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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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Love4Vino

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Mon, 01/21/2008 - 10:33 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Okay I have a theory and a new take on clue #2. Clue #3 says HF to me, so I went back and did some digging and found that of the past finders at HF all were guys except one woman.

Man, I'm going to bed. I can't believe I just typed that. :crying:
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 10:38 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

We've been freezing down there without antifreeze! Where you been?
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 10:42 PM Permalink
Randahl

where did you go mikey?
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 10:44 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

That's actually not a bad noodle. It would help those who know their treasure hunt history.

I laughed hard from your post..... we all get tired and start playing six degrees to Kevin Bacon with these clues.
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 10:45 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

nice noodle
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 10:46 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

1) they are messing with us

2) they will continue to mess with us

3) I'm just going to wait for the news to tell me where all the people are

4) you are all invited to my press conference
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 10:50 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I cant believe you posted this.
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 10:59 PM Permalink
regman

I can't believe it either.
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:00 PM Permalink
Clue Master

He had to offset that awesome Spoon Lake noodle somehow. :wink:

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<----- Joe
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:03 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

It's been on a lake before.
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:03 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Someone posted on the PP site that "regal runt" was used in a poem by someone named Gustafson, and it turns out there is a Gustafson arena in Phalen. It seems all signs are pointing NE now.
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:05 PM Permalink
regman

It has also been outside of the county before. :smile:
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:05 PM Permalink
Love4Vino

I"m tired and going to bed - I just have one final (general) observation for ya'll.

for a state that has so much snow, and cold weather - you sure do have a TON of golf courses. Holy Cat's batman.
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:07 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Just to the PP. Brad used to keep us warm while waiting outside.
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:10 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Altho this clue points outside St Paul I am not entirely convinced its not harriet.

School tomorrow so I'll wait for another clue. I do like the spoon thing.
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:13 PM Permalink
Love4Vino

I couldn't find any regal runt in a peom by Gustafson (Ralph)

but I did find out that Regal is a brand of herbacides that are used for (most importantly) the upkeep of golf courses. With skin contact,.. according to MSDS sheets - may cause rash.
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:20 PM Permalink
brasscat

Could rinse off your prints be as simple as

A park that has a wash room, bathroom with sinks to wash your hands?

That maybe we are reading to much into the clue?
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:21 PM Permalink
brasscat

really think regal runt means it's a new puck, therefore it's young ... a runt
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:39 PM Permalink
brasscat

I gotta go nite nite

C U all 2morrow
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:40 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I'm off to bed too. Night all.
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:41 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

I don't know. 3 clues, they can't be spelling too much out yet...
Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:55 PM Permalink
zephyrus

I agree. No I don't. I am so confused.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 12:12 AM Permalink
Love4Vino

can't believe I'm still up...

think the first 3 clues have some small detail this year - that won't fit together soundly until clue 6 or 7 - just cause they want to string us along.

blah. ok. bed. maybe.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 12:19 AM Permalink
zephyrus

me2 I think...
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 12:23 AM Permalink
LiLMan

was at Keller tonight maplewood cops said have at it

It's a big park
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 12:25 AM Permalink
zephyrus

Like all night have at it?
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 12:26 AM Permalink
zephyrus

Like, pretend it is in St Paul, and not like last year at Central?
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 12:27 AM Permalink
Love4Vino

like not get chased out by some little punk cop at 2 am - who happens to have a gun, but not a shovel - and certainly doesn't have a glazed look in his eye - have at it?

hmmmm - interesting.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 12:29 AM Permalink
zephyrus

Maybe outside St Paul doesn't have to be so bad.

(I am having a Grinch moment here)
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 12:31 AM Permalink
zephyrus

Okay... Nighty Night time.

CUL8R
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 12:32 AM Permalink
Love4Vino

i'm going to the taco truck. all this up at night stuff - is hazardous to my health - even out here.

night yall.

muchos besos para son. Deso estar contigo en todos. ~ many kisses for you all, I wish to be with you (all)
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 12:40 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

:smile:

This year the organizers will cover their tracks and do a better job for fear that the devil will end the hunt too early, as was the case last year. I hope they donÂ’t mean Jake is the devil? IÂ’m sure he is a nice fellow.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 1:50 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

It was a busy night, so all I got ya was some White Castles, stale SA donuts, a pot of homemade cocoa, fresh squeezed OJ, and a bowl of Jamaiccan.

Where's Artemis?
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 2:57 AM Permalink
'mom'

MMmmm....sliders for breakfast! ( :barf: )

LOVE the spoon lake idea -- first thing I thought of when I saw the clue. Course that was only a half hour or so ago....little late.

With that out there, I can see many things pointing to Keller or the north part of Phalen. I *hope* it wouldn't be on the lake, just cause I would hate to see anything bad happen.

Off to work!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:22 AM Permalink
becksie

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The Cooler Crew hopes becksie has a great treasure hunt!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:35 AM Permalink
green

Yeah. I posted that last nite and now I can't remember who they're talking about. Ramsey? It's a guy a street's named after.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:56 AM Permalink
New Daddy

on your toes, stick to your nose. are they telling us it is up high, nose level??
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:03 AM Permalink
New Daddy

on a pole
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:04 AM Permalink
New Daddy

spoon lake is not named on 5 maps I just checked. invisible? how about you guys spoon lake in any of your maps?
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:07 AM Permalink
New Daddy

how does gather your guys work at Keller?
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:08 AM Permalink
Grey Wolf

I was planning on picking it up today, since there are a ton of footprints going there.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:37 AM Permalink
New Daddy

Is there a way to have my booked marked threads appear in a list form? I want to print them out but can't figure out how?
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:58 AM Permalink
New Daddy

a park with a hocky rink stick puck is what I get from this clue and that it is up high, like the spoon keller idea also and I am heading out to Keller, then AA, then highland, then HF. hope to see you out there.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 6:03 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

Iceman just getting home!!! lol

Was at keller most of the night found the bottom of a bottle Well OK 2!!!! and had some fun someone had to PEE BAd there!! and was righting in the snow some rather rash remarks about Jake!!!

Keller Is A Monster to get in and out of!! because you have to park in Phalen to get in or on the south side of frost!! I love that park!! I was going to sleep out there all night!!

I found My kool thing for the year a Cross Bow Bolt!!! so I have my find for the year!! I Hope its at Keller or phalen or Highland for that matter!! would all be great spots!!!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 6:16 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Were the parking lots plowed in Keller Park?

I have a client coming in for a business pitch today and then I'm free for the rest of the hunt. I can't wait to go out and dig.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 6:30 AM Permalink