tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post5244758101999972806..comments2024-03-28T06:43:54.730+00:00Comments on Tales from Parsonage Cottage: Steampunk: Be Nice to One AnotherElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-47621801415074711512018-08-28T16:46:08.799+01:002018-08-28T16:46:08.799+01:00I like the explorer/archaeologist look, but I saw ...I like the explorer/archaeologist look, but I saw a few people dressed in black and red, they looked fabulous, very dramatic! Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-78523755770773195582018-08-28T16:39:11.785+01:002018-08-28T16:39:11.785+01:00We could do with some around this village, it woul...We could do with some around this village, it would certainly shake things up a bit!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-15175727474477535542018-08-28T16:37:44.964+01:002018-08-28T16:37:44.964+01:00That seems quite a shame - age shouldn't be a ...That seems quite a shame - age shouldn't be a barrier to having fun and dressing up. I have been watching some of the local news reports on the festival, the costumes and the good cheer have been phenomenal. Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-36187895796064290892018-08-28T01:58:09.152+01:002018-08-28T01:58:09.152+01:00Sadly not at this time - but I have been tempted t...Sadly not at this time - but I have been tempted to have one made - and may do it yet. I'm torn between one of the explorer/archeologist looks complete with pith helmet and a back & red "vampire" style dress, complete with black veil. I once attended a "Vampire Ball" and the steampunk contingent were the best dressed by far! :-)Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-11125058945802373992018-08-26T20:31:59.018+01:002018-08-26T20:31:59.018+01:00Awesome I love steampunk, like to see some around ...Awesome I love steampunk, like to see some around hereBilly Blue Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053172567806569702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-4400405048086195992018-08-26T18:19:49.354+01:002018-08-26T18:19:49.354+01:00It's definitely a unique type of person who &#...It's definitely a unique type of person who 'does' steampunk! At least in southern California. We find very few under the age of 55 or so who do so here.Silver in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12501467853392916885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-1819697904035238082018-08-26T11:33:05.485+01:002018-08-26T11:33:05.485+01:00Hello Rosie, now that is really intriguing, a Stea...Hello Rosie, now that is really intriguing, a Steampunk restaurant. I wonder whether it was the food or the decor, both, perhaps. I have just done a very quick search on the internet - goodness, the place looks wonderful. I would have been sorely tempted!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-81900757517689313762018-08-26T11:28:30.443+01:002018-08-26T11:28:30.443+01:00I had to put that photograph in, I would love to t...I had to put that photograph in, I would love to think that she created that weapon from bits and pieces, rather than bought it from a Steampunk shop. <br />I can well imagine that some people have discovered the art of sewing, thanks to their desire to have a unique and beautiful outfit, adapting this and that, pouncing with triumph when they spot something useful in those fleamarkets!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-35083986652616916352018-08-26T11:17:34.577+01:002018-08-26T11:17:34.577+01:00It is lovely to know that it extends so far, Susan...It is lovely to know that it extends so far, Susan.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-37220498864297422652018-08-26T11:16:37.008+01:002018-08-26T11:16:37.008+01:00They delight the eye, that is for sure. I mostly...They delight the eye, that is for sure. I mostly forgot to take photographs, I was so busy ogling those costumes. Does this mean that you have a wonderful steampunk outfit hanging in your wardrobe, Margie? (I do hope so!)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-61558598268759519222018-08-26T11:14:07.832+01:002018-08-26T11:14:07.832+01:00Like you, I think they probably have a wonderful t...Like you, I think they probably have a wonderful time putting their outfits together, being creative and letting their imagination fly. They looked really good against the backdrop of the old city.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-24921557541311210302018-08-26T11:09:42.010+01:002018-08-26T11:09:42.010+01:00From what I saw on Friday, this festival is defini...From what I saw on Friday, this festival is definitely an asset to Lincoln. I believe there were lots of different events dotted around the city, they were probably all heading to their chosen venues, Luna. The costumes were fabulous fun, so much effort and creativity. I love people who dare to be different.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-69724391778997191852018-08-26T11:06:58.463+01:002018-08-26T11:06:58.463+01:00Lots of young ones about, having a good time, Sue....Lots of young ones about, having a good time, Sue.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-42324513628673607832018-08-26T11:06:16.397+01:002018-08-26T11:06:16.397+01:00As it is a festival I imagine there will be a larg...As it is a festival I imagine there will be a large and varied programme of events, Marcia.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461759848289268517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-82027949347612120482018-08-26T08:30:41.902+01:002018-08-26T08:30:41.902+01:00Thanks for explaining the Steampunk ideas. I love...Thanks for explaining the Steampunk ideas. I love the style and saw a restaurant when we were in Helsinki that advertised it as Steampunk and I didn't know the meaning, if I had we might have gone there for a meal.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17450587465665147283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-76143700982106683842018-08-26T06:51:50.114+01:002018-08-26T06:51:50.114+01:00What a great gathering! How original the tie dres...What a great gathering! How original the tie dress is too. I love the Victorian bias on the ladies' dresses. We regularly see Steam Punk folk shopping at Malvern Fleamarket for accoutrements. They are always very individually dressed and Keith doesn't quite "get" the genre! <br /><br />The woman who is standing to be photographed has the most amazing . . . weapon!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-10565743036480994782018-08-26T04:03:50.914+01:002018-08-26T04:03:50.914+01:00We have a steampunk group (although there must be ...We have a steampunk group (although there must be a better word) here in Whangarei, New Zealand.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-29882054003797152712018-08-25T18:24:50.773+01:002018-08-25T18:24:50.773+01:00I love Steampunk - the whole look and the genre. ...I love Steampunk - the whole look and the genre. I have attended a number of SciFy Conventions in the past and they were always the best dressed in my opinion. I attended a number of their workshops to learn about them and to learn more about the costume aesthetics. I find them to be so very creative when it comes to both the costumes and accessories.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-37719186489641018482018-08-25T17:56:27.264+01:002018-08-25T17:56:27.264+01:00I love Steampunk! I can just imagine people shoppi...I love Steampunk! I can just imagine people shopping thrift stores for costumes, or commissioning them, or making them. And being nice! Thanks for all the pictures.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-58846924633316466292018-08-25T17:25:52.307+01:002018-08-25T17:25:52.307+01:00What a lovely intro to Steampunk! _Intro_, becaus...What a lovely intro to Steampunk! _Intro_, because I never really understood it. Steampunk blogs and etc., look rather....scary to me. -grin-<br /><br />But this form of Steampunk is simply <b>F-U-N</b>!!!!!! Dressing up in an individual way, and strolling around, and having the fun, of having one's picture taken. Who couldn't embrace this?!? :-)))wisps of wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995057494013633705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-40805218068538484722018-08-25T16:06:42.785+01:002018-08-25T16:06:42.785+01:00It does look rather fun, for all ages too.It does look rather fun, for all ages too.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200368268339522483.post-50741576602005194582018-08-25T11:58:49.707+01:002018-08-25T11:58:49.707+01:00So it was just a dress up day or were their events...So it was just a dress up day or were their events too? I have never gotten into reading that genre.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.com