NOVEMBER 2014
Age
Of course she wasn’t 29 but I don’t dare mention that. You know how women are about their age. That ad ran on November the 16th sometime during the 20th century, and that’s all I’m going to say, except that the phone started ringing and she didn’t know she knew so many strangers.
If you want to know her age you can ask Peggy, but if you do I suggest you come wearing a bullet proof vest and carrying a bible.
A few relatives know that I’m ___years older than my wife so I can’t talk about that either because anyone who’s good at math could figure it out. But I’ll give you a hint; all of my friends tell me I don’t look 49.
Some men are a little secretive about their age also – like Dal, so I would never embarrass him by saying. But he’s 20 + 9 – 7 x 3 + 13 – 6 + 8 + 8. If his wife works the arithmetic and tells him his age he’ll probably deny it. But he is however old he is.
Maybe I’m just mad because political correctness won’t let me say what I’m thinking. Guess I’ll just go fishing. f
I did the math (20 + 9 – (7 x 3) + 13 – 6 + 8 + 8) and that has Dal at 31, he must have had a rough life.
Good Luck fishing (catch a nice one for Mrs. Fenn’s Birthday)
forgot to check the little boxes.
Sorry Mark ,
Happy Birthday Peggy.
But Dal is 52 by my count , but I’m not giving up Mrs. Peggy’ age.
20+9 – 7×3 / +13-6 + 8+8
29 – 21 21+7 + 16
8 + 44
E=52
Peggy’s 29/ (9 8)3-5(6 3) 3
Thanks Forrest … I love this stuff. Got more?
I gotta laugh Dal Is 64. I was off by ten.
20+9 – 7×3 / + 13-6 +8+8
29 – 21 / 29+13-6 8+8
8 / 41+7+8+8
48+16
64
I=64
Peggy’s Birthday 29/(9×8)3-5(6×3) 3
Im not showing the math I need to get back to work on this poem.
Im a little slow . I honestly never made it to 10th grade. Although I did seek computer science as a Adult seeking a higher education. This I learned from Fenn , in the last two weeks. along with
E=IF \ I/op1op2-1 E=IF
(op1op2)/ -1 . (op1op2)/ -1
/I/ op1op2
The Maze on page 101 of TOTC
The Moving Writ
Move Wit
Shall a line
Nor all of it
A like Fe Pair
And A Throw Stare
A Muezzess Cries
“FOOLS” your there
Strangers Who
Before Us Through
Which Iowed,too
And now I also to
How, read his book. Thanks Forrest. I have learned more then this trove of yours has in it. But, I still like shinny……
So, I will be searching form here , until I can travel again.
Mike-
Dal is 66..
Ok Dal , your 31.. : )
But , I think this was Forrest guessing your age. I don’t think he knew. But, Even still that was close at 64. I checked ya get get more then 64 out of it. Still , you are lucky to know Fenn personally. That guy is brilliant! Period. I’ve learned more from this school ever taught me, a nd in less time. I feel like he is squeezing my brain .
Any way I respect botlh of you guy’s ,
Thanks for keeping my brain alive in this difficult time in my life.. Thanks
20 + 9 -7 = 21
x 3 = 63
+ 13 = 76
” subtract” -6 + 8 + 8 = 10
76 – 10 = 66
Just a guess !
Seeker your the stuff!
MrD,
Been call a lot of things…but never The Stuff…I’ll take it as a complement.
You forgot, good lookin…It’s OK most everyone does.
I don’t know about that good lookin stuff now… lol
seeker ..
29-7=21?
29-7=22
Sorry your 1 off too..
So was I when I rechecked my logic again My addition was off again. so I corrected it.
20+9 – 7×3 / + 13-6 +8+8
29 – 21 / 29+13-6 8+8
8 / 41 +7+8+8
48+16
65
But , Your still good looking… Boy I hope your a girl..lol
I know Dal is 66..
Mr.D
My bad, your right 22… that makes 67.
Dal did say he had a birthday coming up. So i’ll use that as to work my math… 67 to be.
It’s good – i’m good lookin, I’d never get by on my brains.
Funny. Me either
.Lesson learned. Some times another pair of eyes help. Take R easy..
Well hell…. you got this . How about Peggy ….. what’s her age.
Since my 9th grade education never got D. May be you can show me how to work the other out.
Well , ya won’t be getting by on mine or looking good from them either. I only saw recently you really think you have this treasure figured out . So, he’ll no need for my imput.
