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2008 St. Paul Winter Carnival Medallion

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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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zephyrus

Ohhhh.... You are soooo good! That I think is the best noodle that you have ever had....

Don't ask me why I am so excited about that...
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:11 PM Permalink
zephyrus

Irish, Scots, and Welsh had kilts...
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:12 PM Permalink
OT

Falling asleep here. Night!
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:16 PM Permalink
Randahl

so if irish and welsh had and wore kilts - i am still at phalen :smile:
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:16 PM Permalink
Randahl

night OT
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:17 PM Permalink
green

SCDs, Master. MCL, too.

Irvine is Scottish. Gilfillan is Scottish. He was on like the first Saint Paul Waterboard or something.

Hill was from Canada and I can't find out the orgin of his name. He's the one that gave the money for Chair-O-Key.

Hhhuuummmm. If you break this clue down into three sentances and the first line is a sentance, then the second sentance is "As one who stood for hope much was built in the name of the kilt."

That gives things a much different meaning than I was getting when I combined the first two lines together.

So I'm looking for someone Scottish that like Gillette built a hospital or something. Some nice Scottish person that was looked at as giving hope...

What day are we on?
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:19 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I read in the east side review a few weeks past about some wanting to rename the phalen rec to Herb Brookes rec. Herb Brookes himself said his dad would not like the change because of all the history of the players at Pahlen all those years and thats where Herb started also. Some proponents of the name change brought up the heinous fact that Phalen was accused of murder and used it to argue for the name change.

That does fit clue 5.
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:23 PM Permalink
Randahl

k so make 6 fit phalen :wink:
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:27 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

That Was ME!! LOL!! And The look one there face was PRICELESS!!!!! I loved it I thought it was nick and Monkey aka the other clown!!! :sillygrin: :sillygrin: :sillygrin:
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:29 PM Permalink
Randahl

there is a gillette zone at phalen - if we are to trust the book/thg

look sharp?
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:33 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I cant make 6 fit anywhere. :frown:
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:33 PM Permalink
Randahl

w00t - i am talking myself into phalen still
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:35 PM Permalink
zephyrus

As the sticker in the inside back window of my Jeep says... These clues suck.

Ittiz about that time, I think... SCD's (laced with good clue explanations) to all!
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:40 PM Permalink
green

SCDs/MCL OT and Zephy. I'm not far behind you two.
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:42 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I'm out too. See yas in a park.
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:46 PM Permalink
me2

thats hilarious!!!

goodnight
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:09 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

nice to see THC :sillygrin:

my son hustled the waitress and got our bar tab dropped from $66.00 to $32.00

Gena (?) ROCKS

If you have that email posted prior to PDG, bring it in for 2 for 1s.
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:14 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Oh yeah, nice to meet Andrea and Ryan!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:16 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Although it might just stick to your nose.

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night y'all
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:19 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

wasnt us...

we got there right at 12:35, and it was a ghost-town.... nobody around at all.... we were there til like a half an hour ago....

we were supposed to meet people there.... and even checked all the other parking lots, but nobody ever showed up...
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:20 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

Night Ian Thanks for the beer tonight!!!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:21 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

I got chased out of the park I was told if I parked there with my tabs he was going to tow my car!!! I cant deal with that!!!! tryed Calling Steves Phone!! and it went straight in to VM!! and What took you guys SO LONG!!!!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:23 AM Permalink
green

Would something *rash* be more than on Med in more than one park? They're like talking three parks this year.
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:24 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

I loved the face ON thows 2 dudes in the car!! there where 2 cars one was running and they were both siting is the one car and the dude you would have though he saw his life Flash before his eyes I wish I would have had my cam out and ready to go!! it would have been great!!!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:25 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

YOU know I have thought the same thing for years what if they hid more then one!! and give us clues to all of them at the same time and then we all go to this park and dig tell its found and they just go pick up the others!! that drives me nutz!!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:28 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

on the Como front... im gonna post some thoughts/observations, because I havent seen them shouted out on here yet..

the torpedo, is a war memorial - "much was built in the name of the kilt" = built in the name of the killed

and fyi, the torpedo came from a ship, called the Swordfish... just something we found interesting

the fountain/wishing well isnt far from there....

I think they're just giving us bits and pieces of the park, like they have in the past..... to let us know that we're supposed to be at Como.... we havent been told where in the park yet....

what have we learned? be vague...

we cant pull a buncha stuff from one clue.... I see a lot of that stuff going on....
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:28 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

Highland Kilt History

The basic concepts of the Tartan and wearing of the Kilt originated in Scottish and Irish Clans as early as the 10th century. The Philbeag, original Gaelic name, or Kilt features multi-colored stripes and checks. The patterns identify the Clan, Family or Regiment of the wearer. The Act of Union in 1707 temporarily united the Clans and factions opposed to the Act. The Tartan became a signet, nationalism and the ruling class saw it as the "uniform of rebels". This united the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands for wearing of the Tartan.

After 1715 the Government brought strict policing to the Highlands and Lowlands. Independent companies were formed. A large number of Highland gentlemen enlisted to serve. They brought with them their personal servants to attend them. These independent regiments became known as the Black Watch referring to darkly colored Tartans they wore.

