Thread Summary
The forum discussion covers various topics related to a treasure hunt and an archaeological dig site. In the treasure hunt section, users debate the accuracy and effectiveness of solutions in locations like Houston, New Orleans, and St. Augustine. There is skepticism towards a user named Josh's claims, with some questioning his methods and success rate. Despite differing opinions, most users wish Josh luck in his endeavors. Discussions also include the Preiss Scale for evaluating treasure hunt solutions and potential future locations for the hunt.
In the archaeological dig site section, users discuss the excavation process and the accuracy of locations. One user mentions disturbances in the ground and questions the missed details in the report, leading to banter among users. The conversation also touches on the dynamics within the forum community, with mentions of being a "whipping boy" and teaming up with others. WhiteRabbit and maltedfalcon appear to share a perspective, while Erpobdelliforme and Unknown have a different viewpoint. Overall, the discussions involve debates, skepticism, support, and humor regarding treasure hunts and archaeological digs.
Erpobdelliforme
Unknown:
where's bs at?!
All righty then. The unstoppable force is about to meet the immovable object.
burnstyle
Josh is actually in st augustine.
https://imgur.com/a/V4Axx
karleen
I trust burnstyle so, okay..... unless this is just another random dude named Josh.
thanks for sharing
maltedfalcon
burnstyle wrote::
Josh is actually in st augustine.
https://imgur.com/a/V4Axx
Alright! I win a dinner, DecibalNYC Pay up!
burnstyle
Josh is exactly what you imagine he would be like when reading his posts.
He is very passionate about his solves, he believes whole heartedly that he has solved each location to absolute completion. He shared some of his solves with me, and asked me not so share them publicly, which I won't. I will say that I think he has stretched the verses to their breaking point, stringing along random literary references, using them to mark locations, directions, and distance. (we have agreed to respectfully disagree about all of this) His St. Augustine solve involves several things which were not around even 10 years ago. His final dig site (in my opinion) is not rooted in the verse or painting, and if he were to dig there he could potentially harm a very important piece of St. Augustine history, just before promptly being hauled off to jail.
Overall, he's a nice guy. But I don't have high hopes for any of his solves.
BINGO
Any chance that he mentioned when the 982 train would dropping him off in Boston?
burnstyle
MrSeabass wrote::
So a sun-bleached dog turd. Got it.
I dunno. He's an alright dude, just a little misguided in my opinion. But who knows, everyone is wrong until somoen has a casque. He seems to really be having fun on his trip. He does seem to be recording a documentary of sorts.
The couple hours I spent with him, I didn't get the feeling he's being dishonest about anything.
He honestly believes he has solved everything, and doesn't seem to understand why people are getting mad at him for claiming he solved it.
I think I pissed him off quite a bit when I told him I didn't think he was correct about some things... So I just dropped it.
He will not be able to dig his spot here under any circumstances. So st Aug is still safe. He offered to let me dig his spot after he leaves, which I absolutely do not want to do.
Aside from disagreeing with his theories, he was a decent dude (though very very passionate about his ideas) I had fun, and I'm grateful that he trusted me enough to share his ideas with me.
WhiteRabbit
Haha, nice one Burnstyle. Have a ball Josh.
erexere
Has anyone used the Preiss Scale lately? I hit a 9 on the scale a few years ago, but I've managed to drop it down to an 8. The Chicago and Cleveland guys were only up to a 6.3 or 6.4 and they found casques.
Sounds like Josh has demonstrated a cool, clear 11, which is pretty serious stuff. Let's be real here, It's probably going to take a solid 12 to find the next casque. Looking forward to it. Good luck Josh. Good luck people.
fox
So if he can't dig at his site...does that make him 0-3 on his 100% correct solutions to a 1x1 grid? Brilliant.
fox
I would however like to apologize to Josh for doubting that he was actually travelling to these sites. You're bravado could stand turning down a tad though. There is nothing wrong with being humble, especially since you are now 0-3. There is nothing wrong with being wrong.
erexere
Good luck Josh.
Any plans to take charter to Lighthouse Island?
Erpobdelliforme
Unknown:
get a rental car
You should probably consider keeping the rental car to get in and out of the Outer Banks as well. Once you get to Norfolk (or Raleigh), you should be good on public transportation to New York, Boston, and Montreal, if that's part of the plan.
