Comments on: F.T. No. 12,918. Set by Orense, 6 November, 2008

By: Octofem

Octofem — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:19:56 +0000

Rishi, I am sure you benefited greatly from your dip into murky waters! You obviously increased your puzzle skills as well as
broadening your mind, and in those days I doubt whether the
naughtiness was particularly evil. If I ever have questions on Sherlock Holmes I will know where to apply, too.

By: C G Rishikesh

C G Rishikesh — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:53:24 +0000

For one year in the mid-1950s I was rusticating some 100 miles from Calcutta. During that period as a young lad of some 15 years I read all of Sherlock Holmes stories. I also used to take a peek at Titbits which, subscribed for by my dad, arrived every week from London by post (but let me add I also used to peruse the lottery-type crossword and the limerick competitions at the back of issue).

By: Geoff Moss

Geoff Moss — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:58:45 +0000

I do watch the occasional drama or documentary (and some RU when it’s on) but I avoid all of the so called ‘popular’ programs.

As for the salacious tabloids to which you refer, I have never opened one in my life, let alone read it.

By: Octofem

Octofem — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:38:05 +0000

One can only presume then that you eschew all contact with television, not to mention page 3 of the more popular newspapers.
A purist indeed.

By: Geoff Moss

Geoff Moss — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:32:10 +0000

I had been thinking along those lines (amongst other definitions for ‘tit’) but could still not link 24d. There again, I am totally out of touch with modern culture since my only source of information for many years has been the headlines on the news page at the BBC’s website.

By: Octofem

Octofem — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:20:12 +0000

Perhaps too indelicate for you, Geoff. Think of the purpose of a silicone implant.

By: Geoff Moss

Geoff Moss — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:44:54 +0000

Hi Octofem
I’m afraid your suggested link between 9a and 24d has eluded me. Would you care to point me in the right direction?