My new job

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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 previous post that under his guidance change at the ST will be slow and careful, and the same goes for me here. There won’t be any sweeping changes in the way the blog is run (although I’ll entertain any sensible suggestions for improvements). This was the first cryptic crossword blog on the Internet, and has always been the most civilized. Hopefully that will continue to be the case, and I’m looking forward to a seamless transition.

Most of the regulars here know me, some have met me either at the Times Crossword Championships or at Sloggers & Betters meetings, but I’ve decided to post a new pic to introduce myself properly. Tux the Linux Penguin is cute, but doesn’t have the necessary gravitas for such a distinguished position. Me with a Westie on my head, on the other hand… (his name’s Toby, by the way)

10 comments on “My new job”

  1. I didn’t notice the Westie, until you pointed it out.. 🙂 I don’t see anything wrong around here 9except for Livejournal’s irritating adverts), and hope we can carry on like that
  2. Happy New Year.
    And thank you for stepping in Pete’s shoes. I wouldn’t know how to satisfy my addiction without this blog.
  3. A Happy New Year to all.
    Many thanks to Andy for taking over from Peter. I’m sure he’ll do an admirable job.
  4. Welcome Andy (and the Westie) and Happy New Year. Now for a look at the ST hoping Peter is already in harness.
  5. Good luck Andy. I’m sure you’ll do a great job

    It would be asking a lot for PB to make much impact on the ST as yet – they work a long way in advance

  6. hard to step into Peter’s shoes I know – but I’m sure you’ll do a great job.

    Hopefully we’ll cross paths again (now that I’m a faithful linux acolyte, we’ll no longer talk at cross-purpose! 🙂

  7. Welcome, linxit.
    Best wishes to you.
    As for the new pic, I hope you wouldn’t mind if I tell you that I noticed Toby first.
    Rishi
  8. I don’t dip in here very often but do RTC most days. I am starting to try the cryptic since the new web site has been live and have been surprised to be not totally unsuccessful. When I have been seriously stuck I come here for advice from the masters, so I am delighted that Linxit is keeping things going. This blog (and Tony Sever’s) is read by more people than appear regularly in the comment pages and is deeply appreciated. Thank you. Sarah B.

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