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konamouse
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Location: My own alternate reality

12/7�8 Spoocheeee Disc, Trinket goes Mad, The Walker Family
- and Peeps' day of Freedom

The Spoocheeeee disc is complete.

Tall Man clarified the ancient Spoocheeeee ritual � and how to do it backwards. The Keeper will have an interesting day on Sunday.

Another site with information was found by drizjr (and apparently was referenced in a package to AxysDenied that he has yet to receive).

Mr Alan Johnson has been told that the last piece will be in the hands of the Sammeeeees by Saturday night (he seems to know there is a Keeper who has all of them). His terms of Peeps' surrender and the release of the FIVE are posted here.

Quote:

By midnight tomorrow {Saturday} evening, Peeps must turn himself over to me � He will spend the night with Ben and the ravishing Aunt Jayne and I. On Sunday morning I shall have a car take the ravishing Aunt Jayne, Ben and the Happy the dog home. Sunday at 5, I will release the five Sammeeeees � To avoid any sort of ambush by the white roses on my associates, the location of the five "drop-off" will not be disclosed until 1 hour prior to five. That would, of course, be four o'clock. I can tell you it shall take place on the west side of Los Angeles. (Of course you know it shall really only be the four Sammeeeees, since Trinket has already been released.)
You can send the so-called Spoocheeeee disc to me on Monday. I will expect to see it Wednesday or Thursday � When you possess the piece, have the Sammeeeee with the disc contact me directly at my email account. I shall give them the details of shipping this disc.

Thursday night trivia started with an architectural history lesson of the mental institutions around New England. Past homes of our White Roses and other well known Spoocheeeees.

Led to a video message from Trinket. She broke down after that and Mr Alan Johnson sent her to the hospital.
We found http://butifiwasfearless.blogspot.com/ which appears to be Mr Alan Johnson's confession that his story to Trinket about Tutu was all fabricated to gain control over her. He explained his method in an email. Later Trinket got online and typed her own side of the story.

Quote:

I have a ton of stuff to say sorry for. Johnson used me and I fell for it big time. I so suck. I betrayed my friends. If I think about everything it is my fault we were ever put in that box. I helped Johnson! I gave him access to everything we were doing! He used it and set us up to capture us! All of it is totally my fault!

Dick White had a special message for us.

Dick White wrote:

After reviewing this file, I have found something ... It may lead us to find something we could use or give(?) to Mr. Johnson to save the man called Peeps � The elder, Mr. Henry Kuttner, made many notes on Mr. Johnson' s Spoocheeeee file. The note is repeated 5 times on the page that tells about Alan Walker's family. It means the anatomy of Mr. Johnson's melancholy. I know the Spoocheeeee elders were very concerned about Mr. Johnson's background. Perhaps they found something that could help us now in our time of need.

drizjr found http://alanwalkersfamily.blogspot.com/ (but we were suppose to find http://theanatomyofmrjohnsonsmelancholy.blogspot.com/, then http://itisalonelyworld.blogspot.com/, then the one drizjr found (why couldn't we have skipped to the end like this on that blasted Trail of Tears?????).
From the Walker Family page we have 4 stand outs:

Quote:

ALAN WALKER 05/05/1951 DANVERS, UNITED STATES
THOMAS WALKER 13/12/1959 DANVERS, UNITED STATES
SARA LYNNE WALKER 10/07/1962 DANVERS, UNITED STATES
ALAN THOMAS WALKER 08/09/2001 DANVERS, UNITED STATES

Contact with Sara is made and we work the genealogy angle. Turns out she had an older brother named Alan who "died when he was 5 years old" but she doesn't know how ("maybe some accident involving a knife"). She remembered playing in the garden when she was 2 or 3 and seeing Thomas enjoying himself. Her family lived in Topsfield when Alan died (that is near the mental institute where Mr AJ was left) then moved to Boxford (near Danvers). Further digging reveals that her brother Thomas was born in 1955, the family enjoyed eating at Putnam Pantries, Thomas had strawberry blond hair, liked Buck Jones (the movie cowboy). Coincidence? We think not.

But Mr Alan Johnson does not want to think about having a family, he wants to dismiss it. He tells danteIL

Mr AJ wrote:

They have more than likely fabricated this fantastical tale for you to tell me! Those Sammeeeeees are so worried about their "Peeps", they will do or say anything to make sure no harm comes to him.

And he told Red Hatty

Mr AJ wrote:

It is a lovely tale. The long lost Walkers! This Sara being reunited with her gone but not forgotten brother (or brothers) and they are happy ever after. This is not the tale of MY life � As far as "Thomas" is concerned, I find it hard to believe that Peeps and I are related. The circumstantial evidence does make me wonder, but it tells us nothing for sure � There are some things that are better left alone, Red. I believe this is one of those things for me .. I feel it is not worthwhile to discuss my childhood � I am what I am. This will not change.

Peeps wasn't too keen on any information either.

Peeps wrote:

I have no memory of my family. I have never heard the name Thomas Walker. The doctors at Danvers State Hospital felt I had blocked out my childhood memories for some reason. I only know myself as first Buck Jones and then Peeps. It is impossible that Mr. Johnson and I are related, Red. He is a monster. This is upsetting me.

White Roses are updated via Mildred.

Mildred wrote:

I agree that no good can come from anyone knowing they could be related to Mr. Johnson. Very thoughtful of you Sammeeeees to keep this information from this relative � You should know that Spoocheeeee creates a ton of misinformation,
especially for their Jackals. It is important to Spoocheeeee to
never allow the Jackals to be found by wondering relatives or the
reverse � Dr. Kinder was in charge of all
misinformation for the "obtained" Jackals. I'm afraid the only way
to know for sure would be to ask her, but sadly she is gone
forever.

enaxor suggests a s�ance to talk to Dr Kinder about the true history of Alan and Peeps.

Cathy's listened to Dick White's gabcast and gave her opinion.

Cathy wrote:

The information about Peeps and this Thomas Walker is very strange.
Would it mean that sweet Peeps is actually related to Alan? That would be horrible for Peeps. Beyond the Alan issue, it would be nice for Peeps to find out he has a family.

She also shared a little more about Spoocheeeee recruitment, her own past, and her plans for the future.

Cathy wrote:

Spoocheeeee goes wherever there are vulnerable people they can "obtain". This includes the foster system, children living on the streets and even the black market. People actually sell their children to Spoocheeeee � Henry Kuttner trained me. I was turned over to the Kuttners by Dr. Kinder. She obtained me from Northhampton State Hospital. I was left there by my family when I was around five or six years old. I have only a few memories of my childhood. I do know my father was a very frightening man � I've decided to move away from this area once I have Kevin with me again. Have you ever been to New England? I love it there and think it might be a nice change of scenery for Kevin and I. We both need a fresh start.

Does she know that Mr Alan Johnson has other plans? He talks about proposing marriage and helping her raise Kevin in a happily ever after type life.

Peeps got his day of freedom today (Friday). He posted this bulletin to his MySpace friends:

Peeps wrote:

Please know you will all be with me every moment of my ordinary day. Thank you for this gift. I would have never had this day if it were not for all of you.
Thank you, Sammeeeees!

He liked drizjr's idea about the fake snake (so Mr Alan Johnson doesn't feel betrayed when Peeps trades himself for The Five).

Peeps wrote:

I have been told that Betty is making a snake for me. She and Keely are working very hard on this project. Tell Drizabella that this was a very good idea. This should buy us at least a day or two, I hope. I know he is very angry with me despite having or not having the snake in my possession.

He made plans to plant a garden and swim in the ocean. Concerned about his safety, Mildred assured us that Jean Moulin would keep an eye out, and convinced him to bring Nedd along to the beach (one should never swim alone).

