Tipping My Hat to You
Photo by Mario Pleitez
No clue today, but I must say that I like your determination and persistence in tracking down the clues and the location of HGTV Dream Home 2011. Some of my favorite comments appear below. Washington? Arizona? New York? Virginia? Vermont? Who knows? Oh, wait, that’s right — I almost forgot … I do!
“Funny —I was researching Rutland County in Vermont (which is where that one species of snake is in Vermont) and when I typed in Rutland New Home Community it actually linked me right back to Virginia, not too far from the Williamsburg area. Mary isn’t the only one who has me circling between Vermont and Virginia.”
-Our Army Family
“The snake reference points to Newport, R.I. There is a Round Tower in Newport, R.I., that is said to be a mysterious tower of stones and seems to be tied up in lore about venomous snakes. It is said that anyone who had been bitten by poisonous snakes could look upon it and be saved. I’m not sure of the connection, but there are also references to the serpent knight of the round temple.”
-a fan
“I have to say I’m sure it’s in Arizona. Our state has everything to offer but the ocean. The three C’s: copper, cotton and cattle.”
-CheeckOrtiz
“New York state is home to 17 species of snakes, one of them being the timber rattlesnake. The timber rattlesnake (listed as ‘Threatened’ by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) enjoys the widest range …”
-Ladybird
“Vermont contains one venomous snake, the Eastern timber rattlesnake, which is confined to a few acres in western Rutland County. Vermont is still my choice.”
-C&E
“There is a Snake Valley in Utah. Diamondfork, Utah: Diamond for the snake, fork for its tongue.”
-Snowrider 321
“Okay, I am sticking with Montana, just changing the town. I am going with Lower Rattlesnake, Missoula, Mont. Montana has rattlesnakes, and why not live in a neighborhood named Rattlesnake? Still don’t know the meaning of the numbers clues, but I am fixated on Montana — don’t know why!”
-RaineyinNC
“Ok, this is just my personal shot, but from the clues what we have so far looks like a Timber Rattlesnake, a dairy cow, Rice Bowl restaurant and Red Cloud on the stamp, also a Cartier. That would leave me to guess the Omaha, Neb., area.”
-AmandoC
“Just in case it’s not Vermont, let’s not forget Pennsylvania. The Poconos are a big destination for honeymoons. The state beverage is milk. The cartoon of the timber rattlesnake that was later used on Colonial flags was drawn by Benjamin Franklin in Pennsylvania. The state colors are blue and gold. There are probably other connections. Maybe I’ll look into it just for the fun of it.”
-Sue
With a current trend to go organic I think it will be place for a garden. At least I hope so.
Tahoe 111
I heard of snakes in Richland Hills, Texas
I will pick NEW YORK CITY….If is going to be in a city no better city to pick
It has to be Vermont, where Calvin Coolidge was born. This quote came from the picture of him tipping his hat after signing a treaty. So, no doubt about it, has to be Vermont.
Ah Armando- the Golden Spike – ie Omaha is the headquarters of the Union Pacific railroad, Conagra Foods, HONEY and Honey Creek IA, and the largest jewelry store in the country. Wide open prairie here.
i like a dream home in new mexico
That woods looks like it has many tall pine trees or some version of evergreen trees….EXCEPT for the tree on the left, that looks like a Buckeye tree. OHIO??
Is she trying to tell us that there are pine forests? In the NE?
Elevating my imagination to the mountains of Vermont and the
Magic Hat Brewery.
Mardi gras Magic Hat Mardis Gras in Burlington, Vermont.
Taking care of our neighbors and environment.
Renee'
Oh wow what a beautiful place…
Love this you guys! Keep up the good work! Lynda in Ca.
Tipping my hat to Wallaroo Hat Company in Colorado
Its NewYork or Vermont – definitely the north east!