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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
 



 

pooh

I can stand in line tomorrow night if you need me. Please call me and let me know. I believe I sent my number earlier. Have not done this before so I need instructions. Address would be great. Thanks
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 3:24 PM Permalink
OT

Is tonight's clue only going to be sent via text also, or will someone post it here too?

I have no idea how to text or receive texts, but I found my instruction booklet!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 3:31 PM Permalink
leelabell

Nick, you've been helpful in the past when it comes to line standing. You're good line company. Plus, you are completely impervious to cold. Thanks.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 3:31 PM Permalink
leelabell

I'm not going to bother with the text thing since I'm not in the park. I'm going to rely on the reading of the clue. Between the bunch of us at home, we should be able to get it written down.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 3:33 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

I ring bell for the Sal Army, around the holidays too....

I like to think of it as readying myself for standing in line downtown.... :sillygrin:
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 3:37 PM Permalink
Nimrod

Can I offer up an hour? Tell me when.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 3:37 PM Permalink
mojoflo

Haven't gotten out of the house yet for the hunt, however, tonight might be the night! No more having to lurk online!

I posted in an earlier post that glean might = angel. But what about glean = angle? I saw today that fifteen is a triangular number in mathematics (on my online dictionary).

Just another angle on fifteen . . . :pbpt:
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 3:48 PM Permalink
queenmalley

You are great, OT!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 3:54 PM Permalink
Nimrod

Leaving Nimrod to dig northern Swede Hollow ALL to myself- my plan couldn't have come together more perfectly...
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 4:14 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

Wow, I can't believe nobody has picked it up yet! hope sombody does before #12!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 4:18 PM Permalink
Nimrod

LL the way the snow melted x3 days then hard froze-perfect weather for diggers....if you're a chiropractor.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 4:24 PM Permalink
Grey Wolf

I didn't think anyone saw me fall. :ooh:
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 4:25 PM Permalink
Nimrod

I'm starting to believe I couldn't find this thing if it set off flares!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 4:25 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Is that Vento View area ruled out now?
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 4:27 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Not the santuary, but Bruce Vento's View. Clear shot of the silo.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 4:32 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Still sloggin, but I think it means we were by the river/hot then we all went over to the lot/cement pad by echo cave/cold. We are all now over by the river in the woods again where we should be. I think they added the last stanza last night to get us off the boneyard. There is a cement "lot" there under the snow that we we all digging by, ie:all over the lot.

Now that I think of it the ice like concrete could have been giving us the concrete slab by echo cave on clue 1.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:12 PM Permalink
KITCH

welcome!!!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:16 PM Permalink
Terry

Holy Cow!

I certainly hope that anyone would ever feel it necessary to exclude anyone in the Cooler Crew from anything related to the hunt. To even think it is appalling as far as I'm concerned. I have seen two people who are hundreds or thousands of miles away hurt by things said on this board the past couple of days.

Makes me sad to think that a medallion is more important than people. Think about that please before anymore of this nonsense occurs.

The Cooler Crew has always been about being inclusive and open to anyone who hunts and wants to be a part. This will not change as long as I can help it.

Thank you Redbear for doing the conference calls and especially for saying things the way they need to be said. You rock!

I would have volunteered to do an hour in line - and I hate lines...but the times I could possibly be available are all taken. If I could have worked out vacation, I would have done so. That would have opened up the time I would have been available. I have tried but work is simply too busy and with too many people counting on me to get things done by deadlines set

I need to go chill out. Anyone going to Yarusso's tonight? I need some good company, some good laughs and maybe a drink.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:21 PM Permalink
Redbear

Just got home from waiting in line. Couple of notes:

Barefoot guy is first, Cooler Crew is 2nd. He's decided that he doesn't want to be part of what the whole of us is doing, and made sure that I knew that he was first and I was second and we were not together, which is his right. So best of luck to him and regman.

Jake relieved me right on time.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:25 PM Permalink
ares

We'll be there probably 830 or so again.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:31 PM Permalink
Terry

Fabulous.

