The Pioneer Press medallion has been found. Details are at our Winter Carnival page.
The hunt's over, but the discussion rages on ...
(6974 previous messages)Chris Partyka - 11:58am Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6975 of 8458)
Does anyone really think it will be found this year? The park is so big, the clues so vague, and the whole place has been absolutely oblitterated! If it's there, I can't imagine where it is. 
Still Looking - 12:01pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6976 of 8458)
Asking again.......does anyone have any idea what the medallion might be hidden in? ie. diaper, band aid box, etc. in the past? Chris Partyka - 12:02pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6977 of 8458)
When the clue about the cape and the whip came out, I thought it meant that it was in a bandana inside a Cool Whip container. ("Really hip", translating into, "Cool) ybnormal - 12:02pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6978 of 8458)
STILL LOOKING--- Some ideas are a bread bag, cool whip container a cookie container anything to do with dough and bakers. Just ideas though. Prince Bisque - 12:03pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6979 of 8458)
I keep hearing how yellow stone means Yellowstone Nat'l Park, but does anyone know what sugary loaf is supposed to represent if we are using the street names theory? Holly Wood - 12:04pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6980 of 8458)
(Counting Off 10 Paces on the Walk of Fame)
IMHO, what does it matter what its in? Would you discard a potato chip bag w/o looking in it because there was no clue reference? Chris Partyka - 12:05pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6981 of 8458)
Of course I have been called a complete idiot by several people, but hey, I'm just trying to come up with every possible angle I can! This whole hunt is frustrating the Hell outta me!!! ybnormal - 12:05pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6982 of 8458)
PRINCE BISQUE--- look back over the last 50 posts or so. Sugar LOaf is hill near Winona, Winona street Still Looking - 12:05pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6983 of 8458)
I used to live in Winona. There is a big hill, scenic overlook, park named Sugar Loaf. Kind of a local landmark in Winona. Too obscure? That's my only thought, for whatever that's worth. Chris Partyka - 12:06pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6984 of 8458)
There is a hill in Winona Minnesota called the, "sugar loaf", Still Looking - 12:10pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6985 of 8458)
Does anyone out there know when all the trees in the park were trimmed? Looks like quite recently. Wondering if medallian placed before all the trucks packed down the snow; it's impossible to dig under those big tire tracks isn't it. Chris Partyka - 12:15pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6986 of 8458)
I dug in the same general area for about 6 hours yesterday, and only covered about a 20' X 20' space! The ground was impossible to break up! SueBee - 12:18pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6987 of 8458)
Hi! Back from lunch. Holly Wood, I went to what I thought was the foundation about 10:10pm, but didn't see anyone else (at least not Deb with the bright light or you). Brought chips too. Oh well. Patrick Murphy - 12:19pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6988 of 8458)
I think we have to assume that the editor at PP is doing his job. Surgary Loaf is the tip of a mountain in Rio de Janeiro Brazil.
Has anyone tried an anagram for words in this clue? Yellow stone if you change stone to notes you get yellow notes ( post it notes) or POST.The tip of a post or a post on the tip of the sledding hill somewhere. I think anagrams still hold the key.We know it's in CP they have to be narrowing it down to a certain part of the park by now (just a thought) Goomba - 12:22pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6989 of 8458)
Dean, if you're reading this, get back to work! On Looker - 12:28pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6990 of 8458)
Still Looking: the trees in the park were trimmed as recent as the first week in january. The branches were left in heaps along the boulevard and throughout the oaks on the south end for about 2 to 3 weeks. Then all of a sudden, about a week or less before the Carnival began, big trucks came out and picked them up. They drove all through the park, (I'm sure in the beggining everyone saw the big tread marks they left behind.) College Kid - 12:31pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6991 of 8458)
Does anyone wonder what "A large object in view will help guide you" means? Or is it just unsubstantial? ybnormal - 12:33pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6992 of 8458)
If the editor is doing his job why is the clue "sugary" online? I think stay with the winona idea Lo - 12:34pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6993 of 8458)
Does anyone think that the reference to zone could have something to do with zone defense in basketball? SueBee - 12:34pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6994 of 8458)
College Kid - that's a clue from way back when. The rest of the clue, demo/mode, both unscramble to spell dome. The large object is the dome of either the cathedral or the capitol (pick your favorite). Both can be seen from Cherokee park. upallnight - 12:34pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6995 of 8458)
I can not beleive that no one has found this darn thing. Shooting Star an I were out untill 2am looking with about 200 other hunters. If someone is holding onto it there DEAD!!! SueBee - 12:35pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6996 of 8458)
Lo, highly doubtful that it has anything to do with basketball College Kid - 12:36pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6997 of 8458)
I know about the dome thing but I was just wondering about the other part of the clue. If it doesn't mean anything, I can accept that. =) Prince Bisque - 12:36pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6998 of 8458)
Going with the street references, could zone not mean "Tow Away Zone" or "No Parking Zone", etc.? Lo - 12:36pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#6999 of 8458)
Does anyonet think that the "zone" maybe be referring to the basketball court? (zone defense) Prince Bisque - 12:36pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7000 of 8458)
Going with the street references, could zone not mean "Tow Away Zone" or "No Parking Zone", etc.? Lo - 12:37pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7001 of 8458)
Does anyonet think that the "zone" maybe be referring to the basketball court? (zone defense) upallnight - 12:37pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7002 of 8458)
All of you who are asking about clues from way back are obviously not part of the COOLER CREW. We have been looking since the beginning and all the clues have been deciphered. There is commradery with us and we will find the medallion.
COOLER CREW RULES!!!!!!! Prince Bisque - 12:37pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7003 of 8458)
Going with the street references, could zone not mean "Tow Away Zone" or "No Parking Zone", etc.? upallnight - 12:38pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7004 of 8458)
All of you who are asking about clues from way back are obviously not part of the COOLER CREW. We have been looking since the beginning and all the clues have been deciphered. There is commradery with us and we will find the medallion.
