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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.




 

queenmalley

LOL someone is having fun: Como Park:

In 1873 the City of Saint Paul acquired 300 acres (120 ha) of land around Como Lake that would become a public park. Today the 384-acre (155 ha) park includes:

2.3 miles (3.7 km) of paved trails

Athletic fields

Como Golf Course - 18 hole, 70 par

Como Lake 1.67 mile paved path around the lake

Fishing Pier

Lakeside Pavilion - includes Black Bear Crossings restaurant

Paddleboat rentals

Como Pool

Como Town amusement park

Picnic shelters

Putt'er There Mini Golf

Medallion
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 3:01 PM Permalink
queenmalley

I just don't get a Como feeling, though.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 3:04 PM Permalink
Smore

Thing is...the cave is associated with Dakota legend who call the cave Wakan Tipi. The Ojibwe word is manatou, but they are two completely different languages. I'm struggling to find any connection with the Ojibwe and the cave. Perhaps an error on the CW's part, or another red herring? I dunno...
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 4:27 PM Permalink
dogma13

Manitou - there is Manitou Island in White Bear Lake. White Bear Lake has an interesting history. Sorry don't have a link but go to the City of White Bear Lake website.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 4:38 PM Permalink
Smore

I noticed that about WBL, too. But, what the heck does that have to do with Huck Finn or the Ma Press building? Dang it...
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 4:45 PM Permalink
brasscat

I dropped my 3 pronged hand cultivator garden tool at BVNS today. It was a very nice thick handle....hopefully one of you cooler's found it...If so please return it to me...Thanks...Marcia Brass Brasscat :crying:
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 5:19 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Wondering what the "man against beast" could be. There's the music for "Jaws" by John Williams. I also think of Old Man and the Sea. But how do those apply to a park?
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 5:34 PM Permalink
Smore

The only thing I'm getting out of that is east twice...beast, least. But, don't ask me what that means! Lol
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 5:39 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

That's a good thought!
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 6:20 PM Permalink
queenmalley

That dentist hunter and the lion he killed?
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 7:24 PM Permalink
becksie

When I think of Huck Finn, I think river, not lake.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 7:25 PM Permalink
zephyrus

Manitou is an Algonquin word, not Dakota, which see Wakan Tipi as their mothers womb (of their civilization.)
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:08 PM Permalink
Terry

Clue 7 scrambled:

song calls go the wait the route

the people takes find hand the to

is in land where wing spring.

 ticket and siren summer to the long
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:35 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Wow, thanks! I can never find the scrambled ones on PP!
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:36 PM Permalink
Terry

song - long

wing - spring

Usually shortly after the scrambled, the unscrambled version is released.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:37 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

siren song

spring summer

wing spring

long song

land hand
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:37 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

siren song:

something that is very appealing and makes you want to go somewhere or do something but that may have bad results

an alluring utterance or appeal; especially : one that is seductive or deceptive
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:39 PM Permalink
Terry

I hope the official one comes out soon.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:41 PM Permalink
MrsMGhunter

Maybe bv is a siren song lol
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:42 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Maybe something about birds?
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:42 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

song...dylan
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:43 PM Permalink
dogma13

Is it just me or does the PP website suck lately? I got my email notice that the scramble clue is out but can't find it on the website. Not the first time either.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:43 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

they redid their site and some stuff don't work
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:44 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Maybe summer ticket means CHS Field? ie near BV?
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:44 PM Permalink
Terry

The new format makes the pages load easier - but you can't find anything.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:45 PM Permalink
Andrea

To find the scrambled clues-- starting at 10:30, use the search on the pp treasure hunt page. I search "scrambled clue 7" for example. But you still have to scroll down and look for the correct date.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:51 PM Permalink
dogma13

thanks.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 8:58 PM Permalink
Gilby

Hello CC, just back in town and ready to get out and search tomorrow! Was just playing around with the letters in the clues... First letters of lines in Clues 5&6: ihly mill= "Hi I'm Lily". Probably just a coincidence, but it jumped out at me! See you out there hopefully.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:05 PM Permalink
Terry

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.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:12 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

ball stadium calls people, from there go up road to BVNS

goodnight
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:16 PM Permalink
Terry

ticket and wing - the airport

summer to spring seems weird unless it is for rhyming purposes.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:16 PM Permalink
Terry

Goodnight Mikey! SCDs!!
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:17 PM Permalink
Terry

The airway beacon at Mounds -

The beacons were used to keep air traffic on the correct route
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:20 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

ticket = ballpark

wing = birds
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:23 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

good night scds
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:23 PM Permalink
Terry

route takes to the wing.

Routes speak to me of airplanes.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:25 PM Permalink
Smore

Summer to spring=school year? Metro State? I was a long-time student at Metro. The firetrucks would scream up and down Mounds Blvd. frequently....on another note-There is a fire station right next door to the Minnesota Music Cafe near the entrance to BVNS.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:27 PM Permalink
Terry

That works!

A guiet seclusion from one of these clues / - serenity? Cerenity Care Center at Earl and Thorn.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:28 PM Permalink
Gilby

"Where the route takes to the wing" makes my wife think of how birds use the river as their migratory route
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:30 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Thank you
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:31 PM Permalink
Terry

Gilby, that could be too. But the ticket is needed for humans to fly.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:34 PM Permalink
dogma13

Summer to Spring is really all year long. There is spring then spring turns into summer.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:36 PM Permalink
Terry

So the siren song calls people all year long.

What is the siren song?
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:39 PM Permalink
dogma13

Siren song = an alluring utterance or appeal; especially : one that is seductive or deceptive
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:41 PM Permalink
Terry

But what is the siren song at Harriet, BVNS, Mounds?
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:43 PM Permalink
dogma13

The only thing I can think of is hockey which seems to go on all year long, but basically starts in the summer and ends in the spring.

The siren song is the seduction that the Wild may actually be good and have a chance at winning the Stanley cup.

I think it may be time to go to bed! :pbpt:
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:46 PM Permalink
Smore

Or...it could mean the Greek Mythology Sirens who lured sailors to their death with their song. Take your pick, I guess!
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:48 PM Permalink
MrsMGhunter

And in Greek mythology the sirens weren't sea creatures but in meadows.
Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:51 PM Permalink