Which Puzzle was our Fastest Pairs Speed Run? Practicing for the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship

[@joeyotten2091]

Oh Donnalouise, this is definitely what I need today! I’m unbelievably sad today and puzzling is my distraction. I needed your light today. Thank you

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Sending you the biggest warmest virtual hugs - I'm glad that I can bring some light or a smile to your face for even just a few minutes.

[@long-termjournal8055]

Awesome job.....👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Thank you! We always have so much fun puzzling together. 💜🧩

[@OneMorePuzzlePiece]

Thanks for posting! The Monaco puzzle from Worlds taught me that the Capri puzzle would be the slowest ha ha

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Very very smart!!! 💜🧩

[@clarkkent7973]

What a fun ending to your video! I loved being able to "play along" with guessing which puzzle would be faster. I do wish that Ravensburger spent more effort on making sure the puzzle and the box image matched in color/brightness.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Thank you! It is quite frustrating how much the colours can differ. The worse I had so far was the Enchanted Circus with Stijn - that "white" dress was far from being white. I totally missed all the pieces for it when flipping.

[@blkrainbow1075]

Looking forward to our next adventure! Thanks for taking us along with you!

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Pssst...I'll tell you a secret and anyone else reading this comment - I'm going to China and Australia in a few weeks for competitions!!!

[@BMurphy4824]

So glad to see your smile again - and the puzzle display! I was wondering if it was still up.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Sadly the jigsaw puzzle display was taken down last week after 1 year and 8 months - I'm just so grateful to them for allowing me to have it up for so long. We are looking for a new place to puzzle weekly. 💜🧩

[@BMurphy4824]

@ I am sorry I never got to see it in person. 😞 That really was amazing of them to host you. I can’t think of many places here in the states that would have done that. If I lived in NZ I would definitely consider patronizing their business. I’m curious: what will you do with all that puzzle?!! 😆

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

@@BMurphy4824 I have offered it up for sale. I hope it finds a new home and someone (or multiple people) enjoy putting it together as much as I did. 💜🧩

[@RicksPuzzlingAdventuresfro-h6b]

Dannalouise, this was really great video! Thank You for another informative fun enjoyable video. Luv Ya. And by the way I used the photos you sent me. My Bear Jar is done. Thanks again for that. You are Awesome! Peace.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Wonderful! I'm so glad that the photos helped! 💜🧩

[@LJG7654]

I guessed right! I knew that Capri puzzle would take longer because of all the pale sky.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

This style of image looks easy but is definitely a lot tricker than expected!! 💜🧩

[@LJG7654]

@@fortheloveofpuzzles It really is!

[@zofiabochenska1240]

Ha, nailed it. I guessed the order corretly 😊

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

WOOHOO!!! Well done - I don't think many will.

[@Lori-lf9gx]

Thank you for mentioning my comment about the art finishes of matte, satin and gloss! I appreciate it and you are most welcome! Great video as always. My guess for the fastest was the busy Amie Stewart puzzle because of your pick and place ability. Oh well - was close.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

It was really a lot darker than the image on the box. I think if it was a 500 piece and I was doing it alone, pick-and-place would have been the way to go.

[@Lori-lf9gx]

@@fortheloveofpuzzles That bothers me when the image on the box is brighter than the actual puzzle pieces. Makes it harder, I think.

[@emily68676]

I would not have guessed correctly!

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

I was also surprised! I think Alison was too...not what we expected either. 💜🧩

[@jeancarroccino8574]

I think there are way too many speed puzzling events now. But I wish you good luck. Safe travels. I enjoy your channel. ❤

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

There are definitely a LOT of competitions now. And the thing is, not everyone can make it to Worlds so having them in each country means more people can attend without needing to travel too far. But even with that, not everyone can travel to their National competitions so online ones have open that option to many people. I find it's a great way to meet other puzzlers and likeminded people who love to do a jigsaw puzzle. I don't want all my content to be about speed puzzling but there is definitely an interest in those videos more than just my regular puzzle videos. Trying to find a balance can be tricky.

[@Messy_Twins]

At the beginning I thought The Natural World would be the fastest, after that the Seaview Lane and Capri. Oh well, I was close 😀 Anyhow, great times! Have a lovely day 😊

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

It's interesting how difficult it is to really figure out puzzles sometimes. I'm always a little surprised when some puzzles take me longer or are faster than I expected - I'm not the best at estimating times. 💜🧩

[@PuzzCatLife]

I would call that artwork a serigraph.

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

"Serigraph" new word for me! I must go look it up. Someone said it might be "Pop Art". 💜🧩

[@janrayer9189]

Do you ever get headaches with all the puzzles you do? X

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Actually...I don't. I'm lucky that I hardly ever get a headache. But I do find when I get one, it really throws me off. As long as I have my contact lens prescription updated, then I am all goo. 💜🧩

[@puzzlingread]

I guessed the wrong order for all three Will you try to aim for 75 minutes with some of the rounds at World's being shorter now? I already think 90 minutes is so fast! 😊💜🧩

[@fortheloveofpuzzles]

Hehehe I hope that Worlds goes back to the 90mins for individuals actually but we shall see in January when they announce the details. If they do start using 75mins at least for finals, then yes, I'll have to focus on that. Usually I'm averaging close to the 1hr mark but on tricky puzzles, 75mins will be pushing it.