I have thought about Turtle Lake a few times for the aforementioned reasons. The 5-6-7th clues all seem to say Snail Lake AND the area we have concentrated on the most.............but no ticket was found :sad:
As far as another clue, I am hoping for one but their intention in the wording may mean "unless it's found sooner than 7 clues"...not necessarily that they will produce another clue...
The Blue Fox is just a block or two from Cub and I seriously thought about killing time until 2:30 and then checking it out....but Iceman, I'm counting on you to find out! :litesmile:
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Twins and the Star Tribune have announced that the "Gold Twins Ticket" was found on Sunday, March 30 in the Snail Lake Park in Shoreview by Nick Fritzen and Lowell Dahlke.
Beginning on Sunday, March 23, there was a hint published each day in the Star Tribune Sports section as to where the "Gold Twins Ticket" may be located.
The winners will share a prize package including a 2008 Flex 40 Twins ticket plan, a Worry-Free Vacation for two, VIP tickets for four plus opportunity to toss the ceremonial first pitch before the Twins - Angels game on Tuesday, April 1, a Twins jersey and gift bag, a $100 gift card to Twins Pro Shops and a Star Tribune prize package.
The Twins' 2008 Twins season begins at home tonight (Monday, March 31) at 6:05 p.m. versus the Los Angeles Angels. Although home opener is officially sold out, good seats remain available for the balance of the Twins season opening homestand against the Angels (April 1 - 3) and the Kansas City Royals (April 4 - 6).
Fans can secure new ballpark priority, by purchasing one of several flexible and affordable season ticket plans. Twins 2008 season tickets - starting at just $360, and including a variety of special benefits. Twins season, group and single game tickets are available online at www.twinsbaseball.com or by calling (612) 33-TWINS or (800) 33-TWINS. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Twins' Metrodome box office or at the Twins Pro Shops in Apple Valley, Minnetonka or Roseville.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
a true editor or writer would make this story exciting....
I'm so tired of boring newspaper stories
I talked with Nick and Lowell as Nick held tightly to that Gold Ticket. They were shaking of excitement telling me of their adventure this weekend and how they desperately were searching to see through their breath in the chilly Saturday morning air, the sun just coming up with a trace of fog drifting off Snail Lake. They were racking their brains as they had just walked from the parking lot and under a bridge. They kept walking on the snow drifted, winter beaten tar trail til As they look up they see the twin radio towers, these metal monsters flashing red lights bright in the sky in clear view. they saw the two broken and lifeless old logs laying in the bog that once were their own Masters of this Northern land.They trudged through several feet of snow to get to them. "Lowell, It must be right here!, everything fits." They dug around the logs with their bare hands. Lowells hands were so cold he could hardly feel them when ....There it was! the white sock with the Chicago Cubs logo. Lowell whispers as he sees the golden glisten through the sock threads, nestled between a couple of branches, "I can't believe it, I just can't beleive it".
They brought the Ticket home, placing it above the fireplace and admired their Holy Grail for a couple of days in the warmth of their home with beer and tons of food while others faught the bitter cold Boreas to their deaths. Monday morning when they finally drove to the Star Trib to turn in the ticket they had no remorse as they heard of the news of 20 frozen bodies found in the bog of Snail Lake, they were just to excited too throw out the first ball at tonights baseball game.
Clue explanations were published in the Strib today.. we basically figured everything out. "Right route" in the 2nd to last clue did in fact mean that we were supposed to turn right down the side path. Sorry Becks, no anagrams. :frown:
because in that area of the park there was not a stone unturned!!! and I bet we walked over that thing a million Times other wise!!! and not to mention the 6 million other people that walked over it!!! there is no way it was there unless that was the 2 clowns that just up and left well we where all up there and then there was no one??
But we checked the lot and all the same cars and same amount of cars where there!! :eyeroll: :eyeroll: :eyeroll:
I don't get the newspaper article explanation (2 fallen trees in the bog) vs the clue explanation (turn on the path to the right and then 40 paces off the path)...in my mind, these are two different places in opposite directions...am I missing something here??? :confused:
are they calling the area to the right (as you come oout of the tunnel) a bog??? I'm thinking of the big bog to the left w/the big fallen trees :confused:
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Patterned after the TV show “The Amazing Race” this scavenger-hunt-like-race includes a qualifying event, the morning of the actual race day. The qualifying event narrows the field down to 20 teams of two people, who compete in “The MOST Amazing Race” that afternoon. Up to five teams can automatically qualify for the final race by raising over $1500.
