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June 25, 2024

Reel In Bob's Beer & Bait - It Delivers!
Pictures tell a story and the story I read as I looked at the puzzle picture was of a tranquil, quaint store where customers who lived on or near the river could purchase beer, bait, and all types of food. The sign on the back of the boat docked in front of the store reads they even “Deliver on the River.”
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June 11, 2024

Threads of Nostalgia: "Yen for Yarn"
It comes in different weights and thicknesses, from thin to thick. They can be put into four groups: thread, floss, knitting yarn and rope. Yarn comes in a wide range of hues, from bright and bold to soft and subtle.
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May 6, 2024

The Wild West Stays Up "All Nighter"
A lone cowboy pauses amidst the vast expanse of the wild west to brew coffee at his campfire. The scene is alive with the warmth of the fire contrasting against the cool desert night, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the moment.
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April 24, 2024

Field at Sunrise
He was a “happy camper” when we drove the old tractor down his driveway on a late Sunday afternoon and handed him the key. Dad used the tractor and implements we purchased to increase the size of his garden and as such was able to sell a lot more produce.
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April 16, 2024

Lift Your Table, Save Your Back!
During March 22-24, Cobble Hill had the pleasure of being in San Diego as the Convention Sponsor for the USA Jigsaw Nationals. It was such a delight to finally meet face to face with so many of the puzzlers who we...
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March 19, 2024

Spring has Sprung in By the Pond!
My connection to this puzzle is the landscaping in the yard of the house by the pond. When I first saw this puzzle, it reminded me of my interest in gardening. I thought that it would be a fun puzzle to put it together and hang on my wall and I was correct.
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February 19, 2024

Visiting the USA With Vintage American Postcards
While in California, I saw the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the Reagan and Nixon Presidential Libraries and many other interesting places. One fascinating stop we made on the cruise was in Astoria Oregon, where the Lewis and Clark expedition spent the Winter of 1805.
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January 17, 2024

Shelve It or Stack It With No Head Tilt.
Whether the puzzle has a portrait or landscape orientation, there is a "best" way to display. Each side includes a slice of the image and information such as piece count and assembled dimensions.
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January 8, 2024

Auto Repair - New Puzzle Sparks Memory of a New Life
When I saw this picture, I wondered what happened to the owner of this garage and why the 1954 Chevrolet was left sitting in the garage. The picture also leaves you wondering why all the items like the old tires and equipment are left lying around the front and side of the garage.
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