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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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40below

Talk about a productive morning! LOL!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:32 AM Permalink
zephyrus

That's where Buck Hill in Burnsville came from years ago.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:34 AM Permalink
green

That is so Cooler! I've never known anyone to grow orchids. Just at Glensheen. I've always wanted to do it, but... The Dog eats all flowers plants, and I thought you had to have lots o'humandidaty which I don't.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:35 AM Permalink
tom

I think there is an anogram hidden in here somehow. This sounds as goofy as the siren clue last year.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:36 AM Permalink
zephyrus

Clue 4? What would clue 5 mean?
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:37 AM Permalink
green

Yup, 40! Busy.

I was driving all over gods' creation and found the guys gathered and the bridge and dreams and women, at least one wise...

Was driving off and then it hit me and I did that Home Alone-thighy, literally. Went "OH, NO!" with my hands up to my face on either cheek. Did a U-ee and went back and had to pee so bad I almost did it in the car. It sure is a funny spot, so I'm prolly wrong, but it fits.

Didn't find the mission and wishin' until I got back here and Googled. That was luck. Also found the tent bent the same way.

I need Mom and Terry. Gotta talk to them. I truly think rash is doing clues of where the Med is not. Now we're getting down to where ittiz. Also, rash comes into play in another way...
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:48 AM Permalink
dolly

Nice anagrams from clue 6, line 4...

SWOON OVER PHALEN PARK DEMON (Let this hunt go to the devil)

HOW ONE PROVES PARKLAND OMEN

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Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:51 AM Permalink
zephyrus

From Phalen Park website: Fee for Tent Area: $55.00 (Tax-exempt - $51.15) - charge for one site - additional tents are $30.00 each (Tax-exempt: $27.90). The Park Permit Office will determine location. If tent requires staking, the Park Permit Office must be notified at least 7 days prior to event. Tents locations MUST be located for underground utilities before installation.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:53 AM Permalink
green

Same for Chair-O-Key. Vendor tents.

But Chair-O-Key was a tourist campground as well as where Indians once lived. There's your tent bent.

Not that I'm saying Chair-O-Key, mind you.

I also saw a wishing well from Conway...
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:57 AM Permalink
tom

They say the Same thing for all the parks about the tent
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:58 AM Permalink
me2

a bower being a fort = Fort Rd (7th st)

that would be fun if souch was the writer and he someone got his own street in a clue with upper/lower dennis
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:07 AM Permalink
brasscat

Micheal Lynbergs book 2001

Chapter 33 is Build a bridge to your dreams

Fortune Favors the bold

Latin Proverb

Then it goes on to quote Nathianel Hawthorne
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:10 AM Permalink
brasscat

Rob just called me and said that..
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:14 AM Permalink
40below

Fortune favors the bold.

        Virgil

        Roman epic poet (70 BC - 19 BC)

Nathaniel Hawthorne again, eh? He was engaged to a woman named Sophia...
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:15 AM Permalink
Terry

We have some scouting-hunting in the field to do. See yaz all later.

I have tons of ideas all over the county.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:16 AM Permalink
zephyrus

I am just going to put my blindfold on, spin around three times... and pin a donkey. Sounds as good as any spot right now. See ya!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:19 AM Permalink
excavating stud

This hunt is quickly losing me. Clue 8 better be a good one.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:27 AM Permalink
40below

Hehe, yeah we're heading out to scan the county... only so much you can find on google maps
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:27 AM Permalink
brasscat

he married her :grin:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:33 AM Permalink
brasscat

so green R U thinking phalen or highland? we've been on Phalen
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:35 AM Permalink
luckykitten

Nice Zephy. You may be on to something!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:45 AM Permalink
tom

Could todays clue hint in the woods? It appears the CW made everything singular in todays clue.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 11:50 AM Permalink
diggorius rex

hate how the latest 2008 clues are similar to the '61 clues at high land:

Clue 11

Published on Feb. 3, 1961

Fleeting shadows come and go,

Like arrows zinging from a bow,

You learned in school to try your best.

Treasure hunting is a test.

Clue 12

Published on Feb. 4, 1961

A road's the same on two sides of the plot,

Identify it and your near the spot.