COOLER CREW RULES!!!!!!! Lo - 12:39pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7005 of 8458)
Does anyone think zone may be referring to zone defense in basketball???? Maybe on the court somewhere? Prince Bisque - 12:39pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7006 of 8458)
Going with the street references, could zone not mean "Tow Away Zone" or "No Parking Zone", etc.? ybnormal - 12:41pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7007 of 8458)
For possible ideas of zone refer to posts #6876 and 6875 Lo - 12:41pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7008 of 8458)
Does anyone think zone may be referring to zone defense in basketball???? Maybe on the court somewhere? SueBee - 12:41pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7009 of 8458)
People - please hit the recent button rather than your reload or refresh buttons to avoid posting your message more than once. Thanks! Holly Wood - 12:41pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7010 of 8458)
(Counting Off 10 Paces on the Walk of Fame)
Sue - I ended up at 'the central bonfire' for about 15 minutes (until 10:30) and then hunted... I thought the foundation was the fire pit overlooking the bluff and even with the bathrooms....maybe I screwed it up... Ibelistening - 12:44pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7011 of 8458)
Has anyone thought of the yellow stone = lime stone that the park resides on??? Lo - 12:46pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7012 of 8458)
SueBee- thank you for the advice on the refresh button. I wasn't sure how that worked.
Upallnight- just cause people aren't posting a message every 10 seconds doesn't mean they haven't been reading the Water Cooler. My aren't you quite the unwelcoming little man? Holly Wood - 12:46pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7013 of 8458)
(Counting Off 10 Paces on the Walk of Fame)
I-be too general for 2nd to last clue.... Me Dal Leon Hunter - 12:47pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7014 of 8458)
Ibelistening,
Keep listening.... Holly Wood - 12:50pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7015 of 8458)
(Counting Off 10 Paces on the Walk of Fame)
Come on Lo.... The hunt may have furstrated Up and turned him into a 'wild, raging beast' but we're all going through some of that..... Patrick Murphy - 12:51pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7016 of 8458)
If a cape and a whip is used by a Ringmaster and you take the anagram of tip (pit),ring and pit might be the fire pit ring and if you stand in the middle of the fire pit and look north you can see a small opening in the trees (a perfect circular opening in the trees) where you can see the tip of smoke stack and the plume (large object to guide) but if you walk out of the pit smoke stack is no longer in view.(just another thought) Q-BALL - 12:52pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7017 of 8458)
Did anyone find it yet or is it just a rumor? Holly Wood - 12:55pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7018 of 8458)
(Counting Off 10 Paces on the Walk of Fame)
I heard that there were two bogus medallions found in the last 24 hours..... One of them was a wooden free drink token in a snack wrapper.... Kathy Clark - 12:55pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7019 of 8458)
Students in St Francis St James United School third grade have been studying the clues and we wish you all good luck! College Kid - 12:57pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7020 of 8458)
Q-Ball, According to the recording, it hasn't been found. SueBee - 12:57pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7021 of 8458)
Kathy (or should I call you Ms. Clark?) Thanks for the wishes. Hope the kids are having fun. We sure are. Q-BALL - 12:57pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7022 of 8458)
THANKS HOLLYWOOD. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT TO CP TODAY? A. Metal Detective - 12:58pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7023 of 8458)
Has anyone been out to CP today? Q-BALL - 12:58pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7024 of 8458)
THANKS TO YOU TO C.K. Lo - 12:59pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7025 of 8458)
Thanks, Hollywood. You're the man.
This whole medalliion thing is one big addiction!!! SueBee - 12:59pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7026 of 8458)
Holly Wood, here's what Deb posted about the location of the foundation yesterday: ok- on cherokee the west side ( toward the river ) right by the cliffs- there is a foundation of a building-- it is on a little lookout right straight between the bathrooms and the "other" smoke stack. I (SueBee) was at the bonfire around 9:00 or so. Drove along Cherokee Hts. from George to Annapolis looking for the crew. C'est la vie. Maybe Sunday morning depending on the time. I'm in a choir and am busy between 9 and 11am. Still Looking - 01:00pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7027 of 8458)
I've been "hunting treasure" for over forty years, started as a kid with my dad. Through the years I've gotten both of my kids involved. Part of the fun is meeting fellow hunters and sharing thoughts. This is my first trip to the water cooler. You folks are just as entertaining and I stay much warmer here in my house. Keep up the hints and the humor. Q-BALL - 01:00pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7028 of 8458)
I HAVEN'T JUST WONDERING HOW IT LOOKS OUT THERE. Holly Wood - 01:00pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7029 of 8458)
(Counting Off 10 Paces on the Walk of Fame)
Not yet - going at 9 for 2 hours of pre-clue hunting and then the mad dash.... you Q-Ball?
I propose that the WC Crew meet at 11PM at Chippewa and Winona bushes.... I have a lantern, cell phone for clue and enthusiasm! Wear a bandana or white item visable.......I'll be there! Toner - 01:01pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7030 of 8458)
What's up Lo?? SueBee - 01:03pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7031 of 8458)
HollyWood, do you have someone going for a paper before 11? Caribou - 01:03pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7032 of 8458)
Does anyone have any thoughts on "To keep up the pace and win our race" (Clue 8) and "To stay in our game and earn some fame" (Rule 11).
Or There's no need to wander to and fro (Clue 8) and Of the crowds traipsing across our city (Clue 9)
Do they have some connection or just part of the poem or am I lost in the snow? Still Looking - 01:04pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7033 of 8458)
I was at CP from 7:30 to 9:30 am today. Only about 15 people ther in the beginning and maybe 150 people a 9:30. There's still a lot of unturned snow, but most of it is only 4-5 inches deep and thouroughly packed down. Tough digging. Are we even positive that it"s in the snow? There's been no usual reference to look low, dig, etc. Q-BALL - 01:04pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7034 of 8458)
I'M KIND OF UNDECIDED RIGHT NOW . I'M STILL WRACK'N MY BRAIN SOME MORE ON THESE EDGECATED CLUES Lo - 01:05pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7035 of 8458)
Hey Toner! Was lunch good? Meet me at checkpoint 1. He, he. Can't wait to play with you tonight... He, he.
