Educa 42,000 Piece Puzzle - Part 22

[@erickennel9428]

3600+ hrs with family and friends that no one can ever take away from you. I was blessed from watching from day one and I will miss the monthly updates but enjoy the last few months of 2024 and I can’t wait for what you have in store for us in 2025.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@erickennel9428 Hi again and thanks, yes, getting to spend time with friends and family was the best part. We'll see what new big puzzles come out in the near future and maybe try one of them, john

[@erickennel9428]

Hope you had a great thanksgiving and have a great holiday season. Can’t wait for your next puzzle , maybe you can pick 3-5 big puzzles and let the chat room vote on the 2025 project.

[@richarddavy-smith6626]

You may be a small channel but this has been so wholesome to watch. Thanks for giving me a monthly bump of joy.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@richarddavy-smith6626 Hi and thanks so much, it took all of us, and we finally got it done, john

[@NatalieinIdaho]

I’ve been following for about year now, and despite all your modesty, this is the coolest thing I’ve seen on KZbin in at least that long. I watch of few of the other puzzle channels you mention, but this is in a league of its own. It was always fun to see the friends and family working on it too. Only in my dreams would I have an uncle willing to build a 25’ table, buy an enormous puzzle, do most of the sorting, then let me come puzzle at my own leisure! Can’t wait for the missing piece update.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@NatalieinIdaho Hi again and thanks so much for all the kind words and for being a part of this. Yes, Shawna is sooooo lucky to have me for an Uncle 😁😁😁. Just kidding, everyone in the family is amazing and do their own wild and crazy things, I'm just doing my best to keep up with them. I too am looking forward to the last piece getting here and will film it when it does. Thanks again, john

[@shawnastoltzfoos8727]

I so agree, Natalie! My Uncle John has been building things and finding interesting hobbies all his life--he's pretty cool :) I was there puzzling every chance I got!

[@NatalieinIdaho]

Nice to meet you Shawna! Yes, I think John deserves Uncle of the Year award for 2023 and 2024 at least! You guys have a wonderful family. 💜

[@LogicMasterSteve]

The highlight of this video is - without doubt - the moment of family gathering putting in the last pieces. I loved the cheering after you put in the last piece, John! If you want to change some last sky pieces. At 21:13 of the video there are 3 connected pieces that are left of the blue balloon floating left of the Eiffel tower. These 3 pieces (5th row from the border) are a little bit lighter than the rest. I believe they should be changed with the three pieces to the right of the Chrysler building (21:20 of the video) - because those are a little bit darker and also at the 5th row from the border. They even seem to have the correct shape. In the areas I described I can see one or two other sky pieces that seem a little off in color. Other than that I claim that there are no wrong pieces any more in the whole puzzle and you can let it rest in piece till you (hopefully) receive your replacement piece! Thank you for letting us follow your journey!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@LogicMasterSteve Hi again and thanks, I tried to get Mom or Dad to put the last piece in, but they said that I should do it. Thanks, I will check those pieces out. When I was editing I noticed a couple that didn't look right. Thanks so much for your help on the puzzle. I need to watch the world speed puzzling championships from last month, I haven't had time to watch any of it yet. Did you go this year? john

[@ashleysworldincolor2195]

I’ve been watching since the start and I’m so excited for you and your family!!! I selfishly want you all to do another haha. Beautiful puzzle. Beautiful family. Beautiful memories

[@puzzlemethis.]

@ashleysworldincolor2195 Hi and thanks for watching. We were talking about another puzzle, but we are enjoying the free time, especially while the weather is nice. I don't miss all the video editing and posting, but I really miss getting to hang out with the youtube puzzling community every month. Thanks again, john

[@cilibrasi1040]

Congratulations John!! What an awesome accomplishment! I appreciate the shout out on those white pieces!! It has been an absolute honor and joy to witness this assembly. I've watched every video you put out. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride!! Hoping some day you plan to tackle another monster puzzle. We'll be there right with you when you are ready! Take care.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@cilibrasi1040 Hi again and thanks, Some new big puzzles should come out soon and we'll see if one looks like it would be fun to do. Thanks so much for watching, john

[@kathylynn1375]

No John THANK YOU!!!!!! You have meant the world to us...look at all the wonderful comments you have gotten.. we all have enjoyed..... Congratulations on finishing the puzzle but also congrats on bringing us together for such a heartwarming experience... We all need this!!! yes I have watched every video, more than just 5 minutes, and also felt a part of this. I have told others about you, you are the only one truly doing a 42000 piece puzzle... OHHHHHHH Thank you for mentioning me by name..... made my day... my face lit up.... I so hope you do keep in touch and let us know what you end up doing with the puzzle, if you end up boxing it up we will tag along....or just lay thin plywood on top of it and do another on that!!! Yes the puzzle journey was fun and we are glad we got to know you........ I still say have your mom look in her purse for the missing piece lol lol.......... I hope to see you again, until then Go Put Your Puzzle Together!!!!!!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@kathylynn1375 Hi again and thanks for all the kind words. This really was a group project. The youtube puzzling community is amazing. The plan is to leave the puzzle on the table for a while and then take it apart in sections and put it back in the box. I just saw the cat go up the steps, he is probably up there laying on the missing piece with a big smile on his face. I hope there will be at least one more video, when we get the last piece. Thanks for being a part of this, john

[@ChoralArchitect]

Thank you so much for letting us follow along. What an amazing journey! I super agree on mixing all the pieces together and multiplying the fun. Hugs from Switzerland and we will certainly be ready for the next one : )

[@puzzlemethis.]

