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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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l and a mommy

MMMM sticky buns Thanks!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:05 AM Permalink
brasscat

Terry I'm just logging on

Can't spend too much time on this today, but in response to that "wakefield" clue 7.

I hunted that hunt. That year in the summer there was a Huge tornado

that went through the cities hitting Roseville and Maplewood the worst.

Wakefield has lots of big old trees that weathered the storm,

yet the puck was in wrapped up in newspaper classified ads close to the side of the road.That was a fierce hunt that year. I swear every crazy in the city was hunting. It was more like a battlefield than a hunt.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:07 AM Permalink
l and a mommy

I just consulted my Treasure Hunters History (THANKS Jesse) book and there was only really one year where a clue this early was more 4 lines. There were several that starting with clue 9 thru 12 there were 8 lines or more In 2001 the number of lines didn't matter it was the information with in hope this helps!.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:14 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

could "to protect" mean the police station at highland?
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:17 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

if its at highland what does clue 4 mean?
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:21 AM Permalink
brasscat

Who ever asked about the grocery store... yes there was a grocery store that closed down over by the BCA. That corner used to have the Phalen outlet shopping center., with a J.C. Penny's outlet.

Then again at Keller at 36 and 61 there used to be a store called Gem, and you had to have a membership to shop there.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:31 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Well i will be heading out soon, hope to see people in the park
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:32 AM Permalink
brasscat

I might add that the BCA used to be over on University Ave. and 280. It just moved to it's new location within the last 10 years.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:33 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

is this true?

Bower may refer to: bower is a butt
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:44 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

think butts are the stops for arrows in archery
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:46 AM Permalink
mucluck

no

1 : an attractive dwelling or retreat 2 : a lady's private apartment in a medieval hall or castle 3 : a shelter (as in a garden) made with tree boughs or vines twined together : arbor
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:47 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

bower also used in: Euchre (IPA: /ˈjuːkɚ/) is a trick-taking card game most commonly played with four people in two partnerships with a deck of 24 standard playing cards.

Left Bower and Right Bower
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:47 AM Permalink
mucluck

not sure where to look for the med so I'm gonna go to the Conservatory and look at Orchids :smile:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:48 AM Permalink
KITCH

you had to tell me "ARBOR"

great...just great...

:barf: :barf: :barf: :barf:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:48 AM Permalink
tom

Its strange that were going into the weekend and we don't know an exact park
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:50 AM Permalink
brasscat

If we go on that definition then that would lead us to Cono,

where people have wedding pics taken that is a arbor..bower
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:51 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I got the BUTT=bower thing from wikipedia.

something else I found:

In parts of Yorkshire a tree with two spreading branches which also formed a 'bower' over the point of branching, was known as a 'Wish Tree' by children who would climb onto the 'junction' and make a wish. [9]
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:51 AM Permalink
brasscat

I love orchards my fav is the Catalia

It's so lacy looking.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:53 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

I feel like its payback for last year.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:53 AM Permalink
mucluck

I have about 15 plants myself mostly phalenopsis but a few Cymbidiums, I LOVE them
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:54 AM Permalink
brasscat

Yes it is... :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: 10 fold
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:55 AM Permalink
tom

Does anyone know why HAzelwood Park isn't on google maps?
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 8:57 AM Permalink
OT

Clue 7 musical references. Bower - someone who plays a string instrument with a bow. Note - self explanatory. Wood - any wind instrument other than a brass instrument. Bridge - a pause or section between verse and chorus. Or the part of a stringed instrument that supports the strings.

Just putting it out there. Lots of musical terms in this clue.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:04 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

do you mean Hazel park?
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:05 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

bow·er1 /ˈbaʊər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[bou-er] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun 1. a leafy shelter or recess; arbor.

2. a rustic dwelling; cottage.

3. a lady's boudoir in a medieval castle.

–verb (used with object)

4. to enclose in or as in a bower; embower.

noun Nautical. an anchor carried at a ship's bow.

Also called bower anchor. =Harriete?

–noun a person or thing that bows or bends.

a musician, as a violinist, who performs with a bow on a stringed instrument.

noun

1. a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"

verb

1. enclose in a bower [syn: embower]

embower=verb (used with object), verb (used without object) to shelter in or as in a bower; cover or surround with foliage
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:07 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I just don't think Clue #7 is referring to a circus tent. You wouldn't go into the circus tent anyway just to seek shelter from the rain. My guess is they are talking about picnic areas, but maybe ones that don't have shelters already, which is why you might bring a tent.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:11 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

see tents
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:11 AM Permalink
Brassmonkey

wasnt there a new movie out called the bridge to terabitha or something like that?
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:15 AM Permalink
l and a mommy

I haven't any idea of the significance but I cam across this in my noodling today

. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30 Hollywood actor James Caan has signed on to play a crime boss in "Wisegal," a new Lifetime original movie starring Alyssa Milano and Jason Gedrick.

