forrest fenn thrill of the chase treasure huntMr. Fenn, You have been down the road a few miles farther than me, and I would like to know what you think of yourself. Do you think you are in an enviable position right now?  Thanks, No Where But

 

Well, Mr. But, with a name like yours your road may be muddy in spots.

The word enviable has wide parameters.

You might say Georgia O’Keefe was in an enviable position in one respect.

When she bought something for about $100 or less she usually paid by check rather than a credit card. Many merchants would keep the check as an investment rather than cash it, because her signature was worth more than the amount on the check. That meant she lived a big part of her life getting things for free. That was especially true when she bought art supplies.

If I wrote a check for a 10 cent yoyo, they’d cash it. f

 

 

Best of luck with all the you seek!  Always Treasure the Adventure!

 

 

101 Comments

    1. This chase just keeps getting more and more interesting. I remember rumors of a diamond and now an O’Keefe?

      I patiently wait for the snow to flee … when will that be?
      Alas I must wait before I can see.
      Where my new map will lead me to be.

      Blessings to all and treasure the adventure.

      Point Foot

                1. Bob, “If you know precisely where it is you can probably retrieve it in any weather”

                  Otherwise, yes, picture yourself Jack Nicholson in “The Shining” maze.

                  It sounds to me like you’re anticipating high altitudes?

                  -passenger

                  Passenger

                2. Passenger, there’s getting there, and then there’s finding the precise hidey hole, and then there’s being in the right place in the first place.

                  No one knows yet for sure.

                  Even if I am pretty darn sure.

                  Buckeye Bob

  12. So my mind immediately went to the chest and its contents… with ff’s name attached to it, and the whole chase now a worldwide search… the chest and the gold are worth much more than it’s monetary value now. The finder could possibly keep the gold and get everything else for free in life because of their newfound status as the solver of the chase. Hmm… is he saying to hold onto the gold and not to get rid of it for $$? I thinks so… but will see very soon. 🙂

    Jake

  14. Wait a minute. I left my copy of “The Thrill of the Chase” in a motel out West a few years ago, but I’m pretty sure I remember that Mr. Fenn used to make his own yoyos and marbles and sell them to the non-yoyo-making & non-marble-making kids. Thanks for the Featured Question Jenny and Mr. Fenn.

    Bailey

        2. Iceman, I watched “Top Gun,” and I remember the hard time the Goose had when trying to land. From your comment above, it reminded me of this. It was to give moral support to be strong and land it, nothing else.

          pdenver

    2. Thanks, Lifesablaze.

      I didn’t know that Hoagy wrote that song. That’s a great song…and a great name!

      I swear my name should be Hoagy…sometimes…like when I’m being a ham…or a real cheese…and that’s not to mention my buns…which I won’t…uhhh…mention…

      …except to say that they didn’t always look like sesame seed buns. A little word of advice…DO NOT sit on the cactuses. (cacti?) Even though it may seem like a good idea at the time. :/

      Trust me. Sesame seed buns only look good on Big Mac.

      JC1117

  28. Mr. Fenn, you know as well as I, that when the TC is found everything Fenn will be jacked up in value, because some people will realize you presented the ultimate course in psychology and So much more. Do Jenny and Dal realize what they have within there blogs. Value? watch n see.

    Afana

  32. “But… the Sun is eclipsed by the Moon.” Pink Floyd

    What do you think of yourself??? My name is Mud but, God willing, I volunteer to take the look out watch. The views hear are contained by a wide parameter. But, I’m focused on something off the side. It will take me 1299 792 458 seconds to get there. X’s 10.

    lifesablaze

  33. Checks are great. I found a 1920 check from leadville, co signed by charles h pallen for $92.73. Wonder what that would be in today’s money. The check has a painted bird and little sun on it, signed by the artist but I can’t read the name.

    Kedar's Mom

  39. Of all the things Forrest , Jenny and Dal have given us, like unlocking confidence, imagination and knowledge. The greatest may be. Where we, each and every one of us, has a place to belong. A feeling some may not get in every day life. I wish we could all be there when it goes down, but as we all know. There can be only one, highlanders. g

    ace 340

    1. Actually (I’ll say it again).. the smartest thing folks could do is team up. Yes, there may be NDA’s and other details involved… but ultimately more brainpower and better chances of success. There’s plenty of reward to go around. Let’s face it, although most know this intuitively, there is fear-factor that keeps most from engaging in this pursuit. But that fear may cost you.

      Just my opinion Ace, but what do I know? 🙂
      -passenger

      Passenger

  41. Every time FF mentions anything related to a dime — or ten cents –, I see this as a teeny little hint.
    Not much, and it probably wouldn’t help anyone who didn’t already have most of a correct solve. But
    I’m glad FF is (apparently) enjoying this hunt.

    tighterfocus

  42. Well Know Were But,
    Since Forrest claimed to not answer your question, I WILL.
    I am in a very enviable position.
    The days have turned into weeks, weeks have turned into months, and months into a year. Almost time to start up were I left off.
    Oh crap, I lever left off.

    Snyder

  43. Is it just me or does that yoyo look like a Segway? BTW, I don’t think the $45M Georgie O’Keefe is in the treasure chest. I’m looking at it right now… at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. I got an idea … I think I’m going to go paint me a BMW.

    Iceman

  44. Let’s just keep in mind that Forrest did not write a check for 10 cents.
    He wrote out a check for a ten cent yoyo.
    He then says they would cash it.
    Well no s!?: Sherlock his check was wrote out for an unbelievable amount,
    That anyone would cash.
    I like the KISS RULE, and it always seems to work for me.

    Snyder

  45. I was thinking today about how $2 betting tickets on the Triple Crown races are worth more as a set than the payoff on any single ticket. Savvy betters know not to cash their ticket in if they win at the Derby, because the horse may go on to win the other races too. I can only imagine what a set of framed $2 tickets are worth for American Pharaoh, who won the first Grand Slam ever, all four races! I think a payout on a $2 Derby ticket is usually, maybe, $20. But a set of bets, framed, on American Pharaoh all the way is worth way more than the $80 face value.

    Anyways, that’s what I was thinking about today.

    Jeremy P.

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