"Shahbanoo and Professor,
My impulse turned out to be correct. I didn't feel at all comfortable using glue on a derby of this age. Thank you for your thoughts on how to proceed. I do not own…"
The Crossroads of the Aether
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Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C.
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Cycling Steampunk Style
Started this discussion. Last reply by Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. Oct 11, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
This is my first "go" at starting a discussion, so here it is----Since this is a bicycle style group, I was wondering if anyone wishes to comment on the following:1. How many of you have bikes and…Continue
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Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. commented on Sair Blades's group Steampunk Stitching Association" I was fortunate to find an authentic derby from the late 19th century which was a perfect fit and in good condition except for two slight damages: worn fabric on the front and a partially loose lining. My…"
Prof. Sebastian Fate left a comment for Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C."Dear Phineas , Profoundly moved to hear of your struggles with the garden . Good luck with your exertions and I look forward to your resumption of Empire observations . Yours , S"
Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. left a comment for Prof. Sebastian Fate"Dear Professor,
Yes, indeed, I am in fine feather and continuing to enjoy Steampunk activities. I've recently been out of town quiet a bit and then with the change in the season find myself hacking away with a…"
Prof. Sebastian Fate left a comment for Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C."Dear Phineas , Our paths have not crossed for some time . Are you well ? Yours , S"
Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. commented on Sair Blades's group Steampunk Stitching Association"Quiet interesting. There seems to be a lot here I can use. Thanks."
Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. commented on Sair Blades's group Steampunk Stitching Association"Has anyone out there seen this work? I just ordered it. It's supposed to include patterns included plus instruction on period tailoring practices.
The Victorian Tailor by Jason Maclochlainn"
Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. commented on Miss Cherries Jubilee's group Steampunk Style Cycling Union"I did check out your pinterest cycling site and saw myself there! Thanks!
Today I went to the big outdoor antique market and bought 6 yards (28" wide)
of Harris Tweed wool cloth (green with brown accents). The…"
Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. replied to Sair Blades's discussion What's in YOUR project basket? in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"These are my first attempts at making anything from a pattern. I learned a lot including how to read a pattern, how to pin and cut, how to sort out all the parts and match up the lines on the vest at right, how to use button-hole maker…"
Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. replied to Sair Blades's discussion What's in YOUR project basket? in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"My first and second waistcoat from the pattern. I added the welt pockets.
I learned so much from this project: how to read a pattern, pin and cut, attach and sew as directed, work with lining, interfacing and welt pockets.
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Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. replied to Sair Blades's discussion What's in YOUR project basket? in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"Ahhh! Professor! You have again created a treasure. The black accents really "make" this
dress wonderful. And you wear it so well!"
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- Introduction
- Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. (Order of Chiron Cyclists) spends much of his time cycling the rural paths and lanes of his small town. This is his passion, as is the never-ending search for the rare and curious (and sometimes forbidden knowledge) contained in antiquarian volumes which he endeavors to preserve. In a fortutious accident some time ago, Phineas stumbled onto a method of time travel which though, not perfectly under his control has, nonetheless, allowed a fruitful addition to his quest for adventure.
Who would have thought that the quiet, neatly dressed cyclist on the leafy paths of Ruralia, collector of rare books and keen grower of winter flowers and vegetables is in actuality a Traveler and Adventurer through the Net Of Time?
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Zephyrs and Wheels
Posted on March 9, 2013 at 7:59pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A Solo Tweed Ride Today.
Route: Greenway from Riverbank to End of Third Creek. There and Back.
Temp: 65 F.
Attire: Harris Tweed coat, gray vest w. silver watchchain, banded collar shirt, tan knickers , black bicycle socks, brogues.
A springlike day of warm zephyrs and frog chorus with antiphons. The path crowded. Coffee on the terrace at the half way point.…
Continue Cycling the Greenway on a Blustery Day
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 11:28am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The afternoon breeze pushed relentlessly against me as I rode along the river. There were white caps on the waves near the center of the stream. My Harris Tweed was obviously not enough so I halted momentarily and added my scarf and gloves. How deceptive the winter sun and billowly white clouds on the horizon!
On rounding the first curve of the Greenway at Third Creek, I head again the spring peepers singing out in full voice into the wintery breeze. They, at any…
Continue Thanksgiving at Cigno-Pozza
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 7:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Apprehension turned to despair as I topped Jellico Mountain to discern the Heavens in a swirling mass of slate clouds tumbling madly from the West. "It will be a dismal day at Cigno-Pozza and the Countessa's guests will most likely have to huddle inside close to the roaring fire", I predicted.
