2006 Roseville Golden Rose Hunt

Heh, I was sitting with this mother on that bench yesterday. They were new to the twin cities. Her husband was out searching around that area while she watched their baby in the stroller. We were talking about hunts, I was giving her a bit of knowledge about hunts around the cities. I told her I had a feeling it was going to be here, because of the landmark of the bench. I was looking and thinking it was going to be down towards the field more. I checked the trees around the ponds towards the field, but I didn't walk that much south into the trees. Don't know if it would have helped though, since it could have been found by then. I wonder what that mother is going to think though once she reads the clues.

BTW if you're looking for the medallion clues and map, here's the linky

http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/parks/medallion.php

They didn't take it off the site, just the link to it.

I just backed up the clues, downloaded the map. I got a jumpdrive I'm going to start archiving everything I can from these hunts. Now to see about researching some of the older ones.

Got a todo list this week, drop by Oakdale city hall, get the clue explanations (and badger them a bit for the older hunts, someone somewhere has got to have the info). Then do the same for the Manitou Days hunt. Also thought I'd convey to them how I was bummed about all these hunts happening at the same time. Probably nothing they can do considering they coincide with city celebrations, but maybe someone can let someone higher up know?

I'm half of The Lizard of Oz team on geocaching.

Google...I was looking for other hunts. I was hoping to fine the Magellan one again, but guess they're not doing it this year.

becks got inver grove.

I got Coon Rapids too.

how could we forget that :eyeroll:

I still have zero medallion finds.

What can I say? I suck...

Maybe.. though I think I'm just being kept humble. Finding something like that might overinflate my meager ego.

But if I do, I'll buy ya a case of beer :wink:

Nope this is the first year for Maple Grove.

So why haven't you found it yet PM? You already have a mouse in your pocket.

We know which park. Been there several times. Waiting for the next clue that comes out Wednesday:)

You go girls. :smile:

Why wait. Where's the clues? I want in damn it! After Oakdale's shitty clues and Roseville's find not getting posted until after searching for many hours after the find and many of them around the exact tree it was found by. I have the drive. Watch out PM & Blowtis! CM is heading your way. :worried:

actually I'm not but I am still jonsin for a decent hunt.

I do have to say that I really liked Roseville's clues though.

Heck.. I still want to find a danged medallion.

Just to be able to find one. BTW.. I think I need to come up with some way of displaying all the hunts I've participated in.. thinking maybe a walking stick or something I can burn in all the hunts I've done. Gotta have something to show for all the time I've spent out there wandering the parks....

I like roseville's hunt, it's one of my most favorite ones, and I especially like how it's started off every year.

I'll supply you with a stick

hehe well make it a good one, something that can find things I'm not so attuned to finding.

I happen to have a wood burner, think I'll just mark it like my rake.

I still use the broken hockey stick I found during the Wild hunt. I feel it's better than anything else I have.

Welcome to the Cooler Crew - all "Tanners" welcome!! :sillygrin: (see Oakdale hunt)

http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/parks/medallion.php

Here's the clues, there's nothing in terms of explanation, but there is a link on there that shows the exact location on Google Maps. The medallion itself was hidden in a hole at the bottom of an oak tree. It wasn't immediately visible. It required you to reach in and grab it. If you need anything else, just send me an email.

Jake Winter

Customer Service Representative

Roseville Parks and Recreation

jake.winter@ci.roseville.mn.us

651-792-7111

:chagrin:

Well, myself and our Asst. Director made the clues, so is there a

certain clue you need explanation for... or just all of them, because I

could help you out.

Jake Winter

Customer Service Representative

Roseville Parks and Recreation

jake.winter@ci.roseville.mn.us

651-792-7111

From Jake:

While crews continue their work on the roads

there's a quiet place where the trucks don't go

hidden away where no one can see

lies the medallion at the base of a tree.

Basically says it's by road construction on S Owasso Blvd, in a quiet

secluded spot, and at the base of a tree.

As the sun rises you can see its reflection

while ducks and geese enjoy the protection

a splash away from where the wildlife nests

is a comfy spot where the medallion rests.

Says it's hidden just west of a body of water, eliminating any parks

with water.

Today's athletes travel a stunning route

lined with beautiful scenery throughout

follow the runners and you will stray

and never find where the treasure lay.

It isn't anywhere near the 2006 route of the Run/Roll for the Roses

Let your imagination fly and sail

as you search Roseville over hill and through dale

electricity is in the air as you continue your search

follow the tracks to the medallions perch.

Sail referred to the sail like features in the Owasso Hills playground.

Hill was referring to the name of the park, and Dale is the street the

park is off of.

Electricity referred to the overhead powerlines

Tracks referred to the nearby railroad tracks passing by.

With back trails and a play site for young

is a Roseville park with merits unsung

find it by land or find it by sea

take a bow as soft searchers will flee.

This one basically just says it's in Owasso Hills Park. Owasso is hidden

in the last line.



Stay to the right on a path of tar

find the secluded play field and you've gone too far

by a neighborhood view sits a moving rest place

take 15 paces south and you've won the race.

This one's pretty blatant

Impressed as well. I liked those clues. If it wasn't for the rain the night before I know we would have found it since it was in an obvious tree that all of us looked in. Good hunt IMO.