Re: some of those clue explanations are insane
I just googled " outside the box" and found nothing relating to this guy and even if something did show up how are we to know he lives near the park. So very
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Re: Clue Explainations
There actually was one person on the Cooler Crew board who figured that out and posted it, but at the time is just seemed more like an interesting
Re: some of those clue explanations are insane
Maybe that's the problem. None of us were on shrooms.
Re: Clue Explainations
Lol. I just don't get it. Truly. I know in years past there've been two people involved and probably the editor. You'd think at least one person would have
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Agree. How does one make the leap from mashed rice, to Archimedes, to lever, to seesaw? Are you shi$&ing me?
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Oh, it's worth it! Some years are better than others, that's all. By the way, how does "Winter allows what summer forbids" fit in? Did I overlook that in the
some of those clue explanations are insane
Wow the explanations for clues 4,6 and first half of 9 were insane. Mashed rice = Archimedes = lever?? And then what ... even if you were tripping on something
Re: Medallion Found
Lol. 94%. And unless some changes are made, I won't bother next year. The headaches weren't worth it.
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Occam. But we did get Archimedes. Say what???
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I concur David. I'm going with WTF. The logic behind 90% of these clues would have been impossible to figure out. I posted a note to the CW on the PP board
I have it... Next year
Everyone picks an exact spot where they want the medallion... and then at the end, whoever can best the fit the clues to their spot wins.... Sorry, I am still
Re: Clue Explainations
Exactly. Like with the Joel Barker thing, what in the clue was there to even suggest that we should be looking for a person? And even if we somehow figured
Re: Medallion Found
Ummm, you'd be surprised. :-) ________________________________ From: Lori W. To: "theallisonwonderland@yahoogroups.com"
Re: Medallion Found
These were definitely, by far, some of the worst clues to date for me. Luckily I was not a part of the dreaded '03 hunt and so this is a all-time hunt low for
Re: Clue Explainations
Good clues are clues that a good noodler could figure out by taking a small, subtle starting point, not knowing where you should be looking, digging through
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I was thinking the same thing, David! Plus, you would know the difference between heading East and turning to your right? Lori To:
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Not me, I was only 88% incorrect. :) Well, there's always next year. Lori To: theallisonwonderland@yahoogroups.com From: stockrafter@... Date: Wed, 30 Jan
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The "mashed rice" = Archimedes = kids on a teeter totter? Good lord! Also baffling: rhymes = Eyedea = knowing his lyrics enough to recognize the heavenly view?
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Even if you did use the board to confuse us, though, there would be all sorts of ethical questions that the Pioneer Press would likely raise about you
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The #1 rule of hunting, never trust the cluewriter. If I was the cluewriter I'd just use this board to confure you all even more! hehehe
The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt is part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival every year. While the prize can only go to one winner, The Allison Wonderland is dedicated to the community spirit of treasure hunting. Here, not only will you find out about the Pre-Dig Gig, the Rehash Bash, and various other social events, but we also discuss the clues here in a team effort to decipher them (albeit not always successfully). This is a place to discuss ideas respectfully, report on what's happening "on the ground", and provide each other with useful information. This is a public group so expect that anything posted will be seen by everyone.
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