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.

Click here for the clues and explanations

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RIVRAFT - 11:12pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6430 of 24869)

Mike, Hopefully people have enough sence to aviod doing any damage

tim_the_hunter - 11:12pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6431 of 24869)

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

scd's all!!!! my last tough wake up until the hunt!!!! wooooooo!!!!

Terry Valentine - 11:12pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6432 of 24869)

Check out our website! www.coolercrew.com!!!! Join the Cooler Crew for the Torchlight Parade, Saturday, February 2nd, 6:00 start time!! Staging at 10th and Cedar St. Stay tuned for further details!

True medallion hunters would never intentionally do damage.

Terry Valentine - 11:13pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6433 of 24869)

Goodnight Tim! SCDs!

TimeSplitter2002 - 11:13pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6434 of 24869)

Needs instruction in manners and courtesy, do not read

WHAT ABOUT TH TRANS DF EXPRESS

Mike Wazowski - 11:14pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6435 of 24869)

Although the Blue Kitty is large, it has not the intelligence of the big bad Mike Wazowski

That is what i thought, so I feel that by shutting some parks down ( i believe one year the gates were closed at phalen after dark) or putting boundaries up to prevent damage take away from the hunt. Does anyone think that in 20 years or so the hunt will only be in say Como? I hope not.

Ares - 11:14pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6436 of 24869)

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and if they did accidentally, such as digging up the baseball diamonds, i'd like to think that most would repair it as best as they could.

Terry Valentine - 11:15pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6437 of 24869)

I like Highland because of all the woodsy areas there...and considering none of us was sure there would be snow for this hunt, there's plenty of hiding spots out there...snow or no snow.

TimeSplitter2002 - 11:15pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6438 of 24869)

Needs instruction in manners and courtesy, do not read

GRAB YOUR TICKET, COME GET WITH IT

TimeSplitter2002 - 11:15pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6439 of 24869)

Needs instruction in manners and courtesy, do not read

TRANS DF EXPRESS, TRANS DF EXPRESS

TimeSplitter2002 - 11:15pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6440 of 24869)

Needs instruction in manners and courtesy, do not read

TICKET

LIQUOR LADY - 11:19pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6441 of 24869)

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

SCD'S all, no really! I'm going to leave this time!

Terry Valentine - 11:20pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6442 of 24869)

See ya tomorrow LL! SCDs!

Ares - 11:20pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6443 of 24869)

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nite, ll. i'm thinking about heading off too.

RIVRAFT - 11:21pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6444 of 24869)

Goodnight all

Allison Wonderland - 11:21pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6445 of 24869)

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Now here's a question. Last year when I was saying it was at Valley Rec or AA, people were saying they wouldn't put it there because it was a "bad neighborhood" (I lived in L.A. for 7 years, St. Paul doesn't have bad neighborhoods). Now do you think they would really consider things like that, but not worry about putting it in Mounds?

Rushmore - 11:23pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6446 of 24869)

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

Good Evening Everyone, another relatively eventful evening I see. We are almost there!! Wa-hoo!

Terry Valentine - 11:24pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6447 of 24869)

I certainly hope they don't think about neighborhoods.

RIVRAFT - 11:25pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6448 of 24869)

Ali, i think about that also, i'm sure there are some parks that are considered BAD. I thought that Steve should have made some kind of notation of that in the book, but maybe that would be discrimination

Ares - 11:26pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6449 of 24869)

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better than some rush.

and i think they'd worry a lot more about mounds than a "bad neighborhood". i suppose when people refer to bad neighborhoods they're talking about the extreme west end, but on my map that seems to be labelled minneapolis :)

RIVRAFT - 11:27pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6450 of 24869)

Hey Ares, don't hurt my feelings...:)

Rushmore - 11:28pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6451 of 24869)

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

Another non-St. Paulite?

RIVRAFT - 11:28pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6452 of 24869)

Ya, but my heart is all St. Paul......

Ares - 11:29pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6453 of 24869)

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lol raft. sorry. no. no i'm not :)

Rushmore - 11:29pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6454 of 24869)

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

And in the end Riv, that's all that should matter!

Terry Valentine - 11:29pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6455 of 24869)

There are those of us no matter where we actually lived, would consider St. Paul home.

There are others who are St. Paulites at heart.

Anyone who participates in the hunt is a St. Paulite at heart.

RIVRAFT - 11:30pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6456 of 24869)

I love it that St. Paul preserves it's history unlike Mpls.

ThoseMedallingKids - 11:30pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6457 of 24869)

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

Terry, you've got mail!

Terry Valentine - 11:32pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6458 of 24869)

So do you!

Allison Wonderland - 11:32pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6459 of 24869)

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Well looking back on past hiding places, there does seem to be a rather limited number of parks used. Granted they prefer the bigger parks, and most neighborhoods by a big park are generally nice neighborhoods anyway, so it's hard to say exactly how the relationship works, but I wonder if they do consider such things?

Allison Wonderland - 11:33pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6460 of 24869)

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Growing up, I was always raised to believe that Minneapolis was the evil twin in the Twin Cities.

RIVRAFT - 11:34pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6461 of 24869)

Ali, that's bad, maybe this town is bad, but i'm not !

RIVRAFT - 11:35pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6462 of 24869)

I am close to Highland

Ares - 11:36pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6463 of 24869)

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well, raft, you're hanging out here, so you can't be that terribly bad.

and allison, it is!

Allison Wonderland - 11:36pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6464 of 24869)

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It's all just a matter of perspective. The people in Duluth think all of the Twin Cities is the "big bad city". And I'm sure the people in the smaller towns probably think even Duluth is somewhere they wouldn't want to live.

RIVRAFT - 11:36pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6465 of 24869)

Hope that's it's at Highland this year, i would hate to drive all the way to the east side.

Ares - 11:37pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6466 of 24869)

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yeah, but duluth is such a nice small town :)

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 11:37pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6467 of 24869)

'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!!!

WOW!!!

I'm a St. Pauliten! I LOVE IT!!!!

Allison Wonderland - 11:38pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6468 of 24869)

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I believe it was Mark Twain who once commented that St. Paul was the last of the eastern cities and Minneapolis is the first of the western cities or something like that.

RIVRAFT - 11:40pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6469 of 24869)

The little sister is always the BEST one. that's me :)

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 11:41pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6470 of 24869)

'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 gonna toddle. Didn't do any work (phone calls) tonite as I wanted to relax. Felt good.

I do believe Splitter will soon join his friend, Pennies.

'Nite, 'Heads. And sweet, wonderous, revealing - ittiz nice to share! - Cooler Dreams to you all.

After tomorrow...

ONLY TWO WAKE UPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The sparklies in my butt are driving me nutz! LOL!!!

Huggers! Catch you all tomorrow sometime! Pleas don't forget the coffee, cokes, nibblies, dimmed lites and unlocked door.

All Hunters are welcome here...

me, green

RIVRAFT - 11:41pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6471 of 24869)

One thing about not growing up in St. Paul, you would definitly have an advantage.

Ares - 11:42pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6472 of 24869)

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yes he will, green.

nite all. see ya in the morning.

ThoseMedallingKids - 11:42pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6473 of 24869)

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

Night Green.

Night Ares.

RIVRAFT - 11:43pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6474 of 24869)

Good night to those leaving

ThoseMedallingKids - 11:44pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6475 of 24869)

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

Here's a song I came up with. It's "Dig With Me", sung to the tune of "Stand By Me" by B.B. King

When the night has come And the land is dark, And the moon is the only light we'll see. No I won't be afraid, Oh I won't be afraid, Just as long as you dig, dig with me

So darlin' darlin' dig with me, Oh dig with me, Oh dig, dig with me, dig with me.

If the sky that we look upon Should cloud up and snow, Or the wind chill should fall to minus three. I won't cry, I won't cry, No I won't shed a tear, Just as long as you dig, dig with me.

And darlin' darlin' dig with me, Oh dig with me, Whoa dig now, dig with me, dig with me.

Darlin' darlin' dig with me, Oh dig with me, Oh dig now, dig with me, dig with me.

Whoever is a Cooler Head just dig with me, Oh dig with me, Whoa dig now, oh dig, dig with me.

Terry Valentine - 11:44pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6476 of 24869)

Goodnight Ares and Green! SCDs!!!

I cannot imagine one park in St. Paul that would be considered "bad". The neighborhoods in St. Paul are certainly diverse and all have a flavor of their own, but there are no "bad" neighborhoods.

Ares - 11:44pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6477 of 24869)

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oh, we never really leave, raft, we can't. just check out for a while :) scd's all.

Ares - 11:45pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6478 of 24869)

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way to go kids!

RIVRAFT - 11:45pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6479 of 24869)

Good job TMK

Terry Valentine - 11:45pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6480 of 24869)

Good going, TMK!!!

RIVRAFT - 11:46pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6481 of 24869)

That should be the next thing, a music cd of med hunting songs.

Terry Valentine - 11:50pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6482 of 24869)

My goal has been to be in a sleeping position that won't cause little square impressions imbedded in my face no later than midnight.

Looks like I'd best get going here if I'm going to make that.

Goodnight and SCDs one and all!

RIVRAFT - 11:51pm Jan 16, 2002 CST (#6483 of 24869)

Good night Terry

Allison Wonderland - 12:03am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6484 of 24869)

Get ready for the Mock Hunt in February at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/theallisonwonderland

Guess it's bed time all around. Tomorrow will be another day of debating things we really only can speculate about. hehe

ma press - 12:09am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6485 of 24869)

Enough is enough already

BB has just passed away what a way to go

peaceful - 12:13am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6486 of 24869)

Don't fill your heads with meaningless clues as it will only bring you the blues because this year I'm going to win and your going to lose. Sorry folks, this one I've got wrapped up.

Ian - 12:13am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6487 of 24869)

I hate the news. I never watch the news. I never listen to the news. I never read the news. That's why I am here. I am here to get away from the news. I don't need new news. I don't need gnu news. I don't need knew news.

