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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Ares - 01:49pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7749 of 24876)

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well i figure i won't actually be digging for a few days anyway the ice and the advil should have things under control by then.

Medallion2K2 - 01:50pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7750 of 24876)

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

Good deal

Frostillicus - 01:55pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7751 of 24876)

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

Well, I'm caught up now. I need to get back to Algebra. I was giving myself a break. But, I want to have as much homework done as possible before the hunt starts.

Frostillicus - 01:57pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7752 of 24876)

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

Have a good afternoon everybody!

Ares - 01:58pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7753 of 24876)

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later frosti

Medallion2K2 - 01:58pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7754 of 24876)

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

See ya frosti

tim_the_hunter - 02:21pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7755 of 24876)

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

double double joe

tim_the_hunter - 02:21pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7756 of 24876)

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

What were you guys talking about islands? It seemed like you all were noodling.

Ares - 02:23pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7757 of 24876)

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rule is, tim, harriet island is out of the running.

tim_the_hunter - 02:24pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7758 of 24876)

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

why?

Ares - 02:25pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7759 of 24876)

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cuz the rules have been changed to say so.

tim_the_hunter - 02:25pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7760 of 24876)

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

really? is there a link?

Ares - 02:26pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7761 of 24876)

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http://www2.pioneerplanet.com/wintercarnival/rules.cfm

Medallion2K2 - 02:29pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7762 of 24876)

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

Any reason why Ma press would do that?

tim_the_hunter - 02:30pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7763 of 24876)

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

thanks, that is kinda neat. kinda confirms that there arent any rules about what park it can and cant be in. otherwise they would have put those parks, like mounds. glad I took back my harriet island prediction because of the possible destruction.

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 02:33pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7764 of 24876)

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

Well dag nabbit! It figures.

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 02:33pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7765 of 24876)

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

I guess I'll change my tag line.

Medallion2K2 - 02:34pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7766 of 24876)

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

Still have my strong 4 possibilities: Highland, Phalen, Hidden Falls, Marydale

Ares - 02:35pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7767 of 24876)

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i'm with ya on those first 3, 2k2.

no need to change your tagline steve, the pics are still cool.

Terry Valentine - 02:36pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7768 of 24876)

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!

I truly believe that Marydale would be too much of a risk this year with thin ice. If it wasn't for the lake issue, that would be a good park - especially when there wasn't snow around. Lots of trees and undergrowth around there.

Medallion2K2 - 02:36pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7769 of 24876)

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

Only reason I throw marydale in there is the other 3 are so big, they might put it in a small, seldom (once in this case) used park to throw everyone off, bigger might not be better, but then again that could be way off

The thin ice is also a good reason too, but if they write the clues far in advance, there is no way of knowing weather there will be thick enough ice or not

tim_the_hunter - 02:37pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7770 of 24876)

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

Highland, Battle Creek. Those are the only two options.

Terry Valentine - 02:40pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7771 of 24876)

Tim - Keep an open mind. All except those mentioned in the rules are fair game. Don't start eliminating in your mind too early. That could cause you to miss something...like the correct park!

Don't make your picks fit the park...make the clues lead the way to the correct park.

tim_the_hunter - 02:40pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7772 of 24876)

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

Steve- please bring a ton of guides, I need to make sure I can get one.

tim_the_hunter - 02:40pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7773 of 24876)

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

TErry- you know that I know that. I just like confidence.

Terry Valentine - 02:41pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7774 of 24876)

Be confident in your finding the medallion...not the park...not this early!!!!

Medallion2K2 - 02:41pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7775 of 24876)

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

I figure in the small chance that i don't find the medallion, the powerball is up to 70 million, i have a shot at least winning one of those, right?

tim_the_hunter - 02:42pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7776 of 24876)

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

Lol, I think it would make sence if it were in highland or bc. I am not sure that it will be, far from it, but I wouldn't be very surprised.

tim_the_hunter - 02:42pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7777 of 24876)

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

joe

Terry Valentine - 02:45pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7778 of 24876)

Guess I'll go get a shower and a nap. Might as well be bright eyed and bushy tailed for tonight.

See yaz all later!

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 03:33pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7779 of 24876)

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

I've been thinking about Harriet Island, and I feel that this is an indication of what's to come.

Years ago Maplewood was eliminated, now we need to rule out one of the majors in the city. If this is the case this year, it will be the case going forward. I don't see this park ever being eligible again.

Its a shame. Just like you guys, I don't destroy when I hunt. However, in our collective frenzy, we're perceived as ravigers of the city during the event. And with a fourteen million dollar pricetag, I'm sure some phone calls were made to keep us away.

Granted, the war zone we leave to the quiet of February may look awful, but the snow will melt and the grass will grow as usual. Ironically, one spring flood can do more damage to that park than fifty years of treasure hunting in all parks.

Go figure.

In that we've got limited control over the various morons that are clueless to the obvious.

You'll see them this week. They'll be looking through the trash or sticking their shovels into places that they shouldn't. Perhaps they may cause a chain of events that lead to the arrival of an ambulance? I don't know...those high voltage boxes always tempt me.

Ares - 03:49pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7780 of 24876)

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eventually, steve, hi will age, and its probably a safe assumption that it'll be back in the running.

and very funny about the high-voltage boxes. my dad's an electrician and he's got a line that no one dies on his watch unless he does it.

Eags - 03:51pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7781 of 24876)

I want to be an iconoclast.

The year we (collectively) "destroyed" Chair-o-key Park, we (some Coolerheads) agreed to meet there when the snow melted to help repair the damage. We got there and the part looked pretty good! We picked up some litter, but everything else was in good shape. I don't think there is typically much damage done. A few, who dig up soil, wreck trees, etc., give the rest of us a bad name.

I wonder if the grounds at Harriet Island are pretty fragile due to LAST year's floods, and they'd just like to give it a rest for this year?

Ares - 03:54pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7782 of 24876)

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either that, eags, or harriet island is *so* close to the water. admittedly, the river is pretty much open, but still.

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 04:02pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7783 of 24876)

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

I dunno....I think its about damage control and the fact that the city has focused a lot of attention to the development of the Riverfront. You maybe right, Ares...give it some time to age. Yet, the Riverfront project is only part complete. The powers that be may not be keen to this event coming to this "investment".

Ares - 04:19pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7784 of 24876)

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however, after it is "complete".... and with the sudden change, that should be proof to anyone that the press does indeed read the board.

Medallion2K2 - 04:23pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7785 of 24876)

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

Less than 8 hours!!

Lady Lou - 04:29pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7786 of 24876)

Why grieve because all of your dreams have not come true? Neither have all your nightmares.

Just want to wish The Cooler Crew the best of luck in the Hunt, and have a great time at the "Pre Dig Gig" tonight!! I'll be following you from afar!

Ares - 04:32pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7787 of 24876)

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hey lou! and thanks for the luck.

ThoseMedallingKids - 04:38pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7788 of 24876)

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

So..... anyone got any big plans for tonight? ;)

Usual Suspect - 04:58pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7789 of 24876)

Luck be a lady tonight.........Oh yeah and by the way, I know teddy.

Whats the deal with no harriet?

Terry Valentine - 04:59pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7790 of 24876)

Thanks Lady Lou!

I don't have any plans for tonight...big or small...unless you're talking about the pre-dig gig! :-)

Had a good nap and now it's just a matter of getting dressed up and finding my way to McGovern's.

My take on Harriet Island - at least for this year - is that there's new sod and much investment in the new park so it was decided by whomever that it would not hold up well to a hunt. I may think differently about that if it shows up in the rules for next year as well.

LIQUOR LADY - 05:03pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7791 of 24876)

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

well I'm still at dad's,hubby just got out of the shower and everyone is laughing at my clothes! Iwish my van windows were tinted!

Ares - 05:07pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7792 of 24876)

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hey, llady! you're not dressed for the hunt already, are you?

LIQUOR LADY - 05:07pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7793 of 24876)

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

they are laughing at my polka dots!

LIQUOR LADY - 05:11pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7794 of 24876)

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

ok,getting ready to leave now, I will see every one soon! except ares you poopy head! you better show up next time!

Me2 - 05:12pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7795 of 24876)

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

hi, I am here for a few minutes.

LIQUOR LADY - 05:13pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7796 of 24876)

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

hi me2!

Terry Valentine - 05:13pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7797 of 24876)

Liquor Lady - I can hardly wait to see ya!

LIQUOR LADY - 05:14pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7798 of 24876)

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

lots of polka dots!

Ares - 05:14pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7799 of 24876)

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sorry llady. if half your body felt like half my body does, you wouldn't wanna move either :) and sorry for disappointing you ter!

LIQUOR LADY - 05:14pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7800 of 24876)

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

joe!

LIQUOR LADY - 05:16pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7801 of 24876)

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

I wouldnt let anyone see me if half my body didn't feel like mine!

Me2 - 05:16pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7802 of 24876)

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

They got snow in Ohio - I am sure it will come here soon. What we got earlier thismorning was not even worth claimin'. But I hope that wind goes away.

LIQUOR LADY - 05:18pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7803 of 24876)

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

ok I really gotta get off this thing if we want to be there at a decent time! see ya!

Me2 - 05:26pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7804 of 24876)

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

I like the Highland idea OR a small park. The clues could make you think Highland but probly could lead to the Highland area in a small park (noodlin')- feel like I am making up my own "fantasy hunt" :)

Terry Valentine - 05:28pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7805 of 24876)

And just think...by midnight tonight, we won't know much more than we know now unless they specifically say it's a City park.

Me2 - 05:29pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7806 of 24876)

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

Gotta go-will be back OR see you tonight...bye.

tims_lil_digger - 06:21pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7807 of 24876)

Help, I'm naked!

MCGOVERNS, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! See everyone there :).

StepDogg - 06:33pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7808 of 24876)

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

6 hours until the madness!! I am stoked.

Anyone around?

