plainglazed Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) A simple little contrivance One might describe me thus When taking sides I've two The objects not to fuss On the one hand hold me close I'll help you face the fact On the other nothing's perfect No worries, just redact Be careful how you do it No one should realize But regardless how you use me I'm too small for my size Edited March 22, 2010 by plainglazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 a jeweler's loup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 an ebook reader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 a telescope...??? or a piece of candy...??? hey EDM - neither of those no, but Etch A Sketch is fun--not on my wish list, though. a jeweler's loup? an ebook reader ah, thanks for the Etch A Sketch noggin joggin, it was right on the tip of my tongue but couldnt remember the name. And none of that was not meant as a hint but nothing high tech So none of the above. I admire your efforts. If I can formulate a single guess I feel lucky. Please keep 'em coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 me trying to read small print in the newspaper..., and adjusting it back and forth without being observed, but I am bigger than a breadbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 playing cards? Or just a poker hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 printed page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 tiger_lily111 Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 picture in a frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 a pocket mirror, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 the credit card statement or balancing the check book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 A Pocket Watch? Out in left field but give this one a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 hey all - none of the above but think we're getting closer. also think parts of the riddle are meant for a pretty specific answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Cell phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Cell phone? hey ho hambone - not one of those. and re your last post above, doesn't A-Rod play infield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 I am a RED SOX fan, don't pay much attention to A-Rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wilson Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Shoehorn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 a shaving mirror? a small object with two sides - one gives the true image "to help you face the facts". on the other side - the image is magnified revealing "nothing's perfect". But don't worry "just redact" - i.e. just put make up on or fix yourself in a way that "no on should realise". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Shoehorn? Hey Wilson - another thoughtful answer. nice fit with the "not to fuss" clue. to me that was the most regrettable last minute edit to my original riddle. Try slotting "muss" for "fuss". a shaving mirror? a small object with two sides - one gives the true image "to help you face the facts". on the other side - the image is magnified revealing "nothing's perfect". But don't worry "just redact" - i.e. just put make up on or fix yourself in a way that "no on should realise". hello reginafantastic - close shave but not it. still a fantastic response indeed. there is (maybe are) part(s) of the riddle describing a specific one word answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wilson Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) A compact? Ties in nicely with title too! Edited March 24, 2010 by Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 onetruth Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 a compact...disc? A compact? Ties in nicely with title too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EDM Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 foundation powder with mirror....??? quick fix makeup box...???. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 A compact? Ties in nicely with title too! ooh, that must be it. too perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 a shaving mirror? a small object with two sides - one gives the true image "to help you face the facts". on the other side - the image is magnified revealing "nothing's perfect". But don't worry "just redact" - i.e. just put make up on or fix yourself in a way that "no on should realise". A compact? Ties in nicely with title too! Gonna call this one a joint solve. Well done you two. Be back for more soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wilson Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 All credit to reginafantastic. I just redacted some more, purely cosmetic. Thanks for the fun PG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Shakeepuddn Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Good Riddle PG. As usual. More please!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Gonna call this one a joint solve. Well done you two. Be back for more soon. Ah, lovely answer and so perfect. Congratulations Wilson. I really enjoyed this and look forward to some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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