Been doing these for over <cough> years! I know some of the compilers. They have their own style. Try a Toughie from proXimal !!Woddy wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:45 amOnly started doing these with any regularity a couple of weeks ago and it's at least the third time I've seen it, despite having missed several days. Thought they would mix it up more.
DT Cryptic Crossword - Thursday 31st
That’s excellent. I love the bluesy sound you get with the slide guitar playing on the dobro resonator. I’ve seen these “playing around the world” videos before. But not this song. It’s great.Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:40 amGreat! See what you make of this wonderful uplifting track.FujiKiwi wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:34 amGlobus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:30 am
Sorry about that ! We all need to keep spirits up with this ruddy virus. In tier 4 here now.
It’s good stuff! I’m listening to it doing the dishes. It’s giving a much needed feeling of festivity to what would be a very quiet New Years Eve otherwise.
Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder but with a Difference
I'm not claiming I find these easy - just commenting on the repetition of clue keys. I did get 22D though without help!Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:54 amBeen doing these for over <cough> years! I know some of the compilers. They have their own style. Try a Toughie from proXimal !!Woddy wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:45 amOnly started doing these with any regularity a couple of weeks ago and it's at least the third time I've seen it, despite having missed several days. Thought they would mix it up more.
How much tougher are the Toughies?
Varies according to the compiler. Elgar and Giovanni can be a strain on the brainbox.Woddy wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:09 pmI'm not claiming I find these easy - just commenting on the repetition of clue keys. I did get 22D though without help!Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:54 amBeen doing these for over <cough> years! I know some of the compilers. They have their own style. Try a Toughie from proXimal !!Woddy wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:45 am
Only started doing these with any regularity a couple of weeks ago and it's at least the third time I've seen it, despite having missed several days. Thought they would mix it up more.
How much tougher are the Toughies?
Was there.Globus wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:44 amCheers. Been doing these for years on t'other place till NPR came along. The other posters on this thread are top notch. We all muck in.DotScott wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:41 am Evening. Got here early and have my hard copy. Many thanks. I see you saw my message. Thanks I appreciate all you do.