Seeker, let us know how being good looking turns out. lol
Mike D, can we just settle on Peggy is ageless? 🙂
Yes Miss deb. I’m okay with that by all means.
Mark-
I think 31 is correct..but I have a birthday coming up…
Dal
Do u have a Harley to go with that look 😉
Too funny…..great remark Dal!
Sorry Mark ,
Happy Birthday Peggy.
But Dal is 52 by my count , but I’m not giving up Mrs. Peggy’ age.
20+9 – 7×3 / +13-6 + 8+8
29 – 21 21+7 + 16
8 + 44
E=52
Thanks Forrest … I love this stuff. Got more?
Forrest didn’t use the parentheses. The math comes out to 89. In which case, not even an exceptionally easy life could explain it.
I added the parenthesis to display the correct order of operations. Which is, first, exponents and roots, second, multiplication and division, third, addition and subtraction. Each done left to right.
You don’t have to use parenthesis; first you have to solve the multiplications and the divisions THEN additions and subtractions. The answer is still 31
Righhhht. Because as we all know everything Mr. Fenn writes and says should be interpreted literally and/or according to established rules and/or most common definitions.
That is what I happen to believe. But that is probably just me.
Forrest is It hat day
Love it lol 🙂
Smile
Sorry Mark ,
Happy Birthday Peggy.
But Dal is 52 by my count , but I’m not giving up Mrs. Peggy’ age.
20+9 – 7×3 / +13-6 + 8+8
29 – 21 21+7 + 16
8 + 44
E=52
Thanks Forrest … I love this stuff. Got more?
Mrs. Peggy Fenn’s age is a given. No more guessing or figuring. She, on November 16, 2014 will be 29 years young. She is a doll who fell for an older man. How much older? He’s 80 something, you do the math.
I wish it were , but by your calculation She is only 55… So, Forrest would be 30 when he met her. Well they where high school sweet hearts. So, Sorry 30 year difference is impossible. But, I will try to help you ……
29/(9×8)3-5(6×3) 3 I = ?
Stunning!!
You’re awesome, Forrest. I’ve discovered in “all my years” that a good man and a good woman totally deserve each other…and can’t live without each other. You’re a great example! A lot of men could learn a lesson or two from you. May God grant you many more years to keep up the good work.
I like the Top hat Forrest gives you a distinguished look. My mom used to say it doesn’t help to be mad . You’ll just have to get glad in the same pants you got mad in. I still wonder what she meant when she said that.
Yes, I like the hat as well… where did you find such a thing?
I paid a lot of money for that great hat because of it’s history. The trader who sold it to me promised that Billy the Kid was wearing it when he was shot by George Washington.
Would it have hurt you to smile Forrest? You look as mean as that hat.
What did you do Dal DidYou change that picture . I liked the first one
I noticed there’s a lot of picture changing going on! Anyway, one thing’s for certain…some punk is going to dedicate this song to ME in about 40 years…and when he does I’ll tan his hide for sure. 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXPiLA9pKXw
Oh Forrest… I really don’t know what to say:) I am word weary:(
You are killing me!!! Why did you both change your pictures and why are you both not smiling??? Arent you having fun? Smile:)
Maybe your not smiling because u paid to much for the hat 🙂 lol
Did you by chance purchase this hat at the same store that sold you the skinning knife?
That was my first thought as well Mark!
Forrest.. I think you story isn’t quite right it seems to have a little twist in it.. But ford probably blamed it on George to.
No, I think that is Will Ferral.
Forrest,
1. Peggy’s halo shines brightly after putting up with your shenanigans all these years, and she’s still beautiful!
2. Just say what’s on your mind. Guys your age get away with saying anything as long as there’s a twinkle in their eyes.
Dal,
You’re still a pup..but you’ll age quickly in blog years…happy early Birthday!
LOL wonder how many calls that number will get? May just get as popular as
Jenny’s 867 5309 did.
As a child I did call that number did you lol 🙂
Amy,
I’m still a child…. How old do I look?!
I’m looking at that top hat and I’m thinking: he knows a lot about that 🙂
Lol Forrest
Ok so u look kinda like a Grinch you know Chrustmas is right around the corner , now let’s see a smile 🙂
Wishing Mrs. Peggy Fenn a very Happy Birthday 🙂 what a beautiful lady 🙂
Christmas I have to spell that correctly 🙂 guess I need some eye glasses or a smaller thumb to type with:)
AH! Beaver Hat! That has to be a clue!
The clue is George Washington, because everybody knows that it wasn’t him who shot Billy the Kid; it was Thomas Jefferson 😛
Forrest, is that the same hat you wore in those pictures of the mountain man rendezvous at Mt. Taylor?
Before you just looked mad. Now you look Bullish
Forrest Is that a hamster or a Gerbil ???l
Thanks Forrest. I’m looking forward to calling Peggy on November 16th now. Come on everyone, mark that date on your calendars. I just know it will be a hoot for her, but keep it short, they’ll be a lot of people trying to get through. One minute each caller for at least 10,000 people equates to just shy of 1 week. And that’s if it goes through 24 hours a day. Hummm… maybe just sending an email would be better. What y’all think?
I think she’s going to go get that chest and put a stop to this madness….
Clayton,
Wouldn’t it be funny if Forrest covered the directions in his dreams and Peggy was laying there next to him and writing them down. Then when everyone least expects it, she brings forth the chest and blows everyone away and tells Fenn “Never again, you hear me? Never again.”
It’ll be the way it’s going to be and that’s the way it’s going to be.
It’s hard control is, especially when no desire no thought no emotion no thing can be done. Lone ly feeling.
Dontknownothing, hope you’ll be ok. I’m joking around tonight because it’s better than the alternative when circumstances are tough and age isn’t a factor. Yesterday I said goodbye to a friend I won’t see again.sadness and loneliness can be overwhelming. Not everyone has a happy 60 yrs together like forrest and Peggy. They’re blessed.
Lia, I am so sorry for you… I hope you will find some comic relief in the silly blogs here tonight.
Spallies, 😉 laughter is good medicine or at least a bit of a diversion.
I have absolutely no idea what Forrest and Dal are thinking! But the photos are great. Could you model the hats in Forrest’s bathroom mirrors so we can get the full effect? Is that a beak in front or left over seafood? Sorry, I’m loopy tonight.
LOL Darn it Forrest, it looks like you are being punished wearing that hat! Hahaha I think this is my favorite post so far.
Dal, great pic. A little intimidating though. You could have smiled yourself.
Peggy has always been lovely. 🙂
Yes, that is a Silly hat if I must say so…:)
Peggy is a beautiful lady……Happy birthday Peggy.
Wow, Fenn grew horns, looks like whiterock caught up with him. I think I liked the Billy the Kid hat better.
I think the new picture of Dal is more realistic. He’s doing pretty good for being 89. (Forget about the order of operations in the calc.)
Peggy is lovely, how did Forrest get so lucky???
spallies-
Have you ever been to Texas?
The women are all gorgeous and the men are….well…all that the women have to choose from…
The men pick screen names like…Goofy 😉
There may be some truth to that; the auburn haired Texas angel in tight jeans I was talking about in the other thread……..I married her. 🙂
I think I already knew that…)
Goofy,
Funny thing, I went to Texas to get my German wife. 🙂
Thanks for the complement Dal! I hope you have a great birthday! Eat cake for me! I hope Peggy has a great birthday too!
Some guys are just lucky spallies……..Walking away without a scratch after being shot down twice is impressive; but landing a looker like Peggy is miraculous even for Fenn.
Goofy your cracking me up.
LOL!! Ole Forrest is having a bit of fun.
Betcha his non-PC thoughts are, “you have got to be kidding me?? Nobody is picking up what I’ve been layin’ down!!!”…..so, let’s see what they can “see” with this!!….IMO-IMO-IMO 🙂 🙂
“it’s not what he says, but what you think he said!!”
🙂
OK, Forrest, you and Dal are showing us what you wore for Halloween, but that doesn’t explain the picture of your beautiful wife.
Your clues to Dal’s age is like your clues to Indulgence. No one seems to be able to get the right answers.
Happy, happy, birthday, Peggy!
Now Dals getting a little technical on us.
Forrest He just plain had plastic surgery..
I think there’s plenty of people that get it they just need time off work to rest and heal so they can carry 42 pounds.
Now things are turning a little HOLLYWOOD on us.
Someone’s age is killing me. Wish I could go fishing.
Peggy is lovely, happy early birthday, pretty lady.
Dal great photos, then and now.
Mr. Fenn, both your hats, very serious looking.
<3
I just noticed Forrest’s picture looks a lot like Johnny Depp! I never realized before how similar they look. Amazing. I think I get it now.
“It seems logical to me that a DEPP thinking treasure searcher could use logic to determine an important clue to the location of the treasure.”
Johnny Depp in Indiana Jones hat. Hmm… Who wore it better contest? Forrest Fenn or Johnny Depp?
Forrest, you are one handsome dude! No wonder Peggy fell in love with you. 🙂
Love Peggy’s picture – she looks like a model in that coat and pose.
Dal, you look very well preserved for an 89 year old. 🙂
Is that “preserved”, as in pickled? 🙂
Forrest do you have a problem with this company???
http://www.whitepages.com/business/design-with-nature-ltd-santa-fe-nm
Wow, I don’t have a problem with that company. They have amazing designs. I have a yard that needs their services. I think I will keep her number and give her a call sometime.
The big lettering makes it easy to see the numbers to write it down.
I wonder how many phone calls they have been getting.
Wow, I am having trouble keeping up with all the pictures, Dal what kind of camera is that. it looks pretty fancy…
spallies-
Thats a classic RED-ONE.
Thanks, I don’t know what that means but it looks really cool… It’s past my bed time so I will catch up with you all tomorrow.
Oh Lordy!! More new pics… I have to work tomorrow but I can’t wait to see what is next! Indiana Jones is a favorite of mine BTW. John Wayne is awesome as wellI loved True Grit.
Some Soul Seaching going on…Dal and Forrest playing with people,s minds.
Cheeky!!!
onuat-
Just having some fun tonight..
None of the pics are hints of any kind. I know that because I am the one that changed them around and Forrest had no idea who he would be next..
That’s a mighty bold picture for a one eyed fat man.
Is that Dal with the Mad Hatter???
It’s 1120pm here on the left coast and I am finished fooling around with pictures on 102…
Forrest is in his topper and I am in my dive gear..
Ummm, Happy Birthday Peggy. ( Best wishes early ) That photo would suggest it was taken in the mid 60’s to the early 70’s No later than 71.
I love that hat Forrest, any chance you could share the story behind it?
Yep just as I thought, thar be bears in them mountains… Hi Dal 🙂 😛
Chad,
I think the picture was taken in the mid to late 50s.
Notice she’s not wearing a wedding ring. They have been married over 50 years. A very nice looking lady, and still is to this day.
Sometimes the time differences stink. All this picture swapping was happening around 2 AM my time. I missed it! 🙂
I missed the picture changing. Dal, could you post the pics we missed. The time chage had many of us going to bed an hour earlier because we were falling asleep in front of the computer. What is the story behind the hat? As far as the math, everybody, remember… Forest neverr was too good at geography!
I wonder if there will be a post today (11.3.14) about pie. 🙂
And a great big early HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY Peggy! 🙂 One of my daughter’s turns 20 that day this year.
Imagination King Forrest. 🙁
Cat and mouse.. . . .
Scorpios (my sister) drive me crazy but they keep life interesting. Happy birthday month to Peggy – clearly she’s got class at any age.
That topper is a hoot – I don’t care if your not smiling because I’m not obsessed with people being cheerful nonstop. I think I’ll frown at some strangers today as I roam around the city looking for good a good slice and dog just to mix it up.
I have a rule for you to try on – don’t stay grumpy more than 24 hours if you feel your heart smiling.
I had my birthday yesterday, born 11-02-1958. I can’t believe I made it this far. It is a good excuse to wear a helmet.
Happy Birthday Michael!
Happy Birthday, Michael.
Happy Birthday, Michael!
Happy belated birthday Michael 🙂
Michael
Well Happy Birthday to you 🙂
Dal
Out of the sea I saw a beast 🙁
Forrest smile you are going to Heaven 🙂
Peggy we need to get u out of Hollywood 🙂 (Beautiful classy picture) 🙂
Too funny! Who knew Forrest wore so many hats, and Dal is his side kick Diving Devil? No, make that Dandy Diving Dal! (Before the alien egg stories start.)
Whatever it is, not sure how Peggy ended up with you? That must have been one heck of a plan!
This was a fun scrapbook 🙂
By the way, did anyone save the picture of Forrest in the Grand Poobah hat? 🙂
Fenn looks like one of those riverboat dealers/card player on a Mississippi
steamship…………..
