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Inboxes of Beth and Phil & Katgirl

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TheGreenRabbit
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Inboxes of Beth and Phil & Katgirl

Long post sorry, but i think its important and could tell us "a lot" about whats going on with Phillip and Beth. It also brings some questions (at least to me!). Emails are in chronological order. i'll try to keep it updated

/****email #1****/
Email from emc2SPLATmetadex.net
To pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
Date: 9/30/03 14:21
Subject: little-boxes archive
Unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable. You know that I rarely say that, but I'm just so upset right now. I hate seeing the notes and evidence that I've gathered mocked or destroyed. I realize that is the chance that you take when you post stuff up for the world to see, but it is still upsetting. I'm not exactly sure what happened, but I saw a huge spike in my stats and when I went to password protect the archive directory I must have done something wrong as suddenly all of the data was gone. There were a few things that wouldn't delete, but all in all it was a complete loss. I finally just cleared the entire database and started from scratch. I've also made the entire archive registered user only. I set you up as a user, I'm sure that you know the password. I should have everything back up in a couple days. Let me know if you were able to get in without a hitch.

emc

/****email #2****/
Email from pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 9/30/03 18:24
Subject: re: It's all set up
Yes, I was able to get in just fine. Thank you. It is a shame that it has come to this, but perfectly understandable. Do you have an eta for the others though? Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Phillip

/****email #3****/
Email from mom
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 9/30/03 19:23
Subject: Are you there?
I tried calling you earlier but just got the answering machine. No real news, just wanted to chat a bit. There was a time, not so long ago, when mothers could reach their daughters without having to go through a computer to do it. We should meet for lunch later this week.

kiss-

your mother

/****email #4****/
Email from pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 9/30/03 19:34
Subject: He is missing
Beth,

I happened upon this link today and wasn't sure what to make of it. This isn't him, is it? I don't remember him looking so disheveled. Have you heard from him? Do you know anything about this? If you want to talk, give me a call. I should be home all night.

Phillip

/****email #5****/
Email from David Crane
To pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/3/03 14:21
Subject: Fall edition
Dr. Gairden,

It has come to my attention that you are the ultimate reason for the delay in the Fall edition. This news is very disheartening as it was my recommendation that ensured your position. I urge you to remember that you are part of a team and their judgment is to be respected.

David Crane

/****email #6****/
Email from mloSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/3/03 17:01
Subject: Labyrinth report
On your Friday progress sheet, you say that you worked on your report for the Labyrinth project that afternoon, but I know you took that afternoon off. You're my star worker, so I'm not going to make an issue of it, which is why I'm sending this here rather than at work; but let's be clear that it mustn't happen again.I'll expect you to have the report finished and ready to go by Monday morning.

MLO

/****email #7****/
Email from mom
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/3/03 22:32
Subject: Call your father
Elizabeth

Thank you for the lovely lunch. It was nice to see you, however short. However, you know me, I'll always worry. Please take care of yourself. And don't forget to call your father, he would appreciate hearing from you. Have you thanked him yet for your birthday gift?

kiss-

your mother

/****email #8****/
Email from emc2SPLATmedatex.net
To pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/4/03 04:53
Subject: little-boxes archive
Well, I am convinced that there's more to these. I've been going over it in my head and it just doesn't make sense. I'm sure that I'm just seeing things that don't exist, especially at this hour. Have to run some errands and get some work done today, will try to call you later.

Oh, I wanted to thank you for the other night. I'm not sure why seeing him affected me so. It was such a long time ago, I know. I was over it. I am over it. Besides, it makes no sense to dwell on the impossible.

emc

/****email #9****/
Email from pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/9/03 08:02
Subject: re: little-boxes archive

It has been my experience that there is more to gain from following your instincts than in ignoring them. Your mind is complex; I will grant you that. However, it has its weaknesses. In order to work as efficiently as it does, it skips information that is often vital...filling in the data as it sees fit. Your instincts rarely fail you and ignoring them can often be dangerous and lead to regret.

