anyone think mabey not a park this year.clue#1 st. paul is the place, clue#2 wonderful town. they are telling us its in st. paul. clue 1 tells me if you are in a park your sol.
actually ace, i thought swede hollow was a possibility after today's depression clue (in a rare turn of events, ares doesn't stay up last night to catch the clean-up clue, scary, but i'm actually awake this morning). i'm still trying to fit the other clues to it, with not a whole lotta success.
off the subject, but is anyone else having trouble getting into hotmail? I can't get into ANY microsoft site. Msn.com, microsoft.com, hotmail.com, etc. Anyone else having this happen to them?
Actually, I think it is kind of interesting what the first clues don't say. Usually there is a reference to a park. Not a specific park, but the medallion is hidden within a park. All these clues have said is NOT ON PRIVATE GROUND, and a reference to PLAYING. Maybe Dunning Field, East/West 94.
I remember at Conway the second clue said something about sledding, but not to get too near. That was significant. So usually there is something in the first or second clue, sometimes both. If there isn't anything, then either you're not reading it right or its in a small park where there isn't much to say about it, which still tells you something.
I haven't gotten the nerve to go out yet, but thanks for the heads up on Dunning.
Allison
I agree that you cannot discredit the first two clues, I think that this year is going to be completely unconventional. They want to make it impossible, espically after the debocial at Newell last year. Always looking for another meaning.
Honestly, I think as long as they have me on this side of the clues, they'll never have another long hunt again. Hopefully they'll realize soon that the only way to have the hunt last more than 7 days is to make me the clue writer! Unless I'm grossly misinterpreting the clues, I think I have a good idea where it is. I'm not going to announce it just yet here until I've had a chance to go back tonight and check it out. Although I did go into detail on it in my Yahoo club if you're a member of that.
Hey Dave, you meet with Trent and Jackie from the documentary yet? I was gonna go yesterday, but I slept from 1pm-4am, so I didn't even have a chance to. I'll be going today though.
I'll tell you my second choice though. Iris Park. The streets around it are East Lynnehurst and West Lynnehurst. There's no playground, but some of the tables do have checkerboards built into them for playing. Some of the tables there are round, and on an elevated part of the park. If the treasure was hidden by the wall, it would be out of view of those tables. Its never been there before, so one might be bold to look there. There is a lot of private property very close by. Also one might argue that an iris, the part of the eye, is circular. Its a small park, which in theory would make it harder to guess, plus would explain why they waste clues and two not saying a whole lot (because there isn't a lot to say).
So if its not where I think it is, this is the place I would head to next at this point.
Ms Sharky: It really angers me that I can't get into my hotmail! MSN Messenger still works, and it's telling me I have 7 messages! I was expecting something very important too! I too thought it was just me. I wonder if somebody finally bombed Microsoft? :)
Me Dave? Yes I met with them yesterday at the Conservatory and we shot some stuff. I took the cofounder of my singles club with me (who I met through the treasure hunt) and she had a lot of fun doing it too. Then I went over to Patrick McGovern's where they filmed some other people, but it was pretty noisy there. I may go back there tonight, though I wonder if they'll be there or if they'll be following people digging.
"First of all, thanks so much to everyone for coming out to Como Conservatory and McGovern's yesterday. It was great finally meeting and talking to everyone. We already have some great footage, and we're incredibly excited.
We want to apologize to anyone who we didn't have time to talk to. It's very challenging trying to talk to everyone, but before this hunt is over, we will make time to talk to everyone. Just please be patient with us.
Today (Wednesday) we are focusing on shooting people outside in parks either noodling or digging. We will be at Como Conservatory from 3:30 until 6 or possibly later. We are using the Conservatory as a "base," but we will more than likely be in the areas outside (by the frog pond, snow slide, etc.). We want to use the daylight to shoot more quickly.
We think we got enough footage of McGovern's last night, so we will NOT be at McGovern's tonight. Hopefully we will be out in parks "following" people.
Please leave us messages on our voice mail (612.676.2147) or call us on our cell (917.748.2963) and let us know which park you will be in and when. Leave any cell phone number or pager number where you can be reached.
Microsoft technicians have been struggling since early Wednesday morning to return service to the company's main websites: Microsoft.com, MSN.com, MSNBC.com, WindowsMedia.com, Encarta.com and Carpoint.com.
The company's U.S. websites appear to be the victim of a problem with DNS routing, the database that translates the names of URLs to the actual number addresses of the servers where the Web pages are stored.
