16 you need

5:12 pm

Anj

Hi Kallia :)

5:13 pm

Karys

how did it go lotti ?

5:13 pm

Kallia

hi anj :)

5:16 pm

mo

Jera you know your medical stuff dont you.....i had to look that one up thanks again

5:16 pm

Anj

Ss part 1 :)

sa4/7
sa5/16
sa4/4
sa5/10
sa4/6
sa5/14
sa4/4
sa5/14
sa6/ 24
sa4/6
sa4/4
se8/55
se4/4
se 4/4
se5/10
se4/4
se5/16
se6/27
se4/7
se4/4
se5/10
se4/4
se5/ 10

5:17 pm

Anj

Ss part 2 :)

sh5/16
sh6/27
sh5/20
sh5/1 6
sh6/27
sh4/7
si5/12
si4/8
si 5/18
si4/4
si4/6
si4/6
sl4/6
s l5/16
sl4/4
sl5/10
sl6/18
sl7/ 28
sl6/18
sl4/6
sl4/6
sl4/4

5:17 pm

Kallia

Jera did you get the H or do you need more help?

5:18 pm

mickie

Is there a website that will give me the scottish word for frolic?

5:19 pm

Karys

if you find it mickie will you let me know too pleez ?

5:20 pm

mickie

I will Karys!

5:20 pm

mo

must away ...goodnight all...my whisky awaits!!

5:21 pm

Anj

Sa part 3 :)

so4/6
so5/14
sp4/6
sp5/14
sp5/14
sp4/6
sp5/14
sp6/24
sp6 /24
sp5/14
sp6/24
sp7/36
sp4/6
sp4/6
sp5/14
sp6/24

5:21 pm

Karys

got mine here mo... ni nite

5:22 pm

Anj

Ss part 4 :)

sp6/24
sp4/9
sp5/20
sp5/14
sp6/33
sp5/14
sp6/24
sp7/36
s p6/24
sp5/14
sp6/24
sp5/14
sp7 /36
sp4/6
sw5/20
sw6/33

5:23 pm

Hugabugs

347 words 4.84 4729 and now I can rest. Thanks for all the help, Anj. See you all at midnight

5:23 pm

Chessy

mickie, I just put 'Scottish dictionary' into google and found one that translated english into scot...

5:23 pm

SunnFlower

if you re wanting the last s7 think captain cooke and what he did. it rhymes with that and also a po5/14 that you probably have. has anyone got the points total for this marathon?

5:24 pm

Kallia

frolic : sp7/36

take your sp6/24 and add a letter before the first vowel :)

5:24 pm

Chessy

thanx for all the word lists anj, that will help with my last 50, sigh, eyelids drooping ...

5:25 pm

mickie

Thanks all!

5:25 pm

Kallia

Hi ferrari...points total is 4729

5:26 pm

Kallia

Hi chessy :)

5:26 pm

Chessy

Hi Kallia, bit of a marathon tonite :)

5:26 pm

Anj

Chessy, no worries dear :) Just yell if you need anything else

5:26 pm

SunnFlower

thanks kallia how are you doing, have you nearly finished? I think I've got 2 to get

5:27 pm

Kallia

I've done ferrari, didnt think I was going to though!
you will do it if you have 2 to go :)

5:29 pm

mickie

Karys, a website is scots-online.org. I'm putting it into my favorites!

5:29 pm

baggo

well gotta go celebrate...have a great night..

5:30 pm

Anj

'nite Baggo. Say Happy B to your daughter for us :)

5:31 pm

torgone

Goodnight, Baggo and others. I'll be back later to try for some more - 96 to go. Gosh!

5:31 pm

Karys

will try it mickie...ta

5:31 pm

SunnFlower

I've put babble as my home page to save time

5:33 pm

baggo

ty anj....see ya all tomorrow...

5:36 pm

Karys

ok mickie ....looked at that.....did you find anything?

5:40 pm

Chessy

could use a clue for the pe5/14 please ..

5:41 pm

Chessy

oh, just found it thanx :)

5:42 pm

SunnFlower

chessy sounds like pays

5:42 pm

Anj

Chessy it's a weight - sounds like a p..... of cake

5:43 pm

Chessy

mmmmmm, caaaaake. Thanx all.

5:45 pm

Karys

thank you anj

5:49 pm

Anj

No probs Karys :)

How are we all doing???

5:50 pm

Karys

this one not going to finish....too late....tis bedtime !!

5:50 pm

Karys

still got 116 to find..no chance !!

5:56 pm

Anj

I'm still dreading the day we get another >400 beastie :/

5:57 pm

Karys

I'll just lie down and play dead !!

5:58 pm

Chessy

still got over 40 to find... hey who needs sleep anyway :)

6:00 pm

Karys

chessy...it's midnite......and I do !!!

6:01 pm

ExWren

You are lucky Chessy, I still have 213 left - no chance tonight. I'll see how it goes in the next hour and thats my limit.

6:03 pm

Chessy

Karys, there is no time on my planet ...:)

6:05 pm

Karys

sorry can't be with you Chessy.......must go to bed........ni nite.....will try again tomorrow !!

6:05 pm

oggy

can you give a clue for si5/12 please

6:06 pm

Anj

ExWren, the As, Es, Hs, Ls, Ps, Rs, Ss and all the 7 & 8 letter words are lurking in the log if you feel the need to go walkabout :)

6:06 pm

Chessy

Night Karys..

6:07 pm

Anj

'nite Karys :)

Oggy, it's what an opposing army does to a castle or stronghold if they can't get in

6:09 pm

Chessy

I have one ps5/14 - one from recently I think. any bijou clue-ette for the other pls?

6:10 pm

Anj

Chessy, change the last vowel :)

6:11 pm

oggy

anj, thanks got it

6:11 pm

Chessy

Anj, may the bluebird of happiness fly up your left trouser leg :)

6:12 pm

oggy

anj, have you finished.

6:13 pm

Anj

Chessy, i'm not going to mention anything about perch lol

Oggy yes, a while back. Just helping out now

6:14 pm

oggy

where do you get all the words from.

6:14 pm

oggy

still got 38 to go

6:19 pm

Doogle

I've *finally* broken the 300 mark. Heavy s4/8!

6:19 pm

Anj

Clues in the log and:

www.a2zwordfinder.com

I t certainly helps with those lobotomy moments :)

6:21 pm

Anj

Home stretch Doogle :)

Q: is Olympus the follow up to Ilium by any chance??

