Jumble Spoiler – 11/05/16

Visual Description:  Peter and Tink flee Hook and Smee.

TNHIN  =  NINTH,  NEPDU  =  UPEND,  TAFALO  =  AFLOAT,  DLIFED  =  FIDDLE   —   Giving us:  NNTUPOATIDD

Clue/Question:  Captain Hook wanted to capture Peter the Lost Boys, but his plans – – – 

Answer:  DIDN‘T PAN OUT

(Now, THAT’S a good, stinky pun!  All of the clue words were old favorites, and even one of the jumbles, “nepdu” has been seen before.  The other three jumbles came up as new.  Another stellar answer letter layout, by Mr. Hoyt.  No giveaways.  And, Jeff’s cartoon was a thing of beauty.  I just wish I didn’t have the reduced size Jumble.  I can barely make out the Lost Boys bounding away.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR  

Cryptoquote Spoiler – 11/05/16

“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.“   —   Truman Capote

(So much of life is about comparisons.  When it’s always “good” it becomes quite blasé, and our measure of appreciation diminishes.  The “bad” gives us some much needed perspective.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR