Rumors and Rumblings

Posted on August 20, 2021 by waterhigh

Rumors and rumblings. So much mystery. So many theories.

Wyoming vs New Mexico?

Some searchers will gather this weekend in West Yellowstone. Maybe Amy will host something in Santa Fe next month. Maybe Forrest’s daughter will have something to share after the year of probate is over.

Some think Jack had help. Some think a group are keeping secrets. New books coming out. And just how many NDAs have been signed?

I’ve been taking a back seat for many reasons, but still: I’d love to know the solution to the clues in the poem and the hints in the books!!!

So, I’ll keep hanging around online in case there is news some day. And in the meantime, count my blessings in the gold I have in sunsets and prairie blossoms and the honey in the hives.

A refreshing vacation on water last week. So Blessed!

The Finder Comes Forward

Posted on December 7, 2020 by waterhigh

This may be as close to closure that we searchers will come. For now, anyway.

Click this for story.

I’m happy to hear his story and understand his desire to remain anonymous, but a certain litigant and judge have made that impossible.

FYI. Dal is shutting down his site, The Thrill of the Chase. (A current message from Shiloh today.)

Dal has made Forrest’s Scrapbooks available to anyone who wishes to download them.

And now, let’s let Fenn and his family rest in peace.

Swag : Stuff We All Get

Posted on September 20, 2020 by waterhigh

Not everyone got the same thing. Door prizes. This was mine. Love it.

It’s going in the map chest Mr. W altered for me to store my arrowhead collection in.

I would love to have chosen the signed book, Seventeen Dollars a Square Inch, about artist/renaissance man Eric Sloane, but my number was called too late for that gem, or Copper Dan’s magnificent art pieces.

Much appreciation to those whose efforts made the event possible. I was looking for closure in the form of the true solution to the clues in the poem, but that’s not looking likely at this point.

All in all, what a great Finale. Rest in peace, Forrest Fenn.

2020 Event in West Yellowstone

Posted on September 13, 2020 by waterhigh

Finale = the close or end of something (Merriam Webster.)

Forrest Fenn always had a way with words.

Getting There —

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West Yellowstone —

Searchers (not “finders”) gathered for a weekend of fun.

Going Home —

Not until we were well on our way home, just ahead of the massive snow storm, did we hear the news of Fenn’s passing.

One treasure found. One treasure lost.

Too Many Barbaras

Posted on June 26, 2020 by waterhigh

Pirates

So far, I hear, 23 people have claimed to be the treasure finder in communication with Forrest Fenn. One of them apparently has such strong feelings that the chest belongs to her that she filed a lawsuit. Her name is Barbara (not Karen) and is from the Midwest.

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Back in 2014, when I did some Q & A with Forrest for this blog, he said he’d take me to his San Lazaro pueblo, his archeological dig. But, by the time I made my next trip to New Mexico, for a book signing event, it didn’t get arranged.

[NOT San Lazaro]

I always wondered why. [By then Cynthia and Jenny K (and Dal, of course) were the direct line of communication from Fenn to the searchers. No problem. Forrest always told me I was too far away.]

Book Signing at La Fonda

Through the gossip mill–yes, there are a lot of rumors out in the searcher community–I thought I might have learned the reason for the “Chill” of the Chase.

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Another Barbara.

Also from the Midwest.

Who may or may not have been kinda stalking Forrest.

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I sure hate to think that I missed out on the experience because of some other Barbara’s misbehavior.

They’re giving Karens, I mean, Barbaras, a bad name.

And Brians. And Davids. Click here.

Warning!

Peace.

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Forrest Got His Bracelet Back

Posted on June 18, 2020 by waterhigh

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Photographic images verifying that the chest was found and the turquoise and silver bracelet is on Forrest Fenn’s wrist again. The LINK.

Book Signing at La Fonda

The bracelet is unique in that the beads are mounted flat. A lot of history there.

Again, congratulations to the finder of the chest!

Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Chest

My Favorite Thing Contest… — Thrill Of The Chase

Posted on March 25, 2020 by waterhigh

This sounds like fun. Thanks Forrest and Dal!

“Raindrops on roses….”

Share Your Favorite Thing With The Blog Take a photo of it and write a caption in 20 words or less that explains what it is. Your favorite thing must not be alive.. No pets or children or spouses or plants…nothing alive… Submit your photo and caption along with your blog name via email to…

via My Favorite Thing Contest… — Thrill Of The Chase

Planning ahead?

Posted on February 2, 2020 by waterhigh

Chugwater Sheep Wagon

Get your camping gear ready.

Fennboree 2020 is scheduled. Details here.

Fennboree Five (?)

Posted on June 14, 2019 by waterhigh

2019’s Fennboree

will be July 5-7th at Hyde (as in Hide?) Memorial State Park just north of Santa Fe.

Friday night campfire and hot dog roast at Site # 47.
Saturday pot luck at Shelter # 2.
More info here.

66,000 Links North of Santa Fe

Last year’s camping was canceled due to the forest fires, but the Fennboree events were held in town. More on that here and here.

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Good times.

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Good company.

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Good luck!

Douglas Preston discusses —“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.”*… — (Roughly) Daily

Posted on April 19, 2019 by waterhigh

Forrest Fenn’s friend Douglas Preston’s novel comes true??? Thought I’d share this since I read a few of his books while under the influence, hoping for hints, if not outright clues, as to where the Fenn treasure is hidden, not necessarily buried. ; )

A record of the most significant event in the history of life on Earth, the fossil evidence of the almost-instant extinction of most life on the planet: “The Day the Dinosaurs Died” (Plus- Cope)

via “Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.”*… — (Roughly) Daily

4 Days, $4,000? [UPDATED]

Posted on August 27, 2018 by waterhigh

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If donations for Jamie Jordan (aka JDiggins), who lost her home and business in the Mendocino fire, reach $26,255.72 by August 31, Forrest Fenn will donate an additional $10,000.

Some of the 60 prizes in the raffle drawing are pictured below.

Updates here and here and other sites.

Big thanks to this big-hearted community!

UPDATE: THEY MADE IT!!!

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Forrest Fenn Turns 88 Today

Posted on August 23, 2018 by waterhigh

To the man who hid a treasure chest in the Rockies:

Happy Birthday, Forrest!

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been 5 years since a birthday wish for Forrest turned into an invitation to visit his place in Santa Fe. Fascinating man. Astounding collections. I treasure the memory.