Morning everyone !

I'm off to do Backpack Buddies. More to follow when I return. Fun game today.

Aloha! WOW is it early! Are there any rules for dummies on game 2114? I have been up for 2 hours still trying to get it...I'm friggen lost.
We are at my parents home here in Kahala, behind Diamond Head...Pro Bowl game is the main reason we are here..

Hi everyone!

How nice Robb !!! How is the weather there?

You are doing well today, though Robb . Hi everyone!! Boker tov! We had snow today...not much though. Yes Larry you are right...good game!

The weather...its sort of odd here, the surf report is normally the main topic of the weather...for the weather is about the same every day...where the surf report is not the same everydaty. its 3am here, and its a bit chilly due to the winds coming off the mountains..parents home is right on the beach and being behind Diamond Head the breezes are a bit stronger...its 68 degrees and the winds are at 9mph with the surf coming up with morning tide. high today is 82..normal...88 and hotter is HOT due to the humidity..and I don't ever recall it being in the upper or mid 90's here.

Sounds pretty darn nice, Robb !

Thanks for asking Donna...its why I am up so early...all the walking i did yesterday has my foot so swollen...im wearing Da Boot contraption. flippen thing is HEAVY...and for the first time yesterday after soaking, i saw where the incision is located. i thought he went top down..he went bottom up...have a script for Naproxin..its the real Aleve the difference is Aleve has only 125 mg of Naproxin where Naproxin has 250 per tab..that is why its recommended to take 2 Aleve tabs. which reminds me..i need some Naproxin right now...maybe I can get some sleep...

Yeah...the twins are finding this AWESOME (their favorite word) cuz there is a beach here without a great big yacht parked all along the harbour...we walk out of our back door, and its wooded sidewalks with peoples yachts anchored in their 'stall' or slit. we walk to the beach to our left when we get to the main sidewalk from our back door. the boys think this is so kewl...they ran to the sand...then to the ocean without having to walk with a boat in their way...i doubt they ever thought anything about the boats..but now that they are not here...they see the difference. we could not bring Chevy so he is being taken care of by a breeder of Golden's in Laguna Nigel..she feel in love with Chevy..and couldn't believe how smart he is...tell Chevy to turn left he goes left, right he goes right...stay he stays doggone I miss him already. We will be home Monday.

Yikes, I'm 3rd lowest in moves. I would've really been low if I wasn't out partying last night . . . another one date wonder <sigh>. Fun game today, though, I'm just happy when I finish one.

Robb, I hope your foot feels better soon!

Good morning. I understand your pain Rob. Last night I awoke in pain because my shoulder blade is killing me. Could it be the 1,000 lb pocketbook (don't know why it's even called that since it's hardly a pocket!) is doing a number on it or did I do something to it by moving the wrong way? Anyway, I wanted my heating pad which I thought was in my linen closet. After pulling out everything on the two shelves where it might be (and leaving it all on the floor) I gave up in despair, only to realize it was in a drawer in the bedroom. My shoulder still hurts a bit but there is a mess on the floor in the hall so I have a job to do this morning. Have a good day and feel well Robb!

Yes, Lynne, I understand your pain too !! Several years ago I had to learn to periodically shift my purse from one shoulder to the other, to avoid aches. As long as at the end of the day both shoulders had shared the burden equally, I was fine, but it took a lot of experimentation to figure that out !!

They have those cross body bags now I am considering buying..same problem as Lynne and Anita. .. I think carrying books around schools for years added to our problems.
Yes I believe in Naproxen too, Robb.. I take Vimovo now which is naproxen with Nexium to protect my stomach.

Anita is it a misslanny? You are so far below me.

I don't know Donna. I'm flipping, but I'm not lowest, either.

Yeah but you are closest! So at least I know I flip. lol Thank you!

Thanks everyone for your well wishes on my foot surgery...im still bummed I had no idea when i walked into the Dr. appmt I was going to have surgery in mins. Hurts like a being burned by fire. it will heal...
I posted a pic of Diamond Head. its the big mountain in the background on my avatar. My parents home is exactly behind that mountain and right around the corner of the bottom of the mountain...ocean level...and its inset so we are more on a bay than the ocean...but its the ocean. The Hawaiian Open is normally at the Wailalea Country Club, which is a block down the street from parents place...and Kahala Ave...dead ends at the Kahala Hilton and Wailalea C. C...great quiet area.