Derek, I have 15 messages and more comingin everyminute at HOTMAIL!!! I, too, am irked! On top of that, my spacebarhas given up working. I don'tknow whathappened withitbetween lastnightandthis mornig butitis REALLY annoying! I'm leaving NJ in a few hours togetbackto St. Paul forthehunt. Does anybody knowofacomputerplacethatfixes Toshibalaptops? I'd be everso grateful!
Does everybody think themedallion is in a park? Why not shakethings up forthe 50th anniversary andhide itsomewhere new, BOLD, and exciting? Justlikethefactthatitis a treasure chestor? insteadoftheusualmedallion.
Ok, just to see what everyone else thinks. I'm thinking about being the good samaritan this year for the fellow hunters. By this, I mean that I'm thinking about providing hot apple cider and/or hot cocoa from the back of my Explorer. Possibly coffee at night! Also, some food with carbs to keep us going? I want to offer it free, but I wont complain if some people give me some money in return. What does everyone think? If you like the idea, give me an idea of what to have. If you know of any problems I may encounter, let me know
My "circular thinking" has me going back to the "part oF OUR test" with reference to "one proper place" (almighty ice CASTLE) hmmmmm
Maybe I do need some sleep :)
think its in a playground,in the middle.
is anyone thinking about swede hollow?
anyone think mabey not a park this year.clue#1 st. paul is the place, clue#2 wonderful town. they are telling us its in st. paul. clue 1 tells me if you are in a park your sol.
actually ace, i thought swede hollow was a possibility after today's depression clue (in a rare turn of events, ares doesn't stay up last night to catch the clean-up clue, scary, but i'm actually awake this morning). i'm still trying to fit the other clues to it, with not a whole lotta success.
Estaban!!!! Where are you? Where can I get to you????
Somebody cabbaged on to my book last nite!!!! I NEED another one...
Anyone have Palace in mind?
Birdie I have Palace in mind every year- since I was 3
I went over there last night- and I don't know some clues - or words fit
Here's my 2 cents, it's gonna be in a big park.
off the subject, but is anyone else having trouble getting into hotmail? I can't get into ANY microsoft site. Msn.com, microsoft.com, hotmail.com, etc. Anyone else having this happen to them?
Is there any evidence leading away from "Western Park," blocks off the capitol mall?
Ace -
Sweede Hollow is a 24:1 shot in our pool. One person picked it last week.
so where is everyone talking about today?
First two clues are useless. Year in and year out, the first two clues are irrevelent.
Paul -
Actually, I think it is kind of interesting what the first clues don't say. Usually there is a reference to a park. Not a specific park, but the medallion is hidden within a park. All these clues have said is NOT ON PRIVATE GROUND, and a reference to PLAYING. Maybe Dunning Field, East/West 94.
What do you guys think?
went to dunning 3 times not too much seems match- I wish it would I justlive across the street
I remember at Conway the second clue said something about sledding, but not to get too near. That was significant. So usually there is something in the first or second clue, sometimes both. If there isn't anything, then either you're not reading it right or its in a small park where there isn't much to say about it, which still tells you something.
Lea
I haven't gotten the nerve to go out yet, but thanks for the heads up on Dunning.
Allison
I agree that you cannot discredit the first two clues, I think that this year is going to be completely unconventional. They want to make it impossible, espically after the debocial at Newell last year. Always looking for another meaning.
Hey Derick, if you're still around: I can't get into msn either.
Is anyone considering Hidden Falls?
Honestly, I think as long as they have me on this side of the clues, they'll never have another long hunt again. Hopefully they'll realize soon that the only way to have the hunt last more than 7 days is to make me the clue writer! Unless I'm grossly misinterpreting the clues, I think I have a good idea where it is. I'm not going to announce it just yet here until I've had a chance to go back tonight and check it out. Although I did go into detail on it in my Yahoo club if you're a member of that.
Then again, I suppose I could make the clues fit any park if I really wanted to, hehe.
Hey Dave, you meet with Trent and Jackie from the documentary yet? I was gonna go yesterday, but I slept from 1pm-4am, so I didn't even have a chance to. I'll be going today though.
I'll tell you my second choice though. Iris Park. The streets around it are East Lynnehurst and West Lynnehurst. There's no playground, but some of the tables do have checkerboards built into them for playing. Some of the tables there are round, and on an elevated part of the park. If the treasure was hidden by the wall, it would be out of view of those tables. Its never been there before, so one might be bold to look there. There is a lot of private property very close by. Also one might argue that an iris, the part of the eye, is circular. Its a small park, which in theory would make it harder to guess, plus would explain why they waste clues and two not saying a whole lot (because there isn't a lot to say).
