David W. Cromer is today's puzzle constructor. Called "All Aboard," this puzzle is all about trains. I've become a train travel expert over the last couple of years, from going out to the Island to visit my friends to traveling for 19 hours to Chicago.
Remember when train travel used to mean luxurious, streamlined cars with white-glove service? The names of the classic trains, such as the Lake Shore Limited and Super Chief, are still around today, but they are owned by the greedy, corporate soulless people at Amtrak.
When Alex was little, his favorite show was "Shining Time Station." The best part was Mr. Conductor, first narrated by Ringo Starr (who got fired because he was drinking too much), then by George Carlin (of all people!). Alex loved Thomas the Tank Engine and collected the entire set.
Anyway, here are the theme answers:
17A: Finalizes a deal (TIES UP LOOSE ENDS).
62A: What speakers may lose (TRAINS OF THOUGHT).
And now for today's cryptoquote, which was by Thomas Fuller. I guess it's not worth it losing your temper over nothing.
"Act nothing in a furious passion, it's putting to sea in a storm."
Going to watch the season premier of the NBC comedies, since I can't watch "Project Runway." I'll have to wait until tomorrow for that one.
Signing off,
The Puzzlechick
And now for today's cryptoquote, which was by Thomas Fuller. I guess it's not worth it losing your temper over nothing.
"Act nothing in a furious passion, it's putting to sea in a storm."
Going to watch the season premier of the NBC comedies, since I can't watch "Project Runway." I'll have to wait until tomorrow for that one.
Signing off,
The Puzzlechick
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