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Husband selfish with the jigsaw!

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annep Thu 05-Jul-18 20:09:23

So we are in our sumner caravan. I get to sort out all the different areas of the jigsaw including the corners and straight edges. Then husband joins in. And when my back's turned he does all the interesting easier bits even though I tell him to do the boring blue sky bits etc. and not to leave them for me. I thought I might set the alarm for really early and do it while he's asleep. Isnt life fun when you're older ? lol

annep Sat 07-Jul-18 21:23:47

Yes funnygran that would not be my idea of fun either. I'm obviously not an addict. Simple jigsaw and refer to the picture.

Funnygran Sat 07-Jul-18 20:40:51

Sister in law is a jigsaw addict. When we visit, I usually have a look at what is the current one. Last time I looked, she was doing a two sided one with two different pictures on the box. I don’t think I would ever finish one of those as haven’t the patience. Give me a good book any time!

annep Sat 07-Jul-18 19:38:44

Long clue.

annep Sat 07-Jul-18 19:25:39

We don't get paper on Saturday for some reason.Err I'll have to think about that for a while Eglantine. I assume that's one clue.

Eglantine21 Sat 07-Jul-18 15:12:34

This one is for annep.

Day after day engaged in length of journey- one day more.- feeling older?

Today’s cryptic....

kathyd Sat 07-Jul-18 14:54:15

For anyone who likes doing computer jigsaws I have the Astra jigsaw app on both laptop PC and iPad. I've had them for years and enjoy them. You can use your own photos on the iPad version.
I prefer them to other online jigsaws I tried which were too easy and sometimes awkward to use the pieces.

I like doing them without looking at the picture after I have selected the puzzle to do.

I don't like BigJig though.

www.lenagames.com/

LinAnn52 Sat 07-Jul-18 14:42:50

I love doing jigsaws, but woe betide anyone who interferes! My DH enjoys watching my progress, but knows better than to touch it!

Julesey Sat 07-Jul-18 14:20:13

What app would you recommend Lemongrove? I’d pay if I knew a good one.

annep Sat 07-Jul-18 14:06:32

thanks willa45 Hope you enjoy. new challenge is good.

willa45 Sat 07-Jul-18 13:10:35

Haven't done a jigsaw in years! Reminds of me of summer vacations when I was a child. I used to love them...the more pieces the better. Annep, thanks for reminding me how much fun and also how challenging they can be!

I'm thinking I should go out today to find a really good one.... don't know if hubby might want to get into it, so maybe I'll should buy more than one smile!

Purpledaffodil Sat 07-Jul-18 13:01:40

I was wondering where I’d used that particular b word Maggie and Squiffy. ?.
But then I was up at Sparrow’s pop for the Next sale. See I can be a laydee too? ?

lindiann Sat 07-Jul-18 12:00:44

schnackie Thank you for that link to the online puzzles I am a carer for my brother and he loves online jigsaws keeps him quiet for ages smile

annep Sat 07-Jul-18 11:49:10

I know you were being lightheaded GabriellaG so pardon me for being serious. But the truth is although I like doing jigsaws there are lots of things I would like to do like a long cycle, climb the Mournes, circle dance all things I used to love. Unfortunately I have ME and fibromyalgia. I prefer to remain optimistic and enjoy what I can manage. There is so much to enjoy with limited energy. (including of course Gransnet.)

Squiffy Sat 07-Jul-18 11:26:31

Maggie - Wrong Purple!! It's so confusing with all the similar names!

annep Sat 07-Jul-18 11:25:30

I didn't realise jigsaws were so popular! I laughed at antheacarol taking hers to work. I've heard of those jigsaws greengran Might give it a go but sounds really difficult. Have enjoyed this thread everyone.

Maggiemaybe Sat 07-Jul-18 10:53:49

I’ll-bred? ? I’m surprised you got away with bastard, Purpledaffodil. Being a laydee, I of course opted for ruddy as my expletive of choice.

VIOLETTE Sat 07-Jul-18 10:38:07

Ha ha ! love the suggestions to hide a piece or two .....or, why don't you creep silently out of bed and FINISH it ...............you could say the fairies had been ............

gillybob Sat 07-Jul-18 10:20:47

You’d bloody well better get yourself back to bed then purpledaffy or maybe off to that bloody NEXT sale ! grin

Purpledaffodil Sat 07-Jul-18 10:11:45

And I got up bloody early for that Gillybob?

Purpledaffodil Sat 07-Jul-18 10:10:08

I must be really shallow. I got the email notification which said “I may get up early and do it while my husband’s asleep”. Assumed It meant the Next Sale.?

gillybob Sat 07-Jul-18 10:03:28

I started a fab caravan site jigsaw about 2 years ago . I’ve got the proper roll up thingy too. Still haven’t finished it . confused

Oh and to the person ( you know who you are ) who sent me a PM accusing me of being “ill bred” and “not considering other peoples sensitivities” among other things for using the dreaded “ bloody” word up thread ........
Bloody bloody bloody bloody bloody !

There now you have something to really complain about ! Silly billy .

GabriellaG Sat 07-Jul-18 10:03:28

I can think of better things to do other than sitting in a caravan doing jigsaws in this weather...grin

ReadyMeals Sat 07-Jul-18 09:58:26

It's highly important to have a partner who is jigsaw-compatible. I think you need to find someone new...

Gma29 Sat 07-Jul-18 09:43:22

Off to investigate online jigsaws..... !

schnackie Sat 07-Jul-18 09:42:18

www.jigsawexplorer.com
Thanks a lot ladies. Now I have something I never knew existed to be addicted to! grin