Pre-Dig Gig, Rehash Bash and other Cooler events

hence my tag line LOL!!!

It was GREAT seeing you too! :smile:

It really started my very long day off in the right step!

When will the 2009 Pre-Dig Gig be held?

I have an opportunity to teach a class in St. Paul in January, and I get to choose the date, as long as it is one of the three Thursdays in the last half of January.

I want to be sure I will also be there at the appropriate time for the hunt.

Thanks for any official info anyone can give me.

I don't think they've announced the hunt dates yet. The rumor is that it will be a week earlier this year but we don't know for sure yet.

They want to do it early so I can be sure to be here for the 12th clue.

there wont be 12... I'll trip over it on number 6, over at Cherokee.

I'm not gonna pick it up this year, though.

I have asked my "connections" for the dates so I can book at Matty B's. Will let you know as soon as I get an answer.

come on guys ... can we have autumn before winter?

jk

Thanks Kat

three Thursdays in the last half of January.

are there 3 in a 1/2 month - I guess it can happen if the day falls near the very end of the month.

Just look at Jesse sigh or coolercrew.com for the Winter Canival Dates

geeesh...went to look at jesses sight and spent the last hour on classmates.com - weird seeing some old faces.

I wouldn't believe anything you find on that website. :wink:

I have my countdown clock set for the hunt starting on January 18th, but have not gotten confirmation from the PP yet. They are finalizing their plans right now and will get back to me when the hunts dates are set. If it starts on the 18th, it will be the earliest date that the hunt has EVER started.

The Winter Carnival dates are set for January 22nd to February 1st. So, if the PP is going to stick with a 12 clue, one clue a day hunt, I can't imagine that they wouldn't start on the 18th so that the hunt ends during Winter Carnival week.

Who knows, maybe they'll change up the hunt a little this year.

since they read our threads and make decisions based on us..

20 clue hunt :smile:

:smile:

I believe everything on that site...

since your the C.W. :pbpt:

The Thursdays fall on the 15th, 22nd and 29th in January 2009.

I posted once on a board about someone saying that it was the middle of February, when it was actually February 29th. I heard from many people that it is just a figure of speech, and that "the middle of" could just mean in the midst of February.

So, while the 15th is near the exact middle of January, it is not in the latter half, but I was close!

nope. I saw christmas lights on the way to work this morning. :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf:

OMG can we have Halloween first? (are you sure they weren't orange?)

I'm sure. They were mostly blue.

They wer on McKnight close to lower afton by battlecreek park

that wasnt christmas lights... that was the cops....

they were chasing me, again... :eyeroll:

HAHAHA :sillygrin:

omg!! even i'm not that bad.

autumn is a crutch. get over it.

:goofy:

Nope. I went to the Apple Valley Menards (who thinks Halloween is a summer holiday) during the second week of September... Halloween stuff on clearance and Christmas stuff up.

They just wanted to see your stance on the issues. They were prospective voters Nick... Don't you want to get above the 1% margin?

at this point, I wish they would have just shot me and got it over with.

Seems like they would have a loaded question:

"Which do you prefer pulling up behind you - Red flashing lights, or Blue flashing lights?"

Um, is there another color - like none?

How come no one comes up and flashes behind me?

because you'd prefer it if they flashed in front of you?

Hey, you made me change my tagline! :angry:

I, too, need to know the dates for Texsis so get to her flight dates planned, and for me to request PTO (we are supposed to make our January schedules tomorrow!)

H-E-L-P!

Jan 22nd - February 1st is the Carnival Dates according to the Winter Carnival website...they haven't updated much else.

I would guess the hunt starts on Sunday the 18th then, but i'm NOT sure.

The+PP+hasn't+confirmed+the+dates+yet.+I'll+post+the+dates+as+soon+as+I+hear+back+from+them.

You mean they havn't told you when to go out and hide it?

The deed has been done. :wink:

Actually, I've already hidden it. It's been out there since last year just in case some idiot found the first one after only three clues. :smile: :eek: :litesmile:

Oh, fer chrissakes! You main that I hid the BACKUP Medallion?!?!?!

CARNIVAL DATES TO REMEMBER:

Comedy Countdown - November 20, 2008
Link to Scott Hansen's Carnival Countdown & Tickets

Button Unveiling - December 6, 2008

Coronation - River Center - January 22, 2009

Senior Coronation - January 23, 2009

Grande Day Parade - January 24, 2009

Securian Frozen 5K & ½ Mile Marathon – January 24, 2009

Torchlight Parade - January 31, 2009

Volunteer Appreciation Party - February 1, 2009

http://www.winter-carnival.com/

you should put those on the google calandar. (link above)

Dates set for 2009 Medallion Hunt:

http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_10964225

Treasure hunters, it's not too early to get your shovels ready.

The 2009 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt, presented by Cub Foods, will begin with publication of the first clue on Sunday, Jan. 18.

The hunt, a St. Paul tradition since 1952, challenges readers to solve daily clues and be the first to find a medallion hidden on public land in Ramsey County.

This year's winner could win up to $10,000, plus $1,200 in groceries from Cub Foods.

A new Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt clue will be published daily through Thursday, Jan. 29, unless the medallion is found before that date. Newspapers with the next day's clue will be available beginning at about 11:30 p.m. each night in the lobby of the Pioneer Press' downtown headquarters at 345 Cedar St. in St. Paul. TwinCities.com will host the official Treasure Hunt Web site. Clues will be posted online by midnight each day of the hunt.

got my HOE fixed :smile:

thanks RR

I bought a new pair of boots.

As I've been going through my winter apparel, I'm packing a small suitcase-on-wheels with all my medallion hunting gear.

I am teaching a workshop in the twin cities on Thursday, January 22. If I am still self-employed by then, I will drive down the day before the pre-dig gig, and plan to be in town for the entire hunt this year!!

Whoohoo!!!

oh wonderful Eags!!!

I just found my winter coat the other day...now to find a good pair of slippers :wink:

I'm pretty geared up after last years freezing 40 below temps.

cept for a cellphone!!! and lantern and flashlight that works in that cold of temps.

I'll be back from vacation in time to hunt but I probably won't be able to come to the predig...I don't think the kids are going to let me out the same night I get home after being gone for a week. :frown: We'll see maybe after they are in bed....

Placed the call to Matty B's -

Will post details when I get 'em finalized

thanks for doing that Kat

my friend Hassan, who owns part of the place and hooked us up the last couple of years now, has moved out of state and I didn't get around to talking with him to save the date for us. You're just too quick.

I don't think the woman you talked to is the same one I set it up with last year.

Woohoo! Jan. 18th means that my gf will be able to come to the predig!

Kitch's hoe fixed - check

Eags coming for the hunt! - check

Kat making reservations for the pre-dig - check

Winter gear gathering - check

Must be coming up to hunt time!

where are you looking I still see grass!!! thats now snow!! if its green!!!

Having first Winter Carnival Button meeting - check