6:25 pm

Doogle

Hey, Anj! Yes, it is. And it's very good. Actually broke down and bought in hardcover, which I rarely do, but wanted to read it while Ilium was still fresh in my mind. BTW, his three Joe Kurtz books are extremely good too, though in a very different vein. Darwin's Blade, however, is, IMHO, dreadful. You a fan?

6:26 pm

Charm

I've gone cross-eyed today! Can anyone see the H4 and H5 I'm missing???? Thanks....
ha 4 7
ha 4 7
ha 5 16
ha 4 10
ha 4 7
ha 4 9
ha 4 7
ha 5 16
ha 4 7
ha 4 9
ha 5 20
ha 4 7
ha 5 16
ha 6 27
ha 5 16

6:28 pm

Charm

No, no. I'm missing an H5 and H6. arrrrgggghhhhh

6:29 pm

Anj

Yes, I was hooked by Hyperion and the 3 books that followed but Ilium is the only other book i've found since then. I thought it was great take on the classic tho'. For me only Peter F Hamilton and Alistair Reynolds write sc-fi on that same sort of level.

6:29 pm

Doogle

CSA - Ha5/16 and its plural, Ha6/27. Hawaiian slang for "white person." Sounds kinda like Paoli (PA city).

6:30 pm

DarleenMB

AH! more Dan Simmons fans!!!

6:31 pm

Charm

Doogle! Thanks, thanks. NOW, I remember that from one of the first grids I ever did. Done for toda. <crack knuckles, lean back and trip over feet>

6:31 pm

Doogle

I don't know Hamilton & Reynolds, but will check them out. Where should I start?

I also recommend Sherri S. Tepper very highly for great plots, finely wrought worlds, and interesting philosophy.

6:31 pm

DarleenMB

I ADORED hyperion... could NOT wait for each new book and was so sad when it ended cause there was no more story. I'm hording the new ones ...

6:32 pm

SunnFlower

csa youre missing an ha 5 and 6 an anagram of halo plus a letter then plural

6:32 pm

Doogle

Simmons' earlier horror books are also very good. And a bit harrowing! Song of Kali, Children of the Night, perhaps another one.

6:33 pm

Charm

Thanks, Ferrari. Great hints all around!

6:36 pm

Anj

Hi Darleen :)
Doogle, in at the deep end: Hamilton
The Reality Dysfunction,The Neutronium Alchemist and The Naked God in that order. They are sci-fi but with a deliciously macabre twist. It's the best universe since Hyperion :)

6:37 pm

DarleenMB

Thanks Anj for the book titles. I'll be looking them up ...

6:43 pm

Anj

You're welcome Darleen. I hope you like them :)
Alistair Reynolds has created the same sort of universe, the difference being the way the human race has evolved & mutated. He started with Chasm City, then Revelation Space, Redemption Ark and now Absolution Gap. All real slow burners. May read a little like Iain M Banks in style, although more Simmons in spirit :)

6:44 pm

SunnFlower

just got the ro4/7,ro5/16 to get just can't see them can anyone help?

6:46 pm

Charm

Ro4/7 and 5/16 - proper name, sounds Germanic.

6:46 pm

Anj

I've never tried Sheri S Tepper although i've read some Anne McCaffrey. Going back to Hamilton, his latest, Pandora's Star was a cracker as well. It's follow up, Judas Unchained is due out soon I think

6:47 pm

SunnFlower

wouldn't think they were possible if jakes mum hadn't posted them earlier

6:47 pm

Charm

Ro4/7 - "Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)".
5/16 is the plural.

6:47 pm

Jatb

think Harris, tie me kangaroo down sport.....

6:53 pm

SunnFlower

love anne macaffrey, that blooming r. harris gets everywhere .thanks all can go to bed happy perchance to dream of whippletrees(what a lovely word), and woolgatherers wearing weatherglasses, what show stoppers they would be, all these words could have been possible today!

6:55 pm

tedybeth

Hi - been gone for a week on vacation. Has Brandyjack abandoned us with his lists???

6:55 pm

SunnFlower

also professoriates lol

6:56 pm

Chessy

welcome back tedybeth, lists were posted at 6.46 am, hope you're feeling strong :)

6:56 pm

SunnFlower

brandyjack posted lists at 6.46am

6:57 pm

tedybeth

thanks everyone -- vacation was wonderful!!!!!

6:58 pm

SunnFlower

have you finished anj can't help noticing your name next to mine both in yesterdays stats and in the rankings?

6:59 pm

Anj

Ferrari, there's just the small issue of Enable getting in the way there lol :)

7:00 pm

torgone

Welcome back. What is this "vacation" of which you speak?

7:00 pm

mishmu

i have 111 words 1380 points am i anywhere near ?

7:01 pm

torgone

Only 236 to go, mishmu!

7:01 pm

SunnFlower

is the a2z based on the Enable cos all of today's words weren't in th a2z especially r harris lol

7:02 pm

mishmu

114 1418

7:02 pm

mishmu

oh you are joking lol - am off to bed - too many for me tonight :-S

7:03 pm

SunnFlower

347/4729 a long way to go

7:03 pm

tedybeth

torgone: vacation was a week at the beach - we rent a condo each sept. on the Gulf side of FL [we live in Orlando] - and just go to sit, read, sleep -- so running around - alas, no Babble either.

7:03 pm

Anj

Ferrari, yup, all 347 in their cages.
I don't understand the ranking system at all tho :/ I've been top 5 before but I don't really know how lol

7:06 pm

SunnFlower

michelle nearly always heads the list daily, and it always seems to go trotters, ferrari ,anj. do you think dr god could explain?

7:09 pm

Anj

Ferrari, it may be just in the order we all signed up to play but that sounds too simple for a computer programme lol

7:09 pm

torgone

I must try that "getting away for a week" thing sometime soon, even though I do go to the beach every weekend.

7:12 pm

tedybeth

yes, forgone --- to me getting away can be done at the beach - or in the mountains -- or almost anywhere where you are not looking at all the things you should be doing around the house!!! lol

7:12 pm

Jacula

Evening, or rather morning again, all. I've just finished. Would like to thank Anj for the 's' list which helped me enormously in sorting out my mystery words. Also like to thank Scottish on-line dot com!

I can't believe that my last word in was sh5/20, especially as I'd already got re7/48.

7:14 pm

Anj

...no flowers please Jac :)

7:15 pm

SunnFlower

anj the last time trotters wasn't there was a week last sunday. I 've been babbling since the 10th of august how about you?

