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DerickDavis - 12:50pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15524 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Visit my new site at www.medallionhunt.8k.com. It has everything including past clues and hiding places

Here's another one of my crazy ideas, not theorys, but my clue hunter support thing. For those of you who don't know, I will have hot apple cider (free), granola bars(50 cents for a package of 2), cookies(50 cents for a package of 16 cookies), hand warmers for (75 cents each). Here is another idea, any of you go straight from the dispatch after getting the clues to the parks? This year i'll take advantage of my notebook computer and printer by printing out the clues and handing them out for free from my truck at the parks. How does this idea sound? Like I said yesterday, i'm all about helping out my fellow hunters.



SueBee - 12:51pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15525 of 28288)  Mark Reply
GO COOLERHEADS!

I need to go back and read the clues from some past hunts, but as I recall, rarely does the writer get too deep. the meanings are obscured, but not two and three levels deep. Street names, park names etc. come out fairly readily. Sorry, Allison, I can't jump on the Franklin Magnet/man of steel thing. I think the obvious Superman reference is the correct one.



Cougar - 12:52pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15526 of 28288)  Mark Reply

>East >Merry-go-round >A SP HS



SueBee - 12:53pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15527 of 28288)  Mark Reply
GO COOLERHEADS!

gotta get back to work. I'll be bock!



Gonna find it yet... - 12:53pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15528 of 28288)  Mark Reply

I am still a fan of Highland, come full circle to where the treasure was first hidden...

Battle creek also sounds good, several people I work with agreee that there could be some real chances of it being there but I haven't actually scouted there yet, tonight after work and supper



Allison Wonderland - 12:53pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15529 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Another possibility for clue 5 could be the end result of something I pointed out earlier. Two years ago, clue 5 I think it was made a very vague reference to a famous man. It turned out to be Babe Ruth, and the way we were supposed to guess that was partially by all the sports references in earlier clues. So perhaps all the war type references are supposed to be a hint as to who the man of mettle is (in which case Andrew Jackson might be a possibility too).



DerickDavis - 12:55pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15530 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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I like that Dave! That actually makes sense among all this madness!



n-cat - 12:57pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15531 of 28288)  Mark Reply

I like that AW - it makes sense to stick with the history of the way the clues worked in the past.



New Daddy - 12:58pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15532 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Good thought Alison



Allison Wonderland - 12:58pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15533 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Need to go do an errand, back in a little bit.



Medallion-less - 12:59pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15534 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Are statues made of steel or some other metal?



The Shoveler - 12:59pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15535 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

That makes great sense AW.



Minnesota Fats - 12:59pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15536 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Your Internet guide for the Medallion Treasure Hunt

AW - Along that line, how about Congressional Medal of Honor (men of courage)

Fats



DerickDavis - 01:01pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15537 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Visit my new site at www.medallionhunt.8k.com. It has everything including past clues and hiding places

I think i'm gonna take off for a bit. I think i'll be getting the paper tonight at the dispatch, so if you see a tall blond w/ short hair, it might be me. If you see me, feel free to say hi. I haven't found the medallion yet, so i'm not that famous:) yet!



StepDogg - 01:01pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15538 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

Do recall in clue 2 that they told us to stay away from statues. i think their wording makes it sound like we should be looking for a statue with a name on it, but that's not the case.



(Deleted message originally posted by The Shoveler on 01:02pm Jan 25, 2001 CST)



The Shoveler - 01:03pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15540 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

Dang double post got me - first time this yet, yet it still bites.



Nensea - 01:03pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15541 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Please let it be my turn this year!!!

Where is Valley?



short-but-sweet - 01:06pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15542 of 28288)  Mark Reply
"x marks the spot" -Indiana Jones, Last Crusade

Or the congressional "gold medal", which was awarded to Charles Schultz recently.



Allison Wonderland - 01:08pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15543 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Valley is kind of behind the Capitol on University and Jackson.



SueButt - 01:12pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15544 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Domestic Goddess

They recentenly renamed the arena at Highland to the Charles Schultz arena...



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:12pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15545 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Kay Allison! I was there..........and at Marydale......and MLK......

I've crossed the two off my list!

For those of you digging out at MLK.....did someone honk at you?:)



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:13pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15546 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Me and the kids actually dug at one park.....not that it will do much good right now,thats alot of snow!

and the parking sucks!



SueButt - 01:14pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15547 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Domestic Goddess

Find any dove bars?



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:18pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15548 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Nope Sue! But it's there......somewhere.

Went to Marydale to look around,saw some people scopin with clues.A woman was out in the playground and started to walk near us in the car.So I pull up next to her and ask her if she was huntin.She looks at me like I'm some sort of nutty axe murderer (one with two kids in the car) and says "NO".I've never seen someone walk away so fast........thought it may be one of you that I haven't met.I guess I'll have to be more careful!LOL!



The Shoveler - 01:19pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15549 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

Dang double post got me - first time this yet, yet it still bites.



Allison Wonderland - 01:19pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15550 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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A man of steel can not be real, but another has plenty of mettle.

So what is the connection between the "man of steel" and the man with mettle? Some say the man of mettle is Clark Kent, but really now, is Clark Kent any more real than Superman? If we pick a random man of mettle, let's say Andrew Jackson or MLK, what's the connection/comparison with a man of steel? If we're talking about a statue, are we talking about a statue of a man of mettle? Then why does it refer to *another* man? Honestly, I think my Franklin Magnet interpretation makes more sense than what might seem at first to be more obvious ones. At least mine ties it all together.



