Saturday, 29 September 2018
Friday, 28 September 2018
I certainly like the look of Sun Tail Mermaid !
I certainly like the look of Sun Tail Mermaid !
Originally shared by Sun Tail Mermaid
#TBT to the gorgeous #Mermaid Alyssa in our Tiger Queen #Tail! She really does look like a #MerQueen! #SunTailMermaid #MermaidsAreReal Lyera photography llc
When someone called "Only God Can Judge Me" puts up a request to join and has a site full of spam, I guess that...
When someone called "Only God Can Judge Me" puts up a request to join and has a site full of spam, I guess that makes me God? They were judged and found unworthy of the Weekly Photo Project.
Matthew has agreed to host, but he says he'll be a bit rushed from work.
Matthew has agreed to host, but he says he'll be a bit rushed from work.
I've suggested to him that we start at 7:30/8:00 as a courtesy and he's said yep.
I've suggested to him that we start at 7:30/8:00 as a courtesy and he's said yep.
Thursday, 27 September 2018
Those that wish to participate in the Adventures of the expatriot Ellyon in Magical London will need to create...
Those that wish to participate in the Adventures of the expatriot Ellyon in Magical London will need to create themselves a character.
You're all royalexiles adventurers. You're all over 20.
You may choose your beautiful butterfly wing colours with the limitation that they're based on real butterflies. Please post a photo of the butterfly you're based on below, or go the whole hog and draw yourself wings and all.
You owe Mr Fixer a great debt you feel you can never repay, but you'll do your best, and to a lesser extent to Mr Orthrus and Matt's centaur characterwhose name I don't recall just at the moment Andre'. While Mr Fixer is honest in his desire to see you returned safely back to the Black Forrest, you understand that it might take him quite some while to achieve that. And, maybe it might be best to wait awhile until Viscount Lukesilva dies or everyone forgets about the insults and blows that flew that night you were all thrown out left to preserve the peace. Mr Fixer has arranged appropriate quarters in his roof for you all.
You are a royal Elyllon (30 points) and have suffered considerable pain, indignity and mental stress as a result of being a captive of the evil Lord Carrick.
Through Mr Fixer's efforts you've undergone some rehabilitation and have developed a keen interest in the big city in which you find yourself.
You have 100 points to spend on your character with the usual 40 worth of disadvantages. There may be inappropriate disadvantages, these will be discussed and reviewed by yourkindly GM as needed.
You're all royal
You may choose your beautiful butterfly wing colours with the limitation that they're based on real butterflies. Please post a photo of the butterfly you're based on below, or go the whole hog and draw yourself wings and all.
You owe Mr Fixer a great debt you feel you can never repay, but you'll do your best, and to a lesser extent to Mr Orthrus and Matt's centaur character
You are a royal Elyllon (30 points) and have suffered considerable pain, indignity and mental stress as a result of being a captive of the evil Lord Carrick.
Through Mr Fixer's efforts you've undergone some rehabilitation and have developed a keen interest in the big city in which you find yourself.
You have 100 points to spend on your character with the usual 40 worth of disadvantages. There may be inappropriate disadvantages, these will be discussed and reviewed by your
Phewf.
Phewf.
Friday night - Post Modern Jukebox, with VIP tickets, yay! So cool. Mum, myself and Ros really enjoyed it again! As well as Guzman Y Gomez and Ibiza N2 for victuals.
Saturday, Rob and I drive to Karri Valley Resort. Check in, get settled, have dinner, get mobbed by doornarts (the parrot with the distinctive vingt-un 28 call) and have a sleep. Karri forrest, beautiful lake, the real golden wildflowers everywhere, staff delighted to see us again although they seem to think at this stage swimming with our mermaid tails is just a figure of speech.
Unusual birds for us this trip-
Lots of grey currawongs on the way down, Regent parrots too. Purple crowned lorikeets around the resort, as well as a honeyeater that flew across our back of chalet area - bright olive back, black head, white eye or markings, it could be a couple of species, couldn't say for sure.
