And so it begins
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mercy_angel_09Still waiting to hear back from the Clarion. They have not called my references (or so my references say) which means that whatever hiring plans they might have had have now been put on hold. I'm also going to see about possibly volunteering at the CREHST Museum, the East Benton County Historical Society Museum, and at the Franklin County Historical Society and Museum. And maybe, if I'm lucky, they'll have a paid position for someone with a history degree. (At the fair last year I talked to the nice folks for the FCHS&M and they seemed interested in a young person with a history degree - it's worth a shot at the very least.)
Also, my husband is officially set to go to Baltimore. He leaves in exactly one week, at 6:00 AM out of the local airport, which means I'll be getting an early start to my day because I'll be taking him to the airport. Though I think it's probably safe to say that we could leave at 4:45 instead of 4:30, unless we're planning to stop at the Road 68 McDonald's to pick up some breakfast for him. I will say that the lucky SOB gets to fly first class the whole way to Baltimore because those were the only seats left, but he has to fly coach on the way home. We're going to discuss his itinerary when he gets home and figure out a plan of attack. So I have two lonely nights without him, and I have to say pillows and stuffed animals are poor substitutes to someone who cuddles back and puts off heat.
Which means I may need to borrow someone's kitty. Anyone have a whore-cat they're willing to lend out?
Other than that, I've been slowly working on my steampunk character. Sophia is developing nicely, though I need to finish the long, official biography. Personally, I subscribe to the Third Gunner's logic behind the demise of the cook, pushing Sophia into that roll from rigger with a fear of heights.
(According to the rumors, the Third Gunner grew tired of the constant indigestion and heart burn, and finally fired him from one of the guns. Now, this may be true, or she merely USED the gun to run him overboard. Nobody is sure which, and she's not saying. At any rate, after the demise of the cook, the entire crew played the game of," Not it!" which Sophia lost - because she had no idea that it was happening. At first she had to deal with some intense ragging from Darcy and Maggie (one of the few times they've ever been on the same side of anything), but after the first meal, both Darcy and Maggie decided to lay off and now defend the greenhorn when she comes under attack from Bert because she insists that they half-way decent food on board and not whatever was cheapest. The plus side of her being a naturalist means that if they ever end up in an exotic location, she can hunt for herbs and spices so they don't have to buy them.)
That, and she lacks any real athletic ability so she did the job because it had to be done, and not because she was suited to it. I'm currently combing my Illustrated History of the Civil War: Images of an American Tragedy because it is a great reference for weapons and dress of the Victorian era. If anyone from the group would like to borrow said book, you certainly may - though keep in mind it weighs nearly five pounds. Whether or not it's worth it to haul it around is completely up to you, as you can drop by at any time to to give it a looksie. Though a little warning would be nice. :3
Also, my husband is officially set to go to Baltimore. He leaves in exactly one week, at 6:00 AM out of the local airport, which means I'll be getting an early start to my day because I'll be taking him to the airport. Though I think it's probably safe to say that we could leave at 4:45 instead of 4:30, unless we're planning to stop at the Road 68 McDonald's to pick up some breakfast for him. I will say that the lucky SOB gets to fly first class the whole way to Baltimore because those were the only seats left, but he has to fly coach on the way home. We're going to discuss his itinerary when he gets home and figure out a plan of attack. So I have two lonely nights without him, and I have to say pillows and stuffed animals are poor substitutes to someone who cuddles back and puts off heat.
Which means I may need to borrow someone's kitty. Anyone have a whore-cat they're willing to lend out?
Other than that, I've been slowly working on my steampunk character. Sophia is developing nicely, though I need to finish the long, official biography. Personally, I subscribe to the Third Gunner's logic behind the demise of the cook, pushing Sophia into that roll from rigger with a fear of heights.
(According to the rumors, the Third Gunner grew tired of the constant indigestion and heart burn, and finally fired him from one of the guns. Now, this may be true, or she merely USED the gun to run him overboard. Nobody is sure which, and she's not saying. At any rate, after the demise of the cook, the entire crew played the game of," Not it!" which Sophia lost - because she had no idea that it was happening. At first she had to deal with some intense ragging from Darcy and Maggie (one of the few times they've ever been on the same side of anything), but after the first meal, both Darcy and Maggie decided to lay off and now defend the greenhorn when she comes under attack from Bert because she insists that they half-way decent food on board and not whatever was cheapest. The plus side of her being a naturalist means that if they ever end up in an exotic location, she can hunt for herbs and spices so they don't have to buy them.)
That, and she lacks any real athletic ability so she did the job because it had to be done, and not because she was suited to it. I'm currently combing my Illustrated History of the Civil War: Images of an American Tragedy because it is a great reference for weapons and dress of the Victorian era. If anyone from the group would like to borrow said book, you certainly may - though keep in mind it weighs nearly five pounds. Whether or not it's worth it to haul it around is completely up to you, as you can drop by at any time to to give it a looksie. Though a little warning would be nice. :3
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Date: 2009-09-15 02:43 am (UTC)Anyway, you can take a look at the book when you come for Katie's wedding. ^_^
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Date: 2009-09-15 02:47 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-09-15 02:51 am (UTC)