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Hunt for the Pioneer Press medallion!

The Pioneer Press medallion has been found. Details are at our Winter Carnival page.

The hunt's over, but the discussion rages on ...

(6235 previous messages)
Searching - 07:21pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6236 of 8458)

Hi gang, just got back from CP. Probably going back tonite after the 11:30 clue eventhough I have school at 8:00a.m. :) The people at CP seem dumbfounded, just like me and everyone else though

Matt - 07:24pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6237 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

I'm kinda disappointed in the clues. They refer only to the park, not where in the place, not what it's in....

Searching - 07:24pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6238 of 8458)

The 3 pyramids are probably the bathrooms because there is 3 diamond shaped things on the top. Could the damn thing be in the place where you can see the smoke stack, the cathederal, and the capitol all in the same view?

cartman - 07:24pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6239 of 8458)

Terry -- you are definitely right about the unscramble. have you given any thought to the pyramids if they are not the bathrooms? or is the consensus at the water cooler that there is no question about it?

Searching - 07:25pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6240 of 8458)

Anyone had a chance to check out the hotdogs the guy is selling down there? Are they any good? But that's off the subject

Matt - 07:27pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6241 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

I don't think it's in the east side of the park. I won't tell you what *I* think. :) I'm going to have to see what the new clue brings to tell whetheror not I go back out tonight.

John Nelson - 07:28pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6242 of 8458)

Does anyone know what the medallion is hidden in this year?

Matt - 07:29pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6243 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

The three pyramids is rather undisputed. Especially with how all the other clues seem to fall into place with Cherokee Park. Searching, I think you've got a good call pondering the idea that you should be able to see all of the main items mentioned at the same time. So far, it's possible, but still in a rather large area.

Sunshine - 07:29pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6244 of 8458)

HELP ME!!!

Axel - 07:30pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6245 of 8458)

I think the clues have narrowed down the search area from annapolis to the bathrooms and from chippewa to cherokee hghts blvd. Now that still is a big area but does confine the search somewhat.

Sunshine - 07:31pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6246 of 8458)

Pooey Face - Yes I have been out searching but... half of the park has been 'X' out by the clues so far. I'm frustated and very sore from digging.

Searching - 07:32pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6247 of 8458)

Agreed Axel

Matt - 07:32pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6248 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

People have rumored that it's in a coolwhip container, or a coolwhip lid. They get that from yesterday's clue. I don't really agree with that, though..
I hope that the next clue gives something better than "there're leaves by the treasure," or "look up, and if it's blue, then the treasure just might be for you!" or some lameass clue like that.

Sorry I missed all the fun today, just got back from Chicago. I predict that tonights clue will only tell us what it's in and we still won't know where to dig, assuming that "Rosebud" means sled. Too bad that Busch didn't stop the execution in Texas today, that pickax lady could have done some serious digging at CP

Jameson Amaki - 07:33pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6250 of 8458)

I think it has to be in the south area of cherokee park but probably not in the woods. By the way is the medallion constructed out of a non metallic material?

wallie & the MoonMan - 07:34pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6251 of 8458)

the three pyramids ARE at cherokee lola

Searching - 07:34pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6252 of 8458)

I was digging earlier in a place where the cathederal and the smoke stack were in a perfect line, but it turned up empty. I was also think that "point" might have been where Cippewwa and CHerokee BLVD. come together, near the Parks and rec sign but that was all tore up

John Nelson - 07:34pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6253 of 8458)

What does "fore" mean, does that relate to golfing by any chance? Is there swingsets at Cherokee park. In golfing they swing clubs. The clue said to unlock the door and be at the fore.

Sunshine - 07:34pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6254 of 8458)

Has anyone really figured out the 'mode' + 'demo' clue yet, that one just BUGS me!

Matt - 07:34pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6255 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

I'll go as far as saying that it's been confined a heck of a lot more than that; take the playground to the top of the sliding hill, and the beginning of the parkground (*not* including the sidewalk) to the bottom of that hillish area before Cherokee boulevard.

wallie & the MoonMan - 07:35pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6256 of 8458)

Jameson---yep...some plastic composite

wallie & the MoonMan - 07:36pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6257 of 8458)

sunshine- mode & demo are anagrams for dome...we think the capitol and the cathedral

John Nelson - 07:38pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6258 of 8458)

Did anyone check the spot where it was hidden in 1992?

Matt - 07:38pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6259 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Okay, lemme address all those in turn:
The medallion is made out of some sort of nonmetallic material developed by 3M; metal detectors are useless. Roughly the size of a half-full dollar, and about a quarter to half inch thick.
At the point, you can't see 70% of the key objects in the clues. That's way out.
Unlock the door and be at the fore is the clue pointing to Cherokee Park, I'm pretty sure that it's the only factor in that clue.
mode and demo, fool around with it, you get dome. The domes of both the Cathedral and teh Capitol can be seen at various places in the park.

John, there is a swing set in the park. However, earlier someone mentioned the words in a clue- to and fro- hence the swingset connection.

Matt - 07:40pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6261 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Okay, lemme address all those in turn:
The medallion is made out of some sort of nonmetallic material developed by 3M; metal detectors are useless. Roughly the size of a half-full dollar, and about a quarter to half inch thick.
At the point, you can't see 70% of the key objects in the clues. That's way out.
Unlock the door and be at the fore is the clue pointing to Cherokee Park, I'm pretty sure that it's the only factor in that clue.
mode and demo, fool around with it, you get dome. The domes of both the Cathedral and teh Capitol can be seen at various places in the park.