@ChoralArchitect Hi and thanks so much for being a part of this, Greetings from Pennsylvania, john

[@AnthonyPierreLucien]

Hi John! I'm Anthony from France, I watch your videos from the first one, but it's the first time I write something here! So it's a good opportunity to let you know that I enjoyed your videos and I'm very impressed by your work! 🙂

[@puzzlemethis.]

@AnthonyPierreLucien Hi Anthony, Thanks for watching and being a part of this, john

[@inge6280]

Awesome! Congratulations! Welldone, hope that last piece turns up. Haha, I remember that Batman show on tv, we loved it

[@puzzlemethis.]

@inge6280 Hi again and thanks, We are still looking for that last piece. Yes, that was a good show, john

[@PuzzCatLife]

Wow, so amazing! So glad you got it done within 2 years! It's been an incredible journey. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@puzzlemethis.]

Hi again and thanks, I thought that it would take one year to do, but I'm glad it didn't take two. Thanks for being a part of this, john

[@CathyB-u3e]

Congrats on finishing the puzzle. I have requested pieces from Educa and have received the pieces in about 7 weeks. I just finished, for the second time, Entering the Bedroom and had 1 missing piece. The first one I completed had 23 missing pieces and many pieces with peeled up pieces, just couldn’t glue it. This one I can. It’s so satisfying to finish a puzzle no matter what size.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@CathyB-u3e Hi again and thanks, That is good to know that requesting a piece worked, I'll look for mine in about 7 weeks. I remember you saying that you couldn't glue the first one, I'm glad the second one worked out better. 23 pieces is a lot to be missing on a 6000 piece puzzle, john

[@Lulisga1]

This is so amazing. I watched all your progress. I am actually surprised only one piece is missing. I hope they send it.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Lulisga1 Hi and thanks for watching. I agree, I thought there would be more missing pieces too. Someone left a comment and said it took 4 months to get their missing piece. I hope it doesn't take that long , but as long as it comes, I'll be happy, john

[@glendaanderson5888]

Well done John and team. I have this puzzle acquiring it from Donna Louise and have completed 4 bags so far(don’t have the space to mix) I have watched all your videos with interest knowing how many false fits I had. I look forward to the day I will be able to put my puzzle all together. I have the image on the wall where I work on the puzzle and it has been a wonderful talking point as people tell of their experiences visiting the many places around the world. I am from Tasmania 🇦🇺 I really hope you get your missing piece. Again a great effort.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@glendaanderson5888 Hi and thanks, It wasn't that long ago that DonnaLouise sold that, you having 4 bags done already, you must be a fast puzzler. Yes there was a good many false fits. There are 42 pieces of each shape (except for the bag border pieces). It was really just a problem in the sky and green pieces, everything else had different colors. After hearing from others in the comments saying that they received their missing pieces from Educa, I feel better about getting mine, thanks again, john

[@whitetiger1518]

Congratulations on your puzzle project🎉. After a well deserved break, please come back with another project? I would love to watch more. I found you through Donna Louise or Vicky (can't remember which, watched both of them for ages), and I have watched each video with happy anticipation. The memories that you have created with your family must be a great keepsake in their own right! Your giant family puzzle certainly puts my family holiday 1000 pieces in the shade, but the community collaboration is the key! Thank you so much for sharing. Thanks for sharing the cost analysis too, that is definitely a good idea and your puzzle was incredible value! Take care and thank you from Scotland.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@whitetiger1518 Hi and thanks, There should be some new big puzzles coming out in the near future, we'll check them out and maybe do one. Yes, we did get a lot of family time out of this puzzle. Our family usually just does a 500 or 1,000 piece once a year at the beach, so this was something different for us. Greetings from Pennsylvania, john

[@susanrobeno6739]

John. I so looked forward to your newest video every month and although I know that you and your helpers are satisfied that it’s complete, I’m going to miss these updates. I hope you undertake another big puzzle soon!!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@susanrobeno6739 Hi and thanks for watching, I will miss hanging out with you-all once a month too. We'll see what new big puzzles come out and see if we are ready for another one, john

[@JohnGarvin-s1n]

I recently found your channel. I did not watch all but about half. I am impressed you got it done. Congratulations.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@JohnGarvin-s1n Hi, thanks so much, john

[@Michmich9999]

Wow! Congrats on such a major accomplishment! I can’t imagine working on the same puzzle for 21 months straight.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Michmich9999 Hi and thanks, I just realized that I didn't say how long the puzzle took. 20 months and 10 days. I will have to mention that in the next one when I put the final piece in, john

[@Michmich9999]

@@puzzlemethis. your perseverance and patience is inspiring!

[@AReshetova]

Congratulations!!! Awesome! I hope, that you will get the last piece and can complete the puzzle

[@puzzlemethis.]

@AReshetova Hi and thanks, it has been 5 weeks, so I hope it comes soon, john

[@lourdestroche556]

Wonderful! I will never do a puzzle that big but enjoyed watching you and your family work on that monster!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@lourdestroche556 Hi again and thanks for watching, john

[@AdrianaLemus]

Congratulations, John and friends and family! 🥳Thank you for sharing this with the world. That's really awesome. My husband and I have enjoyed watching this journey every month. It always makes us happy to see you and your enthusiasm, joy and integrity. We hope you continue doing more puzzles and also sharing with us if you want. Greetings from a Salvadoran 🇸🇻 and a German 🇩🇪 living in Germany! 🙌

[@puzzlemethis.]

