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As happy as Thelma

Thank you for the book and $50 cheque that I have won so far.

I enjoy reading the comments from other puzzlers and ran across “As happy as Thelma” in January BIG. My granny was also full of Aussieisms and I use them a lot. The one she used the most was [more…]

FREE Puzzle Sample — New Concept-Cross

Download a free sample of catchy new crossword, Concept-Cross, which, following an unprecedented amount of positive feedback,  is now a regular feature in Christine’s BIG. The clues are written in a slightly tongue-in-cheek style, which will bring a smile to your face when the answer reveals itself.

Review some of our readers’ comments in Christine’s [more…]

A time rich with good memories

I was very happy to receive ‘Beyond the Sea’ CD and love listening to Sinatra and others of the fifties.

I was amazed, but delighted, to see you had printed my list of authors and titles and the anecdote of my childhood near Mackay. Last thing I expected, as I felt it was all far [more…]

Motivated by the fun

Thank you for the watch. It is something I really needed – with such a nice dial – which I can read!

The search for new words and the fun of fitting everything together is the motivation, but along the way a pat on the back with a prize is wonderful.

Thank you very much. [more…]

Keep up the Concept-Cross

Have always lamented that the different trial puzzles dont have the answer in the current issue, and that I invariably forget to check on answers when the solution appears. With Big 203 and Concept-Cross though Ive finally completed one, and naturally I love it. Keep up the good work.
Patrick Hooper

Christine’s Hello – January 2010

To celebrate the New Year, we bring you a brand-new puzzle called Concept-Cross.

In our November issue of Big, we tested the waters and asked you puzzlers for feedback. Now that we’ve read your replies, we’re in no doubt that this puzzle is going to be a big hit.
The clues are written in a slightly [more…]

Beauty of Maths

I saw your “Beauty of Maths” article on the inside of the front cover of the December Super Sudoku.

I have received a similar version of this with an extra part, which, as a Maths teacher, I really liked.

It says that if A=1%, B=2%, etc., then HARD WORK = 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11=98% and KNOWLEDGE=11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5=96% but [more…]

Star Grazing — Starhunts celebrities (Issue 53)

» Code Cracker Starhunts Issue No.53 – on sale December 16! More infoTo learn more about celebrities featured in this bi-monthly issue of Code Cracker Starhunts, please make a selection:

Connie Booth
Rose Byrne

Simon Pegg
Eric Roberts

Rupert Friend

» Connie BoothConnie Booth is an American-born actress most famous for her role as Polly Sherman, the sensible maid and [more…]

Christine’s Hello – December 2009

Christmas is just around the corner and feasting is one of the most pleasurable ways to celebrate the season.

Turkey, ham and mince pies spring to mind when I picture my table on Christmas day, however there are many forms of ‘Christmas fare’ eaten around the world.

Kiviak is a gastronomical Christmas treat from Greenland and [more…]