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#RogueRiddle 1058: winner declared and answers revealed
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Congratulations to Aaron who is hereby declared the winner! And thanks to Gary R and Doug for playing as well. (Admittedly, this is the worst turnout I’ve seen for a Rogue Riddle. ☹) See the answers b
Congratulations to Aaron who is hereby declared the winner! And thanks to Gary R and Doug for playing as well. (Admittedly, this is the worst turnout I’ve seen for a Rogue Riddle. ☹) See the answers b
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#RogueRiddle 1058: update #4
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Aaron now has ten bingos (and two “half” bingos), so he is clearly in the lead now for this final day of play. Jim ========================== Aaron has three more bingos (and two “half” bingos), there
Aaron now has ten bingos (and two “half” bingos), so he is clearly in the lead now for this final day of play. Jim ========================== Aaron has three more bingos (and two “half” bingos), there
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#RogueRiddle 1058: update #3
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Aaron has three more bingos (and two “half” bingos), thereby putting him in essentially a tie with Gary R. Where are the rest of the “regular” players?! Jim ===================== Aaron has now joined
Aaron has three more bingos (and two “half” bingos), thereby putting him in essentially a tie with Gary R. Where are the rest of the “regular” players?! Jim ===================== Aaron has now joined
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James Ertner
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#RogueRiddle 1058: update #2 (and hints)
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Aaron has now joined the fray and has two bingos, moving him into second place. See the riddles below for hints (namely, number of letters in the answers). (Note: The usage of the articles “a” and “an
Aaron has now joined the fray and has two bingos, moving him into second place. See the riddles below for hints (namely, number of letters in the answers). (Note: The usage of the articles “a” and “an
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#RogueRiddle 1058: update #1
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Gary R (“the other Gary”) has jumped out to lead with six bingos,while Doug trails with one bingo. Any more players out there? Jim========================= Rogue Riddle 1058 takes the format of “What
Gary R (“the other Gary”) has jumped out to lead with six bingos,while Doug trails with one bingo. Any more players out there? Jim========================= Rogue Riddle 1058 takes the format of “What
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#RogueRiddle 1058
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Rogue Riddle 1058 takes the format of “What do you get whenyou cross ____ with ____? As an example: Q: What do you get when you cross a rodeo bronco with acornfield? A: Buckin’ ears. Without any furth
Rogue Riddle 1058 takes the format of “What do you get whenyou cross ____ with ____? As an example: Q: What do you get when you cross a rodeo bronco with acornfield? A: Buckin’ ears. Without any furth
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#RogueRiddle 1058 (Ready to Launch announcement)
#RogueRiddle
Stay tuned for the next Rogue Riddle, hopefully arriving within two hours! Jim Ertner jde31459@...
Stay tuned for the next Rogue Riddle, hopefully arriving within two hours! Jim Ertner jde31459@...
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O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships
Use this website: www.punoff2020.com and click on "The Contest." Jim On October 20, 2020, at 11:10 AM, "One Sagan via groups.io" <one_sagan@...> wrote: When I click on the link I get a
Use this website: www.punoff2020.com and click on "The Contest." Jim On October 20, 2020, at 11:10 AM, "One Sagan via groups.io" <one_sagan@...> wrote: When I click on the link I get a
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Halloween and Christmas "Treasury" books by Richard Lederer
As most ofyou “old timers” know, Richard Lederer and I published our beastly behemoth ofanimal puns (4,509 of them!) and had them for sale at the 2006 O.Henry Pun-Off.Here is a link to it: https://www
As most ofyou “old timers” know, Richard Lederer and I published our beastly behemoth ofanimal puns (4,509 of them!) and had them for sale at the 2006 O.Henry Pun-Off.Here is a link to it: https://www
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CynMac Day (repaired)
I will always cherish the memories of both competing and judging with Cyn at past Pun-Offs. Jim =================== We celebrate Cyn, cuz we knew ’er To chronically pun, that’s for sure! Consult your
I will always cherish the memories of both competing and judging with Cyn at past Pun-Offs. Jim =================== We celebrate Cyn, cuz we knew ’er To chronically pun, that’s for sure! Consult your
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CynMac Day
I will always cherish the memories of both competing and judging with Cyn at past Pun-Offs. Jim================== Perfect. Thanks for remembering, Lars. Marilyn ===================== All, Today is the
I will always cherish the memories of both competing and judging with Cyn at past Pun-Offs. Jim================== Perfect. Thanks for remembering, Lars. Marilyn ===================== All, Today is the
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It's A Bouillon Market: my brother's kipper
What did Cain say whenAbel asked him to make soup from his herring? “Am I my kipper’s broth-er?” Jim Ertner===================== A herring anda whale were fine fanatic (and finatic) friends, and they
What did Cain say whenAbel asked him to make soup from his herring? “Am I my kipper’s broth-er?” Jim Ertner===================== A herring anda whale were fine fanatic (and finatic) friends, and they
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It's A Bouillon Market: my brother's kipper
A herring anda whale were fine fanatic (and finatic) friends, and they even traveled in thesame school. On a rare occasion, another fish noticed the herring swimmingalone and asked where his compatrio
A herring anda whale were fine fanatic (and finatic) friends, and they even traveled in thesame school. On a rare occasion, another fish noticed the herring swimmingalone and asked where his compatrio
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Neologism
It’s deja vu all over again! Jim================== I liked this contest better when it was a contest to come up with new words. Lee ===================== All, Herewith the results of this year’s neolo
It’s deja vu all over again! Jim================== I liked this contest better when it was a contest to come up with new words. Lee ===================== All, Herewith the results of this year’s neolo
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possum
Knock,knock. Who’sthere? Possum. Possumwho? Possumthe riddles, please. Marilyn ================ I guess youcould say you’ll be publishing these Spoonerisms in memory of Stan Kegel possum-ously. Jim
Knock,knock. Who’sthere? Possum. Possumwho? Possumthe riddles, please. Marilyn ================ I guess youcould say you’ll be publishing these Spoonerisms in memory of Stan Kegel possum-ously. Jim
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[Limericks-n-Haiku] [puny] Cyn
I'll also miss her special greetings on all of our birthdays. Jim
I'll also miss her special greetings on all of our birthdays. Jim
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Cyn
What is there when you click on "See more"? Jim
What is there when you click on "See more"? Jim
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Not Shocking (repaired)
I realizethat if these puns were voted upon by the Electrical College, you might demanda revolt for the ampsentee ballots. Jim============ Didja hear about the electrician who directed an orchestra pa
I realizethat if these puns were voted upon by the Electrical College, you might demanda revolt for the ampsentee ballots. Jim============ Didja hear about the electrician who directed an orchestra pa
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Not Shocking
I bet we can't go faraday without making electrical puns. Jim =========== >I re-fuse to get involved. Wire you getting so lit up about it. Be positive, and make contact with your inner being. > >Josep
I bet we can't go faraday without making electrical puns. Jim =========== >I re-fuse to get involved. Wire you getting so lit up about it. Be positive, and make contact with your inner being. > >Josep
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Don't go overboard (repaired)
Yachts of luffs! Jim Ertner ============ What the helm are y'all jibing about? Doug Spector ============ Ahoyed about these ships of fools and it does not boat well that their numbers are reaching a c
Yachts of luffs! Jim Ertner ============ What the helm are y'all jibing about? Doug Spector ============ Ahoyed about these ships of fools and it does not boat well that their numbers are reaching a c
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