The Pioneer Press medallion has been found. Details are at our Winter Carnival page.
The hunt's over, but the discussion rages on ...
(7642 previous messages)greenslvs2 - 08:39pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7643 of 8458)
Suebee: :)
The gods work in mysterious ways!!!
Don't you think you're bringing too much???? Let someone else haul plates, or everybody can bring their own!!! 
greenslvs2 - 08:40pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7644 of 8458)
GWP: You're welcome. Just make sure that human of your behaves. Humans can be *so* tedious and rowdy. Terry Valentine - 08:41pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7645 of 8458)
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Greenslvs2 - forwarded the message from Casey to you. Still nothing here from you. emmy & hannah's mom - 08:41pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7646 of 8458)
Yes, Hubby and kids will be coming on Sunday. It's so cute - I can hear him putting the 3 yr old to bed (emmy) she's reading him the story (no she can't really read, but she has one heckuva memory - word for word)! I'll be happy to supply fake cups and silverware. Greg Sax - 08:42pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7647 of 8458)
Thanx for the book info desire-to-win but I know about that one already. What I was talking about was the book by Kirk D. and Lori that has the clues from '52 to '87 printed in it.
Speaking of books...if you just can't get enough of the medallion hunt now that it's over, go to your local library and do a search for "The Treasure Hunt" by Roger Barr. The hunt is a backdrop for what is actually a pretty serious story about several groups of hunters that are all battling some serious life issues. Roger makes plenty of references to St. Paul, enough so that you'll definitely know of some places he's talking about (Gabe's wasn't so evident to me though). It's not really a book to read to the kids at bedtime, but it's well conceived and worth a read -- especially for those STILL hanging around here.
Also, if you're feeling frisky for another search in the snow, the Bock Beer Festival on the grounds of the Schell Brewery in New Ulm is coming up. I went in '96 and had a great time. Unfortunately, I missed the search for the wooden "bocks" that they plant around their land but I had plenty of Schells and enjoyed myself immensely. If anyone's interested, post a message and I'll give more info. SueBee - 08:43pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7648 of 8458)
Just chips and nametags. That's not so much. Paper plates are only about a buck. no prob.
Guess I'll go do my taxes - fun fun fun. I'll check back in later.
Green, you're amazing. You've already called companies about PPMCC wear?? WOW! emmy & hannah's mom - 08:46pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7649 of 8458)
Greg, The Bock Beer fest sounds like a blast, please DO give any more info you have! greenslvs2 - 08:50pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7650 of 8458)
Crap and double crap.
Got your e-mail, but not understanding it. I'll copy the purrson at the address you sent when The Bash is over with all the stuff off here about logoed-wear... plus my ideas for this coming year.
I'm thinking to start small - like a white knit cap - so that the PP doesn't have to dish out a bunch of bucks for a bunch of different items. Plus, we can hang all our buttons - WC, and "YOU DIG?" - on it.
Then as the year(s) go by, maybe adding/changing what is offered for sale each year. Of course, all must be offered here to THE WAY COOLER HEADS first before going on sale go gen pub.
But, anyway, I'll be approaching Casey to find out whom to contact... but... AFTER THE BASH. Gotta get that taken care of first.
Folks, we're ALL in on the birth of a tradition... Hope you're aware of that. Hey!!! Some silly had to have a wild hair to get the Vulcans going!!! Soon people will be talking about the "PPMCC" and how they dig with their mouses and minds, in addition to shovels!!!
HAIL COOLER HAND LUKE! BeeyoB - 08:51pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7651 of 8458)
Sax, just did the Summit brew tour last weekend. Yeah, it cut into our hunt time, but...Anyway, we had such a good time that we decided to tour somewhat local breweries on a regular basis. The next stop? Linnies in Ws. Any takers? The rules are if you partake in the bev, you get a room for the night. Somewhat like our canoe trips during the summer. I have this feeling that I just started 10th grade and have a new set of friends! Joe's not invited though. Terry Valentine - 08:52pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7652 of 8458)
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Any ideas how I can attach a word 7.0 document to an e-mail?
Help!!!! greenslvs2 - 09:00pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7653 of 8458)
Beeyob!!! LOL!!! Done Schells, waiting to do Lienne's!! This will have to fall in somewhere with the Saints game... Which reminds me... We need logoed-wear ("PPMCC") prior to that so that we can all wear it to the game. Yea. Thinking about getting a group (of us Headers) to go. NOT MY ORIGIANL IDEA. But way past the posting of who's it was. I'm sure they'll speak up. They better. NOT MY IDEA. May have been New Daddy's. Greg Sax - 09:07pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7654 of 8458)
Terry: Why does it have to be Word 7.0? Is formatting important? What e-mailer are you using? Attachments are fairly easy from the Netscape mailer. I could walk you through anything similar to that. If 7.0 is difficult for other reasons, do a "Save As" and make it one of 3 things: a Word 6.0 (.doc), a rich-text (.rtf) or a straight ASCII text (.txt). Use the .txt only if formatting is not important. Hope this helps. Terry Valentine - 09:10pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7655 of 8458)
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Greg - don't know if 7.0 is difficult. Just thought it would be info that could help someone help me. Attachments to e-mail is new to me.
Just need the steps to try. BeeyoB - 09:12pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7656 of 8458)
Ok, so we got....brewery tours, Saints games, canoe trips, logo-ed casual wear, logo-ed buttons, a cooler color. Could you guys (*very*deap breath) imagine if we found the damn thing?? Oh My God! Where would it end? The New Ford Medallion Edition F150 Pick Up? Cooler Club Medallion Breakfast Cereal(w/real medallion clues in every box)? The possibilities are endless..... if only...... next year! ShovelBoy - 09:14pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7657 of 8458)
on the hunt
It's good to see some of you still hanging around... Not that I like to wish my life away, but does anyone else wish it was about January 25th, 1999? When I seen the exact description of the medallion location last night, I almost cried. When the Yellowstone clue came out, I got to Wyoming and Cherokee after about 1000 others were there. I decided that just to dig aimlessly in the snow was not something I felt like doing that night, as I had done it every other for the last 5. So I walked around with my industrial garden tool collection looking for something that served more as a marker than anything else. I had my mag-light and my clue printouts and I found a spot that as it turned out was no more than 5-10 feet of the burial place. I unfortunately didn't give the digging my all and soon decided to search elsewhere. Had I put in a half hour more of digging I may have been the lucky one.
The moral of the story and of my life, personally: NEVER quit and NEVER second guess yourself... I hope to see you all Sunday, I will try my best to get out there. Greg Sax - 09:16pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7658 of 8458)
BeeyoB: What do you mean "get a room for the night"? Been to Leinie's but not on the tour. I have cousins in Chippewa so you may get a taker here. It'd give me a reason to visit. The best tour I've EVER been on is right here in Milwaukee (imagine that). It's called the Lakefront Brewery and you will never forget it, it's that good. Check their web for more info: www.lakefront-brewery.com. Also, has Summit moved to their new digs yet or are they still on University?
emmy & hannah's mom: Love the "You dig?" logo. Will try to emulate it for the "official." Will also get more on the Bock Fest in just a second... greenslvs2 - 09:17pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7659 of 8458)
Terry, you can talk to Greg and tell him it's me. He's cool. It's otay and I give you my purrmission to tell him it's me. Also,he's already got my work address!!! :) ShovelBoy - 09:18pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7660 of 8458)
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Summit is still on University to the best of my knowlede. Inside tip, the Medallion will be hidden on a moving bus next year. The clue one day, may be invalid the next. (laugh) Just joking. Ian - 09:18pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7661 of 8458)
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Ms Greenslvs2: I was wondering if maybe the PP could do a story about the BASH, get some free publicity? Terry Valentine - 09:21pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7662 of 8458)
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Greg Sax - check your mail. greenslvs2 - 09:21pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7663 of 8458)
Beeyob... you don't show, you're dead meat!!!! You've one of the GREATEST senses of humor!!! Just had a hellacious coughing fit over your latest post.
