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2002 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

Yes, the medallion has been found, but there's still lots to talk about. Feel the need for more than virtual discussion? Then join the Re-Hash Bash, Sunday, Jan. 27, at noon at Merriam Park in St. Paul.

Scribe

JOE OH YEAH!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:05 PM Permalink
TimeSplitter2002

merriam park thoughts?

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:07 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

scribe are you pregnant? thats what i heard like 600 posts ago

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:07 PM Permalink
Scribe

Ahhh,Merriam park.There was that time I put my kids in tee-ball and had to battle the soccer moms there.Good times,good times...

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:08 PM Permalink
Scribe

Timmers,I am a 300 pound man with a hairy back that is having an affair with Kids girlfriend's grandfather whom I met on the Springer show when he appeared as a human taco.I suppose we could add that he impregnated me too!LOLOL!

Joe Medallion is Preganant!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:10 PM Permalink
wolfpac

JC, click preferences and type whatever you would like on line 2.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:12 PM Permalink
wolfpac

Tim,where is the Devil's Den?

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:13 PM Permalink
TimeSplitter2002

hell, i need some thoughts.

1998- the cooler crew begins. hidden at chair-o-key. 1999- PP is aware of the many posts for all to view, and try to throw us off w/ conway...a new park. 2000- PP tries to throw us off again, so newell (a small 10 acre park) is their answer. it was an obvious mistake ending after 7 clues. 2001- PP throws us off again. puts medallion in the biggest park in st. paul (450 acres) como is tough, but still found in 9 clues. it was only 4 years since last there.

2002- HOW WILL THE PP THROW US OFF??

The game has definately changed in the last few years.

new park? small park?

...bottom line: it has to be a park w/ LOTS of PARKING!

thoughts???????????????????????????????????????

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:14 PM Permalink
wolfpac

I'm thinking a big park on the East side, either Phalen or Battle Creek.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:19 PM Permalink
TimeSplitter2002

battle creek, huh?

wanna raise hell on the city of maplewood? dont like the 1/2 st. paul and 1/2 maplewood scenario there....however, it is definately a possiblilty this year.

is it safe to say harriet island is out? there is a lot of steel and construction going on there right now.

HIDDEN FALLS may top my list! that plcae is huge...other thoughts??

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:26 PM Permalink
Scribe

I think:

1.)Defenitley a park

2.)Definitely Ramsey County

Come now people,ya'll speculate every year too soon! Unless you have a direct line to Ms.Cleo you'll never know before hand.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:27 PM Permalink
wolfpac

As Green and Tim the hunter will verify, I thought it was at Hidden Falls last year until the very last couple clues. I don't think it will be there because it's sort of hard to get too plus it could be dangerous.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:30 PM Permalink
wolfpac

What time does the party start at Mcgovern'?

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:31 PM Permalink
Scribe

Yeah,we couldn't talk the Pac outta there!

Lesson two:

9 times out of 10 you are not smarter than everybody else.If all of St.Paul has decended on a particular park chances are good they are right and you are wrong.

I,too have made this mistake many times before and will never dig up a park all alone again!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:33 PM Permalink
TimeSplitter2002

so why are there so many posts? why are you on here scribe?

its good to take a look at the last few hunts and think of possible scenarios based on it. not to mention the only 2 days snow is predicted on the 15-day forcast are: 1/17 and 1/20.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:33 PM Permalink
wolfpac

Amen!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:35 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

I think that before the hunt even starts, there could be 4-5 different parks that are "favorites". For now, it's more paranoia than noodling.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:35 PM Permalink
wolfpac

Plus boredom.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:37 PM Permalink
Scribe

Mr.Splitter,I am on here for many reasons but speculating on something I or you know nothing about yet is not one of them!LOL!

Hello,hello? We don't even have a clue yet!

This pre-hunt thang is more of a hook up time for me with the Crew!

