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MollysMummy2010 · 13/08/2019 21:50

that I am 46 and bought a jigsaw puzzle today and am thoroughly enjoying!!

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Vgbeat · 13/08/2019 21:53

I love a good jigsaw

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Thequaffle · 13/08/2019 21:55

YANBU. How many pieces?

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Glovesick · 13/08/2019 22:05

I love jig saw puzzles!

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PennyGold · 13/08/2019 22:11

I'm 26 and LOVE a jigsaw.

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grafittiartist · 13/08/2019 22:23

I realised this summer that my perfect holiday is a caravan and a jigsaw!!
Jigsaws are very calming and relaxing.
EnjoySmile

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PinkiOcelot · 13/08/2019 22:24

I quite like jigsaws as well. How many pieces has it got and what is the pic?

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chocolatemademefat · 13/08/2019 22:24

Love a jigsaw. Hate it when someone ‘helps’ by doing a bit.

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MooseBeTimeForSummer · 13/08/2019 22:31

I’m 45. Bought one a couple of weeks ago. 500 pieces. Surprisingly tricky!

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Yesitsdyed · 13/08/2019 22:33

Doing a Disney princesses one, 1000 pieces.

My favourites are maps though...

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dollydaydream114 · 13/08/2019 22:37

A jigsaw accompanied by a really engrossing audiobook or a long podcast, is one of life's great joys. Ideally on a wet Saturday afternoon when there's nobody else home.

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Hecateh · 13/08/2019 23:02

YANBU

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Beautiful3 · 13/08/2019 23:29

I've never ever done a jigsaw. I think I'm going to buy myself one at Christmas!

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RavenLG · 13/08/2019 23:37

Oh god! DPs parents got us into jigsaws. But they do those wasgij ones where the picture on the box is 5 minutes before the image you're building, or you have to picture what the box would look like 20 years in the future. They're ridiculous! But hours of entertainment.

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pigsDOfly · 13/08/2019 23:45

Jigsaws have been a secret vice of mine for many years.

It's a secret vice because I've always felt it's a bit 'sad' that I like to sit on my own and do jigsaws, also it's always felt a bit old womanish. And now I am actually an old woman it some how makes it feel even sadder.

It's very cheering to know that all you young things are out out there doing your own jigsaws.

Love that jigsaw MooseBeTimeForSummer. Can never resist a cat jigsaw.

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SunshineDays2019 · 13/08/2019 23:55

I enjoy jigsaw too and confess I also enjoy colouring books, so relaxing Blush

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Chescascurious · 14/08/2019 00:00

My family got together last year and did a jigsaw together! Took us a few days but the end result was worth it!

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AlunWynsKnee · 14/08/2019 00:04

Love a jigsaw. I did my 50 year old back in doing one on the floor a few months ago.

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MollysMummy2010 · 14/08/2019 00:41

It is a 1,000 of Polerro harbour in Cornwall - I used to live near there years ago. My bloody husband is a jigsaw wizard and came home and joined in bastard..

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HoppyHop · 14/08/2019 00:48

We jigsaw in our caravan, DD2 (15) loves them too. Popular round here though as the local charity shop has a sign in the window asking for jigsaws! A jigsaw shortage in north Wales. Rainy day tomorrow so hoping to get it finished (...umm maybe the 2 things are connected!!)

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Aquamarine1029 · 14/08/2019 00:48

This is so funny! I'm 46, and I just said to my husband the other day that we should start doing jigsaw puzzles because we both really enjoy them. I ordered a couple today!

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GodDammitAmy · 14/08/2019 00:49

I've met my people!

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MollysMummy2010 · 14/08/2019 01:05

I went into five charity shops before I found a jigsaw! It took me an hour to do the top and then my husband did the corner in about two minutes...he is sleeping so I may kill him...

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MollysMummy2010 · 14/08/2019 01:10

Meant to say Polperro in Cornwall and will post a pic when on my phone. Can anyone tell I am on holiday with difficult child.....

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ParrotsForLife · 14/08/2019 01:11

Where do you keep them when you’re not working on them? Do you have a dedicated jigsawing spot?

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WantingMoreFromLife · 14/08/2019 01:16

I run a local jigsaw exchange that is member based. We don't have a huge number of members but the age break down of our members is:
50% - Over 60
10% - Under 30
25% - 30 - 40
15% - 40 - 60
Everyone should do jigsaws. Great for your mind, relaxation and more.

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