plainglazed Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 tors as well in the barricade several underwater projectile researcher is not neces c_________________________________________________________________________________s e_________________________________________________________________________________a l_________olf a ot ralimis noitnevni ralullec eht pirg latrop a ekil tupa_________r f_________o_____________________________________________________________k_________y e_________r________________________________________________________________________ r__________covering the railings I perch kinda dehyrated per ca_________s_________a ______________________________________________________________l_________u__________ e_____________________________________________________________c_________h_________b lahni ylpeed ot drawnevaeh ssehc tuoba dael eht ni niamer deifi_________t_________i __________________________________________________________________________________t ________________________________________________________________________t__________ is particular instance gale after the still owning the poke with a triden_________o h_________________________________________________________________________________f t__________________________________________________________________________________ _derutpac er'yeht hcihw ni spmal suoirolg eht slevart lrig eht niaga dna bro desolc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 do they overlap? Dead as a doornail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) these are idioms or common sayings that have synonyms or misinterpretations substituted? kinda dehyrated per calcified remain = dry as a bone (or bone dry) in the lead about chess heavenward = check up But of course, well played, etc. The first one is correct, not the second. poke with a trident thus kaput = fork over? close but no cigar. Awesome catch HM, I've been staring at these since he first posted and couldn't come up with anything. that "Put a fork in it, it's done" might be a better interpretation. Bingo! do they overlap? Dead as a doornail right as rain. and we're off. 1. 2. 3. dehydrated per calcified remain - dry as a bone 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. poke with a trident thus kaput - stick a fork in me, I'm done 20. kaput like a portal grip - dead as a door knob 21. grip the cellular invention - hold the phone 22. Edited September 10, 2009 by plainglazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 dam the torpedoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Stay ahead of the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 dam the torpedoes right you are, fire away. Stay ahead of the game you're on a roll. 1. 2. 3. dehydrated per calcified remain - dry as a bone 4. remain in the lead about chess - stay ahead of the game 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. barricade several underwater projectile - dam the torpedoes 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. poke with a trident thus kaput - stick a fork in me, I'm done 20. kaput like a portal grip - dead as a door knob 21. grip the cellular invention - hold the phone 22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 sitting high and dry up in smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 sitting high and dry up in smoke sorry DD, those would be a horse of a different color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 OK, then how about fish out of water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 OK, then how about fish out of water Close enough (no reason to split hairs). Think that one may be my farorite. 1. 2. perch kinda dehydrated - like a fish out of water 3. dehydrated per calcified remain - dry as a bone 4. remain in the lead about chess - stay ahead of the game 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. barricade several underwater projectile - dam the torpedoes 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. poke with a trident thus kaput - stick a fork in me, I'm done 20. kaput like a portal grip - dead as a door knob 21. grip the cellular invention - hold the phone 22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 seized the moment Lie like a rug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 seized the moment Lie like a rug Now we're cooking with gas... 1. 2. perch kinda dehydrated - like a fish out of water 3. dehydrated per calcified remain - dry as a bone 4. remain in the lead about chess - stay ahead of the game 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. barricade several underwater projectile - dam the torpedoes 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. captured this particular instance - seized the moment 16. 17. 18. 19. poke with a trident thus kaput - stick a fork in me, I'm done 20. kaput like a portal grip - dead as a door knob 21. grip the cellular invention - hold the phone 22. invention similar to a floor covering - lie like a rug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I'm really liking this one it doesn't take a rocket scientist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I'm really liking this one it doesn't take a rocket scientist Thanks DD, my pleasure. Thank you for having at it. Please keep on keepin' on. 1. 2. perch kinda dehydrated - like a fish out of water 3. dehydrated per calcified remain - dry as a bone 4. remain in the lead about chess - stay ahead of the game 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. barricade several underwater projectile - dam the torpedoes 10. projectile researcher is not necessary - doesn't take a rocket scientist 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. captured this particular instance - seized the moment 16. 17. 18. 