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.
Good article alfabob. I drive by that italian restaurant all the time and keep meaning to stop in some day. Now I think I'll have to. There's also an excellent deli/liquor store on Payne called Morelli's, it's just up the block.
I am still here- I didn't think anyone wanted to listen any longer - they all disappeared. And my fingers are turning to ice-I need to go up for more coffee just to keep my fingers warm, I can hardly tyyyype. :)
maybe I should go put on my "huntin' gear". gonna go find me a hand warmer.
How long will the pre-dig gig go on tomorrow night? I have to work in the evening and might not get there 'til 11:30. Will there be any beer left then?
I think it goes til close--the clue comes out at 11-midnight so I expect people to go get the clue at the PP. thanks for the info from Boxmeyer -awsome stuff. your not bob alfeby are you-just a similarity.?
ok, I gotta go get those kids of mine but I will be back in 1/2 an hour--bye ----My fingers are too cold and I keep hitting the wrong buttons. I will be back though.
I walk along the river when the weather is good near the Marshall/Lake St. brige and now I always consider the puck could be there anywhere - it is mostly public land, right?
Hi everyone! Here's what I've been noodling on today. If we assume a new clue writer began in 1994, here's a breakdown of what he's been putting in each clue. Too bad I have to be out of town this weekend -- I'm anxious to hear the conclusions that can be drawn. I've got to noodle a little more myself. One thing immediately of note: every year since 95, Clue 3 has been only about landmarks.
Clue 1 Blanket: 01, 02, 99, 98, 97, 96, 94. Every year except 95. What it’s hidden in: 95 (yarn pouch)
Clue 2 Blanket: 01, 95, 94 What it’s hidden in: 00 (Ace card box), 97 (bandana), 96 (Skoal tin) Landmarks: 99 (not near sledding) Gen park info: 98 (woods, water, high ground), 97 (northern park)
Hi all; Interesting takes on MN history, esp. Phalen/Phelan and Swede Hollow. Me2, I also thought clues led to Swede Hollow a couple of years ago, so I found this report in Ma's archives. Check it out. http://www.pioneerplanet.com/search?NS-search-page=document&NS-rel-doc-name=/columnists/docs/BOXMEYER/docs/011313.htm&NS-query=swede+hollow&NS-search-type=NS-BOOLEAN-QUERY&NS-collectionPioneerPlanet&NS-docs-matched=20&NS-doc-number=1
Good article alfabob. I drive by that italian restaurant all the time and keep meaning to stop in some day. Now I think I'll have to. There's also an excellent deli/liquor store on Payne called Morelli's, it's just up the block.
What happened to everyone? Did I scare them away, or are you all still reading that Swede Hollow article? The postings are coming in slower now.
I am still here- I didn't think anyone wanted to listen any longer - they all disappeared. And my fingers are turning to ice-I need to go up for more coffee just to keep my fingers warm, I can hardly tyyyype. :)
maybe I should go put on my "huntin' gear". gonna go find me a hand warmer.
Time for me to limp outa here,too. Too much sitting, not enough exercising. Hope I can get limbered up enough for the hunt.
hey, what the heck was that? How are you 7228.1 & 7229.1?
How long will the pre-dig gig go on tomorrow night? I have to work in the evening and might not get there 'til 11:30. Will there be any beer left then?
I think it goes til close--the clue comes out at 11-midnight so I expect people to go get the clue at the PP. thanks for the info from Boxmeyer -awsome stuff. your not bob alfeby are you-just a similarity.?
No. Who is bob alfeby?
Minnesota history lesson alert! in 3....2....1....
St Paul had 3 state capitol bldgs. in its history ... 1853...1882...1905
1853 Wabasha & 10th St. burned in 1881
1882 I think at Wabasha between 4th & 5th
1905 current - designed by famous Cass Gilbert
AND....St. Peter, MN was the original city requested for the states capitol but we got lucky.
By the way, how do you insert a by-line below your log-in name/
Just checking...my husband went to school with the oldest Alfeby brother and I went to school with the youngest--big family in Como park.
go to your "preferences" and type it in the "2nd line" of info
Hi all- I just caught up from last night and now everyone is gone.
Got it. Thanks.
Hello, we are not all gone, but I will be in about 5 minutes.
They just pop in once in a while--it is slow--everyone is getting their affairs in order before tomarrow night. :)
Yep, volumes are down. I think everybody's digging through their attic looking for their hunt stuff...
I gotta run. One last check-in at AW's site, then off to see the world.
Hey Bob,Me2,Frosti and Lee!
Me2,great stuff! Really interesting reading! I love it!
So Ed Phalen/Phelan was St.Paul's first version of Slick Willy.....LOL!
Me2,whats all this double post,delete stuff?LOL!
Joe!
ok, I gotta go get those kids of mine but I will be back in 1/2 an hour--bye ----My fingers are too cold and I keep hitting the wrong buttons. I will be back though.
Catch ya Later Me2!
Scribe, do you know me? I haven't been called "Hey Bob" since my peruvian days.
Hey Bob,I've never been to Peru.:)
How about Machu Picchu (the restaurant)?
Hey Scribe
Guess what? We are bidding on a house in St. Paul today. We may be finally leaving Mpls.
Gazuntite!
Yeah,thats the McDonalds in Highland right?LOL!
Anyway, there's great treasure hunting in Peru. SPWCTH will be my practice grounds.
Lee! Thats Great! E-mail me and tell me whereabouts! Maybe we'll be neighbors!
I'll tell you about tomorrow - we should know by then if we got it or not. We underbid so I am not sure.
