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Weekly Words from Forrest

Weekly Words for May 6th, 2016 are as follows, and are combined with the Featured Question:

Mr. Fenn,

I know you said finding the treasure is out of your hands. But do you think you hid it in a place that it will be found someday? thank you ahead of time for answering my question or giving thoughts about it. ~ John.

 

John,

That’s such a forlorn question. Someday is an indefinite and unpredictable time. I don’t dare try to guess when the treasure will be found. I don’t mean to be evasive, but I see I am.f

 

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

84 Comments

  2. Well Forrest I think it is a reasonable question and yes you are always being evasive but I know I wouldn’t want it any other way. I do not think that it is a sad question but is it on year 6 and nobody knows if we are really looking for the TC or if it even still exists. Looking to find nothing is like setting a goal for yourself that has past your age possibility by some time. It will never be done. TA

    Timothy Alkire

    1. Hey, no Forlorning on a Friday 🙂 Let’s focus on Someday…

      Someday I’ll wish upon a star
      Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
      Where trouble melts like lemon drops
      High above the chimney top
      That’s where you’ll find me

      Happy Friday Everyone!

      spallies

  6. First, thank you Jenny, Forrest, and John. I don’t know what I’d do without these weekly words to keep me going. I would be the one forlorn without them. I’m ok with someday being an indefinite and unpredictable time. Although Forrest once “thought” about predicting his time by possibly leaving his bones with the treasure chest. I’m thankful, for all of us Forrest Fenn lovers, that time passed. I am happy he doesn’t dare guess when the treasure chest will be found, that still gives us all time.

    Ramona

        2. By George yes it is! No just kidding. Sham is his nickname. His full name is Hisham. His father, who’s Lebanese, picked it. I wasn’t really fond of the idea but when I found out that it meant “generous” I was a little more ok with it. Now, of course, I can’t imagine him named anything else.

          Ramona

  10. I don’t mean to be evasive, but I see I am.f What if he just did tell John when he see’s it being found!? Stick with me on this one and I’ll explain….

    “but I see 1 a.m.”

    What if, the chest is hidden on a tree that has a solar device above it, that has a timer to turn on a light that shines on the chest at 1 am every night for, let’s say 10 seconds to 5 minutes?

    …think about the poem…

    Your effort will be worth the cold cold of night …the reason for a flashlight and sandwich! the sandwich to eat while you’re waiting and the flashlight to see your way around at night.

    If you are brave and in the wood in the book he talked about how brave “it took guts to go in there when it was dark with no moon he felt going to the cemetery late at night. He also referred to that trip as “Sometimes when it wasn’t too cold” ….and in that paragraph (page 41) is a picture of him there at night looking UP, as if he’s waiting for something.

    Also, think of Forrest’s statement made many times Two people can keep a secret if one of them is dead . What if that is a hint which points to this very story on page 41, with evidence of another line in that paragraph… I still remember the sense of accomplishment I felt when I sat on some dead guy’s grave marker

    Now, I’m not saying it’s in a cemetery or even near one, like the story on page 41 implies. But what if Forrest wanted to do something completely unique to finding the treasure, that no one has ever done. We’ve all seen many treasure films where the sun points through some crack or device to show hidden locations. Forrest wouldn’t wish to copy them, but make his Chase… something unique to him. Who would ever think that you have to wait until a certain time AT NIGHT to be shown the way!?

    Sound plausible? or should I ease back off the energy drinks a tad?

    Iron Will

    1. What if the BLAZE is the light that comes on and shines down on the chest for a very short time….

      If you’ve been wise and found the blaze, look quickly down your quest to cease.

      It wouldn’t be facing N, S, E, or W…. it would be shining DOWN (from his recent Which Direction featured question)

      Iron Will

      1. Iron Will, I like your out-of-the box thinking, but how would this
        nigh-time electric light setup last a thousand years? I firmly believe
        that FF expected all the clues to be validly functional for this
        long (even if society changes quite a bit, which of course it will).

        Andrew Jef

    2. The purest treasure mortal times afford is spotless reputation; that away, men are but gilded loam or painted clay.
      William Shakespeare, Richard II, Act I, sc. I

      Brad MacBeth MacStewart MacHartliep, 44th Great Grandson of Alpin, First King of Scotland and Pictland ..

      Brad Hartliep

    2. John,
      I believe he did answer the question. The question was “do you think you hid it in a place that it will be found someday? ”
      That is to ask “if” it will be found. Mr. Fenn replied that he did not want to guess “when.” By logical deduction he is confirming it will be found, he just won’t dare guess when.

      If he didn’t think it would be found he would not be able to answer it the way he did.

      the Wolf

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  14. One of my favorite quotes from the movie, “Knight and Day”…

    Someday. That’s a dangerous word. It’s really just a code for ‘never’.

    IMO, the quest is not impossible, and TC will be found; and (IMO again) the searchers who have found the first four clues will see something interesting in today’s Weekly Words.
    Geoff
    “Have flashlight, will travel”

    Geoff Idaho

  16. Once again Mystery Fenn talks to me Sunny day sounds like someday. I wonder through why would not someone recover the treasure if they were close or maybe they have or maybe it’s hard to get too. Sometime maybe the wife an kids an I will have another look see around our spot, say in sept or so.

    Sunny day

  19. I AM = God (or Christ) = the beginning and the end = Alpha and Omega

    So, Fenn sees the beginning and the end….of the chase. So we know he has already seen the beginning, but now he is seeing the end? He knows the end is ever drawing nigh. One of US is getting closer. (from Trigace)
    I was saying “I see I am = I see God” which could mean several things. Of course ff is trying to evade death, be immortal through his legend. To see God is like answering yes to the question… it’s also like meeting your maker, the last Omega for sure. So possibly he is saying it will be found soon. To me, this seems a brilliant response by Fenn

    decall

          1. Hostility is a perception, much like everything we encounter in our lives. The true perception often is not what we perceive. If a person can learn to control their emotions, analyze the information correctly while keeping their mouth shut so they don’t do or say anything that might escalate the perception buys time to develop a proper plan. This also gives the person the opportunity to be humble and kind which helps considerably in not having to apologize for their actions caused by the wrong perception.
            When a person plays the role of the hunter, especially with a dangerous game it is wise to remember that the hunter might become the hunted at an opportune time. Living on the edge a person with ice running thru their veins may appear cold but only a misperception, in my opinion, it is a way to control their fear.

            JL

      1. Thank you, Strawshadow. I can now change the avatar, but will ponder what you have said.

        decall, yes and Spoon, I agree.

        ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

        but, eye “C” “I am” (i put a C with I AM)

        I CAM

        MICA is a type of rock, the Latin meaning is “crumb”

        The word “forlorn” draws the attention. If you take the 4th letter of the first sentence, starting with 2nd (there’s that 4 2) T in “thaT’s” you get

        TC ORE-O
        TO C-ORE

        T.O.C ORE

        Happy Sunday !

        astree

        astree

  20. Oh boy, I am sloth! The snow has melted early.. it was in the 70’s and 80’s in Yellowstone.. everybody is gearing up, and I haven’t even booked a trip yet.

    I see some rain for next week and I don’t want that to spoil it.. so maybe the next Monday or the next Monday after that…

    If I don’t find the chest, I hope I earn a cowboy hat for being such a frequent dude.

    Good luck everybody!

    Muset

    1. I love hummingbirds I receive so much from them. Before I left on a trip early this week I placed 2 feeders in anticipation of their arrival. I was delighted to find upon my return two males using the feeders. Now that is contentment.

      JL

        1. I have to get one of those ,it wood be so kool. They should build a little camera into the design. I enjoy them zipping around. We always start out with a scout or two and then a few more show up. Then some more and they start nesting. When the eggs have hatched and the young ones can fly there is a flurry of activity for about two weeks in late October.
          They can drink about 3 quarts a day right before they head south for the winter. After the main group leaves, we have a few stragglers for a week or two. It feels lonely and you know that winter is to arrive shortly. They usually arrive around mid-April but they were running a little late this year.

          JL

      2. Who wouldn’t be content with several birds in the hand as opposed to 1 in the bush? Overwhelming gratitude persists especially in the analogy of the tree. One can wade through the creek for chance. A low key seemed to be a wise side effect and a steadfast vow remains.

        Duck Hunt

  22. Thanks Jenny, Forrest and John,
    Since I’m feeling a bit forlorn today I’ll answer both ways. I’ve seen this Lion and know it well. This one has a heart that is yet to be broken. Not for the playful pussy you know. This one is real and yet to be spoken. The lion I envision is daunting indeed and ever so ready for the big show.

    Strawshadow

  23. Very sad indeed. I can relate to your lion. My heart has been broken in the past harder than many can imagine. What some don’t realize is great pain can only be experienced because of the immense love preceding loss. You may feel forlorn for your lion. I rejoice for him putting himself in the precarious position to succeed or fail. Let’s hope the lion you know can recover swiftly, though it may not do much to console him today.

    Personally, I sincerely don a playful smile and youthful demeanor as part of my philosophy surrounding life and consciousness. Since the early 90’s, I’ve practiced imparting passion and desire to the homely girl and spark hope with the underdog. I’m aware most look upon this weakness, but I consider it my core strength. Passion, hope and awareness are not easily diminished. Heck, I even shook a hunter’s hand today and I’ll wager that elderly gentleman didn’t even know I was aware of his purpose.

