the thrill of the chaseA complete list of weekly words from Forrest Fenn can be found here:

Weekly Words from Forrest 

Weekly words for October 28th, 2016 are as follows:

*Tempting nature is a losing percentage. f

 

Best of luck with The Thrill of the Chase and all that you seek! Treasure the Adventure!

 

94 Comments

  2. .
    A nature tempter succeeds as plaintiff. But, usually just for after a while. Wonder if Jenny’s going to be throwing corn on porches in Fennsylvania this week-end. (Oh, maybe that was me.)
    Thanks for the weekly words, Forrest and Jenny.
    Jenny, my login credential (from Dec 2015) aren’t working for the “protected” story. Or, is that a different login than the forum login? (couldn’t find info on the site, thought I’d ask it here).

    astree

    1. Hi Wolfie. I’m wondering what you survived?
      I fell through the ice while ice skating once, in zero degree weather. It was a painful ordeal because of the time it took to get to warmth. But that’s nothing compared to a wild animal attack, I’m sure of that.
      Then there was the time when I was a paper boy and three dogs at one house got out and surrounded me, nipping at my legs so that I couldn’t stop jumping around enough to get on the pedals and ride away. Until I got a break and managed that. But I never thought my life was in danger and I was in town too. But I was tempted to get into witchcraft and put a pox on those dogs.
      😛

      Buckeye Bob

      1. Buckeye,
        Those are some interesting nature attacks but the odds were still greatly in your favor. I am talking about a highly charged event that few live to talk about that supposedly doesn’t strike twice in the same spot. But it does!

        Fortunately I was not grounded at the time,reducing it to a benign tingling but shocking experience. 😉

        The Wolf

          1. Indeed, Wolf.

            Woe! Have you ever slowed down to think (about thinking) that there’s a lesson in there some where?

            If that ever happened to me I think my brain would be denatured like scrambled eggs.

            On second thought… 🙂 …I could really use a good excuse like that. :/

            Turns out…you’re quite a “lucky” fellow, Wolf.

            Uhhh…keep it up? :/

            All’s well that ends well.

            Something tells me you must be really attractive.

            JC1117

  6. This is a call for safety & what should be common sense.
    It’s sad that it has to be said over & over again.
    Half the areas people are searching can be eliminated along with the consideration of weather.
    Thanks Jenny & Forrest for stating the not so obvious for some.

    Jake Faulker

  9. With Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Years right around the corner, it’s nice to remember how it feels to be anticipating a trip home to the loved ones. Halloween get out of the way please, I’m busy planning.

    23kachinas

  10. Reminds me of a nursery rhyme, something about a monkey and a weasel.
    Thanks Forrest and thank you Jenny!

    If your reading this MikeyJ thanks for your story on dals site. You may want to take Jakes advice and downsize your HOB just a tad bit. IMO

    ACE

  11. Losing percentage=loss percentage (LP)
    Cost Price=CP
    Selling Price=SP
    Formula : LP = (Loss/CP) x 100
    LP is the percent change between CP and SP.

    ( SP-CP/CP) x 100 = LP
    Whereas ,
    CP = Total investment (time, effort, money, risks, etc.)
    SP = Outcome of that investment (profit or loss).

    (Outcome minus investment, divided by investment) multiplied by 100 equals “tempting nature”.
    tempting = attractive
    nature = water
    Attractive water is a losing proposition, a loss percentage (LP).
    If you don’t have that one nailed down, you may as well stay home . . .

    ROLL TIDE

        1. I do appreciate the offer, but I’ve gone over it 42 times and it is accurate, that has been confirmed. No need to spend time on my dilemma. It is a fact that sum times the numbers just don’t add up enuff to keep you outta the red.

          JL

  14. Thanks Jenny and Forrest, just reminds all to stay out of the bat and bear caves and watch for deadly snakes at every turn. Good things to remember always at this late stage in the Chase. General safety and smart safety go hand in hand….Be always mindful and not so MEEK! MS. Girl still in the Chase- – – – –

    MS girl

    1. Great advice, MS Girl.

      Don’t forget to watch out for SPIDERS! Forrest clearly mentioned spiders when talking about caves…but spiders aren’t just in caves. They’re EVERYWHERE!!!

      http://adam-wright.com/tron/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/spiders_lores.jpg

      Also, have you heard that people swallow an average of 8 spiders every year while they’re sleeping?

      Well…there’s good news and bad news.

      http://elitedaily.com/news/world/you-dont-eat-spiders-sleep-eat-in-food/1033624/

      So…enjoy all that FDA approved chocolate, Everyone! Have a safe and chocolate-filled Halloween.

      And since it’s nearly Halloween…I’ll share this video of Gollum scheming to feed the Hobbits to…HER (aka giant spider). Enjoy. Watch out for spiders.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3IUoR9E7D4

      Thanks for the Weekly Words, Jenny and Forrest. They’re always enlightening and enjoyable.

      JC1117

            1. Sure, DelaYah.

              I’m at my nephew’s football game in Lehi right now. So I only have my phone now. It’s hard to “chat”.

              I’ll be home tonight and we can set a time and place.

