The Pioneer Press medallion has been found. Details are at our Winter Carnival page.
The hunt's over, but the discussion rages on ...
(483 previous messages)Greg Sax - 12:20pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#484 of 8457)
Desire-to-win: I wouldn't count on it being found yet. Somehow the trampling masses manage to miss the mark more years than not. It has been found after five or six clues before, so anything's possible, but it tends to take an average of about 10 clues. 
Desire-to-win - 12:22pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#485 of 8457)
Harriet Island is considered low ground. Unless, there's a play on words. However, Clue #2 states that there's lots of scenery "all around" ... island is surrounded by water. Huh.. to m - 12:30pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#486 of 8457)
phalen park is where it probably is located. to m - 12:30pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#487 of 8457)
phalen park is my guess...what do you think? Itsinmypocket - 12:33pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#488 of 8457)
Does anybody think it's at Cherokee park or Prosperity Heights? Troy Mclure - 12:33pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#489 of 8457)
I think your all wrong, look to the Indians you should,
Located near the streets of water and wood. Desire-to-win - 12:35pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#490 of 8457)
Clue 1: St. Paul Park
Clue 2: Water & woods (water could be a fountain and not necessary a lake or river)
Clue 3: Rosebud: a sled Kids - sledding
Clue 4: Dome - Capital Mother lode - ? Large object: beacon
Clue 5: City streets - Suburban, Urban, Parks: Prosperity or Mound Riches almost immeasurable - no limits or boundaries
What else? Troy Mclure - 12:37pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#491 of 8457)
Does the clue "RoseBud" have to do with Citizen Cane, Sledding, or an Indian reservation? Desire-to-win - 12:37pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#492 of 8457)
The Indians use to look to the stars or the sun for guidance. Any thought on this. Itsinmypocket - 12:38pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#493 of 8457)
Cherokee Park-think about it, woods, water(Miss.River) scenery. There's a big hill for kids to zoom on, it's on high ground. The rosebud clue is about RosebudŽ sleds, so I'll be seein y'all at Cherokee Park. Snowball2 - 12:38pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#494 of 8457)
Hey CK1, you're probably right on the measurability, and like I said, I'm digging a little too hard. THANKS for the wake up!!! Desire-to-win - 12:38pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#495 of 8457)
Troy, that's what other's have previously thought it was referencing. Snowball2 - 12:41pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#496 of 8457)
Hey Troy Mclure you sound a lot like a Joe Medalion and Billy Joe we all know here!!! Itsinmypocket - 12:41pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#497 of 8457)
I GOT IT!!!!! LOOOOOOOOSSSSSSEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! I GOT IT!!!!!! I GOT IT!!!!!!! Troy Mclure - 12:43pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#498 of 8457)
Well yes, joe medalion and itsinmypocket are all part of our little group and not to metion WE'VE GOT IT NOW! Itsinmypocket - 12:44pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#499 of 8457)
Let's go collect our stuff Troy Troy Mclure - 12:45pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#500 of 8457)
Well itsinmypocket we should get Joe Medalian to come with us! Itsinmypocket - 12:46pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#501 of 8457)
I GOT THE MEDALLION IGOT THE MEDALLION I GOT THE MEDALLION I GOT THE MEDALLION I GOT THE MEDALLION!!!!!!!!!!! Troy Mclure - 12:50pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#502 of 8457)
There was a 10 minute window for the clue that used-to-be here. I'm very sorry if you missed it! Pat Pfundstein - 12:51pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#503 of 8457)
Nimrod I'll email you about faces and such.
It is strange seeing my name on two messages this morning. All my love to the author.
One possible explanation for the city streets that point the way is that Mounds or Highland ParkWAY name the park. Another is that Urban or Suburban or another combination of streets literally point to the hiding place (if their line in followed into the park). Highland still has twin domes in the two water towers, and Highland Parkway runs across the base of the sliding area (an area framed on the other side by the afore mentioned water towers).
Hey, did you know that Newell is surrounded by streets, one of which points to the interior? Hope to see you out there! Pat Pfundstein - 12:55pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#504 of 8457)
The other meaning of the city streets clue is to validate the wood and water street theories. Ta Ta for now. Snowball2 - 12:55pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#505 of 8457)
NOTE TO ALL: TROY MCLURE AND INMYPOCKET ARE WORKING OFF THE SAME SERVER, AND ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO SCREW WITH THE REAL DIGGERS PAY THEM NO ATTENTION!!!! (A RESURFACING OF JOE MEDALION AND BILLY JOE!) C Wheaton - 12:59pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#506 of 8457)
Hey Troy,
Don't I remember you from such films as, Get your dirty hands off my treasure and Dig, baby, dig? Or was the Lionel Hutz? Troy Mclure - 01:02pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#507 of 8457)
SNOWBALL2, you should not be jealos to myself, Joe Medalian, or itsinmypocket. We are DIFFERENT people. So go back to your little foolish medalian hunt while you can because it'll be gone soon enough! Snowball2 - 01:04pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#508 of 8457)
Be on the watchout all!!! Itsinmypocket now - 01:05pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#509 of 8457)
You want a piece of me Snowball? So what if Im friends w/Mclure, We've been trying to find the medallion for a long long time and I just wanted to inform you all that I found it. Also, if you've been logged on ever since Joe M. was on, you need to GET A LIFE!!!! Lunchbox - 01:06pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#510 of 8457)
Ottawa and Orleans (city streets?) are streets that run into Cherokee Park. I was among the hoards at Mound last night. It might be Cherokee tonight. CHUCK - 01:08pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#511 of 8457)
Thats nice that the elementary schools give you kids access to
such nice equipment and the internet. Too bad you probably cant drive either,
cause how would you get to mounds? A bus? Now, leave all alone
and remember that we are all here for the same thing, to find the
medallion. If you are not here for this purpose LEAVE! DANKE. Greg Sax - 01:09pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#512 of 8457)
Going back a few paces, desire-to-win: I brought up the Harriet Island playground because there were plenty of references to it in the 1996 hunt. Massive trenches were dug up in the playground and the medallion turned out to be in the middle of a field by some picnic benches. I firmly believe it's at Mounds this year.
