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2010 - Lilydale Regional Park

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Discuss the 2010 Medallion Hunt Here 

13th Annual Rehash Bash and Other End of the Winter Carnival Festivities 

Sunday, January 31, 2010 
Newell Park Pavilion 
900 N. Fairview Ave. 
Saint Paul, MN 55104 
11:30am-2:30pm 

The 13th Annual Rehash Bash will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Newell Park, from 11:30am to 2:30pm. As always, its a potluck, and since we\'ve got the building, there will be plenty of power indoors for crock pots. Donations will be accepted to cover the $136 cost for renting the facility. MrMnMikey has some door prizes available. Since this isn\'t Super Bowl Sunday this year, if people want to stick around past the 2:30 closing time, we can start a fire in one of the fire rings. 

In addition, many of us long-time Coolerheads are loyal servants of Vulcanus Rex. Join us for the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, followed by the Vulcan Victory Dance. Information on the Parade Route is from the 2006 Vulcan Krewe. The best places for viewing the parade are going to be at the end of the parade route, as His Majesty, Vulcanus Rex LXXIII, the true King of the Winter Carnival, overthrows that other guy on the steps of the St. Paul Central Library, across from Rice Park 

 

Conference Call Info for Clue 11:

There was no conference call scheduled for clue 10.


 

  • Phone Number: 1-517-417-5000
  • Pass code: 859597 (clue 12 may be different
  • Everyone will be muted initially
  • Lines open at 11pm
  • lilslim will read the clue twice from start to finish
  • After the clue has been read, she will unmute the call
  • 60 ports are available for the teleconference



Line Placeholder Schedule 

1/26/2010- 
5-6 Redbear 
6-7 Jake 
7-8 Jerilyn 
8-9 Kathy 
9-10 Mikey 
10-Clue Steph 

1/27/2010- 
12-1 Redbear 
1-2 Andrea 
2-3 Nimrod 
3-4 jengerm 
4-5 Barefootguy 
5-6 Wicked Nick 
6-7 Chris Digger 
7-8 Art V 
8-9 CM & Me2 
9-Clue Sara 

 

 
First Video - The Deed is Done 

When January’s slanting snow, 
Makes us dream of Mexico 
St. Paul emerges from Wintery sleep 
To search for treasure buried deep 

Notice to every hunting battalion, 
We have hidden the Pioneer Press Medallion 
Where? You ask in husky shout, 
That’s for us to know, and you to find out 

Turn off the tube, leave your hovel 
Grab your walking stick and shovel, 
Whether you be giant or runt, 
The only way is to join the hunt 

For to the hunter belongs the spoil, 
Hunt by day, or Midnight oil, 
Hunt in boot and sturdy glove, 
Hunt with pal, or old true love 

For you who hunt each and every year, 
We raise a lusty St. Paul cheer 
“Good Luck” 

And now, let us be blunt, 
Get off thy duff, and hunt, hunt, hunt
Clue #1 

All hail, O Fire King, of thee we sing 
Thy blast of winter heat scorches 
When ice was like concrete it would\'ve been so sweet 
If the Vulcans plowed with their torches 

Emerge from the den as we once again 
Offer a bodacious bounty 
And this tip to the frozen: bring thick lederhosen 
To public land in Ramsey County 

Clue #1 Video

Hear ye all crews, now come the clues 
For this task I am the Czar 
With each rhyming gift, this shape I will shift 
Listen well to each avatar
Clue #2 

Kissed by a Vulcan, she left him sulkin\' 
\"Sir Soot, I\'ll not forgive these sins!\" 
Her airs Elizabethan, her language, bleepin\' heathen, 
Our mother once blessed us with twins.
Clue #3 

Look high, look low, wherever you go 
Follow a picturesque route 
There are ways to travel away from the gravel 
That keep you in hot pursuit
Clue #4 

Code by Morse should set your course 
To long dashes that dot the landscape. 
You or your avatar should park your car 
On your way to this great escape.
Clue #5 

Take a westerly tack up from the stack, 
A landmark most uncouth. 
Figures grand in scale point to a trail 
Of footprints left by our sleuth.
Clue #6 

You\'ll want to go shopping where things are hopping 
And storeowners once dropped anchor 
Go down the main drag, but be sure not to lag, 
You\'ll have plenty for which to thank her
Clue #7 

Escape your troubles where the water bubbles 
Or gurgles like a stream. 
You may be chargin\' right up to the margin. 
Look for a productive seam.
Clue #8 

Down on the delta where there\'s no ice to melta 
The purple horde raids a golden legion 
Today before kick off the prize you\'ll pick off 
If you search in just the right region 

To find the seed, energy you need 
In search for your clues to glean 
What once was planted is taken for granted 
Stored in one of fifteen
Clue #9 

Not far from stones and ancient bones 
Lay clues that are fit for Jim 
Lure the egrets to yield all secrets 
And you should satisfy him 

Get your kicks by hitting the bricks 
Admiring the trees and view 
Be ever glad hopping pad to pad 
Like amphibians in\'52
Clue #10 

