Well, I am falling asleep at the keyboard so I think it is time for me to call it a good night (or good morning?) Little sleep lately and now I have been up for 21 hours. Hopefully get some good rest and check out the parks in the morning. Not sure it is even in a park, but where else am I suppose to look? SWEET COOLER DREAMS TO ALL! I hope to run into some of you! :)
they are about the only 2 parks in st paul that you can ride "around"...they both have statues, ball fields, bike paths, private ground,golf courses, lots of space, "figure" skating rink, lots of things to play, etc.....
I like Como better because of Victoria St on the east & Midway(battle references) on the west, & a "one way" street circling the lake, SA on lexington & front, & isnt there a metal(play on mettle) statue of Como at the park & doesn't Como blvd go "one way circling the lake??
Another strange usage is "If this choice leaves you depressed". Depressed is a pretty strong word, and therefore stands out. It could mean the site is in a depression or low area.
In the yellow pages there is a small discription of Kellogg Mall Park and it comments on it being a popular place for weddings. JUNE in the first clue?
THIS IS A LONG SHOT but have you heard of the "All I need to know in life I learned in Kindergarten" The last line of clue 5 says that's what you'll need to know. A school reference? There is a downtown Kindergarten there also. (That's the name of the school. Downtown Kindergarten.)
here's what I have: Battle Creek, Phalen, Cherokee,and Como are the only Saint Paul parks that have playground,bike riding and ballfields so take your pick. Unless of course riding around means a merry-go-round.
My lucky kids are getting a ride to school tomorrow, which just happens to be Saturn Riverfront Academy, a technology magnet school. I think the sign on the building still says 'Kellogg Educational Building.' Just so you know. My husband thinks I am NUTS right now. He doesn't get the whole hunt thing.
just got here, had to go check those posts. they are new ideas.
is that park in the city proper?
after reviewing clues and stewing i'm convinced that the park will be in the CITY proper. my first instinct in the first clue was harriet..in the city...
the more i read the clues the more i give up my hidden falls, crosby farm idea and lean towards harriet.
it's tough tho going by memory and not being able to go look.
Not everyone understands the hunt. It definitely gets in your blood. You've studied the clues. You know exactly where it is. You grab a tool (shovel, hoe, we all have our preference) and you head to the site with the true belief that it is a matter of getting out of the car, and picking up the prize. You can taste it.
You arrive to the reality of several hundred thousand cubic yards of snow, 3000 other people, and a van selling mini-donuts...
NO!!!!!!! I know the name of the school is Saturn Riverfront Academy, but I do know that as of last year it didn't have it on the outside of the building yet.
The kids from the school go out for recess on the East end of it between Minnesota and Jackson.
William Booth founded the Salvation Army. There is a plaque there about him.
Well, I am falling asleep at the keyboard so I think it is time for me to call it a good night (or good morning?) Little sleep lately and now I have been up for 21 hours. Hopefully get some good rest and check out the parks in the morning. Not sure it is even in a park, but where else am I suppose to look? SWEET COOLER DREAMS TO ALL! I hope to run into some of you! :)
It for sure isn't gonna be found til the weekend so, i'll see you all
again tomorrow night, except i'll be in st. paul tomorrow
my thoughts on Phalen & como:
they are about the only 2 parks in st paul that you can ride "around"...they both have statues, ball fields, bike paths, private ground,golf courses, lots of space, "figure" skating rink, lots of things to play, etc.....
I like Como better because of Victoria St on the east & Midway(battle references) on the west, & a "one way" street circling the lake, SA on lexington & front, & isnt there a metal(play on mettle) statue of Como at the park & doesn't Como blvd go "one way circling the lake??
Another strange usage is "If this choice leaves you depressed". Depressed is a pretty strong word, and therefore stands out. It could mean the site is in a depression or low area.
In the yellow pages there is a small discription of Kellogg Mall Park and it comments on it being a popular place for weddings. JUNE in the first clue?
they dont give that much away in clue # 1 ever....
There isn't right there (It's actually on high ground.)but there is a sunken in fountian.
