It's time for the Medallion Hunt! The first clue will appear on PioneerPlanet just after midnight Saturday, Jan. 22. Come back here to compare notes with other treasure seekers, but be certain you read the rules on the Planet's Winter Carnival page.
St.Polly Girl
Newell is way to easy.
You have to be an "iconoclast" and think out of the norm.
take the y and l off yearning and learning and you gots earning???? they're making us earn this 10 spot or perhaps some monetary reference like the treasure chest, bank in the area????
This could refer to Phalen because the golf course borders the entire side of the park and it's warning you not to dig up the course. Or it could be Highland as well...Or.. Just maybe it means it's at a park without a golf course which would rule out Phalen, HP, and Keller....
"Fairway" & "Scene" = Fair-VIEW. Won't get "caught" = baseball reference - Midway or ballfield at NP.
Clue No. 2:
Flying downhill can be quite a thrill
And a popular outdoor attraction
But your chances of winning are nil
If you get too close to the action
Flying downhill could be sliding- which there are places to do so EVERYWHERE those kids today are pretty resourceful! Outdoor attraction could refer to the Midway Stadium that the Saints play at and getting too close to the action could mean it's a little ways away from the stadium. So... Newell park?
Clue No. 3:
Numbers keep score and adorn the front door
Now do your best to figure these out
A nine and a five and somewhere a four
Get them right and you'll shout
"Score" reference to sports = NP has baseball, V-Ball, Tennis, Basketball
9-5-4 + comes together with Clue #4 also address of house. "shout" = reference to cheering fans at midway.
Numbers keep score could mean the scoreboard at the stadium ( maybe it's visible from the vantage point of the puck ). Nine could be innings in a baseball game. On the corner of Fair-VIEW and Taylor, which is exactly opposite (not near) the sliding hill, is a house with the address 895. Now I know where the "4" is - can't give that one away - but it's real tough to see it in the dark, and you can only see it from a certain angle.
Clue No. 4:
Studying the past can be quite a blast
But there's value as well in the new
If you're willing to be an iconoclast
The treasure might belong to you.
Iconoclast = Pierce Butler was a revolutionary war figure, rebel (PB borders NP) or this refers to what the medallion is hidden inside (ie; if YOU're willing to BE an iconoclast (destroyer)) - implies you may have to bust something open.
"Studying the Past" = 150 year anniversary of the PP, founded in 1849. In 1849, gues who was President - Zach TAYLOR - Taylor St - runs into Newell.
A clear reference : "But there's value as well in the new" ARE THEY TELLING US ALREADY? Well + New = Newell
Clue No. 5:
If you're yearning for something worth learning
You might be very near your goal
So try to be smart and discerning
And your treasure chest could end up full
This ones not getting too much feedback!
I've got some Ideas and the Woman had a doozie but we can't share yet... maybe later.
Taylor- runs right into Newell 150yrs ago president. Fairview runs right along newell. fairway-scene=====fairview. 9+5+4= 18 18 wheeler= Wheeler St. runs right along newell. 895= address at fairview and Taylor. 4= can't tell ya. Learn, goal, are all what it is in. Iconoclast= not really sure. Could it be hidden in a History book?
studying the past===Taylor, or history. value as WELL in the NEW==value at Newell. Popular outdoor attraction= Sain
studying the past===Taylor, or history. value as WELL in the NEW==value at Newell. Popular outdoor attraction= Saints. Your chances are nil if you get to close to the action==stay away from all the stuff to do at Newell. Stay away from the basketball court, building, playground, baseball diamond.
Well, that's the take on the clues (partially, I have to keep the real bizzarre thoughts to myself or else some one may put me away HaHa, they'll come and take me away Ha Ha, THEY'RE COMING TO TAKE ME AWAY!)
Whoa....anywho- If anyone runs out with this and finds that darn puck before I do- you owe me a beer.
