Cryptoquote Spoiler – 01/03/17

“There is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.”   —   John Ruskin

(I’ve always thought that people make too big of a deal about weather.  At least as far as it being rainy, or cold, etc., that is.  I just figure we have to take the “bad” to appreciate the “good”.  My complaints mainly come from warm weather that is out of character for the season.  We’re seeing way too much of that, but not enough of us want to take action to curb this.  Eventually, we’ll all pay the price.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Jumble Spoiler – 01/03/17

Visual Description:  Car shopping.

NGATR  =  GRANT,  EDAHA  =  AHEAD,  LIDOYB  =  BODILY,  EARMID  =  ADMIRE   —   Giving us:  GRNAHABIADR

Clue/Question:  After test-driving the car, they were ready to drive a – – –

Answer:  HARD BARGAIN

(They should have swung by Uncle Rave’s Used Car lot, for a really sweet deal!  LOL!  Some of you long-time followers might remember that Jumble.  That was way back in 2011.  Jeff sent me the proof of that one!  Well today, there were no new clue words, but all of the jumbles appear to be new.  I thought they were all pretty easy to get.  The answer letter layout was also a nice jumble, but all the As and the Rs made solving the Jumble a breeze.  The cartoon is fun.  It looks like the buyers are turning the tables on the dealer.  I hope your New Year is going right for you.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR