tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post239769650728681519..comments2024-03-19T10:21:36.942+00:00Comments on Gabriel Fernandes' Puzzle Collection: Shipper's DilemmaGabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00547574234341454265noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-68826771154193424532021-11-10T22:40:16.175+00:002021-11-10T22:40:16.175+00:00great puzzle. Elegant solution based on the conce...great puzzle. Elegant solution based on the concept of parity. Similar to a 3x3 version by John Conway, who passed away this year. Dave Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06664628312446748449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-35887079426448950642016-05-20T13:23:05.570+01:002016-05-20T13:23:05.570+01:00The shipper's dilemma has definitely more than...The shipper's dilemma has definitely more than one solution because I solved it once and then my 2nd grade student solved it in a different way (trying for weeks!Perseverence!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00770575817284451516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-32295256259974739512012-12-23T21:20:56.183+00:002012-12-23T21:20:56.183+00:00Hi there,
Leave your e-mail and I'll send you...Hi there,<br /><br />Leave your e-mail and I'll send you the instructions. Write your e-mail in this format to avoid spam bots "example(at)gmail(dot)com"<br /><br />Cheers ;-)Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547574234341454265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-69284559734059791212012-12-23T17:23:49.314+00:002012-12-23T17:23:49.314+00:00I admire your resilience and fortitude in trying t...I admire your resilience and fortitude in trying to solve this puzzle. Unfortunately, I do not share these attributes. I bought the puzzle completed but without the instructions at a flea market. Then one of my son's friends got curious and decided to open the box and dump out the pieces. That was six years ago. At first I thought I might be able to do it but now I am just annoyed at the whole thingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-41534499412412053952012-11-11T08:52:01.362+00:002012-11-11T08:52:01.362+00:00http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/3156...http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/315618_289204941093495_1743802365_n.jpgbjfernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11476371471906474907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-30292797962090036072012-11-11T08:50:42.271+00:002012-11-11T08:50:42.271+00:00I think you should add to your collection the THIN...I think you should add to your collection the THINKER BLOCKS by ALEX SUBIA of the philippines bjfernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11476371471906474907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-69730640380186719632012-01-12T23:58:33.643+00:002012-01-12T23:58:33.643+00:00Hi George,
That was exactly my feeling after solvi...Hi George,<br />That was exactly my feeling after solving two similar smaller versions that I have in my collection, but unless you know the method, it will be very hard... Highly recommended.<br />Puzzle Regards ;-)Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547574234341454265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-34666173306657214912012-01-12T22:58:03.172+00:002012-01-12T22:58:03.172+00:00Looks like a senior version of the smaller packing...Looks like a senior version of the smaller packing puzzle which is discussed in "Winning Ways for your Mathematical Plays, Vol 4". After solving the smaller one, I would guess it may not be so bad.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140920751826036814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-81012414082773929802012-01-12T13:01:28.650+00:002012-01-12T13:01:28.650+00:00Thank you Kevin and Neil for your messages.
Neil, ...Thank you Kevin and Neil for your messages.<br />Neil, I think you did gave me a hint with that message, about symmetry. I'll keep trying for now... :PGabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547574234341454265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-50028520647781342852012-01-12T00:11:11.679+00:002012-01-12T00:11:11.679+00:00I think one of the most impressive things about th...I think one of the most impressive things about this puzzle is the beautiful symmetry that exists in the solution. If you want a hint then let me know as this really is a cracking puzzle.Neil Hutchisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788426436665797687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-5765466641375628982012-01-11T22:09:48.059+00:002012-01-11T22:09:48.059+00:00I shied away from buying this - I love the look an...I shied away from buying this - I love the look and Dave at creative crafthouse is really helpful, but I am really terrible at packing puzzles. This looks like the mother of all packing puzzles and I fear for my sanity!<br />Kevin<br /><a href="http://www.puzzlemad.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Puzzlemad</a>Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-4739044469807550732012-01-11T18:09:24.895+00:002012-01-11T18:09:24.895+00:00Hi Coaster1235,
Many thanks for your help and for ...Hi Coaster1235,<br />Many thanks for your help and for your kind words. Review updated.<br />Puzzle Regards ;-)Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547574234341454265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408525737943998966.post-26078910234281631902012-01-11T17:34:32.209+00:002012-01-11T17:34:32.209+00:00I recreated it in BurrTools, and only one solution...I recreated it in BurrTools, and only one solution was found. I think it's the only one... it looks ordered. I try to be as vague as possible not to ruin it for you :D Also, I'm addicted to your reviews! :DCoaster1235https://www.blogger.com/profile/08236532693848839984noreply@blogger.com