I need to go back in Comments and find the person that talked about the Border Shuffle. I didn't know how that worked. It just looked like a jumbled up pieces but they said it cut down their time. I went in and did the edges first and then the rest. I wasn't really good at it but with practice I can see it will help me. This was a 192 piece and will be doing more. OK going in to find them.
Hi beckydent! I'm just catching up on some puzzles after the holidays and noticed your comment. Whether you posted or commented on someone else's post, you can easily find them. At the top of the screen, go to 'Account', then choose 'My Conversations'. It's MUCH easier that way.
I may redo this one. I thought I could do without using the border shuffle but I was wrong. Think I'll have another go now that I've seen a bigger view.
Hope you all get a chance to try again when things don't go well the first time.
That did it all right. Cut my time from over 13 minutes to 19:19. Glad I gave it another try.
pixipixil
Dec 17, 2020
Oops. I meant 9:19.
nhoward
Dec 17, 2020
Good, pixipixil! "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again". Have a wonderfully blessed day, pixipixil!
sunsetsky
Dec 18, 2020
Pixipixil, I noticed that you got gold!! Well done!
pixipixil
Dec 18, 2020
Hope you had a super fine day, nborchardt.
nhoward
Dec 21, 2020
I have been lucky that the days have been very fine. I hope your days are going very wonderfully, pixipixil!
pixipixil
Dec 21, 2020
So good to hear from you sunsetsky. You are the usual one to speed through these puzzles. I hit one that clicked for me I guess.
pixipixil
Dec 22, 2020
Thank you, nborchardt. My days are routine but at my age that's what they should be. I know I am more fortunate than the majority of the people on this planet and I try to show God I am grateful.My uncle who is in his 90's says no surprises are a good thing. He says a Chinese curse is to wish a person is born during interesting times. Unfortunately these times are interesting times.
nhoward
Dec 22, 2020
God bless your uncle and his wisdom!
Blessings, pixipixil!!
I agree elijah. I will be looking for the fire department to ride through my neighborhood with Santa on board. I feel like a little kid when I go out on the front porch and wave to Santa.
elijah13
Dec 17, 2020
They do that in our neighborhood also.
nhoward
Dec 17, 2020
I still do this every Christmas Eve and once in a while, I will see a star that is brighter than those around them and to me, it is the Star of Bethlehem. I hope you are feeling much better and healing well. Blessings, elijah13.
pixipixil
Dec 18, 2020
I saw the fire dept santa come thru this past weekend. It's the firlst time I caught it and we've been living here 30+ years. I didn't know it was a common practice.
beckydent
Dec 19, 2020
Pixipixil, I had no idea how the puzzle shuffle worked until I read your comment when you did Christmas Flavors. I had that in my saved puzzles. I did it the way you said and it was much better than the way I was doing my puzzles. I couldn't remember who wrote and didn't want to lose it so I wrote about this way back on Dec 19. I see your comments all the time and enjoy them. Thank you for writing this. While I was doing this puzzle my husband was behind me on his computer and he had seen something about the firetruck and Santa would be coming around here later today. How funny you, lilbc77 and elijah13 was just talking about that. We are in a small group of homes in the country and they know the places there are little children. I had to laugh and told my husband you guys were just talking about it. Strange huh. Goose bumps!!!! Enjoying this group of people even more.
elijah13
Dec 19, 2020
This group gets better all the time. We can say almost anything and usually get a comment or help about it.
pixipixil
Dec 19, 2020
Hi beckydent. So nice to hear from you. I'm glad you enjoy the comments. I often write without hearing from anyone and wonder if they are even read. Now I know you are reading them and it makes me happy. Thank you for telling me.
Yes having coincidences like that can give one the shivers. The Holy Spirit operates that way. Because God is so polite He sometimes needs to say things in His quiet voice multiple times. ;-)
beckydent
Dec 20, 2020
Yes I read what people write. I I know what you mean wondering if they see my puzzles. No offence. I was welcomed into the group and several have written. I know everyone is busy. I go to other areas a lot like houses, etc. I see yours a lot. I enjoy seeing where people live and about their lives. My comments are too long probably. The firetruck came down our street slowly just as it was getting dark. It was lit all up with all colors and Santa sitting up on the back. Thank you for replying to me. I see several people mention God and I think it is wonderful. I guess I'm a little shy. I was raised in the church my whole life and I know I am going to heaven some day. We'll just keep on doing puzzles and reading comments! elijah 13. Enjoyed your comment also.
xyxyxyxx
Dec 20, 2020
I always hear/read you pixi. I'll be better about responding. Merry Christmas everyone!
pixipixil
Dec 21, 2020
Aw. That's so nice of you xyxyxyx. I don't reply to everyone all the time either. It seems some folks know what is interesting and often post what others feel inclined to answer. I've always been a bit of an odd duck and seem to like stuff that isn't all that popular.
Merry Christmas xyxyxyxx and Beckydent.
Hope you all get a chance to try again when things don't go well the first time.
Blessings, pixipixil!!
May you never be too old to search the skies on Christmas Eve.
Hope your holidays are going well.
Yes having coincidences like that can give one the shivers. The Holy Spirit operates that way. Because God is so polite He sometimes needs to say things in His quiet voice multiple times. ;-)
Merry Christmas xyxyxyxx and Beckydent.