"Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022

[ricky]

Lost at sea. I'm not asking for a nudge just yet but I'm drawing a blank so far.

[Flying_Burrito]

Ashore. My mind is beginning to think, “OK, this is Gaffney,” or, “OK, this is Shenk.” Scary.

Two different styles, that's for sure. This one was easy but Matt's metas more often than not remind me of my HS calculus class: staring at the formulas on the blackboard w/ out a clue.

[femullen]

Feeling like a fool.
Finished grid, see no meta.
Customary stool.

Ahoy, Isaac!

[HunterX]

On shore.

Zoom with the kids last night resulted in a quick solve, leaving lots of time for chit chat. Classic metanism. A little too easy a solve. But gives me time to sweat through the delayed MGWCC. Hopefully the sweat will only be because it's going up to about 90 here in the woods in the Poconos. (Escaped from Philly which will be much closer to 100.) And my fiancée is in Florida (where it's cooler!) for a board meeting. So I won't have anyone to grumble or complain to if I can't solve it easily. I just saw a huge black bear this morning. Maybe he can scare off any rabbits...

[HunterX]

I took a giant leap into the sea and after a little dog paddling, made it to safely to shore.

Swan lake?

Looks more like Swan Swimming Pool.

Go ahead. Dive in with a punny response. I've barely skimmed the surface of this one!

[Darth]

On Naboo. Landed in what appeared to be haze over Helsinki. I guess it was the Finnish line.

[Hidden in 3D]

Thought I would send a photo to explain my 2-week absence. I was busy making baskets. Lots and lots of baskets. These served as raffle prizes for our education foundation fund raiser. Our Mardi Gras themed event was postponed from our original February date because our venue had started a kitchen remodel which was greatly delayed due to supply chain shortages. Last Saturday’s charity affair was a fun casino night where attendees’ prowess at the gaming tables was rewarded with raffle tickets. We are still waiting for final figures, but hopefully we raised enough to add more schools to our reading mentoring and book distribution program. Our long-term goal is to have this program thriving at every elementary school in the county. Here’s one example of my efforts:

[Bob cruise director]

Good Saturday morning muggles

First we welcome to our newest muggle ajs0031, a poster on the MGWCC page but the first time on the WSJ topic pages.

An interesting challenge from Mr. Gaffney this week but a lot of muggles were up to the challenge. We have 10 on the ship with several tending the stern gardens which are coming into full bloom for the summer and 154 on the shore.

On the ship are

yodarkrutch
Katiedid
rjy
JeanneC
Janet P
relic (and Maggie)
MaineMarge
jrdad
ricky
femullen


And on the shore are

docison
pjc
mattythewsjpuzzler
Al
oldjudge
Mike H
paige
Laura
Beth T
NebFaninCA
Eric P
mbryant
Georgeall
C=64
michaelm
Jim and Anita
Beth A
Cap'n Rick
mthurner
CPJohnson
Dow Jones
Joe R
ladybird
Schmeel
Jace54
Joepickett
dplass
higgysue
benchen71
Bonnibel
Anita
Chris
twelvetones
Scott M
Prozach
Tom Wi
JimJim
Ron
NuYear68
Heidi
boharr
BrennerTJ
Cindy
MikeM000
Tina
Amanda Hugginkiss
woozy
Tmart
HeadinHome
escapeartist
Barbara K
Nlobb
mikeB
Don and Cynthia
RDaleHall
bread-girl
NDStegs
Thurman8er
ajs0031
Kay
Meg
Toby
Shirley
dudeski
Flying_Burrito
meowmiao71
David K
joe
William
Berto
TeamDoubleTow
M and M
Homer
streroto
Hidden in 3D
Diane
ajk
Puzzle mom
ky-mike
otlaolap
EVJ
Toast
Lube On
Moi
Penny_Keatley
jhseeman
lisajoy
Lacangah
atom
hoover
b4alltime
Acari
ReB
Kas
Wendy
Bill
Steveb
lbray
Jeremy
MamaE
Adajeo
minimuggle
Onaquest
cinny
Tomgebhard
archaicMage
John B
Larrry
LittleGood
Grover
ALS
DCBilly
Gman
TeaJenny
Bird Lives
RicoTheSwede
iggystan
MarkWoychick
ZooAnimalsOnWheels
Ergcat
sf592000
JaneGummy
Josh
Al Laubenstein
Deb
Char
Crest
Olof
Trey and Marion
livpolfan
Hammertime
phofer
Glyn
rexthree
Tripod
DebbieC
MatthewL
whimsy
Zagman49
mrmd
Bayside Bomber and wife
Ben B and son
SusieG
MajorDomoTom
mlvilv
Jack
mindle
dk letter
Patrick
Sara Dacus
caroline
barney
darth
HunterX


Good luck with the meta and stay safe

[Cindy N]

On the shore. I noticed something as I was completing the grid, but because I was interrupted mid fill, I completely forgot about it when I finished. Add to that overlooking something that was right there in front of me. After a slight recalibration it became quite clear.

[joequavis]

Not quite sure why this one took me as long as it did (going with "distractions of life"), but I'm safely ashore.

[Plymouthrock]

Cruising to shore now. Just my speed. A Juice Haze. Make that another.

[Commodore]

Nice puzzle. Some salty 4-letter words sprang to mind on the way to dry land. Presently ashore.
Though not for long. Too hot. Mrs. C & I sailing in cool blue waters this afternoon.

[DrTom]

I think I may be ashore! The wine and water of Italy apparently agree with me! Hopefully I agree with the WSJ.

[Susan Goldberg]

Ok, I’m wearing the dunce cap this week.

[jrdad]

Finally ashore after sorting out all the details.

[JeanneC]

Ok, I’m wearing the dunce cap this week.

Shake hands. Tell Isaac your libation is on me!

[OliviaL]

On shore in Costa Rica!

[Flying_Burrito]

I think I may be ashore! The wine and water of Italy apparently agree with me! Hopefully I agree with the WSJ.

Remember that Italian water makes rust so stick with the wine over there.

[caf.caf]

Despite my resolve
Metas have befuddled but
Finally a solve!

My inspiration to shore came during a morning swim off shore on beautiful siesta key.

[Colin]

My trip had fair seas,
And a kind, following wind.
Safe, well and ashore!

(This meditative meta reminded me of our Turks & Caicos Islands vacation a few years back)