#Knowing whether or not the bug audios are present day or not would cross some theories off and write up new ones i think

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excuse me i need to Muse on something for a moment

so in Wally's secret 'vinyl' audios, specifically the last few (if we're listening to em in chronological order), obviously he starts to sound more strained/distressed. his breathing is more labored, like it's taking all of his energy to make contact.

but the audio that really caught my attention was the "But i still can't see" one. cause he just said he has more eyes than he did before. he knows We draw them a lot, and it's thanks to that that he can see. but he still can't see?

so my question is: where is Wally physically? cause although he can (assumedly) see the WHRP goings on, he can see through the eyes We draw, that could all be on a, uh... more Intangible level of sight. like the spiral pit is forming an eye, and then there's the eye on the ceiling in the secret Staff Only section - could Wally be in the pit, that space between his reality and Ours, "watching" through the eyes? but unable to actually see with due to the pit being pitch black nothingness? is he somewhere else? is he stuck? he can see, but he can't... see.

(or is he trying to explain an abstract concept - he's not actually viewing anything, but he can sense it. like how he knows We're there, even if he can't see or hear Us. but he just doesn't have the words to describe it other than using physical senses - see, hear, look.)

and him saying "...that I can see. But it is still... I can't..." but it's still what, Wally? dark? something else that he doesn't have the words to describe, so he just says that he can't see?

i know that in the Livestream Trivia Document (compiled by @/the neighborhoodwatch) there was something said about Wally being in a box. my first thought reading that was "oh, so he's in storage? the physical puppet, i mean?" which would make sense - show's over, there's no more use for him. pack 'em up and put him away. but that paired with the "can't see" audio makes both seem a lil... connected.

Wally can't see > he's likely somewhere dark > the inside of closed boxes are dark > Wally's in a box. (or maybe the Neighborhood is the box? it's a stretch, i know, but the map is a box. television sets are often set up in "boxes". maybe it's less of a physical storage box and more of a 'boxed in' sort of thing...)

one question i've had since the Start of my interest in this incredible project is: how is Wally communicating? how has he connected to the site? how does he connect to our reality? the pit almost definitely has something to do with it - most likely acting as a bridge, or the deteriorating of the barrier between our two 'worlds' - but if Wally is in a box and Not the pit or even just in the puppet's reality... how is he reaching us beyond just seeing through the eyes he's given?

or is he in their reality, and he can contact through the pit or something, but he can't actually see the other side? Our side? he knows it's there - that We're there - but none of it is visible to him. maybe his apparent disassociation in the 14 bug audios is a demonstration of him contacting Us. we can see through him, but it's a one way street.

and speaking of the pit - i just had a thought. his whole thing with Us letting him in, opening... the pit on the neighborhood map is getting bigger and clearer. but the presumed Other Side, the one on the Staff Only ceiling, is small. it's the size of a ceiling panel. it seems to me that Wally is chipping away at his side of the pit or 'portal', trying to reach Our reality, but he needs Us to do the same thing on the other side. the QA can hear him calling, but there's no phone on their (Our) side of the pit. how do We call back???

there's a fundamental barrier & lack of understanding between Wally and the QA/Us. he's trying. he wants to be let in, but what does that mean, really? let him in where? open what? he's desperate. he wants us to understand. he's trying so so hard Without the right tools to clearly communicate what he wants. he can't see Us, We can see him, both know the other is there, but there's no way to connect. and the attempts are hurting all parties involved, however unintentionally

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Doug Pederson Explains His “Pressure” Quote (and People Still Don’t Know what an RPO is)

Doug Pederson went on 94 WIP this morning for his weekly postgame conversation with Angelo Cataldi.

It was a good discussion. I’ve said a million times before that Angelo is a great interviewer when he turns off the radio shtick.

Three quotes I want to highlight, two that explain Doug’s weird Sunday ramblings about “pressure.”