Reminded of “Maverick”
I think I just found my real dad
🙂
dal – I could use that breathing equipment for my COPD
frank-
Whats COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. In layman’s terms, he can’t breathe.
true -in the know – last year I went on the treasure hunt and I couldn’t get to my hidey spot cause the elevation was to high I thought I was going to die
Frank,
I have a hard time breathing on my hunts too, and I don’t have any medical issues. It must be difficult to get boots on the ground with your condition.
I search at about 7200 ft., and if the sun isn’t cooking you from the top, the lack of oxygen will zap you from within.
in the know that’s about how high I went and I didn’t start filling better till I got to roswell – I wont go any more waiting for my son to get out of the army so he can go he likes one more year to retire mybe it will still be there if not well I can always say I almost died trying
Age is just a number… I’ve seen young people act llike they are 100! and Old people act like they are 19!
I agree Justin. My Dad always said “old people were born that way”. From what I’ve observed over the years, he was so right. The men who i have found are the most fun and interesting have a part of them that arrested at about age 14. At times they are exasperating but that is part of their charm. I think Forrest is one of them.
Happy early Birthday Peggy, how have you put up with Forrest all of these many years? I bet you think all of this Chest business is a bunch of hooey!!! You wish ya’ll’s lives had not been interrupted by all of us nutty chasers and a little peace and a lot of quiet would be appreciated right about now. You have a wonderful family and we all wish you many many more years of fun and excitement. Mr. Forrest just needs you to show him a totally new quiet hobby like sewing or knitting!!!L O L L O L!! You need to find the chest yourself and move to Paris and start over Oh the stories you could tell….. Forrest would follow he can not love without you but Ah Parieee
Richard Saunier has a new post about Forrest up on his blog…
http://mountainwalk.org
Hummingbirds are still my thing, but I can see his point about the Sandhill Crane. Nature vs nurture cases are always the most perplexing IMO.
We have a lot of Sandhill Cranes in my neighborhood. I’m surprised at how “tame” and unafraid of humans they are.
And as an avid morning bike rider, I’ve grown to know them personally, as each couple (or family) has distinct personalities. They are extremely curious and if you are patient and gentle, the dad will bring his family right up to meet you. And they also mate for life, which is very cool.
On the other hand, we also have a lot turkeys. Turkey’s are terrified of people, run VERY fast, and loiter in a couple general areas, looking tough…until you get about thirty feet away and then they bolt toward the woods like…well, like turkeys. Lol. 🙂
Speaking of turkey’s
Thanksgiving is almost here
🙂
That’s crazy, Amy. This year has flown by so fast! I wonder if there’s time for one more treasure hunt before things freeze. Of course, that could still be a little while in New Mexico.
JC
I search Colorado
I’m not sure if snow is there yet I haven’t checked the weather .
It’s funny u mention another hunt my husband Duane is working in Oklahoma on a oil rig.
Sometimes I think to myself for him to go alone and search , but I don’t want to miss it when we find it lol:)
The moment would be very important to me , so next year will be our last search:) and I have to go. We had quite a few trips during the summer and then Duane starting going by himself. We are playing catch up 🙂
I don’t regret any of our trips
You make money and you spend it.
JC what about you are u planning a trip before the cold snow hits?
Hi, Amy. Sorry. I got distracted putting together a bid for work for the last 8 hours. I have to keep the bids rolling after work so I will actually have work to do. It makes my back AND my brain really tired sometimes.
I’m thinking there’s a real possibility I could go back for one more search this year. I’ve got my eye on the spot I went to on my very first trip! However, I now feel I lacked the necessary equipment when I went there the first time. The reason I went there is because there’s a giant X there. It’s also in the wood…and in the wood…where I hope to finally be…(wait for it)…(the suspense is building!)…IN THE WOOD! 🙂
If that’s as clear as mud then…mission accomplished! I have a few weeks of work, but I might be able to leave as early as November 17th. I’d originally thought I was done “tripping” for this year, but there’s a lot at stake. I’m not 100% certain yet, but that’s a possibility. Mother Nature might cancel my plans, though.
I need to send a letter to an old friend and see if he wants to accompany me…even if just in spirit. He doesn’t believe in “digital” communication and sort of lives off-the-grid in his own LaLa Land…(drooling)…but he’s a really nice guy to have around…and he’s very handy in the great outdoors.
How far in does that arrow go?
Man, that Caddyshack ground hog shows up everywhere!
