If you're not planning to be at the Rehash Bash, you can still register by sending me the money via Paypal to this email address or send me an email and I'll give you an address to send the check to.
I expect we'll get a big turnout this year so there should be some good competition.
Clue #1
It seems the PP had trouble you see
With many cries of things that went afoul
Were attacks baseless? You might think tasteless,
Some considered throwing in the towel.
With a hunt cut short plans had to abort
The poor kiddies just did not understand
But no need to fear, a new hunt is here
The Mock Hunt by Allison Wonderland
Let's be obvious, not so devious,
And say plainly it's in a St. Paul park.
Buried in the snow, you might want to know
At least ten paces to the closest mark
Clue #2
If this hunt's taxing, maybe relaxing
Would be nice off in a warm floral home
But like the big fall where once they played ball
You will not be able to spot a dome.
Clue #3
Hunters get surly when hunts end early
Leaving them hardly time to sit and eat.
Yet a reminder, a two time finder,
Well you'll see that he has no time for cold feet
Clue #4
Prove you're not knaves where towers by graves
Loom ominously on the horizon
Don't focus on wealth, take care of your health
An ill body can cause you to wizen
Clue #5
If treasure you seek, make your move oblique
You can no longer go to the castle
To show expertise stay close to the trees
And finding the coin will seem quite facile.
Clue #6
Digging in the cold or panning for gold
Is a hard way to come by quick riches.
Pick up a guitar, become a rock star
Soon you’ll be surrounded by…ladies.
Clue #7
A great house of law is not made from straw
Yet the pulse of a building can be stilled
Its stones not eschewed, their purpose renewed
For here yet is land on which to rebuild.
Clue #8
With some derring-do and a fearless crew
You could find treasure out on the open sea
But you’ll come up short if too close to port
So go starboard and stick around for tea.
Clue #9
So where do you go with all of this snow?
You might be driving in circles by now.
Best look for a boat, one that does not float
And steer away from its snow covered bow
Clue #10
On a snowy night, by a street lamp’s light
From up on high we bid the coin adieu.
There will be no hints for we left no prints
You see, that night, the medallion, it flew.
quick rundown of what I thought of the clues:
#1: "TASTELESS" - took me a couple days before that hit me in the face and confirmed Harriet... also the 10 paces to the closest mark was the front tree.
#2: Great clue.. I didn't catch on to the book connection, the "warm floral home" never made much sense to me. The grain elevator blocked the dome of the Cathedral.
#3: a reference to KIRK on the building near Harriet.. also I think there was footage of him for the movie, where he's talking in Harriet.
#4: most thought that this meant Mounds, but it was actually MICHAEL GRAVES who did the design work for the Target stage. CM and Me2 had this figured out as well. Also, the public bath that used to be at Harriet, and the reference to Dr. Ohage.
#5: move oblique - bishop in chess. Castle no longer at Harriet. The line of trees is also referenced, and it was found close to the front tree.
#6: I liked this clue, but unless I'm missing something it's just referencing the Target stage again.
#7: here yet is land... Harriet Island.
#8: Go starboard and stick around 40. If you do, you should be smack in the area.
#9: referencing the driving in circles which you can do down by the area, also the boat-shaped playground, which if you steer away from it's snow-covered bow puts you right by the correct set of trees.
#10: tells you it was lobbed down the hill, and landed in a perfect spot about 10 paces in front of the tree.
Again, great time, even if we weren't in the right area most of the time. The kids really had a ton of fun, which they didn't get to do with the Press hunt this year. Looking forward to seeing the pictures taken after the find!
Congrats ClueMaster and Me2!
It seems the PP had trouble you see
With many cries of things that went afoul
Were attacks baseless? You might think tasteless,
Some considered throwing in the towel.
With a hunt cut short plans had to abort
The poor kiddies just did not understand
But no need to fear, a new hunt is here
The Mock Hunt by Allison Wonderland
LetÂ’s be obvious, not so devious,
And say plainly itÂ’s in a St. Paul park.
Buried in the snow, you might want to know
At least ten paces to the closest mark
In the first stanza, the word “tasteless” suggests Harriet Island as the Taste of Minnesota will no longer be there. The word “towel” also suggests a park with water and Harriet Island’s original purpose as a public bath. The word “kiddies” in the second stanza hints at the medallion being buried near the playground. The third stanza tells you it’s a park in St. Paul, that it’s buried in the snow, and that it’s in an open area with at least 10 paces to the nearest marker. One might also conclude that is on the “plain” (level) part of the park.
Clue #2
If this huntÂ’s taxing, maybe relaxing
Would be nice off in a warm floral home
But like the big fall where once they played ball
You will not be able to spot a dome.
“Taxing” suggests a levy, or in this case levee and Harriet Island has a prominent one. “Floral Home” is the title of a book written by Harriet Bishop for whom the island was named after. The dome of the Cathedral is visible from the park, except for at the hiding spot where it is eclipsed by a tower on the river.
Clue #3
Hunters get surly when hunts end early
Leaving them hardly time to sit and eat.
