Constructors' Comments
Gary D. Schlapfer: I'm a retired math and science teacher based in Fremont, Nebraska. I met C.C. a few years ago in Minneapolis, and we have been good friends since. I now blog the Saturday puzzles for the L.A. Times Crossword Corner. We had fun going back and forth with the theme entry selections. We also considered HAUSFRAUEN but feared it might be a bit shaky, so we sent David the current set first.
You guys are good; no golden! Ugg Boots and I knew it was C.C.
ReplyDeleteYes yes! That plus the extra-smooth fill! These two are a great duo.
DeleteBTW, it must be an honor to break the themeless string,
ReplyDeleteAt 41A, "girlfriend" should be "wife," as they were married on the 11th-season finale (5/10/18).
ReplyDeleteAh, good point! Thanks for your eagle eye, as always!
DeleteYeah, I'm with Lemonade - I kind of knew it was C.C. without seeing the byline. Congratulations on the puzzle, also, Gary. As often happens with the Puzzle Society, this was the best one of the day.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate it, Paul! Thanks for stopping by.
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