LY Me Dal Leon Hunter - 01:07pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7036 of 8458)
"Still crazy, after all these .... (clues)" (Simon and/or Garfunkel, I think?). Well no, I guess it has nothing to do with the hunt; or does it?
ybnormal - 01:08pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7037 of 8458)
HOLLYWOOD--- Sound s good will be there with a cell phone and mate online as well. Not sure what I can wear that is white, but will find something Q-BALL - 01:08pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7038 of 8458)
I'M CHECK'N OUT FOR A FEW . GONNA TALK TO THE OL' MAN AND SEE WHAT WSE WORDS HE HAS TO SAY. Holly Wood - 01:11pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7039 of 8458)
(Counting Off 10 Paces on the Walk of Fame)
Signing off too gang - see ya at 11:00 if you want to join forces (see prev) - QBall, I'm positive its between Wyoming and Winona not far from Chippewa - tonight will tell! See ya gang (maybe for a postmortem tomorrow if someone nabs the puck tonight) SueBee - 01:12pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7040 of 8458)
Caribou - I think that those lines are just filler for the rhyming of the clue. More important information was gleaned out from those clues. mr.tomski - 01:15pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7041 of 8458)
HELLO shelley darst - 01:17pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7042 of 8458)
Am I an idiot or does not anyone else see that clue #11 leads us to Page St. (Allen Page!!) Stuck here at work...HELP!!!!! Tom Clancy - 01:18pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7043 of 8458)
Need that med. to pay for games Deb Speidel - 01:18pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7044 of 8458)
hey gang, im back-- i see i didnt miss much ;0) mr.tomski - 01:18pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7045 of 8458)
WAS AT THE PARK THIS MORNING. FOUND A CASSETTE TAPE BOX WITH SILVER COIN TAPED TO INSIDE. COIN IS GOOD FOR ONE FREE DRINK AT MERMAID.IS THAT PLACE STILL THERE? Willie Findit - 01:20pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7046 of 8458)
Page St? I don't get the connection.
HELP wallflower - 01:20pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7047 of 8458)
shhhhhhh be vewy vewy quiet. We're hunting medawions.
nice to see you all again, folks! I have to say that i saw NO ONE from the cooler croo last night and I was disenchanted with all the drunk, obnoxious people screaming.
one other thing...i can't seem to find any reference to what IMHO means!!! Deb Speidel - 01:20pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7048 of 8458)
oh yeah the mermaid is still kickin..... what a downer though huh tomski?? Tom Clancy - 01:21pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7049 of 8458)
Do ya think the next clue will give the exact location..? Deb Speidel - 01:21pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7050 of 8458)
In My Humble Opinion mr.tomski - 01:22pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7051 of 8458)
MY HEART SKIPPED A BEAT mr.tomski - 01:23pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7052 of 8458)
hEARD THERE WAS BOMB THREAT AT FRIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL TODAY. JOE MEDALLION MUST GO THERE Sherlock - 01:24pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7053 of 8458)
tomski -- at least you found something! I think the best thing I found was some frozen pop in a mountain dew bottle, so congrats on the Mermaid-thing! Still Looking - 01:24pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7054 of 8458)
Mr. Tomski - bummer. At least you get a free drink, the rest of us just get frostbite. Sherlock - 01:24pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7055 of 8458)
oh no - I hope Joe Medallion doesn't follow through on ALL his threats!!! mr.tomski - 01:25pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7056 of 8458)
SO FAR JOE HAS BEEN ALL TALK AND NO ACTION Mr. Know It All - 01:26pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7057 of 8458)
C U @ 4, ON THE HILL Sherlock - 01:27pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7058 of 8458)
I wonder if he's like that in everything! ;) mr.tomski - 01:28pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7059 of 8458)
HASNT BEEN BACK FOR ABOUT A DAY. I THINK THE WEB COPS TOOK HIS TOY AWAY!!! Ian - 01:28pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7060 of 8458)
READ MESSAGE 8268
The Cherokee Sirloin Room has VERY good food. (pricy) greenslvs2 - 01:28pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7061 of 8458)
The First Annual PPMCC Breakfast Re-Hash will be held Sunday, February 7, 1998, at... Where else??? CP!!!!! A time has not yet been established, since we'll prolly be at the parade the nite before, so stay tuned for further details as to time. (Read: We ALL need to catch up on our sleep!!!!)
We have received RSVPs from three folks so far... Me <g>, Cheryl, and Cheryl has gracioulsy accepted for Hubs, too!!!
So far, we've two Coleman stoves... I'll be glad to share mine!! Bring whatever you want to nosh on for breakfast. I'm doing the Cooler Coffee/eggs/bacon/steak/hashbrowns thing - gotta have HASHBROWNS at a re-hash!!!! Cheryl wants do-nuts.... ISH!!!!!
Attire is the usual - Cooler stuff/white.
Cooler Heads Unite!!! Be There Or Be Square to share stories, rehash your experiences, etc!!!! Can't wait to meet everybody!!! It's gonna be a blast!!!
Gotta run!!! Gotta go check the park. Stay tuned for more details on the First Annual PPMCC Breakfast Re-Hash!!!!