The resident ospreys look like they might have chicks.
So the next morning we notice the plumbing is acting funny, inform reception and wander off to do the Donnelly River Cruise, which was really interesting, at this time of year the river has broken through the sandbank. High, exposed ex-cave limestone cliffs with exposed stalactites to the left as you reach the mouth of the river, and a low basalt column wall to the right. Really odd geology!
Wide sandbar, sea wrack and Pacific gulls, and the Southern Ocean roaring and beating far across the sand. Just extraordinary.
On our return the receptionist chases us down in the car park and gives us the sad news that we have to move to another, and incidentally, much larger chalet as the plumbing situation isn't good. Can they offer us a free breakfast or bottle of wine to make up for it? Yes, they can, and thank you.
Then I had a bit of a swim - the water is not too cold, but visibility isn't good, so I don't do any diving or swimming underwater as I might run into something. The sunset merfin is very pretty against the tannin soaked water! I had a shower and we do some fishing, Rob catches two big rainbow trout in quick succession and we stop as that's enough for dinner!
Trout for dinner and we have a sleep.
The next morning we take a couple of surf skis out and circumnavigate the lake, on the way trying to work out what a bird high in a tree was. It looked odd, and of course the waterproof cameras don't have that good a zoom. On examination of the photos back at the shore revealed it to be a White Necked (or Pacific) Heron, which I've only seen once before in the wild, high up and flying away. This one was pretty co-operative.
Paddled back, and we both finned up for a swim. Mer-Rob found the water much too cold for his liking so he sunned his tail on the shore after a quick foray into the water. He's a tropical species. I went for a swim, to the delight of staff and patrons.
We rested, had dinner and then informed the staff of our intention to visit Beedelup Falls at night for photography purposes.
They were dubious but agreed to send help if we hadn't returned in 3 hours. (We were back in 2, to their relief as another couple had gotten themselves lost overnight recently but were far less sensible than us)
We considered staying an extra day but decided not to, and just as well in the end. <- foreshadowing
We had wrangled a late checkout and left with promises to return soon before some of the backpacking staff members were due to end their employment there. So off we went, heading for Cambray Cheeses where we had a delightful lunch.
Then we drove, and had a coffee break at the Cut at Mandurah. Decided that fish and chips sounded good - headed to Jetty F&C only to find that the foreshore had been invaded by food vans so we had Brazilian Tapis instead - so good!
I rang Mum, who was gardening. About 4 seconds before I rang, she fell up the stairs in the back yard and lacerated her thumb, and severely bruised both hands, barely missing cracking her head open - her glasses have a very sobering scratch down them! So the phone was ringing but the screen was so covered in blood that she couldn't read it. She managed to answer and give the impression to me that this had happened some time before.
I said, get yourself fixed up and I'll ring back. I got a message a little later saying she'd bandaged herself and iced the bruising, and was sitting resting, bruising was going down.
Meanwhile we had a leisurely meal and then drove home to find Mum in good spirits. Rob rebandaged her and we assessed the injury.
Diagnosis, rest the hand and let yourself be waited on until we can get a doc's appointment.
The next morning, doc investigates, says, rest the hand and let yourself be waited on.
Waited on Mum, got her victualled up and settled, then set off for Fremantle where Rob did some photography for the scavenger hunt, and we used the GoSun bbqs to cook some salmon for dinner at South Beach. Some time was spent admiring the enormous trompe l'oeil at East West Design on both the South and Marine Terrace sides. It's worth a walk by as there's some really small but cool elements you won't get on a drive by. Then we set off to see The House with the Clock in its Walls at the cinema. I'm now interested to read the book - I'd never heard of the writer, but I'm interested now. He won lots of awards, including an Edgar!
After the movie we drove home and went to sleep.
Mum is well this morning and in good spirits, and so are we.
Phewf, lovely holiday. It's a fine time to be hitting the South West of Western Australia.
