Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-16 Thread Paul Sorenson
Yeah. Here in the upper Midwest we don't talk that way. We're sofistikated. ;>) -p Sent from my iPad > On Dec 16, 2013, at 7:05 AM, John wrote: > > Here in the states "RA" has a couple of different meanings: > > Maybe the second is a colloquialism just in the Southeastern US. > >> On 12/15/

Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-16 Thread John
Here in the states "RA" has a couple of different meanings: 1. Resident Assistant - the university's stooge in your dormitory. 2. Red Ass - anger (very angry anger; steam coming out of your ears anger) usually in the third person, as in "He had a real bad case of the RA." Maybe the second is a

Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-15 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting John Francis : "Arrived with gunners" clues "came" + "RA". RA is an abbreviation for Royal Artillery (a regiment in the British Army), who are colloquially known as the gunners. Thanks John (and Alan). Actually I did get the 'gunners' connection. In a former life, which I try ve

Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-14 Thread Alan C
Good day, Brian: "For the cryptically challenged amongst us (perhaps I'm the only one?) would you care to explain the derivation?" *** Arrived (CAME) with gunners (RA = Royal Artillery) and took shots with it. (6) = CAMERA *** Hotspot & DRS depend on it. After yesterday, I can name one

Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-14 Thread John Francis
t; Western Sydney Australia > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > > > > > >Alan C > > > >-Original Message- From: Bob W > >Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 2:12 PM > >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > >Subject: Re: OT (slightly):

Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-14 Thread Brian Walters
-Original Message- From: Bill Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 6:40 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1 On 14/12/2013 2:57 AM, Alan C wrote: "Arrived with gunners and took shots with it. (6)" It has to have something to do with Cricket. bill

Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-14 Thread Brian Walters
s-ryan.org/southernlight/ Alan C -Original Message- From: Bob W Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 2:12 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1 Camera. Too easy. B On 14 Dec 2013, at 08:57, "Alan C" wrote: "Arrived with gunners a

Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-14 Thread Alan C
Hotspot & DRS depend on it. Alan C -Original Message- From: Bill Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 6:40 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1 On 14/12/2013 2:57 AM, Alan C wrote: "Arrived with gunners and took shots with it. (6)&quo

Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-14 Thread Alan C
Yeah. You won't get off that easily next time! Alan C -Original Message- From: Bob W Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 2:12 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1 Camera. Too easy. B On 14 Dec 2013, at 08:57, "Alan C" wrote:

Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-14 Thread Bill
On 14/12/2013 2:57 AM, Alan C wrote: "Arrived with gunners and took shots with it. (6)" It has to have something to do with Cricket. bill 5 Ninja points and a free, unused crossword for the first correct answer. Alan C (aka Wisselstroom) --- This email is free from viruses and malware b

Re: OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-14 Thread Bob W
Camera. Too easy. B > On 14 Dec 2013, at 08:57, "Alan C" wrote: > > > "Arrived with gunners and took shots with it. (6)" > > > 5 Ninja points and a free, unused crossword for the first correct answer. > > Alan C (aka Wisselstroom) > > --- > This email is free from viruses and malware becau

OT (slightly): Cryptic Clue 1

2013-12-14 Thread Alan C
"Arrived with gunners and took shots with it. (6)" 5 Ninja points and a free, unused crossword for the first correct answer. Alan C (aka Wisselstroom) --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss