2008

Kickoff Party
Fabulous Fern's
Saturday, March 1, 2008
In the bar area
400 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 225-9414

Well since you mentioned it, let me give the details on what will be the 9th annual (and original!) Mock Hunt (so named because it came between the Medallion Hunt and the Fitgers Bock Hunt, Medallion + Bock = Mock).

This year's Mock Hunt will start on Saturday, March 1st. Clues will come out daily at 6pm on the Allison Wonderland Yahoo group (and will likely be crossposted elsewhere). The rules are largely similar to the Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt with a few differences:

1. The treasure is definitely hidden in St. Paul.
2. The clues are released at 6pm.
3. You do not need to clip the clues or buy a button. However you do have the option to be a registered hunter. Registration is $10 and the money all goes towards the prize pool. If you are registered and you find it, you get all the money. You may also hunt if you are not registered, but you will only win $100 and any extra money in the prize pool will go towards the next mock hunt.
4. The hunt ends when it is found, however long that may take.

There will be a kickoff party at Fabulous Fern's from 5-8pm on Saturday the 1st in the bar area. You can register at that time. You can also register by Paypal or by check up until the time of the 4th clue. Send me a message if you wish to do so.

I anticipate good participation this year so face the challenge of going up against other hunters and see if you can be the one to claim the prize this year!

Location: Como Park Mason Lodge (Thanks again for this one, AW!)
1044 Front Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Sunday, February 3, 2008
12pm until the last Coolerhead clears out
Map to the location

One decade ago, give or take about 5 days, on a cold day in February a few medallion hunters met out at Cherokee Park for the first time. Their hunt was over for the year, yet something didn't feel quite right about the situation. A lot of virtual friendships were made in what was then known as the Water Cooler on the Pioneer Press web site. Ten years ago, the Cooler Crew was born.

This year, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of that event, the very first Cooler Crew Rehash Bash. Come share your thoughts, frustrations, and noodles; commiserate with the other hunters who are sad to see the event come to an end for another year.

As with every Rehash Bash, this is a potluck affair. Bring a dish to share and something to drink (not an adult-type beverage, since the lodge prohibits alcohol), and prepare to have a good time.

Come celebrate 10 years with us! Everyone is welcome!

Even Hunter Fred.