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2008 St. Paul Winter Carnival Medallion

Submitted by KITCH on

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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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Randahl

hehee - I try :smile:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:22 AM Permalink
brasscat

I bet the puck could be hidden in the cookie pretty well. (no pun intended... snackwell )

I ask myself would they put it in food again after Phalen?

 But they put it in oreo's at Phalen before the donut at Phalen.

Or as Monkey thinks.. Runts
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:24 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I just thought I would post this here as well to make sure everyone saw it...



Sorry I missed the event last night, but my birthday party was a two parter and the second part was at my place so I knew I would be busy all night. But perhaps I can make up for it tonight. Since I haven't seen a solid plan form about what to do tonight, what about this? At my birthday party we had a taco bar. The person that made the food did a pretty good job with it, but she made way too much. Now I have a ton of food leftover, much more than I could hope to ever eat in time. Would people be interested in meeting at my Mason Lodge tonight at 7pm for a taco bar? We could hang out there until the clue comes out if you really want to, or go to Gabe's, or even Obbs, or head home if you're not going to get the new clue. My Mason Lodge is at 1044 Front Ave. in St. Paul. just south of Como Park. It is one block east of Lexington and a little over a mile north of 94. It is about halfway in between Gabe's by the Park and Half Time Rec (though on the other side of the street). I will need people to tell me if they're coming though so that I know if it's worth doing and how much of the food I should bring.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:26 AM Permalink
Terry

We could probably do that this evening, Allison.

We did miss you - wish we could have been in two places at once - but couldn't miss the Pre-Dig Gig.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:30 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Your back! Cool :cool: :cool:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:36 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Thats a good noodle. :cool:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:37 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Only people that paid can see this discussion. So even if they are lurking, they paid to do that, just like everyone else that sees this thread.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:40 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

thats a good noodle
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:41 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

or another reference to jake?

Go to the devil! (old-fashioned)

an impolite way of telling someone to go away because you are annoyed with them
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:44 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

that could be it as well.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:52 AM Permalink
dharma lakreg

Here's a regal runt for ya -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pippin_III

One of the things I love about the hunt is searching for things like "short royalty" and learning about obscure peeps like Pepin the third.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 10:59 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

that would lead to Frank St=Mounds
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 11:07 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Feel free to discuss the Early Edition Clue #1 here. These posts will be moved to the main 2008 hunt thread after the PDG

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
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 11:15 AM Permalink
KITCH

remember...

wikipedia can be changed/edited....so venture carefully!!!!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 11:15 AM Permalink
regman

That sounds good to me, AW.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 11:56 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I'll only do it if like a dozen or so (or more) people are interested. Otherwise it's not quite worth the effort of bringing it all over there, opening up the building, setting it up and cleaning it again. And people can still go to Wild Thymes afterwards if they want. So who wants a free dinner? Let me know if you're coming and I'll post in a bit if it's definitely on or not.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 11:59 AM Permalink
wolfpac

Is there going to be a new thread tonight about clue # 2?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 12:08 PM Permalink
Terry

No. The one for clue 1 was just for those not wanting to see the first clue until the more traditional timing of the release. The rest will be all in this thread.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 12:12 PM Permalink
zephyrus

Maybe your pregnant.

:wink:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:18 PM Permalink
green

Maybe you're the father. :eek:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:19 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

:ooh:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:20 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Rinse off - Swimming area / Pool that has showers?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:22 PM Permalink
zephyrus

Regal Runt as in a runt getting a 'runt' being 'treated to royal splendor'? Like Wilbur from Charlottes Web? (Chapter XX, The Hour of Triumph)
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:24 PM Permalink
zephyrus

I've always liked that park as a possibility... I don't even know but 1 way to get back there, and it would be quite a haul from there... You would definitely earn your find there in foot-mileage.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:26 PM Permalink
green

Viceroy box? Kings, not 100s, as they'd be 'runntier.' :grin:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:28 PM Permalink
zephyrus

You just never know :pbpt:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:31 PM Permalink
Randahl

weird
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:50 PM Permalink
wolfpac

