Forrest Fenn's Heavy Loads and Water High

[Jenny]

Some interesting ideas on what is 'heavy loads' and 'water high'

[Jenny]

In the video he makes a case for how 'Hebgen Lake' could be considered 'water high'.....

[richard]

That could be, but I believe everyone is forgetting what Forrest has said, when he stated he had only been to his hiding place a couple of times. We know when Forrest say's a couple of times he means twice. He stated that, that was before his hiding the TC, and then only one more time when he hid the treasure. He had been at Hebgen Lake, many times and at Quake Lake many times, and was one of the main donaters to the center there. It is IMHO why it is not there.

[tom]

Richard that is fantastic information. Thank you.

[davebakedpotato]

Nov 23, 2019 14:36:37 GMT -5 richard said:

That could be, but I believe everyone is forgetting what Forrest has said, when he stated he had only been to his hiding place a couple of times. We know when Forrest say's a couple of times he means twice. He stated that, that was before his hiding the TC, and then only one more time when he hid the treasure. He had been at Hebgen Lake, many times and at Quake Lake many times, and was one of the main donaters to the center there. It is IMHO why it is not there.

Did he say a couple of times? I'm not familiar with that.

[npsbuilder]

Nov 23, 2019 15:50:00 GMT -5 davebakedpotato said:

Nov 23, 2019 14:36:37 GMT -5 richard said:

That could be, but I believe everyone is forgetting what Forrest has said, when he stated he had only been to his hiding place a couple of times. We know when Forrest say's a couple of times he means twice. He stated that, that was before his hiding the TC, and then only one more time when he hid the treasure. He had been at Hebgen Lake, many times and at Quake Lake many times, and was one of the main donaters to the center there. It is IMHO why it is not there.

Did he say a couple of times? I'm not familiar with that.

Interesting thought here...couple of times.  Marry the poem to a map (something like that) is a couple.

The line - I've done it tired, and now I'm weak. Married words a couple of times. VM

Roman numeral for 6000 (possible elevation?)

[harrytruman]

Nov 23, 2019 14:36:37 GMT -5 richard said:

That could be, but I believe everyone is forgetting what Forrest has said, when he stated he had only been to his hiding place a couple of times. We know when Forrest say's a couple of times he means twice. He stated that, that was before his hiding the TC, and then only one more time when he hid the treasure. He had been at Hebgen Lake, many times and at Quake Lake many times, and was one of the main donaters to the center there. It is IMHO why it is not there.

Richard, do you know when (or where) Forrest stated that he had only been to the hiding place a couple of times?

I know that he has said it's a place he visited "a few times," but I don't know that he has, at some point, narrowed "a few times" down to just "a couple of times."

(youshopweship has the audio: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qjz5bc7xWE)

I also think he defines "a few" as "more than two, but not many more [than two]."

But how many is "not many"?

[richard]

Nov 23, 2019 20:04:08 GMT -5 harrytruman said:

Nov 23, 2019 14:36:37 GMT -5 richard said:

That could be, but I believe everyone is forgetting what Forrest has said, when he stated he had only been to his hiding place a couple of times. We know when Forrest say's a couple of times he means twice. He stated that, that was before his hiding the TC, and then only one more time when he hid the treasure. He had been at Hebgen Lake, many times and at Quake Lake many times, and was one of the main donaters to the center there. It is IMHO why it is not there.

Richard, do you know when (or where) Forrest stated that he had only been to the hiding place a couple of times?

I know that he has said it's a place he visited "a few times," but I don't know that he has, at some point, narrowed "a few times" down to just "a couple of times."

(youshopweship has the audio: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qjz5bc7xWE)

I also think he defines "a few" as "more than two, but not many more [than two]."

But how many is "not many"?

My mistake a few.

[me9]

Forrest,

I have a couple of suggestions for your final hour:

1) I would make you a similar offer like Olga requested of you – I would drive you in my vehicle – wait for a specified period of time (as determined by you) – and then drive back home. Or

2) You can put the title of your vehicle in my name, make sure you don’t leave anything personal in it at your final resting place, wipe down any fingerprints, then, when it is found it will be in my name, have my address etc. (be sure to send me photos of it)—people would swear that it was your vehicle because they had seen you driving it, but, with it being in my name I don’t think they would think twice about it. And, NO I don’t need another vehicle I have six (6) already in the family. I would sell the vehicle for you and make an anonymous donation to a Non-Profit organization of your choice.

3) Also, I could suggest Parachuting—that would take you back in time, however, I feel you would be too old (sorry) to make it safe to your final resting spot after that endeavor.

I wouldn’t want you to commit suicide like your father but, I understand. You could draw-up a contract for us to sign stating that I couldn’t claim the Treasure. Doing it yourself would ensure that no one other than you and I would know the plan. Just a thought, I know you don’t know me or I you, I just feel a connection with you somehow. Maybe it’s just the long forgotten memories of my youth. Then again, you may want to choose a closer friend or not. Just think about it. No rush! I’ll go on with the remainder of my day either way.

Forrest responds-

I am a very simple person and you want me to have copious meetings with lawyers, preachers, undertakers and your family. What is wrong with me just riding my bike out there and throwing it in the “water high” when I am through with it? You don’t know how many man hours I have spent on that subject. Thanks for the input but I think you should mobilize your club and hit the trail searching for the wondrous treasure. Besides, I’ll probably get hit by a train. When you find the treasure please come sell me the great turquoise and silver bracelet that is in the chest. I wish now that I had kept it. f

dalneitzel.com/2012/10/02/forrest-gets-mail/

[Jenny]

Apr 5, 2020 15:52:11 GMT -5 me9 said:

Forrest,

I have a couple of suggestions for your final hour:

1) I would make you a similar offer like Olga requested of you – I would drive you in my vehicle – wait for a specified period of time (as determined by you) – and then drive back home. Or

2) You can put the title of your vehicle in my name, make sure you don’t leave anything personal in it at your final resting place, wipe down any fingerprints, then, when it is found it will be in my name, have my address etc. (be sure to send me photos of it)—people would swear that it was your vehicle because they had seen you driving it, but, with it being in my name I don’t think they would think twice about it. And, NO I don’t need another vehicle I have six (6) already in the family. I would sell the vehicle for you and make an anonymous donation to a Non-Profit organization of your choice.

3) Also, I could suggest Parachuting—that would take you back in time, however, I feel you would be too old (sorry) to make it safe to your final resting spot after that endeavor.

I wouldn’t want you to commit suicide like your father but, I understand. You could draw-up a contract for us to sign stating that I couldn’t claim the Treasure. Doing it yourself would ensure that no one other than you and I would know the plan. Just a thought, I know you don’t know me or I you, I just feel a connection with you somehow. Maybe it’s just the long forgotten memories of my youth. Then again, you may want to choose a closer friend or not. Just think about it. No rush! I’ll go on with the remainder of my day either way.

Forrest responds-

I am a very simple person and you want me to have copious meetings with lawyers, preachers, undertakers and your family. What is wrong with me just riding my bike out there and throwing it in the “water high” when I am through with it? You don’t know how many man hours I have spent on that subject. Thanks for the input but I think you should mobilize your club and hit the trail searching for the wondrous treasure. Besides, I’ll probably get hit by a train. When you find the treasure please come sell me the great turquoise and silver bracelet that is in the chest. I wish now that I had kept it. f

dalneitzel.com/2012/10/02/forrest-gets-mail/

It does make you wonder if Forrest's use of 'water high' in his answer, is not the same meaning as in the poem.... was he offering a hint..?