Caan, who just ended a four-year stint on TV's "Las Vegas," previously played mobsters in the movies "The Godfather" and "Mickey Blue Eyes."

Inspired by the true story of Patty Montanari, "Wisegal" is expected to premiere next year, The Hollywood Reporter said Tuesday.

It will be directed by prolific TV director Jerry Ciccoritti from a script by "Cool Money" and "Ladykiller" writer Shelley Evans.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:17 AM Permalink
l and a mommy

yes but I can't really see any connection
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:22 AM Permalink
tom

Its interesting in clue #1 they called the prize cake, then they call it cash and now they call it a prize.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:25 AM Permalink
OT

Leave nothing behind. No child left behind. Childs Road
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:28 AM Permalink
Terry

We hunted that year too. It was crazy.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:33 AM Permalink
l and a mommy

I just wanted to throw this out there I mentioned it to Me2 last night, Clue Three says we've scanned the county, what I was thinking is Scanning is making a copy of something right what if they are refering to a park with a similar name in a different city within the county I came up with a Highland in White Bear Lake. Since they say How far will we go refering to outside city limits maybe? I don't know I'm just not getting a good vibe from any single park within Saint Paul.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:33 AM Permalink
tom

I'm still confused to why when they printed the first clue, it read Day 1 Clue
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:36 AM Permalink
mucluck

not sure why not, but I noticed that as well
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:36 AM Permalink
mucluck

They are all that way
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:37 AM Permalink
tom

That is the biggest Park in Maplewood, it todays clue makes it clear its in Maplewood. Its too soon for Battle Creek or Phalen to get a puck again.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:38 AM Permalink
luckykitten

no air bags.

car is screwed - prob. 4-6 grand.

thanks!!!

:frown: :litesmile:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:43 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

 :frown: :frown: :frown:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:54 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

joe
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:55 AM Permalink
luckykitten

nice joe Ian!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 9:55 AM Permalink
40below

---"In parts of Yorkshire a tree with two spreading branches which also formed a 'bower' over the point of branching, was known as a 'Wish Tree' by children who would climb onto the 'junction' and make a wish."

Nice find.

If it's your bent you might seek a tent, to protect in case of shower

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_stick

Don't know if it's significant but it fits that line

Still lookin before we head out for the day....
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:00 AM Permalink
SNAKE88

Is Neck in the parade
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:00 AM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Hey 40Below, have you been coming to Matty B's or the paper at night? Just wondering if we've ever met.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:06 AM Permalink
40below

You might've seen my wife and I at the paper a few nights back dragging my kids along because they get just as excited as us about the hunt

We haven't been able to make it to Matty B's yet but hopefully soon

But no, we haven't met as of yet
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:10 AM Permalink
green

Well!

What did find?

That I have BO. PEE-YOU.

A HIGH C container that was low, by a bridge and printer's devil, and as soon as it thaws I'll let you know if there's anything in it.

I found clear water bottle, with water in it. As soon as that thaws, I'll let you know if anything's in it.

Found a gas station before I ran outta gas.

Found nobuddy's out at BC, Conway, Chair-O-Key.

If one o'the clues says "Chicken and rice is nice," I know where the Med is. EEEEEWWWWW! Thought Scribe out been out playing her tricks, but... IT WAS A REAL FRIGGIN CHICKEN, FEET AND HEAD, COOKED WITH RICE COMING OUTTA ITS POOPER!!! It was in a box with all these sticks with paper people hanging off them and feathers (looked like crow) wrapped to the sticks with paper. Now... I'm all for diversity until it enfringes on MY rites. Keep you hoo-doo at home! I wouldn't go to India and have grill a steak in a public park, SHHEEESSSSSHHHHH!

I also found a bridge, arbor, guys gathered, tent bent, a wise womam, an empty shelf, dreams, and EVEN mission and wishin'!!!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:29 AM Permalink
40below

One could see it from a bower

If it's your bent you might seek a tent

To protect in case of shower

These are the three lines that bother me most in this clue. Why does it have to be "one" that sees it again? It was "one" in clue 6, and "once" in clue 5, some significance to "one" other than referring to a hunter?

And why no "a" before shower? I was thinking "case of shower" has "rec" in it but when I anagrammed I didnt come up with anything for it.

I think there's something here in these first 4 lines that we're not picking up on.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:31 AM Permalink