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.
My Dalliance
I got there about 1 hour after it was found. Allison and MacGroveMan (aka Carl) and some others were there. Several spots were dug around the baseball field (including the infield by us last night!), but no one knew exactly where it was, not even Green and her camera crew, who showed up later.
Ok, Ok, Ok...set aside the fact that Im extremely bummed that this thing was already found (on clue 6) none the less, making it an earlier find than in any recent history which completely blows chunks...but newspaper, clue writer anyone in charge of this program....come the "F" on....those were the absolute most crappy clues ever...nowhere in the 12 clues was the object the medallion was attached to mentioned...you also have taken all puzzle solving and fun out of even bothering to search for the treasure because the clues blatantly stated everything that they meant. How about a little puzzler next year? How about something interesting that makes all of this work worthwhile? Look through all of the above posts and all of the work that people put into the possible different meanings of the clues...and take heart that that's what treasure hunter's want. If these clues are gonna be so obvious...hell, Ill just pick up a shovel at clue 6 next year and go where everyone knows it to be...I wont bother looking until then. Whoever wrote clues for the last time it was at Cherokee knows how to do it (and if that happens to be the same person...boy have you lost it).... This is truly a sad day in clue-land...take care all....Ill see you in the "popular park" on clue six next year...
No problem My Dalliance. I know it was kind of strange and hard for me to meet people for the first time. I've tried to help some others get acclimated. Any other Cooler Crew newbies or lurkers out there, I do encourage you all to come out to the re-hash bash. It's a lot more fun knowing people in person from here, and I think will be helpful for future hunts. I'll introduce you to people myself if need be (Not that the other Cooler Heads aren't approachable themselves, by any means. They are all really nice and friendly!)
Ok, Ok, Ok...set aside the fact that Im extremely bummed that this thing was already found (on clue 6) none the less, making it an earlier find than in any recent history which completely blows chunks...but newspaper, clue writer anyone in charge of this program....come the "F" on....those were the absolute most crappy clues ever...nowhere in the 12 clues was the object the medallion was attached to mentioned...you also have taken all puzzle solving and fun out of even bothering to search for the treasure because the clues blatantly stated everything that they meant. How about a little puzzler next year? How about something interesting that makes all of this work worthwhile? Look through all of the above posts and all of the work that people put into the possible different meanings of the clues...and take heart that that's what treasure hunter's want. If these clues are gonna be so obvious...hell, Ill just pick up a shovel at clue 6 next year and go where everyone knows it to be...I wont bother looking until then. Whoever wrote clues for the last time it was at Cherokee knows how to do it (and if that happens to be the same person...boy have you lost it).... This is truly a sad day in clue-land...take care all....Ill see you in the "popular park" on clue six next year...
Just got home from merriam too, saw green and allison (who was there before and when it was found). This was the coolest thing I've done in a long time. I am so sad it's over, and I want to thank everyone for taking on this newbie. I want to be an OFFICIAL cooler crew girl next year- and the year after that..and after that.
Ok, Ok, Ok...set aside the fact that Im extremely bummed that this thing was already found (on clue 6) none the less, making it an earlier find than in any recent history which completely blows chunks...but newspaper, clue writer anyone in charge of this program....come the "F" on....those were the absolute most crappy clues ever...nowhere in the 12 clues was the object the medallion was attached to mentioned...you also have taken all puzzle solving and fun out of even bothering to search for the treasure because the clues blatantly stated everything that they meant. How about a little puzzler next year? How about something interesting that makes all of this work worthwhile? Look through all of the above posts and all of the work that people put into the possible different meanings of the clues...and take heart that that's what treasure hunter's want. If these clues are gonna be so obvious...hell, Ill just pick up a shovel at clue 6 next year and go where everyone knows it to be...I wont bother looking until then. Whoever wrote clues for the last time it was at Cherokee knows how to do it (and if that happens to be the same person...boy have you lost it).... This is truly a sad day in clue-land...take care all....Ill see you in the "popular park" on clue six next year...
Email the pp tell them they suck! you know the editor or whoever is pissed off they would have sold thousands of extra sunday papers, they need to announce another hunt for the other 5,000.