Be there, or be prepared to have us come after you!!!! BeeyoB - 09:26pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7664 of 8458)
Sax, Beeyo sipping a pale ale. Summit has not moved yet, but the new digs are very impressive. Esp impressive considering everyone said they wouldn't make it! Cheers to the entrep's out there- kind of like us diggers, huh? "Get a Room" means that if you do a beer tour 150 miles away from home, it's: #1) Not a good idea to drive home, and #2) A good choice to continue the beer talk, and beer consumption. Keep in touch. greenslvs2 - 09:27pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7665 of 8458)
Boy, it IS 1-22(not 25 just yet...)-99... Where you been???
We're gonin' on!!! Makin' plans, getting everything in order...
By the time Jan gets her next year, we're gonna be 1/2 to the Med!!!
We're working on a chat room, Med/Hunt Web page, Pre-Hunt Bash (First Annual, I mite add!), logoed-wear... A Saint's game, brewry tours, etc. Read up, son!!! Read up!!!
We been movin' and shakin' this past day. No grass, or moss is gonna grow under these Coolers!!!!
We're still pitchin' snow. Med gone this year or snot!!! We're movin' on!!!!
Better be there Sunday. We'd miss you. greenslvs2 - 09:29pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7666 of 8458)
Ian: Terry Valentine - 09:29pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7667 of 8458)
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BeeyoB - Check your mail. Ian - 09:31pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7668 of 8458)
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Shovel Boy, I work at Metro Transit. So at least we've got an insider
for the buses !! LOL Greg Sax - 09:32pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7669 of 8458)
Terry Valentine: I can't check my e-mail because the one I first registered that whole year ago is my work address (I suppose I should get around to changing it. Gulp.). Try the home line at saxx@execpc.com. BeeyoB - 09:36pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7670 of 8458)
Terry, I PROMISE I'LL GET OF LINE NOW!! Ahh, one minute, I need to hit the recent button once more, yeah I got a problem. But after that, I'LL GET OFF LINE....once more? ShovelBoy - 09:39pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7671 of 8458)
on the hunt
Thats good Ian... It will help greatly if you can keep us informed throughout the course of this year, leading up to next years burial date. I hope MCTO is ready for the crew. Hacking a shovel through the floor of a bus will be easy compared to digging in that crap that was at Cherokee towards the end.
Another cooler idea for product would be a cooler calendar with some kind of cool "clues" on each month meaning something about that month and of course special medallion dates and historical medallion dates and info. The pictures would be really cool. greenslvs2 - 09:43pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7672 of 8458)
Ah, boyo, would be nice, wouldn't it? However, I think not. It, The Hunt, is over. I think their mind is on better things. Like... ah, well... on... Well. I'm sure they're not interested in bunch of goofs out having a picnic in the snow. But, you never know!! Great idea!!! And wouldn't it be nice if the PPMCC was recognized???? Kind'a make everybody happy and all. I like your thinking - I even had the same idea. But, well, like... What's to see/report on a bunch of maniac diggers celebrating the past hunt and the anticipation of next years??? We didn't win, did we? So, we'll have a great time getting to know each other and reliving The Hunt as we all experienced it. No big deal... but to us guys. But that's all that counts, rite?
BUT THERE'S NEXT YEAR!!! This year, we'll just celebrate us all getting together, getting to know each other... and lay our traps for The Clue(less) One next year!!! LOL!!! He's NOT going to beat all us guys two years in a row!!! HAIL COOLER HAND LUKE!!! COOLER HEADS WILL PREVAIL!!! ShovelBoy - 09:45pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7673 of 8458)
on the hunt
Nice chatting with you, hopefully talk to you Sunday if not sooner... BTW that picture that always accompanies my posts is Captain William D. Bowell of the Padelford Packet Boat Co. on Harriet Island. He is at the helm of the Padelford. Im not a fan of the guy himself, other than his ludicrous and idiotic antics, combined with a general nasty demeanor, and hate for his neighbors at the No Wake Cafe, make him a very funny person to observe. And oh man, the stories are great! Maybe thats more than you wanted to know, but I just wanted to let you know that that isnt me. Later all. greenslvs2 - 09:50pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7674 of 8458)
Bye, Shovel!!! See you Sunday!!! Ian - 09:51pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7675 of 8458)
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The above web site has been updated with this year's graphics AND the
You Dig? logo. greenslvs2 - 09:56pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7676 of 8458)
Cheryl... You ever going to get on here??? I've got two camping water lugging things I'll bring that we can fill at your house. I'll stop there on my way to the park...
Ah... If you didn't slog, we, ah... kind'a in a BIG way need your coffee maker. I'm bringing mine. Can we use yours, also????? BeeyoB - 10:02pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7677 of 8458)
Sleeves, Terry should have the info for you. Terry, luck, I have faith in you, and nice chatting. Shovel, I knew the Capt on the Padel. He did the honor of my wedding reception. I have a *really* nice photo of him and his first mates' rearends compliments of various Kodak disposables at the recep. Don't think I should post those, but who knows, a couple more pales and I just might fire up the scanner. Terry Valentine - 10:09pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7678 of 8458)
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Believe it or not - Greenslvs - check your mail. You should have it!
THANKS BeeyoB - nice chatting with you.
Can't believe how great everyone is here!
Wish I could be there with you on Sunday. Will try to run by quick.
How late do you suppose this event will go? Ian - 10:13pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7679 of 8458)
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Gotta work in a few hours. "Night all.... Terry Valentine - 10:15pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7680 of 8458)
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Greg Sax - got the help I needed.
Going to school right? What are you majoring in?
You have a beautiful writing style! BeeyoB - 10:21pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7681 of 8458)
Terry, don't tell me that what I told you worked? Go figure. That's it...I'm staying home, quitting my job, and making a living doing IR/MIS consults for the WC crowd. By the way Terry, that'll be $75.00, I've already billed your credit card. ;-)))))) Cheers, and I'm in pursuit of my third Summit! Nothing else to do now that.... Is Joe M showing for the Party? Is anyone else concerned about a drive-by from this demented individual? I'm calling reinforcements from the Eside just in case. greenslvs2 - 10:24pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7682 of 8458)
Terry: I got about five boxes... Don't think that's what you meant to send.
Talk to Greg. He's got my work address and you can send 7.0 there. Can NOT open/work with 7.0 at home!!!!! Which is the address you sent to, Terry. Terry Valentine - 10:25pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7683 of 8458)
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BeeyoB - Yes it worked - or at least it seemed to from here. Haven't heard from greenslvs2. No E-Mail came back. Pretty sure it got through.
Goes to show you - old dogs and new tricks :^))))). greenslvs2 - 10:27pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7684 of 8458)
Am signing off... troting out to the car in my bare feet and "Beenie Baby" suit to C's phone number and calling her....
