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.
I guess you could call me a "LURKER". I read all the posts, but don't post here often. Mostly because there is always so much slogging to do that by the time I would add anything, it's already been said and I don't want to just be repeating what someone else has posted.
Just in case you're wondering...I used to live in St. Paul and have been a hunter since the 70's. I do try to get involved with the Winter Carnival festivities this time of year and this is one way I can do that.
How does one become a member of the CoolerCrew,(is that the correct term?) you know the people who are die hard medallion hunters and supposedly wear white to distinguish themselves. I have been a hunter for about 5 years now, but have only begun to use this site as a reference this year. If it involves some sort of paddle and spankings, I'm out!!! Or if there is some sort of sacrificial destruction of your favorite shovel, I'm out again! J/K You all seem like a nice group of people, and have great insight.
Longfellow elementary is connected to Merriam...WIlder ST (hunters pride = lion= wildER) can see kstp tower from there...CARrol street=wreck?....has all of the other elements like rec center...tot lot...open space...hill for sledding...etc..
The merchant’s word 5 Delighted the Master heard; For his heart was in his work, and the heart Giveth grace unto every Art. A quiet smile played round his lips, As the eddies and dimples of the tide 10 Play round the bows of ships That steadily at anchor ride. And with a voice that was full of glee, He answered, ‘Erelong we will launch A vessel as goodly, and strong, and stanch, 15 As ever weathered a wintry sea!’ And first with nicest skill and art, Perfect and finished in every part, A little model the Master wrought, Which should be to the larger plan 20 What the child is to the man, Its counterpart in miniature; That with a hand more swift and sure The greater labor might be brought To answer to his inward thought. 25 And as he labored, his mind ran o’er The various ships that were built of yore, And above them all, and strangest of all Towered the Great Harry, crank and tall, Whose picture was hanging on the wall, 30 With bows and stern raised high in air, And balconies hanging here and there, And signal lanterns and flags afloat, And eight round towers, like those that frown From some old castle, looking down 35 Upon the drawbridge and the moat. And he said with a smile, ‘Our ship, I wis, Shall be of another form than this!’ It was of another form, indeed; Built for freight, and yet for speed, 40 A beautiful and gallant craft; Broad in the beam, that the stress of the blast, Pressing down upon sail and mast, Might not the sharp bows overwhelm; Broad in the beam, but sloping aft 45 With graceful curve and slow degrees, That she might be docile to the helm, And that the currents of parted seas, Closing behind, with mighty force, Might aid and not impede her course. 50
In the ship-yard stood the Master, With the model of the vessel, That should laugh at all disaster, And with wave and whirlwind wrestle!
Covering many a rood of ground, 55 Lay the timber piled around; Timber of chestnut, and elm, and oak, And scattered here and there, with these, The knarred and crooked cedar knees; Brought from regions far away, 60 From Pascagoula’s sunny bay, And the banks of the roaring Roanoke! Ah! what a wondrous thing it is To note how many wheels of toil One thought, one word, can set in motion! 65 There’s not a ship that sails the ocean, But every climate, every soil, Must bring its tribute, great or small, And help to build the wooden wall!
The sun was rising o’er the sea, 70 And long the level shadows lay, As if they, too, the beams would be Of some great, airy argosy, Framed and launched in a single day. That silent architect, the sun, 75 Had hewn and laid them every one, Ere the work of man was yet begun. Beside the Master, when he spoke, A youth, against an anchor leaning, Listened, to catch his slightest meaning, 80 Only the long waves, as they broke In ripples on the pebbly beach, Interrupted the old man’s speech.
Beautiful they were, in sooth, The old man and the fiery youth! 85 The old man, in whose busy brain Many a ship that sailed the main Was modelled o’er and o’er again; The fiery youth, who was to be The heir of his dexterity, 90 The heir of his house, and his daughter’s hand When he had built and launched from land What the elder head had planned.
‘Thus,’ said he, ‘will we build this ship! Lay square the blocks upon the slip, 95 And follow well this plan of mine. Choose the timbers with greatest care; Of all that is unsound beware; For only what is sound and strong To this vessel shall belong. 100 Cedar of Maine and Georgia pine Here together shall combine. A goodl
Dave that long ass story was uncalled for. Nobody will read it. If you have nothing to contribute to the hunt then don't say anything at all. Just my two cents
Excuse me for sounding like a dumba@@ but I'm having trouble figuering out how to use this board. If I reply or post I cant seem to see anyone else's posts
That Longfellow poem has to be the longest darn poem I've ever read! I think its at Como. The third clue says ' carnival hunter's pride'. Why wouldn't it say 'treasure hunter's pride' or 'medallion hunter's pride' rather than carnival...unless the word carnival is supposed to be the key word?