:)
Black Widow - if you want to come (Sunday), let me know - I'll come and pick you up!!!! Will also pick you up for tonite if The Med is not found today!!!!!!!! Brad J. Brunner - 01:30pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7062 of 8458)
I don't know about y'all, but I've gone dizzy from lantern fumes and endless pondering of the clues. I thought I'd write our own clue number 12. How does this sound:
Wearers of white will search this night
To find the carnival puck
Trading computers for shovels, they go forth from their hovels
Thankful to the Water Cooler for camaraderie, knowledge, and luck. mr.tomski - 01:31pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7063 of 8458)
TIME TO GO BACK HUNTING.COOLERPHILES WILL PREVAIL!!!! ybnormal - 01:31pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7064 of 8458)
School doesn't get out for a few yet so we're safe for awhile. I just ignore him. He isnt helping so don't waste the energy responding to him and stick to finding the "medawwion" Sherlock - 01:31pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7065 of 8458)
Pretty creative there, Brunner (are you Brad B?)... Tom Clancy - 01:32pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7066 of 8458)
Isn't the 7th a Saturday? Q-BALL - 01:33pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7067 of 8458)
HELLO HOLLY WOOD ARE YOU OUT THERE? Mr. Know It All - 01:33pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7068 of 8458)
Alright Greenslvs2! A rehash breakfast sounds great, what time? tell everyone PPMCC stands for! Tom Clancy - 01:33pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7069 of 8458)
Isn't the 7th a Saturday? greenslvs2 - 01:34pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7070 of 8458)
The First Annual PPMCC Breakfast Re-Hash will be held Sunday, February 7, 1998, at... Where else??? CP!!!!! A time has not yet been established, since we'll prolly be at the parade the nite before, so stay tuned for further details as to time. (Read: We ALL need to catch up on our sleep!!!!)
We have received RSVPs from three folks so far... Me <g>, Cheryl, and Cheryl has gracioulsy accepted for Hubs, too!!!
So far, we've two Coleman stoves... I'll be glad to share mine!! Bring whatever you want to nosh on for breakfast. I'm doing the Cooler Coffee/eggs/bacon/steak/hashbrowns thing - gotta have HASHBROWNS at a re-hash!!!! Cheryl wants do-nuts.... ISH!!!!!
Attire is the usual - Cooler stuff/white.
Cooler Heads Unite!!! Be There Or Be Square to share stories, rehash your experiences, etc!!!! Can't wait to meet everybody!!! It's gonna be a blast!!!
Gotta run!!! Gotta go check the park. Stay tuned for more details on the First Annual PPMCC Breakfast Re-Hash!!!!
:)
Black Widow - if you want to come (Sunday), let me know - I'll come and pick you up!!!! Will also pick you up for tonite if The Med is not found today!!!!!!!! Brad J. Brunner - 01:35pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7071 of 8458)
Sherlock--
Thanks! Brad B. is someone else. Maybe I have a twin? Tom Clancy - 01:36pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7072 of 8458)
The First Annual PPMCC Breakfast Re-Hash will be held Sunday, February
7, 1998,
NOT Deb Speidel - 01:38pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7073 of 8458)
how about at the 'FOUNDATION'!!!!!! Q-BALL - 01:38pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7074 of 8458)
I'M OTTA HERE. Q-BALL - 01:40pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7075 of 8458)
HOLLY WOOD IF YOU READ THIS I'LL BE BACK ABOUT 9:30 PM OR SO
THEN WE COULD CONVERSE SOME MORE. Me Dal Leon Hunter - 01:43pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7076 of 8458)
What's PPMCC ?? -- Pioneer Planet Medallion Cooler Crew ???? Ian - 01:47pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7077 of 8458)
READ MESSAGE 8268
Who has the white Pooh hat? Ian - 01:54pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7078 of 8458)
READ MESSAGE 8268
GREG: Are you here? Snack Daddy's Mom - 01:55pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7079 of 8458)
I follow you....game,fame,right zone(end zone), locals claim...Allen Page? maybe? What does anyone else think? Itsinmypocket now - 01:55pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7080 of 8458)
Hey guys-Im there for the breakfast! Me Dal Leon Hunter - 01:56pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7081 of 8458)
BTW: IMHO & FYI, GMTA. :-)))
(Just practicing all that chat lingo I found on p. 8 of TCIG&D Vol. 1, issue 5 Februrary '98) -- TCIG&D (Twin Cities Internet Guide & Directory, www.tcigd.com)
Goin' to vegetate here 'til either the next clue comes out or someone convinces me the med. has been found.
If clue comes out (before med. is found), then as all good Cooler-philes do, I'll magically change my computer into a shovel and whiz over/on?/to CP and dig like mad (with wreckless abandon, assuming clue is as detailed as usual).
p.s.
<g>, All that food sounds good on Feb. 7; I'll be your guest -- Thanks. Whitey-Black - 01:56pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7082 of 8458)
I'm going to the breakfast! Itsinmypocket now - 01:57pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7083 of 8458)
what's proper cooler attire? Whitey-Black - 01:58pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7084 of 8458)
I'm with Me Dal Leon Hunter! I'm staying here! Whitey-Black - 01:58pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7085 of 8458)
I'm glad that Joe Medallion isn't here! Ian - 02:00pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7086 of 8458)
READ MESSAGE 8268
Joe's not that bad.
(Deleted item originally posted by greenslvs2 on 02:03pm Feb 4, 1998 CST)Me Dal Leon Hunter - 02:03pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7088 of 8458)
I hear that Cooler-attire is anything white ... like a scarf, towel around waist or neck or arm or leg ... I guess. How about we just hang a white towel tucked into our rear waist band? Yah, that's the ticket. Me Dal Leon Hunter - 02:05pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7089 of 8458)
Whoops,
<g> just re-hashed the date of the "re-hash"; it's Feb. 8th not the 7th. JazzyBloom - 02:07pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7090 of 8458)
Does anybody know how many people are there now ? Christine - 02:08pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7091 of 8458)
So someone finally found it! I sure like to know where! Someone tell me! huntandfind - 02:10pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7092 of 8458)
When I was there at 11:30 there were at least 100 people, if not more. I didn't stop to look around though, with the news crew there it kind of made me stupid for looking around. Me Dal Leon Hunter - 02:11pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7093 of 8458)
I wondo if my cute widdo SHARKY is stiww wooking and diggin' out in da code wedder. cold toes2 - 02:12pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7094 of 8458)
hi all, just got back from cp. been there for 4 hours. the little bit of snow that wasn't dug up is now!! the people looking at the two ends are slowly meeting in the middle, between wyoming and winona where it sounds like it is.it shouldn't be long now else something like page st is right. Christine - 02:13pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7095 of 8458)
There shouldn't be anyone there now. was anyone there when they found it? Tom Clancy - 02:13pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7096 of 8458)
You're welcome. Now back to our regularly scheduled medallion hunt. huntandfind - 02:13pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7097 of 8458)
when did you hear it was found, Christine? Christine - 02:14pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7098 of 8458)
Just now on the home page of the pioneer. Click to the winter carnival page and you'll see WOODY AND HER SISTER - 02:15pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7099 of 8458)
I finally got my computer to let me in...I have been with you guys all week and have been trying to post a note..
