Out with the old, in with the second-hand

@JudyEv (371721)
Rockingham, Australia
December 28, 2025 4:59pm CST
About a month ago, I posted a photo of a jigsaw I was attempting. However, I gave up on it. There was too much dark and a piece could go in multiple places quite easily which made it even more difficult. So it went back in its box and back to the clubhouse. In the photo you can see another jigsaw that I bought at an op shop (thrift store). This might be a challenge too with multiple tigers, water, rocks, etc but I’m hoping it might be a bit easier than the last one. We have a friend visiting for New Year and she is staying over. I’m sure she’ll add a few pieces for me.
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@DaddyEvil (167941)
• United States
29 Dec
Thrift stores are great places! We wander around in one here just to see what it has at times. We rarely find anything we want to bring home, though.
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@DaddyEvil (167941)
• United States
29 Dec
@JudyEv They don't stock books in the one here.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
We head straight to the books usually. I get most of my clothes there too. Just tops and slacks. Vince has picked up a couple of nice jumpers from time to time too.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (202936)
• United States
28 Dec
That is really a beautiful puzzle. Hopefully she will help you do it. Sis and her fam were working on a Jigsaw on Christmas day..The family that puzzles together..fits together...
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
Sometimes there is one that is an odd shape! lol
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Amber
@AmbiePam (112686)
• United States
29 Dec
I used to love puzzles. I wish I could get my nieces into them. Especially since Amyra loved them when she was little.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
As they too busy with other things? I have a couple of new card games to try too.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (12492)
• United States
29 Dec
This would be an amazing puzzle to put together. It's gorgeous. Maybe you and your friend can attempt it together.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (12492)
• United States
30 Dec
@JudyEv I'd love to see a photo after it's together. I like separating mine as well.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Dec
@noni1959 I'll post a photo when I finish - maybe even before! lol
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
I'm sure she will help me with it. I've done the edging and have made a start on the birds. I've divided a lot of the pieces into colours.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (54747)
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29 Dec
Our library has a lot of intricate puzzles people can check out and take home. Do you have a library nearby?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
There is a library nearby and we also have one at the clubhouse. You don't need to check books in and out at the clubhouse. You can borrow them for as long as it takes then return them. They also have some jigsaws there too.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (54747)
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30 Dec
@JudyEv That's great that you can keep them as long as you want and that they have the puzzles, too. Our library has movies, as well. I have never borrowed any from them, but I have enough to do the way it is, haha!
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Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (3855)
• India
29 Dec
That is completely understandable! Some jigsaws are easy whereas others are truly next-level challenging, especially when there’s a lot of space and pieces that seem to fit everywhere. There’s no shame in putting it back in the box when it stops being fun. All these are supposed to be fun. The new one with the tigers sounds tricky as per me, but at least distinct shapes and patterns might make it more rewarding. It’s nice that you’re giving it another go instead of giving up on puzzles altogether. Having a fresh puzzle can really reset and recharge your motivation. Even better that you’ll have company while working on it. A few extra hands (and eyes) always help spot pieces you might miss. Things could also be quicker. Hopefully it turns into a relaxed and enjoyable New Year activity rather than a frustrating one. Enjoy your time!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
I've decided I'm too old to waste time on really tricky puzzles. I don't think this one will be too bad although there are a lot of areas that are similar to each other.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (10127)
• Philippines
1 Jan
That is why I love online jigsaw puzzle, lol!
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (10127)
• Philippines
3 Jan
@JudyEv do you enjoy it more online? I do it online more because it is cheaper, lol! And there is a lot to download for free.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan
@luisadannointed I buy second-hand ones or borrow them from the library mostly.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan
I sometimes do them online too.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (147454)
• Roseburg, Oregon
29 Dec
I hope you have a nice visit from your friend when she gets there.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (147454)
• Roseburg, Oregon
29 Dec
@JudyEv I hope you have a good time.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
Thanks. There are a couple of board games that we enjoy and we might play cards as well.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
@jstory07 Thanks
Anna
@LadyDuck (493231)
• Italy
29 Dec
The thrift stores often have very interesting things to buy. This one will not be easy.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (493231)
• Italy
29 Dec
@JudyEv That is a good start.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
I've made a start on the birds as there are less of them.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (129584)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Dec
That is a pretty one.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
It will be hard enough but at least it doesn't have acres of blue sky.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (88661)
• United States
29 Dec
My daughter loves tigers so she would love that puzzle. Hope you enjoy doing it and it isn't too hard. We got two new puzzles for 'Christmas so I'm looking forward to doing them.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (88661)
• United States
31 Dec
@JudyEv it's fun when you can enjoy it and not be frustrated that it's so hard. Hope you and Vince have a very Happy New Year
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Dec
I'm about halfway and it hasn't been as hard as I thought it might be.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan
@Marilynda1225 Thanks for the good wishes. I hope 2026 is kind to you and your family too.
Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (67957)
• Centralia, Washington
29 Dec
Op shop. I like that. I looked at your puzzle and wondered where Tarzan was hiding?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec
Yes, it looks like a Tarzan-type environment. lol
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (322015)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Dec
It looks like a fun puzzle.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (322015)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 Dec
@JudyEv I'm glad it was fun.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Dec
I've enjoyed doing it.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (213774)
• United States
30 Dec
Good luck with the puzzle. I haven't done one in a while.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Dec
It's about halfway there and hasn't been as hard so far as I imagined.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (82890)
• United States
29 Dec
Thrift stores are THE place for things like jigsaw puzzles! I’m surprised there aren’t jigsaw puzzle trading groups online. (Or, actually, there may be! ) That’s very pretty, good luck with it!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Dec
Someone pasted on our 'village' FB offering to swap or give away some jigsaws.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (94219)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Dec
I love that puzzle always been a tiger fan,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Dec
I've got the tigers and birds done. Now for the greens and browns.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (27894)
• Singapore
29 Dec
Good that you take up jigsaw puzzle chllenges. We had a few when my son was young but gave them away.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (371721)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Dec
I gave away a few when we moved but I still have a couple.
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