@AdrianaLemus Hi and thanks for being a part of this. We'll take a break for a while and then see how we feel, maybe there will be some new big puzzles out by then. You must be two of the many people watching from Germany. Greetings from Pennsylvania, john

[@laurensroelofsma5022]

Congratulations John and everyone else involved on finally completing the puzzle, what an amazing job! I watched every video from the beginning and I truly loved it. Thanks a lot for sharing this journey! Hopefully you'll get the final piece very soon.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@laurensroelofsma5022 Hi and thanks so much, and thanks for coming along for the ride, john

[@rogue2438]

Congratulations!!!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@rogue2438 Hi and thanks so much, john

[@clarkkent7973]

What an incredible accomplishment. Thanks for sharing! I wonder how many people have actually finished this puzzle (even without mixing the bags). The completed puzzle is such a beautiful piece of art. Any plans to do something like glue to the puzzle together and put up on wall? I feel like with some work, you could put the puzzle on the wall of this room. Or maybe a local school would love to have it one of their walls. I hope that this isn't the end, and you do another large puzzle!!!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@clarkkent7973 Hi again and thanks, It would be fun to know how many people have finished this puzzle. There have been a few on youtube. This puzzle would actually fit on the slanted down-facing wall, but would be hard to really see once up there because of the downward facing slant. I'll leave it together for a while and then probably take it apart in sections and put it in the box or a tub. We'll take a break for a while and then see what big puzzles come out and maybe do one of them, john

[@Furbgone]

Section it, then flip it over and use painters tape on the back

[@volkerg15]

Hi John, I am Volker from germany. Congratulations for finishing the puzzle!!! I enjoyed your videos. I've also been doing the puzzle "Around the world" for about 10 months. Before that I finished the puzzle "Wild life" from educa with 33.600 parts. I also mixed all bags of pieces. So it took about 5 years to finish the puzzle. At the end i missed 3 pieces. I wrote to educa in spain and about four months later I received the exact missing parts. So i could finishing this giant puzzle. Many greetings!!!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@volkerg15 Hi and thanks, congratulations on finishing those two big puzzles. Thanks for the info, they said in their reply that it might take 4 to 6 weeks, but I'll give them 4 months in case it takes them that long, greetings from Pennsylvania, john

[@ruthtumolo9598]

What incredible journey this has been. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Remarkable! Good luck with getting that piece. Please please share that with us. I, too have looked forward for the next installment of this project. In a way it’s kinda sad that it now finally finished. I’m sooo happy for you! Congratulations to you and your journeymen!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@ruthtumolo9598 Hi neighbor, Thanks so much, I will miss hanging out with you-all every month. Some people on here said that they requested a missing piece and it did come, so I'm hopeful about getting mine. Thanks for being a part of this, john

[@Candlechatbliss]

This was so awesome to watch your puzzle journey 😊!!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Candlechatbliss Hi, and thanks for being a part of this, john

[@pennyweiss1974]

Woo hoo!!! What an amazing accomplishment to be proud of, John! An incredible journey you have taken all of us on and I am so proud of all of you. I think the sense of community you created with this project is also fantastic. It is definitely making me want to get mine back out again to continue plugging away. Great job all! I will be quite sad to not see anymore videos though. I hope after a much deserved break, you and your puzzle posse take up a new project. You certainly have proven you have time, the space, the patience and the gumption to do any puzzle out there!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@pennyweiss1974 Hi again and thanks so much. Both you and Maarten_Storms (also leaves comments) are both working on this puzzle. I am looking forward to more of your videos. I will finally have some spare time to catch up on other peoples videos. We'll take a break and then see what we think, there should be some new big puzzles coming out soon, john

[@artokilponen6989]

Congratulations, that's a great accomplishment!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@artokilponen6989 Hi, thanks so much, john

[@tinag4262]

I wanted to get up and do "the happy dance" when i saw the completed puzzle. What an absolute joy it has been. I will certainly miss hearing, "let me show you the cardboards" which, when you think about it, is a phrase so unique, that it has no meaning outside the context of your videos.😄 I think you are onto something with "Assemble-ologists." And I want you to know that your videos are what is best about you tube... just a regular person, reaching out to share an experience. Thank you! Can't wait to see the final piece go in. Isn't it remarkable that there is only one missing?!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@tinag4262 Hi again and thanks for all the kind words, When we were missing 5 pieces and I stared finding them I was so excited, and yes only missing one piece after all that time is not bad at all. Having everyone help (here and on youtube) made the whole experience a lot more fun and enjoyable, john

[@Chefcouchon]

I admire your persistence

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Chefcouchon Hi, Thank you, john

[@rebekahnerad4900]

Finished! Congrats! Only one piece missing remarkable!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@rebekahnerad4900 Hi and thanks, Yes I am impressed with just one piece missing, I would have thought we would be missing more that that, john

[@Addicted2Puzzles]

Congratulations John!!! Wow, that is so amazing!! You all did so good! I was a few months off! 😅 gosh, that puzzle looks beautiful! Great job to you and everyone who helped out! I love that everyone put in a last piece! So what will you do next with all your time? If you do another puzzle, I highly recommend the Life Puzzle by Educa! That one, I will do as a mixed fill 24k puzzle one day! I'd love to see you do it! Again, Congratulations! I'm happy I could be of some influence to see you do this amazing 42k puzzle! Great job! 🧩🥰🧩🥰🧩

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Addicted2Puzzles Hi Judy and thanks, Yes, your guess of June 4 was a few months early, you were probably allowing for us being better puzzlers.😁 I remember you saying that you bought a 2nd Life puzzle just so you could do it mixed someday. I really like the Life puzzle, I have never heard anyone say anything bad about it and a lot of people, like you, have it mounted on a wall. Thanks again for the inspiration and encouragement, john

[@Addicted2Puzzles]

@puzzlemethis. I'm an overly optimistic puzzler. ☺️🧩 It's been fun following you, thank you for taking us on this puzzle adventure!

