Babble: Archived Puzzle for Friday, December 12, 2014

12:01 am

licketySplitAUS

Clues are up

12:02 am

cybernan

ty lickety

12:02 am

flosey

thanks Lickety

12:02 am

cybernan

hello everyone :-)

12:02 am

flosey

hi nan

12:02 am

VolleymomDee

flip; hi all hi nan, flosey, ty lickety

12:02 am

VolleymomDee

as 8

12:03 am

torgone

Flip Wilson ..

12:03 am

VolleymomDee

lol tor, loved that show

12:04 am

VolleymomDee

li 8

12:04 am

VolleymomDee

un 7

12:05 am

VolleymomDee

gl 7

12:05 am

flosey

thanks Dee

12:05 am

VolleymomDee

yw

12:07 am

crayola

sh7

12:07 am

VolleymomDee

ty cray sh 7 x 2 :)

12:07 am

crayola

sh7 x 2

12:07 am

crayola

yes :)

12:08 am

VolleymomDee

en 7

12:09 am

VolleymomDee

in 8

12:13 am

rururocks

or7

12:14 am

rururocks

po7

12:14 am

rururocks

re7

12:15 am

rururocks

re7 x 2

12:16 am

Uneaixoise

ne7

12:18 am

rururocks

well call a spayed a spayed une

12:18 am

Uneaixoise

:-)

12:18 am

VolleymomDee

anyone find the lone i in the 2nd col?

12:19 am

VolleymomDee

ne 7 x 2 ty ru great clue

12:19 am

Uneaixoise

not i

12:19 am

VolleymomDee

it is hiding from me :(

12:20 am

MitchDick

is 8 dee

12:20 am

torgone

is8/45

12:20 am

Uneaixoise

tx didn't have the ne7 bomb

12:20 am

VolleymomDee

ty so much, mitch looking!

12:20 am

VolleymomDee

ty tor

12:20 am

MitchDick

ne 8/9 as well if it hasn't been called

12:20 am

pugmama763

ne8 & 9

12:20 am

dizgrannie

NBT/NBS

12:22 am

Uneaixoise

no7

12:22 am

VolleymomDee

ty vm NBT NBS

12:22 am

VolleymomDee

wtg diz

12:22 am

dizgrannie

ty

12:23 am

VolleymomDee

yw

12:24 am

dizgrannie

Fs finalised

12:25 am

dizgrannie

Gs gone

12:25 am

rururocks

as8

12:25 am

cybernan

missing the bottom left i and the 9

12:26 am

Uneaixoise

ut7

12:26 am

Uneaixoise

tx ru

12:26 am

crayola

ty for ut7 une

12:26 am

dizgrannie

is 8 and ne 8/9

12:27 am

Uneaixoise

yw :-)

12:27 am

VolleymomDee

po 7 x 2

12:27 am

rururocks

that ut was walled off from me

12:27 am

Uneaixoise

:-)

12:28 am

rururocks

gl7 x 2

12:29 am

Uneaixoise

tx ru

12:29 am

cybernan

as 8 if not called

12:30 am

rururocks

never hurts to keep calling them nan

12:30 am

crayola

nbt/nbs

12:30 am

VolleymomDee

8's called so far: as, in, is, li, ne

12:30 am

crayola

here, as8, here boy

12:30 am

VolleymomDee

wtg cray

12:31 am

crayola

ty:)

12:31 am

VolleymomDee

yw

12:32 am

rururocks

I said hot Dog when I found the re6

12:33 am

crayola

ha, ty ru

12:33 am

rururocks

great .. Crayola cuts the mustard :D

12:34 am

crayola

i'm in a real pickle here

12:34 am

rururocks

as long as you're not gerkin us around

12:35 am

VolleymomDee

tr 7

12:35 am

crayola

no, i'm sweet

12:38 am

crayola

fe7

12:41 am

rururocks

I can't tell if you're trying to bread or butter us

12:42 am

cybernan

170 down - still no nine and no is 8

12:42 am

cybernan

good night everyone :-)

12:43 am

crayola

night nan

12:43 am

cybernan

or was it an in 8 that i need?

12:43 am

crayola

there is an is8

12:43 am

rururocks

I have an in 8

12:43 am

rururocks

and a is 8

12:44 am

VolleymomDee

is 8 for the lone i

12:44 am

cybernan

still looking for the bottom left i

12:44 am

MitchDick

fireworks

12:44 am

cybernan

ty dee -- tomorrow - not seeing anything right now

12:44 am

VolleymomDee

Congrats, Mitch!! WTG!

12:45 am

rururocks

nu7

12:45 am

ARB

si 8/40

12:46 am

VolleymomDee

ty arb si 7, too

12:47 am

VolleymomDee

si 7 x 2

12:49 am

VolleymomDee

en 7 x 2

12:50 am

rururocks

tu7

12:51 am

VolleymomDee

ty ru

12:52 am

VolleymomDee

en 7 x 3

12:55 am

VolleymomDee

sorry en 7 x 4

12:55 am

rururocks

no7

12:56 am

VolleymomDee

ho 7

12:57 am

rururocks

thanks dee.. my last h's

12:57 am

VolleymomDee

wtg yw

12:57 am

VolleymomDee

li 7

1:02 am

VolleymomDee

pr 8/50

1:05 am

rururocks

I may have to stop.. good night dee.

1:05 am

VolleymomDee

sleep well, ru

1:26 am

flosey

May I have a clue for the second in6/18 please?

1:35 am

flosey

goodness, am I alone here tonight?

1:36 am

Lizlin

Hi Flosey - just here for a few minutes now - I have 2 in 6/18 but haven't used lickety so don't know how many there are!

1:36 am

Lizlin

No I have 3 of them!

1:36 am

grannyrose

cooee and g'day from me

1:37 am

Lizlin

Hi Rose :)

1:37 am

Lizlin

And hugs

1:37 am

Lizlin

I don't like this grid as much as yesterdays!

1:37 am

grannyrose

{{hugs}} liz girl

1:38 am

grannyrose

flosey, 2nd in6, to be assertive, ie, i in6 that you call me rose

1:38 am

Lizlin

OK, I have that one!

1:38 am

Lizlin

I don't have any i before that! So many vowels today!

1:39 am

flosey

thanks Liz, had just stepped out for a minute

1:40 am

flosey

agree Liz, this grid is moving very slowly for me

1:40 am

Lizlin

Yay! Have greyed the 6/6 i box! Shame about the rest!

1:41 am

Lizlin

Me too.

1:43 am

grannyrose

i think it's because of all the vowels. yesterdays grid had a nice balance of letters.

1:44 am

Lizlin

I agree - found the last 50 or so hard - strange words but this one.....!!!

1:44 am

Lizlin

stats for the 9 pls?

1:45 am

flosey

ne9/60

1:45 am

grannyrose

ne9/60. it's a plural

1:45 am

Lizlin

Thanks - will search.

1:46 am

Lizlin

Found it! Had the unsex words, which are similar.

1:46 am

Lizlin

No I don't :( found an ne 8 and thought it would plural. It doesn't!

1:47 am

Lizlin

Even then it was ne 7 - I can't count today!

1:48 am

grannyrose

there are 5 'unsex' words, well they all start with the same four letters.

1:49 am

Lizlin

OK - thanks for that.

1:50 am

grannyrose

and that's the only hint you'll get from me unless you ask for more.

1:50 am

flosey

ne6 plurals but isn't related tho starts same - ne8/45 plurals

1:50 am

Lizlin

Found the 8/9 - thanks to my star trek days!

1:50 am

Lizlin

Wild guess - wouldn't have spelt it like that!~

1:51 am

grannyrose

well done liz....i doffs me 'at to you

1:51 am

Lizlin

Lol! Pure luck. Haven't listed or anything yet, so feeling quite good about that.

1:53 am

Lizlin

So wanted asinine to be a word.

1:53 am

grannyrose

so4 of describes this grid a lot...lol

1:54 am

Lizlin

Yup! That's what I thought.

1:54 am

flosey

me too

1:54 am

Lizlin

LOL - always good to know I'm not alone, when I don't like a grid.

1:55 am

Lizlin

Nowhere near half way yet.

1:55 am

flosey

nor am I

1:56 am

Lizlin

Love your icon, Flosey - totally describes the way I feel about my voice.

1:57 am

flosey

I use to sing in the church choir, for years, now I'm thinking, at least I was a warm body there and moving my lips

1:57 am

Lizlin

LOL! I only used to sing when I was alone. I now sometimes inflict my voice on my hubby!

1:59 am

grannyrose

lol, flosey. when i was at school it was compulsory to be in the school choir, and have singing lessons. my closest friend at that time, who was an absolute treasure, she could sing like a nightingale. me.....she quietly told me....i had the voice of a frog...

2:00 am

flosey

in grade 7, teacher decided our music grade would be judged by having is sing in front of the class - if you wished, you could sing with someone else - my best friend couldn't carry a tune - you can imagine.....

2:00 am

Lizlin

Time for a shower. BBL - hugs to both of you.

