Cryptoquote Spoiler – 02/20/16

Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan aboard an American boat in California, 1964. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Heroes may not be braver than anyone else.  They’re just braver five minutes longer.”   —   Ronald Reagan

(And, they’re usually quicker to react.  Most of us are a little stunned in situations that call for heroics.  Such a great photo of Ron and Nancy.  So vibrant and happy here.  They look like they’re in their own personal Camelot.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 02/20/16

English: Mermaid lagoon at Tokyo Disney sea (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  Lost outtake from The Little Mermaid.

RIWEP  =  WIPER,  BODUT  =  DOUBT,  SWIMDO  =  WISDOM,  GANTLE  =  TANGLE   —   Giving us:  WERDTWDOANE

Clue/Question:  The drinks at the undersea bar were – – –

Ice cubes in a glass (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  WATERED DOWN

(Bummer, dude!  Watered down drinks suck!  In a lot of third world countries refrigeration is at a premium, so when you order a beer they serve it with ice cubes.  Ugh!  I hate that.  But, at least it’s not salty!  A sea-watered down drink has to be even worse.  Lol!

All familiar clue words today, though all of the jumbles came up as new.  Seems like we had “wisdom” not too long ago.  The answer letter layout was another fun jumble.  I don’t think it gave anything away.  The answer was pretty obvious, to me.  Not quite sure what that says about me.  Hmm.  The cartoon is super amusing.  I always appreciate Jeff’s attention to detail.  May all your well drinks be premium well!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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