The Shoveler - 01:20pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15551 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

ouch twice bitten, once shy, hehehe.

It's down in the valley.



SueButt - 01:20pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15552 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Domestic Goddess

Maybe she thought you meant hunting for deer or bears...lol



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:20pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15553 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

I was there,I agree with you Allison,everything fits. And my what a lovely view.



Allison Wonderland - 01:20pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15554 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Scribe, you crossed Marydale and MLK off, or was Valley one you crossed off?



Allison Wonderland - 01:21pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15555 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Ok, guess you answered that. Nice to see your faith in me justified. :)

Hey, I got the quadruple four and now the quadruple five Joe!



Allison Wonderland - 01:22pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15556 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Of course you know I have to wait until night before I can go back out there to look.



The Shoveler - 01:22pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15557 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

I dig the valley, its like totally gnarly man.



mncheetah - 01:23pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15558 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Another possible Superman reference:

"To escape the herd find a peaceful bird"

escape = S-cape

Superman has an S on his cape. Whatd'ya think?



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:23pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15559 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

I also went up to a guy and asked him if he was huntin and on-line.He was huntin but not on-line.I told him about a few other options.I was hoping he was one of us,because I kinda feel bad for the people diggin up the wrong park! God knows I've done it a few times! Besides with the expanse of land we're talkin about this year it's a crap shoot!



The Shoveler - 01:23pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15560 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

I have to wait until night

Dang vampirism gets em every time.



Allison Wonderland - 01:23pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15561 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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And its an especially great view from the Valley at night. The only thing I can't figure out, is why is it called Valley when its up on a hill?



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:24pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15562 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Because they were depressed Allison!LOLOLOL!



The Shoveler - 01:24pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15563 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

the mind boggles.



SueButt - 01:25pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15564 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Domestic Goddess

Scribe, you're just making all sorts of friends, aren't you...you sure you're not a spotter?



StepDogg - 01:25pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15565 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

Allison - isthere a "Franklin Magnet School" at all?



ONEBRUNODIGGS - 01:26pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15566 of 28288)  Mark Reply

I know people say its not downtown but who is ROY WILKINS



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:26pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15567 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Well I'm sure a few people think I am now! BTW,there were some suspicious people eatin lunch in a Buick at Marydale,whattya make of it?



Allison Wonderland - 01:27pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15568 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Maybe if I go out hunting with my pirate hat tonight I'll find it. What do you think Scribe? (and no, I'm not going to wear ballet shoes!)



J. Madden - 01:27pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15569 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Allison: Yeah, I thought about Valley early yesterday because of the east, west thingy and the depression clue(possible analogy, a valley)early yesterday. Valley being strategically between Eastview playground and Western park(a valley between east and west and closer to west) And yes, several others parts of the clues fit too. Looked like several or one person had the same idea of checking out the area. Only thing that bothered me was the lack of public area. I considered the playground area somewhat off limits because it's used by the school there. Not sure it would be okay to go digging around even though the committee might think that would detract searchers. Went around side of school and hill goes up to Mt Airy housing. Again not a whole lot of area to be searching through. I'm not a native to the state but have lived here 7 years. This is the 3rd year for us to be hunting. It's like a huge scavenger hunt. Anyway, got good vibes for Valley, but after todays clue, not so sure.(Still will keep it stored in the vault). Clue 5 is has lots of info, but I'm hoping they're not giving away toooooo much to soon since it sounded like they were going to try to make it more challenging this time. Good hunting!!!



The Shoveler - 01:27pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15570 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

Another possibility with the two clues mentioning "test" & "thinking" those could both be references to University which run on one side of the valley. Someone also already mentioned how Gillette could be the man of steel the Children's hospital is near.



SueButt - 01:27pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15571 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Domestic Goddess

Maybe they looking for a little action...you better be careful Scribe!



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:28pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15572 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Allison,I told my kids to tell people we were lookin for pirate ballerinas.....I thought one guy was gonna faint!



The Shoveler - 01:29pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15573 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

>I considered the playground area somewhat off limits because it's used by the school there.

but it would be bold of us to just go up onto that land and dig away.



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:29pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15574 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

I didn't go up to them,Sue! Geez I'm not that crazy.....besides what if I blew their cover??



Allison Wonderland - 01:30pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15575 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Franklin Magnet school is the school at Valley. And I suppose test and thinking may have to do with Universoty Ave. but then again it could have to do with Franklin.

As for the playground, my guess is it isn't there. Seems like there would be far too much risk of kids finding it by accident if they tried to put it there since it gets used just about everyday. My guess is its on that side of the park, but farther out somewhere.



The Shoveler - 01:31pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15576 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

Scribe, you have multiple kids, I took you to be pretty young, or did you have 'em when you were younger.



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:31pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15577 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

My guess it's right in the field of packed down snow. Wanna bet on that?



StepDogg - 01:31pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15578 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

is the school circular?



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:33pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15579 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Shoveler,I had one very young but was in my middle twenties with the little ones! I'm probably not as young as you think.....but I ain't dead yet........



Allison Wonderland - 01:33pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15580 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Jake and green said they saw a guy who they thought was a spotter and they did go up to him and ask if he was. They said the guy nearly choked. They said he was in a city vehicle, but I imagine if there are spotters, they work for PP, not the city. Perhaps the city does have people watch the parks this time of year, not as spotters, but just to make sure people aren't destroying things. Hmmm, maybe that's where the spotter legends come from?



