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2007 St. Paul Winter Carnival Medallion -ACT I

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2007 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt - Hidden Falls and Central Park
Medallion Hotline 651-228-5547

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Nightly Pre-Clue Get-Together 

354 Wabasha St N
Saint Paul, MN 55102-1418, US&cid=lfmaplink2&name=&dtype=s\">Map of 354 Wabasha St N
Saint Paul, MN 55102-1418, US 

Matty B\'s is the home of the Cooler Crew. We\'ve got a party going on every evening from 8 until the clue is released. Sunday night, if the hunt goes that long, the bar will be open but food will not be available. 

Clues: 

Clue No. 1 (Sunday, Jan. 21) 
Welcome ice and snow and temperatures low 
There’s no time for cold feet! 
For searchers’ pleasure we’ve parked the treasure 
Where nature lovers each other greet 

Clue No. 2 (Monday, Jan. 22) 
Boreas\' vast realm can overwhelm 
Even diggers used to the long haul 
So here\'s advice to put your hunt on ice: 
Look no farther than good old St. Paul 

Clue No. 3 (Tuesday, Jan. 23) 
Hunters can be surly but in clue-time it’s early 
Be safe, friends, and in the hunt revel 
Near land that is high the treasure is nigh 
Vagueness rules and that’s on the level



 

KITCH

AT THE PRESS???
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 2:08 PM Permalink
me2

congrats jake

I just got an invite to a relatives b-day party- one of those elderly ones where you don't bring a gift... its Jan 27th- Im like, yeah right-

You're not allowed to even DIE in MY treasure hunting world!

The world stops for the duration of the hunt -nothing else matters
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 2:11 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

unless we find it at cherokee on saturday :eek:
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 2:17 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

Yeah...

One of my uncles is having his retirement/60th b-day party at a restaurant out on W. 7th, the night of the 31st....

I'm kinda required to be there.... but i'm hoping it wont go real late.
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 2:17 PM Permalink
KITCH

WOULD BE REALLY COOL TO BRING IT TO THE PRE DIG :smile:

MY RULES FOR THE 2007 HUNT

1) NO WEBSITE VISITS TO PP THREADS

2) NO WEBSITE VISITS TO pf THREADS

3) NO MORE THAN 300 MINS. ON MY CELL PHONE

4) ONLY 1 NIGHT OUT PAST 3AM

5) IF I LIKE A SPOT...DIG THERE!!! EVEN IF..SHUT UP ALREADY AND DIG IN THAT SPOT.

6) HANG OUT AND HAVE FUN...2 TELL YOU THE TRUTH THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE STRESS FREE FOR ME...I MIGHT NOT EVEN NOODLE ONLINE...
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 2:21 PM Permalink
me2

dang! those are tough rules-

the only rule I have is no rules - and come out of it alive - mentally - emotionally - physically ...and to fold some laundry
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 2:45 PM Permalink
Pay Me

My number one priority. Try to get to the bar before the clue to socialize!! HAHA!!

Unfortunately babysitters are hard to come by for 12 days straight. I just hope to get out there a few times...Hey I only need to be there once to pick it up anyway so it will all work out. :sillygrin:
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 2:47 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

5) IF I LIKE A SPOT...DIG THERE!!! EVEN IF..SHUT UP ALREADY AND DIG IN THAT SPOT.

amen brother
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 3:19 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

don't forget dig around all the other spots in the near vincinity of the spot you like. And any spots near those too.

And after you're done with that, go dig in your spot again, cause ya might've missed it.
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 3:23 PM Permalink
KITCH

NOPE...ONE SPOT AND THATS IT....
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 3:36 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I have a my birthday party on the 21st though there's not much hunting going on at that point. The 27th is going to be a busy day for me. I'm definitely busy from 11 am to 8pm. I suppose at that point though I might as well stay in St. Paul rather than drive out to Bloomington. Still, I did get the 26th, 29th, and 30th off of work if it actually goes that long this year.
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 3:47 PM Permalink
East Side Digger

And don't forget to cover up every where you dig so Mappy can dig there again :cool:
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 5:19 PM Permalink
Map Guy

Yes! Always cover up your dig site.
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 5:45 PM Permalink
diggin4it

I will be at the PDG, then I leave for Vegas Sunday. Back late Thursday the 25. I Plan to get caught up and hunt all day Fri, Sat, Sun.

My boss is out of town all week of the 27 so I can hunt and noodle all day too. I am so ready.

:cool: :grin: :sillygrin:

saweeet!!
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 5:45 PM Permalink
Posen

People who only pick one spot and think they'll have success are like the fools on the frozen lakes saying the fish are all under this 8" hole....if I could pinpoint fish that well, wouldn't I have caught some in the summer?!?! :frown:
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 6:00 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

I'm going to make sure that the first time I have to take a drunken leak, while out in the woods, this year.... rather than take a leak, I'll dig RIGHT where I was going to pee....

