AUSTIN FREENET

From: cherryontop
To: bellagio and ricochet

I GOT IN!!!

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From: cherryontop
To: codemonkey

I got into Illinois!!!

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From: cherryontop
To: fireinthehole, withaneedle

Just found out I got into the college I wanted!! I guess my days in Austin are numbered for now.

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From: cherryontop
To: chiefkulseth
UNSENT

I got accepted back into college, and for some reason I thought you might want to know. No, don't send this

SENT FROM: r_russo
TYPE: private message to @codemonkey
TIME: 4/4/20, 8:45AM

Good morning Max,
I hope you've settled into your new place. If there's anything else you would need, please don't hesitate to contact my office.

- Rebecca

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SENT FROM: r_russo
TYPE: private message to @fireinthehole
TIME: 4/4/20, 9:00AM

Good morning Mr. Coldiron,
My assistant passed along the message that you are interested in looking into some business space? I have a few appointment openings this week, I don't believe she mentioned them to you.

- Rebecca Russo

From: burgerking
Type: Private post to the Greenbelt
When: 3/1/20, 8:30AM

We just got notified that one of our employees was arrested last night as a suspect in the fires. Apparently he had been using a fake name this whole time.

I don't know any more than that, but that's really freaking scary. I just wanted to see if everyone was okay / had heard?

SENT FROM: Max
SENT TO: Vic
TYPE: Text Message
TIME: February 6th, 2020 - 12:15 PM

( you have (3) new messages )

SENT FROM: codemonkey
SENT TO: r_russo
TYPE: Private Message
TIME: February 6th, 2020 - 12:20 PM

( you have a new private message )

From: cherryontop
Type: public post
Sent: 2/5/20, 3PM

I mean, we all make mistakes but this is a little embarrassing for the new flower shop, isn't it?! Not that I'm not super amused by everything!!! I mean, Max obviously got me something and it went to someone else, and he didn't forget

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From: cherryontop
To: fireinthehole
Sent: 2/5/20, 3:05PM

I think I received the gift you put together for Bunny. Are you around the Capitol today so you can pick it up and take it home to her?

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From: cherryontop
To: bellagio
Sent: 2/5/20, 3:10PM

Thanks for the gift! xo Did you get mine? Something weird is going on!

FROM: burgerqueen
TO: the greenbelt
WHAT: private post
WHEN: 2/4/20, 6:30am

Saw another fire - already called AFD. Hope everyone is safe.

FROM: burgerqueen
WHAT: public post
WHEN: 2/4/20, 7:30am

Thanks to AFD for quick response.
No thanks to whoever keeps doing this.

From: yolo
To: the greenbelt only
Sent: 2/3/20, 7PM
Type: private post

good news all is that rickey's back home. injuries weren't too bad in the end, couple of bruised ribs and some puffiness more or less but by this point he ain't got much to worry about.

he can't remember much about what happened but he said it was a few guys who beat him up. two or three, he ain't sure. didn't have a car or bike or anything, they left on foot after.

everyone stay alert and keep an eye out for things.

SENT FROM: firebird
TYPE: public post
TIME: January 5, 11:41am

god what a fucking morning. i better not get in trouble for not going to school today but i thought calling the fire department was more important. goddamn dog park was in flames on my drive into the city. what the fuck is wrong with people?

[private: firebird/inthemiddle/withaneedle/codemonkey/cherryontop]
i took a peek into the park while they were finishing getting things put out and a lot of all of your shit's damaged. think i saw your scooter fucked up max and your trailer wasn't looking good demi.

From: burgerking
To: The Greenbelt
Type: Private post
When: 12/9/19, 6:45AM

Um, I know not a lot of people are probably even up right now... but is that the bonfire that's still going out west, or is something else on fire?

