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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

Noodle Recap Folder HERE 

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



 

ThoseMedallingKids

It'll probably be just me coming tonight. Coco isn't feeling well.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 1:02 PM Permalink
'mom'

Hey, Lil Man -- Is there any particular year that you're looking for? I haven't even dug into the previous years ones yet, but if I knew you wanted a particular year and I still had some, I'd be sure to save one for you.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 2:05 PM Permalink
LiLMan

I'm not sure if you could bring 1 of each that would be way cooler! I went looking for all mine and can't seem to find any of them I hope I did'nt lose them in the move.

Thanks MOM
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 2:31 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

do we have a time delay here?
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 3:05 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

figured out my own question, 2 hours.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 3:05 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Hiya Funky Junky Monkey. :smile:

This site is hosted on the West coast hence the PST posted in our headers.

You going tonight?
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 3:15 PM Permalink
KITCH

:wink:
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 3:20 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

not sure if I can do that this year, but I can try.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 3:29 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

You meant the pre-dig, no but I hope everyone has fun.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 4:50 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Well, "no time for cold feet" also can refer to dancing.It is on my daughter's danceline competition t-shirt. So I thought, hmmmmm.Everyone is focusing on the movie, maybe it has double meaning> And greet anagram is egret. A lake? Nature preserve nearby. Nature preserve and "natures lovers".
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 5:31 PM Permalink
queenmalley

anagram for low is "owl" ; two bird anagrams from clues.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 5:34 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

no time for cold feet has me thinking, not to be nervous for a marriage. Como park conservatory/nature lover...
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 6:07 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Good one, B, about cold feet and marriage. Do you think it would be hidden at Como again after two years in a row so recent? It will probably be a large park again with so many peeps hunting now.....
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 6:11 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

like your 2 anagrams with birds
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 6:11 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

know its a stretch but i cant rule anything out yet.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 6:12 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

queen, do you know of any saint paul parks that have a bird avery?
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 6:30 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Brass: i have been looking on St Paul parks page. Can't see anything yet....you?
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 6:32 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

queen, we need to talk in private!
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 6:37 PM Permalink
queenmalley

http://www.wintercarnival.8m.com/index.html

that link is really cool, lists details on percentages that each clue names things about the park. IE: 28% of the first clue has general info. It also has a chart on outside of St. Paul, not too many times. Also, not many times has clue # 1 been unique in wordplay.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 6:39 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Im on to something with the birds, that web page wont load for me.. But I am fairly certain that the first clue usually has a hidden reference to the park or something near it, even if they dont admit it at the end.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 6:45 PM Permalink
queenmalley

City name has been in clue one 21%
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 7:02 PM Permalink
queenmalley

For Clue 1:I meant 28 times, not percent. 28 times the city name; 21 times, general info;

6 times what is near the park in clue 1; 6 times the park amenities; 6 times what it's hidden in; 3 times the street name.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 7:06 PM Permalink
queenmalley

It hasn't been found outside a St Paul park since 1988.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 7:13 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

probably because they've gotten too many complaints from other municipalities when they've hidden it outside of st. paul proper.
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 8:52 PM Permalink
blackcat

Bird names Humm.....How about bird area's. Such as Falcon Heights. :eyeroll:
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 8:53 PM Permalink
green

What a GREAT time!!! BEST yet! Found out I'm some people's 'hero'! And my own hero - Greg Saxx - has made it back home, was at the Pre-Dig (I couldn't quit touching him! I just couldn't believe he was really there in PERSON!), and will be Hunting and noodling with us once again!!! I'd not seen him since Conway in '99!!!

WELCOME HOME, GREG!!!! I've missed you SO MUCH and am THRILLED you're home and back among those who love you!!!! You go, boyfriend, and find The Medallion!

I now return you to your noodling.

Huummm... Owl and egret. Two birds... Double division? To and fro?

