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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.

wrightwinger

hey no mentioning the wrongs of wright!!!! lol :)

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:13 PM Permalink
Terry

WW - We've watched you grow up...get your license and then a car, graduate from high school and enroll in college.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:14 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

ohhhh, IDEA all we have to do is figure out where the re-hash bash is, and then we'll know where the treasure is!!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:14 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Anyone staying home tonight to be phoned the clue to post? Jake, Green, Allison, TV,WW?

What da hell am I saying! Of course not

That's a great idea WW. LOL

I haven't herd that before.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:15 PM Permalink
Terry

So where's the rehash bash gonna be, WW?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:15 PM Permalink
Carl The Hunter

Tonight I should be home @ 11 PM...waiting for the clue!!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:16 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

nah i usally stay and wait for it to be posted, may head down tonight!!! cuz im all pumped listing to irish rap, and irish punk, and irish EXTREME POLKA

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:16 PM Permalink
Terry

I don't know if I'll be home or not...probably not.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:16 PM Permalink
Jim Casper

Hey I have a question if info hottie has been to half of all the parks Should I go to the other half od all the parks? wich halves was she at? Just idding never mind see ya at the PP

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:17 PM Permalink
Pinto

I was over at Merriam last night until about 2. There were about 5-8 of us hunting there. I thought I found a good spot to dig when I found a good echo spot, but I didn't find anything but snow and some leaves. Any thoughts about it being under leaves in case the snow did melt? Well, I can't look today or tonight because I live too far away to drive everyday, but I might be up tommorow.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:18 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

you know, since i jokingly accussed info hottie of being "the hider" she hasnt posted,hmmmmmmm lol

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:18 PM Permalink
Annie B.

So - is anyone looking for someone to join them? I do not have a car, but will help w/ gas. I have a winter carnival pin, have been cutting each clue out, so am ready for the whole shebang.

Did anyone figure out that Carnival Hunters Pride?

Do you think that the park n rec means a park w/ a rec and that the 'n' stands for a rec ctr - such as Northwest Como Rec Ctr?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:19 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

pinto stay at mailman lepercon's place

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:21 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Green thought of that Annie. She wanted to keep it a 'secret'. Yup. Good idea - could be.

Are you BeeYoB from a few years back?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:21 PM Permalink
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Carnival Hunter's Pride makes me think of a cave or den, as in pride of lions

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:22 PM Permalink
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hey, me and my friend went to the state fair grounds today to casually look around a bit for the medallion, about five minutes after we got there a police car pulled up and told us we couldn't be there. Whats the story? when did the fairgrounds become off limits? Or was the cop just misinformed, in which case I'm not too happy, cause I was all set for some off season fair fun! AH HA HA HA HA! Sorry, I got carried away.

Merry Christmas,

Me

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:22 PM Permalink
Dart Head

Green did you go to Como today ?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:22 PM Permalink
Packerguy27

Wow, this is turning out to be a great hunt this year! This is what we need! In my opinion, the last two years have stunk! 99 was the last Great hunt!!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:23 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Fairgrounds are on private property now. (as far as I know)

It would be like hiding it in your back yard. (good thought though)

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:23 PM Permalink
Annie B.

Nope I am not...Haven't really gotten out there hunting too much. When I have tried a park no one else is there, and that tells you something. Would love to get out and look tho - not just in the books, the maps, and here - but to really get out there this yr. I loved meeting the Cooler Crew last year at McGoverns, but a bit shy and didn't do it this yr.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:24 PM Permalink
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gl all i'm logged in

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:25 PM Permalink
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Wright Winger...is there such thing as irish rap and if so what are some groups or performers you know. I love rap!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:25 PM Permalink
Clue Master

What were you drinking AB?

Mirror Joe!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:25 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

I was at Merriam this morning from 9:30-10:30---about 10 searchers. I drank my coffee, walked the park, and left. Nothing grabbed me, and I didn't trip.

Went to check out a cache in Afton, and found a historic site, with an old cemetery, right by the freeway.

<http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=10404>

Stopped at Battle Creek, hiked about three hours in the woods and hills. Saw maybe 15 hunters by the ski jump.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:26 PM Permalink
Aaron Kaske

The fairgrounds is considered "private property" in cases like Winter Carnival events (I work for the fair during fair time). You generally have to have a "reason" to be on the fairgrounds, i.e., hockey games, etc. I certainly do not think that it is at Mounds Park though. They are trying to stay away from that park after what happened to the burial grounds there. Just about any clue can fit Mounds if you analyze it and look hard enough. Tomorrow's clue should be a good one!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:27 PM Permalink
Map Guy

I see some people will still hunt in Falcon Heights no matter what.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:27 PM Permalink
wrightwinger

well i dont like rap much, but i love irish music. mostly its HOUSE OF PAIN

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:28 PM Permalink
Carl The Hunter

I think that Merriam is Verrrrryyyy promising...

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:29 PM Permalink
Liquor Lady

so ian, how did battle creek look? I didn't get a chance to get out there today.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:30 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Hey Steve, Mandy

I musta been in the wrong part of Battle Creek...I didn't see any wrecks.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:30 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

Ha Ha i think i'm gonna go look for the medallion in minneapolis.

I'm telling you its in minneapolis

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:30 PM Permalink
Carl The Hunter

By the way TTHG....Prior Avenue is spelled incorrectly in your book...

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:31 PM Permalink
Map Guy

Your on target Usual...its amazing isn't it?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:31 PM Permalink
Dart Head

where is Merriam ?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:31 PM Permalink
Map Guy

HOw did I spell it?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:32 PM Permalink
Carl The Hunter

On Prior Avenue b/t Marshall Ave and I 94

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:32 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

ha ha you don't now how many times i said that the fairgrounds is off limits.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:32 PM Permalink
Casey S

take cretin and vadalia to carrol and you should run into it next to longfellow school

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:32 PM Permalink
Carl The Hunter

Like Pryer....

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:32 PM Permalink
Annie B.

I got another crazy idea - the Carnival Hunters Pride could refer to a water cooler, or a cooler. What do you think?

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:33 PM Permalink
Map Guy

No way!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:33 PM Permalink
Carl The Hunter

Interesting take Annie....

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:33 PM Permalink
Carl The Hunter

WAY!!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:33 PM Permalink
Carl The Hunter

Do I get a FREE copy for that???? :-)

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:34 PM Permalink
Terry

Annie - I haven't a clue whether that be wrong or right, but it's really clever! Thanks! Maybe this is the start of some creative noodling here!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:34 PM Permalink
Map Guy

I have to go find a book and see that.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:34 PM Permalink
Aaron Kaske

I was at Battle Creek Rec. Center last night. Someone was digging out the entire diamond of a softball field. Little early to be that determined!! Too cold!!!!!!!!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:35 PM Permalink
Carl The Hunter

Green yelled at me today for not having one!

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:35 PM Permalink
Terry

Steve - I got an email via Greg Sax from someone wanting your book. I sent that person the link to your website.

At this rate, you won't have any left.

Thu, 01/24/2002 - 6:35 PM Permalink