Friday night - Post Modern Jukebox, with VIP tickets, yay! So cool. Mum, myself and Ros really enjoyed it again! As well as Guzman Y Gomez and Ibiza N2 for victuals.
Saturday, Rob and I drive to Karri Valley Resort. Check in, get settled, have dinner, get mobbed by doornarts (the parrot with the distinctive vingt-un 28 call) and have a sleep. Karri forrest, beautiful lake, the real golden wildflowers everywhere, staff delighted to see us again although they seem to think at this stage swimming with our mermaid tails is just a figure of speech.
Unusual birds for us this trip-
Lots of grey currawongs on the way down, Regent parrots too. Purple crowned lorikeets around the resort, as well as a honeyeater that flew across our back of chalet area - bright olive back, black head, white eye or markings, it could be a couple of species, couldn't say for sure.
The resident ospreys look like they might have chicks.
So the next morning we notice the plumbing is acting funny, inform reception and wander off to do the Donnelly River Cruise, which was really interesting, at this time of year the river has broken through the sandbank. High, exposed ex-cave limestone cliffs with exposed stalactites to the left as you reach the mouth of the river, and a low basalt column wall to the right. Really odd geology!
Wide sandbar, sea wrack and Pacific gulls, and the Southern Ocean roaring and beating far across the sand. Just extraordinary.
On our return the receptionist chases us down in the car park and gives us the sad news that we have to move to another, and incidentally, much larger chalet as the plumbing situation isn't good. Can they offer us a free breakfast or bottle of wine to make up for it? Yes, they can, and thank you.
Then I had a bit of a swim - the water is not too cold, but visibility isn't good, so I don't do any diving or swimming underwater as I might run into something. The sunset merfin is very pretty against the tannin soaked water! I had a shower and we do some fishing, Rob catches two big rainbow trout in quick succession and we stop as that's enough for dinner!
Trout for dinner and we have a sleep.
The next morning we take a couple of surf skis out and circumnavigate the lake, on the way trying to work out what a bird high in a tree was. It looked odd, and of course the waterproof cameras don't have that good a zoom. On examination of the photos back at the shore revealed it to be a White Necked (or Pacific) Heron, which I've only seen once before in the wild, high up and flying away. This one was pretty co-operative.
Paddled back, and we both finned up for a swim. Mer-Rob found the water much too cold for his liking so he sunned his tail on the shore after a quick foray into the water. He's a tropical species. I went for a swim, to the delight of staff and patrons.
We rested, had dinner and then informed the staff of our intention to visit Beedelup Falls at night for photography purposes.
They were dubious but agreed to send help if we hadn't returned in 3 hours. (We were back in 2, to their relief as another couple had gotten themselves lost overnight recently but were far less sensible than us)
We considered staying an extra day but decided not to, and just as well in the end. <- foreshadowing
We had wrangled a late checkout and left with promises to return soon before some of the backpacking staff members were due to end their employment there. So off we went, heading for Cambray Cheeses where we had a delightful lunch.
Then we drove, and had a coffee break at the Cut at Mandurah. Decided that fish and chips sounded good - headed to Jetty F&C only to find that the foreshore had been invaded by food vans so we had Brazilian Tapis instead - so good!
I rang Mum, who was gardening. About 4 seconds before I rang, she fell up the stairs in the back yard and lacerated her thumb, and severely bruised both hands, barely missing cracking her head open - her glasses have a very sobering scratch down them! So the phone was ringing but the screen was so covered in blood that she couldn't read it. She managed to answer and give the impression to me that this had happened some time before.
I said, get yourself fixed up and I'll ring back. I got a message a little later saying she'd bandaged herself and iced the bruising, and was sitting resting, bruising was going down.
Meanwhile we had a leisurely meal and then drove home to find Mum in good spirits. Rob rebandaged her and we assessed the injury.
Diagnosis, rest the hand and let yourself be waited on until we can get a doc's appointment.
The next morning, doc investigates, says, rest the hand and let yourself be waited on.
