Sudoku Puzzles

I work with numbers all day long, but there is obviously some sort of synapse that doesn't take place for me. I usually time myself, but I am glad when I get under 3 minutes. Good enough for me. I never could run very fast or jump very high, either! I just pretty well plod along. Pretty steady, though.

Unfortunately, I'm getting caught up in the holiday hustle, so I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderfully , too! (P.S.: Your doctor called. He said you can eat all the chocolate you want this holiday season!)

1.27 that was fast
did you all just hear a major scream ......
6 years ago I fell and cracked my kneecap, I just hit it very hard on the computer desk when I sat down and the pain went right through me at an amazing level. cant believe it still hurts that much after all this time. More...

Woo Hoo! 2.06! I have my brain back!!!

Suzy You are very lucky, my brain just upped and walked a couple of months ago!! I exist on just two cells...

second time around I got 2:00 exactly, obviously more alert than this afternoon. I can't go much quicker though... and I'm not that bothered really...

Tish... (make mental note to move mouse faster/think quicker/get my ar*e in gear/try harder/buy new computer/drink less wine/eat less chocolate.... endless reasons...

Just take it easy and enjoy the game André. I find that an hour and a half and a few cold beer (might even stop to make a sandwich) suits me just perfectly for the easy Kid's Sudoku!

André, don't do any of them. Copy jamie and me, slow and steady ... throw in a little mellow too.

I've updated my page for Christmas ... a little chocolate for everybody, and Peo Kindgren playing White Christmas.

Jinx, CG.

andré, are you still running DOS? I found my times got a lot better when I switched to Windows. Otherwise, I was just getting a lot of jumble. But it was still fine.

Glinda, DOS???? Check it out... http://www.denialinfo.com/

Rosemary, Your post serves as a reminder that many are not having a merry time, but are instead suffering for a myriad of reasons...may we remember all who are unhappy, mourning, sick or just not in the mood for 'Merry Merry'! May their spirits be renewed in the coming year, and acceptance if not More...

Andre: At least you still have TWO brain cells, so there is a chnace they will multiply.

Rosemary: As I read your story about the kneecap I felt the pain. Ouch.

Further to the discussions earlier today about the M 6.6 New Zealand earthquake this morning at 7.55am (GMT): news is now filtering through about its effects. There was some infrastructure damage but no deaths or serious injuries. See this link for details:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/12/20/wzealand120.xml

Keith, I really like your attitude about being "relaxed". Unfortunately, I'm not very familiar with that feeling, especially during the month of December!! The closer it gets to the 25th the faster I have to run on the treadmill. Seems there is no end to the things that must be done.

Mamacita, thanks for the reminder about those for whom this holiday season is NOT a happy one. I have been thinking about our fellow Sudokuist Betty in particular. Betty, hope you're doing okay. Hugs to you from me & lots of others, I'm sure.

Went to a Christmas Luncheon, then to COSTCO. When I left home I had 1/8 of a tank of gas, by the time I reached COSTCO, I was on empty - so filled the tank as planned. Pulled away from the pump and my gas gauge read Empty. My question where did the 20+ gallons go. By the time I More...

The above was suppose to be broken up into 3 posts. This is the second:

All that talk about Chocolates, I bouth those French Truffles that Jane recommended. Also got to sample some Dove candies, I should have gone there, not after a luncheon - but on an empty stomach with all the samples they were giving out.

Third: my U-tube to another light show - this time to:

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER's "CAROL OF THE BELLS" Enjoy!!!

Well, I just finished making 32 crepes (to be used for my cannelloni for tomorrow's dinner party. Half will be filled with Italian sausage, Ricotta cheese and Parmesan and covered with marinara sauce. The other half will be stuffed with shiitake, portobello and garden-variety mushrooms and More...

Jane, are you saying you had a dinner party at your house last night & will have another one tomorrow night? Boy, you are ambitious! The crepes sound wonderful - think I would pick the mushroom kind. If your guests have ever been to your house before (like I have!) I'll bet they are looking More...

One last comment for today. Our sweet puppy Ebony is the best thing that happened to Rob & me in 2007. She's now 9 months old, stands 24" high, & weighs 53 pounds. We're hoping to get a good picture of her to post on my page soon. Meanwhile she has a Christmas puzzle for you to solve. Please see my Page for details. to all.

Kathy, If we raided Jane's house together, I could have the sausage ones and you can have the fungus. I'll meet you there.

Eve, spectacular as always. I've always really liked "Carol of the Bells" and Mannheim is a favorite, so the combo makes it lovely!

Forgot to put in my Smilie of Greetings from her to all the other pets in Sudokuland. Ebony will meet my daughter's new rescued dog Bella on Christmas Eve when the whole family (including the four FL grandchilren) comes here from Orlando. Fun for all!!

Kathy and Angie - dinner will be served at 7:30. Bring your own chocolate truffles. I'm fresh out!

And I'll have a bowl of nibbles for Ebony!

Jane, give your truffles to someone else. Yuck! How rude of me, huh? Well, beggers can't be choosers right? Okay, I'll bring some for you so that you have them should anyone else invite themselves.

Eve, hun, sorry, I have to say that I like Kathy's youtube the best today.

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I'm waiting for Gath to approve a Christmas Avatar for me, but meanwhile, greetings to Ebony from Simon. Holiday Cheer for all the pets.

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year

André, you will probably have already passed...gone to bed by now, but I'd like to make an observation about your comment concerning faster puzzle solving techniques. There is a strong parallel between what you are looking for and an accurate golf swing. With so many elements to both, there More...

Hey ... Dino's next book.

to those who have called by with Christmas wieshes. I'll try to get to each of you, but for those I may miss - and for those who, like me, know that the likelihood of finding time to greet everyone individually - my wish for all is that this be a time of peace and happiness, whatever More...

wieshes??

Hello all:
Finally got a minute to myself. My lovely but ill mother-in-law has gone home now and I'm exhausted!
Have just read throught the past few day's posts and sorry I missed the chocolate discussion - When my sister and I went to Europe we bought Chocolates in every country we went to - More...

Fii: Love "Yolgnu do Zorba"
Had found it on YouTube and earmarked it for after Christmas! You beat me to it.
Have a look at Fii's YouTibe - well worth it.

Over the top!

To all my lovely Sudoku friends,
I wish all of you who celebrate it, a wonderful, joyous Christmas!

And a happy, peaceful and successful New Year 2008,

To those who have sent More...