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2009 Allison Wonderland Mock Hunt

Submitted by KITCH on
Clue #1 
Just a small stunt to start off our hunt: 
A name from treasure hunt history 
Guides you in St. Paul, to a park after all 
And with a slingshot solves the mystery. 

Clue #2 
Get out and go search high and low 
But keep a little elevation 
The thing most key; that you can see 
A landmark singular sensation. 

Clue #3 
When there is snow down you will go 
Pushing yourself along ever faster 
But the end of the drop it seems has a dead stop 
Where your hunt just might end in disaster 

Clue #4 
A city or two will come into view 
Where you see the sky turn hot vermillion. 
As towers glisten, stop there and listen 
The nearby treasure’s one in a billion. 

Clue #5 
The son of Sam in this exam 
Is not a killer with a gun. 
It’s but a clue to lead you to 
Where no trials are ever won. 

Clue #6 
You don’t need to balk, just go for a walk 
And be ready when the game commences 
You won’t feel dismay if your field of play 
Also includes going for the fences. 

Clue #7 
A couple of dots, a couple of lots 
And with success you shall flirt. 
To get the prize it would be wise 
To keep off the kiddies’ dirt.



 

tim_the_hunter

love you kitchy poo
Wed, 02/18/2009 - 4:31 AM Permalink
KITCH

nbd...gotta run ...
Wed, 02/18/2009 - 6:29 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I should remind everyone quick too that the Allison Wonderland Mock Hunt starts this Sunday! And that of course means a kickoff party. The plan is to meet in the bar area at Fabulous Fern's, preferably by the games, starting at 6pm. I'll give the clue out at 7pm. Registration is $10 which of course all goes towards the prize money. I'll guarantee at least a $200 prize. If you can't make it on Sunday, you still have until the release of the 4th clue.
Wed, 02/25/2009 - 6:08 AM Permalink
barefootguy

I'm going to be in DC this weekend so I won't be able to make it! :crying: This sucks because the tortellini at Fern's is usually the best part of AW's hunt :sillygrin: I'll send my registration $$$ along with someone else.
Wed, 02/25/2009 - 8:53 AM Permalink
KC0GRN

I'll look forward to deciphering the clues :smile:
Wed, 02/25/2009 - 9:40 AM Permalink
regman

I'll look forward to finding it.
Wed, 02/25/2009 - 8:21 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

hhmmm, going to try and spoil that for you.

However I only have 5 days so I will have to get very lucky to find it.
Thu, 02/26/2009 - 7:08 AM Permalink
regman

That is plenty of time. BFG is coming back from his trip around clue 3, so I plan on finding it by then :smile:
Thu, 02/26/2009 - 1:05 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

lol
Thu, 02/26/2009 - 6:38 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Are you ready? Here is Clue #1:

Just a small stunt to start off our hunt:

A name from treasure hunt history

Guides you in St. Paul, to a park after all

And with a slingshot solves the mystery.
Sun, 03/01/2009 - 7:59 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

By my count we are up to 17 registered hunters so far for this hunt. Here's the official list so everyone can be sure whether they are on it or not:

New Daddy

Mikey (3M)

Tim the Hunter

Leelabell

Terry Valentine

Mike (from my singles club)

Muckluck

Magpie

Kat

Becksie

MnM

Bobby

Erin

Steven

Regman

Nick (a different one)

Iceman/Cereal Killer

I apologize for any spelling mistakes. Also, it's not too late to register. If you'd like to register and haven't yet, just let me know and we'll make arrangements. You have until the 4th clue is released to register. As it is, I've taken in enough money that I think it's now safe to officially declare the prize will be $250 if found by a registered hunter (otherwise it is $100).
Sun, 03/01/2009 - 8:07 PM Permalink
Terry

Main Entry:

    sling·shot

Pronunciation:

    \ˈsliŋ-ˌshät\

Function:

    noun

Date:

    1849

1: a forked stick with an elastic band attached for shooting small stones

2a: a maneuver in auto racing in which a drafting car accelerates past the car in front by taking advantage of reserve power

b: a dragster in which the driver sits behind the rear wheels
Sun, 03/01/2009 - 8:10 PM Permalink
Terry

Synonym

Main Entry: catapult

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: implement for shooting weapon

Synonyms: arbalest, ballista, heaver, hurler, pitcher, propeller, shooter, sling, slingshot, tosser, trebuchet
Sun, 03/01/2009 - 8:16 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

is there a Dennis in the hunt history? Dennis the menace=slingshot?
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 8:32 AM Permalink
KITCH

slingshot=bra...can't get it out of my head...
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 9:09 AM Permalink
OT

Homemade slingshots are traditionally made out of a forked branch from a tree.
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 9:24 AM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

That would be a double-barrel slingshot. I know there's no gun barrel involved - just roll with it...
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 9:26 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Just checking in, I see the first clue is out.

I will have to noodle this.
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 1:14 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

So is anyone else going to be looking to register that I need to make arrangements with? If you're not registered, don't feel like you can't still go out and look. You still get a $100 for finding it. Not everyone can afford to chip money in these days but the hunt is still for everyone. The extra money will just go towards another hunt.
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 4:52 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Clue #2

Get out and go search high and low

But keep a little elevation

The thing most key; that you can see

A landmark singular sensation.

And the previous clue:

Clue #1

Just a small stunt to start off our hunt:

A name from treasure hunt history

Guides you in St. Paul, to a park after all

And with a slingshot solves the mystery.
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 4:57 PM Permalink
KITCH

[Boys]

One singular sensation

Every little step he takes.