7:16 pm

SunnFlower

hi jacula, and goodnight what a marathon today, good though lol

7:16 pm

Jacula

I guess you'd prefer beer eh, Anj?:-)

7:18 pm

Jacula

Yes, Ferrari, but I prefer a puzzle I can get my teeth into. I feel disappointed if I'm finished by lunchtime. Not that I'm addicted or anything.... you understand... you do? Don't you? I'm not an addict.... truly....

7:18 pm

Doogle

Anj - Please pardon my slightly delayed thanks for those book titles (I was plowing through the evil esses). Will definitely check 'em out. :)

7:19 pm

Anj

Ferrari, Sunday 7th August for me, although I didn't actually complete a puzzle for a few days. Only missed a couple of days since then I think :/

7:19 pm

SunnFlower

takes one to know one I used to do sudokos but find them boring compared lol

7:20 pm

Anj

Jac, stop dribbling and at least SHARE the chocolate :D
lmao

7:20 pm

Jacula

I think I started on the 8th or 9th August. (Babbling, that is.)

7:21 pm

SunnFlower

I've only missed 27th august, my daughter,s wedding though I did take the grid and everthing to play at if I got chance. guess I must be addicted too

7:21 pm

SunnFlower

I've been babbling for years! lol

7:22 pm

Jacula

Incidentally, have those of you in UK who were led here by The Mail on Sunday's Rob Waugh e-mailed him about your new addiction? LOL.

7:23 pm

SunnFlower

who is rob waugh?

7:23 pm

Jacula

Ferrari - it's the bloke who writes the 'Wired' page in The Mail on Sunday Night & Day mag. It was he who advertised Babble.

7:24 pm

Jacula

Ferrari - I've been babbling for years too. At least the man in my picture would say so. LOL.

7:25 pm

SunnFlower

he's got a lot to answer for , there is life after countdown did anyone out there watch it. richard in his leotard aah

7:29 pm

ExWren

Not even half way through, still 187 to go, but I'll have to leave it there. Lets hope we have a shorter list tomorrow. At least I've ticked the 7's and 8's boxes.

7:30 pm

Jacula

Richard Whiteley in a leotard?? Don't think I ever saw that!

7:31 pm

ExWren

I miss Countdown, and Richard Whiteley, I watched it every day it was on. I've read they are going to bring it back with another presenter but it won't be the same

7:32 pm

kristin

ok, i feel really stupid asking, but I think I may be blinded by words at this point in the day - can i have a clue for the te5, assume the 6 is the plural version

7:33 pm

Chessy

another word for earth kristin, te... firma, and yes it plurals

7:34 pm

SunnFlower

exwren I've heard it could be Noel Edmonds maybe Dez Lynam it wont be the same but I do miss the maths and we'll get used to it won't seem the same without Carol though if she doesnt do it lol

7:35 pm

Jacula

Maths? Aargh, hate maths! I have number blindness, I think. Can't remember the proper term for it now but it's like dyslexia only for numbers.

7:35 pm

SunnFlower

must go to bed night night everybody lol x

7:36 pm

Jacula

Night Ferrari. Sleep well. See you later for another Babbling day.

7:36 pm

Chessy

night ferrari ..

7:37 pm

torgone

Good night, ferrari. Sweet dreams.

7:37 pm

SunnFlower

jacula that could be a useful thing to have, could get you out of all sorts of boring things like finances and things lol

7:38 pm

kristin

thanks chessy - got them and ONLY 80 words to go ...

7:40 pm

Jacula

I'll be around for a little while longer if anyone wants any clues.

7:40 pm

Chessy

you go girl. I'm down to my last 16, just wrestling those pesky s words to the ground ..:)

7:43 pm

mtnjock

hey all

7:44 pm

mtnjock

Jacula, could I get a clue for AF6?

7:47 pm

kristin

mtn the af - f is a word of something you lay on in a pool

7:48 pm

mtnjock

thank you kristen

7:48 pm

kristin

you'll get 3 f's off that word ;)

7:49 pm

Anj

Is this thing on? *taps mike* Sorry, just had a ISP-induced break in transmission :/
Doogle, no worries, it's one of those heads down puzzles lol

7:49 pm

Jacula

Sorry mtnjock - I was off in another forum on my music thread. Have you got that af now? If not. I was going to say that one of the Mary Norton 'Borrowers' books was entitled 'The Borrowers Af****'.

7:49 pm

mtnjock

LOL... they were the first ones I got this morning, I hate vowels, so I try and tackle those first. Waiting on a tech support guy to call me back, so thought I would pick up where I left at lunch

7:50 pm

mtnjock

S7/36, scotish to frolic???

7:50 pm

Anj

Hey Jac which music forum are you on??

7:51 pm

Jacula

Ah yes, the sp6 & 7. I had to google a Scottish dictionary to get those. I impLORE you to try it.

7:52 pm

Jacula

Anj., it isn't purely a music forum. I'm on two forums, both kind of linked. They're FR ones, if you know what that means.

7:52 pm

mtnjock

LOL... thanks Jac

7:54 pm

Anj

Ah, just wondered that's all. Music always seems to be bubbling away under the surface on here lol

7:54 pm

Jacula

And poetry, Anj. Don't forget the poetry!

7:55 pm

sfneil

Clues on the sp5/20?? Please?

7:56 pm

Jacula

mtnjock - Since you didn't get the Scottish words, I take it the 'Jock' in your user name doesn't mean you are from sporran-wearing origins?

7:56 pm

Jax

Help, my last 3 are PL's . I think if I get the last 6/24 it will help me with the other 2 I need (a 4/6 and 5/14). the 2 6/24's I have relate to something you eat on. Can I please get help with the other one?

7:57 pm

Minski

I'm missing one FL6. I have
~the flame
~the goddess of flowers
~a fleet of Spanish ships
What am I missing? Please help.

7:57 pm

Jacula

Neil - plural of sp4/9

7:57 pm

Chessy

sfneil, it's the old technicolo(u)r yawn, plural of sp4/9

7:57 pm

Anj

sfneil, it's the plural of your sp4/9, production of a pavement pizza, par excellence ;)

7:57 pm

mtnjock

birds do this fl to fly

7:58 pm

Jacula

start with the 's' on the top line to find it.

7:58 pm

Jax

Your fl 6 is the same as your flower one but with a differnt last letter

7:58 pm

sfneil

duh!! thanks so much! 2 more s's to find and i'll finally be done (unannounced FOUR AND A HALF hour meeting today did NOT help my babbling!)

7:59 pm

Jacula

Neil - I know. It is SO inconsiderate when employers expect you to work instead of Babble. LOL.