2:01 am

flosey

hugs liz

2:02 am

grannyrose

later, liz. hugs.. and lol flosey...so4 of like the debacle when the school tried to make me take part in a drama production.

2:03 am

flosey

I was very shy and hated doing anything in front of the class - next was the speaches, I actually got sick from worrying about it

2:06 am

grannyrose

i was perfectly okay, up on the stage, doing ballet...anything else....forget it. i just froze, my mind completely blank.

2:07 am

flosey

I didn't have any problem playing piano during opening exercises, those of us taking lessons took turns playing for the National Anthem

2:08 am

flosey

at that time, it was God Save the King

2:09 am

flosey

Oh Canada later became our National Anthem

2:12 am

grannyrose

i remember with my ballet, i was wrapped up in the dance and music, i never even noticed the audience.

2:14 am

sprite

good morning all

2:15 am

flosey

good morning Sprite

2:15 am

grannyrose

*sigh* pure bliss...{{hugs}} my dearest, sprite. lovely to see you.

2:16 am

sprite

*hugs* Hello dear friend :)
Hey flosey :) *hugs*

2:17 am

grannyrose

sprite, i wish i had taken a pic of my physios face when she viewed my x-rays. no more land based exercise, pool only...

2:18 am

sprite

at least they can all treat you in an informed way...

2:19 am

grannyrose

how was your night, dear? and what did you get up to yesterday?

2:20 am

sprite

yesterday? Laundry, toilet, some knitting, telephoning with instances, walking dog, talking things over with Caya. My night was bearable. How about you? How are you feeling and did you have a good day with your friend?

2:23 am

grannyrose

yes, dear june arrived at 1pm. she is so good. has started clearing the weeds out for me, and because i had someone to chat with or not, i achieved a bit too.

2:23 am

sprite

lovely :) Am glad you enjoyed her visit.

2:23 am

grannyrose

and i finally dug up all my tulip bulbs, to discover they have trebled in one season.

2:24 am

sprite

hehehe good bulbs!

2:24 am

grannyrose

some are very small...i think i will persist and plant them out also next spring.

2:25 am

sprite

oh yes, give them a chance. They can be very strong and dedicated, them tulips :)

2:25 am

grannyrose

sprite i was in tears this am before physio. and on the way there the left hip was so so4.

2:26 am

sprite

oh my darling :(

2:27 am

grannyrose

its okay, hin. i was overdue for a good cry.

2:27 am

flosey

sometimes it's a good thing - clears the head, etc

2:27 am

sprite

*hugs rose and holds her close* Just cry yourself out, my friend.

2:28 am

sprite

that is true, flosey

2:28 am

grannyrose

did i tell i checked the date on the current box of endone? june for goodness sake. how can i be addicted if i have made 20 tablets last nearly 26 weeks.

2:28 am

flosey

wow, I'd say that's pretty darn good, rose

2:29 am

sprite

told you exactly that, remember? :)
You are fine, doing very well with managing your pain meds. Doc is just overly careful.

2:30 am

flosey

I must get to bed, after midnight and a full day ahead, goodnight ladies - will try to get the last 104 here and there between other stuff

2:30 am

flosey

or not!!!

2:30 am

sprite

night flosey, I hope you sleep well :)

2:30 am

grannyrose

sweet dreams, my dear flosey. btw, thanx for the email giggle...lol

2:31 am

flosey

lol, thought a little interjection would lighten things

2:31 am

grannyrose

loved it, flosey. thank-you so much

2:34 am

sprite

is 'unsil' the same thing as 'defang'?

2:35 am

grannyrose

i wish....put it in the dictionary

2:36 am

sprite

hehehe too specific for the dictionary, I think. Just a wink to you.

2:36 am

grannyrose

;-)

2:37 am

sprite

think I'll make a curry today, with rice and veggies. Easy does it. Any super easy but delish dessert ideas?

2:38 am

grannyrose

we received our christmas card from fang. all it said was...to rose and don from merrilyn and paul. i think that is quite indicative of just where don and i are on her list of need-to-knows.

2:39 am

grannyrose

we are having freshly picked raspberries and icecream. ( courtesy of june)

2:39 am

sprite

she so needs to be kicked where it hurts

2:39 am

grannyrose

ah well, it means we don't have to be subjected to her foul-mouthed friends on christmas day.

2:40 am

sprite

I need to move to your neck of the woods. We can't pick icecream here in any season.

2:40 am

rubyfoo

good morning.

2:40 am

grannyrose

roflol....you silly dill

2:40 am

grannyrose

oh, oh, oh...{{hugs} ruby

2:40 am

sprite

do you usually celebrate at her place then?

2:40 am

rubyfoo

DIL is gone and the house is quiet again. Unfortunately I had barely any time to look at yesterday's JUICY GRID

2:41 am

sprite

hey ruby :) *hugs*

2:41 am

grannyrose

only as it made the mil happy.

2:41 am

grannyrose

peace, perfect peace, ruby.

2:43 am

rubyfoo

I had to get up at 6AM to take her to the Geneva bus, but at least I didn't have to drive to Geneva. It was the first time I'd driven in the dark in a very long time

2:43 am

sprite

good thing then, sweetie. You and Don go celebrate the way you like it, with the people you love to have around you.

2:44 am

sprite

good job, ruby

2:44 am

rubyfoo

She was a perfect houseguest except for talking constantly.

2:44 am

rubyfoo

She was a perfect houseguest except for talking constantly.

2:44 am

rubyfoo

It is nice to be on here so early and to see my good friends!

2:44 am

sprite

yeah well, there can only be one Cass, ruby ;)

2:46 am

grannyrose

what??? sprite doesn't talk non-stop?? this i gotta see/hear....lolol

2:47 am

rubyfoo

no no, Sprite speaks only when she has something to say and it is always interesting! No bla bla bla

2:47 am

sprite

believe me, lol. I can be si6 for quite a bit. I like the silences that can be between friends.

2:47 am

rubyfoo

moi aussi

2:48 am

grannyrose

oh good sprite....i like those quiet times also. they are so comforting.

2:48 am

sprite

ruby and I shared quite a few comfortable silences.

2:48 am

sprite

I agree, rose.

2:51 am

rubyfoo

ooh, just found ro** in the grid, duh

2:51 am

sprite

hehehe

2:52 am

grannyrose

bbl, dinner ready. xoxox

2:53 am

sprite

enjoy, sweeite :)

2:53 am

rubyfoo

bon appetite!

2:55 am

sprite

the trees here have all gone bare suddenly. The hard winds have pretty much ended Autumn.

2:59 am

rubyfoo

we're having harsh wind today, too. But we've been lucky as they've predicted snow which hasn't materialized

2:59 am

sprite

we are having lots of hail atm. Very nasty rain that turns icier and icier and then changes into hail. Brrrrr.

3:00 am

rubyfoo

horrible! We just have wind and cold sunshine today

3:00 am

sprite

even Terra, who loves a good storm, wants to stay indoors, lol.

3:01 am

rubyfoo

the dogs are very frisky in the wind and they have so much fur that they're never cold.

3:01 am

rubyfoo

Raffie looks very different since her entropion surgery

3:02 am

sprite

what is an entropion?

3:03 am

rubyfoo

the eyelids turn in and the lashes infect the eyes. It's very common in chows

3:03 am

rubyfoo

Ruby had it somewhat, but it just made her eyes a little weepy, so she didn't have the surgery.

3:03 am

sprite

ah I see. Poor things. Is he more happy now?

3:03 am

rubyfoo

Raffie's was much worse and she had crusts and occasional pus.

3:03 am

rubyfoo

But now she has stitches which have to come out in a week

3:04 am

sprite

*she

3:04 am

rubyfoo

I don't think she was aware of the problem but it's very hard to put the ointment on; she doesn't want her head touched

3:05 am

sprite

at least that is usually quick and easy, removal of stitches

3:06 am

rubyfoo

and the vet will do it. It will just be her to get her into the car

3:06 am

sprite

great service

3:07 am

rubyfoo

hard* she weighs 29 KG

3:08 am

sprite

omg, lol. That is more than 3 times our Terra.

3:10 am

rubyfoo

and Rufie is about 36!

3:11 am

rubyfoo

that is a lot of dog! especially when they both try to sit on me when I'm on the floor. I have to brace myself against a wall

3:12 am

sprite

should be careful they don't suffocate you, lol

3:13 am

rubyfoo

and when they start to roughhouse with each other, running in circles, I have to get out of the way

3:13 am

rubyfoo

I don't want to be knocked down by "flying" dogs

3:14 am

sprite

ugh no

3:21 am

rubyfoo

yay, half

3:21 am

rubyfoo

but no biggies or nbt and Burt needs me.

3:21 am

rubyfoo

See you later {{sprite}}

3:22 am

sprite

bye ruby, have a good day :)

3:30 am

sprite

phantom: nutrients

3:41 am

grannyrose

and back....oh my....those raspberries....