But if you must know,it will be Como this year,after all I say that every year and last year I was right.:)

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:37 PM Permalink
TimeSplitter2002

well, some people on here have some crazy thoughts every year. No, it wont ever be at the same park 2 years in a row, nor will it be at indian mounds or mears, irvine. i believe capitol mall is out, and langford in 1991 was a one time deal.

however....

merriam is a 17 acre park that could be a possiblility as a new park. marydale is 25+ acres and it has been there b4.

lots of possibilities.

but let's not just throw out names of parks with no statement to follow that makes you consider it. to say "Phalen!" or "I think its at Highland" is pointless w/o backup or personal thoughts to lead you to a conclusion.

thats right...

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:41 PM Permalink
TimeSplitter2002

the key here is devil's den.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:44 PM Permalink
Scribe

To quote:

"No, it wont ever be at the same park 2 years in a row"

Now if we are talking about mind games and the PP how can you say this statement with any credibility? Isn't the whole point to throw us off? So why are there any untouchables?

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:44 PM Permalink
TimeSplitter2002

wont rule out como as a repaeat, and that would be the ultimate throw off.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:46 PM Permalink
Scribe

To quote: "The key here is Devil's Den.."

Upon what? Last years clues? The clues from 1978?

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:46 PM Permalink
Scribe

Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:52 PM Permalink
Scribe

To quote:

"but let's not just throw out names of parks with no statement to follow that makes you consider it. to say "Phalen!" or "I think its at Highland" is pointless w/o backup or personal thoughts to lead you to a conclusion."

To quote: "The key here is Devil's Den.."

Ummm,forgive me but didn't you just break your own rule here?:)

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:57 PM Permalink
ares

nah scribe. but i danced with his wife. oh he was p*ssed.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:57 PM Permalink
Scribe

Ah,my dearest Ares,why does this not surprise me?

I saw a picture of you!:)

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 6:58 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

hey! wared ya all go!!!!!!!!!!!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:16 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

I finally got the puter back from hubby and everyone leaves!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:17 PM Permalink
Scribe

I'm here L.L.!

I think I scared Mr.Splitter off....apparently he doesn't like intelligent conversation!:)

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:19 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

I saw that!!!!lol!!!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:20 PM Permalink
Scribe

Was I not being logical?

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:21 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

so what time does everyone show up at pre dig gig?

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:21 PM Permalink
Scribe

So Ms.Lady,where do you think it will be based on no clues whatsoever?

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:21 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

yes! I think maybe he was just p.m.s.ing!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:22 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

well, I'm thinken phalen only because it has'nt been there for like 19 years and its a pretty big park with lots of space to hide it!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:23 PM Permalink
Scribe

I think around 7:00 or 8:00,we(THX and I) are there usually around 8:00.We stay until we get the first clue......then we all go dig!LOL!

Cause everyone knows Coolerheads have it nailed on the first clue!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:23 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

and of course lots of parking

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:23 PM Permalink
Scribe

Oh definitely! The PP always takes parking into consideration........one word fer ya CONWAY!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:25 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

I may have to work but am off at 8:00

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:25 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

yeah! that was the year that I went down there on like the third or fourth clue and decided not to dig cuz nobody was there!!!! stupid! stupid! stupid!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:26 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

I'll know better next time!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:26 PM Permalink
Scribe

We'll all be there.....course it may only be me and THX at this point I think I have managed to offend everybody off!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:27 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

one of the clues was the numbers on my uncles house!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:27 PM Permalink
ares

oh you have, have you? ok i guess. i've seen one of you too. several in fact.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:28 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

oh well! you know what they say : ---- -- if you can't take a joke!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:29 PM Permalink
Scribe

See! And I was adament they would never use someones address in a clue! Thats my point,we just simply don't know.....the rules are only those that they print in the paper thats it everything else is up for grabs and rumors are just that,rumors.

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:30 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

exactly!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:30 PM Permalink
Scribe

Ares,I forgot about that! Well I've changed a bit since the operation...and I have this boil.....did I mention that?LOL!

Sun, 01/06/2002 - 7:31 PM Permalink