From the starting line, the final teams will be given a clue leading them to a checkpoint somewhere in Minneapolis. They can only use Metro Transit for transportation throughout the race. Upon arriving at the various checkpoints throughout the day, they will be required to complete a task in order to receive the next clue. Tasks would be either physically or mentally challenging, and could involve tedious activities, trivial contests, or food challenges.
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Check out highlights and results of the 2007 MOST Amazing Race.
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· Each member of the first-place team from each qualifying race (Boston, Minneapolis, and Portland) will win an all-expenses-paid trip to San Francisco for the weekend of June 14, 2008 and the opportunity to compete in the Curve Challenge Grand Finale.
· All teams in the San Francisco Alcatraz event will compete for the Grand Prize.
· The Grand Prize Winners (+ their guests) of the Destination Alcatraz Championships will win a magnificent one-week all-expense-paid vacation to one of the following locations: Paris, Rome, Maui, or the Mayan Riviera. Grand Prize will include Economy Airfare, 4-5 Star Accommodations, and Meals (as permitted).
· Second prize: The second place team will receive a $6,000 USD cash prize.
· Third prize: The third place team will receive a $4,000 USD cash prize.
· In addition to prizes awarded to Curve Challenge participants, BlackBerry® Curve™ smartphones will be distributed at the event for spectators and supporters. These smartphones must be returned after the race. BlackBerry® Curve™ smartphones will be awarded on-site as prizes for various contests taking place throughout the day.
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What is the BlackBerry® Curve™ Challenge: Destination Alcatraz?
Good question! You will be tested in a scavenger hunt-style race where you'll need to test your physical and mental muscles in a series of challenges, in order to complete the race. You will be given a series of locations with different challenges at each point; it is up to you to choose the order in which you complete them. The team that completes the most in the shortest time will win the challenge! Get ready to hit the streets for the BlackBerry Curve Challenge: Destination Alcatraz!
Do I need to own a BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphone to participate?
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May I use my own mobile device during the race?
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How many people make up a team?
Two people per team.
Are there divisions?
Nope. Everyone is on the same playing field for this one. Choose your teammate wisely.
How do we get from checkpoint to checkpoint?
Well, that is a personal decision. As far as the race rules are concerned, you are only permitted to travel by foot or by public transportation (bus, train, ferry). Any other means of transportation, unless otherwise indicated in the official Racer Guidebook, are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
Will there be lines or a wait to complete a checkpoint challenge?
Hopefully not. Race Management has taken the necessary steps to ensure a smooth and consistent race flow at all times and at all locations. However, given the dynamic and unpredictable nature of this event, a wait might materialize. In this event, please note that checkpoint challenges will be attempted on a first-come, first-served basis. Remember, you are free to visit the locations in any order you desire. This also means that, if you get to a checkpoint and there are other teams there, you are free to continue on to another location.
Both sound fun with the exception of using public transportation. I realize that it's what they have to do so as to not create a drag race around town. As much knowledge I have with the cities streets and highways, I don't know squat about public transportation. Maybe Nick would be perfect for these types of events?
I think there may be a clue tomorrow. the hotline says a clue daily up to 7 or until found. That would mean another clue tomorrow.
As far as another clue, I am hoping for one but their intention in the wording may mean "unless it's found sooner than 7 clues"...not necessarily that they will produce another clue...
The Blue Fox is just a block or two from Cub and I seriously thought about killing time until 2:30 and then checking it out....but Iceman, I'm counting on you to find out! :litesmile:
http://tinyurl.com/32trfj
edit: by ot request for shorter url
03/31/2008 10:01 AM ET
MLB.com
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Twins and the Star Tribune have announced that the "Gold Twins Ticket" was found on Sunday, March 30 in the Snail Lake Park in Shoreview by Nick Fritzen and Lowell Dahlke.
Beginning on Sunday, March 23, there was a hint published each day in the Star Tribune Sports section as to where the "Gold Twins Ticket" may be located.
The winners will share a prize package including a 2008 Flex 40 Twins ticket plan, a Worry-Free Vacation for two, VIP tickets for four plus opportunity to toss the ceremonial first pitch before the Twins - Angels game on Tuesday, April 1, a Twins jersey and gift bag, a $100 gift card to Twins Pro Shops and a Star Tribune prize package.