One thrilling combination

Every move that he makes.

One smile and suddenly nobody else will do;

You know you'll never be lonely with you know who.

One moment in his presence

And you can forget the rest.

For the guy is second best

To none,

Son.

Ooooh! Sigh! Give him your attention.

Do...I...really have to mention?

He's the One?

She walks into a room

And you know

[Girls]

She's un-

Commonly rare, very unique,

Peripatetic, poetic and chic.

[All]

She walks into a room

And you know from her

Maddening pose, effortless whirl,

She's the special girl.

Stroll-ing,

Can't, help,

All of her qualities extol-ling.

Loaded with charisma is my

Jauntily sauntering, ambling shambler.

She walks into a room

And you know you must

Shuffle along, join the parade.

She's the quintessence of making the grade.

This is whatcha call

Trav-ling.

Oh, strut your stuff!

Can't get enough

Of her.

Love her.

I'm a son of a gun,

She is one of a

Kind...

[Boys & Girls parts simultaneously]

[Boys]

One singular sensation

Every little step she takes.

One thrilling combination

Every move that she makes.

One smile and suddenly nobody else will do;

You know you'll never be lonely with you know who.

One moment in her presence

And you can forget the rest.

For the girl is second best

To none,

Son.

Ooooh! Sigh! Give her your attention.

Do...I...really have to mention?

She's the One?

[Girls]

She walks into a room

And you know from her

Maddening pose, effortless whirl,

She's the special girl.

Stroll-ing,

Can't, help,

All of her qualities extol-ling.

Loaded with charisma is my

Jauntily sauntering, ambling shambler.

She walks into a room

And you know you must

Shuffle along, join the parade.

She's the quintessence of making the grade.

This is whatcha call

Trav-ling.

Oh, strut your stuff!

Can't get enough

Of her.

Love her.

I'm a son of a gun,

She is one of a

Kind...

[All]

One singular sensation

Every little step she takes.

One thrilling combination

Every move that she makes.

One smile and suddenly nobody else will do;

You know you'll never be lonely with you know who.

One moment in her presence

And you can forget the rest.

For the girl is second best

To none,

Son.

Ooooh! Sigh! Give her your attention.

Do...I...really have to mention?

She's the...

She's the...

She's the...

One!
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 5:43 PM Permalink
KITCH

so I'm looking for a girl with a big slingshot???

nice...
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 5:45 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

I'll be registering, but I believe I'll just pay through Pay Pal. If that doesn't work out I'll IM you.
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 6:01 PM Permalink
Terry

A Chorus Line with a slingshot
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 6:02 PM Permalink
Terry

TMK - does that mean we'll see you around these parts for the hunt?
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 6:03 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

Yeah, we'll be down this coming weekend and hope to get out to hunt.
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 6:13 PM Permalink
Terry

Way Cooler!
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 6:16 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Paying by Paypal is fine.
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 8:17 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Thats crazy!
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 10:18 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Course line?

I like the big #1 downtown for the landmark singular
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 10:25 PM Permalink
becksie

great noodle, 3M! :grin:
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 6:00 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

I'm right there with you.

Singular sensation smells of the song "one"
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 6:27 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Call me crazy but I think I know the park...
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 7:04 AM Permalink
KITCH

your crazy...
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 7:06 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Lol
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 7:06 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Can someone post a list of where the AW Mock hunt medallion has been found in the past?
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 7:07 AM Permalink
KITCH

I think this is his tenth hunt...

lets see...ones i recall

marydale

north dale rec.

cherokee

sackett---not a park :wink:

newell

hidden falls

linwood

b.c.

phalen

tilden
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 7:18 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Is it traditionally hidden in the snow?
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 10:47 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I think it was in a sock in the snow. One year it was in a fake rock. He's had some years where there was no snow.
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 11:31 AM Permalink
me2

thats a nice simple clue AW

can I send payment via paypal?

can you send me or show me where your e-mail address is for it? ty

even if I don't hunt much I still have to put in my $10 for the winner - it's tradition
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 11:33 AM Permalink
me2

that makes it a double meaning clue to me - nice song
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 11:37 AM Permalink
KITCH

ummm...

jake wrote a clue????

is this right???
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 1:02 PM Permalink
Terry

That would be correct. He told us Sunday evening that he wrote it and that Allison polished it.

He also said the history name wasn't about himself.
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 2:44 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

My email for Paypal is AllisonWondrland@yahoo.com for anyone looking to register that way. And yes, Jake originally wrote the first clue and then I rewrote it a bit.

The clue may come out a bit early tonight, like 6:45.
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 3:48 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Clue #3

When there is snow down you will go

Pushing yourself along ever faster

But the end of the drop it seems has a dead stop

Where your hunt just might end in disaster

And the previous clue:

Clue #2

Get out and go search high and low

But keep a little elevation

The thing most key; that you can see

A landmark singular sensation.

Clue #1

Just a small stunt to start off our hunt:

A name from treasure hunt history

Guides you in St. Paul, to a park after all

And with a slingshot solves the mystery.
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 4:39 PM Permalink
Terry

Sledding or x-country ski trail hill that abrubtly ends?
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 4:46 PM Permalink
becksie

I'm thinking... :eyeroll:
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 7:21 PM Permalink
Terry

I've been thinking. My thinker is getting tired.
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 7:30 PM Permalink
Eags

Therefore, you are.
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 7:34 PM Permalink