I've got a theory!
Apr. 9th, 2003 04:56 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
changeling*laughs for about 5 minutes*
No seriously, I'm getting dizzy. Woo. Headspins.
EEK! Krilite in BMB!
I swear, are you people trying to kill me with mirth?
...I used mirth in a sentence. Go me.
Watched Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead on cable today. Stayed up specifically for that purpose. 'Twas brilliant, although I was less than impressed with the strange Western music at the beginning and end.
I wish I was male. The two characters I would like to play best are Judas [from Jesus Christ Superstar] and Rosencrantz (well, I'd also like to play Guildenstern, but when I cast this play in my imagination, Liam plays the more somber, intelligent Guildenstern and I play the innocent, slightly clownish Rosencrantz. Thinking about it tonight, I'd cast Zan as Hamlet. *sigh* Or I suppose I could play the Player. That'd be fun, too). All the best roles are written for men. I hate being female with a violent passion, sometimes. Usually at least once a month (sorry, couldn't help that one).
On a side note, I have now made my peace with Gary Oldman. I hated him in FifthElephant Element, but he rocks as Rosencrantz. I now think he'll probably make a good Sirius.
My friends list has just hit 200 people. I think I need a life outside LJ. *ponders that for all of two seconds* Nah.
My most recentacquisition addition is 
Verian. Found via ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
handmadebooks. Because ya know, what I really need are more projects to get obsessive over. There's a folder in my bookmarks called "Obsessions" for precisely this reason. Feh.
So, my current "as-soon-as-I-have-a-job-and-therefore-money" projects? Making my own books. With handmade paper, and stitching, and covers, and press. Damn, but I've wanted a printing press for so very, very long. They have one (a big fuck-off antiquated one) outside the Monash Uni library (where I did work at their rare books dept), and I used to walk by and covet it so badly.
I'm just one big anachronism, aren't I?
I even know where to get type in Melbourne: at the Melbourne Museum of Printing's Type Foundry. Of course, I have no idea where to get a press somewhat like![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
verian's. Nor do I know how to actually use one. Before seeing Verian's website, I didn't know that you could purchase one small scale. I have been fantasising about making my own, and wishing I'd payed more attention in London in that random market we were at, where I saw someone selling type. I looked for type and presses on ebay, and on the Trading Post (online), but have had no luck. I hate being stuck out in Australia where you can't buy anything obscure like small button makers or letterpresses. Or if you can, no one has a website for it. Want to live in England. *sulks*
I know there's a letterpress mailing list, but I think it's one of those old-fashioned ones that I don't understand because I was only about 12 or 13 when they were really in vogue and my dad never explained them to me. And the only time I think about them are at 4am when he's asleep. I wanted to join alt.fan.pratchett, but same deal. No one makes FAQs about this sort of thing. I DON'T UNDERSTAND MAILING LISTS THAT AREN'T ON YAHOO! I feel like such a luddite.
My new knowledge of the small printing press et al is also partly the cause of the ridiculous-staying-uppage of last night, if I remember correctly. I have watched about four episodes of Buffy today, hence the "ridiculous-staying-uppage of last night" as part of the entry.
I keep planning on making my own paper, too, but that involves lots of forethought. Like preparing the paper mixture. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow after getting back from everything I have to do.
I really get quite lost when I can't find a FAQ on something via google, or via a community on Livejournal. I guess I use the internet rather the way Verence (Lords and Ladies et al, Pratchett) or Hermione (Harry Potter. If you really needed that explained...) use books. I used the internet to learn how to cast on (the actual knitting I was taught many years ago) as I explained to my sister when she asked how I magically became a guru at knitting.
If I magically had a printing press tomorrow, I would publish a collection of horror/dark fantasy stories. 'Course, I'd have to finish them first... but I have some done. I am quite proud of this fact. I have three done, I realise not two (as I check my memories). Two of which are reasonably long! Yes, I'd need many more to finish the book. Don't burst my bubble. This is a book I'm printing on my fictional printing press, remember? Oh to be in England in the first half of the twentieth century, when you could just set up a publishing company like that in your garden shed. Damn you, Virginia Woolf!
I knitted approximately two stripes on the scarf today. I'm quite proud of this fact, especially since I'm starting to get RSI. I have now completed nine and a half stripes. Unfortunately, I was misled by my approximate (very approximate) following of a knitting pattern to believe that I'd only need about ten or eleven stripes, thirteen at the outside. Trying the scarf on (as I knit it), I have come to the conclusion that about eighteen or nineteen (v. important to have an odd number, due to the colouring of the stripes) would be more suitable. My wrists and patience would like to say OW.
