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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.

ThoseMedallingKids

You are choosing to focus solely on Devil's Den by what one person has said? The hunt hasn't even started. Like Terry said, keep an open mind.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:36 PM Permalink
9-5+4 pennies

Oh i am keeping an open mind... It's just that DD has really been helping me out..and others from the looks of it.. I didn't know I was the only one who knew also

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:38 PM Permalink
9-5+4 pennies

I wish that Jesus Christ was on now.. he seems to have some good inputs

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:39 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

How has it helped?

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:39 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

Pennies, I'm curious, how has Devils Den helped you in the past three hunts?

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:39 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

Well he hasn't found it yet so it can't be that great.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:41 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Please enlighten us.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:41 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

I don't know that greatness can be determined by people finding it or not. I respect people on here and feel they are great for the passion with which they hunt, and also their ability to noodle clues and figure out what park it's at. I think that is a sign of greatness, being able to figure out what park it is at consistently. After that, it's just a bit of luck to find the medallion.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:43 PM Permalink
9-5+4 pennies

I agree

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:44 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

I have found that if I visit every park, at least I can say I was in the right area.

It gets to be a lot of driving tho, with over 60 stops every day.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:45 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

True, True, You do have a point Those Medalling Kids.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:45 PM Permalink
Med2k

bit of luck, huh? Huge amounts.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:45 PM Permalink
9-5+4 pennies

Oh same here..But DD is a huge help... Also so is HCA

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:46 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

what is HCA

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:47 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

Penny, I would still like to know how the Devil's Den has helped you the past three years. Yes Ian, you could say you were in the right area if you visited every park. But there are people on here who I feel are great for various reasons. Their history and experience with the hunt, their passion for digging, their ability to noodle clues. There's a difference in saying you were right if you're at the correct park on the 4th clue, or if you're at the correct park after 100's of people have already began digging it up.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:47 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

But DD is a huge help... Also so is HCA

HOW ?????

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:47 PM Permalink
ares

I have found that if I visit every park, at least I can say I was in the right area.

i'm gonna have to try that ian. lol. i love it. and since we're talking acronyms that can be helpful, i've heard that lsd and xtc can also be helpful, too pennies. doesn't mean anyone here uses them though.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:50 PM Permalink
Med2k

I don't think the HCA he's talking about is the acid

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:51 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

Ian that was classic, hydroxycitric acid, thats the ticket.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:54 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

I used to be way into lsd, but I can't say it helped with the medallion. pcp, thc, xtc...gotta try those theories someday.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:56 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

You guys get anymore snow around there today.

And how much is on the ground there.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:57 PM Permalink
Med2k

We got between a trace and an inch extra here around como today, to go with the 4-5 we already had

More flurries forcasted for tomorrow

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:58 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

We have about 6" in NE Mpls, just a light dusting today.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 6:58 PM Permalink
ares

i've got a total of maybe 3 over on the east side. and i gotta admit. i was impressed with the plowing. they not only got all the way to the curb, but they got to the pavement too.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:03 PM Permalink
9-5+4 pennies

I'll explain Devil's Den...but I'll only reveal a few words about it a day....To keep the suspense up in the water cooler! Devil's Den sure has helped hunters out in the last few years....I cant just give it away.

However, there are a few who know of Devil's Den...maybe they will reveal information about it to you....

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:06 PM Permalink
TimeSplitter2002

  • --No need 2explain it pennies, I am already familiar with devil's den and its location. Nearly found the med at conway the first year i heard about devil's den. it should contribute to my luck in this year's hunt**

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:08 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

There a Devils Den at Newell....But I'm sure thats not it.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:09 PM Permalink
9-5+4 pennies

Med2k2....what do you know about devils den?

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:10 PM Permalink
Med2k

I've heard stories of people having success after being there

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:12 PM Permalink
Scribe

Evenin Sams.....

Okay,I'm confused...LSD,PCP,XTC and Devil's Den to find the med?? I think I saw an episode of 20/20 on this.....

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:12 PM Permalink
ares

all the time i was growing up i thought there was a devil's something or other at duluth & case playground. that's not the den, is it?

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:12 PM Permalink
ares

hey scribe. 'bout time you showed up.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:13 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

Hey Scribe, yeah i'm a bit confussed myself.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:14 PM Permalink
Scribe

Smokin today Ares......gonna quit again tomorrow.....that'll be the third time in three weeks...

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:14 PM Permalink
ares

it started out as helpful acronyms (dd and hca) ian and i though we'd add a few more useful ones :)

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:15 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

I'm confused too, and I'm not getting any answers here. At least Scribe is here to help pass the time.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:15 PM Permalink
Rushmore

So anyway, I finally got my button today, just have to mail my card now. Also, I went out and scoped H.I. and the capitol grounds today, I've got a good feeling about the capitol, I don't know why though.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:15 PM Permalink
Scribe

Not to worry Mr.Splitter,I'm cofussed all the time!

For the record,my meteorology career is apparently over,I got at least four inches and climbing here by the Guv's house.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:16 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

I really hope the cluse this year are music related, so i dont end up regreting taking "history of rock and roll" over "history of minnesota"

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:16 PM Permalink
Rushmore

WW- where the heck have you been man?

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:17 PM Permalink
Scribe

Hey Kids!!

Yeah,I'm always good to pass......ah.....time.:)

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:17 PM Permalink
ares

in light of september 11, rush, i don't think they'd even consider putting it on the capitol grounds. cap. sec. would probably have kittens if they did.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:17 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

ZYBAN, Scribe, it worked for me.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:17 PM Permalink
Scribe

Winger!

Yeah,where have you been?

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:17 PM Permalink
ares

toldja scribe. just start chewing toothpicks.

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:18 PM Permalink
Scribe

Ian, I'm seriously thinking about making a doctor's appointment for it...I'm a horrible person quitting this way!

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:18 PM Permalink
Rushmore

I too am leary as well, after the 9/11, but I had a good feeling about it. Do you think they would hide it at a place like the capitol or some other park that has a lot of meters so that they can make some easy money?

Tue, 01/15/2002 - 7:19 PM Permalink