I think the regal runt just means the medallion is a little smaller in size. The wife says she read there was a newly designed medallion for this years hunt.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:54 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

found this noodle on the PP site

This year we'll rinse off all our prints" couuld possibly be a reference to a nearby police station.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:55 PM Permalink
Randahl

looks like I missed a fun time last night - I got literally stuck dt mpls at the monster truck thingy - had upper deck tickets and the thing ended at about 10:50 literally couldn't get out of the dome as they were funneling peeps down the steps to the lower exits (or so we thought-turns out we were int he autograph line..hehe).....i didn't get home til about 1215....then it was put kids in there beds and such.....I am sorry to miss it but will be out tonight and the rest of the hunt!!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 1:56 PM Permalink
barefootguy

I'll be there if others are interested.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:03 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Just popping in to say hi! Saw you guys on TV last night!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:05 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

So have we figerd out where we are going to meet at tonight!! for the pre clue!! I am down for free food!! and then Maybe I could rid with someone! from the lodge to the paper!! because of tabs??? Any ONE HELLO!!!!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:07 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Hi Green Team! Welcome back!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:11 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I'm gonna have to pass on the food. Thanks anyways. I'll be out later before the clue though. Is it still Wildtimes?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:13 PM Permalink
KITCH

just because I want to "noodle" this clue a bit more...

anybody know of any areas that have elm tree seedlings in place...

I know there is seedlings in crosby..but not sure if elm's or not...
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:30 PM Permalink
KITCH

the other thing I'm wondering...

is where exactly is "king's maplewood"

isn't it that near joe's house?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:32 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

maybe vento, theres a lot of tree seedlings planted down there. I thought most of them were oak thogh.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:42 PM Permalink
brasscat

Kitch Why Elm trees

I have my car warming up ..

Going to go look for the park the pucks in

Too Cold to dig and no time
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:43 PM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

Now that I'm finally caught up on reading posts, done drinking (last night), and working (today) here's my two cents on clue 1. "The" golf course is key to me. They could easily have said "And a golf course" or "And golf courses" and it would have worked. What parks have golf courses in them? Phalen, Como, Highland, and Keller are the 4 I can think of. Runt could mean a smaller medallion as has been mentioned, or a small park vs a large park. Any parks anyone can think of that has recently had come construction where they've "dug holes" or "knocked down poles?" I know Highland has had lot of construction in recent years. Also they've done some work this past summer in (and your going to hate hearing this) Como. Took out some trees, added some paths, and rebuilt that old street car bridge near the Dutch Oven.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:44 PM Permalink
brasscat

TO Everyone

I"M GOING CRAZY.. I NEED A FIX!!!!!!!

CLUE PLEASE CLUE FIX. :crying:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:44 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Alright, just because I have all this food to get rid of, and because not everyone has been online yet recently, I will go ahead with the taco bar. Spread the word. We'll plan on being there from 7 to 8 (though people can linger longer if they like). Free taco bar!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:46 PM Permalink
KITCH

well...

regal elm trees.

The American Regal elm is a hybrid cultivar developed by the University of Wisconsin. The Regal hybrid shares the same parentage as the Homestead hybrid, raised by the U. S. National Arboretum, and Urban, from the crossing of the Siberian Elm U. pumila with (Commelin × (U. pumila × U. ...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regal (elm hybrid)

gotta love first clue long shots :smile:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:47 PM Permalink
barefootguy

Are we doing Wild Tymes later then?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:48 PM Permalink
brasscat

thank you.Very good noodle excellent :cool: :grin: :wink:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:49 PM Permalink
KITCH

I'm liking this "king's maplewood" thing..

since not the "real" maplewood...is the regal runt.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:51 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I don't see any reason not to go to Wild Tymes later. The taco bar is just for food, but if people want to drink at all they will need to find a bar. Plus the Wild tymes is closer to the paper. My main goal is just not to have all this food go to waste.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:51 PM Permalink
Terry

I'm looking forward to the tacos and the company.

Thanks for inviting us all, Allison!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:52 PM Permalink
brasscat

Please tell me where and when May I come?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:54 PM Permalink