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Re: The Winter Carnival Has a Different Hunt Going On

The Allison Wonderland
5 years 2 months ago
You do actually get all 30 at once. You have 10 days to solve as many as you can, though one is a tie breaker and the first team among those with the highest score that gets it, breaks the tie. Thus it would be wise to do that one first. Otherwise you can do them in any order.


AllisonWondrland@... (Allison Wonderland)

Re: Clue #4

The Allison Wonderland
5 years 2 months ago
Our futures in our hands is a famous Churchill quote are there any Churchill streets in st paul? Just noodling here. 
kristen.sommerville@... (Kristen)

Re: Clue #4

The Allison Wonderland
5 years 2 months ago
Not the first to see the one way road or divided trail reference but I do think that’s the reference.

Moving on and futures in our own hands = uncharted territory to me- I think it might be in a new park.

Someone got some new term for a mattress or pillow? They are the way to dreams after all, and are commonly “firm”.
acpickerign@... (Cpickerign)

Re: Clue #4

The Allison Wonderland
5 years 2 months ago
Just after an election they will throw the political clues in. Especially this year.....Here it is!! 
bill.pearson84@... (Bill Pearson)

Clue #4

The Allison Wonderland
5 years 2 months ago
Here is the new clue:

Clue #4
We’re moving ahead, no oncoming dread. Our future’s in our hands. This new term is about what’s firm Let’s avoid the shifting sands.
And the previous clues:

Clue #3

No time, old sport, to play and cavort.

Pursue the grail with your schemes!

Out at night? Then follow the light

To cross the way to your dreams.

 

Clue #2

Stay away from links and risky hijinks.

Disturb not ground, tree or trail.

Don’t wait for last clue to know what to do;

This year you’ll figure or fail.

 

Clue #1

Be it turmoil endemic or global pandemic

It’s been a tough year for us all.

So rather than punt, we renewed this year’s hunt:

Join us, it’ll be a ball!

 

Don’t be odd, stay in your pod.

Keep six feet away from strangers.

Wear a mask when on your task

To keep all safe from dangers.

AllisonWondrland@... (Allison Wonderland)

Re: Clue #3

The Allison Wonderland
5 years 2 months ago
2017 Hunt clue about the Hmong sport Tuj Lub, which is about 5000 years old. A field for this sport was put in at Phalen-Keller Regional Park by the archery field.
Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (about the search for the Holy Grail) had Sean Connery as a star. Any Indiana streets near a park? 
alfabob1@...

Re: Clue #3

The Allison Wonderland
5 years 2 months ago
This clue from the 1962 hunt has some interesting parallels with the clues so far:Clue #2Published on Monday, January 29, 1962Join Carnival hi-jinks, come on the run; 
The treasure hunt is part of the fun. 
A distant landmark in the sky 
Blinks its message from on high.Explanation: 
Hi-jinks meant Jenks Street was nearby. The distant blinking landmark was the illuminated sign atop the First National Bank.
strahanjen@... (Jennifer Strahan)
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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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