Ok, Ok, Ok...set aside the fact that Im extremely bummed that this thing was already found (on clue 6) none the less, making it an earlier find than in any recent history which completely blows chunks...but newspaper, clue writer anyone in charge of this program....come the "F" on....those were the absolute most crappy clues ever...nowhere in the 12 clues was the object the medallion was attached to mentioned...you also have taken all puzzle solving and fun out of even bothering to search for the treasure because the clues blatantly stated everything that they meant. How about a little puzzler next year? How about something interesting that makes all of this work worthwhile? Look through all of the above posts and all of the work that people put into the possible different meanings of the clues...and take heart that that's what treasure hunter's want. If these clues are gonna be so obvious...hell, Ill just pick up a shovel at clue 6 next year and go where everyone knows it to be...I wont bother looking until then. Whoever wrote clues for the last time it was at Cherokee knows how to do it (and if that happens to be the same person...boy have you lost it).... This is truly a sad day in clue-land...take care all....Ill see you in the "popular park" on clue six next year...
Hi lil slim! Darn it! I forgot to mention the two most important people I met last night! Lil Slim and Lisa's Mommy. It must be because I feel like I've known you longer. You guys rock!!!! What do you say we do it again next year?
"any fool" can have dumb luck. This is by far the WORST set of clues they've put out. They don't give any reward to those of us who plan and study and think.
The clue writter sucks... a) Merriam is a ALC (high school alt. learning center) not a elem. school, or college. b)did the writter get paid to use a potato chips cont. and not put it in the clues??? c) They lady who found it had pure luck because anyone who thought abou the clues would have never found it this early. question: can we do anything about getting the old...better...clue writters back?
Kids are welcome! It's a potluck sort of thing. Ian always has brought Sloppy Medallion Joes. I think I'll bring a noodling, sour grape nuttz salad. Bring what you want!
Does anyone know if that building is open Sundays? Are there any grills?
treasure digger, don't give us any ideas about "time to kill", its bad enough i wanna burn the clue writer in effigy on the grill. let's not pressure me into burning the clue writer instead
:: he says with an evil grin and that look of bloodlust in his eyes ::
Im glad some agree with me...I love the hunt and dont want to be so angered about it...but cant we make this thing last a couple days next time? P.P....make a nice and easy set of clues like you just did for this treasure hunt (but only 4) clues and let us have a stab at the unclaimed $5000.00....how about it? I also was within feet of that little bastard two nights in a row....not cuz I thought it was at Merriam, just cuz I thought...let's see what this Merriam place is all about...
Your damn right it's totally dumb luck Clue#6 we devised ways to make it tough. So not just any fool. Can find this....... Want a fricken idiot clue writer whoever hid this is a fool himself... EMAIL PIONEERPLANET tell them they suck EMAIL THE SENIOR EDITOR I DID
Well, we couldn't have better weather expected on Sunday. I'll have to really pressure my hubby to come to the bash. I really do want to meet everyone.
If enuf of us say "this sucks!" will it matter? I have no idea...but it's certainly got to be worth the try...if you were truly unhappy (not just sour that you didnt find it) but truly unhappy by the lameness of the clues and you think we should be able to hang the clue -writer...lesee...where should we do this....ahhh....hang the cluewriter from a scafolding above the frog pond and pelt him/her with fallen chunks of ice from the melting ice sculptures in rice park...please speak up and let "Mom Press" know of your disatisfaction. Thanks!
-Still angered, but thanks for the hug, ShovelMaster-
Terry- We were all over the city because we were reading into the clues, instead of taking them at face value. We didn't expect them to be as obvious as they were.
I thought they had learn something from the hunt at NEWELL that was a joke!hide the fricken thing! Somebody email these idiots at pioneerplanet tell them we are pissed off.
We were all over the city because we thought we had a puzzle to solve...but there wasn't a puzzle to solve...that's what everyone's so angry about...if these had been a puzzle...being all of the over the city would have been great...but if we had known that the clues were going to say:
Park with hills, trees, baseball diamonds, rec center, 94, ice rink, school, wilder, etc...we could have all just said Merriam and called it a day.
I bet the people who are making the movie about the hunt are pissed they will have to wait another year to get all the shots they need to make a full-length movie!
A thought to make everyone feel better: maybe one of their lurkers looks for someone without a button, and happens to drop it near that person. what a way to save money, and laugh at the crew!
1. There's snow, it's cold, winter's finally here Let the medallion search in you light a spark Far and wide take your hunt, have no fear You can find it in a St. Paul park
Explanation: The search is on and the Winter Carnival medallion has been buried in a St. Paul public park.
2. You may knit your brows on this one Or just trek up and down every hill Work your brain, your legs, it will be fun If you have some time to kill
Explanation: The hilly contours of the park are described.
