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Community => The QE2 Story Jigsaws => Topic started by: Rob Lightbody on Aug 30, 2010, 05:23 PM
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A beautiful 1967 original QE2 jigsaw came into my possession recently and I decided to sell it on eBay, since I'm broke. Ethical me decided not to use "my position" to try to boost its sales, and I also didn't want you all to start fighting over it.
Its sold now, and has gone to a very good home, but if you want to see it, here's a link to the photos in our gallery
https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=28
The funny thing is, I had to MAKE the blooming thing to check it was OK and had no missing pieces - it took AGES! The sky and the "undergrowth" will live on on my mind for quite a while!!
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSCF1197.JPG)
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSCF1199.JPG)
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_2010-08-26_11_40_33.jpg)
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Rob..I have had that jigsaw fr years..I saw it on ebay....must have been yours....must dig mine out,,..
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Rob for what its worth these do crop up on ebay more than perhaps we realise, l bought one about 8 years ago for only a few pounds, the jigsaw was still in the bag unopened the seller had it listed wrongly iv seen them go for as much as £40 then again they can go for only a few pounds. As we know there is no rhyme or reason with ebay as to what things go for.
On the subject of not using your position that is to be commended!!! But had you perhaps mentioned it you might have raised a lot more for it and it would have been a way of giving you a boost!! Im always tempted to thrust something into your hands, But lm never sure how you would take it... :-X
But next time you visit l must show you a recent purchase, the seller hadnt a clue about it, put it up at a buy it now l was there at the right time,only a few minutes after she listed it, bought it then she emailed asking did l want to buy another one, which l did for a stupidly low price and she emailed again with another item which l snapped at!! In all my 10years of ebaying l have never seen these 3 items before, and iv seen/sold a lot of QE2 stuff over the years.....
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Just in case you did not manage to track down the pictures in our ever growing gallery of memorabilia, here they are.
The box :
https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSCF1197.JPG
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSCF1197.JPG)
https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSCF1199.JPG
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSCF1199.JPG)
... complete with that lovely logo!
https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_2010-08-26_11_40_33.jpg
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_2010-08-26_11_40_33.jpg)
The completed masterpiece!
Great to see and use these items so closely connected with the QE2 history (in this case, anticipating her history at sea, before she had even set sail with her passengers for the first time!).
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For those of you interested, there is one of these on eBay just now going for a bargain price!
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161033149568
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Thanks to very generous Rob, I have come into possession of this jigsaw too, and over the Christmas break, four of us had a wonderful time assembling it. My Mum, Pia and I (the QE2 travellers) were joined by my nephew Sebastian, who turned out to be a champion jigsaw puzzler.
Between the four of us, it took us four evenings to complete it.
Here are the first few pictures :
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3814/11691080753_31e23c84a3.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11691080753/)
QE2 jigsaw (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11691080753/) by seikinsou (https://www.flickr.com/people/seikinsou/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3825/11691598066_8df788fcb8.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11691598066/)
Sorting the pieces (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11691598066/) by seikinsou (https://www.flickr.com/people/seikinsou/), on Flickr
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2823/11691590866_658c03b0e9.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11691590866/)
Queen Elizabeth 2 Cunard (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11691590866/) by seikinsou (https://www.flickr.com/people/seikinsou/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/11690824165_ecaef63733.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11690824165/)
The ship is almost ready (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11690824165/) by seikinsou (https://www.flickr.com/people/seikinsou/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7413/11691047243_ea74f441a3.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11691047243/)
Getting closer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11691047243/) by seikinsou (https://www.flickr.com/people/seikinsou/), on Flickr
We have meanwhile finished the jigsaw, and it was a real pleasure -- thank you, Rob! In the meantime, we have started another one, a 19th century painting, which is giving us much more trouble...
I would be more than happy to send this jigsaw on its way too!
Any takers, please let us know :) .
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Hi Isabelle - All good wishes for 2014 and congratulations on fitting together the new QE2 jigsaw and for posting the pictures. I would love to get on the list for this one too. Perhaps we could gather some names over here who would like to have a go at it, and then QE2 could do another Atlantic crossing. Perhaps Rod ? Have a great day ! June
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I notice it's from the same manufacturer and is the same size and in the same style of the circulating jigsaw; are the two part of a series? There could be more out there like these two?