8:00 pm

PAV3

Thanks Anj! There's still hope!!

8:00 pm

sfneil

I may have to quit!

8:00 pm

Jacula

Quit work or Babbling? :-)

8:01 pm

Anj

Hi Pav3, how is it going? :)

8:01 pm

mtnjock

no, polish ones... LOL and French

8:01 pm

Jacula

Has anyone asked for a clue and not got one yet? I'm losing track here.

8:02 pm

Chessy

Jacula, I'm losing the will to live ...:)

8:03 pm

Jax

Jacula- I've been missing a clue my whole life. Lol

8:03 pm

Jacula

Aw, don't do that Chessy. It's not that bad a grid.

8:03 pm

kristin

chessy i'm right there with you, i don't even have it in me to look at the word count sheet anymore! I'm just sponging off other people's requests.

8:03 pm

Anj

Jac, me! Not Babble tho... I'm going to the Barfly on Digbeth High Street tomorrow nite. Where's the best place to park? I want to try and avoid the New Street crush if I can lol

8:03 pm

Jax

Nevermind. found those darn pl's. I'm done! Can I help anyone before I go?

8:03 pm

Jacula

And the music on the jukebox now is Mott the Hoople's 'All The Way To Memphis' for mtnjock. Any more requests anyone?

8:03 pm

mtnjock

any hints on as5 (hate those vowels)

8:04 pm

sfneil

Finally done!!! Woohoo!

Okay folks, I'm heading home now, but I'll check in when I get there to see if I can be of any use to anyone.

8:04 pm

Anj

Crash team to Kristin & Chessy please :)

8:05 pm

Jacula

Anj - I've no idea. I never go into Brum if I can help it.

8:05 pm

kristin

as5 - think of the clear jelly like substance used in meat and vegetable terrines - just change the last letter

8:06 pm

Anj

Jac, sensible girl lol. I used to drive to Selly Oak or Edgbaston regularly but always tried to skip the centre :/

8:06 pm

Jacula

I'm here for 'em, Anj. Defibrilattors at the ready. (No idea if I spelled that correctly.)

8:06 pm

mtnjock

Jock stands for the addiction to softball, football, mtn biking ... LOL

8:07 pm

Jacula

defibrillators.*

8:07 pm

kristin

hit me baby i'm fading fast and only 261 words - of course the most words I've ever gotten (on the bright side)

8:08 pm

Anj

...don't you swear at me lol

8:08 pm

Jacula

Anj - shocking Kristin now. STAND BACK.

8:09 pm

kristin

OUCH!!!!

8:09 pm

mtnjock

Kristen that as clue was lost on me... :(

8:09 pm

Anj

Come on Chessy :) What are you stuck on??

8:10 pm

Jacula

Well, that woke Kristin up again. LOL.

8:10 pm

kristin

i was afraid you would say that mtn - the definition is horned vipers - does that help??

8:11 pm

Anj

mtnjock,
Abandoned Site Programme Information System :)

8:12 pm

Jacula

mtnjock - Cleopatra was reputedly killed by an as* bite on the breast. The word you are looking for begins with those 3 letters and is an anagram of more than one of the Italian leaning tower.

8:12 pm

kristin

what anj didn't like my clues? LOL
ok back to babbling and the "to" words

8:13 pm

Anj

kristin i'm working on the clue spam theory. try all angles and something usually sticks lol

8:14 pm

mtnjock

ANJ that just goes to show you that I am a geek as well, I always get stuck choose the wrong letter to start with

8:14 pm

Jacula

Meant to say earlier that Plato, Piaf, Pilates and Salop are in today's grid. Not allowed though, of course. Hope Jera finished the grid today, since that was the first name I noticed in the grid after the first word I spotted, which was pi4/7 (swine). The two NOT connected.

8:14 pm

mtnjock

thanks for all the clues guys...

8:17 pm

Jacula

Found 'hagbush' and 'hagbut' on a-z today whilst searching for words. I really must look up their true meanings...

8:18 pm

kristin

ok i'm looking for a to5 that I assume plurals for the to6, any clues? I've got 2 to5/10 and one to5/14.

8:18 pm

Anj

OK Kriston, novocaine for the brain coming up :)
to4/4 - think original film about Pearl Harbour
to5/16 - add a H (1st part of the Hebrew bible)
to6/27 - add an S for the good old plural
to5/10 - take out the H (to get to4/4 plural)

8:20 pm

Chessy

sorry, head down while I'm sorting out my s words, I need to know their values before I can ask for clues ..otherwise I'd have to describe the 27 se words I have already... if that makes sense ... babble... babble, nurse the screens .......

8:21 pm

mtnjock

and why wont this game take 'alot'

8:21 pm

Anj

Jac, this calls for the hard stuff. Put out the Bean signal:

www.coffeequick.com

8:23 pm

Anj

mtn, small matter of a missing L i think... mind you, Enable allows some freaky sh4/7 now and then lol

8:23 pm

Jacula

Coffee machine's on, Anj. Think espresso may be the best choice.

8:24 pm

kristin

marry me anj?

8:25 pm

mtnjock

stupid al words... (grumble) done with the A's!

8:25 pm

Anj

*blushes* Kristin :) words fail me lol

8:25 pm

Jacula

If anyone's interested (well, you never know it may come up in a grid one day) 'hagbush' is some kind of old weapon (LOL) but I don't know what 'cos all I saw was a suit of armour (and it's not in any of my paper dictionaries).

8:27 pm

Jacula

Jacq notes Kristin's proposal and Anj's blushes and wishes she could turn the page pink and put little floating hearts all over it. ROFLOL.

8:27 pm

kristin

jac talk about ruining a moment, i just proposed!

8:29 pm

Jacula

I know NOW Kristin, but it wasn't showing up when I posted the hagbush thing.:-(

8:29 pm

Anj

Jac, I bet that's an alternative spelling of Arquebus, which itself should have an H. It's a musket that's fired using a forked stand. I'm afarid Gary Gygax had a hand in that part of my education :/

8:30 pm

Anj

...gooseberry :P

8:31 pm

Chessy

is a hagbush like a brazilian?

8:32 pm

kristin

LOL Chessy!!

8:32 pm

Jacula

Quite the opposite, I would have thought, Kristin.

8:32 pm

Jacula

Sorry, meant Chessy. Mind you, thinking about it...

ROFLOL.

8:32 pm

Anj

Chessy chessy chessy...
Oh well Kristin, we had a moment at least lol

8:34 pm

Jacula

Anj - if you two want to get smoochy, smoochy, I reckon here ain't the place to do it. *grins*

8:34 pm

kristin

well i hope it was a memorable proposal LOL!