I'm still thinking CoNo. Not that I WANT it to be CoNo, Oh, no! But thass what I think. At least at this point. I reserve the right to change my mind in five minutes or five days. :grin:
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 12:10 AM Permalink
KT

Whatever my darling Green said.....

I agree.
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 12:27 AM Permalink
green

KT!!!!

I forgot to tell you, I really like the blouse you had on. It was gorgeous.

So good to see you again. Hope we can get together this coming week.
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 12:29 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Tonight rocked! So many Thank You's to put out there.

Good times, Good times! :ooh:
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 1:45 AM Permalink
Marleyking

Sorry we missed the party! May everyone be hangover-free :cool:

Putting on a strong ethiopian blend to percolate, stocking the mini-bar with water, juice and pre-mixed bloody marys. Setting out trays of bagels, muffins and pastries along with a full selection of cream cheeses and bloody mary veggies.

Have a happy clue 1 Sunday!

~Artemis~
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 2:19 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Thanks Art. Although Penny & Nick might need the coffee the most. :wink:
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 2:44 AM Permalink
green

Oh, Marly, that coffee's so good! Ittiz been ages since I've had fresh roasted and fresh ground Ethiopian. Oh, heavan.

Only got about three hours sleep. I do believe there's a nap in my future.

Only a little over 17 hours until the next Clue.

Penny was the DD... I hope she and Mr. MN Mikey are okay.

JOE!!!
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 4:42 AM Permalink
East Side Digger

MMM Coffee good :smile:
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 5:49 AM Permalink
East Side Digger

Is there a folder that has just the Clues and no posting this year?
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 5:55 AM Permalink
excavating stud

Beautiful morning for a hunt! Can't believe its finally here!
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 6:13 AM Permalink
East Side Digger

Getting some snow down here in Owatonna.
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 7:43 AM Permalink
diggin4it

Morning.

Diggin' daughter and I had a fun time last night.

Have a great week and see ya Friday - I'm off to Vegas.

:cool:
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 7:43 AM Permalink
Puckferrets

Just testing # 2.. working the bugs out.. :smile: :frown: :grin: :ooh: :sheepish: :lipsealed: :goofy: Testing testing
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 7:43 AM Permalink
Puckferrets

Sweet! We're here! :angry: :sillygrin:
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 7:47 AM Permalink
green

JOE!!!
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 7:56 AM Permalink
KT

You sure have a hot Joe, Green.
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 7:57 AM Permalink
green

Thank you, dear! I R pretty proud o'it! Ittiz a BIG Joe!

Been noodling this Clue for about four hours now. Only about 13.5 hours until the next Clue.
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 8:00 AM Permalink
East Side Digger

Good to see you green and KT wish I could have made the party last night.
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 8:03 AM Permalink
KITCH

none that i know of..

but...there is a few "bird" statues in the park of upper landing ...

why? i don't get your noodle.
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 8:06 AM Permalink
KITCH

I'm SOO EXCITED ...a bunch more faces in da threads!!!

sweet!!!
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 8:07 AM Permalink
KT

Wheeeeeeeee!

So bloody FANTASTIC to see all of you last night!

(and to those who weren't there physically, you WERE there in our hearts!, and you had a great time.)

Congrats to Becksie and her story!

It's going to be a COOLER Hunt!
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 8:23 AM Permalink
excavating stud

It hasn't sucnk in yet that the hunt is actually here. The lack of snow through December really put a damper on my spirits.
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 8:24 AM Permalink
Puckferrets

Hey everyone! We're new to this (second hunt) but we been thinkin Hidden Falls. K. here goes. nature lovers greet at Crosby, a mostly natural habitat as well as Hidden Falls (attached to Crosby). The kicker is that the south half of Hidden Falls is closed in the winter except to FOOT traffic. you have to walk unmaintained paths from north HF or Crosby to get to the puck. No time for cold feet!

:eek:
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 8:26 AM Permalink
green

Welcome, Ferreting Out The Medallion Ferrets! Glad you found us and your tests came out otay.
Sun, 01/21/2007 - 8:32 AM Permalink