BB ??

ma press - 12:17am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6488 of 24869)

Enough is enough already

Hey sorry it's not hid yet!!!!

Ian - 12:22am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6489 of 24869)

I've been traipsing all over Saint Paul, and the damn thing's not out there yet?

Medallion2K2 - 12:50am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6490 of 24869)

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

Hey now rivr, don't try and steal my ideas about the music, maybe we could all decide on songs that we can all agree on for digging/general listening, throw out suggestions and maybe someone, possibly myself, could burn a cd and have some music during the hunt? maybe even distribute. Or maybe i'm going too far into this and everyone can bring the music they like. Or maybe some people would prefer not to listen to music while digging, if anyone has thoughts, let me know.

Rushmore - 12:57am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6491 of 24869)

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

TMK - Great song! Personally, I like the sound of everyone digging and chatting, but the cd thing isn't too bad of an idere.

Annie B. - 01:15am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6492 of 24869)

"It's a small world after all!"

When does the 1st clue come out?

RIVRAFT - 01:17am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6493 of 24869)

Hi Annie, 1st clue comes out at 11:30 or 12:00 Sat. nigght or Sun. morning

RIVRAFT - 01:18am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6494 of 24869)

Be sure to buy the paper and clip the clues, they are worth money too.

Annie B. - 01:21am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6495 of 24869)

"It's a small world after all!"

Is it only if you find it that you can submit the paper clippings?

I am all geared up - just started my PP Subscription so besides finding the clues here I can ponder during my breaks as usual.

RIVRAFT - 01:28am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6496 of 24869)

Yes that's correct, if you are lucky enough to find it, then the clippings are worth like $2500.

RIVRAFT - 01:29am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6497 of 24869)

Is this your 1st year ?

Annie B. - 01:33am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6498 of 24869)

"It's a small world after all!"

No I have looked other years. I spend alot more time trying to figure out the clues w/ the maps and such, than actually getting out to look, but I look a little every year. Can't find anyone crazy enuf to go out looking w/ me. Would sure like to go w/ someone that has a car, but I have taken the cab so many times lately that I may just do that if I really think I am on to something!

RIVRAFT - 01:34am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6499 of 24869)

LOL, everyone on this board is CRAZY !! Also, did you buy a button and send the registration in ?

RIVRAFT - 01:35am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6500 of 24869)

That's how you get the most money. JOE

Annie B. - 01:36am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6501 of 24869)

"It's a small world after all!"

Also I have been here that past couple of years pondering the clues w/ everyone here. You been here other yrs? - your name sounds familiar.

Annie B. - 01:37am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6502 of 24869)

"It's a small world after all!"

Yep, I have my button registered!

RIVRAFT - 01:37am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6503 of 24869)

Yeah, but don't post too much, i've been here 3 yrs. for sure, and i was a lurker for acouple yrs. before then

RIVRAFT - 01:39am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6504 of 24869)

Things get pretty heavy in here once the clues come out, so most of the time i'm just catching up on the post.

Annie B. - 01:40am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6505 of 24869)

"It's a small world after all!"

I know what you mean about not posting much, cuz I really don't know too much about the parks, but I go nuts trying to figure it out anyway. Nice to see the experienced folks opinions and thoughts.

RIVRAFT - 01:42am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6506 of 24869)

I'm not one of the Experienced one, trust me. I haven't gotten all that close YET, but i like to try.

RIVRAFT - 01:43am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6507 of 24869)

Do you have the Treasure Hunter's Guide book ?

Annie B. - 01:44am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6508 of 24869)

"It's a small world after all!"

Hate to say this, but I had better get going. Well - I will probably 'see' you tomorrow. Got to get some zzzzz's for work tomorrow. Nite.

Annie B. - 01:45am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6509 of 24869)

"It's a small world after all!"

Yep, I have the guide book. One for home, and one at work.

RIVRAFT - 01:46am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6510 of 24869)

o.k. goodnight Annie. And good luck !!

Annie B. - 01:47am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6511 of 24869)

"It's a small world after all!"

Thanks - and Good Luck to you too! Nite.

ma press - 02:22am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6512 of 24869)

Enough is enough already

I can truly say as i take off my cap the medallion is hid and thats no crap start at the last and then go back GOOD HUNTING!!

ma press - 02:29am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6513 of 24869)

Enough is enough already

sloging is a good thing???

ma press - 02:35am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6514 of 24869)

Enough is enough already

G. Sax - 03:20am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6515 of 24869)

www.coolercrew.com

Hey, morning birds. My first post of the new season. Back for my sixth year of cooler wanderings. Good to see most everything as it was when we first started. Just wanted to send a quick shout to say www.coolercrew.com is updated for the 2002 campaign. As always around this time of year, pages for past years will quietly receive updates. Perhaps we'll be able to swing some momentum into March and April this time 'round. Good luck everyone.

G. Sax - 03:23am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6516 of 24869)

www.coolercrew.com

Oh, hey... we're always looking for good material at coolercrew.com, so if you write or see something you think might be of wider interest within the messages that you slog through, send 'em my way. Thanx.

