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.
I have been all over merriam and I think you are just messing with peoples heads. There is NO such peak. If there is name it. Don't beat around the bushes. I was
with you on ALL the clues. I would have bet a paycheck on it today, until the clue came out. That killed merriam for me.
Actually, it looks like we have mostly serious people back on here now so here goes: Clue #1 apparently really does mean there is no golf course (not what I was
guessing). Clue #2 does refer to sledding, but it is on the other end of the park. Clue #3 is still a bit hazy. There are several interpretations regarding 4,5, & 9, but
none I feel confident enough to repeat. Clue #4, it is indeed hidden in a park where it has never been. Clue #5 refers to the library that is actually in the park. Clue #6
Either refers to a)Woodrow Wilson with Wilson Ave to the south, b) Babe Ruth with Ruth St. to the West, or c) Henry Hudson with Old Hudson Ave one block to
the south. Clue #7, trees in a line = WOOD ROW = Woodrow as in Woodrow Wilson. There is only one Wilson Ave. and only one park on Wilson Ave. Clue #8
is saying its hidden on the softball fields on the West end of the park (away from the sledding). The translucent peaks are glass pyramids lighted from within atop
SunRay shopping center as seen from the back. There is more than one, but one definitely stands out above the rest. So what is this park? Conway if you haven't
figured it out already. But now that you know, doesn't that take away from the fun?
there is a small hill at Phalen not big but then again whoever writes these cluse sometimes don't always see things like us hunters do. there idea of flying downhill
could be quite different from yours or mine. I think that a sliding hill is a sliding hill and to some kids just going down it can be thrilling
DD - It doesn't sound like a window to me at all. That wouldn't even be helpful if it DID make sense, no offense.
Human - Yes the dome is transparent, but if it is nighttime and the lights are on inside couldn't you say it is translucent? It would sure look like it. In fact, that's just
As I said before, I would love to be out searching for it, and have been as much as I can, but I just can't stay outdoors too long with my asthma. So if I can't have
the money, perhaps I could at least have the glory. But if this helps the winner and they want to pay my rent this month I would be very thankful.
Stalion--you wanted help with #4: The iconoclast must be a person oe peoples who defamed something of religion. There were once a maurading group(army) who
did this, they were called the Highlanders. They ravaged the countryside destroying churches and religious items in a feud with the Church of England. To be willing
to be an iconoclast as the clue reads, means you must be a "Highlander"....henceforth if you dig in HP, "the treasure might belong to you"--clue 4 just tells you the
Park.... but makes you think!! You can use any media device to back it up. It will work out as the clue reads
I'm going to bed now. I can't believe I didn't put that all together before, or see that park. If I find it Alison, I'm taking you out for dinner!!!!!!!!
B KING - Sorry, I'm not with you on that one, its WAY to much of a strech. Iconoclast is a very uniuqe word, with several different refferences. The Highlanders
were far from the only Iconoclasts, by the same logic I think we could support ANY park. Sorry, I'm just not with you on that one.
Allright, I have been at Merriam since Tuesday, and if I find out that this thing is at Conway, which is fitting better than merriam with tonight's clue, I sure hope the PP
gives this money to charity and calls off the hunt because there IS a difference between a St. Paul Park, and A St. Paul Recreation center. And conway's a rec
The last time I was there, about 12:30 there were at least 10 groups of people digging up the fields. I figured there would be more with the daylight and the whole
thing will probably be over by tomorrow. I don't really know too many people who would be up for searching for it on SuperBowl Sunday, and certainly not enough
people where I feel I'd have a substantial chance of finding it. As far as how do I live during the winter? I just don't spend a lot of time outside.
An iconoclast is a person or peoples who defamr religious property!! period--thats the definition. Read it anywhere dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia. It all comes
back to religeous rebellion. You nust remember that the cluemakers are educated... If you know your history, youll know that all the Streets names in st. paul are
named after people who helped this city grow... those are not iconoclasts.
I don't think there is a clue about the name Conway specifically, unless you think the famous man is Tim Conway, but I doubt it. I think they'll refer to the actual
Allison, you mentioned that it has never been at BC before.... Study the history....Three times... 1957, 1970, and 1995.. Now how do you fit clue number 4?
Here's what I like: the fact that everyone is so spread out this year. Not like last year when thousands of people roamed from Mounds to Cherokee in about two
When I first logged on, no one had any idea where it was, or at least they weren't saying. I don't think there was a consensus choice. Even now that I've given a
lengthy explanation I'm sure you'll find the conversation drifting off towards other parks. I don't think there's ever a consensus until you get something as obvious as
Chair-o-key was last year in clue #9 or whatever it was.