Here’s the verbatim:

Cataldi: Doug, you said after the game that the pressure was off your team now. Could you explain that to us?

Pederson: Yeah, kind of what I meant by that is, going into the season, obviously Super Bowl champs, there’s going to pressure every week. Games are big. Every week is big. And pressure to win is always there. I think now, more than anything, you look at where we are, and the pressure of being the #1 seed, the #2 seed is probably gone in the NFC. But the fact is that we still control our own destiny. I don’t want the guys to feel any more added pressure to try to make plays. Just make the ones that come to them, don’t go looking for them. From that standpoint, that’s sort of what I meant by that comment, is that let’s focus on our division. Let’s focus on winning our division. You do that and you’re in the postseason and that’s what we need to do.

Angelo asked a follow-up:

Cataldi: But that kind of suggests, does is not, that pressure has been an issue with the team so far? Having to live up to that Super Bowl model from last season?

Pederson: Well, I think maybe perception sometimes can be reality, but I also believe that, listen, we’re gonna be in big games every week and there’s going to be pressure to win. And when you’re the defending world champions there’s going to be pressure. Teams are going to give you their best shot each and every week and that’s something we have to embrace. That’s something I’ve talked about with our team, making sure that we’re doing everything to be prepared and execute our three phases and come away with wins. Right now, there’s just enough breakdowns all around that’s keeping us from doing that.

I still don’t know exactly what Doug is suggesting. I mean, you coach the Philadelphia Eagles. There’s always some level of pressure on the team to perform. Even if people aren’t as “Negadelphia” coming off the Super Bowl win, there’s pressure to continue that high level of play into a new season and show that 2017 wasn’t a fluke, that it wasn’t just some perfect storm of “we’re the underdogs and no one likes us and we’re going to prove them wrong.”

Right now they’re coming up incredibly small in that regard.

Angelo also asked Doug a question about RPO and the running game, and the context here is that the Eagles only ran the ball I believe once in the fourth quarter yesterday. Pederson explained that they actually dialed up a few run/pass options on those late drives, which would suggest that the play calling was a little more balanced that most people initially thought.

That led to this:

Angelo: Hey Doug, when Carson has a run/pass option, I’m kind of hearing that he tends more to go to the pass. Is that true? And will you sometimes tell him, “sometime’s the run is there better?” I mean it seems like he’s leaning more towards throwing the ball.

Pederson: No, not necessarily. He has his reads and he has his keys. It’s our job as coaches to make sure he’s seeing the right things and we’re doing the right things and executing that play. You know, I do think that a couple of those throws he did make, whether you run the ball and get two (yards) or throw the ball and get two (yards), it’s the same result. But we’ll continue to work. Defenses know we do it, and I know this, that they’ve really studied us in the offseason and understand what we’re about. We just have to continue to work and improve ourselves.

This bugs me because I still don’t think anybody in this city fully understands what “RPO” means.

RPO does not mean that the quarterback says, “I can either hand the ball off or throw it based on how I feel.” RPO is predicated upon scanning the defense and making the correct READ based on what you are presented with.

In the earliest days of the college read option, the quarterback simply eyed the defensive end and pulled the ball out on a collapse, or handed the ball off if the end held his ground. It wasn’t the QB saying, “on this play I feel like throwing and this play I feel like handing it off.” So when Carson Wentz executes an RPO, the run/pass signal is not his PREFERENCE, it’s based on keys and the split-second identification of what the defense is giving you. Furthermore, it’s usually very difficult to identify what is and isn’t an RPO without diving into the game film, because NFL linemen have to execute very specific and disguised blocking schemes to avoid pushing downfield and getting flagged. It’s easier to run in the college game because the blocking rules are different.

I wrote about this in a story titled, “Is the Run/Pass Option the Purest Form of Communism?” 

