A couple of days ago I wrote about Treasure Hunt, and organising a treasure (scavenger!) hunt yourself. It got me thinking about a famous treasure hunt that I'd heard about in the recent past, The Fenn Treasure, and also about "treasure hunting" for particular games.
The following poem is found in the book The Thrill of the Chase by Forrest Fenn. It is said to contain nine clues, and upon complete understanding, will lead a person to a bronze treasure chest filled with over a million dollars worth of treasure.
Although the meaning of the poem is believed to guide someone to the hidden treasure, the book is said to hold ‘subtle clues’ to help one with their quest.
"As I have gone alone in there
And with my treasures bold,
I can keep my secret where,
And hint of riches new and old.
Begin it where warm waters halt
And take it in the canyon down,
Not far, but too far to walk.
Put in below the home of Brown.
From there it’s no place for the meek,
The end is ever drawing nigh;
There’ll be no paddle up your creek,
Just heavy loads and water high.
If you’ve been wise and found the blaze,
Look quickly down, your quest to cease,
But tarry scant with marvel gaze,
Just take the chest and go in peace.
So why is it that I must go
And leave my trove for all to seek?
The answers I already know,
I’ve done it tired, and now I’m weak.
So hear me all and listen good,
Your effort will be worth the cold.
If you are brave and in the wood
I give you title to the gold."
This site/ blog also has some good general info on the whole thing; http://dalneitzel.com
Good luck if you're going to go off on this (wild goose?) chase!
Onto gaming "hunting" (Heavy Cardboard term there!) then - what games are you currently on the lookout for?
Do you have a list, or just a general idea?
Are these expensive? Rare? Nostalgia driven?
Me, I'm looking for Le Havre as my number one treasure to hunt, although Ora et Labora is not far behind. And I really wish I snagged a copy of The Bottle Imp in a recent auction and then a math trade. I quite often just miss out on what I'm hunting because it always seems to pop up when funds are low. But I've had a little sale / cull and the "ammo" is ready, waiting....
The following poem is found in the book The Thrill of the Chase by Forrest Fenn. It is said to contain nine clues, and upon complete understanding, will lead a person to a bronze treasure chest filled with over a million dollars worth of treasure.
Although the meaning of the poem is believed to guide someone to the hidden treasure, the book is said to hold ‘subtle clues’ to help one with their quest.
And with my treasures bold,
I can keep my secret where,
And hint of riches new and old.
Begin it where warm waters halt
And take it in the canyon down,
Not far, but too far to walk.
Put in below the home of Brown.
From there it’s no place for the meek,
The end is ever drawing nigh;
There’ll be no paddle up your creek,
Just heavy loads and water high.
If you’ve been wise and found the blaze,
Look quickly down, your quest to cease,
But tarry scant with marvel gaze,
Just take the chest and go in peace.
So why is it that I must go
And leave my trove for all to seek?
The answers I already know,
I’ve done it tired, and now I’m weak.
So hear me all and listen good,
Your effort will be worth the cold.
If you are brave and in the wood
I give you title to the gold."
This site/ blog also has some good general info on the whole thing; http://dalneitzel.com
Good luck if you're going to go off on this (wild goose?) chase!
Onto gaming "hunting" (Heavy Cardboard term there!) then - what games are you currently on the lookout for?
Do you have a list, or just a general idea?
Are these expensive? Rare? Nostalgia driven?
Me, I'm looking for Le Havre as my number one treasure to hunt, although Ora et Labora is not far behind. And I really wish I snagged a copy of The Bottle Imp in a recent auction and then a math trade. I quite often just miss out on what I'm hunting because it always seems to pop up when funds are low. But I've had a little sale / cull and the "ammo" is ready, waiting....