So if its not where I think it is, this is the place I would head to next at this point.
DerickDavis...
THANK YOU!!! I have been trying to get into my Hotmail account since yesterday and I can't do it... I thought it was a problem with me!
(offtopic) Hey Ms Sharky, last night you said you were coming in from NJ...where in NJ?
Ms Sharky: It really angers me that I can't get into my hotmail! MSN Messenger still works, and it's telling me I have 7 messages! I was expecting something very important too! I too thought it was just me. I wonder if somebody finally bombed Microsoft? :)
Me Dave? Yes I met with them yesterday at the Conservatory and we shot some stuff. I took the cofounder of my singles club with me (who I met through the treasure hunt) and she had a lot of fun doing it too. Then I went over to Patrick McGovern's where they filmed some other people, but it was pretty noisy there. I may go back there tonight, though I wonder if they'll be there or if they'll be following people digging.
Yes, you Dave
"First of all, thanks so much to everyone for coming out to Como Conservatory and McGovern's yesterday. It was great finally meeting and talking to everyone. We already have some great footage, and we're incredibly excited.
We want to apologize to anyone who we didn't have time to talk to. It's very challenging trying to talk to everyone, but before this hunt is over, we will make time to talk to everyone. Just please be patient with us.
Today (Wednesday) we are focusing on shooting people outside in parks either noodling or digging. We will be at Como Conservatory from 3:30 until 6 or possibly later. We are using the Conservatory as a "base," but we will more than likely be in the areas outside (by the frog pond, snow slide, etc.). We want to use the daylight to shoot more quickly.
We think we got enough footage of McGovern's last night, so we will NOT be at McGovern's tonight. Hopefully we will be out in parks "following" people.
Please leave us messages on our voice mail (612.676.2147) or call us on our cell (917.748.2963) and let us know which park you will be in and when. Leave any cell phone number or pager number where you can be reached.
Once again, thanks so much.
Jackie and Trent"
Please note change in filming schedule!!!
Outside filming at The Conservatory from 3:00 until 6:00 PM or so, and...
NO filming at McGovern's tonight.
Thanks!!!
Ok everyone, i'm going to experiment with the html thing, please bear with me. I will most likely delete right away.
Allison, no filming at McGovern's tonight.
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The company's U.S. websites appear to be the victim of a problem with DNS routing, the database that translates the names of URLs to the actual number addresses of the servers where the Web pages are stored.
Derek, I have 15 messages and more comingin everyminute at HOTMAIL!!! I, too, am irked! On top of that, my spacebarhas given up working. I don'tknow whathappened withitbetween lastnightandthis mornig butitis REALLY annoying! I'm leaving NJ in a few hours togetbackto St. Paul forthehunt. Does anybody knowofacomputerplacethatfixes Toshibalaptops? I'd be everso grateful!
MS Sharky,
Try the Geek Squad in Minneapolis.
MF
Has anyone been thinking about St. Paul proper? It is the 50th year after all so they may want it downtown or near the Press office. Just a thought.
Thanks MF, I shall dothat... Luckily,the computeris still inder warranty.
Does everybody think themedallion is in a park? Why not shakethings up forthe 50th anniversary andhide itsomewhere new, BOLD, and exciting? Justlikethefactthatitis a treasure chestor? insteadoftheusualmedallion.
Good morning everyone!!!
I AM SOOOOOOOOOO TIIIIIIIRRREEEEED! You people just want to wear me out before we even start diggin! ALLISON IT WON"T WORK YOU EVIL VILLIAN!:)
East and west..........hmmmmmmmmm,well that crosses Winnepeg off my list.........and Antarctica.
Ah, there's Scribe, you saucy pirate wench!
Helloooo?
You're all diggin behind my back aren't you?
Ay me matey,Allison! Me that be!
Ok, just to see what everyone else thinks. I'm thinking about being the good samaritan this year for the fellow hunters. By this, I mean that I'm thinking about providing hot apple cider and/or hot cocoa from the back of my Explorer. Possibly coffee at night! Also, some food with carbs to keep us going? I want to offer it free, but I wont complain if some people give me some money in return. What does everyone think? If you like the idea, give me an idea of what to have. If you know of any problems I may encounter, let me know
Actually a grill out would be fun, and one way to keep warm. You know we vampires don't have a lot of body heat, hehe.
Derrick,I don't care what park you end up at but I'll be there if you are that generous! I'll contribute if you can think of anything!:)