Mite be back in a bit. BeeyoB - 10:28pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7685 of 8458)
Terry, you *must* show on Sunday. I feel as though your the only person I've helped during this cooler session-most of my posts did not contain any relevent info, just mere babblings from a lurker/hunter. Although I did say it would be found come daylight yesterday, didn't I? That was tough, considering it is most ALWAYS found in daylight on the last couple days. Now I'm ripping on myself! Go figure! Just can't/won't let go of this thing. BeeyoB - 10:30pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7686 of 8458)
Terry, try sending it to me. I'll convert it to Sleeves' apps, and mail it to him in a variety of formats. B. Terry Valentine - 10:34pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7687 of 8458)
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Greg Sax - sent one to you to forward.
BeeyoB just sent one to you too.
This could get to be habit forming.
Another obsession?!!! Terry Valentine - 11:02pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7688 of 8458)
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BeeyoB - got your mail - thanks!
You were really quite a help.
Wish I could be there Sunday. My daughter is in a fashion show at THE Mall so I need to be there. Depending on timing, etc. thought we could run by quick, meet and move on. Maybe check in later - again depends on timing. BeeyoB - 11:14pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7689 of 8458)
As Norm said, " Alone in a bar." Night all. Terry Valentine - 11:18pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7690 of 8458)
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Cheers - will check in tomorrow. Peace Greg Sax - 11:18pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7691 of 8458)
Hey, Terry, you still on... If you are, check your e-mail. I wrote you a novella.
This is my favorite time on the Cooler. Usually I have to wait until about 2 a.m. to get it to myself, but now that the lines are nonexistant at the Press building, now that Cherokee only holds a few snoring squirrels and perhaps a lone forlorn digger that has yet to read a paper, and now that the Cooler junkies are catching the ZZZs they so desperately deserve, I have the floor for a soliloquy...
...or do I? Greg Sax - 11:23pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7692 of 8458)
Fancy that... I lost BeeyoB and Terry at just about the same time as I started posting again. S'okay. I know you die-hards will do your slogging tomorrow and see these posts in the a.m.
Can you blame me for hanging around like a shade? I'm far, far away from the hometown. Most of my St. Paul friends aren't computer-literate so I'm unable to do this with them. You folks are definitely fulfilling a need of mine.
And thanx to Casey and the Press, too, for keeping the line open for so long after it's necessary. Terry Valentine - 11:27pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7693 of 8458)
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Greg - Check your home e-mail. You caught me before I checked out.
Will send Bash stuff to your work mail. Be back soon. Greg Sax - 11:32pm Feb 5, 1998 CST (#7694 of 8458)
For those who were interested: The Bock Beer Festival in New Ulm is on Saturday, February 21st. I'm not sure if this number still works, but hopefully it hasn't changed since '96...call (507) 354-5528. It isn't the medallion hunt, but it is a good time and a nice cooldown from the big hunt. If the phone number doesn't work, I know you need to get there early. 10 a.m. may be too late. I'll try the number in the morning and if I don't get a response, I'll find the real number. Tomorrow, y'all... BeeyoB - 12:45am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7695 of 8458)
Night Sax, yeah I'm back. My wife was just looking over my shoulder saying "Do I get to go with?". My wife and I are a package deal....She has not been present for alot of the cooler talk, I'm trying to make her comfortable with the Sunday thing. So...Is she invited also? Show her what we're all about! Thanks, her name is Bobbi Jo. Cute, huh? You guys gotta meet her. Ian - 02:37am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7696 of 8458)
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It was a really strange scene at Cherokee Park at 6:00 pm. About four hours earlier, the blue puck had been found. I'm sure that as the news spread, the park cleared out rather fast. When I arrived, to get a look at the "magic" spot,I was hit with the ultimate in contrasts. For the previous five days, I had accepted the cars, the crowd, the noise...THIS shocked me. A couple cars on Chippewa Ave. and about 8 people at "the spot". Vacant, quiet, eerie...Piles of frozen, chopped, ice/snow/grass/dirt/branches/etc...The only thing I can compare it to is the movie "Woodstock"...at the end when you see the empty, trashed field that a day before had been a vibrant, lively scene...Kinda sad, but the Park will recover and on Sunday February 8th a new tradition will begin...I'll be with you in spirit...PEACE.. Eagle Eye - 06:29am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7697 of 8458)
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What does everyone think of Pioneer Press Medallion Cooler Crewe? (Instead of Crew) - just a thought. Hoping to make it to Sunday's bash, but might have to work. Can't wait to buy a button and some Coolerwear. greenslvs2 - 06:52am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7698 of 8458)
Beeoyb:
Of course your wife can come!!! And she can give us *her* perspective of what it's like to loose a spouse for a week to a message board and Med hunting!!! Looking forward to meeting both of you.
Here's the scoop: Got my mail, and it's real pretty. Can't read it, but it makes a nice design. Will forward to work. If I can't get it to go there, will see if Ter is on today and ask her to fax it to me - of you are, you can... OR SOMEBODY CAN!!!
Somebody missed where I said that I *don't* have 7.0 [Word/Windows] but at work. (sigh) No wonder we couldn't find the Med!!! LOL!!!
Eagle: Hope to see you Sunday.
Will bop in and out at work. I've a slew of work to do and will be there til the cows come home; will prolly also have to work Sat. and Sun. Got be prepared for Monday. Man, reality sucks.
Catch you all later!!!! HAIL COOLER HAND LUKE!!!
Greg: How in gods name are you going to a) have the buttons ready for Sunday, b) have them there???????????
(Deleted item originally posted by searching sally on 07:33am Feb 6, 1998 CST)R C - 08:07am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7700 of 8458)
Good morning!!! Anyone here? Terry Valentine - 08:10am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7701 of 8458)
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greenslvs 2- Sent the ice breaker to BeeyoB. He said he changed the format a few times and sent on to you. Should have gotten that at home.
Also sent to Greg Saxx at work so he could forward to you at work.
If none of this worked, e-mail me, I will be leaving for work soon but could get back in the office this evening to fax if necessary. Maybe that would have been easier to begin with, but thanks to BeeyoB and Greg, I learned something new.
Better yet, I'll e-mail Greg Saxx at work with my work number. Call there if you can't get it and leave the fax number. I'll check my voice mail throughout the day and fax if necessary. Am doing a training most of the day so won't be at my desk - leave a message.
Wish I could be there Sunday. Ain't Talkin Bout Fontana - 08:29am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7702 of 8458)
Your proposed autonomy in the Cooler next year will never work and, come that time, I will make it my sole objective to rain on that parade. Pishposh poppycock rubbish to you. Don't eat the yellow snow at the Cherokee Potluck. Observer - 08:55am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7703 of 8458)
Hey there ATBFontana - how are ya? Are you named after D.C. Fontana - frequent writer for and supposed co-creator of the original Star Trek?
Or are you an anagram for BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms)? The Michigan Militia referred to BATF as BATFAG (apparently FA for firearms but I haven't figured out what the G is for).
Are you a FAG pal? Do you bugger young boys? Did you ever get greased in prison? Tell me your sad tale and you may get some sympathy... Ain't Talkin Bout Fontana - 09:19am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7704 of 8458)
That's some pretty homophobic and inappropriate talk observer; making your lack of tact and intelligence blatant. Rest assured I'm happily heterosexual though. Sound's like you'll need some soul searching however. greenslvs2 - 09:47am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7705 of 8458)
Terri, Beeyob: Got The Ice Breaker at work - I sent it to myself and finally got it into word.
