The Allison Wonderland

Yeah the part that gets me with that clue is it says buddy where I feel it's a person. So phalen could work, hamm for swede hollow? 

I think PP is referring to Ellingson and crew who found it in WBL and the year before in Highland Park! Two time finders!

A hero by  another name could be a sub if we are talking sandwiches. That could help the case for como - or maybe I’m hungry. 

"by another name" could this be a reference to Shakespeare? "A rose by any other name" Rose Ave. is right near the grouping of streets previously mentioned.
The Queen song would be Victoria 
"Killing it" would be N Kilburn

Also, parking the car, street references in the Queen song, and the sidewalks of New York all make me think they are trying to get us to look at street names. Maybe I'm just too zeroed in on Como though.

That is amazing!  I found the Treasure Hunt by Roger Barr from 1992 but not Map Guy's latest book.  UGH. 

That seems pretty obscure about Ragsdale. Map Guy makes sense as the person they're talking about, but do they really mean to give us the park this way? And you're right that it doesn't seem to fit the other clues very much. Maybe the park isn't the clue but rather his name, though I can't connect it to anything. 
David 

On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 12:33:54 AM CST, <alfabob1@...> wrote:

If so, how would any of the other clues fit this area? In earlier clues, when I thought the present CW sounded like Jim Ragsdale, I went to the Cooler Crew site to research past hunts and saw the 2015 hunt as a tribute to him. Is that what we are supposed to get from Clue 8? Some sort of tie-in to Jim?

I can't find my treasure hunt book by map guy. We moved and I have some unpacked boxes still. I wonder what he says about Como Park in there? I know there are tons of photos on his web site.  yeesh, this just keeps getting weirder. 

If so, how would any of the other clues fit this area? In earlier clues, when I thought the present CW sounded like Jim Ragsdale, I went to the Cooler Crew site to research past hunts and saw the 2015 hunt as a tribute to him. Is that what we are supposed to get from Clue 8? Some sort of tie-in to Jim?

We thought alike on this clue. 

Is Clue 8 talking about Mapguy? Or Jake?

Are they talking about Map Guy in 2015 at Snail Lake?

Just so that we have a place with all the clues together:

Here is the new clue

Clue #8
Not with cape, but maybe rake, A hero, by another name, With studious guys, searched for the prize
And up north the puck did claim.
And the previous clues:

Clue #7
Buddy you're a big star, got a name to go far
Killing it down where they park the car
But you lied to their face, became a big disgrace
Better pack up and get outta this place

Clue #6
Stop all your prattle, you were born for battle
Defend your liberties and rights
Be ever so bold to seize silver and gold
By keeping the prize in your sights

Clue #5
Have you the right stuff to seek diamond in rough?
Then scrounge through stick and cone
If you want a big thrill look for a hill
To spy a treasure to own

Clue #4
If treasure's your mark, take a waltz in the park
Be ready to meet your match
Strap on your glove, look up above
For an object ripe for the catch

Clue #3
A bomb cyclone hit our wintry zone On the chin, buckling our knees Get up at your leisure to seek our fine treasure Find fortune and live life of ease

Clue #2
Descend from your perch, set out to search
East Side, west side, all around the town
Glory will reign when you find the chain
To go with your cap and gown

Clue #1
The viral pandemic is now endemic And the battle’s on for Ukraine Take a break from the news to follow your muse
And tackle these rhymes with your brain

The Lilly pond or enchanted garden is across from the Conservatory. They still have quite a variety of Lilly pads in there. I think it might also be called the frog pond. As you can see there are quite a few pine trees in that area. The intersection where Victoria meets Como, Wheelock pkwy and Maryland is kind of a crazy intersection. There are a mix of trees there but it is really busy and I don't think they would want people looking there. 

Ultimately when laid out like this i get unreasonably upset that they mention rhymes in clue 1 - then abandon their rhyme scheme in clue 7. Uff 

The Conservatory? with all those flowers and plants in Como also had a display of Queen Victoria Lilies, at 6 feet across,...they are huge. It was a big too doo in 2012 I guess. Are they still there? 
N. Victoria Street is 1 block long only and points to that strip of Park south of Nagasaki (Bomb) Very near the Fishing Pier to Catch some Perch? Are there any Pines in that area? Strip? Satellite shows trees, but I can't remember which kinds...
Mike
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Now you have me thinking.....we always watch the fireworks at Central Park and Central Park Victoria West is a really cool playground area that has all kinds of adaptive things, workout stations, and a cool Merry Go Round.  Ach.........  The CW is totally messing with us. It could certainly be at Central Park down by that playground area off of the lake and Victoria. 

Jone

Maybe clue 7 references Edward Phalen (Phelan) namesake of the lake who was accused of murder in 1850 and then later fled town to California to avoid charges of perjury.

Well, part of the park is the Harriet Alexander Nature Center, which is made up of marsh, forest, and prairie. There are tons of different kinds of animals back there including eagles. There is also the Wildlife Rehab Center of MN right next to the nature center where they care for injured animals. It is actually quite large if you include all the pieces of "the park" That part is called Central Park Dale East and is off of Dale St. They have all kinds of summer programs for the kids in the nature center. 

ANother thoughtFreddie Mercury Star ...song - go far in a Mercury car?  and sings for the band Queen ....That's the clue.... pointing to Queen VICTORIA Street. Fits Como and Central ughhhAnd the Animals song.... zoo? Which many have said already, but are there Animals at Central?


On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 09:37:18 PM CST, Mushiew via groups.io <mushiew@...> wrote:

I agree Mike. I think it’s secured to a pine cone attached to a tree.