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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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KITCH

does anybody know..."kings maplewood area" is that the area on google maps that is not available in streetview...

I'm thinking around the 2200 block of princeton could be the neighborhood...
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:55 PM Permalink
Terry

I don't. Why don't you ask Kitch? :sillygrin:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:56 PM Permalink
Terry

Everyone is welcome.

It's at the Como Mason Lodge at Front St. and Oxford. That is one block east of Lexington on Front.

I think the address is 1044 Front - but that might be wrong.

There is street parking and a lot on the side of the building.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 2:58 PM Permalink
KITCH

I've got it part of it figured out..

cretin to mississippi blvd.

now I just need to find ruff areas north and south...
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:03 PM Permalink
wolfpac

From the pp board. off level could refer to streets possibly upper and lower afton battle creek maybe
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:06 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Upper and Lower Denis by Highland?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:09 PM Permalink
wolfpac

Very good. Missed you last night!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:13 PM Permalink
KITCH

just wanted to remind everybody...

keep ideas here unless they are yours!!! don't post our noodles on the PP site if they are not your noodle.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:18 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I thought they cancelled the snow sculpting this year but just seen that they had the blocks all ready to go.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:32 PM Permalink
Terry

The Vulcans came up with the plan and money to do it.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:33 PM Permalink
Clue Master

:cool: :cool: :cool:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:34 PM Permalink
katsmeow

Vulcans came through...

One group is working on raising the $$ the other rounded up volunteers to pack the blocks.

By moving it to the State Fair grounds they saved a TON of $$ (as they don't have to pay $$ to the city for tying up a street in St Paul liek the original plan was)...

HAIL THE VULCS!!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:36 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Regal runt makes me think Burger King Happy Meal.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:38 PM Permalink
luckykitten

that is spectacular, So happy to have sculptures this year!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:39 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Hail the Vulc

Sun, 01/20/2008 - 3:50 PM Permalink
KITCH

anybody know what time paper out??
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 4:04 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

ok so it is Clue #2 tonight are we going to check out the frog pound I have a feeling it is in the frogs Butt!! lol I think I need to check that out tonight!! anyone up for a little frog hunting!! :pbpt: :pbpt: :goofy: :goofy:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 4:09 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

I think it mite be at the bottom of a bottle of scotch!!! LOL!!!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 4:11 PM Permalink
barefootguy

They say 11:30, but they're usually pretty lax with the early clues. I bet they start selling papers at like 11:10.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 4:33 PM Permalink
KITCH

think I'll show up around 11..

we'll see...
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 4:41 PM Permalink
wolfpac

What's at the bottom of the bottle of scotch, the frogs butt?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 4:41 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Lets hope if its in a large park that they narrow it down tonight. They will make us use some noodle power of course. But clue 2 inst a stretch to tell you the park. At Phalen they mentioned Token which referred to Arcade street and that was on clue two. :sillygrin:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 4:54 PM Permalink
zephyrus

Was watching the 'extras' NTFCF DVD, and as Boxmeyer was saying something about the challenges of hiding and writing clues, it pops into my head : Regal Runt is a small park in the Saintly city.

 I am sure someone has posted small park or something already...

 Or the Regal is just referring to Saint Paul...

 I dunno... This is too much time on one clue... and it is the clue I usually spend the least amount of time on.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 5:07 PM Permalink
wolfpac

Tim is going to get me the new clue and I'll post it as soon as I get it.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 7:37 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

awesome!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 7:38 PM Permalink
green

My god, that's pure genius! I bet that's it - a small park in Saint Paul! That's fabulous, Zephy!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 7:44 PM Permalink
wolfpac

Like chair-o-kee!! lol
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 7:54 PM Permalink
brasscat

When I'm watching Survivor the hour goes by way too fast,

But this last hour waiting for the clue seems like an eternity.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:32 PM Permalink
wolfpac

THAT'S WHEN i GET THE MOST TIRED TOO.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:38 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Oh yeah the clue, I almost forgot about it. :wink: :wink: :wink:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:39 PM Permalink
'mom'

Missed seeing you guys last night, Ares! I have to work tomorrow in the am, taking a half day off to scope out some parks, get an oil change, and assemble the hunting gear. A little behind this year :smile:.

Maybe we'll get to come out at night closer to the weekend if it's not found by the third clue again!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:43 PM Permalink
brasscat

I don't think sooooooooooo

You are so awake

Those monkey eyes don't look bloodshot 2 me
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:43 PM Permalink
Terry

Tacos at the lodge were great fun. What happened to you Brasscat? I kept waiting for you to walk in.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:46 PM Permalink
'mom'

Going to try to follow OT's thinking: No need to stay up til all hours for the clue, when there's no chance of me actually going out at that hour during the week. It'll just mess with my head and I won't sleep, and be useless at work (not that I'm ever very functional at hunt time).

Oldest daughter watched the No Time for Cold Feet with the family this evening, and is determined to find it now! She's come out with me in years past -- the last one we really got out a lot for was Phalen....she and I were out there a few nights till the wee hours. And then she got tired and cold. She *says* that won't happen any more! Yeah, right.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:46 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

tick tock tick tock
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:48 PM Permalink
New Daddy

like the runt/small park idea. how about regal runt = The Little Prince. not that that helps me any.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:49 PM Permalink
Terry

Mom - Emily is growing up so fast. Its wonderful that she is interested in hunting.

What did you all think of the documentary?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:50 PM Permalink
brasscat

I'm sorry I was a no show. I had every intention of coming.

Then I remembered it was the season finale of the Amazing Race.

I bet the Taco's were much better than what I had :frown:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:51 PM Permalink
brasscat

BM is gonna borrow me the Doc..

It sure pumped up the volume on him

HEHEHEHEHE lol :cool:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:55 PM Permalink
excavating stud

What time was the clue out last evening?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:56 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Strangely enough it was my first time ever watching it last night, I watched it today as well! I think its amazing, I was there all those years hunting and saw the cameras out and never talked to anyone. I hunted by myself or with my mom while that was going on and we always kept to ourselves. It was great seeing all the history wrapped up in the documentary and hearing all the stories of all the people in ntfcf. I'm more pumped than ever to find it.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:57 PM Permalink
Terry

I was looking forward to meeting you. That son of yours is quite impressive.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:57 PM Permalink
Terry

About 10am - that is in the morning.

Tonight is supposed to be 11:30 at the paper and midnight online.

Often this early, they do release the papers a wee bit earlier though.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:58 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

that movie really showed me that there are other people out there just as crazy as I am about the hunt. I always figured there was and the final clue mosh pits surely proved that but its great to watch it, the way it was documented was fantastic.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 8:59 PM Permalink
Terry

I loved the part on the extras where they interviewed the clue writers - and the guy who did the brass medallions.

All interesting history and insight.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:00 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Terry,

I never knew of your story with the earmuffs!!! heart wrenching.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:00 PM Permalink
brasscat

Thanx I think so too....sometimes LOL

I was at Matty last year with him after the press conference

But it was so crazy that night I can't remember enough

to put faces to the names.

I assume you were there.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:00 PM Permalink
Terry

Yes it is.

Lesson learned...don't ever act like a parent with your kids while hunting.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:01 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Oh Terry,

You were right on about the abandoned tracks in como as well.

So do you have comophobia?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:02 PM Permalink