There are 2 no golfing signs at CP

Sunshine - 07:41pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6263 of 8458)

I thought that, but why two domes to try and line up with. I have another one too that does not make sense. Double negatives "end-up" and "high-ground". Is this person trying to tell us to be at the end of the park and a low lying area?

cartman - 07:41pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6264 of 8458)

Matt -- I know you don't like the area by the tennis courts but I keep pondering on the 'double division' and 'to and fro' which are both tennis terms. The clue did say 'near' the line of double division. However, I find no pyramids in view there. There is Baker street for 'dough', chippewa is there and the view of both domes and the smoke stack. Convince me please, so I dont waste my time.

JO SOMEBODY - 07:42pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6265 of 8458)

MODE AND DEMO BOTH SPELL DOME, YOU GOTTA SEE THE DOME, I HAVE BEEN DIGGING FOR 5 DAYS, EACH DAY 3-5 HOURS I'M WHIPPED WITH A CAPE

wallie & the MoonMan - 07:45pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6266 of 8458)

cartman...the double division is the line where ramsey county becomes oh i for get which county...and st paul becomes lilydale

at cherokee and anapolis

Matt - 07:46pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6267 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Uh, if 'to and fro' is a key, then there's no connection, as the line states, "There's no need to go to and fro"

Chasing Amy - 07:47pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6268 of 8458)

Fellow South Park viewer, the medallion was found there in 1992. Word is that they would not hide it in the same locale because the years are so close together. You raise a strong argument but it might just be a way for them to throw you for a loop. Good luck!

Matt - 07:49pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6269 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Hmm.. The tenniscourtsare so sug up already anyways, if it were there, it'd havebeen found already.

John Nelson - 07:50pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6270 of 8458)

The season has begun for wintry fun. It could be at the beginning of the park. What are some of the city streets around Cherokee park?

Matt - 07:50pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6271 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

My stupid spacebar is dying.

Westsiders - 07:51pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6272 of 8458)

The other county is Dakota county. Annapolis also separates St. Paul from West St. Paul.

Matt - 07:51pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6273 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

The park has no definate beginning or end... The thing has signs at both sides.

Matt - 07:53pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6274 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Hmm... Well, I'd think anyone would agree that there's going to be another mad rush at the park come 11:30, regardless of what the clue says.

cartman - 07:54pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6275 of 8458)

Has it ever been found in place that may be risky or dangerous to little children, ex. uneven ground, the crevice below the sled hill?

John Nelson - 07:54pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6276 of 8458)

Could the pyramids be the swingsets?

Chasing Amy - 07:56pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6277 of 8458)

How do you get a pyramid out of a swingset?

Searching - 07:56pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6278 of 8458)

anyone know where I could find explanations to prior clues from prior hunts?

New Daddy - 07:57pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6279 of 8458)

Tired of digging in the snow, and chopping ice? Are the vague clues starting to drive you CRAZY? If you hear one more idiot scream I found it I found it, you think you'll going on a killing spree? Are you starting to think Joe Medallion isn't such a bad guy anyway? If so your looking in the right place.

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John Nelson - 07:57pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6280 of 8458)

Does the poles of the swing set form a trianlge shape. Some do and some don't?

ShovelBoy - 08:01pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6281 of 8458)
on the hunt

Hi guys... havent seen you here before, so I'll clue you in on some o the common water cooler idears. the 3 pyramids are the roof on the restroom building in CP. double division= Annapolis Avenue (southend of park) thats where Ramsey, Dakota Cntys, and St. Paul, West St. Paul all divide. thats four divisions. To and Fro are the swingsets in Cherokee. the two domes are the capitol and cathedral, the plume of smoke the power plant and kids zooming and rosebud (citizen kanes sled) refer to the sledding hill in CP's southend. all can be seen from certain locations in the park.

Matt - 08:02pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6282 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Hmm... Well, I'd think anyone would agree that there's going to be another mad rush at the park come 11:30, regardless of what the clue says.

cartman - 08:03pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6283 of 8458)

My guess it is going to be in a Citizen's watch box, hence the "Rosebud" clue which was the 3rd I think. Seems like the containers are clued in the 2nd or 3rd in the past.

Matt - 08:04pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6284 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Methinks new daddy had way too much snow sprayed in his face today.

John Nelson - 08:06pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6285 of 8458)

Shovel Boy, what are some of the street names around Cherokee, I have no clue, because I live three hours away.

Sunshine - 08:06pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6286 of 8458)

Shovelboy - how can you see all that and the 3 pyramids rise over the snow. Everytime I find a great place to start to dig, I figure out I can't see one of the key items.

annie vee - 08:08pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6287 of 8458)

the poles from the swingsets form ^'s- in fact, at mounds, they are three-sided and form actual pyramids and there are three of them on the playground there. we were sure that it was the answer to the three pyramids clue. that was then, this is now.....

(Deleted item originally posted by nimrod on 08:08pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
ShovelBoy - 08:09pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6289 of 8458)
on the hunt

Chippewa once again brought up,is an old idea. that just once again points to CP (the obvious). I think really hip is a clue meaning cool. Cool+whip= cool whip. Thats what I think the medallions in. Someone else thinks bandaid box (doubt it, it was in a bandage box recently), someone else said a Pace picante jar, as in the clue stating keep up the pace and win the race...Let's face it, almost everyone interprets these clues differently. And as many solutions as I've seen on here in the last couple of days and the fact that only one solution is right, means everyone here, not too mention the losers...uhh...I mean people who aren't in the cooler, have just as good a chance as anyone else.

John Nelson - 08:09pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6290 of 8458)

What about three pine trees? They are triangle form and the stumps make them rise over the snow.

ShovelBoy - 08:14pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6291 of 8458)
on the hunt

A chat area would be easier in some way. There is a point on the southside that allow you to see the smoke straight ahead, the hill at your back, the cathedral. Other points dont allow you to see some of those things, but allow you to see others. Read the clues carefully though. Not all things necessarily have to be in view. Some clues almost mention that certain items will just be nearby, some may even be to your back. Someone else asked about street names.