§©®¡ß¢. - 07:22pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7809 of 24876)

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

Hey Dogg!

Artemis:

Scribe- Have you ever done "Stairway to Heaven" at Lillydale? Or theres another cave under Mississippi Gorge(pretty sure they closed it off though)

Uh,yeah,I've been there....real spooky experience last time though...before they closed it up...never would go back there!!

§©®¡ß¢. - 07:29pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7810 of 24876)

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

Ares!

Thats it,I really don't believe your a real person! I think you are the super computer generated guy from the old Wonder Woman series!

Rushmore - 07:34pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7811 of 24876)

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

Well crap!! After I just slogged through the last oh, 600+ posts from yesterday, I am ready to head out for McGovern's. Well, see you all there. Except Ares, of course.

Ares, you should come to the gig, maybe the fun atmosphere would take your pain away from your mind for awhile. Just a thought.

Anyway, see ya'll in a while.

New Daddy - 08:41pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7812 of 24876)

If you find 2 medallions please share one with me

2 hours to go! Good luck to all. I hope we all find one. But if only one of us can find it I hope its me, or at least a member of the cooler crew.

Gollum Stinker - 08:45pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7813 of 24876)

"Precious, my precious, the medallion is mine"

So, §©®¡ß¢., who are you? The person perviously known as someone with a real name? Just kinding. Really what does your alias mean?

Thanks.

PS, you better not find my precious, my precious, it is mine.

RushHarley - 08:54pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7814 of 24876)

I am the game, and I am that damn good.

The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion is hidden on public land in Ramsey County, but not at Harriet Island, on a golf course or at Como Zoo. The Pioneer Press reserves the right to discontinue the Hunt at any time if public property is destroyed

I guess we can rule out Harriet Island cause of the official rules

Annie B. - 08:59pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7815 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Why not at Harriet Island, where does it say that? It's been their 4 other years - the last time in 1996. I know last year it was at Como so it won't be there this year. Also I am ruling out Newell (2000) and Conway (1999)

SpaceDog - 09:03pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7816 of 24876)

Happy digging.

Hello every one, another year, another hunt. This will be my fourth hunt. Good luck

Annie B. - 09:09pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7817 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Hi SpaceDog - it must be quiet in here due to everyone being at McGovern's Pub. Went last year, but stayin' home this yr. Can't wait till 11 pm!

SpaceDog - 09:16pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7818 of 24876)

Happy digging.

Annie U still here?

Annie B. - 09:19pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7819 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

yeah I'm hear. Just got off track looking at the Winter Carnival website of events.

SpaceDog - 09:25pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7820 of 24876)

Happy digging.

all right

SpaceDog - 09:28pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7821 of 24876)

Happy digging.

Ok so last year after the medilion was found, I went down to McGoverns and went in the back room and nobody was there. I did not know there was an upstairs. Come to find out everyone must have been up there.

diggorius rex - 09:28pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7822 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

I wonder about Harriet with it having the Target stage and it being flooded last spring? just a thought..

diggorius rex - 09:29pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7823 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

I didn't go last year either, but it might've been nice considering knowing a few more diggers

Annie B. - 09:31pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7824 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

In McGoverns in was to the left when walking in, thru another room to the next one. It wasn't upstairs. (At least I think it was last yr and not the yr b4 that I went). Anyway I now believe there is an upstairs, but just ask a bartender when you walk in as to where they are at.

I guess it should state in the paper in the rules if it is not in Harriet, etc.

SpaceDog - 09:32pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7825 of 24876)

Happy digging.

I hope they hide it close to where I live in Mac/groveland neighborhood. Not alot of snow this year should make it really easy.

Annie B. - 09:34pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7826 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

I hope it is in West St. Paul - I see it was in Marthaler Park in 1979 but I don't even know where that is, but it would be nice over here.

SpaceDog - 09:36pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7827 of 24876)

Happy digging.

so when do you think it will be found, Usually the clues have it narrowed down to 2 or 3 parks by Saturday. I bet it will be found on Sunday,27 jan.

diggorius rex - 09:39pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7828 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

I don't know, maybe in WSP, but then at was at Cherokee...

SpaceDog - 09:39pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7829 of 24876)

Happy digging.

Since there is not alot of snow I think they won't reveal the park until sunday's clue.

Annie B. - 09:40pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7830 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Well SD I hope they make it difficult and long. Wouldn't that be great? I like to stew...Right now I have the 28th off, but doubt it will still be around to keep looking. We'll see...

SpaceDog - 09:42pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7831 of 24876)

Happy digging.

Since there is not alot of snow I think they won't reveal the park until sunday's clue.

Annie B. - 09:45pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7832 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Perhaps not till next Sunday - we'll see. It has been hidden in a lot of things I would never had thought of that even if there wasn't snow, it wouldn't have been the 1st thing I would have looked in.

SpaceDog - 09:45pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7833 of 24876)

Happy digging.

