western australia

I don’t believe this

@JudyEv (339414)

Rockingham, Australia

May 27, 2024 4:25am CST

I wrote about the jigsaw with the piece missing. I came back from dropping some things off at the op shop/thrift store and blow me down, just off to the side of the board that I do my jigsaws on was the missing piece. Sometimes a piece sits on a completed section and blends in. But I’d patted all over the board and had a really good look on the table to the side and on the floor. I just can’t imagine how I missed it. So here’s another photo of the now totally completed jigsaw. I’m going to some friends for dinner tonight. We’ve only become friends here at the village and I’ve been telling them about the kangaroos and birds we used to see and our Music Shack concerts. I’ve put 33 of my favourite photos on a thumb drive to share with them. If their eyes start to glaze over, I’ll leave the drive with them. I’m hoping 33 isn’t too many. I can remember being bored to tears at some of the slide evenings people used to have.

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

27 May

That's a beautiful jigsaw. I love that it has a cat on it. A missing jigsaw piece is kinda the worst nightmare for a jigsaw solver as it takes a lot of time to complete it. It is good that you found it. Yay!

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

27 May

@JudyEv How many pieces are there on this one Judy?

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

I found this one quite tricky. I was glad it had large pieces rather than regular size ones.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

@flapiz There were 500 pieces. I've been borrowing jigsaws from my sister.

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@LadyDuck (471253)

• Switzerland

27 May

I am so glad you found the missing piece, this finishes jigsaw is beautiful. I think that 33 photos to share is a good number and not a boring number. I also remember being bored to tears at some slide evenings with friends.

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@LadyDuck (471253)

• Switzerland

27 May

@JudyEv - If you have the photos on your phone, may be you can show them directly from the phone.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

@LadyDuck I copied them from my computer. We'll do it again another day. I'll take my laptop to their place.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

We will have to do it another night as their devices didn't take a thumb drive. I still can't believe I found the missing piece.

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@AmbiePam (92375)

• United States

27 May

Hey, you’re self-aware enough to know you have to watch out to see if they’re bored. As interesting as everything is that you have shared on Mylot, I doubt they will be. I don’t think I trust that cat.

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@AmbiePam (92375)

• United States

28 May

@JudyEv OF COURSE! Hercules is a must!

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May

I've been talking to them about the Music Shack and the birds and kangaroos so there is just a few of each - and a couple of Hercules of course!!

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@annierose (21583)

• Philippines

27 May

That's such a delightful surprise to find the missing puzzle piece! It must feel great to have completed it. Your dinner plans sound lovely too, sharing memories and stories with new friends. I'm sure they'll enjoy the photos, and 33 sounds like a perfect number to capture your favorite moments without overwhelming them. Have a wonderful evening!

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@annierose (21583)

• Philippines

28 May

@JudyEv That sounds like a bit of a hiccup, but it's great that you have another day to look forward to sharing those memories. I hope your next attempt goes smoothly!

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May

@annierose Thanks. I'll take my laptop next time.

@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

Thanks for the kind words. We didn't see the photos as their note books wouldn't take the thumb drive. We're going to do it another day.

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@Juliaacv (51045)

• Canada

27 May

What a stroke of luck to find that piece and without any effort really. It is a lovely puzzle I am sure that one had a degree of difficulty.

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@Juliaacv (51045)

• Canada

27 May

@JudyEv It must have been the puzzle fairies, they saw it where it was and moved it so that you would see it and be happy.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

I am simply at a loss to understand how I could have missed it. I looked all over the table several times.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May

@Juliaacv Definitely puzzle fairies.

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@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

28 May

@JudyEv I am glad you found the missing piece. Sometimes we do not see that it is in front of us. I hope they enjoy what you want to show them.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May

I was really surprised to find the piece sitting on the table and in full view. lol

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 May

@Hannihar Whoever painted the cat has been very skilful with the shadings.

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@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

28 May

@JudyEv That happens when you least expect it to. I love the picture of the cat.

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@GardenGerty (160610)

• United States

27 May

That is the most outlandish thing, but I know those puzzle pieces can be tricky. If the slides make for good discussions they should not get too bored.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May

We'll do the photos another day as their devices didn't have thumb drives. If their eyes start to glaze over, I'll stop.

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@snowy22315 (180358)

• United States

27 May

The cat in the pic really had its eye on that blue jay doesn't it? Maybe you could show the pics briefly so as not to take too long with each one.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May

I'll be very careful not to let them get bored. It's the last thing I'd want to happen.

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@rebelann (112770)

• El Paso, Texas

27 May

I'm glad you finally found that missing piece.

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@rebelann (112770)

• El Paso, Texas

28 May

That happens to me too whenever I can't find my keys and just when I give up presto, there they are

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May

My mouth dropped open when I saw it on the table.

It was hiding in plain sight as they say.

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@LeaPea2417 (37350)

• Toccoa, Georgia

27 May

I'm glad the puzzle piece was not lost.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May

I found it hard to believe it was sitting on the table. I thought I'd looked everywhere.

@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

28 May

I'm sure they'll be entertained. I recall some of those photos and they were great!

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May

Thanks. They didn't know us in our 'previous life' so there is one of the house then several each of the Music Shack, the birds and kangaroos and of course Hercules, my pet sheep. I don't think it will be too many but I'll look for signs of boredom! lol

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@just4him (317040)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

27 May

I love the puzzle. I'm glad you found the missing piece. I hope the slide show doesn't bore them to tears. I know I would enjoy it.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

They only had note pads which didn't take a thumb drive so it will have to wait till another day.

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@just4him (317040)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

27 May

@JudyEv I'm sorry they only had note pads.

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@sharonelton (28700)

• Lichfield, England

27 May

Congratulations on finishing the jigsaw, and I'm glad you found the missing piece. I hope you enjoy your dinner. I hope you are well. Have a nice day.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

I don't know how I missed seeing the missing piece. It wasn't hidden at all.

Sometimes I think I'm going silly.

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@sharonelton (28700)

• Lichfield, England

27 May

@JudyEv Oh, don't worry. I have days like that too.

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@MarieCoyle (37101)

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27 May

Those puzzle pieces can hide and are hard to find, I have had it happen as well. Have fun with your friends and I am sure they will enjoy your pictures.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

It must have nearly bitten me when I was looking for it!

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@BarBaraPrz (47254)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

27 May

It was the universe rewarding you for your good deed. Lovely painting on the puzzle.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

I would have to agree as I don't see how I could possibly have missed it sitting there in plain view.

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@wolfgirl569 (105820)

• Marion, Ohio

27 May

Glad you found the piece. I don't think that's too many pictures. Enjoy your evening

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

It was fun thanks but their devices wouldn't take the thumb drive so we'll do it another day.

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@xFiacre (12966)

• Ireland

27 May

@judyev That bird looks like it might become dinner judging by the look on the cat’s face.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

I was surprised sometimes how easy the pieces slotted in but it still took me a few days.

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@TheHorse (218462)

• Walnut Creek, California

28 May

Is this puzzle called "Just Before Dinner"?

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 May

I'm glad the cat isn't licking his lips.

It's called 'Close Encounter'.

@JESSY3236 (19914)

• United States

28 May

Glad you found the missing piece.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 May

I am too. I was dreading having to tell my sister I'd lost a piece.

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@LindaOHio (177809)

• United States

27 May

I'm glad you found the missing piece. Your friends should enjoy the photos without a problem.

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@JudyEv (339414)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 May

Their devices won't take a thumb drive so we'll do it another day. The jigsaw looks much better with the piece slotted in.

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