Photo by ClickFlashPhotos/Nicki Varkevisser
Anyone into winter sports? I don’t know how to ski. Maybe I need to learn?
Photo by ClickFlashPhotos/Nicki Varkevisser
Anyone into winter sports? I don’t know how to ski. Maybe I need to learn?
Photo by dvs
Here comes another numbers clue. The answer you seek is a four-digit number. Look for one number in each HGTV Green Home 2010 caption and then add, subtract or line up the numbers in any order you choose. Ready, set … go!
Master Bedroom photo gallery, slide two.
Master Bathroom photo gallery, slide two
Exterior Front photo gallery, slide three
Tower photo gallery, slide six
Photo by Muffet
I like the idea of 20 questions. But I’m not going to bite. Here are a few tidbits that may get you closer to the answer. The location is:
Where do you think it will be? Have a hunch? Is there a state not represented here that we should definitely consider? Post your comments below.
 Arizona Photo by Alaskan Dude |
 Pennsylvania Photo by Anthony Citrano |
 New Jersey Photo by Francisco Diez |
 Montana Photo by carolynconner |
 Vermont Photo by Jonf728 |
 New York Photo by blink+ |
 Virginia Photo by alicia.pimental |
 Wisconsin Photo by Muscles.Marinara |
 Tennessee Photo by Jake Keup |
Photo by Tony the Misfit
What if HGTV Dream Home 2011 were located in New York City? I mean, think about it for a second. HGTV Dream Homes have traditionally been built near mountains, oceans or lakes. Then we did a 180 in 2010 and built our first Southwest Dream Home right smack-dab in the middle of the desert. Wouldn’t it follow that we’d do something even more groundbreaking in 2011? And the Big Apple certainly has its perks: fabulous food, culture, performing arts, history and proximity to Long Island’s breathtaking beaches and the upstate’s lakes and mountain ranges. Seems perfect to me. Thoughts?
You’ve been asking, “When does the madness end?”
We’re nearing the home stretch; the location announcement is coming soon. You must stay the course, my friends. Be patient and have fun – the teasing and trickery is all in good fun.
Today’s clue is all about countertops. Do you see a connection?
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
You think you’re so clever. You’ve convinced yourselves that you’ve cracked the clues and know exactly where we will build HGTV Dream Home 2011. Ready for your curve ball? Try today’s clue: a big, bad and venomous snake. Throws a monkey wrench in your big clover theory, no?
Have fun and don’t get frustrated. We’ll be announcing the location pretty soon.
Photo by Anne Elliott
I was strolling down a country lane and a lovely flower stopped me dead in my tracks. Isn’t it pretty? Can you identify it? I am hoping for 2,000 posts on this one!
Photo courtesy royalty-free image collection
You are wracking your brains and crunching the numbers in an attempt to decipher my very straightforward clues. And still you stumble.
So today, I share a simple clue: a photo of a cow. Did you know that when European dairy cows were brought to America in 1611, they helped end severe starvation in the Jamestown Colony?
Ready, set, go!