My predictions proved correct, partly. I rounded the gravel drive with the lake to my left pebbled with tiny raindrops and the house to my right tucked, as always, against the wooded…
Continue Traveling Companions by Augustus Leopold Egg
Posted on November 6, 2012 at 3:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
I discovered this fascinating site by accident. The painting Traveling Companions by Augustus Leopold Egg on the title page of Neo-Victorian Studies captured my imagination immediately and continues to resonate. I am familiar with the painting since it is prominently displayed on the dust jacket of The Oxford Book of Travel Verse. The creators of Neo-Victorian Studies have included a most fascinating interpretation of the painting, a sense given to a beautifully rendered…
ContinueComment Wall (14 comments)
- At 7:53pm on May 21, 2013, Prof. Sebastian Fate said…
Dear Phineas , Profoundly moved to hear of your struggles with the garden . Good luck with your exertions and I look forward to your resumption of Empire observations . Yours , S
- At 7:08pm on May 20, 2013, Prof. Sebastian Fate said…
Dear Phineas , Our paths have not crossed for some time . Are you well ? Yours , S
- At 10:41am on March 29, 2013,
Garrett Chrononaut Collins said… Greetings Kind Sir,
Thanks for your wonderful comments. The photos were of patrons who dressed up for a specific Steampunk event we held in connection with our production of The Flying Dutchman. The production (sets and costumes) drew a bit of inspiration from the Steampunk movement. We held a private pre-performance reception for guests who dressed up and they got to take a special backstage tour of the sets. After the performance, we held an After-Party, hosted by a local radio station (KCRW).
I'm thrilled to hear that Knoxville Opera is encouraging patrons to dress up for the opera. I will have to do a bit of research to see what else Knoxville is doing! We've started a fashion blog discussing different ways to get dressed up for the opera.
Thank you so much for letting me know that there are other opera fans out there who are dressing for the occasion!
Cheerio,
Garrett
- At 5:02pm on February 12, 2013, Prof. Sebastian Fate said…
Honored to accept your friendship .
- At 11:29am on November 12, 2012, Miss Cherries Jubilee gave Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. a gift…
- At 8:50am on November 4, 2012,
Ryan Grimm said…
The expedition to Cider Day was a success, to say the least. Tasted 6 or 7 home-made ciders and ice wines at the morning Workshop, and on the way into the Workshop was 'ambushed' by no less than three sets of folks giving away samples....walking was not a problem, as I paced myself.
On the way out of the Workshop, the usual 'Here, taste this' ambushes on the way to the parking areas...another 4 or 5 tastings, including one award winner.
Then went to a 2-1/2 hour long Salon with 40+ cideries/wineries represented, each with 2-7 different ciders, scrumpies, common ciders, ice ciders, fortified ciders....EGAD!
Let's see....42 cideries, times 4 ciders each = Good Lord protect us all.
Thank the Gods that they had dump pails, and I only went after the sweeter types, a mere 30 or so.
Cideries from England, New Zealand, Spain, France, Washington State, VA, MI, CT, MA, Indiana, VT, NH, Oregon, Wisconsin, Minnesota...and so on.
This is the LARGEST collection of ciders on display in the world as far as I know...and started because two different people walked out of a Washington State spiel on 'eating' apples (nothing on cider when they went for this) 19 years ago; they met in the parking lot and thus....
My personal favorite was meeting the couple that show heirloom apples, they have over 100 varieties on the farm.
My personal favorite of these is 'DECIO', know to have been cultivated from Roman times...yes, the earliest known cultivated apple, still grown after 2000+ years.
Recovering,
R. Grimm.
- At 5:15am on November 3, 2012,
Many thanks for the lead to Costumer's Manifesto...I shall peruse it at a later time....at present I am packing the tea kit and heading out the door to a Hard Cider tasting and Salon in western Massachusetts:
CIDERDAY.ORG
Yours, etc. etc.
R. Grimm
- At 6:28am on November 2, 2012,
Colonel Octavius Fogg said… I collect antique eyewear and have my prescription set in them. That way, I don't get detected as a time traveler because my accessories always match the period I travel to. Pinz ney have a serrated nose gripper that keeps them from falling off, even when fleeing local dangers, like dinosaurs or such. Good luck in your hunt!
- At 1:48am on October 29, 2012,
Prof. Plugarth Q. Flukbartle said…
Thank you for your kind words, professor. The pleasure is all mine. I look forward to many fruitful conversations in future.
- At 9:15am on October 26, 2012,
Mr. Sprockett,
I have considered removable collars, but at the present moment I do not have the time to do so...I would like to, as I have a couple antique collarless shirts that actually fit and are quite comfortable.
Such remains at present in my 'to-do' list.
I am heartened to find you are using the machine, and doing well. Much is to be learned, but it is the trip of discovery, not necessarily the destination...after all, if we know where we were going, we would be making handbaskets to make arrival that much simpler! LOL!
Yours,
R. Grimm
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