3:41 am

sprite

hehehe :) Look, there is our rose... the one with the full belly :D

3:43 am

grannyrose

you're not wrong. started with chicken and cashew honey soy egg noodles.

3:44 am

sprite

yummy :)

3:48 am

sprite

I am gonna be brave and go out for the groceries after babble. Once everything is in the house, things won't look so daunting. Am too tired to cook, rose :( I want to sleep, and laze about.

3:51 am

grannyrose

how about a lie down and a nap before you go out, hun. set the alarm...

3:51 am

sprite

I thought I might get the groceries, then lie down and take a nap, then cook.

3:53 am

grannyrose

good point, then you would be refreshed before you have to cook.

3:53 am

sprite

yeah and it is easier to sleep knowing I don't have to go out anymore.

3:54 am

grannyrose

i see the point....no demons waiting to tap you on the shoulder.

3:55 am

sprite

you got it :)

4:00 am

sprite

fireflies. Nice grid. Good words.

4:00 am

grannyrose

WTG SPRITE!!!

4:02 am

sprite

I give you a big *hug*, rose, for tonight... sleep well and I hope you won't have too much pain. And to you all, a blessed day and a peaceful night.

4:04 am

grannyrose

hope your day is kind to you, sweetie. xoxox

5:26 am

crosshair

good morning everyone:)

5:38 am

sukee

Good morning, another big one I see

5:55 am

Anniebrook

good morning, sukee, crossy

5:58 am

crosshair

ahh, there is life:) Morning, ladies:)

5:59 am

crosshair

I forgot to put some dry food down for the cats to nibble on last night, so I awoke at 4 a.m to the sensation of a cat licking my eyelids:(

6:00 am

crosshair

I made the mistake of trying to fall back asleep, and the next time I awoke the cat was standing on top of my head:)

6:01 am

sukee

I know the feeling. I'm trying to cut down how much I feed my cat and he bugged and bugged and bugged me.

6:01 am

crosshair

only one out of our three cats are hefty. the other 2 are fine

6:02 am

sukee

Mine is actually trying to gain weight but he eats too much and throws up :)

6:02 am

sukee

The food has always been there, trying to change that.

6:02 am

crosshair

yup, portion control training:(

6:04 am

crosshair

Check the ingredient list on the bag of dry and make sure corn products are not first on the list. They just poop it out and there is no real nutrition in it, just filler.

6:04 am

crosshair

We like Iams for the dry food

6:05 am

crosshair

for the wet food the cats are more flexible (as long as it is shredded and not pate)

6:08 am

sukee

His food comes from the vet

6:08 am

crosshair

ouch.. good but expensive

6:09 am

sukee

Yes :) He had urinary tract problems in the past and needed CD, now he also gets a wet ID for his intestines.

6:09 am

crosshair

last time we did that it was $1.75 per tuna sized tin.. yes the low ash food

6:10 am

sukee

One bad of dry used to cost me $90 and was good for six months. The wet food is more expensive.

6:10 am

sukee

Bag that is

6:11 am

crosshair

fortunately our current three cats like drinking water and are not prone to UTI's or crystals in their urine

6:11 am

crosshair

our first kitty shredded her insides due to crystals in urine.. was quite an ordeal

6:14 am

crosshair

we use $25 of dry a month and 40 dollars of wet a month for three cats, and roughly $40 of litter

6:14 am

crosshair

so, $105.00/month to maintain three cats(

6:20 am

sukee

Whew.

6:20 am

sukee

Anyway, have to run.

6:47 am

rubyfoo

anybody stull here?

6:47 am

bichon

moi

6:48 am

rubyfoo

bonjour, toi! DIL is gone, but I've just received a huge bill from the IRS for 2006 and 2007. I feel like writing to them and saying "Are you insane?"

6:48 am

bichon

ruby, we do a trivia quiz called Learned League and one of the answers is Chow Chows. Beautiful picture of 4 of them

6:50 am

bichon

There's been a lot in the news media these days about U.S. ex-pats being dunned by the IRS

6:51 am

rubyfoo

in total, they are asking for more than all the money we have PLUS the house etc. It's ridiculous

6:51 am

bichon

The IRS will haunt you forever, even if you renounce US citizenship

6:51 am

bichon

I can see why you can't return to the US

6:51 am

rubyfoo

as sit is, they take 15% of our social security every month. At that rate it will only take 561 years to pay off the debt

6:52 am

rubyfoo

It is ugly and weighs heavy all the time.

6:53 am

rubyfoo

I'm afraid to travel as I have no idea if I'll be arrested at an airport

6:55 am

MollyL

Ruby, if this is indeed the fault of your husband, and you had no knowledge of the taxes not being paid, you should look into something called Innocent Spouse Relief.

6:56 am

rubyfoo

I tried that a long time ago, but couldn't do it because he put most of the money into my name

6:56 am

bichon

The IRS is too hard hearted to take mercy

6:56 am

bichon

Sheesh ruby

6:56 am

rubyfoo

now he remembers nothing and is fading, and I am stuck with the bad guy hat!

6:58 am

lbdawger

gm, everyone! help with the st6/18?

6:58 am

rubyfoo

hello ibd

6:59 am

lbdawger

hiya, Ruby

7:00 am

rubyfoo

he has basically ruined my life

7:00 am

MollyL

Plural of the German mug

7:00 am

lbdawger

fish slap, ty, Molly

7:01 am

MollyL

Well, you were probably seeing the mug going in the other direction. No slap for you.

7:02 am

bichon

stats for 5th column e, pls

7:02 am

ladycece920

et4

7:02 am

Trifioso

et 4.5 and et 5.12

7:02 am

Trifioso

and good morning all

7:03 am

bichon

ty Trif

7:05 am

rubyfoo

<-- very depressed

7:11 am

Uneaixoise

so sorry, ruby . . .

7:11 am

lbdawger

Ruby, I'm so sorry to read your hardships. Perhaps if you called a tax lawyer and see if there's anything that can be done, especially with Burt's declining health. Playing the ignorant card might help.

7:12 am

Trifioso

Im sorry to hear of this Ruby. How overwhelming, and stressful

7:13 am

lbdawger

good luck with working this all out, ruby. and Tadone and finito for me. must be off to get ready for doctor's appointment then work. ttfn

7:15 am

Uneaixoise

congrats dwg :-)

7:18 am

ivesy3

first ne 6 plz

7:18 am

Uneaixoise

off to grab a bowl of cheerios and head to soup kitchen -- love to all my babble buds . . later!

7:18 am

Uneaixoise

ne6 man's name

7:19 am

ivesy3

tyvm

7:30 am

MollyL

....Eddie and Jeanette McDonald...a clue for the ancient...

7:32 am

MollyL

Ivesy, your profile words made me laugh

7:40 am

ivesy3

lol psst over here..no over here...

7:44 am

MollyL

I'm in awe of your running and reading feats. We all wish we were you. : D

7:45 am

grant

shrine

7:46 am

grant

what button sends that over here, I wonder?

7:46 am

MollyL

21 points for Grant

7:47 am

grant

not earned the old-fashioned way, I'm afraid

7:47 am

grant

rose

7:47 am

grant

roset

7:48 am

MollyL

Grant is working on an all day seat in the PB

7:48 am

grant

sorry

7:52 am

Wolvie

morning all- stats for 2nd 1 in second col please?

7:53 am

ivesy3

well, i read while i am running..hard when it rains, books get wet... :(

7:53 am

Wolvie

an

7:53 am

Wolvie

oops lol

7:54 am

ivesy3

guess i better get ready to go open up the library.people get nasty when they cant get on the computers.....

7:54 am

MollyL

Or steal the trees...

7:55 am

MollyL

is 8/45

7:56 am

Wolvie

ah- ty Molly- :-)

7:56 am

MollyL

You're welcome

8:02 am

periwinkle

good morning all. I do not see that is8 or any 8 for that matter

8:02 am

ivesy3

lol..yes molly..steal the trees.....lets give them some more benefits.....now i really have to get ready hagd all

8:03 am

phaeton

as8..one who helps

8:03 am

periwinkle

ty phae

8:03 am

wvteach

LI 8 - one who hears something

8:03 am

phaeton

yw

8:04 am

Riverdance

in 8 - one who makes sure you do it

8:04 am

periwinkle

ty River

8:05 am

bubba218

Done, fini,

8:05 am

phaeton

wtg bubba

8:05 am

Riverdance

yay for bubba

8:06 am

MollyL

Is everyone getting the "one who" trend?
: D

8:07 am

periwinkle

no

8:18 am

Wolvie

ty wv teach and river :-)

8:18 am

Wolvie

congrats bubba

8:19 am

wvteach

yvw - did you get the IS 8 - need help with that please

8:20 am

Riverdance

me too

8:21 am

Wolvie

yes- a chemical. is vowel then sounds like you pr**n before a mirror- but spelled differently after the pr

8:21 am

Wolvie

just move the n and a vowel around :-)

8:22 am

Wolvie

what are the stats for the 9 please??

