The Phantom from Not The Opera

hot day but I hear the rain outside - wonderful week for the 4th of July here near Chicago so really can't complain of summer heat -- should be nice this weekend and that is when the fine art fair comes to town - love to look - enjoy your time on the site, Mary

Thank you, the truth is I am proud of all my children. Each in his or her own way have achieved more then I could hope for in one lifetime. Love, and respect for each other binds us together.

Hello Phantom - you are doing a good job of the daily summary. Everyone seems to be enjoying your efforts.
Cheers,
Anne

this is indeed an unparalleled delight

The Phantom Has Arisen

Out of the depths of Sudukoland,
A shadowy figure did arrive,
Speaking words that were in demand,
Helping the site to survive.

Initial thoughts were "This is just a joke,"
But as the days continued on,
Suddenly many of the Suduko folk,
Returned at the brink of dawn

To read the past day's recap.
Of people's daily sayings,
And many comments were quite apt,
And folks have kept on playing.

Some wonder who this just might be,
And certain names have been thrown around.
But part of the mystery that we enjoy and see,
Is the doubt and laughter that does abound.

"Spellmaster is back," some folks say,
Because typos are pointed out politely,
"The use of FFS in such a casual way,
And letting folks off oh so lightly."

But here is the truth for all that are out there,
FFS has may have quite different meanings,
It is thought in this case that we be aware,
FFS - Fun For Sudokuists is my gleaning.

The Phantom is welcome, and like the radio show
When Orson's voice rang out to those listening.
Let the Phantom stay mysterious, like the Shadow,
For the Sudoku site received a new christening.

Who knows what mystery lies in people's words? The Phantom knows! (with apologies to Orsen)

You have a gift for humor. Thanks for using it to make such unique and enjoyable summaries. I admire how you manage your humor without resorting to bad words or insults.

I'm loving the summaries, keep it up. Missed you while your pooter was broken.

Alright, GO THE CATS! That really hurt to say that.

Wishing your wife a very Happy Birthday!
Enjoy the rest of your day and have a lovely evening, especially having the grandchildren as well.

Oh Phantom... I wish to declare you a health hazard.
I nearly choked I was laughing so much about one of your comments.
WTG... keep up the good work!

I'm with you..go the cats!!

Hello Phantom - Well, you haven't only got ten comments anymore!
Keep up the good work of your daily summaries.
Cheers
Anne

I'll add my kudos, too!
for the

Hi Phantom - someone may have already sent you this and I couldn't paste it into a PM - Jane posted the following on Facebook overnight last night:
Heading back to the hospital where Jaime has been since Wednesday. It looks like his pneumonia will be with him for awhile - possibly 4 to 6 weeks - so that means his valve repair/replacement procedure will probably not occur for a couple of months. I've sent an e-mail with details to a few people. If you would like to be added to the list, I would be more than happy to do so.

Hi Phantom! Just caught your summary for the first time - what fun!!!
Another mysterious personality in Sudokuland.
Cheers!

Not sure I want to go back and see what you said about me ...but I'm sure glad I found your summaries. They are really clever and I can't imagine how I've missed them all this time. Signs of OLD AGE, I know! ...I'm not a drinker, so I don't have that excuse!

Where are you??? We all miss your clever summaries
I hope everything's okay. If you are able, please stop by and let us know how you are.

I'm so sorry that you have injured your finger, Phantom!
My son did something similar. He was trying to open a painted shut window and while banging on it, put his hand through the pane. The damage was done to two fingers on his left hand. They had to cut off his wedding ring, then do microscopic surgery on the fingers. They were able to repair the tendons and he has no problems with mobility, just some scaring, which is really not very noticeable. He did do PT with the hand after it healed somewhat. I hope your recovery is as successful!
We're happy your back, even with the one handed typing restriction
Sending good vibes and wishes for a speedy recovery

Look after yourself.

Get better soon, dear Phantom. We are all missing your summaries. But the jokes are good!

OMG! Looks like you did a - J O B - Job on that hand. I can now see why keyboarding would be a serious challenge. Wishing you a speedy recovery to full mobility...

Ouch.I hope you didn't lose any.A quick recovery to you.

Wow! When you do something, you do it properly, Phantom!! Speedy recovery!

We all are missing your summaries!
Hope healing comes quickly... but for YOUR sake, not ours!

Hello Phantom, I have been away for a few days. I am glad to see you are back. May you heal quickly. I look forward to seeing your posts.

Phantom, sorry about your hand, may it heal soon. Enjoy your nightly summaries.

Wow! You did do a number on that hand with the router, didn't you? Hopefully, it left a nice rounded edge.
I wish you speedy healing!

Phantom, How do you do? I sense disappointment that few responded to camp bananas (?). No individual camp taste should go unheralded! It is different, but thanks for sharing.....I'll try!
For at home banana snack, try this! one whole banana, one shallow bowl of salted sunflower seed (SHELLED!), jar of creamy peanut butter. Dip banana in soft PB, then SSflower seeds, bite and enjoy. It's yum and good for you. Get your own jar of PB if anyone gets fussy! M-m-m

Hey Phantom, great job on the hand. I'd have thought that at your your age you'd know better than to play with power tools. I hope Mrs Phantom has taken the router away from you.

Get Better Soon. We miss your summaries - but I'm loving the jokes.

Gee Phantom - that's one way to get lots of comments on your page.

Great to have you back, Phantom!
(And I thought the BANDAGE looked bad!)

Looks like ya shoulda dropped it after it "bit" ya the first time. OR Don't grab a hold of somethin' ya can't turn loose...

Seriously, It's good to see the summaries back!

BTW --- Not a Bosun --- "Snipe"...

Well, I guess I should....

That's Beer, Coffee "back"

Thanks for taking the time to visit my Photo Gallery and for your lovely comment in your summary about my sunset photo, Phantom.
Cheers,
Anne

The hand is looking better... Ya gonna give the router another chance?

Eggnog is available, commercially, in season. Which means from just before Thanksgiving to just after New Years. I don't think I've ever tried to make it...

My personal preference is to "spice it up" with Meyers "Planters Punch"

Re: "piked out." I had a feeling that you would have an explanation. Thanks.

Love your summaries, Phantom! I've particularly appreciated them over the past several weeks since I wasn't able to spend much time on the computer. You asked about the cookbook. Go to my page and click on the link. Of course, you won't get the updated version yet, but you'll find some wonderful recipes there, gathered from all over the wonderful world of Sudoku! I'm hoping to have the new edition posted early this week. Once I've added all the new recipes, I have to send it to Gath, and he embeds it on my page. I'm not techie enough to do it myself!

Dear phantom.

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Wishing You A Merry Christmas And A Very Happy New Year 2011.

Phantom!

Have a well deserved rest

Thank you for your witty summaries. I have looked forward to them daily. I love starting the morning with a chuckle, or, sometimes an outright laugh!

Enjoy the time with your family and friends. to you!