Miles today: 2.8
Total: 17.8 so....still in San Jose.
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Notes for Self for Steam Punk
1. http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20080620
Write the full songs! Should be no trouble!
2. White with black hats, but no blue hats. Hmm.
http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20080514
But some Nize hats.
I want a Nize hat.
MORE NOTES ON HATS:
Notes on the Introduction of Gold-Embroidered Cap Visors
The gold-embroidered cap visor for officers of the grades of Commander and above was introduced by Navy Department Circular No. 79 of June 12, 1897. The change was incorporated in the 1897 edition of Navy Uniform Regulations. In his unpublished manuscript on uniforms of the sea services, Commander William S. Edwards, USN, discusses the regulation and explains that "the idea of ornamenting the cap visors of these officers was actually approved and promulgated by the Department on 20 November 1878 but, for some unknown reason, was almost immediately cancelled." Contemporary Army and Navy Journal articles discuss both circulars, with comments on the "gorgeous" cap and other provisions of the changes; copies are attached herewith [not included]. Official records providing background on the formulation and issuance of the circulars may be in the custody of the National Archives.
In examining the British record, which so often has significance for the study of American naval tradition, it is interesting to note that the 1856 and 1860 uniform regulations, which introduced gold-embroidered peaks (or visors) for British naval officers of the grades of Commander and above, predate the official establishment of the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in the British Navy, which was deferred until March 1914. The grade of Lieutenant-Commander in the United States Navy was established by an Act of Congress on July 16, 1862, thirty-five years before the 1897 visor ornamentation circular was issued. A copy of the 1862 law, together with extracts from published sources tracing the evolution of the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in both navies, is attached [not included]. The deliberations which led to the introduction and passage of the bill may be recorded in official records held by the National Archives.
Source: "Notes on the Introduction of Gold-Embroidered Cap Visors." Navy Dept. Library, Dec. 1982.
http://www.history.navy.mil/library/online/uniform_hats.htm
Hmm.
Khaki: KHAKI--originated in 1845 in India where British soldiers soaked white uniforms in mud, coffee, and curry powder to blend in with the landscape. Khakis made their debut in the U.S. Navy in 1912 when they were worn by naval aviators, and were adopted for submarines in 1931. In 1941 the Navy approved khakis for on- station wear by senior officers, and soon after Pearl Harbor chiefs and officers were authorized to wear khakis ashore on liberty. From http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/bluniformhist.htm
OFFICERS STARS--were first approved on line officers uniforms on 28 January 1864. All regulations since 1873 have specified that one ray would point downward toward the gold stripe on the sleeve. The reason for this is unknown.
MEN'S NECKERCHIEF--the black neckerchief or bandanna first appeared as early as the 16th century and was utilized as a sweat band and collar closure. Black was the predominant color as it was practical and did not readily show dirt. There is no truth to the myth that the black neckerchief was designed as a sign of mourning for Admiral Nelsons death.
NECKERCHIEF SQUARE KNOT--there is no historical significance to the knot other that it being a knot widely used by sailors which presents a uniform appearance.
http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/hats.php
http://www.bcvc.net/hats/
http://www.ushist.com/wardrobe/hats_mens_mexican_spanish.htm
(boy, does that look like a scam...)
Aha! Gamin' Goodness and PULP!
http://www.heliograph.com/trmgs/trmgs3/medals.shtml
THIS IS THE ONE TRUE SITE!~
Hey, the sunnyvale history site is good too...
1. http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20080620
Write the full songs! Should be no trouble!
2. White with black hats, but no blue hats. Hmm.
http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20080514
But some Nize hats.
I want a Nize hat.
MORE NOTES ON HATS:
Notes on the Introduction of Gold-Embroidered Cap Visors
The gold-embroidered cap visor for officers of the grades of Commander and above was introduced by Navy Department Circular No. 79 of June 12, 1897. The change was incorporated in the 1897 edition of Navy Uniform Regulations. In his unpublished manuscript on uniforms of the sea services, Commander William S. Edwards, USN, discusses the regulation and explains that "the idea of ornamenting the cap visors of these officers was actually approved and promulgated by the Department on 20 November 1878 but, for some unknown reason, was almost immediately cancelled." Contemporary Army and Navy Journal articles discuss both circulars, with comments on the "gorgeous" cap and other provisions of the changes; copies are attached herewith [not included]. Official records providing background on the formulation and issuance of the circulars may be in the custody of the National Archives.