3. Time and tide, fun and slide Down the hill, far from the woods Show that carnival hunter's pride And you may trip over the goods
Explanation: There is a popular neighborhood sliding hill at this park, and the medallion is hidden in an area down from the sliding hill and away from the trees in the park.
4. "Hey, hey," you say, "We're game to play But give us a tip -- be fair!" OK, OK, here's all we'll say Look for something in and on the air
Explanation: Look for something "in and on the air." From this park, you can see a tower to the north. It is "in" the air, standing tall; it is "on" the air because it is a broadcasting tower.
5. Take your wreck to the park n rec Park on the street or in the lot Look for a place with lots of space To amuse a tiny tot
Explanation: "Park n rec" refers to recreation center at Merriam Park and "space for tots" to the children's playground there.
6. Before we ever hid this jewel We devised ways to make it tough So not just any fool Can find this diamond in the rough
Explanation: It is a "diamond in the rough" in two ways. It is worth a lot, and buried in the snow' and it lies near a baseball diamond.
7. Scorch the earth, post a sentry You're so good at this it's scary As Holmes would say, "it's elementary" And also, we add, post-secondary
Explanation: There is an elementary school and universities nearby.
8. It's a place where you would think More weddings would be there grace But grooms in blue and brides in pink Should look another place
Explanation: Pardon us for this one. What do you do to couples at a wedding? "Marry-em." And once you know the name of this park, "you would think" it would be a place for nuptials. But it isn't. Got it?
9. In searching for this treasure You may think "x" marks the spot But if finding is your pleasure Be assured an x there's not
Explanation: There is no X marking the treasure spot. But the word "marks" is important, because the graceful steeple of St. Mark's Catholic Chuck is visible to the south.
10. It's worth wads our little puck So lonely out in the snow But if you have a little luck You'll know just where to go
Explanation: Word-play-time again: "worth wads" is a play on the poet the nearby school was named after - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. "Puck" refers to a nearby hockey rink.
11. To be more wild, not more mild Is the way to treasure perfection Up the road you come -- thirteen's the sum To our rewarding intersection
Sliding hills are found nearby And oak trees, they're aplenty In your walk, unless you can fly, Find steps that double twenty
Explanation: We're getting you there now! To be "more wild" is a reference to Wilder Street, which borders the park. "Thirteen is the sum" of the "9" and "4" in Interstate 94, which runs nearby. We refer again to sliding hills, but also to "steps that double twenty," a long wooden stairway at the park's entrance.
12. Kids are tired? Carry 'em Self doubts on the rise? Bury 'em Dead squirrels in your way? Carrion Looking for the right park? Merriam
Slide down the hill and get your fill Of a ballfield -- a wide open space North of the school, south of the ice Look hard near second base
Explanation: Merriam Park is the spot. ("Marry-'em"? Now do you get it?) Down the sliding hill and onto the wide-open baseball field, north of the school and south of the hockey rink, in the general area of second bas
I got there about 1 hour after it was found. Allison and MacGroveMan (aka Carl) and some others were there. Several spots were dug around the baseball field (including the infield by us last night!), but no one knew exactly where it was, not even Green and her camera crew, who showed up later.
Green was VERY bummed.
Ok, Ok, Ok...set aside the fact that Im extremely bummed that this thing was already found (on clue 6) none the less, making it an earlier find than in any recent history which completely blows chunks...but newspaper, clue writer anyone in charge of this program....come the "F" on....those were the absolute most crappy clues ever...nowhere in the 12 clues was the object the medallion was attached to mentioned...you also have taken all puzzle solving and fun out of even bothering to search for the treasure because the clues blatantly stated everything that they meant. How about a little puzzler next year? How about something interesting that makes all of this work worthwhile? Look through all of the above posts and all of the work that people put into the possible different meanings of the clues...and take heart that that's what treasure hunter's want. If these clues are gonna be so obvious...hell, Ill just pick up a shovel at clue 6 next year and go where everyone knows it to be...I wont bother looking until then. Whoever wrote clues for the last time it was at Cherokee knows how to do it (and if that happens to be the same person...boy have you lost it).... This is truly a sad day in clue-land...take care all....Ill see you in the "popular park" on clue six next year...
