Forrest Fenn Turns 88 Today

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

Happy Birthday, Forrest!

purple and red balloons

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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.

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Marooned Without a Compass Day: Learning Directions, Maps and How to Use a Compass

English: Compass rose, 8 points (text labels i...

English: Compass rose, 8 points (text labels in English) Italiano: Rosa dei venti a 8 punte (etichette di testo in inglese) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

What I didn’t learn in school—

Marooned Without a Compass Day: Learning Directions, Maps and How to Use a Compass.

 

Glad for the explanations on GPS coordinates, etc. over on Stephanie’s Chase Chat.  Thank you all.

 

 

And just for fun, treasure seekers, click on the link below  …..

Aaaargh!

http://wingnutstockimages.wordpress.com/2013/11/06/create-an-authentic-looking-pirate-treasure-map/

Pyle's 20th century illustration of a marooned...

Pyle’s 20th century illustration of a marooned pirate (Photo credit: Wikipedia)