Norman, I feel the same way about the NY Times Crossword tournament. These people are tough! You think you're doing pretty well, showing up with another year of practice and a fancy pencil (see picture - the twist-erase mechanical pencils are the ultimate utensil of choice for truly serious solvers...according to Dad) and then...well, you end up in the bottom of the pile and wonder if everyone else is in on some big secret that you're not!
Regardless of their performance, Anne and Mary had a great time at the tournament and a wonderful time hanging out in the city. We stayed at 60 Thompson in Soho and enjoyed a fun night out on Friday with friends and a delicious dinner on Saturday at an Italian restaurant called Delposto.
On Sunday, Mary went back to her apartment in Brooklyn and Anne got caught in a snowstorm that ended up stranding her in New Canaan until Tuesday...not that she was complaining. Crossword puzzles and good food sure beat work!
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