In examining the British record, which so often has significance for the study of American naval tradition, it is interesting to note that the 1856 and 1860 uniform regulations, which introduced gold-embroidered peaks (or visors) for British naval officers of the grades of Commander and above, predate the official establishment of the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in the British Navy, which was deferred until March 1914. The grade of Lieutenant-Commander in the United States Navy was established by an Act of Congress on July 16, 1862, thirty-five years before the 1897 visor ornamentation circular was issued. A copy of the 1862 law, together with extracts from published sources tracing the evolution of the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in both navies, is attached [not included]. The deliberations which led to the introduction and passage of the bill may be recorded in official records held by the National Archives.
Source: "Notes on the Introduction of Gold-Embroidered Cap Visors." Navy Dept. Library, Dec. 1982.
http://www.history.navy.mil/library/online/uniform_hats.htm
Hmm.
Khaki: KHAKI--originated in 1845 in India where British soldiers soaked white uniforms in mud, coffee, and curry powder to blend in with the landscape. Khakis made their debut in the U.S. Navy in 1912 when they were worn by naval aviators, and were adopted for submarines in 1931. In 1941 the Navy approved khakis for on- station wear by senior officers, and soon after Pearl Harbor chiefs and officers were authorized to wear khakis ashore on liberty. From http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/bluniformhist.htm
OFFICERS STARS--were first approved on line officers uniforms on 28 January 1864. All regulations since 1873 have specified that one ray would point downward toward the gold stripe on the sleeve. The reason for this is unknown.
MEN'S NECKERCHIEF--the black neckerchief or bandanna first appeared as early as the 16th century and was utilized as a sweat band and collar closure. Black was the predominant color as it was practical and did not readily show dirt. There is no truth to the myth that the black neckerchief was designed as a sign of mourning for Admiral Nelsons death.
NECKERCHIEF SQUARE KNOT--there is no historical significance to the knot other that it being a knot widely used by sailors which presents a uniform appearance.
http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/hats.php
http://www.bcvc.net/hats/
http://www.ushist.com/wardrobe/hats_mens_mexican_spanish.htm
(boy, does that look like a scam...)
Aha! Gamin' Goodness and PULP!
http://www.heliograph.com/trmgs/trmgs3/medals.shtml
THIS IS THE ONE TRUE SITE!~
Hey, the sunnyvale history site is good too...
THese shoes? Hey, yeah, walkin'
Well, OK, if I make Nevada before [Unknown site tag]is washing his feet in the Pacific Ocean, I'll be lucky. But, in small part inspired by this virtual walk that he is doing, I've knocked out some walking. 3 miles today, man, I walk slow...but I'm walking, and these shoes are good for walking, but I won't walk all over anyone.
So I've set up a map to show how far and what waypoints. I want to soak my tootsies in the Benton Hot springs past Yosemite; first, I need to get to Grant Ranch, which is 21.7 miles. I'm still in San Hose, with about 15 miles since we started this plan, and actually Grant Ranch is still in San Jose, so...
Right now I'm somewhere in East San Jose, drinking my last horchata before the long climb up the hill. Virtually, that is.
Oh, and many inspire me. Thanks to Dhaibheghbegh and RedSquirrel and Deathraven, for movement.
Off to go walkies!
So I've set up a map to show how far and what waypoints. I want to soak my tootsies in the Benton Hot springs past Yosemite; first, I need to get to Grant Ranch, which is 21.7 miles. I'm still in San Hose, with about 15 miles since we started this plan, and actually Grant Ranch is still in San Jose, so...
Right now I'm somewhere in East San Jose, drinking my last horchata before the long climb up the hill. Virtually, that is.
Oh, and many inspire me. Thanks to Dhaibheghbegh and RedSquirrel and Deathraven, for movement.
Off to go walkies!
