Allison, you might want to consider a possible link between "circular thinking" and "ad infinitum." I don't want to give it away, but it has to do with Aristotle. I'm working out a theory here, but don't much time on my hands right now. But think about that, there's something to it.
ouch. you can kill her for telling me if you want :). don't feel bad, though, nate's had his time in the courtroom, too. 72 in a 55 down on 61 that probably couldn't have been him, and a red-light at rice/univ. ironically, he's been eligible for "the program", both times.
AW - The circular slide. Riding around the support pole? I'm not going to use it for the circular thing though. What do you think. Have you seen that slide?
I think the word deal is very strange, and I wonder about the word "around" too. Apparently deal also means a plank of soft wood, like pine. Possibly something around a pine tree?
As for ad infinitum and circular thinking, don't know about that. Unless you're talking about the infinity symbol?
The thing that doesn't connect about that is that the riding around doesn't take a lot of space, unless you want to think they are separate items. But my gut feeling is they wouldn't refer to a playground, then refer to a particular thing on the playground, unless that things is where the medallion is, and I really doubt they would hide it on an active playground.
My guess earlier, and its just a guess, is that if the man of mettle was someone like Stonewall Jackson, there could be a stone wall around something. Or if it was George Bush, it might be surrounded by bushes. Or if it was James Woods, maybe its surrounded by woods. Still lots of people it could be, but I would lean towards soldiers because of the war references.
This is my second year.....last year got in half way through...by then it was over. So this year I thought I'd really know what was goin on beings I'd get in on the 1st clue. NOT!!!!!!!! I like the carousel at Como. (round and ride) Also aren't there alot of weddings there (June) Has the med always been in a field or can it be on a street corner? Is it generally out in the middle of a field or by something? Sorry for all the questions but the more clues the more confused so just needed some basics...LOL...thanks
This is a big year for the treasure hunt, so I think it will be at a big park, one that is really busy in the summer. Then again since it is such a big year, maybe they will put it in a little place, one that we would never suspect.... I don't know...
My opinion is that the the man of mettle or steel that we're looking for is a name, not a symbolic item. So if it were Stonewall Jackson, we would be looking for a sign saying "Jackson Street" or "Stonewall Pub". Not a stone wall.
I suspect, as have many others, that looking for his name around the deal is a reference to a street nearby. at conway, we had references to babe ruth and woodrow wilson; pierce-butler, fairview and wheeler last year; annapolis, winona, and wyoming last time it was in cherokee. i also have a hunch that "a man of steel" could be written as "one man of steel" indicating that we shouldn't think of the first man of steel to come to mind.
I thought that James J Hill could be man of mettle too - railroad baron - railroads - round house - but the military thing is getting me going - I'm thinking Ft Snelling State Park, Battle Creek or Mounds are all possible bets - it's hard to say at this point - best of luck to you all tonight! This is definitely harder than last year!
Hey, all, just got back from work. I went to Hidden Falls last night, thats my best bet and im stickin with it, although Como might be cool. Has anyone checked out Como today?
Time to finish up my work and go home. Happy hunting to you all. Maybe we'll see you tonight. I'll be the one with the shovel, scratchin' my head and lookin' frustrated!
yup, but Mcknight dosent actually touch the st paul side of the park....does it have to do with afton mabye?
Ares - I didn't get out of it...had to pay it. 2 weeks before the big 21.
mabye winthrop?
No, no one has said anything about riding around Valley and I can't picture it myself. What were you thinking?
Allison, you might want to consider a possible link between "circular thinking" and "ad infinitum." I don't want to give it away, but it has to do with Aristotle. I'm working out a theory here, but don't much time on my hands right now. But think about that, there's something to it.
Does anyone think the word "deal" is a bit strange in clue 5? What is their DEAL"??
or just it just rhyme with real.
ouch. you can kill her for telling me if you want :). don't feel bad, though, nate's had his time in the courtroom, too. 72 in a 55 down on 61 that probably couldn't have been him, and a red-light at rice/univ. ironically, he's been eligible for "the program", both times.
AW - The circular slide. Riding around the support pole? I'm not going to use it for the circular thing though. What do you think. Have you seen that slide?
step: you bring us the med, the clues, and a registered button, we give you 10 grand. if you're missing something that number goes down.
I think the word deal is very strange, and I wonder about the word "around" too. Apparently deal also means a plank of soft wood, like pine. Possibly something around a pine tree?
As for ad infinitum and circular thinking, don't know about that. Unless you're talking about the infinity symbol?
27, I think Afton is too far. I wish it was in WBL so I wouldn't have to do all this driving around!
afton isn't in st paul
no i ment afton road...not city of afton....lol
The thing that doesn't connect about that is that the riding around doesn't take a lot of space, unless you want to think they are separate items. But my gut feeling is they wouldn't refer to a playground, then refer to a particular thing on the playground, unless that things is where the medallion is, and I really doubt they would hide it on an active playground.
But "look for his name around our deal"?? What the hell does that mean...
Allison, the word "around" is strange too...i agree.
sorry, I'm easily confused.
I can be such a loser sometimes...this hunt doesn't help me feel any better about it either
http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/t/time.htm
that's all I'm saying.
I'm just going to throw this out there...how about harriet island?
My guess earlier, and its just a guess, is that if the man of mettle was someone like Stonewall Jackson, there could be a stone wall around something. Or if it was George Bush, it might be surrounded by bushes. Or if it was James Woods, maybe its surrounded by woods. Still lots of people it could be, but I would lean towards soldiers because of the war references.
Patton, McAurthur
Stallion, you're thinking we should go forward in time to see where the thing is discovered and then come back and claim it? hehe
Kind of reminds me of the chess game we played and the people sitting next to us.
I know this is realy silly, and I keep trying to make it go away, but sometimes when I catch myself offgaurd I see Newall again... help me please!!!!
I'm confussed...what did that website have to do with anything??
This is my second year.....last year got in half way through...by then it was over. So this year I thought I'd really know what was goin on beings I'd get in on the 1st clue. NOT!!!!!!!! I like the carousel at Como. (round and ride) Also aren't there alot of weddings there (June) Has the med always been in a field or can it be on a street corner? Is it generally out in the middle of a field or by something? Sorry for all the questions but the more clues the more confused so just needed some basics...LOL...thanks
This is a big year for the treasure hunt, so I think it will be at a big park, one that is really busy in the summer. Then again since it is such a big year, maybe they will put it in a little place, one that we would never suspect.... I don't know...
My opinion is that the the man of mettle or steel that we're looking for is a name, not a symbolic item. So if it were Stonewall Jackson, we would be looking for a sign saying "Jackson Street" or "Stonewall Pub". Not a stone wall.
clue no. 5 specifically stated that it was boxed and burried correct?
dual references, circular refrence, ad infinitum- NEWALL over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and
Woo Woo
I suspect, as have many others, that looking for his name around the deal is a reference to a street nearby. at conway, we had references to babe ruth and woodrow wilson; pierce-butler, fairview and wheeler last year; annapolis, winona, and wyoming last time it was in cherokee. i also have a hunch that "a man of steel" could be written as "one man of steel" indicating that we shouldn't think of the first man of steel to come to mind.
I thought that James J Hill could be man of mettle too - railroad baron - railroads - round house - but the military thing is getting me going - I'm thinking Ft Snelling State Park, Battle Creek or Mounds are all possible bets - it's hard to say at this point - best of luck to you all tonight! This is definitely harder than last year!
I drove to Phalen today..never been there before. That place is huge!!! I think by the next 6 clues I'll have it narrowed down!
lol nildear.
I agree
Wow Stallion, thats a big one for Harriet Island cept theres no ball fields there anymore
does it really have to be a ball field??
AW,
Are you here....
Fats
Hey, all, just got back from work. I went to Hidden Falls last night, thats my best bet and im stickin with it, although Como might be cool. Has anyone checked out Como today?
CF- why hidden falls?
I'm wondering about the victorious.....does it mean Victoria or was it thrown in there to throw us off
Time to finish up my work and go home. Happy hunting to you all. Maybe we'll see you tonight. I'll be the one with the shovel, scratchin' my head and lookin' frustrated!
Well, if you go back to last nights posts, Regg Man posted alot of stuff about it.
I think it's just another military reference
alrighty, I'll do that..thanks
Lol Nensa
Izzy that could well be or maybe a skiing term for the snow pack
Crap_Face smells like bad dumplings!
I was out at Como today. A few people. My daughter thought the "riding around" reference may be the carousel.
No I don't! You smell like crappy dumplings!