The Twins' 2008 Twins season begins at home tonight (Monday, March 31) at 6:05 p.m. versus the Los Angeles Angels. Although home opener is officially sold out, good seats remain available for the balance of the Twins season opening homestand against the Angels (April 1 - 3) and the Kansas City Royals (April 4 - 6).
Fans can secure new ballpark priority, by purchasing one of several flexible and affordable season ticket plans. Twins 2008 season tickets - starting at just $360, and including a variety of special benefits. Twins season, group and single game tickets are available online at www.twinsbaseball.com or by calling (612) 33-TWINS or (800) 33-TWINS. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Twins' Metrodome box office or at the Twins Pro Shops in Apple Valley, Minnetonka or Roseville.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
I'm so tired of boring newspaper stories
I talked with Nick and Lowell as Nick held tightly to that Gold Ticket. They were shaking of excitement telling me of their adventure this weekend and how they desperately were searching to see through their breath in the chilly Saturday morning air, the sun just coming up with a trace of fog drifting off Snail Lake. They were racking their brains as they had just walked from the parking lot and under a bridge. They kept walking on the snow drifted, winter beaten tar trail til As they look up they see the twin radio towers, these metal monsters flashing red lights bright in the sky in clear view. they saw the two broken and lifeless old logs laying in the bog that once were their own Masters of this Northern land.They trudged through several feet of snow to get to them. "Lowell, It must be right here!, everything fits." They dug around the logs with their bare hands. Lowells hands were so cold he could hardly feel them when ....There it was! the white sock with the Chicago Cubs logo. Lowell whispers as he sees the golden glisten through the sock threads, nestled between a couple of branches, "I can't believe it, I just can't beleive it".
They brought the Ticket home, placing it above the fireplace and admired their Holy Grail for a couple of days in the warmth of their home with beer and tons of food while others faught the bitter cold Boreas to their deaths. Monday morning when they finally drove to the Star Trib to turn in the ticket they had no remorse as they heard of the news of 20 frozen bodies found in the bog of Snail Lake, they were just to excited too throw out the first ball at tonights baseball game.
Lowell Dahlke is from Rockford, MN and the brother in law of a Nick Coleman.
:wink:
The ticket rests a ways
away from our covered home,
in a place of open space where
squirrels and rabbits roam.
The ticket is located in a forested area.
Clue #2
When you watch our boys play,
hustling you'll see,
however you'll want to ignore,
Mr. Greeley's plea.
Mr. Greeley's plea was to "go west." By ignoring his plea, the clue indicates the ticket is located on the east side of the Twin Cities.
Clue #3:
Strain your neck,
look up and stare
for shades of the Twins
In the air.
The twin radio towers in Shoreview help lead you to the location. The towers are red and white -- two of the Twins colors.
Now you're getting warmer, it's time
to go on foot. Turn over every stone
to find out where it's put.
The ticket is hidden under a stone.
Clue #5
Only those who move at a
snail's pace, will be the ones to
win the race.
The ticket is located in Snail Lake Park in Shoreview.
Clue #6:
Go underground, then come
back out. Continue on, you're on
the right route.
There is a tunnel under the street from the parking lot at Snail Lake Park. "Right" refers to the direction to take when reaching a crossroad.
Clue #7
Off the path, 40 paces you
must go, underneath a giant tree,
cloaked like chicago
The ticket was located under a stone beneath a large tree forty paces off the path. It was cloaked in a white sock hence the reference to Chicago.
I just posted the text. Someone else posted the shorter link.
because in that area of the park there was not a stone unturned!!! and I bet we walked over that thing a million Times other wise!!! and not to mention the 6 million other people that walked over it!!! there is no way it was there unless that was the 2 clowns that just up and left well we where all up there and then there was no one??
But we checked the lot and all the same cars and same amount of cars where there!! :eyeroll: :eyeroll: :eyeroll:
are they calling the area to the right (as you come oout of the tunnel) a bog??? I'm thinking of the big bog to the left w/the big fallen trees :confused:
loveyah
woulda thought the 20 bodies woulda been a dead giveaway. :sillygrin:
http://www.thesalarmy.org/race08.htm
THE MOST AMAZING RACE
Join The Salvation Army for The MOST Amazing Race and your chance to win $5,000, courtesy of Wells Fargo
“The 2008 MOST Amazing Race” is an official event of the Minneapolis Aqautennial and will take place on July 26, 2008 leading the teams on a large-scale race around Minneapolis. This third annual fundraising event benefits The Salvation Army's Bed and Bread Club®, which helps alleviate hunger and homelessness in the Twin Cities. Over $86,000 has been raised since the event started in 2006!