8:35 pm

kristin

a little jealous there jac???

8:36 pm

Anj

Lol Kristin, we must do it again

8:37 pm

Jacula

Oops! No mieow meant by the new icon! It's my Bacardi Breezer cat, Tiggsy.

Kristin, no, not at all. I promise you.

8:38 pm

lianakate

Does anyone in here still have 88 words or more to find?..i can usually only work on this in the AM..and maybe for an hour at night. ACK

8:39 pm

Jacula

It was simply a joke about it being a public place where interruptions may happen. Though I didn't think it was serious anyway.

8:39 pm

Anj

More Tos I think:
to4/4 - eldest son of Issachar
to5/10 - twins!
to4/4 - take off the as and add an e (painted metelwork)
to5/10 - do the S thing

8:39 pm

lianakate

Gawd!! Who would want to be married!!!!????

8:40 pm

Jacula

Hi Kate. I've got all the words. Just hanging around to chat now and give clues. How can I help you?

8:40 pm

kristin

i think i'm done for the night at 269 words 3611 points -I'm brain dead at this point. thanks to all for helping me get this far.

8:40 pm

robert240

please help me with the ps's please!!!

8:41 pm

Anj

y/w Kristin. Didn't expect to go down the aisle lol
Catch you later

8:41 pm

Jacula

Which p's would you like to know about Robert?

8:41 pm

lianakate

Jac, E7 tough grass , i dunno. I get so tired i cant think! (not in A-1 health here)

8:42 pm

Jacula

Sleep well Kristin. See you again.

8:42 pm

Chessy

Night Kristin ..

8:42 pm

robert240

the ps5/14. there are 2 I think

8:43 pm

Jacula

Kate - put your 'es' in front of your pa4/6 and add a vowel at the end.

8:44 pm

Jacula

Kate - the pa4/6 that means 'a bit of'.

8:44 pm

Anj

Liana, that e7 is:

es plus role that an actor plays (or bit of car or body- p4) plus o

8:45 pm

Anj

Chessy, how are the vital signs??

8:46 pm

Jacula

Robert - ps plus 4th vowel plus 2nd vowel.
ps plus 4th vowel plus 3rd vowel.

8:48 pm

Anj

...er, calling 1st vowel, you're in there somewhere Mr Vowel :)

8:49 pm

Chessy

7 words to go, 5 s and 2 f words Anj. Think my s words are:
sa4/4, not secure/purchase/ stockfish/plantfluid/satisfy
sa 6/24
sp5/20 not upchuck
sp7/36 not tartan frolix
sp6/24 not fungi/sudden flood/extras/spread out.
sorry if this is muddly :)

8:49 pm

lianakate

apparently i am being obtuse..however, i dont have that P word , i got the es and add an o..thats all my feeble mind can pick up on..bwaaaaahahahahaha (they are coming to take me away..AHA) am singing in a crazed monotone.

8:50 pm

robert240

thanks jacula

8:51 pm

lianakate

okay, i got the part an actor plays..(bit wasnt in there..lol)

8:53 pm

Jacula

Just noticed 'pigsharer' is in the grid. Now surely that MUST be a word? Didn't folk share a pig (for the killing of) in the war?

8:54 pm

mtnjock

ha5/20? help (I don't have the singular)

8:55 pm

lianakate

jock..add an H to the snake that bit ole cleo...

8:55 pm

Anj

sa4/4 - old word for salt (same start & end letter) ;)
sa6/24 - marmalade plum (starts with tee fluid, ends with what sounds like edible grain)
sp5/20 - only one and that's the upchuck :/
sp7/36 - your last sp5/14 plus ER
sp6/24 - could be the one that sounds like the S.... Girls or your fungas with a flowery ending...

8:55 pm

Jacula

ha4/9 - a metal fastener. your ha5 is a plural of that. Think of a treasure chest and the metal lock that slips over it.

8:55 pm

lianakate

an H to the A word ..snake. cleo..stuff like that there.

8:58 pm

lianakate

i have still not figured out the tough grass!! its too much for me..lol

8:59 pm

Jacula

Anj, Kate - let's clasp him to us and hope he gets our clues.

9:00 pm

Jacula

Kate - Easy Peas Are Really Too Ordinary.;-)

9:01 pm

Jacula

No. In fact make that Easy Simple Peas Are Really Too Ordinary

9:01 pm

Blaze

liankate take some esp add what fancy pics are and O you have it..

9:01 pm

lianakate

LOL, tee fluid. Now what the hell is that?..golf ball juice?..

9:02 pm

Anj

Chessy, i think you could be down an Sp6, not the Sp5
The list is:

1) left over, only more so
2) left overs or as in tyres
3) not thick or dense
4) floods
5) sounds like the final frontier and breaks the I before E rule...
6) scottish frolic (fungal sp5/14 with added L)
7) fungAL ;)
8) fungii

9:02 pm

Jacula

Kate - must admit I was wondering what tee fluid is, too.

9:03 pm

lianakate

BLAZE!!!! LOL, i need a simple clue like that..I GOT IT..yay!! and ty veddy much!

9:04 pm

Blaze

lian your on..... keep up the good work how are you today ??

9:04 pm

Jacula

Oh dear! I thought I'd spelt it out.:-(

9:05 pm

lianakate

blaze..too soon to tell how I am. Am just so tired all the time..but I got better than half the words..only 86 to go. And, thanks for asking about my feeble brained self..(such a nice lady you are)

9:05 pm

brandyjack

Sp6/24 doesn't break the rule. I before E except after C unless it's an 'A'

9:07 pm

ktf

Yay! I got 50 words! (And I'm a newbie, and I suck.)

9:07 pm

Anj

Hi Brandyjack - is that as in the sound?

9:07 pm

mtnjock

nite all

9:08 pm

Jacula

Jack - that 'sp' is a bit like undercover people with the 2nd vowel added at the end, and the 'i before e' rule reversed.

9:08 pm

Anj

'nite mtn :)

Chessy, are you still with us??

9:08 pm

Jacula

Night Jock. Sleep well.

9:09 pm

Chessy

Still here Anj, machine decided to seize up, had a quick restart and will now check your list. many thanks indeed.

9:10 pm

Jacula

Greetings ktf. Only 297 words to go then! Keep plugging away. Look back through the log for clues, etc.

9:10 pm

Minski

This is a wacko grid. I have 224 words and still have 123 words left to find. It's a little intimidating. I need a hug.