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I notice it's from the same manufacturer and is the same size and in the same style of the circulating jigsaw; are the two part of a series? There could be more out there like these two?
The two definitely belong together, and it was lovely to have been able to assemble both.
Here are some pictures of the final outcome :
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/11803996766_f22f108558.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11803996766/)
QE2 jigsaw completed (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11803996766/) by seikinsou (https://www.flickr.com/people/seikinsou/), on Flickr
Mysteriously, this jigsaw had an extra piece! I wonder where it might be missing...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7315/11803648244_7dbfc77503.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11803648244/)
All pieces there (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/11803648244/) by seikinsou (https://www.flickr.com/people/seikinsou/), on Flickr
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Hi Isabelle - Thank you for posting pictures of the new QE2 jigsaw. It is beautiful and definitely belongs with the other. As Peter mentioned, I wonder if there are more in the series ? An extra piece - perhaps it is a "spare part" ! Thanks for sharing ! June
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I could have sworn someone on here said there were 3 in this series, however it seems to me it would make sense to have just two - indicating the dual-purpose nature of this revolutionary new ship - cruising and crossing.
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I could have sworn someone on here said there were 3 in this series, however it seems to me it would make sense to have just two - indicating the dual-purpose nature of this revolutionary new ship - cruising and crossing.
Hi Rob - Could very well be that there are two. These two do represent the cruising and crossing. Were there later jigsaws issued by Cunard for QE2 ? June
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Hi Rob - Could very well be that there are two. These two do represent the cruising and crossing. Were there later jigsaws issued by Cunard for QE2 ? June
I seem to remember jigsaws in the Ocean Bookshop. But as I never went in for QE2 souvenirs very much (until I relented a bit at the very end...), I cannot recall what they were like -- except perhaps that they were very small. Somewhere in our family we also have a QE2 pack of cards.
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Thanks, Isabelle, for more info. June
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Thank you, June, for putting in your bid for the jigsaw! I shall be able to send it off towards the end of the month.
Rod, would it be a good idea to "volunteer" for this one too? We still need a photo of you with the puzzle... :) .
Anyone else ready to give it a try on this side or that of the Atlantic / Pacific / Indian Ocean?
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Thank you, Isabelle. I shall be looking forward to having QE2 arrive at my house again. Perhaps in the interim, some more takers will come forward over here to have a go at the jigsaw. Rod ? And another proxy crossing for QE2. June
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Sure! Put me on the list!
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Sure! Put me on the list!
Great, Rod ! That makes me and Rod across "the pond". Highlander0108, how about you ? June
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Put me on the list. Bet I can do it quicker than Rod! :)
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That's great, Jim ! And it looks like we have a competition here ! Isabelle, who do we have so far ? Rod and me in US, Jim in UK, anyone else so far ? June
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Put me on the list. Bet I can do it quicker than Rod! :)
Great, Jim! Really happy to see you chime in -- and looking forward to news of your speedy assembly :) .
Would you like to start with this one, which is in the UK at the moment (awaiting news from Helen) :
https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php/topic,3838.msg59111.html#msg59111
If you scroll upwards, you will get to see some pictures. We believe that the two jigsaws were published together in 1967.
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Like with the other one, I would be interested in having a go at some point.
Again, like with the other one, I would suggest trying to arrange things so that people who are reasonably near to each other to have it in turn to allow hand delivery as far as possible to reduce exposure to the postal system. The last thing we need is for Postmoan Pratt to lose one of them in the mail system.
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Great, Peter ! It looks like we are going to have a number of us having the pleasure of QE2 docking at our homes and us having the pleasure of "building her".
Hand delivery is a very good idea wherever possible. Maybe I'll have to make a return voyage on QM2 to hand deliver QE2 jigsaw and accompany her on her proxy crossing. Someday, I hope !!
June
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This same Jig-saw is currently advertised on E-Bay for £39.95
VINTAGE TOWER PRESS MODEL No.2088 CUNARD ''QUEEN ELIZABETH II JIG SAW VN MIB
micmcn | 4861 | 99.8%
mikecartmelcollectables@hotmail.co.uk
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There are also some on Amazon but not the ones we are fitting together.
