Hi to all! I am new to t he cooler but thought I would throw in a few Wilder ideas. Our Town took place in Grover's Corners, which could lead one to think grover cleveland, and henry cleveland founded hidden falls. just a far fetched idea i know
Our Town is set in 1901 in Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, where the Gibbses and the Webbs are neighbors. During their childhood George Gibbs and Emily Webb are playmates and their lives are inextricably woven together as neighbors' lives are likely to be. But as they grow older they pass into a state of romantic (and embarrassing) interest in one another. George proposes to Emily in the drug store over an ice cream soda, and they are married with all the good folks of Grover's Corners in attendance. But George and Emily's happiness is short-lived. Emily dies in childbirth and is buried in the town's cemetery on a rainy, dreary day. There she is reunited with those friends and neighbors who have died before her, and who help her acclimate herself to her new existence. In one of the most vital scenes in modern theatre, the peace and quiet of death, which can never be understood by the living, is portrayed.
It just struck me as a bit odd that they use "Our beloved St. Paul" in one clue and then "our wonderful city" in the next. Probably just a coincidence though as I doubt they would keep that up throughout all the clues.
we stay out in the cold, digging thru the snow, searching endlessly. you may ask, why do we do all this, if its so cold, its the treasure, and just who hid the treasure? ill tell you, i dont know
All: the treasure, the treasure, the treasure (repeat who day and night must scramble for a passsion, use a hoe and shovel, read his daily clue and who has drive thru the night to the park to find he's all alone? All: The hunters, the hunters, the treasure (repeat) : who must know the way to read the clues get the clues, find the clues, Who must figure out the clue and and prove the clue so their free to read the park guide book? All: The hunters, the hunters, the treasure (repeat) (lil tikes): at 3 I started shoveling at 6 I learned to read. I hear they picked a spot for me I hope, it's right. (all)The kids the kids, the treasure (repeat) (PP): and who does people stalk, to lead, to follow and to talk. the writers, the writers, the treasure (all)the treasure!, the treasure!,,,the treasure! (all go off digging discussion)
I guess I'm not sufficiently convinced that it is a park to really have a guess on one. I still like The Capitol or a rec center but don't have any specific one in mind really.
Six chapels are dedicated to the patron saints of the ethnic groups that settled the area: St. Anthony for the Italians; St. John the Baptist for the French Canadians; St. Patrick for the Irish; St. Boniface for the Germans; Saints Cyril and Methodius for the Slavs; and St. Therese of Lisieux for the missionaries.
My 5 year old suggested a park before the clues started and now that is all I can think of...I guess you can infer to any park at this point. But how weird would it be if she is right...perhaps a little digging today just so I don't feel bad if she indeed is correct.
Quick Question: Have we received word that it is a park, or just that it is not hidden on 'private ground.' Kind of a novice question I know, but with overtones of impossibility from the first clue, I thought they could be throwing us a real curveball this year.
Not to beat my own dead-horse, but I looking at almost 50 years ago just doesn't seem real plausible in today's city...just my 2 cents...it is almost surely a park (or rec center)....time will tell...
I don't suppose they'd throw it on the side of the highway like I heard they did one year (while I was living out in SF)...that was NOT a nice thing to do to the Hunters Extraordinare!
No, they have not said its a park. However, that doesn't nevessarily mean it will be somewhere like a street corner or under an overpass. Could still be in something parkish that's just not called a park. For example, by the cathedral, there's a little plot of land with a single (very tall) pedastal holding a statue and nothing else. As far as I know that's not a park per se, but it would be public land. There may be some playgrounds that are not part of a park. Not to mention the Capitol and rec centers.
I was wondering what you thought about this: possibly a basketball reference with on your tows, and duck logo is an anagram for good luck, sooooo here is a link to a list of all of the Oregon DUCKS to be drafted into the NBA.
You may be right, although I heard they were closing it down. Not sure if they have yet or exactly when they will. That certainly would be bold though. On the other hand, seems a bit counter to the spirit of the Winter Carnival to hide it indoors.
everyone, I has in important anouncemant..... you all know me as tim_the_hunter, but wolffpac here knows me as tim_the_nephew. well, I guess that isnt important, but just an FYI.
mk- that WOULD be cooler, since I could participate in BOTH!!!!!!
