The parks masterlist is taking a little longer than I thought.. I spent 2 evenings now on Maplewood, think I'm close to having that city done.. St Paul, though larger, shouldn't be too bad, their site has links to maps of most of the park lands. Once I have maplewood finished I'll post it to check comments.
Just me - John is rarely around. Other than the pre-dig gig and rehash bash, have you ever actually seen him? Sometimes I think he is a figment of my imagination.
I remember seeing John at AA
As for a different place to go, depends on how far you want to have to walk to the PP. I just did a search on citysearch and The Rockin Lobster is the only viable option in the .1 miles range. .2 miles will get you to the Radisson which I'm sure has a bar that would be open. Then you get into some spendy places like Fhima's, Kincaid's, and Pazzaluna which aren't terribly casual either. And then you get to the Buttery which is already getting a bit too far to have to walk.
I don't personally hate the place, plus a year ago, they had just opened up so maybe they've improved.
I saw TMK at the bookstore on Saturday. Congrats on your graduation Digger. Do you like the CD?
Thanks Map Guy, TMK gave me the other book I will pick yours up at the pre dig, And I have a Mac so I can't look at your disk, think I will go and see it at my brothers house he has a pc.
I don't personally hate the place, plus a year ago, they had just opened up so maybe they've improved.
I visited the Lobster about 2 months ago and found it to be the same as when we were there for the hunt last year. Very poor service and high prices.Â
Is West 7th too far? You have McGovern's and that Tomy Reid's place. I didn't ever go to that Lobster place last year as it was my first year as a Cooler Crew Member. This year I would like to get to know more people during the hunt so I thought I would throw those suggestions out there. Granted the places that I mentioned would require having to drive to the PP. It sounds like that Lobster place wasn't very fun. I am going stir-crazy! I cannot wait for the clues.
I see that you have a "POLL" on the coolertimes website. I'm in the process of updating my site and since you have one, I don't think I'll include one at my site.
We used to always go to the Buttery until last year. Last year we needed to find a closer place because it was impossible to move one's car once downtown. I am sure that for the first part of the hunt we will have more flexibility where to meet. However, once more and more people start coming for the clue, we will need to find a closer place.
THX--I think I can answer that one. Kellogg Square has Benjamin's, which does have a lounge, but it shuts down at about 8:00 pm, so it isn't much of an option. Trust me, if it were, I'd be pushing for it very hard. I could sit in shorts and a t-shirt, and y'all could just bring me the paper.
To answer--the Radisson does have a lobby bar, the Port of Call, actually. Not sure about the hours of operation, though. It's not a very large space, but unless there is a convention in there, it's pretty empty.Â
If you want to go on West 7th, both the Liffey (Irish bar in the Holiday inn), and the Eagle street bar are much closer to the PP than McGovern's or Reids. And with hockey shut down, we could have the run of the place.
Wyld times might be good--they have a lot of room. But its still a good walk to the PP. Â
Back with the Cooler Crew for another year of trying to digest this thing that we seemingly all love and hate at the same time, the Winter Carnival Medallion Hunt.
I hope to get over to the Pre-Dig Gig in St. Paul on Saturday to put a few names to faces, and then maybe find that darned medallion. Last year I had Phalen after the "for a ride" clue. I also remember my eyes almost freezing out on the way back to the bus after scrounging around Phalen on the afternoon of the coldest day of the year.
However, I have a question for all of you. Is the U of M St. Paul campus fair game for hiding the medallion? It is public land, and it's in Ramsey County. Discuss.
[Edited 3 times. Most recently by on Jan 18, 2005 at 09:03am.]
I think it pretty much comes to: drive to PP, or deal with shitty service.
I think we should bounce around to different places for the earlier clues since there will be less people at PP and easier parking, then when it gets later on in the hunt just deal with the rockin lobster the best we can.
But I'm open to any ideas that don't involve the crack bar.
Their work is regarded by many as the "best kept secret in St. Paul."
For the first time ever, those who write the clues that send Treasure Hunters digging through the snow each winter will briefly lift the veil of secrecy to discuss general questions about recent hunts. They will do so without identifying themselves, or commenting about any aspect of this year's hunt.
The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt "Ask A Clue Writer" promotion gives hunt enthusiasts an unprecedented opportunity to gain new insights into the hunt," says Pioneer Press marketing director Lori Swanson. The discussion will be limited to Treasure Hunts held in recent years.
Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 19, and continuing through noon on Friday, Jan. 21, Treasure Hunters may submit questions online on TwinCities.com or send them via e-mail to cluewriter@pioneerpress.com.
The clue writers' answers to selected questions will be posted on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 9 a.m.
"The writers and their work have been the subject of intense speculation among Treasure Hunt enthusiasts," Swanson says. "We hope Treasure Hunters will have fun learning a little more about past clues and hiding places, as well as the lore and lure of the hunt."
A land-grant college or university is an institution that has been designated by its state legislature or Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. The original mission of these institutions, as set forth in the first Morrill Act, was to teach agriculture, military tactics, and the mechanic arts as well as classical studies so that members of the working classes could obtain a liberal, practical education.
Over the years, land-grant status has implied several types of federal support. The first Morrill Act provided grants in the form of federal lands to each state for the establishment of a public institution to fulfill the act's provisions. At different times money was appropriated through legislation such as the second Morrill Act and the Bankhead-Jones Act, although the funding provisions of these acts are no longer in effect. Today, the Nelson Amendment to the Morrill Act provides a permanent annual appropriation of $50,000 per state and territory.
A key component of the land-grant system is the agricultural experiment station program created by the Hatch Act of 1887. The Hatch Act authorized direct payment of federal grant funds to each state to establish an agricultural experiment station in connection with the land-grant institution there. The amount of this appropriation varies from year to year and is determined for each state through a formula based on the number of small farmers there. A major portion of the federal funds must be matched by the state.
To disseminate information gleaned from the experiment stations' research, the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 created a Cooperative Extension Serviceassociated with each U.S. land-grant institution. This act authorized ongoing federal support for extension services, using a formula similar to the Hatch Act's to determine the amount of the appropriation. This act also requires that the states provide matching funds in order to receive the federal monies.
evening Leelabell -Looking forward to seeing you and your myth ;)
The parks masterlist is taking a little longer than I thought.. I spent 2 evenings now on Maplewood, think I'm close to having that city done.. St Paul, though larger, shouldn't be too bad, their site has links to maps of most of the park lands. Once I have maplewood finished I'll post it to check comments.
Roseville or Shoreview
Heh
Just me - John is rarely around. Other than the pre-dig gig and rehash bash, have you ever actually seen him? Sometimes I think he is a figment of my imagination.
I remember seeing John at AA
As for a different place to go, depends on how far you want to have to walk to the PP. I just did a search on citysearch and The Rockin Lobster is the only viable option in the .1 miles range. .2 miles will get you to the Radisson which I'm sure has a bar that would be open. Then you get into some spendy places like Fhima's, Kincaid's, and Pazzaluna which aren't terribly casual either. And then you get to the Buttery which is already getting a bit too far to have to walk.
I don't personally hate the place, plus a year ago, they had just opened up so maybe they've improved.
you make is sound like .2 mile is soooo far.....its only like 1000 feet...
Bar is good....
Space is also a factor consider..... We need room.. the crew isn't getting smaller....
I saw TMK at the bookstore on Saturday. Congrats on your graduation Digger. Do you like the CD?
Thanks Map Guy, TMK gave me the other book I will pick yours up at the pre dig, And I have a Mac so I can't look at your disk, think I will go and see it at my brothers house he has a pc.
I think I need to file my OLD THG at work....so I can have a fast reference.
