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2008 St. Paul Winter Carnival Medallion

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2008 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt - Indian Mounds Park

Medallion Hotline 651-228-5547 

 

Clue #1 You've joined the hunt for the regal runt 
To prove searching does pay 
Don't dig a hole or knock down a pole 
And the golf course is out of play 

Last year Jake took home the cake 
With a clue a bit off level 
This year we'll rinse off all our prints 
Lest this hunt go to the devil 

Clue #2 The point of all this is so that you won't miss 
Your big chance to grab all the cash 
Now gather your guys and a gal who is wise 
You'll have to do something quite rash 

Clue #3 We've scanned the county to hide our bounty 
And keep you on your toes 
It may sound risible, but our puck's invisible 
Although it might just stick to your nose. 

Clue #4 How fun is the snow how far will we go 
You really ought to go see 
Get up for the mission and not just the wishin' 
Get into the game-it's all free 

Clue #5 There once was a clue that drove you-know-who 
To threaten a heinous act 
We'd use it again but we're afraid of his pen 
My friend, that's an unfortunate fact 

Clue #6 All ye who look should honor the book 
As one who stood for hope 
Much was built in the name of the kilt 
Look sharp now and never mope 

Clue #7 If you should go look high then low 
One could see it from a bower 
If it's your bent you might seek a tent 
To protect in case of shower 

Take note of the wood and do what you should 
To extract the prize for yourself 
Build a bridge to your dreams as high as they seem 
Leave nothing behind on the shelf 

Clue #8 Look at the buck to acquire good luck 
In finding the grail this year 
Link a jar,a line, a star lawyer divine 
While crying in your beer 

He won, then lost and the nation was tossed 
Into strife that was far from civil 
The point I'm making is yours for the taking 
Believe me - not the message board drivel 

Clue #9 This name brings tears, elation and cheers 
And occasionally even outrages 
It sits on walls and rides the halls 
And fills a dozen pages 

The hills are alive and you'll have arrived 
Refrain from the very injurious 
Be bold and be brave but your skin you must save 
What's off-limits should frankly be obvious 

Clue #10 Look for the sight you hope is just right 
You're doubtful and you're torn 
Make the rounds for what rhymes with grounds 
And part of a rose with a horn 

Through flames and flow this park where you'll go 
Is the site of sacred relics 
Stay away from these and the cliffs if you please 
Or you'll be in a heckuva fix 

Clue #11 Air and river sounds lead all to Mounds 
Far from the graves take your entourage 
Twixt Burns and Thorn, an icy pathway is born 
Across Mounds from a gray house and tan garage 

Hell no fury hath as those on the wrong path 
Mounds and Warner form a woodsy perimeter 
The path not official contains footprints beneficial 
Some 300 trudges in - quest for a quitter 

This trail you must follow goes down a narrow hollow 
Under a fallen tree to an old rusted drum 
From here you must search for a hillside path perch 
Wherein lies the center of fun

 

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KOP

don't stop in that park in the dark to sqaut years ago kop to my rescue
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 2:45 AM Permalink
'mom'

*SIGH* :sad:

Another year's hunt over. At least I spent *some* time in the correct park! All those years we lived practically across the street and I wished for it to be there....oh well, such is life.

Hope those that were out in the cold last night were able to keep reasonably warm.

See you all on Sunday if not tonight!
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 3:25 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

WOW, a micro in the woods!

What a creative medallion hider !!??!!

and yes, using clue 12 a day early, with no notice, is irresponsible. They've ruined the integrity of the hunt.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 3:45 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Anyone going to check it out, this morning/afternoon?

I'm up for a Pity Party at Obb's. Never been there, and I have $15 gas money left. Or meet for lunch. Hopin' my girl friend will come out. (It's a geocache thing. Don't need any rumors here.)
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 3:52 AM Permalink
KOP

is that the name now of that bar that was the kick -off that would of matched one of the clues
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 4:08 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

jREST:

was Merkong's cache an ammo box? or is "What's The Big Secret" ??
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 4:11 AM Permalink
Andrea

I agree... I think they did this on purpose to avoid larger numbers

out in the cold tomorrow night. But now people will expect this next year and the numbers out for clue 11 will be up next year.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 4:36 AM Permalink
Andrea

That is HYSTERICAL! I especially love that she got so mad and then turned around and did it to her husband. :sillygrin:
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 4:38 AM Permalink
Terry

Congratulations to the finders! At least they were putting in their time digging.

