tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post1690278559373541617..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: WordleGraham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-46612176285821472132022-03-01T18:10:22.448+00:002022-03-01T18:10:22.448+00:00Hi Carol. Good to hear from you. I often wonder ho...Hi Carol. Good to hear from you. I often wonder how you're doing. Yes. It's beginning to irritate me. Yesterday I managed it in 3 but I wasted more brain power than I should have done and finished it just before midnight. I'm having problems with today's too. It's a question of balance between enjoyment and difficulty.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-25476754521523629402022-03-01T17:49:51.060+00:002022-03-01T17:49:51.060+00:00My son introduced me to Wordle and the cute backst...My son introduced me to Wordle and the cute backstory of how the developer created it for his partner. We share our results each day and discuss the choice of word and whatever controversy we think will ensue. I like that you have to wait another 24 hours to get the next puzzle. I do think the game has lost some appeal since the NY Times has bought it .. rhyming words a couple of days apart, repeated double letters .. my interpretation is they are trying to be too much for too many, to justify the purchase.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-91629463765850846332022-02-28T17:30:02.795+00:002022-02-28T17:30:02.795+00:00Graham, I pride myself on my crossword ability and...Graham, I pride myself on my crossword ability and not being able to solve the Wordle was a blow to my ego.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-69386002022650053752022-02-28T17:22:44.763+00:002022-02-28T17:22:44.763+00:00Well, Jane, you had some adventures. I specificall...Well, Jane, you had some adventures. I specifically chose Saturday 19 because of the anticipated good weather and the fact that the ferry was anticipated to sail. I was fortunate. I hope all goes well next weekend.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-90976009235581745622022-02-28T17:04:09.015+00:002022-02-28T17:04:09.015+00:00Jill, it's interesting that you didn't &qu...Jill, it's interesting that you didn't "get it" and by the sound of it a very good thing. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-51787836908628892672022-02-28T13:55:27.484+00:002022-02-28T13:55:27.484+00:00My husband recently came across Wordle and it has ...My husband recently came across Wordle and it has become his routine to tackle it at breakfast time too. I was rather surprised to note a friend (in his late 40's) comment that he had never heard of the word "caulk", though as the daughter of a boatbuilder I probably heard it from a young age. Glad to hear your journey home from Glasgow was uneventful considering the predicted storms. Hopefully there will be a bed for you at the re-arranged appointment. We got off very lightly here as far as wind was concerned but the journey down the A9 on Fri 18th to Blairgowrie for my sister's 50th birthday celebration was "interesting" to say the least,due to heavy snowfall that day! Strangely, the worst part was from Inverness itself - the first 40 or so miles driven at 30 or 40mph with only one lane visible on dual carriageway sections. At Slochd where I'd expected it to be much worse the roads were mainly black with just flurries of snow. We woke up to blue skies and sunshine, though cold, on the Saturday, so it was pleasant to have a wander round the charity shops bagging a few bargains and then have lunch out. Another sister was returning from a holiday in Cuba on the Friday morning and spent an hour circling Manchester Airport, the pilot being unable to land due to the stormy weather. There was talk of diverting to Belfast or East Midlands which would have scuppered her plans for driving up to join us that evening, but luckily he managed a rather bumpy landing with his last 10 minutes worth of fuel ! We are making the same trip this weekend for a 21st birthday in Perth, so fingers crossed for no new storms or snow until we are home please ! Jane Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17219925252156894765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-32531738879625297322022-02-27T17:43:32.964+00:002022-02-27T17:43:32.964+00:00Like Beatrice, I too am an addictive personality. ...Like Beatrice, I too am an addictive personality. I simply do not have time for another obsession in my life right now. I admit I did try it once and didn't "get it!" so I know if I dip into the game again, I'll be a lost soul trying to find enough hours in the day for my compulsions.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-64605970443342901332022-02-27T07:38:43.877+00:002022-02-27T07:38:43.877+00:00Beatrice it is good when we know our foibles - bot...Beatrice it is good when we know our foibles - both strengths and weaknesses. I, unfortunately, was born with the inability to concentrate needed to be obsessive.