Today we welcome a new blogger, who has graciously volunteered to take over Peter’s Wednesday slot. There’s been a minor glitch in the system, so I’m (kororareka) posting on his behalf today. Without further adieu, … Read more “Times 24738 – Head on the block”
Month: January 2011
Times 24,737
13:47 on the Club timer, and given that was my time even after I was distracted mid-solve by the Ginger Wizard rattling Mike Hussey’s bails on the coverage from Sydney, I think we can safely … Read more “Times 24,737”
Help found
My first administrative task with the blog is going to be to find somebody (or bodies) to take over Peter’s blogging duties! Current vacancies therefore are as follows: The Times every Wednesday – update: mctext … Read more “Help found”
Times 24736 – Grr ratzen fratzen
Solving time: 45 mins After penning 2d in with a flourish while the ink was still warm, I came to a sudden halt. After another 5 minutes, I thought of moving on from the NW … Read more “Times 24736 – Grr ratzen fratzen”
Mephisto 2626 by Mike Laws
My thanks to all our setters for another year of high quality crosswords and best wishes to setters and solvers alike in 2011. This was an easy puzzle for the Sunday after Christmas with just … Read more “Mephisto 2626 by Mike Laws”
ST 4413 (Dec 26) – More changes
No time clocked for this, but I know I made heavy weather of it, taking over an hour. I don’t think it was that difficult, but I solved it quite late at night when I … Read more “ST 4413 (Dec 26) – More changes”
Times 24729 Saturday-on-a-Friday (Christmas Eve)
Not too hard, solved in 13:02. The setter’s a bit of an egotist, as you can see FAB ME spelt out in the unches down column 6! Mind you, some of the wordplay deserves the … Read more “Times 24729 Saturday-on-a-Friday (Christmas Eve)”
My new job
New year, and a new blogger-in-chief. As everyone knows by now, Pete Biddlecombe has become the editor of the Sunday Times Crossword, and has had to step down from the blog. Pete’s said in a … Read more “My new job”