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Paul

Thanks. The misprints, curlew, nerd etc. were indeed deliberate. It is interesting what you can do with misprints in poems, quotations etc.

I dont like misprint crosswords though. There are enough errors, e.g. in the Times this week, without intentional ones.

Malone

Thanks. The distance is 40 yards but the pavement is narrow. if I put my arm out as you suggest, I will be encroaching on the cycle lane. Although cyclists generally prefer the pavement, there are some who use the cycle lane and I dont want to obstruct them.

It is worth a try though, and as I am going to town on the bus tomorrow, I will give it a go.

jigjag

Were there misprints in the Times crossword this week? If so, I missed them unless they were today (Friday).

Tyke

I think you are on to something here. It is easier for women with mirrors in their handbags. The only mirror I have is the Daily Mirror, but I could try waving that. I might buy a mirror tomorrow.

I like Bob Dylan too. I might "shelter from the storm", if I manage to reach the bus stop safely.

Paul

There was one in the clue for Santa Cruz. Cant remember exactly but it was something like "West coast city team caught after present carrier"

It was corrected in the online version I understand.

Ah yes, jigjag. I remember being unable to parse that one and I didn't get round to asking here on the Forum.

Thanks

It's me again, jigjag. Just checked on something else I thought was wrong in The Times Daily Quiz yesterday.

Q: Each pair of Edward Green shoes is made in its workshop in which English city?

A: Northampton.

It's only a town, albeit one of the largest in the country.

Paul

I dont do the quiz but I noticed they apologised for the error today

Malone

I followed your advice this morning but I am afraid it did not work. On reaching the junction, I turned and walked forwards towards the bus stop with my right arm out. After 25 yards or so, the inevitable happened. A bus sped past, ignoring my signal, resulting in a 15 minute wait for the next one.

On returning home, I rang the bus company and spoke to Customer Services Adviser, Mr. Buss. I gave him the details and he asked if I was standing at the stop, facing the bus with my left arm out.

“Not exactly. I was walking in the direction of travel with my right arm out, as I have been advised, and I was very close to the stop.” I replied.

“Drivers only stop if there is an appropriate signal, and he must not have realised you were giving one.”

Well, I will give the driver an appropriate signal if it happens again.

Jigjag

You could try lifting up your trouser leg when you hear a vehicle approaching!