8:22 am

wvteach

thnx - got it

8:23 am

Wolvie

yw :-)

8:23 am

wvteach

don't have the 9

8:24 am

Wolvie

okay lol- if you find it please put stats out :-)

8:28 am

grant

ne9/60

8:28 am

Wolvie

ty grant- will look :-)

8:29 am

wvteach

is it related to any other NEs

8:31 am

aslindy

it is plural of an ne8

8:31 am

Wolvie

yep- particle from physics- just found it :-)

8:33 am

gran

pr 8/50?

8:34 am

Wolvie

couple of those in there- the particles :-)

8:34 am

Wolvie

dont have that yet gran- will look

8:35 am

LuvWordGames

pr 8/50 add a p to bring together

8:36 am

Wolvie

ty luv- would not have thought of that lol

8:36 am

LuvWordGames

yw-I took a shot in the dark on that one lol

8:36 am

Wolvie

good aim :-)

8:37 am

LuvWordGames

lol, could you please clue the ne 9? I know you said it's a particle but I have one and can't figure out how to add to it?

8:37 am

gran

Last one si 7/28?

8:37 am

LuvWordGames

the si 7/28 I have is plural of to be quiet

8:37 am

Wolvie

lol- dont have that one yet - still missing 3 8s

8:38 am

Wolvie

oops- or that 7 now i do

8:44 am

gran

Still not seeing 7/28 any further clues

8:45 am

gran

Sorry si 7/28

8:45 am

phaeton

if no one talks it is si6...pl for the 7

8:45 am

Read-Knit-Bake

good morning all. since no one has asked for or clued the un8 it must be obvious, but I can't see it. :)

8:45 am

Wolvie

plural of the si 6/18 that means quiet :-)

8:46 am

hego

Good morning!

8:47 am

dc43

un8/45... un + si6/18

8:47 am

tabbycat

Read...un + the quiet word

8:47 am

dc43

snap

8:47 am

tabbycat

short

8:47 am

tabbycat

oops...sorry

8:47 am

phaeton

finally half way :-)

8:47 am

Read-Knit-Bake

haha I told you it was obvious to all, but me! TY

8:48 am

gran

Have that one - it is the last si 7/28

8:48 am

Wolvie

oh that was the only one i had- sorry-

8:49 am

Read-Knit-Bake

si 7 more timid than others

8:51 am

Wolvie

ah- ty

8:53 am

bichon

stats for 2nd column lower i, pls

8:54 am

phaeton

is8

8:55 am

bichon

ty phae

8:55 am

phaeton

yw

8:55 am

phaeton

clue for the li7/28?

8:57 am

bichon

hint for the is 8, pls

8:58 am

phaeton

it's a chemical bichon

9:00 am

bichon

ty pahe

9:00 am

phaeton

yw

9:00 am

phaeton

yw

9:01 am

bichon

*phaeton

9:03 am

Wolvie

back- had a delivery :-) that time of year lol

9:04 am

car.eeyore

Hello everyone

9:04 am

car.eeyore

I appreciate all of these great clues...ty

9:04 am

Wolvie

morning car :-)

9:04 am

hego

hi Car!

9:07 am

car.eeyore

Stats please for the right column E?

9:08 am

Wolvie

i think the one i have from that is et 4/5

9:08 am

Wolvie

yep- and its plural lol

9:08 am

phaeton

then pl et4

9:08 am

car.eeyore

Ugh...ty

9:10 am

car.eeyore

Exactly halfway...NBT and NBS...time to get my work done. HAGD all

9:10 am

phaeton

cya car

9:10 am

hego

bye

9:10 am

Wolvie

bye car :-) i am heading out for a bit as well

9:10 am

emusing

asaghjl;;

9:10 am

emusing

9:10 am

emusing

\]

9:10 am

emusing

9:10 am

emusing

9:11 am

emusing

'''''''';;;;;;;;;lkjjjhgfdssssdazzzzd\nsssxzxxcx

9:11 am

emusing

'

9:12 am

tabbycat

Is your cat on the keyboard, emusing?

9:12 am

emusing

I am sOOO sorry!!!

9:12 am

hego

:)

9:12 am

hego

kitten on the keys.

9:13 am

emusing

I am cleaning my keyboard and did not notice my cursor in the box!!! OOPS and many apologizes for this

9:13 am

phaeton

well, at leat you're not a troll...lol

9:13 am

hego

no problem

9:15 am

emusing

I am so not a troll...mostly a lurker with a now very clean keyboard...you should see the dirty q-Tips, lol

9:16 am

phaeton

I need to do that too

9:16 am

hego

mine is full of food.

9:16 am

hego

crumbs galore! lol

9:17 am

phaeton

if it's just a keyboard...pick it up, turn it upside down and shake

9:17 am

hego

I do that frequently, phae.

9:18 am

phaeton

mine's a laptop...usuaolly gets clean when i take it somewhere

9:19 am

phaeton

clue for the en6/18, the first one

9:19 am

hego

Funny we should have ne 6,21 today as Jacula took her 3 kittens for just such a procedure today.

9:20 am

hego

I only have the going in one.

9:21 am

phaeton

anagram of the 2nd en6/18

9:22 am

emusing

my keys were gross looking! I am sure there is dust/hair/crumbs and fiber from yarn lurking with in the laptop. SHUDDER!

9:23 am

hego

out of sight, out of mind.

9:23 am

MollyL

The newer keyboards are closed around the keys and don't allow things to drop inside. I highly recommend them if you like a clean keyboard.

9:24 am

hego

interesting, Molly

9:24 am

emusing

I will look for that when I replace this one. Who knows when that will be?

9:25 am

hego

Must move on. see you all later.

9:25 am

MollyL

12 bucks from Amazon, it's an inexpensive replacement

9:26 am

emusing

Thanks, Molly!

9:26 am

phaeton

is it available in laptop form?

9:28 am

MLFAN17

hello

9:28 am

phaeton

hi mlf

9:28 am

phaeton

help with the pr8?

9:29 am

phaeton

nm

9:30 am

MLFAN17

hi phae

9:32 am

phaeton

done

9:32 am

MLFAN17

congrats phae i just started

9:33 am

phaeton

it's not too bad mlf...good luck 'foop'

9:33 am

MLFAN17

thanks phae

9:34 am

MLFAN17

First column 2nd S help please?

9:40 am

MLFAN17

never mind

9:45 am

gramma

What did you find? I need a boot for that letter too

9:49 am

bichon

en 6/7, first one pls

9:51 am

josephjames

i think you add a bit of land that is surrounded by water

9:51 am

bichon

ty jj

9:55 am

gramma

TY

9:55 am

josephjames

does anyone know what is the i that is below the other i

9:56 am

wvteach

IIS 8/45 - think it must be a chemical

9:57 am

josephjames

ok well that gives me the third letter which should help me figure it out eventually

9:57 am

wvteach

sorry, not iis - just IS 8

9:58 am

josephjames

i figured

10:08 am

MLFAN17

is 8 is that the lone i?

10:10 am

MollyL

is8...use the chemical beginning and add fussing in front of a mirror, but spelled differently

10:10 am

MollyL

The added word sounds like Kermit's color

10:11 am

MLFAN17

green?

10:13 am

MLFAN17

thanks molly

10:14 am

MLFAN17

4th column first N clue please?

10:21 am

Judi

Goooood Friday mornnig, y'all!

10:21 am

MLFAN17

hi judi

10:22 am

MLFAN17

judi your icon and the one in your profile dont match?

10:22 am

MLFAN17

found it

10:23 am

Judi

That happens frequently, MLF. I have to restart my computer for the new icon to show up. So annoying.

10:23 am

MLFAN17

just reload the page

10:24 am

Judi

Sometimes that works... sometimes not.

10:24 am

MLFAN17

5th column E stats please?

10:29 am

wvteach

ET 4/5 and then pl

10:31 am

MLFAN17

is it a babblet wv?

10:31 am

Judi

Yes, MLF. A needle case.

10:32 am

wvteach

common babblet - needlecase

10:33 am

MLFAN17

thank you wv and judi

10:33 am

MLFAN17

nbt

10:33 am

MLFAN17

i need a clue for the 9 for nbt and nbs?

10:34 am

wvteach

NE 8/9 combo - pl for the 9

10:34 am

MLFAN17

wv which n is it?

10:35 am

wvteach

top row

10:37 am

zoozzoom

NE 8 & 9 High-energy particle/s

10:38 am

zoozzoom

hehehe nice icon, Judi :-)

10:39 am

MLFAN17

is it supposed to extend the ne 7/32 which means that clue you just gave me?

10:39 am

MLFAN17

hi zooz

10:41 am

zoozzoom

Use the same first five letter + 3rd vowel then swap the end two letters of the NE 7/32 onto it.

10:41 am

zoozzoom

Hello,Mlf.

10:44 am

MLFAN17

gto them thank you..nbt and nbs i might be back

10:44 am

MLFAN17

150 left

10:46 am

Judi

Name that proper noun: Mouthwash.

10:46 am

periwinkle

listerine

10:47 am

Judi

Ding! Ding! Ding! Peri wins a bulb of garlic.

