Hiding Kent, zinc, fists, hopping snobs, plus better throats and computers

Interesting rack of the afternoon: HIDEKENT, against Anjali R. (read this as "hide Kent")

Bingo of the afternoon:

MOUSSING (117 points) - against Julie D.

High-scoring words of the afternoon:

SENORA (120 points; 5W, 3W), WAFERY (206 points; 5W, 2W used twice, hook off CHID to make CHIDE) - against Eileen C.
SOJA (195 points) - against Shyama P. [two 5W]
INDABA (146 points) - against Sandra B. [5W, 2W used twice, hook on POOR to make POORI]
AARGH (450 points) - against Helga S. [two 5W]
ZINCOUS (244 points) - against Annette V. [4W, 4L on Z]
FIST (144 points) - against Kristen O. [two 4W]
HOP (204 points) - against Lyn B. [4W used twice, 2W used twice, 4L on P, hook on COMES to make HE / OS]
SNOB (151 points) - against Chad K. [5W, 4W, hook off AVERT for a plural]
MOUSSING (117 points) - against Julie D. [5W, bingo, hook off FAY for a plural]
KAZOOS (352 points) - against Rhonda P. [two 4W] {a good deficit-erasing word!}
HARD (144 points) - against Jane C. [two 4W]
KLUTZ (204 points; 4W used twice, 2L on K and Z, hook off GAVE to make GAVEL), UNDRAWN (3W, two 5W) - against Maureen M.
ZILCH (220 points) - against Sabina A. [two 3W, hook off HOUSE to make CHOUSE]


My sore throat seems all better, but I took a Strepsil when I woke up as a preventative measure. This computer seems less temperamental today, which is good since I don't want to go out in the rain! Melia also called me (and sent me / Auntie Vivian) an email about ushering on Saturday for the awards ceremony. "I'm wondering if you can help usher on Saturday? I've already spoken to Chrystal and Golden, and they have both agreed to help. Basically, you will help hand out the programs in the beginning, and then the coupons afterward. Chrystal will get in touch with Auntie Rebecca to get the materials you will need. Please touch base with Chrystal on Saturday." I don't know anything about this - I won't be able to do this perfectly, yikes! She won't be there on the weekend, but wants to make sure Chris / Emily / Jessica aren't short of leaders - I understand, and have agreed.