Monday, January 01, 2024

Annual Puzzle and Video for 2023.

Happy New Year! In Our Annual Family Video we star in our own comic book adventure as we travel back to the beginning of 2023. The password can be found by solving our annual puzzle. Click this link or the image below to get a printable PDF of the full puzzle.
Post a comment below about your favorite part of the video to show you've solved the puzzle, but don't give away the password directly.
Posted by Blaine at 11:52 AM
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26 comments:

  1. ronMon Jan 01, 12:32:00 PM PST

    Great video...

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    1. ronMon Jan 01, 12:35:00 PM PST

      Especially enjoyed snow tubing at Tahoe...

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  2. ChuckMon Jan 01, 12:54:00 PM PST

    I can't get the puzzle crossword to accept my keyboard input.

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  3. LancekMon Jan 01, 01:01:00 PM PST

    Wonderful! The family that plays together stays together.

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  4. ChuckMon Jan 01, 02:30:00 PM PST

    Great video!

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  5. clothesloverMon Jan 01, 02:35:00 PM PST

    Another fun year with your nearest and dearest. It looks like there's a wedding to look forward to this year?

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    1. BlaineMon Jan 01, 02:46:00 PM PST

      Yes, just learned it's official late last year... oh jeez, more things to include in the next annual video. 🙂

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  6. PlantsmithMon Jan 01, 03:30:00 PM PST

    Awesome. California Poppies on the Meeker creek trail were beautiful. Makes me homesick too.

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  7. feinsteeMon Jan 01, 04:16:00 PM PST

    As an amateur baker...loved the cakes

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  8. janMon Jan 01, 04:37:00 PM PST

    Another great year-end video! Best wishes for the new year!

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  9. NatashaMon Jan 01, 05:26:00 PM PST

    Amazing! Happy New Year 2024 to you and your lovely family. Thanks for sharing this.

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  10. skydiveboyMon Jan 01, 11:41:00 PM PST

    Easy to solve, but I cannot get the thing to open with the video. I get this message every time:

    Sorry, we couldn’t find that page

    Make sure you’ve typed the URL correctly, or try searching Video. You could also watch one of the videos below instead.

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    1. BlaineTue Jan 02, 07:59:00 AM PST

      So sorry! I accidentally clicked something that set the video to unlisted instead of password protected. It's back again.

      Thanks for letting me know.

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    2. skydiveboyTue Jan 02, 02:56:00 PM PST

      I am glad you fixed it. Good job. Apparently you have been able to find a way to harness technology so that you are able to have your cakes and eat them too.

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  11. UnknownTue Jan 02, 07:50:00 AM PST

    Try again SDB - it's working again (though I also had difficulty yesterday). Like the pinecone-eyes! And it's always a fun retrospective that you share with us, Blaine - thank you! --Margaret G.

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  12. Dr. KTue Jan 02, 07:50:00 AM PST

    Wonderful, and with a great soundtrack! I also see that congratulations are in order. May you have a happy, healthy, prosperous, and safe 2024, and thank you for all that you do for this merry band of puzzlers.

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  13. BlaineTue Jan 02, 02:09:00 PM PST

    After a little feedback, I've changed the layout of the puzzle slightly, added a better example and changed the wording on the penultimate clue. Hopefully that will emphasize the hidden holiday-themed words and make solving more enjoyable.

    Let me know if that helps and if there's anything else I could improve.

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    1. 68ChargerTue Jan 02, 06:07:00 PM PST

      Blaine, no problem seeing the original post!
      Thanks for all your work throughout the year.
      Somehow, is there any way to show a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes in producing this website every week? I am so often amazed at how quick you are in not only knowing the weekly puzzle answer, but coming up with the web page too!

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  14. Word WomanWed Jan 03, 09:58:00 AM PST

    Thanks, Blaine, for sharing 2023 with us and for hosting this wild group of Blainesvillians. I appreciate this forum! Here's to a great 2024.

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  15. Scarlett Wed Jan 03, 10:50:00 AM PST

    Enjoyed it, as always. Especially like the music choices... Laverne and Shirley, Lion Sleeps, Bonanza. Loved the landscaping with the snap of a finger, and the Halloween bug candy. Last but not least is the spark bowling. Never heard of it, but looks like fun. I really need to get out more! Thanks for sharing. All the best for 2024!

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    1. BlaineWed Jan 03, 11:26:00 AM PST

      Felicia gets credit for all the music choices. In particular, L&S Theme in honor of Cindy Williams' passing early in 2023 and Jump the Line for Harry Belafonte. The spiders each have 8 individually piped chocolate legs – time-consuming to say the least. Thanks for mentioning the special effects for the planting. It took some planning, but I think it turned out well. It made it a fun activity rather than a cute that way.

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    2. BlaineWed Jan 03, 11:27:00 AM PST

      *chore

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  16. PA PuzzlerWed Jan 03, 11:51:00 AM PST

    Thank you for all of your work on the blog, Blaine. May 2024 bring you and your family much baby kangaroo minus e!

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  17. Lee WichmanFri Jan 05, 04:08:00 AM PST

    Those cakes are incredible! Your family looks like they have a great time doing activities together during the year; that's really special!

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  18. EileenSun Feb 11, 07:37:00 PM PST

    Beautiful and wonderful video of a fantastic family! Thank you for all you do, Blaine!

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