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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.<br><br>
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[[Image:garden.jpg]] <br><br>

The drop was retrieved by Luv2luvem and Ladron121. <br>
Recovery videos<br>
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVBYrtUtecA Vid 1] <br>
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDY1eFDn3fA Vid 2] <br><br>

It contained three items<br><br>

1) A postcard<br>
[[Image:SFWindmillPC.jpg]]<br>
[[Image:SFWindmillPCback.jpg]]<br>
    49 
    20 
 57 41 49 54 49 4e 47 46 4f 52 2e 2e 2e 
    4d

2) A copy of Nancy Drew's Guide to Life with a post it note and some notation on different passages (transcription will appear later). <br>
[[Image:SFWindmillBook.jpg]] <br>
[[image:SFWindmillpostit.jpg]]<br><br>

 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

3) A SD card with a locked rar file<br><br>

==The Post Card==
    49 
    20 
 57 41 49 54 49 4e 47 46 4f 52 2e 2e 2e 
    4d

Hexadecimal<br><br>

  I
   
 WAITINGFOR...
  M

Interpretations<br><br>
“I am waiting for…”<br>
“I waiting for…M” <br>
“IM waiting for…”<br>
“waiting for…IM” <br>
“I'm outide waiting for...”<br>

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

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

Pg 17: <br> 
"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." <br>
[The Scarlet Slipper Mystery] <br><br>

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

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

Pg 23: <br>
"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!" <br>
[The Mystery of the 99 Steps] <br><br>

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

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

Pg 24: <br>
"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." <br>
[The Secret of the Forgotten City] <br><br>

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

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

Pg 30: <br> 
"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." <br>
[Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk] <br><br>

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

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

Pg 32: <br> 
"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." <br> 
[The Hidden Window Mystery] <br><br>

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

Pg 34: <br>
"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." <br> 
[The Phantom of Pine Hill] <br><br>

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

Pg 36: <br>
"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?" <br>
[The Secret of Mirror Bay] <br><br>

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

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

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

Pg 44: <br>
"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." <br>
[The Quest of the Missing Map] <br><br>

Pg 46: <br>
"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." <br>
[The Ghost of Blackwood Hall] <br><br>

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

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

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

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

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

Pg 52: <br>
"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." <br> 
[The Clue of the Dancing Puppet] <br><br>

Pg 52: <br>
"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!" <br> 
[The Moonstone Castle Mystery] <br><br>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pg 82: <br>
"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." <br> 
[The Mystery of Lilac inn] <br><br>

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

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

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

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

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

Pg 92: <br>
"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." <br>
[The Sky Phantom] <br><br>

Pg 94: <br>
"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." <br>
[Mystery of Crocodile Island] <br><br>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pg 114: <br>
"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." <br>
(this passage was marked with a smiley face after it) <br> 
[The Mystery of the Ivory Charm] <br><br>

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

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

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

Pg 117: <br>
"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." <br>
[The Mystery at the Moss-Covered Mansion] <br><br>

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

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

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

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

Pg 120: <br>
"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." <br>
[The Ringmaster's Secret] <br><br>

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

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

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

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

Pg 124: <br>
"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." <br>
[The Secret of Mirror Bay] <br><br>

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

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

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

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

Pg 130: <br>
"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." <br> 
[The Bungalow Mystery] <br><br>

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

Pg 132: <br>
"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." <br>
(this passage was followed by "?") <br>
[Password to Larkspur Lane] <br><br>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pg 139: <br>
"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." <br>
[The Phantom of Pine Hill] <br><br>

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

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

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

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

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

==Worth a visit to Wikipedia==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigori Grigori]<br>
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quis_custodiet_ipsos_custodes%3F “Who watches the watchers”]


==Video of the Solution==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVR98-5YPAI watch]

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