Artemis The Huntress - 03:30am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6517 of 24869)

and Markey King.... visit our website for pictures of parks updated daily..... www.kingscommons.8m.com (use Internet Explorer)

TMK-I like your song "Dig with Me"!

Ares- You inspired me! I was actually Artemis for Halloween this year (of course nobody got it)! I didn't put 2+2 together until I saw you guys talking about her. Maybe I should bring my bow and arrows to the Pre-Dig Gig ;D

Artemis The Huntress - 03:31am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6518 of 24869)

and Markey King.... visit our website for pictures of parks updated daily..... www.kingscommons.8m.com (use Internet Explorer)

Hey Greg! Good to see you on! Thanks for the permission 2 use your image on our bumper stickers! I also put your website , and Treasure hunters guide's site on it, hope thats ok with you and Steve. I'll definately send you one!

Artemis The Huntress - 04:01am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6519 of 24869)

and Markey King.... visit our website for pictures of parks updated daily..... www.kingscommons.8m.com (use Internet Explorer)

humming cooler tunes....

filling the pot with Columbian Supreme...

Sodas chillin...asst doughnuts in a box....

dimming the lights...doors unlocked...

Have a great morning!

emmy & hannah's mom - 05:03am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6520 of 24869)

and natalie's....

Ahhhhhhh.... That Columbian Supreme is hitting the spot! Thanks Artemis!

marley king - 06:44am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6521 of 24869)

and Artemis The Huntress ........... http://www.kingscommons.8m.com -Park pictures updated daily (should be viewed with Internet Explorer)

Mornin all!

3 days 3 days 3 days 3 days!!

Rushmore - 07:12am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6522 of 24869)

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

Good Morning Everyone!!! mmmm...thems some good doughnuts

Ares - 07:30am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6523 of 24869)

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nothing to wake you up on a cold morning like a cold coke. thanks artemis.

Frostillicus - 07:45am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6524 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

Morning all!

Terry Valentine - 08:02am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6525 of 24869)

GREG!!!! THE SITE LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!!!! THANK YOU OH WEBMASTER YOU!!!!!!!

Good Morning, Crew!

Annie B - Great to see you here again! Hope to see you at the pre-dig gig!

Thanks for the cold Coke! I agree Ares. No better way to wake up.

Better scoot. Work is still a reality.

Have a way cooler day everyone!

Ares - 08:13am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6526 of 24869)

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2 more wakeups. 2 more wakeups. 2 more wakeups. or maybe 1 :)

LIQUOR LADY - 08:16am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6527 of 24869)

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

ahhhhh, coffee! mornin heads!

Frostillicus - 08:18am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6528 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

Ah coffee indeed. Juan Valdez is the biggest drug pusher in this country, 'cause I'm hooked...

LIQUOR LADY - 08:19am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6529 of 24869)

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

finally finished my shirt! you can kinda see where the dog stepped on it but I don't care! I am not buying another one!

Ares - 08:28am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6530 of 24869)

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mornin' llady, frosti.

hot coffee just doesn't have that wakeup shock in the winter that something cold does, guys. and let's face it. its the wakeup qualities that we drink our beverages of choice for anyway, right?

Frostillicus - 08:32am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6531 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

You're right about the temp thing, but as far as milligrams of caffeine per fluid oz, you can't beat the black stuff.

Ares - 08:35am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6532 of 24869)

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frosti, all i'm gonna say is no-doz, powder, and a straw. the only thing more effective is mainlining it. of course they say that hurts going in a lot more than the coke does when it comes back out. lol.

Frostillicus - 08:38am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6533 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

I'm not that desperate yet. However, if it's a long hunt and I dig a lot I'll keep that suggestion in mind. lol

LIQUOR LADY - 08:41am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6534 of 24869)

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

snortin no-doz! wow! you really are hooked!

LIQUOR LADY - 08:42am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6535 of 24869)

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

maybe I should try that with my excedrin?

Phillip D. - 08:43am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6536 of 24869)

4th Year Hunter. I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!!! Always in Blaze Orange

Good morning to all the cooler heads out there... How are you doing? I can't wait for that first clue to come out I am going crazy with antisapation..

Ares - 08:44am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6537 of 24869)

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llady, there's a reason i said "they say it hurts going in". i've never tried it myself. and of course it probably violates the "use only as directed" clause on most packaging.

LIQUOR LADY - 08:45am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6538 of 24869)

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

me too PD, had my first dream of a park last night, I think it was phalen.... hhhhmmmmm, I wonder if thats a sign?

Ares - 08:47am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6539 of 24869)

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ya know, i've been known to have a premonition or 2 in my sleep. not exactly fun when they actually happen but thats a different story. maybe i ought to try a new hunt tactic this year: sleep. lol

LIQUOR LADY - 08:48am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6540 of 24869)

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

"use only as directed" clause on most packaging.

probably ares, I once heard of a lady that sued a company cuz she spread contraseptive jelly on her toast and ate it! gross!

Frostillicus - 08:50am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6541 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

Well goodness, what else would you do with jelly? OMG!

Ares - 08:51am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6542 of 24869)

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eew. looks like i'll be able to keep that "eat less, lose weight" new year's resolution a while longer.

