Hi, I would like to help out on this one. I am out in Connecticut.
Hello BBJ
Welcome.
These guys can use all the help they can get.
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Or they trying to keep him alive long enough to find the treasure. The family hopes that they are in his will, so do I and I am not a family member.AU... Good luck on your quest.
Maybe Mr. Fenn has died and that is why no one has seen or heard from him. It could be his family just keeping his legacy alive......
I came across this thread a couple days ago and I have enjoyed most of the discussion thus far. I have read compelling arguments from both believers and dowsers and I can't say for sure which side I'm really on - I'm leaning towards believing.
He's certainly doesn't need the money, and I'd like to think this guy really is true to his word, but at the same time how has it not been found yet, with so many people looking and so many places being searched?
If you've watch any of Dal's interviews of Fenn, then you may have seen Fenn's Rules of Life (video titled "Rules").
Santa Fe Interviews
His number 1 rule in life, he says, is “It doesn’t matter who you are..it matters who they think you are." He also makes note of this saying during his interview with Lorene Mills, in a response to a question about why his art gallery was the most successful in Santa Fe.
Forrest Fenn, Author, "The Thrill Of The Chase" | Report From Santa Fe
His number 2 rule is “It’s better to do it and be sorry you did it, then to not do it and be sorry you didn’t."
So why is he to be trusted?
I'd like to get input from Markd, and any others that may have spoken to Fenn, as to why you think he is true to his word on this? Why wouldn't this be a publicity stunt or Legacy grab?
Do those, being his paramount rules, not concern you in this story about the treasure?
Well, he does like attention. You dont go on the Today Show voluntarily if you dont. That being said, he doesn't need the money, and, like you mentioned, he seems to want to lock up a tiny little place in history for himself. I cant fault him for either. He really is pleasant and unbelievably knowledgeable in a variety of topics. Also, facing death maybe does something to you to want to leave something behind.
I really should start a new thread, but let's see how this pans out first. I already brought up one concept that had no response, so I am not sure if anyone will see this new facet or not.
What I brought up was 'aspect angles, vantage points' and such. Also I suggested the recovery might involve two separate events/trips; one to "see" where the treasure is, and one to "be" where the treasure is.
Well let's see if this clicks or not before I give another clue about the clues in the poem. The first line says something other than what people are thinking. You have to think in respects of the mindset necessary for the journey (and the poem is just that... A journey). And thought has to be given to one's attitude towards rules. (Some might pick up on this right away... Let's see).
Knock knock knock!!!
(That's what they used to do in the military, in flight training, when you aught to pay attention to something and what comes next).
And ps: that was nice gouge about it being about who they THINK you are, and about being sorry you didn't try......
After all....(back me up here F'...)
IT IS A HECK OF A LOT EASIER TO BE FORGIVEN, THAN TO GET PERMISSION.
Ok, so I would like to contribute, but it took a little bit to phish around, push some buttons and see who I should be talking to.
So general thoughts go here, and details go PM only.
But I have to say "sorry F', but I'm gonna help make your trove go bye bye".
Big concept: has anyone considered that the place you have be in to "find" the trove is not the same place you would go to retrieve it?
To foreshadow some of what needs to be discussed.... The first stanza is not just a lead in.... It is an admission that sets the framework for how to USE the poem. There's lots more. No sales, no scheme or hidden agenda, just time to make the bronze chest go bye bye.
Help.. I can't find my way home.haven't seen a thread on this.... Anyone interested in it? I've done some cursory research and would like to share. The distance precludes me from searching, but would like to help.![]()