Cryptoquote Spoiler – 03/01/10

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”   — Mother Teresa

(Unfortunately, the very same can be said about harsh words.  Keep both of these truths in mind when speaking.) — YUR

(Tricky) Jumble Spoiler – 03/01/10

Visual Description:  A few generations enjoying their shore house.

EDGUF  =  FUDGE,  RENIL  =  LINER,  YONNEA  =  ANYONE,  NIGLAC  =  LACING —   Giving us:  DGLRANECIG

Clue/Question:  What it takes to research a family’s roots.

Answer:  A “_ _ _ _”  _ _ _ _ _ _ *** “CLAN“ DIGGER

(This took me a while to get.  And, I have the feeling this might be tough for many to get.  It’s a pun/play on words.  It helps if you’ve ever stayed at a house on a beach, or bay.  The big hint is what the girl and the guy in the hat are doing, in relation to the clue/question.  I’ll get back to you later with the answer.  Of course, fellow smart alecks are more than welcome to chime in!) —   YUR

*** (It looks like Amy wins by a nose over dsp, with submitting the correct answer first!  10 of you answered correctly in a little over 2 hours time!  Very good, guys.  I’m proud of you.  Even Chucker, who said it took him 1 minute.  He must live on Lon Gisland, or something.) ;~) — YUR