LIQUOR LADY - 08:51am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6543 of 24869)

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

yeah! I would have at least made a P B&J sandwich to cover up the taste! LOL!

Ares - 08:53am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6544 of 24869)

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...to cover up the taste!

not gonna touch that one either, llady! sorry, you walked into it though.

Frostillicus - 08:53am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6545 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

Gives a whole new meaning to PB&J. I'm glad I didn't pack one of those in my lunch today.

LIQUOR LADY - 08:54am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6546 of 24869)

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

spewin coke yet ares? It is my goal to make you do that atleast once a day!

Ares - 08:54am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6547 of 24869)

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i'm spewing something, llady, but coke it ain't! lol!

LIQUOR LADY - 08:54am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6548 of 24869)

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

eeeewwwwwwwwwww!

_-THX 1138-_ - 08:54am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6549 of 24869)

a large citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and inner skin and a highly flavored somewhat acid juicy pulp

::peek::

LIQUOR LADY - 08:56am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6550 of 24869)

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

:: scampering feet ::

Frostillicus - 08:57am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6551 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

i'm spewing something, llady, but coke it ain't

Please just leave it at that Ares. I can't gouge out my mind's eye...

Ares - 08:58am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6552 of 24869)

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hey, frosti, she started it! can't imagine why she's scampering off.

LIQUOR LADY - 08:59am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6553 of 24869)

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

cuz marly's peekin.

Ares - 08:59am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6554 of 24869)

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mornin' jt. they left the light on for ya.

Frostillicus - 09:02am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6555 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

Just like Motel 6

Ares - 09:04am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6556 of 24869)

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get it right, frosti. its the hotel coolerfornia.

_-THX 1138-_ - 09:06am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6557 of 24869)

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Ares stole my PalinaJOE! :-(

Frostillicus - 09:10am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6558 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

I'm Tom Bodette for Hotel Coolerfornia. We'll leave the light on for you.

_-THX 1138-_ - 09:11am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6559 of 24869)

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LOL!

Ares - 09:16am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6560 of 24869)

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frosti, i think we've got a motto there.

LIQUOR LADY - 09:19am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6561 of 24869)

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

I'm back, hubby had to use the telephono.

Ares - 09:21am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6562 of 24869)

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didn't miss much, llady. just some general chit-chat.

:: looking for the thought police ::

LIQUOR LADY - 09:22am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6563 of 24869)

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

hey about this song thing, I know a guy in a band, he's got a tattoo shop on white bear ave, I wonder if you guys come up with some lyrics maybe I could get him to put some music to it.

LIQUOR LADY - 09:24am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6564 of 24869)

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

he sings blues music about st. paul.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 09:24am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6565 of 24869)

'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!!!

Marnin', 'Heads!

The Coke was good, now gotta grab some Joe.

Frosti, I'm so glad sumbuddy got 'leaving the lite on'!!!!

Greg was here! Gonna have to check out www.coolercrew.com

LIQUOR LADY - 09:25am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6566 of 24869)

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

ya, he must not have liked my poem, it didn't make the site, oh well.

Frostillicus - 09:29am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6567 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

I'll have my lawyers contact you regarding trademark status and royalties...

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 09:33am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6568 of 24869)

'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!!!

LLady, Greg is one man that has more on his plate than probably all of us sitting here right now.

The beautiful site you see is the work of years. In yearly mantenance, Greg spends - I'm guessing - about 4-5 hours a day in upkeep during the Hunt Time.

He probably has not had time to even look at your poem yet. And your poem may not get put up until later in the year when things slow down some for Greg.

I'm thinking he *has* looked at your poem, since he mentioned here to send stuff... Your poem prolly reminded him.

Don't fret, just stay calm.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 09:49am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6569 of 24869)

'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!!!

Ares, I, too have dreamt far too many things that have actually then happened later. Ittiz very weird...

I dreamed about our youngest Huntress, Natalie, before (while?) she was a gleam in Dad's eye! :D

We used to noodle Eags' and my dreams in "Shoot The Breeze" all the time...

JOE!!! for Eags!

StepDogg - 10:01am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6570 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

YES!!! What is up people! Ready to rock and roll this year or what?? Ares - we were close last year man...let's do it this year! It's nice to see all of your names again and i am pumped to work with you all again this year.

§©®¡ß¢. - 10:03am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6571 of 24869)

Here for the news on the gnus for the news and by the gnus in the name of gnus!

Mornin Sams!

StepDogg - 10:11am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6572 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

what up scribe.

§©®¡ß¢. - 10:12am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6573 of 24869)

Here for the news on the gnus for the news and by the gnus in the name of gnus!

What up Dogg!

Geez,now I gotta keep my "dogs" straight!:)

StepDogg - 10:13am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6574 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

Hey...I was the "dogg" originator!! 4 years and running!!

§©®¡ß¢. - 10:15am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6575 of 24869)

Here for the news on the gnus for the news and by the gnus in the name of gnus!

Sorry Dogg,there is another breed on the PP that is a bit older and a wee bit more obnoxious.....