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This jigsaw too is now starting its cruise. Tomorrow, it will travel to the post office and will sail away to Lynda's in Scotland.
The voyage so far :
-- from Rob in Scotland
-- to Isabelle in Ireland
-- to Lynda in Scotland
Where to next? Here are the scheduled ports of call -- not necessarily in this order :
* June
* Rod
* Jim Bennett
* Peter Mugridge
More puzzlers welcome!
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Oh, this sounds marvelous !! I shall look forward to all of the ports of call for this QE2 jigsaw, and the pier at my house is always and only reserved for our QE2 (jigsaw) ! June
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Perhaps we should create a "log book" of our names, dates of doing the jigsaw and maybe the time taken with this one as well? :)
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Perhaps we should create a "log book" of our names, dates of doing the jigsaw and maybe the time taken with this one as well? :)
I noted down our own details on the card that has been sent out together with the jigsaw. Looking forward to the additions!
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Very good idea to add to the log as we go.
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The jigsaw has docked at my house in Scotland and I made a start on it yesterday evening.
So far the progress has not been a bit slow so I was glad to read that Isabelle and her family took four days to complete as that put the pace into perspective.
What is really nice is how the scene recaptures QE2 at anchor and the interest from small vessels whose passengers wanted to see the ship. I am going to take time to enjoy the puzzle. :)
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Hi Lynda - Thank you very much for the update on the QE2 jigsaw. I am glad to hear that it has safely docked at your house and look forward to progress reports on her building and pictures, too ! June
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Hi Lynda - Thank you very much for the update on the QE2 jigsaw. I am glad to hear that it has safely docked at your house and look forward to progress reports on her building and pictures, too ! June
Thanks June, I have taken a couple of photos yesterday and will take another one tomorrow morning when the light is a bit better. I am about half way through the jigsaw and enjoying the challenge.
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Hi Lynda - Thank you very much for your post, and it does sound as if you are making great progress on our QE2 (jigsaw). Have a great day ! June
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Jigsaw almost finished I just have the sky to do. Will post photos tomorrow.
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I have thoroughly enjoyed putting the jigsaw together .
I started working on the jigsaw late Sunday evening and was only able to put the outline together. Then by Monday I could see the outline of the ship and started to feel a sense of achievement
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Today, although I only had the top part of the jigsaw with the foliage and sky to complete I felt this was the most difficult part especially the sky section.
But as you can see I now have a big smile on my face as the jigsaw is complete. ;D
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Congratulations, Lynda -- well done! And within a very reasonable time frame too :) .
Was the extra piece still in the packet? I am sure that we must have tried many times, unsuccessfully, to fit it in here or there...
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The extra piece was in the box but easily identified as it had a different finish. I think it could be from a different jigsaw.
I see we have a list of who would like to try the jigsaw. Let me know who to send this to next and if they send me a personal message with their address I will get the jigsaw parcelled and posted
Where to next? Here are the scheduled ports of call -- not necessarily in this order :
* June
* Rod
* Jim Bennett
* Peter Mugridge
More puzzlers welcome!
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Excellent stuff Lynda, well done Pete..
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Congratulations Lynda! Nice to see your Cunard red top, a nice touch!!
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Hi Lynda - Thank you very much for your posts telling us how you went about it and the pictures ! Great job ! It is so satisfying to do a QE2 jigsaw. Who is next ? -- UK addresses first ? or US addresses ? And who else will add their names to the list ? This is a great way to add more miles to QE2's voyages, even if it is by proxy ! June
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Message sent Lynda.
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Does this mean QE2 (jigsaw) will make an Atlantic crossing ?
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Does this mean QE2 (jigsaw) will make an Atlantic crossing ?
Yes June, I will parcel up the jigsaw and send it to Rod tomorrow or Friday.
