I just returned home from the prehunt bash a little bit ago. It's pretty cool. There was about 20 or so there when I left who were gonna hang around till they were thrown out, other miscellaneous people came and went throughout the evening. They played a little medallion trivia game. Steve showed up with the Treasure Hunter's Guide 2nd editions and sold a few of those. Mostly it's just eating, drinking and pretending (way too early) that you know where the prize is this year.
also....the clues will be at midnite online this year, rather than 11:30 as in previous years, because they want it to be an even playing field for those who still go down and buy the paper....Dont get too thrilled about that first clue...just in case you're not already familiar, the first clue merely tells you in it's St. Paul....but it's still fun.
Hey there H man. I ended up staying an hour or so after you left...they played medallion trivia....Steve is a master and so is this Jake dude...He has every ounce of past medallion history stuffed under his hat....it was cool.
To cure Vikings depression try a new obsession By taking part in our hunt through the snow But if you hope it's a profitable profession To a park in St. Paul you must go
Don't be a rapscallion and seek the medallion In places of the improper sort You're certain to cause a rebellion If you go where golfers cavort
I'm particularly interested with their use of obsession, and their mention of the Vikes. I now believe the medallion will be hidden inside one of those purple pride towels.
Shoveler, I'm not sure they'd tell us what it's hidden in yet, r.e. towel. But wouldn't it be fun if there's a street name near a park that has something to do with a Viking. Hmmm... something to dream about tonight.
Green and Black, I don't think they mean it's a park without a golf course. They always just emphasize that aspect so people won't tread foot on one. That would be very expensive damage to clean up. Don't rule out any parks with courses yet.
last year it didnt say dont go to a park with a course but to stay away...well we all know where it was.......i think its away from the big three........
I know, we need more people to go there to make it a good chat room. I wont be there a lot in the next day, due to the fact that I need to enhance my site. Spread the word, and I think my chatroom will really help out a lot. See ya - Derick
First take - it's in a St. Paul park. That eliminates everything outside the city limits. Undoubtedly though, there will be people who insist that it's in Roseville or somewhere beyond.
The use of the rapscallion word is interesting. We did have some discussion of Pig's Eye being a rogue of sorts and wondered how that might fit. Nothing conclusive though.
And annudder successful Pre-Dig Gig unner out belts! And some good chow, too!
What a blast! Ssssoooooo many new people!
Jake, you are something. Oh, yes! *HOW* do you remember all that stuff????
Was so fun meeting ShovelMaster, Scribe, THX, Steve, Jake and The Shoveler. And so good to see old friends again. Was pleased Hollywood showed up... And WW!
I'm back too. So here are my thoughts for what they're worth.
Birdie, if you're wondering if you're missing something in this clue, not likely. If you look AT past hunts and the explanations of the clues, the first one rarely tells you anything more than what this one appears to be saying.
On the other hand, the first clues do sometimes give an allusion to what it might be hidden in. It could have something to do with THE Vikings, or maybe historical Vikings. But then again we'll never know for sure until after its found and then look back and say, "Oh, of course!"
I don't think rapscallion has any significance beyond rhyming with medallion. And anything you came up with (even if it were right) would have to be something of a stretch. Personally, the confidence I'd have in such a theory wouldn't be enough to make me want to go out and dig in this weather.
As for the golf course question, its the same debate as last year. Is it a clue saying its in a park without a golf course? Is it a clue saying its in a park that DOES have a golf course and we need to stay off it? Or is it just a statement that means it might be in a park without a golf course, it might be in a park with one, but wherever YOU decide to go digging, stay away from the golf courses. If it were a clue, then I find it surprising that they'd use the same clue two years in a row. Thus I tend to believe its a non-commital advisory statement.
The question that plagues me is, assuming these clues were written in advance, how did they know we'd be depressed about the Vikings? Was it merely a lack of faith and a gamble they took? Would the clue have read the same if they hadn't even made the playoffs? Was it maybe a last minute edit? Or maybe there really is reason to believe that "Vikings" have some significance if they went through that much trouble to write them in. (SWEDE HALLOW PARK!)
"Progression" would have rhymed just as well as "profession" and actually made more sense. Because you progress thru the clues and from park to park and site to site...
Shoveler,
Could be a tow boat or two on the mississippi
Wow . . . . A Joe in the 1st degree! Cooler!
Standing by while the fun is going on at the pre-hunt bash at Patrick McGoverns! Hoping all is well with fellow hunters! Get ready to DIG!
Just think, it has to be hidden by now. It is laying there just waiting for me to pick it up.
So what am I missing at the pre-bash hunt??? Inform me of the fun while I sit, bored, here in freezing cold Hibbing.
a lotta drunks, that'd be my guess
MJ, what are you doin' posting before me?
By the way, how have you been since I saw you at the State Fair?
Hello.....GREEN ??????????
ReadY......?
Can't wait to get the first clue!
Are the clues coming out online tonight?
12:01 a.m.
This is going to be a great year!
Where do you go to read the first clue at 12:01?
I just returned home from the prehunt bash a little bit ago. It's pretty cool. There was about 20 or so there when I left who were gonna hang around till they were thrown out, other miscellaneous people came and went throughout the evening. They played a little medallion trivia game. Steve showed up with the Treasure Hunter's Guide 2nd editions and sold a few of those. Mostly it's just eating, drinking and pretending (way too early) that you know where the prize is this year.
Hey T good to see you here.
also....the clues will be at midnite online this year, rather than 11:30 as in previous years, because they want it to be an even playing field for those who still go down and buy the paper....Dont get too thrilled about that first clue...just in case you're not already familiar, the first clue merely tells you in it's St. Paul....but it's still fun.