Jesus Christ, how many times do I have to say this.....in and on air, sure it could mean the radio towers, but what if it meant the medallion wasn't on the ground. Dont you think the PP would be smart enough to realise with this warm weather we've been having that they wouldnt put it in the snow!!!
Merriam or Como or Newell.
Why Como, its at a park and rec? Same with mounds...why mounds?
I guess you could call me a "LURKER". I read all the posts, but don't post here often. Mostly because there is always so much slogging to do that by the time I would add anything, it's already been said and I don't want to just be repeating what someone else has posted.
Just in case you're wondering...I used to live in St. Paul and have been a hunter since the 70's. I do try to get involved with the Winter Carnival festivities this time of year and this is one way I can do that.
I don't consider it rude to "LURK".
JiggaWHAT? If they were separate I want to check out the one I don't know to see how the clues fit. JiggaWHO?
Dave not only the carvers cave but there is a circle you can sit/stand in and you talk and it echos back at you...its in the scenic overlook thingy
How does one become a member of the CoolerCrew,(is that the correct term?) you know the people who are die hard medallion hunters and supposedly wear white to distinguish themselves. I have been a hunter for about 5 years now, but have only begun to use this site as a reference this year. If it involves some sort of paddle and spankings, I'm out!!! Or if there is some sort of sacrificial destruction of your favorite shovel, I'm out again! J/K You all seem like a nice group of people, and have great insight.
Merriam or Como or Newell.
Just a thought about willie mays, his number was 24 could that number come into play in paces or address...
Longfellow elementary is connected to Merriam...WIlder ST (hunters pride = lion= wildER) can see kstp tower from there...CARrol street=wreck?....has all of the other elements like rec center...tot lot...open space...hill for sledding...etc..
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The merchant’s word 5 Delighted the Master heard; For his heart was in his work, and the heart Giveth grace unto every Art. A quiet smile played round his lips, As the eddies and dimples of the tide 10 Play round the bows of ships That steadily at anchor ride. And with a voice that was full of glee, He answered, ‘Erelong we will launch A vessel as goodly, and strong, and stanch, 15 As ever weathered a wintry sea!’ And first with nicest skill and art, Perfect and finished in every part, A little model the Master wrought, Which should be to the larger plan 20 What the child is to the man, Its counterpart in miniature; That with a hand more swift and sure The greater labor might be brought To answer to his inward thought. 25 And as he labored, his mind ran o’er The various ships that were built of yore, And above them all, and strangest of all Towered the Great Harry, crank and tall, Whose picture was hanging on the wall, 30 With bows and stern raised high in air, And balconies hanging here and there, And signal lanterns and flags afloat, And eight round towers, like those that frown From some old castle, looking down 35 Upon the drawbridge and the moat. And he said with a smile, ‘Our ship, I wis, Shall be of another form than this!’ It was of another form, indeed; Built for freight, and yet for speed, 40 A beautiful and gallant craft; Broad in the beam, that the stress of the blast, Pressing down upon sail and mast, Might not the sharp bows overwhelm; Broad in the beam, but sloping aft 45 With graceful curve and slow degrees, That she might be docile to the helm, And that the currents of parted seas, Closing behind, with mighty force, Might aid and not impede her course. 50
In the ship-yard stood the Master, With the model of the vessel, That should laugh at all disaster, And with wave and whirlwind wrestle!
Covering many a rood of ground, 55 Lay the timber piled around; Timber of chestnut, and elm, and oak, And scattered here and there, with these, The knarred and crooked cedar knees; Brought from regions far away, 60 From Pascagoula’s sunny bay, And the banks of the roaring Roanoke! Ah! what a wondrous thing it is To note how many wheels of toil One thought, one word, can set in motion! 65 There’s not a ship that sails the ocean, But every climate, every soil, Must bring its tribute, great or small, And help to build the wooden wall!
