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2001 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

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Discuss the 2001 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Here

Allison Wonderland

Yes, there was nowhere to ride around out there.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:42 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

You don't believe its there? You think Como is better?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:43 AM Permalink
weim guy

AW...i liked your ideas on that.

always end up talking to CM as i'm in New Zealand and he's the only one here during your late night. were you guys working together on this?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:44 AM Permalink
Marleyking

I want it to be at como-a walk down memory lane- for us our first dig

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:45 AM Permalink
Digginganimal

I feel como is kind of rediculous. Remember the goal is for the medallion to be found--so far they have given very little info... therefore i feel it is in a rather small park. If it were in como--it probably wouldn't be found until june with these clues

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:46 AM Permalink
leelabell

Weim - are you in NZ now? I was there in April.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:46 AM Permalink
Brandon Spry

You're all wrong! All you sloggers sit at home! Get out and Dig!West pinic area at Como is where it's at. I've been out there since midnight and ther was a TON of people there when I left.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:47 AM Permalink
weim guy

lee...yupper...i'm in wellington. been here since xmas...sydney for nov and most of dec...

one more week then back to mn winter

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:47 AM Permalink
Digginganimal

What does everyone think about iris...It may be a long shot, but it is near porkys and university, so it fits the last clue, but other than that it is tough... AW--AA tomorrow right?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:48 AM Permalink
Marleyking

wait till 1000's there on mon tue

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:48 AM Permalink
leelabell

Was in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown - loved it there.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:48 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

weim guy, you're referring to what I have on my website?

And I'm usually a nightowl by nature, but when working during the week, I have to get to bed at a somewhat reasonable hour. I actually plan on going to bed in about 15 minutes.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:48 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Yes, I will be at AA tomorrow, probably around 11.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:50 AM Permalink
diggorius rex

hidden or mounds

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:51 AM Permalink
Marleyking

maybe ill stop by and say hi

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:52 AM Permalink
weim guy

lee...i spent 2 weeks going around the south island...awesome.

only spent a few days going around the North island...cool but not as incredible...but then i don't have to tell you that. i'll be in aukland next week.

AW...yea...your choice seemed good...i'm now working with a friend in mn and vicariously hunting with a stake in the pot. I chatted with CM last night. i still think we had the place. i'm sworn to secrecy now but my posts are still there.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:52 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

You know why there are old trolley tracks at Como? For the same reason there are circular tables arranged in a circle out of view of the playground at Valley. Just dumb luck coincidence.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:53 AM Permalink
leelabell

agreed about the south island - spectacular

I was amazed that every tiny little town we went to - even on the west coast of the south island (like Franz Josef) had Internet cafes.

It was quite a memorable vacation.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:54 AM Permalink
Digginganimal

Amen AW

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:54 AM Permalink
weim guy

lee...did you bungy?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:55 AM Permalink
Brandon Spry

It's at COMO! what is wrong with you people, east and west, the trolley, the horses you ride in the summer. Wake up start digging!

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:56 AM Permalink
leelabell

no, way too chicken to bungy - but we did helicopter to the top of Franz Josef and get out and walk around. We did lots of flying including a great trip to Milford Sound on an amazingly sunny day. The boat trip was wonderful.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:57 AM Permalink
Bald Tommy

Como is too obvious

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:58 AM Permalink
Marleyking

have been digging at como,west picinic area is a good area,but there are others

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:58 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Como is a nice park. I'm sure people will enjoy their day there, even if it does end up being for nothing.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:59 AM Permalink
Bald Tommy

Medallion has been there a number of times, 50th anniversary hopefully a little more mystery

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 2:59 AM Permalink
weim guy

lee...i hiked franz up franz and snuck a ways up Fox, too. didn't go to milford. went up to glenorcy and into the park that way. saw the place where vertical limit was filmed.

did the bungy off the platform next to the gondola in queenstown. new years in queenstown was great!

love this country.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:00 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

OK, its 3AM, time to go to bed. I guess I won't be seeing most of you tomorrow since it sounds like most people are going to Como.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:00 AM Permalink
leelabell

We hiked out to franz but didn't go on until we got up top. Where did they film Vertical Limit? I went to see it just because it was filmed in NZ. I recognized Mt. Cook because I flew around it so much, but not much else.

I be New Year's was great there. We would love to go back, but there are too many other places we have to see first.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:02 AM Permalink
weim guy

scd's aw

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:02 AM Permalink
Marleyking

goodnite aw, you might see me.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:02 AM Permalink
leelabell

Night AW, maybe we will run into each other one of these days

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:02 AM Permalink
weim guy

lee...vertical limit was filmed on a bluff about 30k up the dart river from glenorchy in the park.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:04 AM Permalink
Joey the K

I can't fit the first section of Clue 5 into Arlington-Arkwright. (man of steele, man of mettle)

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:05 AM Permalink
Brandon Spry

Do i have to explain every detail on why it's at COMO ! Look I've been looking for this thing for a long time . I was posting last year and the year before when it was found at conway. Most of you have good ideas but now it seems like your totally blind whats up with that. COMO COMO COMO west picnic area!!!

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:05 AM Permalink
leelabell

thanks. I thought it was funny how they used computers to change the look of the mountains - the southern alps are very distinct. Anyway, off to bed for me too. SCDs to all. What time is it there right now?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:05 AM Permalink
weim guy

lee...it's 10:04

scd's

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:06 AM Permalink
weim guy

oh...10:04 saturday pm

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:06 AM Permalink
leelabell

yup, got that, night

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:07 AM Permalink
Marleyking

time to say goodnight 4me2 SCMD's to all.

WE THINK THE PARK IS BIG WHERE I DIG, YOU DIG WE DIG

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:08 AM Permalink
Marleyking

ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz........

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:10 AM Permalink
Bald Tommy

GOOD LUCK, ONE & ALL! i AND GOOD NIGHT

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:14 AM Permalink
rivvraft

ONE BOURBON.....ONE SCOTCH......ONE BEER

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:24 AM Permalink
weim guy

three beers...

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:25 AM Permalink
Scribe

Good morning all! Allison if your wrong this year I have that post marked for you!!:)

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:29 AM Permalink
Scribe

Lee,it was nice runnin into ya tonight!

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:30 AM Permalink
jiataa

This is great. You guys are going in 14 different directions. At least I won't have much competition at my home town park.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:31 AM Permalink
Scribe

G'night jttaa........I'm beat!:)

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:31 AM Permalink
jiataa

This is great. You guys are going in 14 different directions. At least I won't have much competition at my home town park.

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:31 AM Permalink
weim guy

everyone wants it to be at como...

anyone know the name of the company that ran the trolley cars or cable cars or light rail?

was it something like Metropolitan Intercity Transport Authority or something like that?

Sat, 01/27/2001 - 3:32 AM Permalink