Epilogue by tradeport

Early this morning we received an email from onlineguy.

It contained a forwarding address in Palawan (where the MacBook Pro should be sent) and details to access his blog.

This is what we gathered...

As you all saw, the bet-turned-saga took a bit of a weird turn toward the end. The threats, the attempted break-ins and so on. So we did a bit of investigating. We talked to a few of his neightbors, questioned the security guard, and even tried
to locate the friends.

Apparently the friends are in hot water. One is wanted for vandalism, attempted arson and reckless endangerment. Another went off to join a religious cult in the mountains. While the third was seen at the airport. Strangely what gave him away was a paper bag he was carrying.

onlineguy, for his part, is en route to Palawan. He wants to open a bee farm somewhere around Puerto Princesa using the proceeds of the bet. And there are reports that he found love online. She is said to join him on his new venture. The bee farm was a lifelong dream of onlineguy.

(You may email him at mr_online_guy@yahoo.com)

The end

Day Thirty: OMG! They set fire to the place

I don't know where it is coming froem I can only smell the smoek and what is going underneath my dooor. am now in bathroom.

can only capture a small portion of it. hope

Day Thirty: Knock knock

Who's there?

Someone was incessantly knocking on my door. Who could it be? No one is at the peephole. Damn can't even ask my neighbors if they see any suspicious fellows in the hallway. Who could it be kaya? Like we don't know. Plus am not anti-multo. Am more worried about real live peeps than dead ones. The live ones can do you more harm.

Day Thirty: Tick tock

Am now just waiting for the time to pass. It is taking forever. Am also now checking everything I will buy last minute.

1. Digital SLR with lenses!
2. Sound system
3. Home theater
4. Clothes
5. Collector stuff (c/o ebay and paypal!)...I am into old toys.
6. Books
7. Sporting equipment plus home gym
8. New Diving gear
9. DVD collections na orig
10.Fender stratocaster (orig)

OMG I can bid on iPhones sa eBay!

Any other suggestions?

My plan is to purposely buy all come 10 or 11 o' clock to play safe!

Don't get mad get even!

Retailers must love me now.

Day Thirty: A note to note

And it reads: 'This is your last warning"

Now I am pissed off. They were obviously not liking how this is turning out and they are doing all they can to spook me. But hey - Bring it on!

Just because I am trapped like a rat here doesn't mean I have to cower to their threats.

C'mon. Let's do this, guys. Show me what you've got!

Day Thirty: A 3rd threat

Was pacing aimlessly in the dining area when I heard a knock and found this 3rd note had been slipped under the door.

Day Thirty: Never too late to start

Breakfast of champions. Online acquired grub.

Anyway it is the last day hence the last breakfast. Always remember to take the most important meal of the day. It will prepare you for whatever comes your way!

Day Thirty: Just need to make it through the day

Last night. More like early morning was difficult since there were some other attempted break-ins. I had to catch what little snooze time in-between the attempts.

I created a little alarm system where I tied some cans to the door knob. It would create a bit of a noise whenever the knob was turned. After some attempts they realized I was on the alert. Am sure I found that idea in the inner recesses of my mind from some old movie I had seen.

What made it all the more comical was the fact that I slept next to a frying pan. Somewhat like those old stereotypical cartoon characters. Unfortunately I had no rolling pin. Now that I think of it who does?

Day Twenty Nine: Vigilance

I couldn't go out to chase the would be "invaders" so I am checking the peephole every so often to see if the "cinderella of crime" would collect the slipper.

OMG! What more are they planning?

Day Twenty Nine: Home invasion

I was startled by someone who was trying to break-in. They were trying to pick the lock so I ran to the door and shouted "Who is it!" That must've scared them as I heard scurrying out to the elevators. And what was left behind...

Day Twenty Nine: All quiet

Have now been playing games and am strategically at my front door. It is quiet. Now unless they enter from the window (which is extremely difficult unless they were spidermen) I should have the main entrance covered. Should I move the bed here too? May be a good idea.

Day Twenty Nine: Am entertained by the most inane games

Has anyone seen mcvideogame.com? Basically the SIM city type. What would you call that format? Strategy game? Anyway am so hooked on it. Wonder how many kids as well. Should be part of going after the youth market everyone says the fastfoods go after.

Well it got this old kid as well.

Day Twenty Nine: What to shop for?

Am doing last minute shopping for items to stiff my so-called "friends". And to answer some questions, it looks doubtful we will all be in speaking terms agaion in this lifetime. LOL.

One YM buddy suggested I buy a car. Ebay perhaps? What else can I buy so I can have them charged to the "L-O-S-E-R-S" at the end of this all? Suggestions and where would I get them?

Day Twenty Nine: The last stretch

Okay. So inspite of last nights "power" incident I awoke to a wonderful day. Yet I keep thinking what will they have up their sleeve? You can never tell since they are bound to ramp up the onslaught. They aren't going to be too happy if they lose.

Day Twenty Eight: And to make matters worse

I splinter myself and have to extract it using a knife and spoon. No tweezers lying around. It isn't as if I pluck my eyebrows or armpits.

OUCH!

Well hope that when I get out of this on one piece (and hopefully win) I will get a complete first aid kit. Maybe that will be the first thing I order when I get that MacBook Pro care of (wink wink) tradeport.com.ph. See how I mentioned you guys so don't forget your offer.

Day Twenty Eight: And then this happens afterwards

Luckily the building has reinstated power. They said someone tripped the breakers. "Accidentally" they claimed. I was crippled and kept from my online activity. It was in the dark for hours as sunset hit. Hearing all sorts of noise in the hallway. Laughter that drove me crazy too. Was it them? Must be. The building guy knocked and said it was "weird" since the breakers wouldn't have any reason to trip. And they couldn't just switch back on. Like a sudden intentional short was keeping them from doing so they said.

Don't you hate it when you don't have power but you look out the window and the neighbors have power. I thought the problem would last overnight. Even for a couple of days.

Day Twenty Eight: This was the second threat

Essentially it reads: "Stop now if you value your life"

Day Twenty Eight: What I did today

Well I spent most of my day prepping for tomorrow and did lots of last minute shopping online. Remember that is part of the plan since if I win the other party would pay for all purchases.

I also exercised a bit since I noticed 30 days or virtual activity takes its toll. Had some game time. Browsed a bit and YMed with the crew. It seemed like an ordinary day until this came at around 3pm.

Day Twenty Eight: Woke up tired

Weird how you can have a deep sleep and still come out of it tired. Knackered. Maybe too much in my mind. Just a couple more days yet it feels like forever. The loons trying to sabotage don't help either. Well prepping for a couple of days with some possible excitement.

I still can't get over their threat.

Day Twenty Eight: Will sleep a bit

Am tired from being up and alert the entire day. Will change my sleeping sched tomorrow so the other party will not predict my pattern. Will try to catch a bit of shut eye and get up early. Just in case.

Day Twenty Eight: This is what the letter read

In case you can't read it, the note says: "Leave now if you know what is good 4 you."

Day Twenty Eight: And I saw this!

I investigate what it is all about and find a letter had been slipped under my door!

And not just any kind of letter. OMG!

Day Twenty Eight: Was just in the shower

Then suddenly I hear a loud knocking on the door. Why don't they use the doorbell? So I rush out to see what it is.