Thread Summary
Doghousereiley questions the concept of "reasonable driving distance" in relation to the gem locations in the United States and Canada mentioned by Byron Preiss in 1982. They express skepticism about the accuracy of the casque solutions and artwork locations, particularly doubting the proximity of Milwaukee to Chicago. gManTexas suggests considering the population density in 1982, while Doghousereiley emphasizes the importance of distance over density. burnstyle implies that Preiss may have exaggerated details to sell books. JoshCornell claims expertise in deciphering the puzzle due to their background in mythology and cinema interpretation, leading to a humorous response from Doghousereiley. The discussion also touches on the ease of finding gems in different locations, with Erpobdelliforme mentioning northern Saskatchewan as a challenging area compared to Phoenix or Jackson Hole.
Doghousereiley
St. Louis Post Newspaper Monday Oct 25, 1982
a least one gem is in “reasonable driving distance” from every resident in the United States and Canada according to Byron Preiss.
What is a reasonable driving distance?
To me. All the casque solutions are on the east coast
Only two are west of the Mississippi
I take more value in information from 1982 and from Priess than from any other source
So
I currently believe the verses and artwork are not attributed to the correct cities
Milwaukee seems way to close to Chicago. I find the rebus basic at best. I think i have seen many buildings that can look like the one in the artwork
I have seen the over lay. It is impressive. But not convinced.
Where do you drive a reasonable distance to get to a gem if you live in phoenix or Jackson hole Denver Taos
Houston and San Fran are no where close
ALso in the article “the dauntless Charles Lindbergh”. Is quoted and the spirit of St. Louis is mentioned in quotes
I believe there is a casque in St Louis based on past correspondence with Priess.
gManTexas
I think you have to consider the population density in 1982.
Doghousereiley
gManTexas wrote::
I think you have to consider the population density in 1982.
Density is not the issue
Preiss said every person? It is distance
gManTexas
Doghousereiley wrote::
Density is not the issue
Preiss said every person? It is distance
Every person is a stretch, but yes, he was trying to sell books and remember, people did not fly as much back then. It was an 'ol hop in the car thing. People thought nothing of driving 18 hours to Disney or the Grand Canyon.
burnstyle
Fenix wrote::
BP was trying to sell books..
This can be used to justify half the stuff he said.
Doghousereiley
JoshCornell wrote::
ive proven myself. without a doubt and without question.
I already noted WHY I'm so good at this.
I sell books and read almost entirely about MYTHOLOGY and write essays on CINEMA INTERPRETATION (usually of psychedelic art films with heavy layers of symbolism...ie vertigo, a field in England)...a field in England work I did....GREATLY helped me in this pursuit...Preiss is exactly like me...it's why I get him and his model.
I LOVE PREISS hes a genius.
ii'm now thinking of doing a sequel to the secret (designing myself) to honour Preiss.
I wanna get NO casque first though...and SF now that ive figured out the precise location...
This is so absurd.
Thank Josh Cornell. I need a good laugh today and you provided it.
Proven without a doubt. What a joke. With out a doubt means you are holding a casque in your hand. Please send the photos of your casques or you are nothing
Erpobdelliforme
Unknown:
Where do you drive a reasonable distance to get to a gem if you live in phoenix or Jackson hole...
They get off pretty easily compared to the nice folks in northern Saskatchewan.