FYI, the explanation for Clue 1 in 1995
Clue 1
Befitting the season, there's a reason To begin your search without fail. Your reward could be mighty pleasin' If you unravel our treasure tale.
Rare for Clue 1, this gives up the yarn pouch as a hiding place right away.
Joe
sleepless thinking about this thing?
John and Lori, do I know you?
hello cluemaster
long distance noodle
man of mettle? jonathan paddleford circle? circular drive in harriet island park playground? brand new one there
any takers?
THIS IS A LONG SHOT but have you heard of the "All I need to know in life I learned in Kindergarten" The last line of clue 5 says that's what you'll need to know. A school reference? There is a downtown Kindergarten there also. (That's the name of the school. Downtown Kindergarten.)
I can't sleep.
Every year at this time I have this obsessive-compulsive need to wander in the cold with a shovel or a hoe or a stick or........
oh and isn't harriet island on the EAST side of the HIGH bridge?
Maybe, right now as I read through other peoples thoughts I think I need to MAJORLY rethink this whole Kellogg Park theory.
dang...i wish i could go there and look.
CM you there?
Anyone have any other interesting thoughts before I get some sleep??
someone earlier mentioned that the FAT G theory fit harriet too
here's what I have: Battle Creek, Phalen, Cherokee,and Como are the only Saint Paul parks that have playground,bike riding and ballfields so take your pick. Unless of course riding around means a merry-go-round.
Sup Jake, weim & ES?
yea, i'm having trouble making the base thing fit harriet..
hey cm...how's the winter?
Same ol Same ol.....If this thing is at Como i am gonna @#$#%%$#@ all over the place!
the big four if my deciphering is right
My lucky kids are getting a ride to school tomorrow, which just happens to be Saturn Riverfront Academy, a technology magnet school. I think the sign on the building still says 'Kellogg Educational Building.' Just so you know. My husband thinks I am NUTS right now. He doesn't get the whole hunt thing.
W - So far so good. I actually like this years clues a bit better than a few in the past.
I thought posts 167 & 179 had fairly new ideas. What do ya think about the Kellogg tie in's?
do any of the big for have statues in them?
maybe a statue of someone with a bird at their feet so it would be buried?
Good nite everyone! Sweet Como dreams!!
The building is the old YMCA. fyi
J & L - Those were both your posts - Nice new ideas to noodle
'night and me too enough for this day
SCD's J & ES
J - nice edit
I am all done for atleast the next 4 hours...I need some sleep.
.....Seeking anyone still serious about discussing MLK
just got here, had to go check those posts. they are new ideas.
is that park in the city proper?
after reviewing clues and stewing i'm convinced that the park will be in the CITY proper. my first instinct in the first clue was harriet..in the city...
the more i read the clues the more i give up my hidden falls, crosby farm idea and lean towards harriet.
it's tough tho going by memory and not being able to go look.
John & Lori - Does that school of yours have the word Saturn on the outside somewhere?
Not everyone understands the hunt. It definitely gets in your blood. You've studied the clues. You know exactly where it is. You grab a tool (shovel, hoe, we all have our preference) and you head to the site with the true belief that it is a matter of getting out of the car, and picking up the prize. You can taste it.
You arrive to the reality of several hundred thousand cubic yards of snow, 3000 other people, and a van selling mini-donuts...
ah...the hunt..
W - Right downtown on the river (bank)
I don't know for sure, but I'll know tomorrow. It's sad I've been there atleast 100 times and I can't remember!
D - Nice! Ahhhhhhhhhh - The Rush
I favor the hot dog guy. Unfortunately this year he has to wait a bit longer to get his permit.
J & L - You can't remember your own childs School? Sad:(
:)
man...i'm stuck on the harriet idea
haven't read the tons of previous posts so i've a question.
clue 1 spelled good luck clue 3 spelled city does clue 5 spell anything? I don't see it if it does
I've slogged tons and haven't seen anything yet. Lemmy look
ala boats?
NO!!!!!!! I know the name of the school is Saturn Riverfront Academy, but I do know that as of last year it didn't have it on the outside of the building yet.
Lots of space - Do you think the view from the top of the Radisson?