Cryptoquote Spoiler – 12/19/16

“The gladdest moment in human life, methinks, is a departure into unknown lands.”  —   Sir Richard Burton

(Everybody needs to keep trying new things.  It’s what keeps your spirit young.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Jumble Spoiler – 12/19/16

Visual Description:  Up on a high wire.

EKROJ  =  JOKER,  SINBO  =  BISON,  FAYRTD  =  DRAFTY,  DOYBNO  =  NOBODY   —   Giving us:  JEBSATODY

Clue/Question:  When they hired him as the new tightrope walker, he hoped it would be a – – –

Answer:  STEADY JOB

(Classic Jumble!  No new clue words, but three of the jumbles appear to be new.  We’ve definitely seen “fayrtd” before.  Fine answer letter layout.  And a fine circus cartoon.  Reminiscent of the old Henri Arnold and Bob Lee Jumbles that I grew up on.  Lots of fun.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR