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LazarusLong
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Location: 93 miles SW of Ted Kaczynski's cabin

 		[NEW] Orlando CD Recovered
Taking some time out from the very busy ARGfest schedule, with all the conferences and sessions (that's TOOC conferences and drinking sessions for those in the know), I drove over to Lake Eola Park in beautiful downtown Orlando, in search of the elusive Emerson disk.

Under a grey, rain-soaked sky, I circled the park in search of the elusive pagoda. It was easily identified, and a parking space appeared just as I rounded the corner. As I parked, the rain stopped. Surely luck was with me as I alighted from the car, and approached the pagoda.

Always suspicious, I acted like any tourist, taking a few quick snapshots, before moving in to investigate. An elderly Asian gentleman was practicing what appeared to be Tai Chi just inside the pagoda. Walking around the structure, I quickly spotted the electrical box, noticing immediately a manila mailer with the word "Emerson" written on it taped to the back side of the box.

Stepping quickly into the pagoda, I reached over the side, and tore loose the envelope. The Asian gentleman seemed surprised at my actions. "Treasure Hunt", I said, as I held the envelope for his inspection. This seemed to satisfy him, and he continued with his exercises. I left the pagoda, walking briskly back towards my car, glancing about to ensure that no one else had taken notice of my furtive activity.

A few minutes later I was on the I-4 heading towards my hotel. I opened the envelope, removed the CD, and loaded it into my laptop. Scanning the directory, I was dismayed to find that it contained the identical contents of the previously discovered CD's. While I have yet to perform a complete comparison, I think that this is merely another duplicate.

Well, it was an enjoyable outing anyway, and I've attached a few photos for your enjoyment.
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enaxor
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 		Thanks Laz for taking the time to check out the park and taking the pictures!!! Hope you've been using your sunscreen Razz
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el kabong
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 		Google of tavern pointe brings up "Dan Marino's Town Tavern - Pointe Orlando". Old news? Irrelevant news?

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heatha
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 		Well done!

Is that envelope water stained, or is the discoloration from the tape?

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LazarusLong
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heatha wrote:
Is that envelope water stained, or is the discoloration from the tape?


Water stained, I'm afraid. Orlando, as well as the rest of Florida, has been getting unseasonably late rains this year. The CD was, of course, unharmed by the moisture.
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heatha
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 		Okay - one less thing to puzzle over, at least.

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Zimbu
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 		Soon UnForum will have the monopoly on all the CDs!
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Giskard
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Zimbu wrote:
Soon UnForum will have the monopoly on all the CDs!


(Insert maniacal roaring laugh here Smile )

Well done LazarusLong... only one more to go, right?

I'd wish the list of locations would suddenly say "City Library of Dordrecht, Netherland"... this scavenger-hunt part of the game is really fun Smile
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imbri
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 		Just a little update on where Ethan left the Orlando CD: pagoda area after Charley

Yikes!

BTW, if anyone here is in the Orlando area, I hope that you're safe and sound, that you you get water and electric restored soon (if it's out for you), and that any damage you suffered is minimal!

-b

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Giskard
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 		Umm... ouch Sad
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krystyn
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 		Wow!

My best thoughts are going out to those people affected by Charley. Yikes.

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