I got the 28 off too. If its not found by then the clues will have it narrowed down to the park by then. So it will be well worth the digging. I will probaly only spend 4-5 hours looking this year.

diggorius rex - 09:46pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7834 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Anyone want a digging partner for the fun of it, let me know. Especially when the park is known. ken_ng3@yahoo.com

diggorius rex - 09:48pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7835 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

I wonder if the early edition of the Sunday comes out with the clue in it? I guess I never checked

Annie B. - 09:50pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7836 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

I'll certainly think about it. Would love to have someone to go with. I haven't been able to find anyone that wants to go (except for the folks that are here at the Water Cooler :-)

Check out http://www.pioneerplanet.com/ for the 1st clue at 11 pm.

diggorius rex - 09:52pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7837 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Bonus - I live in WSP, but lose interest when going alone. I have cousins that go once and awhile, but we end up at the pub.. if you know what I mean.

Annie B. - 09:57pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7838 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Well - it is nice to know there are other West St. Paulites out there! What are the rules about the suburbs anyway? Are there any general rules as far as where the medallion can be found in one? Or just as long as it is a St. Paul suburb?

diggorius rex - 09:58pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7839 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Suburbs would have to have a St. Paul park within the city limits.

diggorius rex - 09:59pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7840 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Cherokee is in St. Paul, and anything North of Anapolis

diggorius rex - 10:00pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7841 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Gotta take a short break, it's book time for one that won't go to bed.

Annie B. - 10:06pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7842 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

"The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion is hidden on public land in Ramsey County, but not at Harriet Island, on a golf course or at Como Zoo." - Well I guess it won't be in Dakota County! I just read the rules as someone previously stated the above not long ago, but I didn't know where the information came from.

"At the end of the 2002 Hunt, Pioneer Press Treasure Hunters have the opportunity to take the published clues to Twin Cities Cub Foods Stores for a chance to win a $500 or a $300 Cub gift card. Clues and entry information must be dropped off at any Twin Cities Cub store by Feb. 14. A random drawing will be held Feb. 15, and winners will be notified by phone."

I think I will have to try the above even if the clues elude me...

Maybe This Will BE THE YEAR - 10:13pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7843 of 24876)

hey annie, where did the quote about not at Harriet Island come from?

Annie B. - 10:18pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7844 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

'Maybe' - It is in the rules at this page:

http://www2.pioneerplanet.com/wintercarnival/rules.cfm

Diggorius - if things do get narrowed down, perhaps we can get together and go to look - at least we'd be starting out at relatively the same point!

diggorius rex - 10:25pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7845 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Annie, sounds good. Sometimes with a lack of snow and warmer weather, the difference is made up with a GIGANTIC park! like... Highland!!!!! I know, it's been there several times, but the big parks mean it might not get found right away, besides if I found it, I would hang on to it for a day, for giggles ;)

Treasure Girl - 10:32pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7846 of 24876)

enjoyed seeing all you cooler heads tonight at mcgoverns. the award for best outfit in our opinion is liquor lady. see you in the parks. good luck to everyone. freeze baby and treasure girl.

Annie B. - 10:39pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7847 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Dig - yeah it's been at Highland 5 times, but the last time was in 1994 - 'bought due for a return.

wolffpac - 10:41pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7848 of 24876)

You dig, We'll Find!

I also enjoyed meeting you cooler heads and I wish I could have talked to more of you. See you in the PARKS.

mr. pirates - 10:50pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7849 of 24876)

HELLO! Anyone here?

diggorius rex - 10:54pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7850 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

What's up?

mr. pirates - 10:54pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7851 of 24876)

Not much...been a while since I used the water cooler. Brying to fix my prefrences

mr. pirates - 10:55pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7852 of 24876)

I donno why, but I have a feeling the treasrure will be at either Highland, or a small small park

Annie B. - 10:56pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7853 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

"Like many events since Sept. 11, this year's Winter Carnival will be tinged with red, white and blue as parades and sculptures salute love of country and the nation's heroes." (on the Pioneer Press website) - do you think these themes will also be included in our Hunt?

New Daddy - 10:57pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7854 of 24876)

If you find 2 medallions please share one with me

Any Idea when the clue is released at the paper??

Ares - 10:57pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7855 of 24876)

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i'm here. in pain, but here.

Thats it,I really don't believe your a real person! I think you are the super computer generated guy from the old Wonder Woman series!

have it your way, scribe! i know you will anyway.

mr. pirates - 10:59pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7856 of 24876)

new daddy- 11 PM if you wanna pick it up at the press tongiht, or 12 PM if your lazy, and you don't wanna drive downtown, and get it online

New Daddy - 11:02pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7857 of 24876)

If you find 2 medallions please share one with me

I want to get the clue tonight and see the gang at mcgoverns, but I gotta appear calm to the wife & kids for the first few days so they don't lock me up when the dig gets serious

Annie B. - 11:06pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7858 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

If we sit tight, perhaps one of our friends will get online to give us the 1st clue that they picked up. I thought in the past that the clues came out at 11 pm or soon after on-line, but after looking at the Pioneer Press, it seems they will be posting it at Midnight.

diggorius rex - 11:07pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7859 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

gettin the clue online isn't lazy it's warm...