No because I've already been struck down by all the highland fans. Plus if my ideas are as right as I think they are and you agree then what good does that do me?
thank you. I still don't think it could be newell either. The "as well as the new" part is too easy for PP and too easy for such an early clue. They would not give away a small park like Newell that early. It would be found already.
Everything I just said has been posted previously, some borrowed, some my own.
There's too many friggin messages now to go back and recap so...I did it in one.
The puck was hidden in 1984 at Newell Park – attached to a broken 45 rpm record. I was there for 4 days digging ( they gave away the location in the 4th clue by referencing Jeeves and Hawkeye's friend - Pierce Butler )
The park is about 10 acres (maybe- don't quote me)and could take a while to find it there. So far I've only dug up about 350 sq.ft. this year.
Newell is way to easy.
You have to be an "iconoclast" and think out of the norm.
Still waiting on MP.
anyone in here think its newell
Could somebody please tell me where Newell park is
Doc Sven
" We don't know that"
why isnt my postin going on the boards
COLDTOES, HOW DOES IT SPELL AFTON IS?
St.Polly MP mean Mounds Park or some other MP?
Could Somebody please tell me where Newell park is
NP hewitt and Fariview
take the y and l off yearning and learning and you gots earning???? they're making us earn this 10 spot or perhaps some monetary reference like the treasure chest, bank in the area????
Merriam Park
no way -not at Newell- no #s on any door-
Oh. OK, thanks for clairifying
the first letter from each clue. t-a-f-n-s-i Still need an 'o'
Newell would be the "iconoclast," giving us the answer early in the hunt and then offering up clues that are meaningless for awhile.
Recap on NP:
Ittiz a doozie......
Clue No. 1:
The time for fun has now begun
In our hunt that's open to all
But if you don't want to be outdone
Look only on public ground in St. Paul
It's in a public park in St. Paul (DUH)
A park is the spot but a golf course is not
So please don't disturb a fairway or green
Follow this advice and you won't be caught
Wasting your time at the wrong scene
This could refer to Phalen because the golf course borders the entire side of the park and it's warning you not to dig up the course. Or it could be Highland as well...Or.. Just maybe it means it's at a park without a golf course which would rule out Phalen, HP, and Keller....
"Fairway" & "Scene" = Fair-VIEW. Won't get "caught" = baseball reference - Midway or ballfield at NP.
Clue No. 2:
Flying downhill can be quite a thrill
And a popular outdoor attraction
But your chances of winning are nil
If you get too close to the action
Flying downhill could be sliding- which there are places to do so EVERYWHERE those kids today are pretty resourceful! Outdoor attraction could refer to the Midway Stadium that the Saints play at and getting too close to the action could mean it's a little ways away from the stadium. So... Newell park?
Clue No. 3:
Numbers keep score and adorn the front door
Now do your best to figure these out
A nine and a five and somewhere a four
Get them right and you'll shout
"Score" reference to sports = NP has baseball, V-Ball, Tennis, Basketball
9-5-4 + comes together with Clue #4 also address of house. "shout" = reference to cheering fans at midway.
Numbers keep score could mean the scoreboard at the stadium ( maybe it's visible from the vantage point of the puck ). Nine could be innings in a baseball game. On the corner of Fair-VIEW and Taylor, which is exactly opposite (not near) the sliding hill, is a house with the address 895. Now I know where the "4" is - can't give that one away - but it's real tough to see it in the dark, and you can only see it from a certain angle.
Clue No. 4:
Studying the past can be quite a blast
But there's value as well in the new
If you're willing to be an iconoclast
The treasure might belong to you.
Iconoclast = Pierce Butler was a revolutionary war figure, rebel (PB borders NP) or this refers to what the medallion is hidden inside (ie; if YOU're willing to BE an iconoclast (destroyer)) - implies you may have to bust something open.
"Studying the Past" = 150 year anniversary of the PP, founded in 1849. In 1849, gues who was President - Zach TAYLOR - Taylor St - runs into Newell.
