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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

Yay! Congrats on finding the medallion!!!

p.s. actually glad I won't be going out to lilydale this afternoon to freeze :smile:
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:21 AM Permalink
jengerm

Oh, I am sad that I don't get to participate in the waiting in line and mad dash tonight, I even made brownies to bring. This was my first time looking for the medallion and now I am hooked for sure.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:22 AM Permalink
lilslim

Jake said they are not turnin it in for a couple of hours. Want to bask I am sure :wink:

guess they are at yarussos? Or on their way? Crew has seen it and confirmed find.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:22 AM Permalink
OT

Jake has a wedding coming up and Brass a new baby! That money will come in handy for both events.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:22 AM Permalink
leelabell

So Apple named their new device after this year's Medallion Hunt. Thanks Apple.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:23 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

Jake said he was going to South City Motors then Buggs
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:24 AM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

first 3 time finder is looking more and more likely

congrats jake
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:25 AM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

They are posting on the PP boards they went to Bugs to bask in glory for awhile. I think they went upstream further than most people did because of the 'fear' of digging on the wrong side of the county line - where we were last night was pretty much the middle between the county line and the railroad trestle.

Was it close to the fire pit, or further upstream?
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:26 AM Permalink
GreenTeam

Welcome to the hunt! That was nice of you to make brownies!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:27 AM Permalink
queenmalley

Got the Crew text saying it was found. Great team work, thanks Lil and hubby.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:27 AM Permalink
lilslim

Can't figure out which is Andreas number. Can someone swing by paper to make sure she isn't in line????
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:27 AM Permalink
Posen

Way to Go, guys! They were out there and moved a lot of snow...i'm so glad it was found by hunters and not a mom crossing the field for piano practice, or a volleyball team in sweats and tennis shoes just kicking through the snow while waiting for the clue...Well done, Cooler Crew!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:32 AM Permalink
leelabell

Hey OT, if you are here the other boards would believe you if you posted that it has been found. It might stop some nice folks from heading out there with their kids.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:34 AM Permalink
green

And Monkey was hesitant going out today! Hehehehe!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:36 AM Permalink
OT

I did post on the old board that it was the real deal and my son was there when it was found. I'm not even registered on the newer board.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:37 AM Permalink
OT

I know! He's sounded kind of beaten down the past couple of days. This will put a spring in his step!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:38 AM Permalink
queenmalley

It's also awesome that Brass Monkey's wife was OK with him hunting all the time while she was 9 months pregnant and all. Don't know if I would have been so understanding....!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:41 AM Permalink
brasscat

I believe it was not to far from where Rob and I were digging Friday and last night...I was dragging my heels today because I felt like I was hit by a mack truck! I was saving my self for tonight....I am so happy for him!!!! I have to get ready to go down to the paper :smile:
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:41 AM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

Yarusso's for Lunch? What's the verdict for the Pity Party?
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:43 AM Permalink
brasscat

He wasn't so lucky last night as I was leaving the park I saw someone hit his car and tried to make him stop and he wouldn't stop :smile:

got the lisc. plate and make
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:44 AM Permalink
queenmalley

good.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:46 AM Permalink
queenmalley

even Brass Monkey's baby-to-be was understanding by waiting to be born till after the hunt! A true hunter's kid!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:47 AM Permalink
Terry

Glad you got the license plate and make of that car.

And I bet you are so proud! You are the one responsible for his hunting fever. :litesmile:
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:48 AM Permalink
leelabell

The website has been updated saying it has been found even though Jake isn't turning it in until 3:30 (according to Trent).
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:49 AM Permalink
leelabell

Apparently, the PP called Jake and verified over the phone or something.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:49 AM Permalink
OT

The PP people have his phone number? lol Don't let that get out.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:50 AM Permalink
green

Have fun at The Pity Party and Re-Hash! Congrats to all Hunters - good hunt!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:51 AM Permalink
queenmalley

Love your new avatar, OT!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:52 AM Permalink
green

Oh. Is Trent here?
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:53 AM Permalink
OT

Thanks! I need someone smarter than I am to place the medallion inside there. :smile:
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:55 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

I cannot belive it. I want to cry.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:56 AM Permalink
leelabell

He's posting at the new board from Texas or wherever he lives.

Trent posted the thing about the PP and the phone number over there, so everyone knows. And, it is possible, that Jake called them.

Tim just called and said it was on the path and Jake had broke his hoe and was chipping it up with an ice pick.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:56 AM Permalink
lilslim

Cry away!!! We are so proud of you! I would be crying! :crying: :sillygrin:
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:56 AM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

Do we have more specifics of where it was found? I remember the area but don't know where people have been digging the last few days.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:58 AM Permalink
green

And you should! Congratulations! You finally got your due!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:58 AM Permalink
leelabell

OMG, some of the people on those other boards are vile. No wonder I don't go there.

Congrats Rob. Enjoy!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:00 PM Permalink
Terry

Rob, You go ahead. This is turning out to be a banner year for you and yours. New year, new baby due, medallion...I wonder what February will bring.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:00 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

So I think we need a plan for tonight. Jake's going to do whatever and then head to the paper and then there will be a press conference. We should plan for a pity party maybe around 7pm? Yarusso's? Buggs? I suppose it will end up wherever Jake wants to go.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:01 PM Permalink
lilslim

Pics from inasuitcase

She says: Right where all those folks are is the big downed tree that Jake and monkey found it under
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:03 PM Permalink
brasscat

Rob...Stomp cheer cry.. smile gloat and much more... :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:04 PM Permalink
OT

So was it under a fallen limb? As in arm? As shown on the video clues where the arm keeps falling off?
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:05 PM Permalink
lilslim

Suitcase is no longer paid member- texted me:

found by downed tree west of hill, clear view of silos, just east of fire pit!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:05 PM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

Congrats to Jake and Brass. Awesome that it was that pair again.

As sad as I am that I didn't get out to day and won't be going out tonight to hunt, I am glad that I don't have to freeze my ass of any more.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:05 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

And WHO was there BY HIMSELF digging LIKE A MADMAN after the last clue?!?!???

Um.... that would be me.

Damn.

here you go, OT: It's a crystal coaster, but It looks close...



For the record - that 'tangle' is a helluva lot more than 48 paces - more like 65-70 steps from the river - but I guess I'm shorter, so... pffft!

 :eyeroll:
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:06 PM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

So apparently the videos did have clues or hints in them.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:07 PM Permalink
incrediblemagpie

Not the Pretty Picture I Imagined :pbpt:

But Pretty None the Less!

Congratulations Jake and Rob, Well Done!

for being in the WRONG park all week, snerk..... :sillygrin:
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:08 PM Permalink
OT

Thanks MadDach!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:09 PM Permalink
queenmalley

So happy for you!
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:10 PM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

Anyone see the new video up on the PP now congratulating the winner (a generic video, not specific to Jake and Brass). At the end he mentions that a secret will be revealed soon. Who the clue writer is?
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:10 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

The whole park was fallen limbs and branches everywhere - the Video were pure schlock and had nothing to do with the hunt except distract from the Clue - it worked for the most part judging by the message traffic.
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:11 PM Permalink