And as for the many faces of Joe, hey, kids have a right to play, too. They just play different, that's all. Although I do wonder why he/they went from apologizing some posts back to getting in our faces again. Attention serves as a fuel I guess. Clueless in St. Paul - 01:10pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#513 of 8457)
Hey... Does anyone know if Urban and Suburban streets border Mounds Park or do they end at Mounds Park? Snowball2 - 01:14pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#514 of 8457)
David Hagen-Excelent call on the "City Streets" remember Anapolis is there too! Desire-to-win - 01:15pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#515 of 8457)
Been to Harriet Island. Nothing was there. Also, Prosperity Hts. Park. Phalen Park was also visited. Again, nothing seems to work as far as the clues to the area. Just thought, you'd like to know. andyb - 01:18pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#516 of 8457)
Clueless: Urban runs into the Park below the Tower, Suburban is the northern border of another part of the park.
GregS: The playground is VERY small at Mounds. People won't dig there for long. Desire-to-win - 01:22pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#517 of 8457)
It seems as though the latest clue has been put through the test. Again, it may be that we'll have to wait until Clue #6 for a more direct location. Desire-to-win - 01:25pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#518 of 8457)
Does Mounds have a small park? It was stated early that Mounds was searched yesterday. If it is small, it then leads me to think that Mounds is not the place to look. R C - 01:27pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#519 of 8457)
Hi everyone! Sorry if this has already been mentioned . . . but does anyone know of an ice-skating rink or cross-country ski trails in Mounds Park? Pat Pfundstein - 01:27pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#520 of 8457)
Nimrod, the instructions to add graphics for both Macs and Windows machines are in the preference area of the Water Cooler. From there you can download a program that will turn any JPG or Gif to code, which you then paste into the picture box on your preference page. I have attached a tiny JPG of a digger if you want to give it a wing. The colors and format codes are in the quick edit link in the message posting area. Good luck with the graphics and the hunt!
I tried to email this but couldn't make sense of your address. Hence no picture of your digger. Email me an address if you want it. Wee Monster - 01:29pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#521 of 8457)
I like the Ottawa/Orleans/Annapolis leading to Cherokee Park interpretation... but also, Lexington and Montreal (and any others?) are near Highland. Desire-to-win - 01:29pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#522 of 8457)
Am not sure, but ice skating was mentioned as well as a warming house where the medallion may be. Warming house because of it bringing pleasure to the ice skaters. R C - 01:33pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#523 of 8457)
It says that "a place to play" will make winter more pleasurable. I don't think of a warming house as a place to play. I'm thinking of ski trails, skating rinks, or maybe an indoor sports dome (like the one at Arlington fields - even though yesterday we counted that place out as a possibility). Any thoughts? Desire-to-win - 01:34pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#524 of 8457)
I've been off and on line since early this morning. Have a friend out looking at the different sites. Earlier diggers believe the medallion is at Mounds Park. If you're close, you may want to check it out with the others already there digging. R C - 01:35pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#525 of 8457)
I wish I could - but I'm tied to this desk til 5:00. I just like putting in my "2 cents" worth! Desire-to-win - 01:35pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#526 of 8457)
R.C. A warming house isn't a place to play. However, if you are playing, a warm place would be a place to bring a person pleasure. Ian - 01:37pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#527 of 8457)
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We were at Mounds last night. Looks interesting, but where? Desire-to-win - 01:38pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#528 of 8457)
Unfortunately, I'm also stuck at work. I do, however, have someone on the outside. I, too, am just putting in my own thoughts. Every little bit helps even if it's not much help. Snowball2 - 01:38pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#529 of 8457)
I know the feeling RC
(Deleted item originally posted by Ian on 01:41pm Jan 29, 1998 CST)Desire-to-win - 01:41pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#531 of 8457)
Checked in with friend on the outside. Looking elsewhere. Maybe Cherokee. R C - 01:42pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#532 of 8457)
Maybe we can get Arnie to declare the last Thursday in January "official Winter Carnival day" so our employers will give us the day off! Every year, I say "next year I'm taking a vacation day on Thursday" . . . but, here I am. Oh well, I'll just keep living vicariously through all of you - good luck! Desire-to-win - 01:45pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#533 of 8457)
This is our first year trying. Looked on from afar over the last years. Thought this year we'd try it. Maybe we won't find it, but we've had fun so far. Will check in with you later. Pat Pfundstein - 01:51pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#534 of 8457)
Hi Pat if yer up here- Right now it's about 1:55. Off to get my head examined- Literally! Love ya xxx ooo Deb Beavis - 01:56pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#535 of 8457)
The thing with Mounds is that there is no place to play in the winter. Greg Sax - 01:57pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#536 of 8457)
R C: I'm with you on the trapped at the desk tip. The Water Cooler helps those of us that are "stuck" away from the fun to keep participating. In a year or so, I'll bet we see people setting up at dig sites with little war rooms in their vans, complete with laptops, quick connections to the Water Cooler and the latest clue, and a stock of Coke for the late nights. I thought cell phones were a nice addition to the hunt, but computers are blowing that technology away on the medallion front. R C - 02:01pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#537 of 8457)
It does kind of take away from the original idea, doesn't it? Pretty soon, we'll see computer programs called "treasure hunt" - we'll feed all the info into the computer and voila! instant location! Oh well, I still think it's more fun to gather up the shovels and hot chocolate and dig the old fashioned way. Remember when it was hidden in an oreo? Maybe it's in a "Leggs" pantyhose egg - to go along with the "cracked" clue? patricia cornish - 02:13pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#538 of 8457)
Just throwing this out for opinions....Hidden Falls is SURROUNDED by "city" streets, Montreal, Rome, St. Paul Ave., Cleveland. Does anyone know if there is sledding there. I'm really sure that that's what "Rosebud" means.... greenslvs2 - 02:14pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#539 of 8457)
Greg Sax: Wish you were here - I could use the help. This is my first year doing this... So, don't anybody slam me; I'm working alone and doing the best I can... Plus, *not* a native Minnesotan, which, I think would help. Anyway:
