Discuss the 2005 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt here.
Randahl
i remember arguing with green on the old PP cooler thingy during the conway hunt and thinking "this d00d is a hippy" come to find out SHE is pretty damn kewl!!
perceptions of people online are funny - and YES i too thought AW was a chick!!
I think this years hunt was one of the least enjoyable I've ever participated in. It is sad that everyone could be in the right park after the 2nd clue. A lot of the fun is deciphering the park as much as it is figuring out where in a particular park it might be. As ridiculous as the clues were a few years ago for Como, at least it had everyone scattered at various parks for nine or ten days. I can agree with the general sentiment that the clues were straightforward (no french-immersion-school-like clues). On the other hand, keep us driving around for at least a week!
Also, and I'm not sure what the best solution to this is but, it is time they figure out a way to reward those who a) go down to the PP building for the clues and/or b) dig early. I'm in a crowd that has always enjoyed the PP building waits and getting the clue the old-fashioned way. I must say, however, that next year I highly doubt I will make it out each night like I have the last couple years (yes, every night at the paper). I can sit and wait in the warmth with my hands on the keyboard with the best of them, and I can avoid some of the pushing and shoving that the waiting brought this year (for the first time that I've ever seen it). There's going to have to be some kind of incentive to get me down there next year.
trust me I know you can be friends with the male species!! w00f w00f - hee hee
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just kidding of course - I did get to hang with you one night for a bit tho - fun times -
TURNS OUT THE OWNER OF GREAT WATERS" WIFE WORKS FOR SAME COMPANY CLUEMASTER DOES AND HOLDS THE SAME POSITION AS BRAD _ did we already know this or is it a cool coincidence that we can MILK next year?? hee hee - i found this out while eating lunch there today ;)
and BTW is no one gonna comment on my tag line?
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And I'm glad that the 4th annual bearhunt will be Zephy's first one home.
On my honor, I will do my best to be there!! I almost was able to remotely participate this year, through L4V... she was emailing me the clues, before we set up a LAN to our rooms... (NOW, I get the Chesty the Bears best friend' thingy!!!)
If I had to name all of the people who made this a special hunt for me, I would have tendonitis by morning...
This has been the best hunt that I have ever experienced... I had the biggest rush figuring out the clues and running around St Paul... I have been knighted twice, 3rd time real soon!! The trifecta!! I was on the hometown news, appeared on the FRONT page of Ma Press, I stopped a parade , met the Vulcans.....
But the best part was that not only did I get all of these fantastic things, I spent it with you... I was able to attend the Pre-Dig-Gig... hunted a little, it was amazing. I wish I had a dollar for every e-gram that I had, thanking me for what we are doing here. If only every soldier had this much support at home... and had people kind enough to show it...
Prior to this hunt, I knew Love4Vino from last years hunt, we kinda paired up (we had a fan base!!), I met Regman while waiting in line everyday (1st and 2nd in line everyday!!), I met one of the Clownz for a moment (hope it was you, Nick... 'sup, Juggallo...)... and that was about it. But now I feel that I have a kind of (how do I say this without sounding like a wuss...) ok, I care about alot of you, This is truly a family... One that I am proud to say I belong to.
Standing here, you can see so clear, A soldier saluting everyone  To the parks we sneak, with Treasure to seek We have a bond, not to be undone...
Have a great rest of the year, to those who are leaving... To those who stay, I look forward to seeing more of you throughout the rest of the year... The least that I could do for all that you have done for me.... (We'll have to have a get together when I come home on leave...)
Oh, did I mention that I love you guys???
See y'all back real soon!!
-------Zephyrus....Prince of the west wind, that hopefully blows me home soon!!
LOL!!! Zephy, that's too funny! Mostly because ittiz TRUE!Â
Yeah, go figure. I'm happy for the Melville's Et Al, but SHEESH!!! I just don't get why folks can't get buttons registered. How dumb! One little 37 cent stamp for 5K!!!
I yust found out that the persona that sits next to moi here In The Salt Mine was at Crosby, Stills Gnash & Young Sat nite!!! She and her Sweetie, a little after 9:00 PM!!! They met KT - cuz my co-worker wanted to pet KT's beautiful dog - and I'm guessing LLady: "a little short, longish dark hair, and has child(ren)." Tho it could have been PayMe.
She said "KT is really nice." And the other woman "is very down to earth. They both made me feel very welcome."
WAY TO GO 'HEADS!!!! We are our own best advertising!
I'm trying to talk her into coming to the Re-Hash Bash, at least to just stop by on their way to udder places Sun. I *think* she may become a Hunter... She cruised for us on the 'Net this year and may have done some lurking. She was interested in us, at any rate, and did follow us on the news.
THANKS KT and LLady or PayMe!!!!! The 'Crew snags more folk! :DÂ
I yust found out that the persona that sits next to moi here In The Salt Mine was at Crosby, Stills Gnash & Young Sat nite!!! She and her Sweetie, a little after 9:00 PM!!! They met KT - cuz my co-worker wanted to pet KT's beautiful dog - and I'm guessing LLady: "a little short, longish dark hair, and has child(ren)." Tho it could have been PayMe.