Stonehenge tumbled down near a crumbled town 
Not far from the lights of the city 
If you would hike away from the pike 
You might stumble on something pretty 

Upstream from the landing lay a place in good standing 
Where people prayed, God willin\' 
Now midst the cocklebur and rusted spur 
Is nothing by murder and killin\' 

This park is a sliver, from ancient beds to a river 
In neither is the prize to be found 
Look for the goods among timber and woods 
Do not dig in the fossil ground
Clue #11 

Go for a lark in Lilydale Park 
Between Water Street and the river 
The city boundary sign and the old rail line 
Define the zone that will deliver 

You\'re outside the pale if you\'re close to the rail 
It\'s not to be found near the tracks 
Be nice and cooperative, respect private property 
On public land launch your attacks 

Within this area lies medallion hysteria 
A tangle near the river - not too close! 
About four dozen paces from the waterline to places 
Where you should tromp, dig and freeze your nose
 



 

diggorius rex

my hair looks glued on. i just escaped from a mental institution and my forehead is abnormally large in this photo.. anyone have any photoshop skillz?
Mon, 06/22/2009 - 8:31 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

It's probably nestled out there right now waiting to be found.
Tue, 12/29/2009 - 8:39 AM Permalink
ares

man i sure hope so. it'd make for much better covering of ones tracks.
Tue, 12/29/2009 - 8:46 AM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

This one is going 10+ clues.
Tue, 12/29/2009 - 8:56 AM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

The deed is done.

Um, anyone got a baggie?
Tue, 12/29/2009 - 10:24 AM Permalink
me2

If it's hidden than we will need ice chippers since the Christmas rain probably froze it over.
Tue, 12/29/2009 - 8:27 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

I agree, unfortunately I think the deed is done as well. There would be no better time than right before a huge snow storm. Thats when I would have hidden it.
Wed, 12/30/2009 - 6:39 AM Permalink
Eags

And a big snowstorm right when everyone who might otherwise be out in a park enjoying the snow, but are instead scrambling to finish Christmas tasks and figure out Plan B for their celebrations due to weather concerns, would be the ideal time to hide a medallion!
Wed, 12/30/2009 - 7:47 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

I noticed that too, not sure?
Wed, 12/30/2009 - 8:19 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

I e-mailed the press asking if it is going to be up and running this year?

POST 1500
Wed, 12/30/2009 - 8:22 AM Permalink
Tatergirl

funny or obsessive?.... I just counted and 33 out of 55 of my favorites links are medallion hunt related. :cool:
Fri, 01/01/2010 - 12:49 PM Permalink
jakeinge

Digging this year is going to be a blast.
Sat, 01/02/2010 - 2:44 PM Permalink
becksie

isn't it always??
Sat, 01/02/2010 - 6:59 PM Permalink
New Daddy

crusty snow, makes for a good hard dig. to hard for a rake, or light shovel. looks like the heavy metal shovel gets a work out this year.
Sun, 01/03/2010 - 9:06 AM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

Better start working out your back - I did this weekend constantly picking up toddlers at my parents' Xmas get together this weekend.
Sun, 01/03/2010 - 11:35 AM Permalink
me2

uuuuuhhhhhh!! I also think the medallion is out there. I drove near Highland yesterday and had the urge to go dig without any clues.
Sun, 01/03/2010 - 2:41 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

I have to figure out the best way to maximize my time off of work this year. I have 2 days off and could manage to swing a 3rd if absolutely necessary.

I'm thinking the 25th, 26th, and 27th.

What is everyone else doing?
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 6:19 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Whatever it takes... :goofy:
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 7:39 AM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

Maybe we should divide Highland up into grid / lot numbers for the park pick pool - bet there's a half dozen or so that would still buy in...
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 7:41 AM Permalink
diggin4it

You can be the "Russell" of medallion hunting - find it with out any clues. :wink:
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 8:02 AM Permalink
diggorius rex

have the last week of the hunt off... this freezing weather is good conditioning for when it is usually this cold during the hunt!
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 8:10 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

w00t!
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 9:36 AM Permalink
Tatergirl

funny!!!!
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 10:07 AM Permalink
Tatergirl

So does anyone have the list of Rec centers the city was planning to close due to budget cuts?

I'm working the theory that maybe with the extra snow it could be hidden at one of the doomed rec centers to draw attention to the situation.
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 10:11 AM Permalink
Tatergirl

I don't know why... but I hate thinking that it's going to somewhere where it has been many times before. I know it's DUE to be at highland or Cherokee, but I always WANT it to be somewhere NEW. That's I loved Swede Hollow for so long - now that it's been there, and we've had more snow this year, I'm hoping that they'll take a chance and put it in a smaller park.