The sun was rising o’er the sea, 70 And long the level shadows lay, As if they, too, the beams would be Of some great, airy argosy, Framed and launched in a single day. That silent architect, the sun, 75 Had hewn and laid them every one, Ere the work of man was yet begun. Beside the Master, when he spoke, A youth, against an anchor leaning, Listened, to catch his slightest meaning, 80 Only the long waves, as they broke In ripples on the pebbly beach, Interrupted the old man’s speech.
Beautiful they were, in sooth, The old man and the fiery youth! 85 The old man, in whose busy brain Many a ship that sailed the main Was modelled o’er and o’er again; The fiery youth, who was to be The heir of his dexterity, 90 The heir of his house, and his daughter’s hand When he had built and launched from land What the elder head had planned.
‘Thus,’ said he, ‘will we build this ship! Lay square the blocks upon the slip, 95 And follow well this plan of mine. Choose the timbers with greatest care; Of all that is unsound beware; For only what is sound and strong To this vessel shall belong. 100 Cedar of Maine and Georgia pine Here together shall combine. A goodl
nice thought ther Paul!!
lots of choppers as usual over the west side.the news choppers are in the air and on the air.i'm still happy by the way.
cool idea sounds intresting
I hope tonights clue includes some numbers to work with, I mean digits.
Thanks THX :)
Dave I wouldn't read poems in school what makes you think I will actually read one now...I will trust you guys to tell me what it says...
Longfellow sounds intresting
So are the mobs at Merriam and Mounds and BC this year?
THX....see WE are NOW getting Participation from others....it is nice to hear from some folks who other wise wouldn't be heard from!!
I'm with you Bob........MERRIUM..........
Mark - I personally like the spanking thing. I think I'll bring it up at the next meeting.
for any one that would like to read it .. lot in it to help
Lisa's mommy, I am woman in Burnsville and would love to have a hunting partner to go out tonight...what do ya say?
CRAFTY...nice post...what are the thoughts of a veteran hunter such as yourself at this point??
Hey spankings?? Whos giving them?
sorry Lisa
Seeing all the drug references in the clues, it's gonna be rapped in a bunch of papes glued together, just a premonition
I would love for every one to pick one park they think the first 5 clues best describes and tie in the clues in as they see them......
lol
They're still at home with these clues so far. Too much info and this years hunt won't last long with the little snow we have left for cover.
Dave that long ass story was uncalled for. Nobody will read it. If you have nothing to contribute to the hunt then don't say anything at all. Just my two cents
Excuse me for sounding like a dumba@@ but I'm having trouble figuering out how to use this board. If I reply or post I cant seem to see anyone else's posts
That Longfellow poem has to be the longest darn poem I've ever read! I think its at Como. The third clue says ' carnival hunter's pride'. Why wouldn't it say 'treasure hunter's pride' or 'medallion hunter's pride' rather than carnival...unless the word carnival is supposed to be the key word?
my park is mounds
F K as JC...stfu
lil slim what time do you plan on going out?
THX....see WE are NOW getting Participation from others....it is nice to hear from some folks who other wise wouldn't be heard from!!
Yeah, well now you'll have to slog through twice as many posts!
:-)
bob...post and then use your browser to go back then click on the last # as in 18042 (blue) one and it will refresh itself
paper start all this so could look down on the pride as thay see it?
That was my point too THX
Bob just click on the "most Resent" button, then form there click on the most current number message to update
BC rec is the place to be!!!!
Jesus Christ, how many times do I have to say this.....in and on air, sure it could mean the radio towers, but what if it meant the medallion wasn't on the ground. Dont you think the PP would be smart enough to realise with this warm weather we've been having that they wouldnt put it in the snow!!!
Well...right now I'm leaning towards BC, but I am open to other ideas:)
LM- We could go whenever.
H ey O K H ey O K
Anybody think we're being laughed at?
For some reason I'm still stuck on Mounds...
BC is my choice waiting for nxt clue to justify the means
Mine is Como... 1) Search Far and Wide (Big Park in St. Paul)
2) Time to Kill lots of different activities there (Zoo, Conservatory, Outdoor activities too many to name, Amusement park)
3)Clue 3 could be anything. There is plenty of open spaces on the ground to hide it
4)There are baseball fields there to tie into the Mays thing and the doubling of words also suggests the doubling of parks
5)Lots of space to amuse tiny tots once again the amusement park and zoo
Now where in that HUGE park is still anyones guess
I was just out there...already like 15 people diggin'
there is street & lot parking, a huge ski hill surrounded by woods, an elementary school, 2 huge playgrounds....