She said "KT is really nice." And the other woman "is very down to earth. They both made me feel very welcome."
WAY TO GO 'HEADS!!!! We are our own best advertising!
I'm trying to talk her into coming to the Re-Hash Bash, at least to just stop by on their way to udder places Sun. I *think* she may become a Hunter... She cruised for us on the 'Net this year and may have done some lurking. She was interested in us, at any rate, and did follow us on the news.
THANKS KT and LLady or PayMe!!!!! The 'Crew snags more folk! :D
Rosie (I like nick-names... They're more personal to me and are endearments), course you can! Mom will prolly bring a BAG full o'buttons. There should be plenty for enknee- and everbuddy.
i remember arguing with green on the old PP cooler thingy during the conway hunt and thinking "this d00d is a hippy" come to find out SHE is pretty damn kewl!!
perceptions of people online are funny - and YES i too thought AW was a chick!!
lolol
AW a chick -hahaha thats right
and people thought Jake and I were an item ---hahaha
(even though I know he thought I was a MLF)
and Scribe really weighs 300 pounds and has a hairy back!!!
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Now get the hell out of my shed.
Heh Heh
Tried to help out scribe with the eTrex, and found a waypoint named SHED
now which sheet of paper did I write that on?
[Edited by on Feb 2, 2005 at 11:23am.]
don't let ian make a coolerchick page....
you 2 WERE an item for the merriam hunt WEREN'T u?
LMAO
THX..I can be sappy if I wanna be....
I'm soo bummed out....
its not everyday you get to hear about me2 in the shower or mucky in the bathtub.
I think this years hunt was one of the least enjoyable I've ever participated in. It is sad that everyone could be in the right park after the 2nd clue. A lot of the fun is deciphering the park as much as it is figuring out where in a particular park it might be. As ridiculous as the clues were a few years ago for Como, at least it had everyone scattered at various parks for nine or ten days. I can agree with the general sentiment that the clues were straightforward (no french-immersion-school-like clues). On the other hand, keep us driving around for at least a week!
Also, and I'm not sure what the best solution to this is but, it is time they figure out a way to reward those who a) go down to the PP building for the clues and/or b) dig early. I'm in a crowd that has always enjoyed the PP building waits and getting the clue the old-fashioned way. I must say, however, that next year I highly doubt I will make it out each night like I have the last couple years (yes, every night at the paper). I can sit and wait in the warmth with my hands on the keyboard with the best of them, and I can avoid some of the pushing and shoving that the waiting brought this year (for the first time that I've ever seen it). There's going to have to be some kind of incentive to get me down there next year.
mucky in the bathtub? Dude, get a cleaning lady or something.Â
sorry outtamymind
the AW being a chick comments...
What's with all these long sappy posts?
You won't get any of that emotional crap out of me.
Now get the hell out of my shed!
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Hahahaha, THX is going senile, we're not even close to the shed.
But hey, come to think of it...
Party in the shed!!
Outta
There's a shed? No one told me about the shed! I thought I made into the popular kids group when I got into the invitational.
Heading to the library. Going to walk. It's only about as far as the entrance to Crosby Park to the fallen giant. Cars are over rated.
trust me I know you can be friends with the male species!! w00f w00f - hee hee
Â
just kidding of course - I did get to hang with you one night for a bit tho - fun times -
TURNS OUT THE OWNER OF GREAT WATERS" WIFE WORKS FOR SAME COMPANY CLUEMASTER DOES AND HOLDS THE SAME POSITION AS BRAD _ did we already know this or is it a cool coincidence that we can MILK next year?? hee hee - i found this out while eating lunch there today ;)
and BTW is no one gonna comment on my tag line?
[Edited 2 times. Most recently by on Feb 2, 2005 at 11:44am.]
Kitch "THX's Shed (The Pentagon): Stay the hell out! - That means YOU" 2/2/05 11:42am
Outta
didn't CM just get a new job???
either do I.....RR is #1
I modified it a tad
On my honor, I will do my best to be there!! I almost was able to remotely participate this year, through L4V... she was emailing me the clues, before we set up a LAN to our rooms... (NOW, I get the Chesty the Bears best friend' thingy!!!)
If I had to name all of the people who made this a special hunt for me, I would have tendonitis by morning...
This has been the best hunt that I have ever experienced... I had the biggest rush figuring out the clues and running around St Paul... I have been knighted twice, 3rd time real soon!! The trifecta!! I was on the hometown news, appeared on the FRONT page of Ma Press, I stopped a parade , met the Vulcans.....
But the best part was that not only did I get all of these fantastic things, I spent it with you... I was able to attend the Pre-Dig-Gig... hunted a little, it was amazing. I wish I had a dollar for every e-gram that I had, thanking me for what we are doing here. If only every soldier had this much support at home... and had people kind enough to show it...
