> this is an application for understanding, I suppose it's as good a way to say as any other.
> Now I've read all the posts and answers on the conduit/ junction problem. I've eaten, slept, bathed and worked the problem. I've got toilet roll tubes with E and W dots (symbolising junctions). I've got reams of paper with same dots, lines e.t.c. and equally lots of "help" suggestions from all of you, either responding to my pleas or others.
> I can't wait for the day that I've finally cracked it but in the meantime I can't, no matter what I try, I go back to the control room and I'm wrong so then I start again.
> I've been working on this almost constantly and I congratulate all those who did it.
> But, I kinda get the feeling from some replies that some of you are fed up being asked. Please believe me if I could figure it out - for the hours I've put in, then I would've.
> I've had a great time doing all the other puzzles, but this has me stumped.
> So what I'm asking is just bear with those of us, for whom this is (B@@@Y-excuse my language intent)hard.
> I don't want the answer (YES I DO), seriously, I'd rather try and work it out - I'm sure
> :o(
> Just don't get annoyed with us questioning. PLEASE?

Maybe a different approach will work. Tell me how you've positioned each of the 12 junctions (send me an e-mail), and I will e-mail you back telling you which of the puzzle's rules your configuration is violating, and why.