St.Paul Winter Carnival Medallion Hunt
I get it Hey Bob!
I'll say a prayer for you on it! Nuttin wrong wit underbidding...:)
Back to the hunt- Please don't let it be in Phalen. I don't know that park at all.
I have been thinking about all the public land along the river north of Hidden Falls. It could be anywhere.
We are bidding on a house in St. Paul today.
Good luck Leelabell! Great time for interest rates!
::Crosses fingers for leelabell::
Hey Bob,you an archeologist or sumthin?
I walk along the river when the weather is good near the Marshall/Lake St. brige and now I always consider the puck could be there anywhere - it is mostly public land, right?
Thanks, Scribe and THX.
THX,cross your fingers? Don't forget to through salt over your shoulder and face north...:)
Holy cow, the afternoon crew is here. Hi everybody.
Hi everyone! Here's what I've been noodling on today. If we assume a new clue writer began in 1994, here's a breakdown of what he's been putting in each clue. Too bad I have to be out of town this weekend -- I'm anxious to hear the conclusions that can be drawn. I've got to noodle a little more myself. One thing immediately of note: every year since 95, Clue 3 has been only about landmarks.
Clue 1 Blanket: 01, 02, 99, 98, 97, 96, 94. Every year except 95. What it’s hidden in: 95 (yarn pouch)
Clue 2 Blanket: 01, 95, 94 What it’s hidden in: 00 (Ace card box), 97 (bandana), 96 (Skoal tin) Landmarks: 99 (not near sledding) Gen park info: 98 (woods, water, high ground), 97 (northern park)
Clue 3 Landmarks: 01 (circular things), 00 (towers), 99 (459 address, scoreboard), 98 (sledding hill), 97 (27 trees), 96 (Mississippi), 95 (pond, water towers)
What it’s hidden on: 94 (piece of white wood)
Clue 4 Landmarks: 01 (playground), 00 (shelters, building, grills), 98 (Capitol dome), 94 (short trees) Directions within park: 01 (east/west picnic grounds) Streets: 00 (Butler), 94 (?-Juniper) General park info: 99 (new park), 96 (Lake Harriet/Navy Island), 95 (sledding, skiing prevalent) Park name: 97(Como) What it’s hidden in: 96 (Skoal tin)
Clue 5 What it’s hidden in: 01 (Ironman sock, Dove soap box) Streets: 00 (Fairview), 98 (Annapolis, Winona, Wyoming), 97 (Midway, Lexington) Landmarks: 00 (fairgrounds), 99 (library, hockey rink), 98 (playground), 95 (3M sign) Park name: 94 (Highland) BS: 96
Clue 6 General park info: 01 (big park) Landmarks: 01 (not on baseball field), 00 (railroad tracks), 99 (baseball), 98 (smokestack), 97 (frog sculpture, not golf course), 96 (biking/hiking trails), 94 (Montreal senior citizens complex, arched bridge) Streets: 00 (? Pierce), 99 (Ruth) Park name: 95 (Battle Creek)
Clue 7 Streets: 01 (Beulah), 00 (Fairview, Wheeler, Butler), 99 (Wilson), 98 (Annapolis), 94 (Antonio Drive) Landmarks: 01 (streetcar), 01 (basketball, tennis courts), 97 (sports, Palm Lot), 95 (Battle Creek Magnet School), 94 (adult games) What it’s hidden in: 98 (Old Navy sock) Gen park info: 96 (Clarence Wigington design)
Clue 8 Park name: 01 (Como) Landmarks: 00 (playground, arched windows), 99 (skylights), 98 (pyramid-shaped roof), 96 (Mississippi R., NSP), 95 (trees, sledding slope), 94 (not on golf course) Streets: 00 (Midway), 97 (Estabrook) What it’s hidden in: 99 (crocheted cloth)
Clue 9 Landmarks: 01 (old streetcar tracks, underpass, shelter), 00 (swing, playground, SP Saints), 99 (water tower, 3M sign), 97 (conservatory, ball fields), 96 (playground, 1st Bank sign, Mississippi R.), 94 (frisbee golf) General park info: 99 (east side of town) Park name: 98 (Cherokee), 95 (Battle) Streets: 94 (Edgecumbe)
Clue 10 Streets: 01 (Midway), 00 (Taylor, Pierce), 98 (Chippewa), 95 (Winthrop), 94 (Montreal) Park name: 99 (Conway), 96 (Harriet Bishop), What it’s hidden in: 97 (bandage tin), 96 (Skoal tin) Landmarks: 95 (shelter), 94 (swimming pools, nearby games, fire ring)
Clue 11 Landmarks: 01 (trees, picnic tables, slides), 99 (hockey rinks), 97 (pool, backstop, glass dome), 96 (former ice palace, wakes) Streets: 00 (Hewitt), 98 (Winona/Wyoming), 95 (Falcon, Edgebrook, Hillsdale), 94 (Otto Hummer drive, police station)
In my dreams! LOL I did take a course in it at the U once- after I came back from Peru.
Good one Dali, I am saving your noodling.
Lee,It is a definite possibility to hide it there,it is as far as I know public land.....I hope they don't though what a pain in the winter!
I hate Phalen as well...it is my least favorite park,just gives me the heebie jeebies for some reason.
Scribe, have you checked the clock lately?
I reset it the other night!
:-)
Groan
Otto Hummer Drive= Ought to hum here........I was sittin in that circle and some guy had to tell me that one....DUH!
Sure now you tell me.....Gotta go!
I hate when John resets my clock.