Waited on Mum, got her victualled up and settled, then set off for Fremantle where Rob did some photography for the scavenger hunt, and we used the GoSun bbqs to cook some salmon for dinner at South Beach. Some time was spent admiring the enormous trompe l'oeil at East West Design on both the South and Marine Terrace sides. It's worth a walk by as there's some really small but cool elements you won't get on a drive by. Then we set off to see The House with the Clock in its Walls at the cinema. I'm now interested to read the book - I'd never heard of the writer, but I'm interested now. He won lots of awards, including an Edgar!
After the movie we drove home and went to sleep.
Mum is well this morning and in good spirits, and so are we.
Phewf, lovely holiday. It's a fine time to be hitting the South West of Western Australia.
James Nicoll recently reviewed Ranma 1/2.
James Nicoll recently reviewed Ranma 1/2.
In it he speculates:
"I wonder if the Jusenkyo guide fell into the Cursed Pool of the Man Whose Warnings Were Ignored? The guide is quite diligent about warning visitors about the hazards of the region, but nobody ever seems to listen to him."
For some reason my brain thinks this is hilarious and I'm still chuckling now.
The full review is linked below if you'd like to read it.
https://jamesdavisnicoll.com/review/a-kiss-with-a-fist
In it he speculates:
"I wonder if the Jusenkyo guide fell into the Cursed Pool of the Man Whose Warnings Were Ignored? The guide is quite diligent about warning visitors about the hazards of the region, but nobody ever seems to listen to him."
For some reason my brain thinks this is hilarious and I'm still chuckling now.
The full review is linked below if you'd like to read it.
https://jamesdavisnicoll.com/review/a-kiss-with-a-fist
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Nyola looking fine at Karri Valley is the banner photograph for the community at the moment.
Nyola looking fine at Karri Valley is the banner photograph for the community at the moment. Nyola loves diving and seafood, and dislikes cold water.
Please submit your entries if you'd like to feature on the banner, I will need two likes and a dislike, otherwise I will make up outrageous stories.
Saturday, 22 September 2018
#pmjtour The temptress of tap last night, Anissa Lee.
#pmjtour The temptress of tap last night, Anissa Lee.
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
What's the skill you're most pleased with at the moment?
What's the skill you're most pleased with at the moment? I'm very pleased that I can swim underwater, on my back, while blowing bubbles! Small things, but I'm a beginner.
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
My goodness! I never thought this would happen! I have the original...
My goodness! I never thought this would happen! I have the original...
Look Rob Masters
http://www.aresgames.eu/21459
Look Rob Masters
http://www.aresgames.eu/21459
Monday, 17 September 2018
A friend of mine recently visited Beatty Park Leisure Centre and kindly brought me their Terms and Conditions for...
A friend of mine recently visited Beatty Park Leisure Centre and kindly brought me their Terms and Conditions for swimming with a monofin and mermaid skin.
No silicon skins, I'm afraid, for all you elite, but they're happy for fabric.
Here's a link to the current T&C. Nyola and I haven't swum there yet, but we plan to make an outing to it before the cold goes away and all the people rush there in the warmth.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eDKLmsKRx1MVqNVW6
No silicon skins, I'm afraid, for all you elite, but they're happy for fabric.
Here's a link to the current T&C. Nyola and I haven't swum there yet, but we plan to make an outing to it before the cold goes away and all the people rush there in the warmth.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eDKLmsKRx1MVqNVW6
The Icecool Tournament next month at WABA looks pretty splendid.
The Icecool Tournament next month at WABA looks pretty splendid.
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/article/30008632#30008632
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/article/30008632#30008632
Saturday, 15 September 2018
Friday, 14 September 2018
Title
The Advertiser: Mermaid mounts protest to protect our dolphins.
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/west-beaches/mermaid-salacia-plans-protest-at-parliament-house-to-protect-the-port-river-dolphins/news-story/1ca224d72bee8041952b5d2d4c42cfc7
Hello there, I really admire your products - I love the shape of your monofin!