1. St. Paul park. Got it.
2. Neighborhood/water/woods - Battle Creek ("Neighborhood") is known for its "scenery" due to the many ("lots off") different sections of Battle Creek Park that are "all around" the neighborhood. The Park is located on high ground - parts/sections of it. These different sections are well wooded, contain water - the creek, and small ponds, as well as the Park overlooking the Mississippi. Also located on "Upper" Afton Road.
3. Battle Creek Park is mentioned on The Net, and known for, it's excellent sledding - one of, if not the best, in St. Paul. "Rosebud" - if what I've read is true and this clue usually explains what the Med is hidden... Putting some history with this.. It seems obvious to me the Med is going to be hidden/placed in a box of Creamette something or other.
4. Large object (singular) in view to help guide... The tall tower of 3M? Also, there are three 'ode' words... "code, mode, and lode." At the picnic pavillion, the 3M tower is easily espied from the "dome" that covers picnic tables in Battle Creek, and these picnic tables just happen to be on a hill - "high ground." Too, "mother lode" is a mining term, and I've heard 3M called Mother Mining many times. And one post mentioned "so" three times in three lines...
5. We'd be the first to say... (city streets) "also" show you the way. Well, McKnight was the first CEO of 3M/founder (or somehthing like that!), and McKnight Road boarders the section of Battle Creek Park that contains the dome and where you can see 3M. I just don't think Uraban and Suburban are streets one should look for - they don't bring "city" to mind just by the definition of the two words. Still following the McKnight thing... Isn't there some hall or "place to play" (music) named after him - that he started or set up or was the first to contribute to? So, wouldn't he "be the frist to say a place to play can make any winter more pleasurable", as in having a place to "play" (music) during "winter" makes the cold season "more pleasureable"????? And... music also has "measures" in it, and wouldn't the number of songs/opera/whatever that have been played there be "immeasurable"? And, you can "measure" macaroni!!!
(sigh) Just my thoughts. Sure wish somebody would help me!! LOL!! Have searched through every dumpster in BCP. Given what I believe the Med to be hidden in... I don't think it's going to be buried in the snow as the cardboard would get all soggy. Oh! Another thought - my second choice of what the Med is hidden in is a florist's box that holds roses. I think you gentlemen are off track with the sled (Rosebud) bit. But, just my opinion. Guess I'll see what the next clue brings. R C - 02:15pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#540 of 8457)
Hidden Falls was my first guess way at the beginning - but I think someone said there's no sledding there. But there's definitely high ground, woods, scenery, water, etc. I don't know what the large object could be though.... R C - 02:18pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#541 of 8457)
wow! a lot of thought went into that, greenslvs2! Were there many other people out looking at BCpark? Mr. Know It All - 02:18pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#542 of 8457)
Greenslvs2, your never searching alone when your on line at the water cooler!!!! Everyone throws in their 2 cents and sometimes we come up with a buck or two. greenslvs2 - 02:28pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#543 of 8457)
RC: Just me! Nobody else thinks it's there!!!
Thx, MKIA. But sure would like company out searching. Plus, don't know if I'm doing it rite, as I don't take a shovel (thinking not buried due to cardboard).
That's why I asked earlier... Just where (what section of) in BCP, and by *what* was the Med found in previously. If this section, I'm like WAY off base. violator - 02:31pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#544 of 8457)
I think the med is in a coffee can myself. 3m stands for MN. mining and manufacturing. I till ill not go out digging until I know I'm on the right track though, to many years in the frog pond<G> R C - 02:32pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#545 of 8457)
why do you think it's in a coffee can? Ian - 02:36pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#546 of 8457)
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Here's an idea. My father-in-law used to work for a printing co. They
made many pasta boxes, among them "American Beauty" brand macaroni. It featured a rose. Greg Sax - 02:36pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#547 of 8457)
I like the city street names given for Hidden Falls Park. Part of me wants to believe it's there because I thought so after just two clues, but not all of the hints point as nicely in that direction. Plus, it was just there in 1993 and they've kept a pretty good pattern of not repeating within 7 years. Last year's Como Park spot was the quickest they'd repeated (it was there in 1990 as well), but you can forgive them a little for that because Como is so huge.
If my theory is right, you can nix Como, Harriet, Battle Creek, Highland, Hidden Falls, and Cherokee. Patterns are important to the clue-makers, people, the last 55 years have proven that. Digging in the snow and talking to friendly hunters is never a waste of time, but if you really want to say you were near where it was hidden, then use the power of elimination to your advantage. Snowball2 - 02:38pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#548 of 8457)
Hey Greg!!
Is it always like this?? Yesterday the majority was stuck on Mounds, and 24 hrs later Cherokee and BCP have gained in popularity. I think it's great how it gets all crazy like this.
