All Comments on 'The Yellow Rose of Texas Ch. 01'

Puzzles were never my thing so I'm not even going to attempt to try. Glad to see you getting back to the Olsdeeds org, they need to be knocked off the pedestal they seem to stand on in some people's eyes. I keep wondering when Lydia Green will be revealed as the mole she was but it seems Harlow is the larger problem. Things seem to be hopping in the old Town and Country as usual. I can't wait to see it boil over. Thanks for the latest, it is as great as ever!

Great writing and story.

As to your 2nd code

The key is the statement "Right to tight; left is loose."

The closest I have found in relation to that phrase is in reference to turning on and off a faucet or to open and close a bottle cap, but that phrase is "Right to tight; left to loose". How faucets or bottle caps relate to solving the code is beyond me, unless if I am completely off and the phrase refers to something else entirely different.

So, I tried a short cut and counted the digits in the 2nd message. There are 6, 6, and 4 grouped digits, with the last group of digits potentially spelling out bank, unless if that was a misdirection and there are other spots other than banks where you can get a secure Safe Deposit Box, other than a bank.

AE049/ .[,A;B /C[D

If /C[D spells out BANK, then we are talking about -----B -N---- BANK, unless if the code goes right, then left, then right or left, then right, then left to unlock the code. I am thinking that would be on a keyboard, but probably not a QWERTY computer keyboard, most likely a DVORAK keyboard as it is a more efficient keyboard layout than the more common QWERTY layout.

Whatever the result is beyond me at this time of night. However, that result will lead to the safe deposit box where the code to unlock the code found in the Sharples letter and in the Burris home.

Thanks for the twists and turns.

Seems you've "decoded" the secret to avoiding the recent posting "delays" that have been so annoying lately. The manner in which the story begins is a neat way to "qualify" for the category. Nicely done sir, nicely done.

Della Harlow is the current villainess and it will be interesting to see how the IC will put that "rattlesnake" in her place. By comparison Bettina Wurtzburg is no more than an annoying fly buzzing about one's head.

You seem to have very "detailed" knowledge of electronic devises, codes and code breaking. Must be some "hands on" experience or REALLY in depth researching has been done.

Look forward to the next installments. With the "weekend" just ahead don't expect to see anything new until the early part of next week.

The Ol' Man,

One Day at a Time

Yes, got a lot of writing done while 'Safe Room' was going so slowly. Chapter 2 is submitted. Some interesting guesses on the code, so far...

My first line is. Who is the person who sent the empty letter with the clue to look at the photo. As this person is also someone who is looking for the answer and could not access the place where the picture is hanging without being seen and noted. This person must work on the dark side like as in agent Les Craig. Also this person seems sure that they will be able to step in and take whatever the IC and his team have when they break the code. Maybe the mole on the inside is the dept chief hence her wishing to know what is going on and has distanced herself from the main group ready for the fight/war when it takes off.

As for the code. I was just team player/leader in our armed forces doing the dirty when others did the geek stuff and told me what they wanted and I did without asking how they knew whatever. So I will sit this one in a back row and tag along WW.

Also pleased that your posts are coming in faster than before, I am now about to do as you asked and re-read some of the previous stories that relate to this. Another 5+ Stars. Iceman

Good start again. No idea on the code.

*****Thanks for the read.