5 Local Cool things
1. Farmer's Markets. It doesn't matter where you are, once you find a good market it's wonderful.
2. Local food. I always look for it. What is the local specialty? Here, really, it's Rabbit's Foot Meadery. www.rabbitsfootmeadery.com
3. Walking/Biking to stores.
4. Growing whatever grows best in the garden. This year sage, tomato, sunflowers but also some squash.
5. Going away and coming home.
2. Local food. I always look for it. What is the local specialty? Here, really, it's Rabbit's Foot Meadery. www.rabbitsfootmeadery.com
3. Walking/Biking to stores.
4. Growing whatever grows best in the garden. This year sage, tomato, sunflowers but also some squash.
5. Going away and coming home.
5 fun summer activities
1. Knocking hornet's nests down and running away. Especially in the backyard.
2. Tomato salsa made out of the garden. Everything is local.
3. Drinking from the hose.
4. Dancing in the heat.
5. Eating fresh berries and stonefruit from the farmer's market.
2. Tomato salsa made out of the garden. Everything is local.
3. Drinking from the hose.
4. Dancing in the heat.
5. Eating fresh berries and stonefruit from the farmer's market.
Ow
Turned on the water to water the tomatoes, leaning over the hose winder. The hornets who have decided to next in the hose minder took umbrage and stung me 3 times, finger, arm and back. We'll have a discussion about renter perogatives and privacy a little after dark.
With a stick.
Ow!
With a stick.
Ow!
Dancin' like a fool...
LAVAY SMITH!
http://www.downtowncampbell.com/subsites/bigband/schedule.php
Saturday afternoon, Campbell. Hmmm.
http://www.downtowncampbell.com/subsites/bigband/schedule.php
Saturday afternoon, Campbell. Hmmm.
Urban Spirit Reclamation Leage
Taking suggestions for artworks that you see, briefly, from the corner of your eye in the local settings that remind you that the genus loci are still there. Goal is to have work parties to make them, then take pictures of them for a while while the environment and people modify them. Theme is the spirits of these places around us, which both emerge from the earth and have been brought along with us from other places. Any mythology, ancient, modern, historical, fantastical, will do.
So far:
Silhouette (sp) deermen--cutouts in the bushes along the freeways, with antlers, which when glimpsed are the silhouettes of deer spirits or shaman.
Freeway Earth Spirits--lips, nose, eyes, emerging from the sound barrier walls.
NeonPelli: Kokopelli figure out of EL wire that flashes on and off after headlights sweep over it. Mod 1 is headlight responsiveness, mod 2 is to have the musical instrument change: Flute, saxophone, tubapelli!
Corriboggles: little grasping ovalheaded figures with reflective eyes, made out of cardboard, distributed in an area.
*****
First work party in two weeks. More later.
(1) This has been a pro wierd post.
So far:
Silhouette (sp) deermen--cutouts in the bushes along the freeways, with antlers, which when glimpsed are the silhouettes of deer spirits or shaman.
Freeway Earth Spirits--lips, nose, eyes, emerging from the sound barrier walls.
NeonPelli: Kokopelli figure out of EL wire that flashes on and off after headlights sweep over it. Mod 1 is headlight responsiveness, mod 2 is to have the musical instrument change: Flute, saxophone, tubapelli!
Corriboggles: little grasping ovalheaded figures with reflective eyes, made out of cardboard, distributed in an area.
*****
First work party in two weeks. More later.
(1) This has been a pro wierd post.
*Squee* Ahem.
Some fun things:
1. Return of Cheap Salsa. By buying veggies wisely, I can make a quart or two of fresh salsa for about $4. No, really. And it's GOOD.
2. New Alton Brown cookbook, FEASTING ON ASPHALT The River Run. Road Trip! Which I found at
3. The Sunnyvale Library, where I also picked up some CD's to rip and found out they have the original Zatoichi movies, which I can watch while eating
4. Cheap summer fruit--stone fruit--cherries, peaches, apricots, berries.
All this AND I got to play in the dirt today. Rawk! Congrats to Gaybri"L" on his wedding, and yes, that's badly mis-spelt. Rich, no seriously, many happy returns.
1. Return of Cheap Salsa. By buying veggies wisely, I can make a quart or two of fresh salsa for about $4. No, really. And it's GOOD.
2. New Alton Brown cookbook, FEASTING ON ASPHALT The River Run. Road Trip! Which I found at
3. The Sunnyvale Library, where I also picked up some CD's to rip and found out they have the original Zatoichi movies, which I can watch while eating
4. Cheap summer fruit--stone fruit--cherries, peaches, apricots, berries.
All this AND I got to play in the dirt today. Rawk! Congrats to Gaybri"L" on his wedding, and yes, that's badly mis-spelt. Rich, no seriously, many happy returns.
Moments of Goodness
The SCA is full of magic, learning and fun, if you are open to it. Once mundane cares and fears fall away, magical things can happen, such as:
"Hemm knight!" Sitting on the ground with a foam sword in my hand, and 19 month old N. comes toddling up (it's what he does!) He's well trained to only attack another sword (although his control is a bit erratic, he's not trying to hit me, but well I'm a BIG target) and he does it with total concentration and enthusiasm. And having a helm and a shield makes one a knight, and someone he can hit. I also got to have bouts with about 5 other young swordfighters. Including a 6 year (?) old who can throw a pump fake with a left/right draw, and got a solid thump on the gut (But it's such a BIG target) which meant I needed to ask Maestro Allesandro to curry me later...
"So Tall!" Master Vyncent brought some of his works, including the chopines, to the event. As he sat vigil, the Princess of the Mists exclaimed that she would like to try them. She was so enthused about standing in them that she came back and tried walking in them. Then walking into court with them, then walking out of court with them. Her enthusiam was as clear burning as her son's with a sword. What happens when a woman who is 5'4" becomes 6'4"? It's an amazingly better perspective.
"Big Pig!" Vittoria held a tavern on Saturday night, the Lily and Sword. For dinner (13 cen german) she roasted a pig. I helped pull it off the rack and off the spit and carve it, which I had never done. Very very very cool. I stole a trotter and sold it in the tavern, and for a little time while the slightly undone parts of the pig were on the grill I became "Cracklin' John" walking through the tavern giving out cracklin' to those who wanted it. Next time, though, we'll have a cleaver. And having people fight over who got the head? Priceless, when they found out they were sitting next to each other.
"Clean Hands". Did some dishwashing. I swear I'm going to develop a crew to do this; it's not hard with a little organization, but it's a disaster if you don't think about it a little. Scrape and sort first! Get the food you're saving put away! Rant! Rave!
"Sweet Music" At the end of the evening (somewhat early) I went into the tavern. Moishe, Vyncent and Vittoria were hunched over her lyrics book, singing early (Cantigas de Maria) songs. I requested a time of "Ave Maria". Six or seven of us sang those words, listening to each other, trading melody and improvisation. WOW! It was wonderful. Then the three did a song from the Orkneys, in thirds all the way through. Then some other songs, where we picked up the chorus. Gregory played his bladderpipe for us. It was a timeless moment, gathered around the candles on the table, pavilions outlined across the field, breathing the music into the dark air.
I've resolved to pick a pictoral reference, and finish a costume and accessories to become that person. I think the first one of these shall be one of the http://www.wga.hu/art/l/limbourg/01janvie.jpg
beer drinking guys on the right--thanks to Constanza, I have the lovely houppelond already!
"Hemm knight!" Sitting on the ground with a foam sword in my hand, and 19 month old N. comes toddling up (it's what he does!) He's well trained to only attack another sword (although his control is a bit erratic, he's not trying to hit me, but well I'm a BIG target) and he does it with total concentration and enthusiasm. And having a helm and a shield makes one a knight, and someone he can hit. I also got to have bouts with about 5 other young swordfighters. Including a 6 year (?) old who can throw a pump fake with a left/right draw, and got a solid thump on the gut (But it's such a BIG target) which meant I needed to ask Maestro Allesandro to curry me later...
"So Tall!" Master Vyncent brought some of his works, including the chopines, to the event. As he sat vigil, the Princess of the Mists exclaimed that she would like to try them. She was so enthused about standing in them that she came back and tried walking in them. Then walking into court with them, then walking out of court with them. Her enthusiam was as clear burning as her son's with a sword. What happens when a woman who is 5'4" becomes 6'4"? It's an amazingly better perspective.
"Big Pig!" Vittoria held a tavern on Saturday night, the Lily and Sword. For dinner (13 cen german) she roasted a pig. I helped pull it off the rack and off the spit and carve it, which I had never done. Very very very cool. I stole a trotter and sold it in the tavern, and for a little time while the slightly undone parts of the pig were on the grill I became "Cracklin' John" walking through the tavern giving out cracklin' to those who wanted it. Next time, though, we'll have a cleaver. And having people fight over who got the head? Priceless, when they found out they were sitting next to each other.