(Deleted item originally posted by Ian on 02:38pm Jan 29, 1998 CST)Neonblue - 02:39pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#550 of 8457)
What is the medallion made out of anyway? What does it look like? jake836allen - 02:39pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#551 of 8457)
I was out at battle creek park last night. no one else there. It is a hugh park, it will be very hard to find. I think it was at BCP in 1957 only. I have the clues and explanations from 1952-1986, if anyone is interested. greenslvs2 - 02:41pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#552 of 8457)
Another thought re: Clue 5...
If you put "also" as the first word of the third line - instead of in the middle where it is - the clue reads:
"We'd be the first to say that a place to play can make any winter more pleasurable... ALSO city streets will show you the way."
And did McKnight have anything to do w/The Ordway? Desire-to-win - 02:41pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#553 of 8457)
Jake836allen: I'm interested. Where can I get them? Snowball2 - 02:41pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#554 of 8457)
Neonblue- I believe it is polystyrene (plastic) because people used to go out with metal detectors. Snowball2 - 02:44pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#555 of 8457)
greenslvs2- McKnight theater is connected to the ordway which is next to Rice Park. Desire-to-win - 02:46pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#556 of 8457)
Does anyone else think that we're looking to deep into the clues? greenslvs2 - 02:46pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#557 of 8457)
Thx, Snowball2. jake836allen - 02:48pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#558 of 8457)
In 1957 it was found at BCP. It has as a old workhouse (crack our code) It also has a water tower lots of hills and woods. Desire-to-win - 02:48pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#559 of 8457)
M.K.I.A. -Early thoughts were toward Prosperity and Mound Parks. Been to Prosperity, nothing really seemed right. Don't think it's there. Mound apparently has a small playground. Again, doesn't seem to fit in the pattern.
(Deleted item originally posted by Joel Crandall on 02:49pm Jan 29, 1998 CST)Nancy Boettger - 02:49pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#561 of 8457)
Now that you all got me totally confused! I guess I don't know where to start. My thought was Mounds Park at first too, but now you all are going towards Hidden Falls. I like Greg Sax's theory, process of elimination makes sense to me. Snowball2 - 02:52pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#562 of 8457)
Desire-to-win- YES! I believe we give the author too much credit. Granted the words and clues are chosen carefully and delibertaly. But the author trips us up without even trying, because everone tries to take too much out of some phrases that have no meaning, and the author never had intended to have meaning. Greg Sax - 02:52pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#563 of 8457)
Jake836allen: It was at Battle Creek in 1970 and 1995 as well. I have all the clues/explanations going back to 1952, too. I get the feeling from this group that everyone either has the complete collection of clues, is working on completing their collection, or is just getting started on one. Hopefully, we'll be able to help others dig back into the vaults. The history of the hunt is just as fascinating as the search. Hunter - 02:52pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#564 of 8457)
To all of you looking at Battle Creek Park, it was just there three years ago. If you look at the history of the treasure hunt, they usually do not repeat parks that quickly. R C - 02:53pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#565 of 8457)
on the coffee theory: Arlington fields is adjacent to the Coffee Cup restaurant on Arlington & Rice. It has a great sliding hill and a sports dome! It also (at least in previous years) has had an ice skating rink and warming house. There's no playground though. jake836allen - 02:53pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#566 of 8457)
Desire to win the carnival office printed a book in 87, they dont have any more copies but my mom is a former queen and got her hands on a copy R C - 02:55pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#567 of 8457)
Also, I don't think Arlington fields is actually a St. Paul park - it's just baseball fields. Ian - 02:55pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#568 of 8457)
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It's wrapped in a MOUNDS candy wrapper ?? Desire-to-win - 02:57pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#569 of 8457)
Ian: I like your wrapper idea. You bring a sense of humor to the table. Needed the laugh.
(Deleted item originally posted by Ian on 02:57pm Jan 29, 1998 CST)Snowball2 - 02:59pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#571 of 8457)
Good call RC. I've played ball there many times, and there is not much there. I would be very disappointed if this is where the medalion was found. (lame spot, but always a possibility)
(Deleted item originally posted by Justin Piehowski on 02:59pm Jan 29, 1998 CST)jake836allen - 03:00pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#573 of 8457)
Greg Sax My collection is missing from 88 to 94 (went away to collage) could I get them from you some time?
(Deleted item originally posted by Ian on 03:01pm Jan 29, 1998 CST)emmy & hannah's mom - 03:02pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#575 of 8457)
It's probably too soon for them to put it at hidden falls again, too. wasn't it just there in 1993? Desire-to-win - 03:12pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#576 of 8457)
It has to be in a park. St. Paul takes care of 5 regional parks and 11 county parks. I'm sure the author doesn't mean a ball park. Again, don't think too much into the clues. In past years, look at the clues and where the medallion was found. What do you find? Greg Sax - 03:13pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#577 of 8457)
Rice & Arlington is a "Field" not a "Park." The clue-makers seem to care about such trivialities, so I think we should, too. jake: I'd be happy to share 88-94 with you, but I think I may already have (teaser alert: stay tuned). If I'm wrong, I'll catch you after the hunt. (I'm stepping away for a few hours. I'll talk to whoever's here later tonight.) Itsinmypocket now - 03:21pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#578 of 8457)
Hey snowball I'm Back Justin Piehowski - 03:22pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#579 of 8457)
Ok, I dont know if this has been discussed yet, but, todays clue says City streets. What if it was on a street named after a cit. ie. Duluth(MN) and Case Playground, Lexington(KY) Runs through Como Park, I am not sure, but I think near Highland there is a St.Paul street, Weve already ruled out the ball fields, but they are on Arlington St. Just a thought Daniel Weiss - 03:22pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#580 of 8457)
Treasure Hunters:
It was last found in Mounds Park in '87. I've scouted many of the sizable St. Paul parks, and I'm convinced that this year it is Mounds. Anyone who has been to Mounds Park knows that the mention of high ground is particularly fitting, as well as the mention of scenery. You might be interested to know that Mounds Blvd. and Mounds St. come together exactly where Mounds Park proper begins.
