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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
 



 

OT

If the Clue Writer comes out as John McCain, we're on to something.
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 6:47 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Some peeps at Yarussos at 9pm
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 6:48 PM Permalink
barefootguy

I'll be at yarussos in about 30.
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 6:49 PM Permalink
Art Vandelay

K, on my way to Yarusso's!
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 6:50 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

me too
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 6:50 PM Permalink
KK West

I just love you people. I live in Texas, and LOVE reading about your hunt every year!

I was going to donate money to your recently lost member's husband, but my Mom had a massive stroke on Christmas Eve and all $$$ have to go there.

I've read your threads, and if I knew the area, I'd be noodling! I love snow and ice (because we don't get much of it!!!)
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 6:51 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Sad to hear about your Mother KK. Cool to see you following the hunt!
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 6:55 PM Permalink
me2

hey Art, I dont have phone number.

We are headed to Yarusso right now. be there in 15 min.
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:00 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

wish I could stay up and noodle with you guy's but I have to get up at 4 :frown: tomorrow night is a different story though, might have to get into a poker game to keep me awake that long though :sillygrin:
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:01 PM Permalink
me2

Hi KK,

thoughts and prayers help too.

sorry about your mom. same thoughts and prayers coming your way.

hey, the snow tasted good out in the park today. Better than water sometimes. mmmmmmmm.

Becksies sister is here today - just got here from Texas!! Staying through the hunt.
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:03 PM Permalink
me2

hi LL, FINALLY! :wink:

goodluck in the card game
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:04 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

hi me2 :smile: hope to see you on saturday!
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:06 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

hay I ran across that lake it was fine if you knew where to go!! lol
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:07 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

Ok I was going to go out but am BEAT!! so I am staying in tonight!!

I just cant make it!! with as much sleep as I have had! I cant chance falling asleep behind the wheel!! I will fight to stay up tell clue but dont think I will make that eather!!

 :asleep: :asleep:
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:14 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Maybe one of them is "watching" the med!!
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:14 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

I like the Jimmy Fallon version where he sings it as Neil Young.
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:15 PM Permalink
green

Welcome, KK! Nice to have you on board. Maybe some day you'll come hunt with us. I hope your mom is doing okay.
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:17 PM Permalink
Andrea

Ry and me too. We will be out again starting tomorrow.
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:18 PM Permalink
KK West

Okay, stupid noodle from a non-noodler.

  • **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. ***

    Don't know your parks, but here in Texas we have pull-offs on what we call "access" or "feeder" roads, that leave the main road, where the roads are dotted and dashed, to lead to you the place to pull off, park your car, and view the scenery, And then, in some places, there are walking trails.

    I know it sounds stupid, but I had to try just ONE NOODLE! :smile:

    --KK--
  • Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:19 PM Permalink
    New Daddy

    The clue could be refering to como ave which runs by como, marydale park, front playground, foundry park,horseshoe park, Scheffer playground, and by capital mall and valery rec.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:21 PM Permalink
    Wicked Nick

    just got in, in time to grub, and leave again....

    word to the wise - HF is dark, at night. Dont leave your flashlight in the car, like I did....

    Whoops!
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:23 PM Permalink
    Liquor Lady

    there are no stupid noodles here KK :smile:
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:23 PM Permalink
    wolfpac

    Have you watched the video's?
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:24 PM Permalink
    KK West

    Why, thank you LL!

    Am waitng for my boss to send me revisions to my work, and thought I'd noodle.

    I appreciate that nice comment. And I promise to keep my language clean (here at least!)
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:25 PM Permalink
    KK West

    He** no. Y'all scared me with the descriptions of them. Maybe I should..

    Now my boss is calling. CRAP.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:26 PM Permalink
    tom

    I can post again :goofy:

    I didn't get a chance to read the posts from today clue, but for some reason Arcade as a street reference came to me. The dotted lines reminded me of PacMan, and Avatar a persons name in a Video Game.

    I'm sure it means something else. I also came to the conclusion that in response to Alisons post that the avatars would not be a clue, where the PP listed who supplied them.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:28 PM Permalink
    Wicked Nick

    75% of the people here would just ignore that call, this time of year.....