-An angered by the lameness, ShovelMaster
No problem My Dalliance. I know it was kind of strange and hard for me to meet people for the first time. I've tried to help some others get acclimated. Any other Cooler Crew newbies or lurkers out there, I do encourage you all to come out to the re-hash bash. It's a lot more fun knowing people in person from here, and I think will be helpful for future hunts. I'll introduce you to people myself if need be (Not that the other Cooler Heads aren't approachable themselves, by any means. They are all really nice and friendly!)
Ok, Ok, Ok...set aside the fact that Im extremely bummed that this thing was already found (on clue 6) none the less, making it an earlier find than in any recent history which completely blows chunks...but newspaper, clue writer anyone in charge of this program....come the "F" on....those were the absolute most crappy clues ever...nowhere in the 12 clues was the object the medallion was attached to mentioned...you also have taken all puzzle solving and fun out of even bothering to search for the treasure because the clues blatantly stated everything that they meant. How about a little puzzler next year? How about something interesting that makes all of this work worthwhile? Look through all of the above posts and all of the work that people put into the possible different meanings of the clues...and take heart that that's what treasure hunter's want. If these clues are gonna be so obvious...hell, Ill just pick up a shovel at clue 6 next year and go where everyone knows it to be...I wont bother looking until then. Whoever wrote clues for the last time it was at Cherokee knows how to do it (and if that happens to be the same person...boy have you lost it).... This is truly a sad day in clue-land...take care all....Ill see you in the "popular park" on clue six next year...
-An angered by the lameness, ShovelMaster
Hi to Frosty and runningchick, too! I forgot to mention I met you. Hope you both can make it to the bash. I'll know you by your own little "echoes."
i'm surprised we haven't heard from mr. news to rub it in!
Just got home from merriam too, saw green and allison (who was there before and when it was found). This was the coolest thing I've done in a long time. I am so sad it's over, and I want to thank everyone for taking on this newbie. I want to be an OFFICIAL cooler crew girl next year- and the year after that..and after that.
Ok, Ok, Ok...set aside the fact that Im extremely bummed that this thing was already found (on clue 6) none the less, making it an earlier find than in any recent history which completely blows chunks...but newspaper, clue writer anyone in charge of this program....come the "F" on....those were the absolute most crappy clues ever...nowhere in the 12 clues was the object the medallion was attached to mentioned...you also have taken all puzzle solving and fun out of even bothering to search for the treasure because the clues blatantly stated everything that they meant. How about a little puzzler next year? How about something interesting that makes all of this work worthwhile? Look through all of the above posts and all of the work that people put into the possible different meanings of the clues...and take heart that that's what treasure hunter's want. If these clues are gonna be so obvious...hell, Ill just pick up a shovel at clue 6 next year and go where everyone knows it to be...I wont bother looking until then. Whoever wrote clues for the last time it was at Cherokee knows how to do it (and if that happens to be the same person...boy have you lost it).... This is truly a sad day in clue-land...take care all....Ill see you in the "popular park" on clue six next year...
-An angered by the lameness, ShovelMaster
I agree with shovelman. There was no depth to the clues at all.
I had to be raking snow within 10 ft. of it last night
Email the pp tell them they suck! you know the editor or whoever is pissed off they would have sold thousands of extra sunday papers, they need to announce another hunt for the other 5,000.
Well.. I might as well pitch my tent to go wait for "Attack of the clones"
NOTE TO SELF: Remind Scribe to bring the rubber chicken to the re-hash bash....
There is no "official" ness about being a Cooler Crew member! Anyone who lurks, posts, noodles, whatever is a member!
Ok, Ok, Ok...set aside the fact that Im extremely bummed that this thing was already found (on clue 6) none the less, making it an earlier find than in any recent history which completely blows chunks...but newspaper, clue writer anyone in charge of this program....come the "F" on....those were the absolute most crappy clues ever...nowhere in the 12 clues was the object the medallion was attached to mentioned...you also have taken all puzzle solving and fun out of even bothering to search for the treasure because the clues blatantly stated everything that they meant. How about a little puzzler next year? How about something interesting that makes all of this work worthwhile? Look through all of the above posts and all of the work that people put into the possible different meanings of the clues...and take heart that that's what treasure hunter's want. If these clues are gonna be so obvious...hell, Ill just pick up a shovel at clue 6 next year and go where everyone knows it to be...I wont bother looking until then. Whoever wrote clues for the last time it was at Cherokee knows how to do it (and if that happens to be the same person...boy have you lost it).... This is truly a sad day in clue-land...take care all....Ill see you in the "popular park" on clue six next year...
