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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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Dersky

What a cute little guy!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:26 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

Ahhh, welcome to the group. You guys were tough competition on those Montanna Treasure Treks. Nice to have ya here now, heh.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:28 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

Shoreview off County road J
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:30 PM Permalink
Dersky

I am here! Not clowning in the parade this year. lol. Don't get to scare any little ones this year.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:31 PM Permalink
mucluck

Randy, Wanda's been around - she was at the pre dig - she is Dersky on here
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:31 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

If that was the only thing pointing to Keller I'd say Keller is a possibility. But to me lots of things point to Keller and they point to Keller in ways that make sense from a cluewriting perspective. So unless Horton hears another frickin who, my money is on Keller or Phalen.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:36 PM Permalink
Andrea

I agree- Keller or Phalen. I just can't decide which. My best guess is that area North of Round Lake in Phalen-- but Spoon Lake is quite a distance from there.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:40 PM Permalink
Randahl

hey wanda !!! glad to see u
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:41 PM Permalink
brasscat

that would be me ...Shoreview off Cty Road J

JUst got home from Spooner, Keller Phalen

A small handful of people, no one really diggin
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:46 PM Permalink
Art Vandelay

Can you imagine if clowns wore butt plugs instead of clown noses? As if they needed to be any scarier!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:48 PM Permalink
me2

funny sssssantea_aahhgo :sheepish:
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:52 PM Permalink
Art Vandelay

Hey now! Stop that, or I will have to jump in a snowbank!! :goofy:
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:53 PM Permalink
brasscat

Well I'm gonna sign off

no response's
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:54 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

no responses to what?
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:57 PM Permalink
zephyrus

C-ya
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 3:58 PM Permalink
me2

I musta missed it too.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:01 PM Permalink
green

Home. Now. Was too busy at work to even think about getting on. Had to get a ton o'stuff done since I won't be back until 2-4-08.

It just feels good to sit here and relax and know the next 9 or so days I can be in a different, wonderful world.

But I tell you, you guys are leaving me in the dust this year. I'm not seeing how - but for the spoon - you're getting to Keller. Well, and maybe Sophia and the guys. I need to start doing Hunts during the summer. You guys are like super good!

Oh, it feels ssssoooo good to be on vacation!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:03 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I'm going to head over by the park for a bit, then go to my parents in Maplewood and drop off their copy of the movie, and then I'll likely be at Matty B's later tonight.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:04 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I'm not seeing how - but for the spoon - you're getting to Keller.

Me either.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:07 PM Permalink
green

Happy Burfday, Allison! Hippo Birdies Two Ewes!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:07 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

archery range = point

Spoon lake

Sophia or Keller herself could be the wise gal

Golf course

county park
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:08 PM Permalink
green

Well... MAYBE.

I don't think the archery range.

I'm still hoping for Chair-O-Key.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:11 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

possibly Failin
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:12 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

I need my fix, I need clue 4.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:13 PM Permalink
green

I'm gonna fro for a bit.

Monkey? I like the rash fitting as rash for us to head farther north than failin'. If you're gonna think Keller.

Catch you guys afterwhile.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:14 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I just looked up Ryan Park in the street Where you live book. It on Thomas and Avon. Just posting because someone mentioned the Regal Runt=little king=Ryan thing.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:15 PM Permalink
Art Vandelay

This is a real stretch, but maybe they are saying that it would have been rash for Helen Keller to try archery? I think I need a nap.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:15 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Gotta go to dinner with a client, then I have no further obligations until the hunt is over. look out large field of snow here i come.

just me and mmmmm 50 acres.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:15 PM Permalink
Andrea

I brought up the Ryan/Little King thing... I don't know if that is even what the cluewriter is refering to-- but if he/she is, I don't think it is for Ryan Park which is tiny. If they did hide it somewhere small, they would never give us the location this early. I think it might refer to Ryan Ave near Phalen and Keller though.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:24 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

hmmm Ryan Ave (ryan=little king=regal runt) runs into Irvine park like someone else posted.

Its also where Dr Justus Ohage (of Harriet fame) lived. When he complained about the condition of Harriet the parks dept sent a crew to spruce up Irvine park so when he looked out his window he'd see what a nice job they are doing.

This regal runt = Ryan also fits harriet very well via Dr Ohage.

