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From the land of That took way longer than it should have
Sunday, February 24th, 2008 01:33 pmThe taxes are done. (Hear that, taxes? Just you sit there, dammit. You're done, and hell if I'm checking you over again.)
I have, at the request of themselves, shipped what there is of Longeye to Baen, for the edification of the artist. Poor artist. I hate to put him through all those ugly sentences when he did such a beautiful cover for Duainfey; it seems a harsh gratitude. Maybe I should send chocolate.
On the bright side -- and I mean that with all seriousness -- the sun is out, and we're not slated to get any more snow until...Tuesday.
The Carousel Census has arrived! Actually, it arrived some time back, but I haven't had time to look at it in depth -- and, really, that would be dangerous. Even if I just plan an itinerary that hits all the classic wooden carousels, it would take a major lottery win to fund the trip. There are two -- wooden carousels, not lotteries -- in Maine, as it happens. An 1894 Armitage-Herschell 2-row portable at the Willowbrook Museum Village. It does operate during park hours, but -- no rides allowed. Sigh.
The other Maine merry-go-round is a 1919 Herschell at Papoose Pond in Waterford, which operates from July 1 through Labor Day from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. only. Hmm.
Moving on, I'm pleased beyond reason to see that the Philadelphia Toboggan Company merry-go-round at Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey is still operating. That, and the "Carrousel" at Hershey Park are the defining carousels of my life. I'd really like to ride the Wonderland Pier carousel again. Heck, New Jersey isn't far...
Steve is cooking what smells to be a delicious dinner of salmon, veggies and other delights, and shortly we will sit down to dine. After, I will not look at the taxes again, and will move to Longeye.
Speaking of which...
Progress on Longeye:
43538 / 100000 words.
44% done!
I have, at the request of themselves, shipped what there is of Longeye to Baen, for the edification of the artist. Poor artist. I hate to put him through all those ugly sentences when he did such a beautiful cover for Duainfey; it seems a harsh gratitude. Maybe I should send chocolate.
On the bright side -- and I mean that with all seriousness -- the sun is out, and we're not slated to get any more snow until...Tuesday.
The Carousel Census has arrived! Actually, it arrived some time back, but I haven't had time to look at it in depth -- and, really, that would be dangerous. Even if I just plan an itinerary that hits all the classic wooden carousels, it would take a major lottery win to fund the trip. There are two -- wooden carousels, not lotteries -- in Maine, as it happens. An 1894 Armitage-Herschell 2-row portable at the Willowbrook Museum Village. It does operate during park hours, but -- no rides allowed. Sigh.
The other Maine merry-go-round is a 1919 Herschell at Papoose Pond in Waterford, which operates from July 1 through Labor Day from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. only. Hmm.
Moving on, I'm pleased beyond reason to see that the Philadelphia Toboggan Company merry-go-round at Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey is still operating. That, and the "Carrousel" at Hershey Park are the defining carousels of my life. I'd really like to ride the Wonderland Pier carousel again. Heck, New Jersey isn't far...
Steve is cooking what smells to be a delicious dinner of salmon, veggies and other delights, and shortly we will sit down to dine. After, I will not look at the taxes again, and will move to Longeye.
Speaking of which...
Progress on Longeye:
44% done!
