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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
 



 

frostbite

we just got back from looking at Harriet and Lilydale. I too feel there are somethings to the clues but not all of them. Clue 7 has me feeling more like it is though. Some people were digging around the St Paul City limit sign by the gravel lot but most had gone into the woods. We tried to get to a location to tie clues together or discover how they might fit, kind of hard to do. Then decided to head to Swede Hollow Cafe for excellent coffee and food.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 1:11 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Everything is good so far, except Clue 2. That $uck$
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 1:12 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

More lillydale noodles

brick kiln - hot pursuit, scorches

her airs elizabethan= rehear a sizable hint --- rehear -Echo cave

figures grand in scale - pickeral lake (fish-scale) or twin city brick co supplied bricks to a lot of the downtown bldgs
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 1:39 PM Permalink
pooh

Starting to think maybe it's on the street somewhere. Didn't pay too much attention to the video's at first but now I'm thinking Sherlock Holmes = Watson St, The guy flexing the muscle = Armstrong Ave.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 1:41 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

I would rather hunt in -10 weather than pouring rain... might just do some drive-bys.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 1:44 PM Permalink
leelabell

The thing about the tack is that you can use tack in a non-sailing sense, so the clue really might be saying go west. Thus, the clue is meaningless and you should either go west or east. Sigh...

And, I agree with 3M up above. The clues say: Nothing, what it is in, park, park, park, park, park, park, park, park, kinda close, bingo

What's the point of hunting until clue 10 if it is never narrowed down.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 1:49 PM Permalink
pooh

Is McDonough Park off limits? I drove by today and it looks like it's all wooded area and no entry way.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 1:50 PM Permalink
green

Singing In The Rain could be alluding to that University theater boat that's anchored at Harriet Island.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 1:53 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

This sucks... everyone is coming up with really good noodles that logically fit a number of parks, Harriet, HF, Lillydale, Upper landing -- now is the cluewriter being as logical as we are?

This is really reminding of 2008.... If tonights clue says go to the park that rhymes with Cattle Reek I'll be PO'd.

I think I'll just search at Gander Mountain for a raft and ice cleats. :coolfrown:
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:02 PM Permalink
queenmalley

ShowboatÂ’s signature Vaudeville-style musical interludes....

Those vaudeville-style interludes would be like those video clues....
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:06 PM Permalink
witchdoctor

Singing in the rain could reference Kelly's (now Haskells) and Chief of Police O'Connor.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:07 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

Video clues not available at the links above .. are they down on the tc.com site also?

I can only view them from the tinyurl.com link...
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:08 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

just look high, look low.... :wink:
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:08 PM Permalink
witchdoctor

Lots of gangster and gambling references (one armed bandits).
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:09 PM Permalink
queenmalley

The Showboat is truly an eye-catching attraction on the Downtown Saint Paul riverfront. Inside, guests are sent back in time by the interiorÂ’s Victorian-era decor and grand staircase.

Almost Elizabethan; just off a few monarchies.

The Showboat almost burned to the ground a few years ago but was saved and restored.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:10 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Cattle Reek

Bwahaha!
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:18 PM Permalink
Andrea

Ok Thanks for that info!
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:19 PM Permalink
excavating stud

This weather suuucksss. Not really good for bringing the kids out for hunting
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:20 PM Permalink
Andrea

Thanks for the laugh Tatergirl! That was a good one.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:23 PM Permalink
queenmalley

The Showboat Players are known for their glorious olios, which are whimsical, musical numbers within the show that illustrate and illuminate an era from long ago.

They feature zany costumes, catchy tunes, and crazy antics—and audience participation.

Just like those videos!

"Olios"

a. A mixture or medley; a hodgepodge.

b. A collection of various artistic or literary works or musical pieces; a miscellany.

3. Vaudeville or musical entertainment presented between the acts of a burlesque or minstrel show.

b
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:25 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

I went out today with my GPS receiver. Uploading to Google Earth, I was wrong. Echo cave, some waterfalls and fossil beds are all in Ramsey county. If you take the trail to the top, there is a tree full of woodpecker holes next to a mound that is ALMOST the border. Your mileage may vary.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:37 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Beautiful boat.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:37 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Anyone know where people are gathering tonight?
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:39 PM Permalink
queenmalley

View of Pickerel Lake Near Echo Cave. Not a whole lot there...
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 2:44 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I assuming Yarusso before the clue and American Burger after. Thats been the pattern pretty much everyday. If you hear something differnt let me know. I'm gonna go out tonight.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:01 PM Permalink
l and a mommy

That was an interesting read. Thanks!
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:03 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

nice snippet from your post here:

Lilly Dale of past is bulldozed but not forgotten

It was the summer of 1965 and as most of Minnesota focused attention on the Minnesota TwinsÂ’ drive for their first pennant...
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:10 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

Last night this was interrupted by American Burger charging a cover for the guards party. I believe that is happening again tonight. Last night people went to Wild Tymes after I think.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:11 PM Permalink
lilslim

Also, in the 80's lilydale was used as a dump site- including some barrels of toxic waste. Whole article is archived so I can't read it :frown:

Maaaan: The City struggled to control illegal dumping in the park, and on just one day in 1988 cleaned up a jaw-dropping 153,989 pounds of dumped trash.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:11 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

this from atricle too:

home of Twin Cities Brickyards, and still later as the site of a J.L. Shiely Gravel gravel quarry
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:14 PM Permalink
Terry

I well remember that flood of 1965. As a family, we went to see the flooding. I was 12 at the time. I remember seeing all the roofs sticking out above the water. I also remember the discussion that allowing people to return there over and over again was too costly.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:14 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

I will say that if it is at Lilydale, and if this is the same clue writer as last year, he or she has really gotten me into two parks I probably wouldn't have gone to otherwise. I've ridden bike trails through both Swede Hollow and Lilydale, but I have never gone up that trail up the hill. Really cool view of the city.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:15 PM Permalink
lilslim

This is along the trail from the overlook down into the fossil area. Quite picturesque :litesmile:
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:17 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

and wow, if you stay on that lower path, anything North of the path is really hard to dig. It's just acres of little piles of bricks.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:17 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Agreed.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:17 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Echo Cave with twin side door.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:19 PM Permalink
Art Vandelay

Last time I got this wet after spending three hours in a park I was back in college! You don't need a head lamp you need a freakin' motor boat! Speaking of motor boat, I finally got the Snowjester out hunting! Looking forward to seeing people out at Yarusso's provided it isn't too icy to drive.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:20 PM Permalink
queenmalley

I'm guessing it wouldn't be hidden anywhere near those caves for safety issues.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:21 PM Permalink
lilslim

If the clues are Lilydale, I feel that they are walking you down from the overlook, past all of the fossil beds and clay pits, and across Lilydale Rd into the woods around the river.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:21 PM Permalink
lilslim

We are driving either way. Can't wait to see yous guys!
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:22 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Steep Switchback in the Brickyard Trail..I am thinking Lilydale is pretty rough going to bring kids on the hunt with the parents. Too bad. Whereas Harriet more kid-friendly.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:24 PM Permalink
Randahl

me likey
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:29 PM Permalink
green

I think it's going to be in Harriet since one is supposed to go away from the gravel towards the great escape tunnel.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:29 PM Permalink
l and a mommy

oh forgot to mention my best find so far of the year...a car battery.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:33 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Nice!
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:34 PM Permalink
queenmalley

where is that tunnel.
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:37 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Harriet Island Park in the rain!
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:38 PM Permalink
queenmalley

What are those growths on the walls? Tree roots?
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 3:38 PM Permalink