Ares - 11:07pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7860 of 24876)

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well said rex!

Ian - 11:08pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7861 of 24876)

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.

http://users.erols.com/amato1/AC/Reg.acr.html

acronyms

Ian - 11:10pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7862 of 24876)

http://www.ssynth.co.uk/~gay/anagram.html

Andy's Anagram Solver

diggorius rex - 11:13pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7863 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Jack Black on SNL! DOUBLE BASS OFF!!?

Annie B. - 11:14pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7864 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Thanks, Ian. Always good to have Anagram info.

Ian - 11:16pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7865 of 24876)

http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/Parks/maps/

Ian - 11:17pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7866 of 24876)

http://www.stpaul.gov/depts/parks/?loc=/depts/parks/userguide/index.html

Ian - 11:17pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7867 of 24876)

http://www.stpaul.gov/depts/parks/?loc=/depts/parks/recprograms/recreationcenters.html

Ian - 11:19pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7868 of 24876)

http://www.m-w.com/

Dictionary/Thesaurus

Ian - 11:20pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7869 of 24876)

http://www.mnhs.org/library/search/vrdb/bsearch.html

Minnesota Historical Society search engine

Ian - 11:21pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7870 of 24876)

http://www.coolercrew.com/medallion/hiding_list.html

Locations of previous hiding places

Ian - 11:24pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7871 of 24876)

http://www.notanotherhollywoodfilm.com/

The film crew that's making a documentary

Annie B. - 11:24pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7872 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

THANKS, IAN, for keeping us busy getting our bookmarks in order while waiting for the 1st clue!

diggorius rex - 11:25pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7873 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

The D is on SNL!!! sweet!

Ian - 11:25pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7874 of 24876)

http://www.westegg.com/cliche/

Cliche Finder

Ian - 11:26pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7875 of 24876)

Annie,

You never know when one of those sites might help.

Ian - 11:27pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7876 of 24876)

Ares,

I had a couple beers for ya, to ease the pain.

diggorius rex - 11:27pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7877 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

http://www2.pioneerplanet.com/wintercarnival/ don't forget this one

Ares - 11:28pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7878 of 24876)

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thanks ian!

Ian - 11:28pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7879 of 24876)

Who was it that came up to me at the bar?

I have to explain something to you.

Ian - 11:29pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7880 of 24876)

GREEN:

Did you get the Special Delivery?

New Daddy - 11:32pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7881 of 24876)

If you find 2 medallions please share one with me

thanks Ian, good luck

Annie B. - 11:34pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7882 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Thanks, Dig - its bookmarked! Tis the most important one of all, of course.

AllieGo - 11:37pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7883 of 24876)

It's so disappointing, but congrats to the winners.

Thanks, Ian.

Annie B. - 11:50pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7884 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

10 more minutes to 1st clue...

Saint Paul Park Ranger - 11:55pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7885 of 24876)

"Are we having fun yet?"

Remember:

Just Say No: golf courses

Just Say No: Como Zoo

Just Say No: Harriet Island

Please have a safe, fun Treasure Hunt.

diggorius rex - 11:56pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7886 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Hmm there's always the park discussion, I wonder what they'll hide it in?

Ares - 11:57pm Jan 19, 2002 CST (#7887 of 24876)

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what the heck. joe!

Annie B. - 12:01am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7888 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

There's snow, it's cold, winter's finally here Let the medallion search in you light a spark Far and wide take your hunt, have no fear You can find it in a St. Paul park

What do you think of that for our 1st clue!

New Daddy - 12:01am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7889 of 24876)

If you find 2 medallions please share one with me

Gotta be at Como by sparky the seal!! HaHA

diggorius rex - 12:02am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7890 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

'b 'i 'c '*a cup of hot?

diggorius rex - 12:02am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7891 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

There's snow, it's cold, winter's finally here Let the medallion search in you light a spark Far and wide take your hunt, have no fear You can find it in a St. Paul park

Ares - 12:03am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7892 of 24876)

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looks like we got a new cluewriter.

diggorius rex - 12:03am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7893 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Well that's certainly different?

Ian - 12:03am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7894 of 24876)

Saint Paul, damn

same old crappy parks

Downtown Dave - 12:05am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7895 of 24876)

I like to dress up squirrels in fancy clothing. Just a hobby.

Just got back from the pre-dig gig. Always good to be able to connect names with faces. Good luck to you all! Oh, by the way, Tippy toe tippy toe tippy toe! Just testing you know.

Usual Suspect - 12:06am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7896 of 24876)

Luck be a lady tonight.........Oh yeah and by the way, I know teddy.

Good News, Its in a St. Paul Park. Thank God.... I didn't want to drive all over the place for it.

coldtoes2 - 12:07am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7897 of 24876)

It's been warm, well nice, up until the last week. Wonder when they wrote that clue.

diggorius rex - 12:07am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7898 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Night annie, hope your still up for some diggin some time..

