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2008 St. Paul Winter Carnival Medallion

Submitted by KITCH on

Medallion Hotline 651-228-5547 

 


Clue #1 You've joined the hunt for the regal runt 
To prove searching does pay 
Don't dig a hole or knock down a pole 
And the golf course is out of play 

Last year Jake took home the cake 
With a clue a bit off level 
This year we'll rinse off all our prints 
Lest this hunt go to the devil 

Clue #2 The point of all this is so that you won't miss 
Your big chance to grab all the cash 
Now gather your guys and a gal who is wise 
You'll have to do something quite rash 

Clue #3 We've scanned the county to hide our bounty 
And keep you on your toes 
It may sound risible, but our puck's invisible 
Although it might just stick to your nose. 

Clue #4 How fun is the snow how far will we go 
You really ought to go see 
Get up for the mission and not just the wishin' 
Get into the game-it's all free 

Clue #5 There once was a clue that drove you-know-who 
To threaten a heinous act 
We'd use it again but we're afraid of his pen 
My friend, that's an unfortunate fact 

Clue #6 All ye who look should honor the book 
As one who stood for hope 
Much was built in the name of the kilt 
Look sharp now and never mope 

Clue #7 If you should go look high then low 
One could see it from a bower 
If it's your bent you might seek a tent 
To protect in case of shower 

Take note of the wood and do what you should 
To extract the prize for yourself 
Build a bridge to your dreams as high as they seem 
Leave nothing behind on the shelf 

Clue #8 Look at the buck to acquire good luck 
In finding the grail this year 
Link a jar,a line, a star lawyer divine 
While crying in your beer 

He won, then lost and the nation was tossed 
Into strife that was far from civil 
The point I'm making is yours for the taking 
Believe me - not the message board drivel 

Clue #9 This name brings tears, elation and cheers 
And occasionally even outrages 
It sits on walls and rides the halls 
And fills a dozen pages 

The hills are alive and you'll have arrived 
Refrain from the very injurious 
Be bold and be brave but your skin you must save 
What's off-limits should frankly be obvious 

Clue #10 Look for the sight you hope is just right 
You're doubtful and you're torn 
Make the rounds for what rhymes with grounds 
And part of a rose with a horn 

Through flames and flow this park where you'll go 
Is the site of sacred relics 
Stay away from these and the cliffs if you please 
Or you'll be in a heckuva fix 

Clue #11 Air and river sounds lead all to Mounds 
Far from the graves take your entourage 
Twixt Burns and Thorn, an icy pathway is born 
Across Mounds from a gray house and tan garage 

Hell no fury hath as those on the wrong path 
Mounds and Warner form a woodsy perimeter 
The path not official contains footprints beneficial 
Some 300 trudges in - quest for a quitter 

This trail you must follow goes down a narrow hollow 
Under a fallen tree to an old rusted drum 
From here you must search for a hillside path perch 
Wherein lies the center of fun

 

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Eags

Awww, man, I'm getting all teary-eyes just reading those lyrics!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 10:11 AM Permalink
Randahl

very true - maybe i should watch for entertainment value -

And I thought years ago that Green was a d00d :smile:
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 10:19 AM Permalink
Randahl

it was donnies - it said something mean about you as I recall too one year THC :smile:
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 10:20 AM Permalink
Art Vandelay

I think that when my wife (Snowjester) first told me about this group of people who post(noodle) clues online I thought that it sounded like a cult. Then when I got to meet some of you I realized that it was not a cult and a really interesting collection of people who represent all walks of life. I am glad that I have gotten to know many of you over the years. I am so pumped for the hunt that I have been wearing my spelunking light to work and my 7th graders are convinced that I am crazy!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 10:23 AM Permalink
Randahl

all in good fun I am sure - those guys have really added some good history and stories and memories to a ton of my hunts!!

GO Medallionators!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 10:23 AM Permalink
Randahl

lol - good to see you getting revved up too Art!! I know I am!

R
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 10:24 AM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

The classic one though has to be AllisonWonderland, did anyone really think he was a guy?
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 10:35 AM Permalink
KITCH

I heard its now full with 10,000 copies of a certain DVD
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 11:00 AM Permalink
KITCH

omg...I think I went into shock

We are not a cult? We are not #'d into the hundreds?

AW is not a girl?

at least i know jake hasn't found the medallion yet and all is normal.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 11:06 AM Permalink
Redbear

Posen: Not a girl either.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 11:09 AM Permalink
Terry

And Green is a dood-ette! :grin:
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 11:12 AM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

I don't know if you know, but we have a Code of Condunct now buster.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 11:14 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

10 days feel like a million, I WANT THE CLUE!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 11:29 AM Permalink
Posen

"for years, before I met him, I swear I thought Posen was a chick"

but after you met me, did it really change your mind at all? :lipsealed:
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 12:56 PM Permalink
Redbear

Well the 5 O'Clock Shadow got me thinking...I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. Plus, you've got that wicked cool hat light.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 12:58 PM Permalink
Andrea

Hi- I think this is a good time to introduce myself. I was at the old Pioneer Press watercooler discussion board long ago (no longer remember my username so I am just using my real name this time around... easier to remember!). When they changed their site, I was annoyed but never really got around to moving off. I always had an on-line fondness for the old coolerheads but am not one to easily go meet people I don't "know" face-to-face on my own.