Well last year I didn't figure it out until clue #4 (though for some reason I had a feeling on clue #3) so I still have a clue or two before I think I'm going to start worrying. Of course Conway I didn't guess until 7 so we'll see how this hunt compares to that one.
Well, its time for me to leave work and head home. I'm sure I'll be on later tonight though I have some things I really need to get done before the hunt gets up to full speed so it may be later tonight. I'll let you know if I think of anything by then.
Every year there is at least one explanation that is off the wall. And there has been a lot of discution about this hunt being "tougher", so: never say that any idea is too much of a stretch. always post a wacky idea, maybe someone can work with it. this year is gonna have some nutso explanations(like recent years). I refuse to let this cluewriter beat us.
where does the wilder reference come in?
Our Town...Thorton Wilder
ic, hmmmmmmmm, wish i knew more bout that play
wonder bread bag ful o' puck !!
hmmm, singing "the treasure!" to the tune of "tradition"
Hi to all! I am new to t he cooler but thought I would throw in a few Wilder ideas. Our Town took place in Grover's Corners, which could lead one to think grover cleveland, and henry cleveland founded hidden falls. just a far fetched idea i know
Our Town is set in 1901 in Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, where the Gibbses and the Webbs are neighbors. During their childhood George Gibbs and Emily Webb are playmates and their lives are inextricably woven together as neighbors' lives are likely to be. But as they grow older they pass into a state of romantic (and embarrassing) interest in one another. George proposes to Emily in the drug store over an ice cream soda, and they are married with all the good folks of Grover's Corners in attendance. But George and Emily's happiness is short-lived. Emily dies in childbirth and is buried in the town's cemetery on a rainy, dreary day. There she is reunited with those friends and neighbors who have died before her, and who help her acclimate herself to her new existence. In one of the most vital scenes in modern theatre, the peace and quiet of death, which can never be understood by the living, is portrayed.
this is all good, and sneaky, and likly, but im thinking its a tangent
Hmm, well there is a Groveland Rec Center. Wouldn't dig there just yet though.
It just struck me as a bit odd that they use "Our beloved St. Paul" in one clue and then "our wonderful city" in the next. Probably just a coincidence though as I doubt they would keep that up throughout all the clues.
unless "Our Beloved Saint Paul" isn't a reference to the city but either a reference to a church nearby, or even some person named Paul.
JOE!
JOE!
SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH, ON THE HILL 651-698-0371 1524 SUMMIT AVENUE, SAINT PAUL MN 55105
SAINT PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 651-224-5809 900 SUMMIT AVENUE, SAINT PAUL MN 55105
Here's some.
Allison, although I don't think they have made reference to any, any ideas on what park may contain the prize?
we stay out in the cold, digging thru the snow, searching endlessly. you may ask, why do we do all this, if its so cold, its the treasure, and just who hid the treasure? ill tell you, i dont know
All: the treasure, the treasure, the treasure (repeat who day and night must scramble for a passsion, use a hoe and shovel, read his daily clue and who has drive thru the night to the park to find he's all alone? All: The hunters, the hunters, the treasure (repeat) : who must know the way to read the clues get the clues, find the clues, Who must figure out the clue and and prove the clue so their free to read the park guide book? All: The hunters, the hunters, the treasure (repeat) (lil tikes): at 3 I started shoveling at 6 I learned to read. I hear they picked a spot for me I hope, it's right. (all)The kids the kids, the treasure (repeat) (PP): and who does people stalk, to lead, to follow and to talk. the writers, the writers, the treasure (all)the treasure!, the treasure!,,,the treasure! (all go off digging discussion)
sorry bout that, tune of tradition. (dont know why i felt compelled to waste time, and space for it)
the cathedral of saint paul? if so, that leaves (cherokee, capitol mall, and a few others i wont mention (harriet))
I guess I'm not sufficiently convinced that it is a park to really have a guess on one. I still like The Capitol or a rec center but don't have any specific one in mind really.
Six chapels are dedicated to the patron saints of the ethnic groups that settled the area: St. Anthony for the Italians; St. John the Baptist for the French Canadians; St. Patrick for the Irish; St. Boniface for the Germans; Saints Cyril and Methodius for the Slavs; and St. Therese of Lisieux for the missionaries.