SEE PAGE 119 of the book "The Street Where You Live "and read it for your self.

heres a link to the page:
http://www.behindthename.com/name/ryan

RYAN

Gender: Masculine & Feminine

Usage: Irish, English

Pronounced: RIE-an [key]

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Riain meaning "descendent of Rian". The given name Rian probably means "little king" (from Irish rí "king" combined with a diminutive suffix).
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:26 PM Permalink
Andrea

I don't think it will be at Irving, but I hadn't caught the connection for Harriet. Interesting. I am still leaning towards Keller/Phalen but Harriet is still a contender.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:31 PM Permalink
zephyrus

At this point I may as well be looking at Nokomis...
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:34 PM Permalink
Dersky

You too Randy! Have been sicker than a regal runt today. Home from work. Probably will not be downtown tonight. Will see you tomorrow though.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:40 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I just keep finding more for the harriet argument. Too spookey.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:40 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

That would be rash to give clues to harriet and then on clue 11 send us to Irvine
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:42 PM Permalink
Terry

I keep remembering waiting at Harriet for the caravan of cars - and then getting the word the hunt had switched to Como.

Scary, funny, memorable moments.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:44 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

would almost save you gas Z-man!! LOL!! because you would only look there once!!! HEHE :wink:
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:45 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

now they are going to do it to phalline!!!lol
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:46 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

got a way down to the paper I am driving I had someone run me a gal. of gas to get it started and then SHE Gave me 10 bucks for gas to go down!! lol I am so lucky!!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:48 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

wow dont all talk at once!!! sheehs I come back on and its quite!!! wow!!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:50 PM Permalink
'mom'

Caught up on slogging -- I *love* the noodle about gather your guys and gal who is wise being the street names. Keller is looking better and better. "Spoon" was the first thing that popped into my mind reading last night's clue for stick to your nose. Keller golf course is no where near the park part of the park and therefore "out of play".

I don't have access to these forums from work, so I only get whatever time I can steal in the evenings and then from about 4:30-5:15 am. Sux. One of these years I'm going to have a bunch of vacation days saved for the hunt :smile: Pretty amazed that I have a couple half days left this year!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:51 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

The Justus Ohage House is a Romanesque Revival design with Germanic features from 1889. The house was supposedly designed to resemble the childhood home of his wife Augusta from when she grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Unfortunately, Augusta died at age 34 just a few weeks after the house was finished. Dr. Ohage raised the couple's five children and made several other accomplishments, such as establishing St. Paul's public health service, built public bathhouses at Harriet Island before donating the land to the city, and performed the first successful gall bladder operation in the United States in 1886
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irvine_Park_Historic_District
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:55 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

we're on dial-up that doesnt even work, most of the time at home... so thats why i've been pretty absent from the boards lately...

been out and about though...

me and steve/monkey/shaggy/whateveryouwannacallhim were at Harriet yesterday for a buncha hours...

went with Iceman and Monkey over to Phalen/Keller (the area where the archery range is, and the upper picnic area) last night.... we liked it... some stuff seems to fit...

I hiked back out there, for a couple of hours today, to have a look in the daylight....

I find myself more drawn towards Harriet, still...

dunno...

see you guys in a few hours.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:56 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

Wicked one was in the house!!!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 4:58 PM Permalink
Terry

Forgot to mention this earlier when folks were talking about Keller's lots plowed out....

They are always not plowed during the winter. To have them plowed is unusual to say the least.
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:01 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

The upper back lot/road by the playground on the back part of Keller, nearest the archery range didnt look plowed, when we were there last night/this morning....

It looked like it hadnt been touched since winter's been here.... as far as I know, that part is usually chained off.... has been for the last buncha years...

we used to sled there, back in the day, before they started putting up that orange, plastic, saftey fence thingy, down by 61...

I think the entrance to Beer-Can hill is usually chained off too... although I'm not really counting on them using that part of the park.....
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:16 PM Permalink
zephyrus

Yay! That's cool!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:19 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

hell ya Z-man!! I am in for tonight And I dont just have Scotch!!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:20 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

thats because we "went through" 2 bottles of it last night. :cool:
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:22 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

hell Ya!! Dude Do you rember seeing that big pee someone took up there about Jake!!

Oh ya Hunter Fred is going to be at the paper tonight!! or so he says!!

How did I miss this Joe in Fred's honer!!!
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 5:31 PM Permalink