A clear reference : "But there's value as well in the new" ARE THEY TELLING US ALREADY? Well + New = Newell
Clue No. 5:
If you're yearning for something worth learning
You might be very near your goal
So try to be smart and discerning
And your treasure chest could end up full
This ones not getting too much feedback!
I've got some Ideas and the Woman had a doozie but we can't share yet... maybe later.
Taylor- runs right into Newell 150yrs ago president. Fairview runs right along newell. fairway-scene=====fairview. 9+5+4= 18 18 wheeler= Wheeler St. runs right along newell. 895= address at fairview and Taylor. 4= can't tell ya. Learn, goal, are all what it is in. Iconoclast= not really sure. Could it be hidden in a History book?
studying the past===Taylor, or history. value as WELL in the NEW==value at Newell. Popular outdoor attraction= Sain
it's on the corner of fairview and pierce butler
IT CUT ME OFF!
anyway, as I was saying...
studying the past===Taylor, or history. value as WELL in the NEW==value at Newell. Popular outdoor attraction= Saints. Your chances are nil if you get to close to the action==stay away from all the stuff to do at Newell. Stay away from the basketball court, building, playground, baseball diamond.
Well, that's the take on the clues (partially, I have to keep the real bizzarre thoughts to myself or else some one may put me away HaHa, they'll come and take me away Ha Ha, THEY'RE COMING TO TAKE ME AWAY!)
Whoa....anywho- If anyone runs out with this and finds that darn puck before I do- you owe me a beer.
Happy hunting!
ALAN
Well Alan those are nice and all but I have a similar mile long list of reasons that I think it is in a different park.
Can anyone relate as much to CP or HP? They seem to be the big contenders.
Not CP or HP but I have equally sane reasons for another park.
BRIAN S, WHAT IS THE PARK AND MAY WE HEAR THE REASONS
Can we rule out any parks so far?
No because I've already been struck down by all the highland fans. Plus if my ideas are as right as I think they are and you agree then what good does that do me?
So.... the suspense is killing me, where and why?
Reason for HP
Caught, scene from clue #1 Police station
it's on the corner of fairview and pierce butler
BRIAN, CAN YOU AT LEAST TELL US THE PARK
I just don't think it is at Newwell, I was there and it's been pretty dug up already. What are you guys thinking?
I still need tonights clue to confirm my hunch. Who knows I might be thinking like you at 11:31. I feel good about it though.
Tonights clue will be the clincher. All you Phalen fans.. watch out. It's not there..
hey alan what is that building at newell used for or what is it anybody know
Hey, Brian... I know I doubted you last night, but I don't think it is at Highland, either.
cat women are you out there
Tonight they were using it for dog training school, funny ha?
Alan and Jill WOW! you really did your research! Has the medallion ever been hidden at NP?
thank you. I still don't think it could be newell either. The "as well as the new" part is too easy for PP and too easy for such an early clue. They would not give away a small park like Newell that early. It would be found already.
brian, i sent you an e-mail, read it and respond please
1984, I was talking to the guy that found it today
I agree- the research was great- however the "well" and NEW is too easy and for such a Small Park
catwoman i cant call you your phone is busy i was out checking out highland please call or answer back.
hey does anybody fit the ks 95 radio tower into the clues its in full view from newell
BRIAN S, CAN YOU READ AND RESPOND TO MY E-MAIL PLEASE
94.5 interesting isnt it
so they took away our picture capabilities?
I don't seem to have it right now Chris. Email could be a little slow tonight. As soon as I get it I'll get back to you.
ok, thanks
those numbers could be anywhere your mind wants them to be.
I think HP
Pollygirl,
Everything I just said has been posted previously, some borrowed, some my own.
There's too many friggin messages now to go back and recap so...I did it in one.
The puck was hidden in 1984 at Newell Park – attached to a broken 45 rpm record. I was there for 4 days digging ( they gave away the location in the 4th clue by referencing Jeeves and Hawkeye's friend - Pierce Butler )
The park is about 10 acres (maybe- don't quote me)and could take a while to find it there. So far I've only dug up about 350 sq.ft. this year.