Patterned after the TV show “The Amazing Race” this scavenger-hunt-like-race includes a qualifying event, the morning of the actual race day. The qualifying event narrows the field down to 20 teams of two people, who compete in “The MOST Amazing Race” that afternoon. Up to five teams can automatically qualify for the final race by raising over $1500.
From the starting line, the final teams will be given a clue leading them to a checkpoint somewhere in Minneapolis. They can only use Metro Transit for transportation throughout the race. Upon arriving at the various checkpoints throughout the day, they will be required to complete a task in order to receive the next clue. Tasks would be either physically or mentally challenging, and could involve tedious activities, trivial contests, or food challenges.
The first team to reach the finish line will win the grand prize of $5,000 courtesy of Wells Fargo.
Check out highlights and results of the 2007 MOST Amazing Race.
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Awards & Prizes
· Each member of the top 30 finishing teams at each event will receive an all-new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphone at no cost. Winners of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphone are responsible for activation of service and all applicable monthly fees.
· Each member of the first-place team from each qualifying race (Boston, Minneapolis, and Portland) will win an all-expenses-paid trip to San Francisco for the weekend of June 14, 2008 and the opportunity to compete in the Curve Challenge Grand Finale.
· All teams in the San Francisco Alcatraz event will compete for the Grand Prize.
· The Grand Prize Winners (+ their guests) of the Destination Alcatraz Championships will win a magnificent one-week all-expense-paid vacation to one of the following locations: Paris, Rome, Maui, or the Mayan Riviera. Grand Prize will include Economy Airfare, 4-5 Star Accommodations, and Meals (as permitted).
· Second prize: The second place team will receive a $6,000 USD cash prize.
· Third prize: The third place team will receive a $4,000 USD cash prize.
· In addition to prizes awarded to Curve Challenge participants, BlackBerry® Curve™ smartphones will be distributed at the event for spectators and supporters. These smartphones must be returned after the race. BlackBerry® Curve™ smartphones will be awarded on-site as prizes for various contests taking place throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BlackBerry® Curve™ Challenge: Destination Alcatraz really FREE? Yes it is a FREE event. All we ask is that you come prepared to have an amazing time!
What is the BlackBerry® Curve™ Challenge: Destination Alcatraz?
Good question! You will be tested in a scavenger hunt-style race where you'll need to test your physical and mental muscles in a series of challenges, in order to complete the race. You will be given a series of locations with different challenges at each point; it is up to you to choose the order in which you complete them. The team that completes the most in the shortest time will win the challenge! Get ready to hit the streets for the BlackBerry Curve Challenge: Destination Alcatraz!
Do I need to own a BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphone to participate?
No, these are brand new devices and will be provided for you to use during the challenge.
May I use my own mobile device during the race?
Racers are instructed to use only the device handed out at registration in order to complete the BlackBerry® Curve™ Challenge. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
How many people make up a team?
Two people per team.
Are there divisions?
Nope. Everyone is on the same playing field for this one. Choose your teammate wisely.
How do we get from checkpoint to checkpoint?
Well, that is a personal decision. As far as the race rules are concerned, you are only permitted to travel by foot or by public transportation (bus, train, ferry). Any other means of transportation, unless otherwise indicated in the official Racer Guidebook, are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
Will there be lines or a wait to complete a checkpoint challenge?
Hopefully not. Race Management has taken the necessary steps to ensure a smooth and consistent race flow at all times and at all locations. However, given the dynamic and unpredictable nature of this event, a wait might materialize. In this event, please note that checkpoint challenges will be attempted on a first-come, first-served basis. Remember, you are free to visit the locations in any order you desire. This also means that, if you get to a checkpoint and there are other teams there, you are free to continue on to another location.
And I know we could pull ahead if Kitch was on my team during the cheerleader event. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H74-7qrUieI
I'd rat out our resident cheerleader if he decided to participate because of being a professional. :smile:
granted need to than buy cell service for it...
complete challenges while navigating city streets, using public transit,
::sigh::
hmmmmmm
thanks for posting this stuff kitch
and just last night I was looking at Verizon and Sprint for a new phone
By BUS Or what!!
BFG and Iceman are in!
some healthy competition
caugh caugh