_________________
'squeek'
r u a Sammeeeee? I am Forever!

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:05 am

konamouse
Official uF Dietitian

Joined: 02 Dec 2002
Posts: 8010
Location: My own alternate reality

12/9 - Seance Confirms Walker Bros; Mr AJ Proposes to Cathy
- Peeps described his day as an ordinary man

Peeps enjoyed his day as an ordinary man.

Peeps wrote:

I watched a beautiful sunrise. I planted a small square of a garden in Keely's yard. The garden took up my entire day. By 3:30 it was time to go to the beach.

He went swimming in the ocean with Nedd. And they enjoyed dinner & drinks at Chez Jay. He promises to use the words "carrot" and "puppy" if he sends any emails so we will know it is him and not a Spoocheeeee trick.

Multiple Sammeeeees sent notes to Mr AJ on how he can contact The Keeper via flickr (thus protecting the identity of The Keeper).

Sara Walker sent us a picture of the baby Thomas. Maybe this is something we'll give Peeps after his release from Spoocheeeee.

Meanwhile, Mr Alan Johnson appears to be very clear that he has no need for any family from his past and he plans to move forward with his own family � Cathy and Kevin.

Cathy went to visit Mr Alan Johnson (he was very desperate for her to contact him). Ben reported she appeared to be faking her happiness at being with Mr AJ.

Shortly after 11p Mildred Harnack hosted a s�ance to reach out to Dr. Francis Kinder. She confirmed that Alan & Peeps are indeed Alan & Thomas Walker. Huge thanks to Red Hatty for transcribing that difficult echoing speech�.she must be in purgatory atoning for her years of stealing children from hospitals under service to Spoocheeeee.

Peeps is now a guest of Mr Alan Johnson. Ben reported a surreal scene.

Ben wrote:

Mr. Johnson practically ran to the door when he heard he was here. It was kinda strange. He was so excited to see Peeps. He shook his hand like five times. Peeps seems frightened to me. Peeps was really nice when Mr. Johnson introduced him to Aunt Jayne and I. He's kinda quiet and very polite.

Cathy may have Mr Alan Johnson wrapped around her finger, or at least putty in her hands.

Ben wrote:

Patricia Moore left a long time ago. I don't know what happened. Mr. Johnson kept kissing her hand when he walked her to the door and kept making her promise to call him first thing in the morning with her answer. He was acting really pathetic.

But there is something afoot! Where is Mr Abbott?

Ben wrote:

I haven't see Mr. Abbott for two days. Its weird too 'cause Mr. Abbott is usually here all the time. And Mr. Johnson who usually talks about Mr. Abbott a lot, has not mentioned him either.

Axy Denyed got his package from Peeps. It was the clue to the Spoocheeeeesnake.blogspot found by drizjr last week.

_________________
'squeek'
r u a Sammeeeee? I am Forever!

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:43 am

konamouse
Official uF Dietitian

Joined: 02 Dec 2002
Posts: 8010
Location: My own alternate reality

12/10-12/11 The End Game

Trinket was picked up last night from the hospital and safely found in Mildred's slumber party.

Peeps was welcomed as a guest by Mr Alan Johnson shortly after 10p on Saturday night. Apparently Mr AJ was completely fooled by the fake snake.

Cathy can't wait to be with Kevin. She was happy to hear that Peeps has a family. Later on she accepted the marriage proposal of Mr Alan Johnson, but was it a ruse to buy more time?

Peeps received a copy of the picture from Sara Walker. Didn't recognize anything but was happy to fantasize that he might have a family.

Ben, Aunt Jayne & Happy the Dog made it home around 1p.

At 4p Mr Alan Johnson updated http://timetodeal.blogspot.com/
leading us to http://name-this-place.blogspot.com/ - we had to figure out where the Sammeeeees would be released. He couldn't resist one last game with us.

At 5p, konamouse posts the video of the reversal ritual and sent the link to the Sammeeeees and the White Roses.