Will have lots of copies of it for Sunday!!!!
Thanks, all for your help and input!!!
Catch you guys later!!! HAIL COOLER HAND LUKE! Ain't Talkin Bout Fontana - 10:37am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7706 of 8458)
I believe Observer may be a pseudonym for one of the fine upright Cooler Crew. Such Talk! If they only new your true identity "Observer" you would certainly be banished from the nerd round table. Greg Sax - 11:01am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7707 of 8458)
Fontana: Usually I don't get into this with the people who post just to cut us down, but things have slowed down and I truly am curious about something. Maybe you'd be willing to answer these:
Why do you log into this Cooler? I'm not passing judgement on you. I just really want to know. Take it easy.
Why don't you like the people hanging in it?
If your reason is because we're pathetic loser nerds, then why waste time on us?
Ain't Talkin Bout Fontana - 11:07am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7708 of 8458)
OK, The Deity of Wit and Cynicism is finished enjoy your party. I'm off to Carribean for two weeks anyway. I will return NEXT YEAR. I am an avid medallion hunter. My previous insightful clue log ons were completely dissed by one of your regulars. That's why I have turned to the Dark Side. greenslvs2 - 11:22am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7709 of 8458)
Greg: Send me your work e-mail address and I'll fax you a copy of The Ice Breaker when I finished - since you won't be here Sunday. Cheryl Hewitt - 11:32am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7710 of 8458)
Does the medallion hunting team at the Pioneer Press have a list of all possible parks the medallion could be in? That would be a big help in the future. I always wonder if some of those rec centers are fair game or not. I'd love to get a list. Also, where are the 1990 clues on the 'last 10 years of hunts'?
Cheryl John Jordan - 11:47am Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7711 of 8458)
Online Advertising Sales Manager - PioneerPlanet
Can you tell me what time your get-together is on Sunday? I read it was 11:30 pm but someone at our office told me it was 6:00 pm. greenslvs2 - 12:11pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7712 of 8458)
John! Hi!! The First Annual PPMCC Re-Hash Bash is at CP, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Would love to have as many PP folks come as would like to... I think there should be plenty of food. Try and talk Casey into coming... I really wish he'd come... greenslvs2 - 12:13pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7713 of 8458)
AM, son!!! That's AM!!!!!! In the morning, like. NOT AT NITE!!!! We're all kind'a tuckered after The Hunt. greenslvs2 - 12:16pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7714 of 8458)
See post #7523... Greg Sax - 12:31pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7715 of 8458)
greenslvs2:
Work e-mail: greg@shoreland.com
Home e-mail: saxx@execpc.com SueBee - 12:38pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7716 of 8458)
Cheryl, the 1990 clues are in the same paragraph as the 1997 clues because it was found at Como both years. I missed that at first too. SueBee - 12:40pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7717 of 8458)
Greenslvs2, ok it might be a silly question, but what is the Ice Breaker that has been emailed back and forth? Jagged - 12:41pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7718 of 8458)
Hello, Sorry, I just wanted to say hi and good luck finding the medallion.!! : ) Goldfish Gal - 12:43pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7719 of 8458)
cooler lurker
Does a person have to be a constant poster to the Cooler before they're allowed to show up at the bash on Sunday? I've been lurking, but have only posted a couple of times... SueBee - 12:45pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7720 of 8458)
Goldfish Gal, the more the merrier. Come on over for the bash! We're not checkin' IDs as far as I know. ;-) Greg Sax - 12:54pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7721 of 8458)
HEY, ALL: I'm really working on those buttons for Sunday. I had everything all nice and set up and then the floor dropped out on me today. The design is ready but I no longer have a place to make them. There's a Kinko's here in Milwaukee that makes them with a 24-hour turnaround so I just assumed I could find one in the Twin Cities that had the same deal, but no dice. Not one Kinko's in the Cities makes buttons. So if any of you want to do me a BIG favor and save me some long-distance money, try this:
The sooner the better...please post results if you get a bite. Give a phone number and I'll take care of the rest.
Goldfish Gal - 12:55pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7722 of 8458)
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Good, because I live right by there and may stop by...
I wish we could have more discussion about our hunt experiences rather than all the bashing , etc. that I read when I log on now. John Jordan - 01:00pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7723 of 8458)
Online Advertising Sales Manager - PioneerPlanet
Phew...11:30 AM is much better. <grin>
Do you all have a count...a guess...as to how many will be there? Ian - 01:12pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7724 of 8458)
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John, I'm not sure but I think 30 is a low guess and 50-60 is probably more realistic. Goldfish Gal - 01:18pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7725 of 8458)
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As for me, I didn't dig anywhere near the "find site." I know I stepped over it, but I was convinced that it was somewhere down the hill, between Annapolis and Wyoming. Lot's of references, I thought, to the ball park, so I didn't dig much on the hill. davidm - 01:32pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7726 of 8458)
I have also been hanging on the fringe here with just 2 previous messages, but I agree with Goldfish Gal--would love to hear more about folks' hunt experiences and stories--this year or past. Along with 500 other people, we were at Chippewa and Wyoming on Tues nite/Wed. a.m. We did move a bit further into the park before we left, but I don't think we ever got super close. (@ least I HOPE not!)
Nonetheless, what a fun hunt, and what great weather! Best weather since 93 @ Hidden Falls. I'm still trying to explain the allure of this hunt to some non-St. Paul (and non-Minnesota) folks but they just don't get it. I'll always be addicted. As the old saying goes, "You can take the boy out of the East Side, but you can't take the East Side out of the boy!" Here's hoping for Phalen in 1999! Goldfish Gal - 01:35pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7727 of 8458)
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Yay! More hunt talk...thanks davidm! I'd also like to hear the stories from the folks who were convinced it was in Mounds Park til almost the very end and were digging there, even after the majority of people had switched to Cherokee... VINYLcollector - 01:47pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7728 of 8458)
http://members.aol.com/VINYLagain/Medallion.html
GF Gal, were you wearing a white cap? And/Or did you have your son with you? I spent a LOT of time at the ballfield. Ian - 01:49pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7729 of 8458)
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I was SURE it would be by home or 1st base. Goldfish Gal - 01:57pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7730 of 8458)
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Vinyl: Nope, I'm tall and I had a blue cap on with earmuffs. I was with another guy and gal the first time I dug extensively at home plate. There was some guy there digging hard at second base, rambling on about how he was convinced it was there, mumbling "double, second, double your pace? Pace, pace..." And also, something about second base being a divet or something like that. Was that you? His looks kinda reminded me of the guy who won... VINYLcollector - 01:59pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7731 of 8458)
http://members.aol.com/VINYLagain/Medallion.html
Nope, I wasn't at second base at all. Was wearing a Twins cap. Ian - 02:02pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7732 of 8458)
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I dug up first base line, and most of second to third. Goldfish Gal - 02:03pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7733 of 8458)
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I was one of the folks, though, who thought that "double division" could have meant the doubles line on the tennis court and had to check that out, also. It being on Baker Street and all (dough). Ian - 02:06pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7734 of 8458)
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VINYL and I have to run. (to and fro?) OHHH Nooo!! GREEN- help me !! davidm - 02:08pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7735 of 8458)
Doesn't anyone want to know what I was wearing?! I had on a Twins cap and a Vikings jacket. Now how's THAT for a good Minnesota-boy treasure hunting apparel? Goldfish Gal - 02:15pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7736 of 8458)
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I hope that I don't annoy the original cooler posters with rehashing of clues, but I actually still find it interesting and would like to hear from those diggers who had weird or fun experiences and may not have told their whole stories. Maybe you came across some odd people who had "far-out" theories. Maybe you had someone rudely push you out of an area you were in cuz "they were there first." Whatever it may be, please do tell. It's still a medallion discussion cooler, tho' it seems it's turned into more of a "hey, when's the party" discussion. davidm - 02:22pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7737 of 8458)
Once again, GF gal gets us back on track! Did anyone else hang out on Tues. nite with those drunk/stoned guys who had the big bonfire going? greenslvs2 - 02:25pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7738 of 8458)
gREG: Button Works 612/457-8900 has no computer; can do the job if they have the artwork w/in next hour...