Dan Mr. Know It All - 03:24pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#581 of 8457)
Don't drop your shovels and run from mounds but the more I think about Mounds the less I like it! Food for thought!
Highland park? "
City streets will also show you the way"
HIGHLAND PKWY., FORD PKWY.
A place to play can make ANY WINTER more pleasurable.
INDOOR STATING ARENAS.
High ground HIGHLAND
Water and woods OBVIOUS
Possibly by the old water tower. m-m-m-m-m-m- Snowball2 - 03:25pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#582 of 8457)
Itsinmypocket now- Good, now PLAY NICE!!! violator - 03:25pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#583 of 8457)
Everyone must still remember that at least one of these clue will be describing what the "med" is in. Also sometimes the clues can be real in depth other times the mean what they say. I dont believe it is in mound but I do think it is in a smaller park this year, why I jut can't say. On the subject of reading way to far into clues, I think the med is in a coffee can because mountain grown is high ground and clue 2 the last 2 years has been about what the med is in. Still think it would be better to sell hot chocolate out there, I would make 4 grand and not be cold! R C - 03:26pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#584 of 8457)
MKIA: Are there sledding hills nearby? Itsinmypocket now - 03:27pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#585 of 8457)
Hey what exactly did Joe M. say, I wanna Know because I wasn't with him when he talked his stuff or whatever. But anyways, I was just at Cherokee Park, and I thought for sure that it would be by the 'love rock' (lode means rock) but nope. Also, Joe is coming back, and before he does, I just wanna say that I as his friend am sorry for anything he said, even though he couldnt back any of his talk up. Mr. Know It All - 03:27pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#586 of 8457)
Tons of them!!!!!!!!! Justin Piehowski - 03:29pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#587 of 8457)
Anyone think The large object in view is the space needle? Mr. Know It All - 03:29pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#588 of 8457)
Nope Monica Ehman - 03:29pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#589 of 8457)
SHARKY
The "demo to mode" clue put the "mo" in front of the "de" and you get "mode" now go back to the "crack the code" line and do the same. You get "deco" and well... you need to refer to somenone else's info posted here earlier. Anyways... I'm off to Mounds. I've looked two years previous and been on top of the medallion both times. Let's hope this year, I find it 'cause it's probably my last -- I'm moving real soon! I am searching alone so if anyone wants to team up, look for the "shark" hat:) Also, a friend told me she believes they don't actually hide the medallion until late in the search... any truth to this? What was the soonest the medallion has ever been found? Happy Hunting:) R C - 03:30pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#590 of 8457)
Good idea - but I think the author would have referred to the Space needle in a different way - not just a large object. But, who knows? Which park are you thinking? Itsinmypocket now - 03:31pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#591 of 8457)
I think that we shouldnt rule phalen out, or am I wrong? Mr. Know It All - 03:31pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#592 of 8457)
Justin where are you considering with the space needle thing? R C - 03:32pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#593 of 8457)
I can't think of any "large object" near Phalen. But, there are sliding hills. And places to play. And a warming house. Itsinmypocket now - 03:32pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#594 of 8457)
The large object could be the smokestack visible from many places in Cherokee R C - 03:33pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#595 of 8457)
But, you can't see it from Phalen. violator - 03:35pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#596 of 8457)
can anyone read this? Me Dal Leon Hunter - 03:36pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#597 of 8457)
Testing picture on message -- very small picture from Egypt. Itsinmypocket now - 03:37pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#598 of 8457)
Is anyone here from the west side, because I hate searching alone. Mr. Know It All - 03:40pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#599 of 8457)
I'm going out to Highland to see if everything fits. See ya a.m. tomorrow. Wright Winger - 03:45pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#600 of 8457)
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The mother of all mother lodes in the city (of money) is under the big number one at the first national bank. This may be another connection to it or just another fluke. Arlington is just baseball fields but it still is a park, but its more of a playground park while they hide it in park parks usally. So are we all agreed its at mounds or not. But the streets and playgound thing might mean its between thestreet and playground at mounds. Hi ya'll havent read it in about a day and suddenly theres 200 more messages. Oy! Mr. Know It All - 03:46pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#601 of 8457)
Hey where did everybody go? I just wanted to be #600
(Deleted item originally posted by Shark98 on 03:46pm Jan 29, 1998 CST)Mr. Know It All - 03:47pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#603 of 8457)
oops I missed R C - 03:48pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#604 of 8457)
Now, you have to wait around for #700! Dan Reinhardt - 03:50pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#605 of 8457)
monica; the medallion has been found one the first day. I think it was found once before it even started Snowball2 - 03:50pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#606 of 8457)
Shark98- Good, now PLAY NICE!!! Shark98 - 03:51pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#607 of 8457)
I think if we all just get our lazy butts off of the internet, we might be able to pick up 4grand-at mounds park! Shark98 - 03:53pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#608 of 8457)
before i go for today, can anybody tell me some good chat rooms for a lowlife like myself? violator - 03:53pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#609 of 8457)
hello hello Dan Reinhardt - 03:56pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#610 of 8457)
there is only one place it can be; Mounds!
