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2001 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

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Discuss the 2001 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Here

Allison Wonderland

Sounds a bit obscure for the average human Regalman. :) I do dread to think what will happen if it is there and this hunt continues on into next week. Thus, for the sake of the kiddies, let's find it before the end of the weekend!

Ok, I'm going now.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:39 PM Permalink
regman

The man of mettle could be clark kent (superman) and Marydale is on kent ave!

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:39 PM Permalink
Medallion-less

When someone finds it.....when do they alert the public?

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:40 PM Permalink
Regalman

Actually regg man, Kent runs into the park but is blocked by a gas station. Def. makes sense though

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:40 PM Permalink
Regalman

They alert you when the news is on basically, they have a number you can call to see if it is founf, usually listed by clue in PP

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:41 PM Permalink
InspectorDigs

AW...I'm not knocking your clue interpretations...as a matter of fact I think they sound good. But I am just saying that the medallion hider takes common sense into consideration when placing this thing and children and traffic are two he definitely keeps in mind.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:41 PM Permalink
Regalman

Valley is what newell was to Conway if you ask me!

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:42 PM Permalink
mncheetah

Isn't it true that they have someone watching the location to see if it is found, so as to know whether or not the person is stalling to get newspaper clippings or a button?

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:43 PM Permalink
regman

Allisons capiol idea has got me thinkin

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:44 PM Permalink
InspectorDigs

mncheetah....there is only one person that knows where it is and it would be impossible for him to keep track of everything.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:44 PM Permalink
mncheetah

Inspector - how do you know that?

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:45 PM Permalink
Leah Logan

yeah and that one person is probably chatting with us everyday

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:46 PM Permalink
regman

Actually, inspector, it would be quite easy

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:47 PM Permalink
InspectorDigs

I read a story about the guy a couple years back and how the PP handles the hunt.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:47 PM Permalink
InspectorDigs

Regg...hows that?

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:47 PM Permalink
mncheetah

Yeah, why couldnt he perch himself up on a platform\hill, etc... With binoculars or something?

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:48 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

WHAT IS EVERYONE'S FAVORITE PARK RIGHT NOW

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:48 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

"the legend of the spotter"

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:49 PM Permalink
InspectorDigs

mncheetah...you can't be serious....when would the poor chap sleep??

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:49 PM Permalink
Usual Suspect

WE GOT MARYDALE, MLK, BATTLE, AND WHAT ELSE?

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:50 PM Permalink
mncheetah

In a van...down by the river

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:50 PM Permalink
regman

One guy from the press could dig around the medallion location keeping an eye on anyone getting close

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:50 PM Permalink
regman

2 people could swich off day and night

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:52 PM Permalink
InspectorDigs

Theres no need to be watching for whoever finds it. The person who finds it wants the $$$$$$....they go to the PP and turn it in. Why would there be a reason to watch?

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:52 PM Permalink
mncheetah

Because they get more $$$$$$$ if they have all of the clue clippings from the paper and a button

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:53 PM Permalink
Leah Logan

I would like to know how many of our employers are paying us to sit here and noodle

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:54 PM Permalink
InspectorDigs

The button has nothing to do with it...that had to be registered by today (25th)....and the clippings you can get every day in the newspaper

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:55 PM Permalink
regman

I really don't think anyone from the pp is there, it would be too risky

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:56 PM Permalink
Karl Westerbec

I was told that there is spotters because if there is a problem on who really found the medallion first, the spotters are there to clear things up. Plus, I heard a few years back somebody tried to attack somebody with the medallion, and 2 guys on snowmobiles came out of nowhere.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:56 PM Permalink
InspectorDigs

Leah...they are paying us too much to sit here and noodle...*grin*

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:56 PM Permalink
Karl Westerbec

I was told that there is spotters because if there is a problem on who really found the medallion first, the spotters are there to clear things up. Plus, I heard a few years back somebody tried to attack somebody with the medallion, and 2 guys on snowmobiles came out of nowhere.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:57 PM Permalink
Medallion-less

ya and they are all trained in some sort of martial arts - For our protection of course.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:58 PM Permalink
InspectorDigs

Check back later....time to get back to work

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:58 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

I think I'll register my button today. What do you think?

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:58 PM Permalink
Leah Logan

make sure you get to post office before they close Tim- it has to be postmarked by today

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 2:59 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

The paradox of spotters is that supposedly only a couple of people know where its hidden. Yet if there are spotters, then they must know too, and there would have to be at least three of them working in shifts. I was thinking earlier that maybe the spotters work for the parks department and they watch all the major parks people dig in just to make sure they aren't destroying the park. Although the one guy I saw who I thought was a spotter was looking at only one spot, the spot where the treasure ended up being.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:01 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

thanks leah! I kinda knew the deadline was today, and that is why I waited sooooooo long! OH well, this goes out to all the procrastignating hunters out there.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:02 PM Permalink
therecanbeonlyone

Ok Allison, I was sold on Highland but thanks to you, I am now thinking of the possibility of Valley. But like you said- the only thing that doesn't fit is all the kids around. So where is this place again?

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:04 PM Permalink
Medallion-less

We should all go out tonight and try and spot the spotters! I bet we all end up looking at one another. Spotters....pshaw....

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:05 PM Permalink
Alan and Jill

I was just for a walk at Marydale and a film crew asked me if I was a spotter. I must look suspiciuos

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:06 PM Permalink
Leah Logan

just curious doues anyone need a digging partner- my husband thinks I'm during this time of the year

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:07 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

sure there are spotters, in fact I am one.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:08 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Valley is kind of behind the Capitol, but over about half a mile. Its on University and Jackson. If you go east on University, go behind the Capitol, go to the second stoplight after that which has no streets labeled, and that should be Jackson. Its also where Regoin's Hospital is. Turn left there and go one block and take the first right turn and there it is by Franklin Elementary (aka Franklin Magnet).

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:08 PM Permalink
Alan and Jill

a valley is a large depression

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:09 PM Permalink
Mulder

Just joined the conversation. I was just rereading the clues and am wondering why they used Latin in the first clue. Any ideas?

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:09 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Sounds like I'll be going to Valley at 6 if anyone wants to join me then.

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:09 PM Permalink
Leah Logan

I'll be there with my 5year old daughter

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:10 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

allison- I may go cruisin, just to see what I can see. I'll look for ya if I do, if not, I'll probably see ya another time

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:10 PM Permalink
Alan and Jill

although ad infinitum is latin it is a well used phrase look for a ongoing collection of things(ad infinitum) in a fettle

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:11 PM Permalink
Regalman

Mulder, it's because St Agnes has Latin masses, and the view is great from West Minehahah park.(sarcasm) Fits in there just like 5 other parks, so take your pick!!!

Thu, 01/25/2001 - 3:11 PM Permalink