This Week's Octifest Clue

Now the game is on a roll
There are so many places that could be the goal.

An osprey tree or a water-filled hole, it really could be anywhere.

But we wanted to find someplace really new.
On an island this small it’s not easy to do.

But we succeeded and think you’ll find it too.

Shade above and sand below
Trip trap, who goes there?

Do you know? Find it if you can.

Happy Octifest Hunting!

The Octifest #5 Clue Has Been Found

Judy and Buck Kirkpatrick braved the circle of clues to snag the fifth Octifest Clue! Congratulations you two. And in keeping with the Octifest traditions, Judy penned a poem for the event.

Down and defeated, four weeks had passed.
No sign of the Octipus, I’d been outclassed.
Luc’s work is a favorite, a pure delight.
But none for me was to be my plight.

‘Twas on April third, the tide did turn.
So did my luck, I’ve a lot to learn.
Out in the bay, a double buoy bounced.
Too close and too clean, hubby announced.

A little white card was floating attached.
I checked to see that my sandals were latched
Splashing and sputtering, I grabbed on the fly
An Octifest Octipus sailing by.

From start to finish, we went full round.
Picking up clues ‘til the treasure was found.
And learning that cordgrass is spartina bakeri.
That would ensure there’d be no fakery.

So now in my cottage by the sea,
A Century Octipus just for me.
This whole idea is just way cool.
Thank you Luc and Sanibel Seaschool.


Judi and Buck Kirkpatrick

Octimaniacs - Here Ya Go

Five easy pieces, so the saying goes.
If it’s really that easy, only the winner knows

For this great adventure, a tool you must take forth.
In the 9th century it’s how Chinese explorers found North.

(At Sanibel Sea School fairness dictates thus:
If you don’t have one of these you can borrow it from us.)

So you take your mystery tool and head to the spot
Where the very first provisions from our island store were got.

Sounds simple you think and it might be for you.
But you’ll need to a pen and paper before you’re through.

So pack a little rucksack with all that you’ve been told
You’re going on an adventure – be bright and be bold.

Happy Octifest and good luck!