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Post by TxTH on Feb 6, 2020 1:06:35 GMT -5
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Post by TxTH on Jan 29, 2020 17:33:21 GMT -5
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Post by TxTH on Jan 27, 2020 15:32:56 GMT -5
I am a bit confused about some of the images some of you are using to find matches in the real world. Some of these images seem to be coming from the "A Field Guide to the Fair People" that starts on page 55 and goes to page 215. I had to go back and check but I came across this a few years back. This was a post from Brian Zinn (Egbert) who, along with Andy Abram, discovered the Cleveland casque. I don't remember exactly which forum it was from but it reveals some things that they discussed with Byron Preiss when they met with him to turn in the key. -
"Egbert wrote:
Andy and I absorbed a lot of information that B.Preiss had told us about The Secret. I hope I can recall all of it for you here:
1. The Chicago casque was found by 2 young stockbrokers, who lived in Chicago, and had recognized some of the sites and verse references right away. However, at the time, there was some type of renovation occurring, in which a large marble or concrete object had been placed over the burial site. So, they took a picture of it, and sent it to B.Preiss, who acknowledged that as soon as the renovation was finished, the treasure was theirs. He doesn't recall meeting them, doesn't have a copy of any newspaper article, but does recall that an article was run in one of the major Chicago newspapers at the time. Flipping through the book, B.Preiss told us that "M and B" stand for Mozart and Beethoven. "Ten by thirteen" refers to feet. "Brush" refers to the Art Museum.
2. I thought that most of the colors on my casque had been washed away, except for 1 creature that I thought looked like an imp. However, none of the 12 casques were fully painted. They were left unpainted, except each one had a different figure painted (there are 12 figures on the casque). My figure is actually the front of a centaur, which is of course contained in the Cleveland pic. B.Preiss did not recall what had been painted underneath the cover (which is in many pieces), but he believes that it may have said "The Secret." Each key looks the same, but they are different colors (mine is orange).
3. B.Preiss had buried all of the casques over the course of only several days --- carrying all of them in a large duffle bag, and armed with a shovel. He researched the sites generally from New York, but then researched each site locally once he got there. He took pics of all of the sites. After they were all buried, he created the puzzles and had John Palencar paint the pics (B.Preiss worked with him to guide J.Palencar as to what to put into the pics). After that, he purchased the jewels, all from 1 jeweler.
4. From the Cleveland pic, he said that we got all of the clues. "Birch" referred to a birch tree that had been there. "Couplet" had referred to a nearby poem (although Andy and I do not recall any nearby). "Free speech" refers to Socrates.
5. B.Preiss was a very good poker player, and was not giving out any hints about any of the other locations. However, he did confirm my theory that the countries of origin of the faeries do connect with the sites. He also said that the pages following the verses (which make up the bulk of the book) have NO connection with the puzzles, and contain no additional clues.
6. This last part will sadden quite a few of you. Mr. Preiss would like it to be known that he will no longer respond to emails regarding proposed solutions (or asking for hints) --- and that he will only respond to actual pictures of casques. I am sad to report that he is a busy businessman, and this is not very important to him any more. I would like to point out, however, that although getting the jewel and meeting B.Preiss was nice, the best part of my adventure was solving the puzzle, traveling to Cleveland, and finding the treasure. You should keep in mind that you are doing this to achieve a personal satisfaction --- solving a 22-year-old conundrum --- and not just to get a jewel. The journey is more fun than the destination.
I hope I remembered everything --- if I think of anything else, I'll let you know. Good luck in your quests."
As you can see from #5 Byron very specifically stated there are NO clues in the book after page 54, the last verses. I just wanted to pass this along in case you had missed it.
It should also be noted tha J. J. Palencar destroyed all the photographs and notes that Byron had given him out of respect for his friend after his death.
I just wanted to pass this along in case you had missed it. I hope the search is going well with everyone.
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Post by TxTH on Jan 21, 2020 21:09:34 GMT -5
the bubbles match a bench at bocce ball court.. i have pics but have to learn how to transfer to here... i have alot of pics of the items in the image..ALOT.. also the marks and symbols down the robe are maritime and bouy markers.. i have those also, i actually was able to find the flags and symbols and it walked me right to the spot on the beach where i had to go north, to get up to the dig spot.. also there is a swimmer in the fingers on her hand on the left side.. Linda, To add images you create a post and go ahead and post it. Then click on "Edit" and you will then see a link to "Add Attachment". That is where you can add the images.
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Post by TxTH on Jan 14, 2020 1:15:20 GMT -5
Is the Leo the drinking fountain lion still in the children's zoo in Hermann park? Same spot or moved to different spot? The children’s zoo was completely destroyed. There is now a large gorilla exhibit there. The area was searched using a bull dozer by one person checking it out during the destruction phase. The children’s zoo is now in a different area. I don’t think the lion fountain is there but I am not 100%sure as I have not been there.
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Post by TxTH on Jan 14, 2020 0:27:04 GMT -5
Why? The biggest clue in the image after Gh. is the "shark" to the left of the image. That's the top view of the Maritime Museum. Also the blocks on her sleeves are PIER blocks. Well, that is your opinion. 😁. I respect that and hope you go find it there before I have to drive all the way from Houston. Until then I guess I will just stick with my area.
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Post by TxTH on Jan 13, 2020 23:43:29 GMT -5
TxTH your request is for a dig in GGP? Yes.
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Post by TxTH on Jan 13, 2020 19:32:51 GMT -5
Well, I did request any day after March 1st. Sent in last week and received this today: Dear Treasure Hunter, With the airing of Discovery’s Expedition Unknown and the recent treasure find in Boston, we have received a huge number of permit request which has caused a backup in our processing. Your permit will be processed the week of October 19, 2020 so, if you submitted a specific date, please email a new requested dig date / appointment time (or state next available) which is at least two weeks after the processing week. Thanks,
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Post by TxTH on Dec 4, 2019 15:48:31 GMT -5
Thank you Jenny.
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Post by TxTH on Nov 27, 2019 13:35:41 GMT -5
On page 214 in the image all of the letters are in pairs except for one. Is this one group of three letters intentional? Also, is the fourth pair of letters in the second line as intended as well?
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Post by TxTH on Nov 26, 2019 12:09:36 GMT -5
When my wife and I made a stop at Niagara Falls I found this little bit of information on historical events that shaped the heritage of the falls. Notice the third one down in 1802. Attachments:
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Post by TxTH on Nov 15, 2019 14:58:23 GMT -5
I finally finished the 8 rolls and I ended up with three West Point quarters of the San Antonio Missions version.
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Post by TxTH on Nov 15, 2019 14:20:49 GMT -5
I was able to find 8 rolls of new quarters at a bank branch today. In the third roll I hit pay dirt! These are the five quarters being produced. The rolls I have are of the San Antonio Missions. Now back to those other 5 rolls! LOL
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Post by TxTH on Nov 14, 2019 16:55:58 GMT -5
They are out there! I haven't really looked for one yet. I did find this video on you tube which has a good suggestion for finding one that I am going to do for sure. Has anyone else found one? www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9YZMQeJ5Go
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Post by TxTH on Nov 8, 2019 20:08:14 GMT -5
Saw this at the movie during previews today. $250,000 grand prize and good practice at solving puzzles. Wait for the page to load and then on the right side you will see "Get Your Cut". Click on that to go to the puzzles. knivesout.movie/It looks like it is going to be a fun movie to see as well!
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