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Mikeyj

Just been down to try and find the SF drop - 826 Valencia, which I know well as Dave Eggers' Pirate Shop. But no joy, they were clueless. Tried other shops nearby too (including http://www.paxtongate.com/ next door, very cool) but nada. Sad

Did it actually go or not is the question...?

**Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:44 pm

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My friend just picked up the first MIA drop! We are now 2 for 2!

Pics to follow soon folks...

EDIT: Promised pic. You guys have already seen this capsule, just proof my friend really did snag it so no other MIA guys go looking for it. Pretty sweet, his jar was 1 of 11! There will be one left for those of you in MIA who want one, it goes live Monday, keep your eyes open!

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**Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:36 pm

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Re: ATL

**Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:40 pm

Mikeyj

Went back and got the SF capsule (the one that was there, then gone, then not gone - I can confirm it's definitely gone now) from Dave Eggers' pirate shop, 826 Valencia in the Mission.

Have written up the details on my blog and documented the contents on Flickr too. I don't think there's anything especially different from the other Coral Sea ones; different girlfriend and this is 3 of 11. Will compare text of cards and the like to others that are around tomorrow. Would love to see whether we can identify what type of shark it was from the teeth - that should be possible shouldn't it?

**Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:36 am

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Deanodon

So this isn't really an ARG, right? I mean, there's no there there. You guys got the drops and shared them and that's great, and the facebook thing is cool on the webpage, but beyond that there's no real mystery to solve or fictional people to help, right?

**Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:19 am

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notgordian

There's a slight mystery in the sense of "why are these particular shark attacks being publicized" and there's a slight possibility Monday will change things, but you're right: this is less ARGish and more viral PR stunt.

Which doesn't detract from the experience. Just means there's less to uncover beyond the mason jars themselves.

**Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:26 am

krystyn

I spent a bunch of time trying to find Jake in casualty lists for the battle at Coral Sea, but no luck. It doesn't help that a particular plane model of the time period is referred to as a "jake." Sigh.

If anyone else can bring better Google Fu to the table, have at it. I did searches for all iterations and fractions I could think of for Jake/Jacob Skydowe/Shydowe/Snydowe-Hewes and/or his family and/or his address along with other keywords regarding the Coral Sea incident.

So, I guess what I am saying is, I am not sure if he's real or not.

**Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:48 am

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CarnageBlack

Man, I really wish I would have found this sooner. I'm near the Chicago drop location. I'll just have to see if another one will be here.

**Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:06 am

Mikeyj

I'm pretty sure that the tooth in the Coral Sea set is from an Oceanic Whitetip (and from what I see of the Asbury one I reckon it's the same). Responsible for more human fatalities than all other shark species combined...apt! Though also on the red list of endangered species as vulnerable, feeling a little guilty about the tooth now.

What's the significance of the urls attached to the teeth? They just seem to direct to the main Frenzied Waters site, is it a way for them to confirm which capsules have been found?

**Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:20 pm

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krystyn

I am thinking they must be, but I sorta wish there had been a confirmation that I actually 'checked in' with my URL or something. It was sort of a quick redirect, and then I was back at the top level.

**Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:38 pm

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**Posted:** Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:46 pm

krystyn

Oh, I see now! I did not understand the mechanic!

Thanks. Smile

**Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:37 am

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Marketing blogger Chris Brogan got a jar in the mail:
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/my-death-notice-from-frenzied-waters/

**Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:02 am

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**Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:13 am