Guest Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) An Ode to (what?) Some say the first one is the best (Oh, wait, that was another rhyme) So take this day and get some rest. Last night was a grand auld time! When this day comes I jump for joy (more like leaping, that’s a fact) Because it's scarce I value it more Four times to be exact. Use this thrice if you are skilled: Once 'twas a day to mark the moon. But ere our time a man was killed, So now it portends doom. Stay alert and on your feet On this day of pranks. Tricks are common, but there's no treat; So double this and check your flank. Round and round, weaving, weaving Ribbons round a pole. A basket of flowers - I see you leaving That’s a kiss I stole! In Shakespeare's time this was a day Whose name was apt and true For when the season began in May We'd be halfway through. I was a lurker for a while, Then made my presence known. On this day I had a smile And now the Den is home. (this one’s nice – let’s say it twice!) We had our day of pranks Now here's a day for sweets An easy one, no need for thanks Enjoy your tricks and treats! And now, the last for you Brings this list to a close Look to the top for a clue To this day I chose. ~~~~ Now put it all together, Add another eight and three Finish the title to this Ode Solve this puzzle, please. In the event of any confusion, choose the American one (may not apply, but just in case...) And if there's still any confusion, trust wikipedia (as a last resort, of course) Edited November 8, 2008 by Cherry Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 andromeda Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Congratulations on your thousandth post!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Izzy Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Monday? That would fit with the 7th stanza, but not much else. Friday the 13th somewhat fits. Halloween somewhat fits too. As does 1 November. But... it happens 4 times a year? Or 4 times in your lifetime? A year has 4 seasons.. Day of pranks... April first!!!! April Fools'? Yeah I think that's it. Or.. anything above. Mostly April Fools though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 dms172 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) :D Congratulations on your thousandth post!!!!!!!!! :D We had our day of pranks Now here's a day for sweets An easy one, no need for thanks Enjoy your tricks and treats! Halloween? are all the stanzas talking about the same thing? Edited November 8, 2008 by dms172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I think ive got it! Is the answer February 29, Leap Day of Leap Year??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Yoruichi-san Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Congrats CL! This is a very well written riddle... ...particular days... January 1st February 29th (leap year) March 15th? ("ides of March"...when Caesar was killed..."et tu, Brute?") April 1st (April fool's) May 1st (May Day) June 24th? (midsummer) July 7th (I assume you're talking about yourself ;P) October 31st (Halloween) December 31st ...don't know how to tie it together though...and "8 and 3"...August 3rd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 July 7 - still working on that. Could the 8 and 3 refer to the months of Aug and Mar - (we still have Mar 17th St Patricks) - August though is a bit difficult...Congrats CL! This is a very well written riddle... ...particular days... January 1st February 29th (leap year) March 15th? ("ides of March"...when Caesar was killed..."et tu, Brute?") April 1st (April fool's) May 1st (May Day) June 24th? (midsummer) July 7th (I assume you're talking about yourself ;P) October 31st (Halloween) December 31st ...don't know how to tie it together though...and "8 and 3"...August 3rd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 01-01 02-29 03-15 04-01 05-01 06-21 07-07 10-31 12-31 add 8 and 3??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 01-01 02-29 03-15 04-01 05-01 06-21 07-07 10-31 12-31 add 8 and 3??? CLUE PLEASE?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) Nice job, everyone. Step 1 is done, but there are 2 steps remaining! For the next step, Y-san has the correct dates. was only to get the correct date for Midsummer Edited November 8, 2008 by Cherry Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Was thinking 9/11 - but after reading the posts before this couldn't be it...An Ode to (what?) Some say the first one is the best (Oh, wait, that was another rhyme) So take this day and get some rest. Last night was a grand auld time! When this day comes I jump for joy (more like leaping, that’s a fact) Because it's scarce I value it more Four times to be exact. Use this thrice if you are skilled: Once 'twas a day to mark the moon. But ere our time a man was killed, So now it portends doom. Stay alert and on your feet On this day of pranks. Tricks are common, but there's no treat; So double this and check your flank. Round and round, weaving, weaving Ribbons round a pole. A basket of flowers - I see you leaving That’s a kiss I stole! In Shakespeare's time this was a day Whose name was apt and true For when the season began in May We'd be halfway through. I was a lurker for a while, Then made my presence known. On this day I had a smile And now the Den is home. (this one’s nice – let’s say it twice!) We had our day of pranks Now here's a day for sweets An easy one, no need for thanks Enjoy your tricks and treats! And now, the last for you Brings this list to a close Look to the top for a clue To this day I chose. ~~~~ Now put it all together, Add another eight and three Finish the title to this Ode Solve this puzzle, please. In the event of any confusion, choose the American one (may not apply, but just in case...) And if there's still any confusion, trust wikipedia (as a last resort, of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 an ode to a year or and ode to 365?Congratulations on your thousandth post!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Happy Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 an ode to a year or and ode to 365? most definitely NOT 365 (reference the second stanza) Now that you have all the dates,"translate" them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) too late to edit my previous post, here's the full hint Now that you have all the dates,"translate" them into something you can use for the last part Edited November 9, 2008 by Cherry Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 an ode to holidays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Perhaps I need to rewrite the instruction (final) stanza. I'll have a new one tomorrow if not solved by then. But I'm surprised this one is still open.the second line of the final stanza. How can you do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 first day of the month! new year's day may day day after halloween day after leap year april fools ...oops, which ones did I miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 first day of the month! new year's day may day day after halloween day after leap year april fools ...oops, which ones did I miss? How would you midsummer or my BD birthday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HoustonHokie Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Is your sig a hint? don't really know what I should be adding, but I'll try it this way: 1/1 - 1st day of year = 1 2/29 = 60 3/15 = 75 4/1 = 92 5/1 = 122 6/24 = 176 7/7 (your BD B-day - my just plain B-day!) = 189 10/31 = 305 12/31 = 366 So... 1+60+75+92+122+176+189+305+366 = 1386. If I add 1386+8+3 = 1397. Am I more enlightened than I was a few minutes ago? Doubt it... But am I maybe closer to a solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I would point out that of the answer we have so far, there is a date for each month except August (8), September (9) and November (8+3=11), but I don't know what that means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Is your sig a hint? don't really know what I should be adding, but I'll try it this way: 1/1 - 1st day of year = 1 2/29 = 60 3/15 = 75 4/1 = 92 5/1 = 122 6/24 = 176 7/7 (your BD B-day - my just plain B-day!) = 189 10/31 = 305 12/31 = 366 So... 1+60+75+92+122+176+189+305+366 = 1386. If I add 1386+8+3 = 1397. Am I more enlightened than I was a few minutes ago? Doubt it... But am I maybe closer to a solution? Yay! You've found the appropriate translation (or conversion). the leap day all the way through, which I thought might trip people up So step 2 is done. Now on to step 3...your arithmetic needs some work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HoustonHokie Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Yay! You've found the appropriate translation (or conversion). the leap day all the way through, which I thought might trip people up So step 2 is done. Now on to step 3...your arithmetic needs some work. ok, this is kind of foreign to me, but I'll give it a go: The calendar used in Iran & Afghanistan is in year 1387 right now. Last year would have been 1386 - specifically, 8/3/1386 would be 10/12/2007, or 3/8/1386 would be 5/29/2007. Any significance to those dates? I couldn't find any BD B-days that made sense for those dates and they're not holidays as far as I know, but maybe it's something else... Am I barking up the right tree? Or does my arithmetic still need work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) ok, this is kind of foreign to me, but I'll give it a go: The calendar used in Iran & Afghanistan is in year 1387 right now. Last year would have been 1386 - specifically, 8/3/1386 would be 10/12/2007, or 3/8/1386 would be 5/29/2007. Any significance to those dates? I couldn't find any BD B-days that made sense for those dates and they're not holidays as far as I know, but maybe it's something else... Am I barking up the right tree? Or does my arithmetic still need work? I think you left the forest. Perhaps you should reread the Ode.outside information Edited November 12, 2008 by Cherry Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Prof. Templeton Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) 2008 Spoiler for here's how: 1 +240 (60x4) +225 (75x3) +184 (92x2) +122 +176 +378 (189x2) +305 +366 +8 +3 Total = 2008 Edited November 12, 2008 by Prof. Templeton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) 2008 Spoiler for here's how: 1 +240 (60x4) +225 (75x3) +184 (92x2) +122 +176 +378 (189x2) +305 +366 +8 +3 Total = 2008 But of course! Good work everyone, especially Y-san for the identification, HH for the translation (the most obscure part, imo), and Prof T for the arithmetic. Sorry the end is so anticlimactic. That's what happens when you start making a puzzle without an end in mind ("now what do I do with all these numbers? maybe I can make them sum to something...") Edited November 12, 2008 by Cherry Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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An Ode to (what?)
Some say the first one is the best
(Oh, wait, that was another rhyme)
So take this day and get some rest.
Last night was a grand auld time!
When this day comes I jump for joy
(more like leaping, that’s a fact)
Because it's scarce I value it more
Four times to be exact.
Use this thrice if you are skilled:
Once 'twas a day to mark the moon.
But ere our time a man was killed,
So now it portends doom.
Stay alert and on your feet
On this day of pranks.
Tricks are common, but there's no treat;
So double this and check your flank.
Round and round, weaving, weaving
Ribbons round a pole.
A basket of flowers - I see you leaving
That’s a kiss I stole!
In Shakespeare's time this was a day
Whose name was apt and true
For when the season began in May
We'd be halfway through.
I was a lurker for a while,
Then made my presence known.
On this day I had a smile
And now the Den is home.
(this one’s nice – let’s say it twice!)
We had our day of pranks
Now here's a day for sweets
An easy one, no need for thanks
Enjoy your tricks and treats!
And now, the last for you
Brings this list to a close
Look to the top for a clue
To this day I chose.
~~~~
Now put it all together,
Add another eight and three
Finish the title to this Ode
Solve this puzzle, please.
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