I will be interested in reading the explanations. It seems even getting to the right park earlier wouldn't have ended this hunt any sooner. Seems we should just be looking for downed trees in the woods and dig.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 4:46 AM Permalink
Grey Wolf

I believe it was an ammo can. Close to the fenced off pond on a steep part of the hill.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 4:53 AM Permalink
New Daddy

Sorry, you have made yourself an official member of the cooler crew by sharing your great ideas with us.

nice to see you in tha park
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 5:20 AM Permalink
KITCH

I am glad thats over

:frown:
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 5:24 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I think a pity party at Obbs would be appropriate. Maybe around 7pm? Or if people have the day off, I suppose you could hang out there all day!
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 6:06 AM Permalink
brasscat

I second that thought!
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 6:13 AM Permalink
MedallionStallion

For what it's worth in terms of my opinion of the clues this year, I think it was a bit of a wash. I'm very happy that it wasn't a short hunt, and I'm glad that it didn't go to clue 12 as I don't get into the mad rush and crowds luck of the draw crap. In fact, I think a hunt in my humble opinion ideally goes to clue 11.

That being said, I think its much more satisfying when you can figure out the clues to be in the right park around clues 8-9, and not have to rely on "it rhymes with grounds" to get you there. For those who would argue that they WERE in the right park on clues 8-9, I would just say that at that point you really could have been in a number of different parks and make an argument you had the clues figured out.

Overall a pretty good hunt I say. But frustrating with the vagueness of some of the clues.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 6:15 AM Permalink
KITCH

who's got my gloves?

I think Chris Digger...

:: wondering how to get those back ::
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 6:25 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I totally agree stallion. I know that through clue 9 our explanation for Kellogg was better than what the explanations for IM are likely to be. And really, the clues were so vague, that there was no reason to think that it couldn't have been in BC or Swede Hallow or Como or Highland. Mounds was the one park I was truly not buying because the clues didn't fit there and I'm still not sure how they fit the actual hiding spot.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 6:29 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

Neck should have found it
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 6:30 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

bingo!
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 6:41 AM Permalink
jREST

What's a Big Secret was a big ammo box. Sounds like it might have gone missing during the hunt.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 6:47 AM Permalink
jREST

Yep, east of the fence and up the hill a ways...
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 6:48 AM Permalink
KITCH

anybody see the "archery sign in mounds?"

I'm still looking for that damn thing...
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:01 AM Permalink
OT

It was fun being on the conference call when people were discussing where the trail was, where the drum was, etc, and then hearing New Daddy telling us he had found the barrel and was standing next to it but didn't see any CC around. And then realizing he was standing next to a different drum from the one some of us had seen the other day. That was exciting for me. He even rattled the drum a bit for us. :smile:

I'm happy I was at least close and dug out the shelf of field stone and checked out things pretty good on the path I thought was right. I'm actually happy also that it was found on a different path or I would have kicked myself for not looking harder.

And I hope Nick got someone to jump his battery.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:02 AM Permalink
green

Didn't you give them to Leelabell to help keep her warm in line?
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:04 AM Permalink
l and a mommy

Ok so last night I get in my car in the Garage and my temp gauge says 16 degree's I get one block up the road and all of a sudden it was like a time bomb was ticking back wards....10, 9, 8 ,7 ,6, 5 ,4....and I seriously was watching it thinking what happens when it gets to 0....well of course it say -1, -2, -3....I've just nevr watched the gauge tick down like that it was odd...
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:07 AM Permalink
KITCH

I did...but she said they where to hot..

so I think I gave them to chris digger...

but not 100% sure...
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:07 AM Permalink
Redbear

I just got back from Highland Park to get warm and change into warmer snowpants. I had the place to myself from about 11:30 on, so there's all sorts of prime areas. I think I'm onto something here!
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:13 AM Permalink
Redbear

Conference Summary

Conference Type: Web-Scheduled Standard

Conference Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Reservation Start Time: 10:45 PM Central Std Time

