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The Medallion Hunt

It's time for the Medallion Hunt! The first clue will appear on PioneerPlanet just after midnight Saturday, Jan. 22. Come back here to compare notes with other treasure seekers, but be certain you read the rules on the Planet's Winter Carnival page.

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Lady Lou - 11:40am Jan 6, 1999 CST (#1 of 22126)

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people....and some of us drive red Toyotas.

Would those Sorels you refer to be GREEN'S??

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New Daddy - 03:15pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#2 of 22126)

Hello fellow medallion hunters, and last years water cooler crew. I wish you all luck in this years hunt. I think the most likely site this year is Phalen. Other possibilities include a ramsey park out side of St. Paul like White Bear Lake Ramsey county park. What do you think???

I was impressed at how well the cooler crew figured out the clues last year. I never have done that well by meyself.

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Dave Young - 03:47pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#3 of 22126)

HTML help available, click my name

The fun is about to start!!!

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disco - 04:21pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#4 of 22126)

Maturity is a high price to pay for growing up!

I thought the medallion couldn't be hidden anywhere outside of St. Paul anymore after a park in Maplewood was dug up a few years back...

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Dave Young - 05:08pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#5 of 22126)

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Sure it can, except not in Maplewood. Maplewood wasn't very happy. They promised to sue if it was hid there again!

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New Daddy - 05:18pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#6 of 22126)

Okay here is a complete guess, somewhere by the 2 large rocks on the west side of lake Phalen, say 6 paces to the south.?.

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Inks - 05:34pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#7 of 22126)

The fun has started for another glorious treasure hunt.

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Terry Valentine - 05:59pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#8 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Hello! The new noodling board is up and running! Way Cooler!!!!!!!!!!!

New Daddy - I also think it just might be Phalen if it's in the city. That makes two of us with the same hunch. Only time will tell if we're right. Good to see you again. If you get a chance, check out our website! www.coolercrew.com

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emmy & hannah's mom - 06:42pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#9 of 22126)

<--------Click here for a picture of emmy & hannah!

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxy........

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emmy & hannah's mom - 06:43pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#10 of 22126)

<--------Click here for a picture of emmy & hannah!

JOE!

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- 06:50pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#11 of 22126)

ITTIZ UP!!! ITTIZ UP!!! The Med Hunt's almost here!!!!

I'M SO BUCKING XCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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- 06:55pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#12 of 22126)

Lords, but this magnificent. Just think... Ittiz been a WHOLE year The Cooler Crew's been together, and now we're bock where we got our start! Ittiz gonna bee even funner this year 'cuz we're all like old friends!!!

I CAN'T WAIT FOR 2000'S HUNT!!!!!

What good sized parks R in No St Paul???? Ittiz never been in No St Paul. Gonna HAVE to bee a big park - $10 thou's a hunk o'money...

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emmy & hannah's mom - 07:03pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#13 of 22126)

<--------Click here for a picture of emmy & hannah!

I am thinking it will be within the city this year. Phalen is a good choice, but Battle Creek might not be a bad guess, either.

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- 07:09pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#14 of 22126)

Hay, Mom!!!

If they even THINK o'putting it in Battle Creek, I'm gonna kill me somebuddy!!!

Last year - bee4 I saw the error o'my ways (a'hem...) - I was out at Battle Creek since it was rite across from 3M and I could go on my lunch hours. Now that I'm NOT at 3M, they BEST NOT bee putting the damn Med there.

Battle Creek izz out. Should have been there LAST year, not thizz year. Forget it. Better NOT bee...

NORTH ST. PAUL.

Or The Frog Pond...

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Terry Valentine - 07:26pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#15 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

It could very well be Battle Creek....at least the part that isn't in Maplewood. I do have a hunch it will be at Phalen. The frog pond is out. Too many other activities scheduled for Como. Check out the schedule of events on the WC page.

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- 07:40pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#16 of 22126)

(Ter... I was JOSHIN'... Fur Bee's sake... *I* know it won't bee in Como... Or... DO I????? WWWWWWAAAAAA!!!!!)

It better NOT bee Battle Creek... (steam coming out ears at thought...)

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Radar - 07:44pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#17 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

A Hunting we will go, A hunting we will go, Hi Ho the............

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- 07:54pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#18 of 22126)

...Derry-O! A Hunting we will go!!!

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Radar - 07:58pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#19 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

A Duet!!!!!!!!!!

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Lady Lou - 07:59pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#20 of 22126)

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people....and some of us drive red Toyotas.

I see the Cooler Crew found the board....Look out Medallion!!!

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Radar - 08:00pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#21 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Hi Lou!!!!!!!

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Dave Young - 08:15pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#22 of 22126)

HTML help available, click my name

This is our year!!! Someone from the cooler crew will find the medallion this year! (I feel it in my bones!)

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Q - 08:26pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#23 of 22126)

Phalen, Phalen .................. been a good many years since it was there ............. hubby and I both had the same idea ....... out on that little island between the 3rd and 4th parking lots .......oh well just a guess.

Green - no huge parks in N. St. Paul - don't think the folks at city hall would take kindly to people diggin' up their stuff..... they would probably be like the people in Maplewood. There are a couple of good sized parks - like the ones we discussed the other night. That was you I was talkin' to you??? right???? was havin' 'tails - won't mention the first part of that word.

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- 08:28pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#24 of 22126)

Thus spake DDY...

And didn't Ter say the same thing????

Actually... I don't think there's a sngle Member o'The Crew that doesn't believe a Crew Member's gonna find IT!!

And... May The Force Bee With Us....

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- 08:32pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#25 of 22126)

Q....

List those parks... The big ones you thought about.... We NEED YOUR HELP!!!

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Q - 08:42pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#26 of 22126)

Green - I was over at the other board ........... just thought I would drop my thoughts.

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- 08:47pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#27 of 22126)

As well you should, Q... As well you SHOULD!!!

Yust cuz you're not physically in the Twin Cities, that doesn't mean you CANNOT contribute or noodle the clues!!!!

YOU GO, GIRLFRIEN!!!

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Q - 08:54pm Jan 6, 1999 CST (#28 of 22126)

Green - hop on over to the other board - unless you can't peel yourself away. I know someone who is very good at figurin' these clues out - i will consult with him - if he's not tooooo crabby.

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Egghead the Treasure Huntin' Fool - 02:49am Jan 7, 1999 CST (#29 of 22126)

Phalen is a good choice.

It's been a LONG time (relatively speaking) since it was in Phalen. Also, the recent trend (not counting last year) seems to be "hiding" it right out in the open in a really BIG park (like Phalen).

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Ian - 01:36pm Jan 7, 1999 CST (#30 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

WINTER CARNIVAL

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Dave - 03:33pm Jan 7, 1999 CST (#31 of 22126)

I Wanna Do It Again....I Can't Wait Another YEAR!!!

WooHoo!!!! Here We Go Again. Can Somebody (anybody) post what dates the medallion hunt will run through, so I know which week to take off work this time around!

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Terry Valentine - 08:24pm Jan 7, 1999 CST (#33 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Ian - Nice seeing you around these parts again!

The medallion hunt is really worth $10,000 this year! The buttons are on sale at Snyders Drugs in St. Paul and Ramsey County. I only know this because that's where I found mine.

I believe the first clues should come out during the week of the 24th...with the hunt really heating up that following weekend and the week after. Someone let me know if I'm wrong about this. I am planning some time off from work to hunt, too.

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G. Sax - 10:40pm Jan 7, 1999 CST (#34 of 22126)

www.coolercrew.com

I think Terry's right about the hunt start date. I joined the fray the weekend of the first parade and that's scheduled for Saturday, January 30th this year. By then last year, there had been a week's worth of clues.

$10,000? It's about time they adjusted for inflation. I'll have to work on buying and registering a button from afar. Sa'good thing I still have plenty of friends in the Paul.

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Terry Valentine - 12:15am Jan 8, 1999 CST (#35 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Hello Greg!

Great work being done on our website! I have the book "The Official 1987 Winter Carnival Treasure Hunters Guide" It has the clues and explanations for 1952 - 1986. I think I have most of the rest from the Pioneer Press since then. If you would like to borrow it for the webpage, let me know. I can mail it to you. It's a bit amateurish...but has what we want it for.

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G. Sax - 01:01am Jan 8, 1999 CST (#36 of 22126)

www.coolercrew.com

I have all those clues as well and in the form they were first presented. I also have "X marks the spot" maps from several years, excellent historical photos from past digs, and several original newspaper stories related to the medallion hunt. The main reason I haven't gotten around to posting all this stuff to coolercrew.com is because of time restraints. Creating time to type it all in has not been easy. If you (or anyone for that matter) want to volunteer to type out the clues for certain years and send them to me as e-mail, you be my guest. I can compare the accuracy against the actual Pioneer Press clues, and I can still write the explanations in a unique style not always befitting straight-laced publications.

Getting text stuff onto our coolercrew site is the easy part. Finding clean copies of photos and artwork from the 1950s and 60s could be trickier. But we're making progess!

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- 06:58am Jan 8, 1999 CST (#37 of 22126)

I'm a MEGA TYPSIT!!! I'LL DO IT!!!

Greg, you need my address again? Loan me what you want typed, and I'll type it up! NOT A PROB!!! You'll just have to tell me how/where to put copyrite stuff - stuff like that. But udderwise, typings no prob - I can type up whatever we need!!!

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- 07:07am Jan 8, 1999 CST (#38 of 22126)

Greg, talk to MomPlanet/Press about the 50's/60's stuff... Copy, I can be given/get and type up then send to you. Pics, they could maybee scan and send you... Or maybee we have to go down there and do it. Shouldn't bee too big a prob. Somebody oughta bee able to get there every once in awhile and do whatever.

But ask Mom, then let me know! I'll help as I can!

Ian... Lunch! Yummers!!! Typical Cooler Crew Member... Thinking o'food and your stomach! LOL!!!

Dates: Jan 29 - Feb 7.

I got my Collector's Edition of four buttons from Saintly City Cat Club...

And the reason ittiz $10,000 this year - or so I've been told - izz because MomPress izz 150 years old this year. Too, Terry says because they're selling these button collections ($10) Mom's able to give more bucks out.

Either way, I don't give a poop!!! LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!! Ten thou izz... TEN THOU!!!

(ittiz in the Frog Pond)

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Terry Valentine - 07:43am Jan 8, 1999 CST (#39 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Greg - I'm not a mega typsit....but I'm an okay typist. I can help too. Just let me know what you want and how you want it.

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G. Sax - 10:08am Jan 8, 1999 CST (#40 of 22126)

www.coolercrew.com

The best bet is for Green to get copies of pages from whatever Terry has. She says her book of clues is unprofessional, but I bet it photocopies easier than my stuff. Mine comes from microfilm and much of the text is wee, as in faded, 4-point Times. If Green and Terry can work together with Terry's stuff, that would be ideal. I'm in the midst of finishing up the 1980s (On our home page, I said I put some of it up, but I forgot to update medallion.html, and as far as I know I still only have one chance to update per day. Grrr.). If Green could tackle a decade of clues and Terry could tackle a decade, or something like that, we'd be on our way.

As for getting photos/artwork from Mom Press, I've already been in contact with Brett Benson at the Planet. I should get a chance to talk to him later today to see how/if they want to work with us on that. It all depends on how strong their original-material library is and how much they're willing to scan for us or allow us access to scan stuff ourselves.

Toodles 'til later.

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BradB - 10:47am Jan 8, 1999 CST (#41 of 22126)

It's good to see this back!

Does anyone know if the medallion has to be hidden in a park? I have a hunch that this will be a year where it is hidden elsewhere. They did hide it under a mailbox years and years ago downtown.

Something tells me that they are going to hide it near the RiverCentre. Somehow, some way it is going to have something to do with the Wild.

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- 01:42pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#42 of 22126)

Downtown would bee nice, particularly if the merchants are kind and let us use their potties!!! <g> Brad, I *think* Ter even came up with idea... Somebuddy did - Mom? I still think a mega huge park - that can handle lots o'people.

Ter, otay!!! So I typo-ed "typist"!!! SHHEEESH!!! LOL!!!

Greg... I wonder... Maybee if we contacted some of the Successful Diggers from bock then, they mite have stuff and mite allow us to scan it... Ittiz a thought.

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J. D. Anibas - 05:06pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#43 of 22126)

Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt Clues will be published from January 24th through February 4th.

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Treasure Digger - 06:06pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#44 of 22126)

Hi, everyone. I'm surprised that there's already talk in the Cooler. Just read the messages. I haven't heard anything about the prize money being $10,000. Is this a fact? I'm already piling information on parks and sites where it could be hidden. It wouldn't surpise me if the medallion is already hidden.

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Treasure Digger - 06:13pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#45 of 22126)

I've been thinking of places where it might be hidden this year. It's been in the southern area the last few years, so I'm thinking it'll be in the northern/middle section of Ramsey County. I was even thinking of something related to our new Gov. After all, the Capital's been a hiding site in the past.

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Inks - 06:32pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#46 of 22126)

Yes the Capital has been a hiding place in the past. That's the year our Daughter picked up the ear muffs it was hidden in. Then put the muffs back on the ground for another treasure hunter to find. She was hopeing the owner of the muffs would find them. Not knowing the medallion was hidden in them.

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- 06:51pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#47 of 22126)

Treasure.... Yup, $10 thou with a registered button. Only $5 thou if you don't have a registered button. You must not have your button yet, or you'd know that! <g> It says it on the little card the button comes on...

And like you, I'm thinking north/northeast this year...

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- 07:06pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#48 of 22126)

Treasure... Clues really do start on the 24th?

That would be WAY COOLER since The Crew's gathering at McGovern's on the 23rd!

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Inks - 07:09pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#49 of 22126)

You bet your bipeeeeeeeeeee

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- 07:12pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#50 of 22126)

Joe!

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Terry Valentine - 07:28pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#51 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

You know, I've been thinking. It matters not much when they start publishing the clues....it only matters that they will stop when we find it. The better hunters we are, the sooner it will end.

Greg, I'll photo copy some of this for Green or scan it in and send it to her to type. Then we can get this stuff done. If you are almost done with the 80's, that leaves the 50's, 60's and 70's. I'll get started here and send it to you as an attachment. Which order do you want it in? You might recall that I learned how to do that right after the last hunt. Now I can do that anytime!

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- 07:47pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#52 of 22126)

I hope we're bad hunters... I don't want it to end!!!

Just make it in a form sumbuddy can *open*, Ter!!! LOL!!!

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Terry Valentine - 07:55pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#53 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Okay Miss Typsit, I'll send it to you in a form you can open. If one way doesn't work, another one will. Which decade do you want to type?

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Lady Lou - 07:56pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#54 of 22126)

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people....and some of us drive red Toyotas.

Yeah...I scanned a doc and sent it to someone and they couldn't open it..needed adobe photo shop or something like that , and it was text.

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Terry Valentine - 07:59pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#55 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Green sent us stuff this summer for volunteering out at the fair. It took an act of congress to get that in readable form!

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- 08:02pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#56 of 22126)

But that was from MomPlanet. Wasn't my fault.

I don't give a rip, Ter. Just send me one.

(And my very *own* Joe!!!)

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Treasure Digger - 09:49pm Jan 8, 1999 CST (#57 of 22126)

I'm back just for a short while. Dinner took me away but I'm tired from an early start this morning. Anyway, back to the hunt! I was at Cherokee Park talking to the man (can't remember his name)who found the medallion last year less than 15 minutes before he found it. I could have killed myself when I found out he found it. I tried to convince the group I was with last year to start digging around that tree on the Saturday before. The others were convinced it was hidden elsewhere in the park. Well, this year I'm going with my own beliefs. My previous thought is that it won't be in a park (possibly the Capital) but I'm not familiar with the northern Ramsey County area. Hopefully, like last year, the clue will tell you if it is in a park. I have a binder full of the last 10 years clues and am studying it daily to get the feel of decoding them. I do know that this chat room helps out a lot with many minds together than just one by itself. I'm anxiously awaiting the first clue. Yes, you're right, I haven't bought a button. I'm doing it tomorrow. I'm not missing out on the extra money.

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- 12:59am Jan 9, 1999 CST (#58 of 22126)

Treasure, you got any udder stuff, besides the last 10 years of clues? Like pictures, any old stuff? Reason I ask, We're looking for stuff to scan/type/etc. for the Web site, and we have the last ten years of clues.

Also, if you want to put your story down about meeting Steve Hursey, it was he and his sister, Maureen, that found The Med last year, and send it to our Web Master, Greg Sax, it mite go up on the Web site. Check out our Web site - www.coolercrew.com - as we're looking for things, all kinds of stuff, to record for posterity regarding the St. Paul PioneerPress Winter Carnavial Medallion Hunt.

Too, you mite want to check into "Shooting The Breeze With The Cooler Crew." Maureen dropped by tonite - she does occassionally. Quite a large group of Diggers have gathered there over the past year, even meeting in real time like once a month at Patrick McGovern's (we're meeting for a Pre-Hunt get togther on the 23rd) and even cleaning Chair-O-Key Park for Earth Day, volunterring at MomPlant's booth at the Great Minnesota Get-Togehter, and having cookouts during the summer! Don't stay a stranger! Jump in!!!

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Treasure Digger - 09:40am Jan 9, 1999 CST (#59 of 22126)

Green, thanks for the invitation to add information to the CoolerCrew web site. I took pictures last year at Cherokee Park but I'll have to see if I can find them though. I remember the day Steve found the medallion, but I didn't see his sister digging by him. A few days earlier I talked to both of them around the bathrooms during my lunch break. I asked them if they were in the Water Cooler and Maureen said they mainly just read what everyone's ideas were. Anyway, I visited your web site last night. It looks great! It was nice to see that "Mom" was helping out and encouraging your "Cooler Gang" to prepare the information. Unfortunately, I don't have much to donate. I down loaded several maps from the Ramsey County web site of the regional parks as well as any other map that might be useful when reading the clues. I figure if it's in a park this year, a map might come in useful. If you're able to scan maps and place them on the web site, that would be very useful. Also, I find that many people aren't even aware that Ramsey County is as large as it is. A map of Ramsey County indicating all the park (regional/public) would be very useful. Just some suggestions. I've also been looking for these. If I find them, I'll let you know. My neighbor has been doing the hunt for many, many years. I'll see if he might have any info. that you can use. I know that in 1997 when the medallion was found, he was standing right next to the guy. What a feeling to be so close but not close enough. I'll have to check with my better half and see if we can make it down to Patrick McGovern's for the Pre-Hunt party. It sounds like a lot of fun and you and the Cooler Gang has made it last after the hunt was over. I know my plans for the day includes going out and buying a Button and registering it before January 29. I'm not losing out on the extra money. I'll check back here later today. Have a great day fellow hunters!!!!

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Dave - 11:27am Jan 9, 1999 CST (#60 of 22126)

I Wanna Do It Again....I Can't Wait Another YEAR!!!

I really hope its not a $10,000 prize. That is a possible problem too much money can be a bad thing. Some people will stop thinking fun and take it too serious. I think $4000.00 and a $2000.00 bonus would be better, so if you're listening PioneerPlanet pleaze not too much!

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Terry Valentine - 11:51am Jan 9, 1999 CST (#61 of 22126)

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Too late! Ittiz $10,000. Says so on the registration cards the buttons come on.

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- 07:10pm Jan 9, 1999 CST (#62 of 22126)

Dave, I can fully understand you sentiments... And kind'a even agree - to a point. But knowing me... And the rest of us that have become known as "The Cooler Crew" - we're pretty serious hunters. We'd bee rabid if the prize were only $1.00. We are VERY VERY VERY serious about hunting MomPress' Med. Like sleep deprivation, taking off work... Like the word "obsessive" comes to mind quite readily!!!! ROFLOLPMP!!!

We, and that's including you in that "we", cannot let some dumb folks spoil it for the rest of us. We can bee serious, but we don't have to konk anybuddy over the head with a shovel to get The Med.

You're rite - hunt seriously, but bee good sports and have a good time and fun doing it!!!

And by gods, WE HAVE A BLAST!!!!!

Stop by McGovern's on the 23rd if you can... You'll see The Cooler Crew is nothing but a bunch of fun, zany, laugh-a-lot, *serious* Diggers that are out for a good time. If we can make $10 thou doing it, so much the better!!!

Join us!!!

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- 07:34pm Jan 9, 1999 CST (#63 of 22126)

Treasure, yea, that Maureen. SUCH A SCHMOE!!! She came to The First Annual Re-Hash Bash (picnic held in Chair-O-Key the Sun following the finding o'The Wonderful Blue Orb) - along with Steve, and told us how s/he'd lurked and read what was going on and how we were such a great help to then in The Cooler!!! ROFLOLPMP!!! BUT...

Even given THAT, Steve had done all these intricate drawings and paced off stuff, and measured, and thunk, and... Nobuddy else in The Cooler - that I'm aware of - was as close (AS CLOSE!!! THEY FOUND IT FOR CRYING IN A BUCKET!!!) to the correct place as they were. They may have gotten ideas from us, but they did a HUGE TON O'WORK on their own and were rite on the money - literally!!! LOL!!! They found The Med the old fashioned way - they worked for it (with a titch o'luck thrown in!!! <g>)!!!

Yes, we are very proud of our Web site, and what Greg, our Web Master has done. We cannot thank MomPress/Planet enuff for allowing us the space to chronical the years of the Hunt they sponsor - the Hunt we live for and eagerly await each year. It is our hope, dream, goal to have as much history - ALL THE HISTORY - of the 53? 54? 55? years MomPress has been sponsoring this great Hunt. Ittiz slow going, but I think we've done well in one year!!!

Could you email me the addresses of the sites where you got the maps you mentioned? I'd really appreciate it. Maps are always useful. I think you've got a good idea. And read the histories o'the parks - if they give them... Why named, who decided it should be a park, historical battle fought there... Stuff like that. Never know what those damn clues will be about!

Do you know of a site, or even a 'real-time' site where an entire map of Ramsey Conty could bee found??? One that shows the parks??? I think you're on to something!!!

Damn. Reminds me!!! I STILL haven't gotten one of those map - Hudson? - books yet!!! Gotta bee doing that!!!

Your neighbor mite want to rite down about being next to the guy that found The Med in 1997, if he would be so kind, and forward it to Greg. Ittiz stuff just like this we're looking for want/need. A history. More than what can be gleaned from dusty old pages o'MomPress. A "real" history, of real people. You mite ask him... Tell him about the Web site... Just an idea...

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Terry Valentine - 08:52pm Jan 9, 1999 CST (#80590 of 80593) Next Shooting the Breeze - Live! Saturday, January 23, 5 pm at Patrick McGovern's. Please e-mail me so that we can make reservations.

Let me do this....in the front of the treasure hunter's guide, the two women who put it together recapped some similarities from one year to the next. That was written in 1986...so these may or may not hold water anymore. Everything from here on out is a quote from the book....and I'll only give what might be pertinent stuff.

First two clues usually give no real information, except that the treasure is on public property and in Ramsey County.

The 3rd clue starts to reveal real information, often using this clue to describe what the medallion is hidden in.

Many clues speak of churches, water, smokestacks, playgrounds, picnic areas making it seem that any park could be the site. The key is to use all the infor and see it from the treasure site.

Another common trait is to take two words in the clue and join them together hinting of nearby streets or other information.

Pay attention to statues, plagues and monuments in the area. Knowing the history often helps too. A name change? Used for something else? The meaning of the park name or surrounding streets?

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G. Sax - 01:27am Jan 10, 1999 CST (#65 of 22126)

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Treasure Digger: Maps are a very good idea. We'll have to come up with a way to work that into coolercrew.com.

Green: Rabid as ever. Thank you for all the kind words n' stuff, but ..... sshhhh ..... if I have to keep reading your long messages, how am I going to have time to bulk up the website? :^)

Terry: Received the first installment of clues loud and clear. Timely, too. I finally got around to snipping and filing all my material from the 1950s tonight. I'd been putting it off for two years because the task seemed so daunting. You see, these days we get about a half dozen articles about the hunt over its duration, usually thanks to community-minded guys like Soucheray and Walsh -- back then, there'd be 3-4 articles per day with big front-page captions and photos. Perhaps our efforts will put the hunt back on the cover more often.

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- 04:08pm Jan 10, 1999 CST (#66 of 22126)

Greg... Ter e-mailed me my portion, but I couldn't get it to print the way it was, and I've no like photo or picture-whatsawhozzits to open, so she's gonna FAX it to me at work tomorrow and then I'll get going on it!

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Treasure Digger - 07:48pm Jan 10, 1999 CST (#67 of 22126)

Green, sorry I haven't been able to connect since yesterday morning. Been out of the house until 12 midnight. Couldn't log on this morning because of the 612/651 change over. Wires must have crossed during the connection. Anyway, the web site for Ramsey County Parks and Recreation is www.co.ramsey.mn.us/Parks/maps. One of the maps shows Ramsey County with numbers in a red circle. Beside the map, it has the number and the name of the park it relates to. Very helpful. Unfortunately, no public parks are listed. Other maps on the web site are copies of each park. They are not the best, but everything helps! Speaking of the Hudson map book, if you don't have one, just look up on the web for directions. There are several web sites that will give you directions to any address. The only down side to this is that you have to have an address. Ramsey County Park and Recreation's phone # is (612) 748-2500. They can easily give you the address (streets)to use. I'll do more checking on this. I remember getting a piece of paper on the vehicle last year at Cherokee Park for ordering a book on the parks of Ramsey County. I sent a letter requesting a copy of the book or to at least reserve a copy. I haven't heard back from anyone on this. Do you know of such a book? It was suppose to really give details of the parks such as groups of trees, colors of buildings, very detailed information. Maybe someone who is on-line might know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Treasure Digger - 08:00pm Jan 10, 1999 CST (#68 of 22126)

I agree with Dave on the concern about the award being $10,000. There will definitely be more people out there this year hunting. The main thing is that we (all hunters) must remember it's all about having some fun. Yeah, we'll be freezing our buns off, but whatelse could bring such fun while learning more about the Twin Cities and our neighbors. I was really impressed that the gang returned to Cherokee Park and helped clean it up. The homeowners around the park must have been very happy to see everyone there. It was sad when it came to the last clues how people stopped caring about picking up after themselves. It comes down to respecting everyone who is out there looking and respecting our parks or wherever the medallion will be hidden. After all, when you think of a "Carnival" you think of people having fun. My thanks to "Mom" for having the Winter Carnival and the "Medallion Hunt" and allowing us to come out of our homes to enjoy winter with a chance of becoming a little wealthier.

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Terry Valentine - 08:19pm Jan 10, 1999 CST (#69 of 22126)

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Treasure Hunter - There is a book. I had a copy of it around here somewhere. When I dig it up, I'll post any info about getting copies of it here.

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Terry Valentine - 10:35pm Jan 10, 1999 CST (#70 of 22126)

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I found my copy of Parks and Public Places in Ramsey County. It was prepared by the Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County, which is a non-profit group that promotes the parks and trails in the county.

There is an address to send $8.00 to for a copy, but I have no idea if that is valid any longer. The copyright in the book is 1994.

There are some park directors and assistant park directors listed as having helped with the preparation of the book. They are Greg Mack, Park Director and Jody Yungers, Assistant Park Director of Ramsey County. Maybe the county offices would know how to reach one or both of them. Others listed are Park Directors for all municipalities in Ramsey County, the DNR, St. Paul Water Utility, the State of Minnesota, the Ramsey County Historical Society, the U of M and the St. Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau.

My guess is that contacting a Ramsey or St. Paul park, you might get better information about obtaining a copy.

This is a publication that is public information, so here is the address to send $8.00 for a copy of the book. 1621 Beechwood Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116.

The book is 64 pages of good information and some maps. Though I would not buy this book for the maps. They are general overviews of an area....not of the kind of detail that hunters use. The information about picnic shelters, water, play equipment, swimming, ball fields, ice rinks, etc. etc. is good to have.

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J. D. Anibas - 02:04pm Jan 11, 1999 CST (#71 of 22126)

I think the book the "Treasure Digger" is talking about is called "St. Paul Parks - A Treasure Hunter's Guide". It was put out in 1996 by Hunter's Press. The address in this book is 2141 Palace Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. It has very good maps of the parks in St. Paul, but one of these years they are going to take us to one of the suburbs. I got my book at "The Map Store" in downtown St. Paul. Good Luck, see you out there.

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Hollywood - 04:00pm Jan 11, 1999 CST (#72 of 22126)

Look Over There! It's the Capital Dome!!!! (Jimmy Stewart - 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington')

Hey Gang!!!

I am so psyched for this I can't sit still.... I have the Hunter's Press guide also with very detailed maps of Ramsey County's parks.... it's a great book to use.

My gut tells me that Phalen is also way, way overdue and that it is big enough to handle the surely gigantic crowd this year.....

I'll try to make McGoverns but can't wait to hunt with you guys regardless..... Stay Loose,

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- 04:56pm Jan 11, 1999 CST (#73 of 22126)

Hollywood!!! Man, where you've been? You've been mizzed!!!

Have you checked out our Web site? There's a pic o'you and me there!!!

Greg (Ter) - I got the 70's clues from Ter today, and they're TERRIBLE. Hard to understand - the format they're in... Ter, did you type verbatim like they are and send to Greg? What I'm thinking of doing is typing in the same format as he's got for like 1998, then all he has to do is change the fonts to match, and maybee work on the returns/lines.

Or, do we want this to bee just like in the book????

Please advise.

Hollywood, if ittiz in Phalen, you'll hear me scream for the next year!!! I've been saying that for like WEEKS!!!! Would THAT ever bee a stitch an'a half!!! green getting SOMETHING rite!!!! ROFLOLPMPCOOSBAG!!!

My thinking, find Chair-O-Key on a map and then head NNE to a large park outside the city limits. Thass gonna bee the park... Yup. YOU BETCHA!!

Can I tell you guys??? I wore (count them) last year's Med Hunt button, my "You Dig" button, and all four o'this year's buttons to the airport to meet Moon. Guess who set off the alarm!!! I had to remove my pith helmet, all the coins in my pockets, a pager and do the "spread your legs/hold out your arms"-thingy. It was really WEIRD. Not to mention folks were looking at this weird person with green pom-poms hanging outta her back pockets - all the while getting batoned by the security guard.

Yes! The Cooler Crew makes a statement where ever a single one o'them goes!!! LOL!!!

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New Daddy - 05:24pm Jan 11, 1999 CST (#74 of 22126)

Most years clues name or relate to a specific street name, a list of street names around each park would be very helpful. I have a list for Cair-o-kee but that won't help us much this year. I Live in White Bear and can start a list of streets and monuments in NE Ramsey.

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- 05:27pm Jan 11, 1999 CST (#75 of 22126)

Daddy... What's around No St Paul? Any large parks? The Med's never been hid there... Too, you in Ramsey? What's around you???????

Not such a New Daddy anymore, are ya?!!! Baby Boy's over a year now... He gonna help dig?

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- 05:28pm Jan 11, 1999 CST (#76 of 22126)

I'd start w/making o'list o'parks and public/county areas, then list the streets monuments around/in/near each park...

Yust a thought! What do I know? *I* didn't find The Med last year!!! LOL!

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Terry Valentine - 06:37pm Jan 11, 1999 CST (#77 of 22126)

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Green, I typed them mostly as is...but in stanza lines. You'll pick up on that. The ends of the lines rhyme. I also put in italics the key explanations given if any. I ended up doing two columns, labeled what year and where it was found and just kept going..Clue #1, Clue #2, etc. Ended up being 11 pages for the 10 years of the 60's. Did it in font size 12...except for the year and where it was found which I did in 14 point. Why don't I send you what I sent Greg. Maybe you could use that format.

Hollywood and New Daddy! Great seeing you both here! This year the cooler crew will walk away the winners of $10,000!!!!!!!!

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- 07:10pm Jan 11, 1999 CST (#78 of 22126)

Ter, I'm gonna format mine like 1998. Put the xplination after the clue, instead off to the side. I already figured I'd do the 'boxed' words in italics...

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Terry Valentine - 07:12pm Jan 11, 1999 CST (#79 of 22126)

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That's what I did. For the 50's, I underlined the boxed word(s).

For the 60's, I just did the explanations under the clues.

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Matt - 12:51am Jan 12, 1999 CST (#80 of 22126)

<shakes 8 ball> -- Sources say, "Highland"

Heh, wow, I didn't know the caliber of the clique that this place has formed. :) This ought to be a good one. I'll try to make mcgoverns, but I might be a little late, if I have to close my store that day.

I put in my two weeks today, convienently ending employment as the medallion hunt becomes a factor. :) >maniachal laugh< This ought to be good. Gonna have to check out that website as soon as I post this. Keep warm, everyone, don't spend too much money on gear.

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G. Sax - 01:20am Jan 12, 1999 CST (#81 of 22126)

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S'good to see some familiar names wandering back into the fold. That photo still weirds me out, Matt, but weird can be good, too.

Ter & Green: Formatting is only useful for me visually prior to my HTMLing. I like to see bold Clue Number over normal stanza text and a bigger font size bold for the year noted. Otherwise, you can skip underlining and there's no need for explanations. Once again, I got a late start on what you sent me, but I'm still getting my own notes in a usable order for comparing your source vs. the real source. Right away I ran into trouble with '53. You have the clues for one of the hunts but I'm still going to have to do the clues from the other hunt myself. Punctuation is only a slight extra on this end. Explanations will certainly add time, so if I find that they're bogging me down too much as the hunt approaches, I'll post the clues without them until I can find time to research my set of articles for cutesy stuff to sprinkle in. Overall, thanks big on this. It's not all going to happen before this hunt, but what fun would that be anyway? Believe me, listing the clues is just scratching the surface anyway. But it's a start...

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G. Sax - 01:21am Jan 12, 1999 CST (#82 of 22126)

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Ter & Green: BTW, .rtf works best.

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G. Sax - 01:23am Jan 12, 1999 CST (#83 of 22126)

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All Others: I hope you often visit the website built for folks like you. It's going to grow daily from here into the hunt. Just by visiting this area this early tells me that you care about the hunt as much for its community value as its monetary reward.

...and believe me you, I'm just as eager to grab at that $10K plan.

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Maureen Hursey - 07:18am Jan 12, 1999 CST (#84 of 22126)

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Treasure Digger - 09:05am Jan 12, 1999 CST (#85 of 22126)

A guy in my office said he bought his button this weekend. He said that the award for finding the button this year is not $10,000 cash but rather it is valued at $10,000. The winner gets the opportunity to go on RMS Titanic salvation ship to recover artifacts of the Titanic. What's everyone's idea on this? Do we know if there's the opportunity to choose the trip or $10,000 cash? If we do not have the choice and have to take the trip, I'll have to pass on the hunting this year which is very disappointing.

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Hollywood - 09:48am Jan 12, 1999 CST (#86 of 22126)

Look Over There! It's the Capital Dome!!!! (Jimmy Stewart - 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington')

Hey Green - it's great to be back!!!!

Just checked out the website, its top quality - kudos to you, Saxman, Terry, etc. on the great job! We will absolutely kick ass this year - I have a lead on renting an RV from a friend to use as possible cooler crew headquarter's if we can arrange some sort of reasonable group funding....

The reason I'm convinced it will be in (the ST. Paul part of) Phalen is that the park is way overdue (twice at Como and Cherokee since last Phalen) and that it can handle the larger than usual crowd that the $10k prize will draw. Highland would be a reasonable alternate guess....

Remember gang - "If you ever go searching for your heart's desire beyond your own backyard, you probably never lost it to begin with....." (Dorothy Gail - waking up at the end of The Wizard of Oz)

Peace,

Dave (Hollywood)

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Terry Valentine - 11:33am Jan 12, 1999 CST (#87 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

To Treasure Digger - Directly quoted from the card the button is attached to:

Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Rules: The Pioneer Press is solely responsible for all monetary awards for the official Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt. An award of $5,000 will be presented in exchange for the offical Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion. If the finder has a properly registered 1999 Winter Carnival button, he/she will receive an additional $5,000.

It then continues to make statements about taxes and who is not eligible to hunt.

You can also have a chance to win other prizes including searching for artifacts aboard the RMS Titantic, Inc., round trip airline tickets for anywhere in the USA, Canada or Mexico, BWCA adventure for 5 days, a weekend getaway or dinner for two and a hotel package.

Your friend needs to read his card again, me thinks. The prize for the medallion is $10,000 with a registered button.

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Terry Valentine - 11:43am Jan 12, 1999 CST (#88 of 22126)

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Greg - I learned something new! I didn't realize there were two hunts in 1953. Of course I was only a few months old at the time, so I would not have brought that out of my memory banks! LOL!!!!

Can I make a suggestion oh wonderful webmaster? Let's get the clues posted if you're running out of time....and the explanations can follow later. At least they'll be there for any comparison of like clues for certain parks.

Great job on the website, Greg! The updates are always fun to find!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 12:00pm Jan 12, 1999 CST (#89 of 22126)

Where did my message go?

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Treasure Digger - 03:43pm Jan 12, 1999 CST (#90 of 22126)

Thanks, Terry! I'm glad to hear that the money is still available. I went to a Super America by my work, but they did not have any. As a matter of fact, it sounded as if they aren't going to get any. I'll have to try other resources. I'm not missing out on this hunt. Also, thanks A.D. That's exactly the book I was looking for. A trip to St. Paul is now added to my list of "Treasure Things To Do". Now, places to dig. Como Park is large enough to hold lots of people. It's been a few years since the medallion's been there. If Maplewood is out, then wouldn't Phalen Park be out of our possible guesses? Or is it not considered part of Maplewood.

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Dave - 05:00pm Jan 12, 1999 CST (#91 of 22126)

I Wanna Do It Again....I Can't Wait Another YEAR!!!

This Message is to Steve Worthman or anyone with knowledge on "the book". Just curious if you can still buy the book at The Hungry Mind bookstore in St. Paul, and if there is an updated version there was talk last year of a new edition, is it out?? Thanx

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Terry Valentine - 06:42pm Jan 12, 1999 CST (#92 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Treasure Digger - Phalen is a St. Paul Park. Part of the lake is actually in Maplewood, but that would not effect the park and the hunt part of things.

I got my buttons at a Snyder's Drug Store in Roseville.

Does anyone know a place to get miner's hats with lights?

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King Boreas- - 09:24pm Jan 12, 1999 CST (#93 of 22126)

"Won't be fooled again !"

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Dave - 11:52pm Jan 12, 1999 CST (#94 of 22126)

I Wanna Do It Again....I Can't Wait Another YEAR!!!

try fleet farm

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G. Sax - 12:52am Jan 13, 1999 CST (#95 of 22126)

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Sorry for this to everyone it doesn't concern, but I'm left with no choice but to post this e-mail message here:

I got a message signed "Dave" with an e-mail name/address of "Groucho" / Me@Home.Com regarding contributing to the coolercrew website. I wrote a nice letter of response, so I want somebody to read it.

Groucho wrote:

I don't know how far you plan to go in the future, but i was developing a site with much the same information, except I am planning on adding many maps acquired over the years and an in depth description of each park in St. Paul first, and eventually I will get to all of Ramsey county.

My response:

This sounds cool to me. I'd definitely rather you contributed to the existing www.coolercrew.com/medallion.html website as it's supported by the Pioneer Press. It's there for medallion hunt hobbyists like you and me to help make it more complete, and thus far they've pretty much let me put up what I want without a fuss.

We're very much in need of some photo/image material, which it sounds like you're prepared to provide over time. If you're good with image editing and HTML, all the more bonus. Maps were brought up earlier in this thread and I did check out www.co.ramsey.mn.us/Parks/maps/ which could be good for some parks. I have to believe the city has something similar for its maps, but I haven't had time to check for myself. If you've been accumulating scannable or digitized maps on your own, I do hope you would consider helping to make the coolercrew site bigger and better. And if you're getting a digital camera.....don't get me started.

So I've displayed my interest. The medallion site is growing-growing and it won't be even close to reaching its maximum potential by the time the '99 hunt starts, but it's well more than what we had last year (i.e., nothing). I'd love your help. You'd get credit for anything you did the way others have received credit for what they do.

Greg Sax

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G. Sax - 12:54am Jan 13, 1999 CST (#96 of 22126)

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Again, sorry for the one-to-one letter. However, this type of sentiment does crossover to anyone else who's interested in contributing to the medallion website. It's there for you. It's not my server space; I'm not paying for it; I just edit, manage, and write some of it.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:53am Jan 13, 1999 CST (#97 of 22126)

Hey Treasure Digger nice Icons . . . er I mean Icon. See you out in the trenches. Go Vikings!!!

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Ian - 02:11pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#98 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

Phalen Park

Here ya go, mz. GREEN

MapBlast is pretty cool-click on the balloon to zoom in or out.

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Ian - 02:17pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#99 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

Terry: Radio Shack has miner type headlights with velcro--fasten over your hat, or whatever. Under $10.00

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Ian - 02:17pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#100 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

100

I am on vacation from January 27th to February 3rd. I have maps, lanterns, tools, thesaurus, past clues and hiding places, "A Treasure Hunter's Guide", bookmarks on Shoot The Breeze, The Medallion Hunt, and CoolerCrew.com

Oh yeah, a full tank of gas and thermos bottle ready to be filled.

Good Luck to all (now, if I could just get a DAM* button)

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- 04:20pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#101 of 22126)

Thanks, Ian!

JEEZO!!! If you don't find The Med ittiz NOT because you weren't prepared!!! Good luck!

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Terry Valentine - 07:46pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#103 of 22126)

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Thanks for the info about the headlights. I'll check it out. Was Fleet Farm also a suggestion? I can try them too. Thanks! I want to be prepared for the night digging which is usually when we get out there.

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- 08:24pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#104 of 22126)

Map... Whatchew mean??? We're digging ALREADY!!! LOL!! Noodling ideas... Pondering...

What's the 27th got to do with starting hunting? We're on our way now!!!

You mean the first clue? Heck!!! That'll just tell us somewhere in the bucking county o'Ramsey! Maybee the saintly city o'St. Paul, maybee just the county o'Ramsey. Who knows???

But we don't need info to DIG!!!! Hell, by this time Bee's dug up The Frog Pond at LEAST three times!!! Gotta love him, he's SSSSSSOOOOO dedicated!!!

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- 08:56pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#105 of 22126)

Ian... Izz any part o'Phalen in Maplewood???

Reason I ask izz because o'the proximity o'Aldrich Arena. Isn't *that* in Maplewood???

Maplewood DOES NOT want us there...

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Ittiz Eye - 08:57pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#106 of 22126)

Hi Green!

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Terry Valentine - 08:58pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#107 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Green - Phalen is a St. Paul Park. Part of the lake is in Maplewood as is Keller Park and Golf Course. But Phalen Park is definately part of the city's park system.

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Radar - 08:58pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#108 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Phalen is half in Maplewood (Northeast), the rest is in St Paul...

Why do you ask??

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Terry Valentine - 08:59pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#109 of 22126)

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Hello Ittiz.

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Ittiz Eye - 09:00pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#110 of 22126)

Hi Terry. Sorry Eye wasn't around to steal that Joe from you. I promise it won't happen again!

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Radar - 09:00pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#111 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Hey Eye, What you lookin for??

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Terry Valentine - 09:00pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#112 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

That's okay, Ittiz. I am trying not to do joes anyway. They tend to irritate my nerve....the one I have left.

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Terry Valentine - 09:01pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#113 of 22126)

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Do you come here, Ittiz for the hunt?

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Lady Lou - 09:04pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#114 of 22126)

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HI Ittiz...did you get the e-mail ....don't know how I got it...didn't have my address on it!

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Ittiz Eye - 09:04pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#115 of 22126)

I'm looking for a new board to spend my time on. I really despise these lines. Don't know why, but they bug the hell out of me. Eye's prolly gonna quit hanging around until the meddler puts 'em back to the way they were.

The PP guy never answered my e-mail. Somebody should explain to this character that when you have 81,000 + posts on one board, and a measley few hundred on all the rest, you don't go monkeying around with the highly successful one. Duh! DUH!

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Lady Lou - 09:05pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#116 of 22126)

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Hi everyone....have you got it all figured out yet???

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Ittiz Eye - 09:05pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#117 of 22126)

You got the mail because Eye BCC'd the Cooler regulars, Lou.

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Radar - 09:06pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#118 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Workin on it Lou>>>

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Terry Valentine - 09:06pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#119 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Hey Lady Lou! I figured out that ittiz hid already and ittiz not in the frog pond nor at Como. I also believe ittiz hidden in or attached to something white. I also believe that a Cooler Crew member will find it this year.

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Lady Lou - 09:07pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#120 of 22126)

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people....and some of us drive red Toyotas.

YOOhoo!!! Ittiz....the e-mail came to me...maybe he didn't even grt it. I returned it so you would know....left it all intact.

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Ittiz Eye - 09:07pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#121 of 22126)

Lou: There were a number of people that were blind copied on the message. He received it, alright.

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Lady Lou - 09:07pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#122 of 22126)

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Ittiz...ignore that last message!!!

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Ittiz Eye - 09:08pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#123 of 22126)

Lou: Eye ignored that last message.

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Terry Valentine - 09:08pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#124 of 22126)

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It was a good e-mail, Ittiz. If the lines bug you, I hope they take them out. It doesn't irritate me that way - yet. What will truly irritate me is if the server goes down for several hours of days during the hunt. That happened during the hunt before this past one. The server was down for a whole weekend!

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Lady Lou - 09:09pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#125 of 22126)

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people....and some of us drive red Toyotas.

Maybe he's scared....he not only put in the line, but he disrupted the board while he was doing it. made everyone mad. Yup! He's scared!!

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Ittiz Eye - 09:09pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#126 of 22126)

Welcome back, Terry.

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Terry Valentine - 09:09pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#127 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Speaking of frog ponds....you didn't tell us it was Bee's birthday yesterday! Shame on you, Ittiz!

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Ittiz Eye - 09:10pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#128 of 22126)

It was Bee's birthday yesterday. There.

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Lady Lou - 09:10pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#129 of 22126)

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people....and some of us drive red Toyotas.

I think there was some negative comment in the Scandal board too...but then everything is negative there! ;-)

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Terry Valentine - 09:11pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#130 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Welcome back to you too!

So you didn't answer my question, Ittiz. Do you come to the cities for the medallion hunt?

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Lady Lou - 09:12pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#131 of 22126)

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people....and some of us drive red Toyotas.

Where is that Bee anyhow....he's never around anymore.

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- 09:13pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#132 of 22126)

He got it, Lady. The note I sent was NOT AS nice as Ittiz'. Remind me, Ittiz to forward it to you.

(Doin' the mac and cheez, worship o'the gods-thing here...)

Radar... Reason I ask... About Phalen??? Me thinks it will NOT bee w/i the city limits o'The Saintly City this year... A 'burb. Yup.

So. Like's what in No St Paul? ANYTHING????? Nuttin'????

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Ittiz Eye - 09:13pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#133 of 22126)

Eye'd like to, Terry, but this is gonna bee a very crazy month ahead. Eye'm gonna go to Japan again, and Florida, and looks like Eye's gonna take a two or three day trip to Silicon Valley, too <wink>.

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Terry Valentine - 09:13pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#134 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Another good question, Lou. I think he's been out digging out the frog pond so he doesn't have to do it during the actual hunt! LOL!!!!!!

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Ittiz Eye - 09:15pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#135 of 22126)

Green: please forward your letter.

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- 09:17pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#136 of 22126)

AH, HAH!!! Ittiz izz noodling the offer from the Land o'Fruits and Nuts!!! We can kiss HIS sorry a$$ "GOODBYE!"!!!!!!!

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Lady Lou - 09:18pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#137 of 22126)

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people....and some of us drive red Toyotas.

I'll bet they won't change it.....

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Ittiz Eye - 09:18pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#138 of 22126)

SssssssssssshhhhhhhHHHHHHHHHHHHHH... ah, ah, ahem....

NOT SO LOUD, GREEN!

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Lady Lou - 09:19pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#139 of 22126)

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people....and some of us drive red Toyotas.

I hpe he takes his laptop with him and stays in touch with us here in the land of ice and snow!!! Ittiz, that 'tiz.

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Radar - 09:19pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#140 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Why Eye, Do they read this board???

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Terry Valentine - 09:19pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#141 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

I can't believe you're serious, Ittiz. You hated it there. Does your spouse know your noodling?

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Ittiz Eye - 09:26pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#142 of 22126)

Radar: Believe it or not, Eye already told my boss about the offer, but also told him not to worry, Eye plan to stick around.

Terry: Me neither; Eye did to a degree; and yes, I told her. Can't hurt to hear their pitch, though. The position offers more than TWICE my current salary, and also includes very generous perks and bennies. It's would be a very big career jump. So call me a whore-- I at least have to see what the deal entails.

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Radar - 09:27pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#143 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Nice Eye... Happy Noodling...

ZZZZzzzz

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Ittiz Eye - 09:28pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#144 of 22126)

Are you tired, Ray, or am I boring you?

And what does all this have to do with the Medallion Hunt, anyway?

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Terry Valentine - 09:29pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#145 of 22126)

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Big hiccup here! Holy Moly!!!!!!!!!

It sure doesn't hurt for bosses to know you're being offered and are noodling. Makes them take notice anyway.

It would be fun to have you here hunting with us though.

And when should we plan the Mad Max video thing?

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Ittiz Eye - 09:30pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#146 of 22126)

Looks like Eye can spare a few hours the second Tuesday of next week, Terry.

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Terry Valentine - 09:32pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#147 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

So how do you find a second Tuesday next week? LOL!!!!!!!!

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Ittiz Eye - 09:32pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#148 of 22126)

Gonna jump off for awhile, gang.

Have I mentioned how much Eye hates these lines? Eye may just forget to come back until they ditch them.

Take care, everybody!

-IE

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Terry Valentine - 09:33pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#149 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

I think I'm going to head back to STB. Anyone else going too?

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Amy T. - 09:33pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#150 of 22126)

Hey all!!! Could somebody e-mail me this info your speaking of (1950's) etc. I don't quite understand it! Let me know!! I will be doing a little research of my own and I will let you all in as soon as I do! I have all day tomarrow to work on it!!! so, I will get back to you guys in the watercooler!!! I love this time of year!!!! I can't wait to dig away!! I hope I don't go into labor when I find it!! lol just kidding!! take care all and will talk to you all soon~!! Love, Amy

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Terry Valentine - 09:38pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#152 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Amy - I have sent you an e-mail. Hope it helps answer some of your questions. If not, e-mail me back. We want everyone to feel welcome here and part of this on-line community!

Happy hunting!

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- 09:42pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#153 of 22126)

HAY, Amy!!! You found it/us!!

For info all LOTS of past years and all kinds o'stuff, check out:

www.coolercrew.com

There you'll find clues from years and years past!!!

Again, welcome!!! Glad you found THE PLACE TO HUNT THE MED!!!

Good Luck!!

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G. Sax - 11:33pm Jan 13, 1999 CST (#154 of 22126)

www.coolercrew.com

Green: What's with the F-bomb? Sure, I use it like a period in casual SPOKEN conversation, but it always looks bad in print because it lingers, especially in large, bold caps.

Keepin' it real.

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Ian - 12:43pm Jan 14, 1999 CST (#155 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

Please keep this board "G"-rated...I know some kids will be paying attention in the near future. And, can we stay "Medallion-focused" ??

(just a peon with a petty gripe)

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Treasure Digger - 01:38pm Jan 14, 1999 CST (#156 of 22126)

I've got my button!!! I've got my button!! I can't believe how hard it is to find these things. I drove around Tuesday night going to the SuperAmerica's and Holiday Stations in two different towns. Nobody had any!! What's up with that? Anyway, thanks to Jim-the-Freight-Train, I got a button!!! Meez happy!!!!!!

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Treasure Digger - 01:55pm Jan 14, 1999 CST (#157 of 22126)

If you're nice maybe Jim-the-Freight-Train will tell you guys where you can get a button or two. (Of course, for a small fee - hah, hah, hah!) I don't know why people are having problems finding them, meez thinks it's because the Foundation is holding out on the buttons. After all, they're worth so much this year. Jim-TFT tells me that there are packs of 4 for $10. What a bargain!! A true hunter's collector pack.

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- 03:17pm Jan 14, 1999 CST (#158 of 22126)

100% rite on, Greg. I apologize. Thanks for the swift kick!

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Muffin - 04:42pm Jan 14, 1999 CST (#159 of 22126)

'Shame on you, Repoman, and Hawkeye and Martin. And shame on you, Muffin, Ms. Brown and Tia.'

There are four different buttons this year with four different slogans. They look very much alike but are different. They are being sold separately or 4/$10. We have them for sale at our work, I am not sure why some people cannot find them.

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Eagle Eye - 05:30pm Jan 14, 1999 CST (#160 of 22126)

Muffin: *Where* is your work? Is it a public retail-type place? If so, please let us know where we can buy, for those who aren't finding them!

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MJ - 07:30pm Jan 14, 1999 CST (#161 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Yo, stopped in for a minute. Need to *know* where to get the button(s). I live East Central Minnesota. If anyone can clue me in, as to the specifics, ie. SA or Holiday, or . . . ., then when I take a run to the cities, I can pick one up. Also, to register, don't you have to turn in a slip somewhere? So I don't think anybody can pick one up for me. So any ideas would be helpful. Thanks! MJ

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Terry Valentine - 07:34pm Jan 14, 1999 CST (#162 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

MJ - I got mine at Snyder's Drugs in Roseville. The registration card is attached to the button...or the button is attached to the card. I could pick one up for you this weekend. Just let me know.

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Amy T. - 11:23pm Jan 14, 1999 CST (#163 of 22126)

Has anyone heard of "St.Paul Parks: A Treasure Hunter's Guide" I went to the hungry mind bookstore on grand and they told me that they arent printing it this year but I was kinda hoping I could find one of last years. They are just a book of maps of the St. Paul public parks and that junk if you didn't know that already. Anyways, PLEASE e-mail me if you have ANY info on this book and its whereabouts!! (ANTRGF@aol.com) Happy hunting all! See you out there!!!!!!!!! by the way, thank you Terry!!!!!

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Ian - 11:51pm Jan 14, 1999 CST (#164 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

published in 1995 by Hunter's Press, 2141 Palace Avenue, St. Paul 55105

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Matt - 11:58pm Jan 15, 1999 CST (#167 of 22126)

<shakes 8 ball> -- Sources say, "Highland"

I don't know whether or not this reiteration will actually be paid any attention, but I guess I'll be a hand of justice any time it becomes needed. Lose the one line posts. This is going to be a huge tool, the media on this web board will be seen by more people than you might imagine (Yes, YOU who post the "hi" and "how are you <insert personal contact here>"). I'll say that again. Lose the one line posts. I get all excited when I see <39 new messages> on the webboard because I expect them to be relevant conversation. Yet, I feel my nerves grate and pinch when I see a string of one worded posts that don't mean dreck to me... and probably mean the same to 99% of the others who will actually read it. Perhaps that doesn't strike to be a point in peoples' minds. Don't post feeble personal questions that involve little or no correlation to the topic of discussion. Use your judgement before I use mine. E-mail people hi's and hello's. Don't fill them here. If you think that the conversation you're about to throw to an old friend is relevant, but might be mistaken, simply direct the comment. Use the person's name that you're talking to. Get in the habit now before this place gets filled up with <censored>. I thank you in advance.

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- 06:58am Jan 16, 1999 CST (#168 of 22126)

Would the lady that e-mailed me about her Web site and linking to the Cooler Crew Web site please let me know what you're going by *here*??? I *think* I know, but would like to be shure!!! <g>

Also, regarding your record - there maybee some folks here that could answer your question. E-mail Greg Sax, he knows a TON o'stuff about The Med Hunt and its history! And WHERE did you find buttons from so long ago?? Did I see 1949???? Is there anyway you could get those buttons, the old ones (maybee even ALL of them???) scanned??? Please contact Greg about this. I think this izz just the type of thing we're looking for. But ask him/see if he could use the pics or wants them.

If anybody else has stories or memoribilia from past hunts, please contact Greg Sax!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ian, you GOOF!! LOL!!! It won't bee *me* in The Frog Pond, but Bee! I think he's setting up a tent as I type!

It seems folks have started having dreams of where The Med will bee this year and are tying their dreams into, "Does this sound like any park YOU'VE seen????" One native St. Paulian currently living in TX; a lady in the far northern burbs; and a Cooler Head that has NEVER lived here, lives in MO!!!!! Ittiz SO COOLER!!!

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Eagle Eye - 04:11pm Jan 16, 1999 CST (#169 of 22126)

Matt: Perhaps you could share what you think *is* appropriate?

I understand what you are saying about what will happen *when* this place gets busy. It may be annoying to you to see people letting others know they're here, but to some people, that is an acceptable - even desirable - post.

Personally, I'd rather see a one line post that contains information, than to see line after line after line that could have been more succinctly worded. I *do* think the "regulars" will sense when the pace is picking up and keep things brief here. I've noticed already that folks are recognizing when they're off the subject, and someone will suggest moving to another cooler.

Glad to have you here, Matt. Hope you come to meet, plan, noodle, and laugh with us on January 23rd at McGovern's!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 08:35pm Jan 16, 1999 CST (#170 of 22126)

Hey Treasure Digger, when I stopped by the store today I saw the 4 pack of buttons. Yes they do have 4 registration cards. So if want me to pick one up for you give me a call. It's going to be tough digging if the snow melts like it did today and then refreezes. Later!!

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- 09:55pm Jan 16, 1999 CST (#171 of 22126)

Phalen... Ya think, Eags... Hhhuummmmm.... Why you think that???

Care to share?

If ittiz Phalen, I'll just go beejeebers!!! Joe - off a year? Would bee way weird....

Could bee that stranger things have happened, I guess..

Tho, The Totally Clueless One and his minions, The Hider(s), are prolly reading this and going ditzo... Trying to find a place we've NOT noodled to hide The Med!!!!

Oh, well. LOL!!!

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shovel boy - 10:00pm Jan 16, 1999 CST (#172 of 22126)

Hey everybody! Hope you have a great time out there looking for the medallion. I look forward to hanging out with you all. Good luck.

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Terry Valentine - 10:41pm Jan 16, 1999 CST (#173 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

For those of you still looking for Winter Carnival buttons, we have seen them at Tom Thumb and Snyders.

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Eagle Eye - 07:14am Jan 17, 1999 CST (#174 of 22126)

Green: Actually, a couple of times when I've been doing dishes and kind of letting my mind wander, "Battle Creek" just kind of kept coming to mind - and I wasn't even *thinking* about the medallion hunt. However, I do agree with those who think Phalen is way overdue.

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Treasure Digger - 08:53am Jan 17, 1999 CST (#175 of 22126)

I stopped by The Map Store in St. Paul yesterday afternoon to see if they had the book "St. Paul Parks - A Treasure Hunter's Guide". Unfortunately, they don't have any. The man said they usually do have copies of the book, but this year he hasn't seen the book. I will call the store in a week to see if maybe they got some in. If so, I'll post a message here to let everyone know about it. Jim-TFT, thanks for checking on the button 4-pack. If you read this, go ahead a pick up the pack. I'll pay you tomorrow afternoon. I'll also try calling you later today and let you know as well. One more week until the first clue. It's getting harder to wait but being in the Water Cooler helps a little. It's kinda like cheating, but not quite playing a game. If you know what I mean! Anyway, have a great morning fellow hunters.

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Ian - 09:42am Jan 17, 1999 CST (#176 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

Well, I got my 4pack finally. I paid $3 apiece. Does anyone else think that these are quite possibly the ugliest buttons ever ?

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Inks - 09:43am Jan 17, 1999 CST (#177 of 22126)

I think the Capitol grounds would be a good spot this year. With our newly elected govenor "Jesse Ventura". That might be an ideal spot.

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Inks - 09:45am Jan 17, 1999 CST (#178 of 22126)

We picked up a 4 pack yesterday at Tom Thumb. Paid $10.00 for all 4.

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Inks - 09:47am Jan 17, 1999 CST (#179 of 22126)

Hi Ian

Are you getting all set for the big hunt?

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A quick hello to everyone and a hope that I see you in the field.

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Matt - 11:12pm Jan 17, 1999 CST (#181 of 22126)

<shakes 8 ball> -- Sources say, "Highland"

I don't know. I'm rather rookie-ish in the way the hunts have been going, so that might attribute to my opposition of the hunt being held in the city, or at the capitol. It doesn't seem like a good idea, especially with the crowd this one is going to draw.

Eagle: What I believe to be appropriate posting is not irrational. Inks' previous 3 could have been better posted as one. However, the preceding post, although short, is nominal in the sense that there's a greeting to everyone, not just one or two people that the person could just as easily extend a greeting to in real life, or e-mail. Now, I know that I never know for sure who knows who, but I can get a good idea and point a finger when there's posts like "Hey, bring this to work with you tomorrow and I'll pick it up," or "<insert event that happened yesterday>, I can't stop thinking of that!!! Wasn't it funny!?"

Bearing that in mind, say, for instance, I knew Eagle from last year's hunt, and haven't talked to her since then. Should I wish to greet her, I would personally include it with something more appropriate to the conversation... or I'd send an e-mail... Or say nothing until I *do* have something worthwhile to say. Perhaps I'm flawed, but it does keep the screen a lot cleaner. Oh well. I'm striving to make it to McGoverns, we'll have to see.

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Inks - 10:19am Jan 18, 1999 CST (#183 of 22126)

Matt sorry my posts weren't up to your standards that you seem to be trying to set here. When I post I try to get to the point and never am long winded. I can see your point if somebody just typed one word and left it at that. I beleive long paragraphs aren't really necessary all the time when you just want to make a statement or say hi to somebody.

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Amy T. - 12:36pm Jan 18, 1999 CST (#184 of 22126)

TREASURE DIGGER---- I also was looking for the book "St. Paul Parks-The treasure hunters guide" I talked to the man at the map store and gave him my phone number so he could call when or if they were comming in. He called today (the 18th) and said they arent going to publish any this year he called around for me. Just wanted to save you a trip to The Map store!!! BUT.. I did e-mail the guy who makes them (i don't have the address anymore but, if he actually gets back to me which I doubt he will, I will let you know how to get one too!!! I WAY wanted that book! :( oh well!! ITS COMMING UP!!!!! I am going to buy a white stocking cap pretty soon!! See you all out there and we'll be talking soon!! (I think phalen is WAY overdue for a medallian hunt but I think it'll be something (mabey) to do with Jesee ventura or it being 1999!! What do ya'll think??? (mabey battle creek too????) we'll have to wait and see!!) Amy T.

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Ten K Digger - 02:07pm Jan 18, 1999 CST (#185 of 22126)

Phalen Park

Pioneer Press

Pioneer Planet

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Treasure Digger - 04:06pm Jan 18, 1999 CST (#186 of 22126)

Thanks, Amy, for your note. If you hear from the guy about the book, please e-mail me or post a note to everyone else on the Cooler so others will know of the availability of the book. I'm told that it provides real specifics about the parks. I believe the Capitol would also be a great place. The thought of Jesse and the year 1999 would be a good place to start. Maybe something the medallion is hidden in or located near by. It's been in a park for many years and it's now over due to hide it in another public area. It's just 6 more days until the first clue -- which usually is nothing helpful. Oh, by the way, I bought a 4-pack of buttons and have available a button with the registration card if anyone is wanting one. If so, e-mail me and I'll tell you how to get it. $3.20 is the price (what I paid). I'll check in later on. Take care.

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Dave - 05:36pm Jan 18, 1999 CST (#187 of 22126)

I Wanna Do It Again....I Can't Wait Another YEAR!!!

Yeah, if you are talking about the book by Steve Worthman "Treasure Hunters Guide", I called him 2 days ago and he said it wasn't available this year cause he decided not to go to press with it since he didn't do an update. He did say it can be checked out from the library because they have it, but other than that we are out of luck. Picked a good year not to publish it for us with a prize of $10,000. Haha.

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BeeyoB - 07:26pm Jan 19, 1999 CST (#188 of 22126)

Sandwich in Every Can.

Live Update from the Frog Pond!!!! Still digging....... ;-))))))))))))

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Treasure Digger - 07:29pm Jan 19, 1999 CST (#189 of 22126)

Where's everyone today? I thought there would be lots of people talking since there's only 4 more days until the first clue or is everyone waiting until Saturday night at McGoverns. Unfortunately, I was hoping to join the gang and meet everyone, but my calendar is full. But I hope to meet everyone out there - where ever the medallion is hidden - who's been here in the Cooler. Take care & I hope more people are here tomorrow.

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Treasure Digger - 07:31pm Jan 19, 1999 CST (#190 of 22126)

Hi, BeeyoB. It's nice to see that someone else is here in the Cooler. What's happening at the Frog Pond?

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Treasure Digger - 07:43pm Jan 19, 1999 CST (#191 of 22126)

Okay!! I'm alone again. If there's someone who's looking for a button with the registration card, I have an extra one. I'll sell it for the same amount it cost me - $3.20. E-mail me and I'll let you know how to pick it up. Remember, the registration card has to be returned before January 29 in order to receive the extra $5,000. Just thought I'd offer it to a fellow hunter before the hunt begins.

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Terry Valentine - 07:58pm Jan 19, 1999 CST (#192 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Treasure Digger - I'm so sorry to read that you won't be able to make it Saturday night :( I was looking forward to meeting you. Maybe, like you said, out at the hunt site. We should all wear name tags so we can spot each other. Of course, in the heat of the hunt, it seems we don't much care who is who as long as we think our next shovel full will unveil the prize.

We will have our second annual rehash bash when the hunt is over. Probably on the 7th...the Sunday after the torchlight parade. Hope you can make it to that.

Have you checked out the www.coolercrew.com site? There are a couple of pictures of last years rehash bash if you use the link from the 1998 clues.

Bee - Keep digging....dig it, dig it, dig it.

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flipnat - 10:00am Jan 20, 1999 CST (#193 of 22126)

hellooooooooooooo

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JOE IS GONE FOREVER!

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Glad to see there are more people here today. Yesterday was a lonely day at the Cooler. Just wanted to let everyone know, I've made a button to wear while out there digging. So look for me when you're out there and say "hi" and introduce yourself. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Safe traveling - let it snow, let it snow, cover the medallion, cover the medallion, ...

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- 07:55pm Jan 20, 1999 CST (#196 of 22126)

Over in "Shoot The Breeze..." none of us can help but talk about The Med Hunt in some way, shape or fashion. After all, ittiz last year's Hunt that coalesced us into becoming The Cooler Crew. So The Med Hunt izz very near and dear to us - we're ALL OBSESSIVE about it!!!

One reason I tend to "get into it" so much, is because where I grew up in central Illinois there was nothing of this magnitude - or even a lesser one!!! - that drew the community together. I find the whole idea, mind-set, coming-together of an entire community so facinating!

Here in the Twin Cities there are some 3 million people - we're NOT a tiny blip on a map!!! And yet... St. Paul still has such a homey, comfy feel. Still, in 1999 St. Paul, the PioneerPress/PioneerPlanet, are able to draw together total strangers for a happy, shared goal. "Find that blue disk!!!"

A wonderful tradition. And it contributes to the small town mind-set in an area of 3 million people. We all, as we hunt and dig, become one... family? group? community? Whatever! But we share and become equals.

Things like this, The Med Hunt, just don't happen all over the US in large metropolitian areas. We're lucky to be where we are, with the people and communties we have.

We're able to enjoy the child in all of us whether we really are kids - hunting as Maureen and Steve, last year's finders o'The Med, did with their parents - or we're 50, 60 or even older - having hunted for 10, 20, 30 years.

I've never seen anything like The Med Hunt, the group mind-set it evokes, the sharing, the fun, the tradition, the togetherness it brings, in any other community I've lived in in the US. Ittiz so neat...

We're about to turn yet another page in history... The 1999 St. Paul PioneerPress Medallion Hunt...

And I, for one, CAN'T WAIT!!! Good luck all!!! May the best noodler, thinker, Hunter, Digger win!!! Can't wait to see you all out there, noodle clues with you here!

HAVE FUN!!!

green

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Treasure Digger - 08:17pm Jan 20, 1999 CST (#197 of 22126)

I'm with you Green all the way. Excitement is in the air for us all. I'll see many of you in here and out there.

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Terry Valentine - 08:19pm Jan 20, 1999 CST (#198 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Treasure Digger - Come on over to Shoot the Breeze board. That's where most of us hang out when we're not here on this board.

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medallion digger - 09:37pm Jan 20, 1999 CST (#199 of 22126)

when does the first clue come out?

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Terry Valentine - 09:41pm Jan 20, 1999 CST (#200 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Next week is when the first clue comes out. Not sure what day...but start checking Sunday.

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Terry Valentine - 10:11pm Jan 20, 1999 CST (#201 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Sunday's paper should have the Winter Carnival insert with lots of information. Make sure to check it out!

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Patsfan - 03:38am Jan 21, 1999 CST (#202 of 22126)

YOUR AD HERE send email for rates

Lest we forget...

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Patsfan - 03:41am Jan 21, 1999 CST (#203 of 22126)

YOUR AD HERE send email for rates

...the past.

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YOUR AD HERE send email for rates

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Terry Valentine - 09:03pm Jan 21, 1999 CST (#206 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Marshee Brass - Hello! We are meeting at Patrick McGovern's this Saturday at 5:00. The info is in my second line. Please e-mail me if you can come.

Check out our web page at www.coolercrew.com

You can learn all about the medallion hunts from years past, some of the activities that we've been involved with in the last year, and a bit about this crew that met here hunting the medallion last year.

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- 05:05am Jan 22, 1999 CST (#207 of 22126)

I'm so xcited I can hardly tyep!!!! The first clue comes out TOMORROW NITE!!!!!

Okay, okay. So it'll just say The Med's in Ramsey county, on public land... but still...

IT ALL STARTS AGAIN TOMORROW NITE!!!! THE HUNT IS ABOUT TO BEGIN YET AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Treasure Digger - 08:47am Jan 22, 1999 CST (#208 of 22126)

I've cleaned my tools and checked them twice. My buttons have been bought, and my cards sent in. I've bought my "white" ear muffs and made a "Treasure Digger" badge to wear. My long johns are waiting to be worn once again as my quest for the medallion begins. My vacation request has been turned in, as I wait by my computer for the first clue to be read. I shall look for the cooler crew with excitement in their eyes. Joy fills our hearts and hunting in our dreams, the prize is waiting only for us to find. Good hunting to all and to all good luck.

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- 09:18am Jan 22, 1999 CST (#209 of 22126)

Sending in registration cards today fur buttons. Don't even know if I *own* a shovel!!! YIKES! Will look tonite. Have decided that with this weather they're prediciting, a leaf rake will be usless - we're to be getting some ice. Do I need a hoe? Seems some folks like hoes; the guy that found The Med in '94 likes them. Do they really work well????

Have new glove-mittens, new scarf, new hood-like-thing that goes way down in your coat to keep the wind out - all GREEN - and new Sorels I've been breaking in for the last 2-3 weeks. Got two pair o'long underwear... Think will wear sweat pants - Eags says they're not only easy to dig in, but very warm. Will try them.

Will check out the Colman lantern and stove this weekend and get those ready to go. Know where the Thermos is.

NEWS FLASH!!!!

Word just in from MJ and Mom!!! We WILL have a laptop putter tomorrow nite at McGovern's and our own phone so we can hook up and dial in here, MomPlanet, for THE FRIST CLUE at 11:30 p.m.!!!

Look for us at Shoot The Breeze-Live! - LIVE!!! - from Patrick McGovern's at about 11:00 p.m.!!!!

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Treasure Digger - 10:01am Jan 22, 1999 CST (#210 of 22126)

Why are you going to be in Shoot the Breeze instead of in the Medallion - Water Cooler? After all, the Medallion Cooler is for discussing the Hunt. I'm getting confused as to where I should be at when talking about the clues. I thought the "Shoot the Breeze" was for talking about everything else but the Medallion. Am I wrong? Please give me some divine guidance.

The leaf rake will not work in the snow very well. The best tools are a garden rake and a hoe. Both tools break through the snow and "ice". A hoe is the best tool. A shovel works okay, but not as good as the hoe.

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MJ - 10:17am Jan 22, 1999 CST (#211 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Hey Treas . . .

We have split personalities!!! LOL!! We hit both places! However, we keep this board specificially for medallion conversation. Shoot the Breeze can handle both, medallion conversations AND other stuff! So you'll have to check both boards! ;)

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- 10:20am Jan 22, 1999 CST (#212 of 22126)

Our Get Together's at McGovern's are called "Shoot The Breeze - Live!" as we're live - face-to-face. It's a take off on the Water Cooler, "Shoot The Breeze With The Cooler Crew."

So, tomorrow nite, when we'll be having a STB-L at Patrick McGovern's, and we'll actually be able to go live - here!!! We will be here, in this cooler, The Med Hunt Cooler, at 11:00 p.m. - anxiously awaiting the First Clue!

Again, the Cooler called "Shoot The Breeze With The Cooler Crew" is an untopiced Cooler to just have a great time.

All folks that want to discuss The Medallion Hunt, clues, stuff like that - should be here!!!

So... This is where The Cooler Crew will be tomorrow nite at 11:00 p.m, while having a great time at Patrick McGovern's!!! WAITING TO NOODLE WHERE THE MED IS!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!

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Ian - 01:03pm Jan 22, 1999 CST (#213 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

CoolerCrew, Greg Sax, Maureen and Steve, etc.

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Treasure Digger - 01:28pm Jan 22, 1999 CST (#214 of 22126)

Thanks for your guidance, again!! I just wanted to make sure I'm chatting with the right Crew. I'll see you here tomorrow night. Until then, happy noodling!!

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Treasure Hunter Extraordinaire

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Terry Valentine - 10:40pm Jan 22, 1999 CST (#216 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Hello Matt! Isn't it exciting? I can hardly stand it!!!! I'm jumping out of my boots in anticipation!

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Maureen Hursey - 10:55pm Jan 22, 1999 CST (#217 of 22126)

Hi Everyone, The Hunt Begins! Are we ready!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 01:28am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#218 of 22126)

Is anybody still awake? Oh well, I guess not. Good Night.

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- 05:28am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#219 of 22126)

Ittiz now today, not tomorrow. Ittiz the day that was yesterday's tomorrow...

That means...

LET THE HUNT BEGIN!!!!

Good luck one and all, and have FUN!!!

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Eagle Eye - 09:11am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#220 of 22126)

Come one! Come all! Come to the Pre-Hunt Party TONIGHT, Saturday, January 23, 1999, beginning at 5PM (until closing), at Patrick McGovern's on West 7th Street (at Chestnut Street), just a few blocks west of 7th and Kellogg, which is on the western edge of downtown St. Paul.

We hope to see everyone there!!!

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denephew - 10:06am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#221 of 22126)

Does anyone know how many clues are scheduled to be published before the final clue? It seems to me that the clues are becoming more ambiguous every year, and the medallion is usually found towards the end. I have to plan my vacation time from work. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

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the two faced bandit - 11:00am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#222 of 22126)

THE OFFICIAL MEDALLION HUNTER OF THE NEW MILLENIUM

Hello everyone!! I can't wait for this bad boy to start up again! I must have walked over it 50 times last year @CP!! Oh well, a little older a little wiser eh? See ya later!!

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AllieGo - 11:23am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#223 of 22126)

Here's two reasons that it could be at Phalen and one reason for Highland Park. The medallion hasn't been up in the area of Phalen for quite some time and it's rather overdue. Also, it can hold a large number of people. The medallion could be at Highland because it's the 150th anniversary of the Pioneer Press and Highland Park was the first park that the medallion was placed. Happy Hunting!

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- 11:31am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#224 of 22126)

Ooooohhhhhh..... Allie... My, what a neat idea... The Highland-thingy... You mite bee on to something!!!

I've thought Phalen since the end o'December. Don't know why - intuition?

Two!!! Hay, fella!!! Can you make it to McGovern's tonite? Bring the 'rents! The more the merrier!!!

Denephew... I'm not shure. There's usually like 12 or so clues (somebuddy jump in here and correct me if I'm wrong.). I'm typing up the 70's rite now for our Web site, and back then they had 13. I'm planning on taking off like Feb 1-3, or 4... Tho, may not have to... You know how these Hunts go!

It all starts tonite - the xcitement, the thinking/noodling, the hunting, the digging, folks out in the dark... Oh! I just love The Hunt!!!

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the two faced bandit - 11:38am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#225 of 22126)

THE OFFICIAL MEDALLION HUNTER OF THE NEW MILLENIUM

I'll make a quick appearance greeny......you know what a busy schedule the bandit carries. :)

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the two faced bandit - 11:39am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#226 of 22126)

THE OFFICIAL MEDALLION HUNTER OF THE NEW MILLENIUM

Will you all be wearing Cooler attire?

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Wright Winger - 11:40am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#227 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

ok, i had no idea the hunt began today. i thought it was next friday. but my medalion mobile is not quite preparred. besides i lost my bowling figure hood ornament. my pre hunt predictions are hidden falls in a cookie wrapper. but i like mears, and newell too. now im ready to be full time on the watercooler again, except when digging, or attending an ocansional class. well i have to go train for today.

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- 11:41am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#228 of 22126)

Only Eye, Two. We'll bee in our Coolerheads Prevail shirts, white pith helmets. You WON'T bee able to miss us, tho we may be downstairs. Just ask, "Where's The Cooler Crew?"

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B.J. Mack - 11:43am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#229 of 22126)

We finally registered for the first time this year, after four years of hunting. Last year we were right there, but missed it again.

Remember when everyone thought it would be in Phalen last year before the clues? How about Hidden Falls? Highland is a possibility, but I wonder if they're afraid people will dig up the golf course?

See you out there soon...

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the two faced bandit - 11:44am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#230 of 22126)

THE OFFICIAL MEDALLION HUNTER OF THE NEW MILLENIUM

I like downtown this year. Mears or Rice.

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- 11:44am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#231 of 22126)

Whoops, Two... Read that as "green" not Cooler - getting old! I'll bee the one with the green pom-poms.

We're hoping to have a cable so we can hook into MomPlanet and get the First Clue at 11:30; but if we can't, a Coolerhead in MO will be on here, and will call us at Pat's and tell us the clue. ISN'T THAT COOLER!!!

WRIGHT!!! Welcome bock!!! So good to read you!

Yea, we didn't know until yesterday a.m. the first clue was coming out tonite - and we'd planned out get together like 3-4 weeks ago!!!

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the two faced bandit - 11:45am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#232 of 22126)

THE OFFICIAL MEDALLION HUNTER OF THE NEW MILLENIUM

Green, who's the udder westsider in the crew besides me? Iz it TV?

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- 11:51am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#233 of 22126)

Two, it can't bee Rice - that's where they do the Ice Sculptures. Besides, way too little for all the folks that will bee turning out this year.

Can't wait to meet you f2f!!!

Hay, BJ!!! I registered all four o'my buttons!

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- 11:53am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#234 of 22126)

Ter's Frogtown... Mom and Radar are east, I'm dang near in WI...

DDY and Ian are like North central...

Why?

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- 11:54am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#235 of 22126)

Eags is Chair-O-Key...

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the two faced bandit - 11:55am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#236 of 22126)

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I wunder if Joe will come on the Cooler this year. He's such an arse, but he does make some interesting conversation........

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- 11:56am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#237 of 22126)

I'm split on him showing up. I let him roll off my back - after awhile - last year, but like... He izz a titch of a pain...

Well, if he duz, he duz!

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the two faced bandit - 11:56am Jan 23, 1999 CST (#238 of 22126)

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Ah yes, Eags in in Chairokey, thats who it is. I just was wondering who lived close 2 me.

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the two faced bandit - 12:02pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#239 of 22126)

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Were you on when he was harassing everyone last year??

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the two faced bandit - 12:02pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#240 of 22126)

THE OFFICIAL MEDALLION HUNTER OF THE NEW MILLENIUM

Uh oh, cooler meltdown

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the two faced bandit - 12:05pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#241 of 22126)

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Well, now that everything's working, I shall bid you adieu or something. See ya 2nite!!

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- 12:05pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#242 of 22126)

Hope they get that fixed bee4 tonite.... ggggggrrrrrrrrrr.

Yup, was.

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- 12:05pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#243 of 22126)

See ya, Two!!! CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Bye!!!

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Capitol Digger - 12:28pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#244 of 22126)

Since I work around the Capitol, it is wishful thinking that it would be on the mall of the Capitol. But since that is unlikely, I will gladly make the treck to wherever the clues lead us. Phalen sounds possible!

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Wright Winger - 12:46pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#245 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

phalen not since 83 or 84. back when i was 3 or 4. for some reason theve never gone back their. possible they were banned cuz of too much destruction. thats what happened at mounds in 87. i like hidden falls, mears and newell still. if anyone sees tire tracks in the parks, make sure to report it. im scouting for those tomorow. because last year cherokee had them, and it also had a treasure. probally just a cowensadence.

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Dave - 08:44pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#247 of 22126)

I Wanna Do It Again....I Can't Wait Another YEAR!!!

What's there to say about it.....Nothing, glad its just in St. Paul. Ya think a small park or is it Phalen time finally?? Maybe they'll go small this time. Who knows, but it sure is exciting that this is upon us and even posted like 5 hours early! Maybe every night, ya right!

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Bill King - 08:46pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#248 of 22126)

Don't laugh at me, first year doing this online!! It says the first clue will be posted at 11:30 tonight yet I see clue #1. So, is it really a clue or not?? I just might be a little excited!!!

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Axel - 08:47pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#249 of 22126)

I don't believe in looking into clues to far, but it does tell us more than just a park in St. Paul.

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Dave - 08:55pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#250 of 22126)

I Wanna Do It Again....I Can't Wait Another YEAR!!!

Yeah it may or may not hint towards it being in a park with a golf course, but it could be there to throw us off and warn us too, like usual.

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Tinkerbell - 09:50pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#251 of 22126)

Let the fun begin!!!!!!

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Dave - 09:51pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#252 of 22126)

I Wanna Do It Again....I Can't Wait Another YEAR!!!

ALL ST.PAUL "PARKS" PREVIOUS TIMES FOUND

Largest

BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL PARK 1995 1957

CHEROKEE PARK 1998 1992 1974 1953

COMO REGIONAL PARK 1997 1990 1980 1965 1956

CROSBY FARM REGIONAL PARK NEVER

HARRIET ISLAND REGIONAL PARK 1996 1978 1966 1960

HIDDEN FALLS REGIONAL PARK 1993 1954

HIGHLAND PARK 1994 1986 1961 1952

INDIAN MOUNDS PARK 1987

PHALEN PARK 1983 1973 1958

PIGS EYE PARK NEVER

Medium Sized

ARLINGTON/ARKWRIGHT PARK NEVER

CONWAY HEIGHTS PARK NEVER

FROST LAKE PARK NEVER

KELLOGG PARK 1985

LANGFORD PARK 1991

LINWOOD PARK NEVER

MARYDALE PARK 1972

MERRIAM PARK NEVER

NEWELL PARK 1984

PROSPECT PARK NEVER

PROSPERITY HEIGHTS PARK NEVER

SWEDE HOLLOW PARK NEVER

WESTERN PARK NEVER

Smallest Parks

BLUFF PARK NEVER

BOYD PARK NEVER

BURNS PARK NEVER

CARTY PARK NEVER

CENTRAL VILLAGE PARK NEVER

COLLEGE PARK NEVER

FROST LAKE PARK NEVER

HAMPDEN PARK NEVER

HORTON PARK NEVER

IRVINE PARK 1977

LANE PARK NEVER

LEWIS PARK NEVER

MATTOCKS PARK NEVER

MCDONOUGH PARK NEVER

MEARS PARK 1975

RICE PARK NEVER

TAYLOR PARK NEVER

TILDEN PARK NEVER

Also check out

http://www.pioneerplanet.com/archive/wintercarnival/dox/treas.htm

This should be most parks let me know if i missed any "parks" (not rec centers) of significance!

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Treasure Digger - 09:53pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#253 of 22126) -=,m=rd0=

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Okay, the clue is out then why isn't it posted on the web site? I can't seem to find it. Can someone help me or tell me what the clue is because I thought it wasn't available until 11:30 tonight.

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Axle - 09:56pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#254 of 22126)

Clue No. 1:

The time for fun has now begun In our hunt that's open to all But if you don't want to be outdone Look only on public ground in St. Paul

A park is the spot but a golf course is not So please don't disturb a fairway or green Follow this advice and you won't be caught Wasting your time at the wrong scene

31xzzzzzzzzzz8888777777777777777777777

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Treasure Digger - 10:07pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#256 of 22126)

Thanks, Axel!! I was going into depression. I'd say a golf course is near by but warning not to enter that area. Of course, it says it's in a park and homeowner's near the golf course would not like us hunters anywhere near their property. "Caught" and "Wrong Scene" may have to due with what it is in or attached to. The Capital letters in "Look" and Wasting" might also mean what it is attached to. Glasses or Trash bags or possibly attached to a trash can. What do you think?

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Dave - 10:08pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#257 of 22126)

I Wanna Do It Again....I Can't Wait Another YEAR!!!

Haha its not up any more! Must have been an accident! Here Ya Go!

The time for fun has now begun

In our hunt that's open to all

But if you don't want to be outdone

Look only on public ground in St.Paul

A park is the spot but a golf course is not

So please don't disturb a fairway or green

Follow this advice and you wont be caught

Wasting your time at the wrong scene

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SnoHuntress - 10:14pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#258 of 22126)

Okay, so where did you find the clue? Or are you just trying your hand at writing one????!!!!!

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Axel - 10:16pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#259 of 22126)

The clue was out over three hours ago at http://www.pioneerplanet.com/wintercarnival/

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:18pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#260 of 22126)

Hey Treasure Digger! I think these guys are pulling our legs about the clue.

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Treasure Digger - 10:20pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#261 of 22126)

Hey, Jim-the-Freight-Train. So tell me what you know!!

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Alan & Jill - 10:20pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#262 of 22126)

alias "The Woman and I" '98

I have a sneaking suspicion that it's @ Phalen! I can feel it! The first clue may be warning people to stay off Phalen Public Golf Course because it's right across the street from the entire side of Phalen Park. Lets'go diggin'!!!!!!

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Treasure Digger - 10:20pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#263 of 22126)

My better half says that Highland Park also has a golf course next to it.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:21pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#264 of 22126)

I don't even know where Phalen golf course is.

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MJ - 10:21pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#265 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Axel there is no clue on the URL you gave! The Cooler Crew doesn't think that this is a legit clue! Please give specific address to the clue.

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Alan & Jill - 10:21pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#266 of 22126)

alias "The Woman and I" '98

That is the official clue! It was posted ont the PLANET and is as follows:

Clue No. 1:

The time for fun has now begun

In our hunt that's open to all

But if you don't want to be outdone

Look only on public ground in St. Paul

A park is the spot but a golf course is not

So please don't disturb a fairway or green

Follow this advice and you won't be caught

Wasting your time at the wrong scene

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:22pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#267 of 22126)

Thats true.

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Axel - 10:22pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#268 of 22126)

I'm not making the clue up. Look back at my first post 246. It was there before and I still have it up on another window and I just copied the address from it.

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MJ - 10:22pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#269 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Where are you finding this clue???

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:23pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#270 of 22126)

So are you guys going out digging now or tomorrow?

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MJ - 10:24pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#271 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Jim TFT, where is the clue. The Crew thinks I'm BS'ing!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:24pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#272 of 22126)

Hey MJ! Someone said that they had mistakingly put the clue up early but I think someones trying to pull a fast one on everyone.

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Alan & Jill - 10:24pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#273 of 22126)

alias "The Woman and I" '98

Tommorrow.. maybe

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Treasure Digger - 10:25pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#274 of 22126)

Okay, so let's just work with what we have so far. I believe these guys -- maybe because I'm so anxious about starting the hunt. I can almost hear my hoe and rake calling me. If they are pulling our legs, then it was a great start to getting our thinking caps on. Phalen is west of Maplewood.

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MJ - 10:26pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#275 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Mee tooo!!! Have the Crew waiting on the cell phone! They think someone is lying!

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MJ - 10:27pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#276 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

No one seems to want to post the exact URL address to the clue! They're just giving the WC page.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:27pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#277 of 22126)

I guess we will find out if that clue is true or not when they do post the clue in less than one hour

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Treasure Digger - 10:28pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#278 of 22126)

I was trying to link to the Medallion web site around 1:30 this afternoon and the PioneerPlanet kept knocking me out. So I have to believe they accidently posted the message, saw their error, and brought the web site down until they figured out what went wrong.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:29pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#279 of 22126)

Hey Treasure Digger , are you digging tomorrow.

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Axel - 10:29pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#280 of 22126)

I was on this board all last year and consider myself a member of the cooler crew so don't try to discredit me because I didn't go the the get togethers.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:31pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#281 of 22126)

Help Me!!!!! I'm so confused

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Treasure Digger - 10:31pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#282 of 22126)

Jim - TFT: Maybe, I'll know better when the clue does post to verify what our friendly hunters are saying. I'm going to have to study my maps and make a list of parks with golf courses near by. Do you have any maps with you? If so, did you find Phalen Park/Lake?

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Axel - 10:31pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#283 of 22126)

I want an apology in an hour when they repost the clue.

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Treasure Digger - 10:32pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#284 of 22126)

Jim - TFT: Okay, you're going to have to show me how you did that on Monday!!!

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Treasure Digger - 10:32pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#285 of 22126)

I trust you, Axel! After all, it sounds like something the Mom would make up as a clue.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:33pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#286 of 22126)

No problem Treasure Digger

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Alan & Jill - 10:33pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#287 of 22126)

alias "The Woman and I" '98

We hopped online at about 9:45pm and went to this URL:

http://www.pioneerplanet.com/wintercarnival/

Ten minutes later it wasn't there. Someone must have wanted to get out of the office early and got caught. Sound like somethin' I would pull. -Alan

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MJ - 10:33pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#288 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Axel, I would like to trust you, and you don't have to bee a Crew Member, and show up at Pat Macs. You just have to be a hunter, as we all are!!!

So . . . where did ya see the clue?????

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:34pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#289 of 22126)

Thats how you talk real loud so that everyone hears you. He He He

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Treasure Digger - 10:34pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#290 of 22126)

I want to dig, I want to dig!!!!

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Patsfan - 10:35pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#292 of 22126)

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Treasure Digger - 10:35pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#293 of 22126)

Huh? Jim-TFT, what are you talking about? Did I miss something?

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:35pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#294 of 22126)

Howdy Patsfan

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Treasure Digger - 10:36pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#295 of 22126)

Hi, Patsfan! Are you at MacGoverns?

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:36pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#296 of 22126)

When you want people to hear you Treasure Digger You have to talk real loud

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Patsfan - 10:37pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#297 of 22126)

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Hi Jim and TD -

TD - Nope. I'm near St. Losers, Misery.

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MJ - 10:37pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#298 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Axel, Alan & Jill, I'm acting on behalf of the Crew that are having a prehunt party. I've called them twice with the clue information. And they don't trust the source (or lack of). I will apologize for anything you misconstrued Axel, but the clue just ain't there!

Hiya Pats!

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Treasure Digger - 10:38pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#299 of 22126)

I'll apologize to everyone for not believing!!! If what they are saying is true, there won't be a way to prove it until 11:30. So, let's talk about the clue to humor the rest of us. Please...

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Axel - 10:38pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#300 of 22126)

I still have the clue up on another window so I copied it for all the people who don't believe. I have not reloaded it so this is from over three hours ago at http://www.pioneerplanet.com/wintercarnival/

JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 7, 1999

Clue No. 1:

The time for fun has now begun In our hunt that's open to all But if you don't want to be outdone Look only on public ground in St. Paul

A park is the spot but a golf course is not So please don't disturb a fairway or green Follow this advice and you won't be caught Wasting your time at the wrong scene

For this year's Winter Carnival, the St. Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation has adopted the slogan, "No time for cold feet."

Experts nationwide are baffled by the phrase, with most speculating may be a sly reference to the "I ain't got time to bleed" line spoken by Gov. Jesse Ventura in the movie "Predator."

In any case, there's no event as foot-warming as the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt, and no web site so well equipped to cover the hunt as this one.

Once the action, ahem, heats up, we'll post the latest clues right here, on the PioneerPlanet Winter Carnival page, and we'll do it every night at 11:30 sharp.

Be sure to check back often for the latest news and clues.

For more info, head to the official St. Paul Winter Carnival site, maintained by the St. Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation.

Interested in medallion hunts of years past? Head to the Cooler Crew Medallion Club.

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Treasure Digger - 10:39pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#301 of 22126)

MJ: Why is the Crew talking? I thought they were going to have a computer there at MacGoverns?

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:39pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#302 of 22126)

I've got my Hudson book and I'm looking for golf courses

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Patsfan - 10:40pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#303 of 22126)

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So here's the deal...

If it's true...It's true.

If it isn't...it isn't.

We'll know in a little bit.

MJ - How's everyone at my place (Pat's). Hehehe

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MJ - 10:40pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#304 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Axel, I was on the same page, but the clue wasn't there? Somebody playing a joke at the Press? Somebody's arse is gonna be in trouble me thinks!

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MJ - 10:41pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#305 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Pats, they're wonderful!!!!!

No Treasure Digger, the cell/modem connection wasn't available! So we're connected by cell to cell, while I'm on the net.

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Treasure Digger - 10:42pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#306 of 22126)

Patsfan, are you going to be digging with the rest of us? You're so far south. How's the weather there?

Jim-TFT: Meez gets it, FINALLY!!!

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Dave Young - 10:42pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#307 of 22126)

HTML help available, click my name

Hi Axel!

If you still have the clue up in another window, save it to a file in your computer and then cut and paste it in one of your posts!

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Patsfan - 10:42pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#308 of 22126)

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MJ - You should have gone. I was calling also.

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Axel - 10:43pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#309 of 22126)

It was there at about 7:00. They may have pulled it off since then but who cares it will be their again at 11:30.

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Treasure Digger - 10:43pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#310 of 22126)

MJ: That's gotta be expensive on the pocket book! Please tell everyone there Treasure Digger says "HI"

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:43pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#311 of 22126)

Hey Treasure Digger I found Phalen Park Golf Course and right across the border is Keller Golf Course. But Keller is in Maplewood so maybe that is the warning to STAY OFF!!!

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Axel - 10:43pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#312 of 22126)

I have twice now! Look at post 300

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MJ - 10:43pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#313 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Pats, you're a dear! Was scared about my van breaking down! YOU MUST CALL MOM!!! CONFIRM!!

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Treasure Digger - 10:44pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#314 of 22126)

Jim-TFT "Where are you?"

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MJ - 10:44pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#315 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

TD, where there's a will, there's a way. No prob. You need not worry!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:45pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#316 of 22126)

I'm at 311. He He He

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Treasure Digger - 10:46pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#317 of 22126)

Jim-TFT: That's a good one. I remember that Maplewood was very upset after a previous hunt and vowed to sue Mom if it was hidden in their city.

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Patsfan - 10:46pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#318 of 22126)

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TD - In answer to ...

"Patsfan, are you going to be digging with the rest of us? You're so far south. How's the weather there? "

By Transendental Meditation.

Dumb - Cold and wet. I don't mind if the wet is snow, but, just rain and ice. sigh...

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Alan & Jill - 10:47pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#319 of 22126)

alias "The Woman and I" '98

Real time thinkin!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:47pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#320 of 22126)

But Como is a huge park and also has a golf course next to it. Curses Anyways

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MJ - 10:47pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#321 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Pats, I *did* go to Pats! Had a great time!!! Met Maureen (and her husband) and bro Steve!!! Touched their hands, rubbed their heads for good luck. Also met SueBee and her SO, and SnotV, and 2 families showed up just because they had read our posts. Big bunch!!! Also met Eags' Mr. Mags!!!

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Dave Young - 10:48pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#322 of 22126)

HTML help available, click my name

So does Highland!

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Treasure Digger - 10:48pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#323 of 22126)

HA HA Ha!! Thanks, MJ. Was disappointed that I couldn't be there with them. I was looking forward to meeting everyone. I was on line last year but used the name "Desire-to-Win". I changed it this year because I'm going to be a serious digger this year. I sure hope to meet a lot of you hunters out there sometime or definitely after the medallion is found. (By me - hopefully)

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:48pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#324 of 22126)

So where do we start Dave?

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Patsfan - 10:49pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#325 of 22126)

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MJ - Do "The Crew" still want me to call?

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MJ - 10:50pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#326 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Pats, you still here? You at home???

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Patsfan - 10:51pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#327 of 22126)

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Hehehe - I'll waste this time checking a few things.

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Treasure Digger - 10:51pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#328 of 22126)

So, then let's starting listing all the parks in St. Paul that have golf courses near them. Even if there is any thought as why it coundn't be there.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:51pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#329 of 22126)

Hey Treasure Digger do you have a camcorder?

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MJ - 10:52pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#330 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Sorry, I posted while you posted.

Yes, call MOM!!! Make sure they know at 11:30! They're waiting to confirm my messages. They think I'm BS'ing! We'll know at 11:30.

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Treasure Digger - 10:53pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#331 of 22126)

Jim-TFT: Yeah, You got something you think I should do?

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Dave Young - 10:53pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#332 of 22126)

HTML help available, click my name

Jim: Let's start at Highland.

Pats: Call!!

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MJ - 10:53pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#333 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Jim TFT, I have one . . . why?

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:54pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#334 of 22126)

What we need to do is film all of the Parks/Golf courses for future reference (aka More Clues) But also I'm sticking with my original thought because there is a putt putt course near there. Hmmmmm?

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Treasure Digger - 10:55pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#335 of 22126)

Jim-TFT: You've got to learn to type fast in here. I'll have to give you some typing lessons!!!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:55pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#336 of 22126)

Just food for thought.

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Treasure Digger - 10:55pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#337 of 22126)

Your original guess was what, Jim-TFT?

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:56pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#338 of 22126)

jafgladfglaslgan is that better TD

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MJ - 10:56pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#339 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

DDY, you still here? Can you go on IM???

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Dave Young - 10:57pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#340 of 22126)

HTML help available, click my name

Sure, MJ

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Treasure Digger - 10:57pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#341 of 22126)

Okay!!! I know where you work!!! Ha Ha I agree about filming the parks. That's why I suggested making a list of all the parks that are in the "ballpark" of what we think are possibilities. Then we can go out film the park and take notes, come back here and share thoughts and ideas.

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Patsfan - 10:58pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#342 of 22126)

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I'll call.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 10:58pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#343 of 22126)

My original thoughts were the State Fair Grounds because of its size to easily hide the $10,000.00

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Treasure Digger - 10:59pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#344 of 22126)

We have 20 minutes to wait. UH!!!!

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Treasure Digger - 11:00pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#345 of 22126)

Then what's the reference to golf courses. Fairway - I can see because of the "fairway" use of directions at the fair.

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Ian - 11:01pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#346 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

It was posted...the clue is legit..I had to reload to get it.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:01pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#347 of 22126)

Bingo, Treasure Digger

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Treasure Digger - 11:02pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#348 of 22126)

Hi, Ian. So you're confirming the clue. Did you see it?

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MJ - 11:02pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#349 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Hi Ian!

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Ian - 11:03pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#350 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

Yes,and copied..

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Treasure Digger - 11:03pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#351 of 22126)

Ian, is it posting now?

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MJ - 11:03pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#352 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Loved the Beatles LP jackets!!! Loved meeting you and the family!

Where did *you* see the clue? And izit still there?

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Ian - 11:04pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#353 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

MJ, are you still at P. Mc.

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Axel - 11:04pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#354 of 22126)

Thanks Ian. I know it is legit but they don't believe me.

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MJ - 11:05pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#355 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Nope, came home, am reaching them by cell.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:05pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#356 of 22126)

I changed my preferences so that the newest message is at the top but I STILL have to scroll down. Why!?

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Treasure Digger - 11:06pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#357 of 22126)

We still love you, Axel. Just that Mom Planet promised the clue wouldn't be out until 11:30. Mom wouldn't let us down and have it out earlier, that's all. We're sorry.

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Treasure Digger - 11:07pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#358 of 22126)

Jim-TFT: It didn't work for me either.

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MJ - 11:07pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#359 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Axel, ittiz not *you* that I doubt . . . Ittiz the source.

Once there, then gone . . . vanished! So don't take it personally!!!

Wee like you too!!!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:08pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#360 of 22126)

Only 10 minutes to go. I'm going Crazy.

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Treasure Digger - 11:08pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#361 of 22126)

They should move the "recent" button to the bottom of the most recent posted message.

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Axel - 11:08pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#362 of 22126)

Mom Planet obviously screwed up by putting it up early and then realized it and took it off to cover her ass.

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MJ - 11:08pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#363 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Good one Jim TFT!!! Very, very articulate you are!!!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:09pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#364 of 22126)

Amen Sister Treasure Digger

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Ian - 11:09pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#365 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

I'm trying to bring it back up, but can't

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Treasure Digger - 11:09pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#366 of 22126)

Now, Now, Jim-TFT. I feel for you. After all, the rest of us are feeling the same way. That's why we're here and not sleeping like the rest of society.

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MJ - 11:10pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#367 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

We only have a little bit to go! Remember the Planet time is NOT the same time each of you have on your pc's. Ittiz about 10 minutes behind!

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Patsfan - 11:10pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#368 of 22126)

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Jim - Look at the time of your posts. The clock of this site is always slow. I don't know if it will be real time or "site time" when the clue is posted.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:10pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#369 of 22126)

As Homer Simpson would say, Doh!!!

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MJ - 11:11pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#370 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Mirror Pats!!!

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MJ - 11:11pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#371 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Pats, did you just get off the phone with MOM?

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Patsfan - 11:11pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#372 of 22126)

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MJ - Mirror!!!!!! Hehehe

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Treasure Digger - 11:12pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#373 of 22126)

Oh, GREAT! So now I have to wait 20 minutes. Such torture Mom likes to give us.

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Patsfan - 11:12pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#374 of 22126)

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Haven't called Mom yet. Waiting for the Clue.

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MJ - 11:12pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#375 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Double Mirror Pats!!! ROFLOLBAGPMPCCMBCOOS!

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MJ - 11:13pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#376 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Her cell phone is going to voice mail!!! Just tried! So I hope you don't get her voice mail!

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Treasure Digger - 11:13pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#377 of 22126)

You know, I noticed that but I thought it had something to do with .... well something else. Then, this SUCKS!!!

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Ian - 11:13pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#378 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

Click the blue message number of the last post--don't click recent

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:14pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#379 of 22126)

Thanks Ian.

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Treasure Digger - 11:14pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#380 of 22126)

If you don't mind me asking, do you work at Mom's place? You guys seem to have it in with the leader of our pack.

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Axel - 11:15pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#381 of 22126)

I feel sorry for all you guys waiting so long. I have been looking at the clue since about 7:00 and still have it on another screen right in front of me. I only hope they screw up again when it matters on a later clue.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:15pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#382 of 22126)

I doubt they will after this one.

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Treasure Digger - 11:15pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#383 of 22126)

I'm with you, Axel. The quicker you know the clue, the faster you can start breaking it down.

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Treasure Digger - 11:16pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#384 of 22126)

Thanks, Ian. That makes it a lot easier to get messages quicker.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:16pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#385 of 22126)

I want to know how that dude put the pink panther music in with his message

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Treasure Digger - 11:17pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#386 of 22126)

Jim-TFT: He's a lot smarter than we are.

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MJ - 11:17pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#387 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

He embeds the midi file. Ask him sometime. He'll give you a play by play HTML directions!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:18pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#388 of 22126)

As my kids would say, . . . . . DUH!!! He He He

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:18pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#389 of 22126)

thanks MJ

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Axel - 11:18pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#390 of 22126)

The clue is there again!!!

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MJ - 11:19pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#391 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Yes, DDY knows Everything! He's SANTA! (and I'm not kidding!)

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Treasure Digger - 11:19pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#392 of 22126)

Okay, so let's get back to the basics. The clue means ....

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Ian - 11:19pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#393 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

Dave is very helpful with html

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MJ - 11:19pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#394 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Got it Axel!!! Thanks Dude!!

Pats!!! Make the call!!!

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Bill King - 11:20pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#395 of 22126)

Well all--hope your having fun waiting for the clue. Ive had the clues for hours--glad I copied it right away--already narrowed most of the first clue down!! Good Luck All!!

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Treasure Digger - 11:20pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#396 of 22126)

It's there!!! I just checked it out. We're all sorry, Axel!!

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:23pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#397 of 22126)

Where did you find it Treasure Digger?

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Treasure Digger - 11:24pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#398 of 22126)

Go to the Winter Carnival page and click on the clue's button.

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MJ - 11:24pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#399 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Jim TFT, Hit the Water Cooler banner on top of page. Then go to the Winter Carnival Site! Click on the WC button!

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AJ - 11:25pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#400 of 22126)

SO DOES THIS CLUE MEAN ITS AT A PARK WITH A GOLF COURSE THAT WE SHOULD NOT GO NEAR

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Treasure Digger - 11:25pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#401 of 22126)

Sorry, that didn't work. Go the the front page of the Pioneer Press and it will have the clue there.

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Patsfan - 11:25pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#402 of 22126)

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It was right. The clue is up.

MJ - I still get VM.

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:25pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#403 of 22126)

All I get is last years crap.

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Treasure Digger - 11:26pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#404 of 22126)

Jim-TFT: Make sure you bookmark the location.

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MJ - 11:26pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#405 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Mee too Pats. I left a voice mail! <sigh> Well at least they'll all slog, and know I wasn't farting around. Wanna retire to the STB board?

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Treasure Digger - 11:27pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#406 of 22126)

Try again, Jim-TFT. Click on "Get clued" banner on the front page of the Pioneer Press. It takes you directly to the clue.

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MJ - 11:28pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#407 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Jim TFT, click on the banner above, which will bring you to the front page of the paper. Then click on the Treasure Hunt Button that has a snow flake!

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Treasure Digger - 11:28pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#408 of 22126)

So, we're not going to discuss the clue tonight?

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:28pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#409 of 22126)

Got It and I did make a bookmark. Jim-the-Freight-Train is pulling out of this station. Good Night All.

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MJ - 11:29pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#410 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Nighty Jim TFT!!! Been fun! Later! My mission is accomplished!!!

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Treasure Digger - 11:29pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#411 of 22126)

Good night, Jim-TFT. Will you be here tomorrow?

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Jim-the-Freight-Train - 11:30pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#412 of 22126)

Yep! Later.

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Alan & Jill - 11:31pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#413 of 22126)

alias "The Woman and I" '98

here's the page http://www.pioneerplanet.com/wintercarnival/

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Treasure Digger - 11:31pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#414 of 22126)

Good night, all!!!

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Ashley Fairbanks - 11:31pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#415 of 22126)

is the clue on here the new one??

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alias "The Woman and I" '98

here's the page http://www.pioneerplanet.com/wintercarnival/

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Ashley Fairbanks - 11:33pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#417 of 22126)

Ne1 here??

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Patsfan - 11:33pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#418 of 22126)

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UUHHHGGGGGGG!!!!!! Still getting VM.

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Ian - 11:34pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#419 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

yes, the generic first clue is out, and I'm having too much trouble with the 'Planet. Checking out 'til the 'morrow....

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Ashley Fairbanks - 11:34pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#420 of 22126)

ya is this the new one tho??

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MJ - 11:34pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#421 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Pats, go to the regular board. Ding too!

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Vicki Smith - 11:39pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#424 of 22126)

where is this "other" board that you keep mentioning?

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Ian - 11:48pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#425 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

Shoot The Breeze-- the one with 80,000+ messages

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Treasure Digger - 11:53pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#426 of 22126)

I've been bouncing back and forth between this one and the old board. It seems as though the old board is getting more discussion than this one. Why is it that no one is discussing this first clue?

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Treasure Digger - 11:58pm Jan 23, 1999 CST (#428 of 22126)

Axel, what are you testing?

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Wright Winger - 12:01am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#429 of 22126)

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first clue, i like the part about "wrong scene" energy park movie studios, by como and newell. SPNN and METRO cable access studios downtown by mears. 23 by the border, kstp on universty. what else do people think?

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Treasure Digger - 12:02am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#430 of 22126)

There has to be a golf course close by. That's the earlier discussion.

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Wright Winger - 12:13am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#432 of 22126)

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wider is better.

so what do people think about the golf course/ studio stuff

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Treasure Digger - 12:15am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#433 of 22126)

You know what, Wright Winger. I think nobody wants to talk about clues tonight. I've tried and nobody seems to answer me back. I'm calling it a night and maybe someone will be here who will actually be talking. Good night, Wright Winger!

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SueBee - 12:21am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#434 of 22126)

Heeere pucky, pucky, pucky!!!

Hi! A lot of the "regulars" were down at McGoverns for the pre-hunt party and haven't gotten online. There are stories to tell already. The first clue is always just generic. Really doesn't say anything other than it's in a park and it will not be on a golf course. Good luck everyone. THE HUNT IS ON!!

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Wright Winger - 12:30am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#435 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

but what about it saying it is a by a course, and they need to tell people to stay off it. its one or the other. i still think theirs something with the studios. and the biggest in the city is in energy park.

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Terry Valentine - 12:49am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#436 of 22126)

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Hello Everyone!

Just back from Patrick McGovern's! Thanks for the clue work MJ and Pats!!!!

Sorry Axel, it wasn't you we didn't believe, we were having trouble believing Mom Planet put it up so early.

It was great talking to Pats all the way from MO!!!!!

And so many people were there!!!!!

Ian - It was great seeing you and the family again!

Reid - We're so happy you made it!!!! Great seeing you again too.

For the families we met that just started digging a couple years ago, it was fantastic meeting you! Can hardly wait for you all to be posting here.

Thank goodness for cell phones!!!!!

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Inks - 12:58am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#438 of 22126)

Hello Cooler Hunters

We had a good time at Pat Mc Governs with all the coolers that showed. Waited patiently for the 1st clue to come. Couldn't believe it came so early but we appreciated all the efforts it took to get it to us.

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Ittiz Eye - 01:16am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#439 of 22126)

Hey Inks, still up, or are you SNOOZING?

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Bill King - 01:17am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#440 of 22126)

I'm just curious. Is there a chat room where people are talking about the treasure hunt!! Anyone know where that's happening? Good Hunting Everyone!!!

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vacman 9100 - 01:23am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#442 of 22126)

does anyone know the odds of finding the coin

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Eagle Eye - 01:25am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#443 of 22126)

Hi Ittiz!

Hi Bill! Bill, I'm not aware of anyone chatting live, but its possible they are. If you go back to the login page, you have a choice of live chat and message board - you could give it a whirl.

I like to use the message boards cuz the continuity of the discussion is kept, and people can read all the posts. On live chat, once everyone is gone, the discussion disappears. If someone made a good point, or gave some valuable information, you can't go back and look for that information. If you weren't there at the time, you lose out.

A lot of us jump over to the Cooler called "Shoot the Breeze" if we're going to talk about stuff not directly related to the hunt. Check in there if you're interested in general chat, between times.

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Eagle Eye - 01:27am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#444 of 22126)

Hi vacman! I don't know the odds. I think its dependent on how many people are out there looking for it. I'm willing to bet that the odds are much, much better than the lottery!

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- 01:43am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#446 of 22126)

As, usual... I'm the bock end o'the horse!!! Had to slog quite a few posts!!!

WE'RE OFF AND RUNNING!!!

MJ, you did superb!!! Sorry for the doubt, but as Eags said, we've hunted here bee4 and found many a screwy thing that didn't pan out. And MomPlanet would never NEVER post a clue bee4 ittiz time.

I'm agreeing with the thought that somebuddy accidentily goofed and posted the clue too early. It WAS there - the URL proves it - and then it was gone. Me thinks sumbuddy's gonna bee in a world o'hurt when The Powers That Bee read the discomboomalation the *little* error caused!!!

Well! It was the rite Clue, and those that stood by what they saw are validated. Ittiz time to move on!!!

Park, St. Paul, with a golf course... Am drawing maps, picking over The Net... I think *I* know where ittiz gonna bee!!! Rite where my intuition told me bock in December it would bee!!!

Guess we'll know more tomorrow... Damn, but I HATE the 24 hours between clues!!! DRIVES ME NUTZ!!!

Will bee up all nite crusing The Net, noodling... Will sleep some in the early a.m., then head out to reconointer!!!

Any pointers on telling my employer I'm sick for the next two weeks???

MJ, again, thanks fur the help!!! What happened izz Mom's cell phone DIED! You should have seen us calling all over - even tried to get in touch with DDY at work - to find somebody to get on and see if the clue was there. Originally got a hold o'SNotV's son, and he said it wasn't THERE!!! We were going CRAZY!!!

Glad we got it figured out once we got on when we got home!!

Pats, you are the dearest love. You've a member o'this fam whether you want to bee or not! We're not letting you go!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE HARD WORK AND NOODLING FROM MISERY!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

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- 03:55am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#450 of 22126)

Pretty simple, if you ask me... And I'm the Queen o'reading too much into a clue... Rite, Greg? <g> LOL!

St. Paul Park, with/near/on a golf course.

And if you read more than that into it, "follow this advice and you won't be caught wasting your time at the wrong place," you're way OFF COURSE.

My caps there at the end...

So FUN to see what everbuddy comes up with!!!

Gotta love it!!! The Med Hunt!

See you Diggers in the Field!!! May the BEST Digger win!!!

(And a "Joe!" to boot! Lucky me!)

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HotCoffeeHunter - 06:57am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#451 of 22126)

Anthony, you there pal? The hunt is on!!!

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HotCoffeeHunter - 06:58am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#452 of 22126)

AnTONY, are you there pal? Its time to find the coin, get your Tostitos, scratcher, and Dew, and let's go!!!

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gold coat - 08:03am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#454 of 22126)

The Gold Coat team is on the hunt. Could this be an aniversary hunt with refrences to the old?? Could it be where we thought in december?? Look for us in the field, you've seen us befor.Look for us at the paper,we've listen to you there. Look for us on line, we've got the research to blow this hunt wide open!!! BE SEEING YOU!!

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SnohunterJR - 08:18am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#455 of 22126)

Hey Green, we got some really good ideas over here. This first clue is a lot of info. _ _ (. .) []

hello amyone out there

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Medallionhound - 08:46am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#456 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

We say Phalen or Highland, we were on last year as Patrick Budion.

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Treasure Digger - 09:20am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#457 of 22126)

Medallionhound, do you favor one over the other? We were hoping for Highland since it's closer to our home base. Phalen's been used several times more than Highland, so our guess is more toward Highland. (By the way, check out our e-mail location. It will tell you who we are!)

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Treasure Digger - 09:26am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#458 of 22126)

Good morning, everyone!!! I was on here until 12:30 this morning. Not much of any talking of clue was going on. Very disappointing. I agree with waiting until 2-3 more clues in order to really narrow it down a little bit more. The consensus is a park near a golf course and maybe near a theatre is another possibility. Any thoughts?

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RVCrew-notawinnebago - 10:09am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#459 of 22126)

Well, it's that time already. It feels like last years just ended. We figured it was going to be in St. Paul because it's their 150th birthday.

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theMAPMAKR - 10:10am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#460 of 22126)

It's nice to see that its in St.Paul again...my book should still be of some value. I'll have a new one for next years hunt. Last time I checked, there were about 8 copies of the original book in the Reference section at various St.Paul libraries. See you on line and at the park.

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Vicki Kasal - 10:18am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#461 of 22126)

I am so excited! Love it, love it, Love IT! The hunt is on! If you see a very large 6 foot man, a 5'4 brownheaded girl, and a 12 year old blonde boy.......say "hi!"

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Terry Valentine - 10:28am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#462 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Good Morning!

The hunt is on. Everyone is excited! And it's only 13 more hours till the next clue. That is unless someone messes up again and posts it several hours early.

MJ - I missed you on our list of attendees to the prehunt party last night. You are an important part of this crew. Please accept my heartfelt apologies.

I have thought Phalen for some time now. It is long overdue for a hunt. At least it hasn't been eliminated by today's first clue.

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Vonnie's Troop - 10:43am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#463 of 22126)

"To heck with the clues...let's just look in Como Park!" This one's for you, Mom

The family tradition continues...hot chocolate at White Castle, midnight runs to the Pioneer Press...kids' first time out!

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so close... - 10:44am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#464 of 22126)

Treasure Digger! Medalliohound! I also got a vibe for Highland.

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Wright Winger - 10:47am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#465 of 22126)

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im not sold the clue says its at a park with a golf course. i think it says just the oppisite.

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Wright Winger - 10:49am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#466 of 22126)

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also, they tie in the word green, to ryme with scene. so im thinking studios. either cable, tv, or movie studios near by.

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Treasure Digger - 11:05am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#467 of 22126)

Highland is a good area. Have to look at all the street names close to the park and see if anything might sound good with the clue. I haven't looked at the Phalen Park streets either. Will have to do that today. Still think the best thing to do is take a camcorder and video tape all parks that might be considered, make a map/chart of surroundings, and then cross reference street names with background information.

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Treasure Digger - 11:06am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#468 of 22126)

Will check back with you fellow hunters this afternoon. Keep noodling and sharing ideas.

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Wright Winger - 11:16am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#469 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

no golf course me thinks. me likes the energy park movie studios

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MJ - 11:18am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#470 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Wright Winger. . . I'm thinking the same thing about not being near a golf course. However, me thinks *caught wasting* is an important message, rather than scene.

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MJ - 11:21am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#471 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Caught wasting your time. Something out of Alice's Restaurant!!!

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MJ - 11:24am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#472 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

There's a land fill near Keller Park, and in a not too distant place a real golf course, and a mini golf course. Hmmmmmmm, perhaps my golf course theory might beeeeee wrong. Maybee ittiz *near* but not really close to a golf course. Hmmmmmmmmm. But Maplewood didn't want the hunt in their back yard. Perhaps they've changed their minds?????

Being that ittz the 150th Anniversary of the Press!!! Who/or what city wouldn't want to bee part of that????

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Terry Valentine - 11:25am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#473 of 22126)

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I think that clue could go either way. It might be a park with a golf course and it's a warning to stay off of it....or....it's part of the generalization that usually comes with the first clue with a extra that says do not tread of golf courses anywhere as they are off limits regardless of which public land if may be on.

That said....I think we'll need to see the next couple of clues.

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MJ - 11:26am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#474 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Hi Terry!!! Just noodling here, waiting for the bathroom floor to dry!!! My mind is going on overtime!!! :)

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Terry Valentine - 11:27am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#475 of 22126)

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It will not be Maplewood. That would be way ridiculous to even think the people hiding the medallion would dare tread on Maplewood soil. The promise is a lawsuit.

Parks with golf courses....Highland, Phalen, Como. Como also has a miniature golf place.

MJ - We found the other button. It must have fallen out of the bag when we were putting it into the other bag.

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MedallionGuy - 11:28am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#476 of 22126)

Everyone seems to be trting to read into the first clue a lot more than they should. Don't you think?

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MJ - 11:29am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#477 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Goodie Ter!!! That was really nice that SnotV had some extra ones! Which reminds me, I need to fill them out and mail them in!!!

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Crazy Hunta' - 11:29am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#478 of 22126)

What is that park by the KAre 11 news station

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- 11:30am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#479 of 22126)

Marnin' Ter and MJ!. Up until 5:00 a.m. this a.m. Wish I had Greg's calm resolve... Would have gotten more sleep!

Wright... Energy Park...??? How big izz that?

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Crazy Hunta' - 11:30am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#480 of 22126)

What is that park by the KAre 11 news station

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Terry Valentine - 11:30am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#481 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

MedallionGuy - But this wouldn't be the medallion hunt cooler board without reading too much into a clue....would it? LOL!!!!!!!!

MJ - Get those registrations filled out now!

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MJ - 11:30am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#482 of 22126)

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Hey Guy! That's what makes this so fun!!! Makes everyone use their noggins!!! So much for the first clue! At least we're challenging our gourds!!!

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MedallionGuy - 11:33am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#483 of 22126)

I don't think it is in Como so there are only two others with a GC and that is because Como was just redone this summer. They dont want it ripped up and there is the snow slide there too this year.

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Terry Valentine - 11:33am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#484 of 22126)

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The KARE 11 studios are in Golden Valley which is in Hennepin County.

Clue #1 says St. Paul. That doesn't sound like Hennepin County or Golden Valley.

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MedallionGuy - 11:33am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#485 of 22126)

I don't think it is in Como so there are only two others with a GC and that is because Como was just redone this summer. They dont want it ripped up and there is the snow slide there too this year.

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MJ - 11:33am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#486 of 22126)

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Hi Green!!! We're heading your way this aft. Need to shop!!! Also, I want to pick up some maps!

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- 11:35am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#487 of 22126)

Well, *I*, for one, NEVER ever EVER have EVER in my life read too much into a single clue!

ROFLOL!!!

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Terry Valentine - 11:35am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#488 of 22126)

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Morning Green!

Noodling clues and remaining calm seem to be impossible. The two do not work together.

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MedallionGuy - 11:36am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#489 of 22126)

I guess it wouldnt be the bulletin board unless you were reading into the clues. But the first one ususlly never says that much.

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- 11:36am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#490 of 22126)

What kind o'maps you getting, MJ, and *where* down here?

(hehehe! Eags, better start countin' my Joes! LOL!)

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MJ - 11:38am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#491 of 22126)

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Anything that might bee useful. I'm not as familiar with the parks as most, because we always lived in the burbs, so I need some help. Prolly Target, then mosey west till we find something.

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- 11:40am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#492 of 22126)

Ter, what's with Wright and this Energy Park thing? Where is Energy Park and how big izzit? Small park, medium, large? What do you know about that park???

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MJ - 11:41am Jan 24, 1999 CST (#493 of 22126)

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Stuff needs to bee done. Will catch you all later!!! 10-4, over and out!!

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Hollywood - 12:13pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#494 of 22126)

Look Over There! It's the Capital Dome!!!! (Jimmy Stewart - 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington')

Hey guys - sorry i missed McGoverns....had a company holiday party that ran late....how was it????

I KNOW its in Phalen (only place with golf course that hasn't been used recently and only place other than Como thats big enough to handle the crowds...)

Lets find that little B _ _ TARD!!!!!

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MedallionGuy - 12:15pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#495 of 22126)

Hollywood I dont think it is in Phalen, but we'll have to wait and see!!

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- 12:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#496 of 22126)

Hollywood, I'm really disappointed you didn't make it last nite... Kept waiting and waiting... :(

Was a blast, as are all STB-L get togethers! You should have seen us noodling the First Clue - was a riot! The night d-r-a-g-g-e-d by... Waiting and waiting for the clue. And boy, did we loose steam once it was out! Our objective reached! Then took a look at The Cooler Crew Command Post - an RV that's on loan to Mom & Dad for The Hunt. I'm in heaven! Not only a stove for HOT food/coffee/cocoa - but a warm potty - AND A SHOWER!!! Beds to snooze in when not digging!

For big parks - there's Highland, too. And I was just reading something on The Net - Town Square... *I've* never heard o'that one tho!

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Terry Valentine - 12:30pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#497 of 22126)

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Energy Park is actually a collection of private businesses in an area that was once part of the Burlington Northern Railroad corridor. You might recall that the Children's Museum was once housed in one of the original and rehabbed BN buildings. Bandana Square - a small shopping mall is housed in another BN, rehabbed building. The Aspen Medical Clinic is there, McClaren Hills apartments, a hotel and other businesses are along what is known as Energy Park. Ittiz not a park in the same sense as Highland, Phalen, Newell or Como. Ittiz a business park. Not public land that is huntable.

Town Square is a office, business related building in downtown St. Paul. Not public land.

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Hollywood - 12:33pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#498 of 22126)

Look Over There! It's the Capital Dome!!!! (Jimmy Stewart - 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington')

Thanks Green - I missed being there too.....

Highland, maybe - had it in '94 and 5 years isn't out of line for a gap - I think its crucial to remember that there will have to be tons of parking this year with the $10k prize....

Highland has less parking than Phalen and certainly less room to hide the puck......

We'll know more tonight!!!

Dave

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Alan & Jill - 12:33pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#499 of 22126)

alias "The Woman and I" '98

Hi - We are getting ready to go out and look at a few sites. We'll come back with a report. Happy Hunting Everybody and Good Luck!

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SnoHuntress - 12:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#500 of 22126)

Hello to the CoolerCrew! Can't wait to start scoping out the parks. I wonder how Ian saw the clue so early when I thought they were at McGovern's with us???!!!

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SnohunterJR - 12:56pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#501 of 22126)

Hi peoples, I think I know what they mean by "fairway" in the second part of the clue!...but I will need to get a map before I can confirm that. By the way, the party thing last night was cool.

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snowdigger - 01:01pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#502 of 22126)

Do any of you think that fairway or green from the first clue mean anything?

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SnohunterJR - 01:03pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#503 of 22126)

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snowdigger - 01:04pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#504 of 22126)

What does it mean snohunter?

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Hollywood - 01:05pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#506 of 22126)

Look Over There! It's the Capital Dome!!!! (Jimmy Stewart - 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington')

I think fairway and green are a long shot.... but i DO think that they were used to set up the rhyme for scene (which may somehow refer to movies, TV, etc.)

The easy 'first clue overread mistake' would be to say that its in a videotape case or near a theatre..... too early to tell

I just think that the fairways and greens are the most sensitive parts of GCs to damage and were used to set up the rhyme....(I've never found the puck either tho....)

What's your idea on the clue??????

Dave

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snowdigger - 01:06pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#507 of 22126)

what do you mean?

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snowdigger - 01:08pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#509 of 22126)

I really don't think it means much. What makes you think its in a videotape case?

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SnohunterJR - 01:09pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#510 of 22126)

anyway, whatever

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Amy T. - 01:11pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#511 of 22126)

Hey hunters!!!!Here we go again!!! Sorry!! Rob and I could not make it last night to McGoverns! I tried to get out of work but couldnt!!!! I am soooo ready!!!!Can't wait to see you all out there!!!! I will be wearing a white hat! I am short and blonde and 8mos. pregnant and Rob is a really tall guy you can't miss us!!!lol Be prepared for the crowds THIS year!! Take care all and we'll see you out there!!! HAPPY HUNTING!!!!!!!!!!

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Hollywood - 01:15pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#512 of 22126)

Look Over There! It's the Capital Dome!!!! (Jimmy Stewart - 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington')

Tape case is a real reach....(tongue-in-cheek reference to reading too much into 1st clue...) Scene implies movie scene implies tape case.....

I've had a lotta coffee today!

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- 01:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#513 of 22126)

I think just the opposite o'you, Hollywood!

Think "scene" was used to rhyme with "green" (Such a *nice* colour!)

Usually when they warn you to not tear up stuff, ittiz usually more generic - like, "Bee nice and don't go mutalating anything."

This is much more specific. So...

St. Paul park, on/near/by/close to a golf course!

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MedallionGuy - 01:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#514 of 22126)

Dont read too much into the first clue it usually doesnt say that much

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MedallionGuy - 01:21pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#515 of 22126)

but it might be saying more than I think too

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human 24 - 01:29pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#516 of 22126)

"please don't disturb" - hotel "won't be caught" - jail The medallion OBVIOUSLY will be found at Harriet Island, directly across ole Miss from the jail and the Radisson! I'm gonna grab my magic Frisbee and get right over.

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Hollywood - 01:34pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#517 of 22126)

Look Over There! It's the Capital Dome!!!! (Jimmy Stewart - 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington')

Human 24!

Your insight serves you well......

But remember, it could be used to serve the Emperor.....

(kidding - obscure Star Wars reference..)

Seriously - I like your reasoning.... SCENE could be 'scene of the crime' (downtown St. Paul, hangout of John Dillinger, etc.)

Go Human 24 Go!!!!

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Treasure Digger - 01:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#518 of 22126)

Hi, everyone. I agree with Como not being the best place to hide the medallion this year since many activities are going to be there already. Why hide the medallion and have the hunters be looking and have the other Winter Carnival people there for the activities. Way too many people at one place, even if Como is big enough to hold that many people. Crouds would be hard to handle. Cherokee, though, really had no parking either. I remember last year my better half was at Cherokee on the 4th clue. Was the only one there until about the 6th clue when everyone else started thinking Cherokee Park. If you read the previous clues, almost everything said had to do with something. Yes, we know it's in St. Paul and at a park. You have to agree, we were mostly thinking a St. Paul park before the clue came out. So throw that info. out, and you have a park near a golf course and probably a street referencing something to "scene" or "wrong way" sign or possibly a movie theatre. Was there a movie ever made at a St. Paul Park? Something to check out. "Wasting" could maybe referencing trash can, dump site, yard waste, etc. Don't damage the ground - this is something we always have to be reminded of. Some people have no respect for the park grounds. Anyway, I'm rattling on. Sorry! What do you think?

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Treasure Digger - 01:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#519 of 22126)

Is there a golf course near by Harriet Island? What about "being caught" meaning something about fishing and nets and being at the wrong location to catch something (medallion)?

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Medallionhound - 01:39pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#520 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Last time it was at Hidden Falls, if I remember correctly the 1st clue also refered to the start of something big. It meant Itasca which is a street that runs into the park. We may be reading too much into #1, but then again you never know.

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Treasure Digger - 01:40pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#521 of 22126)

Was Hidden Falls clues referencing something big being the beginning of the Mississippi River starting near there? I'm going to have to pull out my Medallion Binder and look up the previous clues and check references.

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Treasure Digger - 01:42pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#522 of 22126)

That reminds me. Did anyone get a map of St. Paul with their Winter Carnival Button? The paper said this morning that with the purchase of a button you would get a map. I did not get one.

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Treasure Digger - 01:45pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#523 of 22126)

Hello, is there anyone out there. Where did everyone go?

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AllieGo - 01:45pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#524 of 22126)

I just returned from Highland Park. I wasn't happy with all the no parking signs all over the place and the no parking after 11:00. It actually seems rather small when you take away the golf course area. Too, it was a difficult drive with the traffic and low speed limits. I was the only one there, by the way. No hunters out yet, which is no surprise. FYI: The snow is deep this year. Happy Hunting!

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Medallionhound - 01:45pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#525 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Yes, beginning of Mississippi

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Treasure Digger - 01:47pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#526 of 22126)

Most parks close at 11 PM but during the hunt, the rules change because of the medallion and everyone looking at all hours. The police never bothered the hunters who where digging at 1 and 2 AM. It's kinda like there are no closing hours during the Carnival/Medallion time.

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AllieGo - 01:48pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#527 of 22126)

Was the clue writer ever online last year? I heard that he was going to be and then I saw nothing after that.

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Treasure Digger - 01:49pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#528 of 22126)

Hi, Medallionhound. So what do you think about AllieGo's info. on Highland. Doesn't sound much like the perfect location for a big hunt with lots of people.

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storm - 01:49pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#529 of 22126)

Hi everyone, looking forward to the hunt. Has the medallion ever been placed on the capitol grounds?

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Treasure Digger - 01:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#530 of 22126)

I talked to someone at the Pioneer Press and she told me that only 2 people know where the Medallion is hidden. And, further stated, that they have no rules that the Medallion has to be hidden prior to the beginning of the clues being posted. I was thrilled about hearing that information. But, afterall, it is their game and they make up the rules. She did say that most of the time the medallion was hidden prior to the start of the hunt.

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AllieGo - 01:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#531 of 22126)

Oh, by the way, if you don't mind a big leap here, when I think of "won't be caught" and "at the wrong scene," it reminds me of police or the scene of a crime. There's a police station in Highland Park. But, again, I could be reading into that first clue because I'm a little bored waiting for the next one.

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Treasure Digger - 01:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#532 of 22126)

Storm, yes the Medallion was at the State Capital. I believe it was hidden in ear muffs.

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Treasure Digger - 01:53pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#533 of 22126)

AllieGo, that's goes right along with everyone else's thinking. The best thing to do is make a list of everything that surrounds the park. Eventually, the clues will eliminate things. At this point, everything is helpful and useful. Thanks, for going to Highland and checking it out for the rest of us who haven't got that far yet.

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storm - 01:54pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#534 of 22126)

I can't believe they would attempt to hide it after the clues are published. The person you talked to was probably just speculating, like everyone else.

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AllieGo - 01:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#535 of 22126)

I did talk to a police officer, Treasure, and he told me there were no limits for evening hunting. So, yep, I think you're right about that. But parking was my issue.

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Treasure Digger - 01:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#536 of 22126)

I was looking in Mapblast for maps of Highland and Phalen this morning. It's a good web site that shows surrounding streets and you can zoom in and out of the area. You can also make the map bigger as well. If you're not sure of directions, check it out.

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Jbird - 01:56pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#538 of 22126)

Happy to be on board again this year.I'm looking forward to big crowds this year. I will be rounding up the crew and start digging on thursday.

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Treasure Digger - 01:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#539 of 22126)

Storm, she was very serious when she was talking to me. I expressed my concern about that being "cheating" and she said it was the Pioneer Press' game and they can do whatever they want. However, it only makes sense to hide it early and let more snow bury it deeper. Remember, last year Cherokee had trees cut/trimmed and they still were able to hide it right where the trees were trimmed. They are very cleaver at their hiding. AllieGo, parking should be a main concern I would think. If there is not ample parking then the police will have a harder time controlling the crouds, therefore the police will not be happy with Mom. Then there's another Maplewood concern with law suits.

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Eastside Boy - 02:00pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#540 of 22126)

Greetings fellow hunters! I'snt it wonderful to participate the friendly cities medallion hunt. It's to bad that Minneapolis could not come up with something this original. I would like to take this time to welcome all people from every city in the great state of MN to the friendly city of St.Paul. All I got to say is Eastside Boy will bring home the bacon!!!!

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Treasure Digger - 02:03pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#541 of 22126)

Eastside Boy, we're all hoping that one of us here in the Cooler brings home the bacon. Each of us though is sharing our ideas. We'll all end up at the same park eventually. That's what makes the hunt so much fun. Also, everyone is invited to join in the digging. So Minneapolis folks are welcome to cross over to St. Paul.

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Treasure Digger - 02:05pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#542 of 22126)

Mom is kind enough to limit the hunting ground to just Ramsey County. RC is big enough as it is without adding Minneapolis. It would be nice though if a hunt would be during the summer time. Warmer weather seems more enjoyable to hunt but harder to hide the medallion.

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Treasure Digger - 02:06pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#543 of 22126)

I've got to sign out for a while but I'll be back real soon. Happy noodling to all.

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storm - 02:07pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#544 of 22126)

Treasure Digger, I'm sure she was very serious. But, I think it is so confidential, the employees feel comfortable saying anything they wish without compromising the integrity of the hunt. Except for those 2 people who know, the rest know nuttin.

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AllieGo - 02:07pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#545 of 22126)

Treasure, what are you talking about when you say Mom? Don't understand that. Also, Highland isn't in Maplewood...case you didn't know. Good luck all. I'll check in tomorrow.

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Treasure Digger - 02:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#546 of 22126)

Mom is Pioneer Planet. Since they are sponsoring the big event, everyone refers to the PP as Mom. I know Highland is part of Maplewood but part of the Park is. Only the southern tip is considered part of St. Paul. People keep refering back to the fact that Maplewood said they would sue Mom if the medallion was ever hidden in their city again. The split between the two cities is what I was told by another fellow hunter. Really didn't think the infor. was incorrect but I guess maybe I should check it out.

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storm - 02:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#547 of 22126)

Treasure, Highland Park is in the southern most part of St. Paul. Many miles from Maplewood. Are you referring to Phalen?

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Eastside Boy - 02:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#548 of 22126)

Treasure Digger if you refer back to my message I did welcome those Minneaplois people and hope they come and spend some money in the friendly city of St.Paul. As a matter of fact they don't have to worry about a convention center tax or entertainment tax. There money will go alot further in St.Paul

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Eastside Boy - 02:40pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#549 of 22126)

Storm you are correct about Phalen. Maplewood borders St. Paul at Phalen

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storm - 02:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#550 of 22126)

Treasure, were there lawsuits by Phalen residents the last time it was hidden there? That might rule this location out.

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Eastside Boy - 02:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#551 of 22126)

What is everyone thinking about the first clue.

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Eastside Boy - 02:46pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#552 of 22126)

Is it that obvious that the treasure is in a park near a golf course?

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Eastside Boy - 02:49pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#553 of 22126)

Does anyone know where all the parks are in St.P that has a golf course near it.

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jim thuente - 02:50pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#554 of 22126)

highland has a nine and eighteen hole golf course and an olympic size pool. the city water towers grace the sky line.

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Lady - 02:50pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#555 of 22126)

Hello I was wondering if someone could tell me the rules to the Medallion Hunt.

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Golden Boy - 02:52pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#556 of 22126)

Has anyone talked about a "criminal element" on the first clue - ya know - "won't get caught" and "wrong scene", as scene of the crime?

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Eastside Boy - 02:53pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#557 of 22126)

Jim Highland is one, Phalen and Como are some others. Is there any more?

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Eastside Boy - 02:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#558 of 22126)

Lady the rules are listed in the St.Paul paper in the local section 10B.

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Eastside Boy - 02:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#559 of 22126)

Not a bad thought Golden Boy. If your not caught maybe your released? Where would they release you?

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Eastside Boy - 03:05pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#560 of 22126)

Eastside Boy is signing off!!

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snostar - 03:05pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#561 of 22126)

Now that's food for thought Eastside Boy! What a way to get the ball rollin!

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snostar - 03:08pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#562 of 22126)

Does anyone else have any ideas? I'm all out!

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Golden Boy - 03:09pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#563 of 22126)

Eastside Boy - Re: Where would you be released - if you were caught. I remember one time, me and a couple of buddies were busted for stealing golf balls from the water hazards at Phalen Park. The assistant Greenskeeper took us to the lakeside pavilion and well - maybe I'm reading way too much into the first clue....Why do we think it's highland park or phalen anyway - just because of the reference to the golf course?

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snostar - 03:11pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#564 of 22126)

I don't think the first clue has anything to do with a golf course-- they just don't want people digging them up.

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Golden Boy - 03:16pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#565 of 22126)

I agree Angel02 - is there another reason why people are saying Phalen or Highland? We're probably reading too much into the 1st clue. I'm going to check the previous years to see if there was anything to the first clue other than establishing it was hidden in a park in RC.

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snostar - 03:18pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#566 of 22126)

I can't think of any important info ever given on the first clue. Of course I haven't been a hunter for very many years, so I could be mistaken.

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Marshmellow - 03:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#567 of 22126)

In response the treasure being hidden in Maplewood.... It was in Wakefeild park (maplewood) in 1982, then in 1983 it was in Phalen. The city limit line for St.Paul dividing off of Maplewood is at the far north part of the park. Phalen IS A ST. PAUL CITY PARK. I have all the clues for every hunt. I have been hunting for 23 years as an adult, and hunting as a kid with my parents. I wasn't at the bar last night because I had to work, but I would of liked to become part of the "coolercrew", and meet Terry V, and Green. I think I have some good input. I am on AOL and your not so I don't know if I can e-mail you. I'm new at this computer stuff.

ALSO >>>>>My idea of the "wrong scene" clue means The golf course is the wrong scene.... but what would be the right scene???? POSSIBLLY the right scene would be a disk golf course....the only one is in Highland Park. Terry post a message on how I can get ahold of you for the info the coolercrew web site needs. Bye for now.

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Anderson Gumby - 03:25pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#568 of 22126)

Well to help the confusion here is a map of phalen or follow the link here

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Golden Boy - 03:27pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#569 of 22126)

Ah-Hah Angel02: Although the first clues for recent hunts ('96 thru '98) only refered to either the city limits or ramsey county, the 1st clues for hunts '91 thu '95 had significant info which could be used (ie; references to buildings, streets, or what the medal was hidden in). So there might be something to the "criminal element" thing. Whadya think?

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snostar - 03:28pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#570 of 22126)

Are there any street names having to do with people that have been either caught or released?

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Crazy Hunta' - 03:29pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#571 of 22126)

is there any park with a jail or prison visible from it?

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snostar - 03:31pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#572 of 22126)

actually Golden Boy, in 91 I happened to be six years old, so I don't exactly remember that one, but I still love hunting!!!

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Crazy Hunta' - 03:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#573 of 22126)

is there any park with a jail visible from it?

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Golden Boy - 03:36pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#574 of 22126)

That's OK Angel02: It's an even playing field now - money doesn't care about age - it's the same color no matter how old you are.

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snostar - 03:37pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#575 of 22126)

Not to my knowlege Crazy Hunta'

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snostar - 03:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#576 of 22126)

Thanx I hoped you people wouldn't kick me out on my face for being so young.

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Terry Valentine - 03:42pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#577 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Just a quick note here.

There used to be a Ramsey County workhouse along Lexington Ave. in Como. Ittiz mentioned in clues back in the 50's and 60's. Ittiz old history though and not likely, in my opinion, to be of use this year. But then who knows?

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snostar - 03:42pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#578 of 22126)

I'm afraid I'm all out of bright ideas, but there's always tomorrow! Then I can work on squeezing the life out of it until I've got the nitty gritty details all worked out!

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snostar - 03:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#579 of 22126)

You might be on ta somethin there Valentine!

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Terry Valentine - 03:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#580 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Marshmellow, I sent you an e-mail with the info you wanted. Hope it helps.

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snostar - 03:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#581 of 22126)

When was it in Como last? Phalen?

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Golden Boy - 03:45pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#582 of 22126)

Isn't the Ramsey County Jail located near Kellogg Park in Dntwn SP? Then again that would be a terrible place to hide it - considering the mayhem that would cause to dntwn during the work week. Has the medallion ever hidden in a dntwn park in the past?

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Crazy Hunta' - 03:46pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#583 of 22126)

what's the url of the place you are etting the old clues n stuff? valentine

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snostar - 03:49pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#584 of 22126)

Ya, you're right it could be Kellogg, but that's kinda a bad spot doncha think?

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Golden Boy - 03:52pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#585 of 22126)

Then again Angel02 - the jail is on the bluff and can be seen by alot of areas south of the river & dntwn - including Harriet Island & Navy Park - although wasn't it hid at Harriet recently - a couple of years ago?

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Terry Valentine - 03:53pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#586 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Crazy hunta - I have clues dating all the way back to 1952. Our website at www.coolercrew.com has clues from the past 10 years or so and the webmaster is working on the rest. Check it out for all kinds of information.

Going fro a bit.

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Marshmellow - 03:54pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#587 of 22126)

Angel 102... IT was in Phalen in 1983 and then in Como in 1997.

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Crazy Hunta' - 03:54pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#588 of 22126)

Valentine, could ya tell me where ya found all the clues?

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snostar - 03:56pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#589 of 22126)

Huh! No wonder I didn't remember a phalen!

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Crazy Hunta' - 04:00pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#590 of 22126)

Valentine, could ya tell me where ya found all the clues?

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snostar - 04:03pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#592 of 22126)

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I THINK MY BRAIN IS GOING NUMB!!!!!!

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snostar - 04:05pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#593 of 22126)

I'd better head out!

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snostar - 04:06pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#594 of 22126)

I'll talk to y'all tomorrow!!! G'bye!

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Golden Boy - 04:12pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#595 of 22126)

So - does anyone have any ideas on the first clue besides the obvious St. Paul city park reference? I say the golf course reference is nothing - they propbably had some compliants last year and wanted to cover this up front. The implied "criminal element" reference in "won't be caught" and "wrong scene" as in scene of the crime may be something - although we may not be able to use it until later clues. Anything else anyone can gleen from the first clue??

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Treasure Digger - 04:17pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#596 of 22126)

The web site for the CoolerCrew has the clues and explanations on the web site. The Winter Carnival has the last year's clues with explanations. The clues/exlanations from what I gather were provided by research in the Pioneer Plants archives which is available to everyone if I'm correct. The CoolerCrew is made up of hunters from last year's hunt who decided to gather information to help other fellow hunters. They continued to get together over the summer and Mom (Pioneer Press) add a website for them to continue talking and keeping in touch. In a previous message, I was thinking about Phalen Park with the connection to Maplewood. Highland has a jail somewhere by it. If you look through the message from early this afternoon you'll find what a fellow hunter found when she went there earlier today. If it's Harriet Island, where the golf course? I have to step away for a while. Will check back later.

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Terry Valentine - 04:17pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#597 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

The webmaster also has the clues...and is working on getting them all posted. He is volunteering for that tiresome task in addition to his regular work and family life. Check out the site. www.coolercrew.com

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Inks - 04:18pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#598 of 22126)

Ittiz still to early to tell what the clues mean. Think we should all be patient and wait for the next couple to come out. The next one should be posted tonight at 11:30. Then the excitement all begins again for our noodling minds.

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Golden Boy - 04:21pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#599 of 22126)

Signing off - talk to y'all at 11:30.

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Inks - 04:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#600 of 22126)

Patience is the key. We will figure it out.

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KKKKKK-ZZZZZ.....CAT WOMEN.... if your out there call me this is your sister.

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Man, folks shure drive MEAN around Phalen! Don't they know folks are reconoitering for The Hunt???

SHEESH!!!

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- 04:45pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#603 of 22126)

TO *my* unknowing eye, there doesn't seem to be much park there... Lots o'golf course and lake, but not much park park...

And can I tell you?

Coming home I *thought* I was heading east on 94 - drove all over St. Paul!!! - until I hit Mpls!!! ROFLOLCOOSBAG!!!

And I'm thinking *I'm* gonna find the Med!!! I'm laughing so hard over this concept, tears are running down my face!!! I mean, I can't find my way home, but I'm gonna find this small blue plastic puck buried in snow? I don't think so!!!!

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- 04:54pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#605 of 22126)

Ittiz!!!! Join us sometime in "Shoot The Breeze With The Cooler Crew" Ittiz an untopied Cooler here.

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Radar - 04:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#606 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Hey Green, did you get a little bit lost...???? LOL!!

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Radar - 04:56pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#607 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

PS: Phalen has a lot of area to hide a wee lil Med... lot of area!!!!

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- 04:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#608 of 22126)

We're all going to get run over by the speeding traffic there!!!

They *were* cutting trees on the golf course part... And the tire tracks Wright's looking for are there...

'Member? They cut trees at Chair-O-Key last year!!!

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Radar - 05:01pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#609 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

You did find the right lake , it sounds like... remember, not in the golf course... and that is where the trees are being trimmed...

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Radar - 05:02pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#610 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Let's hope they did not hide the Med on the roadway Green!!!!!

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- 05:03pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#611 of 22126)

And it looks like it would bee way too easy for folks to stumble into Keller... Because one park runs rite into the next. And THAT'S in Maplewood!!!! No go there!!!

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Radar - 05:03pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#612 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Anyone cruise Highland Park to see what's going on there???

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Radar - 05:05pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#613 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Right O. It did say St Paul!!!!!

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- 05:06pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#614 of 22126)

Didn't you SLOG Radar???? You BAD BOY!!!

Yup. Allie did. Seems like not much is plowed down there. Ittiz an eastern park... Just not northeast like I thought it would bee...

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- 05:08pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#615 of 22126)

Battle Creek's more eastern, tho... Man, the next 6 hours are gonna bee LONG ones!!! LOL!!!

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Radar - 05:10pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#616 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Did not mean that way Green... meant like if anyone was out there with shovels...

All that was at Phalen was dog walkers, skiers, fisherman...

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Radar - 05:12pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#617 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Six hours.. I'll be in bed in some 4... got work tomorrow... ouch... will get clue 2 in the morn and noodle all day at work...

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Medallionhound - 05:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#618 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Just got back from the big 3 (Ph, Co and Hi), Don't count out P & H as there is enough parking and alot of ground to hide the Med.

The only reason I drove through Co was to witness the excavation of the frog pond, and guess what, for the 1st time in 19 years of searching there was not a soul digging there.

I think that we all have the 1st clue blues. I reserve the right to change my mind, but Hi is my choice at this point.

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Radar - 05:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#619 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Anyone thinking Como...?

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Radar - 05:21pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#620 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Clue 1 does *narrow* it down some... at least it's in St Paul...

Think if it were Ramsey County???

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Medallionhound - 05:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#621 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

No Co, the slide is going to take up too much room and parking. The army has takin over the park.

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Radar - 05:25pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#622 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Nice *diversion* at Como!!!!

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B.J. Mack - 05:27pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#623 of 22126)

Just back from our first day drive-around. Checked out Phalen and Highland Park. Seems like a few medallion searchers are out wandering around Phalen, especially around the small island where the Ice Castle was built a few years ago.

Nobody's out at Highland. There is a fair amount of space around the disk golf course where they could hide it.

I had to do a bit of digging just in case I stumbled upon the right spot. Anyone know the earliest the medallion has ever been found?

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Medallionhound - 05:28pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#624 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

There is no diversion there, they will not hide it in a park that it was hidden in within the last 3 years. They never have and I don't see why they would start now. Plus there a lot of activities going on at Co this year they won't risk a fluke of someone kicking it up.

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Bill King - 05:29pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#625 of 22126)

Just a thought. It's the 150 anniversary so my little brain was thinking. I looked back at the previous hiding places and saw that 15 years ago it was hidden a Newell and hasn't been there since. Maybe? Just doing the number thing

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Terry Valentine - 05:29pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#626 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

The update to Greg is done. I told him about the rehash bash when this is over. February 7, probably at 11:30am...site to be announced.

I think I remembered everyone that was there. If once it's up on the website, if there were any buddies I left out, please let me know...we will want to correct it.

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Medallionhound - 05:30pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#627 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

I my memory suits me right it would have to be the 6th clue and that was in 1995 when the three old ladies were shooting the breeze and kicked up.

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Radar - 05:34pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#628 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

It still could be hide in a park it was hidden in only some 3 years ago... in the 50's - 60's it was some 20 years apart; 70's - 80's the gap closed to like 11 years; 90's it closed down to like 6 years... Well, who says 3 years is out of line for a hunt that *makes* THE rules and follows non!!!!!!!

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- 05:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#629 of 22126)

Well, Bee must'a found The Med and packed up his tent and gone home if no one was digging in The Frog Pond!

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Medallionhound - 05:37pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#630 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

You have a point that they might sometime hide it in the park that it has been hidden in, within the last 3 years, but Co has so much going on this year I am going to say through my experience that it usually is not in a park where things are "happening".

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- 05:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#631 of 22126)

I'm with you, 'Hound!!!

Unless it *was* in The Frog Pond and Bee's gloating!

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- 05:39pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#632 of 22126)

Newell was mentioned... Isn't that a titch too small?????? Gonna bee LOTS o'Diggers out there!!!

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Radar - 05:39pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#633 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Hound... my mind is still looking... no doors are closed... nor parks.

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- 05:41pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#634 of 22126)

Radar, I'll bet you a roll o'quarters ittiz NOT in Como!!! 'Hound's rite - way too much going on there.

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Terry Valentine - 05:41pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#635 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Newell is small but has parking. There were hundreds of people out there the last time it was hidden there and parking was not a problem. But there is no golf course there to stay off of. I believe it will be Highland or Phalen. Como is too busy this year.

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Bill King - 05:41pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#636 of 22126)

Yes Newell is smaller, but it might actually be at a smaller park to throw us all off. Knowing that the turnout will point people to a larger park. And the clue could be telling us there is no golf course at the park.

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B.J. Mack - 05:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#637 of 22126)

Newell is pretty small. Homes are located on three sides of the park. After the last time it was there neighbors were upset because of the damage the park sustained. I don't think it's big enough for the crowd that will be out for $10,000 this year.

Phalen, Highland are the frontrunners in my opinion...(on day one)...

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Marshmellow - 05:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#638 of 22126)

KKK-ZZZ CAT WOMEN Do you think your cat could sniff it out??? For sure no-one would stay around us....we'd have the park to ourselves. I was waiting on your call.

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Eagle Eye - 05:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#639 of 22126)

Hi everyone!

The Cooler Crew includes everyone who posts in any of the Water Coolers. *Some* of the Cooler Crew also meet in real time and these meetings are called Shoot the Breeze Live (STBL).

Everyone* is invited and welcome to attend STBL events. It is so much fun to meet, put a face with the online names, and laugh, talk, eat, drink, just plain have fun and get to know each other.

The meetings are always advertised at www.coolercrew.com, which is *your* website location for Water Cooler news and information.

The webmaster (whom weve NOT met yet) is a guy from Milwaukee who volunteered to design and implement the site, and who has been working diligently to get as many clues from past years on the site. Several Coolerheads have helped by researching and typing clues.

Mom Press/Mom Planet printed up t-shirts that say Coolerheads Prevail and announced that they were available at the Pioneer Press building. Unfortunately, they have run out of shirts, but were hoping theyll find the rest of their supply and announce that they are once again available.

Mom considers all of her Coolerhead children to be members of the Cooler Crew, so Id encourage you to take advantage of the information on *your* http://www.coolercrew.com> Water Cooler Website.

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Radar - 05:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#640 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

A roll of *Quarters*... That is Very inviting Green.... By which clue will I have to bet with you?????

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Terry Valentine - 05:46pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#641 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Eags - The link doesn't work.

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- 05:47pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#642 of 22126)

Now, Radar!

I checked last year's clues at the Web site... And there was only *one* stanza to the first clue. All it told us was it was in a St. Paul park.

This year we've *two* stanzas......

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Eagle Eye - 05:49pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#643 of 22126)

Sorry folks, had a little trouble remembering my HTML code. The link is fixed now.

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Radar - 05:50pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#644 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Well Green, A roll is a Roll... I'll bet with you. I too am suspicious of Como, but not ruling it out yet only due to activity...

Got a deal!!!!!

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Terry Valentine - 05:57pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#645 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

It works! Great post there Eags! Hope everyone takes advantage of it and bookmarks it for future use. It is being updated on a regular basis so check back often.

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Radar - 05:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#646 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Nicely Said Eags.....

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- 06:14pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#647 of 22126)

I think that second stanza means something... Yup. Only got one on the first clue last year... Now, if it will only come to me in a devine revelation as I sleep (sometime *after* 11:30...)!

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Ian - 06:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#648 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

well, I'll be getting up @ 11:30 to check on that, Mz. Green

Isn't it cool how many new people are on here?

Who is SnoHuntress--was at McG ??

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Terry Valentine - 06:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#649 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Hi Ian! SnoHuntress was at McGovern's in the booth behind you and SnohunterJR is the young man at that booth.

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- 06:24pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#650 of 22126)

Yup and Yup, Ian!

I've been thinking o'doing that Ian...

Snoozing now and getting bock up in time for The Clue... But noodling the first one's keeping me awake!!!

Did you go out driving around today, checking the various parks???

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Marshmellow - 06:50pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#651 of 22126)

I'mlooking for CAT WOMEN....what do you think??

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Step - 07:00pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#652 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

hi everyone!

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Step - 07:01pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#653 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

where does everyone think it will be this year?

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emmy & hannah's mom - 07:03pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#654 of 22126)

<--------Click here for a picture of emmy & hannah!

Hi all....We did a little scoping at Highland today. Doesn't seem to be as *right* as Phalen. It has only been a few years since it was hid in Highland. While there is *some* parking at Highland, there's not nearly the availability that there is at Phalen. Phalen has FIVE plowed parking lots, ready and waiting. Hummmmm.

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Fever has begun - 07:09pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#656 of 22126)

It's started again- the urge to go stand in line and wait for the paper. This internet stuff is great, but I think it's more fun to stand in line,freeze and talk to all the crazys in line.

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- 07:12pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#657 of 22126)

Hay, Mom! Hay, Kevin!

I'll die laughing if ittiz at Phalen - because o'the tree cutting! What? We just start following Parks & Maintenance around to find where trees are being cut early in the year???

I was up until 5:00 a.m. noodling the First Clue... SHEESH!!! I've got it BAD!!! But this izz good! <g> I'm starting to fade don't know if I can stay awake until 11:30 p.m.! And if I *do*, then I just know I'll never get to sleep once the Second Clue comes out as I won't quit worrying it like a dog with a bone!

What do you guys make of there being two stanzas this year? Last year the first clue only had one and simply told us a park in St. Paul...

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Radar - 07:12pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#658 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Fever, it's not that cold this year!!!!!!

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- 07:14pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#659 of 22126)

Hay, Fever!!!

What the crazies here aren't good enuff!!! ROFLOL!!!

I'm to old and lazy to stand in the cold... Tho, ittiz such a romantic, long-standing (ah, no pun intended!!!) tradition. I think I'm going to have to do it at least once - just for the thrill and tradition - the *traditional* way of getting the clues.

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- 07:15pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#660 of 22126)

Hay, Ray!

Fever, like usually, how many people are down there? Do you see folks you recognise from past years? Do they let you in, or do they come out and hand out the paper???

I do think I'm going to have to try this! Just to see what ittiz like!!! Sounds like it mite actually bee fun!

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Fever has begun - 07:17pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#661 of 22126)

2 stanzas theory- Wanted to get the golf course clue out of the way early. Or to just throw us off for a while. Phalen?? Located in Maplewood!! I won't be going. Rumor has it that maplewood asked that hunt not return to city due to damage in the past.

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Radar - 07:18pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#662 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Take a thermus of Hot Chocolate with you Green...

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Medallionhound - 07:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#663 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Mr. Green,

Once in the history of the hunt there were 2 treasures hidden and found. $10,000/2=way more than the average take. Maybe 2 parks work this year. Remember the "Mounders last year"

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Terry Valentine - 07:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#664 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

There seems to be a huge misunderstanding of where Phalen Park is located. Phalen Park proper is within the city limits of St. Paul Ittiz only the one side of the lake that creeps into Maplewood. The park is a City of St. Paul park.

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Fever has begun - 07:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#665 of 22126)

I'm usally in line early (1st 5 most years). I do notice a few nuts from years past. (No they don't let you in until papers arrive @ 11:00.)

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Radar - 07:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#666 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

What year was that Hound?

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Medallionhound - 07:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#667 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

The southern 2/3 of Phalen is in St. Paul. It is a fact and it is on the maps.

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- 07:23pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#668 of 22126)

Hummm... Now *that's* in interesting thought, 'Hound... TWO parks...

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Medallionhound - 07:23pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#669 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

The southern 2/3 of Phalen is in St. Paul. It is a fact and it is on the maps.

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Radar - 07:26pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#670 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Maybe it's time to get TWO buttons so as to get both prizes!!!!!

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Terry Valentine - 07:29pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#672 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Is there an echo in here! LOL!!!!!

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- 07:30pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#673 of 22126)

Well, we got four buttons this year, Ray. Maybee FOUR parks!!!

(green goes running, screaming, into the nite...)

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Medallionhound - 07:32pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#674 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

1953 had 2 medallions hidden and found.

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alicat - 07:33pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#675 of 22126)

HA HA! I can't wait. I'm practically impossible to live with during this time of the year because I'm completely obsessed with finding the medallion. Obviously, I have found the right place! And if no ones looked yet the Coolercrew web site is awesome! Lots and lots of great information. I was able to find maps online too roadmaps.lycos.com but I think I read somewhere back aways that Treasure had a good website for maps on line too.

Oh well, just wanted to add my two cents of glee!

WOO HOO

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Radar - 07:33pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#676 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Your math is getting better Green... 2 times twice equals 4!!!!!

Bet that is what it's going to be...

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Medallionhound - 07:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#677 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

It is easy to talk about nothing when we are waiting for the next clue, but, that could be when a crazy idea or what ever may trip the trigger.

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- 07:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#678 of 22126)

Ali, I'm totally worthless this time o'year!!! Cannot, I just cannot, think of anything but that blue puck out in the snow! I can't work, I can't eat, I can't sleep... Just noodle, ponder, stratigize...

Glad to see I'm not the only person that's difficult to live with late in January each year!!!

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Radar - 07:40pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#679 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Is that why you are single Green??? ROFLOLBAG!!!!!

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- 07:40pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#680 of 22126)

Agreed, 'Hound.

Have any of the folks that live near Phalen/Highland posted yet??? Last year those that lived just off/near Chair-O-Key were the biggest help! Particularly Reid and Cheryl. They should be posting in here soon... They're big Diggers!

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SnoHuntress - 07:40pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#681 of 22126)

Hi Everybody!!! I too am too spooled to think of anything else. I can't wait till we can get out there and start digging!

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Terry Valentine - 07:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#682 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Hi SnoHuntress! It was wonderful meeting you last night. The waiting is horrendous, isn't it?

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Medallionhound - 07:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#683 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Green,

My wife grew up near Highland, like back in the early 50's, we drove the circut today and no real revalations.

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SnoHuntress - 07:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#684 of 22126)

It's making me crazy, and everybody around me crazy. I keep reading,searching, waiting, looking, wanting.

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- 07:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#685 of 22126)

Hay, Sno!!!

Only 3.5 hours (+/-) until the next clue!!!

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- 07:47pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#687 of 22126)

Well, 'Hound... Keep her handy... We may bee needing her brain to pick in a day or two!!!

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Medallionhound - 07:49pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#689 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Look at the differentials between the last 2 hiding places as it pertains to the last time it was hidden there and follow that to the declining number and you may have the park it is in this year. More to follow depending on the response that follows.

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SnoHuntress - 07:50pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#690 of 22126)

McG's was so much fun, can't wait to do it again! The 'coolercrew' are too *cool*.

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Don't know if we'll be back to McG's anytime soon, Huntress....we have felt less and less welcomed each time we return.

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SnoHuntress - 07:54pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#693 of 22126)

Well, its really the 'coolercrew' I'm interested in, wherever you go!

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Wright Winger - 07:54pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#694 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

I was scouting all day, heres what i found. mears has nothing to be easily destroyed as opposed to other downtown parks. langford has tire tracks across it like cherokee did last year. i admit i dug up a good portion of the tracks, but their still their. other parks,, nothing. and the energy park movie studios is what i was thinking with "scene".

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- 07:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#695 of 22126)

Hay, Mom!!!

Sno, you're one!

'Hound... Man, don't go doing a numbers bit on me!!! I'm sssssoooo math challenged!!! *What* do you mean????

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Radar - 07:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#696 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

The LIVE meetings are something Else.... Where ever they are!!!!

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- 07:56pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#697 of 22126)

Wright, there are tire tracks in Phalen, but on the golf course. They're cutting trees there like they did in Chair-O-Key last year.

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Medallionhound - 07:57pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#699 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Green,

I can't get more specific at this time.

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- 08:00pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#700 of 22126)

Hay, Steve!

Otay, 'Hound!

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Wright Winger - 08:01pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#701 of 22126)

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so is that what the tracks were in cherokee last year? i didnt scout phalen. theve stopped using it for some reason. probally respect for all those who have drowned their.

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Medallionhound - 08:02pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#702 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Strange about the tree trimmings in Phalen, being that they will not hide it on the course, I don't think it has any real meaning.It has not been in Phalen since '83, very interesting. Also, the ice castle was there to comemerate the 100 year aniversary of the carnival.

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- 08:03pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#703 of 22126)

WW, you crack me up! I love the things you come up with!!!

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Medallionhound - 08:04pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#704 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Alligo, what is your take at this point?

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Wright Winger - 08:05pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#705 of 22126)

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um thanks i think. but anywho, about this clue. ive heard garbage dumps. studios, and near or far away from a golf course.

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Radar - 08:07pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#707 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Nice Double Green>>>

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- 08:08pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#708 of 22126)

Well... Here's something that just dawned on me...

Now, The Hider... S/he would stick out like a sore thumb just marching along, looking for a place to hide The Med, maybee even driving a 'Pressmobile, all alone in a snowy park...

But if Parks & Maintenace trucks and guys are all over a park, or in the area, well... Nobody would notice or pay attention to them, they could swarm all over a park...

Too, branches cut very recently. Like since the last good snow. They're not covered. They've not been on the ground that long...

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SnoHuntress - 08:10pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#709 of 22126)

Ohhh, Green, you are hot!!!!

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Medallionhound - 08:10pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#710 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

All bunk until #2, I think.

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MedallionGuy - 08:11pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#711 of 22126)

They could just hide it at night. NO one really thinks about it when they see someone in a park late at night.

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- 08:12pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#712 of 22126)

Too, ittiz a lot easier to hide something in *daylight* than to try sneaking into a park in the dead o'nite so nobody sees you hiding The Med...

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SnoHuntress - 08:12pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#713 of 22126)

MG, are you just trying to play the devil's advocate here! We need hope, encouragement. We know we have to wait for more clues!

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MedallionGuy - 08:13pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#714 of 22126)

But the person hiding it probably already has a good idea where they are going to put it without even scouting.

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- 08:13pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#715 of 22126)

'Hound, YOU ARE TOO FUNNY!!!! I'm dying here!!!

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Radar - 08:14pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#716 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

We are in the process of getting the *rust* off the Noodle here, so when the real clues come out we can ACE em!!!!!

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MedallionGuy - 08:14pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#717 of 22126)

I'm just sayin' you could be right too.

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Wright Winger - 08:15pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#718 of 22126)

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- 08:15pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#719 of 22126)

Yup. I'll give you that, Guy. But anybuddy skulking along in a park at nite, trying to bee unobtrusive, is gonna bee a dead give o'way to those that lurk around parks trying to see when The Med izz hidden!!!

It would bee WAY too OBVIOUS!!!

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Medallionhound - 08:16pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#720 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Don't die on me Green, we have a treasure (2) find, as in one for you and one for.........................?

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Wright Winger - 08:18pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#721 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

what if a park ranger, or a inpersonator, or a city worker/ impersonator hides the bloody thing. nobody pays attention to them. or dressed like a street bumb. but they dont wander thru open fields in winter time too much. not even bones on rice street.

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- 08:18pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#722 of 22126)

Then don't crack me up with curmudgeon-y sayings like, "It's all bunk..."!!!!

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Medallionhound - 08:18pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#723 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Good luck to everyone on clue # 2.

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Wright Winger - 08:18pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#724 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

dropped from a plane while snowing????

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Medallionhound - 08:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#725 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Good luck to everyone on clue # 2.

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Wright Winger - 08:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#726 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

so green. do you think the clue says golf park. or no golf park?

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SnoHuntress - 08:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#727 of 22126)

WW is getting slap-happy...better have a hot chocolate and settle down.

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Eagle Eye - 08:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#728 of 22126)

I think its in the lake at Atwater MN!

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Medallionhound - 08:21pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#729 of 22126)

alias in'98 - Patrick Budion

Good luck to everyone on clue # 2.

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SnoHuntress - 08:21pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#730 of 22126)

Hahahaha! ROTFLOL. Too funny. The plane was a little off target??!!

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Wright Winger - 08:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#731 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

I was playing golden eye with the guys i scouted with, thats why im "UP". i spose the massive amounts of reese peanut buttercups im eating dosnt help either

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- 08:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#732 of 22126)

That's what I'm saying, WW... The P&R folks go in, cut some branches... And an "impersonator" of *them* dances in amoung them and plants The Med! All in broad daylight and nobuddy thinks a thing of it!

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Terry Valentine - 08:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#733 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

I think it was put out during that first big snow storm we had at the beginning of January. Usually ittiz found at or near ground level. For example, the year it was out at Cherokee near the fire hydrant, There was much digging to do to get to it. That fire hydrant was near the street and the plows had buried it very well.

I find it hard to believe someone could put that out in a place like that a couple days before the clues start and make it look exactly like every place else in the park.

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Wright Winger - 08:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#734 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

atwater, with the meteor!, ya! i see it.

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- 08:28pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#735 of 22126)

Eags!!! YOU'RE KILLING ME!!! 911!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MedallionGuy - 08:28pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#736 of 22126)

How come the last clue came out early?

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Wright Winger - 08:28pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#737 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

yes, with the speed of a meteor thats how it gets deep in the snow. or i guess it could be buried early. but that lacks "style"

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Wright Winger - 08:30pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#738 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

hmm, netscape not work on cooler for some reason now. ive switched to explorer and im back. but its older than the pyramids this verson.

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Wright Winger - 08:31pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#739 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

ok it works again

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MedallionGuy - 08:31pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#740 of 22126)

it didnt work for awhile for me either

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- 08:31pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#741 of 22126)

Nobody says they have to, Terry.

I find it very easy to believe. Makes a lot o'sense to me! Would be so easy!

They're not gonna put The Med out a month before - we had like no snow bock then!!! - in the off chance a dog kicks it up!!!

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MedallionGuy - 08:32pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#742 of 22126)

so maybe they check the area they put it in.........or maybe they put it out there the night before

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- 08:32pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#743 of 22126)

Ittiz The 'Planet, you guys. Sometimes she gets gas and has the burps... Yesterday we were shut out from at *least* 1:15 to 4:30...

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Wright Winger - 08:34pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#744 of 22126)

Me and the Medallion Mobile

im going to have to go to bed, cuz i still have school tomorow. ill get the clue in the morning. and pop in here during school. good night all, and others that may be lerking. oh and night joe where ever you are.

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MedallionGuy - 08:34pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#745 of 22126)

Gotta go, hopefully I'll be on to discuss the next clue with you too.

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Radar - 08:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#746 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Nite WW... nice seeing you here again... happy hunting!!!!

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Terry Valentine - 08:37pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#747 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

I believe in my heart of hearts ittiz put out earlier rather than later. I think the only time ittiz later is when we are lacking snow. That's when it ends up in clumps of soil and leaves.

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SnoHuntress - 08:37pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#748 of 22126)

Guess I'll take a little nap too. Talk to y'all later!

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Radar - 08:41pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#749 of 22126)

The Time will come when Winter will ask us: What were you doing all the Summer? - Bohemian proverb

Catch you later Sno....

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Terry Valentine - 08:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#750 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Later SnoHuntress!

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- 08:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#751 of 22126)

Nite Sno, WW, and Guy! See you guys tomorrow!

Ter... What about the Capitol Mall, when in the 'muffs... *That* was not lying around for a month!!! Maybee it was... And you were just like the 150th people that tossed it back thinking the owner would retrace her steps for them...

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Canine Sniffers - 08:48pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#752 of 22126)

previously "Westsiders"

Hi everyone, we've been lurking for a while.... Can anyone list the St. Paul parks that are adjacent to golf courses?

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Terry Valentine - 08:49pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#753 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

But it hadn't snowed much that year earlier. I believe they were dropped during the first decent snowfall. When that bigger storm comes early, I believe it goes out early. At Newell, that thing was really buried. At Wakefield, it was on top of the ice under 2 feet of snow.

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- 08:50pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#754 of 22126)

Not rite off the top o'my head, Sniffer... I don't think that's been posted here, either. Have you tried a search on The Web? I found quite a bit on www.sidewalk.com about parks - size, whether or not they have a golf course, etc.

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SNAKE - 08:52pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#755 of 22126)

1988 FINDER

ANY IDEAS

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Sugarlips - 08:52pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#756 of 22126)

Sugarlips An announcer on WCCO radio today said it was in a park that didn't have a golf course----hmmmmm

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Terry Valentine - 08:52pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#757 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Saint Paul Parks with golf courses on or near: Phalen, Como, Highland.

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- 08:53pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#758 of 22126)

Maybee you're rite, Ter...

I don't know!

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Terry Valentine - 08:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#759 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

I don't know either. Ittiz just the experience I've had that makes me think that they go out with the snow falls. Who really knows? The person who hides it.

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Canine Sniffers - 08:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#760 of 22126)

previously "Westsiders"

Any word about books, maps etc. re St. Paul Parks? We're relatively new to this and appreciate all your seasoned wisdom.

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SNAKE - 08:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#761 of 22126)

1988 FINDER

THINK ITS IN A SMALL PARK

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- 08:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#762 of 22126)

Could bee, Sugar... All the clues are always interpreted differently by different folks.

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Canine Sniffers - 08:56pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#763 of 22126)

previously "Westsiders"

Anyone else watching the Golden Globes in the background?

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Canine Sniffers - 09:01pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#764 of 22126)

previously "Westsiders"

We have a Simple Plan...

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Inks - 09:04pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#765 of 22126)

Is there any parks along fairview? Clue states something about wasting time at the wrong scene.

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Birdie15 - 09:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#766 of 22126)

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who else was about 2 feet from where it was found last year?

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Vicki Kasal - 09:39pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#767 of 22126)

I was two feet from where the medallion was found! I was the one wearing the oversized snow suit!

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Birdie15 - 09:40pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#768 of 22126)

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who else was about 2 feet from where it was found last year?

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Golden Boy - 09:45pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#769 of 22126)

I WAS THERE - PRETTY DARN CLOSE. I LEFT THE PARK ABOUT A HALF HOUR BEFORE IT WAS FOUND - CHAIR-O-KEY WAS PRETTY TORN UP - THE COOLER CREW WAS RIGHT ON IT.

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Birdie15 - 09:46pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#770 of 22126)

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I was out there at 2:30a.m. I had school the next day too!! I will be there late again this year.

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Golden Boy - 09:46pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#771 of 22126)

I WAS THERE - PRETTY DARN CLOSE. I LEFT THE PARK ABOUT A HALF HOUR BEFORE IT WAS FOUND - CHAIR-O-KEY WAS PRETTY TORN UP - THE COOLER CREW WAS RIGHT ON IT.

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Birdie15 - 09:49pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#772 of 22126)

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yep, The cooler crew sure help me

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Birdie15 - 09:57pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#773 of 22126)

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I will be in the cooler every night to get the latest scoop

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Vicki Kasal - 10:04pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#774 of 22126)

It sucked how all the snow was stepped on, not dug up! remember this?

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Golden Boy - 10:04pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#775 of 22126)

So what is the absolute quickest way to get the clues? Is it online at 11:30? Or is it downtown at the PP like we used to do - or do the papers come out at 11:30 also - or is it earlier / later? Sure would be nice to have someone on the "inside".

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Vicki Kasal - 10:04pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#776 of 22126)

It sucked how all the snow was stepped on, not dug up! remember this? On the otherside of the trees, I was the one who dug up that entire side too! If you see me say "hi"! I'm the 5'4 girl w/short brown hair and an oversized snowsuit!

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Vicki Kasal - 10:06pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#777 of 22126)

Hello GoldenBoy! We always had someone on the net pull it up for us, then they'd call us on the cell phone...We'd always be there before anyone

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human 24 - 10:11pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#778 of 22126)

The power of my magic Frisbee may be fading, I fear. Anyone have a good incantation?

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Golden Boy - 10:12pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#779 of 22126)

Yep Vicki - I did that last year too. But if the person on the other end of the line operating the computer is "electronically challenged" - well let's just say I was better off waiting for the morning edition. Besides last year at Chair-O-Key I saw some guy with a laptop in the back of his pickup. He was on-line, had DeLorme mapping, metal detectors, all sorts of gadgets. Unbelievable. Don't know whether he was part of the crew or not.

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human 24 - 10:14pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#780 of 22126)

Another thing -- Is the medallion likely to be currently snow-covered or otherwise?

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Golden Boy - 10:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#781 of 22126)

I think it's a pretty good bet that it's "snow covered".

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Eagle Eye - 10:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#782 of 22126)

It really varies, human 24. I'd say most years it has been buried, and always inside something, like a sock, an earmuff, a white castle box, often times the item its hidden in is white. One year it was in a hole in a dead tree. Another year it was taped or magnetized to the underside of a mailbox. Some years its been in a frozen clump of leaves and dirt; I think I've heard this was in years with little or no snow. I hope this helps.

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Vicki Kasal - 10:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#783 of 22126)

yeah I seen him too! in a red pick up! but he wasn't the winner now was he? Just hard workers like us

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Golden Boy - 10:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#784 of 22126)

One hour - just sixty minutes until the next clue. I've gotta find a cell phone, a computer jockey, and my sorels!

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- 10:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#785 of 22126)

This year ittiz wrapped in an edition o'PP????? Would be neat!

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human 24 - 10:24pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#786 of 22126)

Thanks, eags. If I can get the magic Frisbee adequately powered-up, it won't matter where it is or what it is in!

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Golden Boy - 10:31pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#787 of 22126)

Yeah Vicki - If you read some of the Bios on how the people found it in the past, they didn't have any real fancy gadgets. In fact alot of them showed up and within a half hour found it. Makes me think to dig for a half hour, jump in the car and drive around the block, come back dig for another half hour... keep doing that. Hey some guys a few years back showed up, didn't have anything to dig with - borrowed a shovel and 20 minutes later found it. Luck. But you know what they say - the harder you work the luckier you get.

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Brad J - 10:31pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#788 of 22126)

Hmmmm.....Annivisery of the Winter Carnival?? I have a strong hunch it will be found in the park where the very first medallion was found. And also a friendly hello to all the WC gang from last year :)

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Terry Valentine - 10:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#789 of 22126)

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Hello All!

It is the 150th anniversary of the St. Paul Pioneer Press...not the Winter Carnival. The 100th anniversary of the carnival was a few years back.

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- 10:37pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#790 of 22126)

Hay, Brad!

Ah, ittiz the anniversity o'The PioneerPress - not the Winter Carnival. 150 year's The Old Girl izz!!

Huummmm... That would bee Highland... And ittiz certainly got a golf course!!!

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SeaninIGH - 10:37pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#791 of 22126)

ncxm,zxc zxczx

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Brad J - 10:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#792 of 22126)

Geez.. Wrong already hehehehe :) Anyway I'll be out a huntin' soon

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Golden Boy - 10:40pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#793 of 22126)

So - does the reference to a golf course mean that the park is near a course (ie; Highland, Phalen, or Como), or NOT near a course?

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Eagle Eye - 10:40pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#794 of 22126)

Hi Brad J. What did you post under last year?

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- 10:42pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#795 of 22126)

Boy, ittiz open to interpretation... Some think *with*, some think *without*.

I just read the 1952 clues, and Greg's xplination of them and am BAG!!! Soooooooooo funny!!!

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Brad J - 10:48pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#796 of 22126)

Eagle Eye I was I_hid_it..

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- 10:50pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#797 of 22126)

You know what?

Ford's the theatre Lincoln was shot in...

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Golden Boy - 10:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#798 of 22126)

Green - I'm betting it's "without" since it wouldn't make sense to narrow things down to 3 parks on the very first clue.

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- 10:53pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#799 of 22126)

I gotta ponder that, Boy. I think you may have a point there...

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Golden Boy - 10:53pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#800 of 22126)

I'm followin' ya - Kennedy's secretary was Lincoln and both Lincoln and Kennedy were assinated.

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Golden Boy - 10:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#801 of 22126)

I mean "ASSASSINATED" (sorry)

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- 10:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#802 of 22126)

Ah don't think you are, Boy!!! <g>

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Terry Valentine - 10:56pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#803 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Green - What does Ford theater have to do with anything?

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- 10:56pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#804 of 22126)

"Scene"

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Terry Valentine - 10:57pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#805 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Oh.

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human 24 - 10:57pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#806 of 22126)

the clue says it is in a park in st paul, not on a golf course, whether or not there is one nearby. That's it. you won't see anything useful for a week.

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Golden Boy - 10:58pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#807 of 22126)

As in Ford Parkway?? What?

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Eagle Eye - 10:58pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#808 of 22126)

Ford parkway?

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Terry Valentine - 10:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#809 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Though I do think there is an insinuation that ittiz near a golf course because of the warning to stay off of it. I do not recall a time when they had that as part of the clues and there was not a golf course in the park.

Time will tell!

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Eagle Eye - 10:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#810 of 22126)

A week before Lincoln was shot he was in Munroe, Maryland.

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- 11:00pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#811 of 22126)

JEEEEZZZZUUUZZZZZ Eags!!! How can I concentrate when you KEEP cracking these one-liners!!!! YOU'RE KILLING ME!!! ROFLOLCOOSBAG!!!

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Golden Boy - 11:01pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#812 of 22126)

Ah - yes - which brings us back to Phalen Park which is on Maryland Avenue.

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Eagle Eye - 11:01pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#813 of 22126)

Just trying to help pass the time, Green.

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SeaninIGH - 11:01pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#814 of 22126)

Still awake al!!???!?

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Eagle Eye - 11:03pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#815 of 22126)

I tried to see if the first letter of each line of Clue #1 would make a word or two, but I don't see anything.

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Birdie15 - 11:05pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#816 of 22126)

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human 24 - 11:05pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#817 of 22126)

Terry - hmm, could be, on the other hand, more than one park usually gets dug on, so they could be protecting areas nowhere near the hiding spot. I still need an INCANTATION to empower my magic Frisbee.

HELP!!

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gold coat - 11:06pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#818 of 22126)

We think Phalen...check research for the founder of the paper.....check street research..... gates havent been closed at night in more than a week, the usually are

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Terry Valentine - 11:06pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#819 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Help is but 15 minutes away.

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- 11:07pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#820 of 22126)

Eags, I appreciate you wishing to help ease the tension of waiting... However I wish you'd find a way that's more conducive to allowing air to be taken into my lungs so that I mite breathe. I'm only thankful I had not a mouthful of some liquid when I read your last attempt to help. Else I'd not be able to see my monitor at this moment due to aforementioned liquid having been spewed on it...

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Terry Valentine - 11:07pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#821 of 22126)

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The gate thing might be significant. Thanks for sharing!

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- 11:08pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#822 of 22126)

Eags, I did the let's-make-a-word thingy, too!

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Phalen----- Failin?

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Eagle Eye - 11:10pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#824 of 22126)

human 24: How about "Up, Boy!"???

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Terry Valentine - 11:10pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#825 of 22126)

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What is the name of the road that goes into the park...the one off of Wheelock. Does it have a name?

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Terry Valentine - 11:11pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#826 of 22126)

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That's the Phalen Road I'm wondering about....not Ford Pkwy.

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- 11:12pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#827 of 22126)

Arcade?

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snowdigger - 11:13pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#828 of 22126)

I can't wait for the next clue in a few minutes!

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Terry Valentine - 11:14pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#829 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

No....that's the cross street - main road - hiway 61 that goes past the Phalen golf course on the west side. There is the road that you turn off of Wheelock further east than Arcade that takes you into the park and also to the club house for the golf course.

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Birdie15 - 11:15pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#830 of 22126)

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I loved the web site Terry

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Terry Valentine - 11:16pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#831 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Well, it's yours! Feel free to contribute if you have any pictures, articles, etc.

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Golden Boy - 11:17pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#832 of 22126)

Golden Boy is looking for MarciRose. You out there??

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Eagle Eye - 11:17pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#833 of 22126)

If you go North on Arcade and turn right on Wheelock Parkway, Wheelock is at a 45 degree angle to Arcade. Sort of. But there is another right turn you can make that is at a 90 degree angle to Arcade. Terry, is that the street to which you are referring?

Farther into the park, Earl Street intersects with the roadway that goes along the lake, which I think is *still* Wheelock.

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I am an 18yr old HS student just to introduce myself. I live near Highland and I spent alot of time at the cooler last year. I wish the best to everyone. :)

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- 11:17pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#835 of 22126)

ITTIZ OUT!!!

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Axel - 11:17pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#836 of 22126)

Clue No. 2:

Flying downhill can be quite a thrill And a popular outdoor attraction But your chances of winning are nil If you get too close to the action

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human 24 - 11:18pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#837 of 22126)

"up, boy"? Well, I guess I'll try it, but I hope It doesn't end on a roof.

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3 minutes

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- 11:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#839 of 22126)

Clue No. 2:

Flying downhill can be quite a thrill And a popular outdoor attraction But your chances of winning are nil If you get too close to the action

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SNAKE - 11:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#840 of 22126)

1988 FINDER

where does the come out

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MJ - 11:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#841 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Ittiz Como, now can we go back to bed yet?

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Terry Valentine - 11:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#842 of 22126)

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Eags - No.

There is a road that going east down Wheelock, past Arcade, that you must turn left on to get into the park. That is the road. That is the road that is often gated closed at night.

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Golden Boy - 11:19pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#843 of 22126)

It's Phalen Drive taht goes into Phalen Park

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Marshmellow - 11:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#847 of 22126)

To all or anyone .....The map I have states the road is named Lakeside Ave., and the little turn-a-round at the end is named view place.

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Terry Valentine - 11:20pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#848 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Highland is known for it's sledding hills.

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Eagle Eye - 11:21pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#849 of 22126)

Laiksyd.

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- 11:21pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#850 of 22126)

Hay, MJ! Ittiz NOT Como! LOL!!!

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MJ - 11:21pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#851 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

But not for it's attractions. I'm getting my shovel ready . . . zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

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Step - 11:21pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#852 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

hello

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what is this saying?

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Terry Valentine - 11:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#854 of 22126)

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Of course Como also has great sledding hills. But Phalen does not.

But early vote is Highland.

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- 11:22pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#855 of 22126)

Kids were sledding in Phalen today...

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Step - 11:23pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#856 of 22126)

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what do you think of the clue?

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Terry Valentine - 11:23pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#857 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Where is there a good sledding hill in Phalen?

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MJ - 11:23pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#858 of 22126)

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The slide, the thrill . . . . Where's my Sorels?????

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Step - 11:23pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#859 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

Terry--you think highland?

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Brad J - 11:23pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#860 of 22126)

Eagle Eye I was "I_hid_it last year. pretty lame name huh??

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snowdigger - 11:24pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#861 of 22126)

What do you think about the second clue?

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gold coat - 11:24pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#862 of 22126)

green, are you thinking of johnson parkway???

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Step - 11:24pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#863 of 22126)

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there are NO good hills at phalen.

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Flying= high?

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- 11:24pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#865 of 22126)

Lincoln was shot in Ford theatre.

I've been reading the clues from past years. Very often something in the first couple o'clues that seems to mean nothing, is xplained/validated in later clues...

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Step - 11:24pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#866 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

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Terry Valentine - 11:24pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#867 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Flying could also refer to the air traffic in the Highland area.

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Eagle Eye - 11:25pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#868 of 22126)

Brad: Actually pretty clever name! Except that if you didn't also find it, that's kinda sad. A little Alzheimer's perhaps... <g>

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storm - 11:25pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#869 of 22126)

Are there diggers out hunting now?

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Step - 11:25pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#870 of 22126)

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Birdie--what do you think of the clue?

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Vicki Kasal - 11:26pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#871 of 22126)

why does it have to be sleddin and not skiing?

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Terry Valentine - 11:26pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#872 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

I think I'll be happy to see clue #3.

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Brad J - 11:26pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#873 of 22126)

hey wait a minute!! I did find it!! but I forgot where to bring it so I put it back where I found it :)

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Step - 11:26pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#874 of 22126)

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- 11:26pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#875 of 22126)

There's a hill, about the size (height) o'the one in Chair-O-Kee, lakeside, across from Club House...

Gold, me thinking Johnson Parkway??? Nooo.... Not me....

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Terry Valentine - 11:27pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#876 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Good thinking! There is skiing out at Como.

HELP!!!!!!!

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MJ - 11:27pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#877 of 22126)

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You don't fly downhill! Ittiz not related to air or planes!

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gold coat - 11:27pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#879 of 22126)

we like flying high!!!! nil can also mean non-exestent.....non-existent sledding hill???? how could we need another clue all ready!!!

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Step - 11:27pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#880 of 22126)

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terry--do you think phalen?

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human 24 - 11:27pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#881 of 22126)

flying high on giant popular attraction slide at como. DIG!

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Terry Valentine - 11:27pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#882 of 22126)

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Because we are clueless!

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- 11:28pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#883 of 22126)

VERY GOOD QUESTION, Vicki!!!!

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emmy & hannah's mom - 11:28pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#884 of 22126)

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Dad just reminded me of the old ski jump at Battle Creek. We are arguing terribly about which park to concentrate on. Neither of us thinks it will be at a park with a major event, i.e. Como snow slide (don't forget Phalen has the car races every year on the lake), we think it will be at a park without so much attention. But I lean toward Highland due to the golf course.

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Golden Boy - 11:28pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#885 of 22126)

It's NOT at Como, NOT Phalen, NOT Highland - RE: the reference to the golf course in Clue #1 - They wouldn't narrow the search to just three parks on the VERY FIRST CLUE. Part of the fun the PP has is sending us on a goose chase for the first few days. Don't take the ref to the Golf Course as truth, which is obviously bait for those not seasoned in reason.

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Step - 11:28pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#886 of 22126)

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storm - 11:29pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#887 of 22126)

It could be Battle Creek, the ski jump (ski "flying").

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Might this clue have to do with what it is hidden in?

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MJ - 11:29pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#889 of 22126)

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That's what I said, sliding, thrill, attraction. Something tells me wether we like it or not, we're gonna have to crawl through all the people at Como to get at the sucker!!!

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Terry Valentine - 11:29pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#890 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

I really think Phalen or Highland. Not bad actually this early to mostly narrow it down to two. Need to keep our minds open though. There may be other things coming that will eliminate or add other parks.

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Briar - 11:29pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#891 of 22126)

Vger

Sunny, if you're there, email us.

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- 11:29pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#892 of 22126)

24, that's a good point!!!

BEE!!! WHERE ARE YOU??? Did you find it in The Frog Pond, or not????

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MJ - 11:30pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#893 of 22126)

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Mom, Battle Creek does sound good too!

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Flying down= south what parks are in the southern part of STP?

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gold coat - 11:30pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#895 of 22126)

golden boy has a very good point, we remember chasing our tails the year it was at harriet island!!!!

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Step - 11:30pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#896 of 22126)

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golden boy--what do you think the reference to the course means?

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MJ - 11:30pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#897 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

But ittiz no longer an attraction no?

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Terry Valentine - 11:31pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#898 of 22126)

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Part of Battle Creek is in Maplewood. I wonder if they would risk that.

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Vicki Kasal - 11:32pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#899 of 22126)

If the park is very large, they'd have to go fast.

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Step - 11:32pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#900 of 22126)

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POPular-OUTdoor-ATtraction-Your Pop out at you?? I dunno, I'm stupid

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gold coat - 11:32pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#902 of 22126)

south isnt bad thought....that gives you highland, and battlecreek

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Marshmellow - 11:32pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#903 of 22126)

The road inside of PHALEN IS CALLED LAKESIDE AVE. The little turn around at the end is called view place. The map that I have says so. It's still to early to tell,but I think Highland. I think (so far) that the clue "wrong scene" does mean stay off the golf course , BUT WHAT IS THE RIGHT SCENE???? Disk golf corse is o.k. while the other is not. Clue 2: haven't studied ti enough. Airplanes is my first thought. Which again leads me to Highland.

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Step - 11:33pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#904 of 22126)

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Terry--it's been there before.....

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- 11:33pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#905 of 22126)

And MJ, you're just the person to knock them flying if they're standing where YOU want to dig!!! LOL!!!

Mom, there's thin ice on Phalen this year... Do they have the races there EVERY year????

And Ford Pkwy would narrow things down when referred to again *later*! Because they'd never think anybody would guess it this early.

When Vicki said "not sleding" I immediately thought o'Battle Creek.

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MJ - 11:33pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#906 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Stop worring about Maplewood!!!! Have they come out on the front page and said that they will sue? Or izit hearsay?

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AllieGo - 11:33pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#907 of 22126)

I have a book in front of me with all the golf courses in St. Paul. I'll list only the public courses: Fort Snelling Golf Club, Highland Park GC, Maple Hills Golf Center & Phalen Golf Course. That's it for public.

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Vicki Kasal - 11:34pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#908 of 22126)

its DOWNHILL not flying down...don't mess this up. POPULAR means lots of people

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Terry Valentine - 11:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#909 of 22126)

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There are things that are different this year from other years. The first being the $10,000 purse! Most people have been assuming a large park to accommodate the large expected crowds. There are only a few large parks in St. Paul...which we were given for sure in clue # 1. If we assume the large park, which one doesn't have a golf course? Battle Creek. And I truly wonder about that. So in my way of thinking...and I'm not sure about my thoughts here...but that leaves Phalen, Como and Highland. If we eliminate Como because of the slide, that leaves Phalen and Highland.

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Golden Boy - 11:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#910 of 22126)

They probably had some complaints - people pissed off last year because some hunters dug part of a golf course - this same thing happened a few years back, and that's all it means. The last three years ('96, '97, '98), the 1st clue explanation only referenced the fact that it was in a ST. Paul or Ramsey Park - nothing more.

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Birdie15 - 11:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#911 of 22126)

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POP-pop can

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emmy & hannah's mom - 11:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#912 of 22126)

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Part of Phalen is in Maplewood, too. Most of Battle Creek is St. Paul. MJ -- Don't you really think ittiz too soon for it to be at Como again??! It was only 2 years ago!

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Step - 11:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#913 of 22126)

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Vicki Kasal - 11:35pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#914 of 22126)

there isn't a LAKE anywhere noted in the clues people

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Ithaca - 11:36pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#915 of 22126)

I don't understand why everyone thinks that it's near the sledding/skiing/whatever. Sounds to me like you need to stay away from all that.

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MJ - 11:36pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#916 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

I've got two windows going, and keep going back to clue #1. I don't know *how* you folks have come up with *any* street name yet?? Hmmmmmmmm.

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Terry Valentine - 11:36pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#917 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Maplewood said very publicly the last time the medallion was at Wakefield that they would sue. The medallion was not welcome there.

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- 11:37pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#918 of 22126)

MJ, "scene"

Lincoln was shot in Ford Theatre... Ford Pkwy.

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Vicki Kasal - 11:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#919 of 22126)

I think the first clue is telling us to stay off the golf courses, and that's it...#2 is much more indepth

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Birdie15 - 11:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#920 of 22126)

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Flying Downhill- Falls? Hidden Falls?

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Step - 11:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#921 of 22126)

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storm - 11:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#922 of 22126)

I think the golf course reference means, don't dig up "any" golf course. Doesn't pin point a park with a golf course. Lots of people will be at parks with golf courses and they are telling hunters to stay off.

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gold coat - 11:38pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#923 of 22126)

MJ...wheelock was the founder of the st paul paper, we think this year is all about history, so that means phalen because of wheelock or highland because thats the start of this craze we call fun!!!

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- 11:39pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#924 of 22126)

But Phalen just oozes rite into Keller - and Keller's in Maplewood! It would be harder to get confused at Battle Creek, because the part that's in Maplewood izz STREETS away from the part that's in St. Paul!

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Vicki Kasal - 11:39pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#925 of 22126)

a scene could mean anything! don't connect it with Ford Parkway

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storm - 11:39pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#926 of 22126)

Vicki, GMTA.

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- 11:41pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#927 of 22126)

Ah, Vicki, thanks. But I'll hunt my way, you're free to hunt yours. I'll connect whatever I please.

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MJ - 11:41pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#928 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

Scene could also be artistic activities. Doesn't necessarily mean a negative scene. If Maplewood is so against the medallion being hidden in Maplewood, then ittiz not in Battle Creek, nor Phalen, because some parts of each park borders with Maplewood, and will sustain much digging during the hunt. Therefore, Como seems the most logical. Even though it was there only two years ago. The Press can do *anything* they want with the medallion. And has said so.

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Step - 11:41pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#929 of 22126)

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so do you guys think that it IS at a park w/ a golf course and they are just saying to stay off???

no golf course?

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Eagle Eye - 11:41pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#930 of 22126)

IMHO, *if* "flying downhill" refers to sledding, *then* the rest of the clue tells us it is *not* buried/hidden on a sledding hill, but that there is a sledding hill nearby. So, don't be too close to the action (lights/action/camera!!! scene!!!) could refer to not getting knocked onto your can by sledders.

Are there any drive-in movie theatres left *in* St. Paul. Naw. That wouldn't be a park, would it? Nevermind.

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emmy & hannah's mom - 11:42pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#931 of 22126)

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I've got to get some Zzzz's. I will be trying to think of a park that is *known* for sledding/skiing/etc - downhill, but is BIG enough to "stay away from the 'action'."

I will be back at 4:30 am!

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MJ - 11:42pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#932 of 22126)

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Gold, there's nothing regarding *any* history (Wheelock) in clue #1 or #2. We're reading streets into nothing!

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- 11:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#933 of 22126)

Eags, I think you've aced #2... Now to just noodle *which* park to watch out for the flying kiddies on "Rosebuds"!!!!

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Step - 11:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#934 of 22126)

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Brad J - 11:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#935 of 22126)

Point to Ponder... The Original location of the PP is across from a new Park where the Delta Queen docks in the good ole' summertime. I do not know the name of this park. It might be "down" there.

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Terry Valentine - 11:43pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#936 of 22126)

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The history of the paper though may play a part in where they decide to hide it. It will be interesting to see if a clue comes out that talks of Wheelock.

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what is a popular outdoor attraction?

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Brad J - 11:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#938 of 22126)

Point to Ponder... The Original location of the PP is across from a new Park where the Delta Queen docks in the good ole' summertime. I do not know the name of this park. It might be "down" there.

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Vicki Kasal - 11:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#939 of 22126)

definitely stay away from a popular outdoor attraction

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Eagle Eye - 11:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#940 of 22126)

Step: May I ask a question? Why do you keep posting a "."?

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Terry Valentine - 11:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#941 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Sledding and skiing are popular outdoor attractions in the winter. What about the summer?

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- 11:44pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#942 of 22126)

I think... I just LOVE being so decisive!!!

Phalen, Highland Park, Battle Creek - if the golf course-thingy is a red herring...

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Step - 11:45pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#943 of 22126)

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Eagle Eye - 11:45pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#944 of 22126)

Hang-gliding?

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- 11:46pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#945 of 22126)

Ter, "Wheelock" won't bee used. Was used in 73...

Ah, one o'the years I gotta get typed and get to Greg!

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Step - 11:46pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#946 of 22126)

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sorry eagle--i just want to read sometimes and i cant do that without typing something.....

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MJ - 11:46pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#947 of 22126)

Of all the blossoms in life's garden, friendship is the most fragrant! -Anonymous

That may be the case Terry, but no streets are *inkled* in either clue. Think of attractions, think of flying downhill, think of . . . . I'm outta here!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Thanks for sharing!!!!

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Step - 11:47pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#948 of 22126)

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Eagle Eye - 11:47pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#949 of 22126)

Step: If you click any blue post number, the screen will refresh.

(Click on the blue number 949)

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Step - 11:47pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#951 of 22126)

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these things drive me nuts!!!

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- 11:47pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#952 of 22126)

Nitey, MJ!!! SMHD!!! See you tomorrow - here!

Step, shure you can, Sweetie! We'll teach you how!!!

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AllieGo - 11:47pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#953 of 22126)

Could be they're referring to Como...don't get involved with the other action that's going on there. Guess it's back to the frog pond after all.

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Terry Valentine - 11:48pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#955 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Wheelock Whitney was used in 73 if I recall correctly. That doesn't mean they won't find another Wheelock to form a clue around. The street isn't going to move...so it still borders parts of that park.

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- 11:48pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#956 of 22126)

Just click on the last posting's blue number, and you'll get all new posts!

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Vicki Kasal - 11:48pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#957 of 22126)

you guys are funny....Sorry Green! You can hunt the way you want too....just wanna make sure you see all the angles!

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Step - 11:48pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#958 of 22126)

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it was at como just two years ago though.

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Terry Valentine - 11:49pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#959 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

My vote right now is NOT Como. Of course, I reserve the right to change that vote at any time!

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Step - 11:49pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#960 of 22126)

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so is eberyone leaning towards phalen???

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- 11:50pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#961 of 22126)

Nope. They used "An old type gunlock sparks this clue."

An old type gunlock was a "wheelock."

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Marie G. Clark - 11:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#962 of 22126)

Doesn't it sound like it's near a sled hill in a park, but it's not buried at the hill? RED

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Terry Valentine - 11:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#963 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

There was a Wheelock Whitney clue one time it was out there. I don't have my book in front of me. So see....that's already two clues to lead to the same street.

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storm - 11:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#964 of 22126)

I was just gonna say, Wheelock '73. Jeepers, you guys are intense.

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- 11:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#965 of 22126)

Heck, Vicki! I may bee in The Frog Pond tomorrow, or digging at Atwater!

Understand ya!!!

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Vicki Kasal - 11:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#966 of 22126)

it says flying downhill IS the attraction and to stay away from it

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Marshmellow - 11:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#967 of 22126)

Keller park which is part of the Phalen park is in Maplewood. That part of the park is at the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 36. The part of Phalen that is in Saint Paul is at Wheelock and Highway 61.

The city limit line is Larpenteur! That leaves 3/4 of Phalen in the city limits.

In my "Parks and Public Places in Ramsey county Book.....The book is put out by the Parks and Rec Board.... It lists PHALENAS A CITY PARK.

1982 Wakefeild Park (maplewood had all the trouble.... Thats when some fool came into the park with a chain saw to cut down a tree! LOL

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Ittiz Eye - 11:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#968 of 22126)

Okay. Eye's here. Haven't seen the clue yet (clueless?). Izzit any good?

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DAISY - 11:51pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#969 of 22126)

My guess at this time is Highland. Why not?

(one of the tees is also an excellent sledding hill, and is across Montreal from the non-golf course portion of the park. Montreal, additionally, is a big downhill drive.)

I like that it's a large park, and I'm really more comfortable being there after dark than I would be in some other parks. Could be a good place to hide it in a year when more people than usual will be hunting for the treasure.

I'll be digging there until the next clue comes out.

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storm - 11:52pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#970 of 22126)

What is the frog pond?

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Golden Boy - 11:52pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#971 of 22126)

"Won't get caught" (#1) - Refers to Ramsey County Jail "Flying down (the) hill" (#2) - Refers to the ST. Paul Airport "Golf Course" (#1) - is meant to throw you off - they wouldn't narrow it down to 3 parks (Phalen, Como, Highland) on the VERY FIRST CLUE.

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Pat Eggleston - 11:54pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#972 of 22126)

Where is Clue #2??

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- 11:54pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#973 of 22126)

Red, if I may bee so bold... Were you anywhere I was last nite???

Storm, YOU BETCHA!!! We live, eat, breathe for these 12 or so days each year. All udder life comes to a standstill. I'm usually totally clueless and in the dark, and read WAY TOO MUCH into even the punctuation, but man, I tell you... I HAVE THE BESTEST FUN!!!!

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Brad J - 11:54pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#974 of 22126)

Anyone know where I can rent one of those old military Flame throwers?? :) There's alot of snow out there. Record amounts for January

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Don't get to close to the action---- stay HIDDEN flying downhill----FALLS??

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Step - 11:55pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#976 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

Gold--what does the jail have to do with it?

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Marie G. Clark - 11:56pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#977 of 22126)

Yes, Green that was me! And I'm clueless on this thing at the moment.

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Terry Valentine - 11:57pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#978 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Marie! Red!!!! Ittiz you!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice to see you here!!!!!!!!

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Birdie15 - 11:57pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#979 of 22126)

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caught----- Ramsey County Jail good observation!!

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Golden Boy - 11:57pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#980 of 22126)

Clue number #1 - "don't get caught" and "wrong scene" (scene of the crime) - criminal element. Look for police station, jail, etc.

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- 11:58pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#981 of 22126)

VICKI!!!! THAT'S IT!!! THE WAY YOU PUT IT!!!

We should NOT got to Como!!! Ittiz telling us not to go there... Or at least it seems that way to me; was just the way Vicki reworded it!!!

Hay, Ittiz!!!

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Vicki Kasal - 11:58pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#982 of 22126)

The frog pond is in front of the Como conservatory...don't think they'd put it IN there, Its too dangerous to climb down it

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Brad J - 11:58pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#983 of 22126)

It's nice to have Marie with us again :)

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Step - 11:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#984 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

Golden--GREAT observation but do you think they would get that detailed on the first clue?

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Phillip Diskerud - 11:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#985 of 22126)

First Time Hunter--But Thinking Phalen

Any Ideas on NIL???????

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Marie G. Clark - 11:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#986 of 22126)

First we must Greet! Dig it! RED

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Ittiz Eye - 11:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#987 of 22126)

Besides, Bee has had the Frog Pond staked out since mid-July...

Hi Green, Terry, and everybody else for that matter.

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Eagle Eye - 11:59pm Jan 24, 1999 CST (#988 of 22126)

Pat Eggleston: The clue is at http://www.pioneerplanet.com/wintercarnival/> Get Clued in on the Hunt

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harriet Island?

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Golden Boy - 12:00am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#990 of 22126)

Good catch Vicki - I think you're right - Como is definitely NOT THE PLACE.

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AllieGo - 12:00am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#991 of 22126)

Brad, I love that idea!! I want one too. And, Storm, the frog pond is at Como. You can commonly see people digging there year after year, no matter what the clues are. Actually, it should be initiation into the hunt.

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Marshmellow - 12:00am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#992 of 22126)

CON'T The Park was tore up....Thats when Maplewood made that Law statement about the law suit.........

THE next year the treasure was hidden in Phalen 1983....... I remember the clues all pointing to Phalen that year and no-one was at the park because they thought it was a Maplewood Park.......

Clue 10 that year was : If in school you get all F's This is what you're doin' But play your hunch, pack a picnic lunch And go on with your clue-in.

Then the Park was loaded with people.... So if Phalen was a Maplewood Park it would not of been there in 1983.....But I think so far this year HIGHLAND.

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Terry Valentine - 12:00am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#993 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

I posted this for someone earlier today...but for those who weren't here.....

There used to be a workhouse on the grounds of Como Park. It was often part of clues in the past before it was taken down.

Highland does have a police station on the grounds.

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Birdie15 - 12:01am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#994 of 22126)

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ya, what about NIL?

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Eagle Eye - 12:01am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#995 of 22126)

NIL = Not In Lake.

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- 12:01am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#996 of 22126)

Hay, Red! Just follow along, read what folks have to say, read the clues and NOODLE, NOODLE, NOODLE. Ittiz hard at first til you get used to things - at least it was fur me - but you'll catch on! Just voice your thoughts or ideas in a nice way, be nice to all, and you'll be aceing the clues in NO TIME!!!!

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Ittiz Eye - 12:01am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#997 of 22126)

"Downhill" kind of infers skiing, doesn't it?

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Amanda McKnight - 12:02am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#998 of 22126)

Just a suggestion-the 2nd clue seems to have a gambling element to it, "winning", "action" (slang for gambling-ask Webster). There is a Nevada street that runs into Como. I don't know if it's saying stay away from Como or just that part of the park. Again, just a suggestion.

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Golden Boy - 12:02am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#999 of 22126)

Step - the last three years ('96 thru '98) the first clue explanations were nothing. But in '91 thru '95, the first clue had two or three things in the explanations that could be pulled from it.

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Ittiz Eye - 12:02am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1000 of 22126)

1K Joe!

My apologies, Green.

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Terry Valentine - 12:03am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1001 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Marie....you dig?

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Eagle Eye - 12:03am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1002 of 22126)

Way to go, Ittiz!!!

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Chris P - 12:03am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1003 of 22126)

"I still haven't found what I'm looking for"

I think you all have some very good points, but it's in Highland!

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Ittiz Eye - 12:03am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1004 of 22126)

Find it yet, Eags?

Eye feels like he's watching a TV set at the other end of the bar.

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Vicki Kasal - 12:04am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1005 of 22126)

don't you think its funny?

"don't disturb a fairway or a green follow this advice and you wouldn't be caught wasting your time at the wrong scene"

why didn't they stop after green? that would've said enough

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Eagle Eye - 12:04am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1006 of 22126)

Find *what* yet, Ittiz?

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storm - 12:04am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1007 of 22126)

Alliego, wouldn't know about the frog pond. I usually dig close to where the treasure is found.

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Brad J - 12:04am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1008 of 22126)

Hey People don't mind me. I am as sharp as a tack when it comes to the medallion. I have been makeing a point... and that is it is way to early to begin digging into these clues we have before us.

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Ittiz Eye - 12:05am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1009 of 22126)

Thrill... attraction... action... see a theme there?

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Step - 12:05am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1010 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

Golden--I think your "crime" idea is a great one....

I dont know if you saw the post, but Terry sais there is a police station on the highland grounds.

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Marie G. Clark - 12:05am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1011 of 22126)

I dig! or I'd like to B diggin'!

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- 12:06am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1012 of 22126)

There's a Nevada, I *think* by Phalen... At least I remember a Wyoming and an Idaho...

And lest we forget... LINCOLN WAS SHOT IN FORD THEATRE!!!

I'm *really* sorry you guys, but never bee4 have I ever connected anything, and I just can't let that go!!!!

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AllieGo - 12:06am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1013 of 22126)

For some reason I had it in my head that it would be by a police station, but that was before any clues came out. I thought so because of the amount of money involved and crowd control.

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Eagle Eye - 12:06am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1014 of 22126)

Ittiz: That'll be a good connection to watch as new clues unfold. I also like the "scene" and "action" connection from clue 1 and clue 2.

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Terry Valentine - 12:06am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1015 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Sitting at the police station could be the wrong scene if you're caught digging in the golf course.

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Golden Boy - 12:07am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1016 of 22126)

Saw it Step - Chris P may be right - it's at Highland. Highland doesn't have any "action" at it like Como (Sledding) or Phalen (Car Races)

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Axel - 12:07am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1017 of 22126)

At this point the clues are almost as hard to interpret as a Clinton answer depends what the definition of thrill is. etc.....

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AllieGo - 12:08am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1018 of 22126)

Ohhh, I'm sure you've never been there. Nor I. But I was across the street from it on the right year. It was so cold that year too. And deep snow. A flame thrower would have made it so much quicker.

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Terry Valentine - 12:08am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1019 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Is there any skiing at Highland?

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AllieGo - 12:08am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1020 of 22126)

Haha..funny, Axel!! Too funny.

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Brad J - 12:09am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1021 of 22126)

Hmmm warner road/Shepard road

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Step - 12:09am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1022 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

Golden--maybe they DID want to narrow it down to three parks.....

You think?

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Brad J - 12:10am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1023 of 22126)

Hey McBeal yer real funny

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Step - 12:10am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1024 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

Terry--I don't think so...pretty dead there during the winter....

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Eagle Eye - 12:10am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1025 of 22126)

warner brothers?

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- 12:10am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1026 of 22126)

Vicki, I was saying way way earlier today about that. Usually in the last couple, even further back years, there's only been one stanza to the first (actually most) clues.

They could have stopped this year with the first stanza, but they *didn't*. The second stanza's very important.

Oh! And JW Boothe was *caught*!!! ROFLOLCOOSBAG!!!

Otay, now I'll even admit I'm stretching things, but... I'm not totally shure yet!!!

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Golden Boy - 12:10am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1027 of 22126)

There you go Green - it's at Highland Park. FORD Parkway, POLICE Stations, where's my sorels!

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Step - 12:11am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1028 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

how do you guys have those pictures?

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Birdie15 - 12:11am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1029 of 22126)

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wasn't the 1st place the medallion was hidden in Highland Park? 150th anniversary, hid it in the park it was originally hidden at?

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Ittiz Eye - 12:12am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1030 of 22126)

"Flying downhill" could also refer to the old ski jump site at Battle Creek.

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Step - 12:12am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1031 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

golden--where in the clues does "FORD" fit in?

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Eagle Eye - 12:13am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1032 of 22126)

Step: If you click on "preferences" (one of the green buttons on this page) there is a space where you can edit in a picture. There are several steps to this, and I don't have all the instructions. The instructions you will find there are not very good. I know someone here has the instructions and will post them shortly. Hang on.

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Brad J - 12:13am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1033 of 22126)

Are we gonna share the cash with each other or is it everyone stand alone?? :)

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Terry Valentine - 12:13am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1034 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

So here ittiz...the 2nd clue and we're flying through ideas like the shuttle flies through space.

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- 12:14am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1035 of 22126)

Ittiz, there's no golf course there, tho...

And Ford Pkwy divides the golfy half o'Highland from the park park part.

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Eagle Eye - 12:14am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1036 of 22126)

Everyone stands alone.

If I am out hunting with someone and we find it, I'll split it with those I'm hunting with at the time.

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Golden Boy - 12:15am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1037 of 22126)

Step - but it only makes sense if they don't want people digging up golf courses, then why would they draw everyone whose looking for this thing to trample the ONLY THREE PARKS that HAVE golf courses and narrow it down from the VERY FIRST DAY. That would be asking for trouble. I don't think so.

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Ittiz Eye - 12:15am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1038 of 22126)

Why do you need a golf course, Green? It seems it is clear there is NO golf course. Says if you're near one, you're wasting your time.

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Terry Valentine - 12:15am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1039 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

I need to get my maps out....but I think another street seperates Highland Park from the golf course....Antonio? Hamline?

Montreal seperates the golf course from the police station.

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Step - 12:15am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1040 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

Green--yeah, but how was FORD pulled out of the clues?

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Ian - 12:16am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1041 of 22126)

"gettin' ready"

well, it only took me an hour to read these posts, and now I have to go to work. See y'all later...

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storm - 12:16am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1042 of 22126)

Brad, if you find it, I think splitting the cash with us is a capital idea.

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Mark Duffy - 12:16am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1043 of 22126)

Hey guys & gals,

Looks like another good year to walk over the medallion a few times before someone else finds it.

Definately a large park, my guess is Battle Creek, or maybe Phalen, its been a while since it was at either. Good luck to all, see you diggin later in the week.

Going to bed, Adios

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Terry Valentine - 12:16am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1044 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Ittiz, it is my theory, and I may be wrong, but golf courses have never been mentioned in clues except when the medallion is found at a park which also has a golf course.

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Birdie15 - 12:17am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1045 of 22126)

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Could the 2nd clue have anything to do with what it is hidden in?

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- 12:17am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1046 of 22126)

So, Ter? And your point izz? Like we're gonna change our spots or sumpin'? Ittiz always the same and that's why ittiz SO FUN!!!

Would it bee any fun if we all sat here, not posting, not noodling, just nodding our heads, going "Ah, yup... Ahuh.. Unhuh... Rite..."

NOT!!!

"We are all just prisoners here of our own device."

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Terry Valentine - 12:18am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1047 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

It usually is an early clue that hints at what ittiz hidden in.

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Step - 12:18am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1048 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

Birdie--what part of the clue makes you think that?

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Ittiz Eye - 12:18am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1049 of 22126)

You mean like an earmuff?

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Terry Valentine - 12:18am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1050 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

My point is this....It's finally here and I'm so excited to be noodling!!!!!!!!!!!

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Terry Valentine - 12:19am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1051 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Yes Ittiz, like an earmuff :(

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Golden Boy - 12:19am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1052 of 22126)

It was FORD who Shot Lincoln. Also Kennedy's Secretary's last name was Lincoln, and Lincoln was shot in 1865, Kennedy close to 1965, and both victims of a crime - thus police.........I'm gettin dizzzzzy

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Phillip Diskerud - 12:20am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1053 of 22126)

First Time Hunter--But Thinking Phalen

flying maybe hockey pucks...

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Birdie15 - 12:20am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1054 of 22126)

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because early clues tell you what it is hidden in

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Ittiz Eye - 12:20am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1055 of 22126)

Okay, call me Jonnie come lately. Or dim.

How the hell does Ford and Lincoln figure into all this?

I smell Green's involvement in this plot...

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Step - 12:20am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1056 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

Golden--you're gettin' deep, buddy....

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gold coat - 12:21am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1057 of 22126)

this team is heading to bed so we are rested for clues 3 thru 12, thanks for the noodling and we will see you back here tom. nite sweet dreams!!

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Step - 12:21am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1058 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

what the hell is noodling???

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Birdie15 - 12:21am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1059 of 22126)

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hidden in somethin green?

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gold coat - 12:22am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1060 of 22126)

this team is heading to bed so we are rested for clues 3 thru 12, thanks for the noodling and we will see you back here tom. nite sweet dreams!!

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Phillip Diskerud - 12:22am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1061 of 22126)

First Time Hunter--But Thinking Phalen

hockey pucks, ice rinks in Phalen...

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Brad J - 12:22am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1062 of 22126)

Would you have to pay a "capital gains tax on that??

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gold coat - 12:22am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1063 of 22126)

this team is heading to bed so we are rested for clues 3 thru 12, thanks for the noodling and we will see you back here tom. nite sweet dreams!!

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Birdie15 - 12:22am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1064 of 22126)

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who was president in 1865???

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gold coat - 12:23am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1065 of 22126)

this team is heading to bed so we are rested for clues 3 thru 12, thanks for the noodling and we will see you back here tom. nite sweet dreams!!

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storm - 12:23am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1066 of 22126)

Golden, the namesake of the Ford Theatre shot Lincoln? Who was John Wilkes Booth?

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Ittiz Eye - 12:23am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1067 of 22126)

What's that, Gold Coat? Didn't catch that, catch that, catch that...

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Birdie15 - 12:23am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1068 of 22126)

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I mean who was president in 1849???

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gold coat - 12:24am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1069 of 22126)

this team is heading to bed so we are rested for clues 3 thru 12, thanks for the noodling and we will see you back here tom. nite sweet dreams!!

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Step - 12:25am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1070 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

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Brad J - 12:25am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1071 of 22126)

Nighty nite

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- 12:25am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1072 of 22126)

Ittiz, because in years past the warning to not damage property has been very general - just don't damage public property. Ittiz significat that *this* year they specifically say, "Ittiz in the park, but not the golf course - so don't dig it up."

Storm, too funny on the "capital" bit!! LOL!!!

Step... The word "scene". Lincoln was shot in Ford Theatre - scenes of plays. Also, and I'll admit this - was an after thought to my original one... - Boothe *was* caught. Don't think PP would go into that much detail for a single road, but in years past one clue has had as many as 3-4 words referencing the same thing.

Birdie, not unless - in my opinion - ittiz on a ski or in a sled!

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Step - 12:25am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1073 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

what the hell is noodling???

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AllieGo - 12:25am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1074 of 22126)

Is there a park at Fort Snelling?

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Ittiz Eye - 12:26am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1075 of 22126)

Step: Noodle it awhile, you'll figger it out.

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Vicki Kasal - 12:27am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1076 of 22126)

have to ask yourself what the scene is in #1

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Phillip Diskerud - 12:27am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1077 of 22126)

First Time Hunter--But Thinking Phalen

I am thinking Hockey... Hockey team coming to St. Paul flying=pucks.. winning tuff if hit.. hit=nil hockey popular outdoor attraction.. close to a outdoor hockey rink.

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Birdie15 - 12:27am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1078 of 22126)

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who was president in 1849??

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Vicki Kasal - 12:28am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1079 of 22126)

so, so tired...going off to bed! good night green! We'll be good friends after all of this! see you tomorrow evening!

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Brad J - 12:29am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1080 of 22126)

I don't even know who was president before Clinton

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Ittiz Eye - 12:29am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1081 of 22126)

Green: You don't think there's a greater warning simple because Saint Paul has been getting hit with lots of litigation stemming from damage? It would reduce the likelihood of getting sued if you limited the hunt to the city. And golf courses are expensive to repair.

Eye just don't feel too suspicious about those directions.

What's brown and black and looks good on a lawyer?

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Marie G. Clark - 12:29am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1082 of 22126)

Well, this was fun Green, we are off & will be here again tomorrow. RED

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- 12:30am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1083 of 22126)

ALL: When you're icon (hour glass) is frozen and just sits there...

DO NOT!!! Keep hitting "Post My Message"! What's happening is something's going on in The 'Planet, and if you continually hit "PMM" you will have multiple posts as Gold Coat has.

Only hit "Post My Message" once... And then please be patient.

If you hit it many times and see you've posted a bazillion posts, please do us all a HUGE FLAVOR and go back and delete all but one.

Thank you.

I now return you to your originally scheduled noodling.

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Terry Valentine - 12:30am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1084 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Night to all those toddling off to dreamland. Sweet Cooler Medallion Dreams!

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Eagle Eye - 12:30am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1085 of 22126)

Step: Noodling (verb) 1) Using your noodle. 2) To noodle.

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Golden Boy - 12:30am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1086 of 22126)

1849--1849? 150 Years ago - PP's anniversary - very observant. That would be Polk (1845-49) or Taylor (1849-50). I think Taylor was assissinated like Lincoln (short term) - just not in Ford's Theatre.

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Ittiz Eye - 12:31am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1087 of 22126)

Pucks don't fly downhill. Ski jumpers are called "flyers." So are sleds, as in Radio Flyers.

Where the hell do you get 1849?

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Terry Valentine - 12:32am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1088 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

150 years ago...when the St. Paul Pioneer Press/Dispatch was born.

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Amy T. - 12:32am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1089 of 22126)

What do you guys think of mounds park? "Flying downhill" (airport down below?)But don't get too close to the action. ???????? I don't know I am still in the dark here!lol I don't think there would be a golfcourse because I don't think they would narrow it down to only 3 parks in the first clue like that. And you would be "wasting your time at the wrong scene" I guess We'll have to wait till tomorrow over here!!! See you all out there!

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Birdie15 - 12:33am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1090 of 22126)

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of all ages, Watercooler Crew proudly brings to you, 1 half of the Dub-C Knobs...... BIRDIE15

I was think maybe William Henry HARRIson Harriet Island?

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Brad J - 12:33am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1091 of 22126)

I love to laugh thanks Eagle Eye

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Ittiz Eye - 12:33am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1092 of 22126)

Yes. But where does that relate to a clue? Did Eye miss number 3 or 4 already, or are you guys just making 'em up for grins?

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Golden Boy - 12:34am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1093 of 22126)

Bird - you've got something. Taylor Ave runs right into Newell Park.

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Brad J - 12:34am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1094 of 22126)

yea... we even got two clues a day then too

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Eagle Eye - 12:34am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1095 of 22126)

Gonna check out of this hotel for now. Going to SnoozerLand. Think I'll put the clues under my pillow and see what dreams that brings.

I'll be here bright and early tomorrow morning, slogging to see what I missed.

Goodnight and Sweet Medallion-Hunting Dreams to everybuddy!

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- 12:34am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1096 of 22126)

Nite, All!!!

SMHD!!! (Sweet Med Hunt Dreams)!!!

Ittiz, OBVIOUSLY you've NOT been to our Web site!!! AND YOU!!! SUCH AN ESTEEMED MEMBER O'THE CREW!!! Shamey, shamey, shamey!!!

Check out just last year's *generic* first clue. You'll see what I mean. And that's YEARS after the law suit thingy. Yup. I *wish* you'd trust Ter and me on this. PAAALLEEEZZZ????

Step... Noodle the clues izz to ponder them, think, worry them like a dog with a bone - "use your noodle" on the clues!

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mitchel boyz - 12:34am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1097 of 22126)

think it's at Cheerokee park again, because I think so.

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Ittiz Eye - 12:35am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1098 of 22126)

I like the Mounds theory. Flying downhill to the airport works. The "not too close" could refer to the warning beacon on the bluff.

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Terry Valentine - 12:35am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1099 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Well some of us are trying to think of how history might play a role in this year's hunt. And being this is the 150th anniversary of Mom Press, it might play a role in the clues...and if not...just think how much education we'll get.

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Brad J - 12:36am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1100 of 22126)

nighty night you

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Birdie15 - 12:36am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1101 of 22126)

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of all ages, Watercooler Crew proudly brings to you, 1 half of the Dub-C Knobs...... BIRDIE15

President----caught, scene, action Clinton did all of these

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Ittiz Eye - 12:36am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1102 of 22126)

Green. Eye's found it just as many time as you have. And stepped on it just as often, too.

Of course, only Terry has picked it up and then tossed it away!

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mitchel boyz - 12:37am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1103 of 22126)

think its at cheerokee because, i couldnt find it at Mounds.

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Step - 12:37am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1104 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

you people have actually found it before?????

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mitchel boyz - 12:38am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1105 of 22126)

think its at cheerokee because, i couldnt find it at Mounds.

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Step - 12:38am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1106 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

you people have actually found it before?

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Brad J - 12:38am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1107 of 22126)

Clinton AVE BIRDIE!!!!

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mitchel boyz - 12:38am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1108 of 22126)

think its at cheerokee because, i couldnt find it at Mounds.

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Birdie15 - 12:38am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1109 of 22126)

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of all ages, Watercooler Crew proudly brings to you, 1 half of the Dub-C Knobs...... BIRDIE15

History might play a role in that it could be hidden at Cherokee again, first time in history that it has been hidden at the same park in consecutive years

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Terry Valentine - 12:39am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1110 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Ittiz - I didn't throw it away...I put those earmuffs back so the person who lost them could find them.

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Step - 12:39am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1111 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

where is clinton ave?

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Terry Valentine - 12:39am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1113 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Green - What you want me to trust you on? I'm confused.

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Birdie15 - 12:40am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1114 of 22126)

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where is Clinton Ave????

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Brad J - 12:40am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1115 of 22126)

West Side

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Ittiz Eye - 12:40am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1116 of 22126)

Good god, how many times are you gonna look at Mounds, MBz?

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Barton Fink - 12:40am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1117 of 22126)

Follow this advice and you won't be caught Wasting your time at the wrong scene.... Anyone know where in St. Paul some SCENES from Jingle all the way were filmed??? That could narrow it down... i think the golf course clue EXCLUDES all parks with courses nearby.... and flying downhill is obviously sledding... lets not read too much into these here... as we all know every Minnesotan isnt a decrypter... Thats my 1999 hunt welcome message... see ya'll here soon...

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Golden Boy - 12:41am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1118 of 22126)

Clinton Ave - by the Downtown St. Paul Airport. Of course this means absolutely NOTHING>>>>>>

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- 12:41am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1119 of 22126)

They won't do Mounds, Ittiz. Too much controversy over the burial sites being dug up...

Keep goin, Ittiz!!! Eventually you'll get the hang o'this!!! Ittiz different than writing clues, isn't it???

And bee4 you snap and snarl at me... Remember *I'm* the one that followed Quest's hunt home! It was ME that found the [singular] earmuff!!!

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Bryan D Whaley - 12:41am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1120 of 22126)

Mounds Park is looking like the best option.

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Ittiz Eye - 12:41am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1121 of 22126)

BFink: Eye still think the flying could bee the ski jump, too. Been a long time since they've had it in that area of BC Park. That valley provides some excellent cover, both for the med and the person that hides it.

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Bryan D Whaley - 12:42am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1122 of 22126)

They will not put it at Cherokee again. It would be to easy.

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Brad J - 12:43am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1123 of 22126)

ahh man I had hope for a minute :)

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Step - 12:43am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1124 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

so--what is everyone's opinion so far--Just type the park

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mitchel boyz - 12:43am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1125 of 22126)

we might be wrong though.

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Ittiz Eye - 12:43am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1126 of 22126)

Green: Eye wish you'd quit acting like this is the first time Eye's hunted. I've seriously stepped on it multiple times, and seen it picked up next to me twice. Eye and Bee used to spend many a night out there chipping away ice. Perhaps more than you even!

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Bryan D Whaley - 12:43am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1127 of 22126)

I was also thinking that Battle Creek could be a good possibility.

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Ittiz Eye - 12:44am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1128 of 22126)

Just bummed because Eye is 300 miles away...

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- 12:44am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1129 of 22126)

Ter, you read too fast. Re-read. I was asking Ittiz to trust YOU AND ME.

No Mounds, No Chair-O-Key, no Battle Creek... But please go there and prove me wrong... LOL!!!

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mitchel boyz - 12:44am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1130 of 22126)

mr. Bryan Whaley, your guess may be correct, you like that??????

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Bill King - 12:44am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1131 of 22126)

For all you that are saying Presidents that are assassinated--Taylor died of Natural Causes during presidency (1850)-----Polk retired from his Presidency in 1849. Taylor took over for Polk. Hope that helps you to the right direction!!!

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Birdie15 - 12:45am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1132 of 22126)

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What about HIDDEN FALLS----- downhill-falls quite-hidden i dunno

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Terry Valentine - 12:45am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1133 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

Oh...I think I need sleep or glasses or something.

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Phillip Diskerud - 12:45am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1134 of 22126)

First Time Hunter--But Thinking Phalen

Green what is your best bet? Phalen or Highland?

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Golden Boy - 12:46am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1135 of 22126)

Unfortunately King - It helps not at all.

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mitchel boyz - 12:46am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1136 of 22126)

What about como? Golf course there?

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mitchel boyz - 12:47am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1137 of 22126)

did i ring the bell yet?

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Step - 12:48am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1138 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

ring the bell?

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Golden Boy - 12:48am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1139 of 22126)

I'm hittin the sack. See ya tomorrow - good luck noodlin.

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Step - 12:48am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1140 of 22126)

It's Mine and Nelldog's This Year

good night

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Bryan D Whaley - 12:49am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1141 of 22126)

So, is the concesus that it is at a park near a golf course, or no golf course? RING THAT BELL!!!

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mitchel boyz - 12:49am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1142 of 22126)

sorry step, nothing to do with the clue

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Terry Valentine - 12:49am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1143 of 22126)

Rehash Bash! Sunday, February 6 - In the park that the medallion is found. Pot luck picnic! Put the date on your calendar!

I think ittiz time for me to go dream about this. I'm going out scouting tomorrow after work.

Maybe I'll get lucky this time and not put it back.

Sweet Cooler Medallion Dreams to one and all!

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Ittiz Eye - 12:49am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1144 of 22126)

Goodnight Terry.

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Brad J - 12:50am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1145 of 22126)

do ya think they wait until like the 5th clue to hide it??

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Brad J - 12:50am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1146 of 22126)

Good Night Terry

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mitchel boyz - 12:51am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1147 of 22126)

it's hidden already brad

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Ittiz Eye - 12:51am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1148 of 22126)

Sure would be easier, Brad. Then they wouldn't hafta worry about footprints, eh?

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- 12:51am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1149 of 22130)

Ittiz, you're welcome to come up to hunt...

Ah... And you can sack out with me if you want. If not, bet Eags would house you as you hunted.

I'm not saying you're a total idiot, Ittiz. I'm just saying that hunting Web-wize gives you about a BAZILLION more times info that you have to process and digest. Ter and I have done this already; you've not. You always went on the paper-thingy and were not privy to a bazillion minds/ideas/mind-sets/comments/thoughts.

There is SO MUCH to be gotten now. Doing it this way. Folks - like me and Ter - are able to toss/pitch/ignore/disregard so much info, as we've gotten it already and put it into the memory banks.

Hunting here, on the Internet, is vastly different than when you were hunting with only a paper copy.

A good xample izz our Web page. There is a TON (and even the Web page is lacking - more info will come) of stuff there that can constantly bee referred to in the flick of a mouse button.

I'm not saying you're not a Digger, I'm not saying you're not a Hunter... I'm just saying that folks like me and Ter are basing our ideas on more that what we carry around in our noggin's... We're using the entire Internet for info.

Don't bee grumpy, Ittiz...

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Brad J - 12:52am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1150 of 22130)

I was just wondering :)

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Ittiz Eye - 12:53am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1151 of 22130)

Grumpy? Nah. But Eye guess there's no sense in me helping you, Green, since you obviously already know where it is and Eye's just clueless.

Good luck!

Goodnight.

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mitchel boyz - 12:56am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1152 of 22130)

i'm heading to mounds to dig

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Bill King - 12:56am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1153 of 22130)

What if the clues mean what they say "Its in a public Park in St.paul" ---- "Stay the hell off the golfcourses(whether the park has 1 or not is not spoken of)...yet?--- "Stay the hell away from the KIDS sliding fun!!!!"--just simple thinking--cant it just read as it says!!--so many more people since big money involved--People from out-of-area even.. Maybe just laying down the ground rules for playing????

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Tinkerbell - 12:57am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1154 of 22130)

What does this have to do with any presidents?

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Brad J - 12:58am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1155 of 22130)

it makes me sad knowing some one would kill me for a mere 10,000

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mitchel boyz - 12:58am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1156 of 22130)

reading too indepth tinkerbell

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- 12:58am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1157 of 22130)

Ittiz, I asked you not to get grumpy... (sigh) You do this all the time. All I was doing was trying to xplain about the golf course-thingy!!!

I do *not* know where ittiz... At least, not yet! But I like to *think* I do!!! <g>

Nite Ter...

Nite, Ittiz... Hope you come bock with a smile on your face, trying to noodle us into Battle Creek!!!

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Bryan D Whaley - 12:59am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1158 of 22130)

Green, how many years have you been doing the medallion hunt?

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Phillip Diskerud - 12:59am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1159 of 22130)

First Time Hunter--But Thinking Phalen

Green? What is your best bet Phalen or Highland? It seems like you know what you are talking about and I am intrested as a first time hunter for some Professional Hunting advice?

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- 01:00am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1160 of 22130)

Brad, IMHO... think you're getting just a titch paranoid!!! This izz still St. Paul, after all.

Besides... Folks gotta have a registered button to get the full $10,000!

So, that narrows considerably those of us that will conk you in the head!!!

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Dream Team - 01:00am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1161 of 22130)

Wondering who knighted Green the expert on the Hunt???

I don't seem to find any particular insight in the postings I've read so far!!!

Maybe I missed something??

Fill me in!

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mitchel boyz - 01:01am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1162 of 22130)

Time for bed up there Mr. Whaley's friend?

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Brad J - 01:02am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1163 of 22130)

AHHHH For the love of "Green" :)

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Bryan D Whaley - 01:02am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1164 of 22130)

No bedtime yet. Soon.

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- 01:02am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1165 of 22130)

Phillip, follow sumbuddy else; sumbuddy that knows what they're talking about. I'm just voicing - as I guess we all are <g> - what I think/feel.

Bryan, Phil... Damn, Phil!!! I really wish you had not asked that question!!! THIS IS EMBARASSING!!!

Ah... Well, like, ah, you know???

This is my very second year!

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Brad J - 01:03am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1166 of 22130)

2-morrow I will be more serious sorry folks

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mitchel boyz - 01:03am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1167 of 22130)

oh. ok then i am going to search Mounds

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Brad J - 01:07am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1168 of 22130)

Well people I gotta sign off for now I gotta get some work done around here I'll check back later with a clear and strong mind and of course a smile

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mitchel boyz - 01:08am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1169 of 22130)

Mr. Whaley. you sound like you have been doing this for a while. would you be interested in forming a group to look for the medallion?? We could call our team BWC.

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- 01:10am Jan 25, 1999 CST (#1170 of 22130)

Listen.

I've been typing clues for years past, the 70's if you wanna know, for our Web site - where we hope to have just about as much info on MomPress' hunt as anybuddy can gather.

Anyway, I've gotten all my insights there. I cannot recommend STRONGLY ENUFF that you read and re-read and look at clues from the past years. Ittiz amazing what insight you can get from them.

Too, I listen to folks here - like Terry. She's been hunting since a wee kid. And folks like Ittiz - he, too's been hunting since his folks could put him and Bee in miniature Sorels.

Terry actually had the Med in her hand the year it was on the Capital grounds. Told her daughter to toss it back, as the owner would come looking for the lost earmuffs.

And people like Maureen and Steve, the bro and sis, that won it last year.

Listen, ask questions, noodle and ponder... Cruise the Web... Read, study...

And it comes easier.

Last year, I damn near cried every nite. It was so hard. I didn't understand anything but my xcitement. It was fun, it was great... But I didn't understand anybody.

Guess you can't, just coming in. But there was no one to help me/teach me/asssit me. It was hard.

I want to help udder newbies that are xcited and like The Hunt. I don't want them to go thru what I did.

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