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Post by zaphod73491 on Mar 6, 2020 20:23:06 GMT -5
We already knew that Forrest hid the chest prior to July 12, 2010, because that's the date (within a day) that he had lunch with Irene Rawlings in Santa Fe during which he told her he "had just" hidden a treasure chest full of gold and jewels and was finishing up his memoir with clues on how to find it. So age 80 was never in the mix at that point.
We knew he hid the treasure in "summer" and that he was 79 or 80. So if the "more than 10 years ago" comment is true and not a trick or subterfuge, then the only possible hiding dates are from August 22, 2009 to September 22, 2009 -- a 32-day window. And more likely a 10-day window restricted to August 2009 since Forrest (at least in his writings) has referred to "summer" meteorologically: June, July and August.
"Why do people care?" some have asked. A family member or close friend of Forrest ~could~ have an advantage. If the hiding date was known to within even a few days, those close to Forrest may not know where he was, but they could very well know where he couldn't have been.
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Post by astree on Mar 7, 2020 7:31:51 GMT -5
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Thanks zaphod. that’s good reasoning. The only semi-loose end is that he has also stated that his wife did not know within some extended period of months when he had the treasure chest. I guess that would be consistent if That statement did not consider that she could use the information the way you did.
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Post by goldilocks on Mar 7, 2020 10:11:44 GMT -5
We already knew that Forrest hid the chest prior to July 12, 2010, because that's the date (within a day) that he had lunch with Irene Rawlings in Santa Fe during which he told her he "had just" hidden a treasure chest full of gold and jewels and was finishing up his memoir with clues on how to find it. So age 80 was never in the mix at that point. We knew he hid the treasure in "summer" and that he was 79 or 80. So if the "more than 10 years ago" comment is true and not a trick or subterfuge, then the only possible hiding dates are from August 22, 2009 to September 22, 2009 -- a 32-day window. And more likely a 10-day window restricted to August 2009 since Forrest (at least in his writings) has referred to "summer" meteorologically: June, July and August. "Why do people care?" some have asked. A family member or close friend of Forrest ~could~ have an advantage. If the hiding date was known to within even a few days, those close to Forrest may not know where he was, but they could very well know where he couldn't have been. If the FBI raid was June 10, 2009 then wouldn't the FBI have seen the treasure chest and if so, don't you think the information would've been leaked at some point?Or...maybe the FBI raid was the catalyst to put his plan in motion. |
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Post by chesttroll on Mar 7, 2020 11:24:54 GMT -5
We already knew that Forrest hid the chest prior to July 12, 2010, because that's the date (within a day) that he had lunch with Irene Rawlings in Santa Fe during which he told her he "had just" hidden a treasure chest full of gold and jewels and was finishing up his memoir with clues on how to find it. So age 80 was never in the mix at that point. We knew he hid the treasure in "summer" and that he was 79 or 80. So if the "more than 10 years ago" comment is true and not a trick or subterfuge, then the only possible hiding dates are from August 22, 2009 to September 22, 2009 -- a 32-day window. And more likely a 10-day window restricted to August 2009 since Forrest (at least in his writings) has referred to "summer" meteorologically: June, July and August. "Why do people care?" some have asked. A family member or close friend of Forrest ~could~ have an advantage. If the hiding date was known to within even a few days, those close to Forrest may not know where he was, but they could very well know where he couldn't have been. If the FBI raid was June 10, 2009 then wouldn't the FBI have seen the treasure chest and if so, don't you think the information would've been leaked at some point?Or...maybe the FBI raid was the catalyst to put his plan in motion. The raid was looking for illegal artifacts that may have been taken from native american sites. I'm sure they seen his chest but there was nothing illegal in it at that time. As far as a leak, what would have been said besides "Hey did you see all that gold in that chest?". Also, I agree the raid may have expedited the hiding of Indulgence. Peace Goldi!! |
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Post by seannm on Mar 7, 2020 11:43:16 GMT -5
All,
Do you all really know how and when this rumor, that Brown had nothing to do with brown trout, got started and by who?
Seannm
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Post by thrillchaser on Mar 7, 2020 15:23:42 GMT -5
All, Do you all really know how and when this rumor, that Brown had nothing to do with brown trout, got started and by who? Seannm is there a story? go ahead and spit it out if you want. please |
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Post by Jenny on Mar 25, 2020 11:30:28 GMT -5
Forrest mentions the book 'Flywater' in TTOTC..... Here is a photo from that book that is often talked about a lot, and some of what makes some searchers to think the home of Brown could be linked to Brown Trout:  |
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Post by thrillchaser on Mar 26, 2020 9:27:22 GMT -5
in tftw book forrest says he put in and floated down the madison. 10 miles.
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Post by Jenny on Mar 28, 2020 6:49:03 GMT -5
If the home of Brown refers to a river/stream/creek/lake/etc where Brown Trout live, it would seem the only way to know you have the correct 'geographical location' for hoB is from arriving there from previous Clues, and then Clues after it falling into place....along with possible 'hints to it from other sources', and possible hints in the poem.
IF that is the correct interpretation, the numerous locations of hoB (but only 1 in the poem) demonstrate how important it is to get the first clue....WWWH....
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