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Weekend Quick Cryptic 67 - Solution

My fellow TimesforTheTimes contributors Phil Jordan, Sawbill and I are continuing to produce Quick Cryptic crosswords to fill the gap left by the Saturday Times not having one. The plan is for us to take turns, publishing one a fortnight, and this week it's Sawbill's turn. 

You can find a link to the crossword here and the answers below. Feel free to leave any comments or questions here as you would do on TfTT. You can find an index to the complete series of crosswords here.

Weekend Quick Cryptic 67 - by Sawbill

Click here to read about the origin of this series of crosswords.

A brief history of the origins of these crosswords for those who are new to them. As a blogger of the Times Quick Cryptic Crossword on Times for The Times every other Friday, I often had comments on the blog bemoaning that The Times only provides a Quick Cryptic on Mondays to Fridays. When I finally gave up work at the end of February 2020, I decided that I would try my hand at compiling crosswords. It was with some trepidation that I published, in May 2020, the first of these Weekend Quick Cryptics to fill the gap. Well it seemed to go down well so I did another. And then my fellow crossword solver and commenter on Times for the Times, Phil Jordan, volunteered to produce some too. And then, more recently, so did Sawbill. So now the three of us take turns, publishing each new crossword via my Friday Quick Crossword blog. 

This time it is Sawbill's turn to provide the fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic crossword, Number 67 in the series.

You can try and solve the crossword interactively here on MyCrossword or here on crossword.info.  As usual you can download a PDF to print which you can find here. Alternatively you can copy and print the image below. Comments and queries are welcome with the solution post (which also gives tips on some of the clues).  I will react to any comments or queries there as soon as I can. You can find an index to the complete series of crosswords here.

Games Days

With several of the family under the weather with nasty colds we've mostly stayed in over the Christmas period. But Laura and Laurence had brought a big selection of board games to keep everyone amused.

Art Day

Today was Art Day... 

A Family Christmas

We have 6 here for Christmas, as we did last year with everyone home. Here we are at the Christmas dinner table

Christmas Tiffin

I saw a link to this recipe on the BBC website recently and I thought it might make a nice Christmas treat.

Tassel Gin #16

I decided I needed some more for Christmas presents, so out came the still again yesterday.

A Swinging Christmas with Jazz at the Movies

Last night William and I attended a packed Apex concert given by the Jazz at the Movies group.

The Gravestones of Suffolk

Today I attended the last U3A Bury St Edmunds monthly lecture of 2022.

Rebop - Miles in the '50s

Last night I had my last trip to the Hunter Club this year.

Green Chilli Sauce

After doing another batch of pickled jalapeños I still had plenty left over so thought I'd try out a new recipe.

Weekend Quick Cryptic 66 - Solution

My fellow TimesforTheTimes contributors Phil Jordan, Sawbill and I are continuing to produce Quick Cryptic crosswords to fill the gap left by the Saturday Times not having one. The plan is for us to take turns, publishing one a fortnight, and this week it's Phil's turn. 

You can find a link to the crossword here and the answers below. Feel free to leave any comments or questions here as you would do on TfTT. You can find an index to the complete series of crosswords here.

Weekend Quick Cryptic 66 - by Phil Jordan

Click here to read about the origin of this series of crosswords.

A brief history of the origins of these crosswords for those who are new to them. As a blogger of the Times Quick Cryptic Crossword on Times for The Times every other Friday, I often had comments on the blog bemoaning that The Times only provides a Quick Cryptic on Mondays to Fridays. When I finally gave up work at the end of February 2020, I decided that I would try my hand at compiling crosswords. It was with some trepidation that I published, in May 2020, the first of these Weekend Quick Cryptics to fill the gap. Well it seemed to go down well so I did another. And then my fellow crossword solver and commenter on Times for the Times, Phil Jordan, volunteered to produce some too. And then, more recently, so did Sawbill. So now the three of us take turns, publishing each new crossword via my Friday Quick Crossword blog. 

This time it is Phil's turn to provide the fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic crossword, Number 66 in the series.

