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2002 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

Yes, the medallion has been found, but there's still lots to talk about. Feel the need for more than virtual discussion? Then join the Re-Hash Bash, Sunday, Jan. 27, at noon at Merriam Park in St. Paul.

Terry

So do you!

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:32 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Well looking back on past hiding places, there does seem to be a rather limited number of parks used. Granted they prefer the bigger parks, and most neighborhoods by a big park are generally nice neighborhoods anyway, so it's hard to say exactly how the relationship works, but I wonder if they do consider such things?

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:32 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Growing up, I was always raised to believe that Minneapolis was the evil twin in the Twin Cities.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:33 PM Permalink
rivvraft

Ali, that's bad, maybe this town is bad, but i'm not !

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:34 PM Permalink
rivvraft

I am close to Highland

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:35 PM Permalink
ares

well, raft, you're hanging out here, so you can't be that terribly bad.

and allison, it is!

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:36 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

It's all just a matter of perspective. The people in Duluth think all of the Twin Cities is the "big bad city". And I'm sure the people in the smaller towns probably think even Duluth is somewhere they wouldn't want to live.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:36 PM Permalink
rivvraft

Hope that's it's at Highland this year, i would hate to drive all the way to the east side.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:36 PM Permalink
ares

yeah, but duluth is such a nice small town :)

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:37 PM Permalink
green

WOW!!!

I'm a St. Pauliten! I LOVE IT!!!!

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:37 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I believe it was Mark Twain who once commented that St. Paul was the last of the eastern cities and Minneapolis is the first of the western cities or something like that.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:38 PM Permalink
rivvraft

The little sister is always the BEST one. that's me :)

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:40 PM Permalink
green

I'm gonna toddle. Didn't do any work (phone calls) tonite as I wanted to relax. Felt good.

I do believe Splitter will soon join his friend, Pennies.

'Nite, 'Heads. And sweet, wonderous, revealing - ittiz nice to share! - Cooler Dreams to you all.

After tomorrow...

ONLY TWO WAKE UPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The sparklies in my butt are driving me nutz! LOL!!!

Huggers! Catch you all tomorrow sometime! Pleas don't forget the coffee, cokes, nibblies, dimmed lites and unlocked door.

All Hunters are welcome here...

me, green

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:41 PM Permalink
rivvraft

One thing about not growing up in St. Paul, you would definitly have an advantage.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:41 PM Permalink
ares

yes he will, green.

nite all. see ya in the morning.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:42 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

Night Green.

Night Ares.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:42 PM Permalink
rivvraft

Good night to those leaving

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:43 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

Here's a song I came up with. It's "Dig With Me", sung to the tune of "Stand By Me" by B.B. King

When the night has come And the land is dark, And the moon is the only light we'll see. No I won't be afraid, Oh I won't be afraid, Just as long as you dig, dig with me

So darlin' darlin' dig with me, Oh dig with me, Oh dig, dig with me, dig with me.

If the sky that we look upon Should cloud up and snow, Or the wind chill should fall to minus three. I won't cry, I won't cry, No I won't shed a tear, Just as long as you dig, dig with me.

And darlin' darlin' dig with me, Oh dig with me, Whoa dig now, dig with me, dig with me.

Darlin' darlin' dig with me, Oh dig with me, Oh dig now, dig with me, dig with me.

Whoever is a Cooler Head just dig with me, Oh dig with me, Whoa dig now, oh dig, dig with me.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:44 PM Permalink
Terry

Goodnight Ares and Green! SCDs!!!

I cannot imagine one park in St. Paul that would be considered "bad". The neighborhoods in St. Paul are certainly diverse and all have a flavor of their own, but there are no "bad" neighborhoods.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:44 PM Permalink
ares

oh, we never really leave, raft, we can't. just check out for a while :) scd's all.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:44 PM Permalink
ares

way to go kids!

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:45 PM Permalink
rivvraft

Good job TMK

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:45 PM Permalink
Terry

Good going, TMK!!!