So anyway how you doin?

StepDogg - 10:16am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6576 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

Great...I can't wait to get this hunt going! this is my favorite time of the year. Absolute addiction!! How are you?

§©®¡ß¢. - 10:17am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6577 of 24869)

Here for the news on the gnus for the news and by the gnus in the name of gnus!

Liqour Lady!!

Quit playin wit those damn kids and get your butt back on the 'puter!:)

_-THX 1138-_ - 10:18am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6578 of 24869)

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Hey Scribe! D O G ain't all bad. I forgot to tell you but, I invited him for dinner should he ever be in town.

Hey there Dogg, welcome back to another year of huntin'.

§©®¡ß¢. - 10:18am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6579 of 24869)

Here for the news on the gnus for the news and by the gnus in the name of gnus!

Doin well Dogg!

Got my light batteries and propane rarin to go!

This is the first year I can remember not having my snow boots out yet!

You comin on saturday?

§©®¡ß¢. - 10:19am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6580 of 24869)

Here for the news on the gnus for the news and by the gnus in the name of gnus!

THX,How many times have I told you not to bring home strays??

StepDogg - 10:20am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6581 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

What's up THX....Nice to see you again. Ready to rock and roll and find this damn thing or what?!?

Hey...can you buy buttons yet? Anyone know?

_-THX 1138-_ - 10:20am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6582 of 24869)

a large citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and inner skin and a highly flavored somewhat acid juicy pulp

THX,How many times have I told you not to bring home strays??

But he was cold and wet from the snow. He looked sooooo cute!

_-THX 1138-_ - 10:21am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6583 of 24869)

a large citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and inner skin and a highly flavored somewhat acid juicy pulp

Hey...can you buy buttons yet? Anyone know?

Yeah! You better do it soon. Deadline is????

Anyone remember the deadline?

StepDogg - 10:21am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6584 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

Scribe - I hope to come on saturday, but i may be going out of town.

§©®¡ß¢. - 10:22am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6585 of 24869)

Here for the news on the gnus for the news and by the gnus in the name of gnus!

Cute?

Are you into that again?

§©®¡ß¢. - 10:22am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6586 of 24869)

Here for the news on the gnus for the news and by the gnus in the name of gnus!

Out of town??

What is with you people not stopping your lives for this??:)

_-THX 1138-_ - 10:23am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6587 of 24869)

a large citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and inner skin and a highly flavored somewhat acid juicy pulp

Are you into that again?

As opposed to ugly?

Dogg, if you can't make it Saturday, there's always the rehash-bash.

Here for the news on the gnus for the news and by the gnus in the name of gnus!

Dogg,buttons have been out for about a month or so.....

StepDogg - 10:24am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6589 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

I am going to run and get this button thing taken care of. I didn't realize it was getting so late in the month!!! I'll be back.

Here for the news on the gnus for the news and by the gnus in the name of gnus!

UGLY is the only way to go baby!

Frostillicus - 10:41am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6591 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

Buttons gotta be postmarked by January 20. And, since the post office isn't open on Sundays, you'd better do it by Saturday. Go now!

LIQUOR LADY - 10:47am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6592 of 24869)

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

hey! who let the doggs out? woof woof wooof woof! sorry scribe, wasn't playin w/the kids,just my hubby!

New Daddy - 11:04am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6593 of 24869)

If you find 2 medallions please share one with me

Phalen, Phalen, Phalen,... every year I keep wondering why it wasn't been there in so long. Do you think its because part of the park is in Maple woodd and off limits for ever???

LIQUOR LADY - 11:10am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6594 of 24869)

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

nah, the majority of the park is st paul,I think the maplewood side is actually keller.

green. (aka *green_brown*) - 11:12am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6595 of 24869)

'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!!!

That's my take on it, New Daddy.

Frostillicus - 11:12am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6596 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

I'm pretty sure that all of Phalen is in St Paul.

New Daddy - 11:14am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6597 of 24869)

If you find 2 medallions please share one with me

I hope so, Phalen would be a good place to dig, and it is due... I need to start bringing my maps and The guide to work to check on these things.

leelabell - 11:16am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6598 of 24869)

MR. NEWSSSSS87 sounds curiously like someone else I know.

Ares, how is Hotel California coming?

LIQUOR LADY - 11:20am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6599 of 24869)

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

gotts go get some grub, see ya soon!

LIQUOR LADY - 11:21am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6600 of 24869)

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

oh wait, joe

LIQUOR LADY - 11:21am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6601 of 24869)

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

ok bye now!

Frostillicus - 11:27am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6602 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

Here's the skinny from the Treasure Hunter's Guide.

"The park connects to Keller Park just north of it, which is located in Maplewood. Combined, they are Phalen-Keller Regional Park."

SO, the way I read, Phalen is in St Paul, Keller is not.

Incidentally, Phalen was named for Edward Phalen, a suspect in St. Paul's first murder.

Medallion2K2 - 11:31am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6603 of 24869)

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

Just 36 short hours away from clue 1...........