One thing that I always find fascinating is how he’s a savant at keeping things for so many years. Me personally, I lose things the very minute I get them
Well, that stovepipe hat, caused me to have to take a look at stovepipe creek, in the Lewis and Clark Nat. Forest. That’s a desolate looking place. I’d rather be out on the desert.
11/16/1933
Does anyone know if F has released the 1st version of the poem or not? Or if he said he was planning on it or not?
I love all the pictures! Mr. Fenn looks like you asked the wrong lady her age…you’re lucky to have gotten out of there alive! LOL Everyone looks full of life, which comes from living a good life and being a little mischievous every now and then. Here’s an early Happy, Happy Birthday to Mrs. Fenn!
Forrest,
Thanks for the clues.
I hope everyone else will pick up on them.
I plan to retire in January and be there in February (keeping my fingers crossed that nothing else comes up before February). I here it is a good time of year up there. By April/May it would be more difficult, especially if there is a heavy snowpack this Winter.
If it is a heavy snowpack an old English paddle would not work in my canoe or kayak so I guess I’ll have to hoof it.
If I get lucky and find the treasure, please tell John Paul.
Tarheel Searcher
; ( I was hoping for pie…
Guess I’ll have a milkshake instead! 🙂
I did some research on PI today 🙂
But when someone mentions math I run 🙂 lol
Knowing the basics is fine with me 🙂
Me n math don’t get along so good..beyond basics that is…
And speaking of “subjects”, I have learned more from all of this research than anything from school…which was all wrong anyways…(the history we were taught). And, words only had one or two definitions. Now it seems as if our language is melding together. (Is that a word?) 🙂
🙂
Apple pie my favorite..
Strawberry Pie is my favorite 🙂
Everyone missed it. He prefaced by saying he’d give us a hint, and that a math person can understand it. I’m a math person.
The underlying message is unless you know where to put the parentheses, you’ll return with whatever answer you want. Quite appropriate. Find the parentheses by studying the known contents of his chest, reading his scrapbooks, reading the literature suggested from hints in the book… Lots of reading.
My parentheses are at and near Seven Falls… The hint is 49, meaning square root of 49 is 7. Start there. It’s fine to disagree with this theory. While you’re doing that, ask yourself what is the probability that most everything we’re seeing can somehow land within this theory? This is the only reason I am staunch about it.
EC
Sorry, I am having trouble with the logic here. Not about the hint being 49, for I have written plenty about the significance of 49.
So you are good at math, so am I and several others here, why square root? Why not just 49? In fact, why not square or add or subtract 9 (number of clues) and get 40 or 58? Or add, multiple or divide but that or any number you choose?
What is the rationale of 7 over 49? Sure I see the need to confirm your bias but to convince me, I need to understand the independent reason for choosing square root. Otherwise 49 sound pretty darn good to me all by its lonesome.
@Wolf – nice to interact with you again. I hope you’re doing well.
I believe Fenn is implying a couple of things here. 1) Seven Falls. 2) A radial survey is needed at the end (thank you, Jenny, for the recent mysteriouswritings post).
https://mathspace.co/learn/world-of-maths/trigonometry/radial-surveys-18511/radial-surveys-1336/
I think I had the wrong “sentir”, and now I’m studying surveying techniques.
Cool?
@Wolf – Furthermore, the variables needed to complete the radial survey are found in My War For Me.
Hello E.C. Waters. Do you feel trigonometry truly will find the answer(s)? It would seem it would cancel a lot of people searching if this is true.
@pdenver – I’m still learning about radial surveying. I don’t know the answer to your question yet, but I am recognizing parameters given in My War For Me.
Any land surveyors out there, besides Fenn?
Hello E.C. Waters. Angles and degrees. Point to point and read. That’s all I remember when taught in grade school.
@pdenver – it’s never too late. That’s what I’m doing at the moment, studying radial survey (and other surveying) techniques. Maybe the chance of finding $1M will motivate you to learn it?
Hello E.C. Waters. Never too late to learn something new.
Apple for me…or chocolate cream. Mmmmm….:)
Oh yes, the stove pipe hat. Perhaps a reference to Steamboat Springs CO. Or to Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone. Now I have something else to research.
He switched the hat to some kind of medicine hat. Well FF is a man of many hats. Maybe a reference to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Good Lord, Michael
Slow down your all over the place
Take a deep breath and Think 🙂
I am not all over the place. I am swimming in the stream of conciousness.