But the point is this: it’s not about Wentz throwing the ball too frequently out of RPO looks, it’s whether or not he’s correctly diagnosing the defensive schemes he’s being presented with. Does that make sense? The design evolved from the most basic forms of the single-read quarterback + running back two-man option, a play that had no passing element. It’s basically the pick and roll of football.

Anyway, here’s the Angelo/Doug audio:

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MIKEY’S PERSONAL BLOG 98, April 2018

On Easter Monday, I went to Village Cinemas Fountain Gate to see a special screening of Peter Rabbit to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. As part of the screening, they showed a short film called Spectrospective: Stories of Autism 2018 which features a collection of individuals who are living with Autism. It was really touching hearing about all their experiences particularly at school and all the difficulties and challenges they’ve had to deal with. Personally, I feel proud to be Autistic. https://youtu.be/EG7NdA2dA_M

The session was also a “sensory friendly film” which means that the cinema lights are left on when the movie is playing and the volume is softer during the movie. https://villagecinemas.com.au/events/sensory-friendly-films

Peter Rabbit is based upon the characters and tales in Beatrix Potter’s classic 1902 novel “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”. Obviously over its 100+ year lifespan, Potter’s story has been adapted to death but here is the first time they’ve mixed live action with CGI animation and setting the story in a more modern setting. The film begins with the first of many hilarious singing bird sequences which always ends up with an abruptly hilarious interruption.

After the old Mr. McGregor has an unfortunate heart attack, Peter Rabbit (James Corden) and his three sisters Flopsy (Margot Robbie), Mopsy (Elizabeth Debicki) and Cotton-Tail (Daisy Ridley) successfully reclaim the vegetable garden that they’ve made their home for many years. That is until Thomas McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) ends up inheriting the property from his late Great Uncle and leaves behind Harrod’s Department Store where he works.

Through some lovely nods to the illustration work of Potter’s original story, we learn of how Peter Rabbit’s parents met their demise and the also feature as artworks in Bea’s (Rose Bryne) art studio. Bea is the friendly next-door neighbour to the McGregors and has always been very protective and nurturing towards Peter Rabbit, his family and friends. But when Thomas McGregor arrives on the property, he is determined to woo her over and get rid of Peter Rabbit by any means necessary.

And so begins the endless war between the rabbits and Mr. McGregor as he desperately tries to protect his vegetable garden (and mostly fails). The style is very reminiscent of the classic Looney Tunes like Road Runner and Bugs Bunny vs. Elmer Fudd with lots of gags and physical slapstick comedy used. A lot of the dialogue is very rude at times but it does have a certain charm. It’s balanced well with a few emotional scenes and shows that Peter Rabbit does have a softer, more kindhearted side behind the tough, rebellious exterior.

Directed by Will Gluck, this adaptation could have potentially been a trainwreck as it is very bold, adventurous and wild but there is plenty of fun to be had here if you don’t take it too seriously. Plus the references to Beatrix Potter’s original novel and illustrations makes it worth watching. 8/10 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5117670/?ref_=nv_sr_1

On Tuesday night, I had my yardSTRONG session at The Yard Strength & Fitness in Pakenham. I was still very much in recovery mode after my busy Easter weekend but I did spend the afternoon trying to nap and relax at home to make up for lack of sleep. I’ve also had to quickly adjust to daylight savings ending with the darkness falling around 7pm. Tonight we worked on mostly sled pulling and pushing by gradually adding more and more weight plates. This movement works on the feet, lower legs, quads, hamstrings, glutes, arms and core. https://drjohnrusin.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prowler-sled-training/

To warm up, we did 5 rounds of the following exercises: ring rows/pull ups, push ups and get ups. I still find get ups to be the most challenging for me as it’s difficult remembering the sequence and I end up tying myself in knots but it’s still fun. Next we worked on the sled pulls and pushes as mentioned above. We started at 50kg (sled plus 15kg plate) and did a TABATA styled rally of 1 minute work, 1 minute rest. Every 2 minutes, we added more weight. It didn’t take long for me to feel the burn in my hammys and glutes (Great way to burn off those Easter eggs and hot cross buns!).

Tonight’s workout involved doing a 20 minute EMOTM (Every Minute On The Minute) consisting of: A 15m sled push (maximum weight) and 5 burpees. Rodney and I alternated every minute and it didn’t take long for me to start fatiguing and getting sweaty. Though I was impressed how quickly I was getting the work done. Most rounds I was finishing it in under 30 seconds and therefore getting 30 seconds or more to rest. Our maximum weight on the sled was approximately 80kg which is pretty heavy for me.

On Thursday morning, I had my Employ Your Mind appointment with Ally at WISE Employment in Cranbourne. It’s the third week of Phase 1 and today we discussed the next couple of assessments which would look at my memory, concentration and problem solving skills. I had to complete ARCS (Audio recorded Cognitive Screen) which was a half hour long audio recording and assessment where I had to do tasks like memorising word lists, completing sequences of letters, identifying objects etc.

I also decided to talk about the recent progress with my VCAT case. After a month long wait, I’d finally received my tribunal order via email for Melise and Tony to pay me back the $575.00 that they owed me. However, now I have to decide whether it’s worth taking this higher to the Magistrates Court in Dandenong as a tribunal order doesn’t have much enforcement. And to do that, I’ll need some assistance as the case becomes more complicated and filled with legal jargon that I don’t understand. But still it’s a significant milestone for me.

On Thursday afternoon, I had my counselling appointment with Ruth at Piece Together Counselling in Narre Warren. I spent half the session recapping on the last few weeks such as my birthday celebrations, the Aspergers meeting and social night, work and the VCAT case. Then things took an unexpected turn when the topic of conversation went to my Dad. It’s something I rarely open up to anybody about as it’s a sensitive subject for me.

He’s left a large gaping black void in my life for over 30 years now so there’s a lot of healing and unpacking of issues that needs to be done. My relationship with Dad has been rocky to say the least. We have very minimal contact, only the odd text message now and then. But I actually did appreciate the birthday and Easter cards that he sent me last week. It shows that there must be some part of him that still cares about me.

But it’s still tough because he’s not physically present in my life. I’ve been searching for mostly male figures to fill in that void, to be able to fill in emotional needs and understanding. But it never really works. He’s said things to me in the past which have deeply hurt me and it really sucks because it’s made me question how much he really loves me as a son. There’s a lot of old baggage that needs to be sorted through but I’m really glad that I made a start on it with Ruth today. https://www.piecetogethercousellingnarrewarren.org/

On Friday morning, Mum and I spent some time visiting the coastal Gippsland town of Tooradin. We visited a couple of shops along the main street including the Pelican Cafe, the Discount Book Store, the Opp Shop and a Wig store. I managed to find an original set of Beatrix Potter novels with her “The Tales of” series plus a Colour Me Happy adult colouring book. Compared to where I live in Narre Warren South, the pace and lifestyle down at Tooradin is much more relaxed and casual. People are out near the lake walking their dogs and everyone is nice and friendly to you which is always a good thing. https://www.travelvictoria.com.au/tooradin/

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Doug Pederson Explains His “Pressure” Quote (and People Still Don’t Know what an RPO is)

Doug Pederson went on 94 WIP this morning for his weekly postgame conversation with Angelo Cataldi.

It was a good discussion. I’ve said a million times before that Angelo is a great interviewer when he turns off the radio shtick.

Three quotes I want to highlight, two that explain Doug’s weird Sunday ramblings about “pressure.”

Here’s the verbatim:

Cataldi: Doug, you said after the game that the pressure was off your team now. Could you explain that to us?

Pederson: Yeah, kind of what I meant by that is, going into the season, obviously Super Bowl champs, there’s going to pressure every week. Games are big. Every week is big. And pressure to win is always there. I think now, more than anything, you look at where we are, and the pressure of being the #1 seed, the #2 seed is probably gone in the NFC. But the fact is that we still control our own destiny. I don’t want the guys to feel any more added pressure to try to make plays. Just make the ones that come to them, don’t go looking for them. From that standpoint, that’s sort of what I meant by that comment, is that let’s focus on our division. Let’s focus on winning our division. You do that and you’re in the postseason and that’s what we need to do.

Angelo asked a follow-up:

Cataldi: But that kind of suggests, does is not, that pressure has been an issue with the team so far? Having to live up to that Super Bowl model from last season?

Pederson: Well, I think maybe perception sometimes can be reality, but I also believe that, listen, we’re gonna be in big games every week and there’s going to be pressure to win. And when you’re the defending world champions there’s going to be pressure. Teams are going to give you their best shot each and every week and that’s something we have to embrace. That’s something I’ve talked about with our team, making sure that we’re doing everything to be prepared and execute our three phases and come away with wins. Right now, there’s just enough breakdowns all around that’s keeping us from doing that.

I still don’t know exactly what Doug is suggesting. I mean, you coach the Philadelphia Eagles. There’s always some level of pressure on the team to perform. Even if people aren’t as “Negadelphia” coming off the Super Bowl win, there’s pressure to continue that high level of play into a new season and show that 2017 wasn’t a fluke, that it wasn’t just some perfect storm of “we’re the underdogs and no one likes us and we’re going to prove them wrong.”

Right now they’re coming up incredibly small in that regard.

Angelo also asked Doug a question about RPO and the running game, and the context here is that the Eagles only ran the ball I believe once in the fourth quarter yesterday. Pederson explained that they actually dialed up a few run/pass options on those late drives, which would suggest that the play calling was a little more balanced that most people initially thought.

That led to this:

Angelo: Hey Doug, when Carson has a run/pass option, I’m kind of hearing that he tends more to go to the pass. Is that true? And will you sometimes tell him, “sometime’s the run is there better?” I mean it seems like he’s leaning more towards throwing the ball.

Pederson: No, not necessarily. He has his reads and he has his keys. It’s our job as coaches to make sure he’s seeing the right things and we’re doing the right things and executing that play. You know, I do think that a couple of those throws he did make, whether you run the ball and get two (yards) or throw the ball and get two (yards), it’s the same result. But we’ll continue to work. Defenses know we do it, and I know this, that they’ve really studied us in the offseason and understand what we’re about. We just have to continue to work and improve ourselves.

This bugs me because I still don’t think anybody in this city fully understands what “RPO” means.

RPO does not mean that the quarterback says, “I can either hand the ball off or throw it based on how I feel.” RPO is predicated upon scanning the defense and making the correct READ based on what you are presented with.

In the earliest days of the college read option, the quarterback simply eyed the defensive end and pulled the ball out on a collapse, or handed the ball off if the end held his ground. It wasn’t the QB saying, “on this play I feel like throwing and this play I feel like handing it off.” So when Carson Wentz executes an RPO, the run/pass signal is not his PREFERENCE, it’s based on keys and the split-second identification of what the defense is giving you. Furthermore, it’s usually very difficult to identify what is and isn’t an RPO without diving into the game film, because NFL linemen have to execute very specific and disguised blocking schemes to avoid pushing downfield and getting flagged. It’s easier to run in the college game because the blocking rules are different.

I wrote about this in a story titled, “Is the Run/Pass Option the Purest Form of Communism?” 

But the point is this: it’s not about Wentz throwing the ball too frequently out of RPO looks, it’s whether or not he’s correctly diagnosing the defensive schemes he’s being presented with. Does that make sense? The design evolved from the most basic forms of the single-read quarterback + running back two-man option, a play that had no passing element. It’s basically the pick and roll of football.

Anyway, here’s the Angelo/Doug audio:

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