I am going to vac seal mine and put it in the fire proof safe=O
I don't personally hate the place, plus a year ago, they had just opened up so maybe they've improved.
I visited the Lobster about 2 months ago and found it to be the same as when we were there for the hunt last year. Very poor service and high prices.Â
I know lets just bring a small B- BQ to pp and every body brings there own beverage and we tail gate right there.
That would be tooo funny.....Burgers and brats roasting on the sidewalk at Ma Press.
Is West 7th too far? You have McGovern's and that Tomy Reid's place. I didn't ever go to that Lobster place last year as it was my first year as a Cooler Crew Member. This year I would like to get to know more people during the hunt so I thought I would throw those suggestions out there. Granted the places that I mentioned would require having to drive to the PP. It sounds like that Lobster place wasn't very fun. I am going stir-crazy! I cannot wait for the clues.
I don't remember who exactly it was.....
but he went to a different bar last year and was able to get "wi-fi" and post the clue from there.....
I will be at work Wed, Thursday and Friday night so those clue nights someone can call me and I'll post.
MedallionStallion "(Invitational) 2004 St Paul Winter Carnival Medallion Hunt" 1/28/04 8:33pm
I guess he wasn't in a bar.....
geez...I can't remember squat...but if it comes to the hunt I recall tons!!!
OTS
I see that you have a "POLL" on the coolertimes website. I'm in the process of updating my site and since you have one, I don't think I'll include one at my site.
We used to always go to the Buttery until last year. Last year we needed to find a closer place because it was impossible to move one's car once downtown. I am sure that for the first part of the hunt we will have more flexibility where to meet. However, once more and more people start coming for the clue, we will need to find a closer place.
What about Wild Thymes - isn't that pretty close?
Wild Thymes is about as far as the Buttery.
http://www.saint-paul.com/maps/skyway.html#
PalinaJOE!
[Edited by on Jan 18, 2005 at 08:18am.]
THX--I think I can answer that one. Kellogg Square has Benjamin's, which does have a lounge, but it shuts down at about 8:00 pm, so it isn't much of an option. Trust me, if it were, I'd be pushing for it very hard. I could sit in shorts and a t-shirt, and y'all could just bring me the paper.
To answer--the Radisson does have a lobby bar, the Port of Call, actually. Not sure about the hours of operation, though. It's not a very large space, but unless there is a convention in there, it's pretty empty.Â
If you want to go on West 7th, both the Liffey (Irish bar in the Holiday inn), and the Eagle street bar are much closer to the PP than McGovern's or Reids. And with hockey shut down, we could have the run of the place.
Wyld times might be good--they have a lot of room. But its still a good walk to the PP. Â
[Edited by on Jan 18, 2005 at 08:28am.]
Isn't wild times about 3 blocks.....
geez...I think I really need to go out drinkin' on weds. nite after work...do some downtown scouting...
Yes you did! He said it a breakfast...member? Perkins? Your dad was there too!
speaking of perkins, tc and i drove by it the other day. it looks to be a chinese buffet these days :(
Greetings
Back with the Cooler Crew for another year of trying to digest this thing that we seemingly all love and hate at the same time, the Winter Carnival Medallion Hunt.
I hope to get over to the Pre-Dig Gig in St. Paul on Saturday to put a few names to faces, and then maybe find that darned medallion. Last year I had Phalen after the "for a ride" clue. I also remember my eyes almost freezing out on the way back to the bus after scrounging around Phalen on the afternoon of the coldest day of the year.
However, I have a question for all of you. Is the U of M St. Paul campus fair game for hiding the medallion? It is public land, and it's in Ramsey County. Discuss.
[Edited 3 times. Most recently by on Jan 18, 2005 at 09:03am.]
I'll have the potsticker omelette and a carrot muffin.
I think it pretty much comes to: drive to PP, or deal with shitty service.
