Posted 12/23/2010 8:37 AM (#471621) Subject: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt Medford Fisher Wins!
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Win an XL MuskieFIRST Sweatshirt and a Fishouflage Muskie T shirt, and a selection of Tackle Industries lures of Jame's choice. How?
I will place a number of clues in riddle form. You will be looking for a 'treasure' which could be anything, and I'll lead you to it. First to get it nailed wins. Winner should be announced by New Years Eve.
First clue, you will get two to a dozen a day. Post a maximum of two guesses per person per clue.
(CLUE!)
I'll see you through it, that's for certain my friends, in fact that's the only way this can happen in the end! It isn't real clear, no not at all, especially when Favre tries to throw his last ball, it isn't the issue but certainly can be, especially when you are looking back at me...
Posted 12/23/2010 1:16 PM (#471666 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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It is what it is, and no one is warm, so I'll post another clue in a bit better form. What you are seeking right now is what you use to be here, it's what a fellow named Thomas uses to make his position clear.
Posted 12/23/2010 1:37 PM (#471673 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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let's get this right, let's get this clear, who is the Thomas whom I spoke of right here? Find me that fellow, look for his work, find me an image where the answer to this clue lurks.
Posted 12/23/2010 2:19 PM (#471687 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence and was a member of the Committee of Five that was appointed to draft a statement presenting to the world the colonies case for independence.
Posted 12/23/2010 4:21 PM (#471718 - in reply to #471621) Subject: RE: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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moderator-why to keep the posts unbiased, clean, and within the relms of what is allowable.
Waiting for the next clue to post my next 2 guesses per clue. unlessss I now have it right?????
Posted 12/24/2010 8:06 AM (#471785 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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'Thomas Allen Show'
Yes, that's right, now lets shine some light on the part we are seeking to get on track for those with the knack! there it is, in front of your face, it's the element we search for and's all over the place.
Posted 12/24/2010 9:19 AM (#471798 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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Look there for certain, look carefully within, it's a sentence of three you seek to get us from here, to there and the last word rhymes nicely, if you look, if you care.
Posted 12/24/2010 10:13 AM (#471811 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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Needed for fire.... Down the the wire, we need to move forward to resolve my ire at not solving the easy ones, what shall we DO...when the information offered is less direct, and the more difficult are the clues??
Posted 12/25/2010 4:19 PM (#471938 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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sworrall - 12/23/2010 2:16 PM
It is what it is, and no one is warm, so I'll post another clue in a bit better form. What you are seeking right now is what you use to be here, it's what a fellow named Thomas uses to make his position clear.
Posted 12/25/2010 4:29 PM (#471944 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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Addict nailed it, he got it dead right (on the AIR was the answer, though Air was part right), now we'll move on the the rest of the clues the Riddler thinks might lead you to the end of this long winding road, to the end of the riddle and the prize mother load.
Posted 12/26/2010 9:16 AM (#471992 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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Some help for the folks who have never done this...
The Riddler will lead LITERALLY from one place on OFM to another. We have, by searching out THA4 and AIR established you need to get to 'One the Air' and Thomas Allen, now you need to figure out the new clues from there.. That's how the Riddler rolls....
Posted 12/26/2010 2:42 PM (#472020 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas Treasure Hunt
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The answer to the riddle is Thomas Allen: Who already works with Outdoors First radio as a host, because he is dedicated to preserving the "heritage" of the outdoors for future generations as well as getting kids involved in the outdoors. Judging by the first couple of clues, Thomas Allen may be taking over Steve Worrall's position with OF media as Steve retires.
That's my guess. Don't laugh Steve.
Posted 12/27/2010 12:37 PM (#472126 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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The videos revolve on the video page...just like a book's pages would...not sure where to go from there. Likely won't be on a computer for a while so hopefully this helps someone.
-Jake
Posted 12/27/2010 3:51 PM (#472157 - in reply to #471621) Subject: RE: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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Fist guess is the revoling banner on the top of the outdoor first/ whitetail first main page changing with The Crush TV, Al Linder and so on.