Allison Wonderland - 11:32am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6604 of 24869)

Get ready for the Mock Hunt in February at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/theallisonwonderland

Today is Thursday right? Seems everyone is off a day or I missed a day somewhere. But it would be 60 hours until the first clue and two more "wake-ups".

Medallion2K2 - 11:34am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6605 of 24869)

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

you're right, im getting ahead of myself, call it wishful thinking

StepDogg - 11:38am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6606 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

Geez...I cut my button buying a little short this year...I was worried that the deadline passed! Thank God it didn't! How is everyone?

My Dalliance - 11:39am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6607 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

Hi everyone,

Since the rules say that the Medallion will be "hidden on public land in Ramsey County," why couldn't it be hidden in Maplewood, which is in Ramsey?

StepDogg - 11:43am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6608 of 24869)

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Dalliance - The 1st clue usually says specifically "St. Paul" where the med will be hidden

My Dalliance - 11:44am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6609 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

2K2, Dogg, Allison, Frosty, anyone there?

Medallion2K2 - 11:45am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6610 of 24869)

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

Yeah

My Dalliance - 11:45am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6611 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

Hi Dogg,

On Med Hunter's website, he posted the rules for 2002, which say Ramsey County. So, if the clue does not specify St. Paul, couldn't Keller be an option?

My Dalliance - 11:46am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6612 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

The rules also say that the winner will get $1200 of groceries from Cub. Munch on!

New Daddy - 11:46am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6613 of 24869)

If you find 2 medallions please share one with me

M D it could be hidden in Maplewood, but the City of Maplewood thinks us diggers are a threat to there lovely parks and don't want the dig there. The even threatend WC with a lawsuit it further digs were there.

Alison Hi nice to see you back. I was looking at my bookmarks for some excellant noodling you did last year about the frequency of what the clues refered to, ie where it was hidden , what is was hidden in etc. do you stil have that info...?? it was the best post ever, but I can't find it anymore

StepDogg - 11:47am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6614 of 24869)

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Dall - You know, I don't know for sure. I don't think it has ever been in Maplewood. I'm pretty sure Keller is ruled out...not 100% on that though.

Frostillicus - 11:48am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6615 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

Apparantly the City of Maplewood has their undies all in a bunch about the medallion being hidden there. They've basically said "Stay out or else" to the PP. I don't know the details, but that's why most are assuming it won't be in Maplewood.

However, assumptions are made to be proven wrong...

My Dalliance - 11:48am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6616 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

The rules also say that the winner will get $1200 of groceries from Cub. Munch on!

cabingirl - 11:50am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6617 of 24869)

Afternoon, everyone...my first visit of 2002! Just wanted to say hi!

Allison Wonderland - 11:51am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6618 of 24869)

Get ready for the Mock Hunt in February at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/theallisonwonderland

Hmmmm, not sure if I remember that posy, but there's a ghood chance I copied it from something I posted in my Yahoo club. Maybe it's there? I'd have to look though.

StepDogg - 11:52am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6619 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

what up cabingirl...Allison. Nice to see you.

My Dalliance - 11:55am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6620 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

Thanks for the info on Maplewood. I'll stay far, far away. I would love it if the med was found 6 inches over the Maplewood/St. Paul border, on the SP side.

Mornin'/afternoon, Cabingirl.

StepDogg - 11:59am Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6621 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

Dall - I actually hope it's at phalen this year...That's where i start every year just because i know that park inside and out. Every year i hope, but it's never there.

My Dalliance - 12:03pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6622 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

I actually dug at Phalen early in the hunt last year, mainly for practice, before everyone figured out it was at Como.

What do you think about the possibility that it might not be at a park, but just on public land. That hasn't happened in a while -- since 1989 at the Capitol mall. Seems overdue.

Frostillicus - 12:03pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6623 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

Phalen would be nice for me too, it's close to my house. But it's sooo big!

My Dalliance - 12:05pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6624 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

After the early find at Newell, maybe they'll tend toward big.

StepDogg - 12:06pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6625 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

personally, I think they will keep the med in parks just for the "crowd" sake. parking and space might be issues on public land. Just my hunch...

randy rust - 12:06pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6626 of 24869)

Rust never sleeps....

I am giddy in anticipation......whazzup yall?

StepDogg - 12:07pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6627 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

what up randy...ready for some diggin?

randy rust - 12:08pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6628 of 24869)

Rust never sleeps....

I am ready....I am willin' an I am jacked....

randy rust - 12:10pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6629 of 24869)

Rust never sleeps....

You would think Ma could garner up the know how and the coin to pt a live chat deal together??? I mean HELLO....2002 here!!

_-THX 1138-_ - 12:14pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6630 of 24869)

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MA had a real time chat function at one time.

Frostillicus - 12:14pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6631 of 24869)

Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase: "You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze."

My personal feeling is I prefer this format. That way, I can go back and see what was missed, or look at previous noodling when a new clue comes out to see what may have changed. Is there a way to archive live chat like this board?

StepDogg - 12:15pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6632 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

Frost - I agree...I love to go back and read what i missed.

Ares - 12:16pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6633 of 24869)

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afternoon everybody.

god i hate meetings. just got out of a 2 hour long one.

step, weren't you known as stepdogg even when you were back in high school?

