Pimpage and other interesting things

[delphipsmith]

Two days remaining to leave prompts for mini_fest!!
Five days remaining to sign up for sshg_giftfest, still spots left for both writers and crafters!!

Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, you know you want to :)

In other interesting news, it turns out that anemones sting you via tiny little hypodermic needles at the ends of their tentacles, if you don't know what to call your academic event there is a flowchart to help you, there is such a thing as color photos from World War I (using potato starch, who knew??), and despite what the ads may tell you, you cannot get an airline flight for 50p:


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Comments

[madeleone]

You find the most interesting stuff! The WWI pics were really interesting, I didn't expect them to be so... well colorful. I guess I thought they'd be more faded and washed out, some of them were quite vivid, and the colors seemed true.

Got a good chuckle at the flow chart, but best of all was the video, having just spent months watching airfares and looking for the best prices I could really appreciate the feeling behind it. LOL!

I really wanted to sign up for the sshg fest, but I just don't think I'll have time this year. I'm really trying to work on finishing at least a one-shot for the LBB, (I may be looking for a quick beta... hint, hint, beg, and looks at you with huge puppy dog eyes) and then I'll be traveling for four weeks during the writing time of the sshg fest. I'm looking forward to reading lots of new SS/HG fics though, and hope if the fest continues next year I'll get a chance to do it then. :)

[delphipsmith]

The photographic process is actually quite interesting; the Wikipedia article goes into a lot of detail, apparently some of the bits of color-filtering stuff end up staying on the actual print, which is part of what gives is that translucent look. Fascinating.

Sorry you can't join us for the first edition of sshg_giftfest, but if it goes well then yes, perhaps next year!

I hope your flights are a nice balance between breaking the bank and having to pay to use the stairs to disembark :)