Will keep looking and keep you posted (LOL!!!) Goldfish Gal - 02:28pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7739 of 8458)
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I saw the bonfire but steered clear. Were you one of the guys that kept whoopin' and hollerin' that night? God, I bet the neighbors groaned when they read the clues that lead to their park... greenslvs2 - 02:30pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7740 of 8458)
Greg: 'Think I found it... Karma, you know.
The guy's name is greg. His computer's not hooked up yet. But he says fax it to him, 612/776-3082. Company is Jolly Tyme Favors, the regular phone is 612/776-9692. Ah... I'm trying to keep the dough in St. Paul - these guys are on Payne. Fax pic (he wants to know what size....?????) and send note about what we're doing, etc, etc., and maybe he'll have sympathy on us!!!!
Let me know if I should keep looking. greenslvs2 - 02:34pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7741 of 8458)
John Jordan: You need to slog to get your answers!!! LOL!!!! I went thru yesterday and did a rundown (needs to be updated, but won't have time until tonite) of all coming!!! :)
Way Cool Coolerphiles slog!!!
Yust teasing you!!! Ian gave you a pretty good guesstamate. Greg Sax - 02:37pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7742 of 8458)
greenslvs2: I was beginning to think this was going nowhere...thanx much...I'll follow up and let you know what happened. greenslvs2 - 02:42pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7743 of 8458)
Greg: Will send you my phone number at work when I fax the Ice Breaker.
Suebee:
TerryV is chomping at the bit to pick people's brains, so she made up a questionaire like, "Did you like the Cooler Discussion, will you come back, how long you been diggin', ever get close?" Stuff like that. I thought it a fun idea - kinda to break the ice if folks are nervous - and hopefully we'll get e-mail address so that we can update thru the year on our Saints outing, etc. It's a good questinaire to get a feel for the general digger... we're curious to see how many outta staters vs natives, where folks live, etc.
Don't let me forget to bring pens. Ask me tonite if I brought them home. Catch you later.
Greg: read your mail in a sec. davidm - 02:48pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7744 of 8458)
No, I did not partake in any of the whoopin and hollerin on Tues nite. I'll bet the neighbors were really pissed, and who could blame them. Those amateurs give the rest of us REAL hunters a bad name. Goldfish Gal - 02:53pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7745 of 8458)
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I would consider checking out the Sunday bash, but I am actually apprehensive about going because I may ask a question that's been asked a couple thousand times and be chastised for doing so.
;o) greenslvs2 - 03:00pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7746 of 8458)
GF: Stop thinking like that!!! Be there or be square!!! 11:30 a.m. Quit worrying about nothin'. We will be expecting you. greenslvs2 - 03:01pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7747 of 8458)
Greg: Send fax number and I'll send you your copy of The Ice Breaker. Maureen Hursey - 03:08pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7748 of 8458)
Hi to water cooler crew. I still have been trying to keep up with of the messages. Steve and I did meet some of you at the park. We were in just as many places as all of you. What a DIG! I'm still sore and a little busy. Had a good nights sleep and just been trying to keep up with everything. The C. R. on the tree just looked like it might of been around somewhere near. Thanks for all the nice messages. We will try to be there on sunday. Will be in parade on Sat. night. Bye for now Maureen Goldfish Gal - 03:15pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7749 of 8458)
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Just out of curiosity, did the two that found the medallion dig it up in "undug" snow, or did they find it in snow that had already been torn up, clumps of ice, etc.? Greg Sax - 03:17pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7750 of 8458)
Wow.....it was like hearing from royalty. Greg Sax - 03:18pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7751 of 8458)
Should have asked her while you had the chance GG. Maureen Hursey - 03:19pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7752 of 8458)
Steve was digging in snow. He hit the snow pack once, and it sounded rather funny. Not like a regular dig. So he hit it again and there it was. greenslvs2 - 03:20pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7753 of 8458)
Yea. Wasn't it? I was kinda in awe. Hope they come Sunday. Somebody that *actually* found IT! Wow. They could show us the EXACT place... Nice of her to stop by wasn't it??? Makes me think she feels like a Way Cooler Head, but just didn't post!!! Neat! Goldfish Gal - 03:24pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7754 of 8458)
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Hi Maureen! I didn't even connect your name when I just posted that!
So the snow that he dug in hadn't been touched yet? That's amazing.
How far away were you? Were you convinced it was in that area? Greg Sax - 03:26pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7755 of 8458)
Maureen: If you're still around...do you get to keep a replica of the medallion or anything like that or do they just give you a check and send you on your way? I've always thought that they should give the finders something simple but classy that could be displayed at home.
Also, I've seen the pic of you and your brother that's up on the Web. Do they take other photos of you with Fortunado and shaking the mayor's hand and stuff like that. Frankly, that Fortunado dude scares the bejeezus out of me. I think you have to sit on the float with him. Ewww... Maureen Hursey - 03:34pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7756 of 8458)
Greg you get a sweatshirt and a hat, and the press were wonderful to us. I went into Ian's site, looks good! "You gotta Dig it" davidm - 03:35pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7757 of 8458)
Congratulations Maureen! I too was curious whether Steve found the medallion in "undug" or clumped snow. I liked your story about how you thought he was teasing you when he said you had to go. Glad to hear that my sister and I aren't the only 30 something siblings who still rag each other.
I've also wondered about Greg Sax's question about getting a medallion replica. I've pondered the thought of actually keeping it (rather than taking the cash) if I ever find it--WHAT A GREAT CONVERSATION PIECE THAT WOULD BE! Maureen Hursey - 03:36pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7758 of 8458)
Greg you get a sweatshirt and a hat, and the press were wonderful to us. I went into Ian's site, looks good! "You gotta Dig it" SueBee - 03:40pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7759 of 8458)
Thanks for the clarification on the ice breaker, Green. I slogged and found it too. I just today noticed the search button on the bottom panel there - good observation skills, Sue - NOT! Tee hee hee. greenslvs2 - 03:41pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7760 of 8458)
Maureen!!! YOU GOT A SWEATSHIRT AND A HAT???? Do they have Cooler stuff on them or WC???? NEAT!!!! Lucky dog!! Fortunado scares me, too. Glad I'll have Cheryl and Black Widow when I have to ride next year. And I'm gonna be on the end *away* from him (shudder)!!!
