Solving time: 35 minutes. A steady solve with a minimum of specialist knowledge required. Particularly in 20 & 24a. I admit I had to look up the reference in 20, but the Manhattan Project was … Read more “24497 – A straightforward start to the week.”
Author: daveperry
Jumbo 861 – 6th Mar 2010 – Nothing to write home about
Solving time: Two sessions totalling about 1 hour 50 minutes, albeit with numerous interruptions. Nothing particularly stood out in this puzzle, and I found it a steady solve. I probably could have done it faster, … Read more “Jumbo 861 – 6th Mar 2010 – Nothing to write home about”
BH Jumbo 851 – 1st Jan 2010 – Happy New Year!
Solving time: Just under 2 hours, albeit with several interruptions, and one unsolved without aids. There’s no danger of this puzzle being labelled as UK-centric. In fact, if anything, it’s US-centric with references to their … Read more “BH Jumbo 851 – 1st Jan 2010 – Happy New Year!”
Times 24398
Solving time: 45 minutes. Thankfully, for my first daily blog, there was nothing too tricky here, and no doubt there will be some fast times. I started quickly, but slowed down towards the end, finishing … Read more “Times 24398”
Jumbo 841 (31-Oct)
Solving time: No time recorded, but over 2 hours. I did most of it in about an hour and 20 minutes on Sunday night, but the last dozen or so came in dribs and drabs … Read more “Jumbo 841 (31-Oct)”
Jumbo 840 (24 Oct)
Solving time: 1hr 30mins (1 mistake) Welcome to my first blog. If you’re partial to a snack, this should be right up your street. We’ve got Satay Pot Noodles, hot-dogs, tapas and marshmallows. This was … Read more “Jumbo 840 (24 Oct)”