An FBI agent, a brilliant scientist and his estranged son investigate unexplained phenomena. Oh, how I miss Fringe on FOX. We all have our personal losses and must move forward. I never let go, however, as you shall see. I am taking a class in woodworking and am making a jigsaw puzzle with a Fringe theme. What else do you expect from me! I will be making all the pieces myself with a jigsaw, a name appropriate to my project. I expect to finish later in the course after I have learned a few tricks, so in the interim I am watching reruns of the show. I will love a puzzle with a sci fi theme.

As power tools go, a jigsaw is a stellar implement. I read these jigsaw reviews and learnt that 5-amp variable speed motor is typical, which gives you up to 3,000 SPM of cutting power. This will do for most applications, but you can get larger motors. I love that I can make 45-degree bevel cuts and there is an adjustable shoe for stability. It is all about accuracy and control. It takes skill to execute a complicated and detailed puzzle. I will do what I have to master this art. Meanwhile, I am working on the Fringe theme.

Scenes from the TV show are floating in my head and I can’t decide in which direction to go. I have many years to review since the show ran from 2008 to 2013. Watching the old shows is a happy problem. I don’t want to rely on my memory alone. I will get inspiration sooner or later during this multiple-hour process. I am told that there are a hundred episodes about the fictional Fringe Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It features parallel universes and alternate timelines. I like the way you have to use your brain to keep up. Week after week, you are enveloped in a world of advanced biotechnology and shapeshifters. I love that word. I don’t love the observers from the far future who have ruined Earth. I do enjoy the time traveling (that new show Timeless has ripped Fringe off) and all the historical idiosyncrasies.

My puzzle is going to be a superior effort thanks to the woodworking class. I can’t remember how I got inspired to participate. Once under the guidance of the instructor, however, I was on my way. You can be sure that the finished product will include glyph symbols. When everything has been perfected thanks to the jigsaw and inspiration from Fringe, I will invite fellow travels over to enjoy assembling the puzzle. They can start to guess the them as time progresses. The more people, the faster it will go. I hope it will bond us together now that the show is defunct and make for a resurgence of good memories.

It’s time for one of my Fringe parties. I love to have them from time to time as my friends never get tired of reruns. You no doubt live too far to attend, so you will have to get a vicarious experience. If you love the old TV show as much as we do, you can be there in spirit. Or you can write your comments to me about your favorite episodes. We will devote part of our evening to your input. I call my group the Fringe Media Network. I try to keep interest alive by discussing topics the show typically touched upon. We watch old video, or even better, we imagine new characters and plots. Sometimes the scenarios are farfetched, but that is as it should be. You are a fellow traveler if you are reading this blog. Let’s keep Fringe alive!

What goes on at a viewing party? Nothing sinister of course. We watch, we talk endlessly, and we eat. It is a social evening among close friends, and outsiders are also allowed if they enjoy Fringe. I welcome new converts, although frankly, most people have been following the show for years. It is hard to come to it by yourself given that it no longer runs. Nonetheless, we can talk about episodes for hours and hours and reminisce. Sometimes we have forgotten key elements and scenarios and need some reminders. Often, we record a really good conversation. If someone misses a meeting, they can have access to it. When it comes back, it becomes part of my archives. They are in a fire-proof safe along with the DVDs. It is my precious cargo after all.

We enjoy sodas and chips and the usual sugary snacks, but I have started to offer something new and special. I have purchased some reusable water bottles with the Fringe logo emblazoned upon them. The gang adores it. I fill the receptacles with filtered water (I recently installed a home system after reading Home Water Health). There are no complaints about impurities or a tell-tale chemical taste from the tap. Filtered water is almost 100% pure no matter what device you have selected. Even a pitcher in the fridge with a special filter will work, but I went whole hog and put in something to service all my faucets and taps.

The water bottles were hysterical the first time and caused quite a stir. People loved the idea in principle as an effort at water conservation. They exclaimed how clever I am to save on purchased water. They were by no means insulted that they didn’t get pricy Evian. Most people want to take their bottle home as a souvenir. I don’t balk given that I had to order several dozen to get a fair price. For my birthday or a special occasion, I have been given assorted Fringe memorabilia like key chains, rare DVDs, and a wallet. Anything that can handle a printed logo has been a gift.