You can try and solve the crossword interactively here on MyCrossword or here on crossword.info.  As usual you can download a PDF to print which you can find here. Alternatively you can copy and print the image below. Comments and queries are welcome with the solution post (which also gives tips on some of the clues).  I will react to any comments or queries there as soon as I can. You can find an index to the complete series of crosswords here.

Chilli Jam

More chilli produce.

Razorback Chilli Sauce

Some more of the chillis have ripened and my jars have arrived so today it was time to do something more with the chilli crop. Here are some of them minced.

A Snowy Cambridge Saunter

Today we had a return trip to Cambridge now the A14 roadworks are finally gone. We found, when we got there that there had been a good couple of inches of snow overnight.... deep and crisp and even.

My First Ginger Biscuits

Inspired by Joyce's gingerbread biscuits shared on the walk on Friday, I decided to look for a recipe and try making my own.

Honeyed Jalapeños

No need to wait for all the chillis to ripen. The green jalapeños are looking perfect for pickling.

Ripening the Chillis

 

Since Dawn harvested the chillis last weekend the have been stored in carrier bags in the greenhouse.

Ramparts Field Walk

Today we had a wintry walk from Ramparts Field near West Stow to Icklingham, Cavenham Heath and Tuddenham and back.

Long Melford and Sudbury Walk

Today we had a winter 'leg-stretcher' putting the Long in Long Melford.

The Mathematics of Bellringing

Today I attended a U3A Online Learning Event

Falkenham Walk 1st December

 

On Thursday, while I was on my walk from Hawkedon with the U3A Bury St. Edmunds Longer Walks Group (see here), Joyce was leading a walk from Falkenham...

Tassel Gin #15

Time to make some more gin for Christmas presents.

Chilli Harvest

This weekend Dawn cropped the chillis and cleared away the plants.

Starling Murmuration Revisited.

 
Today I got Dawn up early and we went to see if we could see the starling murmuration at Lackford Lakes, as I did in Monday (see here).

Tattingstone Walk

A hastily arranged walk today - plan C for Joyce who's first two plans had to be cancelled.

U3A Hawkedon Walk

Today was the first Thursday of the month and so time for the U3A Bury St. Edmunds Longer Walks group monthly walk. This time it was Jane's turn to lead and she chose to do what has become one of my favourite walks, a circular walk from Hawkedon via Denston and Stansfield.

Weekend Quick Cryptic 65 - Solution

My fellow TimesforTheTimes contributors Phil Jordan, Sawbill and I are continuing to produce Quick Cryptic crosswords to fill the gap left by the Saturday Times not having one. The plan is for us to take turns, publishing one a fortnight, and this week it's my turn. 

You can find a link to the crossword here and the answers below. Feel free to leave any comments or questions here as you would do on TfTT. You can find an index to the complete series of crosswords here.

Weekend Quick Cryptic 65 - The Geese Are Getting Fat

Click here to read about the origin of this series of crosswords.

A brief history of the origins of these crosswords for those who are new to them. As a blogger of the Times Quick Cryptic Crossword on Times for The Times every other Friday, I often had comments on the blog bemoaning that The Times only provides a Quick Cryptic on Mondays to Fridays. When I finally gave up work at the end of February 2020, I decided that I would try my hand at compiling crosswords. It was with some trepidation that I published, in May 2020, the first of these Weekend Quick Cryptics to fill the gap. Well it seemed to go down well so I did another. And then my fellow crossword solver and commenter on Times for the Times, Phil Jordan, volunteered to produce some too. And then, more recently, so did Sawbill. So now the three of us take turns, publishing each new crossword via my Friday Quick Crossword blog. 

This time it is my turn to provide the fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic crossword, Number 65 in the series, entitled "The Geese Are Getting Fat".

You can try and solve the crossword interactively here on MyCrossword or here on crossword.info.  As usual you can download a PDF to print which you can find here. Alternatively you can copy and print the image below. Comments and queries are welcome with the solution post (which also gives tips on some of the clues).  I will react to any comments or queries there as soon as I can. You can find an index to the complete series of crosswords here.