Cryptoquote Spoiler – 10/28/17

“The future, according to some scientists, will be exactly like the past, only far more expensive.”   —   John Sladek

(Very funny, and sadly, probably very true.  Our first John Sladek quote.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Jumble Spoiler – 10/28/17

Visual Description:  Early assisted stargazers.

CIPYK  =  PICKY,  ROGPU  =  GROUP,  SMULSE  =  MUSSEL,  MENOYK  =  MONKEY   —   Giving us:  PIGOULONK

Clue/Question:  As more telescopes were purchased, the telescope maker’s business was – – –

Answer:  LOOKING UP

(Oh, those crazy kids . . . and their fads!  Galileo did not invent the first telescope, but he was the first to use Lippershey’s invention, with some modifications, for astronomical purposes.  There were no new clue words today, but all of the jumbles came up as new.  The answer letter layout was a superb jumble.  But, the leading nature of the clue/question, and the cartoon characters, brought the answer quickly into focus.  Great period cartoon.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR