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2008 St. Paul Winter Carnival Medallion

Submitted by KITCH on

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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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Terry

I'm going to go sleep on this one.

Parting thoughts - it's either in Como or it's in an east side park - likely north being Phalen/Keller.

Goodnight and SCDs everyone!

Love my new job. No time off is going to drive me nuts.
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 9:49 PM Permalink
Randahl

phelan theatened vital geurin when he got out of prison -for living on his land - the judge ordered the land forfeited and guerin kept it.....
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 9:50 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Sounds like como, they are saying that they would use the same clue again from that 2003 hunt, which would indicate that this clue would be that old clue which means como. whew im almost confused myself. COMOPHOBIA not me.
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 9:52 PM Permalink
Inasuitcase

You've got to be kidding me! I had hoped to make it to Matty's after work but no such luck. Work kept me later than expected:( Now, I'm, finally, home and what do I find? A reference to Joe?! Tell me it can't be... And Como!!! OMG! NO!!! I want a NEW park. Somewhere that's "undiscovered". I don't want to go back to the Frog Pond!
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 9:54 PM Permalink
excavating stud

I'm done for the night. SCD.
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:02 PM Permalink
KITCH

what "park like" area is on the corner of

Reaney and Bush Ave

like 1420 Reaney Ave.
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:03 PM Permalink
KITCH

what ever this area is...its not on my tot lot list of parks :frown:
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:09 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

well i think were safe for another night, later everyone.
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:10 PM Permalink
KITCH

exactly what my thought was...
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:11 PM Permalink
OT

This must be the shortest night of noodling ever. The people out in the field will be disappointed when they get home. I guess there just isn't any more to say about this clue.

~~OT tiptoes out of the room so as not to wake anyone~~ :neutral:
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:28 PM Permalink
becksie

<<<baffled
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:31 PM Permalink
Randahl

drove thru phalen and by keller - saw one car.....I am sure i got ditched :wink:
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:36 PM Permalink
me2

just got off the phone with becks and we decided not to go out

home now -

if I drove out there and saw 1 car I woulda been really bummed. Im tired and gonna raid the fridge now.

nothing really jumps out cept Phalen killing a guy and threatening another.

I like the idea of Ann Bilanksi for Como better but a bummer they couldnt make a better clue about Ann instead. I like the obscure way to mention Horton hears a WHO and the word "we'd" being to look in the weeds - though I dont know if there are any weeds in either park in winter.... or if there is an s to make it sound like 'swede'
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:41 PM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

Quiet here. Everyone give up, or is everyone out hunting?
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:41 PM Permalink
green

Eags, I was wondering what 'game' could be seen/is close to the sledding hill. However, I now have to slog about 180 posts so this may be moot when I get to the xplination of Clue 5.

I'm thinking Soucheray... Guess I'll see when I get there.
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:43 PM Permalink
Randahl

ann bilanski?
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:44 PM Permalink
green

I always believe Kitch. But I always blame him, too.

LOVE SEEING YOU HERE, McLUCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs and kisses to you!
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:48 PM Permalink
me2

now this I buy about the screwy years and its in the 5th clue back then -just like tonight is the 5th clue.

thanks for pulling that up Mr Doer
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:52 PM Permalink
green

LAUGHINGMYASSOFF!!!!
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:53 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

The new location of the French school used to be named Parkway...
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:55 PM Permalink
Randahl

hmmmm - could be either imo - como or phalen
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:55 PM Permalink
Randahl

bush?? clarence?
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:57 PM Permalink
diggin4it

hmmm...just got home from poker - not the kind of clue I was hoping to C... hmmmm
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:59 PM Permalink
green

Toss in Acorn... For moi. That and Chair-O-Key are my top two. But I've tons to slog yet and who know with this last Clue...
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:03 PM Permalink
Randahl

scared of the "pen" as in the TIGER pen?? hehehe
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:07 PM Permalink
Randahl

tim - are you "tim" at tc dot com?
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:07 PM Permalink
green

Told you! Said so! :pbpt: :pbpt: :pbpt: :pbpt:
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:09 PM Permalink
me2

well, just 2 weeks ago I had a conversation with a researcher on just that murder in Como. The person who witnessed the murder was our very own st paul writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. I bet thats our murder and he's our pen name?