Smith Avenue is the highbridge, you take a right from Smith (when yourheading south)onto Cherokee heading you west. Cherokee turns and runs down the North/Northwest side of the park. Annapolis runs the length of the south side. Chippewa runs the east side. Excepts for little spots between the streets and lots and splotches of land on the opposite side of Cherokee, most of the park is in a triangle shaped piece of land between those streets. Baker is nearby and runs into Chippewa...hence the clue that mentions dough. thats about all I can tell you about the streets.

Spouse of a hunter - 08:15pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6292 of 8458)

I have enjoyed the thrill of the hunt for this madallaion and infact have shoveled to find the darn thing but Shooting Star is my wife and i tell you she is going to town on this to a point of obsestion. so to all of you [ my self included] when some poor sap who goes out one day [and one day only] and stubbles on to it and findes it we can all meet and start a support group and throw darts at the winners picture.

And to all who have just started the hunt and are using the skills of deduction of those on this site.

YOU WILL NEVER FIND IT!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[sinister laugh]

New Daddy - 08:17pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6293 of 8458)

It could also be ina video case for the Movie Citizen Kane. Or, a CD case fron Demo or a snow globe - as a snow globe was dropped as Kane said Rosebud.

Rob Norris - 08:17pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6294 of 8458)

20 paces where from and where to?

oz - 08:18pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6295 of 8458)

the next clue is just going to refer to the other street on the other side of the park

Searching - 08:20pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6296 of 8458)

I agree, the next clue will give the cross street to Chippewa.

John Nelson - 08:21pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6297 of 8458)

Is there a bank around the area. Consider this a worthwhile tip clue could use tip as a coin or paper money.

Me Dal Leon Hunter - 08:21pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6298 of 8458)

Gray Beard,

Hi, this is Joe. About 5 minutes ago, I read the E-Mail you sent me near noon today. I noticed you were going to get on the Water Cooler about 8pm, so I logged over to it just now. Send me an E-Mail with your phone # and I can call you -- and we can talk about going looking this evening, if we decide the clue will help us -- I'm not sure how to reach you this evening other than that way. If we can talk, there's also this possibility: one of us can get clue on Internet, relay it to the other at the site via cell phone and then meet-up at the site shortly after that -- that would give the person at the site a slight jump getting the clue before anyone else (if the clue is hot). I'll be looking for you on Water Cooler and E-Mail.

I just like the idea of seeing everyone as CRRRAAAZZZZY as myself out there, that's the best part. I would however love to be the one to find it. Yes, the water cooler will be given high praise for there help. I truly believe the treasure to be near .... something .... I can't wait for the next clue. I'm staying at work just to get it as soon as I can.

(Deleted item originally posted by oz on 08:22pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
Searching - 08:22pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6301 of 8458)

The division line tells use that it isn't farther than Annapolis, which we know. The 3 pryamids tell us that it isn't father North that the bathrooms. Tonites clue should tell us either Winona/Wyoming/Curtice Streets

Jeff Ryans - 08:25pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6302 of 8458)

Whips,capes,head of a commitee..............Has anyone checked the Lincoln bedroom?

wallflower - 08:26pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6303 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

john, i don't remember seeing anything like that nearby...unless you count the 1st bank building

Searching - 08:27pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6304 of 8458)

Cherokee Bank is two blocks away from CP, it is near where the medallion was found 6 yrs ago

Allie Go - 08:28pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6305 of 8458)

Hi all...I looked for half the day today...no luck...but I do believe (for the water cooler people only) that they did give you Curtise Street and Winona Street already. Who knows..this is just a thought..but Curtise band aids and then also Winona..."Win the Race."

Well, I'm going to miss the hunt--it's almost over--but my body aches everywhere. And, too, I need a good night's sleep. Good luck all. I hope it's one of us.

William - 08:30pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6306 of 8458)

3 pyramids rising over the snow, maybe that means you need to stand at a certain position or area in the park where you only see the 3 pyramids rising over the snow rather than the whole building.

Allie Go - 08:32pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6307 of 8458)

Williams..I've seen that site in two areas...That's my hunch too.

(Deleted item originally posted by nimrod on 08:38pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
Sunshine - 08:38pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6309 of 8458)

Allie ---- I thought the same thing about 2 days ago and no one beleived me. I like your way of thinking.

mother dole - 08:38pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6310 of 8458)

well, i have to give up the hunt... going out of town for rest of week... here's some thoughts i had today... speaking of street: look at clue 8 - WIN our race...there's NO need to ... look near A place! WINONA!!! ok, far fetched i know... here's another: maybe it is at the cape and/or tip of the park, where cherokee and chippewa get close or do they come together... anyone considered that they had already given us the park, and that cherokee was meant to be the street? wish i could get out yet, but probably won't - unless the clue is a doozy! i almost wish someone would find it and put me out of my misery :) oh, and i got to meet new daddy last night... good luck to you, that prize would buy a lot of diapers... and anyone else notice that there are a lot of novice hunters this year.... lots of people digging, not even knowing the clues.

wallflower - 08:39pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6311 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

we're killing the server here...it's insane!

Sunshine - 08:42pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6312 of 8458)

How dug up is the ball field?

Terry Valentine - 08:45pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6313 of 8458)
Read #8268 from CASEY!!!!!!

Casey - get us a server that can handle this. It's so frustrating. Just got back from Cherokee. Everything is so trampled on. We are so sore. People still at every part of the park. Lots on the "tip". Like the idea of the Winona. It also fits the "city" street theory. It'll take some hard digging. Hope the clue tonight puts us on top of it!

