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[dejsmith]

I just spent over 2 hours solving one of Rudd's Nightmares on his Sudocue site. That is normal for me. I am to the point that I usually won't even start one unless there are comments on his forum on how to proceed past the usual stuff. Unfortunately, there are not many; but I took a chance with the Unique Rectangles Week. That is why I like this site so much. I have been a daily follower since September; but don't write often because I usually mess up my explanation & embarrass myself. Plus I do everything by hand, so don't have a computer to keep me from making mistakes. I also only do Very Hards now. I think it was Marty that made the same comment about needing puzzles between samgj's Very Hards & Rudd's Nightmares. I was happy to see David Bryant & Keith added as official contributers. They are extremely helpful; plus I enjoy many of the regular writers like Marty, Tracy, & Ravel; but miss Someone & Alan. My newspaper also publishes David Bodycomb's puzzles. I only do those on Saturdays (the 6 stars), but I always appreciate Keith's comments. Another site I enjoy but don't spend any time on except to relax doing the easiest is an Australian site. The reason I do that is because when you solve the puzzle online, a photo fades in replacing the puzzle. That is kind of cute.

Anyway, I just wanted Sam to know how much I appreciate his site & let him know what interests me. Although I usually do not have much trouble with the Very Hards, I appreciate your recent efforts to make them a little more challenging. The only thing I need now is someone to talk about Nightmares more often so I can get in Rudd's head & start to figure his out.

Thanks again...Dave

[samgj]

[keith]

Dave,

Thank you for your comments. I sometimes wonder about posting my comments and puzzles, but then I see huge numbers of visitors, even if there are not many replies.

It is fun, and I like this site and the discussions very much.

Keith

[Marty R.]

Dave, just keep plugging away like I did. I've reached the point where I now solve almost all the "Nightmares" I attempt. The Australia site's "Tough" puzzles can be impossible. By the way, I also do everything with pencil and paper (and plenty of erasers). So that either makes me a Luddite or a stockholder in graphite and rubber companies.

I also do the Very Hards here, the DB puzzles that Keith posts and others that I may see here.

This is the only forum I belong to, and while it's not the busiest, there are a few people who have been extremely helpful and I think I've learned just as much as I would have on a busier forum. One of the helpful people has been Mr. Bryant, but I don't recall seeing anything from him in awhile. As is the case on any kind of forum, one wonders what's up when a regular seems to have vanished.

Thanks for the forum Sam and its convenient, easy-to-use features.

[David Bryant]

[Marty R.]

David,

Glad you're feeling better today. Best wishes for a quick recovery. Looking forward to seeing your regular posts again when you feel up to it.

Best regards,
Marty