Jigsaw is doing a transatlantic crossing! :)
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How exciting !! :D
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I posted the jigsaw this afternoon - Rod look forward to the jigsaw docking soon in Florida and enjoy! :)
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Hi Lynda - I looked at your pictures again this morning. You look so happy with the completed QE2 (jigsaw) ! Every thought of QE2 and every picture of QE2 does give us a special feeling, doesn't it ? June :D
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Hi Lynda - I looked at your pictures again this morning. You look so happy with the completed QE2 (jigsaw) ! Every thought of QE2 and every picture of QE2 does give us a special feeling, doesn't it ? June :D
June , Anything QE2 makes me happy and it was lovely to see the jigsaw building to reveal her beautiful lines. ;D
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Yes, Lynda, I totally agree !! Anything QE2 brings a smile to my face too !! June
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Hi Rod - Has radar picked up QE2 (jigsaw) approaching ? June
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Not so far!
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Soon, I'm sure ! :D
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Hi Rod - Has radar picked up QE2 (jigsaw) approaching ? June
Posted on Thursday afternoon, so hope Radar picks up the signal soon!
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Not today.
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I think her ETA may be Friday or Saturday. Our QE2 (jigsaw) is doing quite well docking without the aid of tugs. ;D
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Hi Rod - Have you picked up her signal yet ? I believe she should be close ! :D June
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Nothing yet!
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Hopefully soon. She is just travelling a little slower these days !
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Finally!!!!!
The Jigsaw has docked in Poinciana, FL. I will be away from home for the next couple of days but when I get back I will clear space on the kitchen counter and start! And will take some Happy snappies.
I assume that June will be next?
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Good to know that the jigsaw has docked, I was beginning to think that she had taken a cruise to the Caribbean, before docking in Florida!
Looking forward to the photos Rod :)
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Hi Rod - So glad to hear that QE2 (jigsaw) has docked at your house. We are looking forward to commentary and photos as you fit her together ! Have a good few days away and good luck with the puzzle. Yes, I think I am next ? June
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Hi Lynda - Yes, so glad to hear that QE2 (jigsaw) is now docked at Rod's ! She might have taken a little detour to retrace her former travels. :D June
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Hi Rod - How is our QE2 (jigsaw) doing on her "refit" ? June :)
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Going to take it out of the box tomorrow or the day after. Been so busy!
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Good to know it has arrived safely, Rod. Take your time... these jigsaws are there to be enjoyed! Find yourself a relaxed week-end to tackle it -- you may even find a relaxed fellow-puzzler to tackle it with :) .
As for me, the (somewhat bigger) jigsaw I started after this one is still not finished, but I made some headway last week-end. Picture from a gallery, some obscure painter who liked gradations of brown and green. I am having a pause now, but shall happily continue when next I feel inspired!
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Hi Rod - Thanks for your post. Yes, as Isabelle has said, take your time to enjoy fitting together our QE2 (jigsaw). In fact, she is probably enjoying herself, by proxy, being moored at a friendly house where there are no worries.
Hi Isabelle - Thanks for your post and update on your current jigsaw. How many pieces in this one ?
To all - have a great day ! June
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Hi Rod - Thanks for your post. Yes, as Isabelle has said, take your time to enjoy fitting together our QE2 (jigsaw). In fact, she is probably enjoying herself, by proxy, being moored at a friendly house where there are no worries.
How is she doing, Rod? Are you enjoying each other's company?
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The jigsaw is still sitting on the dining room table!
But it has made the move with us to our new house!
That is why it has not been started.
Hopefully over the weekend.
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So, she has been cruising again!
Congratulations on the house move, Rod -- may the jigsaw give you the first of many happy hours and days there :) .
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Thanks Isabelle..... we are lucky....we can do it a little bit at a time....
Sewer line has already backed up....hopefully fixed!
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Hi Rod - Congratulations on the move to your new house ! Enjoy fitting together QE2 (jigsaw) ! June :)
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Hope the new house goes well Rod.
Much easier to do it our way and take your home with you. Saves a heck of a lot of packing.
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Sewer line has already backed up....hopefully fixed!
Problems with the plumbing? Just like being back at sea. Niagra Niagra !!!
All the best in your new home Rod.
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Hi Rod, how is the cruising QE2 doing?
Hope the new house is organised, the jigsaw table up, and the photos coming our way!
I also see that June was next on the list of puzzlers for this one -- June, is this still right or am I getting my lists mixed up?
