Monday, December 27, 2021

Our Family Puzzle and Video for 2021!


Our Family Video for 2021 is available now. The password can be found by solving the puzzle below:

Feel free to add comments about the video to show you solved the puzzle, but don't give away the password to others.

21 comments:

  1. Blaine, looks like a wonderful year, despite the 'rona. Thanks for a glimpse into your lives. Veterans of this blog should have no trouble solving your puzzle. Happy Christmas --> New Year's week. May 2022 be full of joy!

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  2. You had a wonderful year. Thanks for the memories...

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  3. Happy holidays Blaine (and to all).
    When it comes to celebrating birthdays, you guys “take the cake”! Thanks for another year of blogging!

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    1. Yes! Those cakes are awesome.

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    2. Speaking of those cakes - who made them? Those are fantastic! I love the violin and the 56bit for 56 years!

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    3. Most are a collaboration between Felicia and me. However, in the case of the 56-bit encryption cake, that was Felicia and Sheila (for me). And the violin was done by Amara and me (for Felicia). We often try to tie the theme into something the person likes and the year. So one of the cakes for Sheila's 20th, had a skeleton (bones) drinking milk. Calcium is element 20. Did you see the hidden 57 on the violin?

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  4. Thx for sharing your family’s yearly highlights. Do have the happiest of New Years.
    Yours in a puzzling way,
    Niels “zekecreek” Sator

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  5. Hi Blaine, Thank you for sharing your exciting world with your family. The animation is spectacular. I am sharing with my daughter who is studying animation at college. Truly amazing!
    Happy New Year to you and your wonderful family. Appreciate all you have done for the blog site all these years.
    Natasha Giselle

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  6. Blaine, you are an amazing gift to us.
    You are a video production genius.
    You have been blessed with a beautiful family.
    You provide us with a place to play with words, ponder Will's puzzles, and spout our opinions.
    You are a true sharer, generous and selfless.
    Words cannot adequately express my gratitude.
    You deserve each and every blessing God may bestow upon you and and yours.
    Thank you.

    LegoWhoAlsoThanksAllWhoParticipate(OrEvenJust"Lurk")OnBlaine'sBlog

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  7. That was awesome - I would love to know how you made the calico cats!

    Thank you for giving us a space to play/puzzle.

    --Margaret G.

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    1. The calicos are cute but easy. We took the leftover bits of dough from our sugar cookies, chocolate cookies and gingerbread cookies and rolled them together then cut out the cat shapes.

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    2. That is really a brilliant move. Tasty too, I would imagine! Best of holidays to all of the Blainesvillians!

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  8. Thanks for the video and this playground, Blaine! Happy holidays, and best wishes for a healthy and happy 2022!

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  9. Fantastic, Blaine! Happy 2022 to you and your fine family. You really know how to bring home the bakin'.

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  10. Thank you, Blaine, for being such a gracious host. I hope I've been a good guest. Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  11. Another memorable year for the Blaine family and a good video to show it.
    I am glad to see that one member got their smile back this year.

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  12. Thank you, Blaine. May you find the year ahead to be filled much love, good health and happiness!

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  13. Great video!
    Thanks again for hosting one of the best places on the web.
    Wishing all a safe, happy and HEALTHY 2022.

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  14. Fun video, loved the cakes. Happy New Year all!

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  15. Thanks for the video. The cakes are incredible!

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  16. Awe! What a fun year you and your nearest and dearest had. I can't get over all those hikes! I also loved how your bathroom remodel turned out. May you all continue to be blessed with good health, happiness and more quality time together.
    Thanks for sharing!

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