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1999 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

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.

L.J.

Are you going back out there Wonderland? If not where do you think it is? I think I have a pretty good idea too, but I would like to see if anybody else has the same

idea.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:23 AM Permalink
Digger Bart

LJ....does your idea have to do with something that starts with "p"

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:26 AM Permalink
Raiderofthehid…

I would like to know your theory Allison. I thought it was frozen planes as well. Is your theory based on actual states???

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:26 AM Permalink
MedallionStallion

I can't believe it!!! I just noticed it says PLACES!!!!!!!!

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:26 AM Permalink
No user inform…

where is conway?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:28 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

No, I haven't slept at all, but am thinking of doing it soon. I don't know if I'm going back out myself any time soon, but I've passed my theory onto a crack team of

diggers who will be going at at 1PM so you have until then. My idea also starts with a p.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:28 AM Permalink
Jim-the-Freigh…

Last night it DID say planes but now it has been changed to say places. WHY?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:29 AM Permalink
balloffire

are you going back to your hole poles theory? IF your theory is right don't you think after what was it 3hrs. of looking last night you would have found

it????????????????????

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:32 AM Permalink
green

Well, in just a few minutes I'm off like a Prom dress!!! Eight hours sleep in 36 izz not a good thing. Oh, well! I'll catch up on my sleep when this wonderful craziness

izz over!

See you all Conway...

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:40 AM Permalink
cherokee98

It was "planes" on the internet until the paper came out last night and said "places". glad to see PP fixed their mistake.

CA tran - Conway sounds like it should be the answer in Clue #10 however, a little more creativity gives another option!

I HATE "WEB CROSSING OFF"...!!!!!!!!!

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:41 AM Permalink
Sandberg

When did PP correct the wording on the Web site? We just got back from Conway, looking for 2 frozen PLANES of equal size. That really sucks!

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:41 AM Permalink
No user inform…

What would that be???

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:42 AM Permalink
CA Transplant

Cherokee - Share your opinion on 10 please...e-mail me if you don't want everyone to see.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:43 AM Permalink
Ain't Talkin B…

So would someone finally set me straight? Is tonight THE last clue? I have conflicting info.

(Deleted item originally posted by cherokee98 on 10:43am Feb 3, 1999 CST)

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:43 AM Permalink
doc sven

to irish: you are obviously a euphorian from liberal lakes switched to conway when the clues led there

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:44 AM Permalink
Ain't Talkin B…

So would someone finally set me straight? Is tonight THE last clue? I have conflicting info.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:44 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

And I think I'm going to bed now. Good luck.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:44 AM Permalink
Sandberg

There are two tennis courts inside the fence, those were the only 2 frozen planes of equal size we could think of. What a waste of time! Oh well, it is surreal just to

be out there and see hundreds of people with shovels and rakes. Hopefully tonight's clue will be the one we all need.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:45 AM Permalink
Muffin

Ain't Talkin:

The clue that comes out tonight (Wednesday) is the last clue, and people have until midnight tomorrow to find it...

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:45 AM Permalink
CA Transplant

Cherokee - you still here? I want to hear your theory on clue #10.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:48 AM Permalink
cherokee98

CA tran - check email...did you get it? What do you think?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:52 AM Permalink
Never Ending Hunter

Hi all- I was about to head out to hunt until I reread all the clues. I noticed that they use the word "quite" quite a bit.

"quite a thrill"

"quite a blast"

"quite clear"

"quite tight"

"quite nice"

Any ideas?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:53 AM Permalink
Joe Ma Ma

You don't honestly think they would hide it in the same park two years in a row, do you? I guess if you think all the clues point to there, then happy digging, but I

have a sneaky suspicion that it is at Conway.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:54 AM Permalink
balloffire

hey there cherokee98 and ca transplant! How about sharing the knowledge with someone who may be thinking on the same wave?!!

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 10:55 AM Permalink
nathan roub

there are other planes of equal size

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:01 AM Permalink
Never Ending Hunter

It sure got "quiet". Is everyone still talking or did you all go to the library?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:01 AM Permalink
balloffire

never ending hunter i think that "quite" is just used that much due it its ability to rythme! What were you thinking?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:01 AM Permalink
Beth Rutherford

Hi, Why Cherokee? How does it all fit there?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:01 AM Permalink
CA Transplant

Nay nay - you're being cryptic again. Out with it, what do you think?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:03 AM Permalink
nathan roub

why burns

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:03 AM Permalink
Joe Ma Ma

nathan

The Press changed the clue from last night. It is "places" not "planes" as was originally posted at 11:30.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:03 AM Permalink
jacques villeneuve

Hey cherokee, what do you think? E-mail me if you like...

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:03 AM Permalink
Kristine Harris

ok all I was totally enjoying this mind working butt freezing game until lastnight when I saw a man shove a woman on to her rear lastnight...

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:04 AM Permalink
Never Ending Hunter

balloffire- I was thinking that maybe we should look at the word itself or it's context and "figure" out a twist.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:05 AM Permalink
nathan roub

what does RV have to do with?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:05 AM Permalink
nathan roub

anyone know

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:06 AM Permalink
nathan roub

there are other planes out there

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:06 AM Permalink
Mrs. Banner

kristine, are peoply really cranky out there? i have never participated in a hunt that went this long as i was wondering if people are losing their sportsmanship . . .

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:06 AM Permalink
nathan roub

still know 2 frozen place

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:08 AM Permalink
CA Transplant

Hey, Kris, maybe they were married! Ha ha.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:08 AM Permalink
Never Ending Hunter

nathan- I know that there's been an RV that shows up at the right park every year (for at least the last 4 years). It can usually be spotted close to the spot the last

few days of the hunt.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:08 AM Permalink
Mrs. Banner

Nathan, what are you saying?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:08 AM Permalink
Tim Yearneau

The clues says "frozen places" not "frozen planes" like erroneously thought and a lot of others thought too, could make a difference.

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:09 AM Permalink
CA Transplant

Nathan - think of places as in places you could go visit, not actual places in the park

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:09 AM Permalink
Kristine Harris

I was out there at 7:30 this morning and i have to say there was a good 100 people out there already then

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:10 AM Permalink
balloffire

Just a thought about peoples behavior- think that to many people are not getting enough sleep, getting a little to frustrated, and a little bit greedy? What are your

thoughts?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:10 AM Permalink
CA Transplant

Kris, I would think it would be like a big team effort kind of thing. If I was out digging and someone else found it I would still be happy for them, you know. How

sad that other people are getting cranky! If someone shoved me, my husband would have SHOVELED him upside the head! Ha ha

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:11 AM Permalink
Tim Yearneau

I wonder what will happen if 5 people see the medallion at once, will it be a free for all like WWF Wrestling..."The Axe is back, the Axe is back to stay"

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:11 AM Permalink
jacques villeneuve

Ok, a medallion hunter dies and goes to heaven. He/she asks god "God, where is the medallion hidden this year? You know what God says in reply? "Well, I have a

theory on that".

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:11 AM Permalink
Kristine Harris

anyone figure out the round and white and stretched tight clue?

Wed, 02/03/1999 - 11:11 AM Permalink