New Daddy - 08:46pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6314 of 8458)

mother dole- Have a nice trip. Hope to see ya next year. WINONA is a great angle. I'll dig around there for awhile for ya.

Allie Go - 08:46pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6315 of 8458)

Hey...my hubby mentioned something about a bandana idea....is that our identificaiton tonight to each other?

Hidden falls park - 08:47pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6316 of 8458)

what;s everybody's theory on the where the medallion is hidden?

Allie Go - 08:49pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6317 of 8458)

Hey JJ...do I have a partner tonight?

Me Dal Leon Hunter - 08:49pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6318 of 8458)

Gray Beard,

When you get on here, read message #6298.

oh, my god my mom just got home, guess what!

Matt - 08:52pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6320 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Methinks new daddy had way too much snow sprayed in his face today.

cold toes2 - 08:53pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6321 of 8458)

hi all, Yes I Think looking for a spot where it looks like pyramids are rising out of snow is right. Looked for 4 hours today my arms ache alot but I want to go out again tonight. ALOT of novice hunters out there. Hope its not one of them that finds it.

(Deleted item originally posted by nimrod on 08:54pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
Hidden falls park - 08:55pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6323 of 8458)

Anyone Wanna get together Tonight and look for the medallion??

I'm tired of looking by myself!

mr.tomski - 08:59pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6324 of 8458)

WOW I leave for 2 hours and it takes another hour to scan the previous messages.Lots of way cool dudes out there.Dont forget yor way-cooler bandannas tonight.

Hidden falls park - 08:59pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6325 of 8458)

Anyone Wanna get together Tonight and look for the medallion??

I'm tired of looking by myself!

Terry Valentine - 09:02pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6326 of 8458)
Read #8268 from CASEY!!!!!!

What if we all went out together, plotted out a piece of ice to chop and all worked together? How much of $4000 would we each get? Probably none. We'd be in the wrong spot.

mr.tomski - 09:02pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6327 of 8458)

QUEEN BEE!! ARE YOU OUT THERE???

Matt - 09:03pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6328 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Hokay peoples, I is back, had to eat some supper before mulling through some more ideas and running back outside. Nimrod, I took that shot on timer with my QuickCam a few days ago, using it on my webpage. :) I'll be out there again tonight, after the clue is released, with orange gloves, and a big rabbit/some furry animal fur hat. Probably carrying my pickax, that seemed to rip apart the snow rather fast tonight. I like that winona bit, perhaps a little too far fetched, though; has anyone tried making words out of the first/last/whatever letters in each clue so far?

Where are people coming up with curtice and wyoming streets??

Wright Winger - 09:05pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6330 of 8458)
99 YEAR OF THE COOLER

the idea that me dal lean hunter came up with is a good one, its back a little somewhere. this is me, my icon, except ill have a hat and or face mask, maybe glasses and a hoe insted of ice scrapper. but i like the idea, just a little too trusting.

mr.tomski - 09:06pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6331 of 8458)

Went to the Kick-off for dinner.Drove by mounds park afterwards,there was about 30 people there.Obviously not cooler-crew

Sunshine - 09:06pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6332 of 8458)

2 1/2 hours before our next fix, I don't know if I can hold out. I need my clue, I'm gonna die. On a more serious note have any of you notice that they have given us 3 street names in the clues? Sidney, Winona and Wyoming? Help me out tell me were you dug and I'll go to the left of ya. Better yet mabey we should all pick a newby and follow them around. They seem to have luck over the years.

Matt - 09:07pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6333 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

I'm probably not going to listen to anything other than the possibility of the coolwhip legend for the container... Everything else is rumor-silly. Anyone have ICQ? This would be a cool time to use its flexibility! My UIN is 1734419

Jeff Ryans - 09:07pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6334 of 8458)

Maybe the blue room or the White House movie theatre.

New Daddy - 09:08pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6335 of 8458)

HFP- wear a white arm band, or have a white towel or diaper in your pocket so all of us coolers will know ya and you will be digging with a lot of people.

J - 09:09pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6336 of 8458)

RED DOG, when you get the clue call me moble with it, I'll be at the park.

wallflower - 09:11pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6337 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

Matt---860263

Hidden falls park - 09:11pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6338 of 8458)

how many of the cooler crew are going tonight?

Matt - 09:14pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6339 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Hmm... I'm hoping that the damn thing didn't get caught in a treebranch that was trimmed by the workers last month and fed to the shredder. Argh.

Searching - 09:14pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6340 of 8458)

I'll be there with a buddy and a shovel, a light and a dream and I'll be sleeping in all my classes tomorrow

wallflower - 09:15pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6341 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

sunshine? here in the clues are those street names...i can't see them (fried brains)

Matt - 09:16pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6342 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

I don't know yet if I'm part of the crew, but I'll be there. :)

greenslvs2 - 09:18pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6343 of 8458)

I've got to slog thru stuff, but was CP tonite from about 6:45 to 7:30 and I was the ONLY Cooler there. Had a white golf hat and on it it said, "PPMCC Member/I'm Way Cooler'un You!/Hail Cooler Hand Luke!!!

Asked several people if they were Coolers, and they looked at me like I had two heads. The hot dog guy by the johns said, when asked if hed seen any coolers, "Where? Just sitting around?" I said, "No, they'll be digging and have white towels, hats or bandanas."

He got a little spooked I think, as he slowly backed away from me...

Miss you guys!!!! :(

Back after slogging.

(Deleted item originally posted by nimrod on 09:19pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
Terry Valentine - 09:22pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6345 of 8458)
Read #8268 from CASEY!!!!!!

greenslvs2 - we were out there. Only have a white scarf. Didn't see anyone else coming close to being a cooler. Will you be out after the clue?

