(Wise) Cryptoquote – 05/12/09

“What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down.”   —   Mary Pickford

(Punny) Jumble Spoiler – 05/12/09

Visual Description:  Submarine preparing to break the ocean’s surface.

USVEA  =  SUAVE,  SILAA  =  ALIAS,  JEGLIG  =  JIGGLE,  TEXCIE  =  EXCITE   —   Giving us:  VELSLEEE

Clue/Question:  When the captain raised the periscope, the sumarine was at . . .

Answer:  “SEE” LEVEL

Late Cryptoquote Spoiler – 05/11/09

“The best things in life are yours, if you can appreciate yourself.”   — Dale Carnegie

Late Jumble Spoiler – 05/11/09

Visual Description:  Cop collaring a book store thief, in the act.

SUMIC  =  MUSIC,  ROBAR  =  ARBOR,  COLLEA  =  LOCALE,  TECKOP  =  POCKET   —   Giving us:  SCABOEOK

Clue/Question:  What the shoplifter faced when he took the best-seller.

Answer:  A BOOK “CASE“