Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt 2002

Yes, the medallion has been found, but there's still lots to talk about. Feel the need for more than virtual discussion? Then join the Re-Hash Bash, Sunday, Jan. 27, at noon at Merriam Park in St. Paul.

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Me2 - 05:59pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4856 of 24855)

Leftover mushy icecream coconut snowballs, burnt cookies & chocolate disney medallions & Green's GRAPEFRUIT, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares for dinner :)

yup! I remember how long it went--fond memories-It put that BUG in me! I always believed I saw the guy running twords the channel 5 kstp truck with the medallion after he found it, I think near or under a picnic table -I was walking right to him when he jumped up and ran!--got me going!

(Deleted message originally posted by green. (aka *green_brown*) on 05:59pm Jan 14, 2002 CST)

Terry Valentine - 06:00pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4858 of 24855)

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It was between the picnic bench and a tree. My husband actually sat on the pile of snow it was buried under during the night before.

So close....so far.

Me2 - 06:01pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4859 of 24855)

Leftover mushy icecream coconut snowballs, burnt cookies & chocolate disney medallions & Green's GRAPEFRUIT, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares for dinner :)

at least that is how I remember it! and I wish I could "feel that heat" when it is cold out--I did get my hand warmers from Menards! they are on sale this week by the way! I got Jake into hand warmers last year! he kept wanting mine!

Allison Wonderland - 06:03pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4860 of 24855)

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Well, if I didn't get the chest back, I suppose I'd have to get a new one. Mostly though the only people who do the Mock Hunt are the hard core hunters and I know most of them more or less. Just seemed like it would be cool to start a tradition like that. Plus then I wouldn't have to buy a new one, hehe.

Of course it also gives an advantage to the people to turn it in because then they know exactly what they're looking for.

Me2 - 06:05pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4861 of 24855)

Leftover mushy icecream coconut snowballs, burnt cookies & chocolate disney medallions & Green's GRAPEFRUIT, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares for dinner :)

Well, I can ask Sarah if she will part with it. I like the idea of engraving the finders names.

Me2 - 06:10pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4862 of 24855)

Leftover mushy icecream coconut snowballs, burnt cookies & chocolate disney medallions & Green's GRAPEFRUIT, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares for dinner :)

I am headed into the field of white to get to the green! I am headed to Linders Greenhouse. gotta go, but I will be back. nice to talk with you all again.

Ares - 06:26pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4863 of 24855)

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ter, i got 3 of the notices. seems joanne was having problems sending them. lol.

allison, any particular writer in particular you had in mind. i know boxmeyer and coleman have come up before as potential suspects.

Terry Valentine - 06:29pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4864 of 24855)

Ares - That's what I figured.

I believe that Allison thinks the hider is a woman.

Terry Valentine - 06:30pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4865 of 24855)

Kay Harvey would come to mind if that were the case.

Though somehow I doubt it would be her. They use her talents for their special series and I know she spends bunches of time developing those stories.

not! Jesus Christ - 06:33pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4866 of 24855)

Please ignore all of his incarnations

J.C. is in da house!!!! Yet another time in the cooler for another great night of chats. So I begin with the word of me, "If you think you have won, you actually have lost. If you think you have lost, well then you're a dumbass. If you're a dumbass you have no right to live. My point? If you think you're gonna find the medallion, you're a dumbass!"

Snow mommy - 07:01pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4867 of 24855)

My poor kids will be so bored now!!

Hi everyone! I just got my Snow Emergency e-mail notice! Normally I would be annoyed, but this time I couldn't be happier!

Ares - 07:17pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4868 of 24855)

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yep, ter. allison explicitly suggested a woman. none came to mind though who met the criteria. 'course the only one who really comes to mind is laura billings.

tim_the_hunter - 07:19pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4869 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

Jesus Christ- If you are so sure you are going to find the medallion this year, why haven't you found it yet? It is obvious that it was hidden last night, so why aren't you out there finding it. For all the talking you have been doing, you AT LEAST need to find the medallion, and probably should find it before clue to live up to your own hype! Oh, why don't you get a real name?

(Deleted message originally posted by tim_the_hunter on 07:21pm Jan 14, 2002 CST)

Ares - 07:23pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4871 of 24855)

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so is the general consensus that the hunter and clue-writer are one and the same or different people?

(Deleted message originally posted by tim_the_hunter on 07:24pm Jan 14, 2002 CST)

Ares - 07:27pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4873 of 24855)

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whoops. that's what i meant timmers.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 07:28pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4874 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Really, Tim?

Could you divulge your sources? Or where you've read this posted/on-line, and from whence you quote?

I'm from the "MomPress Farms It Out School."

Terry Valentine - 07:29pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4875 of 24855)

It has to be a Pioneer Press employee that hides it. Otherwise Farm Out Medallion Hider Co. XYZ employees would not be eligible and you never see that.

(Deleted message originally posted by tim_the_hunter on 07:29pm Jan 14, 2002 CST)

Ares - 07:31pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4877 of 24855)

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it could be any of the other ineligible people as well, ter. but i doubt it.

