Orbits of a deluded mind

Greetings folks,

Update #1
Right now, all plans are pushing ahead to the meet-up, on schedule.. According to batwinged, the furnace/engine houses are enclosed. We probably won't need a weather back up. I will have flyers/maps for places we can go to afterward to dine and socialize if anyone is interested.

I think this should be a fun way to spend a Saturday!


Previously Posted
After much discussion and a bit of creative afternoon planning batwinged and I would like to invite folks within driving distance downtown Birmingham, Alabama to put on their best Dark Victorian and Steampunk costume join us at historic Sloss Furnaces for an afternoon of fun, frolic and fotos. If you’re tired of normal holiday mayhem, come out on Saturday, December 27th from 11am (CST) till we feel cold and stupid at the nation’s only preserved 19th century (working) blast furnace.

Not familiar with the "Steampunk" movement? Imagine a world of clockwork machines, steampowered technology, airships plying the skies and brave adventurers exploring the world and beyond. Wikipedia's article offers an insight into this genre and what we're trying to create. Check out steamfashion or brassgoggles for more on the style.

Though the furnaces aren’t scheduled for a run that weekend, the prospects of showing off, meeting other steamers and getting photos done should heat things up nicely. We will try to gather at 12 noon for group photos tentatively at the Museum Store to move to a selected site. For those not familiar with Sloss, Wikipedia offers a great overview and Wikimapia offers a view of how unique the site is.

If the weather proves to be too inclement to tour and shoot, we will move the gathering a local pub/grill in the nearby historic district of Birmingham for food, drinks and photo mayhem.

If you’re interested and plan to attend, please either reply here, message me privately or via my e-mail (jjmaccrimmon-at-gmail-(dot)-com). I know it’s short notice and falls between the holidays, but what better to celebrate the season?

May your brass goggles stay polished!