Dharma Grakle - 01:33pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15581 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Roy Wilkins was a civil rights leader. There is a statue of him near the capitol. hmmmm



Jorge - 01:34pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15582 of 28288)  Mark Reply

why valley, in terms of todays clue?



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:34pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15583 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

So was John Ireland........good luck!:)



Allison Wonderland - 01:35pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15584 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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The school isn't circular, but there are some tables down the slope, out of view that are. Not only are they circular, but they are encircled with circular seats and all the tables are arranged in a cricle. Its the big W I'm telling you!



SueButt - 01:35pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15585 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Domestic Goddess

Ok, I have to go do the Mom thing at preschool now...Chat later!



StepDogg - 01:36pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15586 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

whats the big W?



Allison Wonderland - 01:38pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15587 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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I say today's clue fits Valley because of the Franklin Magnet school there. Magnets can be made of steel, but Franklin is not. But Benjamin Franklin was a man of mettle. (its a joke, not a man of steel, but he was a man of mettle).



ONEBRUNODIGGS - 01:39pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15588 of 28288)  Mark Reply

THANX DARMA its just a thought.



ONEBRUNODIGGS - 01:41pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15589 of 28288)  Mark Reply

OOOPS missed the H



Allison Wonderland - 01:41pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15590 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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The Big W comes from the movie "Its a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" Its a great movie if you've never seen it. Its sort of about a treasure hunt where all the people are looking for a treasure but all they know is that its buried under a big W, whatever that means. So they're all running around trying to figure out where it is. Then Jonathan Winters is chasing a guy he's mad at when he runs by some palm trees and then stops dead, realizing they are growing at angles and form a big W. So the big W is that moment when it suddenly dawns on you that you've hit the right spot and the clues fit perfectly to what you're seeing.



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:42pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15591 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

I dunno if I'm gonna dig tonight,got my kids game and conferences......and I'm tired out! We'll see how I feel later and how THX feels about goin out tonight!

I know i'm gonna though........

Will you people go and turn over some of that snow for goodness sake! It sucks bein one of the first there and nothins narrowed down.....I could have dug until June!!!!



wolffpac - 01:42pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15592 of 28288)  Mark Reply
You dig, We'll Find!

Was Henry Ford a man of "mettle?" I know he used a lot of metal!



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:44pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15593 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Hey Wolf! I didn't know the guy personally but I heard some fettle rumors........



wolffpac - 01:45pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15594 of 28288)  Mark Reply
You dig, We'll Find!

Heck, that must have been a different Ford, maybe Gerald!



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:46pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15595 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Gerald,great guy,no hair.:)



Violent J - 01:48pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15596 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Ya saw tha show? Say I didnt rock it....I'm a jab a stick in yer eye socket!

Anyone know whats up with that Mardi Gras thing thats up at the top of the screen?



Allison Wonderland - 01:48pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15597 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Yes, Henry Ford was definitely a man of mettle. Almost defines the term.

I'm not sure if I'm going to dig tonight either. I have a my Mason meeting tonight which will take from about 7-9 so I can go before or after. I tried last night, but you're right, when you're the first one out there, its like "Where do you start?" Plus the wind was blowing and I had to go to the bathroom so I didn't stay too long, even though we were being filmed. But Trent and Jackie were getting prety cold too and said there wasn't enough light out there anyway. They did say they'd bring more next time.



The Shoveler - 01:48pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15598 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

Yeah Scribe I thought you were like 28, 29 or 30 at the oldest. How bout THX, he looks young also, are you both about the same age



Allison Wonderland - 01:49pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15599 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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During the hunt, the PP will have late night promotions where you can win tickets on Sun Country. I guess tonight is one of them.



Ares - 01:49pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15600 of 28288)  Mark Delete MessageReply
"No university class will ever teach you what LSD can." -- an anonymous writer to the mn daily's network column.

stepdogg. aren't you supposed to be in school now?



Ya Dig - 01:49pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15601 of 28288)  Mark Reply
"00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

so everybody's thought right now is that it's either at Battle Creek, marydale park, mlk community center what else are we throwing around out there



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:50pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15602 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Allison,if we go out tonight it won't be until later also,at least 9:00 or so........call us and let us know later!



Violent J - 01:50pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15603 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Ya saw tha show? Say I didnt rock it....I'm a jab a stick in yer eye socket!

SO is it a party or is it just like, you go in and sign up to win stuff and leave



MacGrove Man - 01:50pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15604 of 28288)  Mark Reply
The only one who does not believe in Co-Mo...MGM is carlinstpaul@yahoo.com Keep me posted!

Hey...Hi All...I kept say Ford Last Night and no one responded...can someone save me so time and share with me the latest and greatest thoughts...



§©®¡ß¢. - 01:51pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15605 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

You an Aggie Dig? As in St.Agnes?



The Shoveler - 01:52pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15606 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

Hey Scribe maybe we'll bump into youse guys over in Valley today.



Violent J - 01:53pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15607 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Ya saw tha show? Say I didnt rock it....I'm a jab a stick in yer eye socket!

AW, is it a party? or is it where you just go in to sign up and win stuff and then leave?



Ya Dig - 01:54pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15608 of 28288)  Mark Reply
"00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

Yeah, why



Allison Wonderland - 01:54pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15609 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Sorry J, I've never yet gone myself so I don't know much beyond that. I imagine its not really a party though.

