tom
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Post by tom on Dec 12, 2019 13:23:55 GMT -5
Can I have a mulligan?
If you knew all along where you were gonna hide the treasure, why is the line I can keep my secret where part of the poem?
Someone else can probably make my point better with that.
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Post by zaphod73491 on Dec 12, 2019 14:29:25 GMT -5
I haven't managed to think of a question to ask (that was directly relevant to the Chase) that Forrest would actually answer. For instance, I think someone else knew where he hid the treasure, but that person has long been dead. I'd be curious if it was his father, Eric, Donnie, or none of the above. I used to be perplexed by his suggestion about leaving your "searching partner" in the car, especially when that would seem to run contrary to his many safety advisories. But I found an idea to explain that contradiction, and if it's right it's another case of a question of clarification that Forrest wouldn't answer. Does the former question help you find the chest? I don't think it would but I agree it's a fascinating question (I'm intrigued as to why the special place is so special). The former question could, depending on the identity of the second person. For instance, if it was someone he spent most or all of his time with prior to retiring from the Air Force, that might favor northern locations over southern ones. "We could make some very dodgy assumptions about the latter advice: it's not far to walk to the treasure, it's in no way dangerous, possibly you are not allowed to park where you need to park to gain access to the walking route..." I'll agree with you: those are dodgy assumptions. ;-) Some once cleverly suggested that maybe your "searching partner" is like Cynthia's searching partner: (r.i.p.) Molly. Perhaps the route to the treasure presents some complications for a dog. (Forrest did say that a 3-year-old girl would need help getting to the treasure location.)
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Post by zaphod73491 on Dec 12, 2019 15:06:41 GMT -5
I thought of one question that could be asked of Forrest that he might answer. It would have minimal impact on solving the poem's clues, but would save us all some typing: "Forrest: can 'word that is key' and 'keyword' safely be used interchangeably in the context of solving the clues in your poem?"
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Post by goldilocks on Dec 12, 2019 15:51:52 GMT -5
I would like to rephrase “Rascal” Becky’s question on MW. Her question was, “Can the blaze be pre-determined by the poem or can it only be determined at the search area? -Becky”. I think the questions with the most substance are those Forrest takes a pass on. My question would be, “If I am sitting in my living room and all I have is a copy of your poem, can I determine the blaze from just the poem?” You must have a well developed potential solution to be asking questions like that... I absolutely do not have anything close to a solution. I don't believe there is such a thing as a potential solution. IMO you either know where it is or you don't.
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Post by goldilocks on Dec 12, 2019 16:53:40 GMT -5
Oh boy physics. Warm (as in the temperature of waters) is a scalar.
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Post by whotrollsnigh on Dec 12, 2019 19:55:06 GMT -5
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Post by astree on Dec 12, 2019 20:44:39 GMT -5
Oh boy physics. Warm (as in the temperature of waters) is a scalar. Could be. I was also thinking of the position on a line in the definition could relate to a map.
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Post by davebakedpotato on Dec 13, 2019 10:00:36 GMT -5
I thought of one question that could be asked of Forrest that he might answer. It would have minimal impact on solving the poem's clues, but would save us all some typing: "Forrest: can 'word that is key' and 'keyword' safely be used interchangeably in the context of solving the clues in your poem?" On the 'looking fo quotes' thread, may be a quote that may help (or not).
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Post by richard on Dec 13, 2019 12:45:05 GMT -5
I firmly believe that Forrest is always able to find wiggle room..... He won't be backed into a corner, for his corners are circles... However, we can try..... So please, let's contemplate together..... great exercise.... If we asked him to give an example of 'JUST ONE' subtle hint in The Thrill of the Chase..... would that help? Would it help us know and understand others in order to confirm our thoughts on the poem? Would what he feels a 'subtle hint' is be different to what we are thinking? (and I should add, while there might not be a Six Q on 2/4, there might be 7 or 5 or something of the sorts...so I welcome thoughts for Q's)... I have question for him, I know he will answer this. Ask him if he ever caught a " Dolly Varden", I know I would like to catch one.
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Post by npsbuilder on Dec 13, 2019 15:26:57 GMT -5
My question would be:
The former planet Pluto was first discovered in 1930 the same year you were born. Charon is the name of one of its moons which means "of keen gaze". The question I have. Is the reason for the capital B in Brown meant to represent "shadow"?
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Post by astree on Dec 13, 2019 17:25:33 GMT -5
My question would be: The former planet Pluto was first discovered in 1930 the same year you were born. Charon is the name of one of its moons which means "of keen gaze". The question I have. Is the reason for the capital B in Brown meant to represent "shadow"? I had considered "your shadow" as being not far but too far to walk... youll never reach it.
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Post by goldilocks on Dec 14, 2019 14:38:21 GMT -5
Wouldn't it be neat if Forrest popped in and randomly answered searchers questions from time to time on a variety of blogs or forums. There's a select few who have access to Forrest and what and when information is released is solely at their discretion. Wouldn't it be fun if we all had a chance to get a surprise answer to a question. It would certainly create a buzz and keep us on our toes. I realize he says he wants to step back yet it does seem like he enjoys the interaction with searchers. The frequency and content of answers would be Forrest's choice and in his own words. I'm sure every forum has a thread of "What would you like to ask Forrest?"
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2019 12:21:25 GMT -5
Forrest You once said, Counting the clues and hiding the chest came later. It is not likely that anyone will find it without following the clues, at least in their mind. My question is, with all the suggesting from you about using some imagination, can a person reading your poem using only their imagination predetermine the location of the chest you've hidden?
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Post by foolsgold on Dec 15, 2019 13:46:39 GMT -5
How many of the locations that clues refer to are named on the map (or Google Earth)?
EDIT: Better, yet, to avoid wiggler room: How many correct clue solutions are named on the map?
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Post by CJ on Dec 15, 2019 23:38:29 GMT -5
I keep asking it every year - "Are all of the locations that the clues refer to in the same state (or within the search states)?"
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