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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.

sspclassof69

green, Newell has like zero hills for sledding; are any parks on "arcade" st.?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:24 AM Permalink
ares

ssp, phalen's golf course is bordered by arcade, farnsworth elementary school's "front yard" is on arcade, but that's about it. and neither qualifies as a resting spot for the med.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:25 AM Permalink
Medallion Fanatic

Has anyone noticed that the first and third lines in the latest clue don't rhyme? They have in all of the other clues.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:26 AM Permalink
green

class... Huh? What about Newell? I've never said ittiz in Newell.

I may have "double vision" but ittiz not for Newell...

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:26 AM Permalink
ares

it's an aacbbc rhythm pattern, fan.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:27 AM Permalink
green

MedFan, just a new clue writer using a different meter/rhyming style.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:27 AM Permalink
Carl The Hunter

That list was @ 16793....

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:29 AM Permalink
green

Wuz it sumpin' I said?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:29 AM Permalink
Medallion Fanatic

Not sure what you mean, Ares. I was a science major, not english. :-)

Yeah, I've thought about the new writer thing but in clues 1-4 lines 1 and 3 rhyme and 2 and 4 rhyme. That same scheme isn't in clue 5.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:30 AM Permalink
ares

they've been known to change the metering scheme before when they need to. try reading it like this to understand what i mean (and i wasn't an english major either. lol):

  • Take your wreck
  • to the park n rec
  • Park on the street or in the lot
  • Look for a place
  • with lots of space
  • To amuse a tiny tot
  • Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:32 AM Permalink
    green

    New Clue Writer fell asleep, the Aliens sucked out his/her brain, and put in the Old Clue Writer's brain?

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:32 AM Permalink
    sspclassof69

    Only park for down hill skiing on the parks web site is Como on Lexington ave side...thoughts about the skiing for the "hills"clue?

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:33 AM Permalink
    Carl The Hunter

    Green...what are your hot pix???

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:33 AM Permalink
    ares

    well that would certainly be a welcome change, green! although the meter of 3 and 4 vaguely (yes its a stretch) resembled something normal.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:33 AM Permalink
    Medallion Fanatic

    Gotcha, Ares. I seem to try to hard to get meaning out of everything. The curse of a medallion hunter, I guess.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:33 AM Permalink
    THX 1138

    THX...scribe and leelee scouting where I am thinking?

    Where are ya thinkin'? :-)

    I believe they're checking out Merriam & So. St Anthony.

    Sorry it took so long to reply. I'm having a hard time keeping up this week. Just too busy during hunt week!

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:34 AM Permalink
    Frosti

    ssp, Arcade st. runs into Dayton's bluff rec center. What are you thinking about?

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:35 AM Permalink
    Randahl

    THC---I was thinking one of them yes..

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:36 AM Permalink
    green

    Mac: Como, Como, Como.

    Fiends, gotta get unner water. Time and tide wait for no man, and I'm well past 30! LOL!!!

    As Eags says, "I'm off like a prom dress!"

    Bock in a bit...

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:37 AM Permalink
    My Dalliance

    What are the thoughts on the use of "n" as in "park n rec" when they could have said "and" without destroying the rhyme/meter/whatever?

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:39 AM Permalink
    THX 1138

    and its pronounced air-eez not ah-reez

    I like ah-reez better

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:39 AM Permalink
    Randahl

    Ares....what do you do anyway...did you tell me last night??? you were so upset that i said you looked older than 24 I think you forgot to tell me...

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:40 AM Permalink
    New Daddy

    Green I completely agree the clue writter is an alien, and saw the beacon at INdian Mounds...thats It. gotta go dig..see ya there

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:41 AM Permalink
    THX 1138

    Main Entry: Ar·es

    Pronunciation: 'ar-(")Ez, 'er-

    Function: noun

    Etymology: Greek ArEs

    : the Greek god of war -- compare MARS

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:41 AM Permalink
    Randahl

    I like it like this " Ares yalls goin' down to the Walmart yesay"?

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:41 AM Permalink
    Medallion Fanatic

    I can relate to Allison's poem. I've been doing this hunt thing since I was a little kid. My aunts used to take me out of school to go hunting with them. I'm going out of town this weekend so I'm going to miss prime hunting time. Arghh!

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:42 AM Permalink
    THX 1138

    "Ares yall goin' to duh monster truck rally?"

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:43 AM Permalink
    Map Guy

    The Guide is checking in...is everyone still all over the city?

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:43 AM Permalink
    THX 1138

    The Guide is checking in...is everyone still all over the city?

    I'm locked in a 10x5 cubicle.

    But I'm taking tomorrow off!!!

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:43 AM Permalink
    Map Guy

    hey THX! i just noticed that...Thank you!

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:44 AM Permalink
    ares

    dal, that's a good question.

    randy, i'm a "computer jockey" as my brother likes to say. official title: software engineer.

    and thx, i'll hold that its a long a. ahh-reez sounds too british.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:44 AM Permalink
    Randahl

    THG...I am thinking what your thinking.....

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:45 AM Permalink
    Map Guy

    I too am still at the office. I'm off tomorrow...

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:45 AM Permalink
    THX 1138

    Oxymoron of the day: "computer jockey"

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:45 AM Permalink
    My Dalliance

    The Guide is checking in...is everyone still all over the city?

    Guide, I'll tell you one thing: I'm not at Crosby!

    Ares, any insight?

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:45 AM Permalink
    THX 1138

    I too am still at the office. I'm off tomorrow...

    Cool! I won't be able to take Monday, if it lasts that long.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:45 AM Permalink
    ares

    a 10x5 cell, thx. i'm sorry to hear that. i've got 10x12 with my very own door and window here.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:45 AM Permalink
    Randahl

    LMFAO THX....I went to a monster truck thing about 15 yrs ago and people were running down to the area that the mud was splashing from the trucks ...just to get dirty

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:46 AM Permalink
    Map Guy

    Rust...I always think dirty thoughts.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:46 AM Permalink
    sspclassof69

    Frost: Arcade: amuse a tiny tot as per prior post; anyone else having trouble with this site?

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:46 AM Permalink
    Randahl

    THG....LMAO....you gonna be at the PP 2night?

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:47 AM Permalink
    Map Guy

    Hope you didn't spend too much time down there DAll.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:47 AM Permalink
    ares

    don't know dal. i noticed it but never made any real connection with it. the question is to figure out what the significance of it is. green had something earlier with the n being to point hunters towards the north of the city.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:47 AM Permalink
    THX 1138

    LMFAO THX....I went to a monster truck thing about 15 yrs ago and people were running down to the area that the mud was splashing from the trucks ...just to get dirty

    LOL! My boys (5 & 7) saw a commercial last week for one that was held at the dome. I promised to take them to the next one that was in town.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:47 AM Permalink
    Randahl

    I am 500 yards from crosby.....its dead...lol

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:47 AM Permalink
    Map Guy

    No Rust..I'm gonna get my lantern out and go diggin somewhere.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:47 AM Permalink
    THX 1138

    I'm outta here. Gotta get some work done.

    Later all.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:48 AM Permalink
    Randahl

    bye THC

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:48 AM Permalink
    Map Guy

    I'm out too. Later.

    Thu, 01/24/2002 - 10:48 AM Permalink