Terry Valentine - 07:37pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4878 of 24855)

I can't believe that with the amount of prize money and effort the PP puts into the hunt, that it wouldn't want to be protective (keep it in-house) for the hiding and clue writing.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 07:37pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4879 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

(whispering...)

Ppppssstttt!!! Timmers.... [looking over both shoulders...]

Take it all with a gain o'Jagermeister, if you get my drift...

(skulking off)

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 07:39pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4880 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Thass why I think it goes outta house, Ter. No employees know. And the law suit if Hiders XYZ, Inc., fu... screw up???

OH, LAWDY!!! Now THAT I'd want more stake in than $10,000 that's given for The Med.

YEWBETCHA!

And a JOE!!!!, thank-you-very-much!

diggorius rex - 07:40pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4881 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

The clues are finished mid year, there must be a submittal process?

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 07:41pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4882 of 24855)

It's not at Harriet Island, but get a virtual tour of the park at medallionhunt.com

G_B, I wan't to reschedule on Sunday.

(Deleted message originally posted by tim_the_hunter on 07:42pm Jan 14, 2002 CST)

Terry Valentine - 07:42pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4884 of 24855)

The clues are NOT finished mid year. When you look at clues, it often refers to current happenings or conditions. You can't get that finished up mid year.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 07:42pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4885 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

DAMNIT, Rex! I won the year before in the "Submit Your Noodling For Next Year's Clues" Contest, and now you've BLOWN IT!

I *told* you they were written by a woman... :D

diggorius rex - 07:44pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4886 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

Not all of them...

(Deleted message originally posted by tim_the_hunter on 07:44pm Jan 14, 2002 CST)

Ares - 07:44pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4888 of 24855)

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for instance, conway's "vikings depression" that led some of us early on to swede hollow.

diggorius rex - 07:44pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4889 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

The only clue writer I knew of was from WI..

tim_the_hunter - 07:45pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4890 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

Others said that it had nothing to do with the park because it was clue one, and it may have been changed at the last minute.

diggorius rex - 07:46pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4891 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

There's a viking depression every 2nd round of the playoffs..

Ares - 07:47pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4892 of 24855)

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tim i agree completely, in retrospect at least. of course at the time it was a theory, and one has to wonder what the clue would have been had the vikes won that year.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 07:47pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4893 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

I was referring to Sloop...

Ares - 07:48pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4894 of 24855)

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you said it rex! well except for this year. lol.

diggorius rex - 07:53pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4895 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

I think we can all agree the last few years, the clues have been a lot less specific and more general, except the last few at the end...

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 07:57pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4896 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

We never made it anywhere *near* the end the past two years, Rex...

Thoughts? Comments? Ideas?

Blind luck on the part o'the Finders? Damn good, xceptional noodling? What?

I don't remember how long Chair-O-Key and "Woodrow Wilson" Conway went, but to *me* they seemed to go longer than the past two years.

We getting better? Clue Writer(s) getting worse? Or just dumb, stupid luck?

diggorius rex - 07:59pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4897 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

a buncha the same and some of all of it...

tim_the_hunter - 07:59pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4898 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

little bit of column a little from column b

Terry Valentine - 08:01pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4899 of 24855)

I really believe that once you find the park, the rest is luck - probably not blind - but luck. To pick the exact area to dig in any large expanse of snow and be able to hit the jackpot is luck.

Even when the hunts get down to the last clues, there is still interpretation and though it's always been found, it's not as though there are hundreds of folks right on top of the prize.

tim_the_hunter - 08:01pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4900 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

joe

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 08:03pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4901 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

LOL at Tim and Rex!!!

What neat, all-most-the-same comments posted right together! I love it!!!

And very nice JOE!!!!, Timmers! :D

tim_the_hunter - 08:06pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4902 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

5 more wake ups until the pre dig gig.

diggorius rex - 08:07pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4903 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

TV- As long as it isn't a couple of people from North Oaks...

Ares - 08:07pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4904 of 24855)

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the first halfway specific como clue, location-wise, was clue 6, with the riding around.

at newell it was clue 7, the fairview and wheeler clue. (which incidentally was also the hunt with the vikes depression clue not conway).

again at conway the specific clue was 7, wood-row.

chair-o-key it was clue 5 with the streets with names of cities.

tim_the_hunter - 08:09pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4905 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

I am proud to say that the last two years I nailed the park with the first mention of the park, and was out digging.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 08:12pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4906 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

(whispering...)

Pppppsssstttt, Timmers! It was NEVER mentioned which park it was in... You NOODLED that!

Bow, Tim! Bow!

diggorius rex - 08:13pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4907 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

Wow TTH and Como is so huge...

diggorius rex - 08:16pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4908 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

Last year was tough, snow was deep and I was clue-less, he he..

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 08:17pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4909 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

I never nailed it. Felt it would NEVER be Como, but did say very early on, "You know, this place has an east and west pic-a-nic grounds ("Boo-Boo!"). I saw the signs when I drove in tonite."

But never believed for a second that when I said that it was really Como.

I was shocked it was there. Really shocked.

Terry Valentine - 08:18pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4910 of 24855)

Tim - The best feeling is nailing the park before the clues start getting more specific about street names and such.

Ares - 08:20pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4911 of 24855)

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i'll admit it took cocoa/mocha to convince me 'twas at como last year. and it took fairview and wheeler at newell. and those were way too obvious. so they don't count as nailing the park :)

Terry Valentine - 08:22pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4912 of 24855)

I hadn't wanted to hunt at Como with all the other activities going on over there.

I was however at Newell already digging when the Wheeler clue came out and the masses descended on that park.

Conway was another story. I had the Capital Mall figured for that hunt.

Terry Valentine - 08:24pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4913 of 24855)

I remember reading that Cocoa Mocha clue and wanting to croak...

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 08:26pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4914 of 24855)

It's not at Harriet Island, but get a virtual tour of the park at medallionhunt.com

Hey Green...8:00 AM is too early.

diggorius rex - 08:28pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4915 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

I had Newell down, I was WAY off on Conway.

Allison Wonderland - 08:28pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4916 of 24855)

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I never believed it was at Como either. The people who thought it was at Como were obviously on crack. Apparently it was some good crack though.

Newell I got on clue 4 when they made mention of picnic shelters (plural). I looked in the THG and sawn only three parks had multiple picnic shelters that could be seen at the same time: Como, Cherokee, and Newell. And Como and Cherokee had each just hosted it so it had to be Newell. I think the cluewriter blew it there and then with the rest of the clues, it was pretty obvious it was in Newell and there were a lot of people out there by clue 7. Last year on the other hand I think was just kind of dumb luck that someone happened to hit as early as they did. Had someone stepped on it first or something, it certainly could have gone on a couple more days. Conway on the other hand was just the opposite. It really ought to have been found much earlier considering how dug up the park got. I think part of the reason for that one was what it was hidden in. White yarn in white snow is going to be almost impossible to pick out visually.

Ares - 08:31pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4917 of 24855)

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no, allison. bad crack. good crack woulda put the med somewhere other than como :).

Allison Wonderland - 08:31pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4918 of 24855)

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When I found out it really was at Como last year, I wanted to quit. Had it not been for the movie, I probably would have, but I felt like since they had been following me that far, I might as well keep trying. But even when I did go out on Sunday, I wasn't really into it.

tim_the_hunter - 08:33pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4919 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

Yes Allison, some good crack, lol!!!!

I hate to toot my own horn, and I have to admit...

Right when the coca mocha clue came out, I didn't get it. I'm sure I would have, but someone else beat me to the punch. I am on camera saying "I never have a first impression" referring to the clue. It takes awhile for me to think anything, and even then it is sometimes just deciding whos theory is better.

Terry Valentine - 08:33pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4920 of 24855)

Newell was a cinch for me too. The plural shelters, the serve being a butler just was soooo easy.

Last year the frog pond seemed more correct than the picnic area. It just didn't seem to feel right.

diggorius rex - 08:34pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4921 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

AW - were you digging by yourself?

Allison Wonderland - 08:34pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4922 of 24855)

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As for when they write the clues, I believe that they are pretty much written at least a month beforehand. And I think they know where they are going to put it and have a few clues in mind possibly as early as the summer. As for specific things like the Vikings depression, well that was a pretty safe bet. But even so, it wouldn't be that hard to write two different versions of that clue, or even rewrite it due to a sudden inspiration. But I doubt that they waited to write the whole thing until after that playoff game.

Medallion2K2 - 08:35pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4923 of 24855)

Formerly Medallion2K, and Medallion2K1, the name brings no luck, so far.....

It's a sad day in medallion hunting when allison says he doesnt want to dig anymore.

Quit? I can't believe it

Allison Wonderland - 08:36pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4924 of 24855)

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No, last year I was digging with Destiny's Hunt and other various members of my singles club, but I was kind of the leader. I insisted on trying to figure out the clues, her strategy was to see where everyone else was digging. And Michelle, if you're reading this... :P hehe

Terry Valentine - 08:37pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4925 of 24855)

I remember one night at Conway, after being out there most of the day chopping through ice, I stood out there and lifted that shovel/chopper thing one time and said that's it...if it's out here and it gets found by someone so be it. I couldn't have lifted that chopper thing not one more time.

Allison Wonderland - 08:37pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4926 of 24855)

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I guess that was the moment when it really finally sunk in that the correct interpretation of the clues and the best interpretation of the clues would never likely be the same thing.

Terry Valentine - 08:38pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4927 of 24855)

Allison - sometimes it seems just the opposite is true. Everything falls into place and you're there. No ifs, ands or buts.

Allison Wonderland - 08:39pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4928 of 24855)

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As much fun as Conway was, I remember thinking "Thank God" when it was found because I too was way too tired to try going out there yet again. And once it was found, I didn't have to try and force myself. But at least I felt like I'd given it a good try. Last year felt like such a failure.

tim_the_hunter - 08:39pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4929 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

This year allison, you should write a "letter to the editor" at the PP, as a response to the explanation of the clues, and state how dumb they are.

diggorius rex - 08:40pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4930 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

TV - that's because Como is so Froggin huge!

Allison Wonderland - 08:40pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4931 of 24855)

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Hmmm, interesting suggestion Tim...hehe Or maybe something to add to that would be to challenge them to participate in the Mock Hunt.

tim_the_hunter - 08:41pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4932 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

Mayhaps you should do both at the same time.

Allison Wonderland - 08:43pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4933 of 24855)

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Do the mock hunt at the same time as the Medallion Hunt? Would be like taking on the proverbial 400 lb gorilla.

tim_the_hunter - 08:43pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4934 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

sorry i meant the response and the challenge.

Ares - 08:44pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4935 of 24855)

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methinks timmers was re-interpret the clues and challenge them to participate in the same letter, allison. not run your mock hunt at the same time as the med hunt. cuz that would be scary!

Allison Wonderland - 08:45pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4936 of 24855)

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Ah, yes that was what I had in mind. Which gives me an idea for a new line below my name...

tim_the_hunter - 08:45pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4937 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

methinks you read my post and then quickly wrote that to look smart ares, lol!

Ares - 08:46pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4938 of 24855)

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there's no looking about it, timmers :)

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 08:48pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4939 of 24855)

It's not at Harriet Island, but get a virtual tour of the park at medallionhunt.com

clever, david.

Allison Wonderland - 08:49pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4940 of 24855)

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Hmmm, come to think of it, since I'm soon to be unemployed anyway, maybe I should go look for a job at the PP after the hunt? But then I guess that means I couldn't hunt anymore.

Ares - 08:49pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4941 of 24855)

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come now, david, you wouldn't want to be the cluewriter anyway would you? i mean that'd mean you couldn't actually participate in the hunt.

Ares - 08:52pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4942 of 24855)

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wow. 2 identical thoughts at the same time. cool.

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 08:52pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4943 of 24855)

It's not at Harriet Island, but get a virtual tour of the park at medallionhunt.com

How bout this David...once we have the park figured out, you could hide a treasure at the same park and start writing clues to the "second" treasure in the park. That way we can dig for both at the same time.

diggorius rex - 08:53pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4944 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

creepy...

Allison Wonderland - 08:53pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4945 of 24855)

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I think writing the clues constitues participating in the hunt. I have fun running the mock hunt and seeing people try to figure out the clues. The only problem is they don't discuss them as much as they do the medallion hunt.

Ares - 08:53pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4946 of 24855)

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and no, rex, i'm not allison :)

Allison Wonderland - 08:55pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4947 of 24855)

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Half the fun of writing the clues though is making the clues to the park and seeing if you can fool people into thinking it's some park other than the real one.

LIQUOR LADY - 08:56pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4948 of 24855)

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evenin cooler heads!

Ares - 08:57pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4949 of 24855)

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evening llady.

:: feet scampering away :: lol,

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 08:57pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4950 of 24855)

It's not at Harriet Island, but get a virtual tour of the park at medallionhunt.com

David...if your treasure isn't found before the medallion, we'll still be able to hunt for it at the re-hash bash.

9-5+4 pennies - 08:57pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4951 of 24855)

Don't read his calumnies

go away

tim_the_hunter - 08:57pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4952 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

Allison- do you remember the mock hunt we thought about 2 summers ago? In that strip of battle creek that is actually on the creek. I think that would be a great place to put it in a year with little/minimal snow such as this year. Lots of brush...

Allison Wonderland - 08:57pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4953 of 24855)

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Hmmmm, well maybe I could make a hunt just for the rehash bash?

LIQUOR LADY - 08:58pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4954 of 24855)

TODAY'S MIGHTY OAK IS JUST YESTERDAY'S NUT THAT HELD IT'S GROUND.

you can run but you can't hide ares!

9-5+4 pennies - 08:58pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4955 of 24855)

Don't read his calumnies

ooops....mistake. i thought i was writing on AOL IM..which I have going at the same time.

im really thinking a new park will be the hiding spot this year. more parks need to be included in the hunt.

Ares - 08:58pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4956 of 24855)

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wasn't just talking about me, llady. lolol!

Allison Wonderland - 08:59pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4957 of 24855)

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True, it would be, but that gets back to the question of when do they write the clues and do they know there will be little or no snow at that point? I don't think so personally. But that would be a good place to hide it if they really wanted to be obscure and have the hunt last a while.

LIQUOR LADY - 09:01pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4958 of 24855)

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oh ya, I forgot! everyone is supposed to go to bed now cuz that's usually what happens. allthough It's usually just before I get home!

tim_the_hunter - 09:01pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4959 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

allison-if they dont consider snow conditions, don't you think last years hunt would have been over on friday afternoon.

9-5+4 pennies - 09:01pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4960 of 24855)

Don't read his calumnies

still possible to get a button registered in time?

tim_the_hunter - 09:02pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4961 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

yes it is, needs to be postmarked before jan 20

Allison Wonderland - 09:05pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4962 of 24855)

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I think they consider snow conditions when they place it. But it's hard in a year like this to know what the snow conditions will be much more than a couple of weeks ahead of time and I think they need more time than that to write the clues. You have to figure out where you want it. then you have to scout the location out and figure out what you can use for clues. Then you have to try and get an idea of what order you want to reveal things in. Then you have to think of how you're going to write the clue for each bit of information. Then you have to work it into a rhyme scheme. Then you may play around with the order some more. And that's assuming you don't have any sort of overall clue that runs from one clue to the next like the last year it was in Battle Creek. I think that takes a while. It even takes me a while. hehe.

tim_the_hunter - 09:07pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4963 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

My theory is multiple clue sets for different conditions

Allison Wonderland - 09:09pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4964 of 24855)

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Actually that is possible. There aren't many reasons to not have multiple clue sets. The only ones I can think of is it would kind of suck to have to devise a whole treasure hunt clue set that never gets used. And if it did get used, it seems to me they'd be a bit nervous about trying to keep it secret for a whole year.

tim_the_hunter - 09:13pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4965 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

does anyone know of a site that has old weather predictions from years past.

Medallion2K2 - 09:16pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4966 of 24855)

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Small seldom or never used park is due, Marydale? Maybe a Rec Center?

Allison Wonderland - 09:17pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4967 of 24855)

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I doubt the weather people are brave enough to keep such a record in a public place.

tim_the_hunter - 09:20pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4968 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

yes, I was thinking that perhaps when the winter was predicted to be mild that there were two sets of clues that year, and the one for less snow had more time spent on it, and therefore the clues sucked... (dr evil pinky finger thing)

Eags - 09:28pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4969 of 24855)

I want to be an iconoclast.

EAGLE JOE!

tim_the_hunter - 09:28pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4970 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

1. Predicted a mild winter

2. Possibility of a snow less winter.

3. Two sets of clues are written, one for snow, one without.

4. The cluewriter anticipates no snow, scouts a spot for a snow less hunt.

5. There is snow and the weather people were wrong(sigh).

6. The cluwriter goes to the back up plan, the snow hunt clues.

7. The clues are sub-par, the hunt isn't as good as others.

Ares - 09:30pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4971 of 24855)

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multiple clue sets would be appropriate right up until the last couple of them that pinpoint the location. at least then the clues that weren't used one time could be used in a future hunt.

Allison Wonderland - 09:32pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4972 of 24855)

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Top 10 Ways the Cluewriter Could Drag Out the Hunt (Seriously)

1. Hide the Medallion in a park outside the city that hardly any hunters are familiar with and doesn't appear in the Treasure Hunter's Guide.

2. Hide the medallion on public property, but not in a park. Like the year it was hidden under an overpass. (Not that I would suggest an overpass again though).

3. Make the clues really vague and really lame. (This is probably the most likely one)

4. Hide the medallion in something white that is likely to get snow to cling to it (like the white yarn pouch of 99)

5. Put it in a park that has bad parking.

6. Put it in a park in a part of town people wouldn't want to go to (Well, the Star Tribune would be more likely to do that)

7. Write really clever clues that make it look like it's in a particular popular park when the clues also fit a more obscure park.

8. Dig up a spot of snow. Place the medallion there. Then dig up another spot of snow and pile that snow on top of the medallion and people will just assume someone's already been by and dug up that spot.

9. Hide it in a snowbank by the side of the road.

10. Hide it under the snow on a commonly used pathway.

LIQUOR LADY - 09:33pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4973 of 24855)

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ok, just a thought here guys, there is a brand new park here on the east side, I'm not sure of the name but I think it's on hoyt and flandrau,(not sure on spelling there) I'm gonna drive by it tomorrow. hubby said he thinks he saw like some memorials or somthing around the entrance to the park. not many people know about this one so it would really throw people off!

Ares - 09:35pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4974 of 24855)

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all very correct, allison. i especially like 8 and 9, and iirc, they've done 9 before, or something very similar to it.

hey do you have someplace that's got an archive of all your hunt-related wisdom like this stuff?

tim_the_hunter - 09:36pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4975 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

8-10 are some of my personal conspiracy theories

Allison Wonderland - 09:38pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4976 of 24855)

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Actually, no, I don't have any sort of archive, though I suppose Trent and Jackie probably do!

tim_the_hunter - 09:38pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4977 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

number 10 was at como in 97

Allison Wonderland - 09:39pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4978 of 24855)

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And yes, I seem to recall from the cooler crew site that it was hidden unprotected in a snow bank one year. I just thought of that because I recalled looking at snowbanks in the past and wondering if was really in there, but even moreso wondering if I felt like digging it up even if I knew it was in there.

Ares - 09:40pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4979 of 24855)

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llady, i wish st paul parks and rec would keep their site updated. i'm not seeing your park :(

LIQUOR LADY - 09:43pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4980 of 24855)

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probably not there yet, the just finished it shortly before winter.it's where they tore down all those houses because of the flooding. the houses were all condemed and they wouldn't let em rebuild cuz the area would flood all the time.