[@radka9516]

Congratulations!!!🍾 I am very sad that it is ending already.😟And I am a bit jealous that you have so much space to assemble a large puzzle like this. I have Life puzzle from Educa at home, but I have space only for one part (6000 from 24 000). I have already completed two parts assembled, and it was not so hard. 😅 I'm glad I could at least watch assembling this puzzle when I couldn't do it myself. Thank you! 😊

[@puzzlemethis.]

@radka9516 Hi again and thanks, I really like the Life puzzle, it looks like it would be fun to do. Sounds like you are half done. Thanks for being a part of this, john

[@jigsawlving]

What an amazing journey! It was so fun and awe-inspiring to follow along. Simply incredible! Thank you for sharing it with all of us!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@jigsawlving Hi and thanks for being a part of this, john

[@palatina6626]

You all together have created memories for your familiy that will last forever. Well done.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@palatina6626 Hi and thanks, yes this gave us an excuse to spend a lot of time together, john

[@izam9063]

Congratulations! Finally finished. 🎉

[@puzzlemethis.]

@izam9063 Hi and thanks so much, john

[@joaniecann9935]

AMAZING!! First time poster here, but think I’ve seen them all. Huge congrats to all of you!! I’m going to miss these every month. I hope you all take a well deserved break but hope to see you on here with another one some day. I would never have the patience. Largest I’ve ever done was a 2k. Opened up a 5k once, sorted for about an hour, and back it went 🤣. And you can let your mom know that some people did watch the one with how you started puzzling. I hope you get your missing piece (amazed there was only one 😱). Congrats again and best of luck to you all !! 🥳🥳🥳

[@puzzlemethis.]

@joaniecann9935 Hi and thanks so much, I'll let Mom know, she'll probably see this, she usually reads the comments. Starting to sort a big puzzle can be overwhelming sometimes. Thanks for being a part of this, john

[@rhondafowler6740]

Thank you so much for sharing the journey of solving this puzzle! I have enjoyed every update.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@rhondafowler6740 Hi and thanks for being a part of this, john

[@tinkerbellarocks]

I just love it (the puzzle, channel, series, you and your family) John. ❤ hope to see you here again.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@tinkerbellarocks Hi again and thanks for being a part of this, john

[@rafaelaviani2694]

Hello John!! Congratulations on the achievement to the entire family. Thank you for letting us share this beautiful journey!!!❤❤❤

[@puzzlemethis.]

@rafaelaviani2694 Hi again and thanks so much, it really was a group effort, john

[@bikerchick4228]

I've looked forward to your monthly videos since I found your channel and caught up and watched everyone from start to finish. Watching this just made me grin ear to ear to seeing your family together to finish it. Thank you so much for sharing it with us---me. As happy as I am for seeing you every month, watching the progress, enjoying your stories, just the whole journey, I would be lying if I didn't say how much I will miss this. So again, thank you. I eas able to share this with John, my husband. It took a bit but I got him to sporadically sit and do a 4K pc. Educa puzzle (still in progress) but it's a first so I don't mind taking our time. Happy puzzling!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@puzzlemethis.]

@bikerchick4228 Hi and thanks so much. I too will miss getting to hang out with you-all once a month. Good luck with the 4K puzzle, and keep me updated on your progress, john

[@thegoodchicken1078]

Congratulations John and family, I’ve been with you all on you journey since your first video. I didn’t guess a time or date but I did think you’d finish in 2024 so very well done. I will miss your monthly updates and hope you decide to do another large piece count in the future. Thanks for all the entertainment and bringing us along with you it’s been a pleasure 💕Tracey in Ireland

[@puzzlemethis.]

@thegoodchicken1078 Hi again and thanks for watching, I'll miss hanging out with everyone once a month also. We'll see what new big puzzles come out and see if we want to do it, this was a lot of fun, thanks for being a part of this, john

[@lottieda2851]

Congratulations, John!! I discovered your channel at Part 12 and enjoyed it so much that I went back and binged Parts 1 - 11 over a few days. Since then I’ve eagerly awaited each update and watched as soon as a new video was posted. You certainly deserve to rest on your accomplishments in completing this puzzle, but I truly hope you’ll pick another puzzle in the future and take us along on a new journey. Thank you for so many hours of entertainment!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@lottieda2851 Hi and thanks for being a part of this, we are looking forward to having some free time, but will see what new puzzles come out, john

[@Laserstormelpies]

oh my god i started shouting when i saw the thumbnail. yooo i am so happy for you and everyone who participated in this. that is an outstanding accomplishment! so cool. and the way you recorded and presented and archived it for us here on youtube was very enjoyable too!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Laserstormelpies Hi again and thanks so much, it took all of us, it was definitely a group effort, john

[@LadyMystie]

Wow! Well done John, and everyone who worked on this. What a HUGE victory to complete a puzzle this big! It's been a wonderful journey. Are you thinking about doing another in the future? 😊❤

[@puzzlemethis.]

@LadyMystie Hi again and thanks, We'll take a break for a while and then see what new big puzzles come out in the near future and see if we want to do one of them, or maybe even one that is already out, I think that the Life puzzle would be fun. john

[@randydrais4428]

Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@randydrais4428 Hi again and thanks, Julie says she doesn't have that last piece, but I'm not sure I can trust her, john

[@randydrais4428]

@@puzzlemethis. Check her glovebox and check her purse AGAIN 🙂

[@lindaw66]

Congratulations on finishing this massive puzzle. It’s amazing that you only have one piece missing after that long, long time assembling and the number of people in and out. I hope you get that missing piece in the mail. Who knows, it may still show up! What an accomplishment. You must feel a great satisfaction from finishing it.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@lindaw66 Hi and thanks, At first when we were missing 5 pieces I thought that was about right, but then when we found 4 of them I was hoping we could find the last one, but I am impressed with just missing one. And yes, I do still look for it. It does feel good having it done but it feels funny not going upstairs to work on the puzzle. john

[@moonloversheila8238]

Well done! What an achievement. It looks fantastic.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@moonloversheila8238 Hi and thanks for watching, john

[@dariodomitrovic1500]

Bravo,bravo,bravo John Congratulations🎉🎉🎉

[@puzzlemethis.]

