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 57 min ago
2020 Calendar
The Hunt is just nine days away now. If you've been busy celebrating the 16th day of Christmas and haven't paid much attention to the January calendar yet, let me give you an update on what's coming up:
- Saturday, January 18th Noon - The Pioneer Press will be having their own version of a Pre-Dig Gig at the Bad Weather Brewery in St. Paul. The PP will be there selling their buttons which will be registered. You can get more info at http://www.badweatherbrewery.com/events/2020/1/18/pioneer-press-treasure-hunt-party
- Saturday, January 18th 6pm - The actual Pre-Dig Gig which will be at Joseph's Grill in St. Paul, just across the river from downtown St. Paul.There will be a pasta bar there for $17 inclusive or you can order off of the menu. We will have a private room, though after a while we pretty much just take over the place. Buttons will not be for sale there as far as we know, but you can get in on the park pick pool the annual Cooler Crew picture.
- Sunday, January 20th - The official start of the Treasure Hunt even though Clue 1 will be out the day before in the early edition of the Sunday paper.
- Sunday, February 2nd 11:30am - The Rehash Bash will take place at Newell Park in St. Paul. This is a potluck event where we wrap up the hunt with food, door prizes, and initiation rituals.
Re: Happy hunting all
I made my way to the group!!!!
2020! The hunt is upon us!!!
2020! The hunt is upon us!!!
Re: Happy hunting all
Yyyeeah, the HUNT is almost here! I'm navigating around and liking your new rabbit hole David!
Re: Posting question
When I am on the site, there is a menu on the left side and under "Messages" I see a link for "New Topic". Are you able to see that? Also it does appear that everyone's first message is moderated and if I approve that one, then you are automatically unmoderated going forward.
Re: Happy hunting all
Got myself signed up, signed in, and all that fun stuff. Thanks for getting this set up David.
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Posting question
I know one can reply on the site, but do all newpostings need to be done by email?
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Re: PP Treasure Hunt 2020 is about to begin!
Terp3303 here. I’m on board, but I have no answers, Alfabob. Just wanted to try out posting. Here’s to the 2020 hunt! Thanks for setting up the new venue for noodling, David.
Happy hunting all
Hope this format works ok. Way to Phoenix the place AW!
Clue Master Brad
Clue Master Brad
Re: PP Treasure Hunt 2020 is about to begin!
Well, it looks like I have my answer. Messages and topics show up on this site and if you click on the topic you want you can reply to the messages on that topic.
Anyone else joined up yet?
Anyone else joined up yet?
PP Treasure Hunt 2020 is about to begin!
Hi David,
Looks like I'm a member now. Will posts about the Treasure Hunt appear on this site, or do I have to check my my email for updates? Not sure how this site works.
Looks like I'm a member now. Will posts about the Treasure Hunt appear on this site, or do I have to check my my email for updates? Not sure how this site works.
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