Second guess is the main page for the America's Outdoor Fishing, Hunting, & Action Show January 26th-30th. constantly revoling with the different sponsors and such.
Posted 12/27/2010 4:01 PM (#472161 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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'The videos revolve on the video page...just like a book's pages would...'
This is soooo true, it's so right, so complete, it would be almost easy for the Riddler to be less than discrete and offer a clue leading right to the prize, left here for you to read with your own very eyes.
Not going to happen, nope, not a chance, you ain't solving this one with nary a glance at the last clues and ones offered up as we try to arrive at the motherload thing you seek, it's cool, it was near live!
Now we seek an enigma, a legend of sorts, the source of much enjoyment for fans of a sport; one not of muskies, that much is true; of what sort is THE sport...that answer's up to you!
Posted 12/27/2010 5:34 PM (#472180 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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'Now we seek an enigma, a legend of sorts, the source of much enjoyment for fans of a sport; one not of muskies, that much is true; of what sort is THE sport...that answer's up to you!'
You know where to look, now go look there, Riddler asks, the one you look for impersonates one who at times wears a mask! Fishing is right, Addict has that one, it's true, but what KIND of fishing if not muskies, is what the sometiomes 'masked one' might do?
Posted 12/27/2010 7:13 PM (#472197 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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OutdoorsFIRST Radio with Bluegill Expert, Bruce Condello...
Now... "Radio" rhymes with Condello, so there's your rhyme.
Bluegill fishing is certainly a sport.
Aaand there is a masked man by the name of "batman", who has the real name of "Bruce Wayne"...
Our man, Mr Condello shares the same first name as our masked superhero, "Bruce".
And, anyone who enjoys fishing has certainly gained a lot of enjoyment in their lifetime fishing for bluegills.
It may not be bluegills, that's possibly true. But I've got all the pieces and fit they sure do...
Posted 12/27/2010 8:13 PM (#472201 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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STOP:
Here's what we have.
1) First set of clues got you to Videos.
2) Refining that, Riddler took you to upload.outdoorsfirst.com
3) Then we have the clues telling you this is NOT a muskie video
4) You know Thomas Allen is involved in this process.
START AGAIN:
'Now we seek an enigma, a legend of sorts, the source of much enjoyment for fans of a sport; one not of muskies, that much is true; of what sort is THE sport...that answer's up to you!'
You know where to look, now go look there, Riddler asks, the one you look for impersonates one who at times wears a mask! Fishing is right, Addict has that one, it's true, but what KIND of fishing if not muskies, is what the sometimes 'masked one' might do?
Look up 'enigma'...here's what you get:
1. a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation: His disappearance is an enigma that has given rise to much speculation.
2. a person of puzzling or contradictory character: To me he has always been an enigma.
3. a saying, question, picture, etc., containing a hidden meaning; riddle.
Now read that clue again, read it carefully and well, (as in number 2, ok?) then begin your search where the Riddler sent you to find the enigma and then...the Riddler will give you a few more clues to win the mother lode of stuff and get you in the OFM news!
Posted 12/28/2010 12:27 AM (#472236 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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Throwing mud at the wall hoping some might just stick won't get you the answer the Riddler needs to be picked. Look at the clues and the answer will leap into your mind if you actively seek.
Posted 12/28/2010 7:34 AM (#472244 - in reply to #471621) Subject: RE: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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Thomas Allens interview with Mercury Marine's Communications Director Steve Fleming talking about their new relationship with Mercury & FLW outdoors. Page 4 of the video uploads.
Posted 12/28/2010 7:58 AM (#472251 - in reply to #471621) Subject: RE: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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THA4 on page 34 his interview with James Linder, down to earth kind of guy and has a undying passion for sport fishing.
The mask = THA4= Thomas Allen which THA=3 letters 4 for therest fo his name. Hidden on page 34 is where this answer I think lies.
Posted 12/28/2010 11:49 AM (#472285 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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Look to the name of the man who is leading; the direction most are looking is somewhat impeding the ability to guess the right guy by his name, add a consonant and a vowel, look at a roast and a fillet, and then name me a name, a name of some fame.