Here's my two cents....First, I think we are all reading too much in to the clues...I have been looking for years and every year I tell myself not to get so nit picky with the clues. Think broad with the clues. If you read the answers to the past years' clues, you find that each clue usually has a broad theme. I do think however, that clue # 6 might mean when you look out over the stack, the medallion may be behind you.
I agree that clue #11 means if you find the right zone, (area) to look between, you will find the med. Staying near where the local streets intersect the park, either between Wyoming and Winona or Baker.. I know that the previous med was found up on the North by the fire hydrant between King and George, so it would make sense that it is further south..As far as the sliding hill goes, I think that is one of the more vague, global first clues that pinpoints the park....
We'll see. We plan on being around tonight when the clue comes out. Will wear something white. Have cell phone and will have someone on line at home.....Good luck to all..this has been a blast...It has been hard to get my work done.... greenslvs2 - 02:17pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7100 of 8458)
Tom Clancy: Yikes!!! Sunday is the 8th!!! You're rite!
THE RE-HASH BREAKFAST IS SUNDAY, THE *8TH* OF FEBRUARY, NOT ON THE 7TH!!!!!
Hunter: <g> = "grin" or "grinnning". You rotten, scummy LEECH!!! First you approach me to share my registered Med with you - that hasn't one! - and only offer me $500, but I'd have to pay all the taxes. Now you're trying to share my food!!! You're about the lowest scum I've run across in the longest time. Stay clear of me, mister. I want nothing to do with you. Go cook out in The Frog Pond, looser. Christine - 02:18pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7101 of 8458)
Doesn' t anyone know where they found it? Isn't anyone on the WC out in CP? greenslvs2 - 02:25pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7102 of 8458)
Christine: I was there about 12:30 - 1:45. Channel 5 was just leaving; Channel 9 was still there. I saw or heard nothing. People were still digging and hunting like crazy when I left.
I HOPE IT WAS A WAY COOL COOLER HEAD!!!
Do you know what time it was found? WOODY AND HER SISTER - 02:26pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7103 of 8458)
I guess I was a day late and a dollar or two short with my comments...I can't wait to read the answers to the clues.. Christine - 02:27pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7104 of 8458)
I've been watching the winter carnival page for about 2 hours. The first time I saw anything was about 2:10. When do they post the answers to the clues? happy bear - 02:27pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7105 of 8458)
I think you can go into the metro supersaver and find where it has been found.
Http://www.metrosupersaver.com greenslvs2 - 02:29pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7106 of 8458)
So help me... If that couple I saw moved in on my spot after I left and they found it, I'm gonna be SSSSSOOOOO MAD!!!!
Oh. (pout) I was looking forward to tonite as I've not been out in CP when the clues came out. I was hoping to xperience "the locusts." Bummer. The Woman And I - 02:29pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7107 of 8458)
Alan and Jill
THE MEDALLION HAS BEEN FOUND!!!!!! Will Vold - 02:30pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7108 of 8458)
It no longer matters where it was found. I want explanations to those annoying clues, and I don't want to wait for the paper to come out. emmy & hannah's mom - 02:33pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7109 of 8458)
I'm with you, WILL VOLD, I was hoping, they would already have clue #12 posted, etc. I have no idea what I'm gonna do to pretend I have a life until next year!LOL greenslvs2 - 02:35pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7110 of 8458)
LOL!!!!! Will!!! Clues got under your skin, huh? Yea, me, too.
I plan to be in bed asleep tonite by 8:00 p.m.!!!
Folks, did you see that Sunday, February 8th, we'll be having the First Annual PPMCC Breakfast Re-Hash, at.... where else??? CP!!! Bring your own stuff to eat. Besides the grills in the park, we've already got two Coleman stoves coming that can be shared. See #7061, tho I got the date wrong... The correct date is Sunday, the 8th.
Hope to see all Way Cool Member of the Crew there!!! Christine - 02:35pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7111 of 8458)
I want to know where it was found so I can know if I was looking in the right area. I hope I don't have to wait until the 5:00 news. greenslvs2 - 02:36pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7112 of 8458)
E&H's Mom: I'm like you - I feel so empty... It's a long wait, isn't it?
How in the WORLD did they find it???????? Cheryl - 02:37pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7113 of 8458)
huh?
Why is it that the Medallion hotline (228-2124) still says it wasn't found? Has someone messed with the home page and edited it as a hoax? Cheryl - 02:38pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7114 of 8458)
huh?
Scratch that, they just changed the message....
waaaah! Ashlee Olds - 02:39pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7115 of 8458)
I'm sooo sad...... I took the intellectual approach, and look where it got me. So much for my 178 IQ... CK1 - 02:40pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7116 of 8458)
Once again the daytime diggers pick up the Mother Lode. emmy & hannah's mom - 02:40pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7117 of 8458)
The recording does say it was found, now. All it says for details is that it was found around noon (I was there then dammit), and to watch the news and read tomorrows paper for the whole story. If it was some flunkie on their lunch hour again, I - - I -- I'm just gonna spit!! Ashlee Olds - 02:42pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7118 of 8458)
I was looking for the past I don't know how long, and look what happened, I take a few hours off and there goes my life. What am I supposed to do now?? Actually make plans? Naww. I knew all the clues and dissected them all...... Too much I think. It better not have been someone who was just on their lunch break. I'll assasinate them.. I have/had been living, eating, breathing these clues since I read. them What am I to do?