@dariodomitrovic1500 Hi again and thanks so much, john

[@register1430]

3600 hrs wow ! What a great finish and drama at the end. DEF film last last one going in. Time lapse vid for the break up and rebox if you are going to do that. And what a fantastic use for an attic. Just perfect. You've added a decade of brain exercise to for body. No dementia for you !

[@puzzlemethis.]

@register1430 Hi again and thanks, yes, I will film the last piece going in. Yes, they puzzling is good for the mind, I should be good for a long time, john

[@register1430]

@@puzzlemethis. ballparking , solo effort , 300 puzzling days 3 hours per day x 4 years. OK . Def on table NO FLOOR, with rolling comfy chair. TV radio in the background. Fridge. Big paper calendar for score keeping. Doable I think.

[@angelahunt2779]

Congratulations! I’ve enjoyed your journey. You have dedicated a significant amount of time doing something you enjoyed and think of all the new memories you have created with your family! Ps. We don’t mind watching ads. Some of us enjoy watching the ads knowing that we can support the creator because sometimes that’s all we can give to help….time. Please turn the ads back on. Those ads are a part of our life and I’d want you to get your share.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@angelahunt2779 Hi and thanks for being a part of this. Yes, we did have a lot of family time. I don't too much mind ads at the beginning of a video but the ones that come on in the middle of a video really get on my nerves. You are right though, I would rather have ads than have to pay to access youtube, john

[@Puzzled124]

Congratulations! You have way more patience than I do!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Puzzled124 Hi and thanks, Only for some things, not for everything, john

[@jannetarteaga7963]

Felicidades por haber terminado este gran reto, no cualquiera lo intenta de la forma en que tu lo hiciste, tienes mi admiración, saludos Jhon desde la Ciudad de México 🎉🎉🎉

[@puzzlemethis.]

@jannetarteaga7963 Hi and thanks so much, Greetings from Pennsylvania

[@josueruizsaavedra3803]

Congrats on your patience and dedication! I hope you enjoy the final result, you've earned it! I'll wait for the next video placing the last piece.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@josueruizsaavedra3803 Hi and thanks, Yes, the puzzle looks amazing. I hope the last piece comes soon, john

[@Bizzee_Bee]

Hi John, It's been so incredible watching you and your family put this puzzle together, so much so, that you've inspired me to have a go myself. Sadly I don't have as much space to play with and I was wondering what are the dimensions of the puzzle box? It looks really big so I wanted to plan my nifty storage solution ahead of time haha! Thank you for sharing your puzzling experience, and I hope that missing piece arrives soon :)

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Bizzee_Bee Hi and thanks so much. The outside puzzle box size is 31.5 x15 inches and 10.5 inches high. The inside measurements are 30 inches x 14.5 inches and 10 inches high. Each assembled bag of the puzzle is 42 inches by 61 inches (7 bags total). the whole puzzle is 24 feet 8 inches by 5 feet 1 inch. Hope that helps, if you need any other dimensions let me know. Educa says the missing piece was sent on October 28th. That was 2 months ago, I'm not sure how long a regular letter takes to get from Spain to the U.S., but I hope it gets here soon. Keep me updated on your puzzle progress, john

[@campbaron]

Congratulations from Brighton England. The algorithm suggested this video to me a few days ago, and have watched the whole series in a few days while recovering from a bug. This has been very inspirational to watch, really want to do something similar one day, something so satisfying about a large project skowly coming together. Fingers crossed there is a little piece of cardboard rolling down the road your way right now. Interesting to know if they stock spares for such large puzzles. Wondered if on reflection , you had a favourite section or building, and what are the top 2-3 things you would have done differently. Cheers.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@campbaron Hi and thanks for watching, Yes, supposedly if the puzzle is still in production they will send replacement pieces, the form I filled out had room for 16 pieces. My favorite part was the buildings, they seemed to be the easiest for me. The Eiffel tower was a different color that really stood out, as was the Elizabeth (Big Ben) Tower. I would have maybe sorted originally in more detail and then maybe at the end sorted by shape a month or two before we did. Greetings from Pennsylvania, john

[@CMN939]

Congratulations, this was so much fun! Thank you for sharing!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@CMN939 Hi again and thanks for being a part of this, it was a lot of fun, john

[@debbiepyleverhoeven5234]

Congratulations, John, and to everyone who worked on the puzzle. What an accomplishment! I'm pleased with my guess on the completion date. I was only out by a couple of weeks. I'm looking forward to when you receive that last piece from Educa, so you can give us one more update.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@debbiepyleverhoeven5234 Hi again and thanks, yes, your guess of 9/6 was close. Yes, I'm looking forward to getting the last piece too, john

[@Vickymakesandbuilds]

I realise I’m 2 months late on this, but CONGRATULATIONS! 🥳 Sorry about your missing piece - I hope it gets to you soon 🤞 You’re right, I’ve never used Educa’s missing piece service, but that’s because, thankfully, I haven’t had one yet, although I did discover my first damaged piece when I mixed sections 6 and 7 of Wildlife. I’m not sure yet whether I’ll try and get a replacement for it, but definitely I’ll wait until I’ve finished the puzzle first before I make the decision on that. I have two questions - firstly, what do you plan to do with the puzzle now? And secondly, will you do another biggie at some point, do you think?