It is a lesson that I learned in my childhood and something that has brought me far in life. It's not one that I like to ignore, which has made this week so difficult. I did publish the article by Dr. Leo Kane, though I still have my doubts. Politics is an ugly game and one that I've rarely won. Despite the wealth of sound material for this edition, there was no choice but to publish with his quackery. That may be harsh and an apology may be due, but a quick look at his website does not ease my concerns. There is just something about that man that I do not trust. I've begun an investigation into him, though I've not found anything conclusive. Thus my doubts, my instincts, went ignored. Is it right to be so upset when people that you respect do not respect you?

Phillip

/****email #10****/
Email from emc2SPLATmetadex.net
To pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/9/03 20:10
Subject: re: logic and instinct

Phillip, I understand what you are saying. However, I'm reminded of something C.S. Lewis once said, "Our instincts are at war...each instinct, if you listen to it, will claim to be gratified at the expense of the rest." Man stands above because of the ability to think, to reason. We have the power to sort through our conflicting instincts and see the truth. That power comes through logic. As it stands right now, there is no logical relationship for the patterns that I am seeing.

A repeat of the Plagues? That just doesn't happen. Logic would almost have to dictate that it is nothing more than an elaborate hoax. Yet one that is so complex? That spans the world? I have been poring over images, articles, and emails and it just does not add up. Nothing adds up.

There is a new project at work, one that could make quick work of this. Unfortunately, I don't have access to the application myself. However, there is a function on Friday. The office would be empty. Marcus has access. Is my sanity worth the risk?

/****email #11****/
Email from emc2SPLATmetadex.net
To pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/11/03 00:28
Subject: Caught

I cannot believe my night. I cannot believe what I found. I cannot believe that I was caught. I cannot believe that I let myself get off track. Phil, what is wrong with me? Why am I losing my focus? Why is James suddenly everywhere? What is happening?

As planned, I was working late on a project and told Marcus that I would do my best to get to the hotel on time. I explained that I'd put the stuff on his desk when he left and that I would give him his key when I got to the hotel. Everything was fine and the office slowly emptied out. I went into his office, knowing that he would have superuser access to the latest Labyrinth build. It was not a problem and I could have easily explained it all away.

Yet there it was, an entire folder on James. I just found myself looking through it all. It makes no sense. Why does Marcus have it? What does he know? Is this why he's been so cold to me lately? I had the folder open on the desk and was looking through his other files to find something, anything, when I saw Katherine's shadow. I threw my report on top of the folder, but I'm sure it was too late. I tried to talk my way out of it while attempting to put everything back in order; I'm certain that it didn't work.

We headed to the meet and greet together and she didn't really say anything about it. Come to think of it, she was more interested in talking about the paranormal. I didn't see her talking to Marcus at the hotel, he was busy with the other directors. I can only hope that she lets it go before Monday.

What was I thinking? More importantly, why is James suddenly everywhere?

/***email #12***/
Email from pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/13/03 01:12
Subject: re: Caught

Beth! I'm sorry but I've not been able to get a decent connection since I arrived and my account logins have been giving me an inordinate amount of trouble lately. I meant to respond earlier; I've been worried!

What did you find in the folder? And what exactly was going on with you and James? I mean, I know you were close and that you saw a lot of each other...did he get you mixed up in something? Are you in trouble?

I have to say, I never took a liking to that guy. I know you and I agreed to disagree on that point a long time ago, but is this finally the proof you needed that he was a bad risk?

I have a feeling that if you keep your head down and your nose to the grindstone, this will blow over quickly. You're probably making more out of it than it has to be.

Let me know how it goes...

Phillip

/***email #13***/
Email from emc2SPLATmetadex.net
To pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/13/03 22:13
Subject: re: re: Caught

Files! He had detailed files on both of them! Where would he get those and why would he have them out after all this time? It doesn't make any sense!

