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[PUZZLE][SOLVED] Map Booklets
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JohnnyCon7
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 		[PUZZLE][SOLVED] Map Booklets
I'm not really sure how to go about this but, but I got a letter confirming the map solve today. Since theres no topic for this puzzle I'll just start, and finish it now I guess.

On Dec. 29, I got a package,

JohnnyCon7 wrote:
I got a package in the mail today.

theres a 'J' on the back of the envelope.

Envelope Back
Envelop Front

Inside was a page of letters and numbers, (haven't looked at the numbers if someone thinks I'm missing something)
Code Page
Isolating the letters I got,
Quote:
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
for each survey inquire:"to what city does this belong?" a collection of five volumes have been distributed. a list of five names is the solution. once every page within a tome has been placed alphabetize the new found ogdoad. repeat this for each volume, giving you five alphabetized directories. pull out the final pentad as follows: (yellow) closest to a (yellow plus red) forth [sic] closest to a (yellow plus blue) fifth closest to a (the most enchanting) third closest to a (and the remaining) second closest to a for a correct solution, submit to the Committee the name of one person who has functioned as mayor of those final five cities.


Spoiler (Rollover to View):
For those of us who are color chart challenged, yellow + red = orange, yellow + blue = green


There was also a small booklet with 8 maps drawn inside,
Book Cover
Map 1
Map 2
Map 3
Map 4
Map 5
Map 6
Map 7
Map 8

There cities in alphabetical order are
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Map 2. Calgary, AB, CA
Map 5. Glace Bay, NS, CA
Map 8. Kitchener, ON, CA
Map 6. Quebec, QC, CA
Map 4. Summerside, PE, CA
Map 7. Toronto, ON, CA
Map 3. Vancouver, BC, CA
Map 1. Winnipeg, MB, CA


On Dec. 30, RedHatty got a package,

RedHatty wrote:
Mine came today. Same code page (exactly) as JonnyCon received

an "O" on the back of the envelope

cover
page1
page2
page3
page4
page5
page6
page7
page8

the cities in alphabetical order

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
4. Carpinteria, CA
7. Long Beach, CA
2. Mission Viejo, CA
3. Palmdale, CA
1. Riverside, CA
5. Sacramento, CA
8. San Jose, CA
6. West Covina, CA


On Jan. 10 Inju posted a package,

Inju wrote:
I received one some days ago--sorry for the wait. I'll scan in a bit.

For now, the cities in order by page:

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
1. Albuquerque, NM
2. Omaha, NE
3. Portland, OR
4. Burbank, CA
5. Tucson, AZ
6. Salt Lake City, UT
7. Colorado Springs, CO
8. Duluth, MN


Jan. 12 Lovek posted a package,

Lovek wrote:
Ok, my envelope has an "e" on the back and the booklet says "BLUE" on the cover. The cities (in ABC order) are:

8. Deming, NM
2. Farmington, NM
1. Las Cruces, NM
3. Los Alamos, NM
6. Roswell, NM
4. Santa Fe, NM
5. Truth Or Consequences, NM
7. Tucumcari, NM

Also:
Quote:
... (yellow) closest to a (yellow plus red) forth [sic] closest to a (yellow plus blue) fifth closest to a (the most enchanting) third closest to a (and the remaining) second closest to a for a correct solution...


The state nickname of New Mexico is "The Land of Enchantment"


We're still missing a package, but lovek got this letter

Lovek wrote:
Got a letter today.

Back of Envelope



Drawing (ignore the black line along the bottom... it's from my scanner)



GregT SPEC'D that the letter spelled,

GregT wrote:
Solve for the message in those two drawings is GOLD CITY.

Grapes
Oregon
Lemon
Die

Cookie
Icicle
Triangle
Yak

(So the order to read these things is X + / - , for some reason.)

Now, the next question is what to do with that.


I found this City Oroville, CA; The Gold City

Near the bottom of that page it says,

Quote:
Freda Ehmann - the "Mother of the Ripe Olive Industry." She developed a curing process for olives and moved to Oroville to begin using it. Her son, Edwin was the mayor of Oroville from 1919 to 1923. Their home, at Lincoln and Robinson Streets, was built in 1911 and is currently used as the headquarters for the Butte County Historical Society.


So, on Jan. 20 I submitted to the Committee this e-mail
Quote:
I am aware of this e-mail's potentially prodigal futility, but with a slight chance of success, and on a lead from an associate, I am submitting an answer to our current challenge.

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Martin Chavez
Dave Wilson
William Michael Mattise
Edwin Ehmann
Ron Loveridge


"Let reason guide our minds, and intellect steer our actions."
- JohnnyCon


And also one that had

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Edwin Ehmann
Dave Wilson
William Michael Mattise
Herb Bergson
Ron Loveridge


I assumed they were wrong because I hadn't heard back but today I got a new letter, and apparently tCotSA is trying to challenge my scanning skillz. It's written on black paper (one side pencil, the other side pen). So I tried to make it more readable in photoshop, the original is on top, the edit on bottom.

Front Side
it says,
Quote:
we applaud the submission to the cartogram challenge to be perfectly candid, the solution to that puzzle was but a triviality what is of great noteworthiness is the fact that you and your company have proven time and time again that you are able to employ intellect, teamwork, and creativity to unravel the challenges that stand in your way you are clearly in possession of the adroitness and virtuocity[sic] that our Committee has been searching for.


Back Side
is. . .
Quote:
(blue pen)from a substantial and impressive list of possible groups, your team has been selected by the Committee to advance beyond brainteasers and games and on to the central undertaking.

(black pen)you may just provide the leverage that turns the tide in our favor.


Inside the envelope was a piece of red tape it says
Quote:
finish off some of the lingering puzzles and report your solutions to us. then we can truly begin.


I don't thinks it's anything but I also received a Gee's Bend Quilt stamp for the third time in a row.

I hope thats OK, tell me if I missed anything or need to add something.

Edited to fix my links

PostPosted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:30 pm
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 		Great Job!

Now back to the Beetle, Plume & Boot Confused
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Lovek
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 		Nice!
Now that the order has been confirmed, we should also try to head back to the other "Arithmetic Drawings", as they are apparently providing clues to other puzzles.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:38 am
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EndOfFemme
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 		I just received a pile of old mail that included a map booklet and a page that is primarily numbers with a few lowercase letters and punctuation marks thrown in.

I'll see what I can do about getting images if they are wanted.

PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 5:40 pm
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