Ares - 09:44pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4981 of 24855)

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they sorta did #10 at como in '90 with the torpedo, too.

the unprotected snowbank was in '63, and it was frozen in a snowball on h.i. in '78.

LIQUOR LADY - 09:44pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4982 of 24855)

TODAY'S MIGHTY OAK IS JUST YESTERDAY'S NUT THAT HELD IT'S GROUND.

it's just a couple blocks off white bear if you head towards frost lake

Ares - 09:46pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4983 of 24855)

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know where you're talking about llady. i've heard about it. i just can't remember the name!

tim_the_hunter - 09:47pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4984 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

That is a definite possibility llady... my #1 conspiracy theory is that they hide the medallion to beat steves book

LIQUOR LADY - 09:48pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4985 of 24855)

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me either! I'll let you know tomorrow, I'm gonna leave early for work tomorrow so I can take a looksie!

LIQUOR LADY - 09:49pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4986 of 24855)

TODAY'S MIGHTY OAK IS JUST YESTERDAY'S NUT THAT HELD IT'S GROUND.

should tell marly so he can put it on his site.

Allison Wonderland - 09:49pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4987 of 24855)

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But if that is true Tim, it seems like last year you couldn't have possibly found it without Steve's book and it's help in decoding all the obscure references to things that no longer exist.

diggorius rex - 09:50pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4988 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

"An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less." - Nicholas "Joe" Murray Butler

Ares - 09:50pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4989 of 24855)

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and that timmers, is why steve must continue to update his book. and if he updates it, we will buy.

actually, allison, someone who's been around long enough would be able to pick up on those obscure references.

tim_the_hunter - 09:51pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4990 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

I definetely DIDN'T use his book last year. The medallion was found in a bunch of trees, and a few picnic tables. I really didnt spend that much time on the beulluah drive thing, unfortunetely. My dad did though, and that is why he got closer than I did. I figured it was another park clue and I was in the right park.

tim_the_hunter - 09:52pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4991 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

my dad has been around long enough... rofl

Rushmore - 09:52pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4992 of 24855)

What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

Good evening everyone! How goes it?

Allison Wonderland - 09:53pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4993 of 24855)

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Hmmmm, on second thought, people told me last year that the guide made reference to the same things the clues did like the old trolley tracks and the bridge that used to be there, but now that I actually look at it, I don't see it.

Ares - 09:53pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4994 of 24855)

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ironically, rush, we're actually discussing the hunt.

diggorius rex - 09:54pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4995 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

Out I go to uh.. practice digging for the medallion, I mean shovel the driveway.. yeah that's it!!

Rushmore - 09:54pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4996 of 24855)

What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

Holy crap, no way!

diggorius rex - 09:54pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4997 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

Nitol!

Medallion2K2 - 09:54pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4998 of 24855)

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Finally the snow is there to shovel, last week at this time it was 50, glad it came when it did, perfect timing

tim_the_hunter - 09:55pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#4999 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

joe.

tim_the_hunter - 09:55pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5000 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

joe

diggorius rex - 09:55pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5001 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

Who will get 5000?

Rushmore - 09:55pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5002 of 24855)

What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

Bummer!!

LIQUOR LADY - 09:55pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5003 of 24855)

TODAY'S MIGHTY OAK IS JUST YESTERDAY'S NUT THAT HELD IT'S GROUND.

Nitol!

isn't that a laxative?

Ares - 09:55pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5004 of 24855)

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hmm. there's even a note about beulah lane: "beulah lane has gotten even shorter--in 1998 the portion of the road was closed in this part of the park"

diggorius rex - 09:56pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5005 of 24855)

tired of digging alone...

Only when you mix it with.... LIQUOR Whoooooooo!!!

Rushmore - 09:56pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5006 of 24855)

What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

Now that Tim got 5000, good job Tim. I am going to slog through what I've missed this evening, be back in a while.

Medallion2K2 - 09:56pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5007 of 24855)

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I thought everyone used to get annoyed for wasting posts for the prupose of a joe, isn't that why people didn't like hear from joe medallion. really, whats the point

Rushmore - 09:57pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5008 of 24855)

What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

M2K2 - Dude, with all due respect, don't worry about it.

tim_the_hunter - 09:58pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5009 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

m2k2- you just don't get it do you? you just don't get it.

Allison Wonderland - 09:58pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5010 of 24855)

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I never understood the Joe thing either. I usually just tune it out at this point.

tim_the_hunter - 10:00pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5011 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

I joined the cc after joe medallion had left, but the joe "game" is neat.

Medallion2K2 - 10:01pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5012 of 24855)

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Dude, im just wondering why it keeps going on

I guess not tim

LIQUOR LADY - 10:02pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5013 of 24855)

TODAY'S MIGHTY OAK IS JUST YESTERDAY'S NUT THAT HELD IT'S GROUND.