10:47 am

periwinkle

wow, ty

10:47 am

Judi

Dipped in chocolate.

10:47 am

josephjames

hahaha

10:50 am

Judi

With sprinkles.

10:56 am

josephjames

could i have a clue for un8?

10:58 am

penquis

un + no noise...

10:59 am

josephjames

thank you penquis

10:59 am

penquis

yw...

11:12 am

MollyL

Peri has to get The Polite Person Of The Year award for saying thank you after being given a bulb of garlic, dipped in chocolate with sprinkles.

11:13 am

penquis

either that or she has weird tastes...

11:16 am

rururocks

anyone have the ne 6/18 ?

11:17 am

Norma

Try the English Admiral ruru

11:17 am

MollyL

A man's name

11:17 am

penquis

not me...

11:17 am

MollyL

Mandela might be better known than the admiral

11:18 am

rururocks

ah

11:18 am

rururocks

thanks

11:18 am

rururocks

I should hang it up

11:18 am

penquis

your portrait of the admiral??

11:19 am

MollyL

*Cues up HMS Pinafore*

11:20 am

zoozzoom

HMS Victory.

11:21 am

cybernan

good morning :-)

11:21 am

penquis

hi nan....

11:21 am

rururocks

whatever floats your boat you guys

11:26 am

MollyL

*Senses that someone is grumpy today*

11:28 am

cybernan

are you drowning down there in CA, ruru?

11:30 am

rururocks

it's pretty wet down here

11:31 am

rururocks

I saw animals walking by in pairs yesterday

11:31 am

Erda

Ruru: very funny....

11:33 am

cybernan

lol - no damage in your neighbourhood, I hope

11:34 am

MollyL

Sympathies to the wet and soggy. : D

11:35 am

cybernan

We're just on the very edge of the pineapple express -- had high winds sporadically yesterday, but not much rain. A lot of fog today.

11:37 am

cybernan

The islands and Vancouver are getting the brunt of it -- I imagine it is pretty wet on Salt Spring Is. where Jill and Flosey live

11:45 am

zoozzoom

May I have a clue for the IS 8 please?

11:48 am

flosey

Hi, yes, it is wet but sunny here this morning

11:49 am

cybernan

oh - glad to hear the worst of it has passed, flosey. The pictures on last night's news weren't pretty!

11:49 am

cybernan

don't have it zoom

11:50 am

zoozzoom

Okay thanks anyway, Nan :-)

11:50 am

flosey

hmmm, no rain here, to speak of - didn't see the news last night

11:51 am

cybernan

still need 5 of the 8's here -- struggling with them

11:51 am

flosey

do you have un8?

11:52 am

zoozzoom

Yes do you need a clue, Flosey?

11:52 am

cybernan

no

11:53 am

flosey

se

11:54 am

flosey

have all but 1 (some of my comments are not showing!)

11:54 am

cybernan

I'd take a clue, zoom

11:54 am

flosey

un + quiet

11:54 am

zoozzoom

Same as flosey's clue..lol

11:55 am

cybernan

ty flosey

11:55 am

zoozzoom

Do you have the IS8, Flosey?

11:56 am

flosey

yes thanks Zooz

11:56 am

cybernan

or the re 8?

11:56 am

flosey

pr8 - get together again

11:56 am

hego

I'd like a clue for is 8 pls.

11:56 am

zoozzoom

Any chance of a clue please, Flosey?

11:56 am

zoozzoom

Any chance of a clue please, Flosey?

11:56 am

zoozzoom

oops hic-cups here.

11:57 am

cybernan

have an re 7 that means to join together again

11:57 am

flosey

is is an odd one is, vowel misspelled word as a vain woman pr7s

11:58 am

cybernan

have the pr 8 -- looking for the re 8

11:59 am

flosey

li8 a person who hears a tv program again

12:00 pm

zoozzoom

Time for a cup of tea and refresh the eyes.

12:00 pm

cybernan

have the li 8 too

12:00 pm

cybernan

re 8, please?

12:01 pm

flosey

re8 re6 ends same as is8

12:01 pm

cybernan

don't have the is 8 either

12:01 pm

flosey

clued at lll:57

12:02 pm

flosey

oops, must run now

12:03 pm

cybernan

ty - finally found the is 8

12:04 pm

Marc Freeman

Could you please clue the is8?

12:05 pm

hego

is is a chemical name

12:05 pm

cybernan

beginning of thermal lines on map + before + compass direction

12:05 pm

Marc Freeman

sorry that doesn't help?

12:06 pm

hego

and very tough to clue.

12:06 pm

cybernan

could someone clue the re 8 please?

12:07 pm

flosey

ro

12:07 pm

hego

i + sing ***rano + good night I****.

12:07 pm

zoozzoom

RE + metal can + 2nd vowel + letter + 2nd vowel

12:08 pm

hego

:)

12:08 pm

hego

Even the cluers are struggling today.

12:08 pm

cybernan

ty zoom - sometimes I just need it spelled out!

12:09 pm

hego

ty Zooz

12:09 pm

zoozzoom

More than welcome, Nan :-)

12:10 pm

Marc Freeman

zoozzoom don't get the last part of the clue could you please clarify, sorry

12:10 pm

zoozzoom

Hahah just got your clue for the IS8...Thank very much, Hego!

12:11 pm

hego

yay!! Soglad you got it!

12:11 pm

LuvWordGames

re 8- leave last letter off a part of the eye and add last three of hawaiian goose

12:11 pm

cybernan

marc - did you see my clue? (12:08)

12:12 pm

Marc Freeman

sorry I got your re8 clue zoozzoom thanks I need Hego to clarify the last part of the is8 clue?

12:13 pm

cybernan

I clued the is 8 at 12:08

12:13 pm

hego

last part is a girl's name starting with i.

12:14 pm

Marc Freeman

cybernan here is your only comment at 12:08 ty zoom - sometimes I just need it spelled out! so I didn't see any clues from you.

12:14 pm

cybernan

sory - 12:05

12:16 pm

Marc Freeman

Yes I saw that clue it was way over my head, sorry. Hego's clue helped just cant get the last part 'good night l****'?

12:16 pm

hego

bbl

12:16 pm

Marc Freeman

figure it out by combining the two clues. Thanks Hego and cypernan

12:17 pm

MollyL

Yeah, but if you're going to spell it out, you might as well just post retinene in the chat.

12:17 pm

cybernan

obiously our methods of spelling it out weren't that easy!

12:18 pm

cybernan

marc is probably way too young to remember the good night song that is now running through my head non stop

12:20 pm

zoozzoom

*Senses smeone is grumpy today* : D

12:21 pm

cybernan

could I have a clue for the middle se 6/18, please?

12:22 pm

LuvWordGames

se 6/18 sounds like a part of the legislature, ends in what fishermen use

12:23 pm

cybernan

ty luv

12:24 pm

Marc Freeman

You are too kind but I am probably older than you at 63. I only remember the good night moon story don't remember the good night song you are referring to.

12:24 pm

cybernan

lol - marc - you are almost 20 years younger than me

12:25 pm

cybernan

not - 20 - 10 years younger -- looked at 63 and saw 53

12:25 pm

Marc Freeman

OK I will give you that but you sound much younger than me

12:25 pm

Marc Freeman

It must be the Canadian influence

12:27 pm

Marc Freeman

What are the stats fro the 9, please?

12:27 pm

zoozzoom

Such a charmer, Marc :-)

12:28 pm

zoozzoom

NE 9/60

12:28 pm

Marc Freeman

Thanks and by the way love your quote in you profile

12:29 pm

zoozzoom

Cheers chap :-)

12:29 pm

cybernan

stuck in the si's ... 7-8 combo and the last 7

12:31 pm

zoozzoom

SI + vowel + different spelling for not day + plural.

12:31 pm

cybernan

ty -- I am used to spelling that sy and never see the si version

12:32 pm

zoozzoom

Welcome.

12:32 pm

cybernan

don't really know what it is other than a white powder that I used to add to some of my pottery glazes

12:33 pm

Marc Freeman

Got the re7 to put together again but can't find the re8?

12:33 pm

cybernan

begins the same, but ends in the hawaiian goose

12:34 pm

Marc Freeman

thanks got it

12:37 pm

cybernan

ah - an igneous rock with a lot of feldspar and no quartz in it

12:37 pm

cybernan

and the correct spelling is sy 7

12:37 pm

cybernan

last si 7, please?

12:38 pm

cybernan

only thing I see is the chapel which doesn't count

12:39 pm

zoozzoom

More wimpy or more cowardly?

12:39 pm

cybernan

ty zoom

12:40 pm

MollyL

<---Sincerely sad that people do not know "Goodnight Irene"

12:40 pm

bichon

re to put together, hint pls

12:41 pm

MollyL

We will re7 the classmates at the 50 year party

12:42 pm

bichon

ty Molly

12:42 pm

bichon

pr 8?

12:44 pm

MollyL

Same word, add a P

12:44 pm

zoozzoom

Almost the same ending as the last one clued, Bichon.

