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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.

maureen hursey

camp snoopy sock

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:20 PM Permalink
me2

ah-Maureen--Charles Shultze graduated from Central--hence-Central Park!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:20 PM Permalink
maureen hursey

roseville, i think.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:21 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

I find it interesting the use of "far and wide", even though they are containing the hunt to St Paul. I realize St Paul is a big city, but could they be meaning look on the outskirts of the city?

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:22 PM Permalink
maureen hursey

I think your right kids, new dig site.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:23 PM Permalink
jakeinge

Thosemedallingkids, whats happening, hi to you too maureen, and everyone else. Was at HI today with Steve the Saint Paul Parks Book guy and we actually saw someone looking there.... makes you wonder if he even knows there is a clue out yet.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:24 PM Permalink
Artemis The Huntress

Wow-here's a really far out noodle for y'all

In the Winter Carnival section of todays paper,on page 2 there is a little map of downtown, it shows "fireworks viewing" atKellogg and also the torchlight parade route, which also goes along Kellogg. "light a spark"=Torch/fireworks...It's at Kellogg :)

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:24 PM Permalink
jakeinge

HI being Harriet Island. Steve was selling books.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:24 PM Permalink
maureen hursey

north st. paul, east st. paul, ect.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:24 PM Permalink
me2

I have been trying to put a list together of outskirt parks today--any help out there?

Battle Creek Mounds Cherokee Highland Langford Como Phalen

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:25 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

Hey Jake, what were you two doing out at HI?

Maureen, I don't know that it necessarily means a new park, but instea of focusing on a park that is downtown (such as Mears), look at the ones along the edges.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:25 PM Permalink
jakeinge

Just thought I'd say hi, I have to take care of the 3 esses, than its lights out for about an hour and a half. Bye everyone. Happy noodling!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:26 PM Permalink
ANGIE A

what do you think about the arch in search or ark in park also isnt far and wide a comic strip

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:26 PM Permalink
maureen hursey

I mean could be old, but a new park to us to dig in.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:27 PM Permalink
me2

I like the Kellogg theme too--no fear-it is on the bluff and far and wide could be seeing far and wide along the mississippi river from there.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:29 PM Permalink
Terry

Hi All!

I like the idea of Sparky and Charlie Brown and Snoopy. I thought there might be reference in the clues last year with the Snoopy statues so if that is the case this year, cooler!

I truly believe that clue one is telling us to stay in a St. Paul park. Any other reference would be something that would be made clearer in later clues.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:30 PM Permalink
me2

Ditto TV :)

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:31 PM Permalink
me2

but it is still fun to far fetch anything--

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:31 PM Permalink
maureen hursey

Hi Terry,

You are right, I'm getting deep again. I just think it will be like some park were not used to.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:32 PM Permalink
me2

Kellogg also has lights in its trees.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:34 PM Permalink
Terry

So having said that....where's my list of all the Snoopy and Charlie Brown statues? What about Dunning Field behind Central High School?

Fireworks at the Capital can be seen from several vantage points...Cherokee, Prospect, Mounds, etc.,

Far and wide could refer to just about anything - including the river flowing far and it's certainly wide.

No fear could be anything or nothing...but I like the idea of air travel and Holman field...seen from Mounds. Can it be seen from Cherokee?

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:35 PM Permalink
Terry

For that matter, Hidden Falls is near enough to the Mpls./St. Paul airport and there is some orange ball things on the wires there that I believe are markers of some sort for air traffic.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:36 PM Permalink
ares

maureen, if you want to combine your "trapped in a button" theory with the charles schulz theory, i've got a collection of johnson high school homecoming and sno-daze buttons with none other than snoopy on them! hmm.....

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:36 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Terry, you always want it to be at Dunning Field!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:37 PM Permalink
ares

terry, i've got pics of all the charlie brown statues and their original locations up on my web site. no map though.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:37 PM Permalink
Terry

Allison - It's just always an idea. Where I want it is in my hand!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:37 PM Permalink
maureen hursey

Button's are metal, I posted that before, we would have metal det. again. Camp Snoopy Sock Maybe.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:38 PM Permalink
me2

I love the Dunning Feild idea!

I say no to seeing Holman from Cherokee. (yes up to the highbridge but no after it)

It has been at Cherokee a couple of times in the past 10 years hasn't it?

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:38 PM Permalink
ares

so are skoal tins, maureen. :) 1996, harriet island.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:40 PM Permalink
maureen hursey

They have been using alot of socks.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:41 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

That little part of St Paul that is south of the river, Cherokee is on the west part of that, and Holman I think is on the right side. So I doubt you'd be able to see it from there. Probably be more of a chance of seeing planes from MSP than Holman.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:41 PM Permalink
me2

ok-i got the charlie brown map right here!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:42 PM Permalink
me2

Ares those Johnson buttons will make you some change$ on EBay.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:43 PM Permalink
Scribe

Hi All!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:44 PM Permalink
maureen hursey

I don't think they would want us that close to the statues. The hunt would be all over.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:45 PM Permalink
Artemis The Huntress

I too like the Charles Schultz "Sparky" connection, and a Camp snoopy sock would be perfect.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:46 PM Permalink
ares

aren't most of the statues gone though?

evening scribe.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:47 PM Permalink
maureen hursey

It's too soon for the park yet.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:47 PM Permalink
ares

no they won't, me2 :)

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:47 PM Permalink
Terry

There are fire rings at Mounds, Como, Cherokee and Newell. I don't remember any at Hidden Falls.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:47 PM Permalink
Scribe

I love the Dunning Feild idea!

Me2,we can always use my theory from last year!LOL!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:47 PM Permalink
Artemis The Huntress

HiYa Scribe!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:48 PM Permalink
Scribe

Seriously,I think the patrotic theme....did anyone read the Winter Carnival section in the paper?

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:48 PM Permalink
Terry

It may be too early for the park yet...but it is fun noodling the possibilities. It's a long time till midnight.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:49 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Just a quick off topic question for those who are familiar with eBay since it keeps coming up. I have these two "Official tributes of Great Britain honoring the Royal Wedding Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer". It's basically an envelope with a first day of issue commerative stamp and special coin inside a protective folder. Do you think something like that would sell for much?

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:49 PM Permalink
Scribe

Hey Artemeis! I didn't get around to your side of the room last night!

Hopefully we'll meet up through the park or re-hash bash!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:49 PM Permalink
Scribe

Evenin Sam!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:50 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

There are fire rings at Hidden Falls. I actually had a bonfire in one just a few months ago. They are up by the falls themselves.

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:51 PM Permalink
me2

Sparky-Charles Schulz-Charlie Brown-Parks that the statue WAS in-

Rice Park Ford "Park"way Mattocks Park Highland golf course Como Lake Phalen Park Hayden Heights Harriet Island State Capitol Grounds

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:51 PM Permalink
Scribe

Como !!!!!!

Ah Ha!

Sun, 01/20/2002 - 6:52 PM Permalink