Prior to this hunt, I knew Love4Vino from last years hunt, we kinda paired up (we had a fan base!!), I met Regman while waiting in line everyday (1st and 2nd in line everyday!!), I met one of the Clownz for a moment (hope it was you, Nick... 'sup, Juggallo...)... and that was about it. But now I feel that I have a kind of (how do I say this without sounding like a wuss...) ok, I care about alot of you, This is truly a family... One that I am proud to say I belong to.
Standing here, you can see so clear,
A soldier saluting everyone
 To the parks we sneak, with Treasure to seek
We have a bond, not to be undone...
Have a great rest of the year, to those who are leaving... To those who stay, I look forward to seeing more of you throughout the rest of the year... The least that I could do for all that you have done for me.... (We'll have to have a get together when I come home on leave...)
Oh, did I mention that I love you guys???
See y'all back real soon!!
-------Zephyrus....Prince of the west wind, that hopefully blows me home soon!!
ah, I get it now -
Mucky-damn, YOU GO GIRL!!!
note: L&A mommy seams to have some POWER over the guys this week as well- she tells them to move snow-they move snow! ;)
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Standing here, you can see so clear,
A soldier saluting everyone
 To the parks we sneak, with Treasure to seek
We have a bond, not to be undone...
feeling goosebumps -
I will have to stay in here for the regular year just to keep in touch with you!!
Plus like you say EVERYONE in here is really nice - the kind of friends that are REAL!
SO yes - I will put the effort into being around more throughout the year ;)
:)
ZEPHY IS THE CLUEWRITER - holy crap - too kewl!
JOE
thats gotta be my favorite clue now!
My guess is a park with a soldier statue
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i didn't CM just get a new job???
Had to get it out of my system...
Now ya know what I do all year.... hehehe
Maybe I should have a remote mock hunt!! LOL!!
(I wouldn't be able to find the treasure with my clues!!!)
go figure
LOL!!! Zephy, that's too funny! Mostly because ittiz TRUE!Â
Yeah, go figure. I'm happy for the Melville's Et Al, but SHEESH!!! I just don't get why folks can't get buttons registered. How dumb! One little 37 cent stamp for 5K!!!
I yust found out that the persona that sits next to moi here In The Salt Mine was at Crosby, Stills Gnash & Young Sat nite!!! She and her Sweetie, a little after 9:00 PM!!! They met KT - cuz my co-worker wanted to pet KT's beautiful dog - and I'm guessing LLady: "a little short, longish dark hair, and has child(ren)." Tho it could have been PayMe.
She said "KT is really nice." And the other woman "is very down to earth. They both made me feel very welcome."
WAY TO GO 'HEADS!!!! We are our own best advertising!
I'm trying to talk her into coming to the Re-Hash Bash, at least to just stop by on their way to udder places Sun. I *think* she may become a Hunter... She cruised for us on the 'Net this year and may have done some lurking. She was interested in us, at any rate, and did follow us on the news.
THANKS KT and LLady or PayMe!!!!! The 'Crew snags more folk! :DÂ
Snodgrass even had a registered button!
doing anything fun??
I yust found out that the persona that sits next to moi here In The Salt Mine was at Crosby, Stills Gnash & Young Sat nite!!! She and her Sweetie, a little after 9:00 PM!!! They met KT - cuz my co-worker wanted to pet KT's beautiful dog - and I'm guessing LLady: "a little short, longish dark hair, and has child(ren)." Tho it could have been PayMe.
She said "KT is really nice." And the other woman "is very down to earth. They both made me feel very welcome."
WAY TO GO 'HEADS!!!! We are our own best advertising!
I'm trying to talk her into coming to the Re-Hash Bash, at least to just stop by on their way to udder places Sun. I *think* she may become a Hunter... She cruised for us on the 'Net this year and may have done some lurking. She was interested in us, at any rate, and did follow us on the news.
THANKS KT and LLady or PayMe!!!!! The 'Crew snags more folk! :D
I think someone said Mom and Dad but I don't know who they are.
Outta
I think Terry V has some and she will be at rehash- many folks there probably will
Outta, Mom and Dad will be at The Re-Hash Bash. And Mom ALWAYS brings buttons. So don't worry! You can get yours (there's two this year) Sun! :D
Outta
You are too much! (sniff)
Oh say can you see in the sandy "sea"
Our soldiers so brave and true
Without them, our flag would not wave
They defend freedom for me and you.
We love you guys, doncha know!
Team... Did you make that up? That is BEAUTIFUL!!! That's WONDERFUL!
Thanks for everything...
See you all soon!!
-----Zephyrus...feeling all cheery inside
Bee on da'lookout for a "KymPoe" to bee showing up here soon!!! My co-worker registered!
We've annudder 'Head! :D
ROFLOLPMPCOOSBAGBBOMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ZEPHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Rubbing off" on you!!! Too funny! :D
SSCDs and MMCL, Zephy! See ewe 2morrow! :D
Outta, Mom and Dad will be at The Re-Hash Bash. And Mom ALWAYS brings buttons. So don't worry! You can get yours (there's two this year) Sun! :D
Rosie (I like nick-names... They're more personal to me and are endearments), course you can! Mom will prolly bring a BAG full o'buttons. There should be plenty for enknee- and everbuddy.