Ok, I'm back. Had to look some information up (unrelated to this). Personally I can't say I've noticed a significant difference in the Cooler between now and a few years ago other than that this year we seem to have fewer people coming in and being completely obnoxious like we did in past years. I don't know, maybe that was needed to bring the other people together. It sounds like the implication is that I'm somehow responsible for this degradation. I don't see that. I've discussed my ideas several times already. Maybe I don't go over it from the beginning every time a new person comes in but I think I tend to say more than I should, not less. Last year on clue 7 I came out on here and said right away what it meant and some people got bothered by that. So I made my Yahoo club as a place where I could discuss what I wanted in relation to the hunt. Also, I plan on doing other hunts during the year (well at least one) and since no one comes here after the hunt is over, it helps to have people join the club. Its all for the purpose Of creating fun. There's no charges associated with my club. As for taking credit for ideas, as far as I'm concerned I'm stating my ideas and if someone doubts my credibility, I may point out my track record to inspire confidence. Personally, I tend to not be a very healthy person and I can't do a lot of digging, so finding the Medallion, even if I'm in the right park is mostly a matter of luck, and I tend to not have that sort of luck. But if I'm the first person to say the right right park in here, that's a bit of a consolation prize. It makes me happy anyway. Beyond that, I don't see what you're talking about with people not being collaborative. Everyone has their ideas and once they have them, yes they like to think they are right. I do remember Cherokee where people seemed to work together for a group concensus, but there were fewer people back then a concensus was easier to get at. I still talk to people I've never met before all the time on a variety of mediums. Michelle and I met through this last year and we started a singles club together. I just don't see it as a horrible place, in many ways I think its improved.
Do you think that today they wanted the people at the parade and not out hunting? so they make the clues more vague? i hope tomorrows clue has more detail...then we can go out tonight!!
where are the people digging is there a crowd at any park other than como. Como had the crowd last night did anybody notice, it's alot of fun when people begin to show up.
Tonight's the night. I feel it in my old bones here. The clue will lead us to the right place.
I have to tell you, I really like MLK. REALLY like it. I hope I'm not wrong about it. I liked it on Thursday, fell away from it for a bit - but today going back and putting it together, it seems to fit all the way around.
The clowns hit up Newell last night, and there were some people there, but yet no one saw us, people drove past also, I dont know if it was anyone in here though.
Allison, I trust your opinions more than others on this board and I've visited your site a few times. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name I signed up with or the password. I feel you wouldn't miss guide anyone with whom you've talked to whether it's here or out at a park. Please take my "thanks" for sharing your ideas and taking the time to help the less fortunate in figuring out the clues. TD
Matt, I'll be looking for you tonight. I also like McMurray. When I was there last night there was just something about the trains that go by (about every five to ten minutes). Also Bandana square used to be an old train depot and you can see that plain as day.
Clue 2 - No Private land...that helps (well the first 2 never do)
Clue 3 - Circular thinking. Uhhhh, baseball? basketball? soccer? firepits? about 1,000,000 other thing that could refer to circular.
Clue 4 - East and west.....hmmm, I gotta 50/50 chance on this one :)
Clue 5 - No, a man of steel can't be real....can he?? Men of mettle. Geez...let's see. every park has about 500 monuments/streets/whatever named after people.
Clue 6 - Lots of space. Well even a small space is lots of space when a fricking medallion is buried. Riding can be fun....yep, it sure can. Doesn't help me any.
Clue 7 - HUH????
Just my humorous take on the clues to get everyone fired up for #8!!!
TV I also will be at MLK tonight right after the clue...everything fits! I was there thurs. and FRi...had to work last night and agan this morning but now.....!!!..look out..the weather is GREAT!
AW: I am not implying anything other than that your "track record," or whatever, has been brought up more than your ideas.. Perhaps not by you directly, but you've certainly got a following that seems to only reinforce you rather than think for themselves.
Ares: I don't disqualify, no, but it does discourage... regardless of the anneversaries and the complexeties stated in the clues themselves. But there are only so many things around these parks, especially Como :)
TV, I've seen a few posts here regarding MLK, but I don't know where it is located and, therefore, do not know anything about it. Would you mind sharing your thoughts?
of course, look at the conway hunt, dan. they gave the park out on 7 or 8, and pretty much its location within the park and it still took till day 11 to find the thing.
AW - i always enjoyed and appreciated your comments and suggestions and knowing u were there...and keeping the peace :) and makin the arguement or support - JOE
Jordenn, I dunno yet, we're thinkin Como still looks good, so does Newell, and were gonna see what else is up when the next clue comes out. But you can be sure, that as long as 10 grand is layin around someplace, that the Wicked Clowns will be out lookin for it.
I may have a bit of a following, though I don't find that surprising. If I was someone who wasn't good at figuring out clues or maybe just didn't like to, just liked to go out there and look for treasure, I might choose someone I percieved as trustworthy to give me an idea of where to look. I like the puzzle aspect of it. You probably do. But I think there are lots who don't, but still want the treasure and I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
Beyond that, there's plenty of people who still think I'm totally clueless, at least this year.
There's a playfield toward the extreme left end of McMurray. I don't think it's exactly in McMurray, but... well... This is technically still part of Como, right? (One way road, E/W parkways, riding trail)
The entire area is a dug out depression. The bleachers are actually carved into the hill. There's a broomball field there, a <x>ball diamond onhand.
Coach Road. Wynne. Various other clues. Take a look.
I agree that it could be somewhere other then a park! Perhaps PP knows that we have all become accustomed to hunting the big parks...and what better why to make it a tougher task by going against what was in the past!
Como theory #2. The SE corner of the park is where the E/W parkways meet. Close to Victoria, Close to Ryde St. Also away from the festivities. The rest of the clues start to fit there as well.
Depending on the clue... kinda thinking MLK or Highland??? I am so dayum confused, I dunno! I guess I will just see what I get outta the clue and take it from there. So, you and your buddies have makeup on then? Guess I will be able to spot you then, huh? You aren't gonna scare me or anything, right??? :)
Ok, I'm back. Had to look some information up (unrelated to this). Personally I can't say I've noticed a significant difference in the Cooler between now and a few years ago other than that this year we seem to have fewer people coming in and being completely obnoxious like we did in past years. I don't know, maybe that was needed to bring the other people together. It sounds like the implication is that I'm somehow responsible for this degradation. I don't see that. I've discussed my ideas several times already. Maybe I don't go over it from the beginning every time a new person comes in but I think I tend to say more than I should, not less. Last year on clue 7 I came out on here and said right away what it meant and some people got bothered by that. So I made my Yahoo club as a place where I could discuss what I wanted in relation to the hunt. Also, I plan on doing other hunts during the year (well at least one) and since no one comes here after the hunt is over, it helps to have people join the club. Its all for the purpose Of creating fun. There's no charges associated with my club. As for taking credit for ideas, as far as I'm concerned I'm stating my ideas and if someone doubts my credibility, I may point out my track record to inspire confidence. Personally, I tend to not be a very healthy person and I can't do a lot of digging, so finding the Medallion, even if I'm in the right park is mostly a matter of luck, and I tend to not have that sort of luck. But if I'm the first person to say the right right park in here, that's a bit of a consolation prize. It makes me happy anyway. Beyond that, I don't see what you're talking about with people not being collaborative. Everyone has their ideas and once they have them, yes they like to think they are right. I do remember Cherokee where people seemed to work together for a group concensus, but there were fewer people back then a concensus was easier to get at. I still talk to people I've never met before all the time on a variety of mediums. Michelle and I met through this last year and we started a singles club together. I just don't see it as a horrible place, in many ways I think its improved.
Elsea, you can see plenty of leaves at the Como Conservatory
Yep, Still for McMurray unless the clue changes our mind.
matt, i presume that you disqualify any of the clues that fit clues from past hunts. correct?
Do you think that today they wanted the people at the parade and not out hunting? so they make the clues more vague? i hope tomorrows clue has more detail...then we can go out tonight!!
where are the people digging is there a crowd at any park other than como. Como had the crowd last night did anybody notice, it's alot of fun when people begin to show up.
Ok THX! We will see you there then!!! :)
aw- bravo
Hello Everyone!
Tonight's the night. I feel it in my old bones here. The clue will lead us to the right place.
I have to tell you, I really like MLK. REALLY like it. I hope I'm not wrong about it. I liked it on Thursday, fell away from it for a bit - but today going back and putting it together, it seems to fit all the way around.
The clowns hit up Newell last night, and there were some people there, but yet no one saw us, people drove past also, I dont know if it was anyone in here though.
Allison, I trust your opinions more than others on this board and I've visited your site a few times. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name I signed up with or the password. I feel you wouldn't miss guide anyone with whom you've talked to whether it's here or out at a park. Please take my "thanks" for sharing your ideas and taking the time to help the less fortunate in figuring out the clues. TD
Matt, I'll be looking for you tonight. I also like McMurray. When I was there last night there was just something about the trains that go by (about every five to ten minutes). Also Bandana square used to be an old train depot and you can see that plain as day.
Vague is an understatement in my opinion :)
Clue 1 - In St. Paul....hmmmm ok.
Clue 2 - No Private land...that helps (well the first 2 never do)
Clue 3 - Circular thinking. Uhhhh, baseball? basketball? soccer? firepits? about 1,000,000 other thing that could refer to circular.
Clue 4 - East and west.....hmmm, I gotta 50/50 chance on this one :)
Clue 5 - No, a man of steel can't be real....can he?? Men of mettle. Geez...let's see. every park has about 500 monuments/streets/whatever named after people.
Clue 6 - Lots of space. Well even a small space is lots of space when a fricking medallion is buried. Riding can be fun....yep, it sure can. Doesn't help me any.
Clue 7 - HUH????
Just my humorous take on the clues to get everyone fired up for #8!!!
TV I also will be at MLK tonight right after the clue...everything fits! I was there thurs. and FRi...had to work last night and agan this morning but now.....!!!..look out..the weather is GREAT!
AW: I am not implying anything other than that your "track record," or whatever, has been brought up more than your ideas.. Perhaps not by you directly, but you've certainly got a following that seems to only reinforce you rather than think for themselves.
Ares: I don't disqualify, no, but it does discourage... regardless of the anneversaries and the complexeties stated in the clues themselves. But there are only so many things around these parks, especially Como :)
AW= well said.
Now, "Can't we all get along?"
:) :) :) :) :) :)
Violent J: you and the clowns going out tonight to Mc Murray or where?
Step! You got it!
Just my humorous take on the clues to get everyone fired up for #8!!!
humorous and truthful !
TV, I've seen a few posts here regarding MLK, but I don't know where it is located and, therefore, do not know anything about it. Would you mind sharing your thoughts?
Isn't this a place for everyone to share their ides? If it isn't would someone please direct me to the proper place. I'm new ...
of course, look at the conway hunt, dan. they gave the park out on 7 or 8, and pretty much its location within the park and it still took till day 11 to find the thing.
AW - i always enjoyed and appreciated your comments and suggestions and knowing u were there...and keeping the peace :) and makin the arguement or support - JOE
I keep forgetting about MLK... I may be out there tonight for awhile as well.
The frenzy is afoot. :)
Boy, I leave for a couple of hours and now I'll spend that much time sloggin' to catch up...:) I *really* missed something here.
OH MI GOD Step!!! WERE YOU READING MY MIND?!?!?!?!? lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess disqualify was too strong a word, matt. discourage is what i was looking for.
Jordenn, I dunno yet, we're thinkin Como still looks good, so does Newell, and were gonna see what else is up when the next clue comes out. But you can be sure, that as long as 10 grand is layin around someplace, that the Wicked Clowns will be out lookin for it.
ok. I'm back...what've I missed this time?
I may have a bit of a following, though I don't find that surprising. If I was someone who wasn't good at figuring out clues or maybe just didn't like to, just liked to go out there and look for treasure, I might choose someone I percieved as trustworthy to give me an idea of where to look. I like the puzzle aspect of it. You probably do. But I think there are lots who don't, but still want the treasure and I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
Beyond that, there's plenty of people who still think I'm totally clueless, at least this year.
They said it would be much harder to find this year. So far it has.and I dont think it is in a park, but a parking lot it couldbe. does anyone agree.
Violent J: well good luck to you! I know... nice moneys! <dream, dream>
There's a playfield toward the extreme left end of McMurray. I don't think it's exactly in McMurray, but... well... This is technically still part of Como, right? (One way road, E/W parkways, riding trail)
The entire area is a dug out depression. The bleachers are actually carved into the hill. There's a broomball field there, a <x>ball diamond onhand.
Coach Road. Wynne. Various other clues. Take a look.
it would have to be an unplowed parking lot
Quickly before I leave.
First...no park clues. No trees. No picnic stuff. No water.
Clark Kent = Superman = man of steel = Kent St.
Man of Mettle = MLK.
Large space = ball fields at the corner of Dale and Concordia = circular thinking
Rondo = memory lane = trolley line = Concordia = one way going east = frontage road for I-94 = busiest street.
Hey guys!!!! Whats Up?
Same to you. You got any other place in mind other than McMurray?
people who want to think for themselves do, but it never hurts to consider other peoples thoughts and ideas
What up Regg!
hey, junior :)
you see I am a puzzle junkie...Crypto to be exact and the hunt is ..well...ME!
I agree that it could be somewhere other then a park! Perhaps PP knows that we have all become accustomed to hunting the big parks...and what better why to make it a tougher task by going against what was in the past!
Como theory #2. The SE corner of the park is where the E/W parkways meet. Close to Victoria, Close to Ryde St. Also away from the festivities. The rest of the clues start to fit there as well.
rock on terry -- but you just told EVERYONE were it's at!!
Where did you guys hunt today? Where in Como, if you went there?
I state again, Phalen Park's gates close for the night. I can't see it being there.
Depending on the clue... kinda thinking MLK or Highland??? I am so dayum confused, I dunno! I guess I will just see what I get outta the clue and take it from there. So, you and your buddies have makeup on then? Guess I will be able to spot you then, huh? You aren't gonna scare me or anything, right??? :)
why unplowed, plowed makes deep snow or banks
Matt, they were open 2 nights ago. But open and closed gates dont have anything to do with the medallion. They'll hide it anyplace they see fit.
south of the lake along como av., matt?
matt like como theory2- was looking around there today