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2001 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

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Discuss the 2001 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Here

Dickaroo

I always figure it isn't found until it's official. Over the years I've seen a lot of rumors fly when it gets crowded.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:10 AM Permalink
Beth Rutherford

Hi guys. I just called and the medallion has not been found yet.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:11 AM Permalink
barbie8277

dont you think its in the west picnic area though lots of clues seem to fit how come your still not out there MM?

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:11 AM Permalink
barbie8277

Thanks BR, how many people out there?

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:11 AM Permalink
cabingirl

Is anyone thinking that it may not be at Como but at another park on Como ave? Not that I've found one that works, yet...

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:12 AM Permalink
Beth Rutherford

Why do you think it has been found?

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:12 AM Permalink
ma press

was there, their is so much ground to cover u could dig for weeks

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:13 AM Permalink
Beth Rutherford

Hello??

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:13 AM Permalink
ma press

hello

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:15 AM Permalink
barbie8277

I was diggin by the trolley shoveling all the snow down to sidewalk thats hard work, but it would be worth it. When are you going back out there MM?

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:15 AM Permalink
Beth Rutherford

Why does everyone think it has been found?

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:18 AM Permalink
barbie8277

BR I thought someone mentioned it was but no evidence yet I guess until we hear official word no one knows

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:19 AM Permalink
ma press

in the mourning so i can see,what,s totaly screwed up the west side of the park is north acording to my compass

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:20 AM Permalink
Dickaroo

mm posted that it had been found. I don;t think it has.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:20 AM Permalink
eitsaeb

Relax Beth it was only a joke.....:-)

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:20 AM Permalink
cabingirl

Beth, MM said there was shouting out at Como and thought someone found it.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:20 AM Permalink
Beth Rutherford

I thought it was at Como a few clues ago.now it's official!

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:22 AM Permalink
Marleyking

the documentory people were shooting someone pretending to find it .

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:22 AM Permalink
ma press

heard people yelling like they always do but u never know!!!!

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:22 AM Permalink
Beth Rutherford

People do that crap every year. The Pioneer Press says it has not been found as of right now.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:24 AM Permalink
ma press

smile you're on candid camera sh*t

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:25 AM Permalink
JessicaG

Has anyone thought about the area where the rides are in the summer- that could be the riding around part.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:26 AM Permalink
Dickaroo

Good Night all, dream of treasures.....

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Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:29 AM Permalink
Beth Rutherford

I hope it has not been found yet. I haven't even really had the time to dig yet! I have been looking for over 10 years and I know that there are people thatb have been looking longer but I had hope!

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:29 AM Permalink
ma press

jessica i think your right

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:29 AM Permalink
Marleyking

there were people digging there today, but i dont think theyd put it there

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:29 AM Permalink
cabingirl

Yea, if its found tonight or tomorrow, the clue writer will have some explaining to do...I thought it was supposed to last longer than last year!

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:31 AM Permalink
JessicaG

I'd be happy just to help someone find it this year. I've been looking for the last 6 years but this year I'm 8 months pregnet and on bed rest. :(

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:32 AM Permalink
Matt

Just got back from Como... *looks for Allison's prediction speech* hehe =)

One by one I saw people as they figured out where to go and trickle to where I've been sitting for days.

Whoever it was an hour or so ago, Beaver Lake Boy or whoever, you're in the wrong business if you haven't looked and found where they all line up at Como so far. (I've found 2 potential locations.)

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:34 AM Permalink
ma press

think u should get out bed thats what got u there now LOL

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:35 AM Permalink
JessicaG

Thanks for the advice- I told my hubby that if I think I know where it is he's loading me up in a sled and draging me to where he sholud dig.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:36 AM Permalink
Marleyking

can picture that lolrof

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:38 AM Permalink
Matt

It hasn't been found yet. The crops of people are looking in the entirely wrong location.

People, it's not going to be on a walkway or a trail. It's not going to be next to a tree, it's not going to be anywhere that people regularily traffic through. Those places are prone to be groomed, cleaned, shoveled, and had their snow removed to a landfill by now. The press knows this, and they're not *that* ill in the brain.

It's going to be at least 3 yards away from an object, under the snow, where you can line up several factors provided by the clues by sight, perhaps more factors street/relative locationwise, and you'll have to give a margin of error of 10-20 yards to dig.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:39 AM Permalink
cabingirl

Well, Matt, if you've been at the right spot for days, why haven't you found it? :) Maybe you're in the wrong business, too... (j/k)

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:39 AM Permalink
ma press

oh no medallion baby gee what park??? hahaha

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:39 AM Permalink
Matt

...that leaves up to 628 square feet to dig, provided you have the absolute location nailed. That's why thousands of people can look and not find it day after day with good clues. :)

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:41 AM Permalink
Matt

cabingirl: :) I'm not going to stick shovels into the ground without a location. As I just said, 628 square feet of deep snow is not a walk in the park, especially when I have no specifics to go by :)

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:43 AM Permalink
Annette B.

So who is the person that posted the wrong clue at 11 pm? I am really ticked! I was upset at the time (and other nites) that someone would suggest that a clue someone would post here would be the incorrect one. I guess I lost just a little of my trust tonight. Why would someone do that? Jees - I have been all around the city! I just would like to know who posted it, so I know who not to trust in future (I hate even saying that).

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:43 AM Permalink
cabingirl

Good point, Matt...that's why I'm not digging right now, too.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:44 AM Permalink
ma press

poor kid will have medallion withdrawls,ever time the clues start,good grades.want's to shovel all the time, and always get the paper

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:45 AM Permalink
Marleyking

dont like the west picnic area much, but its definatly big enough for people to dig for 4 more days.i like 2 other areas better- the same 2 as u matt, but we'll see. have done some digging in all 3 spots

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:47 AM Permalink
JessicaG

well all, I'm off to bed. Have a good night and good luck.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:50 AM Permalink
Matt

Fortunately, I've gotten my homework done ahead of time, and now all that I have to do is theorize solutions to the clues at hand.

It make me feel so much better to know the park and narrow it down from there instead of finding all the possible combinations in all the parks, and simply figuring which has the best chance. Although, it's pretty lame that they were so direct this clue. All the people who were certain that the medallion was elsewhere are discouraged, and all the people who chose Como on their list of favorites for this year (me included) were saying, "Hey, give me something I can USE, not ratty reinforcement..."

They should have given the park out on thursday night or friday, far too many people are going to take work off on Monday/Tuesday because "We know where the park is! The 10,000 is MINE!"

Oh well. Back to the drawing board.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:51 AM Permalink
Marleyking

annette- thats terrible of someone to do! i can imagine how id feel

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:51 AM Permalink
Annette B.

Weren't you here at 11 pm when that was posted? Next time I will wait until midnite. Anyway, now that I have my anger out.......hello everyone.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:54 AM Permalink
Marleyking

went to the paper tonight. did someone post the right one right away?

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:56 AM Permalink
cabingirl

Hey Annette, if I remember correctly the persons name was Brandon something. At least, Brandon admitted to posting a false clue. But you may want to go back and look to be sure. I wouldn't want you to hate someone for no reason.

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:56 AM Permalink
jakeinge

I am wearing my "I found the treasure hunt medallion" sweatshirt the Davolis gave me to bed!

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:58 AM Permalink
Marleyking

havent slogged thru the 900 new posts since i left at 10:30, i'd never get to bed!

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 2:59 AM Permalink
Marleyking

hi jake. i hope it gives you goodluck

Sun, 01/28/2001 - 3:01 AM Permalink