Right on "THORN" @ ERAL st. Across from mounds blvd. in the playground
near the slide where the kids go zoom. Near the light tower to "guide the way" to the airport near the "high ground" overlooking the river "water" and "woods" to the s. of the park. no way it could be anywhere else. Joe Medalllion - 04:00pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#611 of 8457)
Hey Itsinmypocket now, it's me, your pal Joe Medallion! Joe Medalllion - 04:02pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#612 of 8457)
Dan Reinhardt's dumb. emmy & hannah's mom - 04:02pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#613 of 8457)
Dan, I agree everything does LOOK good for mounds (I'm stuck between mounds and hidden falls/highland), there is no sledding hill anywhere near mounds. And you can;t really see any of the "key" items, i.e. dome from the playground area. Joe Medalllion - 04:02pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#614 of 8457)
Are you there, Itsinmypocket now? Joe Medalllion - 04:03pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#615 of 8457)
Hey emmy & hannah's mom, why did you put "key" in quotations? Joe Medalllion - 04:03pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#616 of 8457)
Mother lode doesn't mean the big rock at Cherokee Park. Beavis - 04:04pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#617 of 8457)
Where and how do you get a registered button? Wright Winger - 04:04pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#618 of 8457)
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Hey how do ya like the new patrotic Wright? Later Ill get a different one, but I made it myself. Rock on! emmy & hannah's mom - 04:05pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#619 of 8457)
Everything in the clues has the potential to be a "key" item. Or to be taken FAR TOO SERIOUSLY. I think that it will be important to have a dome, or domes in view from where the medallion is found. Joe Medalllion - 04:11pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#620 of 8457)
Where are you now, Snowball2? Running to tell mommy again? Dan Reinhardt - 04:12pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#621 of 8457)
I work for parks and rec. and I worked at watergate for a couple of years. been through all of hidden falls Even the really hidden parts. it's ok except whats high ground at the falls? whats "guiding the way"? ZOOM likely is the slides at the playground at mounds. Joe Medalllion - 04:12pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#622 of 8457)
Where in the world are you Itsinmypocket now? emmy & hannah's mom - 04:16pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#623 of 8457)
Dan
High ground could be a reference to Highland - the general neighborhood, or as someone thought previously, perhaps this is telling us what the medallion is hidden inside (coffee can=higher ground). I don't know, either, just trying to keep an open mind. Snowball2 - 04:17pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#624 of 8457)
Joe inmypocket now=shark 98
You guys seem to work real well together Dan Reinhardt - 04:17pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#625 of 8457)
im gona find that damn thing if my ass freezes off. yep
goin somewhere warm to thaw it back on!
se ya at mounds I will be the one with the bulldozer. CK1 - 04:17pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#626 of 8457)
Hey, wright Winger -- nice icon. Digging tonight? Where?
Snowball2 Any new Brainstorm theories on here in the past couple of hours? Or is it rehashing of messages 300-450? Binky - 04:19pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#627 of 8457)
You buy the button at Holiday or Super America or anywhere else they sell them, and then had to send in the registration by today. I think it has to be postmarked by today, so you still have time. Otherwise you will just need to find someone who has one and split the cashola with them if you are luckky enough to find the medallion. emmy & hannah's mom - 04:19pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#628 of 8457)
Dan
High ground could be a reference to Highland - the general neighborhood, or as someone thought previously, perhaps this is telling us what the medallion is hidden inside (coffee can=higher ground). I don't know, either, just trying to keep an open mind. Wright Winger - 04:20pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#629 of 8457)
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Thanks CK1 but now I have an even better repensitation of me! I hope to get out but ive been sick. ybnormal - 04:22pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#630 of 8457)
I'm pretty sure you can see both the domes (capitol and church from mounds) are there any domes near Highland? Maybe the domes have to do with the water holding tanks buried at highland? Joe Medalllion - 04:22pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#631 of 8457)
For the last time, where are you Itsinmypocket now? By the way Snowball2, Shark 98 is another guy. ybnormal - 04:22pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#632 of 8457)
I'm pretty sure you can see both the domes (capitol and church from mounds) are there any domes near Highland? Maybe the domes have to do with the water holding tanks buried at highland? Joe Medalllion - 04:23pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#633 of 8457)
Phalen! Phalen! Phalen! Phalen! Phalen! ybnormal - 04:23pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#634 of 8457)
I'm pretty sure you can see both the domes (capitol and church from mounds) are there any domes near Highland? Maybe the domes have to do with the water holding tanks buried at highland? Snowball2 - 04:23pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#635 of 8457)
Yea? Whatever Joe. Tell ya what, once you guys find one another, then maybe you should start looking for the med. ybnormal - 04:23pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#636 of 8457)
I'm pretty sure you can see both the domes (capitol and church from mounds) are there any domes near Highland? Maybe the domes have to do with the water holding tanks buried at highland? Paul Haagenson - 04:23pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#637 of 8457)
I'd bet that "rosebud" is the container Joe Medalllion - 04:24pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#638 of 8457)
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Joe Medalllion - 04:25pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#639 of 8457)
What can the clue Rosebud have to do with the container? Shark98 - 04:25pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#640 of 8457)
No Nathan its me Joe Medalllion - 04:25pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#641 of 8457)
Am I the only one here? Joe Medalllion - 04:26pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#642 of 8457)
Shark98? Are you 'C-Dog'? Joe Medalllion - 04:27pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#643 of 8457)
I just want to say that it's not at Cherokee Park! Joe Medalllion - 04:28pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#644 of 8457)
Can 'city streets' mean streets named after cities? Joe Medalllion - 04:29pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#645 of 8457)
This sucks! Willy wussed out on us! Joe Medalllion - 04:29pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#646 of 8457)
Where is everybody????????
