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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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PilotsHatGuy

nah, not in the right area. it's bounded by Burns and thron N/S and mounds and Warner E/W
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:45 PM Permalink
40below

I'm going out. Look for me with my headlamp and 500 layers of clothes, and say "Hi"

If I find it, I promise you all get to take pictures with it :litesmile:
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:46 PM Permalink
Eags

New Daddy is at the park, talking to Leelabell.

He got 250 trudges and there is a "Y" to choose a decision. Left path goes up high. Leelabell is telling him to go straight which is the right branch of the "Y".
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:46 PM Permalink
OT

I feel better after re-reading the clue. It isn't hidden IN the drum. The drum just gives direction. I can live with that. But I bet I wasn't the only one to move that drum. And I remember the house. It is very prominent across the street. Kind of looks built into the hill.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:47 PM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

I'm listening to the wind rattling the windows of my office here at home. Hope everyone is smart and safe out there tonight.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:47 PM Permalink
Terry

Thank you Leelabel for being the clue getter, reader, interpreter tonight.

It was great fun listening in on the conference call.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:47 PM Permalink
tom

if you take a picture don't tell no one
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:47 PM Permalink
OT

Tell him straight. The drum is almost to the edge of the cliff. Maybe 50 feet
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:47 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Google map shows a really cool ariel of the area with what looks like a natural path. Can someone try and post that, I can't figure it out.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:48 PM Permalink
diggin4it

I do think this could be clue 12 moved up to end it sooner due to weather. Well, at least they are in the woods and hopefully down in a hollow/valley to be *somewhat* out of the wind....
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:48 PM Permalink
tom

I think the right takes ya up to a senic overlook
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:48 PM Permalink
tom

The drum was across from the fallen tree yesterday
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:49 PM Permalink
Eags

New Daddy says its still not a mad dash. There are people ten feet from him, but he is by himself.

I'm muted, so I can't tell him anything.

Can anyone tell me how to unmute?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:50 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

So is the house they are talking about on Burns Ave or Mounds Ave?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:50 PM Permalink
OT

Both are scenic overlooks. The left is the high one. Straight is where the drum is. There's a ledge of field stone that I cleared yesterday and left my name.

But the drum was on the right side going toward the cliff. Not on the hillside to the left.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:50 PM Permalink
Terry

Push the 6 to unmute
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:50 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

1170 is between thorn and burns, along mounds.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:50 PM Permalink
OT

Now I'm not sure, but there's an electrical box right across from the entrance to the path and two large stones on either side.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:51 PM Permalink
Terry

So I should be going to bed - but want to hear one of the Crew found it.

Go Cooler Crew! Go! Go! Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:53 PM Permalink
Eags

I was able to unmute and convey the info to New Daddy!
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:53 PM Permalink
Terry

I know it's the 6. You just hit that and can then be heard.

I wrote it down and did that once during the beginning.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:54 PM Permalink
OT

What time were you there yesterday? Was the drum to the west of the path when you were there?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:55 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

How many coolers are down there tonight?

I wish I was there now.

I got disgusted yesterday after digging 11 hours in Kellogg with Hnts2Mch and Kitch's crew. Totally understanding Mucky right now. Didn't even look at one map or clue until 9pm today when I started slogging posts to catch up.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:57 PM Permalink
OT

I'm pretty excited that I was on that path. I look there every year. My son was giving me a hard time about that tonight when I told him I'd been there again. :grin:
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 9:58 PM Permalink
OT

If anyone is still on the conference call could you ask mrmikey to take a picture of my name on the side of the hill by the cleared off wall if he sees it please?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:00 PM Permalink
Eags

Mystical Music is keeping the conference call open for awhile. So if anyone is in contact with people in the park, and they need to get back into the conference for further info, or to talk to others who are still on the line, call into the conference. See calling info at top of page.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:03 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Gone were the good old days where you could see all the clues when you were in the right spot and everything lined up.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:04 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

I honestly don't know whether I'm done hunting this year or not. Mostly because of the weather... it's not that I can't handle cold, it's that the cold has turned all the wet slush from yesterday into hard packed ice. I have a torn ACL in my knee and a week ankle and one step or slip in the wrong direction.... I'm done for.

Yesterday after the freezing rain I slipped and fell on my ass shortly before Ian cracked his skull. Luckily I only left Kellogg with a bruised ego.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Terry

I want to hear that one of them found it.

I need to get some sleep.

I wish I was out there.

I'm glad to be in where it's warm.

I love this hunt.

I love Mounds Park. So many good memories there.

And to hear all those people on that conference call helping each other find the spot...priceless.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Eags

OT, the people at the park at the start of the path, are saying there are not TWO rocks there, there are, like TWELVE. Does that sound right?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:07 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I think you may be right on that one. Unless they make one of us the cluewriter some day!
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:07 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I wouldn't risk it. There's always next year as well as the mock hunts.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:08 PM Permalink
Terry

And that's the truth. Sad thing.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:09 PM Permalink
Eags

OT is on the conference call now, so will be getting the rocks etc. clarified.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:09 PM Permalink
Eags

Maybe there are less rocks there now because someone got their rocks off???
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:10 PM Permalink
Terry

OMG!!!!!!!!!!
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:11 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

We learned that (again) last night, didn't we?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:11 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

I'm looking at my homemade map and kicking myself now.

FYI there are 5 dirt path entrances from the paved path and at least 3 overlook areas.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:13 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

I'll be looking for the perch in a few hours. see ya.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:14 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Is this the house with the garage?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:16 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Well i hope a cooler head finds it. If it is not found by the time i am done with my 9:00am meeting then I will go and give it a shot.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:16 PM Permalink
Eags

me2 was on the conference call for a bit - she said there are about 1000 people out there looking right now, but it doesn't seem to have been found yet.

for all that, I don't get the sense its a mad dash or anything.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:16 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

whats the address?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:19 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Is this the trail head?

Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:21 PM Permalink
brasscat

For lack of anything better to say **?+#@&

Where is the family fun in this?

It's not like you could take your kids or grand kids down in Tiberland to hunt

They would be tired at 50 paces in the obscure path. :frown: :sad:
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:22 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

yes it is
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:23 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

The part I'm disgusted about is that the first 8 clues fit other parks better than IM. There were strong noodles for a lot of parks.

So now any moron can pick up a paper look at clue 9 or 10 and they spell out what park. The first 8 clues are POINTLESS. Maybe next year that will be my strategy. Don't bother reading any clues until day 9 then follow the herds.
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:23 PM Permalink
brasscat

yes CM
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:24 PM Permalink
Terry

I need to quit refreshing this page and hit the sheets.

I hope if it's found tonight, it's one of us.

Goodnight (I think).
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:24 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:24 PM Permalink