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2000 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt

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Discuss the 2000 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Here

green

I mizzed how "pal" got attached to "ace." Where did the p-a-l come from????

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:27 PM Permalink
green

Damn! GREAT Joe!, WW!

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:27 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

dont know how pal did, but Pace Ace Chase spelles pac.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:28 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

listing to kingston trio, seeing if they have any insight to the clue

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:31 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

if you notice the clues last year started out with giving you where to look in the park, but not how to pick out the park. the year before that was the oppisite. assuming this the clue writer from 99, but not 98, we shouldnt even look at these clues till friday.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:38 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

we look for a PAL, we are only on the 2nd clue you know. Anyway what does packers and vikings have to do with finding the medallion? Pal-ACE has a lot to do with it- both a park, and the ice palace! Just noodling

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:42 PM Permalink
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oppisite?

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:42 PM Permalink
JustJodi2

Well here goes. Since this is my first year in Minnesota, I have to find out what goes on here in wintertime. I looks like this medallion hunt is right up my alley. Crazier the better!!!! I've been lurking for the past two days and everyone has some really good ideas. I've been doing past research and I think I will default to the veterans - I believe that we need more info. The clues so far leave lots of possibilities. But since I'm new - Have Map Will Travel when the time is right.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:43 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

where did pal come from?

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:43 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

we don't have it-----YET!!!!!LOL!!!!! PAL can be any kind of friend or buddy, just keep your eyes peeled

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:45 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

all righty then. i dont their is a treasure.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:48 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

What? please explain (i dont their is a treasure)

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:49 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

Jodi--you have definitely found the pastime to introduce yourself to the finer of the two Twin Cities!! When does Mpls have their festival? In July! Milk Carton Boats aside, the Aquatennial is Lame! Join us, be one of us, come to the dark side.........

Personally, I like the idea of the big Red One--(visible outside My window) and being near the new arena---To cure Vikings obsession. That's all I've got.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:50 PM Permalink
green

Welcome, Just! This izz my third year. I've watched WW grow in to a man... Been nice.

My slant?

Clue #1:

"Rapscallion" izz important. And also, stay off the golf course. "Profitable Profession" may/may not be important... I'm still noodling that one.

Clue #2:

"Set your own pace and it could make you an ace"... Combined with "chase." Nuttin' else in this clue matters.

Yust another opinion!

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:50 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

Profitable Profession--banking. Ace--big red one ontop US Bank. Too few clues, too much noodlin' time....

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:52 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

I guess I missed the "big red one discution"

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:53 PM Permalink
green

Tim, we back on football again???? (Big Red?)

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:55 PM Permalink
JustJodi2

I think you may have something to consider Dave. I was thinking the "profitable profession" thing might be something. Like a park around professional buildings (Downtown). Astute might also be something pertaining to State (Capital-downtown).

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:55 PM Permalink
Med2k

I cant wait till we get a few more clues, because we are picking these two apart a lot

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:55 PM Permalink
Red DOG

downtown dave! you and I are on the same wave length.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:55 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

oh sorry, i meant i dont think their is a treasure. ha ha. hey milking carton boat racing was my new hobby last year to tide me over till the next hunt.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:56 PM Permalink
Med2k

astute = statue, maybe? what parks have statues??

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:56 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

I tink so

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:57 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

what about irving park, it has a fountian, and its not too far from downtown, its kinda hidding, but i think its off of chestnut

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:57 PM Permalink
Med2k

can it be at a park/rec center, or doesnt that qualify as a park?

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 6:59 PM Permalink
green

Conway's (1999) a rec center... First time ever for one o'those.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:00 PM Permalink
Med2k

i think the "chase" and "track" in the same clue might be of help

does anyone know where i can find a web page with the list of all the parks in St. Paul??

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:02 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

last years clue 3 was the 9,5, and 4 one. I hope that this year it gives us more info on which park!

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:02 PM Permalink
JustJodi2

Medallion2K - I found one and tried that avenue, but there are about 500 parks in St Paul. I found several categories, Regional parks, community parks and neighborhood parks. Since I'm at work the exact site is unknown to me, but I will be home around 9:00 and have it bookmarked. Will let you know if someone else doesn't before then.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:06 PM Permalink
green

Ah... Could somebuddy list some names of Vikings players for me???

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:07 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

Dennis Green.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:12 PM Permalink
JustJodi2

Somebody "George"

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:14 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

could it be wrapped in MOSS?

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:15 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

Smith, Moss, George, Stuessie, Griffith, Clemons, Morris, Anderson, Rudd, Wright, Kleinsasser, Hoard, Christy, Stringer, McDaniel, Randle, Carter, Hatchette, Rudd, ETC.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:15 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

ANDERSON

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:16 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

carter

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:16 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

Walsh, Palmer, Gray, Hitchcock, Berger, ETC.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:17 PM Permalink
George_Y2G_

Are you guys wondering about viking players for a possible park site or a possible container for the medallion??

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:22 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

Anything I suppose.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:23 PM Permalink
George_Y2G_

Can't wait for clue 3, i think we got way to many thoughts going on the first 2 clues. Clue 3 last year was pretty specific about where in the park it was but didnt really say much about what park it was. We may not get much to discuss from this clue at all.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:26 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

I hope we get some more to discuss.

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:28 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

gy2k is right

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:29 PM Permalink
George_Y2G_

ahh c'mon Winger its Y2G....

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:29 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

Who knows, we could at least get a clue that is easy to over-analyze. You know- to pass the time!

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:31 PM Permalink
George_Y2G_

somethin to keep us busy til tomorrow nite

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:32 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

that seems to be the drill, at least till' friday at 11:30-12:00

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:34 PM Permalink
Med2k

i dont think we'll have anything to give us a location until about thursday night, it will pick up this weekend, i bet its found around tuesday of next week

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:36 PM Permalink
JustJodi2

Has the medallion ever not been found?????

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:37 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

nope

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:38 PM Permalink
JustJodi2

I guess with the likes of this crowd - it's only a matter of time (and clues).

Mon, 01/24/2000 - 7:40 PM Permalink