The end game played out in this thread.
We were instructed to figure out the name of the building (Red found it) and Betty also emailed the answer. The release occurred at a familiar place, Woodlawn Cemetery. It was captured on a dark video posted here. The transcript is here. Dwin was not released. Mildred wrote us:

Quote:

Tonight Patricia Moore went to Mr. Alan Johnson's safe place to
rescue her son Kevin. This is a recording of what happened. Nedd
Ludd recorded the sound from the Tall Man's phone. Please go to
the Tall Man's youtube.

Here is the transcript. MISTER ALAN JOHNSON IS GONE FOREVER..... [drizjr found the blogspot the next day.]

Happy wrote that the Sammeeeees were at her house and watched the End of Spoocheeeee video. She also thanked various Sammeeeees personally. Higgs got online on Monday morning.

Higgs wrote:

That was a kick ass video yesterday from the Mouse Tank! We were all gathered around the computer at Happy's and we were blown away by what you did for us. You are completely the coolest.

Peeps was also impressed by the ritual video. He let us know that we have nothing to fear from Mr Abbott;

Quote:

mister abbott was a communist traitor to the land of spoocheeeee. he attempted to assassinate our great leader, mr. alan johnson, with a lethal poison. he was executed on friday, december 8th for his crimes against the land of spoocheeeeee.

Peeps also thanked us all for finding his family and promised to speak to all of us Monday evening. Wait, another faceless gabcast? We want to see Peeps! konamouse is not going to settle for just his voice and requests a video message.

Peeps wrote:

I don't know about a video message. Even to make a voice message makes me very,very nervous, but I will try to have someone take a picture of me.

He seemed very happy to be reunited with his family. Personal thanks were sent to many of us. Shortly after 6p Monday we got his final message and a picture.

Quote:

Good evening, I am Thomas Walker. I'm afraid it will take some time for me to get used to saying the words 'Thomas Walker.' Where do I begin Sammeeeees? You know how I feel about all of you. You have been the greatest friends a man could ask for. Thank you. Not only did you save the Five and the world from Spoocheeeee, but you also gave to me a family. This is a gift I could have never imagined. Thank you. I will be leaving tomorrow morning for a place called Amherst Massachusetts. My sister Sara and her family live in this town. I will be staying with them while I decide what I will be doing with the rest of my life. I have the feeling I will not be far from a garden with this choice. I will also be reunited with my mother. Sara said she has always spoken with our mother about me, and tells me that my mother is very excited to see me again. This idea of seeing her has given me an overwhelming feeling of happiness I will be spending Christmas with my family because of your good hearts, Sammeeeees. I do not want to drag out our goodbye; this is very difficult for me. I want you to know that I wish you all the best in life. If you ever need my help, please write to me. [music starts] You have my email address. Thank you Sammeeeees, for taking the time out of your busy lives and stopping to help an ordinary man. Good night, and goodbye.

And thus concludes Sammeeeees the ARG.

We huddled together in the #Sammeeeees room, remembering the good times, hearing the true story of the filming of the ritual in the desert (konamouse actually went out Saturday afternoon due to a change in plans on Sunday and stressing over her weekend work schedule), speculating about the PMs and the character visualizations and the initial script vs the actual game, and if the PMs will reveal themselves and/or give us a PM chat, etc.

Maybe even we'll get a sequel someday. Afterall, Tutu is still missing.

_________________
'squeek'
r u a Sammeeeee? I am Forever!

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:45 am

konamouse
Official uF Dietitian

Joined: 02 Dec 2002
Posts: 8010
Location: My own alternate reality

12/12 Epilogue?????

Email from Nedd indicated the White Roses will celebrate the end with a party and ceremonial tossing of 5 white roses into the ocean.

Email from Jean Moulin.....well, you know, still talking about his statue.

Email from Mildred this morning led us to a farewell message from Cathy and Dwin. Leading us to the PM unveiling and farewell message. Transcript here.

Thread to thank the PMs is here.

Watch the forum for word on the PM chat.

_________________
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r u a Sammeeeee? I am Forever!

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:07 pm

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