The Allison Wonderland
The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt is part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival every year. While the prize can only go to one winner, The Allison Wonderland is dedicated to the community spirit of treasure hunting. Here, not only will you find out about the Pre-Dig Gig, the Rehash Bash, and various other social events, but we also discuss the clues here in a team effort to decipher them (albeit not always successfully). This is a place to discuss ideas respectfully, report on what's happening "on the ground", and provide each other with useful information. This is a public group so expect that anything posted will be seen by everyone.
Updated: 2 hours 33 min ago
Re: Clue #2
Think a screen shot is enough proof?
Re: Clue #2
I'm afraid I don't know exactly. I would think you should have it by now. I don't know if they use a tracking number or not. I would say the best thing is to contact the Pioneer Press though I don't see any specific contact information on the site where you get the medallions.
Re: Clue #2
Noted. What do I do if I never received the light up medallion I ordered. Ordered it on the 12th. Got the email conformation and all but the thing never was mailed to me?
Re: Clue #2
I do think IMP is a little crazy because I'm pretty sure it was marked as forbidden territory in the rules this year.
Re: Clue #2
Is it crazy to think of IMP as an option? We’ve been told 6 feet here, 6 feet there, all year. Well when you are buried you go 6 feet under so they say. And for the second part of this clue I think the CW is saying it’s already being given to you. Just a thought. I know it’s a separate thread and will probably get lost but I’ll throw 10 on Indian mounds.
Re: Clue #2
I'm feeling Hidden Falls on this one. The syllables on this one are an unusually strict pattern 10-7-10-7. That could also be taken to mean 07, 07 if you just take the last digit of each. That was the year it was at Hidden Falls and Jake found it on Clue 3, which might be what "Don't wait for the last clue" is referencing. If so, the "ball" from Clue 1 could be the balls on the power lines there.
So I'll move 10 to Hidden Falls.
So I'll move 10 to Hidden Falls.
Re: Park Picks Clue 1
Clue 3 pick 10 for phalen
Clue #2
Here is the new clue:
Stay away from links and risky hijinks. Disturb not ground, tree or trail. Don’t wait for last clue to know what to do; This year you’ll figure or fail.
Here is the previous clue:
Stay away from links and risky hijinks. Disturb not ground, tree or trail. Don’t wait for last clue to know what to do; This year you’ll figure or fail.
Here is the previous clue:
Clue #1
Be it turmoil endemic or global pandemic
It’s been a tough year for us all.
So rather than punt, we renewed this year’s hunt:
Join us, it’ll be a ball!
Don’t be odd, stay in your pod.
Keep six feet away from strangers.
Wear a mask when on your task
To keep all safe from dangers.
Re: Park Picks Clue 1
I've been so busy this week and weekend that I can't remember now if I've made a guess yet. So as of now I will put 5 on Lilydale and 5 on Bruce Vento.
Re: Park Picks Clue 1
Please change my park pick clue #1 to Como Park all 10. Thanks! #parkpick
Re: And So It Begins
Luv it Matthew!
Re: Park Picks Clue 1
5 for Battle Creek 5 for Como
Re: Park Picks Clue 1
Gibson Girl picks 10 on Phalen. Thanks!
Re: And So It Begins
Brilliant! Love it!
Flippster
Flippster
Re: And So It Begins
David, you are clearly missing all the clues so far... "Tough year" is obviously a reference to Evander Holyfields "tough ear" which of course was bit off by Mike Tyson... What you didn't think of was that Mike Rice lived next to the old Vikings punter (rather than punt), but rather than punt you need to think of the neighbor on the other side of his house who was actually Rodney Dangerfields (keep safe from danger) second cousin in law... And his name? You guessed it... Pat Meares... The old twins pitcher (it will be a ball)... So it's obviously at Mears park this year.
You're welcome!
Matt (not at all still annoyed by 70% of clue explanations last year)
You're welcome!
Matt (not at all still annoyed by 70% of clue explanations last year)
Re: And So It Begins
no, not I, couldn't make the zoom, was at church tonight
Also it stated "rather than Punt" ie a football reference, so no football field? Stick to baseball? But that was good for the 4th down cross reference, never occurred to me.
Flippster
P.S. Warning - Do not take the Mark!
(Rev 13:16) And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:(Rev 13:17) And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.(Rev 13:18) Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
This could happen very soon! And once it happens it will be too late!So what's next?I'd repent and get right with Jesus, asap!. He died on the cross for you because He loves you. Your sins can now be washed clean but you have to make the next move and seek God. God will not go against your free will. He wants to Love you, but you have to let Him in. Let Him know today! No one is promised tomorrow...
Also it stated "rather than Punt" ie a football reference, so no football field? Stick to baseball? But that was good for the 4th down cross reference, never occurred to me.
Flippster
P.S. Warning - Do not take the Mark!
(Rev 13:16) And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:(Rev 13:17) And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.(Rev 13:18) Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
This could happen very soon! And once it happens it will be too late!So what's next?I'd repent and get right with Jesus, asap!. He died on the cross for you because He loves you. Your sins can now be washed clean but you have to make the next move and seek God. God will not go against your free will. He wants to Love you, but you have to let Him in. Let Him know today! No one is promised tomorrow...
Re: And So It Begins
Sounds like a good theory to me for a 1st clue. Punts happen on 4th down so there could be a reference to 4th St. which matches up with CHS field.
Were you the Michael that was trying to join us in the Zoom call?
Were you the Michael that was trying to join us in the Zoom call?