I'm also moving the 2 right away, as of right now .

oh I tried that and it didn't help..must have done it wrong..thanks Anita

My brain is MIA today...going back to bed. See you all later Have a good one! Hope you aren't getting the snow, too, Heather!

Hey kids what time is it? It's Howdy Doody time!

Haven't heard that in ages franco61. I was addicted to the Howdy Doody when I was a child!

. . . the Howdy Doody Show.

I remember Howdy Doody !! And Princess Summerfallwinterspring.

and Chief Thunderthud's Kowabonga.

Any more hints, Anita?

Hey everyone!! Hope you're all doing well. Sorry about your foot Robb....I've had foot surgery before and it's not fun!! Thought I'd give an attempt at the game today!!

Just learned not too long ago that Howdy had 48 freckles on his face - one for each state at that time. There were some great shows back in the day.

Yes, sorry about your foot, Robb. I hope you enjoy Hawaii though. Sounds dreamy.

Any clues for us, pchang or satya?

I didn't know that Tikki!! Howdy Doody talk takes me back to my childhood like nothing else

Thanks Tammie and MM...i was just looking at my foot..and wondering why its so friggen difficult to walk...its friggen swollen! OUCH! i guess it should be swollen but hadn't given it any thought...
well its 5:30 am...and its 70 degrees...going to go soak my foot so the twins and the rest of the gang won't be waiting on me...taking them to BYU today (North Shore, I did my first two years at BYU-Hawaii) and Punchbowl, Pearl Harbour and across the street from Pearl Harbour is the Stadium where the Pro Bowl will be playing...and we are meeting up with some Chicago Bears players and Chris is meeting up with some of his buddies he has sacked in the NFL the last few years. the twins, are just in this AWESOME MOOD...they are so cute...they do crack me up..I sure miss swimming! two more weeks and I'm back in the pool..

anyone doing more than 3 switches? or swaps?
MM...having lived in the Honolulu area most of my pre teen and teen age years and i guess up until i was 19....Hawaii is great..but once I found living on the mainland with so much to do places to go..etc..I like it better than here. on Oahu, the island is 45 miles in circumf...takes all day to drive 45 miles...its a 3 hour drive to go from 4747 Kahala Ave (our address) to BYU/Polynesian Cultural Center which is 20 miles tops...speed limit is 15 mph the road there is right on the beach/sand and the road is the curve of how the ocean goes...a very winding road. and my fav spot on the way is China Man's Hat...a small island 300 feet from the beach...shaped just like a China man's hat

bring down 7 and play over the 7 just got me to 139. Using K first.. using all the Kings..but not lowest moves.

8s plays up straight for 138.

thanks Anita..without your 2s clue would have gotten nowhere

Having never been to Hawaii, I'm jealous, Robb. Enjoy yourself.

2 plays over.

Thanks Anita and Donna for clues! I have work to do!!

Oh No SusieP!!!! The "W" word lol!!

MM...well sure hope u get here soon before this island sinks. everytime i come 'home' Waikiki has changed...and in my opinion..not for the better...what use to be grass-y entrances with all kinds of palm trees to the entrances of the Royal Hawaiin, the Shearton, and McElroy's (great store) is now all these designer boutiques Louis Vuttion, Chanel, Prada, Coach, YvesSaintLaurent, Gucci, and on and on...i feel like Im on Rodeo Dr in Beverly Hills, Ca. all this was done so Japanese and Chinese tourist would and do buy out the stores inventory. Liberty House a big dept store..now limits Estee Lauder, Chanel, Dior and any other upscale cosmetics...the Asian tourist would buy all they can take, and re sell them when they got back to their own countries...its a zoo now..but out of Waikiki...its still great

I'll keep that in mind if I ever have the opportunity to get there, Robb. Maybe in my next lifetime.

Hi everyone. Robb asks a question that I'm interested in. Any switches or swaps?