I think maybe some one should start a new bullitin board and add the rule that you can't talk about anything but the hunt and then everyone would be happy.

tim_the_hunter - 10:02pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5014 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

well don't worry about it, no harm no foul right?

Ares - 10:05pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5015 of 24855)

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actually, llady, we had one. it was called shoot the breeze with the cooler crew, and was pretty much for the type of socialising that's gone on here aside from hunt-talk. it got a little out of control after 11 september, and was pulled.

Medallion2K2 - 10:05pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5016 of 24855)

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Yeah

tim_the_hunter - 10:06pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5017 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

anyone watching channel 4?

LIQUOR LADY - 10:07pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5018 of 24855)

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oh. well they shoulda kept it. :)

Ares - 10:08pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5019 of 24855)

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it was getting rather ugly. i think they should create a new one to replace it though.

Allison Wonderland - 10:09pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5020 of 24855)

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I actually remember Joe Medallion and how obnoxious and disruptive he was. So it does seem weird that people named something in his honor.

LIQUOR LADY - 10:09pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5021 of 24855)

TODAY'S MIGHTY OAK IS JUST YESTERDAY'S NUT THAT HELD IT'S GROUND.

would be nice.

Medallion2K2 - 10:10pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5022 of 24855)

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Exactly my point Allison.

Allison Wonderland - 10:10pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5023 of 24855)

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Every message board I was on regardless of the topic got ugly for a while after September 11th. It was just kind of a wave that you needed to ride out.

Ares - 10:12pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5024 of 24855)

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what was on 'cco tim?

LIQUOR LADY - 10:13pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5025 of 24855)

TODAY'S MIGHTY OAK IS JUST YESTERDAY'S NUT THAT HELD IT'S GROUND.

well, time to go rest my weary head, SCD'S all!

Medallion2K2 - 10:13pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5026 of 24855)

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Think they would have any memorial in the hunt for the medallion? maybe hide it in a flag or something, but not as obvious as that, something commemorative?

tim_the_hunter - 10:14pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5027 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

a study that said shoveling isnt safe. may cause a heart attack for older diggers

Allison Wonderland - 10:15pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5028 of 24855)

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I think if you look in the past, you'll be hard pressed to find any correlation between the actual hiding places and anything that was going on at the time.

Ares - 10:15pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5029 of 24855)

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definitely not in a flag, m2k2, that'd kinda violate general flag respect rules. perhaps a red/white/blue knitted/crocheted something or other?

Terry Valentine - 10:16pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5030 of 24855)

I got busy here with other things and then had to slog quick to catch up.

I think the reason that some like the joe thing is that even if it was obnoxious, there was something historical about it when all was said and done. That was the year of chair-0-key when this crew really started taking some form.

Allison - I'm with you though...I just ignore the whole thing.

Ares - 10:16pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5031 of 24855)

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a study that said shoveling isnt safe.

my grandmother's neighbor went out to shovel the sidewalk one day a few years ago. had a heart attack and died on the spot. so it does happen.

tim_the_hunter - 10:19pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5032 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

really? that is too bad.

Allison Wonderland - 10:23pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5033 of 24855)

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Anyway, I think I'm going to go to bed early tonight. I'm starting to get a headache from having been up late too many times lately.

not! Jesus Christ - 10:24pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5034 of 24855)

Please ignore all of his incarnations

Tim....me get a real name? I dont mean to offend you here but are you Jewish? Do you worship Budha? Don't tell me what to do, because I dont tell you what to do! If anyone needs a new name is you.....its so bla, be creative like Allison and me. Allison what's goin on? Under a week until we get this shindig started!!! The Medallion is out right as we speak......Phalen or Hidden Falls......God please not Phalen....anywhere but there!!!!

Ares - 10:24pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5035 of 24855)

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yeah i better head off too. this "banking sleep" concept doesn't seem to be working and even after 6 cans of coke today, my brain is pretty much fried. hasta la later peeps.

tim_the_hunter - 10:26pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5036 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

I dont mean to offend you here but are you Jewish?

are you? you do offend me by using the lords name in vain, not creative just dis respectful. grow up.

and if you don't understand the referance, I am not making fun of you by asking if you are jewish, because my boss is.

ThoseMedallingKids - 10:27pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5037 of 24855)

And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for ThoseMedallingKids!!

Perhaps we could call the person/people who write the clues and hide the medallion as the "Medallion Moles." I just think back to that show the past year or two. "Are you the mole? Do you hide the medallion? Do you write the clues? If not, then who?"

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:29pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5038 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Only The Shadow Knows...

not! Jesus Christ - 10:29pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5039 of 24855)

Please ignore all of his incarnations

Tim the Hunter........you are Tim Hunter arent you

Medallion2K2 - 10:30pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5040 of 24855)

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A kid from my high school about 5 years ago died while shoveling. sophomore hockey player, great shape, just couldnt handle the stress on the heart

tim_the_hunter - 10:30pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5041 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

nope, just tim_the_upset_at_ignorance

not! Jesus Christ - 10:30pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5042 of 24855)

Please ignore all of his incarnations

GOd everything is working out great.....the hunt will take around 2 weeks hopefully and then after that the golf show in the metrodome and then spring.....YES!

not! Jesus Christ - 10:32pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5043 of 24855)

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I think this is a record year for the Cooler. OVer 50,000 posts im guessing.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:32pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5044 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Nope. I R, JC.