"Clean Hands". Did some dishwashing. I swear I'm going to develop a crew to do this; it's not hard with a little organization, but it's a disaster if you don't think about it a little. Scrape and sort first! Get the food you're saving put away! Rant! Rave!
"Sweet Music" At the end of the evening (somewhat early) I went into the tavern. Moishe, Vyncent and Vittoria were hunched over her lyrics book, singing early (Cantigas de Maria) songs. I requested a time of "Ave Maria". Six or seven of us sang those words, listening to each other, trading melody and improvisation. WOW! It was wonderful. Then the three did a song from the Orkneys, in thirds all the way through. Then some other songs, where we picked up the chorus. Gregory played his bladderpipe for us. It was a timeless moment, gathered around the candles on the table, pavilions outlined across the field, breathing the music into the dark air.
I've resolved to pick a pictoral reference, and finish a costume and accessories to become that person. I think the first one of these shall be one of the http://www.wga.hu/art/l/limbourg/01janvie.jpg
beer drinking guys on the right--thanks to Constanza, I have the lovely houppelond already!
Birthday Wishes.
I have a Birthday Wish. It's my birthday celebration next week (Thanks Mom for all that hard work!) and what I want is ( blown out candles indicate )
Zombies!
Stolen from...well, everyone, it's a meme, right?
You're in a mall, and get three things: 1. A weapon, 2. A soundtrack, and 3. A sidekick. Who?
That's easy. 1 weapon? Long bladed boarspear. With a flashlight taped to it. One song? "Dies Irae" so I can sing along. 1 sidekick? Well, for carnage, medical assistance, and general wisecracks, I'd have to say my brother Kurt is the man. Plus, if it's a major weapons system, he can probably use it.
Now, what weapon he takes? There's a question. I will ask him, I'm sure we'll get a good answer.
...in truth, for zombies, I'm rather partial to a well stocked APC, but how do you get those into a mall? WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING IN A MALL ANYWAY? This is a nightmare question anyway you look at it.
You're in a mall, and get three things: 1. A weapon, 2. A soundtrack, and 3. A sidekick. Who?
That's easy. 1 weapon? Long bladed boarspear. With a flashlight taped to it. One song? "Dies Irae" so I can sing along. 1 sidekick? Well, for carnage, medical assistance, and general wisecracks, I'd have to say my brother Kurt is the man. Plus, if it's a major weapons system, he can probably use it.
Now, what weapon he takes? There's a question. I will ask him, I'm sure we'll get a good answer.
...in truth, for zombies, I'm rather partial to a well stocked APC, but how do you get those into a mall? WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING IN A MALL ANYWAY? This is a nightmare question anyway you look at it.
The Fall
I recommend it. More of an extended movie video than a serious movie, it treats well the distinction between a child's world and an adults, and also that good things can grow from bad ideas. And...OMG! The costumes, the settings...it's a visual feast that needs to be seen on the big screen.
http://thefallthemovie.com/
The coat of Luigi, the explosives expert ("Boom!") The armor of the henchmen! The priest's image turning into the pitilless desert! The heaviness of the bag! Charles Darwin!
I will see it again.
Oh, and the trailer? Completely true, completely false.
googly googly googly go away!
http://thefallthemovie.com/
The coat of Luigi, the explosives expert ("Boom!") The armor of the henchmen! The priest's image turning into the pitilless desert! The heaviness of the bag! Charles Darwin!
I will see it again.
Oh, and the trailer? Completely true, completely false.
googly googly googly go away!
Catchup Post
War ok, blew a bunch of straps.
Fu continues. Need to grow a manchu.
Got 6 Roma's in on May Day, two more in today, so 8 tomatoes total. Must resist planting 20 more. Put the corn in the ground, but it was too long in the flat so probably won't survive. but...tomatoes!
Got pumpkin, zucchini and some cuke seeds into pots.
Need to envision the whole thing and clean up the place. Perhaps a birthday cleanup day?
Fu continues. Need to grow a manchu.
Got 6 Roma's in on May Day, two more in today, so 8 tomatoes total. Must resist planting 20 more. Put the corn in the ground, but it was too long in the flat so probably won't survive. but...tomatoes!
Got pumpkin, zucchini and some cuke seeds into pots.
Need to envision the whole thing and clean up the place. Perhaps a birthday cleanup day?