The Allison Wonderland

I'm hoping it's in a Sticks and Cones wrapper for their Zero Gravity popsicle.  That covers the Right Stuff (zero gravity) and "sticks and cones"!  ;)

They opened a new exhibit where the butterfiles used to be last summer called roots, shoots and fruits that has many fruit trees in it. 

Yes.  I think this is it.

 

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From: Allison Wonderland via groups.io
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2023 10:38 AM
To: theallisonwonderland@groups.io
Subject: Re: [theallisonwonderland] PP Medallion Hunt - Clue #6

 

I'm looking back at scrounging through sticks and cones. It seems now that there's an obvious answer to that. It's on the ground under a bunch of sticks and pine cones. So probably in an area with some pine trees.

 

Who was the director and writer for the movie though ;).  Frustrating isn't it.

What's crazy about this hunt is that the same streets line up with Roseville's Central Park! I've been waffling between the two parks. Plus, the "Right Stuff" clue points to Central Park's rocket ship.

WOW! A great find.  There are a lot of pine trees around the walking paths by the memorial because my grandson and I do pine cone hunts there.  Also, another little tidbit. The lead singer of the band, MUSE lived on Lake Como Italy for 10 years.  hahaha.  Gotta love trivia. 

Good street noodles.

Nevada has an unofficial motto of “battle born” appearing in its flag. And is officially known as the silver state. 

Nevada Ave runs through a few parks, but does link up with cats worth NE of lake como. 

While that area is by the golf course there’s a wooded area outside of it I might poke around in a bit.

I think I am convinced... In the book, The USS Swordfish: The World War II Patrols of the First American Submarine to Sink a Japanese Ship by George J. Billy:



It doesn't take much to convince me. LOL

On Fri, Jan 27, 2023 at 10:38 AM Allison Wonderland via groups.io <AllisonWondrland=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:

I'm looking back at scrounging through sticks and cones. It seems now that there's an obvious answer to that. It's on the ground under a bunch of sticks and pine cones. So probably in an area with some pine trees.

an object ripe for the catch - an apple.  They do sometimes literally fall from trees.  Just ask Newton ;-)

Now that's a great noodle!There is always some History usually though, and that is where I fail.But allusions and clues to street names....wow. Love it. I guess its not a 100% lock, but it's got me more than half.Its actually leading over to the lake side of the park it seems.....................................................................................

I wonder if we have been given a few allusions to street names:

cap and gown = Oxford
"A bomb" should be a-bomb = Nagasaki rd
diamond in rough = Argyle
"A hill" is ChurcHILL
prattle = CHATsworth
battle = Midway (continuing on the WWII themes)
liberties and rights = Lexington (revolutionary war)

Good Noodling!   My son lives on Churchill street right across the street from the Historic Streetcar station and down the street from the USS Swordfish Memorial. After the east side west side clue, I wondered about the historic streetcar station and then the Swordfish memorial. Here is what they write about the memorial. 

I think there is a certain ordering and direction given if the streets are indeed correct. Something that will keep "the prize in your sights" if you follow certain directions from the CW. I'll keep that part to myself :)

Now that I look at a map and see that a lot of those streets actually are grouped together, I think you may have indeed cracked it.
David

On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 09:58:11 AM CST, Allison Wonderland via groups.io <allisonwondrland@...> wrote:

I like it. Just the right kind of vagueness they need for today's hunt, but all those make sense. The downside is those streets are all over the place in Como, but maybe they're not meant to narrow it down that much.
David

On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 09:42:01 AM CST, ὀφθαλμός <idpitk@...> wrote:

I wonder if we have been given a few allusions to street names:

cap and gown = Oxford
"A bomb" should be a-bomb = Nagasaki rd
diamond in rough = Argyle
"A hill" is ChurcHILL
prattle = CHATsworth
battle = Midway (continuing on the WWII themes)
liberties and rights = Lexington (revolutionary war)

I like it. Just the right kind of vagueness they need for today's hunt, but all those make sense. The downside is those streets are all over the place in Como, but maybe they're not meant to narrow it down that much.
David

On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 09:42:01 AM CST, ὀφθαλμός <idpitk@...> wrote:

I wonder if we have been given a few allusions to street names:

cap and gown = Oxford
"A bomb" should be a-bomb = Nagasaki rd
diamond in rough = Argyle
"A hill" is ChurcHILL
prattle = CHATsworth
battle = Midway (continuing on the WWII themes)
liberties and rights = Lexington (revolutionary war)

Spartans were "born for battle"

I wonder if we have been given a few allusions to street names:

cap and gown = Oxford
"A bomb" should be a-bomb = Nagasaki rd
diamond in rough = Argyle
"A hill" is ChurcHILL
prattle = CHATsworth
battle = Midway (continuing on the WWII themes)
liberties and rights = Lexington (revolutionary war)

Every time I look at Google maps I keep noticing that 94 is also labeled as the Purple Heart Trail. Maybe Merriam isn't a crazy idea after all?
There is a school there (cap and gown?)
There's a chain link fence around the tennis court.
Meet your match could be a reference to the infamous "Marry 'em" clue from 2002.
There are softball diamonds there.
And definitely a hill.
Not a perfect theory but something to ponder.
David

On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 11:59:45 PM CST, Allison Wonderland via groups.io <allisonwondrland@...> wrote:

Here is the new clue

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

And the previous clues:

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

Here is the new clue

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

And the previous clues:

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

Long time lurker, first time poster...  I will start with Clue 4


If treasure's your mark, take a waltz in the park-  maybe six steps into the park or from boundary, or from Medallion

Be ready to meet your match-  equals being unsuccessful

Strap on your glove, look up above-  it literally says 'look up above', no 'and' where the comma is.  Maybe a red herring?  Who s(trap)s on a glove?

For an object ripe for the catch-  this line changes if the 'look up above' is a red herring, also ripe= (pier)