The Sleuth - 09:23pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6346 of 8458)

Is everyone confident that the pyramids are the structures at the South end and not the buildings visible in downtown St. Paul?

Matt - 09:24pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6347 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

I don't know yet if I'm part of the crew, but I'll be there. :)

(Deleted item originally posted by The Sleuth on 09:24pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
Searching - 09:27pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6349 of 8458)

I believe it is between the sliding hill and the playground

(Deleted item originally posted by nimrod on 09:27pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
greenslvs2 - 09:27pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6351 of 8458)

Just a short hop up here, then gotta go back...

See around posts 6000:

I *really* think "Crew" (like Vulcan Krew!) is better than "clan" - particularly the conotation. Ah, yes.

And... I *really* think our letter designation should be "PP*M*CC" as the PP has SO MANY diff Coolers. We need to stress THE MEDALLION - THAT WHICH WE ALL DIG FOR!!!

:)

Back in a bit!!

nimrod - 09:27pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6352 of 8458)

I will be digging tonight, the white bandanna is a go........ (left leg around the knee) hope to see lots of coolers....

redzin - 09:28pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6353 of 8458)

Gave the clues to my co-worker (a St. Paul native) and he advised it was definately Mounds Park. Went there tonight and realized it was not Mounds Park. After visiting the cooler tonight, I know where I'll be tomorrow--that is if it is still out there. The kid is in bed and I can't leave her here alone. Anyway, lot's of great ideas brewing in here. I have nothing to contribute yet, except hot veggie soup tomorrow. Oh, I'm from Colorado; just moved here. This hunt is the most challenging thing yet--hope it gets better...

TC - 09:28pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6354 of 8458)

I'll be there tonight, but i don't have anything white to bring.

Wright Winger - 09:29pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6355 of 8458)
99 YEAR OF THE COOLER

ill be there and with my farther, not too good of digger though, but now im pictured with my hoe which i replaced my ice chipper with.

redzin - 09:31pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6356 of 8458)

Gave the clues to my co-worker (a St. Paul native) and he advised it was definately Mounds Park. Went there tonight and realized it was not Mounds Park. After visiting the cooler tonight, I know where I'll be tomorrow--that is if it is still out there. The kid is in bed and I can't leave her here alone. Anyway, lot's of great ideas brewing in here. I have nothing to contribute yet, except hot veggie soup tomorrow. Oh, I'm from Colorado; just moved here. This hunt is the most challenging thing yet--hope it gets better...

Searching - 09:31pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6357 of 8458)

I'll be there, with a friend, I'll have a blue jacket on. Don't have anything white though

(Deleted item originally posted by Wright Winger on 09:31pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
Matt - 09:33pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6359 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

I don't know yet if I'm part of the crew, but I'll be there. :)

Searching - 09:34pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6360 of 8458)

Whoever writes these clues are freakin smart. How long do you think it takes for them to get all 12 clues?

Matt - 09:34pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6361 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Well crap, the browser is stuck. I'm sure you're all tired of hearing that. :/

ShovelBoy - 09:34pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6362 of 8458)
on the hunt

I'll be down there after next clue. I am cooler crew, but I will be wearing a leather biker jacket with the logo for Combustible Edison painted in white on the back. Soul Coughing on the right sleeve and Pulp Fiction on the left, if you see me, say hi....I'll do likewise. I think my sweetie will be down there with me again. I've got some industrial strength tools this time.

As far as the buildings downtown being pyramids...I doubt it. The clues are being read to tightly....They say things like in a place where or nearby, etc. The pyramids and other things don't have to necessarily be next to you...these clues led us to Cherokee, not necessarily the exact burial spot. As long as these things are in CP, you're right on...Only a couple of things should actually be in view....least that's how I read it...

Im not good remembering who wrote what up there when Im typing my own posts....but I hope that one dude puts some clothes on before he goes out. If he is out in CP looking like he does in the picture he's gonna lose his own medallions...then he'll have to look for 3 of 'em!!! (laugh)

Wright Winger - 09:37pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6363 of 8458)
99 YEAR OF THE COOLER

ill be there and with my farther, not too good of digger though, but now im pictured with my hoe which i replaced my ice chipper with. although i must say i feel like a dunce cuz i thought the 10th clue was about wonder woman, i loved watching that when i was little.

mr.tomski - 09:39pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6364 of 8458)

Greenslvs,Good to see your back .Did ya do some diggin???COOLER CREW POWER

Matt - 09:39pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6365 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

hehehahahahah, thanks, man, I needed a laugh tonight. Been taking care of sick people all afternoon since I got back.

Dave - 09:39pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6366 of 8458)

So am I counted in enough, have I contributed and been on the board enough to qualify, will I be accepted if I actually find a way to show up with my white homer-hanky on!? Or do I have to go ahead and reveal the location of the medallion to the very inch to qualify?!?

Sunshine - 09:40pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6367 of 8458)

Sorry being working. Water (2), Baker (7), Morton (4) and chippewa (9). What do you think, can you see them now, Someone could also get Winona out of (8)

ShovelBoy - 09:42pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6368 of 8458)
on the hunt

Revealing the medallion to the very inch and then handing it over to your fellow cooler members so we can cash it in is the standard way of becoming a member....So where is it? (laugh)

wallflower - 09:42pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6369 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

is everyone simply waiting for the clue? shovel...you're at work, right? (bummer)

mr.tomski - 09:45pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6370 of 8458)

Dave, That white hanky will allow you or any other cooler crew to eat and drink free with other cooler crew.Try it.