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Vickymakesandbuilds Hi Vicky, thanks, I just left a comment on your video from yesterday and didn't know you posted a comment on mine yesterday. I'll leave the puzzle on the table for a while and then I'll take it apart in sections and put them back in the box or a big tub, that way I can put it together quick or take it all apart again. Hopefully it will stay together so I don't have to tape the back. We will take a break for a while and see if we want to do another one. I did buy the 24,000 piece life puzzle, the same place in Spain that I bought this puzzle had a black Friday sale and had it for $225, shipping and everything so I bought it. Don't know if we'll do it or not, I can resell it if we don't, or there might be some new big puzzles by the time we decide to do another one. Good to hear from you again and I really enjoy your videos and I'm looking forward to more of your wildlife videos, john

[@ThePuzzleRun]

Congratulations! When you started, it looked like a crazy idea. Anyway, I was checking your progress every month. It's so satisfying to see this puzzle done 😊

[@puzzlemethis.]

@ThePuzzleRun Hi and thanks for watching, When I see the first video, it seems like so long ago, john

[@janspearman9310]

Wow!! Congratulations to the whole family!!!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@janspearman9310Hi again and thanks, john

[@michymoo4288]

Hi. Not a commenter usually but I loved your videos and coming along for the journey. I recapped all your videos yesterday so brilliant timing to see it finished today. Congrats to you all on the achievement and thanks again for bringing us along

[@puzzlemethis.]

@michymoo4288 Hi and thanks, thanks for being a part of this, john

[@michymoo4288]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqrCfp-ohrmFjposi=2p-lYtGwvpBlQR06 karen puzzles did a video on how to make a missing piece. I really do hope educa send it though

[@michymoo4288]

@puzzlemethis. karen puzzle has a video on how to make a missing piece. I really hope you get the real one though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqrCfp-ohrmFjposi=nlTLalxi1Ys-5nCp

[@RashmiIndianColourist]

congratulations on the super achievement - pity about the missing piece. what a lovely project for the family. I hope you continue to do puzzles - maybe not this scale but surely ones for which you can make realistic progress videos

[@puzzlemethis.]

@RashmiIndianColourist Hi and thanks, we were impressed that we were just missing one, but was really hoping we could find it. We'll see what big puzzles come out in the near future and maybe do one of them, or maybe get one that is already out, john

[@claudiafortes9486]

Dear John - I only got aware of this Playlist trough Vicky's Video two days ago and had to hop over and have a look. Even though it's already two month this Video is out I want to congratulate you for this big accomplishment. I started with Video 1 and your explanation for mixing the bags... and then jumped to the last one to see how long it took... then I calculated how long it would have taken myself if I would do it like that, considering my time to puzzle is max 10hours a week... and it's just me an myself puzzling ... ehm... I came up with 7 Years --- then adding up one more year for shuffeling the puzzle on 28 stacked section boards as I live in a small apartment... 8 years for just one single puzzle ... 🙈🙈🙈🙈 oh well... I think I am gona stick to single bag puzzling beeing aware that the biggest I will have done is a 6000 piece puzzle but could then at least see the full thing completed within 2 years. But who knows... maybe when I am retired I might look around what big puzzles there are and do a mixed one such as you did. Would certainly be a challenge. But know, that you gave me the inspiration to go bigger and I even got this one puzzle to build thanks to your channel. It's on it's way from Spain to Switzerland. Thanks for that. Enjoy your family time. I look forward to see if you come up with a next project. Best Claudia

[@puzzlemethis.]

@claudiafortes9486 Hi Claudia and thanks. 8 years would be a long time to work on one puzzle. I had friends and family members and the youtube community to help, so it didn't take me that long. If you can, post videos on youtube of you doing this puzzle, I would love to see them, john

[@smaranda235]

Congratulations!! 🎉🎉 I've been watching from the start, it seemed impoosible at times, but it was an awesome journey and I loved to see the last piece ceremony ❤😊

[@puzzlemethis.]

@smaranda235 Hi and thanks for watching and being a part of this journey, john

[@bettyhonold2842]

Congratulation’s! What an accomplishment. Amazing! ❤

[@puzzlemethis.]

@bettyhonold2842 Hi again and thanks for being a part of this, john

[@louisescheider7151]

Well done. Congratulations. An amazing achievement 🎉😊

[@puzzlemethis.]

@louisescheider7151 Hi again and thanks so much for being a part of this, john

[@crazypuzzlechick]

Way to go John🎉🎉🎉 So happy for you.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@crazypuzzlechick Hi CPC, thanks, now I'll have more time to watch your videos 😀john

[@Maarten_Storms]

Congratulations!! What an incredible achievement!! I’m sorry for not being around for the last 10 months or so. I just didn’t want too much info about the puzzle since I’m working on it myself. I’m nowhere near where you are, but I’m still working on it. I hope when I’m near 21 months, I will be close to finishing. I’m in month 13 now… wish me luck!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Maarten_Storms Hi again and thank you, Yes, keep me updated on your progress. Sorting by shape is different then what we did, and it will be interesting to see how it works out, good luck, john

[@tonifuller8962]

Well done team, amazing job, fingers crossed the part arrives soon for you, kind regards from the uk

[@puzzlemethis.]

@tonifuller8962 Hi again and thanks, Educa said 4 to 6 weeks in the email, but I am already looking in the mail for my letter with the piece in it. Greetings from Pennsylvania, john

[@DaniLiveOnYT]

Congratulations, John (+family and friends)! What a journey it has been! I remember watching you opening those bags and pouring all those pieces together in one box🧩 - I was both fascinated and close to a heart attack :D What will you do with the puzzle, once the missing piece has arrived? Hang it up? Disassemble it and keep it or even sell it? Looking forward to your next project! Greetings from Germany, Daniela 😊

[@puzzlemethis.]