SENT FROM: callahan
TYPE: public message
TIME: December 2nd, 2:30pm

Thank you to all who nominated and voted in the very important Austin's Battle of the Santas. After a round of nominations and an even more exciting round of run-off voting, the people of Austin have spoken! Here are your selections:

Capitol District:
Santa Claus: Isaac Callahan
Mr. Claus: Kāne Van Dale
Elves: Nina Clarke, Kevin Clarke

LBJ District:
Santa Claus: Beau Waites
Mr. Claus: Nathan Posey
Elves: Nick Choi, Luc Flores

UMCB District:
Santa Claus: Pete Whelan
Mrs. Claus: Shelby Thomas
Elves: Lita Singh, Rose Montgomery

Greenbelt District:
Santa Claus: Max Mendelson
Mrs. Claus: Violet Holladay
Elves: Pikachu Garcia, Ryan McCormick

Congratulations to all. Don't forget that the Battle of the Santas will be happening at the LBJ Community Center on December 5th. Photos will be $10 and all money raised will go towards Austin's new orphanage foundation.

From the desk of Isaac Callahan,
Department of Justice Commissioner
Interim Mayor of Austin

Two additional notes:
1. I swear on the Texas State Constitution that I did not stuff the ballot box to win the role of Santa Claus.
2. If for some (absurd) reason you wish to withdraw your candidacy, please send me a private message.

SENT FROM: sweet-tart
TYPE: Public post
TIME: 10/6/19, 7:35AM



I snapped a photo of the sunrise this morning and thought maybe other people might like a reminder that there can still be beautiful things amongst the gloominess of the city right now.

From: yolo
Type: public post
Sent: 10/6 4PM

got a call from downtown telling me i got something to pick up so i went and drove down and here's what it was



guess i can't return it by this point cause i already signed the papers.

From: cherryontop
Type: public post
Sent: 9/5, 12:15PM

I am so excited to share the first two interviews of the new Austin Interview Project are now live on the Freenet if you haven't seen them on your list already!! Our goal in the Department of Vital Communications, besides obviously keeping the Freenet up and running and making sure that we can communicate with each other in a vital way, is to showcase the personal stories of the people of Austin. No matter how long you have been in this city, everyone has a story to tell and a personal impact that they make on the world around us.

If you would like to sign up for an interview, just let me know!!!

OOC: You can sign up by commenting on this post or at this post in Cherry's journal.

From: mcdreamy
Type: Public post
When: 9/4, 9:25AM

Hey so I know the rain was just rain, pretty obvious since nothing else but water fell from the sky but I haven't smelled marshmallow this strong since before June. I also know we're governed by Austinites again instead of power-tripping dictators but... Does anyone smell that as strong as I am smelling it right now?

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From: mcdreamy
To: withaneedle
Type: Private message
When: 9/4, 9:26AM

How's things going?

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From: mcdreamy
To: legallyblonde
Type: Private message
When: 9/4, 9:28AM

You guys got rid of all the gas right?

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From: mcdreamy
To: thorns
Type: Private message
when: 9/4, 9:31AM

How's that new old place treating you? Can you smell the marshmallow over there?

SENT FROM: mayz
TYPE: public post
TIME: 9/2/19, 8:45 AM

omg it's RAINING. like, actual real rain. not a single blobby horror falling from the sky as far as the eye can see. i mean, god, remember how much that sucked? i never thought i would be so happy to look at rain and not have to worry about whether the landscape outside was about to turn into an infectious wasteland, but let me tell you I AM THRILLED TO PIECES ABOUT IT.

if it's still raining when i get home from school this afternoon, i am totally going to go out in the backyard and just ... idk stand out in a for a while and really really appreciate how normal it all is.

SENT FROM: inthemiddle
TYPE: Public Post
TIME: August 10th, 2019 - Late Morning

Hello Austin! Erase whatever it was you might have had penciled into your calendar for tomorrow night, because The Bar is hosting Austin’s very first speed dating night! You read that right, Austin’s #1 bar is branching out to help anyone and everyone looking for love to find that special someone.

Come out and be bitten by love! If nothing else we promise it's better than a zombie bite!

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SENT FROM: Demi Rafferty
TYPE: Group Text
TO: Bishop Coldiron, Arthur Jenner, Pikachu Garcia, Noa Bellamy, Sasha Whittaker, Bunny Dolan, Ryan McCormick, Violet Holladay, Nina Clarke, Savannah Posey, Pete Whelan, Lita Singh, Kitty Gilmore, Nathan Posey, Luc Flores, Nick Choi, Dani Diaz, Mina Kulseth and Bea Rodriguez.
TIME: August 10th, 2019 - Late Morning.

