Cryptoquote Spoiler – 07/09/09

“The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.”   — Samuel Johnson

Jumble Spoiler – 07/09/09

Visual Description:   Racing birds . . . and their competitive handlers.

UPCOE  =  COUPE,  WONIG  =  OWING,  PAWDUR  =  UPWARD,  HYNWIN  =  WHINNY   —   Giving us:  OEWIRDWN

Clue/Question:  When the racing pigeons neared the finish line, it was . . .

Answer:  DOWN TO THE WIRE