Shakeepuddn Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 A full moon rests now o’head, Waves within my hand, Eighteen score, no less, no more, The cold and careless band. Plastic, tree, or cloth ‘tis me, I care not which it be; So long as rain from earth abstain, My mission thus complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Wouldn't happen to be an umbrella? I might be missing something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Shakeepuddn Posted March 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) Hmm. I didn't think much about this riddle when I threw it together, but I think this final edit makes it spot on. Hint: what exactly IS rain? (This is going to be one of those head-slappers) A full moon sits now o’head, Waves and rocks at hand, Eighteen score, no less, no more, The cold and careless band. Plastic, tree, OR cloth ‘tis me, I hold the thing you covet; So long as rain from deck abstain, My purpose won above it. Edited March 6, 2010 by Shakeepuddn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hmm. I didn't think much about this riddle when I threw it together, but I think this final edit makes it spot on. Hint: what exactly IS rain? (This is going to be one of those head-slappers) A full moon sits now o’head, Waves and rocks at hand, Eighteen score, no less, no more, The cold and careless band. Plastic, tree, OR cloth ‘tis me, I hold the thing you covet; So long as rain from deck abstain, My purpose won above it. periscopes or lobster pots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 a canteen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DudleyDude Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 a hat or helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Shakeepuddn Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 A lot of really good guesses hittin' around the target, but nothing in the bull's eye yet. This is definitely a head-slapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 canopy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 (edited) hammock? thing coveted being a place to sleep Edited March 8, 2010 by chicory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EDM Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 maybe a hat/ cap....??? or a bed with pillow and blanket, ready to sleep in....??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Shakeepuddn Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 nyet, nada, nein. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 High tide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EDM Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 a little boat....??? a cabin...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Shakeepuddn Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 a coaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 (edited) water tower? or water tank? Edited March 8, 2010 by chicory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Shakeepuddn Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 And Plainglazed slides across the finish line! Coaster Holds the circular base of the glass (360 degrees--18 score), Guards against liquid from condensation or carelessness staining the table top (deck). Waves (liquid) Rocks (ice) at hand. etc. Well done PG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Another most excellent riddle Shakee with the answer hidden right there in plain sight. Still got that red spot on my forehead. The best kind inmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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A full moon rests now o’head,
Waves within my hand,
Eighteen score, no less, no more,
The cold and careless band.
Plastic, tree, or cloth ‘tis me,
I care not which it be;
So long as rain from earth abstain,
My mission thus complete.
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