I also would love it if they would expand the search area to include northern Dakota county to include Lillydale, Mendota, SSP, and WSP. They could have I-494 as the boundary.
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 10:34 AM Permalink
brasscat

There are so many "unused parks" virgin in St. Paul and the Ramsey County. The Hunters could really stump us with parks we don't have maps for and new parks that have never been used. :smile:
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 12:16 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

There are a lot of unused parks and there seems to be an affinity for the unsuspected park. 2nd Hunt 2007 Central in Roseville (brand new park), 2008 Mounds (many people gave up on mounds due to the burial sites) 2009 Swede Hollow (brand new park)...2010_______
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 1:34 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

Just after I posted that I find out I might be in a training class the 2nd week of the medallion hunt.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 2:02 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

PARKing lots? Just sayin'... public land, y'know?
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 2:33 PM Permalink
jakeinge

Edited by the Cooler Crew Moderators.

I posted this in the other 2010 thread, but I want to make sure it gets read. Like it or not, I've got every right to speak my mind.

Just had an interesting hour and a half. I was reading the "Invitational Thread" from the PF on the Cooler Crew website. There are a few points I'd like to make.

1. Tim, Brad, Jana, Jesse, Steve, Mikey (Anyone else i've missed you know who you are) = True Friends, never really said a bad word.

3. Terry V = Was mean, but it was warranted, and she was never afraid to say it to my face, which is why I have nothing but the utmost respect for her.

4. Liquor Lady = Your husband didn't like me from day one because I asked him "Do you know who I am?", did either of you ever stop and think that maybe I asked that in a polite way as in "If you don't know who I am, let me introduce myself."? Things taken out of context are a result of a lack of thought, try to remember that.

5. Trashing me for not taking pictures for Trent in 2004 = I'm not gonna go there.

6. Marley King = Where did you disappear to after Hunt 1, 2007?

8. Green = When you and Terry were calling me an alcoholic, who were you REALLY talking about??? I seem to be doing pretty well for having chemical dependancy issues, don't you think? By the way, where have YOU been?

9. TMK = Well, this one would take up 100 pages...

10. Lastly, I have to chuckle about how everyone did a complete 180 on January 23rd, 2007, and claimed I was "one of you".

Enough said.
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 9:49 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

hmmm.....
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 11:20 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

There's another 2010 thread?
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 4:05 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Not sure about the rest of the stuff posted... But 1/23/07 is a day I will never forget.

Thanks for including me.
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 6:38 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

11 Days!!!
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 6:55 AM Permalink
ares

its either in the super secret medallionator folder, or hunter fred's folder. :smile:
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 7:54 AM Permalink
Art Vandelay

Good old Hunter Fred! I miss his crazy comments. I am just going nuts for the hunt to start! This will be the longest 11 days of the year to me!
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 8:20 AM Permalink
ares

he's actually still around over at the pp board, art.
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 8:28 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

it's in the welcome home medallion hunters thread. Saw it last night.
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 9:24 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

So I have already spent a few hours on the phone with my mom discussing the upcoming hunt and breaking down previous hunts. I'm like a kid at Christmas waiting for Santa. :lipsealed: :pbpt: :grin:
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:03 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

2-3 inches of more snow expected starting Weds.

Plenty of snow this year.
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:38 AM Permalink
Tatergirl

I know EXACTLY how you feel. The fever starts to warm around mid December, by the time Jan. comes around I'm ready to go.

My sister (Kanooty) and I keep calling each other with theories, game plans, top 3 choices, etc.

I don't want to do too much research, scouting before the hunt, otherwise I'll get burned out. I save that for the first 5 days since the clues are pretty vague anyway. But I do like to go over past clues and explantion to get my noodling skills warmed up.
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:50 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Same here Tater.
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:53 AM Permalink
Art Vandelay

This hunt will go pretty late. I am thinking that they had to hide it before Christmas and it is now packed under a ton of ice. Sharpen your ice picks for this year is going to be a doosy!
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:56 AM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

Got a square-headed garden spade here - tip is nice and rusty; and dulllll - it HURTS the ice!
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 12:07 PM Permalink
l and a mommy

I took the 21-26th the 23-25 being my normal days off that week it worked out nice to get 6 days for the price of 3 :wink:
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:23 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

New & Improved Pioneer Press discussion board up and running -

http://extra.twincities.com/treasurehunt/index.php

It's a completely 'naked' board - no messages at all (save for Jake calling 1st Joe). Gotta re-register your avatars. Last one I believe was purged because it was a SPAM museum. Funny thing is, there's SPAM in there already!
Wed, 01/06/2010 - 4:50 AM Permalink
Andrea

I agree that being in a smaller park is part of what made Swede so awesome, but I think it will be in Highland!
Wed, 01/06/2010 - 5:01 AM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

I think what happened is Jake missed his chance to internet fight.

Jake-

We're all sort of over internet fighting. It already sort of ran it's course.

Some of the people you are mad at are gone on their own, problem solved. Some others you don't care about at all, great! If someone you care about did something to piss you off, call them like you did with me and figure it out.

Save that energy for something more important like reminding us that you found the medallion.
Wed, 01/06/2010 - 12:08 PM Permalink