Donna, you wrote "bring down 7 and play over the 7." Did you mean the 7 for the last 7? Thanks.

Hi everyone.

William, I'm moving the 5 from the 6 to 6 and the 7 from 8 to 8, but I'm not low moves by a long shot. Also, I am bringing down 7 and playing over the 7. I see that Susan almost has it. Maybe she'll leave us some clues soon.

Hi, Di.

Thank you Margaret. Robb, did you see that?

Thanks for those hints, Margie. I was bringing down the 7.

We're both on 140, Margie. So maybe it doesn't matter which black 7 comes down?

I am not lowest, but I am using the 4 first, the 3 and the 3 play up along with Donna's 8 playing up and the J plays over. And I am not switching anything.

I guess not, Di. Thanks for the clues, Dale. I'm trying to follow Donna's clues but not getting her 138. I am playing 2 over. Robb's probably off enjoying the sun.

I am also using the 7 first, but like I said, i am only at 136!

I was able to get 136 with your clues, Dale. A key for me was not covering the 7.

Dale, I'm using your clues to get 135 except I'm playing 4 first and moving the 5 to 6 so 6 plays up.

Oh I am playing over 7s..as you thought William...but if Dale is using it..she is probably right.

I tried your clues but still get 136, Mark. I'm missing something. I liked yesterday's game better.

Got to go to bed, but don't know if I'll sleep, because "I'm in a New York state of mind."

lol glad you are so excited Di

I can't get 136 now... am totally lost between the two ways of doing it now. Are you bringing down 4 and 5s first time through?

It's all we can talk about, Donna. The kids are excited, they don't want us back in Oz for a couple of years so they can come and play in the US. I think they're bored with Abu Dhabi now. Promise I'll email you tomorrow Donna and won't mention the NY word!

Margaret, not sure what you might be doing....Dale's clues got me to 135 by playing the J over and playing the 8 up. I had been bringing the J down.....I'm just waiting on Susan to figure it out...she is at 134 and always gives good clues.

Hi Everyone -- Happy Friday -- Have a great week end !!!! Knit 01

Yes, I'm looking forward to hearing from Susan, too, Mark. I can't figure out what I'm doing different from you.

yes 7s comes down. So it plays up with 8s..no need to do switches with red 7s. 4 plays over as well.

I guess that would be exciting, Di. What children do you have?

I am at 135. I seem to be invisible today though lol. Sorry about that other clue being messed up William.

Just think Di, when you move to NY, you can play during the day when everyone else is playing !!!

Very true Anita..that'll be great..and weekends off!!

5s comes down.

What does the 5s come down unto?

So where'd you get the extra move, Mark?

Hi, guys ! Mark, since you're already at 134, I don't think I can be of any help to you. Sorry. For 134, I used the 6 first and brought down the 5 and 4 on it. I tried doing the mini-swap (move the 5 to play up the 6) and got the same score as when I didn't do it. I also played the 4 first.

No problem Donna.

Hi Susan. Got to make dinner. BBL.

K plays over

Q 1st

6, 4 1st

Pa is back in the house!! Thanks!!

Hi Pa! Welcome back! In addition to Pa's clues, the Q ahd J play over and 7 first.

Yes, welcome back, PaBaldy! Thanks to you and Suzan (Hamlette) for the final clues and to all other cluegivers earlier in the day. I think I used up all of my little brain power to find 134 so I needed your help to figure out that one last move. Thanks, guys! Brilliant!

I can't even find 134... do you still switch for the 6s to go up first?

PaBaldy, in case you haven't heard us make reference to it recently, there's a thread on the Forum entitled "SC Cross Reference" (posted by Larryt) which lists the screen names of many players along with their real names. You'll also find "Solitaire 101" on the Forum. You certainly don't need any of the information there, but if you would like to add a new topic or add to my explanations, feel free !! Now, I must go and get some cleaning done! BBL.

If you switch for 6 then the 8 plays straight up if you don't you can still get 133 by moving the 8

Ok I followed your clues and I got 133...but I played up the 6s and moved 6s onto 7s. All came out the same in the end. Thanks so much Pa and all the other clue givers.. I can't believe I got there.