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by David Lignell
July 17, 2009 at 4:46 p.m.
Treasure Hunt # 5 – FOUND
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Congratulations to Cap'n Morgann. . . who, with a wee bit of help from Dad and Mom, found where Putnam hid the offertory plates! (Near the East Shelter of Centennial Park.) Please congratulate her and her scurvy crew. The story, riddle and clues are shown below
Putnam hadn’t asked to carry the offertory plates to the camp office after the Vespers service. Nope. He’d been volunteered by a camp counselor, who said it would instill in him trust and respect for others. The Christian summer camp had been bad enough. That’s where momma sent him after the salt shaker incident.
It was easy enough to switch the collected alms of a ragtag youth congregation with pennies, chewing gum, a burned barbie doll head, a dog whistle and anything else he could find in his pockets. He hid the real collection in the woods, which he planned to dip into each day to pay for his candy allotment at the canteen.
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Putnam never got the chance. He was expelled from the camp the very next morning and is currently memorizing Bible verses for his momma, beginning with the commandment: “Thou shall not steal.”
This was definitely worse than camp, Putnam thought. He could just picture mamma sitting on the couch with her legs underneath her like trapped baby seals. And to make matters worse, he would have to recite the rest of the summer while she poured steams of salt over her pork rinds. Putnam smiled as he recalled something about a guy named Lot whose wife turned into a pillar of salt. He wondered if something like that might happen to momma one day.
Now it’s your chance to find the collection plates that Putnam hid. Maybe, if you follow your conscience, you’ll return them to the camp counselor to make amends for Putnam. (Or, as with previous treasures, you could keep it for a few slushys on a hot summer day.)
Here’s your riddle followed by the ground rules. If you have any questions, send me an email at dave_lig@hotmail.com
Riddle:
Where 7 and 3 (or 11) converge, (Two tees for Frisbee Golf. Walk to the stone where they converge.)
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look through the 2nd sway (Turn around and look through the 2nd swing.)
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to find Christmas (looks like a Christmas Tree)
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Cap'n Morgann and her crew have now solved 3 of 5 Treasure Hunts posted this Summer. Again, please offer your congratulations on their fine raiding.
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anagram (anonymous) says…
Congratulations once again Cap'n Morgann!
And this time before anyone's ship had even left port. She's quick, that one!
Irish (Leslie Swearingen) says…
Yes, congratulations to Captain Morgann. I was still muttering where 7 and 3 (or 11) converge,when I read that the loot had been found.
liggyon (David Lignell) says…
anagram,
We rise ealier in the Midwest (than the coastal regions) for our raids. Better luck next week!
Irish,
Frankly, I don't know how these folks solve the riddles so quickly. I try for minimalism, but I'm always surprised when they're found so quickly. Glad I'm not on the other end trying to solve them!
Rushfan (anonymous) says…
Arrr! I was finally able to create a username on here! This clue was actually the quickest one we solved. It helps being an old frisbee golf player. Im off to the pubs for some rum...it seems I have some silver to spend.
Thanks to Dave for doing all of these.
- Morgann's Dad
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Morgann is quite a pro. She is becoming in these parts. If I ever have anything go missing, I'll be sure to contact her.
Darling little girl, Rushfan...I am sure you are quite proud!
David. "picture mamma sitting on the couch with her legs underneath her like trapped baby seals," made my legs shake with laughter...no salt sprays...hehehe
Logan72 (Alia Ahmed) says…
Congratulations, Morgann,
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
Man, too bad I missed this, I think I would have actually understood this, as an avid disc golfer.
beerdrinkingfool (anonymous) says…
wait . there was another treasure hunt ? man i did even see it . well grats to you . you young whipper snapper
schula (anonymous) says…
Way to go, Morgann! I just logged on to see what is going on and found the new treasure had been found!
I vote for the t-shirts that Multi mentioned.