Cryptoquote Spoiler – 07/17/10

“Avoid using  cigarettes, alcohol and drugs as alternatives to being an interesting person.”   — Marilyn vos Savant

(As smart as she is, I’m sure she has very little trouble being an “interesting person”.  As for the rest of us, I think it’s a matter of :  Drink up, sailors!)   — YUR

(LATE!) Jumble Spoiler – 07/17/10

Visual Description:  Pilot and co-pilot weighing their severe storm options.

CUMIS  =  MUSIC,  HARNC  =  RANCH,  CAUPTE  =  TEACUP,  INBELB  =  NIBBLE —   Giving us:  UIRHTAPNIE

Clue/Question:  When the storm hit, the pilot’s decision to land was . . .

Answer:  “UP IN THE AIR“

(Sorry this is SO late!  I was ready at about 8:30 AM, but my computer wasn’t.  Then I had to run off to work, then to our 400th peace vigil.  This time the computer is cooperating.  Keep your fingers crossed!  I always have some trouble with these compound words!  WHY are certain words that way???  I’m sure that a few of you guys had problems getting “teacup”.  Right?  I bet if the Brits had *discovered* coffee, before tea, there probably wouldn’t be the words teacup or teaspoon!)   — YUR