9:10 pm

lianakate

blaze, Jac, Anj..night you lil blessings in disguise!! Methinks I am gonna call it quits..I got a couple more words anyway..Be well, and most of all..BE HAPPY..(dunt worry)

9:11 pm

Anj

No worries - there are two different posts as i've listed all the sp6/24s seperately just in case

9:11 pm

ktf

Ack, 297? Well, I suppose I've got most of the easy ones... I do have a eight letter 55. *proud*

9:11 pm

Blaze

lianakate you have a great sleep and have a great day later..... see ya tommorrow

9:12 pm

Anj

'nite Liana :)

Minski (((( ^_ ^ ))))

9:12 pm

baggo

hello all i'm back. wee little 8 year old in bed...been a fun night...still have 3 s's to find....

9:13 pm

baggo

minski...sending you a hug....

9:14 pm

Anj

Hi Baggo :)
I'm about to quit :/ sleep is holding my brain hostage and the FBI are due to come along and take out my grid lol

9:14 pm

brandyjack

Anj - Yes. As in neighbor.

9:15 pm

baggo

anj, i just have to say, you always make me smile...

9:15 pm

Jacula

My candle burns at both ends
It will not last the night
But ah my foes and oh my friends
It gives a lovely light

9:16 pm

ktf

Blah, I give up for now. Bye folks!

9:16 pm

brandyjack

Jac, Anj's description for the sp5/24 was correct except for the part about breaking the rule. Although without that part I would never have gotten the word.....

9:16 pm

Chessy

G'nite Anj, thank you for all your help again, catch you soon...:)

9:18 pm

baggo

i have to say, i'm gonna miss you guys in a week. i just found out a litle bit ago, i'm heading down south to help out with the displaced folks from katrina...

9:18 pm

Anj

Cheers Brandyjack. Crazy, i've never thought of ot that way before but it's so obvious.

9:19 pm

Chessy

Good luck with that baggo, sounds as tho the latest hurricane is causing havoc right now ...

9:19 pm

brandyjack

Just one of those crazy things that stuck to me in english class. They gave me a 51 so they wouldn't have to look at my ugly puss fro another year....

9:19 pm

Blaze

sould some one pass on a clue for ea 4 thanks

9:20 pm

Jacula

Jack - I have all the words (as from about 3 hours' ago). Your 2nd letter list earlier in the day helped a lot after I'd got over 200 words just by sight and had not even looked on the log for clues. (I feel quite proud of that.) I went onto a-z with about 30 words to go, but then found Anj's 's' lists and got more on my own after that.

9:20 pm

Anj

'nite Chessy - hope you finished :)

9:20 pm

baggo

yeah, cheesy looks as if rita is not helping out either...

9:21 pm

Blaze

baggo good luck on you adventure....

9:21 pm

Doogle

Blaze - I can pass on that clue with great ea4.

9:21 pm

brandyjack

I'm just working through the At's from my list. 200 more to go.....

9:21 pm

Jacula

Good luck to you Baggo.

9:21 pm

baggo

blaze thanks, not sure what i'm in for, but i'm up for it..not much money to give but i can give time...

9:22 pm

baggo

hi doogle...

9:22 pm

Blaze

doogle thanks i need that upside down look to help

9:23 pm

Jacula

The ea - start 3rd down from right, move up to left and directly above again and then down to right.

9:23 pm

Blaze

baggo who is taking care of your family etc...

9:23 pm

Doogle

Heya Baggo.

9:24 pm

baggo

blaze you know what is so amazing about this entire thing, is that i told some people i was thinking of going, i have a freezer full of meals, childcare lined up...people here, even though we are so far removed, have just been amazing...i'm blessed with the people around me...

9:26 pm

Blaze

baggo that is truly a blessing for you and your family... you will do great things I am sure... check in lots....

9:27 pm

baggo

i will try..but there is still not alot of power where i am heading...i am going to an airforce base and taking care of people that are not well enough to go on to shelters yet..

9:28 pm

Blaze

baggo I will pray for you often.....

9:30 pm

Anj

OK, the feds are snapping at my consciousness cables so i'm doing a runner for the sleep state line.
There's a breakdown of the As, Es, Ls, Hs (except our ha5 & ha6 Hawaiian buddies) Ps, Rs & Ss in the log, plus a good post listing all the 7 & 8 letter words with clues from an earlier post.

Have fun :)

9:30 pm

baggo

blaze, you don't even know what that means to me.. thank you so much.. this i sjust a calling tha ti seem to have. i felt helpless when the storm struck, and now, it's just a simple thing to me that i can do...
nite anj...thaks so much...

9:31 pm

Anj

Baggo, keep smiling girl :D Take care

9:32 pm

baggo

ty anj, so much...i still have a week don't leave til the 2nd, hopefully rita will be overand not have struck and the next one won't come anywhere near....

9:33 pm

Jacula

Night Anj.

Baggo - it's so good to see someone doing something to help. I don't know if we here in the UK got a bad taste via our news of the under the carpet prejudices in the USA, but I'm so glad to see that they are not true for all.xxxx

9:36 pm

baggo

jacula, not sure what all the news was elsewhere, but i think the ball was dropped on lots of levels...i think being in healthcare, i tend to see people for people, and i just hate it when things happen that shouldn't. don't know how else to put it really....i do want to say though that i heard a blip on npr, that the mre's that came from other countries are much tastier than ours.. :)

9:39 pm

Jacula

What are 'mre's'?

9:42 pm

Fauna

Baggo didn't know you were going who are you going with? How long are you going to be there? You know as always - - Prayers and Thanks!!

9:43 pm

baggo

mre's are these meals...and they have a name...that come pre packaged with no refrigeration needed...

9:44 pm

Jacula

Ready Meals, Baggo? I wish I could send 'em some of my home-grown and cooked stuff. But it wouldn't survive the journey.

9:44 pm

brandyjack

MRE- Meal, Ready to Eat. Rations. Rat-Bars (cause that's what they taste like)....

9:44 pm

baggo

hi Fauna, wondered if you were on, i am going with a christian group out of elkhart...they need more nurses if you are interested...i need some time picked up on sunday night too the 2nd...if ya wanna help that way..

9:45 pm

baggo

thanks brandyjack, couldn't think of the term..nice new picture..

9:47 pm

brandyjack

They will keep you alive, but you definitely won'tbe happy about it.....

9:50 pm

Fauna

Baggo are you kidding my DH couldn't go to bed cause I didn't have sheets on bed!! He'd die in a week!!

