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2016 - Bald Eagle Otter Lake

Submitted by ares on
Clue 1

Last year's rich bounty was found in the county 
A new park for all to explore 
This year's bauble will cause you no trouble 
If the rules are kept in the fore 

Clue 2

Some may well kvetch that the horizon's sketch 
Has artifacts rather than trees 
But if you follow the plan pure gold you will pan 
And life will be but a breeze 

Clue 3

Old Ma Press has moved from her nest 
Cross the water from her former home 
From the top of her perch you may want to search 
For a playground that's fit to roam 

Clue 4

The spot this year goes well with beer 
And water in great profusion. 
But when the crowd is a bit too loud 
It offers quiet seclusion. 

Clue 5

If young Huck Finn had a boy twin 
He might have camped here awhile 
Like him you're wishin' that good luck fishin' 
You'll find treasure to keep you in style 

Clue 6

Man against beast, or that tale at least 
Is being told and with much spirit. 
If hunting's just you and a man or two 
Listen close so that you can hear it. 

Clue 7

The wait is long and the siren song 
Calls people summer to spring. 
Ticket in hand, go find the land 
Where the route takes to the wing. 

Clue 8

Keep your attention rapt and you'll be apt 
To find the medallion, it's clear 
Just follow the map - don't take a nap! 
To see that the X marks here 

Clue 9

A place for dogs, lined by pollywogs, 
Will bring you closer yet. 
So if you veer very far from here; 
You’ll end up with a nap that is wet. 

The election goes on, our misery prolonged 
Til payday for the winning party 
Tall and delicate, will a broke delegate 
Cast a ballot for greed or tea? 

Clue 10

Don’t be careless and venture out hairless 
In temperatures bound to freeze-bite 
Fly straight as an arrow and down in your marrow 
You’ll trust that the goods are in sight. 

Work without thanks is sticking up banks 
Even if the fuzz has your back 
Idle at the lake, a short respite to take 
It’s a good place to set a sack. 

Clue 11

An ink-stained wretch, not apt to kvetch 
Sited a plat along the wood. 
Over a cigar, under northern star, 
Now it’s lit up pretty good. 

Be straight of stride, or float your ride, 
N-no sputtering about. 
Son if you’ve starred flipping card for a bard, 
You’ll know you’re on the right route.




 

Smore

The thing that bugs me is...there really is no secluded spots on Harriet. There is a ton of boat traffic, which would make it a bad place to fish. I dunno...scanning google maps, Cherokee or under the Smith Ave. bridge would make more sense.
Wed, 01/27/2016 - 9:25 PM Permalink
Terry

I need to get some shut eye. Long day ahead tomorrow.

Goodnight and SCDs all!
Wed, 01/27/2016 - 9:45 PM Permalink
dogma13

I think that this line of thinking makes the most sense so far. BVNS. It is in St. Paul which is the playground for King Boreas. The brewery and also the spring fed stream. Then there are all the native American artifacts that are all over the place. I like this place and it has never been there before.
Wed, 01/27/2016 - 10:17 PM Permalink
witchdoctor

Chapter Two in the huck finn adventure introduces Tom Sawyer and the gang at the

indian cave. BVNS -- Wakan Tipi

Trout Brook and Phalen Creeks flowed into the river near the area. Good "fishin".

It would have been a natural campground during the Huck Finn era (1835-45)allowing

huck to tie up out of the river current.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 2:18 AM Permalink
GreenTeam

Nice thoughts!

BTW, this is not a good time for the two of us GreenTeam-ers to be sick! I can't sleep with my throat on fire. :sad:
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 2:40 AM Permalink
witchdoctor

8 oz warm water,

teaspoon salt

tablespoon of honey.

mix well.

use mixture as a gargle.

stay hydrated.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 3:18 AM Permalink
Neecie

I can see Raspberry Island fitting the clues pretty well:

Clue 1. If rules are kept to the fore = stay away from the Boat Club

Clue 2. Kvetch = big Jewish community in lower west end

Artifacts = St Paul skyline, bridges

Clue 3. Can be seen from top of PP building

Clue 4. Water in great profusion = this is an island in the river

When the crowd is loud at Harriet, the island can be a seclusion

Clue 5. Huck Finn camped on an island for awhile

There is a fishing area on the end of the island
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 4:33 AM Permalink
Neecie

Someone on allisonwonderland site mentioned that the twin to Huckleberry Finn could be named Raspberry.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 4:50 AM Permalink
witchdoctor

Huckleberry's twin is the blueberry.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 5:00 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

huckleberry & Raspberry?
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 5:23 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

how about a park with a fish IN?=lower landing
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 5:23 AM Permalink
witchdoctor

Shhhhh.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 6:05 AM Permalink
kevin

how about Chuck Finn. The peanuts character down by CHS field off of Fourth street
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 6:16 AM Permalink
queenmalley

Nice
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 6:47 AM Permalink
queenmalley

What does CHS stand for? I Googled it and it's still not clear. Where is this field?
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 6:50 AM Permalink
ares

Cenex Harvest States

CHS Field is the new saints stadium in lowertown across the rr tracks from bvns
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 6:55 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Fabulous Fore street?
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 7:02 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Just a matter of diggin' now. This last clue cements it in for me
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 7:18 AM Permalink
SJBarney

you guys have the wrong park but good luck. the last clue has a huge pointer to what park it is and it hasn't been touched yet. I'll see you there once the rest of the clues come out :cool:
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:24 AM Permalink
Scout

Positively!
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:42 AM Permalink
GreenTeam

Thank you!
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 9:07 AM Permalink
Downtown Dave

Thanks Cindy Brady!
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 9:16 AM Permalink
queenmalley

Thank you!
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 9:36 AM Permalink
queenmalley

There was this Huck Finn play; never heard of it, but the title is interesting "Big Rivers" and there is the Big Rivers Regional Trail. Along this trail is the intersection of Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers but most other clues don't fit (kvetch, artifacts, beer etc)
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 9:43 AM Permalink
queenmalley

It won 3 Tony Awards, including best musical.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 9:45 AM Permalink
Downtown Dave

I don't have a fit for all that, but I do learn a lot here.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 10:52 AM Permalink
GreenTeam

Thanks for doing that!
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 12:51 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Thanks! There are a lot of things that do seem to fit BVNS.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 12:53 PM Permalink
TickTack

Anybody else get that "it's here" feeling when they're in the right park each year? I left BVNS last night disappointed that I hadn't felt inspired.

"If the clues fit, you must not quit!" - TickTack 2016
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 1:01 PM Permalink
MrsMGhunter

Yes! I felt that way today as well but it wasn't at BBNS :smile: sure hope I'm right!!
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 2:09 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Has anyone else thought "camp" might refer to Camp Snoopy, which leads to the theory of the "Chuck Finn" Charlie Brown statue at CHS?

(Others have mentioned the Chuck Finn. Was just thinking about the possible "camp" pointer.)
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 4:14 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

The big pic on the PP site is of "Bruce F Vento Elementary" school. A sign? :cool:
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 5:46 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

What do you guys think about the PP articles about the hunt, where they are giving away some ideas and noodles? :angry:
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 6:07 PM Permalink
SJBarney

Goes well with beer...Peanuts? Charles Schultz. Founder of highland William Finn
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 6:47 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Oh, good one!
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 6:53 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

If they tell a reporter their noodle, theN the reporter reports, who's to blame?
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 7:15 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Like the peanuts / beer noodle
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 7:16 PM Permalink
Terry

I love this. Nice noodle!
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 7:43 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

I find it a stretch to think you can see Highland from the PP.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:17 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Just read the PP article.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:27 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

There have been 2 articles in the last couple of days. Kinda sounds like the writer may be getting info from the PP boards? And people he interviews...
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:38 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Clue 6 scrambled:

and being that with that a two

listen if you tale at or least is

or just close beast and hear huntingÂ’s

so against spirit can it much told man you man
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:39 PM Permalink
dogma13

Has anyone else thought that it may not actually be in a park?
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:48 PM Permalink
Terry

Man against beast, or that tale at least

Is being told and with much spirit.

If hunting's just you and a man or two

Listen close so that you can hear it.
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:49 PM Permalink
queenmalley

thanks
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:51 PM Permalink