Why would we be afraid of Fitzgerald though?

good theory though

I like the Hamms idea though with Barker - I hate to admit it... calling her wise for her age and 'gal' for her era?
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:10 PM Permalink
Randahl

well I am off to bed - will need to be able to get to work in the AM

laterz
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:10 PM Permalink
me2

horton hears a who - is an elephant = elephant pen?
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:11 PM Permalink
Randahl

well there hav been some animal references - runt etc
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:12 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

no I don't go there anymore.
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:14 PM Permalink
leelabell

Are you saying Fitzgerald had a pen name?
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:14 PM Permalink
Randahl

one other reason i like phalen tho is the "rinse of or prints" tie into the BCA being just 2 blocks down on maryland
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:15 PM Permalink
me2

I just did the same thing you did medhunter but Im taking it a step further.... Voldemort was called "you-know-who" because people were afraid to use his name .... his REAL name (pen) was Tom RIDDLE

his threat was to kill Harry Potter

can someone take this a step further than me?

whats the unfortunate fact ?
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:15 PM Permalink
green

But you're missing a but...

"...again BUT we're afraid..."
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:16 PM Permalink
leelabell

At the top of the page, the word "but" is missing after again in the 3rd line.
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:16 PM Permalink
leelabell

Jinx
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:17 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

I Blame Kitch
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:17 PM Permalink
leelabell

I like where you're going with this, but a pen name is a pseudonym used by an author. So, for Riddle, Voldemort would be his pen name (if he was an author).
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:19 PM Permalink
green

I shure as hell don't know about sex and money, but there ain't more to life than Medallion Hunting!

Nice to see you Med Hunter!
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:20 PM Permalink
leelabell

Keeping with the Harry Potter angle:

Rita Skeeter had a crazy pen as did one of the teachers (she also ran the school in Dumbledor's absence - I can't remember her name). The teacher's pen was used to punish Harry and that teacher was also in bed with Voldemort.
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:21 PM Permalink
me2

maybe a RIDDLE

A riddle is a statement or question having a double or veiled meaning, put forth as a puzzle to be solved. Riddles are of two types: enigmas, which are problems generally expressed in metaphorical or allegorical language that require ingenuity and careful thinking for their solution, and conundrums, which are questions relying for their effects on punning in either the question or the answer.

OR an anagram

Tom Marvolo Riddle is an anagram of "I am Lord Voldemort"

-- however .... it looks like the 5th book is called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

maybe swede hollow? weird
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:25 PM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

Anyone get anything out of that last line of the clue tonight yet?
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:25 PM Permalink
green

Jeez Effin' Louise. HOW did you come up with that SO QUICK?!
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:28 PM Permalink
me2

we're afraid to use his name, Tom Riddle ....

if you said his name then some kind of snatchers came.

what do we call the people that come spy on us in the parks?

now Im getting sleepy and can'tthink - time to turn in and hopefully someone figured out this riddle....

does Harry Potter and The Series of Unfortunate Events, Lemoney Snicket, have anything in commom?

riddles seem to have obvious FUN answers

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a wolf?

Frostbite

What do you call a song about a car?

a cartoon (tune)

my favorite:

What goes hahaha, plop?

someone laughing there head off



riddle me this... could it be the ann bilanski clue that was badly riddled?
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:30 PM Permalink
PilotsHatGuy

Apparently not. Oh well. I'm going to sleep on that comma tonight and hopefully get a revelation. Later all
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:41 PM Permalink
green

LOL!!! :goofy: :goofy: :goofy: :goofy:
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 11:44 PM Permalink