9:51 pm

baggo

fauna...you're killing me...but i know you speak the truth. prayers are wonderful, but i know you already are doing that...peace

9:54 pm

baggo

finally found the last one...anyone need some help???

9:55 pm

Blaze

Baggo I have 204 words left and 6 minutes until the new NCIS show starts.... there is no help for me....LOL

9:56 pm

baggo

blaze, just close your eyes and start a typing...do you have all the biggies???

9:57 pm

Blaze

some but not to fussed found ten more words since last post... I am not big on the points thing....

10:00 pm

baggo

yeah, i don't really look at the point thing, i just want to be able to find the big words from a challenge standpoint...i'm a big one on the numbers and going from there when i get stumped...

10:02 pm

Fauna

Baggo have 153, pretty fair for me!! bout to give- got to drive Miss Daisy to Violin in Am. Are you at work??

10:03 pm

baggo

fauna, no am at home..miss daisy will love her violin..miss sophie turned 8 today...just chilling out before bed...

10:03 pm

Jacula

Still around for a clue or two if anyone wants a specific one.

10:04 pm

baggo

jacula, thanks for your support...

10:07 pm

Doogle

Grrr. Effin' Fs! Missing 2. I've got:

fa5/16
fa4/7
fa5/16
fa5/ 16
fa4/7
fa4/10
fa4/7
fa5/16
f e5/16
fe4/7
fe7/48
fe8/65
fl4/ 9
fl5/20
fl5/16
fl6/27
fl5/22
fl4/7
fl4/7
fl5/16
fl4/7
fl5/1 6
fl4/9
fl5/20
fl5/16
fl7/40
f l8/55
fl4/9
fl5/20
fl5/16
fl6/ 27
fl6/27
fl5/16
fl6/27

What the F am I missing?

Thanks!

10:07 pm

Jacula

baggo - it goes without saying. x

10:11 pm

Doogle

Oops. Got 'em!!! What an obvious 2 to miss!

Like, oink.

10:13 pm

baggo

ok, doogle, are you missing fa4/7...gas or card game??
fe5/15 pl fe4/7 or f3 4/7 dues paid to college?? cause i counted 3

10:15 pm

Doogle

Thanks, Baggo. Yeah, I got those ones too. I was typing from an old copy of my list. Sigh.

It's Ts that I'm a-cussin' now...

10:16 pm

baggo

sprite posted a list before 6 this am...that's what helped me..

10:17 pm

Jacula

fa 5 16
fa 4 7
fa 5 16
fa 5 16
fa 4 7
fa 4 7
fa 4 10
fa 4 7
fa 5 16
fe 5 16
fe 4 7
fe 5 16
fe 4 7
fe 7 48
fe 8 65
fl 4 9
fl 5 20
fl 5 16
fl 6 27
fl 5 22
fl 4 7
fl 4 7
fl 5 16
fl 4 7
fl 5 16
fl 4 9
fl 5 20
fl 5 16
fl 7 40
fl 8 55
fl 4 9
fl 5 20
fl 5 16
fl 6 27
fl 6 27
fl 5 16
fl 6 27

10:18 pm

baggo

well nite all...take care and thanks for your support..will chat with you all in the am...off to bed...fauna see you friday... :/

10:20 pm

Fauna

ok baggo wish me luck am giving myself 20 more minutes hey clue for fe/15 before you go-- thanks sleep well

10:21 pm

Doogle

Thanks Jacq. Thanks Baggo. Thanks Sprite (en absentia) for your 5:18 T list!

10:22 pm

baggo

fauna, sb 16 and it's emotions...(pl)

10:22 pm

Minski

I'm done. I'm tired. It's time for bed. I bow to those of you that finished this monster. I'm not worthy. Nighty-night all.

10:24 pm

baggo

no prob doogle, see you tomorrow..minski, you're worthy...always...8/

10:25 pm

Fauna

thanks baggo see ya fri nitey nite

10:25 pm

Jacula

Any more for any more before I go?

10:27 pm

baggo

nitey night fauna...it's ugly there, just to forewarn you...3 on...

10:28 pm

Fauna

Baggo Yuk!! in m-3??

10:29 pm

Jacula

Baggo - you malign the grid unfairly IMHO. It's a sleepy lion.

10:29 pm

baggo

1 in 3 and one flirting...2 in picu...

10:31 pm

baggo

??? jacula...not sure what i did

10:31 pm

Fauna

Jacula sorry not grid talk--- work

10:33 pm

Jacula

Oh, Okay you two. No one needs clues now, I guess?

10:34 pm

baggo

sorry jacula, i get it now, talking about work...not pleasant at the moment.. not the grid. the grid just takes time.... 8)

10:34 pm

Uneaixoise

turning out the light at 342 . . . night all

10:35 pm

sfneil

Hi folks! I'm here for a while, and will try to help if I can. I've had a hell of a day, but am available for the next hour or so to try to redeem my babble karma!

Available for specific clues (as far as my exhausted brain can come up with them) or lists (ditto).

10:36 pm

baggo

well with that from sfneil...i leave you all in capable hands...and i think brandyjack is still around...nite all...see ya fauna

10:37 pm

sfneil

nite, baggo!

10:37 pm

brandyjack

Well, I'm here, but with 200 words to go, not likely much help. Jac is the one with the answers.....

10:39 pm

Jacula

Jac - wearing a very nice evening dress and looking ab-fab., turns to Jack and says, 'Well, thank you for that.' She smiles and turns to Neil...

10:40 pm

sfneil

Hi, Jac! (I think I'm qualified to say that by now!)

10:42 pm

Jacula

'Hi Neil! What do you think we can give to our audience tonight?' She smiles (winningly... and looks sexy etc.)

10:43 pm

sfneil

'Well (looking around at the house)... why don't we start with our usual routine?'

10:43 pm

Jacula

Only 1 hour and 8 mins to go folks.

10:44 pm

Jacula

What can we give to our audience, do you think, Neil? (She miles sexily at the audience.)

10:45 pm

sfneil

Well, Jac, perhaps they'd be interested in, um... (where did that script boy go?)

10:48 pm

Jacula

(Mind you, that woman snoring, with her handbag on her lap, is a bit of a put off. And that bloke farting in the 4th row.)

10:49 pm

Jacula

That stern-looking chap up in the Gods might yield some jokes. 'I do NOT BELIEVE IT', etc.

10:49 pm

sfneil

Can we just give the curtain at the second act, and retire to the pub?

Oh! I mean... wherefor art?

10:51 pm

sfneil

Sorry, they're messing the cues, now!