What I said was that the park it is hidden in was one that it had never been hidden in before. Its not in BC, its in Conway, which, by the way, looks like a park even
defin: Iconoclast:n. One who makes attacks on cherished beliefs or institutions; one who destroys or oppses the veneration of religious images. Iconoclasm the acts,
pricipals or practices of an iconoclast. ...ref. websters dictionary
Anyone care to share their thoughts on como?
like it, 9 baseball players, 5 hockey team(6 w/goalie), but 4 as in yelling fore for golf.
violator,
I have been all over merriam and I think you are just messing with peoples heads. There is NO such peak. If there is name it. Don't beat around the bushes. I was
with you on ALL the clues. I would have bet a paycheck on it today, until the clue came out. That killed merriam for me.
how does alice know where it is? or does she really?
Actually, it looks like we have mostly serious people back on here now so here goes: Clue #1 apparently really does mean there is no golf course (not what I was
guessing). Clue #2 does refer to sledding, but it is on the other end of the park. Clue #3 is still a bit hazy. There are several interpretations regarding 4,5, & 9, but
none I feel confident enough to repeat. Clue #4, it is indeed hidden in a park where it has never been. Clue #5 refers to the library that is actually in the park. Clue #6
Either refers to a)Woodrow Wilson with Wilson Ave to the south, b) Babe Ruth with Ruth St. to the West, or c) Henry Hudson with Old Hudson Ave one block to
the south. Clue #7, trees in a line = WOOD ROW = Woodrow as in Woodrow Wilson. There is only one Wilson Ave. and only one park on Wilson Ave. Clue #8
is saying its hidden on the softball fields on the West end of the park (away from the sledding). The translucent peaks are glass pyramids lighted from within atop
SunRay shopping center as seen from the back. There is more than one, but one definitely stands out above the rest. So what is this park? Conway if you haven't
figured it out already. But now that you know, doesn't that take away from the fun?
there is a small hill at Phalen not big but then again whoever writes these cluse sometimes don't always see things like us hunters do. there idea of flying downhill
could be quite different from yours or mine. I think that a sliding hill is a sliding hill and to some kids just going down it can be thrilling
DD - It doesn't sound like a window to me at all. That wouldn't even be helpful if it DID make sense, no offense.
Human - Yes the dome is transparent, but if it is nighttime and the lights are on inside couldn't you say it is translucent? It would sure look like it. In fact, that's just
how one might describe it.
Westside---- dont know the name of the building until tommorow when I check it out again but I'm telling you it all fits
Sounds interesting, Allison. The "peaks" at Sun Ray certainly fit, and Eye like the Wood-Row bit, too. Hmmmn....
If everyone on here knows where it is then why dont they go get it
think it is a hill lots of people slide on, not a small hill. what do you know of the writer part 2?
Ittiz a five hour drive for me, Zebo. Not getting in the truck until Eye feel real good about ONE location.
ZEBO-- lot of ground to cover and its damn cold out
I found a peak tonight, along with a park that fit all the clues. without stretching them
Alison - I AM SO WITH YOU!!!!! I actually have tears in my eyes right now!!! I'm SO there tommorrow! That's GOTTA be it.
Thanks Allison
Allison, there is also a translucent peak on the park building, facing the ballfields.
what is it angel
EYE Guy - Thanks for taking off that scary eye thing from your posts. THat was creepy.
As I said before, I would love to be out searching for it, and have been as much as I can, but I just can't stay outdoors too long with my asthma. So if I can't have
the money, perhaps I could at least have the glory. But if this helps the winner and they want to pay my rent this month I would be very thankful.
Stalion--you wanted help with #4: The iconoclast must be a person oe peoples who defamed something of religion. There were once a maurading group(army) who
did this, they were called the Highlanders. They ravaged the countryside destroying churches and religious items in a feud with the Church of England. To be willing
to be an iconoclast as the clue reads, means you must be a "Highlander"....henceforth if you dig in HP, "the treasure might belong to you"--clue 4 just tells you the
Park.... but makes you think!! You can use any media device to back it up. It will work out as the clue reads
violator, was that pointy building glowing???
I'm going to bed now. I can't believe I didn't put that all together before, or see that park. If I find it Alison, I'm taking you out for dinner!!!!!!!!
That's Gotta be it.
allison, if i were you and i was soooooo sure of where it was and couldnot go out tell someone you know. how do you live during the winter
Also, I hate to take a jab at equality of the sexes, but I'm not a woman. Allison is my last name.