I think we should bounce around to different places for the earlier clues since there will be less people at PP and easier parking, then when it gets later on in the hunt just deal with the rockin lobster the best we can.
But I'm open to any ideas that don't involve the crack bar.
I'd say....NOPE!
If you go looking I'm sure you'd get the campus cops upset........
since it is a land grant college....they would still get upset about you diggin' in the corn fields.....
the money we save by not going to RR...we could go somewhere else and afford to park in the ramp.
What I meant by the campus was not on the agricultural fields, but like on the St. Paul Gym field or by one of the buildings.
I know UMPD would have a field day, but the reason I ask is that it IS public land in Ramsey County.
Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt: Ask a Clue Writer
Their work is regarded by many as the "best kept secret in St. Paul."
For the first time ever, those who write the clues that send Treasure Hunters digging through the snow each winter will briefly lift the veil of secrecy to discuss general questions about recent hunts. They will do so without identifying themselves, or commenting about any aspect of this year's hunt.
The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt "Ask A Clue Writer" promotion gives hunt enthusiasts an unprecedented opportunity to gain new insights into the hunt," says Pioneer Press marketing director Lori Swanson. The discussion will be limited to Treasure Hunts held in recent years.
Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 19, and continuing through noon on Friday, Jan. 21, Treasure Hunters may submit questions online on TwinCities.com or send them via e-mail to cluewriter@pioneerpress.com.
The clue writers' answers to selected questions will be posted on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 9 a.m.
"The writers and their work have been the subject of intense speculation among Treasure Hunt enthusiasts," Swanson says. "We hope Treasure Hunters will have fun learning a little more about past clues and hiding places, as well as the lore and lure of the hunt."
Katte
Cool Rush!
Hi! I keep checking in here, but no one is usually on when I am.
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oh...somebody is ALWAYS around...dont' worry!!!
Lots of people usually at night. Day time is me and Kitch (He's always here) THX1138, Green,OT and some others. Always somebody comming in shortley :)
Your the one that came in from yahoo right?
Wasn't that an Embers, not a Perkins?
I'm open to the location. I would agree that after a few days, we will need to go to Rockin' Lobster whether we want to or not.
I always hope it's on the east side of ST Paul. I don't know that area out that way very good.
I'm 99.8% sure it not going to be on U of M property....ya its public owned.......but they don't treat it like that...
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I'm about five blocks away now so I will walk down
Thats more than I do. I usually just go by gut instinct. Came close a few times, and was not EVENclose a few times.
Land Grant...to be exact...
The Land-Grant College: What Is a Land-Grant College?
A land-grant college or university is an institution that has been designated by its state legislature or Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. The original mission of these institutions, as set forth in the first Morrill Act, was to teach agriculture, military tactics, and the mechanic arts as well as classical studies so that members of the working classes could obtain a liberal, practical education.
Over the years, land-grant status has implied several types of federal support. The first Morrill Act provided grants in the form of federal lands to each state for the establishment of a public institution to fulfill the act's provisions. At different times money was appropriated through legislation such as the second Morrill Act and the Bankhead-Jones Act, although the funding provisions of these acts are no longer in effect. Today, the Nelson Amendment to the Morrill Act provides a permanent annual appropriation of $50,000 per state and territory.
A key component of the land-grant system is the agricultural experiment station program created by the Hatch Act of 1887. The Hatch Act authorized direct payment of federal grant funds to each state to establish an agricultural experiment station in connection with the land-grant institution there. The amount of this appropriation varies from year to year and is determined for each state through a formula based on the number of small farmers there. A major portion of the federal funds must be matched by the state.
To disseminate information gleaned from the experiment stations' research, the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 created a Cooperative Extension Serviceassociated with each U.S. land-grant institution. This act authorized ongoing federal support for extension services, using a formula similar to the Hatch Act's to determine the amount of the appropriation. This act also requires that the states provide matching funds in order to receive the federal monies.
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