Fitting All the Pieces Together
@just4him (323168)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
March 8, 2017 4:45pm CST
Puzzles and books have one thing in common, all the pieces need to fit together. Whether it's making certain the pieces of a puzzle are the right piece for where you want to put it, or the story a person writes works from beginning to end, everything must work together or it won't look right or read right when finished.
I spent the last two days trying to get that edge to fit together. I even went through every piece in the box again to make certain I hadn't missed any because it wasn't coming out right. When I did have it together, it still didn't look right and I took the bottom edge apart again. It took some doing, as some of the pieces fit in a couple places, but they just didn't line up the way they should. After a couple hours watching a movie, and two episodes of Property Brothers, I finally had the puzzle together the way it belonged.
I am also working on my book. There are a few pieces of the novel that also need to fit together, so I have been reworking some areas of the novel as well until I am satisfied with it. It has been a work in progress, just as the puzzle I'm putting together is.
Both are enjoyable and frustrating as I work each to get it perfect. Both are puzzles that need to be put together so it all fits together perfectly.
That is what I have been doing today. Working puzzles, picture and book. I know the results will be worth it when both are finished. Both are works of art.
What have you been doing today? Thanks for reading.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
8 Mar 17
I haven't done a puzzle in years, but so enjoy them, I guess I might have to get one and give that a go. I like the really big ones 1000 pieces or more.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 17
@fishtiger58 You might like BigPuzzle.net - it's a free site and you can have a lot of fun.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
8 Mar 17
@jaboUK cool I will certainly check that out thanks.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Mar 17
So many talking of puzzles it makes me want to do one! But that would mean putting a table in the living room which would be in the way..so I'll live vicariously through you.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
10 Mar 17
@marlina Not the same I don't think LOL!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Mar 17
I had to set one up today in my living room as my dining table wasn't big enough.
I do genealogical research that is like a huge puzzle too
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
8 Mar 17
Working.. as always.
Debating whether or not I want to go to volleyball.
If I skip volleyball I might be able to have a nice night out with my husband, which we don't get to do too often as we always need to keep an eye on the time as a child usually needs to be picked up from this practice or that one..
Wednesdays, now that basketball are over, are the only days nobody has anything going on..
Except one is still at rehearsals for musical, I thought he'd be done by now. If I don't hear from him soon I might as well just go to volleyball.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
9 Mar 17
@just4him Yeah.. found out my son has rehearsal until 9.. there goes that idea! I'm off to volleyball soon.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Mar 17
Interesting choice. Going out with your husband would be the better of the two if you can do it.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
9 Mar 17
gram is the puzzle master, she told me to flip over the pieces if you aren't sure of the fit and look at the cardboard side, sometimes you can tell better
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
11 Mar 17
@just4him I dont know, she says it's easier to see how the fit is, I havent tried that
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Mar 17
@Jessicalynnt That does make sense as you can see the piece and not distracted by the design.
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@tammys85 (31416)
• Baltimore, Maryland
10 Mar 17
I never thought of writing and puzzles like that; that's a great comparison. I'm glad you were able to fit the pieces and work on your book.
My nieces and nephews have been working on puzzles lately, even looking for complete sets at thrift stores. :)
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 Mar 17
Puzzles are so much fun for many people. We have a few that are glued together now and displayed. Hope you had a good day.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Mar 17
@just4him Some were liked so much, they had to be framed.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
9 Mar 17
As I read this it is Thursday. I am doing some housework 
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Mar 17
It's Saturday morning for me. I might do housework, but it will be later as I have a brunch this morning with the ladies from church.
@jillybean1222 (6406)
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9 Mar 17
my youngest was really into puzzles for awhile. i need to start buying them for her again
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Mar 17
It was a challenge. I need something to connect it to, so doing the inside first doesn't work for me, but I know a lot of people who do work puzzles that way.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Mar 17
That's a different way to do them. I've heard about a lot of different ways people do puzzles, top down is a first.
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
8 Mar 17
I would think that the puzzle would have to the easiest of the two but now you have me wondering. Today has been good. Everything crossed off my to-do list and I'm almost ready to relax for the rest of the day!!!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Mar 17
I'm glad you have everything crossed off your list.
A few days ago as I was going through the characters of the series, I realized I missed some very important ones for this book. They might be secondary, but they are no less important. So I've been going back and seamlessly adding them to the story. When I finish with the first draft, I'll be reading it again and looking for any inconsistencies that would make a person just toss the book in the trash or hurl it across the room. It is at that time when I will also make certain all the historical facts are accurate as well. It is a puzzle. One that you as a reader don't notice because the author has done his or her work in getting the story right from beginning to end.
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
14 Mar 17
I love puzzles but mostly do ones online right now since my table is loaded. Too bad you live the next state over, I'd come help. I do get to work on some when doing some jobs for people. One in particular always has one started and I'll sit while my employees are working or stop to put in a piece or two when I walk by. If we're doing okay on time I might walk by more than needed, lol.
I see you had some back issues, hope it's doing better. Thought I should come see what's up in your neck of the woods since I've not seen you around as much lately.
@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
8 Mar 17
Been too long since I worked on a puzzle. Guess the same goes with our life. We make each circumstance fit all together.
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