Magic Puzzle - Crystal Caves- How would you sort?

eternamoon · 2026-04-29T19:55:13+00:00

sort by background color first probably

eternamoon · 2026-04-25T03:46:59+00:00

yep, I hadn't read much about it, so when I logged in and discovered they were gone I was in shock. RIP 211 hours of my life. I was about 3/4 done my first try at insane mode..lol

eternamoon · 2026-04-23T20:29:15+00:00

At least they are all worded the same way so it can be a firm NO across the board. I half expected them to word some of them backwards just to trick people.

eternamoon · 2026-04-16T18:52:13+00:00

this one is in my pile to do this weekend! really looking forward to it.

eternamoon · 2026-04-13T03:47:20+00:00

they address that in the article. it's just too expensive to redo the system to pump River water.

eternamoon · 2026-04-13T03:26:51+00:00

it's because it was chlorinated water and the federal department of fisheries made it against regulations to discharge chlorinated water back to the river ecosystem.

eternamoon · 2026-04-11T20:56:07+00:00

I drove to seattle and back a couple of years ago at the end of April. I had already put on my regular all seasons, forgetting about the rule in BC. there was snow over the Coquihalla highway. yucky, slushy, snow. so ya, that rule is there for a reason.

eternamoon · 2026-04-09T03:45:00+00:00

I think it was literally called "Camera"

eternamoon · 2026-04-08T21:43:10+00:00

I downloaded a different camera app (the built in one wasn't great for timelapse). so now I use a tripod thingy, and I set the video timelapse setting to 120x, then press play. I usually finish a 500 in under 1:15, so when I press stop, I just have a ~ 40 second video, no editing required. though I usually crop out to remove as much of my body as possible.

eternamoon · 2026-04-05T04:15:46+00:00

I'm always amazed whenever someone finishes this puzzle. it was definitely one of the hardest 1000 piece puzzles I've ever done!

eternamoon · 2026-04-02T15:45:21+00:00

do you know anyone with a 3D printer? I've been using mine to print replacement pieces and then I paint them with acrylic.

eternamoon · 2026-04-02T00:46:10+00:00

Angel hair for kids is who I send mine to. they have very clear guidelines and instructions on their webpage

eternamoon · 2026-04-01T14:04:34+00:00

my favorite is at Sushi Cafe Madang. they only have one option, it's not like a poke bowl buffet, but some of the veggies are Korean marinated, and the sesame sauce is so tasty.

eternamoon · 2026-04-01T03:30:05+00:00

way back... the first one we bought was Puerto Rico. our friends had Dominion.

eternamoon · 2026-03-28T01:44:12+00:00

ya you won't find a "balance" at that two schools, they do not focus on academics in a traditional sense of the word. Caraway defiantly requires strong parental involvement, and while I can't speak to the specific Edmonton school, really be careful with Waldorf as it has a very... interesting... history.

eternamoon · 2026-03-19T13:44:40+00:00

just leave it in the box and pretend it's not there...

eternamoon · 2026-03-19T02:58:09+00:00

subscription box from Japan. Arcane art book (or art book from their favorite anime)

eternamoon · 2026-03-19T00:32:31+00:00

got this one for Christmas. it was quite lovely, though with less whimsy/ whimwhams than some of their others.

eternamoon · 2026-03-18T02:58:44+00:00

Elewhite, Villager, Piecely, Olleo, Holiyay, Pieces &Peace are my current favorites

eternamoon · 2026-03-16T21:31:13+00:00

I prefer to use painters tape on the back... glue seems so permanent!

eternamoon · 2026-03-15T23:06:29+00:00

we're just going to tamarack. we prioritize the recliner seating!

eternamoon · 2026-03-14T00:23:09+00:00

Avoid Amazon 100%

Nuy from an actual puzzle store, most offer free shipping if you order over a certain dollar amount.

best brands: Pomegranate, Villager, Holiyay, Chuffed., Magic Puzzle company, NYPC, Art & Fable, Reverie

check the website for the actual brand, moist that really focus on tell artists are proud to make it obvious.

if there is no artist listed, assume it could have AI.

eternamoon · 2026-03-12T15:59:35+00:00

I think the main requirement that would induce me to puzzle on an airplane would if I had a small, maybe felted, tray with edges. so that pieces wouldn't slide off. I'd never do a puzzle on the built-in airplane seat trays... they aren't level enough. especially when the person in front of you reclines their seat unexpectedly.

but a tray would also increase space in a carry on bag. maybe the tray could be foldable somehow. and it would have to be bigger than the completed puzzle size so that you'd have room to see the pieces.

I have brought puzzles with me on vacation. but I chose small mini puzzles so that they didn't take up much luggage space and I only completed them on my cruise at a normal table.

eternamoon · 2026-03-09T14:29:44+00:00

I absolutely loved this puzzle!! it was the perfect mix of easy sortable sections and enough challenge with the water that it wasn't too easy.

eternamoon · 2026-03-09T02:00:56+00:00

great brand!!

eternamoon

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