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2001 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

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Discuss the 2001 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Here

Allison Wonderland

Of course that's assuming I don't find it tonight, though I probably won't.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:29 AM Permalink
mncheetah

"EAST" = "EAST" River Road by Hidden Falls

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:29 AM Permalink
Scribe

Vampires don't grill! What the heck kind of freaky vampire are you???

I thought they like their meat raw!

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:29 AM Permalink
mncheetah

"EAST" = "EAST" River Road by Hidden Falls

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:29 AM Permalink
rivvraft

morning all, i'm really stuck on this part, only one is the proper place, IF THIS CHOICE...? it's both east and west so what choice is there to make ?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:30 AM Permalink
Scribe

WEST=WEST,California.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:30 AM Permalink
ares

nah, scribe, they just like the blood.

cheetah. i had though of hidden for that reason (among others, out of view comes to mind), that and i forgot that west river road is across the river from st. paul, and i don't even know if it comes this far south. silly me.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:32 AM Permalink
DerickDavis

I'll be running to Sam's Club or something later to get some stuff. Any ideas would be great. I'm choosing stuff with alot of carbs! If any of you run races, or have any athletic bone in your body, you will know how important carbs are!

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:34 AM Permalink
mncheetah

DD, I think youre site's down

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:37 AM Permalink
rivvraft

leaves could be what it's in, they have done it before ?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:37 AM Permalink
DerickDavis

Another idea, but it wont be free! Hand Warmers? Those little hand warmer things? Sound good?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:37 AM Permalink
Scribe

Those are great Derrick! I have made a habit of asking for those in my stocking at Christmas! Get and sell em!

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:39 AM Permalink
Scribe

High carbs? Well the only thing I can think of is those fruit bars oooooooooooorrrrrrrrr COOKIES!!!!:)

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:40 AM Permalink
TCBOO

Granola Bars are always good

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:40 AM Permalink
SueButt

Is there an Our Town arguement for Hidden?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:40 AM Permalink
DerickDavis

If my site is ever down, just keep on trying to refresh. Freeservers always throws these little fits for some reason. Otherwise wait 10-15 minutes, and then go back to it.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:41 AM Permalink
Scribe

Sue,I threw that "our Town" stuff out there to be funny,personally I think thats over analyzing.:)

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:42 AM Permalink
ares

gatorade.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:44 AM Permalink
SueButt

Well, I don't think it is a "make or break", but it has merit

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:44 AM Permalink
DerickDavis

Ok, if you see me, i'll be a tall blond carrying a green canvas bag. Or, you can look for my truck (1991 Black 2d Ford Explorer) Be careful around my truck if i'm not there! My alarm is really sensitive. I'll have the hand warmers and granola bars on me and in my truck. As far as the hot apple cider, that will be in the truck. I will also have other things. If you want some apple cider and i'm "in the field", dont hesitate to ask me to open my truck. In case all of you didn't notice, I spend more time helping out (website for example) than actually hunting! If you have anymore ideas of what to carry, leave a message on my message board, since I hardly ever slog.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:48 AM Permalink
mncheetah

Most likey be a tall blonde? do you adjust in height and hair color?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:49 AM Permalink
Scribe

No really Sue,trust me,it was a joke! I'm not saying that the reference in the clue isn't pertaining to our town,I am,but I think they mean just St.Paul proper. If they had a hidden meaning to make you think about it further they would have mentioned theatre or play in the same couple of clues........take it from someone who has spent years over analyzing this!

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:49 AM Permalink
mncheetah

Most likey be a tall blonde? do you adjust in height and hair color?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:50 AM Permalink
Nensea

Anyone thinking Cherokee?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:52 AM Permalink
DerickDavis

OOPS! I was thinking two things at once. I fixed it

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:52 AM Permalink
SueButt

Is OUT OF VIEW just to obviouse for Hidden, and LEAVES for Falls??

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:54 AM Permalink
TCBOO

Cherokee entred my mind for some reasom with todays clue. But I doubt they would put it there again so soon. But I have been wrong once before or was that twice?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 10:59 AM Permalink
mncheetah

depressed = deepREST = COMA = COMO???

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:01 AM Permalink
ares

personally, sue, i think it would be too obvious, at least this early in the hunt if they want it to last longer. i'm leaning towards leaves just being a word. now depressed, on the other hand. there's something in that one. i just can't put my finger on what it is. hmm. choose the wrong path (east/west), and you'll end up in depression/gorge/river valley of some sort?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:07 AM Permalink
Scribe

I agrre with Ares,Sue,they do have a pattern of revealing info year after year.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:11 AM Permalink
SueButt

Sometimes I wonder if the obvious is just obvious because we actually put it together??? Just pondering...

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:12 AM Permalink
frostbite

Hello Everyone:

Just a thought. Mounds park is small, runs only east and west (I believe) along Hwy 94, has a few statues and monuments, and a very large depression or drop off to the train tracks that run along Shepard Road. The park is also located very close to the eastern border of St. Paul before going into Woodbury. Is located on top of the hill so you can see the Capital building etc. I have not seen anyone bring this park up Any thoughts?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:12 AM Permalink
SueButt

Mounds is problematic because of the Indian burial spots.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:14 AM Permalink
frostbite

This is true...

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:15 AM Permalink
Scribe

Frostbite,personally I think there are not enough clues that fit Mounds,and the big one to me is that they are really stressing inner St. Paul more and have not said park.

Derrick,thank you!!! We will see you out there!

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:16 AM Permalink
strikitrich

Hooray...I can now post...(I have been watching you all for some time now) ...interesting how all this noodling works. I call this pure FUN!

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:16 AM Permalink
frostbite

Thanks everyone for your thoughts...I think I will return to Como

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:18 AM Permalink
strikitrich

Hooray...I can now post...(I have been watching you all for some time now) ...interesting how all this noodling works. I call this pure FUN!

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:20 AM Permalink
Scribe

Welcome Strike!

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:20 AM Permalink
strikitrich

Hooray...I can now post...(I have been watching you all for some time now) ...interesting how all this noodling works. I call this pure FUN!

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:21 AM Permalink
SueButt

Scribe, what are your top picks today?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:21 AM Permalink
Scribe

Sue,THX and I are hounding over steve's book.........I think there are a few possibilities and they are all rec centers. Allison, Iris you gotta be kiddin me! Evil EYE= Iris.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:24 AM Permalink
Scribe

Hillcrest is plausible..........

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:25 AM Permalink
Paul Revere

I believe I have a strong candidate

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:25 AM Permalink
Scribe

You gonna share Paul or you gonna be sneaky?

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:26 AM Permalink
Paul Revere

Hillcrest: Standing from a top of a hill, you can see the Highland Park Bank, directly below the hill is a playground. Hill faces west.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:27 AM Permalink
Paul Revere

Possible circular clue is a clock on the Highland Park Bank.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:28 AM Permalink
rivvraft

Como or Phalen!

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:28 AM Permalink
Paul Revere

Or seen from the Hill is St. Leo's Church, which is circular shaped.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:29 AM Permalink
Scribe

This is what we were thinking too Paul,Also there is a circular domed park building.........It is the most western rec center of St.Paul I think.

Wed, 01/24/2001 - 11:29 AM Permalink