12:44 pm

zoozzoom

Sanp!

12:44 pm

bichon

ty again Molly

12:44 pm

bichon

and zooz

12:44 pm

zoozzoom

Snap*

12:44 pm

MollyL

Like it is even possible to do that, but you know...

12:45 pm

bichon

We leave for Brazil on Thurs. So much to do

12:45 pm

zoozzoom

Hope you have a wonderful time, Bichon!

12:45 pm

cybernan

wow, bichon -- how long will you be gone and where in Brazil are you travelling?

12:46 pm

bichon

We are taking a boat trip on the Rio Negro river to the Amazon river. We will be exploring the rain forest

12:46 pm

MollyL

I am amazed at how much travel goes on for the players here. A lucky bunch indeed.

12:47 pm

bichon

Don't you travel Molly?

12:47 pm

cybernan

have a great time -- take bug spray ;-)

12:48 pm

bichon

//we are taking lots of Deet and spraying our clothes with Permethrin

12:49 pm

cybernan

have never been to the jungle (not my cup of tea) but it sounds exciting

12:49 pm

bichon

we've been in Belize and Costa Rica

12:50 pm

cybernan

you are much more adventuresome than I. I like a comfortable bed, great food and maid service when I travel!

12:51 pm

MollyL

No money to travel

12:52 pm

Marc Freeman

my kids think camping is going to a hotel with no room service, that is how spoiled we are.

12:52 pm

zoozzoom

lol

12:53 pm

cybernan

have to say I agree with their sentiments, marc

12:53 pm

zoozzoom

I have not been on holiday since 1985 when I went to Alicante :-)

12:53 pm

cybernan

where is that? -- sounds spanish

12:54 pm

zoozzoom

Southern spain. Correct, Nan.

12:54 pm

Marc Freeman

I have been fortunate to travel the world for business but still want to go to Australia and New Zealand.

12:54 pm

cybernan

first st 6, please?

12:54 pm

Marc Freeman

Also, Egypt when it calms down

12:55 pm

zoozzoom

My friend has just coe bak from Egypt.Says it was great.

12:56 pm

zoozzoom

Plural of the ST5 before it, Nan. There is only one ST6

12:57 pm

cybernan

haven't been to Spain yet (maybe never). Our trip in the fall will take us to Italy, Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Austria and the Czech Republic -- really looking forward to it.

12:57 pm

cybernan

ty zoom - another plural missed

12:57 pm

zoozzoom

Okay I am off to watch a bit of telly. Happy babbling everyone. And have a great time in Brazil, Bichon!

12:58 pm

zoozzoom

Happy traveling to you too, Nan..wow a lot of places.Toodle pips for now.

1:01 pm

cybernan

bye zoom

1:04 pm

cybernan

li 7 please?

1:04 pm

cybernan

keep looking for the phantom lieutenant

1:11 pm

cybernan

looks like I'm here by myself, so wil take a break

1:11 pm

MollyL

li + the criminal was ...to jail (past tense) + vowel

2:03 pm

cybernan

back again - ty molly

2:04 pm

cybernan

ne 8-9 combo, please?

2:08 pm

LuvWordGames

ne 8 = 1st 4 of the 6/21 + after you wash dishes you ***se the suds off + vowel

2:08 pm

LuvWordGames

plural for the 9

2:10 pm

cybernan

ty luv

2:10 pm

cybernan

*!* ta da *!* - thanks for the help :-)

2:11 pm

LuvWordGames

yw nan

2:11 pm

cybernan

off to produce lunch -- back at the flip - hagd

2:26 pm

LuvWordGames

clue for last si 7/28 before female sibling, please?

2:32 pm

flosey

when a young boy acts silly he might be referred to as being si7

2:32 pm

flosey

and hi, am just in and out quickly, off again in a few minutes

2:32 pm

flosey

that is a more so word

2:39 pm

flosey

must run now, 20 to go, will get them tonight before flip

2:40 pm

periwinkle

have two si7 but no si8. help pls

2:44 pm

bichon

pl of the si 7/28

2:45 pm

periwinkle

must be another si7/28

2:46 pm

bichon

there's another si 7 which is more of the boy who acts like a girl

2:47 pm

periwinkle

I think I have that one. but it already has 3 s's in it

2:47 pm

Krysten

bichon, I have that si7 but not the others. Can you clue?

2:51 pm

crosshair

good afternoon all:)).. just found ne 8/45 and 9 60= a bub-atomic paticle;))

2:51 pm

crosshair

sub*

2:53 pm

Krysten

Cool, thanks Crosshair

3:16 pm

magzel

bichon I usually but I have been wanting to go to costa rica. any hints for good places

3:16 pm

magzel

usually lurk

3:30 pm

Soodle

Oooh, Bich.... If you are still on.... Have a wonderful trip. You lucky duck!!

3:31 pm

jaxx7

Hi, soodle!

3:31 pm

Soodle

And hi Mag, and welcome out of lurkdom! And, hi (((Jaxx))))

3:33 pm

jaxx7

Long time no chat

3:33 pm

Soodle

Too long, Jaxx! How's things?

3:34 pm

jaxx7

Ok on the family side. Not so good on the health side. I have had so many blood tests that I feel like a pin cushion. How goes it with you?

3:44 pm

jaxx7

Have I killed the chat?

4:34 pm

Nicky6

help with the un 8/45 please

4:35 pm

Nicky6

and the si 7/28

4:35 pm

hego

not quiet

4:42 pm

Matches

clue for is 8

4:42 pm

Matches

clue for is 8

4:43 pm

Matches

clue for is 8/45

4:47 pm

Nicky6

still don't get it.....

4:49 pm

MollyL

un + ....Night, Holy Night

4:54 pm

ChrissieDee

Jaxx, you still here?

4:55 pm

jaxx7

I am lurking. lol

4:56 pm

ChrissieDee

Just popping in myself. At daughter and sil's having an early christmas with Swedish relatives

4:57 pm

ChrissieDee

But saw your post about health issues and wanted to wish you well

4:57 pm

jaxx7

A worldwide family eh? very cosmopolitan

4:58 pm

ChrissieDee

lol, yes it is now

4:59 pm

ChrissieDee

Will be having christmas again in August when son's family come home for a few weeks

5:00 pm

jaxx7

I had a well woman check up and several things showed up. After three weeks and several blood tests, the last today, they now think it is my parathyroid. Hopefully they will wait until after Christmas is over to give me any bad news. I find Christmas very trying as it is.

5:00 pm

ChrissieDee

What are the tests for?

5:00 pm

jaxx7

Excess calcium and a chemical I can't remember.

5:02 pm

ChrissieDee

Just had a quick google of parathyroid. Hopefully it can be removed if that is what's wrong

5:02 pm

jaxx7

Initially it was kidneys but the test didn't show that. Now they have still found excess Calcium so it is an indicator of parathyroid problems.

5:03 pm

jaxx7

I am always full of problems when I 'speak' to you. You must think I sit in a corner wringing my hands.

5:04 pm

ChrissieDee

How are your burns now?

5:05 pm

jaxx7

They are still an odd colour when it is cold but I can stand warm water now so taking a bath and doing washing is a lot easier.

5:06 pm

ChrissieDee

No, I just know some people have a rougher ride than others

5:06 pm

jaxx7

I seem to stagger from one small crisis to the next. How are things with that lovely granddaughter of yours?

5:07 pm

ChrissieDee

I'm lucky enough to be having smooth ride at the moment

5:07 pm

ChrissieDee

She's 11 weeks, found her voice and how to turn over!

5:08 pm

jaxx7

You have had your ups and downs already. 2014 seems to be a difficult year for me. Hopefully 2015 will be better.

5:08 pm

jaxx7

wait until she can converse in Mandarin!

5:09 pm

ChrissieDee

Yes, I believe it will be a better year for you

5:10 pm

ChrissieDee

Got to go now, speak soon. Take care x

5:10 pm

jaxx7

and you x

5:14 pm

Anniebrook

Hello

5:15 pm

jaxx7

Hi, Annie

5:15 pm

Anniebrook

hello jaxx, hope you are feeling well

5:16 pm

Anniebrook

anyone have a clue for is 8 ?

5:16 pm

jaxx7

Not so bad. The hand is healing well and the family, touch wood, are quiet.

5:17 pm

Anniebrook

jaxx, glad the burn is healing and things are quiet. Lovely.

5:17 pm

jaxx7

It is a chemical annie, starting with the chemical term the same.

5:17 pm

Anniebrook

thanks, jaxx

5:19 pm

jaxx7

I am multi -tasking: playing babble, chatting, making Christmas cards and catching up with TV

5:19 pm

Anniebrook

found the is 8, thanks

5:19 pm

jaxx7

Good.

5:19 pm

Anniebrook

You are SuperWoman

5:20 pm

jaxx7

it will be OK until i start giving words away and sticking things upside down. lol

5:26 pm

72 Temple Owl

hello trip to the mall yeilded nothing suitable for gifting. :(

5:27 pm

jaxx7

Hi TO. Worry not, you have 12 days or so to go.