Scribe, I'll do that. I'll call you if I go out after my meeting. Maybe I can get some secret masonic leads on where it is, hehe.



Shaggy 2 Dope - 01:55pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15610 of 28288)  Mark Reply
I'd sucka punch a gorilla, then try to run with a banana hangin out my ass.

Scratch that Martin Luther King place off your lists, that place is mad silly. I didn't see how half the clues fit, I also don't think they would give away what it's hidden in, and the park in the same clue, and besides that, they have killer bats hangin out in the trees.



Violent J - 01:56pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15611 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Ya saw tha show? Say I didnt rock it....I'm a jab a stick in yer eye socket!

whoa, you guys are gonna be doing freaky voodoo stuff to find out where the medallion is? KICK ASS! i wanna come, wheres this gonna happen?



excavating stud - 01:56pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15612 of 28288)  Mark Reply
A linguist and a mathematician left the bar after cracking the code....

scribe, wouldn,t it be something(a pleasant thought) if "leaves you depressed" refers to the leaf dump down below linwood



The Shoveler - 01:56pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15613 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

killer bats??? - Vampires, AW you been hanging around there?



Violent J - 01:57pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15614 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Ya saw tha show? Say I didnt rock it....I'm a jab a stick in yer eye socket!

hell yeah, Marydale park is whack too, its the size of my front yard. there aint nothin there except the streets and the playground.



Shaggy 2 Dope - 01:58pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15615 of 28288)  Mark Reply
I'd sucka punch a gorilla, then try to run with a banana hangin out my ass.

Naw I'm talkin bout big flyin squealin things that dive bomb your head when your just tryin to look around the place.



Ya Dig - 01:59pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15616 of 28288)  Mark Reply
"00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

scribe I'm from st. agnes, why, were u just wondering



michelle's destiny - 01:59pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15617 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Well, I went to Linwood, Valley, Palace, Highland and Battle Creek today and there is noooo one at either of those parks/rec centers...

What is the scoop now???



THX 1138 - 01:59pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15618 of 28288)  Mark Reply
"THX 1138: Preacher, Reformer, Anti-Harassment advocate"

"How bout THX, he looks young also, are you both about the same age"

Don't answer that Scribe!

:-)



Violent J - 01:59pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15619 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Ya saw tha show? Say I didnt rock it....I'm a jab a stick in yer eye socket!

yeah, we were up at MLK and we were gettin ready to bouce up outta that place, after deciding it sucked, so we cut through them big pine trees on the north end of the park and we were dive bombed by giant squealing bats.



michelle's destiny - 02:00pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15620 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Why do you feel it's at MLK rec center???



Shaggy 2 Dope - 02:01pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15621 of 28288)  Mark Reply
I'd sucka punch a gorilla, then try to run with a banana hangin out my ass.

We dont think its there, we just wanted to see why people were makin a big deal outa it



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:01pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15622 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Ex Stud,that ain't funny!!:)

Dig,I went grade school there! My daughter goes to St.Bernards and just kicked your butts in jr.high basketball at home a week or so ago!LOL!



Violent J - 02:02pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15623 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Ya saw tha show? Say I didnt rock it....I'm a jab a stick in yer eye socket!

I dont anymore. I mean, it has a slight possibility, but seeing that alotta the clues dont fit, were gonna have to wait and see.



michelle's destiny - 02:03pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15624 of 28288)  Mark Reply

ARe most of you going out tonight to dig or do you feel it's too early? Does anyone still think it's at Hidden Falls, Highland, or Battle Creek and why?



doc sven - 02:04pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15625 of 28288)  Mark Reply
the wizard of cheese<insert cheese quote at end of post>

the garage logic think tank will have to convene in the midway stadium parking lot with our grills cigars and spotted cow ale to tailgate and ponder these clues



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:04pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15626 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

THX is old! He just had reconstuctive surgery is all! Before that he looked his age!LOL



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:05pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15627 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Doc's a Souchi fan too!

GOOD LUCK DOC!!



michelle's destiny - 02:05pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15628 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Allison, if you wanna go hunting instead of your meeting...I am in..same with evilblue (maybe) and whereverwireless. :) Let me know time and place. BUT do you think we need to wait for another clue?



Ya Dig - 02:05pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15629 of 28288)  Mark Reply
"00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

yeah girl's basketball hasn't always been their strong sport



Allison Wonderland - 02:06pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15630 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Come to the Valley of Temptation!



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:06pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15631 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Dig,it went into two overtimes and sudden death,their not bad,we're undefeated!Great Game!



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:07pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15632 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Allison,that'll keep em away.........:)



Allison Wonderland - 02:07pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15633 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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What if I want to go hunting after my meeting at 9, or before at 6? And no, we don't need any more clues. I know where it is, I just don't know *exactly* where.



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:08pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15634 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

Allison,I told you where it is........anybody got a bulldozer...or a bobcat?



Violent J - 02:08pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15635 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Ya saw tha show? Say I didnt rock it....I'm a jab a stick in yer eye socket!

AW, you know where its at?, give us the scoop yo!



mncheetah - 02:08pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15636 of 28288)  Mark Reply

So Allison, where do you "know" where it is???



mncheetah - 02:08pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15637 of 28288)  Mark Reply

AND WHY?



The Shoveler - 02:09pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15638 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

"How bout THX, he looks young also, are you both about the same age" Don't answer that Scribe!

I figured both of you in your late 20's or at worst the big 3-0.



MacGrove Man - 02:09pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15639 of 28288)  Mark Reply
The only one who does not believe in Co-Mo...MGM is carlinstpaul@yahoo.com Keep me posted!

What park are you sold on Allison



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:09pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15640 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

He said 'YO'!!!LOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!



michelle's destiny - 02:09pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15641 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Allison...you know exactly where? What does that mean?? Michelle



Allison Wonderland - 02:10pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15642 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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I really hate the fact that guessing the park isn't enough to win. You also have to excavate the whole place or be lucky enough to start in the right area. Oh well, at least I get to be in a movie.



The Shoveler - 02:10pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15643 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

If either of you are over 30, you look really good for your age.



Violent J - 02:10pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15644 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Ya saw tha show? Say I didnt rock it....I'm a jab a stick in yer eye socket!

whats the matter, you havent heard the word YO before?



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:11pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15645 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

I figured both of you in your late 20's or at worst the big 3-0.

We are around the big 3-O......3-0ish!



MacGrove Man - 02:11pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15646 of 28288)  Mark Reply
The only one who does not believe in Co-Mo...MGM is carlinstpaul@yahoo.com Keep me posted!

Allison...are you saying Como



mncheetah - 02:11pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15647 of 28288)  Mark Reply

You're full of it



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:11pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15648 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

No Mr.Violent,never have!LOL!



Leah Logan - 02:11pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15649 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Bound and Determined

shoveler- how old are U?



The Shoveler - 02:12pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15650 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

I really hate the fact that guessing the park isn't enough to win. You also have to excavate the whole place or be lucky enough to start in the right area.

AW, this hunt is 75% inspiration and 75% perspiration.



Allison Wonderland - 02:12pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15651 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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I said I DON'T know exactly where, but pretty close. Its on the western half of Valley Rec Center, probably away from the playground, but also probably not too far from the entrance.



The Shoveler - 02:12pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15652 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

shoveler- how old are U?

26, but I feel closer to 30 after this lack of sleep, and diggin.



mncheetah - 02:13pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15653 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Can you give us your valley theory???



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:13pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15654 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

If either of you are over 30, you look really good for your age.

Well I'm glad we're not 2-0ish!LOL! Thanks Shoveler!

Flattery will get you everywhere!



MacGrove Man - 02:13pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15655 of 28288)  Mark Reply
The only one who does not believe in Co-Mo...MGM is carlinstpaul@yahoo.com Keep me posted!

Where is Valley ... I've not heard of it before???



InspectorDigs - 02:14pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15656 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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AW...the clues do seem to fit with Valley...BUT....I am not sold on the idea that they would put the medallion in an area that is used for a playground during school recess....too dangerous for the students.



Violent J - 02:14pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15657 of 28288)  Mark Reply
Ya saw tha show? Say I didnt rock it....I'm a jab a stick in yer eye socket!

AW, HOLD UP! Ok, Valley is that one on University and Jackson right? wheres the playground? me n Shaggy drove past there last night and didnt see any rec center



The Shoveler - 02:14pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15658 of 28288)  Mark Reply
M-E-A-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E, MEAT MACHINE, MEAT MACHINE!!!

Flattery will get you everywhere!

lol



§©®¡ß¢. - 02:14pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15659 of 28288)  Mark Reply
WOOHOO

I'll see ya'll tonight!

Yo,Yo Scribe over and out!LOLOLOLOL!



Allison Wonderland - 02:15pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15660 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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First off, there's the east west thing. The clue says East AND West. If you look at the addresses in St. Paul, and find where the east addresses divide from the west addresses, that line goes right through Valley, thus it is both east and west.



mncheetah - 02:15pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15661 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Me and scoob drove by there too.



Allison Wonderland - 02:16pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15662 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Yes, its on Jackson and University. I think its just called a rec center because they have softball fields there.



lelej - 02:17pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15663 of 28288)  Mark Reply

anyone been to Western park?



Alan - 02:18pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15664 of 28288)  Mark Reply

This is just a bit of info- Franklin steele could be a man of steel, but without mettle



Allison Wonderland - 02:19pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15665 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Secondly, there are the tables. Away from the playground side, down a slope, there are some round tables. Not only are the tables circular, but the seats around them are too, and the tables are arranged in a circle. Certainly that's some circular thinking. And what's more, if you believe the following clue that implies the treasure, which makes you smile, is on the west side by the playground, then the treasure would indeed be out of view from those tables because they are downhill from there.



michelle's destiny - 02:20pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15666 of 28288)  Mark Reply

I went to Valley today and there are NO round tables, Allison.



Allison Wonderland - 02:20pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15667 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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I was wondering about Franklin Steel. Either way I think Franklin is the name they are going for in today's clue. The school there is Franklin Magnet school. Magnets are made of steel, but Franklin isn't. But Benjamin Franklin certainly was a man of mettle.



Allison Wonderland - 02:22pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15668 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Yes there are Michelle, I saw them. You have to go way over to the far side to see them as they're down the hill and thus out of view. There are also some picnic tables higher up that are easier to see, but that's not what I'm referring to.



Alan - 02:22pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15669 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Holy Cow, I just stepped out to get my mail and saw a pile of people at Marydale, even someone with a camera



therecanbeonlyone - 02:22pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15670 of 28288)  Mark Reply

AW- so youre basing Valley on the East West clue and making the others fit? Just curious



InspectorDigs - 02:22pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15671 of 28288)  Mark Reply
I Dig, You Dig, We All Dig for the Gig

AW...have you been to Valley when the school children are out to recess??...are they right in the immediate area????....I don't think he would put it in an area with school kids around???



Medallion-less - 02:26pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15672 of 28288)  Mark Reply

Allison- On your magnet theory....I disagree - magnets are made of Alnico, which is a metallic alloy of aluminum, nickel, iron and cobalt.



Allison Wonderland - 02:26pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15673 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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Then you have the fact that Valley is not a park, which fits with the idea that they didn't mention park. Its small and obscure and unfamiliar to most people which would help make the hunt harder in theory, just as they claimed. And its never been used before.

Then you have other more iffy clues:

  • gold- The gold statues from the Capitol can be seen
  • bank- You can see the First National Bank sign
  • test- There is a school there and its on University
  • duel- there is plenty of fencing around
  • depression- Valley

    The only thing that doesn't fit isn't even a clue. Its just that it seems like a bizarre place to put it considering that kids use it for recess.



    magbru - 02:27pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15674 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Allison, was at valley today, and everything that you mentioned here is true. I thought the same thing with the tables being out of view. I also noticed that there is a church with two steeples on it looking between the capitol and the 1st bank sign, and if June is weddings, that's where it'd be held. It does look good for all clues, however The kids I could see them looking around, but what about parking and traffic?? You can't turn left out of the lot, only right and the hill is already full to due to Regions people parking there.



    InspectorDigs - 02:29pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15675 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    I Dig, You Dig, We All Dig for the Gig

    magbru....I agree....that location would be a nightmare for traffic...I have always believed it has to be in an accessible location for many many vehicles.



    Allison Wonderland - 02:30pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15676 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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    The east-west thing is where I started. I think the tables fit too perfectly though to dismiss as "making the clues fit".

    I thought some magnets were made of steel. I don't think they're all made of the same thing. What really matters though is what the clue writer thinks they are made of.

    And no, I've not been ther during recess, but some other people were out there yesterday during the day and said no one bothered them about being out there. My guess though is that it would have to be hidden away from where the kids play, otherwise the kids might find it by accident.



    Regalman - 02:32pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15677 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Allison, mag is me



    michelle's destiny - 02:33pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15678 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Well, I was at Valley today and did some poking around. I was there around 1:45pm. Anyway, I saw one man there with a brownish coat..was that you, magbru? You were by the picnic tables?

    Anyway, if you do NOT turn right into the Valley parking lot, you can go straight and take the next right onto Mount Airy Street and go straight. One of the apt complexes, you can go right into a parking lot and park and look down. That's where I saw the only park benches. They were square..not round. There is a street, I think it's L'Orient that runs parrallel to the park.



    Allison Wonderland - 02:33pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15679 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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    Actually, its only buses that are forbidden from turning left. But is the clue writer really concerned about our convenience? Maybe he didn't count on someone figuring it out and telling everyone instead of keeping it to themselves. Obviously their goal is simply to make it last as long as possible. Bad parking would actually help that goal. And its not like Conway or Newell had great parking.



    michelle's destiny - 02:34pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15680 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Why do people think it's at Newell?



    Regg Man - 02:34pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15681 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    The serious medallion man, I hunt and research 24/7

    Hey, wuz up guys



    mncheetah - 02:34pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15682 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Conway or Newell didnt have hundreds of kids running around either



    Allison Wonderland - 02:34pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15683 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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    There are square picnic tables there, but there are also round ones, but the round ones are harder to see. They're even in the Treasure Hunter's Guide if you want to look them up.



    (Deleted message originally posted by Regalman on 02:35pm Jan 25, 2001 CST)



    Regalman - 02:35pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15685 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    for things done in AREA



    InspectorDigs - 02:36pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15686 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    I Dig, You Dig, We All Dig for the Gig

    The cluewriter isn't concerned about our convenience but I have to believe he is thinking about the logistics of the location. As in traffic for non-medallion hunters.



    michelle's destiny - 02:36pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15687 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Allison, I am going to nap and do some other things...call me if you want to go out tonight. Again, I would like to meet around 6pm. If not then, I think...either I will go with Jack or we can go tomorrow night with you. But tell me more about knowing exactly where it is..



    Allison Wonderland - 02:36pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15688 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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    All I can say is I didn't hide it. (Really!) This is just where all the clues seem to fit, and the degree to which the PP takes context into consideration is an unknown variable. If you don't believe, you can keep thinking where else it moight be. I'm just saying all the clues fit here, and in my opinion they fit pretty well. In the meantime, I have an errand to run. Will be back in a little while.



    Regg Man - 02:39pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15689 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    The serious medallion man, I hunt and research 24/7

    The man of mettle could be clark kent (superman) and Marydale is on kent ave!



    Allison Wonderland - 02:39pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15690 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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    Sounds a bit obscure for the average human Regalman. :) I do dread to think what will happen if it is there and this hunt continues on into next week. Thus, for the sake of the kiddies, let's find it before the end of the weekend!

    Ok, I'm going now.



    Regg Man - 02:39pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15691 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    The serious medallion man, I hunt and research 24/7

    The man of mettle could be clark kent (superman) and Marydale is on kent ave!



    Medallion-less - 02:40pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15692 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    When someone finds it.....when do they alert the public?



    Regalman - 02:40pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15693 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Actually regg man, Kent runs into the park but is blocked by a gas station. Def. makes sense though



    Regalman - 02:41pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15694 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    They alert you when the news is on basically, they have a number you can call to see if it is founf, usually listed by clue in PP



    InspectorDigs - 02:41pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15695 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    I Dig, You Dig, We All Dig for the Gig

    AW...I'm not knocking your clue interpretations...as a matter of fact I think they sound good. But I am just saying that the medallion hider takes common sense into consideration when placing this thing and children and traffic are two he definitely keeps in mind.



    Regalman - 02:42pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15696 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Valley is what newell was to Conway if you ask me!



    mncheetah - 02:43pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15697 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Isn't it true that they have someone watching the location to see if it is found, so as to know whether or not the person is stalling to get newspaper clippings or a button?



    Regg Man - 02:44pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15698 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    The serious medallion man, I hunt and research 24/7

    Allisons capiol idea has got me thinkin



    InspectorDigs - 02:44pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15699 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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    mncheetah....there is only one person that knows where it is and it would be impossible for him to keep track of everything.



    mncheetah - 02:45pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15700 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Inspector - how do you know that?



    Leah Logan - 02:46pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15701 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    yeah and that one person is probably chatting with us everyday



    Regg Man - 02:47pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15702 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    The serious medallion man, I hunt and research 24/7

    Actually, inspector, it would be quite easy



    InspectorDigs - 02:47pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15703 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    I Dig, You Dig, We All Dig for the Gig

    I read a story about the guy a couple years back and how the PP handles the hunt.



    InspectorDigs - 02:47pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15704 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    I Dig, You Dig, We All Dig for the Gig

    Regg...hows that?



    mncheetah - 02:48pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15705 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Yeah, why couldnt he perch himself up on a platform\hill, etc... With binoculars or something?



    Ya Dig - 02:48pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15706 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    "00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

    WHAT IS EVERYONE'S FAVORITE PARK RIGHT NOW



    Ian - 02:49pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15707 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    2002-out of the city-back in the county

    "the legend of the spotter"



    InspectorDigs - 02:49pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15708 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    I Dig, You Dig, We All Dig for the Gig

    mncheetah...you can't be serious....when would the poor chap sleep??



    Ya Dig - 02:50pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15709 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    "00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

    WE GOT MARYDALE, MLK, BATTLE, AND WHAT ELSE?



    mncheetah - 02:50pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15710 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    In a van...down by the river



    Regg Man - 02:50pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15711 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    The serious medallion man, I hunt and research 24/7

    One guy from the press could dig around the medallion location keeping an eye on anyone getting close



    Regg Man - 02:52pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15712 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    The serious medallion man, I hunt and research 24/7

    2 people could swich off day and night



    InspectorDigs - 02:52pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15713 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    I Dig, You Dig, We All Dig for the Gig

    Theres no need to be watching for whoever finds it. The person who finds it wants the $$$$$$....they go to the PP and turn it in. Why would there be a reason to watch?



    mncheetah - 02:53pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15714 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Because they get more $$$$$$$ if they have all of the clue clippings from the paper and a button



    Leah Logan - 02:54pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15715 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    I would like to know how many of our employers are paying us to sit here and noodle



    InspectorDigs - 02:55pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15716 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    I Dig, You Dig, We All Dig for the Gig

    The button has nothing to do with it...that had to be registered by today (25th)....and the clippings you can get every day in the newspaper



    Regg Man - 02:56pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15717 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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    I really don't think anyone from the pp is there, it would be too risky



    Karl Westerbec - 02:56pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15718 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    I was told that there is spotters because if there is a problem on who really found the medallion first, the spotters are there to clear things up. Plus, I heard a few years back somebody tried to attack somebody with the medallion, and 2 guys on snowmobiles came out of nowhere.



    InspectorDigs - 02:56pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15719 of 28288)  Mark Reply
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    Leah...they are paying us too much to sit here and noodle...*grin*



    Karl Westerbec - 02:57pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15720 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    I was told that there is spotters because if there is a problem on who really found the medallion first, the spotters are there to clear things up. Plus, I heard a few years back somebody tried to attack somebody with the medallion, and 2 guys on snowmobiles came out of nowhere.



    Medallion-less - 02:58pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15721 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    ya and they are all trained in some sort of martial arts - For our protection of course.



    InspectorDigs - 02:58pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15722 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    I Dig, You Dig, We All Dig for the Gig

    Check back later....time to get back to work



    tim_the_hunter - 02:58pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15723 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Some people call me... Tim.

    I think I'll register my button today. What do you think?



    Leah Logan - 02:59pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15724 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    make sure you get to post office before they close Tim- it has to be postmarked by today



    Allison Wonderland - 03:01pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15725 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Join my treasure hunting club at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/theallisonwonderland for future hunts during the year (well at least 1)

    The paradox of spotters is that supposedly only a couple of people know where its hidden. Yet if there are spotters, then they must know too, and there would have to be at least three of them working in shifts. I was thinking earlier that maybe the spotters work for the parks department and they watch all the major parks people dig in just to make sure they aren't destroying the park. Although the one guy I saw who I thought was a spotter was looking at only one spot, the spot where the treasure ended up being.



    tim_the_hunter - 03:02pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15726 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Some people call me... Tim.

    thanks leah! I kinda knew the deadline was today, and that is why I waited sooooooo long! OH well, this goes out to all the procrastignating hunters out there.



    therecanbeonlyone - 03:04pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15727 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Ok Allison, I was sold on Highland but thanks to you, I am now thinking of the possibility of Valley. But like you said- the only thing that doesn't fit is all the kids around. So where is this place again?



    Medallion-less - 03:05pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15728 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    We should all go out tonight and try and spot the spotters! I bet we all end up looking at one another. Spotters....pshaw....



    Alan - 03:06pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15729 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    I was just for a walk at Marydale and a film crew asked me if I was a spotter. I must look suspiciuos



    Leah Logan - 03:07pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15730 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    just curious doues anyone need a digging partner- my husband thinks I'm during this time of the year



    tim_the_hunter - 03:08pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15731 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Some people call me... Tim.

    sure there are spotters, in fact I am one.



    Allison Wonderland - 03:08pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15732 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Join my treasure hunting club at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/theallisonwonderland for future hunts during the year (well at least 1)

    Valley is kind of behind the Capitol, but over about half a mile. Its on University and Jackson. If you go east on University, go behind the Capitol, go to the second stoplight after that which has no streets labeled, and that should be Jackson. Its also where Regoin's Hospital is. Turn left there and go one block and take the first right turn and there it is by Franklin Elementary (aka Franklin Magnet).



    Alan - 03:09pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15733 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    a valley is a large depression



    Mulder - 03:09pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15734 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Just joined the conversation. I was just rereading the clues and am wondering why they used Latin in the first clue. Any ideas?



    Allison Wonderland - 03:09pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15735 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Join my treasure hunting club at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/theallisonwonderland for future hunts during the year (well at least 1)

    Sounds like I'll be going to Valley at 6 if anyone wants to join me then.



    Leah Logan - 03:10pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15736 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    I'll be there with my 5year old daughter



    tim_the_hunter - 03:10pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15737 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Some people call me... Tim.

    allison- I may go cruisin, just to see what I can see. I'll look for ya if I do, if not, I'll probably see ya another time



    Alan - 03:11pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15738 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    although ad infinitum is latin it is a well used phrase look for a ongoing collection of things(ad infinitum) in a fettle



    Regalman - 03:11pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15739 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Mulder, it's because St Agnes has Latin masses, and the view is great from West Minehahah park.(sarcasm) Fits in there just like 5 other parks, so take your pick!!!



    tim_the_hunter - 03:15pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15740 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Some people call me... Tim.

    theres a rumor that there is going to be a segment on the cooler crew on the channel 11 news at 5 or 6 with Ken Speak.



    Leah Logan - 03:15pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15741 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    did you just make that rumor up Tim?



    Allison Wonderland - 03:18pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15742 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Join my treasure hunting club at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/theallisonwonderland for future hunts during the year (well at least 1)

    I think I may go ahead and wear my pirate hat tonight if its not too windy. Otherwise I'll wear my warm hat. I carry around a shovel and a rake and sometimes a cane. I'll be dressed all in black, or at least it will seem that way with my jacket on.



    Leah Logan - 03:21pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15743 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    well if I see you Allison I will be sure to introduce myself



    Allison Wonderland - 03:22pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15744 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Join my treasure hunting club at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/theallisonwonderland for future hunts during the year (well at least 1)

    Ok, I'll be there, and I called the film crew to let them know so they may be there too.



    Medallion-less - 03:22pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15745 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    I'll be easy to spot....Red cowboy hat and moon boots!



    Regg Man - 03:23pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15746 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    The serious medallion man, I hunt and research 24/7

    Heres Why it's at the capitol:

    Duel=Fencing, Plenty of fences

    Gold=gold on capitol

    bank account= 1st bank sign

    depression=capitol is low compared to its surrondings

    test= university ave

    person of mettle= statues outside capitol



    Ya Dig - 03:24pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15747 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    "00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

    aw

    do you realize that valley is in the middle of the projects, I will be very suprised if they put the med in the heart of the ghetto



    Leah Logan - 03:25pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15748 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    that is not a Ghetto



    Ya Dig - 03:26pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15749 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    "00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

    it's not summit ave



    Leah Logan - 03:26pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15750 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    and?



    Ya Dig - 03:26pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15751 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    "00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

    that is nothing but low income housing



    Leah Logan - 03:27pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15752 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    who cares



    tim_the_hunter - 03:27pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15753 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Some people call me... Tim.

    no I didnt just make it up! there is a serious rumor that there will be a story about the coolercrew on the5 or 6 news. channel 11, kent speak



    Ya Dig - 03:27pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15754 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    "00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

    would you like to go out med hunting and have your car stolen



    Allison Wonderland - 03:28pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15755 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Join my treasure hunting club at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/theallisonwonderland for future hunts during the year (well at least 1)

    Its awfully close to downtown and the Capitol. How bad a neighborhood can it be? And again, maybe it goes towards being bold?



    Leah Logan - 03:28pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15756 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    I've had it stolen in better places than that



    sspclassof69 - 03:29pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15757 of 28288)  Mark Reply

    Has anyone ruled out Marydale? It is on Rose ave (June) Kent st(superman Clark Kent) or am I just trying to make the clues fit? Plus Foundry park is near by (fettle is loose sand to forge metal)...



    Ya Dig - 03:29pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15758 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    "00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

    ok leah go for it



    Leah Logan - 03:29pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15759 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    Bound and Determined

    I am



    Ya Dig - 03:30pm Jan 25, 2001 CST (#15760 of 28288)  Mark Reply
    "00 Aggie" Well I at least go a chance to Dig this year

    just out of curiosity, what part of st. paul are you from leah



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