Reservation End Time: 02:10 AM Central Std Time

Dial-in Number: 1-517-417-5000

Access Code: 668xxx

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Conference Details

# Start Time End Time Caller Number Mins.

1 01/29/2008 10:26 PM 10:27 PM 707-372-xxxx 2

2 01/29/2008 10:28 PM 10:29 PM 651-239-xxxx 1

3 01/29/2008 10:35 PM 10:37 PM 651-283-xxxx 2

4 01/29/2008 10:38 PM 11:37 PM 651-771-xxxx 59

5 01/29/2008 10:39 PM 11:29 PM 651-283-xxxx 51

6 01/29/2008 10:39 PM 10:40 PM 651-270-xxxx 2

7 01/29/2008 10:39 PM 11:16 PM 651-503-xxxx 37

8 01/29/2008 10:40 PM 01:23 AM 651-239-xxxx 164

9 01/29/2008 10:42 PM 11:20 PM 651-249-xxxx 38

10 01/29/2008 10:43 PM 11:20 PM 651-270-xxxx 38

11 01/29/2008 10:44 PM 10:54 PM 612-578-xxxx 10

12 01/29/2008 10:45 PM 11:21 PM 707-372-xxxx 37

13 01/29/2008 10:45 PM 11:16 PM 612-209-xxxx 32

14 01/29/2008 10:46 PM 12:31 AM 612-616-xxxx 106

15 01/29/2008 10:46 PM 10:49 PM 651-210-xxxx 3

16 01/29/2008 10:46 PM 11:56 PM 651-428-xxxx 70

17 01/29/2008 10:48 PM 11:13 PM 651-592-xxxx 26

18 01/29/2008 10:48 PM 11:21 PM 612-716-xxxx 33

19 01/29/2008 10:48 PM 11:27 PM 651-488-xxxx 39

20 01/29/2008 10:49 PM 11:17 PM 651-216-xxxx 28

21 01/29/2008 10:51 PM 11:16 PM 651-216-xxxx 26

22 01/29/2008 10:51 PM 11:22 PM 763-300-xxxx 32

23 01/29/2008 10:55 PM 11:27 PM 651-775-xxxx 32

24 01/29/2008 10:56 PM 11:08 PM 612-578-xxxx 13

25 01/29/2008 10:56 PM 11:10 PM 651-398-xxxx 15

26 01/29/2008 10:56 PM 11:34 PM 612-987-xxxx 38

27 01/29/2008 10:57 PM 11:20 PM 651-210-xxxx 23

28 01/29/2008 10:58 PM 01:21 AM 651-688-xxxx 144

29 01/29/2008 10:59 PM 11:37 PM 612-202-xxxx 39

30 01/29/2008 10:59 PM 11:17 PM 651-247-xxxx 18

31 01/29/2008 11:03 PM 01:26 AM 651-306-xxxx 143

32 01/29/2008 11:04 PM 11:30 PM 26

33 01/29/2008 11:05 PM 11:40 PM 612-618-xxxx 35

34 01/29/2008 11:07 PM 11:17 PM 651-269-xxxx 11

35 01/29/2008 11:09 PM 11:40 PM 612-718-xxxx 31

36 01/29/2008 11:10 PM 11:19 PM 651-398-xxxx 9

37 01/29/2008 11:10 PM 11:25 PM 651-784-xxxx 15

38 01/29/2008 11:13 PM 11:16 PM 651-592-xxxx 3

39 01/29/2008 11:14 PM 11:25 PM 651-497-xxxx 12

40 01/29/2008 11:15 PM 11:16 PM 612-414-xxxx 2

41 01/29/2008 11:15 PM 11:21 PM 651-274-xxxx 7

42 01/29/2008 11:16 PM 11:17 PM 651-592-xxxx 1

43 01/29/2008 11:18 PM 11:54 PM 612-578-xxxx 36

44 01/29/2008 11:18 PM 11:26 PM 651-216-xxxx 8

45 01/29/2008 11:18 PM 11:27 PM 651-592-xxxx 9

46 01/29/2008 11:19 PM 11:21 PM 651-269-xxxx 3

47 01/29/2008 11:19 PM 11:52 PM 651-398-xxxx 34

48 01/29/2008 11:22 PM 11:24 PM 651-249-xxxx 2

49 01/29/2008 11:23 PM 11:24 PM 612-209-xxxx 2

50 01/29/2008 11:31 PM 11:32 PM 651-592-xxxx 2

51 01/29/2008 11:34 PM 11:36 PM 612-716-xxxx 2

52 01/29/2008 11:48 PM 12:16 AM 612-532-xxxx 28

53 01/29/2008 11:56 PM 12:01 AM 651-274-xxxx 5

54 01/29/2008 11:56 PM 12:19 AM 651-428-xxxx 24

55 01/29/2008 11:57 PM 12:03 AM 612-209-xxxx 6

56 01/30/2008 12:05 AM 12:20 AM 651-274-xxxx 16

57 01/30/2008 12:05 AM 01:08 AM 651-455-xxxx 63

58 01/30/2008 12:10 AM 01:14 AM 651-283-xxxx 64

59 01/30/2008 12:27 AM 01:21 AM 651-210-xxxx 55

60 01/30/2008 12:29 AM 01:02 AM 651-357-xxxx 34

61 01/30/2008 12:29 AM 12:36 AM 651-503-xxxx 7

62 01/30/2008 12:33 AM 12:34 AM 651-274-xxxx 2

63 01/30/2008 12:35 AM 12:38 AM 651-398-xxxx 3

64 01/30/2008 12:38 AM 12:47 AM 651-398-xxxx 9

65 01/30/2008 01:10 AM 01:36 AM 651-455-xxxx 27

66 01/30/2008 01:27 AM 01:36 AM 651-239-xxxx 10

67 01/30/2008 01:40 AM 01:40 AM 651-398-xxxx 1

68 01/30/2008 01:50 AM 01:51 AM 651-771-xxxx 1

Total Calls: 68

Peak number of active lines: 32

Lines reserved: 45
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:18 AM Permalink
Clue Master