5:28 pm

72 Temple Owl

jax, don't encourage my procrastination. :)

5:28 pm

Anniebrook

Hi Owl, Have you considered ordering online?

5:28 pm

jaxx7

try fancy preserves. I have a friend who buys something unusual every year. We wait to see what she will find each year

5:29 pm

Lizlin

Hi all - back to try and finish this bitey grid.

5:29 pm

jaxx7

You could knit hats or scarfs in fancy yarns.

5:29 pm

72 Temple Owl

no. i need to see and feel things. there are no specific requests for things of that nature.

5:29 pm

Anniebrook

HI Liz :)

5:29 pm

jaxx7

Hi, Lizlin

5:29 pm

Anniebrook

Owl, then it is back to the mall.

5:30 pm

72 Temple Owl

hello, liz

5:30 pm

jaxx7

TO needs ideas for Christmas presents.

5:30 pm

72 Temple Owl

yes, i really don't mind the mall, i just need to make the trip productive

5:31 pm

72 Temple Owl

i have two gifts. need four more.

5:31 pm

Lizlin

Not a lot of help there - don't celebrate Christmas. John Lewis (UK store) used to have lots of interesting foods though - different oils and jams etc.

5:31 pm

jaxx7

Browse on the net. Select some ideas and then pop to the mall to enjoy a hands-on experience.

5:31 pm

Lizlin

That's a really good idea, jaxx.

5:32 pm

Lizlin

How are your burns now, jaxx?

5:32 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty , it will work out in the end.

5:33 pm

jaxx7

i am knitting away like a mad thing at the moment. I managed to get Ashley's Christmas sweater finished the night before Christmas sweater day.

5:33 pm

MollyL

All ready for Hanukkah Liz?

5:33 pm

Lizlin

Christmas sweater day - was that a school thing? Cute idea.

5:34 pm

Lizlin

Just about Molly. There's a big Chanukah in the Park celebration on Thursday - we usually help out there.

5:34 pm

jaxx7

It is healing nicely, thank you. It still goes an odd colour when it gets cold but I can now stand warm water so I can bathe without a rubber glove and do the washing.

5:34 pm

MollyL

That's nice, Outdoor celebrations are usually very festive.

5:35 pm

Lizlin

BTW my spelling of Chanukah was not a criticism of yours! That's why i hate transliterations - so many variations! That often catches me in the grid!

5:35 pm

Lizlin

We've had huge storms this week, so hopefully the weather will be settled by Thursday.

5:35 pm

Lizlin

Glad to hear that, Jaxx.

5:35 pm

Anniebrook

and there's Hanukah, too.

5:36 pm

jaxx7

It is a Save the Children Charity thing. Adults can join in as well. Ashley wanted a penguin but I couldn't find a pattern so he chose a snowman instead.

5:36 pm

Lizlin

So many, Annie!

5:36 pm

Lizlin

What a lovely thing to do, jaxx.

5:36 pm

MollyL

I usually just spell it whatever way the dictionary I'm using spells it.

5:36 pm

Lizlin

lol - about right.

5:36 pm

Anniebrook

My daughter and family are coning down on Sunday. So potato latkes and chanukah gelt is in order.

5:36 pm

jaxx7

Do any of you ladies knit?

5:37 pm

Lizlin

hora, horah, tora, torah!

5:37 pm

Lizlin

I guess we'll make latkes too and I'll probably have a doughnut at the park celebrations!

5:37 pm

Anniebrook

tref, trefah, traif and then there is non-kosher

5:37 pm

MollyL

Annie, I made latkes the other day. So good.

5:37 pm

Anniebrook

I do not knit.

5:38 pm

Lizlin

I once knitted my brother a Spurs scarf, when I was a kid, then discovered I used the wrong blue! Haven't knitted since then.

5:38 pm

Anniebrook

Molly, Latkes are manna from heaven.

5:38 pm

Lizlin

Those too, Annie.

5:38 pm

Lizlin

Spurs being a soccer team.

5:38 pm

jaxx7

When we were hard up in the 70s I used to make Aran sweaters for extra money.

5:38 pm

Lizlin

So many recipes - all depends on where your family comes from.

5:39 pm

Anniebrook

yes, that's true, liz

5:39 pm

jaxx7

major mistake there Liz. My late son favoured Arsenal but bought his own gear.

5:40 pm

MollyL

My recipe is pretty basic, being a shiksa and all that.
: D

5:40 pm

Lizlin

It was but it was such a warm scarf that he sometimes wore it hidden under his coat, when he was at matches.

5:40 pm

Lizlin

Shiksas (hate that word) can cook Jewish too!

5:41 pm

jaxx7

Well it was a half success then. I still have Tim's awful Arsenal hat that he never took off even indoors.

5:41 pm

MollyL

Shiksa is a term of endearment from a good friend of mine who is Jewish. He refers to me as his "Irish shiksa"
: D

5:41 pm

Lizlin

Ours was definitely a Spurs home - still follow them here in Aus and occasionally half watch a match.

5:41 pm

Anniebrook

I dont like that word either. Molly is a good cook.

5:42 pm

Lizlin

OK Molly - I've always found it derogatory but when a friend uses it like that, no problems.

5:42 pm

Anniebrook

Molly, yes, it can be used as a term of endearment from a good friend.

5:43 pm

Lizlin

Like many things, it's all in the way it's said.

5:43 pm

Lizlin

Hint for or 6/7 pls?

5:44 pm

Anniebrook

Liz, China, Japan

5:44 pm

Anniebrook

or the Express

5:44 pm

jaxx7

The mysterious land in the east and pl

5:44 pm

Lizlin

Duh! How did I miss that? Thanks both :)

5:46 pm

jaxx7

I think that is going to be my swansong, peeps. I have one last card to finish and then I am off to my bed. Night all. Take care all of you.

5:46 pm

Lizlin

Sleep well, Jaxx.

5:46 pm

Anniebrook

Night, jaxx

5:48 pm

Anniebrook

Done. Would anyone like a clue before I leave?

5:48 pm

Lizlin

Still have 66 left here, so not yet - not sure what I'd ask for! Enjoy your evening.

5:49 pm

Anniebrook

Thanks Liz and enjoy your day. Bye.

6:12 pm

pippingeek

heya babblers

6:13 pm

Lizlin

Hi pip

6:14 pm

pippingeek

how are things, lizlin

6:14 pm

pippingeek

rite

6:14 pm

pippingeek

oops, sorry!

6:14 pm

Lizlin

All's fine here - and with you? How did your interview go (did I remember right that you had an interview a while ago?)

6:15 pm

pippingeek

sorry it couldn't be an interesting or useful word\

6:15 pm

Lizlin

lol - towards the end of the grid here - 30 left.

6:15 pm

pippingeek

i did have an interview in late november. it felt like it went quite well, now just waiting to hear, might not know anything till january...

6:16 pm

Lizlin

Wow! That's a long wait.

6:16 pm

pippingeek

trying to think positive and yet not jinx anything, bit of a balancing act

6:17 pm

Lizlin

Good luck. Think positive without getting hopes too high!!! Is that possible?

6:17 pm

pippingeek

that's the goal. i want this one BAD, but trying to not get too down if i don't get it, because it's so much my dream school that i know it would be unrealistic to assume it's a done deal

6:18 pm

Lizlin

I'll think positive for you too!

6:19 pm

pippingeek

it's the #18 med school in the US, they get like 1800 applicants for 30 spots, and interview 300 of us

6:19 pm

pippingeek

so the odds are against me, but i made it pretty damn far already!

6:20 pm

pippingeek

yay positive thoughts, i like those, thank you!

6:20 pm

Lizlin

Not good odds - but to get an interview is fantastic and they must've liked quite a bit about your application. Hopefully they liked you too - can't think why they wouldn't.

6:20 pm

pippingeek

;D

6:20 pm

pippingeek

i did my best to be charming and enthusiastic

6:21 pm

Lizlin

And knowledgeable too, I'd think ;)

6:21 pm

pippingeek

i really think "assiest" should be a word

6:22 pm

Lizlin

I tried that - I bet most people did.

6:22 pm

pippingeek

i keep seeing anise and it keeps not being there

6:23 pm

Lizlin

Tried that too - more than ones. Also anil.

6:23 pm

pippingeek

and sizzle

6:24 pm

Lizlin

No, I didn't see that one - lol.

6:24 pm

pippingeek

that's just me then

6:25 pm

pippingeek

well it's cold here and i have the radiator hissing behind my head, makes one think of things sizzling

6:25 pm

Lizlin

Good luck with the grid - taking a break to work on photos from our UK holiday in June! Making a book. Have a good evening.

6:25 pm

pippingeek

enjoy!

6:25 pm

MollyL

*Cues up "Double Vision" for Pip*

6:26 pm

pippingeek

double vision?

6:26 pm

kje

un8?

6:27 pm

penquis

un + no noise...

6:27 pm

kje

ty!

6:27 pm

MollyL

It's a song by Foreigner. I forget that rock music doesn't go over here.

