As it happened (from my Journal archives)

August 10, 2001

Backlog back up to one. I received an urgent order for a marriage proposal puzzle. The digital image required some editing (underestimated the work). Later today I'll cut the board and drop off the work for mounting at a service bureau. I'll cut the puzzle late Monday, with the intention of shipping on Tuesday, Fedex overnight. Will be a "double heart" collage, Swirl Curl, 80 Pieces including a couple word pieces.

August 13, 2001

Completed #141, a Marriage Proposal puzzle, shaped in a double heart, named "Joined Hearts" (not the same as the first Joined Hearts). The puzzle is a collage with a doily lace border, created by the customer, and I cut along the board for a wavy joined hearted effect. Swirl Curl, 81 pieces, will clean, pack, ship tomorrow. Year 2016 Edit - Name of puzzle changed to Message From the Hearts prior to shipment.

August 14, 2001

Puzzle #138, Green Dragon, finally completed shipment, marking this the first Custom Puzzle Craft puzzle to begin its life on the African continent, in the country of United Arab Emirates.

Shipped #141.... a Marriage Proposal puzzle ... no overall pictures to be posted here until the proposal is consummated and I receive permission. I'll have a peak at the border of the puzzle shortly after proposal day.

Backlog remains at four.... plan to cut / sand the boards for these four puzzles tomorrow.