Yet a reminder, a two time finder,
Well youÂ’ll see that he has no time for cold feet
This refers to the nearby picnic grounds where people sit and eat. The two time finder in this case is Kirk Condie which hints at the Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk, and Co. building visible from Harriet Island, a building which is in the background of Kirk’s interview in “No Time for Cold Feet”.
Clue #4
Prove youÂ’re not knaves where towers by graves
Loom ominously on the horizon
DonÂ’t focus on wealth, take care of your health
An ill body can cause you to wizen
The two towers that help make up Target Stage on Harriet Island were designed by Michael Graves, yet are off in the distance. Taking care of your health refers to Harriet IslandÂ’s original purpose of serving to promote public health.
Clue #5
If treasure you seek, make your move oblique
You can no longer go to the castle
To show expertise stay close to the trees
And finding the coin will seem quite facile.
To make an oblique move is to move diagonally like a bishop in chess which would suggest Harriet Bishop for whom the park is named. “Castle” is also a chess term, but also refers to the fact that there was once an ice castle on Harriet Island. This clue also tells you the medallion is hidden near some trees.
Clue #6
Digging in the cold or panning for gold
Is a hard way to come by quick riches.
Pick up a guitar, become a rock star
Soon youÂ’ll be surrounded byÂ…ladies.
To pan for gold is to prospect and Prospect Park overlooks Harriet Island. Being a rock star suggests Target Stage which is located at Harriet Island. There are also various ladies around like the pictures of Harriet Bishop, the Betsy Northrup ship, etc.
Clue #7
A great house of law is not made from straw
Yet the pulse of a building can be stilled
Its stones not eschewed, their purpose renewed
For here yet is land on which to rebuild.
This refers to the old St. Paul City Hall/Ramsey Courthouse building which was torn down in the 30’s. The stones from the building were then recycled and used to build the Wiggington Pavilion on Harriet which is not far from the treasure. “Here yet is land” also is a loose homophone for Harriet Island
Clue #8
With some derring-do and a fearless crew
You could find treasure out on the open sea
But youÂ’ll come up short if too close to port
So go starboard and stick around for tea.
“Fearless crew” is a phrase used in the theme to “Gilligan’s Island” to again suggest an island as well as the boats in the park. Also, the playground in the park is in the shape of a boat. The treasure is on the starboard side and also not far from a sign for County Rd. 40 (for tea).
Clue #9
So where do you go with all of this snow?
You might be driving in circles by now.
Best look for a boat, one that does not float
And steer away from its snow covered bow
“Driving in circles” refers to the driveway loop by the pavilion. The boat in question refers to the playground again which is shaped like a boat, but buried under the snow.
On a snowy night, by a street lampÂ’s light
From up on high we bid the coin adieu.
There will be no hints for we left no prints
You see, that night, the medallion, it flew.
This clue just refers to how we hid the medallion, stressing that it was buried under virgin snow, but probably not too deep. It also indicates that it is within throwing distance of the levee.
Clue #11
On Island Harriet we did bury it
Near trees in a triangular array.
Adding to your plight the coinÂ’s white in white
From where the man in black just walked away.
Stay off of the hill and donÂ’t take a spill
On flat land is where this hunt will be through
ItÂ’s twelve steps or so to where the trees grow
If all else fails then try the birdÂ’s eye view.
This confirms that it is at Harriet Island and buried near three trees in a triangular formation. It also suggests that the coin is “naked” and you’ll be looking for something white in the snow. The “man in black” is the figure on the nearby pedestrian crossing sign who is walking the opposite direction from the hiding spot. It then goes on to say it’s not on the hillside and about a dozen paces from the nearest tree. The bird’s eye view refers to a satellite image of the park which clearly reveals the boat shape of the playground.
Clue #12
The thingÂ’s too well hid so hereÂ’s what we did
We walked the levee till the dome was out of view
Lining up two trees, set it on a breeze
Twelve paces short and a bit left it flew.
This basically explains where to find it by explaining how we hid it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIzE0tc-Wp8 - Hiding the Allison Wonderland Mock Hunt Medallion 2011
Darn, I was out searching the the State Fairgrounds all week. No wonder I didn't see anyone else. :grin:
And b'tards didn't call to tell me the hunt was over. :wink:
nice toss buddy
I know clue writers who go out to the park on clues 11 and 12 just because you should know it by then and it's their hunt. Yes, we would hope no one gets preferred attention - so far all clue writers have been great about that.
It's not easy being a clue writer....especially a green one :wink:
it was a fun hunt mostly because it did fall over Valentines and I loved all the time with my hunting partner.
We wanted to flip it the night before the find but happy none-the-less.
We moved tons of snow!
When is Jase and Sues hunt planned?
Lucite rod or flat stock can be ordered from most hardware or
glass suppliers. 3" rod is about $30 / foot.
Sawing, polishing, and engraving would easy.
Hope you all have a great time.
have fun
It in my World Wide _______?
:wink:
I know - We need the mula too. Where ya wanna meet? I have tomorrow night after 5 open until Sunday around noon
I'll be working at Ecolab in downtown tomorrow until about 5:30. We could meet somewhere in that area or even do dinner if you want.
Cool Lemme shoot you a text Joes @ 6?