Oh! In random searching for my copy of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, I came across the book in which I made the initial comments/planning about my 2001 NaNo novel. It's interesting to note what has/hasn't changed since then. Two of the original major plot points were based on dreams I had (Damn but I love my dreams when they provide me with material), and could remember reasonably vividly upon reading the brief notes in the book. Both those plot points have morphed far beyond their original reckoning. It was fascinating. I think I could probably use those dreams for something else now, I guess.
Phm. I'm sure I had more to write, but I've lost my train of thought. Well done if you read all the way through. Have some virtual cookies. I bet that most or none of you will... not being accusatory, just slightly pessimistic/realistic. I think that if you have something emotionally sensitive to say, you should just say it at the end of a very long post. That way it won't be read.
No seriously, I'm getting dizzy. Woo. Headspins.
EEK! Krilite in BMB!
I swear, are you people trying to kill me with mirth?
...I used mirth in a sentence. Go me.
Watched Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead on cable today. Stayed up specifically for that purpose. 'Twas brilliant, although I was less than impressed with the strange Western music at the beginning and end.
I wish I was male. The two characters I would like to play best are Judas [from Jesus Christ Superstar] and Rosencrantz (well, I'd also like to play Guildenstern, but when I cast this play in my imagination, Liam plays the more somber, intelligent Guildenstern and I play the innocent, slightly clownish Rosencrantz. Thinking about it tonight, I'd cast Zan as Hamlet. *sigh* Or I suppose I could play the Player. That'd be fun, too). All the best roles are written for men. I hate being female with a violent passion, sometimes. Usually at least once a month (sorry, couldn't help that one).
On a side note, I have now made my peace with Gary Oldman. I hated him in Fifth
My friends list has just hit 200 people. I think I need a life outside LJ. *ponders that for all of two seconds* Nah.
My most recent
Verian. Found via handmadebooks. Because ya know, what I really need are more projects to get obsessive over. There's a folder in my bookmarks called "Obsessions" for precisely this reason. Feh.So, my current "as-soon-as-I-have-a-job-and-therefore-money" projects? Making my own books. With handmade paper, and stitching, and covers, and press. Damn, but I've wanted a printing press for so very, very long. They have one (a big fuck-off antiquated one) outside the Monash Uni library (where I did work at their rare books dept), and I used to walk by and covet it so badly.
I'm just one big anachronism, aren't I?
I even know where to get type in Melbourne: at the Melbourne Museum of Printing's Type Foundry. Of course, I have no idea where to get a press somewhat like
verian's. Nor do I know how to actually use one. Before seeing Verian's website, I didn't know that you could purchase one small scale. I have been fantasising about making my own, and wishing I'd payed more attention in London in that random market we were at, where I saw someone selling type. I looked for type and presses on ebay, and on the Trading Post (online), but have had no luck. I hate being stuck out in Australia where you can't buy anything obscure like small button makers or letterpresses. Or if you can, no one has a website for it. Want to live in England. *sulks*I know there's a letterpress mailing list, but I think it's one of those old-fashioned ones that I don't understand because I was only about 12 or 13 when they were really in vogue and my dad never explained them to me. And the only time I think about them are at 4am when he's asleep. I wanted to join alt.fan.pratchett, but same deal. No one makes FAQs about this sort of thing. I DON'T UNDERSTAND MAILING LISTS THAT AREN'T ON YAHOO! I feel like such a luddite.
My new knowledge of the small printing press et al is also partly the cause of the ridiculous-staying-uppage of last night, if I remember correctly. I have watched about four episodes of Buffy today, hence the "ridiculous-staying-uppage of last night" as part of the entry.
I keep planning on making my own paper, too, but that involves lots of forethought. Like preparing the paper mixture. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow after getting back from everything I have to do.
I really get quite lost when I can't find a FAQ on something via google, or via a community on Livejournal. I guess I use the internet rather the way Verence (Lords and Ladies et al, Pratchett) or Hermione (Harry Potter. If you really needed that explained...) use books. I used the internet to learn how to cast on (the actual knitting I was taught many years ago) as I explained to my sister when she asked how I magically became a guru at knitting.
