Drop 3 (The Tachyon Mystery Stories)

2007-10-15T08:17:43Z

160.109.98.52:

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==Drop==
[[Tachyon]] uploaded a new video, [[They Are Watching]]. This lead to a drop at the North Dutch Windmill in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. 
<gallery>
Image:beach.jpg|Golden Gate Beach
Image:golden.jpg|Golden Gate Park
Image:garden.jpg|Golden Gate Park Gardens
</gallery>

The drop was retrieved by Luv2luvem and Ladron121. 
Recovery videos 
{{youtube|VVBYrtUtecA|Vid 1}} 
{{youtube|iDY1eFDn3fA|Vid 2}} 

It contained three items 

<gallery>
Image:SFWindmillPC.jpg|Postcard Front
Image:SFWindmillPCback.jpg|Postcard Back
Image:SFWindmillBook.jpg|Nancy Drew's Guide To Life
image:SFWindmillpostit.jpg|Post-It found inside Nancy Drew's Guide To Life
</gallery>

And a SD card with a locked rar file 

==The Post Card==
The back of the Post Card had a Hexadecimal code writen on the back:

49
20
57 41 49 54 49 4e 47 46 4f 52 2e 2e 2e
4d

Hexadecimal 

I

WAITINGFOR...
M

Interpretations 
âI am waiting forâ¦â 
âI waiting forâ¦Mâ 
âIM waiting forâ¦â 
âwaiting forâ¦IMâ 
âI'm outside waiting for...â 

==The Book==
These passages were all marked with a small dot next to it, except where otherwise noted.

Pg 14: 
"When bound and gagged, you can still tap out HELP in Morse code to attract attention." 
[The Clue of the Tapping Heels] 

Pg 17: 
"Don't overlook the tried and true. If caught in a house fire, don't hesitate to tie sheets and blankets together to swing to safety." 
[The Scarlet Slipper Mystery] 

Pg 18: 
"Loophole in moral code: It's ok to steal a car if it belongs to your kidnappers." 
[The Whispering Statue] 

Pg 20: 
"Cover your face immediately when confronted by an explosion. Obviously it is good to avoid explosions in general." 
[The Mystery of the Fire Dragon] 

Pg 23: 
"Don't let a stranger's lame attempt to appear ill lull you into letting down your defenses if you are alone. Keep your car door locked!" 
[The Mystery of the 99 Steps] 

Pg 23: 
"If acid finds its way onto your skin, dip the burning area in mineral oil for quick relief." 
[The Spider Sapphire Mystery] 

Pg 23: 
"When pinned down by a large canine, instruct friends, family, even random passersby to direct a hose on the beast." 
[The Mysterious Mannequin] 

Pg 24: 
"Always lock your car doors. Even if there is nothing in the vehicle to take, a devilish person can always put something harmful into the car." 
[The Secret of the Forgotten City] 

Pg 28: 
"Clumsy, fat men who are looking at middle age through a rear-view mirror should not attempt to keep pace with lithe young women." 
[The Whispering Statue] 

Pg 30: 
"A young lady with some judo skills can take care of unwanted advances in short order." 
[The Whispering Statue] 

Pg 30: 
"Make sure rendezvous notes were actually sent by the cutie you had your eye on. Otherwise, you might find yourself treading water while your ship sails on without you." 
[Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk] 

Pg 32: 
"Boys like girls who doggedly pursue their goals (or prey, as the case may be)." 
[The Secret of the Wooden Lady] 

Pg 32: 
"A forceful and skilled dance partner will make you forget everything on your mind." 
[The Clue of the Velvet Mask] 

Pg 32: 
"Keep your boyfriend guessing. Letting him know you're spending time with another man (even if you don't happen to mention he's a suspect or a key part of your case) can keep an admirer working hard to win your affections." 
[The Hidden Window Mystery] 

Pg 34: 
"The best way to lose a boy is to chase after him." 
[The Clue of the Dancing Puppet] 

Pg 34: 
"If a guy's hunch results in a dead-end, don't flaunt your better judgment and intuition in front of him. Smirk secretly to yourself." 
[The Phantom of Pine Hill] 

Pg 36: 
"Come up with a clever code with your beau in case one of you is ever kidnapped." 
[The Invisible Intruder] 

Pg 36: 
"Male fireflies turn their lights on and off in unison, while the females flicker whenever they please. Perhaps there's a correlation to be made?" 
[The Secret of Mirror Bay] 

Pg 38: 
"When choosing between two men, take into consideration the different paths your life would take should you go with either of them." 
[The Sky Phantom] 