Glance around and look for trees.

Continue searching below your knees.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 12:00 PM Permalink
excavating stud

My brother lives on Ivy by Phalen and said there is tons of people digging up in front of his house. They destroyed one of their snow men. Oh the humanity!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 12:22 PM Permalink
Art Vandelay

At this point, I find it really hard to believe any other park than Phalen or Keller. Whether the anagram says it is or isn't Phalen, I think it might mean Keller then. None of the earlier clues fit any other park as well as Phalen. This being said, I have never found the medallion so I don't exactly have a track record that exudes confidence. I will say this though. I will be out tonight with a song in my heart and Gluek's Honey Bock surging through my veins! Look out for Art Vandelay and his importing/exporting of latex products!!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 12:27 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Art, I think you should give up the importing and focus on the exporting. :smile:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 12:28 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

mini-haha :wink:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 12:48 PM Permalink
green

Cat, I'm not thinking either one. I think there's something doubley rash about this year's Hunt, one of which some of the Clues say where the Med isin't.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 12:53 PM Permalink
tom

Why can't there be a clue thats easy
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 12:57 PM Permalink
green

I get it! I get it!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:02 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

Guys & gals - I have seriously SOLVED the clues so far. I'm either a genious or a delusional fool, but either way, I've got some really compelling reading.

I'm gonna spill my guts on the PP page first, because I have a map attachment that probably is too big for Ableminds.

I'm basically writing out a book, so bear with me, it will probably take some time to properly type up. Tune in at about 3:30 - I'll call the thread "Everyone Loves a Weiner (Dog)"
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:02 PM Permalink
luckykitten

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:03 PM Permalink
green

And I just found my kilt!

Actually two of them, one was Scottich-Metis, the other [just as far as I know] Scottish and ittiz he, I believe, much was built on.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:05 PM Permalink
me2

you are so adorable. :smile:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:10 PM Permalink
tom

you know whats driving me nuts, I'm looking at twincities.com and again for Clue 4 they published it as DAY 4 CLUE.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:25 PM Permalink
green

I'm thinking that should the Hunt only go nine days, that's all the Clue's we're gonna get. No more Mr. Nice Guises and giving us the rest o'the Clues and their meanings.

10 day Hunt, 10 days o'Clues. No more.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:28 PM Permalink
brasscat

I could just scream.....

This clue writer needs some good explanations

 or I'll be agreeing with Joe
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:51 PM Permalink
brasscat

I know where it is

Treasure Island Resort and Casino

Buried behind the Purple chips on the high stakes table!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:57 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I'm with ya.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:09 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Just got back from Highland. The kids and I did a little run through. I don't think it is there necessarily, but there are some items things that fit quite convincingly. After crossing the high arch bridge there is nice stretch of park that starts "high" passes some tent-sheltery type thingies and drops down really "low" towards the intersection of Montreal, Lexington and 7th St.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:11 PM Permalink
brasscat

Let's go

We'll bring Joe with us!

Anagram his name and you get "ouch seer joy"
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:11 PM Permalink
excavating stud

I really think "much was built in the name of the kilt (killed)" could refer to the monument on Edgecumbe in honor of those who've died in wars.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:15 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Just got back from hunting all day.

Phalen, keller, highland.

I really dont know what to think.

CW please confirm the park already.

I personally like phalen/keller the best.

Almost noone at phalen/keller, tons of people at highland.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:15 PM Permalink
brasscat

thats good

not to mention the high school
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:16 PM Permalink
Brassmonkey

Moved a lot of snow, didnt even find any garbage today :sad:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:17 PM Permalink
Big G

There has been a big dropoff in amount of garbage found since when I started hunting. That's good! People are picking up their junk!!
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:22 PM Permalink
excavating stud

Mope anagrams to poem = "poetry park" at phalen. Probably been mentioned already but what the hey.
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:23 PM Permalink
mystical_muzik

Was anyone out @ Keller last night about midnight? Drove past and saw a lot of cars out there. No flash lights though. I don't have much time online, so I can't go back and slog thru everything, but I'm really leaning towards highland, just wanted to see what everyone else was thinking :smile:
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:24 PM Permalink