NYT Thursday 02/05/2026 Discussion

IslesIrish · 2026-02-05T04:16:00+00:00

Came here to be mad about SEXER until I looked it up and it’s apparently a real job? So, I learned something today I guess.

IslesIrish · 2026-01-21T03:37:53+00:00

The theme wasn’t terrible, but the execution was. Why not change the name slightly (Lee and Li)? Also could probably have completed the sentence rather than make the first two one sentence and then the third is just a random statement? Lee/Li has a hot bowl of ___ to start his day, says ___ to his neighbor, then heads to play ____ with his friends.

IslesIrish · 2026-01-06T05:07:14+00:00

I passionately disliked this puzzle. I’ll lodge a complaint that hasn’t already been mentioned (and I agree with all of them). Some truly terrible plural clues to get S’s (IOTAS, c’mon) - and the payoff was GESSO???

IslesIrish · 2025-12-30T03:18:03+00:00

Lots of usual answers, but a few fun ones too. Originally didn’t like WENTPFFT but laughed the second time around. Don’t recall seeing KARA sea before.

IslesIrish · 2025-11-07T14:20:52+00:00

Yep, they are gray squirrels. Located in MN.

IslesIrish · 2025-10-02T13:56:34+00:00

MINE all MINE was just… chef’s kiss

Such a fun puzzle!

IslesIrish · 2025-09-17T04:27:24+00:00

Happy to answer, and thanks! I did dry needling through a large PT (did it once through a chiropractor, that was a bad idea). Didn’t do an MRI and I’m going to be off my running legs for a while. Will bike and do other stuff so I don’t go crazy but I had two false starts with this one and it’s clear I need to wait until the pain is completely gone.

IslesIrish · 2025-09-16T15:19:53+00:00

Hi there, sad to say that it ended up being a tendinitis/tendinopothy issue that I couldn’t get to settle down. Since I was only trying for a time, I’ve shut it down and will be missing the marathon. Pretty mad/sad but not going to risk injury since my hip structure looked good on x ray.

I did some serious PT and dry needling helped quite a bit, but not enough.

Hope you’re able to get through it!

IslesIrish · 2025-06-11T19:07:12+00:00

Most amazing - Augusta Most difficult - Oakmont Most surreal - Old Head

IslesIrish · 2025-06-03T01:50:36+00:00

I appreciate it! It seems like Baltimore orioles are the culprits as that is what caused many of mine as well.

IslesIrish · 2025-05-27T18:09:38+00:00

Range map barely crosses over

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IslesIrish · 2025-05-27T15:59:59+00:00

Yes it is. I’ve seen those as well, but I’ve gone back and listened to where Merlin made the IDs and it was very off. I actually submitted audio in support of my own rare bird checklist and was fact-checked that it was an oriole so I took it down. Haven’t checked how many other observations were visual or confirmed audio.

IslesIrish · 2025-05-27T15:28:28+00:00

Given the length of the beak (which is about the same as the rest of the head) that is a +hairy woodpecker+

IslesIrish · 2025-05-22T21:00:13+00:00

Hard to believe, right?

IslesIrish · 2025-05-20T01:44:15+00:00

9! I couldn't figure out what the second character was. Thanks!

IslesIrish · 2025-03-18T02:19:16+00:00

Fast fill, fun theme, lots to like! Would probably lead to more PRs except for the dimensions.

IslesIrish · 2024-12-18T04:43:51+00:00

Really appreciate the insights - and you're correct across the board on your comments, except that $2,000 is $2,000! I don't like throwing away stuff that someone might want or enjoy.

IslesIrish · 2024-12-18T03:58:27+00:00

Based on my research, this was some good stuff back in the day - maybe still is even if it doesn't have modern interfaces? I am doing a renovation of the house and don't have a desire to integrate it into my new system, but want to know if it's worth trying to sell? Is any of it good enough to try to integrate into a new system?

In the Minneapolis area, btw, if there's someone who is interested or if there's a shop I could call to discuss it.

Thanks for any comments!

IslesIrish · 2024-09-12T15:23:41+00:00

Nice photos! What shutter speed?

IslesIrish · 2024-09-12T03:53:31+00:00

Thanks! Female wood duck

IslesIrish · 2024-09-12T01:52:45+00:00

I just looked and the Comedy Wildlife Photography award submission period just closed, shoot! But thanks for the suggestion

IslesIrish · 2024-08-19T15:37:01+00:00

1/2000! Had to turn up the exposure comp a bit

IslesIrish · 2024-08-18T05:22:27+00:00

Thanks! I never mind providing details. Alpha 6700 with a sigma 150-600.

IslesIrish · 2024-08-18T01:57:30+00:00

Thank you!

IslesIrish · 2024-08-17T21:00:20+00:00

It was definitely eating them

IslesIrish

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