I know that this was me

31 01/29/2008 11:03 PM 01:26 AM 651-306-xxxx 143
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:28 AM Permalink
OT

I'm number 57 and 65 for a total of 100 minutes. Glad I still had minutes on my calling card. I don't have long distance on my land line.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:33 AM Permalink
Redbear

Well, I figured most people would just use the free long distance on their cell phone.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:34 AM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

Just got up a bit ago and the wife told me she heard it was found. Congrats to the two that found it. They braved the elements longer than I did last night (walking from my car to my house after work). It is good to see it was serious hunters and not some goofball coming out on clue 12. Is Obb's on for sure tonight then?
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:35 AM Permalink
OT

The reception on my Motorola Flip Phone is kind of fuzzy.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:36 AM Permalink
jREST

Just over 30-minutes on the line, that was a really neat idea. I had fun listening into the discussion and hearing folks talking where they were out in the field.

Ended up going to bed figuring it was gonna be found by morning, but on the chance it was not, was planning an early morning daylight run out there.

Yep, found, so decided to go to work like I was supposed to, heck need to be ready for a presentation this morning anyway.

Everybody here at work knew what I was up to though, kept the clues posted next to my career pod each day, and today they were all excited to see the next clue when I had to tell them it was found last night.

Oh well, next year. Really had fun hearing the ideas of others and throwing out my ideas when I had them. Fun times.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:38 AM Permalink
Redbear

I've seen your phone. It's not much of a "flip" phone.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:39 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

26 01/29/2008 10:56 PM 11:34 PM 612-987-xxxx 38
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:42 AM Permalink
Posen

You need to get that stuff on video! Waaaaaay funny..(sorry, sis).

Later, Lucy will laugh when the story is retold every year...
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:43 AM Permalink
OT

Hey! My flip phone was hip! I had the egg plant color when everyone else had black. :sillygrin:

On a side note, I still have two old black rotary phones in this old house. They come in handy when the power goes out and my regular phone doesn't work.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:51 AM Permalink
Randahl

thanks for the fun hunt :smile: I may be afk for a month as i have 1 day left on ableminds - if I wait a month to renew i wont continually be running out of it during the hunt....

kitch call me if you want diggers cell #

I really do enjoy the friendships I have with all of you.....truly!! thanks :smile:

AW - next friday wont work for me on the poker thingy.....we will get together in the next couple months for lunch and talk about it all :smile:

Brad - sorry we didnt get to hang bro.......

Dig Rex thanks for all the fun times and providing the laughter this year.....

kitch, tammy and ian - you know you are my bitches and was happy to be with you all this year :smile:

RR
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 7:58 AM Permalink
Posen

14 01/29/2008 10:46 PM 12:31 AM 612-616-xxxx 106

My hand was nearly frozen off...great fun..nice technology...I'm still trying to figure the clues out and it ain't happening, but I'm ready to surrender Alice Park...seems more than a long shot at this point....
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 8:00 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

29 01/29/2008 10:59 PM 11:37 PM 612-202-xxxx 39

This was me.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 8:17 AM Permalink
mucluck

In a 82 acres park in the woods under a log. HOW CREATIVE :eyeroll:

Exactly why I will not hunt again, just to clarify that does not mean I wont be around or attending get together's just not gonna waste 12 days hunting for something that is unfindable (except for luck) untill the last minute.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 8:19 AM Permalink
Redbear

I just thought people'd be interested in seeing the lengths some people were on, etc. 66 different people called in!
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 8:19 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't hide it in the middle of the woods next year where the clues don't matter.

I see no point in the clues if once you get to the park they dont help you any further and all you have to do is wait for the last clue to send you on your way. Whats the chance you are going to come across the right tree in 40 acres of woods.

Its not like the years past where you know you are standing in the right spot cause all the clues line up!!

Overall I had a great time meeting more people this year and creating new friendships for the future hunts, THANKS EVERYBODY!
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 8:20 AM Permalink
mucluck

Here Here!!
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 8:21 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

I agree 100% how frustrating. I will still hunt but i hope they start hiding it in reasonable spots again.
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 8:21 AM Permalink
Posen

I think being close to Mucky is being in the right spot! :sheepish:
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 8:22 AM Permalink