Annie B. - 12:08am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7899 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Well, at least we know its in a park - not on a street or under a bridge. It's something anyway...

You bet, Dig...catch ya later.

Usual Suspect - 12:08am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7900 of 24876)

Luck be a lady tonight.........Oh yeah and by the way, I know teddy.

Stopped at McGov's but i don't know anyone so i chickened out and came home to read the clue.

JOE>>>

New Daddy - 12:08am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7901 of 24876)

If you find 2 medallions please share one with me

I agree looks like a new writer.

diggorius rex - 12:09am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7902 of 24876)

tired of digging alone...

Nitol..

Ares - 12:11am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7903 of 24876)

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nite rex

Ian - 12:13am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7904 of 24876)

Ok, it's at Hidden Falls, I'm heading out...

...to Saint Cloud, see ya tomorrow night.

Same time, same station

Ares - 12:22am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7905 of 24876)

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got the clue. i'm off to bed. nite folks.

mr. pirates - 12:26am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7906 of 24876)

errr there must be a new writer.

mr. pirates - 12:27am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7907 of 24876)

Anyone actually see how they put it in the news paper?

TeddyKGB_3 - 12:29am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7908 of 24876)

'00 Aggie living in Vegas this year -- Going to search the strip for the medallion to keep my skills alive! BTW: I know Usual_Suspect

Alright Noodlers, lets get noodlin' Hidy Ho from Las Vegas

Mike Wazowski - 12:31am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7909 of 24876)

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

The medallion is in a match book. Any takers? The whole light a spark thing?

TeddyKGB_3 - 12:32am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7910 of 24876)

'00 Aggie living in Vegas this year -- Going to search the strip for the medallion to keep my skills alive! BTW: I know Usual_Suspect

"Far and wide" can we assume its in one fo the larger St. Paul Parks?

Mike Wazowski - 12:34am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7911 of 24876)

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

I like that one. The only things to possible interpret are far and wide and light a spark.....nothing else is there to decipher

TeddyKGB_3 - 12:36am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7912 of 24876)

'00 Aggie living in Vegas this year -- Going to search the strip for the medallion to keep my skills alive! BTW: I know Usual_Suspect

Mike: Possibly in a cigarette package?

Annie B. - 12:37am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7913 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Mike - like a spark hit me as in a Matchbook also (a large matchbook box). Also the small one I have at home is Diamond brand and it is a Red, White, and Blue box. I think this year will have some patriotic symbolism to it. Far and Wide - thinking a large park also.

AllieGo - 12:37am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7914 of 24876)

It's so disappointing, but congrats to the winners.

They've hired Allison at the PP.

TeddyKGB_3 - 12:38am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7915 of 24876)

'00 Aggie living in Vegas this year -- Going to search the strip for the medallion to keep my skills alive! BTW: I know Usual_Suspect

Allie: For what?

AllieGo - 12:39am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7916 of 24876)

It's so disappointing, but congrats to the winners.

Battle Creek.

TeddyKGB_3 - 12:39am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7917 of 24876)

'00 Aggie living in Vegas this year -- Going to search the strip for the medallion to keep my skills alive! BTW: I know Usual_Suspect

Allie: What do you mean? Battle Creek what?

AllieGo - 12:39am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7918 of 24876)

It's so disappointing, but congrats to the winners.

Noooooo....in response to the "Well, that's certainly different."

AllieGo - 12:40am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7919 of 24876)

It's so disappointing, but congrats to the winners.

I'm sure Allison would rather hunt than be the cluemeister...right, Allison?

TeddyKGB_3 - 12:40am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7920 of 24876)

'00 Aggie living in Vegas this year -- Going to search the strip for the medallion to keep my skills alive! BTW: I know Usual_Suspect

Oh, I C...what do they want Allison for?

Usual Suspect - 12:41am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7921 of 24876)

Luck be a lady tonight.........Oh yeah and by the way, I know teddy.

Battle Creek----Rec or what there people.

(Deleted message originally posted by Mike Wazowski on 12:41am Jan 20, 2002 CST)

AllieGo - 12:41am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7923 of 24876)

It's so disappointing, but congrats to the winners.

His mind?

(Deleted message originally posted by Mike Wazowski on 12:41am Jan 20, 2002 CST)

TeddyKGB_3 - 12:43am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7925 of 24876)

'00 Aggie living in Vegas this year -- Going to search the strip for the medallion to keep my skills alive! BTW: I know Usual_Suspect

Anyone connsider the strong possibility that it may be in a tree or above the ground do to the snow shortage? I'm not sure how much is there but from what I hear its not much

Mike Wazowski - 12:45am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7926 of 24876)

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

I don't think that above ground is where it will be, but it is possible. I think by or near a tree is very likely though. At least near some cover.

Annie B. - 12:46am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7927 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

I don't think they would put in on anything that needed climbing, do you? They did strap it to a tree one year tho.

billieveit1 - 12:47am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7928 of 24876)

A.K.A.-"Raider Of The Hidden Medallion" c('J')o

I'm thinking it's in a park where you can see sparks??-A park where the 4th of july is held for a fire works show??wild guess -the matchbook thing is a good analysis-any other ideas??Is anyone actually going out to hunt tonight?