> Cancel whatever plans you might have tomorrow night because this is an official invitation to come out and be bitten by love!
> There will be booze, attractive people and hopefully good conversation.
> If there’s not don't blame us, we can’t control every conversation.
> Cherry and I would love to see your bright and smiling faces at The Bar on September 1st.
> Scratch that, they don’t even need to be bright and smiling. We just want to see you there!

SENT FROM: sweet-tart
TYPE: Public post
TIME: 8/8/19, 6:00AM


Good morning Austin! All your coffee and sugary doughnut needs have been solved!
The Doughnut Hole in the UMCB district will be open for business starting this morning!
So, if or when you’re on your way to or from Walker’s you should stop in!


TODAY'S MENU:

Chocolate Old-Fashioned & Assorted Cake with Sprinkles

Passion Fruit Poppy Seed (Raised) & Boston Creme

Every purchase of a doughnut comes with a free tall drink of your choice today.

From: burgerking
Type: public post
When: 8/3/19, 7PM

I've talked to a few of you about starting a book club here in Austin, and we'll be able to begin meeting at the Lending Library at the beginning of next month. With this in mind, I've been looking for a book to discuss. To my great chagrin, the only books available in bulk in the local bookstores (enough for us to begin a book club, I mean, quantity-wise) is Twilight. I guess no one really wanted it for their shelters back before things changed.

The next book we'll be reading, if you want to order it from the catalog, will be The Great Gatsby. But if you want to do something with your free time now, we have several copies of the first Twilight book available at the Lending Library for anyone who wants to pick it up. Maybe we can hate-read that one.

From: mayor_clarke
To: aviators, ms_vaneeden, bullshit
Type: Private Message
Sent: 7/2, 8:40AM

Chief, I'm sure you're aware of the incident referenced earlier today on the Freenet. Captain Van Dale has corroborated the reports of US soldiers' involvement in the altercation as well; I have attached his report to this message. There don't seem to be any public messages posted in response, so I'm unable to glean anything besides the initial details included in the original post, but I do ask that you keep our office in the loop of any investigations done by your staff.

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From: mayor_clarke
To: fireinthehole, ms_vaneeden
Type: Private Message
Sent: 7/2, 8:45AM

The patrols conducted by members of your club have proven insufficient so far. What do you intend to do today in order to find these men?

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From: quidproquo
To: journeyman
Type: Private Message
Sent: 7/2, 8:50AM

How is district life treating you, these days?

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From: quidproquo
To: shadowed
Type: Private Message
Sent: 7/2, 8:55AM

Stay safe. The streets aren't safe again.

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From: mayor_clarke
To: codemonkey, ms_vaneeden
Type: Private Message
Sent: 7/2, 1:30PM

Hello Max, I'm not sure if we've had the pleasure to meet but your information was passed on to me by some of our mutual connections. You're the man responsible for the Greenbelt's tech, correct?

From: cherryontop
To: all usernames
Sent: 6/5, 11:30AM

If you haven't gone to get your rations yet, I highly recommend it today because we got actual steak sandwiches in the little bag!! If they are trying to win us over by giving us real food... I mean, I think it's working!!!!

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From: cherryontop
To: bellagio
Sent: 6/5, 11:40AM

How are you??

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From: cherryontop
To: anyone whose username is not bellagio
Sent: 6/5, 11:45AM

Maybe this is a sort of unusual use of the Freenet, but I was wondering if there are any gay women out there who would be interested in someone really pretty and smart? Or bi/pan/sexualqueer women, whatever! Either way though, my friend is a real catch. I would absolutely date her myself if I wasn't straight.

Here are some things to know about my friend.

-- She's really pretty!
-- She likes to cover up her rockin' body with sweater vests and frumpy skirts, so if you're into that sexual librarian aesthetic she would be perfect for you!!!!
-- I'm not making up the part about her rockin' body by the way. Even though I'm straight I have seen her without her clothes on many a time!!
-- She is very smart and well-educated!!
-- She has resting bitch face which makes you feel very successful when you get her to smile!
-- Racists need not apply because my friend is super proud of being a WOC!!!

If you are interested in dating my friend, please send me a private message in order for me to screen applicants.