(Deleted item originally posted by Joe Medalllion on 04:30pm Jan 29, 1998 CST)Joe Medalllion - 04:31pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#648 of 8457)
My brother went out to look at Phalen, so look for a pizza-faced freak there! CK1 - 04:32pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#649 of 8457)
YBnormal -- there are two huge dome-shaped water towers at Highland. Could be the place Highland Parkway (city street -- show us the way). I still believe it's Mounds or Cherokee, however. coinseeker - 04:32pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#650 of 8457)
Hey Joe, what's at Phalen??? Joe Medalllion - 04:32pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#651 of 8457)
Attica! Attica! Attica! Attica! Joe Medalllion - 04:33pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#652 of 8457)
The medallion is, stupid coinseeker! coinseeker - 04:33pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#653 of 8457)
yea right. Joe Medalllion - 04:34pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#654 of 8457)
For the last fricken time, its not at Cherokee! I looked there all day! Joe Medalllion - 04:34pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#655 of 8457)
Yeah. I'm right. Dan Reinhardt - 04:34pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#656 of 8457)
why does everyone talk about DOMES what is that and how did they come up with that? Joe Medalllion - 04:34pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#657 of 8457)
Am I going to be #700? Joe Medalllion - 04:35pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#658 of 8457)
From 'the code,' Dan Reinhardt. coinseeker - 04:35pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#659 of 8457)
Joe - how can you come up with Phalen????? Joe Medalllion - 04:36pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#660 of 8457)
Pants pants pants pants pants-for the love of God, will somebody measure me? Steve Tylor - 04:36pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#661 of 8457)
So where are all the serious hunters? Are you out digging at Mound? I must admit that all the clues do fit for Mound. Drove home from work by there. Every thing fits, all I have to do is pin it down! Cherio.....!!!!! Nice to have half way decent weather for digging! See Ya At Mound! CK1 - 04:36pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#662 of 8457)
Dan- the Domes come from Clue 4: ...Crack our code. Dome is an Anagram of demo and mode. Wright Winger - 04:36pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#663 of 8457)
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Its not at phalen, its never at phalen, I wont beleive its at phalen till the last clue says its there other wise I refuse to beleive its there and will have my mingions (or as they like to be called friends) hunt at mounds while im out sick. Joe Medalllion - 04:36pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#664 of 8457)
By analyzing the clues, coinseeker! Joe Medalllion - 04:37pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#665 of 8457)
What the hell's a mingion? Desire-to-win - 04:37pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#666 of 8457)
We need to get back on track. Afterall, we're suppose to be helping each other out on helpful hints. The top areas are Mounds and Highland. Many people are out checking these areas. More information will be available tomorrow by the Clue #6 and by fellow hunters. Must go for today. Will check in tomorrow. Happy hunting!! Joe Medalllion - 04:38pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#667 of 8457)
Oh come on, Shark98, write! Snowball2 - 04:38pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#668 of 8457)
Dan- Domes comes from clue #4 line 2&3
To crack the code in line 2. AND demo and mode in line 3.
The code is to rearange the letters in Demo and Mode, both come out to be DOME Joe Medalllion - 04:38pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#669 of 8457)
Well duh, Desire-to-win! Wright Winger - 04:39pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#670 of 8457)
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Just because it hasnt been at phalen since 83' dosnt mean its there, in fact I think that means it wont ever be there or at least for a very long time. Well thats what I think. Joe Medalllion - 04:40pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#671 of 8457)
Can code be rearranged for co-ed, as in a co-ed school(nearby BCP or Phalen))? coinseeker - 04:40pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#672 of 8457)
Hey Mr. Joe Medallion, if you don't have anything important to contribute then why don't you get lost! Joe Medalllion - 04:40pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#673 of 8457)
It most likely will be at Phalen because of the time span. Dan Reinhardt - 04:41pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#674 of 8457)
thank you joe&ck1 Joe Medalllion - 04:41pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#675 of 8457)
Because I don't feel like it, coinseeker!!!!!!!!!!! Joe Medalllion - 04:42pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#676 of 8457)
What are you referring to, Dan Reinhardt? Snowball2 - 04:42pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#677 of 8457)
Well I'm heading out. Good luck to Winger, CK1, Dave, Coinseeker, and everyone else. And Good Morning to Greg after his couple hour nap. Signing off 'til the am. Steve Tylor - 04:42pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#678 of 8457)
I agree with coin seeker! emmy & hannah's mom - 04:42pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#679 of 8457)
I agree that it won't be at Phalen. What would the "large object" be there anyway? Joe Medalllion - 04:42pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#680 of 8457)
It's about time, Snowball2! Wright Winger - 04:43pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#681 of 8457)
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Im going to be 700 just like I was 600, I need to get out there, oh god I need to get out diggin. I cant stay inside munch longer. Dan Reinhardt - 04:43pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#682 of 8457)
will anyone be online at 1130 that I can call from mounds?
(Deleted item originally posted by Joe Medalllion on 04:43pm Jan 29, 1998 CST)Joe Medalllion - 04:44pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#684 of 8457)
I may be, Dan! Joe Medalllion - 04:44pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#685 of 8457)
My password is *********. What is yours, Dan? Joe Medalllion - 04:45pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#686 of 8457)
I said that I'm going to be lucky #700! Joe Medalllion - 04:45pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#687 of 8457)
p Dan Reinhardt - 04:46pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#688 of 8457)
has any one ever seen the medallion on display? what the hell does it even look like? how big is it? Wright Winger - 04:46pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#689 of 8457)
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Thank you SNOWBALL 2 for the wishing of luck, and I you, but DAN R. ck1 I dont think is joe. But could the clue of bringing fun be something that is good for kids all year round that outside? but I cant think what playground sfuff is good all year. Jake Jones - 04:47pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#690 of 8457)
What do you think about Rice Park? Joe Medalllion - 04:47pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#691 of 8457)
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w Joe Medalllion - 04:47pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#694 of 8457)
k Joe Medalllion - 04:48pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#695 of 8457)
l Joe Medalllion - 04:48pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#696 of 8457)
q Dan Reinhardt - 04:48pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#697 of 8457)
its ********** you can use it if you like. Joe Medalllion - 04:48pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#698 of 8457)
z Joe Medalllion - 04:48pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#699 of 8457)
u Joe Medalllion - 04:49pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#700 of 8457)
Ha-ha! I'm #700! Wright Winger - 04:49pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#701 of 8457)
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The medalion is about 2" across and blue. Its plastic and has some winter carnival stuff on it. This is what I think it is cuz thats what they have said in the past, but I think if they needed to they could make it smaller for this year. coinseeker - 04:49pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#702 of 8457)
you're an idiot! Joe Medalllion - 04:49pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#703 of 8457)
I told you, Wright Winger! Joe Medalllion - 04:50pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#704 of 8457)
Who's still here? Dan Reinhardt - 04:50pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#705 of 8457)
swings all year slide...ZOOM ...all year Casey Trauer - 04:50pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#706 of 8457)
PioneerPlanet night editor/Water Cooler moderator
Attention treasure hunters:
The Planet's Winter Carnival site now has the clues and explanations for the last 10 medallion hunts. Perhaps a handy reference to analyze the fiendish mind of our clue writer.