Signed,
"Gloomy Rosebud" Cheryl - 02:43pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7119 of 8458)
huh?
Scratch that, they just changed the message....
waaaah! greenslvs2 - 02:45pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7120 of 8458)
I WAS THERE ON MY LUNCH HOUR!!!!! I WAS THERE AT THAT TIME!!!!!! If i walked over that sucker, I'm gonna scream!!!! Let's hope it's a WC-Head... Then we can all feel like we helped.
I WAS THERE THEN!!!!!! DAMN, DAMN, DAMN!!!!!! OOOOHHHHHHHH... I can't WAIT for next year!!! Girl with the most cake - 02:47pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7121 of 8458)
Maybe this year they can put up a flag or something to mark the spot so we can collectively think to ourselves, "Why didn't I think of that?" Grrrrrrrr. If it was the spot I thought of I'll just cry! watchin from afar - 02:47pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7122 of 8458)
hey everyone - been at the cooler now for a couple days - couldnt actually go search myself - live 1200 miles away - the HUNT is the best part of winter in st. paul - lived there for 21 years - will be back in about 9 yrs or so, after hubby's current tour of duty is over.
got really addicted to this - kinda strange huh? have to pay a visit next year this time - so i can search again. thanx guys/gals had quite a few laughs - it was good to be home again. Caribou - 02:49pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7123 of 8458)
Well I will be able to get on with my life and get some sleep tonight. Tomorrow, I well start suffering from PPMCC withdrawals. Hope to make it on Sunday, see you there.
(Deleted item originally posted by Me Dal Leon Hunter on 02:50pm Feb 4, 1998 CST)New Daddy - 02:51pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7125 of 8458)
Missed it again! Well next year.... Thanks for all the good advice this year. I was out there the morning but didn't see many of the water cooler crew. I hope to see ya at the rehash, or at least see ya on the cooler next year. Tom Clancy - 02:51pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7126 of 8458)
The hotline message also said they would put information about the winners and the clues on the winter cartnival home page at 3:00 pm. Stay tuned. A. Metal Detective - 02:51pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7127 of 8458)
No kidding Caribou. We're going to have to set up PPMCCA- Pioneer Press Medallion Cooler Club Anonymous. They should keep this site up so we can plan our club gear, and get ready for next year Cheryl - 02:55pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7128 of 8458)
huh?
Part of the info has been posted now...where they found it, but no explaination to the clues... CK1 - 02:55pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7129 of 8458)
Hey- There's info. on the winners -- go to the Clue page! Rob Norris - 03:01pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7130 of 8458)
God damn it!!!!!! I SPENT AT LEAST 100 HOURS OF MY TIME SEARCHING FOR THAT PIECE OF PLASTIC CRAP!!!!!! I WAS THERE FROM 8:00 PM LAST NIGHT ALL THE WAY UNTILL IT WAS FOUND!!!!!!! IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ONE OF THEM FIRST TIME, LUNCH BREAK PEOPLE THAT JUST HAPPENED TO STUMBLE UPON IT. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS IS WHERE HE FOUND IT I WAS THERE 3 NIGHTS AGO DIGING THERE FOR HOURS AND COULDNT FIND A THING. I THINK THEY DONT PUT THAT PLASTIC PIECE OF CRAP OUT THERE UNTIL TODAY. CK1 - 03:04pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7131 of 8458)
Rob- I'm sure you'll spend at least another 100 hours next year, too. We all will. We're diggers. It's in our blood.
PS You know, I'm really not going to miss the lunatic ramblings of Joe Medallion. Matt - 03:06pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7132 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...
Okay, I'm pissed. Wright Winger - 03:08pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7133 of 8458)
99 YEAR OF THE COOLER
oy! i knew i should've skipped school, at least they mentioned the water cooler but they also said they only read messages. sob. Matt - 03:08pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7134 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...
This is bullshit, they need to tell us what the thing was in, blah blah blah. SueBee - 03:10pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7135 of 8458)
Rob, did you see them find it? Do you know the location? The PP page just says in the middle of the park, 10 yards from a tree with the word "crack" on it. Where was that??
(Deleted item originally posted by Amy Trandahl on 03:10pm Feb 4, 1998 CST)Cheryl - 03:11pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7137 of 8458)
huh?
Obviously, the word crack faintly written on the tree is a reference to "crack the code"...which is actually kinda cheap! There really wasn't a code to crack in the clues, just the tree! Q-BALL - 03:11pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7138 of 8458)
ARRRR!!! THAT BOOTY BE MINE NEXT YEAR YOU SWABBIES!!!!!!!!!!!! Don G. - 03:11pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7139 of 8458)
I think they have a twelve step program to help you people. SueBee - 03:12pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7140 of 8458)
Amy, they don't make any reference to a container. I wonder if it wasn't au naturale! Since the snow was so late this year, maybe a container would've been too easy to find. Neonblue - 03:13pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7141 of 8458)
I knew there was something to do with a "crack" somewhere, but I thought it was a crack in a tree or a crack in the ground.... Kinda cheap if you ask me! *sigh* Do we really have to wait another year to start again? Q-BALL - 03:13pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7142 of 8458)
YOU GOT A POINT THERE SOO BEE SueBee - 03:13pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7143 of 8458)
I, for one, don't want help. I like the frenzy, the obsession, the craziness. It gets your blood pumping!! Everyone needs a little madness once in a while :-) Matt - 03:14pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7144 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...
I think I'm going to calmly walk across the park with my hatchet and cut down trees and kill people. Don G. - 03:14pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7145 of 8458)
I think they have a twelve step program to help you people. Casey Trauer - 03:15pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7146 of 8458)
PioneerPlanet night editor/Water Cooler moderator
Details and clue explanations will be posted later.
Casey T. Lee Christenson - 03:16pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7147 of 8458)
Congratulations, finders, I spoke to you at the park on at least 2 nights. Im glad someone who had been looking as hard as I found it. Hope to see you next year. A. Metal Detective - 03:17pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7148 of 8458)
When later Casey? Cheryl - 03:17pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7149 of 8458)
huh?
