I just got this game and am in trouble already. I can't connect the leather hose to the bellows. Can someone help me?

Hi charward,

Have you filled up the furnace with items needed?
Press the space bar (if you selected the option) and see where the hotspot is located. I think I and others have found it to be tricky.

Also check Rushes' post.

Ihave filled the container with the right items and I have it in the furnace. But I have not been able to attach the hose to the bellows. Ihave used the space bar but that doesn't seem to help.

Please check Rushes' post. That might help.

I finally got it.

I have another problem. I'm on the ship and have the gunpowder, cannon ball, flax fiber but I cannot get a lighted match. I think I need a saved game at this point.

I do not have a saved game here but a bit after this - I sent it to you.

Did you do this?
Remember that the stove is open to the sky.
In inventory combine the sailcloth and rope to get bundle of cloth.
Use the bundle of cloth on the cannon port to get wet sail cloth.
Use wet sail cloth on stove.
Use the matches on lantern to get lit match. Use lit match on fireplace.

I am past the oven and I am now in the flying machine. I have handle of the copper pot. I am supposed to attach the handle to the balloon. But I have clicked all over the balloon and nothing happens. It doesn't attach. Can you help me find where to attach the handle. I have way too much trouble trying to do these things.

There's a YouTube video walkthrough here that might help. I believe this is where you are in the game - let us know. Try watching the video from about 9 minutes into it and on.