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:45 PM Permalink
rivvraft

That should be the next thing, a music cd of med hunting songs.

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:46 PM Permalink
Terry

My goal has been to be in a sleeping position that won't cause little square impressions imbedded in my face no later than midnight.

Looks like I'd best get going here if I'm going to make that.

Goodnight and SCDs one and all!

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:50 PM Permalink
rivvraft

Good night Terry

Wed, 01/16/2002 - 11:51 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Guess it's bed time all around. Tomorrow will be another day of debating things we really only can speculate about. hehe

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 12:03 AM Permalink
ma press

BB has just passed away what a way to go

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 12:09 AM Permalink
peaceful

Don't fill your heads with meaningless clues as it will only bring you the blues because this year I'm going to win and your going to lose. Sorry folks, this one I've got wrapped up.

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 12:13 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

BB ??

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 12:13 AM Permalink
ma press

Hey sorry it's not hid yet!!!!

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 12:17 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

I've been traipsing all over Saint Paul, and the damn thing's not out there yet?

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 12:22 AM Permalink
Med2k

Hey now rivr, don't try and steal my ideas about the music, maybe we could all decide on songs that we can all agree on for digging/general listening, throw out suggestions and maybe someone, possibly myself, could burn a cd and have some music during the hunt? maybe even distribute. Or maybe i'm going too far into this and everyone can bring the music they like. Or maybe some people would prefer not to listen to music while digging, if anyone has thoughts, let me know.

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 12:50 AM Permalink
Rushmore

TMK - Great song! Personally, I like the sound of everyone digging and chatting, but the cd thing isn't too bad of an idere.

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 12:57 AM Permalink
Annie B.

When does the 1st clue come out?

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:15 AM Permalink
rivvraft

Hi Annie, 1st clue comes out at 11:30 or 12:00 Sat. nigght or Sun. morning

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:17 AM Permalink
rivvraft

Be sure to buy the paper and clip the clues, they are worth money too.

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:18 AM Permalink
Annie B.

Is it only if you find it that you can submit the paper clippings?

I am all geared up - just started my PP Subscription so besides finding the clues here I can ponder during my breaks as usual.

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:21 AM Permalink
rivvraft

Yes that's correct, if you are lucky enough to find it, then the clippings are worth like $2500.

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:28 AM Permalink
rivvraft

Is this your 1st year ?

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:29 AM Permalink
Annie B.

No I have looked other years. I spend alot more time trying to figure out the clues w/ the maps and such, than actually getting out to look, but I look a little every year. Can't find anyone crazy enuf to go out looking w/ me. Would sure like to go w/ someone that has a car, but I have taken the cab so many times lately that I may just do that if I really think I am on to something!

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:33 AM Permalink
rivvraft

LOL, everyone on this board is CRAZY !! Also, did you buy a button and send the registration in ?

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:34 AM Permalink
rivvraft

That's how you get the most money. JOE

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:35 AM Permalink
Annie B.

Also I have been here that past couple of years pondering the clues w/ everyone here. You been here other yrs? - your name sounds familiar.

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:36 AM Permalink
Annie B.

Yep, I have my button registered!

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:37 AM Permalink
rivvraft

Yeah, but don't post too much, i've been here 3 yrs. for sure, and i was a lurker for acouple yrs. before then

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:37 AM Permalink
rivvraft

Things get pretty heavy in here once the clues come out, so most of the time i'm just catching up on the post.

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:39 AM Permalink
Annie B.

I know what you mean about not posting much, cuz I really don't know too much about the parks, but I go nuts trying to figure it out anyway. Nice to see the experienced folks opinions and thoughts.

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:40 AM Permalink
rivvraft

I'm not one of the Experienced one, trust me. I haven't gotten all that close YET, but i like to try.

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:42 AM Permalink
rivvraft

Do you have the Treasure Hunter's Guide book ?

Thu, 01/17/2002 - 1:43 AM Permalink