I know that I'm going back to the park and finding that damn tree, just to see how close I actually was... Q-BALL - 03:17pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7150 of 8458)
DON ,I THINK THERE IS A TWELVE STEP PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU . Rob Norris - 03:17pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7151 of 8458)
Ya it was a little tree stump, not to far away from the "sliding hill, three pyramids, easily see the smoke stack" it was a stump that was cut pretty close to the ground. he was waving it around like a mad man. i was about to kill him. i sat in the cooler and always chat with all of u nice people, but that no good for nothing 15 minute taking off work looser got it before me. i searched there at least 10 times but nothing was there Matt - 03:18pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7152 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...
If they hid the medallion bare, I'm going to have to send the Press a mailbomb. That wouldn't be very damn fair. Still Looking - 03:19pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7153 of 8458)
Come on Casey, we're having withdrawl. Help us out here..... PLEEEEEEEZE SueBee - 03:19pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7154 of 8458)
Congratulations to Steve and Maureen, who according to the story have been looking for the medallions since they were kids. I still wanna know EXACTLY where it was. Is this tree in the park between Winona and Wyoming Sts?? It better be. And I don't care what they say, I still think the "crack the code" was the Cathedral dome!! Q-BALL - 03:20pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7155 of 8458)
I'M OUT OF HERE IT'S TOO DEPRESSING. SueBee - 03:22pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7156 of 8458)
I guess they don't say they HAVE to hide it IN something. See, I knew it must be by itself in one of the chunks of snow that was already dug up. You'd have to break the snow down to it's very crystals to find it!! Rob Norris - 03:22pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7157 of 8458)
EVERYONE LOOK AT MESSAGE #7151 SueBee - 03:23pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7158 of 8458)
Hoooey! What a ride. Kinda wish it would've been a cooler contributor, though. Still Looking - 03:24pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7159 of 8458)
It does help a lot to know that the finders were loyal hunters. GOOD FOR THEM! Just think, they've already done it, but we can still look forward to our first time....there's something to be said for the first time you know. SueBee - 03:27pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7160 of 8458)
Well, we'll do it all again next year. You can count on it. Has a time been picked for meeting the PP Cooler Crew in CP on Sunday? Wear something white and somekind of nametag with your "handle" on it. I'd like to know who's who. Last night I had a big piece of paper with PPCC SueBee on my back, but got nothing but strange looks. Hey, I tried. A. Metal Detective - 03:28pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7161 of 8458)
Sue, that would be cool. We can all meet, find out where the medallion was found, complain about how good or bad the clues were... greenslvs2 - 03:29pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7162 of 8458)
SueBee... I'm thinking 11:30???? Then you could make it???? We just make the event a "Re-Hash Bash" instead of a breakfast... Cook whatever you want, kinda' thing. Matt - 03:29pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7163 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...
Man, I wanted to fulfill my vision of my finding the medallion.
From another digger's perspective:
I saw the man from afar, fire in his eyes, dynamite in his arms as he tear up the snow as if it weren't there at all. As firecely as he dug, as sudden as a gunshot, he stopped. Carelessly tossing his pickax behind him, landing blade down in the ground with a pleasing >thunk<, this mysterious man bended over calmly, picked up an object from the ground that I knew not what it was. Hunched over he became, and dazed I was, as I saw his face literally redden to the shade of slaughterhouse blood, throw back his head, and let out a yell that deafened me to the point I am today. I only caught glimpse of his face once, fire in his eyes, his expression like stone. I wonder where he be today...
Oh well, I'll catch it next year. >grin< greenslvs2 - 03:30pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7164 of 8458)
Keep sending folks to #7061 - but tell them I got the date wrong, that it's the 8th... and at 11:30 a.m.
How's that??????????? greenslvs2 - 03:31pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7165 of 8458)
Matt!! Come to the PPMCC Re-Hash Bash at CP on Sunday at 11:30. Bring what you wanna cook out!!! oz - 03:32pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7166 of 8458)
here comes an avalanche Matt - 03:33pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7167 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...
A meeting on Sun would be nifty, if I could make it. Was that am or pm? jane Morehouse - 03:34pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7168 of 8458)
I was out there with my son this morninig looked all around that tree stump and all the trees. every area was dugup .I am glad for them,what a coincidence that channel 5 was there at that exact moment had thier cameras pointing there. next year iam just going to watch and wait for the media.It sure was fun reading ,and meeting some new folks on thecooler so not all was a waste till next year tally ho. greenslvs2 - 03:34pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7169 of 8458)
11:30 a.m. A cook-out - all the grills have been cleaned, compliments of us!!! LOL!! It'll be a great time! Matt - 03:36pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7170 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...
Hmm, I think I can do it. When's the parade? Allie Go - 03:38pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7171 of 8458)
When I heard it had been found I had such a hard time accepting it..I didn't want it to be real. I've heard it so many times over this past week. By the way, ignore my husband, who thought we needed a 12-step program...he's teasing us. He was really sweet and brought me lunch today while I was digging. mr.tomski - 03:38pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7172 of 8458)
Queen Bee: Where and when is the Big Reunion on Sunday, I think everyone should meet on Wednesday at the Cherokee Sirloin Room , Crab Legs all you can eat @ $13.95. What do you think? greenslvs2 - 03:39pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7173 of 8458)
I'm outta here. Gotta take a friend to pick up her car, go find that damn stump and give it a kick, and then will get back on here at home to see what's what.
Remember: The First Annual PPMCC Re-Hash Bash will be held this Sunday, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at CP. Bring whatever you want to cook-out; in addition to the grills at park, there will be at least two Coleman stoves.
I'm proud of all us Way Cool Cooler Heads. We did a great job together - and there's always next year!!!! This is has been the most FUN WEEK I can remember!!!!