Maureen, is the Med all scratched up from being dug up so many times and all? I think it's neat that they use the SAME ONE, year after year after yeaar. SueBee - 03:41pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7761 of 8458)
Maureen - I thought I heard a rumor that you get a plaque or something. No? Just a sweatshirt and hat? (and of course FOUR THOUSAND BUCKS!!) Any special plans for the money? SueBee - 03:43pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7762 of 8458)
Maybe I shouldn't say "just" a sweatshirt and hat. I'd be glad for anything. It wouldn't really matter if I'd touched the real medallion. One of these years... Maureen Hursey - 03:46pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7763 of 8458)
SueBee, The money will be spent wisely and will still have some fun at the same time. By the way I'd rather be in a hot tub in the parade, but I guess it will be in a convertible and not a float. Ian - 03:49pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7764 of 8458)
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Maureen, thanks for the nice comments. Ian - 03:52pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7765 of 8458)
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I will be working on the site a little bit each day. Please visit often.
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Ian, Hi!!! I've tried you site, but all I get is funny little boxes after the list of places the Med has been hidden in past years. ????? What am I doing wrong????? :( greenslvs2 - 04:00pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7768 of 8458)
Can't.... AT WORK!!!!!!
Hang a sec. greenslvs2 - 04:03pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7769 of 8458)
Ian, check YOUR mail.
Greg... How are the buttons coming??? Send me your fax number so I can send your copy of The Ice Breaker to you. Need me to look up any more phone numbers?
(Deleted item originally posted by Ian on 04:03pm Feb 6, 1998 CST)SueBee - 04:17pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7771 of 8458)
Ian, Me too. There are four boxes that say "image" but no picture. Greg Sax - 04:23pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7772 of 8458)
greenslvs2: Buttons, buttons, buttons (on and on in a zombie-like drone) .... my "real" work is totally suffering today. There have been developments. We shall see by Sunday. That's the best I can do. If it all works out, I'd like to get $2.00 a piece for them. I don't expect everyone to bring cash to the cookout (well, maybe I do), but maybe we can work this through the honor system somehow. We'll figure it out before Sunday.
If I were a rich man, I wouldn't ask a thing. It's a simple design but I think everyone will like it. Next year we can do multi-color and mass produce them, but it's a ground-floor effort at this point so I hope you're all understanding. Greg Sax - 04:29pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7773 of 8458)
greenslvs2: would rather not work through the fax. I think I have the icebreaker thing already anyway if it's the thing Terry made. If not, attach the file to an e-mail and send it to home or work.
Signing off until later tonight. I'll probably have a few beers in me by then (TGIF) so I apologize in advance for any tomfoolery.
Goldfish Gal: Keep up with the efforts to move the conversation toward past hunt stories; to me, they are very entertaining. I'm just caught up in the party prep right now. Can't believe things have progressed like this. It's a far cry from what I expected at Post #22. SueBee - 04:50pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7774 of 8458)
Greg, I just reread post 22. Man o man, you had Cherokee pegged by clue 2! I'll be following your lead next year for sure. Holy cow! I was a Mounds fan until the double division clue. greenslvs2 - 04:57pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7775 of 8458)
Only gotten 10 copies of The Ice Breaker printed. Sheesh!!!! The lines at the colour copier are LONG!!!! Oh, well. Will come in tomorrow and print.
It's Miller time for me as well... will see you at the homestead in a few.
Green - over and out. HAIL COOLER HAND LUKE!!! emmy & hannah's mom - 05:46pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7776 of 8458)
GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS!
My mom located a coffee urn for us to use (30 cups), so all I will need is coffee and water! I also picked up styrofoam cups and plastic silver ware. I am so looking forward to Sunday, it's really gonna be a blast to put faces with names. And a little adult conversation never hurt anybody either! Some days after only having been with the kids for days, I wonder if I'm going to make it. It has been good to at least have some adult contact through this board. Terry Valentine - 06:22pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7777 of 8458)
Read #8268 from CASEY!!!!!!
Glad to hear the Ice Breaker got through! Chomping at the bit? That would be a horse. I see myself more as an old dog - new tricks.
Great to see the medallion finders will be there Sunday. And it certainly sounds like the PP might show up. Fantastic!
If Greg's button thing works out, I'd like to get one. Probably won't be able to attend Sunday, but perhaps if someone could save me one, I could make arrangements to send payment to whoever handles the $$$. Ian - 06:24pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7778 of 8458)
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G and Sue Bee-I looked at my page and all looks well, I think Maureen must have seen the images too. Maybe make sure it is completely loaded
before scrolling ?? OR, push reload. Please let me know... Terry Valentine - 06:32pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7779 of 8458)
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Ian, What are the boxes supposed to be? The text is fine. All I get is boxes too. Look like ripped paper. Are they pictures? If we could see them, what would they be? Greg Sax - 06:48pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7780 of 8458)
Ian: I, too, don't see your images. What did you create the images with? I right-clicked on each one and they're all named with a .art extension. Never heard of that one. Most web images are .gif or .jpg. Netscape didn't recognize it when I tried to open it. Cheryl Straight - 07:03pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7781 of 8458)
Green...sorry about last night :(
I'm slogging, will be right back.... greenslvs2 - 07:17pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7782 of 8458)
C: Don't sweat the small stuff. I wuv ooo inny weigh!!!! Catch you after slogging. greenslvs2 - 07:20pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7783 of 8458)
E&H's Mom: FANTASTIC!!! You're sweet to get all the other junk too... I'm going to be there at 11:00 to try and start getting things set up. Will bring my coffee maker with anyway so that I'll have some coffee going when the first CM's arrive.
Thought: Anybody got a portable "boom" box? A little music, not too loud, mite be a nice touch!!! Hell, I may even bring candles!!! LOL!!!! We'll make this a top-drawer affair!!! greenslvs2 - 07:22pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7784 of 8458)
I think Ian may be able to make it after all. He was mumbling something about re-arranging his priorities!!! LOL!!!! Hell, I'd put the Pope on hold for Sunday!!! greenslvs2 - 07:25pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7785 of 8458)
Greg: Did you get The Breaker and were you able to read it? I forgot to mention it's in Powerpoint.... sorry!!! Did you like the pictures???? IMHO, it's WAY COOL! greenslvs2 - 07:36pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7786 of 8458)
Has anybody else taken a look at the other Cooler pages??? Man!!! I thought there were only like one or two... there's a GAZILLION!!!
I'm interested in the wolves one. Want to take a look at the commuting one, too, since my commute is so easy. I'm curious what they're talking about.
I get the biggest charge outta us having so many posts... Clinton is small potatoes next to us!!!! Cheryl Straight - 07:41pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7787 of 8458)
WOW!!!!
You guys have been busy, busy, busy! Sorry I disappeared 4-awhile. I had major presentations and meetings yesterday:(
Since I haven't been on since Wednesday, just want to warn any of you who haven't seen CP in day-light. It is a very, very desolate looking place. It looks like someone "snowblowed" the whole place.
The weirdest part is when I come home at night. No cars, no lights, no chopping sounds, no people milling around. The neighbors on Chippewa are probably glad. But I kind of miss all the action:(
Can't wait until Sunday to re-hash....... greenslvs2 - 07:42pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7788 of 8458)
I'll tell you guys, then bug outta here for a minute as I've GOT to post this in the Clinton Cooler!!!
When you sign on AOL, all these boxes come up for you to click on if you wish - weather, shopping, DigitalCities... and the most recent headline news.
Well... In one box called "Top News Story" or something like that, it reads:
"CLINTON CALLS PROBE LEAKS UNLAWFUL"
I CAN'T QUIT LAUGHING!!!!!!!
brb Cheryl Straight - 07:43pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7789 of 8458)
Green, I've slogged but was wondering if you know of anything obvious that we are lacking for Sunday? Kind of thought hot chocolate might be a nice addition for us non-coffee folks? Cheryl Straight - 07:44pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7790 of 8458)
Oh, Green that's realllllly bad <grin> Terry Valentine - 07:45pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7791 of 8458)
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Green - We just simply rule here - so many posts. It's what comes when so many obsess about a small plastic coin medallion.
I've looked at other discussions before. Even recent posts can bring you back to Christmas time. Hope that doesn't happen to this crew.
Will be taking off in a bit but will check in later. Cheryl Straight - 07:45pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7792 of 8458)
Wright Winger, are you gonna be there on sunday????
Please say that it's so. greenslvs2 - 07:47pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7793 of 8458)
hhhoooooeeeeyyyy!!! Looks like things can get p-r-e-t-t-y nasty over there.... Yikes!!! Will go back in a bit to see how they blast me!!!
But it's SSSSSOOOOOOO funny!!! greenslvs2 - 07:49pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7794 of 8458)
C: Hot Choc would be a wonderful idea!!!! I'll have lots of pots/pans to boil water. Bring some!!! Besides, the kids would like it, too. GREAT IDEA!!! :) Cheryl Straight - 07:52pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7795 of 8458)
Hey, I honestly slogged but didn't see anything about the Coolers getting together at the parade? Is anyone planning on going? I want to see in person the float we planeteers will be on next year! :) greenslvs2 - 07:52pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7796 of 8458)
brb... gotta see how the politicos freaked out over the joke... I *don't* think they're going to see the humor that I see!!! greenslvs2 - 08:03pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7797 of 8458)
Nobody there. No feedback yet. Guess I'm spoiled by our Cooler, what w/*somebody* being around almost 24 hours/day.
Guess that will change soon, tho. (sigh) :(
C: Thought about it. But didn't have anybody to go with. Was thinking if a WAY COOL COOLERPHILE won, you, Hubs, me, and anybody else I could cabbage on to here would go and we'd kind'a "crash" the parade in our Cooler dress and walk along side the float/car. But, nobody won... and I didn't have anybody to go with. Tho if I had, I'd a worn my PPMCC hat: "PPMCC MEMBER/I'M WAY COOLER'UN YOU/HAIL COOLER HAND LUKE! and kind'a skulked along after the PPMW float...
:) Cheryl Straight - 08:03pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7798 of 8458)
Green, I'm still at work. Going to shut down soon and head for CP (home) :) Cheryl Straight - 08:04pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7799 of 8458)
I think we should all still go and give all those "others" something to wonder about for Next Year..... greenslvs2 - 08:05pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7800 of 8458)
I'll be here; try the phone and if busy, I'm on here. Then im me and we'll chat.
Guess I'll get outta here, too. No fun talking to myself. Tho I may pull a Greg and tell how this whole Re-Hash Bash came to be.
huggers. See you later at CP - home! Cheryl Straight - 08:06pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7801 of 8458)
TTFN..... greenslvs2 - 08:08pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7802 of 8458)
Where's JOE MEDALLION!!!!
I was #7800, and if I'm not mistaken, I was #7700 (or was it #7600???) as well!!!!!
LOL!!! Maureen Hursey - 08:50pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7803 of 8458)
Hello, see you all tomorrow, Sat. Parade. Maureen greenslvs2 - 09:00pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7804 of 8458)
Maureen!!! FANTASTIC!!! Can't wait to hear all about *it*!!! Hope you didn't freeze too much tonite!!! greenslvs2 - 09:02pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7805 of 8458)
Whoops!!! "Don't" freeze too much "tomorrow" nite. I keep thinking it's Saturday now. Sheesh. I'm gonna get pretty loney out in that park 'tomorrow'!!!! Goldfish Gal - 09:06pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7806 of 8458)
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It's supposed to be really warm tomorrow, isn't it? Great weather for a parade... greenslvs2 - 09:14pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7807 of 8458)
You tempting me to go, GF? Man, I've got work I've brought home, stuff to do for Sunday....
Gotta ponder it... *But* I'd be so tempted to trot along with the PP float, and the last thing I want to do is spend my nite playing sol with The Men In Blue down at the City Cooler (no pun intended!!!). Not my idea of a fun nite!
But maybe we could get a group together and stake out a great vantage point... I've never been to the TL Parade... Never did a Hunt until this one... Maybe I should go... I'll ponder it. greenslvs2 - 09:23pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7808 of 8458)
GF, you've still not given me an answer.... Have you finally realized nobody's gonna bite your head off for asking questions that *may* have been asked before???? I'm seeking an affirmative answer as to your presence Sunday...
Come on!!! It'll be fun!!!! Say you will! Goldfish Gal - 09:29pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7809 of 8458)
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sorry...I left for a bit. I'm having fun with my new computer. I may stop by, since I only live a few blocks away from CP. Goldfish Gal - 09:31pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7810 of 8458)
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Have you seen any replies yet at the politico cooler? greenslvs2 - 09:33pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7811 of 8458)
Chickadee!!! No "may". Just do. If you've not see that this place is made up of some really nice folk... You've missed more than just The Med!!! We'd love to have you!!! Besides, you've a job to do - ferreting out stories from folks about what they were thinking, what was going thru their minds at a given point, etc. Really hope to see you!!! greenslvs2 - 09:34pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7812 of 8458)
Haven't been back since the last time. I'll post here if I get blasted/praised/hooted/jeered!!! Ian - 09:38pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7813 of 8458)
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HELLO - I'm baaaack. I've been editing and re-published. Can you take another look? Do you use Netscape or IE?
Greg: I right-click on images I find on the web. They are GIF's, but when I save it becomes .art I have used these in combination with GIF's on my other pages. no problem.
There should be a copy of this year's button, a map, a photo of the finders, an old ice palace, your saxophone,etc.. greenslvs2 - 09:40pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7814 of 8458)
Hay, Ian!!! Here I use Excite, as you'll know; at work I use Infoseek - my "thingy" of choice.
Hang. Will try. Goldfish Gal - 09:40pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7815 of 8458)
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What's the deal with that Joe Medallion? I started lurking here around the 29th and I remember being turned off by the bitching that was going back and forth. I've "slogged" back thru the early posts and saw that there were problems? I know I came back out of curiosity, but I bet a lot of folks didn't. Goldfish Gal - 09:45pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7816 of 8458)
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Ian: I have the same problem...will not open the images (*.art) and won't let me open them with anything else.
:o( greenslvs2 - 09:45pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7817 of 8458)
GOT EVERYTHING!!!! Totally WAY COOL, AWSOME old pic!!! History's neat, rite, Ian? LOL!!! Dang good job. We gotta expand it with as much WC/Med stuff we can find so that we can have a Web page. Then EVERYTHING will be in one place. Yup.
Hay. You giving any thought about the parade tomorrow nite? I don't want to be (if I can talk myself into going w/all I've got to do) the only PPMCC Member out there in white waving a dumb hat with wording on it nobody but us guys would pick up on. I'm trying to see if any other Members are going and then will decide if I've the energy to go myself. Ian - 10:01pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7818 of 8458)
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Hmmmm...Some people get it, some don't ????? greenslvs2 - 10:11pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7819 of 8458)
Kind'a like those friggin' clues, you know? greenslvs2 - 10:15pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7820 of 8458)
Ian, you still here???? ZAP me if you are. Cheryl Straight - 10:15pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7821 of 8458)
Hey Green/Ian/GG, I think we need to have a presence at that parade! Sides, we gotta scope out the float/car we'll be on next year:) Maureen Hursey - 10:17pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7822 of 8458)
Saw the rest, time to rest, see yah! all! time to cheer us all! Good Night and Farewell, See You All Next Year! Take Care! greenslvs2 - 10:18pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7823 of 8458)
Ian's SNOT gonna be on it!!! Neither is GF. Just "Venus, Pluto, and Uranus." Goldfish Gal - 10:20pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7824 of 8458)
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Ian: any suggestions on how I can see your graphics? Goldfish Gal - 10:22pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7825 of 8458)
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Ian: I've got it figured out! I can't see it with Netscape 3.0, but I switched over to Internet Explorer 4.0 and saw everything with no problem! greenslvs2 - 10:24pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7826 of 8458)
C: If we represent the PPMCC... You gonna keep me from running along side the PP "float" and having the jandarmenes (sp?) dragging me for a nite of fun and reverly in the City Cooler???? BORING. Can think of funner things to do. Yup. (Tho, we could try for a block or two and if no dirty looks... keep trotting!!!!! :) ) Big Red - 10:27pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7827 of 8458)
I don't suppose anyone remembers me from the Cooler, as I only posted 1 message (pre-100). It was great to see how others go about solving the clues. Thanks to many of you, I was out digging with you as well. Just thought I'd drop a final note. Hope you enjoy:
Top Ten Excuses To Why I Didn't Find The Medallion This Year: 10. Spent too much time at the frog pond.
9. Went to Egypt (clue 8) but couldn't find the snow.
8. The metal detector failed me again!
7. I gave up after I found out the winner would get dough instead of cash this year. (clue 7)
6. I was having too much fun on the CP playground.
5. I was waiting for an 'X marks the spot' clue.
4. I had too much fun watching everybody else slave away at CP for nothing.
3. Spent too much time browsing the Cooler.
2. I didn't want my name in the paper anyway.
1. Oh yeah… Pioneer Press employees aren't eligible.
See ya next year! Goldfish Gal - 10:31pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7828 of 8458)
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Cute, Red! Ian - 10:32pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7829 of 8458)
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GG-glad you got it. Thanks for figuring it out. greenslvs2 - 10:34pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7830 of 8458)
Big Red: You coming to the First Annual PPMCC Re-Hash Bash this Sunday at CP, starting at 11:30 a.m.??? Would love to have you!!! Terry Valentine - 10:36pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7831 of 8458)
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Just got back ...slogged through the posts this evening. Sounds like everything is coming together for Sunday.
Who's going to the TL parade tomorrow?
May be a slight change in our plans Sunday. Might be able to come for first hour. Fingers are crossed! greenslvs2 - 10:37pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7832 of 8458)
I've written down BR's post!!! We'll HAVE TO read it Sunday!! WAY TOO COOL!!! Big Red - 10:37pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7833 of 8458)
greenslvs2: Nah, I'll be at Eko-Backen sleddin'. My brother's havin' a B- day party, sorry. Ian - 10:38pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7834 of 8458)
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Big Red needs to deliver it himself. The more, the merrier, right G? greenslvs2 - 10:39pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7835 of 8458)
So are mine, Terry!!! WAY TOO COOL!!! It IS coming together!!! Folks are REALLY making an effort to get there for this. I'm SO happy! greenslvs2 - 10:40pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7836 of 8458)
Ian, start plugging OUR, "PPMCC" Homepage... Big Red - 10:41pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7837 of 8458)
You all can do it without me. What the heck, why not make up your own? Terry Valentine - 10:42pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7838 of 8458)
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Big Red - You are underestimating the importance of your contribution. Cheryl Straight - 10:42pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7839 of 8458)
Guys, we need to do the TL parade! It's at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Free Metro transit w/ winter carn button. Plus, I'm going to check on how we could be in it (even if we can't march by the car w/ winners) Big Red - 10:43pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7840 of 8458)
You guys take this WAY too seriously! : ) greenslvs2 - 10:44pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7841 of 8458)
Ian, is your printer on and working... Mine's not as you know. I need a favor so that I'm not spending 65 gazillion hours at work tomorrow.
If you would/can, please print the following for me for Sunday:
7062, 7163, 7367, 7439, 7515, 7533,and RD's 7827. Too, Greg's said a thing or two since yesterday that may be nice to read; check them out and print if you think appropriate.
Additionally, slog and print all stories you can find about years ago and "I did this and was *this* close," etc.
THANK YOU!!!! :) Goldfish Gal - 10:44pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7842 of 8458)
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Come on Red, take a compliment! Ian - 10:46pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7843 of 8458)
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OK, all you sloggers. We need your comments, e-mail addresses, etc
Go to:
http://www.webpromote.net/guestbooks/users/Medallion.html
Do it now, while the early spots are still open. greenslvs2 - 10:51pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7844 of 8458)
Cheryl... Why do I feel I've created a monster??? Why do I feel I'm going to be sitting out w/Joe Medallion???? Why am I thinking "green" is going to be the LEAST fav colour of the PP??????
But, Hay!! If you've bigger Medallions than I, then go for it!!!!! Man, *I'd* be one happy camper... (mumbling to self... "gotta find those white jenas....") Big Red - 10:54pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7845 of 8458)
Ok, Ok! Thank you… but I really can't make it on Sunday. Thanks for offering!
Here's an idea: why not have Joe Medallion read it in my place? I thought he was Ok (sometimes). greenslvs2 - 11:02pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7846 of 8458)
I've a computer carrying thing at work... would carry that and a shovel over one shoulder...
This year may be too soon, C. Next year we could have our hats, shovels, and even have learned a formation!!!!
But... 1/2 of me says go for it in a motly sorta way... Don't know.
Oh, hell. A group is a group and no matter what could have fun. Good luck!!!
But NEXT year.... LOL! Cheryl Straight - 11:04pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7847 of 8458)
Green, it's not a monster. It's a wuuunnnderful thing!:) Sides, no sense closing the door now, the Coolers are out of the barn. Cheryl Straight - 11:05pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7848 of 8458)
Green, are you talking "high tech" wait in the car for the clues kinda thing? Terry Valentine - 11:07pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7849 of 8458)
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Greenslvs2 - If it's a monster - WOW what a FANTASTIC monster you're helping to create here. Ian - 11:11pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7850 of 8458)
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http://www.webpromote.net/guestbooks/users/Medallion.html greenslvs2 - 11:13pm Feb 6, 1998 CST (#7851 of 8458)
Don't hold your breath, C. We're not messin' with the PP on the TLP business... That's the Association, or whatever. They may not be as receptive. Also, we DO NOT, IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM wanna bring a bad lite on the PP. Nope. Nada. Be careful..... We want to be respected... We don't want people running screaming into the nite at the mention of our name... PPMCC. And as long as that "PP" is in front... well... If we're gonna associate with them, we gotta toe the line(s).
But.... it NEVER hurts to try. Just be gracious... and say, "Well, thank you for listening to me."
(putting soap box away. getting hoarse.) 
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