Pg 38: 
"After receiving an electrical shock to the system, find as many men as possible to vigorously massage you." 
(this passage was followed by a smiley face) 
[Mystery of the Glowing Eye] 

Pg 42: 
"Making thugs turn against each other is always a delicious thing to watch." 
[The Whispering Statue] 

Pg 44: 
"If you suspect an important message or map will be pilfered, make a copy and alter the facts to throw creeps off the trail. Or make a copy and send the original to a close friend for safekeeping." 
[The Quest of the Missing Map] 

Pg 46: 
"When forging a letter to nab a perp, be sure to use grammar and spelling appropriate to the education level of the person you're impersonating." 
[The Ghost of Blackwood Hall] 

Pg 46: 
"When confused, sit back and try to arrange the facts into some kind of order." 
(this whole passage was underlined) 
[The Ghost of Blackwood Hall] 

Pg 48: 
"Train your friends in the art of investigation. You could save their lives if they remember your teachings." 
[The Clue of the Black Keys] 

Pg 48: 
"When you want to know if and where a location exists in a state, simply call the state capitol." 
[Mystery at the Ski Jump] 

Pg 48: 
"Being able to throw your voice can get your unskilled assistants out of tight jams." 
[The Ringmaster's Secret] 

Pg 50: 
"Bluffing about questionable information can often lead to people revealing juicy secrets." 
[The Clue in the old Stagecoach] 

Pg 52: 
"If you suspect a gang is using a password, you can try to gain access into the inner circle by mentioning the name of their currant hangout." 
[The Clue of the Dancing Puppet] 

Pg 52: 
"When investigating a building with a fellow sleuth, look ahead and to the right while your companion looks behind you and to the left. Clever!" 
[The Moonstone Castle Mystery] 

Pg 54: 
"When trying to crack a numerical code, don't rule out latitude and longitude coordinates." 
(this passage was crossed out) 
[The Spider Sapphire Mystery] 

Pg 54: 
"When searching for important clues, anything labeled 'Top Secret' might be a good place to start." 
[The Crooked Banister] 

Pg 56: 
"A soft kindly approach to questioning prisoners can make them squeal." 
[Mystery of Crocodile Island] 

Pg 56: 
"Spend time at the gym to build upper body strength. Detective work may require fending off a vicious hair pulling." 
[The Thirteenth Pearl] 

Pg 61: 
"Don't let your troubles get in the way of enjoying a leisurely and delightful lunch." 
[The Secret of the Old Clock] 

Pg 61: 
"Even with an active lifestyle, being prompt is important." 
[The Secret of Red Gate Farm] 

Pg 62: 
"Don't say 'well' all the time. It's far from well." 
[Nancy's Mysterious Letter] 

pg 64: 
"Beware the stranger on the plane who grills you for personal information." 
[The Message in the Hollow Oak] 

Pg 64: 
"Call before driving a considerable distance to talk with someone." 
[The Mystery at the Moss-Covered Mansion] 

Pg 66: 
"Dressing well will open any doors, even those connected to a top-secret factory." 
[The Secret in the Old Attic] 

Pg 66: 
"A sincere demeanor will get most anyone to open up and volunteer information. It doesn't hurt to be an attractive young woman, either." 
[The Clue in the Old Album] 

Pg 68: 
"Learning a new craft will make you chatter on incessantly about the art form. Be careful not to bore your less artsy friends." 
[The Clue of the leaning Chimney] 

Pg 70: 
"No one is so jaded that they don't appreciate praise for mysteries solved or jobs well done, no matter how small." 
[The Hidden Window Mystery] 

Pg 71: 
"An air of superiority can ruin a first impression." 
[The Haunted Showboat] 

Pg 71: 
"Never interrupt a voodoo doctor." 
[The Haunted Showboat] 

Pg 71: 
"Aggressiveness will not earn you an invitation to sit at the popular table." 
[The Clue in the old Stagecoach] 

Pg 72: 
"It's important to take time out to have fun with your friends, particularly if they spend considerable time doing your bidding." 
[The Clue in the old Stagecoach] 

Pg 72: 
"It's a bit gratuitous to quote passages from Shakespeare on a daily basis." 
[The Clue of the Dancing Puppet] 

Pg 76: 
"Don't let a friend strong-arm you into forgoing your agenda for her own pursuit of fun." 
[The Mystery of the 99 Steps] 

Pg 78: 
"To defuse a situation involving your friend and her two jealous suitors, try regaling the group with stories of your harrowing adventures." 
[The Sky Phantom] 

Pg 78: 
"If grilling a salesperson or shop owner for information, it's only proper to buy a few articles from the establishment." 
[The Strange Message in the Parchment] 

Pg 82: 
"The best way to clear one's mind is to commune with nature." 
[The Hidden Staircase] 