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The voyage so far :
-- from Rob in Scotland
-- to Isabelle in Ireland
-- to Lynda in Scotland
-- to Rod in the United States
These are the others who have already said they would like to try it :
* June Ingram
* Jim Bennett
* Peter Mugridge
I suggest that, Rod, you might send it to June first (being in the same country and having generously sent her own jigsaw to me!) and it can then travel on to Jim and Peter in the UK.
Lots of puzzling fun in store for us!
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Hi Rod, how is the cruising QE2 doing?
Hope the new house is organised, the jigsaw table up, and the photos coming our way!
I also see that June was next on the list of puzzlers for this one -- June, is this still right or am I getting my lists mixed up?
Hi Isabelle -
Thank you very much for your post. Yes, I think I am next on the list as we are both in the US. I am looking forward to Rod's pictures of our QE2 (jigsaw ) !
June :)
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OK, I finally started the jigsaw I have. Then got called into work for 2 days.
I am going to give up and get out of the jigsaw business!
I believe June is the next person on the list for this one? Looks like QE2 in Tahiti?
Sorry to be so long, but with court appearances, moving house and work etc.....
SO, June if your address is still the same...it will go to you this week!
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OK, I finally started the jigsaw I have. Then got called into work for 2 days.
I am going to give up and get out of the jigsaw business!
I believe June is the next person on the list for this one? Looks like QE2 in Tahiti?
Sorry to be so long, but with court appearances, moving house and work etc.....
SO, June if your address is still the same...it will go to you this week!
Hi Rod -
Thanks very much for the update. There is not any real hurry if you would like to refit our QE2 as your time permits. If not, then yes, my address is the same. But no hurry if you would like to finish the refit. Refits take awhile sometimes, especially if the jigsaw crew get called away for other things.
June :)
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The Tahiti jigsaw is on its way to June!
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Hi Rod -
Thanks very much, and I will have my docking crew on standby to await the arrival of our QE2 (jigsaw) !
June :)
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Hi Rod and All -
My docking crew were at ready yesterday to receive our QE2 (Jigsaw No. 2) as she docked at my house to await my return from work. Thank you, Rod !
She had an excellent voyage and is currently awaiting her next refit, which I hope will begin soon.
Below are a couple of pictures of her arrival.
June ;D
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Just thought I would give an update on QE2's refit (Jigsaw No. 2). As mentioned earlier, she docked at my house some time ago, and was given a thorough inspection before going into refit. However, she was subsequently taken out to sea, all engines at top speed, to see what she could do. She has arrived back at my house very pleased with herself, and word has it that she has broken her own speed records. Now, she is ready to go in for refit. Pictures shall follow. June ;D
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Hi All -
Rod had sent QE2 (Jigsaw) to me toward the end of August, but due to a very busy work, teaching, and performing schedule, she was not able to go in for refit until now. During the interim, QE2 (Jigsaw) decided to stretch her legs in the North Atlantic like "The Olden Days", coming back to dock at my house for refueling and reprovisioning.
She had just docked again yesterday, and due to a sudden cancellation by two students, QE2 (Jigsaw) was able to go in for refit. She made very good progress, the North Atlantic voyages having done her good.
Below are two pictures of her progress, and two will be in following message.
June ;D
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Here is the continued progress !!
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Well done so far, June! I see the refit is progressing to schedule, maybe even exceeding its timeline.
I love these "work in progress" pictures, as everyone has their own way of tackling a jigsaw. Yours looks so neat and tidy, and first things (i.e. QE2) first! Beautiful table too...
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Hi Isabelle -
Thanks very much for your post. Yes, I was actually surprised that the refit was going so quickly. I also very much like to see the "work in progress" pictures. Thanks very much for your nice comment about the table; I teach in that room too, so it is a wonder the table has any finish left on it at all. I have one student tonight, who will be very excited to see QE2 (Jigsaw) in progress. I have told my students about how the jigsaws make their way around the world, and they have been anxiously awaiting the refit (start) of this one to begin.
June :)
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QE2's refit went splendidly well and very fast. She is already pulling at her mooring ropes to get on to the next person's dock. (Although she did tell me that she does like my house (dock) a lot what with all the attention lavished on her by my students ! ;D)
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QE2's refit finished !
