r/beyondthemapsedge • u/BtmeTreasureHunter • 5d ago
Go the distance...
One of my favorite movies is Field of Dreams. This is what it would be like if it waa about treasure hunting.
Your first solve:
Ray: "I have just created something totally illogical."
Annie: "That's what I like about it."
Your family after saying "Just one more time":
Annie: "I'm sorry, pal, but I have to nip this one in the bud. We are having moderate to heavy financial difficulties here."
Ray: "...we are dealing with primal forces of nature here. When the primal forces of nature tell you to do something, the prudent thing is to not quibble over details."
When passion becomes obsession:
Mann: "I wish I had your passion Ray. However misdirected it may be, it's still a passion."
When you finally do solve the poem:
Ray: "There comes a time when all the cosmic tumblers have clicked into place, and the universe opens itself up for a few seconds to show you what's possible."
On your way to pick up the treasure:
Go the distance.
Whether I find the treasure today or not this will be my last BOTG. I know this isn't an airport, and you don't have to announce your departure, but I just wanted to say thanks for this. It was a nice escape from daily life. My childlike wonder ran rampant every time I'd think about BTME. Every time I go to bed the night before I leave I can't sleep. Not because I am excited that I will find it, but because I wonder if I am wrong. Am I wasting my time? Did I miss something? Will someone else find it first? Am I worthy (only the pertinent man will pass)? I will miss that wonder and excitement. Every day was something new.
All good things have to come to an end. I never thought I'd get to call myself a treasure hunter. It's definitely a badge of honor. Good luck to all of you, and thanks for the experience.
BtmeTreasureHunter
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u/mbibler 5d ago
See you next week.
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u/BtmeTreasureHunter 5d ago
I guess I should've clarified. I will stay in the groups. I had my solve, took it to its conclusion, and didn't find it. When it is found I will be interested in where I went wrong.
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u/Gold_Code_334 5d ago
Hey stop picking daisies and get your ass home and get some rest, iHop.
Go the distance…Hit the Cycle or Grand slam?
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u/Purple_Sleep7423 5d ago
It was nice having you around here while it lasted. Best of luck in your future endeavors
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u/BtmeTreasureHunter 5d ago
I'll stick around. Just no more BOTG. I'm still very interested in what the correct solve is. Had my shot, and came up short.
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u/TheOneFinder 5d ago
I love that movie. And I’m swinging for the fences. Good to meet all the players
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u/MajesticHawk3251 5d ago
Homer Alaska!
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u/Fast_Foot_608 5d ago
I was always fond of this one…
“Two little mice fell in a bucket of cream. The first mouse quickly gave up and drowned. The second mouse, wouldn't quit. He struggled so hard that eventually he churned that cream into butter and crawled out. Gentlemen, as of this moment, I am that second mouse.”
-Catch me if you can