6:28 pm

pippingeek

sorry molly. I'm bad at my 80s rock, i'm a new wave girl...

6:29 pm

pippingeek

i've been sober for 2 weeks (for the migraines) but i cheated today, for a good cause which i thought you would appreciate, because a patient sent the doc a bottle of dom perignon

6:56 pm

periwinkle

help with pr8 pls

6:58 pm

pippingeek

sorry peri, nowhere near it

6:58 pm

bichon

prefix for before + attend event with alums

6:58 pm

periwinkle

ok, I do not see it in morewords

6:59 pm

periwinkle

ty bichon and I already had re7

7:00 pm

pippingeek

ty bichon for all 3 of those words!

7:01 pm

bichon

yvw

7:11 pm

stidgmere

Here in the dark Northwest the storms have moved off and we are on a clear, cool night at home Babbling. Put up some festive lights today. Remembered why we sometimes leave them up year-round. If we get them up, they may be there for long after the winter holidays!

7:14 pm

pippingeek

nice to hear the weather has cleared, and happy for you that the cheerful lights have got up!

7:38 pm

penquis

anyone still here?

7:40 pm

pippingeek

i'm still plugging away pen

7:41 pm

kje

me too

7:41 pm

kje

68 to go

7:41 pm

pippingeek

doing a poor job of it but trying anyway

7:41 pm

pippingeek

besides i have an enormous bag of donuts to eat

7:41 pm

penquis

can someone please clue the first en 6/18?

7:41 pm

pippingeek

my coworker is clearly trying to fatten me up for her gingerbread oven

7:42 pm

kje

not sure if it's first, but en6 + anagram of untruths

7:43 pm

penquis

i have that one.....thanks....looking for the first one...

7:43 pm

pippingeek

i have that one but it's not the first. sadly, don't have the first

7:43 pm

kje

means to stick stuff in a tall cylindrical barn building

7:43 pm

kje

ok, pip - will look

7:43 pm

penquis

yes, got that one...

7:44 pm

kje

ok - en + small island

7:44 pm

pippingeek

so still an anagram. acceptable then

7:44 pm

kje

ha! true!

7:45 pm

penquis

ah yes...ty!

7:48 pm

penquis

in 6/18....second one?

7:51 pm

pippingeek

sorry

7:51 pm

Dianne

in 6/18 to be resolute on something.

7:52 pm

penquis

um....ok....ty....

7:53 pm

MollyL

Well Pen, if you in6, I will try to clue it for you

7:53 pm

penquis

please....i have no idea....

7:54 pm

MollyL

He still in6s he sees the ghosts

7:54 pm

kje

is8?

7:54 pm

penquis

ty molly...

7:56 pm

kje

nm

7:56 pm

penquis

darn....was hoping to get a clue, lol...

7:58 pm

kje

ok - it is an organic compound starting with prefix meaning same

7:59 pm

penquis

oh....i think i gave away my chemistry book a long time ago....shucks... ty....

8:00 pm

kje

prefix meaning same + to groom oneself vainly but switch last two letters

8:00 pm

kje

like a bird may groom its feathers, say

8:01 pm

penquis

ty....will work on it...

8:02 pm

kje

or google this - same compund ; ) 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene

8:02 pm

penquis

hmmm....ty....

8:03 pm

penquis

got it....ty...

8:03 pm

kje

yw

8:06 pm

penquis

i hate this grid...

8:06 pm

kje

sorry

8:07 pm

penquis

not your fault....

8:07 pm

kje

ruggle... down to 43 after listing, but still slow

8:07 pm

pippingeek

well it doesn't like you much either when you talk like that about it

8:07 pm

Dianne

Just finished and I found this one very annoying.

8:07 pm

pippingeek

it's true tho, bit of a monster

8:07 pm

penquis

yes!

8:07 pm

penquis

i have 9 left and i am spinning my wheels....

8:08 pm

kje

I'm inflight - so my connection is rather slow

8:08 pm

kje

congrats dianne

8:08 pm

penquis

frustrating....

8:08 pm

kje

osier

8:08 pm

kje

crap - sorry

8:08 pm

pippingeek

well played dianne

8:08 pm

Dianne

thanks, kje

8:09 pm

penquis

i am envious!

8:09 pm

Dianne

and pipping

8:15 pm

penquis

first si 7?

8:15 pm

pippingeek

i wish you would ask for things i have so i could help

8:15 pm

kje

mine is likely wrong - but I have plural of quiet

8:16 pm

penquis

sorry, not that one....it's earlier....perhaps a 7/8 combo....

8:17 pm

kje

will look

8:17 pm

penquis

ty

8:17 pm

kje

ok, found it

8:18 pm

kje

ends in misspelled not day

8:18 pm

kje

si + vowel + not day

8:18 pm

kje

then plural

8:18 pm

penquis

got it....ty

8:20 pm

kje

my monkeys are having to work overtime in this grid

8:20 pm

kje

tough one

8:20 pm

penquis

ditto....

8:25 pm

penquis

i am done!

8:26 pm

kje

woohoo!!!

8:26 pm

kje

14 to go here

8:26 pm

penquis

ty ty!

8:30 pm

pippingeek

well done pen!!

8:30 pm

pippingeek

down to 41, moving along

8:32 pm

kje

1st re6/21?

8:32 pm

kje

crap, nm

8:32 pm

pippingeek

put it on a hot dog

8:32 pm

kje

and it's a normal word!

8:32 pm

kje

used to looking for the weird ones I am normal word blind

8:38 pm

kje

fw

8:38 pm

kje

can clue briefly if needed

8:38 pm

pippingeek

yay kje!

8:40 pm

kje

ok, I'm off - hagn all, happy babbling

8:40 pm

pippingeek

bye

8:48 pm

penquis

bye!

8:50 pm

pippingeek

any help on the gl 7s?

8:51 pm

pippingeek

aaand just found them

8:56 pm

penquis

sorry...multitasking...

9:02 pm

speedfreak

can someone please help with is8 my last 8 and cannot find it

9:05 pm

kin14

greek word meaning the same+before+ne

9:07 pm

speedfreak

need more help kin14 typed in greek word meaning the same and nothing came up starting with is

9:09 pm

speedfreak

just found it!!!! thank you

9:32 pm

uusue2

Ha, got the 9 (although needed lickety for the stats). Should have gotten it myself; it was the subject of my PhD dissertation!

9:41 pm

mkg

hi all. any clues for that 9 sue?

9:44 pm

mkg

would love to get that 9....any helpers out there?

9:47 pm

mkg

ty for that 8. got it. the in.

9:47 pm

mkg

or was it is 8? sorry

9:49 pm

mkg

any clues for the 9 sue? dont have lickety either .

10:03 pm

Dianne

ne9 - starts like the ne 6/7 but ends with4 letters that sound like big animal with one horn.

10:04 pm

Dianne

ne8/9

10:26 pm

Nicky6

only 3 to go help witsi 7/28 please

10:26 pm

Nicky6

that was si 7:28

10:31 pm

Dianne

one si 7 is the plural of the Christmas song "Si **** Night".

10:33 pm

Dianne

The other is si + a vowel + short form of opp of day.

11:33 pm

mkg

diane, is the ne 9 animal a unicorn???????

11:34 pm

mkg

i am not getting the ne 9. first how many letters go with the ne 6/7?

11:35 pm

mkg

i got that ne 9. ty. was not unicorn. but ty for clue. good clue .

11:35 pm

mkg

any clues for the N words for the N in top row, 4th column?????

11:38 pm

grannyrose

mkg, holy women, nu4

11:38 pm

mkg

ty! duh!!!!!! ty granny.

11:39 pm

mkg

how about a clue for the E words for the E second row, last column?

11:40 pm

grannyrose

et4, needle case

11:40 pm

dizgrannie

try en 6/7

11:41 pm

mkg

it was the et 4. ty for the clues.

11:41 pm

Matches

clue for is 8/65

11:42 pm

grannyrose

mkg, other n word is ne4/4, plural of what you catch fish with

11:42 pm

grannyrose

is8, is + vowel + sounds like bird grooming feathers

11:43 pm

mkg

i need 5 more words to quit. i am so tired.

11:44 pm

Matches

also nmeed li7/28 for Fireworks

11:45 pm

grannyrose

li7, li + past tense of send + vowel

11:46 pm

Matches

ty granny I got both and Fireworks

11:46 pm

grannyrose

WTG MATCHES!!!!

11:47 pm

ursh

pr8 clue please

11:47 pm

grannyrose

pr8, before prefix + meet up together

11:48 pm

Uneaixoise

last si7 please?

11:48 pm

grannyrose

not more brotherly. to ask like a girl, more so

11:49 pm

grannyrose

ugh * act *

11:50 pm

Uneaixoise

got it!

11:52 pm

grannyrose

sorry about the auto correct

11:52 pm

Uneaixoise

FW!! whew!!

11:52 pm

grannyrose

WTG UNEAIXOISE!!!!

11:58 pm

dizgrannie

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