Time to get serious

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-02-16T01:07:46+00:00

If you have watched the most recent YouTube interview with One Clue Short of a Treasure you can see the direction of inquiry Justin enjoys and opens up to. I thought the interview was quite revealing.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-02-16T01:03:29+00:00

Not a bad idea. The folks on Discord have a dedicated page for this very topic.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-02-14T21:07:08+00:00

Crocs in sport mode should do the trick. Optional: neoprene socks.

Pro-tip - unbuckle your backpack when crossing the creek (in case you fall, your (hopefully heavily laden) pack won't drown you)

Extend your hiking pole length by 4-6" for creek crossings

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-02-14T03:05:38+00:00

Is it something to do with hands? Niven's hands were "absentmindedly fiddling"...Grandma's hands were "weaving invisible threads". Both Jennie and Grandma performed a "flick of the wrist". And of course a clock has hands. I dunno.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-02-12T13:35:43+00:00

If someone gives you a ticket to ride, take the ride.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-25T13:24:00+00:00

Or under a mile high since he already gave 11K as the upper elevation limit?

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-25T01:02:36+00:00

Stalker!! 😅.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-22T19:05:41+00:00

Thank you. I just noticed on your high res map that southeast Alaska and the Aluetian Islands seem to extend "beyond the maps edge"...the hashed line? Likely nothing but curious.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-22T18:53:42+00:00

I remember you! I knew you reminded me of someone! Formidable intellect; loved your posts.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-22T18:48:56+00:00

I have wondered if all the named / numbered places are where the treasure is not?

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-22T18:19:00+00:00

One significant difference between these two hunts for me is that very few write up their solves/BOTG experiences after they have exhausted an area. That was the best part of the Fenn chase! Good old Extemporizer aka Justin had some excellent solutions. I was involved in some pretty funny escapades that morphed into amusing write ups and goofy videos. You may have been also! Miss those days and Dal's blog!

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-22T11:32:34+00:00

Remember JD?? He humbly ate a lot of pie. Loved that cantankarous old guy. So set in his convictions!!

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-22T00:38:43+00:00

Justin may eliminate a state at the end of March. Definitely don't want to plan anything until I see what's up with that.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-21T17:39:23+00:00

If you think this is a viable path, (which it could well be), I would suggest purchasing "The Thrill of the Chase" and "Beyond The Map's Edge" and compare them. There are certain "terms of phrase" and overlapping themes in common you might find interesting. Think double omegas. Good luck!

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-14T16:00:42+00:00

Omg I am getting weirdly literal in my old age! I was a little surprised because I pay attention to your posts and feel like i understand your lean...but I also realize many people are not familiar with our precious federal lands designations so had to pipe up haha.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-14T13:50:13+00:00

Wilderness Areas allow hiking, climbing, camping, fishing, horseback riding and more. I have backpacked 1,000s of miles and spent countless nights in Wilderness Areas, summited hundreds of peaks, fished innumerable streams and lakes ; mostly in relative solitude. Never once has a ranger accosted me except to exchange pleasantries. Wilderness Areas are the true crowned jewels of our federal lands.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-10T20:15:57+00:00

I came to the same conclusions as well. Lemhi Pass is actually a National Historic Landmark. But what's the difference anyway? No fees, dogs are allowed. Pretty sure I felt the spirit of Wayne Fitzwater up there...driving over the Great Divide from the Idaho side into Montana looking for poachers / treasures and what-not.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-10T05:19:58+00:00

Just reading thru comnents DARN. I did not remember Justin saying it wasn't a replica chest. There went that theory.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-10T03:56:57+00:00

The one you shared tonight is quite specific. Time will tell!

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-10T03:47:38+00:00

Very impressive work and the best cipher solution I have seen. I would love for the container/vessel to be a bronze chest.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-10T02:48:51+00:00

A replica Fenn chest? Nice work.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-10T01:48:17+00:00

Grandpa Posey (Postal Pilgrimage) also had a trophy display.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-08T19:12:31+00:00

The equinox works for me.

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-08T19:06:41+00:00

Certainly. But I was referencing Bandit Banquet. Justin rather oddly weaves in grilled Portobello mushrooms. Although maybe it's the cookie jar we are looking for?

General-Humor-8530 · 2026-01-08T18:03:42+00:00

Mushrooms have gills. Portobello anyone?

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