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Big T
Boot

Joined: 25 Nov 2008
Posts: 57
Location: NYC

morningcoffee wrote:

Big T has posted on the Wiki about his trip to NYPL.

http://thisismymilwaukee.pbwiki.com/Outing%20to%20NYPL

"Short version:

Went to the library. Sadly nobody joined me.

Took pictures and video. Will post later today.

Found the book.

JACKPOT!

Another phone number:

(414) 688-8471"

morningcoffee - Thanks for posting. For some reason I thought it'd be a slow day at work, but people keep bugging me and I can't get this "real" work done, LOL!

Here's the play-by-play. Photos and videos to come...

10:30am - I photoshop a print-out of a "family tree" and attach it to my white camera bag

10:40am - I head out to the library. Adrenaline running through my veins

10:46am - I arrive at the library. There's a guy at the top of the stairs that is looking at me with an interested face. I walk in his direction... In my mind I'm rehearsing my response in case he asks me about a flare gun. I reach the top of the stairs, and he looks away and stares into the distance.

10:46-10:56am - I stand at the top of the steps. It's raining a little bit, and in my excitement, I forgot to bring an umbrella. No big deal, though. Actually, I'm kind of glad for the weather. It just made me more noticeable... a tall guy with a black coat holding a bag with a picture of a fennel bulb taped to it.

10:56am - I ask some tourists to take my picture (I figure nobody's coming by this point). I tell them it's for "a project".

11:00am - Doors to the library open!

11:02am - I'm in the doors. Security guards are checking bags. I have my video camera in my coat pocket just in case they check my camera case. The security guard sees me and my camera case (which is actually a lunch box) and says, "Oh, is that just your lunch?" "Yeah, well kinda." He lets me pass without inspection.

11:03am - Up the stairs. I tried to videotape the whole experience for you. I checked out the online maps, so I had my exact route planned. It's my first time in the NYPL. Very beautiful inside!

11:06am - Made it to the Rose Reading Room, South Hall. My heart is pumping really fast now!

11:07am - Now, I was prepared to have to apply for a library card or show my id or something. Nope. I was also prepared to have to ask a librarian for help finding the book. Nope. I found it right away. In fact, when I get the video posted, you'll see how easy the book was to find and...

11:08am - The book is about as big as a small dictionary. I popped open the book (after taking several photos) and it's a huge index of magazines, I guess. And... YES! after ruffling the pages a little bit, I find a note tucked inside under the letter "M". Indeed, the note was in the page for "Milwaukee"

THE NOTE HAS A PICTURE OF THE "FAMILY TREE" ON IT AND SAYS

----------------------------

414-688-8471

Leave this in the book &
return it.

----------------------------

The note is folded in half inside out and kind of glued together like the glue on the back of an old manilla envelope. Kind of hard to explain. I couldn't unfold it without ripping it, and it really seemed like it was not intended to be opened up.

Seeing as how they also instructed the reader to return the note and book, I doubt there's any kind of "lemon juice" message encoded into the paper. But, I could be wrong about that.

All in all, a most excellent adventure. I've read about ARG's before but never been involved in one myself. It was the coolest feeling in the world walking back from the library!

*edit fennel -> family tree

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:05 pm
Last edited by Big T on Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:09 pm; edited 1 time in total

FSURobbie
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TREG wrote:

FSURobbie wrote:

What number are you guys calling? When I try to call the travel commission I get an automated message telling me the number I'm trying to reach is no longer in service... Confused

keep calling, i think they are either very busy with taking calls or they are only answering them every once in a while.

This is a phone company message, not one they created. Is there another number I should be calling? I have some great questions to ask Mike...

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:05 pm

SLUSHO_ZOOM!
Unfettered

Joined: 25 Jul 2007
Posts: 311
Location: NYC/BROOKLYN

AN idea

So the youth are threatened but the godseed.

Keep the family tree underground...

This sounds like something to do with ones ancestors.

Are the godseed related to ones ancestors? Should we ask questions about what happens to adults?

Just thoughts.

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:15 pm

morningcoffee
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Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Posts: 277
Location: England

FSURobbie wrote:

What number are you guys calling? When I try to call the travel commission I get an automated message telling me the number I'm trying to reach is no longer in service... Confused

414 688 7035 was the number I got through to "Joey" at MTC on.

There's also a number that goes straight to Mike Russo's apartment... 414-688-8914 .

"Joey" was very uncommunicative and not really talkative in the least, even after my opening "I'm English and aren't I oh-so-charming!" spiel ;_; ... Sounds like people are getting better results from talking to Mike.

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:17 pm

FSURobbie
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morningcoffee wrote:

"Joey" was very uncommunicative and not really talkative in the least, even after my opening "I'm English and aren't I oh-so-charming!" spiel ;_; ... Sounds like people are getting better results from talking to Mike.

Thanks, I realized I was calling the wrong number (668 instead of 688). I've gotten the voicemail several times but can't seem to get through to anyone. Sucks too, I have some pretty funny questions. One in particular about the dating scene and how to find non-human hook-ups...