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-43146834256462436752022-02-27T07:21:44.388+00:002022-02-27T07:21:44.388+00:00Amy, I only play one oner game on line so I'm ...Amy, I only play one oner game on line so I'm not too concerned about adding this one to the list,Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-54005206780114577802022-02-26T18:17:04.371+00:002022-02-26T18:17:04.371+00:00Graham, while I know many folks besides yourself a...Graham, while I know many folks besides yourself and those who commented that are fans of (addicted to?) this word game, I have been able to successfully resist trying it. Knowing my obsessive nature makes me fear it would soon become more time-consuming (addictive) than I am willing to admit.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-44693457353654765462022-02-26T00:49:46.639+00:002022-02-26T00:49:46.639+00:00Heaps of my friends on social media play it, I'...Heaps of my friends on social media play it, I'm trying not to get into it myself in case I get a wee bit addicted cos I'm trying to limit my time online still.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076349937962262361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-21984319577815770602022-02-24T08:44:01.715+00:002022-02-24T08:44:01.715+00:00Diane, I smiled when I saw that you've tried i...Diane, I smiled when I saw that you've tried it. I hope you dip in again if you enjoy it.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-34264936141478091412022-02-24T08:42:51.477+00:002022-02-24T08:42:51.477+00:00Kylie, you've summed it up perfectly.Kylie, you've summed it up perfectly.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-57646265927610800832022-02-24T07:02:31.924+00:002022-02-24T07:02:31.924+00:00Just tried it and got it. Does make you think.Just tried it and got it. Does make you think.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-20295551282029619162022-02-24T06:34:28.178+00:002022-02-24T06:34:28.178+00:00Sounds like an addictive game. I've never trie...Sounds like an addictive game. I've never tried it yet but you have aroused my curiosity.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-90724689240183738292022-02-23T22:26:37.947+00:002022-02-23T22:26:37.947+00:00Despite saying I would never play wordle, I do :)
...Despite saying I would never play wordle, I do :)<br />caulk is an ordinary word, sissy was not what I ever expected.<br />It's a great bit of funkyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-68132432256036683592022-02-23T09:04:09.209+00:002022-02-23T09:04:09.209+00:00All I would say, Jules, is that if you don't w...All I would say, Jules, is that if you don't want to get addicted then don't do the first one! I had no intention to continue!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-82181262531558175952022-02-23T08:59:25.859+00:002022-02-23T08:59:25.859+00:00Jill, I, too, find that most jigsaws are pretty mu...Jill, I, too, find that most jigsaws are pretty much as hard the second time around.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-85920425914387016962022-02-23T08:50:52.128+00:002022-02-23T08:50:52.128+00:00It is indeed, Red.It is indeed, Red.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-251579792423325882022-02-23T06:26:03.467+00:002022-02-23T06:26:03.467+00:00I've never played but this game seems to be po...I've never played but this game seems to be popular with many of my work colleagues. I imagine it could become addictive. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-84615301330726697152022-02-23T01:29:14.772+00:002022-02-23T01:29:14.772+00:00It's always a surprise each time you look at y...It's always a surprise each time you look at your guesses. Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-46135400379297365652022-02-22T22:31:36.912+00:002022-02-22T22:31:36.912+00:00I did not know there were jigsaws online either an...I did not know there were jigsaws online either and I don't think I'd like that at all. I really enjoy my jigsaw puzzles and frequently give them a love pat as they near completion. I keep one in work on one of my kitchen counters and frequently stop to fit a piece as I pass by during the day. I have quite a collection also and I find they are equally challenging the second or third time around as are beloved books in repeat readings.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-36425627159632373242022-02-22T20:19:16.903+00:002022-02-22T20:19:16.903+00:00Maywyn, I had no idea that there were jigsaw puzzl...Maywyn, I had no idea that there were jigsaw puzzles on line. I have a large collection of jigsaws to be done because I've kept of collecting them but have done none at all this winter.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-7332529217598381612022-02-22T20:17:30.560+00:002022-02-22T20:17:30.560+00:00Monica, I always admire your English vocabulary wh...Monica, I always admire your English vocabulary which is certainly as good as mine and, given your wider knowledge of non-UK English, probably better than mine for games like this. I have only managed one word which was not it their vocabulary. There may be more coming now that they have cut out some words.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-82366082505074306072022-02-22T20:13:55.477+00:002022-02-22T20:13:55.477+00:00Ellen, you've reminded me of my youth and all ...Ellen, you've reminded me of my youth and all the journeys and holiday days I spend with a pack of cards playing Solitaire. It's over a decade since I played it on a laptop.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.com