I agree that "mettle" means just that; a man with "pluck or fortitude" (according to my thesaurus). Personally, I think this points to a street with the name of a particularly noble man. I also think that the "fettle" part has to do with exercise; perhaps a biking path or fitness course nearby (said thesaurus has "fitness" and "good condition" as synonyms for fettle). Don't know what park this would lead us to, but perhaps with some sleep I'll have more energy to think. Also, I predict that this clue will be the one for which, after the meaning is revealed, I'll slap my forehead and wonder why I couldn't see what it meant. Oh, well. Maybe it'll all come together for me in a dream. That would be handy.
Anyone still here? I just got back from across the street, it looks good over there, im gonna warm up and go back over there, and then if no luck after a while, im gonna hop in the car and hit a few other parks. what are you guys thinkin?
1. The Treasure is in St.Paul 2. Its no where near a statue, golf course or private property 3. Its just out of view of a tire swing...you might want to keep an eye out for something money related i.e. Bank, Prosperity, or this could just reference the treasure itself 4. Its not downtown, and its hidden in a pile of leaves under snow 5. Watch out for a name of a man that has been couragious or had determination. The item is inside of a Dove Soap Box
mettle- 1. quality of temperament or disposition <gentleman of brave ~ --Shak.> 2. a :vigor and strength of spirit or temperament: Ardor < suspected to have more tongue in his head than~ in his bosom - sir walters scott> b. staying quality : stamina <trucks had proved their ~ in army transport -- pioneer & peacemaker >
I have thoughts on Como:Deploy Mettle can mean send out troops and the army is there building the slide. Also, face:cafe and Playing: THEY DO PLAYS THERE ALSO.
I've ruled it down to the following parks: Arlington/Arkwright Park Battle Creek Park Beaver Lake Park Cherokee Park Como Park Conway Park Crosby Farm Park Frost Lake Park Hidden Falls Park Highland Park Hillcrest Rec Center Langford Rec Center Linwood Rec Center Marydale Park Merriam Rec Center Indian Mounds Park Newell Park Phalen Park Sackett Rec Center Swede Hollow Park
J, I went there yes, but I didnt graduate, I stopped going 4th quarter of freshman year, and then re-enrolled junior year, because i had nothing better to do, and then I dropped out again Senior year and now im going to that Frog Town Area Learning Center place.
I thought of Como too, after the 1st couple of clues. but it's a big park. If there's one thing I've learned after years of hunting; don't exhaust yourself right out of the gate, unless you darn sure where it is. Save energy for later.
I don't think it would fit ---> the "mettle" that is...
Some of the gates are locked up for winter, so probally not there...lol
I am getting really tierd, so I am going. Bye, see you soon
Night, Regg
I agree that "mettle" means just that; a man with "pluck or fortitude" (according to my thesaurus). Personally, I think this points to a street with the name of a particularly noble man. I also think that the "fettle" part has to do with exercise; perhaps a biking path or fitness course nearby (said thesaurus has "fitness" and "good condition" as synonyms for fettle). Don't know what park this would lead us to, but perhaps with some sleep I'll have more energy to think. Also, I predict that this clue will be the one for which, after the meaning is revealed, I'll slap my forehead and wonder why I couldn't see what it meant. Oh, well. Maybe it'll all come together for me in a dream. That would be handy.
Anyone still here? I just got back from across the street, it looks good over there, im gonna warm up and go back over there, and then if no luck after a while, im gonna hop in the car and hit a few other parks. what are you guys thinkin?
hey face, what park did you go to?
mettle refers to middle
fettle -- is a state if physical fitness or order
or to cover or line the hearth=(a brick or stone, or cement area in
front of a fire place) of ( as reverbatory furnace) with fettling
1. The Treasure is in St.Paul 2. Its no where near a statue, golf course or private property 3. Its just out of view of a tire swing...you might want to keep an eye out for something money related i.e. Bank, Prosperity, or this could just reference the treasure itself 4. Its not downtown, and its hidden in a pile of leaves under snow 5. Watch out for a name of a man that has been couragious or had determination. The item is inside of a Dove Soap Box
If they were referencing a 'man of steele' then they would've said
"A man of steel CAN be real but another has plenty of mettle
Phalen Rec, i live right across the street
oh ya, I remember now. You know the memory is the 1st thing to go, go figure; it's 1:11 a.m.
Good Night and Happy hunting!
Hey, Crappy, what if someone else finds it? are you still gonna have that party?
so how are you applying Clue #5. I'm pretty familiar with phalen and the rec center. I live in No. St. paul.
Fettle is refering to being in fine shape if your on the right track
Faaaaaace??? still there? Don't the gates close at phalen every night? Just playing devils advocate here.
it says "we'll" be in great shape
well, im just going off the other clues for now...i gotta put 5 into when im out there..i dont know yet
just back forth like this onebrunodiggs.... this is supposed to be a message board, not a chat place...but we've been shaping it to our needs...
as far as I know, just back and forth. Unless you has instant messenger.
Faaaaaaaaaaaace????????
Any thoughts on Como?
if you read the answers of every past clue, you'll see they are pretty straight forward... not much digging involved
Como bites
I dunno J, i might decide to have it....i gotta think about that.
THANX
mettle- 1. quality of temperament or disposition <gentleman of brave ~ --Shak.> 2. a :vigor and strength of spirit or temperament: Ardor < suspected to have more tongue in his head than~ in his bosom - sir walters scott> b. staying quality : stamina <trucks had proved their ~ in army transport -- pioneer & peacemaker >
but it may have as much as a chance as any other park we've mentioned.
why?
Its harder to find the treasure if you start with what its hidden in first and then work your way up to the name of the park...
como is still on the top of my list
como has rings for thinking in circles and a bank named after it near by chilled2001
didn't mean to step on anyone's toes. I'm just getting tired. Tomorrows clue will probibly make me eat my words.
Hey, Crappy, since you live like 3 or 4 blocks from it, did you graduate from JHS? and if so, what year?
I have thoughts on Como:Deploy Mettle can mean send out troops and the army is there building the slide. Also, face:cafe and Playing: THEY DO PLAYS THERE ALSO.
como also has all the entertainment stuff on the grounds
2001, that's interesting
I've ruled it down to the following parks: Arlington/Arkwright Park Battle Creek Park Beaver Lake Park Cherokee Park Como Park Conway Park Crosby Farm Park Frost Lake Park Hidden Falls Park Highland Park Hillcrest Rec Center Langford Rec Center Linwood Rec Center Marydale Park Merriam Rec Center Indian Mounds Park Newell Park Phalen Park Sackett Rec Center Swede Hollow Park
Did I miss any? hehehe
Exactly and there is a bronze looking metal statue there also. Wasn't the Olympics people there for something lately also?
J, I went there yes, but I didnt graduate, I stopped going 4th quarter of freshman year, and then re-enrolled junior year, because i had nothing better to do, and then I dropped out again Senior year and now im going to that Frog Town Area Learning Center place.
Ok, so what year were you supposed to graduate in?
hopefully the next clue will narrow it down. We can still make the clues fit a number of parks.
And escape the herds........theres definently going to be herds there by next weekend!!!!!!!!!
Why Beaver Lake? just curious
V.J. I would have graduated in 99
Dude....thats my year. Who did you hang out with? or sit by at lunch? when you were actually there, that is
I thought of Como too, after the 1st couple of clues. but it's a big park. If there's one thing I've learned after years of hunting; don't exhaust yourself right out of the gate, unless you darn sure where it is. Save energy for later.
Someone once said "I can apply all these clues to my backyard"