Catch you all later!!!! Chris Partyka - 03:40pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7174 of 8458)
Even though none of you out there are going to believe this, my friend Eric and I were helping steve look for the medallion last night at about 6:00pm. All of the clues were visible from the one location: The dome and spire of the Capitol, the 3 pyramids were at eye level with the snow, it was between Cherokee and Chippewa & between Wyoming and Winona streets. Also, the word, "CRACK" was written in white paint at about eye level on one lone oak tree. Damn we were less than 5 friggin' feet from the thing and we couldn't find it! Chalk up failure number 7 for me! Matt - 03:41pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7175 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...
I'll probably bring a couple extra steaks, if people would be wanting them, or people come out shorthanded. This sounds like a real cool plan. Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:43pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7176 of 8458)
Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! greenslvs2 - 03:43pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7177 of 8458)
You buyin' fur us all, Mr. Tom?????
Besides, a cook-out is more in the spirit of the hunt that we Cooler HeadS have just finished - it all began and ended at CP, and that's where we need to meet.
A new tradition!!! Every year after the hunt, that Sunday we return to the Med hunt location to cry, laugh, curse... tell tall tales maybe, get reaquainted with old Heads, welcome the new Heads.
COOLER HEADS WILL PREVAIL!!!! HAIL COOLER HAND LUKE!!! Deb Speidel - 03:44pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7178 of 8458)
WHERE ARE WE MEETING??? THE FOUNDATION??? greenslvs2 - 03:44pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7179 of 8458)
Joe-Joe is wakin' me up and I gotta go-go!!!!
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZoooooooooooooooooooooooMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!
Later! mr.tomski - 03:44pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7180 of 8458)
Big Bad Joe: You weren't at Fridley Middle School today were you? They had a bomb threat and I thought about you! Have the cops talked to you yet? mr.tomski - 03:46pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7181 of 8458)
Greensvls2: Picnic sounds GREAT! I will be there. Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:47pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7182 of 8458)
Ha-Ha! The cops can't catch me, Mr. Tomski! Matt - 03:47pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7183 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...
I'm not going to make it a tradition to whine about how I lost, I'm going to be making a tradition of listing off things I'm buying with my new medallion. Heh. Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:48pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7184 of 8458)
Has anyone found the clue explanations on the Planet yet? I want to see how close (or far) I was from the spot. mr.tomski - 03:48pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7185 of 8458)
Big Bad Joe: Please could you go and put a bomb in that stump and BLOW IT UP FOR US!! This is your chance to redeem yourself. Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:50pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7186 of 8458)
If you haven't found out by now, Mr. Tomski, I REALLY WAS JOKING about the bomb threats! I was just having a bad week, what with the divorce and all. However, if you all want me to, I really WILL blow up the stump! Just give me your OK's, everyone! Ben Hunting - 03:50pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7187 of 8458)
NOTHING MORE TO SEE HERE, PLEASE RETURN TO YOUR HOMES!!!!
Well at least we can all get some sleep tonight, maybe I'll see you guy's on sunday. Allie Go - 03:50pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7188 of 8458)
I can't imagine anyone being so up and chipper right now...and I don't feel like congratulating a soul (although I probably will later). Gawd, I'm depressed. I was sooooo close. Will dig faster next year! mr.tomski - 03:51pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7189 of 8458)
Why didn't you blow her up? Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:51pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7190 of 8458)
Blow WHO up, Mr. Tomski? mr.tomski - 03:52pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7191 of 8458)
Big Bad Joe: I truly enjoyed your bomb threats, I'm just giving you some S____T!!!!!! Itsinmypocket now - 03:52pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7192 of 8458)
Hey all. Just heard the news. Was it someone from the Cooler? Well, I just wanna say that I had one helluva time this year, and I will see you all at CP on Sunday. By the way, what IS proper 'Cooler Attire?' Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:52pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7193 of 8458)
I'll try asking again. Has anyone found the clue explanations on the Planet yet? Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:53pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7194 of 8458)
Hello again, Pocket! Have you read my messages during the last ten minutes? Wright Winger - 03:53pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7195 of 8458)
99 YEAR OF THE COOLER
Hey the cherokee room is nice, but i like the bbq idea out at cherokee. oh and i cant beleave i never saw the crack tree! College Kid - 03:54pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7196 of 8458)
Casey said that they will be posted later, whatever that means, with relativity and all. Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:55pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7197 of 8458)
Help us, Casey! Please? mr.tomski - 03:56pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7198 of 8458)
Big Bad Joe: You said what with the divorce and all. My comment "why didn't you blow her up" save money on lawyers and you get the kids, house, dog, car, etc. Itsinmypocket now - 03:56pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7199 of 8458)
Joe, you're 14 years old. The only person you could divorice is your hand!!! =-) =-) LOL LOL Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:56pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7200 of 8458)
Now that I've told the TRUE story, can we be friends, Mr. Tomski? You know, no harassment? By the way Pocket, you are DEAD, hear me? DEAD! mr.tomski - 03:57pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7201 of 8458)
Big Bad Joe: bring extra steaks to the Picnic. We will be friends, NO MORE S___T!! New Daddy - 03:58pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7202 of 8458)
Congrats to the finders. Talked to you twice. I'm glad a real digger found it. Matt - 03:58pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7203 of 8458)
Treasurehunter Extraordinaire that wasn't good enough THIS year...
The winners had looked at the cooler messages, that's it.
Proper cooler attire had been explained before as a non-wintry white object (towel, bandanna) over dark clothing, or winter attire such as a scarf in the incorrect place, like wrapped around the arm. I had a white towel around my left calf. Itsinmypocket now - 03:58pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7204 of 8458)
Well, before I read Joe's comeback to that, I anxiously look forward to meeting you all on Sunday, see ya there!!! =-) Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:58pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7205 of 8458)
I'm sorry, but I can't make it to the picnic. upallnight - 03:58pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7206 of 8458)
IT has been found look at the front page of the pioneerplanet. If you dont see it refresh. it was found at 145 this afternoon. Joe-Joe Medallion - 03:59pm Feb 4, 1998 CST (#7207 of 8458)
POCKET! POCKET! POCKET! 
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