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2000 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt

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Discuss the 2000 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Here

Alan and Jill

Everybody keeps telling me that. I am just letting people know.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:33 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

Drove past it today...just a gazebo in the middle...park is surronded by beautiful mansions...out of the rain and cooking at forepaughs restaurant

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:33 PM Permalink
George_Y2G_

Irving Park, that place is tiny, and lets just sayt that the people that live in that area wouldnt want the 5000 hunters out at there prestigious park....just an observation

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:34 PM Permalink
Jim Medalfinder

Are there actual fences, that would keep treasure hunters off, the burial mounds at Mounds Park?

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:34 PM Permalink
Logan

MacGrove could you see the smoke stacks from Schmidts

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:35 PM Permalink
The Thinker

I AM THE THINKERS ROOMMATE AND I HAVE THIS GUT FEELING ABOUT PHALEN, BUT HE THINKS CHEROKEE PARK. HE DOES HAVE VALID IDEAS ABOUT CHEROKEE PARK; YOU CAN SEE TWO IDENTICAL WATER TOWERS TO THE NORTH ABOUT TWO MILES AWAY. ALSO, THE PAVILLION, THE BARBAQUE PITS, A WALKING/RUNNING PATH ACROSS THE STREET,AND TENNIS COURTS. SO WHAT IF THE MEDALLION WAS THERE TWO YEARS AGO; ALSO IT COULD HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE "SERVICE" AT THE CHEROKEE SIRLION ROOM. (THE PAPER DID A STORY ON IT ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO) I STILL THOUGH THINK PHALEN!!!!!!!!!

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:35 PM Permalink
SnowShadow

I'm really thinking it's Como or Newell. I haven't been to Newell yet, but I'll go out in the morning to look for any towers. I've eliminated all of the other parks. It seems like only yesterday it was at Como. But I suppose they could use Como. There is some construction going on out at Como, but it's only in one area.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:35 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

yes..made of wrought iron...completely surrounding them...only 3-4 feet tall.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:35 PM Permalink
pattischneider

yes - there are fences around the burial grounds at Mounds Park - about 7-8 feet high, hopefully will deter medal hunters.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:37 PM Permalink
Jim Medalfinder

Thanks Mac, I really doubt they would hide the medallion at Mounds, there'd be heck to pay if the burial mounds got dug up.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:38 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

Smoke stack from Irving...I don't think so...but I could be wrong.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:38 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

The clues really worked at Mounds today. I hope I am right so I can proudly say "I told ya so..."

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:41 PM Permalink
LLkisses

The sculptures are made by the school of culinary arts also

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:44 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

LL you sure are studying hard

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:46 PM Permalink
LLkisses

You know I could be wrong but I would so laugh if all of you people that think that I am so crazy for the way that I am thinking of everything

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:47 PM Permalink
Logan

where'd you learn that LL

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:47 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

I know how you feel for I think I am the only one really thinkg Mounds at this point.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:47 PM Permalink
LLkisses

Well I thought that you all might try to look at things differently. It seems to me that someone says something about a clue and everyone starts thinking on one path when the clue could totally mean something different

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:48 PM Permalink
LLkisses

Like how you all started talking about the tennis courts I really don't think that has anything to do with it

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:49 PM Permalink
LLkisses

Also how everyone thought right away that the tower OR two had to be a radio or water tower

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:50 PM Permalink
Jim Medalfinder

LL, it's just to early and the clues are so vague. It could be hidden in at least 6 parks that fit these clues.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:50 PM Permalink
LLkisses

Yeah I know what you mean it just seems that everyone seems to be stuck on their certain park and think that it could be no different. I was just trying to offer an outside oppinion

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:52 PM Permalink
LLkisses

My friend is having trouble she can't get the box that you type in to show up does anyone know how to fix this?

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:54 PM Permalink
Logan

Has she ever posted before?

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:54 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

Hey LL We all love it ... keep up the good work!

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:54 PM Permalink
Jim Medalfinder

Good for you and keep an open mind.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:54 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

she needs to register and or login. If she successfully registered, she should go to her e-mail for further instructions. Its a little tricky at first so tell her to read it fully.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:56 PM Permalink
LLkisses

No, she hasn't. She just subscribed and the box just doesn't show up.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:56 PM Permalink
Alan and Jill

Is the friend new? Has the friend verified registration? If not have said friend check e-mail.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:56 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

register...goto email...follow instructions...login

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:58 PM Permalink
Logan

For some reason this year I had trouble posting - I registered yesterday and couldn't post until today

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:58 PM Permalink
LLkisses

Thank you, Mac. I forgot that I had to go to that web sight first.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 7:58 PM Permalink
The King of LSD

Good Evening...

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:01 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

Postings are slow...must be lots watching with few participating

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:01 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

Is it good to be King?

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:02 PM Permalink
The King of LSD

at times...

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:03 PM Permalink
The King of LSD

Has antone actually been out yet? Is there activity anywhere?

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:04 PM Permalink
leelabell

I am here lurking but don't have much to say. I am not going to look again until after the next clue. I like the Phalen theory and the Mounds theory so far. However, I am hoping it is in Newell 'cause it is closest to me, but I can't get chase to fit anywhere with Newell.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:04 PM Permalink
The King of LSD

gotta change it-hold on...

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:05 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

How does chase fit with Newell...I missed that one

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:05 PM Permalink
LLkisses

I was also thinking that the gain relief from the rain might be just a tree. I know that when I am out and get caught in the rain I go for a tree. I know that you are not suppose to if it is lightning out but who knows. Also I noticed that someone mentioned earlier that in a previous years clue it mentioned thunder and seeking shelter near by they were talking about the raddison across the street from kellogg park.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:05 PM Permalink
Logan

I drove by Newell Highland and am going to stop by Linwood tonight

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:06 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

King... Not much activity at Highland...Hidden Falls

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:06 PM Permalink
Kiwi

haha finally

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:06 PM Permalink
Jim Medalfinder

Have any of the clues ruled out Como??

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:06 PM Permalink
Kiwi

LL: HERE'S SOME MORE THINGS I THOUGHT OF

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:06 PM Permalink
LLkisses

So it doesn't have to mean a pavillon.

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:06 PM Permalink
Kiwi

where it says loot who usually calls money loot?

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:07 PM Permalink
Mac-Grove Man

Logan--

What time are you going to Linwood?

Wed, 01/26/2000 - 8:07 PM Permalink