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2014 - Como Park

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Terry

Seems the area of the park to search is narrowed down - but that is still a fairly large area with lots of snow. I predict this won't be found tonight.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:27 PM Permalink
Inasuitcase

My fingers are crossed it is not.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:30 PM Permalink
auroraboreas

Oh I know who you are. We ran into a few people today that we have seen on previous days but I know exactly which one you were. Good luck tomorrow. I guess great minds think alike. :smile:

Tonight's clue kinda of feels like a clue 11 or even 12. Seems like they are trying to accelerate the end of this hunt because of the cold.

Still a little surprised that they would repeat a location.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:30 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

First letter of each line of the 9th clue spells Tarp....
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:31 PM Permalink
Mike Westenberger

Damn, wish I could go out. Seems too easy. Just follow the direction the torpedo points and dig. If it's not found by 930am I'll be out there digging like a madman. Next "login" - log.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:37 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

I wish they had held tonight and tomorrow night's clues, and put out three clues for Wednesday. I can't see many people wanting or being able to go out in these temps.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:39 PM Permalink
queenmalley

FB Cooler Crew posted new photo of about 20 people w flashlights digging around the Torpedo area. Wow!
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:44 PM Permalink
queenmalley

"Just follow the direction the torpedo points and dig." LOL. True
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:45 PM Permalink
queenmalley

..but what about all the von Schiller stuff; if he turns his head, he must "look" toward the torpedo? Or is it hiding between the way the torpedo points and the way von Schiller is looking. grrrr again
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:47 PM Permalink
queenmalley

...and the stars. I keep thinking sub memorial to von schiller to something to something makes a "star" shape and in the middle is a log. I think my brain is frozen from shoveling.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:48 PM Permalink
Terry

Good luck to anyone out there tonight. Stay safe.

Goodnight and SCDs.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:48 PM Permalink
Inasuitcase

And that area was pretty well dug up when I was out there on Friday. All this blowing and drifting snow has probably covered up the previous accomplishments.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:49 PM Permalink
Mike Westenberger

Well which way does a torpedo point? The front of a torpedo is curved and the back of it is pointed, so it really could be either towards the lake or away from it?
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:50 PM Permalink
leelabell

From FB: next login = Lexington
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:50 PM Permalink
incrediblemagpie

The Mark 14 Torpedo was surrounded with controversy and many flaws. Deep running, faulty detonators and "running in circles".

Don't expect a find tonight, this is clue 9.

Wiki
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:53 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I drove by the torpedo on my way back from Gabe's. I would guess around 50 people digging there around 11:20. If it really is between the torpedo and the lake I would expect it to be found soon. Although the hunters were all around the torpedo and not necessarily in line with it.

Unless it is possible that when they say the torpedo points towards the medallion, they mean the back end of it points towards it and it's really back on the other side of Lexington. If so, then the hunt will go to Tuesday at least.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:56 PM Permalink
Gilby

Torpedo points, or the names remembered point? I read it the later.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 9:58 PM Permalink
queenmalley

good one
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:00 PM Permalink
dogma13

Also, is it saying that it is in a "log" but that "log" is "submerged in the snow"? I take the word submerged to mean totally covered and/or hidden. Not partially.... Plus how has tech changed this annual gig?? I have not even been able to get on the PiPress website most nights and had to rely on the paper clues.

I normally do not post because I think my noodles are too far out there, but c'mon....this CW has had us in Como from day one and we are now going from Schiller to the torpedo which, I know I am short, however, I cannot see the torpedo from where Schiller is located.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:00 PM Permalink
New Daddy

I am.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:01 PM Permalink
Mike Westenberger

I don't think they are saying it's in a log. I think like someone say "next login" just means Lexington (same letters).
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:03 PM Permalink
Mike Westenberger

The clue said "remembrance for those who died below" not "the names below", meaning that the torpedo is the object that represents those who died below, that's how i read it at least
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:05 PM Permalink
New Daddy

Could rainbow mean it is in line across the lake? About 15 cars across the lake
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Gilby

Good luck Coolers! I hope one of you find it tonight!
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:06 PM Permalink
dogma13

Got it! Thanks.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:06 PM Permalink
dogma13

If you look down towards the lake, there is a "life raft" that is hanging on a tree and it is in between two Thin Ice signs. I took that to mean in Clue three the thing that is "quite handy". That lines up pretty well with the torpedo.

