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I have just now heard from a Ravensburger representative, and they have a US branch located in New Hampshire.   :)
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How is the progress regarding the QE2 Story Forum Jigsaws June?
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How is the progress regarding the QE2 Story Forum Jigsaws June?

Hi Adam -

The picture is chosen, it will soon be prepped for production and be made available to be uploaded to Ravenburger for the puzzle.

So, soon, there will be a third QE2 making her way around the globe !!

June   ;D
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Great!  ;D
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The new QE2 jigsaw is almost ready to be sent off for production.  I think Forum members will really like it when it goes into circulation.

Each member must be sure there is adequate docking space at your house to accommodate our QE2's arrival (jigsaw) at your home.

Our QE2 may be stuck in Dubai, but she is still travelling the world by proxy !!   ;D
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Great news, June! I shall certainly want to make that sure she docks at my place (although I shall need to do some dredging first...).

Looking forward to a picture once she is launched :) .

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While on the subject, what is the current status of the two circulating jigsaws?
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Hi Isabelle - Thanks for your post and yes, dredging should be in order soon !  Launching should be soon although exact date not yet set. 

Yes, Peter, I was wondering too where QE2 (jigsaws) are currently docked.

June   ;D
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I have one that I promise I will start this weekend!

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QE2 Jigsaw #3 is scheduled for launch shortly after noon Eastern Daylight Time in the US tomorrow, Wednesday, July 2, 2014. 

She will then move directly to the fitting out basin.

June   :)
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The photograph for QE2's jigsaw number 736C is "Liverpool Calling" by Alan Kirby.  He has kindly and generously granted his permission to use his photograph for the new jigsaw.  Alan Snelson, who generously gave of his time and talents, and I have been working together to ready the photograph for production.  "Liverpool Calling" was chosen in honor of our QE2 and also of The QE2 Story's Gathering in Liverpool in May.  June   :)
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The photograph for QE2's jigsaw number 736C is "Liverpool Calling" by Alan Kirby.  He has kindly and generously granted his permission to use his photograph for the new jigsaw.  Alan Snelson, who generously gave of his time and talents, and I have been working together to ready the photograph for production.  "Liverpool Calling" was chosen in honor of our QE2 and also of The QE2 Story's Gathering in Liverpool in May.  June   :)

Really looking forward to seeing her starting her new cruise! I wonder what new adventures await her...

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Hi Isabelle -

Thank you very much for your post.  I am sure the new jigsaw will enjoy entering service and by proxy adding many more miles to our beloved QE2's record.

Update - Yard Number 736C was launched (ordered) at precisely 12:30 PM US Eastern Daylight Time.  She was named Liverpool Calling by Alan Kirby and has moved to the fitting out basin (production).  She should be ready for sea trials (shipping) in approximately 10 days.

Thank you again very much to Alan Kirby for allowing us to use his photograph and to Alan Snelson for preparing the photo for production.

June   :)
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News update --

QE2 Jigsaw Yard Number 736C set off on sea trials today according to her builders.

She should arrive at the dock at my house within 2-3 days.

June   ;D
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Great news June.  ;D
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