Lol Michael
Take your life jacket 🙂
Have a fantastic birthday Peggy!
Good God, Forrest. What’s with that hat..hahaha!
Forrest,
I’m almost afraid to ask about the significance of the Horned War Bonnet…
Or what that round black thing front and center?
And what kind of animal is that on the top?
Thank you Dal for all that you do. 🙂
Forrest, you be extra special good to sweet Peggy. She has had to deal with lots with the chase. She deserves a very special birthday. 🙂
I’d say 72!
When it comes to the discussion of age, what is the true question?
How old would you be, if you didn’t know how old you are?
Lovely picture of Peggy! Now about those other 2 characters not so sure,
Happy Birthday Peggy!
Thanks for the blog DaL. You have many talents and together you and Forrest are unbeatable.
Also, I’m glad to see the photo of you as a young guy. It puts age in perspective for me,,, we’ve all been there, just at different times and we’ll all be whatever age you are now, eventually, if we are lucky. You have awesome blue eyes 🙂
And thank you Forrest for the wonderful scrapbook and vignettes. I enjoy you so much.
The level of the seeing. Great pics, flutterby is what I see in Peggy.
Speaking of age, and not to speak of anyone’s age in particular, it seems to me that there are a lot of folks from middle to older age working on this treasure hunt. I find that curious. So I asked my son, who’s 18, “why do you think there aren’t many younger generation, 18 to 25 or 30, people working on the treasure hunt”? His reply was that his generation is apathetic. Interesting and sad but probably mostly true.
check it out searchers…. the home of Brown, on top of Forrest’s head!
I love this quote from The Thrill Of The Chase so much. I thought some of you may also like it. It is particularly fitting in honor of Peggy’s birthday.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rmannaa/15540628358/in/photostream/lightbox/
r.mannaa- every woman reading the memoir will agree with you.. And very sweet how well loved Peggy is after 60 years.
It is quiet tonight, but remember, silence is golden.
As the Beaver moon heads into another night the Chest must wait for a couple more nights. As this Chase had brought me closer to a few old friends I thank Forrest for that.
The Yei’Bi’Chei Ceremonial had two more nights and I again am humble to attend. They say I have to dance too but to watch these stories is such a learning experience as I know they have gone on for hundred of years. To be called brother by some for what little blood I still have in me makes me swell with pride. (enough to be listed on the Cherokee rolls is a joke when on the reservation with full bloods) I can’t wait to get back and learn through the old ways of teaching.
Mean while, I know the chest will wait for me.
Mr. Fenn
As an explorer from a very young age and with your 20 years in the AF, did you ever consider becoming an astronaut?
Happy Birthday Peggy…hope you get your wish and the treasure is fund soon!
I would love to see their mailbox filled with birthday wishes for Mrs. Fenn. 🙂
That’s a Great Idea, Pdenver.
Thanks for the heads-up.
And Happy Early Birthday, Peggy Fenn!
From myself, jc1117, my Wife, 1118, and my 2 daughters, 1119 & 1120, and my son, jb007.
That’s a lovely a pdenver. Why didn’t I think of that? Count me in.
*a lovely idea is what I meant to say
Happy (early) Birthday wishes to Peggy Fenn!
–sparrow–
With creative parentheses, Dal can dial in almost any age he likes:
20 + 9 – (7×3) + 13 – (6 + 8) + 8 = 15
20 + (9-7)x3 + 13 – (6+8+8) = 17
20 + (9-7) x (3+13) – (6+8+8) = 30
20 + 9 – (7×3) + 13 – 6 + 8 + 8 = 31
20 + (9-7)x3 + 13 – (6+8) + 8 = 33
20 + (9-7)x3 + 13 – 6 + 8 + 8 = 49
20 + (9-7) x (3 + 13 – 6) + 8 + 8 = 56
(20 + 9 – 7) x 3 + 13 – (6 + 8 + 8) = 57
20 + (9-7) x (3 + 13) – 6 + 8 + 8 = 62
20 + (9-7) x (3 + 13 – 6 + 8) + 8 = 64
20 + (9-7) x (3 + 13 – 6 + 8 + 8) = 72
(20 + 9 – 7) x 3 + 13 – (6+8) + 8 = 73
(20 + 9 – 7) x 3 + 13 – 6 + 8 + 8 = 89
There are many other combinations that produce unrealistic ages, including negative numbers.