That is all I got for tonight. Good Luck Everyone!!
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:11 PM Permalink
Mike Westenberger

I betcha that the whole Rainbow thing was just a clue for the park, the Rainbow Run that happened there over the summer, after all, that was from a very early clue when the park was still very much up for grabs. I really don't think it's across the other side of the lake. I also think that Schiller should be somewhat visible from where the medallion is, since he's said to be "glaring" at it.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:11 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Well, if it hasn't been found by now, I don't think it is going to get found tonight.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:24 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I'm inclined to agree with you Mike. I'm starting to think the pointing is done from the tail end and that it is actually on the other side of Lexington in a spot where I think the clues all fit much better. Maybe I'll give a shot at digging there tomorrow.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:26 PM Permalink
Smore

I think the rainbows can be a number of things:

1. All the gay marriages

2. The Rainbow Run

and more specifically..

3: The two arched bridges behind the trolley station. I had a "this is it" feeling on Friday when I realized it. It's frustrating that I was poking around in the area on Friday just getting my gauges set and not really digging. I probably stepped on the dang thing!
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:33 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Waymark

I know Rosebud55112
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 10:42 PM Permalink
New Daddy

I like that spot, just got done digger there. Park starting to thin out now. 30-40 people still looking.
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 11:25 PM Permalink
Aquarius Rex

Nice Photo!
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 12:51 AM Permalink
Aquarius Rex

Also would spell "trap" :confused:
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 1:04 AM Permalink
auroraboreas

That is a pretty good noodle, dogma. I was convinced there was a "thin ice" sign nearby. That is why we were checking out the frog pond the one day we ran into you. We have the niece and nephews over today because school is cancelled so it is not looking good for us to get back 2day. Bummer.
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 3:07 AM Permalink
Mike Westenberger

I got this. I ain't afraid of no -35 degree weather. Bring it on! :crying: The CW can SUCK IT! :lipsealed:. Here's a hint: Draw a line in front of the "stars" of the Como Conservatory threw the statue and past Lexington, then draw another line with the Torpedo TOWARDS Lexington, X marks the spot baby.
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:02 AM Permalink
witchdoctor

Heading out to Como.

Hope to find a nice spot down by the lake to

beam euphoric and/or rail against old Titan.
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:23 AM Permalink
Gilby

Was thinking the same intersection, but didn't have the stars as a start point. Great idea! Good luck!
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:26 AM Permalink
queenmalley

Agree on both: Rainbow Run to give clue to Como and that von Schiller is still involved somewhere.
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:37 AM Permalink
Terry

Just posted on FB that its been found.
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:41 AM Permalink
queenmalley

-> = von Schiller glaze, but turn face slightly

<- = which way torpedo pointing

-----> X <---- Med
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:42 AM Permalink
queenmalley

awwwwwwwwwww
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:42 AM Permalink
queenmalley

That's one brave soul!
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:43 AM Permalink
queenmalley

Found Lexington and Esta Street
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:50 AM Permalink
Mike Westenberger

Well - now I don't have to go out in -35 degree weather! I was just about to get dressed and leave. Bummer. But Damn, I bet I was right on with the spot. I knew it was towards Lexington and then when I saw that the stars and the statue could mark an X with a line from the torpedo, I knew it had to be around that area. Oh well. I'm kind of hoping it wasn't there otherwise I'll think "what if" lol.
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:56 AM Permalink
queenmalley

what were the stars?
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:59 AM Permalink
Mike Westenberger

Not sure if it was found there or not, but there are four "stars" (star-like at least) right outside the conservatory, on Aida PL on the pavement (google map it), if you draw a line in the middle of those threw Schiller's statue it will eventually intersect with a line from the Torpedo and that's where I was going to search.
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 7:03 AM Permalink
queenmalley

thanks
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 7:05 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Wow, I've never seen so little activity on here right after a find. Maybe news is spreading slowly.
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 7:10 AM Permalink
Neecie

Maybe all the activity is on facebook?
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 7:12 AM Permalink