Pg 82: 
"If you see something resembling a shark in a river, don't fret. It's more likely to be a small submarine operated by thieves." 
[The Mystery of Lilac inn] 

Pg 84: 
"When witnessing a massive fire, take careful note of shifts in the wind's direction." 
[The Clue in the Diary] 

Pg 86: 
"A loon's call can often be mistaken for a woman's scream." 
[The Clue of the Broken Locket] 

Pg 88: 
"If you lose sight of a suspect amongst trees and foliage, try putting an ear to the ground to detect the footsteps." 
[The Clue in the Crumbling Wall] 

Pg 88: 
"When thrust into darkness, close your eyes for several seconds; it helps you to adjust to the darkness." 
[The Ghost of Blackwood Hall] 

Pg 90: 
"Simple screaming can scare off snakes." 
[Mystery of Crocodile Island] 

Pg 92: 
"To avoid being spotted from overhead by a snoop in an airplane, try curling up, putting your head inside your dark sweater, and blending into the landscape." 
[The Sky Phantom] 

Pg 94: 
"If a bleeding, screaming man runs from shore and starts swimming frantically toward your boat, you should probably help him out. He might be escaping cruel employers." 
[Mystery of Crocodile Island] 

Pg 94: 
"Dive into any available water when attacked by a swarm of mosquitoes." 
[Mystery of Crocodile Island] 

Pg 98: 
"A face distorted with anger will only accentuate a person's innate ugliness." 
[The Secret of the Old Clock] 

Pg 98: 
"When the lights suddenly go out, hold onto your diamonds for dear life." 
[The Mystery of Lilac inn] 

Pg 103: 
"Never lose your girlish glee when your dad buys you a ticket to Hong Kong." 
[The Mystery of the Fire Dragon] 

Pg 103: 
"Lipstick is not just for looking glamorous; it can be used to signal for help on windows or other surfaces." 
[The Mystery of the Fire Dragon] 

Pg 104: 
"A mysterious expression will add a lovely sheen to your complexion." 
[The Clue of the Velvet Mask] 

Pg 107: 
"Don't let fear mean more to you than your friends." 
[The Clue of the Velvet Mask] 

Pg 107: 
"If you can at all prevent it, do not chase after thieves when you are clad only in a leotard. It's unseemly." 
[The Scarlet Slipper Mystery] 

Pg 108: 
"Determination and spunk can elicit admiration from many arenas, even from the criminal element." 
[The Phantom of Pine Hill] 

Pg 108: 
"You can never really be yourself and 'let your hair down' if you're sporting a wig." 
[The Spider Sapphire Mystery] 

Pg 112: 
"If you see a downed pigeon, check to see if it's ferrying any messages. It might be a carrier pigeon." 
[Password to Larkspur Lane] 

Pg 112: 
"Strange mechanical noises can only mean one thing: a printing press is being used for nefarious purposes." 
(this passage was marked with a "?" next to it) 
[The Clue of the Broken Locket] 

Pg 114: 
"Young boys who stand tall and with dignity are certainly not the fruit of a cruel, dictatorial man's loins. It simply isn't in the genes." 
(this passage was marked with a smiley face after it) 
[The Mystery of the Ivory Charm] 

Pg 114: 
"Abandoned houses are not completely neglected if the electricity still flows." 
[The Mystery of the Ivory Charm] 

Pg 114: 
"Don't discount faint lines or indecipherable blotches on discarded pieces of paper. A magnifying glass might reveal them to be very small words." 
[Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk] 

Pg 117: 
"Any unusual mounds of dirt could indicate recent digging." 
[The Mystery at the Moss-Covered Mansion] 

Pg 117: 
"If an heir to a fortune isn't even trying to feign grief over a relative's death, he or she just might be trying to steal an inheritance." 
[The Mystery at the Moss-Covered Mansion] 

Pg 117: 
"Doodling as a child might be a sign of artistic aptitude and a promising career." 
[The Quest of the Missing Map] 

Pg 117: 
"A strange tattoo might be a means of identifying long lost royalty." 
[The Clue in the Jewel Box] 

Pg 118: 
"Take careful note of distinct odors; they can prove to be valuable clues." 
[The Secret in the Old Attic] 

Pg 118: 
"Postmarks and return addresses are important clues!" 
[The Clue of the Black Keys] 

Pg 120: 
"If you are interrogating a suspect thief in his home or trailer, note whether his eyes dart to any possible hiding place in the room." 
[The Ringmaster's Secret] 

Pg 120: 
"If tied up by a culprit, note whether they used any fancy nautical knots. It might be a valuable clue." 
[The Clue in the old Stagecoach] 