I was irritated over the past several years by people bashing the Cooler Crew on the Pioneer Press site because EVERYTHING I have ever heard from CC has been welcoming and inclusive.

Last year, my son got as addicted to the hunt as I am. That was my incentive for leaving those boards. I can not stand the behavior and attitudes that show up there, but I especially can not stand him being subjected to it.

So, I am "joining" you guys again!

Anyhow just wanted to introduce myself and thank you guys for always taking the high road!

Andrea
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 2:22 PM Permalink
Eags

Hi Andrea, and welcome back!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 2:27 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Welcome back Andrea. You may rcognize some folks here from the the old boards.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 2:27 PM Permalink
treasure chest

Hi Andrea... welcome! :grin:
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 2:30 PM Permalink
regman

Welcome!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 2:35 PM Permalink
luckykitten

Welcome Andrea!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 2:37 PM Permalink
barefootguy

Welcome! You and your son should join us at the Pre Dig Dig! It has always been a blast in past years and you're sure to meet some nice people too.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 2:38 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Hello there Andrea

Wed, 01/09/2008 - 2:44 PM Permalink
Terry

Andrea - You made my day! Glad to have you back in the fold! Welcome back!!!

Hope you and your son can come join us at the Predig...but if that isn't comfortable for you at this point, by the time we've all hunted some, the rehash bash should be easier as you get to meet some folks face to face out in the parks.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 3:05 PM Permalink
Redbear

What they said
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 3:11 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

welcome back
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 3:11 PM Permalink
Randahl

Welcome Andrea - be sure to come on out to Matty B's to the pre dig or any night prior to paper release!!

Glad you are "back"!!

Randy
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 3:17 PM Permalink
wolfpac

PDG at Matty B's on the 19th?
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 3:26 PM Permalink
diggin4it

Welcome to the Cooler Crew Andrea. We'll look forward to meeting you at the PDG!! :cool:
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 3:43 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

Sweet! Another cooler chick! :grin: we must be getting close to out numbering the boys in here :goofy:

Welcome back andrea!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 4:02 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Welcome back glad to have you.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 4:22 PM Permalink
Andrea

I am actually going to be in NYC :frown: on the 19th! Poor planning. But I will definitely hit it some nights before the paper release. It sounds like fun! Thanks to all of you for being so welcoming!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 5:12 PM Permalink
me2

Nice to have you here Andrea & son :smile:

NYC is a good place to be if youre not here for kick off. have a great time
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 5:39 PM Permalink
l and a mommy

Welcome Andrea! I had poor planing like that a few years back and I was in NY as well but I missed the whole hunt...Learned my lesson well :wink: Look forward to seeing you around this year!
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 8:15 PM Permalink
Mr. Med Hunter

Welcome Andrea! Hope to see you during the hunt.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 8:30 PM Permalink
Mr. Med Hunter

Did anyone else notice that the registration needs to be postmarked? Nothing about the new online registration. I emailed the PP for clarification and got no response back.

It's starting to tick me off. I'm about to tell them to hide their own damn medallion. I quit! :smile: :grin: :sillygrin:
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 9:23 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I'm gonna take the first week off from hunting anyway. Good luck Jake.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 9:25 PM Permalink
ares

oh good lord. that's an old link.

and an ugly one at that. now i have to find where that's linked in and get rid of it so google doesn't show it anymore.
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 9:28 PM Permalink
ares

art, thats because it is a cult. don't you know about the initiation ritual?
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 9:29 PM Permalink
ares

welcome back andrea. gimme a few days and we might be able to pull up what that old user name was for you. :smile:
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 9:31 PM Permalink
Art Vandelay

Andrea, we look forward to seeing you out and about during the hunt. Only ten more days!!
Thu, 01/10/2008 - 6:10 AM Permalink
KITCH

OH NO!
Thu, 01/10/2008 - 6:27 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

he he he
Thu, 01/10/2008 - 6:39 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

I think if you registered online then you should be fine. I got a confirmation page that said I was registered. Perhaps I will send in the postcard as well.
Thu, 01/10/2008 - 6:49 AM Permalink
Posen

Figure it out quickly, Kitch....Andrea won't stick around long if we aren't even smart enough to register a button correctly.
Thu, 01/10/2008 - 7:48 AM Permalink
KITCH

grrr...

maybe I should just do the old school method...

buy the 4 pack..

mail from 4 different blue boxes on 4 different days.
Thu, 01/10/2008 - 7:50 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

mail from 4 different blue boxes on 4 different days.

wearing camo and shielding your face?
Thu, 01/10/2008 - 7:54 AM Permalink
KITCH

maybe I should find a StarWars PostBox and use the Force.
Thu, 01/10/2008 - 7:59 AM Permalink