B KING - Sorry, I'm not with you on that one, its WAY to much of a strech. Iconoclast is a very uniuqe word, with several different refferences. The Highlanders
were far from the only Iconoclasts, by the same logic I think we could support ANY park. Sorry, I'm just not with you on that one.
Alison - WHHOOOOAAAA! Sorry 'bout that. Guess I'll just have to buy you a beer. Cause I AM GOING TO FIND IT!!!
the clue does'nt say anything about alot of people sliding just flying downhill can be a thrill. and if you think back to all the past years they have
pulled out some very strange explanations for their clues, just a thought, look back at some of your old clues from past years.
what clue refers to the word conway?
Allright, I have been at Merriam since Tuesday, and if I find out that this thing is at Conway, which is fitting better than merriam with tonight's clue, I sure hope the PP
gives this money to charity and calls off the hunt because there IS a difference between a St. Paul Park, and A St. Paul Recreation center. And conway's a rec
center not a park.
The last time I was there, about 12:30 there were at least 10 groups of people digging up the fields. I figured there would be more with the daylight and the whole
thing will probably be over by tomorrow. I don't really know too many people who would be up for searching for it on SuperBowl Sunday, and certainly not enough
people where I feel I'd have a substantial chance of finding it. As far as how do I live during the winter? I just don't spend a lot of time outside.
So, Conway huh?
There were several people out at this time of night in Highland last night. But my nephew reports nobody out there this afternoon.
Seems strange that the place wouldn't be crawling with people on a Saturday if it is indeed the consensus choice.
An iconoclast is a person or peoples who defamr religious property!! period--thats the definition. Read it anywhere dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia. It all comes
back to religeous rebellion. You nust remember that the cluemakers are educated... If you know your history, youll know that all the Streets names in st. paul are
named after people who helped this city grow... those are not iconoclasts.
Another idea I had about flying down a hill: Are there any parks near Holman Field? Airplanes "fly down a hill" when they land there don't they?
I don't think there is a clue about the name Conway specifically, unless you think the famous man is Tim Conway, but I doubt it. I think they'll refer to the actual
name of the park in Clue #9 or #10.
good night and good luck.
Allison, you mentioned that it has never been at BC before.... Study the history....Three times... 1957, 1970, and 1995.. Now how do you fit clue number 4?
Here's what I like: the fact that everyone is so spread out this year. Not like last year when thousands of people roamed from Mounds to Cherokee in about two
days.
I'm gone for real now, see ya'All!
When I first logged on, no one had any idea where it was, or at least they weren't saying. I don't think there was a consensus choice. Even now that I've given a
lengthy explanation I'm sure you'll find the conversation drifting off towards other parks. I don't think there's ever a consensus until you get something as obvious as
Chair-o-key was last year in clue #9 or whatever it was.
it not talking about you finding things or people who are iconoclast but for YOU to think like one. the says "IF YOU"RE WILLING TO BE AN ICONOCLAST".
so that means think different go agaist the grain.
OK. Now wait a moment.
Are we all just a bunch of dorks blowing smoke out our butts?
The last time few years you would have thought they were offering the winning ticket to the powerball. There were GOBS of people EVERYWHERE!
Tonight, including ALL the places we went I would bet we did not see even 100 people TOTAL! Where is everyone?!?!?!
What I said was that the park it is hidden in was one that it had never been hidden in before. Its not in BC, its in Conway, which, by the way, looks like a park even
if it is a rec center.
and go destoy a church or something--to be an iconoclast is to be a highlander--they were sooooooooo famous
Allison- Where is Conway park/Rec Center?
bk- are you saying it's not ighland park- the highlanders?
Sorry, couldnt help it here. Alison is NOT reffering to BC. Look back at what she said and then look at a map, you'll cry. ANd KING- yesyesyesyesyes,
WEBSTERS SAYS "Someone who attacks religious beliefs; destroyer of images." I had to memorize this for the GRE a few months ago and I'm looking at the
dictionary right now.
By your logic, since MLK jr was an iconoclast the medaloin MUST be hidden in MLK jr. rec center- which IS concidered a park.
There you have it.
defin: Iconoclast:n. One who makes attacks on cherished beliefs or institutions; one who destroys or oppses the veneration of religious images. Iconoclasm the acts,
pricipals or practices of an iconoclast. ...ref. websters dictionary
The 3 pyramids clinched it for us last year (clue 8).
Chair-O-key was a confirmation a day later (clue 9)
medallion- what is the bc you are reffering to?
thank you b_p and if you read further anyone have a thesaurus? Encyclopedia? So you think the PP wants us to become church wreckers? C'mon