10:51 pm

Jacula

But when Juliet said wherefore thou to Romeo, she meant WHY are you Romeo - the child of the family my family hates.

10:52 pm

sfneil

If you say the word, Jac, I'm no longer a capitulate!

10:57 pm

sfneil

Okay, guess I wore that one out. Still around if any babblers need a nudge.

10:57 pm

Jacula

Lol, Neil, But Romeo was a Montague, not a Capulet.

10:59 pm

sfneil

But that was Juliet's line! (Then the Nurse ame in... I could use a nurse right about now.)

10:59 pm

sfneil

er, "then the Nurse came in"

11:03 pm

sproing

Sooo tired... but really want to at least finish the 7s -- does anyone have a clue for the sp7s? I already have the not dense one

11:06 pm

sfneil

first sp7 is comparative of sp6/24... even more 'not-very-well-distributed'

11:07 pm

sproing

I've already got that one...

11:08 pm

sfneil

sorry, should have read that better... hold on

11:09 pm

Jacula

And your 2nd sp7 is a plural of your sp6. Scottish word for 'frolic'. As I said earlier,I imPLORE you to check out the Scottish dictionary.

11:10 pm

sproing

Thanks Jacula!

11:12 pm

sfneil

sp7/36 builds on sp5/14... one who is interested in sp5/14

11:12 pm

sfneil

you could say a suppPORTER of the sp5

11:14 pm

sfneil

Um, or you could take out a 'p' from that clue. I think maybe I should just go to bed, now.

11:14 pm

sproing

ok, I've been staring at this for too long -- got all the 7s now... thanks!!!

11:16 pm

Jacula

Time I went, too. Night all.

11:18 pm

sproing

Night night!

11:30 pm

BrotherCaine

Anyone have a second letter P and S list with points?

11:37 pm

Jacula

pa
5 14
pa 4 6
pa 5 14
pa 6 24
pa 5 14
pa 4 6
pa 4 6
pa 5 14
pa 5 14
pa 5 14
pa 6 24
pa 7 36
pa 8 50
pa 7 36
pa 6 24
pa 4 6
pa 4 6
pa 5 14
pa 6 24
pa 4 6
pa 4 6
pa 5 14
pa 4 9
pa 5 20
pa 6 33
pa 4 6
pa 5 14
pa 6 24
pa 5 14
pal 6 24
pa 7 36
pe 4 7
pe 5 14
pe 4 9
ph 5 20
ph 4 9
ph 6 33
pi 4 6
pi 4 7
pi 5 20
pi 6 33
pi 5 14
pi 4 6
pi 5 14
pi 5 14
pi 5 14
pi 4 6
pl 5 20
pl 4 6
pl 5 14
pl 6 24
pl 7 36
pl 6 24

11:39 pm

Doogle

This is from Anj's 4-part post earlier:

sa4/7
sa5/16
sa4/4
s a5/10
sa4/6
sa5/14
sa4/4
sa5/1 4
sa6/ 24
sa4/6
sa4/4
se8/55
se4/4
se 4/4
se5/10
se4/4
se5/16
se6/27
se4/7
se4/4
se5/10
se4/4
se5/ 10
sh5/16
sh6/27
sh5/20
sh5/1 6
sh6/27
sh4/7
si5/12
si4/8
si 5/18
si4/4
si4/6
si4/6
sl4/6
s l5/16
sl4/4
sl5/10
sl6/18
sl7/ 28
sl6/18
sl4/6
sl4/6
sl4/4
so 4/6
so5/14
sp4/6
sp5/14
sp5/14
sp4/6
sp5/14
sp6/24
sp6 /24
sp5/14
sp6/24
sp7/36
sp4/6
sp4/6
sp5/14
sp6/24
sp6/24
sp 4/9
sp5/20
sp5/14
sp6/33
sp5/1 4
sp6/24
sp7/36
s p6/24
sp5/14
sp6/24
sp5/14
sp7 /36
sp4/6
sw5/20
sw6/33

11:44 pm

Doogle

And here are the rest of the Ps. Not sure if Jacula's planning to send them or not:

pl4/6
pl5/14
pl 6/24
pl4/6
po5/14
po6/24
po4/6
po5/14
po5/14
po4/6
po4/6
po5 /14
po4/6
po6/24
po7/36
po6/24
po633
ps5/14
ps5/14

11:45 pm

nonette

I just started.

11:46 pm

Doogle

Hi Nonette. You might want to wait 15 minutes for the new puzzle. Today's was mighty big!

11:49 pm

Jacula

sa 4 7
sa 5 16
sa 4 4
sa 5 10
sa 4 6
sa 5 14
sa 4 4
sa 5 14
sa 6 24
sa 4 6
sa 4 4
se 8 55
se 4 4
se 4 4
se 5 10
se 4 4
se 5 16
se 6 27
se 4 7
se 4 4
se 5 10
se 4 4
se 5 10
sh 5 16
sh 6 27
sh 5 20
sh 5 16
sh 6 27
sh 4 7
si 5 12
si 4 8
si 5 18
si 4 4
si 4 6
si 4 6
sl 4 6
sl 5 16
sl 4 4
sl 5 10
sl 6 18
sl 7 28
sl 6 18
sl 4 6
sl 4 6
sl 4 4
so 4 6
so 5 14
sp 4 6
sp 5 14
sp 5 14
sp 4 6
sp 5 14
sp 6 24
sp 6 24
sp 5 14
sp 6 24
sp 7 36
sp 4 6
sp 4 6
sp 5 14
sp 6 24
sp 6 24
sp 4 9
sp 5 20
sp 5 14
sp 6 33
sp 5 14
spl 6 24
spl 7 36
sp 6 24
sp 5 14
sp 6 24
sp 5 14
spo 7 36
sp 4 6
sw 5 20
sw 6 33

11:50 pm

Dianne

I wish I never started this one - I am sick of it!

11:51 pm

chest

elo nonette...

11:51 pm

Jacula

Doogle - I thought I did send them alll? Posted the esses now, though I cold have done Anj's. Both are correct. It's a matter of how fast can you type now for this grid though.

11:52 pm

Jacula

Dianne. Leave it. Let's see what the next one brings.

11:54 pm

Dianne

Jac - I really did so poorly on this one.

11:56 pm

Jacula

Dianne - it's just a game. It's not an insight into your intellect. Please don't worry about it.xxx

11:57 pm

Dianne

It's just that it is frustrating - you know what I mean?

11:59 pm

Jacula

Dianne, I do!

12:00 am

Jacula

But a new day dawns...

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