Hey there H man. I ended up staying an hour or so after you left...they played medallion trivia....Steve is a master and so is this Jake dude...He has every ounce of past medallion history stuffed under his hat....it was cool.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^"It's right there, Dummy ! "
Hey that is cool,we had some good grub, now I wait patiently for the clue!
There it is the dreaded clue.
In case anyone cares.
Let the hunting begin!!!
I'm calling it a night!
Sweet Medallion Dreams to all!
Thanks, Shoveler for putting the clue on here; had trouble with the Pioneer Press site...and thanks for the "rap" definition!
and for "rebellion"
I'm particularly interested with their use of obsession, and their mention of the Vikes. I now believe the medallion will be hidden inside one of those purple pride towels.
IS this clue not saying much? Or is there something we are missing?
I doubt it has anything hidden but this is half of the fun of it.
IS this clue not saying much? Or is there something we are missing?
Lindsay . . . . here's the link! Bookmark it for future clues! : )
Medallion Clues
Nighty
Does "park" mean a park this year, or does it mean "rec Center", "public land", or God knows what else?
THANKS< MJ....
pretty simple...a park in st paul that dosnt have a golf course.....bye bye phalen, highland, como.............
Shoveler, I'm not sure they'd tell us what it's hidden in yet, r.e. towel. But wouldn't it be fun if there's a street name near a park that has something to do with a Viking. Hmmm... something to dream about tonight.
think the deal about obsession and vikings means give up on the vikings and concentrate on the medallion hunt.....
Green and Black, I don't think they mean it's a park without a golf course. They always just emphasize that aspect so people won't tread foot on one. That would be very expensive damage to clean up. Don't rule out any parks with courses yet.
Last year it said "a park is the spot but a golf course is not" meant that we should not even consider looking at a park with a golf course.
last year it didnt say dont go to a park with a course but to stay away...well we all know where it was.......i think its away from the big three........
any ideas on it being in the north part of the city??? remember the "orient" clue last year.......Vikings came from the north....???
Just noodleing......
I see your analysis GBH. I am trying to make something out of cavort. Thinking thinking thinking. . . . .
Hey everyone! Goto www.medallionhunt.8m.com and check it out! I'm still working on it, but the chat room works now!
Let me know what you guys think when you check it out
Derick I was just there and no one was answering me
I know, we need more people to go there to make it a good chat room. I wont be there a lot in the next day, due to the fact that I need to enhance my site. Spread the word, and I think my chatroom will really help out a lot. See ya - Derick
www.medallionhunt.8m.com
Hello!
Just back from the prehunt bash.
Jake - You are the best! I cannot believe how much stuff you know and have retained!
Steve - Thanks for the books and the noodling.
Mom and Dad - Thanks for taking the run to the PP for the paper!
Allison - Thanks for the great trivia game! That was so much fun!!
Sugarlips - Thanks for coming! I can't wait till we meet up in the park this year!
For all the rest - it was fantastic to finally put faces with names!
Having an obsession in common made for a nice evening.
See you all out in the park!
I am really sorry I could not be there. Sounded like fun. Terry, what is your take on the first clue?
Hey Gang, just read the clue and am trying to decipher it.
I have no idea, but I'm new to this ya know!
It was nice meeting you all tonight (Especially you Shoveler). Hope to see you out there in the snow.
Sorry - I was froing here for a minute.
First take - it's in a St. Paul park. That eliminates everything outside the city limits. Undoubtedly though, there will be people who insist that it's in Roseville or somewhere beyond.
The use of the rapscallion word is interesting. We did have some discussion of Pig's Eye being a rogue of sorts and wondered how that might fit. Nothing conclusive though.
What's your take?
And annudder successful Pre-Dig Gig unner out belts! And some good chow, too!
What a blast! Ssssoooooo many new people!
Jake, you are something. Oh, yes! *HOW* do you remember all that stuff????
Was so fun meeting ShovelMaster, Scribe, THX, Steve, Jake and The Shoveler. And so good to see old friends again. Was pleased Hollywood showed up... And WW!
And Eags and MJ were there... Via phone!
Now, ittiz sssoooo long to the next clue. Bummer!
Why "profession"? Hunting The Med's not a "profession"...
I'm back too. So here are my thoughts for what they're worth.
Birdie, if you're wondering if you're missing something in this clue, not likely. If you look AT past hunts and the explanations of the clues, the first one rarely tells you anything more than what this one appears to be saying.
On the other hand, the first clues do sometimes give an allusion to what it might be hidden in. It could have something to do with THE Vikings, or maybe historical Vikings. But then again we'll never know for sure until after its found and then look back and say, "Oh, of course!"
I don't think rapscallion has any significance beyond rhyming with medallion. And anything you came up with (even if it were right) would have to be something of a stretch. Personally, the confidence I'd have in such a theory wouldn't be enough to make me want to go out and dig in this weather.
As for the golf course question, its the same debate as last year. Is it a clue saying its in a park without a golf course? Is it a clue saying its in a park that DOES have a golf course and we need to stay off it? Or is it just a statement that means it might be in a park without a golf course, it might be in a park with one, but wherever YOU decide to go digging, stay away from the golf courses. If it were a clue, then I find it surprising that they'd use the same clue two years in a row. Thus I tend to believe its a non-commital advisory statement.
The question that plagues me is, assuming these clues were written in advance, how did they know we'd be depressed about the Vikings? Was it merely a lack of faith and a gamble they took? Would the clue have read the same if they hadn't even made the playoffs? Was it maybe a last minute edit? Or maybe there really is reason to believe that "Vikings" have some significance if they went through that much trouble to write them in. (SWEDE HALLOW PARK!)
"Progression" would have rhymed just as well as "profession" and actually made more sense. Because you progress thru the clues and from park to park and site to site...
Hhhhhuuuummmm...