And who is next on the list for this jigsaw of our beloved QE2 ?
June :)
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Looks fantastic June, Well done!
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Hi Jayne -
Thank you very much for your message and kind words. It really is an absolute pleasure working on these jigsaws when the finished product is a likeness of our beloved QE2 in all of her glory !
June :)
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And who is next on the list for this jigsaw of our beloved QE2 ?
Great to see her in all her glory again, June! That was a most successful refit :) -- thank you for the photos!
And so glad that your students gave her every word of admiration and encouragement.
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Right. QE2 is cruising again!
The voyage so far :
-- from Rob in Scotland
-- to Isabelle in Ireland
-- to Lynda in Scotland
-- to Rod in the USA
-- to June in the USA
The others who had expressed an interest were :
* Jim Bennett
* Peter Mugridge
Jim had put down his name for both jigsaws. Maybe June, you could ask him directly whether he can prepare a mooring place for QE2 (and if so, where :) )?
More puzzlers welcome!
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Hi Isabelle -
Thank you very much for your messages and kind words about our QE2's (jigsaw) refit.
That is great that we have a thread for Jigsaw No. 1 and for Jigsaw No. 2. Thank you very much for sorting it out.
I will contact Jim Bennett about QE2's next refit.
Definitely, more puzzlers welcome !!
June :)
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To Jim Bennett -
I think you are next on the list to accept our QE2 (jigsaw - cruising) at the dock at your house.
If you could please send your mailing address to me in a personal message, our QE2 (jigsaw) will start her voyage to your dock (house).
Thanks from June :D
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Update !
Our QE2 (jigsaw - Cruising) is taking in stores and fuel as we speak and will depart on Saturday morning for Jim's moorings at his house. She is anxious to be off sooner, but the tides aren't quite right until then.
June ;D
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A Lady shouldn't be rushed!!
We will keep a lookout for her arrival.
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Hi Jim -
Will let you know when to have the pilot ready for boarding, and shortly thereafter, docking crew and puzzle crew.
June ;D
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Hi All -
Update on our QE2 (jigsaw no. 1) !
She left the docks in Old Mystic, CT, USA, with pilot aboard on Saturday, 11 October, 2014 at 12:44 hours.
She proceeded slow ahead to Springfield, MA, USA, and arrived there on Saturday, 11 October, 2014 at 23:33 hours.
At 4:02 hours on Sunday, 12 October, 2014, she dropped her pilot and began her voyage to Jim's docking facilities (house). I would imagine that QE2 (jigsaw) was full ahead at about 10:00 hours.
Progress reports will continue as received !
June ;D
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Tuesday, 14 October, 2014, at sea on the North Atlantic. ;D
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Hi June,
Lookout on standby for first sighting!
:)
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Hi Jim -
Maritime AIS shows her at sea besting all previous speed records !
June :D
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Hi June,
QE2 arrived off Cherry Hinton today - appropriately enough at Noon. No signs of any damage from her transatlantic voyage. Looking forward to the re-fit - camera on standby. I like the accompanying postcards and "Port of Call" list. We'll add to this before she sails on. :)
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Hi Jim -
I am so glad to hear that our QE2 (jigsaw) has arrived off Cherry Hinton today - great news and also great news that she suffered no ill effects during her transatlantic voyage ! Now that the docking crew have finished, the camera and puzzle crew are on standby and ready for the refit. Enjoy !! June :)
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Hello Jim,
How is the refit going, I wonder... Have you got any photographs of activities so far?
Maybe the work is still a well-kept secret? Looking forward to the time when all can be revealed!
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Jim has replied, and sent a wonderful series of pictures, showing progress with the jigsaw and the puzzler himself at work :
Hi Isabelle,
Photos of the refit uploaded to the gallery as suggested. I like the additional piece which has made its way into the box - several others have commented. The final picture shows it. Does anyone know where it came from? Perhaps we could find out whose it is and re-unite them so they can complete the other picture? :)
Let me know what the next port of call is for the puzzle.