Safe travels.
erexere
JoshCornell1 wrote::
bs drove us by there yd on way to get delicious burritos
I was referring to Lighthouse Island near Charleston.
burnstyle
JoshCornell1 wrote::
get a probe,
You should have said something, I could have given you a probe.
Doghousereiley
Josh
If you don't mind where are you going to search in Charleston
That is the place I would like to search next
Doghousereiley
I wish I could join you
I love the town of Charleston
I have not done enough research to guess a spot.
Somewhere in white point garden?
burnstyle
JoshCornell1 wrote::
i cannot fathom my spot being wrong.
its literally the only place that makes any sense.
i did however dig two alternate test sites on the north sides of trees behind the restrooms at the green tour ride station on san marco (where you are served water and snacks by the vendor).
i never thought these were the spots but they fit burnstyle et al's logic, seemingly. and i was charging my stuff there.
No they don't.
Mostly because that place is only about 15 years old.
fox
Let me see if I got this straight:
Houston - perfect solution, 1x1 grid, empty handed. Bus was leaving.
New Orleans - perfect solution, 1x1 grid, church employees wouldn't let you dig.
St Augustine - perfect solution, 1x1 grid, dug on the wrong side of the tree.
I am beginning to see a pattern here. No casques for 3 perfect solutions. Perhaps...your solutions aren't as perfect as you convinced yourself. I can't wait to hear the excuse when you go 0-4 in Charleston. This is getting good.
maltedfalcon
fox wrote::
Let me see if I got this straight:
Houston - perfect solution, 1x1 grid, empty handed. Bus was leaving.
New Orleans - perfect solution, 1x1 grid, church employees wouldn't let you dig.
St Augustine - perfect solution, 1x1 grid, dug on the wrong side of the tree.
Houston - Wrong side of lake, Wrong side of wrong tracks, Wrong Fountain, Again wrong tracks. - no recovery
New Orleans - Entire site was excavated by archaeologists (who failed to notice the casque,) down to virgin ground, but the casque is undoubtedly still there under a tree that was planted in the excavated area in 2004? - no recovery
St Augustine - an oak in a parking lot on private property (while in the correct state, fails the majority of the verse descriptions) - No recovery
Today his plan is to dig in Charleston without permission.
But the main thing to remember is all of his "Solutions" [sic] Are perfect.
erexere
All I can say is nobody has hated on me for a long time. #goodtimes.
maltedfalcon
JoshCornell1 wrote::
it was ENTIRELY SURFACE COLLECTED
ONLY 4 1-4 m plots were actually dg, and not at my location.
36,000+ artifacts, just sitting on the surface... and feel free to go back over just the last 5 years and look at home many places - including your spot were dug up and planted with trees and shrubs.
Do you think they did that without digging holes? How do you think the tree currently in your spot got there?
catherwood
erexere wrote::
All I can say is nobody has hated on me for a long time. #goodtimes.
I <3 this post. Where is the like/fave button?
Howardjthomas
JoshCornell1 wrote::
entire site was NOT EXCAVATED IN NO.
it was ENTIRELY SURFACE COLLECTED
ONLY 4 1-4 m plots were actually dg, and not at my location.
They dig the entire surface till mostly undisturbed ground is hit then mark all remaining disturbed areas and then dig all disturbed areas. Professional archeological diggers can tell if something was buried deeper by studying the dirt after the surface is removed. There not going to waste time diging virgin soil. If the would it would be for geological purposes. I can and do read you don't. If you read the report and news story I posted. You would know what me and malted have been telling you . Bottom line some one beat you to your dig site.
WhiteRabbit
catherwood wrote::
I <3 this post. Where is the like/fave button?
I miss those times.
maltedfalcon
JoshCornell1 wrote::
i did read it. they collected items off surface of ground. and dug 4 1x4 m plots. thats what the report says...lol.
LOL then how did you miss the part about the tombs??
Erpobdelliforme
Unknown:
All I can say is nobody has hated on me for a long time.
Don't worry E. The Forum seems to always need a whipping boy, and I don't think Josh has the attention span the job requires. Enjoy the time off.
fox
erexere wrote::
All I can say is nobody has hated on me for a long time. #goodtimes.
How about you really make a splash? Team up with Josh