The research was provided by Greg Sax, whom some of you may recognize from this discussion group. Please extend him a virtual pat on the back.
Happy hunting.
Casey Trauer
Planet night editor Joe Medalllion - 04:50pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#707 of 8457)
You left an l out of medallion, WW. emmy & hannah's mom - 04:51pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#708 of 8457)
Dan Reinhardt, To protect your privacy (and mine), respond if the number 2460 means anything to you. If so I could call you with my phone #. I will most likely be online at 11:30. HUNTER JULS - 04:51pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#709 of 8457)
HIGHLAND PARK... City streets will also show you the way... a city MONTREAL... is the name of a street in the park! Also the park gets its name from being located on high ground. There is a historic stone water tower, indoor ice arena, outdoor pool, hills which are underground resevoirs not to be walked on, but help guide you. Dan Reinhardt - 04:52pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#710 of 8457)
mounds all year..................two inches? wow thats small.
is it smaller when it gets cold? Wayne Rust - 04:53pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#711 of 8457)
How soon we forget, two years ago, Harriett Island, the clue "the
first place to go" refered to the big red #1 on the downtown bank.
The paper even said so afterward. Demo seems to refer to dome, dome=mound, right? Smart money says mounds park so far. Dan Reinhardt - 04:57pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#712 of 8457)
sorry mom; maybe i'm dense. I don't know what that means. It's O.K. no
need. I think I have a source. Jake Jones - 04:57pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#713 of 8457)
The clues fit Rice Park the Best...
'We'd be the first to say that a place to play' (The Ordway theatre runs along Washington (the 1st president) Street)
'City Streets will also show you the way' (Ordway)
'To riches that are almost immeasurable' (minnesota art museum has immeasurable works of art) Jake836 - 04:58pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#714 of 8457)
GREG SAX thank you for the last 10 years of clues. violator - 05:01pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#715 of 8457)
It wont be at rice, to hard to park, to many people there for the ice carving. Dan Reinhardt - 05:01pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#716 of 8457)
you know... como last year, some guy with no clue found it and the carnival people couldn't have been more thrilled. I stayed up all night and looked for it and even whent downtown. damn it this year it's mine... you people should stay home where it's warm and have a cocktail. Jake Jones - 05:04pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#717 of 8457)
You have a good point about Rice but ....
But first you'll have to break our code (rearrange code - deco. There is the Deco restaurant in the minnesota museum of art accross the sreet) Dan Reinhardt - 05:04pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#718 of 8457)
at 1130 pioneer planet is really going to have a run for its money...
how many lines do ya all think it's got? cats meow - 05:04pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#719 of 8457)
Am guessing the reference to play place serves primarily to bring us over and away from the indian mound side of Mounds Blvd. You have to "watch" for the zooming area because it is a very small hill (on the north side of the Blvd and was getting use as a sliding hill (and maybe even sledding) on day 2. If it is in Mounds prepare for the clues to pull us away from the sacred burial area. When the masses descend it won't be any where near them to be sure. Triangulate yourselves into a position where the capital or 1st Bank, Pioneer Press factory. beacon, sliding hill and maybe even the Urban street sign are all in view. Put yourself in the place of the clue writer. He or she probably composes clues after the placement based on what they saw from ground zero.In other words, clues fit the placement not the other way around. On the other hand i may be utterly and completely wrong about all of this. Also prepare for #6 to also be filler in preparation for #7. HUNTER JULS - 05:04pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#720 of 8457)
I think there was alot of contravercy the last time it was at mounds park,with the burial mounds and all I wouldnt be surprised if the park declined to have it hidden there. Anybody remember this? Jake836 - 05:05pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#721 of 8457)
GREG SAX thank you for the last 10 years of clues. Dan Reinhardt - 05:06pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#722 of 8457)
what possible reason would kids ZOOM there? Whats the big thing guiding the way? where is the g.d. woods man? Dan Reinhardt - 05:10pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#723 of 8457)
it aint at rice.......THORN ST. AT MOUNDS. (ROSES) ZOOM (SLIDES AND SWINGS) WATER (MISSISSIPPI RIVER) WOODS OBVIOUS ON S. SIDE TOWER (TO GUIDE TO AIRPORT TO THE S.) Jake Jones - 05:11pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#724 of 8457)
Well, the children's museum is in the area... there is/was an exhibit there that was publicized well that was called 'Geo-zoom'
And there are several streets in and around downtown that have tree names.
So there! violator - 05:17pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#725 of 8457)
Tonights clue will be the kicker, see you all at 11:30. time to get a nap nimrod - 05:19pm Jan 29, 1998 CST (#726 of 8457)
Hey Pat Pfundstein, get ahold of me.......
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