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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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Terry

What I like about this time of the hunt is most everyone is in one park. There is a different feeling about everyone hunting together instead of being spread all over the city and county.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:43 PM Permalink
Inasuitcase

Who believes the puck will be found tonight?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:45 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

Agreed.

That night checking out Phalen/Keller and Wakefield by myself was pretty lonely. Although, I didn't mind the quiet so bad.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:45 PM Permalink
jREST

Hey KC0GRN, is the place you are thinking about the place we were looking around last week? That was a really cool view, think it would make an interesting spot to watch things going on.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:46 PM Permalink
Terry

I thought it might be found today.

I'm thinking not tonight with the wind - though if a diehard keeps digging, it could be.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:46 PM Permalink
KITCH

not i....

I'm thinking 12 and around 4am.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:46 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

Possibly.. I was just thinking around the lower part of one of the gullies (hopefully tonight's clue will get us to the right one at least).
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:47 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

What kind of edible object did they put it in this year anyway?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:48 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

We're debating about going out tonight or waiting until tomorrow. I kinda doubt it will be found tonight. I think it will be Thursday.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:48 PM Permalink
KITCH

2 hunks of white carp...in a startrib.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:49 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

I was thinking devils food cake maybe.



Maybe Little Debbie is the gal who is wise?

You know, like a wiseguy, but a wisegal...
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:50 PM Permalink
green

Kogren,look at the topo! But on the other side of Warner ittiz a carpenter's dream!
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:53 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

I wonder if "invisible" and "stick to your nose" mean that it's encased in ice?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:54 PM Permalink
Eags

I drove around Mounds from about 2:30 - 4PM.

Was hoping to recognize some people, but everyone is so well-covered, no chance of that.

I was kind of amused, thinking someone might think I was a spotter.

Sure were a lot of people in all parts of the park.

I saw someone going through a trash bag and it made me think that might have been what the CW meant by doing something quite rash - if you say it three times real fast, might hear the word "trash" in it.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:54 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

encased in ice..

yeah, that'll be it. They've liked doing that for the last 4 or 5 years too.

This cluewriter(s) isn't very original. Me thinks they don't like their job too much.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:55 PM Permalink
green

Guy in a tannish coat? Small, duffy looking black and white furry dog?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:56 PM Permalink
Randahl

am i retarded, blind or just crazy??? where has otis been?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:56 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

thusday afternoon, when they drop it in the parking area
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:02 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

It's -5 right now, with a windchill of -30. Yikes!
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:03 PM Permalink
green

You can check out any time you like but you can never leave.

She's just checkin' out.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:05 PM Permalink
kitty

It's brutally cold out there, usually the temp doesn't bother me but it's the wind that is awful! Be careful tonight!
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:06 PM Permalink
leelabell

I'm starting to regret offering to stand outside. As people arrive at the bar, could you please drive by the paper to see how many people are there.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:08 PM Permalink
green

Kog, go to the overlook above Warner, rite by Upper Afton. You should be able to get everything from there.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:10 PM Permalink
leelabell

And, if everyone bails out of going to the park because of the cold, please let me know. I won't line up until the last minute then.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:10 PM Permalink
Terry

I know I wouldn't want to be standing out there tonight. You're either very brave or insane.

I admire your courage and your insanity.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:12 PM Permalink
Art Vandelay

I don't understand how taking something that is meant for warming up fingers and toes and instead attaching them to your nipples makes you a perv?? Why just the other day I . . . nevermind.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:21 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Just got back from mounds, dug for about two hours. It is brutal out there. I had ice crusted eyelashes.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:22 PM Permalink
Randahl

oh now she comes out :wink:
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:26 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

living on beefsticks, crackers, granola bars, and fast food for a week is OK when you're on the run, but OMG

Swiss steak/gravy, boiled potatoes, cream corn absolutely ROCKS.

:grin:
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:32 PM Permalink
KITCH

leelabell..

I'm going to drive by and drop off my big gloves for you...

I'm sure you'll want/need them...
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:32 PM Permalink
leelabell

I expect it will bring us good luck. Plus it seems sort of fun. I'm sure I'll change my mind once I get there.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:33 PM Permalink
leelabell

YAY Kitch.

Please chime in if you expect to be on the phone and in the park. (I'm just trying to survey).
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:34 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Look for the sight you hope is just right

Did anyone think this should be site ?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:35 PM Permalink
green

Me. I kept meaning to post that today and got off on tangents. site is how I wrote it down this AM when I was still half asleep. I checked at Mom Press and ittiz "sight."
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:39 PM Permalink
Terry

Could be Ian - but I'm thinking the clue writer wants you looking in some direction or at something.

I took that part to mean for once in several years that things would line up if you were in the right spot.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:39 PM Permalink
Randahl

u are making me hungry bro :wink: sounds good - all that and the bowl of Jamaican :wink:
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:44 PM Permalink
Randahl

I will be on the phone as will dig rex
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:45 PM Permalink
green

My guess? Another Cyclops...
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:47 PM Permalink
leelabell

Are you (both) going to be in the park?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:47 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

I'll be listening in. You mesmerized me last year. :sillygrin:

Maybe I'll gain some insite. Heh
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:48 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

??
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:53 PM Permalink
KITCH

feels like -32
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:53 PM Permalink
Terry

If there is room, I'd like to be listening in. I hope to be down at the park if for nothing more than to watch.

If there are too many, I will give up the spot.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:53 PM Permalink
leelabell

Terry, there is room for 45. Plenty of space.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:54 PM Permalink
Terry

And it's only -6 in real temperature.

This weather reminds me of the craziness at Tony Schmidt. We would go hike up that one hill, try to do some chopping and then head back to the car to warm up. Everyone was doing that. If someone would have wanted to steal a car, it would have been a cinch. Everyone left their's running.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:56 PM Permalink
Eags

Hey, Terry...its not a "5" as that digit in question in your cell phone number either! I tried that today and got "charles" on the phone and he was none too pleased.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:56 PM Permalink
green

Sight? See? The one-eyed Neighborhood Watch signs... (To go along with the Cyclops on the bill and that lives on Etna. But that, the "going along with" is just a funny. However, there have seemed to be more than one way to take these Clues and still come out right.)
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:57 PM Permalink
green

Stupid Charles. You're a hottie!
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:58 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

just an idea ...

Those who can, should mark waypoints for landmarks. We did last year at Central, but had a totally wrong area.

Could help a lot tomorrow night.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:59 PM Permalink
Eags

We are either about to circle back around to Shakespeare (Obbs/Orbs/Oedipus) or morph into the outtakes from Grumpy Old Men (taking old "one-eye" to the optometrist)!!!
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 4:59 PM Permalink