If I follow that guideline, I'll probably find it on clue 3 or 4.
Thu, 01/11/2007 - 6:57 PM Permalink
KITCH

tell that to 3M

(measure 2x...cut once)

or

  • noodle twice -dig once
    • Thu, 01/11/2007 - 7:08 PM Permalink
    Clue Master

    "It's better to clear 100% of a 10' area than it is to clear 50% of a 20' area"

    case in point - Marley's clock tower

    Jake you bastard! :angry: :wink:
    Thu, 01/11/2007 - 9:56 PM Permalink
    OTiS

    Well with this limited snow I might need to dig out the Hockey Stick.
    Thu, 01/11/2007 - 10:10 PM Permalink
    Wicked Nick

    Maybe the leaf blower guy, will make his triumphant return.
    Thu, 01/11/2007 - 10:54 PM Permalink
    Clue Master

    I have a 2 million candlewatt flashlight that I plan on blasting in that guys eyes if he starts that thing up again. I might even push him down and take the thing. It'll be in the woods and I don't see anyone fingering me if he complains. Heck I might even get a few cheers in the crowd. :smile:

    Go ahead blowboy, make my night! :coolfrown:
    Thu, 01/11/2007 - 11:15 PM Permalink
    Love4Vino

    CM - My cold weather pants are Camo. You blind him, I"ll jump on him, pull my pink cap over his eyes and pants him, and you grab the leave blower and put it up his....

    what? who? what?

    I saw nothing
    Thu, 01/11/2007 - 11:19 PM Permalink
    Posen

    I forgot to mention Leaf Blower to the reporter looking for technology advancements....I should have also mentioned the Camel pack filled with Jack Daniels....what was I thinking?!?!
    Thu, 01/11/2007 - 11:24 PM Permalink
    OTiS

    That is TOOOOO funny
    Thu, 01/11/2007 - 11:36 PM Permalink
    Wicked Nick

    holy crap.... lmfao
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 12:39 AM Permalink
    ares

    that was more like 90% of a 20 foot area :chagrin:
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 6:03 AM Permalink
    becksie

    Sooty initiation at VFW in SSP @ 7 tonight...I may stop down for a while..after I take a nap right now...
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 2:35 PM Permalink
    Clue Master

    True dat. 90% of a square mile doesn't equal 100% of 10 feet
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 3:11 PM Permalink
    mrbud1

    Ahh, the hunt is so close, any one think we will get more snow.
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 3:28 PM Permalink
    mrmnmikey

    Hi Mr Bud! Welcome back. Probly get some in the middle of the hunt is my prediction.
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 4:07 PM Permalink
    me2

    It'll be in the woods and I don't see anyone fingering me if he complains.

    wannnt... to... respond ..... eeer, no comment!

    ok, has anyone ever tried a fish finder? hmmmmm it bounces back info if there are any fish below...wonders if it would work for things under snow..... hmmmmmmmmm
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 4:53 PM Permalink
    mrmnmikey

    I know they work through snow and ice if you wet the sensor.
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 6:21 PM Permalink
    Terry

    But first there has to be snow...right?
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 6:24 PM Permalink
    hnts2mch

    and at least a foot of water under the snow.
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 6:39 PM Permalink
    zephyrus

    Nick could use one where he pees :pbpt:
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 6:39 PM Permalink
    Clue Master

    Sup bud dude? Nice to see ya again
    Fri, 01/12/2007 - 7:14 PM Permalink
    Wicked Nick

    dude...

    seriously...

    the last 3 years in a row....

    after seeing the actual spot that it was found at - and saying I f'n pissed there!!!.....

    this year... will NOT be the same result.

    Taking a leak on 10-grand, is only fun for so many years.
    Sat, 01/13/2007 - 4:22 AM Permalink
    me2

    just be sure to dig in the spot BEFORE you pee on it! :eek:
    Sat, 01/13/2007 - 7:17 AM Permalink
    tom

    I'm just courious with no snow how they are going to do it. Were use to the ice cube trick- my guess is their gonna hide it in a biffy.
    Sat, 01/13/2007 - 9:57 AM Permalink
    KC0GRN

    maybe they'll hide it in clay/mud again.

    Or a clever piece of garbage...
    Sat, 01/13/2007 - 8:24 PM Permalink
    Wicked Nick

    Just as long as its not a diaper, or a green doughnut...
    Sat, 01/13/2007 - 11:29 PM Permalink
    King Boreas aka Ian

    fake dog crap
    Sun, 01/14/2007 - 12:00 AM Permalink
    Posen

    real dog crap!....this is worth $10,000!!!
    Sun, 01/14/2007 - 12:05 AM Permalink
    Allison Wonderland

    Hide it in a fake rock!
    Sun, 01/14/2007 - 12:13 AM Permalink
    Allison Wonderland

    Of course the problem is we have no guarantee at all that the hunt will be done well. We'd like to think that the clues are clever and that the hiding spot is devious, but let's look at recent history:

    2002- Hidden under nothing but a thin layer of melting snow, sitting right at 2nd base on a baseball diamond.

    2003- Frozen in some ice in the middle of a big wooded area where none of the clues would actually guide you to.

    2004- Green doughnut, need I say more?

    2005- Under a piece of bark in a wooded area.

    2006- Covered by some snow on the side of a hill.

    Some of those were better than others, but none were really brilliant. I would expect more of the same.
    Sun, 01/14/2007 - 12:25 AM Permalink