Webmaster update OR revised clue
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Started on 2002-08-05
Webmaster update OR revised clue
From: funhog1 (funhog@pacifier.com) |
Date: 2002-08-05 23:32:44 UTC
On December 3, 2001 Funhog placed the Doyle Owl letterbox at Reed
College in the City of Portland in Multnomah County, Oregon. This
letterbox is a tribute to the elusive Doyle Owl. Sometime early in the
history of Reed College, a group of students temporarily neglected
their studies and absconded with a large piece of architectural cement
in the shape of an owl, source unknown. For the better part of a
century, this icon has been known to make hasty appearances in
unexpected places, sometimes by unconventional means and has been the
object of intense scheming and creative thievery. Once exhibited, it
always manages to disappear, secreted in an unknown hiding place until
its next surprise public appearance. The owl has been transported by
helicopter, appeared in a Tears for Fears video, traveled to San
Francisco and been submerged in various bodies of water. At any given
time the owl's location and current guardian is generally unknown.
to the Trailhead:
Park at Reed College in the East Parking Lot located on SE Woodstock
Boulevard, just east of SE 36th.
to the Letterbox:
Walk toward the main part of the campus on the sidewalk at the north
side of the parking lot. You will come to a campus map. Just north of
the bookstore/dining hall find the rising tiers with a lakefront view.
Webmaster update OR revised clue
From: funhog1 (funhog@pacifier.com) |
Date: 2002-09-30 16:09:46 UTC
On March 28, 2002 Funhog placed the Hidden Dragon Letterbox at Howell Territorial Park on Sauvie Island,
Multnomah County, Oregon. In this park you will see the island's only remaining home built by Oregon Trail
homesteaders. There is also and agricultural museum, a wetland great for wildlife viewing, an orchard of
heritage fruit trees, and a touch of sorcery.
to the Trailhead: from Portland head west on Highway 30 to the Sauvie Island Bridge. Once across the
bridge drive north about a mile to Howell Park Road. Turn right and park in one of the turnouts by the
Bybee-Howell house.
to the Letterbox: Stroll through the wizened orchard, counting the trees. Don't bite into an apple. Find
the geese under Medusa's spell. Stand shoulder to wing and in the distance you will see a golden square
marked with a magic number. Add this to the tally of trees and set your compass. Seventy-seven steps
away, the enchanted ring sits in wait upon a metal platter garnished with a sprig of Oregon grape. Slip the
ring upon your finger and the Hidden Dragon will appear before your eyes. The Dragon prefers to hide in
the deepest, darkest recesses when not receiving visitors. A magic wand can send it there.
Multnomah County, Oregon. In this park you will see the island's only remaining home built by Oregon Trail
homesteaders. There is also and agricultural museum, a wetland great for wildlife viewing, an orchard of
heritage fruit trees, and a touch of sorcery.
to the Trailhead: from Portland head west on Highway 30 to the Sauvie Island Bridge. Once across the
bridge drive north about a mile to Howell Park Road. Turn right and park in one of the turnouts by the
Bybee-Howell house.
to the Letterbox: Stroll through the wizened orchard, counting the trees. Don't bite into an apple. Find
the geese under Medusa's spell. Stand shoulder to wing and in the distance you will see a golden square
marked with a magic number. Add this to the tally of trees and set your compass. Seventy-seven steps
away, the enchanted ring sits in wait upon a metal platter garnished with a sprig of Oregon grape. Slip the
ring upon your finger and the Hidden Dragon will appear before your eyes. The Dragon prefers to hide in
the deepest, darkest recesses when not receiving visitors. A magic wand can send it there.