-An angered by the lameness, ShovelMaster
Hi lil slim! Darn it! I forgot to mention the two most important people I met last night! Lil Slim and Lisa's Mommy. It must be because I feel like I've known you longer. You guys rock!!!! What do you say we do it again next year?
well that's good, cause i will definately be at rehash (do we bring the kids?) what about food or anything?
right dal. we need a team name. ocassionally let the men tag along.
"any fool" can have dumb luck. This is by far the WORST set of clues they've put out. They don't give any reward to those of us who plan and study and think.
SM, you missed our group hug earlier. Giving you a hug now. Does that feel better?
The clue writter sucks... a) Merriam is a ALC (high school alt. learning center) not a elem. school, or college. b)did the writter get paid to use a potato chips cont. and not put it in the clues??? c) They lady who found it had pure luck because anyone who thought abou the clues would have never found it this early. question: can we do anything about getting the old...better...clue writters back?
Kids are welcome! It's a potluck sort of thing. Ian always has brought Sloppy Medallion Joes. I think I'll bring a noodling, sour grape nuttz salad. Bring what you want!
Does anyone know if that building is open Sundays? Are there any grills?
treasure digger, don't give us any ideas about "time to kill", its bad enough i wanna burn the clue writer in effigy on the grill. let's not pressure me into burning the clue writer instead
:: he says with an evil grin and that look of bloodlust in his eyes ::
Im glad some agree with me...I love the hunt and dont want to be so angered about it...but cant we make this thing last a couple days next time? P.P....make a nice and easy set of clues like you just did for this treasure hunt (but only 4) clues and let us have a stab at the unclaimed $5000.00....how about it? I also was within feet of that little bastard two nights in a row....not cuz I thought it was at Merriam, just cuz I thought...let's see what this Merriam place is all about...
I can't wait till sunday. at least I have SOMETHING to look forward to, if I can't be out huntin.
Ares, sorry. Just had to "Light at Spark" off my chest from the clues being soooo obvious.
Your damn right it's totally dumb luck Clue#6 we devised ways to make it tough. So not just any fool. Can find this....... Want a fricken idiot clue writer whoever hid this is a fool himself... EMAIL PIONEERPLANET tell them they suck EMAIL THE SENIOR EDITOR I DID
Well, we couldn't have better weather expected on Sunday. I'll have to really pressure my hubby to come to the bash. I really do want to meet everyone.
The clues weren't that obvious - we were all over the city!
I am sad.....but i was in the right park..yeah....I was anxious to hang out with everyone!!!
I have a JOE...
Frosti is a Hottie...SO is Dalliance...all of you guys are too much fun!!
I was looking forward to meeting Running Chick and Ian...dang...
at least we got to meet the clowns....
I had to laugh when I found out it was found on the "Tough" clue #6. Wooh, I'm so exhaused.
Come to the Rehash Bash - you'll meet all sorts of folks!
Terry, The Guide doesn't show any grills at Merriam. We'll need to provide our own.
thanks for the hug digger...it felt nice...
If enuf of us say "this sucks!" will it matter? I have no idea...but it's certainly got to be worth the try...if you were truly unhappy (not just sour that you didnt find it) but truly unhappy by the lameness of the clues and you think we should be able to hang the clue -writer...lesee...where should we do this....ahhh....hang the cluewriter from a scafolding above the frog pond and pelt him/her with fallen chunks of ice from the melting ice sculptures in rice park...please speak up and let "Mom Press" know of your disatisfaction. Thanks!
-Still angered, but thanks for the hug, ShovelMaster-
Ian always has brought Sloppy Medallion Joes. I think I'll bring a noodling, sour grape nuttz salad.
Terry, I love it!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!
ShovelMaster, I agree: shorten the hunt, and don't give us bs for 6 days!
Merriam is much of a park at all for the re-hash... it's hills, trees, playground, and a hockey rink.
Terry- We were all over the city because we were reading into the clues, instead of taking them at face value. We didn't expect them to be as obvious as they were.
Who volunteers to write a letter to Ma Press and bring it to the Re-hash bash so we can all sign it?
You know what the lamest thing is - that Time and Tide had nothing to do with Longfellow according to the explanations.
Randy- don't I get to be a hottie?
But none of them specifically cried out - it's Merriam. Even those that thought it a good fit weren't sure. The clues fit many parks.
the explanations suck bad!!!!!!
I thought they had learn something from the hunt at NEWELL that was a joke!hide the fricken thing! Somebody email these idiots at pioneerplanet tell them we are pissed off.