              I LOVE The Chase…and dinner. 🙂

              JC1117

  15. jenny,
    thanks for the site, it provides an arena for discussion.
    As we all try to solve the clues, most don’t divulge their most cherished glues, we only hint at them. This is a game of
    high stakes poker for the serious. Always trying to read the others tells.
    my question, and I apologize if this has been asked before but ……… is the Blaze man made or natural ?

    stevieace

      1. JDA,
        my guess is that the Blaze is Natural and when you see it, it is an “Aha” moment. it is seen in only a certain view or angle or distance vista. something that has been there and will be there for some time. if you’ve been wise and ……. ??? just the poem and a book is all we really need.

        stevieace

        1. stevieace ,
          So, in your opinion, if you can see the blaze from a distance, do you “look quickly down” from where you first are able to see it, or must you make your way to the blaze and then “look quickly down” ?

          ROLL TIDE

  17. .
    Was trying to get this as “A” (=100) losing a percent age, but didn’t get it yet.
    How about “and leave my trove fore alto seek”.. or … “.. floral to seek”. You could plant sage there too.
    Maybe A=1, and losing 1% leaves nothing?
    Anyway, wise advice, don’t tempt nature, especially in lonely places in the winter.

    astree

  18. I’m going to spend this “off season” getting in better shape and getting my meager financing in order.
    I also will be able to get some family to go with me next year.
    So things are looking up for my attempt. Assuming all goes well, that is.

    I can’t see going when the snows can fly at any time. Wherever Indulgence lies waiting, I’m pretty sure that people will walk right past it and not know it’s there because of snow cover. And the wind is likely to blow that cover over top of it too.
    But for you youngsters who have the wherewithal and means, a group for safety, and don’t plan anything too far out there or in rugged terrain, it sure would be a beautiful experience. Just don’t slip. And don’t shoot yer eye out with yer Red Rider BB gun.

    Buckeye Bob

  24. The Theory of Runs.

    How’s that work out on a B average, I wonder… anyone wanna buy some stock in a mummy? Raise your hand, or your paddle, or whatever…im not sure it’s for sale though it appears to be quite a bargain.

    jonsey1

      2. You don’t have to buy it JL…only bid on it. Impulsively. Tempt nature. Bank on the Theory of Runs as you multiply the percentages. Chances are you’ll end up some degree of runner-up so no purchase will actually be forced to fruition. Such is The Theory of Runs. It’s all what you put your stock into I guess the effort is where it’s at.

        Jonsey1

        2. Interesting, Jonsey1.

          I’m curious to know more about this “Theory of Runs”.

          Will I have a more successful outcome if I put a lot of stock into…say…

          …prune juice?

          How ’bout prune juice…spicy V8…a double espresso shot…and a “quick trip” to the supermarket? 🙂

          Or is that tempting nature a bit too much? I never know. That’s why I’m asking. 🙂

          JC1117

          1. Haha. Good luck on the “quick trip”…..hope the loo isn’t all the way in the back corner, don’t want any spills in the produce section. Here’s a link that kinda explains the Theory of Runs, the problem with the theory is that, in theory, even if you just got five heads in a row….nature would say the next flip still is 50/50 and always will be. Where the theory runs diminishes the chances with each consecutive occurence in a “run”…with stuff like betting and auctions the price generally goes up against the run.

            http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/185901/trading/gambling__day_trading_theory_of_runs.html

            http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/185901/trading/gambling__day_trading_theory_of_runs.html

            jonsey1

  32. From the very first visit to my area I have suspected there is a ‘wild man’ out there. I have seen several implications and there were items left at my truck on two separate occasions. I am now almost certain he is out there. There was a sound made as I was passing through the meadow. A singular sound of two sticks struck together. I had a strong sense of being followed down the trail, strangely arched trees and…on the way back, a mound of poop in the middle of the trail perfectly covered with dirt and small sticks…no signs of animal scratching, no tracks. Each time I have gone out I have left him apples, but this time I didn’t because I was mad…I felt he was trying to scare me. But I had my dog with me this last time, always alone before. Maybe the dog was threatening. I’m just putting that out there.

    lifesablaze

    1. Hello, Lifesablaze.

      Hey…uhhh….about that…uhhh…poop.

      Sorry ’bout that.

      Won’t happen again.

      Promise.

      Cross my heart…and hope to die.

      Btw…you’ve probably heard that sticks and stones can break your bones.

      As they turn out…they’re pretty scratchy, too. :/

      JC1117

  35. Given even the slightest percentage when looking at the big picture; Mother Nature maintains the highest percentage of holding that Royal Flush – ( Not too sure of how much; if any whatsoever…. in the even ‘ larger’ picture).

    In any event, best to be emotionally, physically and mentally aware and prepared whenever venturing out to search for the TC.

    SL

    SL

    1. Probably, Lorna.

      Especially if it happened during “discovery channel” shart week.

      That’s the scariest week of the year for walking around…and it gets worse the older I get.

      It’s a crappy s_ituation to find yourself in…suddenly. :/

      It’s hard NOT to walk like a crab.

      JC1117

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