@DaniLiveOnYT Hi and thanks for watching, I'll leave it on the table for a while and then take it apart in sections and put it back in the box or a big tube, that way I can put it together again or take it all apart again. I don't have a wall long enough to hang it except for the room that the puzzle is in and then it would have to be at an angle pointing down and would be hard to see. Greetings from Pennsylvania, john

[@noragrondzelova2779]

Congrats to you and all of your helpers! It is really amazing! I discover this chanel after you mix the bags, so this is yourney for me also! I missed my tip only for one week! I send my greetings from Slovakia (middle of Europe). I really hope, that you guys buy another big puzzle!❤❤❤

[@puzzlemethis.]

@noragrondzelova2779 Hi again and thanks, yes your guess was really close, we will take a break for a while and then see what new big puzzles come out. Greetings from Pennsylvania, john

[@cindycrewsbeach72]

I knew you could do it! Too bad about the one piece. It's practically a miracle that is all that is missing with all the traffic that has come in and out over all these months. Not to mention the cats! We had 4 kittens in our house once and they completely destroyed a puzzle I had worked on for months. Grrrr! Anyway, great job and I hope you decide to film more puzzles in the future, no matter what size! You are a positive and friendly person and your honestly shines through. Cheers!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@cindycrewsbeach72 Hi again and thanks for the kind words, When we started with 5 missing pieces I thought that makes sense, but then we got down to just missing one, I thought that wasn't bad. The cat hasn't messed with the puzzle. But he just went upstairs to lay down and is probably laying on the missing piece with a smile on his face, john

[@Rebecca.G]

What a feat! Congratulations!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@Rebecca.G Hi and thanks so much, john

[@RAZ3275]

Glad you finished it. Congrats!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@RAZ3275 Hi, and thanks, john

[@IngridLovesPuzzles]

Congratulations 🎉🎉

[@puzzlemethis.]

@IngridLovesPuzzles Hi and thanks so much, john

[@jeancarroccino8574]

CONGRATS......LOOKS GREAT!!🎉🎉 I must say it was great seeing your journey with this puzzle. You should tape the backing in squares and box it up . Lol You can say you did this puzzle which not many can say. Great job. Hope you do another one soon even it it's not this big. Looked fwd to your monthly viewing. Lol❤ Stay safe all and keep HAPPY.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@jeancarroccino8574 Hi again and thanks so much, I hope to leave it there for a while but will eventually have to pack it up. We'll see what big puzzles come out in the near future and maybe do one of them, thanks again, john

[@jlu3ai]

Hi John! FIrst of all, huge congratulations to you and your family and friends. It was such an epic endeavour and journey. And thank you for your monthly updates, it was a pleasure to watch your progress. At 21:20 I can see at least 4 or 5 sky pieces near the top of the building (maybe line 4 and 5) on the side of the Redeemer statue that have different/darker color than their environment. At 21:26 On the right side of the bird of prey, in the 8th line (I guess), there is an H shape piece that also seems odd on its upper edge (I darker kind of white than its upper neighbour). Might worth a check. Wish you all the best :)

[@puzzlemethis.]

@jlu3ai Hi and thanks so much, Yes, you are right, The ones you said need switched, and I think maybe a few others that I saw when I was editing the video. I will check on switching them around, john

[@IzebellePuzzleDiaries]

Congratulations! You should be so proud!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@IzebellePuzzleDiaries Hi again and thanks, yes, we all did this together, john

[@eiketske]

Wow, you did a lot this month!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@eiketske Hi again, Mom said that too when she saw the video, we got about 2500 pieces in to finish it up last month, john

[@RubyNeumann]

Way to go team! It's been fun watching your progress. I will however disagree with you that one person would be able to do that in the same amount of time as the accumulated time of the community that helped you out. I think one person would take a lot longer. You need to add the factor that when something is a community project, the work gets done quicker. What you did John is the dream for me... maybe not a 42000 puzzle... but puzzling with others. That is the dream.

[@puzzlemethis.]

@RubyNeumann H again and thanks. My thinking was (and could be wrong) that one person working alone wouldn't have the distractions of talking or other people in the room. That might make one person faster. So one person could maybe do it in less hours but it would take one person longer, calendar wise, to complete the puzzle. And you are right, doing this with other people (here and on youtube) made this project a lot more fun and enjoyable, john

[@thedoeband]

Hi John, I'm Jacqueline. I've watched all your videos but this is the first time leaving a comment. Congratulations! I'm going to miss your monthly updates. I love how you got a lot of people involved and said that we were all a part of it. I hope you tackle another giant puzzle soon. Greetings from a little country town in Central Victoria, Australia

[@bettyc.6280]

I totally agree with Jacqueline 's comments. You really made us feel part of your journey. I honestly would love to watch you again in future videos, if you wish to share anything. I do wish to comment that I have a 3K Ravensburger missing piece, returned to the store where we opened another to search for the missing piece (to not redo the puzzle so soon), and found the color was a little off. It was a little disappointing. It reminds me of the image separation from your puzzle which is quite notorious. PA I was the one that corrected you on Barcelona's Sagrada Familia (Sacred/Holy Family). Wish you the best, and thanking you for filming this😊

[@puzzlemethis.]

@thedoeband Hi Jacqueline and thanks for watching, The whole youtube puzzling community is just amazing. So many people in the comments are from Australia, puzzling must be Australia's national pastime, greetings from Pennsylvania, john

[@puzzlemethis.]

@@bettyc.6280 Hi again and thanks, now that you mention that, it will be interesting to see if it matches when it comes. Yes, I remember you telling me the correct name, and I even still remembered it for this video (I didn't use any notes this time). It was in your hometown if I remember right. john

[@marcialanger7244]

Congratulations, John, to you, your friends and family on an amazing achievement! What a beautiful puzzle. I’ve enjoyed watching your progress each month and look forward to your next monster puzzle. I said a prayer to St. Anthony that you find the missing piece. What are you going to do this winter???