Leelabell, where are you seeing the explanations?
Frosti is a Hottie
Thanks Randy. I'm flattered. Maybe even a little curious. But I am a married man. lol!
Terry,
We were all over the city because we thought we had a puzzle to solve...but there wasn't a puzzle to solve...that's what everyone's so angry about...if these had been a puzzle...being all of the over the city would have been great...but if we had known that the clues were going to say:
Park with hills, trees, baseball diamonds, rec center, 94, ice rink, school, wilder, etc...we could have all just said Merriam and called it a day.
-Damn, Im doing alot of yelling today
-Shovel "the unappeased" Master
I bet the people who are making the movie about the hunt are pissed they will have to wait another year to get all the shots they need to make a full-length movie!
I understand that the rehash will prolly be this Sunday. However, are people interested in getting together tonight at a bar, restaurant, park, etc?
A thought to make everyone feel better: maybe one of their lurkers looks for someone without a button, and happens to drop it near that person. what a way to save money, and laugh at the crew!
1. There's snow, it's cold, winter's finally here Let the medallion search in you light a spark Far and wide take your hunt, have no fear You can find it in a St. Paul park
Explanation: The search is on and the Winter Carnival medallion has been buried in a St. Paul public park.
2. You may knit your brows on this one Or just trek up and down every hill Work your brain, your legs, it will be fun If you have some time to kill
Explanation: The hilly contours of the park are described.
3. Time and tide, fun and slide Down the hill, far from the woods Show that carnival hunter's pride And you may trip over the goods
Explanation: There is a popular neighborhood sliding hill at this park, and the medallion is hidden in an area down from the sliding hill and away from the trees in the park.
4. "Hey, hey," you say, "We're game to play But give us a tip -- be fair!" OK, OK, here's all we'll say Look for something in and on the air
Explanation: Look for something "in and on the air." From this park, you can see a tower to the north. It is "in" the air, standing tall; it is "on" the air because it is a broadcasting tower.
5. Take your wreck to the park n rec Park on the street or in the lot Look for a place with lots of space To amuse a tiny tot
Explanation: "Park n rec" refers to recreation center at Merriam Park and "space for tots" to the children's playground there.
6. Before we ever hid this jewel We devised ways to make it tough So not just any fool Can find this diamond in the rough
Explanation: It is a "diamond in the rough" in two ways. It is worth a lot, and buried in the snow' and it lies near a baseball diamond.
7. Scorch the earth, post a sentry You're so good at this it's scary As Holmes would say, "it's elementary" And also, we add, post-secondary
Explanation: There is an elementary school and universities nearby.
8. It's a place where you would think More weddings would be there grace But grooms in blue and brides in pink Should look another place
Explanation: Pardon us for this one. What do you do to couples at a wedding? "Marry-em." And once you know the name of this park, "you would think" it would be a place for nuptials. But it isn't. Got it?
9. In searching for this treasure You may think "x" marks the spot But if finding is your pleasure Be assured an x there's not
Explanation: There is no X marking the treasure spot. But the word "marks" is important, because the graceful steeple of St. Mark's Catholic Chuck is visible to the south.
10. It's worth wads our little puck So lonely out in the snow But if you have a little luck You'll know just where to go
Explanation: Word-play-time again: "worth wads" is a play on the poet the nearby school was named after - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. "Puck" refers to a nearby hockey rink.
11. To be more wild, not more mild Is the way to treasure perfection Up the road you come -- thirteen's the sum To our rewarding intersection
Sliding hills are found nearby And oak trees, they're aplenty In your walk, unless you can fly, Find steps that double twenty
Explanation: We're getting you there now! To be "more wild" is a reference to Wilder Street, which borders the park. "Thirteen is the sum" of the "9" and "4" in Interstate 94, which runs nearby. We refer again to sliding hills, but also to "steps that double twenty," a long wooden stairway at the park's entrance.
12. Kids are tired? Carry 'em Self doubts on the rise? Bury 'em Dead squirrels in your way? Carrion Looking for the right park? Merriam
Slide down the hill and get your fill Of a ballfield -- a wide open space North of the school, south of the ice Look hard near second base
Explanation: Merriam Park is the spot. ("Marry-'em"? Now do you get it?) Down the sliding hill and onto the wide-open baseball field, north of the school and south of the hockey rink, in the general area of second bas
Frosti, maybe Randy's the clue writer and hottie means "it's at Merriam."