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2008 St. Paul Winter Carnival Medallion

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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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brasscat

Terry

U have an Earmuff story

Would that B at Chair-O-Key?

What happened?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:02 PM Permalink
zephyrus

Might want to find a new shortened nickname for BrassMonkey other than BM. Sounds kinda crappy to me. :wink:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:02 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

was waiting for that, I'm surprised it's taken this long.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:03 PM Permalink
Terry

Actually I wasn't there last year for the news conference or afterwards. I know I wanted to be, but something else was going on that night. Likely having some chores to do for my Mom. (She's now 80 years old and has severe arthritis.) She counts on us quite a bit to do the things she can't do for herself any longer.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:03 PM Permalink
brasscat

YES INDEED. I'm still laughing Hard!!!!!!

Thats why I'll just say Monkey

AND he's Brown too like that LOL
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:03 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Terry,

We both have some nice treasure hunting lessons!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:04 PM Permalink
brasscat

Been there, And that is wonderful

I missed a few hunts completely because

of that sort of thing. I don't regret it

at all.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:07 PM Permalink
Terry

The earmuff story was from the 1989 hunt.

I knew I was right about the abandoned trolley tracks. Too bad the dang puck was over on the other end of the park.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:07 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Every year I say, well Im not going to wait up for the first few clues because its so early in the hunt.

Every year I sit here waiting for the clues!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:10 PM Permalink
brasscat

At the risk of being killed by a monkey...

I told him to throw away oreo cookies at Phalen

He brought them to me (he was 3 years old)

I'm another Mom that did the right but wrong thing!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:10 PM Permalink
Terry

I know one of these years she won't be with us anymore - but while she is, anything she needs, I'm more than happy to take care of it. It's an honor.

She's truly remarkable and as independent as she can be. She is bright, intelligent and with all her marbles. But because of the arthritis, she has had both knees, both hips and both shoulders replaced. She is also a cancer survivor - 29 years now.

She also lives in the same building with Allison's aunt.

Small world.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:10 PM Permalink
dharma lakreg

Not sure of punctuation or where the line breaks are, but here are words for the clue -

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
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:11 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Is Tim at the paper?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:11 PM Permalink
brasscat

Wonderful to you Keep doing for your Mom
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:12 PM Permalink
Terry

Me too.

And we never go out at the first couple of clues except perhaps to do some scouting if we need to check on anything.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:12 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Same here. I'm a total sucker for the hunt. I'll pay in the morning.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:14 PM Permalink
Terry

Thanks Dharma!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:14 PM Permalink
Terry

Oh no! That was the Packards or Reos clue.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:15 PM Permalink
zephyrus

Sounds like this kind of clue from 2003...

Rid of the man she ran and ran,

They say she was quite the talker.

A carpenter's beau----many said so-----

Neared the finish with a walker.


First thought is it is a historical thingy...

That being said... let's figger out what it really means if that is written right.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:16 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

history clue
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:16 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Could be a street clue, but a little early.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:17 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

historical for sure
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:17 PM Permalink
zephyrus

great minds think alike.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:18 PM Permalink
wolfpac

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
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:18 PM Permalink
brasscat

I knew it was Phalen but din't make the packards and Reo's connection
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:19 PM Permalink
New Daddy

chess set? guys and 1 wise gal (the queen)?? but what is rash in chess?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:19 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

sounds like they are teasing us.... do something rash and you can find the treasure early! could it really be here in two clue, unlikely but you never know.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:20 PM Permalink
zephyrus

You know... maybe not historical since it is talking to us directly... not the same way as in the Ann Bilansky/Edward Phelan clues...

This is a traditional clue
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:20 PM Permalink
OT

gal who is wise - first teacher in MN, Harriet Bishop? Not sure if that makes her wise or not, but a thought I had.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:21 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Wise gal, Hellen "Keller"
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:21 PM Permalink
brasscat

A gal Miss issippi

A gal is a miss
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:22 PM Permalink
zephyrus

Do we need to refer to someone or something in clue one to put this together?

 Was there a 'regal runt' that conspired together to rob a train or something? You know what I mean? Do you suppose something like this is what we are looking for?

This was so much easier in years past. Right now we would have had 2 clues saying "It is in Ramsey County. Okay, just St Paul. Oh, search, don't destroy." Tomorrow is supposed to be the tuffy... :angry:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:24 PM Permalink
Terry

Guy is a prince - the 4 WC prince of the winds?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:24 PM Permalink
brasscat

Harriet Island is off limits

But Kellogg Park isn't.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:24 PM Permalink
SNAKE88

Neck is at Como
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:24 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Nice noodle
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:25 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

edward phalen, helen keller and who is the plural guy?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:25 PM Permalink
Terry

Harriet isn't off limits this year.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:25 PM Permalink
zephyrus

Is it still? It is not in the rules this year. I just looked that up specifically less than an hour ago.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:26 PM Permalink
Terry

lads and lassie=highland.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:26 PM Permalink
zephyrus

The medallion will not be hidden on the State Capitol grounds, at Como Zoo & Conservatory, under any skating surface, on a golf course, under artificial turf or at any construction site.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:27 PM Permalink
OT

Guy wires?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:27 PM Permalink
zephyrus

I'd be diggin at Buggs' if I was lookin for Neck.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:27 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Street names from chess pieces?
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:28 PM Permalink
OT

I like the lad's and lassie's idea, Terry
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:28 PM Permalink
Terry

Reality check -

Miss doesn't have to be wise nor does a lassie or the queen in chess.

Gal who is wise would be someone like Harriet Bishop or Helen Keller.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:29 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Any old lady is 'wise'

IT'S AT OT'S HOUSE! :grin:
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:30 PM Permalink
Terry

Let's go!
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:32 PM Permalink
New Daddy

think wise just rhymes with guys. i think the point is one gal with the guys.
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:32 PM Permalink
zephyrus

quite rash... sounds nasty, but phonetically... kwhy trash

Are we dumpster diving? :pbpt:

No, really... maybe that is a reference clue
Sun, 01/20/2008 - 9:33 PM Permalink