[@puzzlemethis.]

@marcialanger7244 Hi and thanks so much. We are still looking for the missing piece, we might find it yet. It will be nice to sit around and have nothing to do, but I'll probably be bored by the middle of winter. john

[@marcialanger7244]

Hi, John! Just saw Karen Puzzles said there’s a new 60K piece puzzle by Dowdle. Immediately thought of you! Hope you’re enjoying your holidays

[@juliec9476]

Wow John, the puzzle is simply amazing. Well done everyone.😂😂😂

[@puzzlemethis.]

@juliec9476 Hi again and thanks, john

[@tony--james]

Congrats! also maybe the one missing original piece may still turn up, with another search...or ( gulp ) months/weeks later after it's been dismantled ( been there before lol) but to only have one piece missing is simply amazing, I would have thought 25+

[@puzzlemethis.]

@tony--james Hi again and thanks, I will probably find it right after I get my replacement piece from Educa. Yes, at first when we were missing 5, I thought that that was about right, but then when we found 4 I had hope that maybe the last one was there too, but only missing one is something to be excited about. john

[@dlrobling4126]

Awesome job! Congrats!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@dlrobling4126 Hi and thanks so much for watching, john

[@juliekihl]

Congratulations ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@puzzlemethis.]

@juliekihlHi and thanks, john

[@maryjaneellinger1783]

great job on a beautiful puzzle!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@maryjaneellinger1783 Hi again and thanks. Your guess was great, only 5 days off. john

[@bernardgeldof5365]

Congratulations completing The whole puzzle. I made a (small 3000 piece puzzle) from Educa with 2 missing pieces. They where send to me in 2 or 3 weeks from Spain to Belgium. So … have patience🎉

[@puzzlemethis.]

@bernardgeldof5365 Hi and thanks, thanks for the info, it will probably take a while to get to me, but I'm checking the mailbox already🤔, john

[@karawilkey5850]

wow u finished it great job

[@puzzlemethis.]

@karawilkey5850Hi and thanks, it was definitely a group effort, john

[@johnmarshall9065]

Congratulations !

[@puzzlemethis.]

@johnmarshall9065 Hi again and thanks so much, john

[@AmberRaymond]

Congrats on finishing the puzzle

[@puzzlemethis.]

@AmberRaymond Hi again and thanks so much, john

[@HarrietUlrika]

Congratulations! 🎉

[@puzzlemethis.]

@HarrietUlrika Hi and thanks, john

[@RandomNathan]

Congratulations 👏👏👏

[@puzzlemethis.]

@RandomNathan Hi and thanks so much, john

[@alisonm3946]

Huge congratulations -- what an amazing accomplishment! I loved your comments about the whole KZbin watching community being part of the process too. I will miss these videos. What will you do with the puzzle now that it's complete? Any plans for another big one? Looking forward to the final piece video. :)

[@puzzlemethis.]

@alisonm3946 Hi again and thanks, I'll leave it on the table for a while and then take it apart in sections and put it back in the box or in a big tub, that way I can put it together quickly or take it all the way apart again. We'll take a break for a while and see what new big puzzles come out, I think I could talk everyone into doing another big puzzle😁, Yes, I'm looking forward to getting the last piece too, john

[@juliec9476]

I for one look forward to your monthly progress John. I live in Central Queensland Australia

[@puzzlemethis.]

@juliec9476 Hi again and thanks, There must be a lot of puzzlers in Australia, 4 or 5 people in the comments have been from there, john

[@ericmcvicker5884]

Awesome job! I have this puzzle but when I do it I will do bag by bag I'm slow enough as it is. I'm doing the Life puzzle from them and it takes me over a 100 hours per bag. I have 1 bag left on that and so far I am also just missing 1 piece. I did a count of the last bag and it looks like it should be complete so hopefully I can get a replacement piece from Educa. If not I can always make a piece myself which I have done many times for other puzzles. I was a little bummed to see that there were such noticeable color changes between bags for Around the World. I have quite a few of the large piece counts - Life (24000 piece), Wildlife (33600 piece), Around the World (42000), Disney (40320), Kodaks big one (53000) along with many 13200 piece ones from Clementoni and a few 6000 piece ones and many 3000, 5000 and 9000 piece ones from Ravensburger. Hopefully I make some good progress on those in the next decade lol. I hope you get your piece and glad you had such a good time with family on it!

[@puzzlemethis.]

@ericmcvicker5884 Hi and thanks, There was only a noticeable color difference between bags 3 and 4 (counting from left to right), that is where the piece cut gets turned 180 degrees. The life puzzle is so bright and colorful, I think it would be fun to do. I wouldn't want to try the 33,600 wildlife puzzle, too much green. I looked up your KZbin name, I was hoping that you were making video's of your big puzzles . You have a lot of big puzzles, they should keep you busy for a long time, Thanks for watching, john

[@charlottetreitl4970]

Congrats!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@puzzlemethis.]

@charlottetreitl4970 Hi and thanks so much, john

[@lindaw66]

What will you do with this puzzle when done? What will you be doing after this puzzle? Another large puzzle or a series of smaller ones?

[@puzzlemethis.]

@lindaw66 Hi, I will keep it together for a while and then take it apart in sections and put it back in the box or a big tube, that way I can put it together again or take it all the way apart easier. We will take a break for a while and then see what other big puzzles come out and maybe do one of them, john

[@lindaw66]

@@puzzlemethis. thank you for your reply. I’ve been with you from the very first video and anticipated each month’s update. I look forward to seeing your next project. Enjoy your break, you deserve it.