Sakari Posted March 17, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I live somewhat close to where people are looking. Just read about this, anyone familiar? New Mexico multimillionaire Forrest Fenn is excited about having you find a treasure worth millions — and apparently you are, too. After tantalizing viewers with promises of riches on TODAY on Wednesday, traffic surged on Fenn's website as people sought to read a poem he wrote that contains nine important clues. His site crashed, so we wanted to give you the full text of the poem on TODAY.com. Here is the poem with the nine clues from "The Thrill of the Chase," Fenn's self-published autobiography: 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 drawing ever 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. Happy hunting! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodnite Posted March 17, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Too hard for me to begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakari Posted March 17, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Too hard for me to begin. That was productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted March 17, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 17, 2016 'Expedition Unknown' with Josh Gates has an episode devoted to this. From what I saw in that episode it's not going to be easy to find this treasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlawde Posted March 17, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I saw that episode too, good show! I wonder if there really is no treasure and the guy just gets a kick out of people going out and searching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakari Posted March 17, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) 'Expedition Unknown' with Josh Gates has an episode devoted to this. From what I saw in that episode it's not going to be easy to find this treasure. I'll look for it. Been reading a lot about it. I think I might take a gander, considering I want to see this area anyway. May as well have an adventure also. I have all ready been around Alpine, and Northern New Mexico ( moved to Arizona just over 2 years ago ). Nice areas, plus I can fish for Brown Trout at the same time. ( one of the clues ) Edited March 17, 2016 by Sakari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaracing Posted March 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I live somewhat close to where people are looking. Just read about this, anyone familiar? New Mexico multimillionaire Forrest Fenn is excited about having you find a treasure worth millions — and apparently you are, too. After tantalizing viewers with promises of riches on TODAY on Wednesday, traffic surged on Fenn's website as people sought to read a poem he wrote that contains nine important clues. His site crashed, so we wanted to give you the full text of the poem on TODAY.com. Here is the poem with the nine clues from "The Thrill of the Chase," Fenn's self-published autobiography: 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 drawing ever 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. Happy hunting! OK so now that we have the poem lets look at what it says below the home of brown, Sierra Negra (New Mexico) witch could be translated as dark mountain but if you have a Portuges or Spanish background you are referencing a native american skin color, Negra does not always mean black but can be used to describe any dark skin such as brown. Begin it where warm waters halt (Abiquiu Lake In new Mexico) The next is FOUND THE BLAZE, CHAMA RIVER (New Mexico), CHAMA in Portuges translate to blaze,fire and flame. There’ll be no paddle up your creek, Just heavy loads and water high. This reference is that the Chama River flows down hill no paddles needed and heavy loads and water high is white water with some drop-offs. If you’ve been wise and found the blaze, The (you"ve) lol there's a V shaped bend on the CHAMA RIVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakari Posted March 19, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted March 19, 2016 OK so now that we have the poem lets look at what it says below the home of brown, Sierra Negra (New Mexico) witch could be translated as dark mountain but if you have a Portuges or Spanish background you are referencing a native american skin color, Negra does not always mean black but can be used to describe any dark skin such as brown. Begin it where warm waters halt (Abiquiu Lake In new Mexico) The next is FOUND THE BLAZE, CHAMA RIVER (New Mexico), CHAMA in Portuges translate to blaze,fire and flame. There’ll be no paddle up your creek, Just heavy loads and water high. This reference is that the Chama River flows down hill no paddles needed and heavy loads and water high is white water with some drop-offs. If you’ve been wise and found the blaze, The (you"ve) lol there's a V shaped bend on the CHAMA RIVER. Hmmmm....Been there yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaracing Posted March 19, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Hmmmm....Been there yet? I have never been there "wife and 2 kids keeps my finances tight" but I usually get 2 weeks away "free pass" to metal detect and I usually head off to Europe or South America, but love deciphering clues.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakari Posted March 19, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I have never been there "wife and 2 kids keeps my finances tight" but I usually get 2 weeks away "free pass" to metal detect and I usually head off to Europe or South America, but love deciphering clues.... Where exactly are you seeing the " V "......I am tempted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaracing Posted March 19, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Where exactly are you seeing the " V "......I am tempted you can see some of my research and pics.... http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=144498 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakari Posted March 19, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted March 19, 2016 you can see some of my research and pics.... http://metaldetectin...ad.php?t=144498 TY I live in Safford, AZ.......So, maybe a trip or two soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakari Posted March 19, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted March 19, 2016 you can see some of my research and pics.... http://metaldetectin...ad.php?t=144498 Question.....You have been there. He said it is not buried, so it should have been in site? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaracing Posted March 19, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Question.....You have been there. He said it is not buried, so it should have been in site? No but have seen photos of the area and Google earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaracing Posted March 19, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Question.....You have been there. He said it is not buried, so it should have been in site? Also its not buried in the ground its in the water the part of the poem says look down..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakari Posted March 20, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Also its not buried in the ground its in the water the part of the poem says look down..... If that is the case, it is long gone. The monsoons here make the rivers flood out, and wash out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaracing Posted March 20, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 20, 2016 If that is the case, it is long gone. The monsoons here make the rivers flood out, and wash out. the line "Just heavy loads and water high." the box is heavy and there is line about wood meaning it could be weighed down. all the clues is about water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theotherguy Posted April 4, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 4, 2016 So what exactly is the treasure? Is it a) waterproof or well-protected, easily portable by a small group of determined people, and c) intrinsically valuable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaracing Posted April 4, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 4, 2016 So what exactly is the treasure? Is it a) waterproof or well-protected, easily portable by a small group of determined people, and c) intrinsically valuable? No one really knows, its stated that coins and other artifacts were included, I assume its the size 12in by 7in very transportable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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