ShovelBoy - 09:45pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6371 of 8458)
on the hunt

Ya, I'm at work...but this is my extra part time job...get this... I work for a home health agency where my sister is a client. I get paid my normal rate to take care of her at my own parents house...just a couple evenings a week for extra cash. the bummer part is-Im here and not at CP....but Im done at 10:30, I run home, get my gear and the clue, then Ill be at CP faster than lightning.

huntandfind - 09:46pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6372 of 8458)

That is the craziest icon i've seen yet, Wallflower. But as it gets later you won't be able to keep it cuz it will slow the system too much. Is anyone here actually at the park now?

Searching - 09:47pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6373 of 8458)

any of the cooler crew meeting anywhere at about 12:15 or so?

mr.tomski - 09:47pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6374 of 8458)

Meeting other cooler crew is as cool as finding big bad medallion.Hard to find after Joe Medallion blew up park though!

Terry Valentine - 09:48pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6375 of 8458)
Read #8268 from CASEY!!!!!!

12:15 to pick up the prize - be there.

Matt - 09:48pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6376 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

So, what are the fables about the containers floating around? I've only deemed the coolwhip one worthy of acknowledgement

wallflower - 09:48pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6377 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

i'll pitch the icon...sorry guys i forgot

nimrod - 09:49pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6378 of 8458)

LAST CALL FOR ALCOHOL ! ! ! ! COUNT ME IN. LATER.

Sunshine - 09:50pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6379 of 8458)

I'm ordering in PIZZA anyone in?

Q-BALL - 09:50pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6380 of 8458)

Hey everyone I'm hot on the trail, and I can taste the gold now!!!!!

Paula - 09:50pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6381 of 8458)

Wall Flower - where are you getting all the cool graphics???

huntandfind - 09:51pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6382 of 8458)

Where are you Q-BAll!

Searching - 09:51pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6383 of 8458)

I'd join for the alcohol but. . . . . . too young

mr.tomski - 09:51pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6384 of 8458)

We all need more SUNSHINE

huntandfind - 09:52pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6385 of 8458)

Just out of curiosity, what is the age range here?

Wright Winger - 09:52pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6386 of 8458)
99 YEAR OF THE COOLER

It could get violent if someone would find it and run off, but i dont that will happen.

mr.tomski - 09:53pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6387 of 8458)

34

Searching - 09:53pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6388 of 8458)

I am 17 and am going to be in big trouble when I'm sleeping through classes

nimrod - 09:54pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6389 of 8458)

29, THE LAST 17 SPENT LOOKING FOR MEDALLION.

Q-BALL - 09:54pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6390 of 8458)

Q-BALL IS IN I.G.H. THOUGH I AM A 22 YEAR OLD EAST SIDER

wallflower - 09:54pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6391 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

they're stuff i've collected from surfing.....hope this one's better. no action ;-)

29

Terry Valentine - 09:54pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6392 of 8458)
Read #8268 from CASEY!!!!!!

Thoughts about the object. Clue 2 could mean a snow globe. Clue 3 could be a rose something. Clue 5 something to measure with Who knows. Maybe the worthwhile tip could be the item we're hunting for. Anything you dig up will be torn apart. Being the snow has been so compacted all over the park, a cool-whip container seems a bit large.

Matt - 09:54pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6393 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Anyone else notice that the clues this year are lame to be wasting so many of them to simply show us that it's at CP?

mr.tomski - 09:54pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6394 of 8458)

34 Been diggin since I was 13 when me daddy took me for first time.This cooler adds way cool twist.

Searching - 09:55pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6395 of 8458)

Well, time to go watch the news, see you guys at about 10:45 in here or 12:00 at CP

shooting star - 09:55pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6396 of 8458)

Hi guys just read the past couple hours of posts SUNSHINE how did you come up with Winona & Morton? P.S. count me in for being out there again tonight. Got ahold of a cell phone tonight.

huntandfind - 09:56pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6397 of 8458)

SEARCHING- that's ok I'll be asleep in class too. Only I really should know better, I'm 27 and starting graduate school.

Sunshine - 09:56pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6398 of 8458)

Someone wanted Sunshine... I'm here (joke.. HAHA) I really want to know what is the draw to Mounds. I mean come on if clue 8 didn't nail it on the head (is that BB or what) then #9 was a gimme.

wallflower - 09:56pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6399 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

hiya star...your hubby was in here braggin on ya earlier ;-)

Matt - 09:56pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6400 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

I be a seventeen year old first-time exploring for the medallion solo this year. I'll find it, too! I'll show ya. >eg<

groundhog - 09:57pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6401 of 8458)

poop

Terry Valentine - 09:57pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6402 of 8458)
Read #8268 from CASEY!!!!!!

45 - been hunting for 28 years.

Einstein - 09:58pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6403 of 8458)

I hate to give away my ideas but i feel you may need some help.

It is my belief that todays clue was referring to what the medallion is hidden in. I believe it's hidden in a cool whip container.

whip + hip(cool) = coolwhip. and the reference to cape. well i'm listening if anyone has any ideas.

nimrod - 09:58pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6404 of 8458)

I guess I better head out, got to be at 345 Cedar by 10:45 to hear the latest gossip on the street. Hope to run into some PP*M*CC!

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE

Wright Winger - 10:00pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6405 of 8458)
99 YEAR OF THE COOLER

As can tell by my jacket im in high school and 17. Ive been hunting since 92 seriously and 89 casually.

nimrod - 10:01pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6406 of 8458)

matt, are you interested in some hot coco after you find the medallion, you can fill me in on the details of your hunt.

Carol - 10:01pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6407 of 8458)

What do all you Cooler people think of the rumor that some guy found it on Sunday?

Q-BALL - 10:01pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6408 of 8458)

ALL C.P. HUNTERS ARE PONTING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION!