AllieGo - 12:48am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7929 of 24876)

It's so disappointing, but congrats to the winners.

Hmmm...I imagine it's going to go quick this year. The key is being able to find the right park quickly.

Annie B. - 12:49am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7930 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

I was thinking the same, that perhaps it is where fireworks have been held, like at the State Capitol! Not going anywhere tonight.

AllieGo - 12:51am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7931 of 24876)

It's so disappointing, but congrats to the winners.

I'm staying home tonight. I'll keep the fireworks thought tucked away though.

Usual Suspect - 12:56am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7932 of 24876)

Luck be a lady tonight.........Oh yeah and by the way, I know teddy.

Anything is possible, Fireworks --- matchbox----- Cigarettes box or just a word that rhymes with PARK.

ANGIE A - 01:00am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7933 of 24876)

its my turn

how is everyone any good thoughts about the first clue State capital but what about the park

Annie B. - 01:01am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7934 of 24876)

"It's a small world after all!"

Well - we will just have to wait for another clue...I'll have to say Good Nite for now...

Good point, Angie - is the Capital Mall considered a park? I think it might, but I am not sure.

TeddyKGB_3 - 01:03am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7935 of 24876)

'00 Aggie living in Vegas this year -- Going to search the strip for the medallion to keep my skills alive! BTW: I know Usual_Suspect

Annie: That gets asked every year...still not sure what the answer is? :)

ANGIE A - 01:07am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7936 of 24876)

its my turn

good night all!!!

_-THX 1138-_ - 01:11am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7937 of 24876)

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

The rehash-bash is held in the park where the medallion is found. The pre-dig-gig is held at McGoverns.

have it your way, scribe! i know you will anyway.

You got that right! Wish I could have met ya, Ares. :-)

Stopped at McGov's but i don't know anyone so i chickened out and came home to read the clue.

You! You should have come and said hello! I asked people if they had met "Usual Suspects" cuz Scribe and I remember meeting you in the park last year! Were you with two other guys? We saw some young guys that looked like they wanted to join in but looked lost.

Anyway, nice seeing all of you again. It was a blast.

Ian, wish I could have seen ya again.

TeddyKGB_3 - 01:11am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7938 of 24876)

'00 Aggie living in Vegas this year -- Going to search the strip for the medallion to keep my skills alive! BTW: I know Usual_Suspect

I too am off till tomarrow night. Good Luck Noodlers

leelabell - 01:12am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7939 of 24876)

MR. NEWSSSSS87 sounds curiously like someone else I know.

Night all, it was nice meeting everyone tonight. See you in the parks.

Usual Suspect - 01:18am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7940 of 24876)

Luck be a lady tonight.........Oh yeah and by the way, I know teddy.

_-THX 1138-_ Yeah i chicken out but i was with my girlfriend

My buddy was in here tonight thought. Teddy was one of my partners last year so.

I didn't have any fella's to get out tonight.

I looked around but i was clueless.

emmy & hannah's mom - 01:23am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7941 of 24876)

and natalie's....

Hi and Goodnight all! It was great to put more names with faces tonight, although I'm terrible about keeping them straight. What a turnout!

Anyway, we've got an early morning wake up ahead, so I've got to get under the blankets!

Thank you again to everyone who was able to come down - it really was great to see everyone getting to know one another face to face!

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 01:36am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7942 of 24876)

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

So let me get this straight. The treasure will not be hidden at Harriet Island?

Usual Suspect - 01:40am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7943 of 24876)

Luck be a lady tonight.........Oh yeah and by the way, I know teddy.

Yup Yup, no Harriet, AND its

In St. paul

TheTreasureHunter'sGuide - 01:43am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7944 of 24876)

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

Well that makes it a lot easier. I think I'll go get my shovel and head down the park right now. Talk to you all later.

Terry Valentine - 01:45am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7945 of 24876)

Good Evening/Morning/Whatever...

Nice to put more faces with screen names! There was quite a crowd tonight. I think I missed a few folks.

Those that I did meet though that said they haven't posted yet, remember you're amongst cooler friends here. We don't bite. We're only as nuts as you are...

okay...some of us are nuttier, but we're friendly. I expect to see you posting later today!

I liked the comment earlier this evening about Sparky the seal. I thought the same thing!

I also liked the comment about the fireworks and the Capital Mall. That thought also passed through here.

Annie - I kept looking for you...wish you had stopped by for awhile.

Sugarlips and friend - It was wonderful seeing you again! Friend needs a login name!

And yes, Steve, it's really NOT at Harriet Island. :-)

jake inge - 01:47am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7946 of 24876)

www.medallionhunt.com

Blows my mind away.... no Harriet Island!

Terry Valentine - 01:48am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7947 of 24876)

Don't let it blow your mind, Jake. You need that for noodling.

