Date the 4th - An Advent Entry

[golden-bastet.livejournal.com]

First, a quick apology: my holidays weren't much of one, and the original idea (a multipart fic) had to step aside for RL travails. So much for picking a late date. :(

However, in the spirit of the season, I bring you... a shrubbery Pros crossword puzzle. It's a combination of canon and fandom, and should be entertaining but not overly taxing (although who can tell anymore, at this point I've solved it about twenty times).

Hope you enjoy, and in the meantime I now have a fic in process for next year's challenge... :/

ETA: ah, yes - and now with answers.

Comments

[moth2fic.livejournal.com]

Bookmarked for later with strict instructions to self not even to peek until life is less hectic. Thanks!!

[golden-bastet.livejournal.com]

Thank *you* for trying it out. :D

[milomaus.livejournal.com]

Looks great! Have to find a printer now....
Thanks you!!

[golden-bastet.livejournal.com]

Hope you have as much fun solving as I did putting it together!

[moonlightmead.livejournal.com]

Printed out, and determined not to look at answers until I have filled in at least half. Jotted two straight in, and then realised more coffee was going to be required!

Thanks!

[shooting2kill.livejournal.com]

I take my hat off to you for doing this, I really do. I've long wanted to create some kind of Pros crossword but lacking the necessary brainpower and willpower never managed it, so well done!


[And I'm still catching up with the second Big Bang and have just finished your story and enjoyed it very much. It's such a welcome change to read a story with a real difference - an original storyline - and I loved everything about it: the setting, the romance and intrigue and the way it managed to retain my interest throughout. It must have involved a lot of work, so thank you for that.]

[golden-bastet.livejournal.com]

LOL, it was easier than trying to rush through the Fancy Fic I'd planned. I might try another one - I'd love to make a symmetric grid, but god that's HARD.

And thanks for the comments about the Big Bang. It was a great experience - and yeah, I do want to go to Venice now - and even with all the ups and down it was definitely worth it.

I've already started scoping out the next Big Bang, LOL.

[cloudless-9193.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's brilliant. I'm not sure I know all the answers so thank you for the help. But I will certainly try first. :-)

[golden-bastet.livejournal.com]

Go for it! Hope you enjoy. :)

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Ah, very cool! I'm another one who'll print off tomorrow and have a play - yeay, I like crosswords! *g*

[golden-bastet.livejournal.com]

Hope you're having fun with it! Thanks for giving it a try. :)

[moonlightmead.livejournal.com]

Oh, hooray, I am getting a handle on this now. I love all the paired clues. Well, the ones that I have got, at least. And 13d. Heh.

Nowhere near finished, but having fun.

[moonlightmead.livejournal.com]

Okay, I yield - but I did two-thirds of it, and almost all the pairs and linked clues! Can't believe I didn't get 41. Ahem. Don't quite get the Warren Buffett thing, but I am sure Google will explain.

Thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks so much.

[golden-bastet.livejournal.com]

Poor 41 down... [trying not to spoil]. :D

I'm glad you had fun!

Not a problem (replied to your PM). Thanks for giving it a spin. :D