StepDogg - 12:17pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6634 of 24869)

Beer....Medallion....$10,000.....Better Beer

Ares...how are ya??!

Ares - 12:17pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6635 of 24869)

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for the record, the northern half of phalen (that which is north of larpenteur ave, is in maplewood.

Ares - 12:18pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6636 of 24869)

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been better, like at the conway hunt when i was right there and left, but anyhow....

My Dalliance - 12:19pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6637 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

Someone once told me that her company conducted all meetings with everyone standing up . . . not even the biggest airbags can do that comfortably for 2 hours.

well, maybe the biggest . . .

Ares - 12:20pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6638 of 24869)

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actually dalliance, it wasn't all that bad. all our conference rooms have got theose really nice and really expensive herman-miller aeron chairs in them. real easy to catch some zz's in :)

Allison Wonderland - 12:21pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6639 of 24869)

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After a dark winter snowfall, cold frost in my hair Warm smell of hot coffee, rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light I put my shovel down and dropped my Guide So I could track off through the white. There she sat on a snow mound; With a laptop hooked to her cell And I was thinking to myself, 'This could be Heaven or this could be Hell' Then she brought up the website and she showed me the way There were voices there in every post, I thought I heard them say... Welcome to the Hotel Coolerfornia Such a lovely place In this Medallion Race Plenty of room at the Hotel Coolerfornia Only once a year, you can find it here Their minds are Medallion-twisted, tracking all the clues’ trends There’s a lot of crazy, crazy people, and they’re all friends. How they noodle the clues, thinking they’re all set. But the mistakes they made last year, they do tend to forget So I called up the Sysop, 'Please don’t make me whine’ He said,'We haven't had a monitor here since nineteen ninety nine' And still those voices are calling from far away, Keep you up in the middle of the night Just to hear them say... Welcome to the Hotel Coolerfornia Such a lovely place In this Medallion race They huntin' it up at the Hotel Coolerfornia What a nice surprise, if they find the prize. Buttons on the dresser, Leftover boxes of fried rice And she said 'We are all just prisoners here, of our own device' And on the Cooler boards, They’ve gathered, now they’re stuck They noodle it with their crazy thoughts, But they just can't find the puck. Last thing I remember, I was Reaching for the drawer I had to find the map back To the place I dug before 'Relax,'said the huntress, In spotters you will believe. You can logout any time you like, but you can never leave

My Dalliance - 12:22pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6640 of 24869)

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Do you paint wide-awake eyeballs on the inside of your glasses so that you can catch some zzzzz's during meetings? :)

Ares - 12:23pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6641 of 24869)

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thank you allison!!!! that will be come a classic. people will write songs about you.

My Dalliance - 12:23pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6642 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

Nice! I think Allison has penned this year's theme song. Now, how to record it?

Allison Wonderland - 12:25pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6643 of 24869)

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Ares got me started on it. :-)

Ares - 12:25pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6644 of 24869)

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well, leela, i think my era of songwriting hath come to an end. allison took the torch and ran with it. and in the process did a much better job than i ever could have.

My Dalliance - 12:26pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6645 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

Awwww, Ares, keep working on yours for next year.

Ares - 12:27pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6646 of 24869)

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and i'm supposed to top that how?

My Dalliance - 12:28pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6647 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

Um, ask Allison for help. :)

Ares - 12:32pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6648 of 24869)

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how do you think that one came into being?

My Dalliance - 12:33pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6649 of 24869)

Recipe for Fruity Noodle salad: Green's grapefruits, Me2's lemons, Ch'Ares

Ooooh. A cooler scandal. Did Allison run with your idea?

Allison Wonderland - 12:33pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6650 of 24869)

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It's ok Ares. You can take comfort in being my muse. hehe

Ares - 12:37pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6651 of 24869)

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ok i will.

Allison Wonderland - 12:45pm Jan 17, 2002 CST (#6652 of 24869)

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Now to get back to New Daddy, I'm trying to remember what he was asking about, and if it was even me who posted it. Here's one thing I found:

"The criteria I used for my likely parks are:

1) The Medallion has been hidden there at least once before.

2) The Medallion was not hidden there in any of the last five hunts

3) The hiding place is in St. Paul

4) The park doesn't have "issues" (i.e. being gated off at night or home to ancient burial places)

So here's my list of the non-issue-having St. Paul parks with the last time the treasure was located there and the number of times its been there:

Battle Creek (95)(3) Highland (94)(5) Hidden Falls (93)(2) Langford (91)(1) The Capitol Mall (89)(1) Kellogg (85)(1) Irvine (77)(1) Marydale (72)(1)

Going by the above criteria, this list would have been accurate in 11 of the last 12 years."

To that list this year we can add Harriet Island and technically Conway (but I doubt that). I think Phalen could also be added to the list as I'm starting to doubt that they're purposely avoiding it. After all, why avoid Phalen and not Battle Creek? And I'd change the rule to not being involved in any of the last three hunts. Which would make this list accurate in 11 of the last 13 years.

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