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2016 - Bald Eagle Otter Lake

Submitted by ares on
Clue 1

Last year's rich bounty was found in the county 
A new park for all to explore 
This year's bauble will cause you no trouble 
If the rules are kept in the fore 

Clue 2

Some may well kvetch that the horizon's sketch 
Has artifacts rather than trees 
But if you follow the plan pure gold you will pan 
And life will be but a breeze 

Clue 3

Old Ma Press has moved from her nest 
Cross the water from her former home 
From the top of her perch you may want to search 
For a playground that's fit to roam 

Clue 4

The spot this year goes well with beer 
And water in great profusion. 
But when the crowd is a bit too loud 
It offers quiet seclusion. 

Clue 5

If young Huck Finn had a boy twin 
He might have camped here awhile 
Like him you're wishin' that good luck fishin' 
You'll find treasure to keep you in style 

Clue 6

Man against beast, or that tale at least 
Is being told and with much spirit. 
If hunting's just you and a man or two 
Listen close so that you can hear it. 

Clue 7

The wait is long and the siren song 
Calls people summer to spring. 
Ticket in hand, go find the land 
Where the route takes to the wing. 

Clue 8

Keep your attention rapt and you'll be apt 
To find the medallion, it's clear 
Just follow the map - don't take a nap! 
To see that the X marks here 

Clue 9

A place for dogs, lined by pollywogs, 
Will bring you closer yet. 
So if you veer very far from here; 
You’ll end up with a nap that is wet. 

The election goes on, our misery prolonged 
Til payday for the winning party 
Tall and delicate, will a broke delegate 
Cast a ballot for greed or tea? 

Clue 10

Don’t be careless and venture out hairless 
In temperatures bound to freeze-bite 
Fly straight as an arrow and down in your marrow 
You’ll trust that the goods are in sight. 

Work without thanks is sticking up banks 
Even if the fuzz has your back 
Idle at the lake, a short respite to take 
It’s a good place to set a sack. 

Clue 11

An ink-stained wretch, not apt to kvetch 
Sited a plat along the wood. 
Over a cigar, under northern star, 
Now it’s lit up pretty good. 

Be straight of stride, or float your ride, 
N-no sputtering about. 
Son if you’ve starred flipping card for a bard, 
You’ll know you’re on the right route.




 

Smore

Who here is all going to the Re-hash on Sunday? I've been on this board for three years, but have never been to a social event. I may just pop in to say hey!
Thu, 02/04/2016 - 1:09 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Thanks! I'm just kicking myself...If only I had said YES, count your paces carefully! We might have found it!
Thu, 02/04/2016 - 1:24 PM Permalink
GreenTeam

Great video, thanks! :smile:
Thu, 02/04/2016 - 1:24 PM Permalink
Terry

The video posted above is telling. I was involved in a couple clue 12 hunt mad dashes, but decided it wasn't worth it so I don't do them anymore.

I love this hunt, and though I am a bit disappointed in this year's clues, I will be noodling and hunting next year.

We will be at the rehash on Sunday. It is a great time and I wouldn't miss it. It is a good finish to a hunt and helps to ease back into the daily routine that occurs the other 50 weeks of the year.

Hope to see you all there.
Thu, 02/04/2016 - 3:14 PM Permalink
Neecie

Thanks for the video! I need to experience the dash just once.
Thu, 02/04/2016 - 4:22 PM Permalink
nancydrew

Thanks everyone. You make the hunting fun. I thought the 1st clue; will cause you no trouble, might mean it was hidden in an exact spot it was found before.
Thu, 02/04/2016 - 5:22 PM Permalink
RudeRat

Every year is different and this one was certainly that. I've always felt you should use your brain to figure out where it is, then go pick it up. This year thought me that sometimes you just need to get out and dig. You never know and that's what makes it fun. Last night I had a blast chasing a red hearing that took us down to four seasons park and the ball field, the big X, the right field anagram, the base is the sack, catcher is a thankless job, etc. It didn't take us long to get back to BE once we knew we were wrong. For me it's the journey not the prize.

Thanks for updating the clues, that worked great. Thanks for the FB clue posting as well. It was nice to meet some of you along the way this year.
Thu, 02/04/2016 - 6:15 PM Permalink
ares

we always go
Thu, 02/04/2016 - 6:26 PM Permalink
Downtown Dave

Thanks for the discussion, folks. Good group, I aapreciate all the ideas shared, and the sane discourse.
Thu, 02/04/2016 - 6:57 PM Permalink
Terry

One good thing about the end of the hunt - the return of sleep.

I am heading for some restful sleep with no scrambled words giving me nightmares even after they were unscrambled.

Remember the Rehash Bash is this coming Sunday noon to 4. Details can be found at www.coolercrew.com
Thu, 02/04/2016 - 7:40 PM Permalink
queenmalley

I've been to maybe 5 in like 20 years. Fun to put faces to names.

We used to have them outdoors at the park of the find.

With all the wood finds now, it's indoors which is better for warmth. Nice people.
Sat, 02/06/2016 - 12:29 PM Permalink
queenmalley

Thanks for Rehash Bash link.
Sat, 02/06/2016 - 12:31 PM Permalink
Terry

Hope you can make it tomorrow. Warmth is way better than freezing like we did the one year at Phalen. That was miserable.

The very first Rehash Bash, no one knew anyone else except through postings on the old PP board. It felt safer to do it outdoors - and there were far fewer people.

We know each other now so safety meeting up with strangers isn't an issue anymore.
Sat, 02/06/2016 - 2:28 PM Permalink