Six again - what month is June???
My 5 year old suggested a park before the clues started and now that is all I can think of...I guess you can infer to any park at this point. But how weird would it be if she is right...perhaps a little digging today just so I don't feel bad if she indeed is correct.
Four of a Kind palinjoe!
Hey Diggers -
Quick Question: Have we received word that it is a park, or just that it is not hidden on 'private ground.' Kind of a novice question I know, but with overtones of impossibility from the first clue, I thought they could be throwing us a real curveball this year.
Note 1955, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, & 1969.
Just a Thought . . .
Not to beat my own dead-horse, but I looking at almost 50 years ago just doesn't seem real plausible in today's city...just my 2 cents...it is almost surely a park (or rec center)....time will tell...
I don't suppose they'd throw it on the side of the highway like I heard they did one year (while I was living out in SF)...that was NOT a nice thing to do to the Hunters Extraordinare!
No, they have not said its a park. However, that doesn't nevessarily mean it will be somewhere like a street corner or under an overpass. Could still be in something parkish that's just not called a park. For example, by the cathedral, there's a little plot of land with a single (very tall) pedastal holding a statue and nothing else. As far as I know that's not a park per se, but it would be public land. There may be some playgrounds that are not part of a park. Not to mention the Capitol and rec centers.
Thanks Diggers!!!
Just wanted to make sure that I wasn't missing something that ruled out everything but parks.
hello everyone. I am to'ing and fro'ing a bit here, doin some research on these clues
School izz OUT for THIS Digger and ittiz ONLY Hunt City for me until found!!!!!
HOORAY!!!!
Gotta fro for a bit. Bock later.
I was wondering what you thought about this: possibly a basketball reference with on your tows, and duck logo is an anagram for good luck, sooooo here is a link to a list of all of the Oregon DUCKS to be drafted into the NBA.
http://goducks.fansonly.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/ore-m-baskbl-draft…
Allison just a thought.
Clue 1- St.Paul = St.Paul center.
Clue 2- town = Town Square Park, largest indoor park in the country (according to a book i have).
It would be bold to put it indoors.
Its atleast worth a looksee
is it public land?
it is a public park, but we're not sure about hours its open. We're going to go check it out though.
that would really piss me off, I just got a new shovel! I am using the shovel for something, digging or...smashing!
You may be right, although I heard they were closing it down. Not sure if they have yet or exactly when they will. That certainly would be bold though. On the other hand, seems a bit counter to the spirit of the Winter Carnival to hide it indoors.
Didn't they just close Town Square Park due to budget cuts?
that WOULD be sorta anti-winter carnival. the whole point is to show the 'rest of the world' that there is life in mn, even OUTSIDE!
That's probably where it's at then. It will probably re-open in JUNE. LOL
hey wolffpac, whats up?
Just waiting for some inspiration!
ahhh
Was thinking maybe there'd be 2 treasures this year, one for the clever clue analyzer, and one for the masses. Just wishful thinking.
everyone, I has in important anouncemant..... you all know me as tim_the_hunter, but wolffpac here knows me as tim_the_nephew. well, I guess that isnt important, but just an FYI.
mk- that WOULD be cooler, since I could participate in BOTH!!!!!!
Good one Tim-the-nephew.
Well last year I didn't figure it out until clue #4 (though for some reason I had a feeling on clue #3) so I still have a clue or two before I think I'm going to start worrying. Of course Conway I didn't guess until 7 so we'll see how this hunt compares to that one.
Well, its time for me to leave work and head home. I'm sure I'll be on later tonight though I have some things I really need to get done before the hunt gets up to full speed so it may be later tonight. I'll let you know if I think of anything by then.
Allison
Were you confident after Clue #4?
Hello to all!
Allison
Were you confident after Clue #4?
Every year there is at least one explanation that is off the wall. And there has been a lot of discution about this hunt being "tougher", so: never say that any idea is too much of a stretch. always post a wacky idea, maybe someone can work with it. this year is gonna have some nutso explanations(like recent years). I refuse to let this cluewriter beat us.