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My first guess in the Park Pick Pool is Newell Park.
10 on Newell.

I think David is spot on -
Something old- something new in that light could be a “what’s it in” clue - which aren’t that helpful that early on. Could be wrapped in two flags, an old one and a new one. 
Alternatively- vexing rhymes and something old/ something new could mean we are getting new spins on old clues. This could be troublesome in the Google-age of the hunt- folks would find the old clues and be brought to the wrong place.
Here’s hoping it’s not that lol
On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 9:29 AM Allison Wonderland via groups.io <AllisonWondrland=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:

[I also missed this one so this will also be Pre-Hunt]

5-Tony Schmidt 5 Lillydale   Tonya Saum Round 1       Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone      

[It looks like I overlooked that this message needed approval, so I will count these as "Pre-Hunt"]

Thanks for organizing again! Good luck to everyone.
I will start with one of each:
1- Crosby Farm
1- Snail Lakes RP
1- Bald Eagle-Otter Lake
1- Phalen
1- Central Park
1- Hidden Fall
1- Tony Schmidt
1- Shadow Falls
1- Como
1- Acorn

Thanks for organizing! I'd like to go one for each:   1. Hansen 2. Crosby Farm 3. Snail Lakes RP 4. Bald Eagle-Otter Lake 5. Central Park 6. Hidden Falls 7. Tony Schmidt 8. Shadow Falls 9. Phalen 10. Como

It is hard to ignore the fact that with all of the business about the state flag this last year, the study of flags is called vexillology and they used the word vexatious. It would seem a flag is somehow involved.

Goad can mean to specifically prod with a stick.

I think I'm going to go all in on Linwood to start. It would be new because it's never been there but old because it was found near there back in 1968. good enough for clue 1. lol

Jennifer  2 Como 2 Battle Creek  2 Phalen 2 Harriet 2 Hidden Falls 
Thanks again for doing this David.  See you tonight at the PDG

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And so it begins...

At last it's time for vexatious rhyme
To goad you to fortune and fun
Here's a clue: something old something new
Off you go! The race has begun

5 for beaver lake 
5 for Casey lake

Guesses for today from Rebecca Gibson 
5 for Long Lake5 for Battle Creek
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I've got all the pre-hunt guesses logged (though it's not too late to join in). We have 20 participants already. Here is where people are at thus far:

Battle Creek 30 Central Park 30 Como 29 Tony Schmidt 16 Hidden Falls 11 Acorn 10 College 10 Trout Brook 10 Cherokee 8 Crosby 8 Harriet 8 Snail Lake 7 Applewood 4 Bald Eagle 4 Highland 4 Shoreview Commons 3 Lakewood Hills 2 Long Lake 2 Phalen 2 Swede Hollow 2

I apologize as I forgot to post this earlier. The Golden Beer Can is still out there! Clue #7 will be released Tuesday at 6pm at St. Paul Brewing.

Clue #1

From all throughout our realm we call treasure hunters home to St. Paul

To invite you each, one and all to seek our golden can of beer.

On public land is where it hides. Let city limits be your guides.

Prepare to take a lot of strides if you’re going to walk from here.

 

And thus St. Paul Brewing extends this invite to our darling friends

Where your hunting success depends on finding water of three kinds.

There’s a happy end to this tale if you stay off the beaten trail.

Articles provide some detail, but not the ones that cover finds.

 

Clue #2

Even with all the time you’ve got, a picnic this pursuit is not.

We’ve picked a rather rustic spot that doesn’t evoke the city.

You’re not going to need a ball, no vendors there as we recall.

Really, mostly nothing at all, but with snow the hills are pretty.

 

Clue #3

While our can sits on ground quite dry, a changing current is nearby.

Paddling might help you should you try, but no need for you to get wet.

Catalogs you may disregard, and getting letters can prove hard

But count an old-styled postcard as what people would love to get.

 

Clue #4

Since it’s not easy being green, blue and purple it sits between.

Just lying in a sylvan scene where many more trees used to grow.

If it helps you determine where, look in a park that’s far from square.

Because there’s a lot of land there we can get by without much snow.

 

Clue #5

Best not to take the interstate when going to town twenty-eight.

But finding a Montville estate puts you in the right neighborhood.

There’s a definite point to start, but from that path you must depart.

As you’re walking it would be smart to gain sight of water and wood.

 

Clue #6

You want to get this hunt begun? Look everywhere under the sun.

This engagement will not be won until your mark you plainly see.

Locating the place where it sits can take a fair amount of wits.

Surely you didn't think that it’s elementary as can be?

4 - Cherokee
4 - Como
2 - Central

3 - Como Park
2 - Snail Lake Regional Park
3 - Hidden Falls
2 - Battle Creek

1. Bald eagle2. Long lake 3. Como 4. Swede5. Crosby

Applewood Park (Maplewood) : 4 points Tony Schmidt : 4 points Crosby: 2 points 

Rebecca Gibson guessesBattle Creek - 5Central Park - 3Lakewood Hills park - 2


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Hi David
4  Battle Creek
4 Crosby
2 Tony Schmidt 

Hi David,
5 on Como
5 on Hidden Falls
Thanks!
Alan