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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



 

excavating stud

Boy I hope that's true.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:11 PM Permalink
queenmalley

PP is hurting for money, laying off staff, etc. so doubtful they will hide another one for another $10,000....
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:13 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Very Cooler Idea OT!!

I'll be sure to drop hints if I can make it there in time.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:13 PM Permalink
queenmalley

I just had one of the more surreal experiences of my life... I just got out of class, I'm on my way to Hidden Falls and I get a phone call from Jana (ME2 on the CC board). She tells me that Jake has found the medallion and that he wants me to turn it in w/him because I told him the c'level'and thing this morning. Problem was that I had been in class all day and hadn't seen or talked to Jake since we were at the PP last night. LOL mistaken identity!

From PP Boards. BM< you should be the one to go with!!!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:15 PM Permalink
OTiS

Brassmonkey,

Barefootguy was saying that Jake thought it was him that had given him the clue. I think he had names mixed up.

ALl I got was that Jake is looking for the guy that gave him the "level" clue.

I'm not sure what he's wanting but you should contact him ASAP.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:17 PM Permalink
OT

Seriously, I remember that happening. It wasn't for as large a prize, but one could still hunt.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:17 PM Permalink
jakeinge

Tim_the_hunter here at jakes house...

everyone get down to the paper by 6 if you want to see it.

afterparter at Buggs', he's sure.

jake sends props to Brassmonkey for helping him with the c level and noodle.

it's nuts here, I love it. happiest I'll ever see anyone in my life.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:20 PM Permalink
OT

Found it. In 1953 they hid two. Good idea CM! Remind them of that. Maybe I'm the only person alive that remembers it. :sillygrin:
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:21 PM Permalink
barefootguy

Congrats Jake!!! :sillygrin: :sillygrin: :sillygrin:
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:21 PM Permalink
queenmalley

I am so glad a CC'er found it! About damn time! Great job Jake AND Brassmonkey. Denial is going away, acceptance is coming....!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:25 PM Permalink
New Daddy

congrats Jake.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:27 PM Permalink
OT

OT is just happy she went out today and got some snow on her boots. OT is very easily pleased. :goofy:
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:32 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Now what am I going to do with my night now that the medallion's been found, watch the stinkin state of the union...
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:39 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Funny, ED!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:41 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Boy the PP discussion board is ablaze!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:45 PM Permalink
queenmalley

That PP board is the funniest!!!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:46 PM Permalink
Formo

I just got home from work....I am crushed...I love everything about the hunt and it's already over....I don't think I have felt this sad about anything in a long time :frown:
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:47 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Such hostility over there. Some of those people need to mellow out and slip on some Slow Jams.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:48 PM Permalink
toomuch

Is everyone this happy? Finding it after 3 clues what a joke.....
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:48 PM Permalink
queenmalley

One post has the President delivering the State of the Union from our own St Paul capital
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:48 PM Permalink
OTiS

I understand people wanting to question it. Jake did an amazing thing today. But some of them are outright angry and are directing it towards people just trying to spread the word.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:49 PM Permalink
excavating stud

I saw that one. Another good one was this guy trying to convince everyone Jake felt guilty and was putting the meddalion back.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:49 PM Permalink
Formo

So from what I read was that he had to get it there by 6pm...if he didn't what was the pp going to do? Or is that all just chatter on the boards?
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:52 PM Permalink
excavating stud

How about this nuggett courtesy of someone called Esquivel

"That picture's a pretty damning piece of evidence.

Maybe he found a can of Skoal in a block of ice. And how he has 10 minutes to find the real medallion, hence the delay."
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:52 PM Permalink
New Daddy

Way to go Jake! You said it was going to be a short hunt!!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 3:56 PM Permalink
East Side Digger

Well I guess I am going to cancle my vacation. Don't think I am even going to bother next year.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:00 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

I'm still in a little disbelief here I guess.

Wow... Well, guess I'm back the the drawing board.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:00 PM Permalink
Formo

I know I have to cancel my vacation as well...
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:02 PM Permalink
Formo

I wish they would just change the message I need to hear it to believe it......I guess I am going thru the stages of denial.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:03 PM Permalink
KT

Wgspt ghiq adf ghiaoigv. Ykgoaihg, fiaor & vlaiugs!

Lkuhgshg vsoi g gkee gsqpow? Pgasof fh fowpw hfworgbw.

WPWPWPWPWPW!!!! :goofy:
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:03 PM Permalink
wolfpac

What we need ESD is a real winter with a couple feet of snow!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:03 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Yes, I place the blame squarely on Global Warming.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:05 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Boy if the interpretation of the clue is accurate, then does it strike anyone way to early to be narrowing the park down to a certain area. Very disappointing. :chagrin:
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:06 PM Permalink
Scribe

:cool: :smile: :cool: WAY TO GO JAKEY! A life long dream realized! HOW COOLER!! :smile: :cool: :smile:
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:10 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Best entertainment ever, you couldn't make this stuff up!! I saw the one about Jake putting the med back out of guilt...
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:12 PM Permalink
barefootguy

Man it looks like they're going to riot on the PP board. Check this one out:

"Med pic on todays paper or Jakes head!" by DeadlyHunter
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:13 PM Permalink
queenmalley

It's posted on front page of pioneer press website now.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:16 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Pioneer Press

A self-proclaimed "Medallionator" found the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion in a record number of clues Tuesday, nabbing the valuable puck after only three hints.

"twincities.com"
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:17 PM Permalink
queenmalley

I feel bad for Jake, cuz people are upset with finding it so early....
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:20 PM Permalink
wolfpac

Top10 Ways You Know You Are Addicted To Winter Carnival Treasure Hunting!

In July, you drive around St. Paul looking for possible medallion hiding places, while writing imaginary clues!

The security guard at the Pioneer Press becomes your new best friend each Jan!

Christmas gifts consist of shovels, hoes, and miners lights!

Your hunting group has a code word to say when you find the medallion! (Spaghettios)

You plan in advance how you will split the winnings with your group!

Each hunter in your group has an assignment, clue retriever, cell phone operator, Cooler Crew monitor, map reader, driverÂ… etc!

You can only join our hunting group thru marriage or birth!

You go without sleep during the hunt so you can drive around St. Paul at midnight, with the new clue!

You try to get the clue writers license plate number, so you can look for him in a Park!

You live in Wisconsin and during the hunt you never leave home without an overnight bag and your hunting tools!

Congrats Jake

Jim, Kathy, Chris, Paula, Patty, Shannon, Connor & Kylie

The Wolfpac
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:20 PM Permalink
LiLMan

WAY TO GO JAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:27 PM Permalink
dharma lakreg

Congrats Jake -

Anybody got pix?
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:28 PM Permalink
Love4Vino

wow.

I'm happy for him. But I'm totally bummed.

I now have almost 2 weeks in MN and no hunt.

what the HELL am I going to do with myself?
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:29 PM Permalink
KT

Get drunk and stay that way for several days.
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:34 PM Permalink
Love4Vino

no kidding... :frown:
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:35 PM Permalink
queenmalley

CC is being trashed on the PP boards.....whatever!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:38 PM Permalink
LiLMan

I'm really happy Jake found it! Cooler Crew Member and it goes to a very good hunter!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:38 PM Permalink
queenmalley

If it couldn't be me, i am glad a Cooler crew person found it!
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 4:39 PM Permalink