    Duck Hunt

    1. A broken heart may mean treasure found or not there, The coldness that often comes from a warm heart may be daunting indeed. The experience of staring into cold eyes are not for the faint of heart. Your effort will be worth the cold Duck Hunt, good luck to you. Smile at that homely girl your return will be genuine, just never turn your back to the lion.

      Strawshadow

    1. Hello wadeshepp,

      I believe the thought is the I means one as in a roman numeral #1. I am could be construed as 1 a.m. or past midnight. I see I am means I can see ‘something?’ at 1 AM.

      Given that the underlying theme is be safe on your adventure, Don’t go anywhere to look for a signal after dark if you can’t make it back easily.

      Magic 8

  26. If you are brave and in the wood… A synonym for brave is dare.

    “Dare” in Spanish is “atreverse”. “Traverse” in English is a diagonal movement down a slope.

    Given all the math-speak lately, it appears to me like someone is nearing the end and Fenn is providing coded assistance to those who can (and choose to) understand it.

    E.C. Waters

    2. You’re letting the chase demons get the best of you. Whoever find this will have solved the poem. It’s just not possible to get coded help on a coded puzzle. In fact, those who try and find help usually end up screwing up the supposed help and chasing their tails.

      Fenn gives out these little strategy hints as a way to enocurage us to think through the poem, but if you’re looking for coordinates or names, then it will be only confuse you. I finally realized this and know my mind is clear to think about the poem. (although we all wish he would send us a real clue. Forrest, I still need wwwh! lol)

      Indy

      2. Forrest already has sent you the most important clue of all, READ the blogs for fun. Trust me says the level of contradiction is beyond the pale of faceless fingers on a keyboard. It runs deep and cold without mercy, not for the meek, find your peace in knowing you can conquer the turbulence.

        Strawshadow

  29. I now wonder if “forlorn” is a synonym for “Black”. I’m looking at an area in New Mexico that seems to be clicking for me again. Mammoth bone fragments has an Elephant not too far. I currently wonder if wwwh is Rio Grande at Red River, where red is like a stop light. He talks about a stop light in TTOTC. HoB might be John Dunn Bridge, where Dunn is a synonym for “Brown”, and a good enough reason to be capitalized. Plus he wrote a Scrapbook on jumping off a bridge. I dunno. Maybe I’m not looking at this correctly.

    E.C. Waters

      1. Ok, yeah. Not an original thought as there are lots of people who think like this… but… this area is where recreational whitewater rafting is done. If this is the right path, then it starts to make even more sense now about why so many people pass by that spot, the use of the words “put in”, a paddle, “drawing” in relationship to river rafting, water high being the “Rio Grande” because “grande” in Spanish is also a synonym for “high”, and why Fenn refers to 1,000 (a grand) so often. If this is the right path, it would make sense why he likes the word “banco”, why one might need the right map (Taos Box feature names like Skippy’s “Dead Car”, and “Power Line Falls” for example), and why whitewater evaporation might suggest the treasure chest is wet. “Take the chest” might also suggest to “take the box”, to continue on through the canyon, and why it’s too far to walk… because you’re rafting through the clues. He could have easily driven to his end point if this is the right path. If this is the right path, then the number 66,000 (for his 66,000 links clue) also starts to make sense when one considers various reports of Manby’s land purchase. If this is the right path, I can start to see where Fenn has been hinting in lots of areas.

        @Jake, @Seeker, @Goofy – how’s this interpretation for “straight-forward”? Certainly there are others who have caught on to this and have combed through this area?

        E.C. Waters

    1. Gee, Dave822. Supes helpful. Thanks, bruh.

      In Fenn’s book, he discusses his time in Spanish class. Fenn said on this site it might help to have a comprehensive knowledge of geography. Such knowledge includes place names. In NM, lots of place names have been influenced by Spanish words. 170 years ago it belonged to Mexico. So it seems logical to me that, using your words, the Spanish word merry-go-round is in order. Consider educating yourself in the use of proper punctuation if English is your first and preferred language.

      Unless you have the treasure, you’re in no position to give directives about it, nor guidance on how any of us should be thinking. Therefore, consider offering tangible ideas on how you’re thinking about it, or stfu. Seems pretty straightforward to me.

      E.C. Waters

  33. ‘…but I see I am.’ Reread this and thought of the Double Omega. Whom was there at the beginning and will be at the end. I know we should read this in it’s entirety, but just that little bit caught my attention. Indefinite and some of the other words may need more attention.

    pdenver

    1. I find that when he drops the space > .f
      that means to include it.. then drop the caps and then anagram (I’ve seen this is the case from previous posts)

      SA FE EM

      “Take me home to Aunt Em!”

      “the Silver Shoes will only pass to a new owner if they have physically defeated the previous owner, or the previous owner willingly hands them over”

      By the light of the silvery moon (in the wood.. sliver.. )

      Romberg
      The New Moo’n

      go ahead and bark at it

      HappyThoth

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