And of course he called me into his office this morning. I haven't felt that guilty and helpless since I got caught stealing cookies when I was 8. He said maybe I should take a sabbatical. I told him I didn't want to but maybe I should.

No, I keep reminding myself that I just need to buckle down and concentrate on my work while I'm at work. But then I can't stop trying to wrangle my research into some semblance of a pattern, to the point where I obsess so much that I would have to question any pattern I did arrive at...and THEN, on top of it all, this image of James suddenly has the ubiquitousness of an AOL free trial CD!

Why DID he have that file? WHY?

/***email #14***/
Email from katgirlSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/18/03 14:32
Subject: Again tonight?
Hey girl!

I lost your phone number, but would love to get together tonight. Had a blast last night! That guy, what a trip. Anyway, give me a call so we can hook up later.

Kat

/***email #15***/
Email from pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/18/03 19:13
Subject: Home soon
I'm sorry that I have been so out of touch the past few days. I will return home mid-week and would love to meet with you then. This trip has given me as many questions as it has answers and it would be great to sort this out with you. Have found no concrete evidence of Kane here; how can a man that was born and raised in Hawaii have no ties to the place aside from a rather "touched" spiritual guide? Going to try to meet with Kane again tomorrow, then lectures on Monday. Home Tuesday night if all goes as planned.

How are things on your end? Hopefully all is well. I will call soon.

Phillip

/***email #16***/
Email from pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/22/03 10:38
Subject: Charade
It has taken me several minutes (no, hours) to compose myself enough to put fingers to keys and address you in any sort of reasonable manner - although, using the word 'reasonable' within ten paragraphs of your name is laughable, really!

How dare you - you who call yourself a professional, a researcher, with a certain measure of integrity - bring the credibility of our studies into question with credentials that may be no more real than some of the ghosts about which you write? How dare you stain the hard work and reputation of hundreds of authors, contributors, and volunteers with this sham setup you've created?

I can thus far find no evidence of the actual studies that you have cited, and believe me, as a researcher, I tried every which way of proving you have some integrity in your work. Help me out here: are we debunking the paranormal event which happens to be your existence, or can you provide me some shred of truth, some conclusive evidence that shows me you are actually who you say you are and that you have the slightest understanding of the research you purport to know so much about? This is unbelievable! How have you gotten this far in your career on such shoddy footing? What on earth could you possibly have to say for yourself about all this?

I'm at a loss, here. I value the work my associates and I do far too much to be hoodwinked by someone who seeks to undermine a segment of academia which already suffers from a severe case of nay-sayers and cynics.

Give me something solid, and soon, or I will blow this thing wide open. You will not make me, or the paranormal community, take a hit for what you've done.

Phillip Gairden

/***email #17***/
Email from katgirlSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/25/03 13:19
Subject: just go!
Beth,

I've been thinking about this since we got off the phone. You have to do this! Like you said, you'll regret it if you don't go. I know that you're worried about MLO, but you shouldn't be. After all, he's the one that told you to take time off! I'll cover for you as much as possible, so you don't have to worry about that and we live and work a "wired reality." If you need something from work, all you'll need to do is call me and I'll get it to you.

I know that you're worried about a wild goose chase. I've only known you a short period of time, but I've never known you to be wrong about anything. You have to have confidence in yourself and trust your instincts--they're good! Go, find what ever it is that you're going to find, and enjoy yourself! You deserve it!

Don't worry about Laika, she can stay with me while you're gone. We'll have a blast together. If you leave me your key, I'll even stop by your place and check in on things there. Oh! You can borrow all my camping gear. You'll be set. Just stop by my house later so we can get it all worked out.

/***email #18***/
Email from emc2SPLATmetadex.net
To pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/25/03 16:31
Subject: your email?
I received your email and I've tried to call so that we could talk this out. I must admit that I'm more than a little confused by all of this. It concerns me to know that you feel this way when I've done nothing to provoke such emotion. I have always considered you a dear friend and thought you felt the same way. Friends don't just send an email like that without any explanation. If I've done something to lead you to believe such things, I would really like to know what it was and I believe that is only fair. Really, your friendship means the world to me and I would hate to lose it over something that I just don't understand.

