Shrouded in Mystery
I've received some odd emails since Sept. 03 from a guy named 'Curtis'. I don't really want to write about this because I know they want me to and I don't want to become a source of free advertising. The emails are personal, they mentioned my name and the name of one of my blog friends. It seems that I'm not the only one receiving these emails although all seem somewhat different. Meaning that someone is reading certain blogs out there on certain topics and putting a lot of effort in contacting each and every person linked to that blog.
Of course I did what was obvious: google search, IP and domain check, but they're clever! I found out that most people who had received something similar are somehow related to design, London and the internet. The emails are cryptic and ask you to do certain things in order to get clues. I ignored them until I got fed up after the fourth and so I sent a reply to tell the person that I was not interested in playing games. To my surprise I received another [ignoring my reply] with a password and login to their website and I'm now officially 'their secret agent'.
One email told me to check the classifieds on page 4o of a certain London newspaper. It's an add about Buckm1nster/Dy m ax ion, a B1-Lanc3r and a telephone number, people rang the number but all you hear are hisses and someone screaming. From there you have to use the info found on websites to get more clues. There are some theories to be found online about the mystery of these emails. Some say it's some kind of promotional thing that will take place next week, according to an email I should be ready for action: 18:45, 24/09/08...
Typos in this post are made on purpose because some of these words are used as keywords by this mysterious organisation to find those involved through Google and I'm sorry but I don't do free SEO hence my changes in names etc. I know you guys are out there reading this, so to Mr. Curtis or the syndicate: if you would offer me a design job then yes; that might draw my undivided attention. Although intrigued, I'm kind of busy and if you would genuinely be interested you could've read about my activities on here and my reasons why I am this busy...
The image below is all the free advertising you'll get for now...
Hmmm... an international spy game perhaps? weird
"people rang the number but all you hear are hisses and someone screaming. From there you have to use the info found on websites to get more clues". It sounds kind of creepy if you ask me :( I would be scared to be honest.
I would put the e-mail address in my blocked list :)
Have a great week viendrin!
I agree with Wen... but you are the Curious George ;-)
Monica: it seems to be some opening of an exhibition here in London about WW-II and Cold War Modern Design... I'm supposed to be at some place tonight near Harrods but I can't be bothered. All they gave me was a Google map with only a street name, others seemed to have gotten different positions so I have no idea what will happen next, but like I said earlier, I can't be bothered. If they want me to visit an exhibition and write about it then they need to approach me in a different way ;)
Wen: yes it was kind of creepy although it didn't scare me... it was annoying *LOL* But perhaps it's my Dutch way: I'd like to know what's going on without all the mystery. I noticed most English who were approached seemed to rather like the secrecy... not me, just tell me how it is... ;)
Jim: I know you do :-* but it would have been interesting if I could share with you because somehow I know you might like the subject... [check the link above] I would want you to come along tonight then it would make sense. I ain't gonna go there on my own: boring :-O ;)
Monica: oh and Monica, thanks for your help sweet friend! I didn't want to mention in post since I had no clue what/who I was dealing with, but you know I appreciate you! :)
Hope you're good I will be reading blogs soon, have had not much time this week, hugs!
You're right... I should have checked the link.
I saw "Cold War" and just kinda passed over it.