Usual Suspect - 01:52am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7948 of 24876)

Luck be a lady tonight.........Oh yeah and by the way, I know teddy.

hey was the film crew around

Terry Valentine - 01:54am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7949 of 24876)

They were there. Some of them left earlier to get ready for some shooting tomorrow.

Allison Wonderland - 01:56am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7950 of 24876)

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

Just to deny any rumors, no I'm not the new cluewriter. I think I can write poetry at least a little better than that. On the other hand, maybe that means the new writer got the job because they can make a good puzzle and not because they can write pretty clues.

Of course that pretty much trashes my earlier theory about Hidden Falls if it is indeed a new person. Not that it can't be there, but I have less reason for believing so.

I do find it curious that they mention the cold and snow, things we didn't have a couple of weeks ago. Although the first clue could certainly be the last one written.

Terry Valentine - 01:58am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7951 of 24876)

It certainly wasn't written more than a week ago. It could be we have the same clue writer - but the last one was thrown together quickly. Time will tell.

Allison Wonderland - 01:59am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7952 of 24876)

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

"No purchase is necessary to win. Photo copies, handwritten and/or online printouts of the published clues will be accepted."

"But remember, you may not print out the clues for the Pioneer Press prize. You must clip the clues out of the Pioneer Press newspaper to be eligible for the whole $10,000 prize."

Sounds rather contradictory. Although I wonder if one must have the real clipped clues for the $10,000 and possibly the handwritten or printed clues only apply to the post-hunt drawing?

Rushmore - 02:00am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7953 of 24876)

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

Well, it was wonderful meeting everyone this evening. It was very nice to put faces to names. I hope to see everyone out at the parks. Must get SOME sleep!!!!! Take care and SCD's

Terry Valentine - 02:01am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7954 of 24876)

I was thinking along similar lines - but last year there was some question and upon calling the PP, turned out handwritten or printed from the internet site clues were okay for the whole thing.

Perhaps a call to the PP could clear this up.

Frostillicus - 02:01am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7955 of 24876)

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

New clue writer is definately my opinion. Either that, or the old one is getting lazy. Seems the first clue is usually two four line stanzas. This is all just memory, I haven't researched it. I just got home. Ha ha! The hunt is underway!!!

Terry Valentine - 02:02am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7956 of 24876)

Rushmore - Nice meeting you too! See ya in the parks!

Allison Wonderland - 02:02am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7957 of 24876)

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

No, the last clue writer seemed very concerned about not only rhyme, but meter as well, and the rhyme scheme they had wasn't that hard to use, even if it was a last minute thing. For as much time as the last cluewriter seemed to spend on making the clues sound nice, I don't think they would have settled for anything that didn't measure up to their usual standard. This just sounds too different to not be a different person.

Allison Wonderland - 02:04am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7958 of 24876)

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

I am glad to see it's in a St. Paul park. That means I should be able to use my Treasure Hunter's Guide!

Terry Valentine - 02:05am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7959 of 24876)

I tend to agree with you, Allison. Just trying to keep an open mind about stuff.

The bottom line is we know where it's not...Harriet Island, golf course, greater Ramsey County.

Allison Wonderland - 02:09am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7960 of 24876)

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

And we know it's not at Como Zoo, not that it's likely to be anywhere at Como again this year anyway. It's hard to know what to expect though with a new person. Really, anything could go.

marley king - 02:09am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7961 of 24876)

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

Hi All! It was good to see everyone at McGoverns, both familiar and new faces!

Terry Valentine - 02:11am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7962 of 24876)

Hi Marley!

Did you send that bumper sticker to Greg for the coolercrew site? If you haven't, could you?

I found it interesting that they have Como Zoo listed in the rules. Much more surprising really than Harriet Island. The Zoo part of Como has always been off limits. I guess they didn't want anyone hunting at seal island.

Allison Wonderland - 02:12am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7963 of 24876)

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

I'm kind of glad now I didn't come up with a puzzle or game for tonight. With all the people there, I think it would have been next to impossible to try and run one anyway.

Terry Valentine - 02:12am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7964 of 24876)

Marley - I'm meaning the jpg, gif or bmp file....though I'm sure he'd like one for his collection.

Terry Valentine - 02:13am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7965 of 24876)

I couldn't get over the crowd! This is definately growing in participants.

marley king - 02:14am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7966 of 24876)

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

Will Do Terry! Will send Monday.

I think they thru in the zoo because of last year, because there were people digging in the zoo last year.

marley king - 02:15am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7967 of 24876)

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

Will also send .jpg :)

Terry Valentine - 02:15am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7968 of 24876)

I wasn't aware of that. I guess there's so many new hunters every year that they haven't quite figured out the obvious places to stay away from.

jake inge - 02:16am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7969 of 24876)

www.medallionhunt.com

Nice seeing everyone at McGoverns!! I can't believe the turnout! Talk to you all tomorrow!

Terry Valentine - 02:16am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7970 of 24876)

Goodnight, Jake! SCDs!

marley king - 02:17am Jan 20, 2002 CST (#7971 of 24876)

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

Jake - Tommorrow we dig! SCD's

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