Please call me soon as you don't seem to be answering my calls. I'm leaving tomorrow for several days and I'd like to put this behind us before I leave.

Beth

/***email #19***/
Email from pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/25/03 16:47
Subject: re: your email?
Beth,

Please disregard that email. It was a mistake to send it. You know that I consider you a friend before and above anything else. I have the utmost respect for you and that will never change. Let us just ignore the fact that I sent that email and move forward as the friends that we are.

I'm sorry that I've not returned your calls. I've been busy making up for the time that I was away. Perhaps when you return, we'll be able to sit down and talk. Have a safe trip.

Phillip

/***email #20***/
Email from emc2SPLATmetadex.net
To pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/26/03 23:47
Subject: re: re: your email?
I don't get it. Did you not mean to send it, or did you not mean to send it to me?

/***email #21***/
Email from emc2SPLATmetadex.net
To katgirlSPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/29/03 17:31
Subject: so close!
You aren't going to believe this but I missed the event! I was right about the time but I was slightly off on the location. At least I know that the pattern that I found is correct which means that there should be another event this week. I'm heading there now and will tell you all about everything when I get back. I'll probably stop by early Sunday evening to get Laika. How is she doing? How are things at work? Will I still have a job when I return? Is there anything that I should know?

/***email #22***/
Email from emc2SPLATmetadex.net
To pgairdenSPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/29/03 17:33
Subject: hello from Alabama
I just thought that I would send you an email letting you know that I made it down here with no problems and that I should be home in time to get to work on Monday. I'll tell you all about my trip when I return. I hope that all is well and that you are no longer upset with me.

Beth

/***email #23***/
Email from katgirlSPLATmetadex.net
To emc2SPLATmetadex.net
Date: 10/29/03 18:12
Subject: all is well
You're right, I can't believe it! Hopefully you'll have better luck with the next one. There's no real news here. Everything at the office is as hectic as it was when you left. When you get back I want to talk to you about MLO, I think that the stress is beginning to get to him, though I'm sure you know him better than I do. Your place is still standing and Laika is having a blast here, though she does miss you. She has really enjoyed the backyard and only got through the fence once. Nothing to worry about though, she came as soon as I called for her.

/*************************************
EMC2 Notes
*************************************/
Personal:
-new pswd: the hardest to learn
-drop Laika off at Kat's /*done*/
-stop at store and get 'camping food' (what is camping food?) /*done*/
-pack clothes /*done*/
-pack computer, camera /*done*/
-print out previous events /*done*/
-stop at Kat's to get camping stuff /*done*/
-water plants /*done*/
-clean out fridge /*done*/
-Get milk /*done*/
-Call Phil? /*done*/
-Call vet /*done*/
-Lunch with mom? /*done*/
-Call Mom /*done*/
-Purge work from mailing list/*done*/
-Meet & Greet - Fri. night /*done*/
-Stop at the bookstore /*done*/
-Pick up prescription for Laika /*done*/
-stop at the office /*done*/
-go through PA file
-call dad /*done*/
-finish adding accounts to the archives /*done*/
-Call Mom, clear time on Friday for lunch /*done*/
-Set up appt for Laika's annual /*done*/
-pick up dry cleaning /*done*/
-stop by grocery /*done*/

/*************************************
Gairden notes
*************************************/
Kane
Look into lodging for Cairo /*done*/
Check on EM /*done*/
Call UH about LK /*done*/

/*************************************
Gairden Files
*************************************/
http://metadex.net/usr/pgairden/files/20031015.php
http://www.metadex.net/usr/pgairden/files/20031022-Bin.php
http://www.metadex.net/usr/pgairden/files/20031015.php

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