19. poke with a trident thus kaput - stick a fork in me, I'm done 20. kaput like a portal grip - dead as a door knob 21. grip the cellular invention - hold the phone 22. invention similar to a floor covering - lie like a rug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 hugemonkey Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I feel bad for not participating more in this wonderful riddle. Here are two more guesses. sit on (both sides of) the fencesmoke and mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 hugemonkey Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 (edited) Two more doubtful guesses: check up and downleft holding the bag Edited September 12, 2009 by hugemonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 and maybe for 5. up in smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I feel bad for not participating more in this wonderful riddle. Here are two more guesses. sit on (both sides of) the fencesmoke and mirrors yessiree bob. have a little extra in 6. that you'll need to keep (within the theme) for later. Two more doubtful guesses: check up and downleft holding the bag well, I stand corrected, kind of. Yours make perfect sense for 5 and 6 but you need to get three out of those two. But right on (for 18). and maybe for 5. up in smoke a perfect match, but not my intended interpretation so contrary to the theme unless you can work out the other end. 1. covering the railings I perch - sitting on the fence 2. perch kinda dehydrated - like a fish out of water 3. dehydrated per calcified remain - dry as a bone 4. remain in the lead about chess - stay ahead of the game 5. 6. 7. inhale reflectors as well - smoke and mirrors 8. 9. barricade several underwater projectile - dam the torpedoes 10. projectile researcher is not necessary - doesn't take a rocket scientist 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. captured this particular instance - seized the moment 16. 17. 18. still owning the poke - left holding the bag 19. poke with a trident thus kaput - stick a fork in me, I'm done 20. kaput like a portal grip - dead as a door knob 21. grip the cellular invention - hold the phone 22. invention similar to a floor covering - lie like a rug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 (edited) 1. covering the railings I perch - sitting on the fence 2. perch kinda dehydrated - like a fish out of water 3. dehydrated per calcified remain - dry as a bone 4. remain in the lead about chess - stay ahead of the game 5. chess heavenward - reach for the sky? Hands held high? Take the high road? Grr... 6. heavenward to deeply inhale - taste the rainbow! lol 7. inhale reflectors as well - smoke and mirrors 8. well in the barricade - holed up tight? 9. barricade several underwater projectile - dam the torpedoes 10. projectile researcher is not necessary - doesn't take a rocket scientist 11. necessary a bit of closed orb - need a bit of shuteye? 12. orb and again the girl (travels) - 13. (girl) travels the glorious lamps - 14. lamps in which they're captured - dear in the headlights? Caught the (traffic) lights? 15. captured this particular instance - seized the moment 16. instance gale - 17. gale after the still - winding down? 18. still owning the poke - left holding the bag 19. poke with a trident thus kaput - stick a fork in me, I'm done 20. kaput like a portal grip - dead as a door knob 21. grip the cellular invention - hold the phone 22. invention similar to a floor covering - lie like a rug I feel like "can't touch this" and "turn on, tune in, drop out" should be on the list Awesome cool puzzle, btw Edited September 12, 2009 by DarthNoob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Hey DN, you've got 11 and 14 close enough for government work and have pretty much nailed the breakdown, as well. 1. covering the railings I perch - sitting on the fence 2. perch kinda dehydrated - like a fish out of water 3. dehydrated per calcified remain - dry as a bone 4. remain in the lead about chess - stay ahead of the game 5. 6. 7. inhale reflectors as well - smoke and mirrors 8. 9. barricade several underwater projectile - dam the torpedoes 10. projectile researcher is not necessary - doesn't take a rocket scientist 11. necessary a bit of closed orb - need some shut-eye 12. 13. 14. lamps in which they're captured - caught in the headlights 15. captured this particular instance - seized the moment 16. 17. 18. still owning the poke - left holding the bag 19. poke with a trident thus kaput - stick a fork in me, I'm done 20. kaput like a portal grip - dead as a door knob 21. grip the cellular invention - hold the phone 22. invention similar to a floor covering - lie like a rug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 top to bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 game is up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 top to bottom? Sorry DD, no room at the inn. To stay within the theme/structure you would need another answer both before and after this one. game is up Did a double take at first. Not within the theme/structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 lol, I'm running out of sayings. On top of the/your game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Ride the lightning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wilson Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Hey PG. Awesome Man, pure awesome! 1. covering the railings I perch - sitting on the fence 2. perch kinda dehydrated - like a fish out of water 3. dehydrated per calcified remain - dry as a bone 4. remain in the lead about chess - stay ahead of the game 5. chess heavenward-the games up?/raise your game? 6. heavenward to deeply inhale-head in the clouds? 7. inhale reflectors as well - smoke and mirrors 8. well in the barricade-In with the bricks? 9. barricade several underwater projectile - dam the torpedoes 10. projectile researcher is not necessary - doesn't take a rocket scientist 11. necessary a bit of closed orb - need some shut-eye 12. orb and again the girl travels- 13. travels the glorious lamps- Trips the light fantastic? 14. lamps in which they're captured - caught in the headlights 15. captured this particular instance - seized the moment 16. instance gale - A real blow? 17.gale after the still -Second wind? 18. still owning the poke - left holding the bag 19. poke with a trident thus kaput - stick a fork in me, I'm done 20. kaput like a portal grip - dead as a door knob 21. grip the cellular invention - hold the phone 22. invention similar to a floor covering - lie like a rug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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