"HAY, JC! JC! Won't you look at ME? JC! JC! Jesus Christ, Superstar!"

Yeah. Rite. Not in my dreams.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:33pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5045 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

JC, gotta ask... Yust how old are you?

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:34pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5046 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

SCDs, Ares. Anybuddy else toddle I forgot? SCDs, if so.

not! Jesus Christ - 10:34pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5047 of 24855)

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green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:35pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5048 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Well, JC. WRONG ANSWER!

GOODBYE! You are THE WEAKEST LINK. *poof*

That should take care o'that.

not! Jesus Christ - 10:36pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5049 of 24855)

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green how old are you? You seem like a nice lady?

tim_the_hunter - 10:36pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5050 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

rofl, green sometimes you remind me of that lady on the weekest link.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:36pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5051 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Now, about this here hunt comin' up...

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:37pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5052 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

A bitch is a bitch, Timmers.

I do thank you!

not! Jesus Christ - 10:37pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5053 of 24855)

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You know its great.....I've known Allison now for about 4 years I believe....oh man some good times there!!!

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:39pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5054 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Timmers, you mean, in addition to my bitchy attitude, my pointy nose and my red hair?

Well, I guess if The Foo Shits I gotta wear it!

tim_the_hunter - 10:39pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5055 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

yes green, lol

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:40pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5056 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Lettuce all now bow our heads and for one minuto pray for Allison...

OH!!!!! JOE!!!!

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:40pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5057 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

(scraping Foo poop off noggin...)

not! Jesus Christ - 10:43pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5058 of 24855)

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Come around the 6th or 7th clue Allison and I might throw a lil get together around a fire....get some beer and what not. EVeryone in the cooler is welcome to come.......even you Tim.

tim_the_hunter - 10:44pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5059 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

Thanks JC, but I am too young.

ThoseMedallingKids - 10:44pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5060 of 24855)

And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for ThoseMedallingKids!!

Tim may be welcome, but he's not old enough for beer. I'd say hot chocolate for him and I, to warm us up to get back to digging and finding that medallion

tim_the_hunter - 10:44pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5061 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

plus alchohol ruins ability to dig

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:46pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5062 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Hay, Tim. I'm not bible literate, but ain't there sumpin' in the bible about being tempted... By like, uhhhmmm... You know? The devil?

I suggest you stick with dogs...

Who knows? Maybe this year there'll be Som'mores!

LOL!!!

(tho rite now I'm craving a med-rare steak... Wonder if I should do a rib roast for some Lucky 'Crew Members....)

tim_the_hunter - 10:49pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5063 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

green- i would rather hunt, and no alchohol doesnt tempt me at all

not! Jesus Christ - 10:50pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5064 of 24855)

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Tim and Medallionkids...how old are you guys?

ThoseMedallingKids - 10:50pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5065 of 24855)

And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for ThoseMedallingKids!!

I'm 25, but I have chosen to abstain from alcohol and smoking and drugs and that other bad stuff for my life.

tim_the_hunter - 10:51pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5066 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

I am 16, but my mom says I am mature for my age, lol.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:51pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5067 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Older'un Methusala, Bubba. Remember him?

not! Jesus Christ - 10:51pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5068 of 24855)

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Well good for you TMK......hey green how old are you and how many people usually show for that pre dig?

Rushmore - 10:53pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5069 of 24855)

What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

Is everyone going to eat at the pre-dig gig or just drink? Also, what time does the gig generally get flowing in full swing?

tim_the_hunter - 10:53pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5070 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

oh yeah jc, we moved the pre dig gig to cossetas, more room. green you need to change your 2nd line

Rushmore - 10:54pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5071 of 24855)

What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

Now now Tim, though I would prefer it to be at Cossetta's.

tim_the_hunter - 10:54pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5072 of 24855)

I thought not just any fool could find it. What kind of lie is that?

I will eat rushmore.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:55pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5073 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

I'm old enuff to bee Methusala's muzzer...

Or, at least I feel that way. I'm old enuff to bee yours, Bubba, and I'd have not raised you like you were born in a barn. You should try to rise above your beginnings. Yust my opinion...

Varies for any Cooler Crew get-to-gether. This time, oh... About 50-80 or so folks. Maybee more.

Rushmore - 10:55pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5074 of 24855)

What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

I have never been to McGoverns is the food any good - especially the burgers?

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 10:57pm Jan 14, 2002 CST (#5075 of 24855)

'Heads: Sat, Feb 2, 5-5:30 PM, at 10th & Cedar. Staging #F-14. Parade begins at 6:00 PM. THANK MOMPRESS FOR INVITING US!!!

Food sucks.

Yust my opinion. Many 'Heads love the food; especially the turkey sammychizz and the pork chops.

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