Hello there, I really admire your products - I love the shape of your monofin! I prefer monofins that look realistic and yours does it! Please be welcome to my growing community of merpeople and welcome to post products in the commercial posts section if you like.
Margaret's friends are at her house, so we are at Matt's tonight.
Margaret's friends are at her house, so we are at Matt's tonight.
221A Huntriss Road - parking available on the verge or in Diana Street opposite.
So presumably we can bring chocolate and cats should we wish. :-)
221A Huntriss Road - parking available on the verge or in Diana Street opposite.
So presumably we can bring chocolate and cats should we wish. :-)
Ha, I'd better introduce myself, hey?
Ha, I'd better introduce myself, hey?
I swim with Nyola (aka Rob Masters) and I'm still dithering about my mer-name. I'll get there! Maybe.
Sometimes my tail is stripey, sometimes it's glittery teal. We've not been mers long, about a year I think. We swim mostly at the lovely heated Scarborough beach pool, (you need to book, do a swim test and sign waivers to swim in a fin) but as we're heading into warmer times we will start exploring protected waters around Perth and Mandurah, and maybe further afield.
Thursday, 13 September 2018
So I just got this email because I was a volunteer with them the first time.
So I just got this email because I was a volunteer with them the first time. And I teared up a bit, because it's wonderful that I can basically be International Rescue in my lounge room.
If you ever wanted to be John Tracey up in Thunderbird 5 as the eye in the sky helping rescue people go over to zooniverse.org and get yourself a login.
And if they don't end up launching the Planetary Response Network, there's heaps of other cool stuff to help with.
"Hi there,
We'd like to give you a heads-up that we may be launching the Planetary Response Network again in the coming days in response to possible destructive storms making landfall in the Caribbean. Fingers crossed the storms will dissipate and we will not be required to launch the project. However, if we do, we want to be ready to help as quickly as possible!
If we do launch the project, we will message you immediately and we'll be grateful for any help you can provide.
Additionally, we are looking to contact any volunteers in the USA, preferably in the Washington DC area, who might be interested in talking to a press contact. If you are able to help, please email (email address)
Thanks,
Grant & The Planetary Response Network Team"
http://zooniverse.org
If you ever wanted to be John Tracey up in Thunderbird 5 as the eye in the sky helping rescue people go over to zooniverse.org and get yourself a login.
And if they don't end up launching the Planetary Response Network, there's heaps of other cool stuff to help with.
"Hi there,
We'd like to give you a heads-up that we may be launching the Planetary Response Network again in the coming days in response to possible destructive storms making landfall in the Caribbean. Fingers crossed the storms will dissipate and we will not be required to launch the project. However, if we do, we want to be ready to help as quickly as possible!
If we do launch the project, we will message you immediately and we'll be grateful for any help you can provide.
Additionally, we are looking to contact any volunteers in the USA, preferably in the Washington DC area, who might be interested in talking to a press contact. If you are able to help, please email (email address)
Thanks,
Grant & The Planetary Response Network Team"
http://zooniverse.org
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Where can I swim with my monofin?
Where can I swim with my monofin? In Perth, I'm told Claremont Aquatic Centre has no restrictions. You might get some luck at the Aquamotions too! I swim at Scarborough beach pool. But to swim there you have to first arrange to have a swim test which is swimming 50 metres without touching the bottom. Once you get signed off on that, you're then required to book a lane. If you're in the Scarborough area perhaps we can share a lane!
Hi folks and welcome to Merfolk & Monofins.
Hi folks and welcome to Merfolk & Monofins. If you would like a section added for your region, let me know, I'll add them as they come up. Spammers will be blocked. Creeps will be blocked. Nastiness will be Dealt With.
Friday, 7 September 2018
On for tonight.
On for tonight. I haven't heard back from Richard, but last week it was expected that we'd reconvene at the place he's minding. 27A King George Street Innaloo.
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
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