"Chit Chat" Sept. 26, 2022

[Joe Ross]

On shore! Wow, page 3 is a real improvement for me! Is it too early in the day for a Guiness?

It's Oktoberfest season. NEIN! Not too early!

[CPJohnson]

Once again, the metanism has not jumped out at me. On the boat.

[Cap'n Rick]

I spotted this praying mantis having a snack on a foxglove in the backyard.

Still shipbound here in Boston Harbor, @Wendy Walker. Love that foxglove photo!

[JPMalone]

Got an answer and I'm sticking to it - onshore!

[DavyGravy]

Still on the ship! :<(

[The XWord Rabbit]

Uh-oh. Looks like another toughie. The Rabbit is on your side, Muggles. He only hopes it yields an "Aha" moment and not a "Uhhh...is that it? That can't be it" moment like last week.

[ship4u]

Either these puzzles are getting more difficult or we're getting dumber. Hmm, perhaps both are true......

[rjy]

Isaac needs a rotating cocktail menu, been working this same one way too long…

[ship4u]

ashore4us! We love the muggle community. It is the epitome of how to turn a frown upside down! (And, help you realize that you are not a total moron.)

[CromsFury]

Pro-tip:
Do NOT check the message board BEFORE looking at the grid.

[DavyGravy]

I made it to shore! Good to be back after last week's "cartoonishly" difficult meta!!! :>)

[Wendy Walker]

Isaac needs a rotating cocktail menu, been working this same one way too long…

[CromsFury]

On my way to the beach.

VERY clever!

[billkatz]

I made it to the beach! (In my case this week, that is the beach of the Ligurian Sea in Tuscany)

[edestlin]

Just finished the grid and now I'm warming a seat on the ship... might need to join the Zoom today.

[zach]

I am ashore.

I don’t know if Mike, Matt or Patrick read our posts, but I haven’t missed participating in a WSJ crossword contest since I was introduced in May 2020. Whether it’s a successful solve week or not, I just find these puzzles to be so much fun and a cut above a normal themed crossword puzzle. I always marvel at the detail that goes into constructing these. Thank you guys for the weekly challenge!

[Ergcat]

Either these puzzles are getting more difficult or we're getting dumber. Hmm, perhaps both are true......

I’m right with you, Don! I’m thinking it’s me getting dumber! Went down several rabbit holes so far! Thought I had it but not confident.
On the ship with a bad cold I caught from the grandkids last weekend! Taking the end stool at Isaac’s…I’ll keep my distance!

[BrennerTJ]

Ashore. 🏝

[ship4u]

REMINDER: Our weekly ZooMuggles (as coined by @Deb F) get together will be, as usual, at 4:30 Eastern Time today. Come and join us for some great fun, engage in some chit chat, and virtually meet fellow muggles! To paraphrase Alvin and the Chipmunks, "I can hardly stand the wait, so please don't be late!!"

To join in, click on the Muggle Zoom Room heading at the top of the page.

[zelq]

Still looking for land. Enjoying the water, though