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2000 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt

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Discuss the 2000 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Here

Downtown Dave

joe

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:47 PM Permalink
jakeinge

I would head out there.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:47 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

I would too...

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:48 PM Permalink
Schlettdog

The most lame explanation for a clue that I can remember= 2 years ago at Cherokee, they said there was some graffiti on the tree by where the medallion was found. Supposedly the word, which was faintly visible, matched one of the clues. Hell, I inspected that word during the hunt. It wasn't even the word they claimed.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:48 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

count me in

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:48 PM Permalink
Terry

I think we would too.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:48 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Maybe 8:00? Time to get some stuff together beforehand and get the word out.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:48 PM Permalink
Wabbit

Jake,

You are not a moron about the statue. I have a daily email list to old friends in Chicago. They count on me to update them.

I had a friend in Boston, mention the statue thing, and I was convinced! One of the reasons I didnt like Newell

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:48 PM Permalink
PIE

I wanted SWEDE HOLLOW and I'm predicting right NOW that next year they will put in in SEDE HOLLOW or in BATEs front yard!!!!

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:49 PM Permalink
Medallion Sleuth

The fish have a sedating effect if you watch them long enough...

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:49 PM Permalink
green

We gonna have a STB-L! (Shoot The Breeze-Live!) at Newell?

PPHOOL!!! My gods, I bet he's passed out from shock!!! I just thought o'him!!!

I can get some wood...

We'll need dogs, buns, and marshmellows (I'm ALWAYS thinking o'food!!). I think I'll forego the 'tater salad...

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:49 PM Permalink
jakeinge

Allison Wonderland, what were your thoughts on clue #2?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:49 PM Permalink
Terry

Just to let you all know, there is no alcohol allowed in the parks...so drink at your own risk.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:50 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

green are you in?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:50 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

So does anyone have access to wood? Or if everyone brought a little. Or.......maybe we could burn that swing bench! (just kidding)

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:50 PM Permalink
leelabell

I think my husband and I can go - what should we bring?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:50 PM Permalink
PIE

DOWNTOWN DAVE:

I see you're still up to your old tricks!!!!!!! JOE this and JOE that!!!

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:50 PM Permalink
Wabbit

I am the idiot, I wanted Railroad Island. There was a big eye on the fence of the park, the train on the sign there said, "were on the right track" I almost had an accident when I drove by it. I knew it was too small though.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:50 PM Permalink
Terry

I wish I had some of the wood from up north! We have tons up there and none here.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:51 PM Permalink
'mom'

We've got a ton of wood we could bring!

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:51 PM Permalink
green

I R IN!

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:51 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

Pie--i still miss by a mile. I have no fuel for the fire, but could bring any necessary food stuffs.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:52 PM Permalink
Map Guy

I got some stuff we can burn

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:52 PM Permalink
green

Sitting in the cold crying with a bunch o'equally disgruntled Diggers beats sitting at home in the warmth alone!

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:52 PM Permalink
Logan

Are people saying 8:00 or what?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:52 PM Permalink
jakeinge

I have fuel for the fire.......next years hunt!

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:53 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Bring wood if you can, food if you like, probably stuff like Green suggested. Only fire, don't plan on any power.

As for clue #2, not really sure. Maybe it really was just meant to say there were tennis courts in the park, but I don't know about that. If it was found in a card box, then that may relate to ace.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:53 PM Permalink
Judy Scala

I was on the basketball/volleyball early this afternoon. What time was it found, and where is the the bench swing?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:53 PM Permalink
green

Save one, Guide, so we know what we're updating!

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:53 PM Permalink
excavating stud

is any depressed soul invited?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:54 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Yes, I think 8:00. That should give everyone time to get their wood, clues, food etc. together.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:54 PM Permalink
Judy Scala

I was on the basketball/volleyball early this afternoon. What time was it found, and where is the the bench swing?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:54 PM Permalink
'mom'

We've got wood.

Family has firewood, Dad will bring pallets too.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:54 PM Permalink
Judy Scala

I was on the basketball/volleyball early this afternoon. What time was it found, and where is the the bench swing?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:55 PM Permalink
KING MARLEY

THE COIN HAS BEEN FOUND

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:55 PM Permalink
Judy Scala

I was on the basketball/volleyball early this afternoon. What time was it found, and where is the the bench swing?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:55 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

Clue #2--it's in a card box--the rest is a throw away, I think.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:55 PM Permalink
Terry

Th bench swing is back a little ways towards Hewitt from the playground area.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:55 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Everyone is invited. Even Pie. Though perhaps some come at their own risk (hehe)

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:55 PM Permalink
Terry

I like this! A chance to gather and join in the common depression we all share right after it's been found.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:57 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

Well, I did hear something about a big football game tomorrow...maybe I'll check that out.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:57 PM Permalink
green

Any depressed Digger's invited!

I've some neat - not your usual - mustard I'll drag along incase there's dogs there. I've "normal" mustard, too, for the less adventuresome...

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:57 PM Permalink
excavating stud

girlfriend and i will be there for sure and possibly friends jack and or jim

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:58 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Will Mom, if you and Dad have enough wood and will bring it, that should do. Need any help with it?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:58 PM Permalink
jakeinge

8pm TONITE at Newell?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:58 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

8PM, tonight at Newell

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:58 PM Permalink
green

I'll pick up some dogs and buns at Lem's.

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:59 PM Permalink
Baygent

Hey gang,

Thanks for the kicks hanging out in here, even though I am 2000 miles away. Bought my daughter a button at Christmas, and told her Thursday night to go to Newell, she was just too busy.......

Next year I might have to arrange my schedule to be back home for the hunt. Have a great party and thanks again for the kicks. And you all don't have to fight, remember "Cooler-Heads" will prevail.

Slater,

Baygent

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:59 PM Permalink
jakeinge

See you all there. And would someone please bring a box of Kleenex?

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:59 PM Permalink
excavating stud

this was only my third hunt but damn i'm depressed i dug all night

Sat, 01/29/2000 - 5:59 PM Permalink