"I'm glad you are on the mend, so to speak. I was attracted to the Victorian Era long before the term steampunk was coined and I am happy with my association with so many bright people with good imaginations. The present steampunk…"
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CoastConFan commented on W. G. Downing's blog post Art imitates life, well, yes... I believe it is supposed to.
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This is a place for those who will never give in to the Alliance, and will always honor the TV show Firefly and its' big screen result Serenity. And, remember "We have done the impossible, and that makes us mighty!"
W. G. Downing posted a blog postArt imitates life, well, yes... I believe it is supposed to.
After a year of being gone I find myself here, again. Nasty divorce, move, new job, etc, made it a very stressful year. The ex-wife ran off with her (as I know now) long term boyfriend and got married. She took the kids as well. Left me her dog and the bills. Oh well. Looking back over the last 22 years I realize that I am glad she is gone. I do miss the kids but they come and visit so it isn't all gloom and doom. I did find someone though. Amazingly she is into Steampunk! Will wonders never…See More
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Whether it's tabletop (via boardgame or pen & paper), online (MMOs, MMORPGs, Browser), or via console (PS2, PS3, Gamecube, Wii, XBox, PC, Mac), this is the place for it.See More
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This group is to remember SOPHIE LANCASTER who was kicked to death for being a Goth just before her 21st birthday!
W. G. Downing posted a status"Ah, back to the land of normal peoples. Recently retired and now a country gentleman. Looking forward to reengaging old friends."
W. G. Downing replied to Lady Bess Eccentric's discussion Last Poster Wins"This is still going? (laughs)"
W. G. Downing replied to Aloysius Fox's discussion Vote for Your Choice of SPE Pin Design"All are very nice.I really like No.s 1 and 3, but I thinkthat No. 1 is the one I prefer.
No. 3 is very secret society, and while I like it, it may loose the reason we are making one- to notify people we are a member of TSE.
W.G."
W. G. Downing replied to The General's discussion MIlitary Steampunk"I have several of those pretty little trinkets and the scars to prove it. You want to play dress up? Fine go ahead. You want to wear a shiny that means something to people who have shown they are perfectly willing to kill other people- feel…"
W. G. Downing replied to The General's discussion MIlitary Steampunk"Ah, the age old reenactor problem. "Am I honoring those people by dressing this way, or dishonoring them by wearing an award of honor I didn't receive?"
You really don't want to hear my opinion on this."
W. G. Downing replied to Captain Jack Havock's discussion Low Budget Casual Attire?"On the website, What Price Glory, you can find a few things for this impression.
British Officer Khaki Drill Trousers- $45.00
UK Khaki belted Bush Shirts- $48.00 http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=1243&bc=no
UK Pith Helmet, Wolseley…"
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Art imitates life, well, yes... I believe it is supposed to.
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 8:32am 1 Comment 0 Likes
After a year of being gone I find myself here, again. Nasty divorce, move, new job, etc, made it a very stressful year. The ex-wife ran off with her (as I know now) long term boyfriend and got married. She took the kids as well. Left me her dog and the bills. Oh well. Looking back over the last 22 years I realize that I am glad she is gone. I do miss the kids but they come and visit so it isn't all gloom and doom.
I did find someone though. Amazingly she is into Steampunk!…
Continue What I have done so far:
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 6:13am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Crappy cell phone picture. Since that weekend I have my new bowler hat, and my sack coat is complete. The frock coat pattern is here, and I will start work on it after this weekend. Once the basics are completed I will then begin work on future/past tech. Still not too sure what I will be building but a few thoughts come to mind-
A hand held radio. This would be very useful for a policeman to have.
A…
Continue Mary Ann Nichols
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 3:12pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Working on the Nichols case of 31 August 1888. Suprising that there is so little information available.
I am filling out the Autopsy diagrams, trying to fill them in after all this time. I am kind of suprised no one has done so yet- well, maybe not. Given the graphic nature of the wounds I can sort of understand the unwillingness to do so. However, I am continuing on.
The above graphic is accurate as to the wounds on…
Continue Creating a past.
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 7:45pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
The whole concept is starting to come together. I've chosen a time and location, 1890s London. A Profession of Police Inspector, and a name, William George Downing.
W G Downing is a Inspector in the Metro Police in H Division, Whitechapel. He is 40 years old. This puts him in his late 30s during the Ripper Murders. He is married with three children. There are four Police Stations in H Division. I'll have to figure out which is his.
So far I have been working on…
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- At 8:53am on June 23, 2011,
Jolly Roger said… - Happy day, on this the anniversary of your birth sir;)
- At 8:06pm on October 27, 2010,
Dr. Horatio VonDarkfaulker said… - Greetings W. G.
‘Tis a pleasure to encounter a mind like yours; do drop by for tea as time allows.
Welcome to the Empire and thank you for your friendship~
- At 2:41pm on October 19, 2010, Athena Hoven said…
- Hello Mrs...or Mr....Downing. ^-^
- At 6:04pm on October 18, 2010,
Dean Alan said… - Welcome to Steampunk Empire!
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