Matt - 10:02pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6409 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Hmm, perhaps meeting in a group come clue time might be a viable plan, if one in that group would have a cell phone... Sure would save me the trouble of driving to the Press doors. :P

(Deleted item originally posted by oz on 10:02pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
Sunshine - 10:02pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6411 of 8458)

Old enough to drink and young enough to know I'm going to hate coming to work hung over yet deep down really enjoy the feeling. Hunting all my life I think, memories of Mom yelling "Put on your big boots you can always warm up in the car!'' No joke.

Morton from Motherlode and "Win no" from clue 7. Try reading the clues backwards. Clue 5 lead me to belive he or she was really letting more clues out if you looked for them. Devious I know since everyone is really only looking for one key thing out of each clue.

wallflower - 10:03pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6412 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

thanks einstein. Shovel suggested that last night after we saw the clue. It was nice of you, though!

shooting star - 10:03pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6413 of 8458)

Ya, he told me. That was another reason I had to reread all the posts. Had to make sure he didn't embarrase me. By the way I'm 31, and started looking for the treasure when I was about 4 with my dad. As for my hubby, I talked him into coming with me tonight. I'll wear a white Whinny the Pooh hat. Damn!!! someone keeps calling me and bumping me off the internet.

huntandfind - 10:04pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6414 of 8458)

If there are people at CP who are just digging to be digging, how did they know to go there? I've talked to people who aren't really into the whole hunt thing and they think its at Mounds- go figure. Are these people that desperate that they will just dig anywhere? Do they even know what they are looking for? How sad.

Me Dal Leon Hunter - 10:04pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6415 of 8458)

Gray Beard,

When you get on here, read message #6298.

Why do you say that? Q-Ball

Huntress - 10:06pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6417 of 8458)

does anybody know anything about "Crosby Park"...is it a 'St. Paul park'????

Carol - 10:06pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6418 of 8458)

Hey!!! I say, what do you guys think of that rumor?

Q-BALL - 10:07pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6419 of 8458)

I'M HUNGRY .....GOT THE MUNCHIES TALK TO YOU ALL @ 10:45 LATER.

Sunshine - 10:07pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6420 of 8458)

What time can we get the clue on line?

greenslvs2 - 10:07pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6421 of 8458)

Nimrod: Am home and in my "Beanie Baby" suit (one piece flannel deal!!!) and getting ready to get some (very little) sleep before the next clue. Think the Crew will have to have fortitude and dig on w/o moi. Nim, I GOTTA get some sleep!!!

But, then SOMEONE has to man the 'puter while the rest of The Crew is flailing away in the snow!!! Hint: It ain't Chippewa. Read the next line: "We don't whatever...." They're saying *not* Chippewa. Think Cherokee and far from where it was found the last time.

Gotta slog a bit more, then will be here. Guess I WON'T be getting any sleep after all!!! LOL!!!!

Well, such is life!!!

Ta-Ta for a few.

jean loevy - 10:07pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6422 of 8458)

did anyone see the girls with the garden tools

Spike's Boss - 10:07pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6423 of 8458)

How in the world do you expect to find the medallion hunting from Denver? Don't worry, Jay and I will have it all under control by midnight tonight/morning!

wallflower - 10:07pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6424 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

another idea about the container is an animal cracker box. the lion tamer has a whip and a cape (just a thought...i know the chippewa deal )

huntandfind - 10:08pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6425 of 8458)

HEY!! I say its just a rumor. Personally I'd be so excited I couldn't hold on to it.

Dave - 10:08pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6426 of 8458)

Would anyone be interested if I said I cracked the code?

Terry Valentine - 10:08pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6427 of 8458)
Read #8268 from CASEY!!!!!!

A rumor is a rumor is a rumor. Been many the last few days. If it's been found, it will be posted here. No sense to pay any attention to anything else.

Sunshine - 10:09pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6428 of 8458)

All I can say is if any of us found it we would do the right thing. RUN to PP and tell the the COOLER GANG I HAVE TO THANK THE COOLER GANG. Then take a week off work and go to Cozumel.

cold toes2 - 10:09pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6429 of 8458)

hi, I'm 38 been looking for about 8years but as a family on the east side we always tried to solve the puzzle just didn't go out. This is so much fun, guess I just really want the melldallion, money would be great too, but its the medallion I want. See you all soon.

wallflower - 10:09pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6430 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.

aaarrrggghhh what is grenslvs saying??? not chippewa?

Huntress - 10:09pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6431 of 8458)

Yeah Dave, let's here it.

Matt - 10:09pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6432 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

nimrod: >laugh< How should I be taking that?
I haven't tried looking at the clues backwards yet. Hmm.. I've got all the clues for this and the past 10 years (what was available to me on the net) on my HPC, I'll have that with. I'll have to toy with the wordgames again when I get bored.

Eagle Eye - 10:10pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6433 of 8458)
READ #8268 - THE WIZARD SPEAKS!

Just got back from CP. Wish we could narrow it down a little more. People were digging from one end of the park to the other. Bonfire is nice and warm - met some nice (of course) PPMCC treasure hunters there. One woman there from Lino Lakes - says she's been hunting for five days! Wonder if anyone is up for a pancake breakfast in the bonfire ring tomorrow morning? If the hunt is still on, that is. Happy hunting!

huntandfind - 10:10pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6434 of 8458)

Animal crackers!? When did this come up? ANd I didn't think there were people in the box, just animals.

greenslvs2 - 10:10pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6435 of 8458)

Whoops!!! Was answering Terry V!!! Sorry, Terry. Who else is suffering from sleep deprevation???? LOL!!!

