Sorry I can’t be at the bash this evening. My occasional abstinences from the blog meant I missed the initial S&B announcement and sadly it’s too late for me to change plans I had for … Read more “Absent friends”
Author: anaxcrosswords
Clean at last
Just to let you know the UKPuzzle website has now been cleared of trojans – I found three of the little blighters in the end. Actually getting rid was fairly easy thanks to Avast! The … Read more “Clean at last”
Imperator 002
At last – back online! Many thanks for all of your comments on Imperator 001, and hopefully this second attempt will prove to be something closer to the difficulty level I’d hoped for: http://www.ukpuzzle.com/bonus/Imperator002.html Again, … Read more “Imperator 002”
Imperator
I feel very guilty about using the blog in this way – would have preferred to send individual emails to those who I know enjoy barred puzzles but a) I’m not aware of everyone who … Read more “Imperator”
Banging on about it – but it’s for a very good cause
John Halpern’s Cryptica website is now fully up and running and the 2009 Times Crossword Championship Calendar is available for ordering. Remember, it’s all in a very good cause – all proceeds will be going … Read more “Banging on about it – but it’s for a very good cause”
Pete’s offline
Just had a call from Peter B to say his PC’s router has gone belly-up. He doesn’t expect to be back online until some time next week.
Bonus Puzzle #007
It’s why I’ve been quiet this week – trying to get this finished off. http://www.ukpuzzle.com/bonus/TimesCOD007.html Enjoy!
Just a quick one…
After a bit of a gap I’ve put another Bonus Puzzle on the COW DIY site. As if you hadn’t already been filled from socks to toupee with crosswords… http://www.ukpuzzle.com/bonus/TimesCOD006.html
24009 – Much ado about quite a lot to talk about?
It’s elicited several comments worthy of discussion – are all of the devices fair, all of the clues sound, nothing too obscure? Hope you’ll feel strongly enough to join us for a chat this evening … Read more “24009 – Much ado about quite a lot to talk about?”
Way ahead of schedule…
Somehow a mid-afternoon/early evening blitz on this saw a rapid-fire completion, so here’s Bonus Puzzle #005: http://www.ukpuzzle.com/bonus/TimesCOD005.html Go on. You know you want to.