2005 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

maybe a bit of over read. It doesn't say how the water got there

Nah, I'll probably go tomorrow evening (after I help the folks out with something) thinkin I'll end up out there around 8 or 9.

I'll be out early. I'm gonna check it out for sure. Maybe I'll see ya later on.

nite everyone!

Sounds good

Why do you think they mention Christmas??  Why not just winter?

I aws thinking that to OT

I think we're concentrating too much on the path and the water and ignoring something important in the rest of the clue.

Not very many people down at PP tonight

Why do they mention ice and then frozen water? Twice?

Had to log back in...

Island Lake has water and paths.

OT - that might be a hint about the time the medallion was dropped. 

Goodnight x 2!

But the ice has come
to stay

The water's quite frozen
at this park we have
chosen

Did they bring "the ice" to the park with the frozen water? Is this a reference to the new med? whats it look like? Anybody know?

hi reg

Hi to Leela, LL,  TMK!

 

Hey slim.

If they can do it with flies, why not a medallion.

Or an Ice Cube CD (just had to toss it out there for the 'record')

If you mix up the first letters of the first four lines in the clue it spells BATS.  Caves?

Yup, need another clue

hey whats up with the time and date of the postings they are somewhat off?

they are on pacific time. 2hrs off

All times on the board are Pacific Stanard Time. Since the server is located on the west coast. Just add 2 hours and you'll get the correct time.

Hi I have your first 2 books I would like the third one how can I get one? thanx.........

Thank you!!!!!!!!I,am a little slow this year. haven,t got into my hunting mode.

Good to hear from you DQ, congrats on the baby!

[Edited by on Jan 23, 2005 at 10:42pm.]

White Christmas anagrams to "Is a Strech Whim"

or "A chest with rims" does that mean the medallion is a Treasure Chest again? lol :)

[Edited by on Jan 23, 2005 at 10:43pm.]

 

Cooler Crew Member / Park

1. OT 
      
      
            Battle Creek

2. Clue Master

      
    Indian Mounds

3. ABETRED 
       
    
  Langford

4. THX

      
      
          Highland

5. Chris Digger

   
      Cherokee

6. Downtown Dave 
   Kellogg

7. Ares

      
      
          Hidden Falls

8. Winnebago Bill 
    
 Ayd Mill Road

9. Scribe

      
   
          CoNo

10.Big G     
      
         Central

11.L A Mom

              Palace Rec

12.Leelabell 
          
    College

13.MrMNMikey  
       Beaver Lake

14.Jake

      
      
         Phalen

15.KT 
      
      
          Newell

16.Ian

      
      
           Long Lake

17.Tim

      
      
         Marydale

18.Me2

      
      
        Shoreview Commons

19.Kitch     
      
        Keller

20.Snow Huntress     West Minnehaha Rec

21.MucLuck   
      
    Conway

22.OTS

      
      
         Linwood

23.Terry V   
      
       North Dale

24.TMK

      
      
       Crosby

25.Wicked Nick 
       
 Duluth & Case

26.KOP 
       
       
       Wakefield

27.Pay Me     
       
      Rest Of Open Field

Hi Diggin' Queen -nice ta see ya-and GOODLUCK(to everyone)

Its in ICE along with something-2003 at cono it was in ice and leaves

I say frozen in ICE is the NEW Medallion in a inedible Green Donut!

See everyone mon afternoon and nite. Art and I are coming to town and maybe even staying a nite. : > )  

You gonna be here for the hunt then MK?

Hi DQ

depends on what you might think inedible means... But I'm not really liking the ice encasement idea myself, not to say it isn't correct, but ice is something easy to watch for anyways, so I'd be happy if I found it and I was wrong.

I had this dream where I found the medallion "whittled" in a bar of Ivory soap while combing Highland Park near Edgcumbe Road.  hmmmm 

btw, Hello once again :) 

Hi MV. 

Ian, I like your pick.  If I hadn't had first pick that was going to be my choice.  I just like that park.  Spent some time out there last year and it has potential I think. 

quad joe

Just to mix it up a bit....Healtheast holds a Festival of Trees every year at Christmas time at the Raddison Hotel on Kellogg Blvd.

Someone tell me to go to bed.

Go to bed OT

I know this was WAY back there, but Saturday night (Sunday morning) when I left McGovern's, Eric HAD to start some sh!t with Nick, cocorosie and me. Talkin' BS

What BS ...

Why am I getting sick now ??

 I had this dream where I found the medallion "whittled" in a bar of Ivory soap while combing 

 Highland Park near Edgcumbe Road.  hmmmm 

 btw, Hello once again :) 

nice  one - looks like were on the same page- an a g

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Kaw... You can find pictures of everything people have for this year in mostly in the picture post thread.

I'm going through and posting most of it on coolertimes as well in the 2005 pictures section.

Lots of Zeph there.

...come to stay...

Maybe a dog park or picture of one on a sign?

I know this is weak... just trying to get the brain fired up....

Does the the word BATS mean anything to anyone?

[Edited by on Jan 24, 2005 at 01:07am.]

I was going to say that also that I don't believe it's encased in ice because ice is indeed edible. I also agree with lilslim that the way the clue is worded, it sounds like it's referring to water that is in the park all year round. Rearranging the words it reads "The water at this park we have chosen is quite frozen." So I'm disinclined to think it's referring to ice rinks. On the other hand, over the last two years there's been a pattern whereby one not ought to put faith in the grammar of the clue. Still, I do think it refers to existing water. And I don't think it means a fountain or anything like that, because the water to those things is turned off in the winter and there wouldn't be any ice. Thus I believe it's telling us it's a park that has water, which really is not such an unusual thing to put in Clue #2. Could be a lake, river, pond, stream, or anything like that.

I think it's a safe bet to think it's telling us the park has paths. Most of them do, so not a huge revelation. My gut reaction on "while time away" is that it's hinting there are a lot of historical markers along the paths.

I think it's also interesting it mentions the lack of snow. I think that safely tells us it's hidden somewhere that isn't dependent on snow cover, which in the end, could be the biggest piece of information of them all in this clue.

So if we need a park with or near water that has a lot of hiding places that don't need snow, and has paths that lead through a lot of historical items, I think you're looking at Indian Mounds, Como, or Swede Hallow. So that would be my guess pending another clue.

I've liked Mounds for a while.... hmmmmmm

Digging at Como already? Not sure if it's a good idea to tire yourself out on just a rough hunch. There's a lot of digging on the road ahead.

Not sure if it's a good idea to tire yourself out on just a rough hunch. There's a lot of digging on the road ahead.

Thats me too AW... I'm trying to take a step back this year and relax the noodling. Digging will come in a few days. Until then I need to get rested.

In regards to the first clue, I'm pretty sure the "old curmudgeon" is Joe Soucheray and "in high dudgeon" refers to his reactions to last year's hunt.

Good Morning!

Not really a lot further ahead in my thinking than I was last night.  I'm hoping to try to conserve my energy for this weekend, but I know I'll find myself driving around the city scoping, just to see if I see something that "clicks".

Best get ready for the day ahead....catch y'all tonight.