Pg 123: 
"Podunk towns just might surprise you with sophisticated night clubs if you canvass the outskirts of town." 
[The Moonstone Castle Mystery] 

Pg 123: 
"College undergrads can discern harmless knockout drops from more dangerous poison. Isn't Ned dreamy?" 
(this passage was followed by "WTF?") 
[The Moonstone Castle Mystery] 

Pg 123: 
"Bold vertical handwriting usually belongs to a literary person, and jerky slanted-to-the-right letters are a sign of nervousness." 
(this passage was followed by "LOL") 
[The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes] 

Pg 124: 
"While you can't tell from a footprint whether someone is a crook, you can estimate weight, height, and the speed at which the person was walking or running." 
[The Secret of Mirror Bay] 

Pg 124: 
"When the FBI shows up, make sure they are toting proper identification. Don't put it passes shady characters to impersonate G-men." 
[Mystery of the Glowing Eye] 

Pg 126: 
"Clothing may provide a clue to someone's name; check for any special lettering or monograms." 
[The Strange Message in the Parchment] 

Pg 126: 
"When examining tire treads, note any unique markings or insignias from the tire manufacturer." 
[The Thirteenth Pearl] 

Pg 130: 
"Take matches from restaurants and hotel dining rooms. You just might need them to light a kerosene lamp." 
[The Bungalow Mystery] 

Pg 130: 
"Keep an extra flashlight in your glove compartment and take a course in auto mechanics. You never know when you'll need to repair a sabotaged convertible." 
[The Bungalow Mystery] 

Pg 130: 
"In a pinch, a vial of perfume can sterilize scissors." 
[The Secret of Red Gate Farm] 

Pg 132: 
"If you are afraid of being followed when you leave your house, buy a new car and have it brought around the back of the house for a sneaky escape." 
(this passage was followed by "?") 
[Password to Larkspur Lane] 

Pg 132: 
"Good-luck talismans can't hurt." 
[The Mystery of the Ivory Charm] 

Pg 132: 
"Spike heels come in handy when it is necessary to break glass." 
[Nancy's Mysterious Letter] 

Pg 135: 
"Tap dance lessons + Morse code = ingenious combination." 
(this passage was marked with an asterisk "*" next to it) 
[The Clue of the Tapping Heels] 

Pg 135: 
"A bottle of phosphorus and oil will produce an eerie green light for spectral shenanigans." 
[The Ghost of Blackwood Hall] 

Pg 136: 
"Tying burlap bags over your shoes will help obscure your footprint." 
[The Clue of the leaning Chimney] 

Pg 136: 
"Keep your ice skates sharpened. You just might be called upon to impersonate a figure skater." 
[Mystery at the Ski Jump] 

Pg 139: 
"Always carry your birth certificate with you; you never know when you will need it." 
(this passage was crossed out) 
[The Mystery of the Fire Dragon] 

Pg 139: 
"Owning your own key-making machine can be quite handy, and a compact one can be stored out of sight under the sink so as not to clash with your decor." 
[The Phantom of Pine Hill] 

Pg 139: 
"Since it is out of vogue to carry around smelling salts, you can try reviving someone with a small vial of perfume." 
[The Mystery of the 99 Steps] 

Pg 140: 
"Carrying paper and colored pencils can allow you to sketch rough portraits of missing persons and suspects." 
[The Mysterious Mannequin] 

Pg 140:
"Use protective eyewear when chiseling stone." 
[The Secret of the Forgotten City] 

===The Post-It Note===
Found behind the Jacket of the book:

My father gave me all of
these when I was a
little girl, but they got
left behind when we moved.
The knowlege has always
served me well, so I
thought this might teach
you a thing or two.
XOXO
T

==The SD Card==
[http://www.sharebigfile.com/file/19755/54414B45205741524E494E47.rar.html download] 
File name: 54414B45205741524E494E47 
Solution: Hexadecimal for ''Take warning'' 
Password: GPS 
Contents: 
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Image:PA110401.jpg|Contents of RAR file
Image:PA110403.jpg|Contents of RAR file
Image:PA110410.jpg|Contents of RAR file
Image:PA110412.jpg|Contents of RAR file
Image:PA110415.jpg|Contents of RAR file
</gallery>

Text file name: Grigori 
Anagram: ACT TWO WHET HARSH ESCHEW 
Solution: Who watches the watchers? 

==Worth a visit to Wikipedia==
{{wikipedia|Grigori}} 
{{wikipedia|Quis_custodiet_ipsos_custodes%3F|âWho watches the watchersâ}}

==Video of the Solution==
{{youtube|RVR98-5YPAI|watch}}

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