Thanks Redbear for the update.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:33 PM Permalink
SNAKE88

Neck on time?
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:33 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

All I can Say IS WOW!!!

and Thanks to Jake for being there and on time and stepping up when I cant!!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:34 PM Permalink
SEEKer$$

just got back from Lilydale, someone had a nice fire going down by the MARGIN.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:38 PM Permalink
jengerm

Hey, I can do the 3-4 shift if someone can tell me exactly where the pp is. AWESOME.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:40 PM Permalink
KK West

Wish I was there. Just getting to know you Coolers a little bit like I have would make me very willing to stand in line for the next clue. Not possible from San Antonio, but I sure hope one of you finds the Medallion. I also HATE waiting a whole year for the next hunt, and I can't even hunt. This is my favorite part of the Internet! You guys/gals really DO ROCK!

--KK--

Ha! '77 -- the year I graduated from High School. Like this post number. :wink:
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:46 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

I was wondering who dug that slab out before I got there yesterday. Whoever did that had the work ethic of a squirrel.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:47 PM Permalink
Terry

jengerm - the building is on Cedar and 4th? 5th? I'm so bad with that stuff as I can drive right up to it, but not know the cross street.

I'm sure someone will give you a better address. Sounds like you would replace the #2 person in line.

Thank you so very much for doing that!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:49 PM Permalink
Terry

Jengerm, I have added you to the list in the header. Someone will get you a better address and direction.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:53 PM Permalink
green

Does Los Barrios still sell their chimichurri sauce? If so can you find out the price and what it was cot to get it to MN? I miss that place so much and The Pink Palace I cry.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:53 PM Permalink
Terry

Your "'77 -- the year I graduated from High School. Like this post number." is what we call a personal Joe.

It's nice to have you here rooting this Crew onto victory.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:56 PM Permalink
lilslim

5th and cedar downtown st Paul. Can I for sure pencil you in for 3-4? :smile:
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:59 PM Permalink
Terry

345 Cedar St. - at 5th like lilslim said.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 5:59 PM Permalink
SNAKE88

Hope its found while Neck is in line.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:00 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

LoL that would be funny!!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:00 PM Permalink
SNAKE88

Were going to go look now while neck is in line wish us luck.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:04 PM Permalink
KK West

HAH! My own very personal Joe. Thanks, Terry!

Next year, I will try to educate myself on your parks, and maybe I can at least listen in on the conference call. That would be "COOLER!"!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:04 PM Permalink
Terry

There should be room on the call - so have at it. It's fun listening in.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:05 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

the Pioneer Press is on Cedar Street between 4th and 5th Street. Important to know--Cedar is a one-way headed South. 5th is a one way headed east. If you were coming from the West on I-94, you could take the 5th street exit, go through downtown, and take a right on Cedar. But most importantly, just use Google maps from where you are to 345 Cedar Street. Middle of the block, West side, brown/tan office building.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:05 PM Permalink
green

Yes, I had read that. What a horrible sadness. Did they ever catch the murder?

Thanks for looking into that, KK!!!!!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:06 PM Permalink
regman

goin out tonite snake?
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:08 PM Permalink
KK West

I'll look up top to find the info. But I'm not a member, so if there's not room, I don't want to bump an actual hunter.

But if I could. COOLER! :smile:
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:09 PM Permalink
Terry

KK - You're here. You're a member - just a hunter a few states south. Everyone is welcome.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:10 PM Permalink
KK West

Sometimes I am awful at using the reply button!

Yes, they caught him. I think the article I posted mentioned that a teenaged neighbor did it, with a blankety-blank ARROW.

NOW...BACK TO YOUR HUNT

...sorry for the distraction, folks, but thank you!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:11 PM Permalink
jengerm

Yes, you can pencil me in for sure. Thanks for the address, I just wanted to make sure I went to the right place so I didn't get lost and let a whole bunch of people down. Also, I am from South Dakota and have no idea how to get around this city.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:12 PM Permalink
Terry

I'm headed out to Yarusso's in a couple minutes.

May Coolerheads Prevail!
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:13 PM Permalink
KK West

Terry, what time is this call? I'm on central time.

You guys can keep me on permanent mute. I am SO excited to be included in this!

--KK-- (real name, Karen Kay)
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:14 PM Permalink
witchdoctor

5 k JOE
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:14 PM Permalink
Terry

We are also on central time KK (Karen). 11pm cst.

See all the info on top. If the lines fill, I will gladly give up a spot to let someone else in the fun that hasn't done it before.
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 6:15 PM Permalink