SPA - Steinitz Puzzlers Anonymous

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Stave

Stave, you are hillarious!
Thanks for the Christmas Cheer!

The Mysterious CharlieTan

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Slumber Mode

OK all.

After that extensive solution proposed by the vooch, I think it's time to relax and wait.

My opinion is that the contest has been over since early December, when kfloss submitted the leeds solution. I have given him my best wishes and early congratulations.

Good luck everyone else for the random drawing.

If you are still unconvinced about the rlebron site, then you might need to visit Slothmore Institute. Two weeks have passed without a better solution or even a hint at a different web site. There are 19 more days left and you'll need every minute if you're going to find something else. "Stay Home!"

To MTSM, Charlie and Marlene, thanks for the fun, excitement, and definitely the experience. It has been a real pleasure. Please let us all know how this turns out.

Cheers

FHay signing off.

No Update

After 20 hours of work, the physical did not go as well as planned. Today will be another long day to investigate variances. I might check the board twice today, so don't expect a decent report out of me.

Besides, other than Moses parting the seas, nothing new yesterday.

The Route Leads There

Two major events happened today. Dylan revealed his THE ROUTE LEADS THERE website an obvious parody to the rlebron (MPTS) website. Including a cipher haiku, references to Beale, Seville, a Mohawk haircut from Silvia the barberette, the sister city, and just other funny picks. Four thumbs up! A must not miss! Truly Hilarious. Norma & Charlotte say "A Manditory Visit Is Required For All Puzzlas".

The other event is really a non-event. Vooch did not reveal his solution. But then again, did you expect more? A few people are expressing dissatisfaction by vooch's comments now. Hey, I think it keeps the board light. They make me laugh.

Less importantly, I reached my 500th post, then I was drawn back out to post something else and messed up my counter. Now I have 501. Well, since its already messed up, I'll probably post more. Oh, and I was also accused of publishing the rlebron site. Right!

Politically Correct - Game Summary

Someone at rlebron has updated the site to PC the situation. Could this mean it was a PM or the hoaxter being very timely? In any case, it did not answer the question of finality. More To Come.

CharlieTan moved a few threads that were in the main forum to the chit chat forum supposedly because they were not directly related to the puzzle.

Several people are still looking. TheDom has never given up. He is pretty sure that the Batman picture has some relevence. Although I've looked at the other pictures associated with that blog, and have seen more evidence to the contrary than supports that theory. But that is my own HO. Keep at it Dom!

Tmtrktm is searching Pluto and in need of some little pink pills. msbriannamk78 and VonMuda are investigating NYC, while Keeper is just still looking due to Clue #1. A newbie Slim Won is rechecking the Georgia vicinity.

Still no area has come up with better ties to the clues than the Leeds site. Furthermore, I guess my Baltimore conclusion has been veto'ed by consensus neglect. So it'll be Leeds until someone finds a better 10th web site that ties in "The Music is Key".

Happy hunting puzzlers!

Follow My Leeds

For the past day, the board has been nothing more that a big chat room. We still have people posting criptic messages, rude and obnoxious comments, birthday wishes, boasts about finding the urn, and a few intelligent discussions of other paths to take.

TheDom has been keeping his nose to the grindstone searching past the Leeds site, investigating the links in the MSN site, and finding items that are making the Leeds site more credible.

There hasn't been much effort in the last two days to indicate that there are any other leads to follow. The 10th web site is either Leeds, or it is too obscure for the board members to find. the PM's have remained silent now since Friday (Correction, they have been stalking, moderating the forum, removing obnoxious posts). Not unusual, but given the direction the members have gone, it could only mean one thing.

You want my opinon? The contest is over. Now for the Sweepstakes. The board might be better off to maintain their odds by proclaiming the solution has been found and discouraging others from finding out about the sweepstakes. The more people that register, the worse their odds get. Mine included.

I'll probably keep monitoring the boards to pick up any new information, but it's probably just going to get dull from here on out. If I don't post daily, then you will know why.

More to seek

Plenty of theories floating out there today. I spent most of my day back at work. Seems i have neglected a few things that now need more attention.

There has been discussions trying to dispute the 02270, CHIVY ON, and some posters are now throwing around Maryland. Maybe Keeper's submission is not wrong after all.

Only time will tell.

AntiClimax

If ever a solution was concrete, then the Leeds is pea soup.

Fact or Fiction:

There are many reasons to believe that the site is fact. Foremost is that the PM's have not come on to dispute it. Despite what everyone thinks, the PM's in one form or another have come on during a weekend to re-direct. This weekend was silent.

Then there are many reasons to shout HOAX! Where do all the other clues fit? Why is a Cannon employee posting the site? Why are the pictures made with a Sony?

Looks like this story is not over until Sharp anounces the winner or another web site is found.

MORE TO COME->>>>

A solution is proposed

Curse you MTSM. Leave work early and then someone finds a web site about Leeds, NY.

It has many answers to the clues such as "URN IS HERE", 02270 (see picture), two names not in alphabetical order, Green Co., Between Athens and Cairo, a gift shop for Marlene, and more.

Could this be the solution?

Another Web Site?

If its not Steinitzfutures, then what? Towards the end, and not a financial consultant? Tax advisor? Or the solution. Another directional push: we must use between Athens and Cairo, only need 5 or 6 of the know clues to solve this. MTSM claims not to know the answer but is pushing everyone in a certain direction. Why? MTSM lies? Hypocracy! This is getting out of hand. Why doesn't he just tell everyone where it is while I am away from the computer!

Where is everyone else?

I just am having fun now. No more long nights. I'm free.

Looks like everyone is all out in different directions. I see Tennessee, Charleston, Ohio, Idaho (although I posted that to see if anyone could support it), New York, Crete, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Oregon.

There are some that think they have it, I can't see their reasoning. If they are right, then good for them.

I've resigned myself to just being in the drawing now. Keeper is sure to win if our answer is correct. Even if it is wrong, I'm still in the drawing.

Paul is writing a book about the search, but I might beat him to the punch with this blog. Good Luck Paul!