     :cool:
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:28 PM Permalink
    New Daddy

    Albert Scheffer was president of the German American Bank in St Paul. Sounds like you need to wear your lederhosen if you go to Scheffer playground.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:31 PM Permalink
    wolfpac

    Watch the 4th one. The guy writes for the paper and he's been accused of being the cluewriter for the past few years.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:32 PM Permalink
    Eags

    Oooh! Good noodle, Mr. Tom!
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:36 PM Permalink
    queenmalley

    Sir Soot? (From link from post on AW's Med blog):

    KOPPERS COKE

    EPA ID# MND000819359

    Last Updated: August, 2009

    Site Description

    The Koppers Coke (Koppers) site is approximately 38 acres and is located in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Koppers Company operated a coking facility at the site from 1917 to 1979, producing foundry coke and various byproducts such as coal tars and coal tar distillates. The company demolished all standing structures and removed storage tanks in 1981. The site was acquired in 1981 by the Port Authority for the St. Paul Energy Park. Office and light industrial buildings now occupy the site. Approximately 15,400 residents live within one mile of the site. The nearest residence is 100 feet away, and Como Park, a recreational facility, is three-quarters mile from the site.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:37 PM Permalink
    queenmalley

    So true, so true!!
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:39 PM Permalink
    Liquor Lady

    I'm off to bed, good luck with tonights clue! SCD'S!!
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:44 PM Permalink
    tom

    Lights also blink on Water Towers.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:48 PM Permalink
    New Daddy

    all thoughs horseshoe pits at scheffer. look at satalite view. 2 dashes for the boarder and 1 dot for the stake.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:49 PM Permalink
    CerealKiller

    Was good to meet you 2 last night at Yarroso's I got to put another face with a name lol!!
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:51 PM Permalink
    tom

    Ham radio operator: Hamm Falls are at Como

    Anyone know where the old Hamm Brewery was?
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:52 PM Permalink
    Andrea

    I felt the same way. It was really fun-- everyone is so friendly. Thanks! I hope to see a lot more of you guys over the next week!
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:52 PM Permalink
    New Daddy

    sweed hollow, by Yarroso's
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 7:53 PM Permalink
    wolfpac

    Where it was found last year, SH.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 8:08 PM Permalink
    Terry

    KK - Welcome and thanks for noodling. All our noodles together can help get us to the right park. No noodles are wrong until someone finds that darn thing.

    Sorry about your Mom. Prayers and good thoughts heading your way.

    About an hour ago we thought about doing Yarusso's tonight for some apps, but got involved in other things here and so there went that thought. I hope we make it there tomorrow evening.

    That Koppers Coke place stunk. We always accused my dad of letting one fly when we passed it along Lexington.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 8:15 PM Permalink
    l and a mommy

    get your rest and be safe.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 8:18 PM Permalink
    l and a mommy

    I've seen some great noodles in my slogging tonight haven't come up with anything myself but I'll be doing some driving around finally tomorrow during the day so hopefully I'll see somehting at the parks that I can't see on my puter (seems like the clue writter doesn't want us hunting from home at all this year from what the clues are saying)

    ok on my way to work to wait for the 5th clue and its my last night of work hopefully for the rest of the hunt...as long as it doesn't go to clue 12. clue 12 isn't a hunt its a massacre anyways. See y'all in a bit. Hope everyone is having a good time downtown tonight I'll be joining you tomorrow :wink:
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 8:28 PM Permalink
    lilslim

    We'll be joining you tomorrow is what the lady meant :wink:
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 8:41 PM Permalink
    tom

    Something just poped to me. This is a Golf Course clue.

    Code by Morse. COde mo(u)RSE.

    Your Avatar would be your PAR in golfing. Spelling isn't all there, but it sounds a like.

    Botted lines could be Cross Country Sking at the Park.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 8:46 PM Permalink
    OT

    I like your avatar, MrTom
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 9:09 PM Permalink
    queenmalley

    "To long dashes that dot the landscape."

    The Global Harmony Labyrinth, Como Park?

    Lots of concrete.

    "We used our stencil technology, in which we mask off everything except the pattern, and then shoot it with polymer concrete. The lines, therefore, are concrete, not paint or stain, giving it much more durability, long life, and low maintenance.

    The location is in Como Park, across the street from the Pavilion and within sight of the pedestrian bridge, not far from the beautiful glass conservatory. We faced a number of problems on this job, all of which we overcame beautifully. It really made me see our value as experienced labyrinth artists. Few people in the entire world could have done what we did."

    logo of two hands holding a globe.
    http://www.labyrinth-enterprises.com/global.html

    Even if the Med isn't in Como Park, I am sure learning a lot more about it. I may want to visit this Labyrinth. Interesting.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 9:12 PM Permalink
    CerealKiller

    New Avatar do to the New clues!! lol
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 9:13 PM Permalink
    Nimrod

    If I may noodle a moment... today's clue says Co..Mo... So Either it's at Como, along Como ave, or we're reading it wrong.

    If it's at Como, good luck to the digger's lottery winner. If it's along Como Ave, a little early to give away a small park-we'll all badmouth the writer a week from now.

    BUT if we read the clue wrong...The best dashes and dots noodle I heard was the county line. I've got my own theory, and I'm looking forward to tonight's tidbit hoping a street will be given-seems it's time for that or the meaningless "what it's in" clue.
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 9:14 PM Permalink
    queenmalley

    That is flipping great!
    Wed, 01/20/2010 - 9:14 PM Permalink