Japanese crossword «Samovar»
| Size: 15x20 | Picture: | Difficulty: | Added: | 25.05.18 | Author: Irina-belko61 |
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Very interesting crossword! Thank you, you wonderful Irina B! Russian samovars are metal teapots which were made by hand and were each unique. Here is a gallery: https://www.pinterest.com/galart07/russian-samovar/ , some history of samovars in Russian culture: (including why they sing, why they were thought to have a soul, etc.) http://masterrussian.com/russianculture/samovars.htm , And a Russian proverb (because samovars were originally made in Tula) В Ту́лу со свои́м самова́ром не е́здят or "Don't take a samovar to Tula" (= don't bring coals to Newcastle" = "don't bring pineapples to Hawaii)"
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I liked this one. Just the right amount of challenge for a puzzle this size. Slightly challenging at times, but overall very doable.
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5 stars, great pic and hard without becoming frustrating
replyFellow Nonogramillians: At this point, the author of this particular puzzle has contributed - are you ready? 1182 puzzles. That's one thousand one hundred and eighty two!! Can you believe it?
I don't know what that represents to you, but I know that for me, given how much time I generally give to each puzzle I solve, that works out to about one full year of relaxed entertainment, and that's if I only put in 40 hour weeks!
Irina, i owe you a huge debt of gratitude. And I suspect there are many others like me. Thank you thank you thank you.
replyI don't know what that represents to you, but I know that for me, given how much time I generally give to each puzzle I solve, that works out to about one full year of relaxed entertainment, and that's if I only put in 40 hour weeks!
Irina, i owe you a huge debt of gratitude. And I suspect there are many others like me. Thank you thank you thank you.
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Thank you for figuring that out and for voicing our thanks so well.
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Yes. It's difficult to find words to express my thanks. Your crosswords have helped me through a difficult time, Irina. Bless you!
replyThank you for writing what,I'm sure, many of us have thought. These puzzles take much longer to compose and check than we spend enjoying the challenges. Sincere thanks from us.
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Oh- I thought it was the Koolaid man. I had to google what it was since it's not something we have around here.
replyI love it! In the Netherlands we have something simular, the 'Groninger kraantjeskan' for coffee, only in antique shops and musea.
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