If I magically had a printing press tomorrow, I would publish a collection of horror/dark fantasy stories. 'Course, I'd have to finish them first... but I have some done. I am quite proud of this fact. I have three done, I realise not two (as I check my memories). Two of which are reasonably long! Yes, I'd need many more to finish the book. Don't burst my bubble. This is a book I'm printing on my fictional printing press, remember? Oh to be in England in the first half of the twentieth century, when you could just set up a publishing company like that in your garden shed. Damn you, Virginia Woolf!
I knitted approximately two stripes on the scarf today. I'm quite proud of this fact, especially since I'm starting to get RSI. I have now completed nine and a half stripes. Unfortunately, I was misled by my approximate (very approximate) following of a knitting pattern to believe that I'd only need about ten or eleven stripes, thirteen at the outside. Trying the scarf on (as I knit it), I have come to the conclusion that about eighteen or nineteen (v. important to have an odd number, due to the colouring of the stripes) would be more suitable. My wrists and patience would like to say OW.
Oh! In random searching for my copy of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, I came across the book in which I made the initial comments/planning about my 2001 NaNo novel. It's interesting to note what has/hasn't changed since then. Two of the original major plot points were based on dreams I had (Damn but I love my dreams when they provide me with material), and could remember reasonably vividly upon reading the brief notes in the book. Both those plot points have morphed far beyond their original reckoning. It was fascinating. I think I could probably use those dreams for something else now, I guess.
Phm. I'm sure I had more to write, but I've lost my train of thought. Well done if you read all the way through. Have some virtual cookies. I bet that most or none of you will... not being accusatory, just slightly pessimistic/realistic. I think that if you have something emotionally sensitive to say, you should just say it at the end of a very long post. That way it won't be read.
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re: alt.fan.pratchett and other things
Date: 2003-04-08 01:24 pm (UTC)oh, and making your own books sounds lovely. There is a store in Castlemaine that sells old block type of 1960s advertisements, which is just a random connection to all that stuff. I'm seriously thinking of starting a small press out here (in the sense of publishing, not making books). Printing is the main industry of the town I live near and I figure all I really need is a name and a manuscript. Right?
d
Re: alt.fan.pratchett and other things
Date: 2003-04-09 02:06 am (UTC)Heh, I'll just have to move to where you are. We could be business partners. [/fancy]
*sigh*
Re: alt.fan.pratchett and other things
Date: 2003-04-09 04:43 am (UTC)Oh, and you don't have to move - this is the technological age! Is there something you are interested in being part of, coz I need all the motivation I can get...
d
Re: alt.fan.pratchett and other things
Date: 2003-04-09 07:59 am (UTC)Well, what sort of thing did you have in mind?
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Re: alt.fan.pratchett and other things
Date: 2003-04-10 12:39 pm (UTC)re the publishing thing...I have no idea. What needs to be done? I dunno. I haven't really had the time to sit down and think about it properly (obviously!) - hopefully I'll get to do that over easter so shall I just keep you in mind? Let you know when I think of something? See what you think then?
d (could I be more flaky!)
Re: alt.fan.pratchett and other things
Date: 2003-04-11 09:11 am (UTC)Absolutely definitely. Keep me up to speed. I Want To Know! ;P
other d (I'm sure...if you tried.)
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Date: 2003-04-08 03:51 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2003-04-08 04:22 pm (UTC)Didn't you just love it when he was a chicken?
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Date: 2003-04-09 02:00 am (UTC)Yay! Wish I'd taped it. I'm sure it'll be on again soon...I'll tape it then. *love for Tom Stoppardy goodness*
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Date: 2003-04-08 04:57 pm (UTC)I'd love to make my own books....with the funky old style covering and shit! I'd ideally like to make my own leather coverings for the books...but that'd be expensive and time consuming! Then also I'd have to choose which bloody story or compilation to put inside the book!
Oh and hey.....how are you going with your folks these days?
to answer in reverse order...
Date: 2003-04-09 02:08 am (UTC)Well, the alternative is book covering material that I've seen people use. Slightly cheaper.
That's my point; people don't always have the time/patience/whatever to read long-arse posts.
strange western music?
Date: 2003-04-09 12:15 pm (UTC)"I was in the kitchen, Seamus, that's the dog, was outside..."
I'll just go lie back down...
Re: strange western music?
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Date: 2003-04-10 11:38 am (UTC)Hello. Being an inquisitive soul I nipped over to wackiness ensues, really enjoyed it, although a few of my work people seemed to wonder why I kept chuckling.
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Date: 2003-04-10 12:29 pm (UTC)And thanks. I'm always glad when someone else likes it. ^___^