(Deleted item originally posted by searching sally on 10:11pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
Dave - 10:12pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6437 of 8458)

Go BAck to Clue 4 First. To crack their Code they give you a "demo" of the mode to pursue. Not the real thing just a "demo" . (Now this is not stetching anything). But the real code would work the same way. With me so far?

Me Dal Leon Hunter - 10:12pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6438 of 8458)

Gray Beard,

When you get on here, read message #6298.

Now be nice.

Matt - 10:13pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6440 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Heh, if people are making food for me there, I'll eat it.

I was tempted to go to SA for the doldrums after rush hour. Came home instead.

salright beanie ooops i mean greenslvs (hahaha) i'm right there with ya!

nimrod - 10:13pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6442 of 8458)

no word games, just straight forward, I will hopefully run into someone with orange gloves on, start talking and hope he dont run for the river bed.

huntandfind - 10:13pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6443 of 8458)

SUNSHINE- I went to Cozumel on my honeymoon 2 years ago, its not that expnesive for one week! Go for 3!!:-)

Matt - 10:13pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6444 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Dave: Hmm.. I'm following ya.

ShovelBoy - 10:14pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6445 of 8458)
on the hunt

I think maybe you're right...Its telling us we dont recommend Chippewa...too close to the previous CP burial spot... The man with the cape and whip for those who missed it earlier is a statue on the capitol of a man with a cape and whip.

as far as most of the diggers at CP...they are just digging aimlessly....I walk around most of the time Im there, trying to educate a good guess....But hopefully tonight will give the prize to the cooler gang.... Once again Ill be there around midnight with a black biker jacket and a white Combustible Edison logo on the back...Ive got better tools tonight... this has gotta be it guys..its gotta be! Good luck...

Huntress - 10:15pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6446 of 8458)

No Dave, I'm having trouble 'tracking' anything right now.

Matt - 10:16pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6447 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Oh gosh. I hope if anyone runs into me, they'll help me up. >g<

Dave - 10:17pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6448 of 8458)

The only reason I do this is because I can't go out even if I wanted to. They wouldn't throw it in a stupid place they would put it in the one and only place you can look. The first letter of each clue- reading either frontwards or backwards. Her it is forward: AIRAWIITTA_ _. or _ _ATTIIWARIT. Now do the Demo=Mode thing and see if you can come up with something that either spells out properly or sounds right?!?

huntandfind - 10:17pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6449 of 8458)

Dumb blond here, not following you, Dave

Liz - 10:18pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6450 of 8458)

Just got back from CP, I really wish they would pinpoint the area to look in, Just remember if your toes get cold there is a really warm bonfire out there, Just look out for the drunk kids.

huntandfind - 10:18pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6451 of 8458)

I don't think thats it. Too many vowels

robert erickson - 10:18pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6452 of 8458)

sound's like everybody is having fun

Huntress - 10:19pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6453 of 8458)

Are bonfires legal? Sure don't want to be causing any trouble that might shut this thing down!

Matt - 10:19pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6454 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

Shovel Boy: I have to agree. I don't understand anyone who goes out to the park, gets plastered, and digs around, not even able to comprehend what they're shoveling over their shoulders. It's worse than fishing drunk, I tell ya.

I came prepared today, unlike yesterday. Got lots of tools (thank god I have a large construction company background), got lots of clothes, bout the only thing I have less of is energy. I'm damn tired. But I know the next clue will soup up my adrenaline again, it sure did last night.

(Deleted item originally posted by Dave on 10:19pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
Dave - 10:19pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6456 of 8458)

Take the first letter and write them down, then split the 12(10 so far ) in half put the back six in the front. See they say that clue 4 is just a demo, if so, then at some point along the line the code is used in a bigger more important manner.

Liz - 10:19pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6457 of 8458)

Demo and moDe are anagrams for Dome

Huntress - 10:20pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6458 of 8458)

Hey Robert, you're on early. What's the latest word?

searching sally - 10:20pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6459 of 8458)

what's the reason for the search at the tennis courts at CP?

Huntress - 10:21pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6460 of 8458)

Robert, what do you know about 'Crosby Park'???

Matt - 10:21pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6461 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...

You can burn anything but palettes in St. Paul parks. Had that lecture from the police having weekly bonfires at Mounds over the summer.

robert erickson - 10:21pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6462 of 8458)

not much just sign on

Dave - 10:21pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6463 of 8458)

Maybe the whole first letter thing is an anagram then?

Funseeker - 10:22pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6464 of 8458)

I'm gonna head out tonight with a generator and a portable warehouse heater. Tomorrow Cherokee will look like spring hit it overnight.

Just don't get too close. I've seen boots welded to feet with this thing.

(checks his pocket for battery operated fan and Bic lighter)

(Deleted item originally posted by wallflower on 10:22pm Feb 3, 1998 CST)
Me Dal Leon Hunter - 10:22pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6466 of 8458)

Gray Beard,

When you get on here, read message #6298.

If not Cozumel how about hire someone to find the person who is making me question why I come to work and not out at CP. My boss may have a few words for him or her as well. I think they may even consider this week part of my vacation, I've spent more time on the Cooler than in meetings. NOT GOOD. I better find it and buy everyone off.

Terry Valentine - 10:23pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6468 of 8458)
Read #8268 from CASEY!!!!!!

Channel 5 news just showed someone at CP digging with a grain scoop. Had one of those head lamps. That would certainly help to have one of those. We always seem to be out at night. The medallion has NOT been found.

Huntress - 10:23pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6469 of 8458)

Palettes, as in what artists use?

mr.tomski - 10:24pm Feb 3, 1998 CST (#6470 of 8458)

Daves brain must be SMOKIN Brainstormin madman can hunt with me anytime.PROBABLY WONT FIND MED. BUT IT WOULD BE A GAS

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