A famous tale of a Highland company is told of the curiosity of King George V who hadn't seen a Highland soldier before. Three handsome privates were sent to London to be presented to the King. The King was so impressed with the skill shown wielding their Claymores and Lochaber Axes that he presented each of them with a guinea. Nothing could be more insulting to a Highland gentleman, but they could not refuse the gift. Instead they accepted it, and as they left, they flipped it the porter when they passed the palace gates.

In 1740, these independent companies became a formal Regiment. They developed and entirely new Tartan known as the Black Watch Tartan.

During the l800's the wearing of the Belted Plaid began to be exchanged for that of a Kilt. The Belted Plaid as a one piece six-yard long cloth belted at the waist with the remainder thrown over the shoulder. This style was beginning to be inconvenient. The new design became a Kilt with traditional pleats sewn in place, and the lower and upper section cut so it could be worn together or removed.

A law as passed in 1746 making it illegal for Highlanders to own or possess arms. In 1747 the Dress Act restricted the wearing of any form Plaid, Philbeag, Belted Plaid, Shoulder Belt or Kilt in public. Punishment for first offense was a six month imprisonment, second offense earned the wearer a seven year exile to an overseas work farm. The Bagpipes were also outlawed, considered an instrument of war. Only individuals in the Army were permitted to wear the Plaid. Consequently, many Highlanders enlisted enabling them to wear their more comfortable, traditional clothing.

The Dress Act was repealed in 1783, but it had succeeded in changing Highland Society. Many of the traditions and customs had been lost forever, wearing the Kilt was no longer considered a way of life for Scottish Highlanders.

With the growing feeling of Nationalism in Scotland, the Kilt is being worn more often than in the last 100 years. Many Scotsmen are rediscovering their roots and beginning to show great interest in reviving some of the old traditions and customs of the Highlanders. The Tartan Kilt is probably the most World-wide identifiable garment worn by any one group of individuals.
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:32 AM Permalink
green

I thought of kilt/killed earlier. "Much" is more than one memorial, though. More like a bunch o'Indian mounds...

I'm outtie you guys. Have sumbuddy do the coffee and juices and all that, woodja?

Good luck. Catch you guys back here tomorrow.
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:34 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

YOur Crazy!! it cant be CoMo LOL!!! and if you look at the torpedo it faces about 5 yards if you walk straight away to the other side of the lake to the POINT!!! plus you have a lot of other stuff out there!! That I can put in to play!!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:37 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

I dont think it absolutely has to be referring to where the torpedo is pointing at...

I think its pretty much just referring to the torpedo in general, to let us know that its there, and was "built in the name of the kilt"...
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:45 AM Permalink
Puckferrets

There are two Temples of Scottish Rite on Plato running to Harriet Isl. (one is likely visible from the park . . haven't benn to Hrit) Also, water street where you could rinse off your prints.
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:56 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

No Bad ferrets!!!!

We don't want to go back there!!!!

LOL nice Point!!!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 12:59 AM Permalink
Puckferrets

Dark & scary back there?
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:01 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

no I just hate that park with more then a passion!!!!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:02 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

ONE
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:03 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

TWO
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:03 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

Three
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:04 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

DUB JOE!!! :sillygrin:
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:04 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

at this point, its gonna take a lot to get me outta Como... Harriet even seems like a stretch right now...

Its real easy to take things here and there from most clues, and make them fit almost any park, if you try hard enough...
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:05 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

You missed a Joe Nick!!

Ya it is eather COmo OR Keller!! thats where I will be tell they tell me other wise!!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:08 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

I dunno... after being at Keller the last buncha nights, and after Como the past couple...

I cant see much more about Keller.... just not liking it...
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:19 AM Permalink
Puckferrets

and why has nobody talked about "guy lines" as:

verb, guyed, guy·ing.

–noun 1. a rope, cable, or appliance used to guide and steady an object being hoisted or lowered, or to secure anything likely to shift its position.

–verb (used with object) 2. to guide, steady, or secure with a guy or guys.

grab your guys and a gal who is wise

There gotta be boats (also phalen boat area)
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:19 AM Permalink
Puckferrets

spent a couple hours in each como, phalen and highland today and nothing seemed to fit anywhere. maybe just not in the right spot.
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:23 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

all 3 big enough parks to get lots in for HRS And never find the right thing to fit!!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:25 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

heh...

arent one of those paddle wheel boats down there, actually named the Harriet Bishop, too?

I think its Como too.
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:32 AM Permalink
Puckferrets

what's your park pick ICE? Anyone else? never been this clueless.
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:34 AM Permalink
Tatergirl

What's a good website for looking up the origins of last names?
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:34 AM Permalink
Tatergirl

By the way --- I Luuuuuvvvvv Hnts2 Mch's new avatar.

Avatar Hall of Fame.
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:36 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

My park is a top secret one that will self destruct after I find the puck!! NO I have my 2 in the top we are hunting at Como!! and Keller!!

I am off the east side for right now!! coming back home to Como!
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 1:38 AM Permalink