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:25 pm

TREG
Boot

Joined: 25 Nov 2008
Posts: 11

I called again following up on my previous call.

Quote:

Mike: Mike Russo, Milwaukee Tourism Committee.

Me: Hey, Mike, I called you earlier. I just, wanted to say, that I didn't dig up the family tree.

Mike: That's good, they belong underground.

Me: They're born underground?

Mike: No, no. I said belong. They're BORN somewhere else entirely.

Me: Oh, alright. So uh, that thing that I saw - I think you called it a GODSEED fragment? What is it?

Mike: Well... hmm.. let's see if I can phrase this for you... think of it, kind of like, a refridgerator, except it's a fragment of something much bigger created by Black Star... and it's kind of like a lion. and it has, well... I wouldn't call them lasers... but suffice it to say, you don't want to run into one.

Me: What?

Mike: Well, there's, some types- I really couldn't tell you unless I was there, which I am glad I'm not.

Me: What does it do with me, teenagers, if I run into one?

Mike: I can't really tell you that. I can send you a packet with all kinds of information about how to deal with fragments. What's your name?

Me: Tom.

Mike: Okay, Tom. Can I have your email?

(discussion over exact spelling of email)

Mike: Alright, I'm going to send you an information packet. It's really meant for people who are planning to move to Milwaukee, but-

Me: Well, jesus, I'm already IN Milwaukee! Why can't you just-

Mike: Listen, you pedantic little shit, don't you raise your voice at me. I'm trying to help you here and all you're doing is bitching. All I am cleared to give you is these little fun facts-

Me: Okay, sorry Mike, sorry. Go on.

Mike: Listen, I REALLY need to go. Someone from corporate is really riding my back here.

Me: Who?

Mike: Pete LaRose, the President and CEO of Black Star.

Me: Rosenburg?

Mike: No, Pete Larose, as in a rose by any other name smells just as sweet.

Me: Oh. All right. Can I just ask you one more question?

Mike: Sure. Okay. Alright.

Me: Where can I find an M-Rotor?

Mike: (sigh) (hang up)

i forgot to tell him I was from Witchita but hey, if any of you call in the future ask for the exact spelling of the CEO's name since I'm sure I got it wrong.

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:29 pm
Last edited by TREG on Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:42 pm; edited 1 time in total

FSURobbie
Guest

TREG wrote:

I called again following up on my previous call.

HOW DO YOU GET TWO CALLS IN ONE DAY?!?! I can't even get through! Evil or Very Mad

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:34 pm

SLUSHO_ZOOM!
Unfettered

Joined: 25 Jul 2007
Posts: 311
Location: NYC/BROOKLYN

Ask questions about adults

The godseed seem to be really interested in younger people.

What happened to the older people?

Is it bad for our parents or grand parents to come visit us?

What do the godseed want? what happens to young people if the godseed get you. What do they look like?

Is it safer at night?

Where can I get some good pizza?

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:35 pm

horkheimer
Boot

Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Posts: 21
Location: Milwaukee

Pete LaRose is the President and CEO of Black Star...

The Hoopeston blurb on that alternative whatever website listed Larose Burton as the CEO of the MTC...

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:37 pm

courtknee
Decorated

Joined: 23 Nov 2008
Posts: 217
Location: NY/NJ

FSURobbie wrote:

HOW DO YOU GET TWO CALLS IN ONE DAY?!?! I can't even get through! Evil or Very Mad

My thoughts exactly haha!

I'm still trying to figure out that Voltaire thing. Seems so random to include a 'quote' by someone who never quoted it at all. But all I can recall is Candide which has gardening references in it.

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:37 pm

morningcoffee
Decorated

Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Posts: 277
Location: England

FSURobbie wrote:

TREG wrote:

I called again following up on my previous call.

HOW DO YOU GET TWO CALLS IN ONE DAY?!?! I can't even get through! Evil or Very Mad

Keep trying Smile

Give the number a call every ten minutes or so. I had to try maybe 6 or 7 times yesterday through the afternoon until I finally got through to someone.

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:38 pm

FSURobbie
Guest

morningcoffee wrote:

Keep trying Smile

Give the number a call every ten minutes or so. I had to try maybe 6 or 7 times yesterday through the afternoon until I finally got through to someone.

I'm seriously about to go all godseed up in here and start making people rotate... Twisted Evil

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:40 pm

Titanium
Veteran

Joined: 09 Nov 2007
Posts: 113

I find it interesting that in the first video they don't even mention godseed, or godseed fragments until the teen section. It seems like the Adults are robots. No mention of rebreathers, flare guns, nothing until the teens. It seems as if the teens know a lot more about what is actually going on than the adults do.

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:41 pm

regentswift
Boot

Joined: 01 Nov 2006
Posts: 69
Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

I keep calling, but it seems like Mike Russo's mailbox is full.

What time are you guys calling that you're able to get through?

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:45 pm

lystrodom
Boot

Joined: 23 Nov 2008
Posts: 14

I just called "Joey's" number again, the 414-688-7035. I believe it says "The 2009 teen leadership summit has been postponed while we spray for *blank* and rats"

This fits in with the teens thing.

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:53 pm

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