Tuesday, July 9, 2019 — DT 28943 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28943
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Setter Jay (Jeremy Mutch)
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28943]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By 2Kiwis
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★★	Enjoyment - ★★★★
Notes
For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Introduction

Those who visited Big Dave's Crossword Blog over the past week or so will have noticed that he has been encountering severe technical difficulties with his blog. He has now managed to stabilize his site by converting to a new WordPress theme. As a result, the look and feel of his blog is now vastly different from what we have been accustomed to. The issues with his site combined with my own personal challenges caused me to fall behind in my own postings. I have now caught up and will hopefully be able to stay current.

Signing off for today — Falcon

Monday, July 8, 2019 — DT 28942 (Published Saturday, July 6, 2019) (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28942
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Setter Unknown
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28942]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Mr K
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★	Enjoyment - ★★★
Notes
This puzzle appears on the Monday Diversions page in the Saturday, July 6, 2019 edition of the National Post.

Introduction

For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Signing off for today — Falcon

Saturday, July 6, 2019 — Caught In The Crosshairs

Introduction

I would agree with many of you who commented that today's puzzle from Cox & Rathvon lies toward the more difficult end of the setters' spectrum. I did manage to complete it without resorting to outside help but I certainly spent as much time on the last few clues as I did on the rest of the puzzle combined.

Many thanks to Henry for having supplied the solution in the comments below (as well as the inspiration for the title of the post).

I invite you to leave a comment to let us know how you fared with the puzzle.

Signing off til next week — Falcon

Friday, July 5, 2019 — DT 28941 (Vacation Edition)

This post was published on July 9, 2019 but backdated to maintain puzzle sequence.

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28941
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Monday, January 7, 2019
Setter Unknown
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28941]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Miffypops
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★	Enjoyment - ★★★

Introduction

For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Signing off for today — Falcon

Thursday, July 4, 2019 — DT 28940 (Vacation Edition)

This post was published on July 9, 2019 but backdated to maintain puzzle sequence.

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28940
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Saturday, January 5, 2019
Setter Unknown
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28940 – Hints] Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28940 – Review]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Big Dave (Hints) crypticsue (Review)
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★	Enjoyment - ★★★
Notes
As this was a Saturday "Prize Puzzle" in Britain, there are two entries related to it on Big Dave's Crossword Blog — the first, posted on the date of publication, contains hints for selected clues while the second is a full review issued following the entry deadline for the contest. The vast majority of reader comments will generally be found attached to the "hints" posting with a minimal number — if any — accompanying the full review.

Introduction

For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Signing off for today — Falcon

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 — DT 28939 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28939
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Friday, January 4, 2019
Setter Giovanni (Don Manley)
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28939]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Deep Threat
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★	Enjoyment - ★★★

Introduction

For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Signing off for today — Falcon

Tuesday, July 2, 2019 — DT 28938 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28938
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Thursday, January 3, 2019
Setter proXimal (Steve Bartlett)
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28938]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Kath
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★★ / ★★★★	Enjoyment - ★★★

Gone Camping

For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Signing off for today — Falcon