Posted 12/28/2010 12:43 PM (#472299 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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Now we have it, now we are rocking, were on our way to finding the motherload at a RUN, not walking. Now a left turn, and a hard left at that, let's set Tommy Skarlis aside and find another hero...stat.
Posted 12/28/2010 8:28 PM (#472396 - in reply to #471621) Subject: RE: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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The problem here, Riddler, is that you have an audience of "tunnel visioned muskie weenies". (a quote I stole from Doug Johnson) Even the names of walleye legends make us say "WHO?" Now I am sure that some might actually walleye fish, but by and large, walleyes are seen here as nothing more than a source of table fare.
So the few with time on their hands might just spend hours clicking on this or that video, hoping to find a glimmer of hope to the answers to your questions. Those among us who really really think we need more lures might do the same. But by and large, your clues are pointing us all in a direction that may as well be about nuclear physics, except I suspect there are more muskie anglers that know something about nuclear physics. Now... You could ask any muskie angler who Dale McNair is, or what it is that Tob Gelb does and where, or who owns Andy Myers Lodge, or what lake Tony Grant guides on during the spring, and it would be a matter of who can type fastest and who has the best internet conection. In other areas of fishing, any of those names would get you a cross-eyed blank stare. Even the obscure faceless casual anglers are known in the world of muskies. But walleyes??! Well... Asking musky anglers about walleye fishermen is like asking a laborador about quantum physics! They may look at you like they understand you, but in the end? This one will boil down to sheer luck. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that the average walleye pro could name twoce as many muskie anglers than the average musky angler could name walleye pros, even though there are probablt 10 serious walleye anglers for each muskie angler.
So a clue like "this person has another career".. ? Well... You mean there's a way to make your species of choice a career and not starve to death? Whoda thunk it? All the career muskie guys I know are lucky to pay their bills at the end of the month...
Posted 12/28/2010 8:39 PM (#472398 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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The Riddler is not responsible for folks over thinking the clues, they should be clear to follow, even for you.
Nor has he said this new hero even fishes, as for muskies or pike...not a chance, not for anyone's wishes. One might even say this hero is unique--even super if you like.
Ice.
This hero doesn't make the ice known, it is his secret, not his home...( secret ice, what can this mean?)
Another profession he had, this hero you must find, he wrote stories for the news in a cubicle behind.
You all know this hero, each and every one of you, just think about the clues and they will tell you what to do.
The Riddler said we were taking a hard turn, so don't look just at fishes.
Posted 12/28/2010 9:02 PM (#472404 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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See, that wasn't so difficult to come up with the Hero the Riddler wanted you to find, now the final few clues should leave far behind any overthinking or confusion, it will all disappear, as the winner finds the thing we have been seeking all the time.
This new hero is a little famous more than Tommy, no problem, no doubt. Now show the Riddler how this all should come out.
Once there was a structure so common around, it was easy for a hero to seek and have found.
Posted 12/28/2010 9:18 PM (#472410 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, it's there, just use the other clues, you have already named it, but with that answer you will lose because of too many letters to the person who finds it, it's there and it's connected, both heroes and the clues, to change outfits protected.
Posted 12/28/2010 9:31 PM (#472421 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt
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It was already named, it was right but too long, it exists right before your eyes, your are looking for it all wrong. The Riddler will make you find it and post the place it resides, it's RIGHT HERE in front of you to search out with your eyes.
Where did you find our first hero, where was he indeed? That's the place you need to RUN to, take the hint, take the lead.
Posted 12/28/2010 10:07 PM (#472433 - in reply to #471621) Subject: Re: Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt Medford Fisher Wins!
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Thanks to everyone involved in this, starting with Mr. Worrall, the other participants, and the sponsors for making it possible. It's always fun to spend a few hours on these throughout the hard-water season. My girlfriend also wants to say thank you for delaying me in helping her study for her big test tomorow...she really appreciates it. Haha.
Thanks again...it was interesting, frustrating, mind-boggling, and challenging all at the same time.
Also...I learned a little bit about those fish they call walleyes and some deer hunting also.
Christmas/New Year Treasure Hunt Medford Fisher Wins!