Best Regards,
Jim
And here are Jim's photos (which are also in the Gallery), here :
https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=122
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/19522/normal_IMG_0090.JPG)
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/19522/normal_IMG_0091.JPG)
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/19522/normal_IMG_0092.JPG)
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/19522/normal_IMG_0093.JPG)
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/19522/normal_IMG_0094.JPG)
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/19522/normal_IMG_0095.JPG)
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/19522/normal_IMG_0096.JPG)
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/19522/normal_IMG_0097.JPG)
(https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/19522/normal_IMG_0098.JPG)
The next person on the list is Peter Mugridge, who is already dredging his port to receive her (it). Another vicarious journey in store for QE2!
As for the spare piece, it was already there when I received the jigsaw, so there is no telling where it originally came from, as I do not know the previous owner... It is a fun piece to have there though :) .
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So we now have two QE2 jigsaws going around with stowaway pieces? This is most mysterious.
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Great job, Jim, and marvelous photos of QE2's (jigsaw) refit ! QE2 is surely having a lot of refit work done with the five jigsaws and their respective voyages, and she is covering a good many miles by proxy! :)
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So we now have two QE2 jigsaws going around with stowaway pieces? This is most mysterious.
Well spotted, Peter! You are right, I was thinking of the other one... This one indeed did not have a spare piece when I put it together, so must have picked it up along the way... unless I never noticed it at the time... :-\
The mystery deepens...
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At least none of them are missing any pieces. :)
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This jigsaw docked safely in Epsom yesterday morning; construction will commence shortly. Watch this space - literally!
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This jigsaw docked safely in Epsom yesterday morning; construction will commence shortly. Watch this space - literally!
Great news, Peter! Looking forward to progress reports / photos :) .
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I believe QE2 carried around some spare parts, so only fitting that QE2 The Jigsaw also finds and carries some spare parts as well.
Can't wait, Peter, for progress reports and photos of her refit !
:)
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Well.... believe it or not I managed to "session" this jigsaw in one go tonight, about two hours work.
Photos to follow in a few days depending on when I get time to do a download from the camera.
Meanwhile... who is next on the list for this one please?
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Congratulations, Peter! Looking forward to the photos... including the little stowaway :) .
It seems there are no other candidates for the jigsaw :
https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php/topic,2338.msg66323.html#msg66323
So I suggest you just send it back to me -- it will be the first QE2 jigsaw to have returned "home". Would that QE2 herself could do so too!
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You'd better drop me a PM with the address to use, then.
I'm also still awaiting instructions on the Clydeside one.
As to the stowaway piece - Jim had put it in a plastic bag and kept it separate from the rest of the pieces!
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Great work, Peter, and I am awaiting photos of QE2 (jigsaw) after her latest refit.
I totally agree with Isabelle in the thought of QE2 returning home.
I do want to do the Clydeside jigsaw, but not yet. I currently have QE2 (jigsaw - Farewell Liverpool) at Pier 352 awaiting refit. :)
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The QE2 Cruising jigsaw has set sail from Epsom.
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The QE2 Cruising jigsaw has set sail from Epsom.
Thank you very much, Peter. I hope to give her a good rest after her extensive and productive travels. Docking crew are awaiting news of her imminent arrival.
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Sorry for the delay; here are the photos of the two-hour refit!
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QE2 (jigsaw) arrived safely and speedily -- and in 500 pieces!
The docking crew had absented themselves for a wee break, but were back in place soon afterwards. All is well -- and thank you, Peter, for sending the jigsaw and including her logbook. Photo of same to follow very soon.
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Great photos, Peter, after record breaking refit ! And glad to hear that QE2 (jigsaw) is back at her home port ! :)
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The Cruising QE2 has cruised vicariously too -- here is her logbook and the famous spare piece!
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7584/27661965931_bbbae2c3ae_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J9oNK6)
The cruises of a jigsaw... (https://flic.kr/p/J9oNK6) by seikinsou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/seikinsou/), on Flickr
Thank you to all who worked on her refits and signed for their completed labours :) .
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Don't forget to complete the log with her arrival details! : :)
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This jigsaw is also home with me, safe and sound. Great to see the itinerary that QE2 (jigsaw) was able to take, across the Pond and back!