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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:55:51 GMT

I tried using 'Carmen' but the adventure involved gnomes and underpants and I just wasn't willing to deal with that.

steampunk circlet

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:57:51 GMT

This circlet is made of brass, silver and Swarovski Heliotrope crystal.

What makes it steampunk? If you look closely there are small screws in among the crystals. For me steampunk is the blending of Victorian aesthetics with practical, mechanical, industrial and vintage sci-fi elements., as such this qualifies in my book.

low fat, healthy oven fried chicken

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:26:01 GMT

One very large boneless, skinless chicken breast (just under a pound) cut into two or two smaller ones

2 egg whites

breading mix:
1/4 cup or so rolled oats
1/8 cup or so flax meal
1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/8 cup paprika
1 tsp rosemary, crushed
1 tsp turmeric
salt & pepper to taste

preheat oven to 425.

coat a breast in egg, then coat in breading mix. Lay in pan lightly sprayed in cooking spray. Repeat. Lightly spray the chicken once in the pan with cooking spray.

cook for about 30 minutes or till chicken has an internal temp of 180 if you have a thermometer.

Depending on size of chicken breast calories should be 200 or less per breast for crispy fried chicken!

note: you can actually do about 4 small breasts with this amount of coating & egg
note: why oats and flax meal? because it's good for you and believe me it works great with the panko. You can just use all panko if you want.

Xevian Industires presents - the Chiropterator (because bats need wings)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:31:03 GMT

Pictures of the wings being worn at Steamcon 2009:

Sorry but I don't have credits on the photographers, most were sent to me by people that found them. If you know who they are please let me know!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:30:55 GMT

A few wing pictures, still no pictures of the ball gown.

crappy iphone pix

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:06:04 GMT

The leather outfit with and without the wings. I hope to find more later.

thursdries

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:19:23 GMT

I finally sort of have a site for my Steampunk stuff up.

Obviously I am still working on it. There isn't that much there yet, and it will take a while to put what I consider to be my best pieces up, plus I need to go through my bookmarks for the links page. I also need to add a section or two, somehow, considering the menu is full. Meh. I am hoping to have it done-ish by the con but who knows. I have a lot of sewing and such to do still.

Wood & Brass Goggles

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:41:48 GMT

I was not satisfied with my husband's previous goggles which were just a mod I did of the ubiquitous Restoration Hardware German goggles so I made him a new pair. They are based off wood rings. The other materials used are metal and leather. The left eye has a lens from an old pair of glasses so other than needing to trigger the left he can actually see out of them.

to quote the governator "twwwwoooo weeeeeeekssssssssss"

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:42:15 GMT

I have two weeks to get everything finished for steamcon. The wings are done save for one detail that I am waiting to arrive in the mail. Blurry teaser pic with the wings detached for transport:

Better pictures once the last bit arrives.

Erick's new goggles are almost finished. I decided that his old ones which were mods of the German goggles from Restoration Hardware just weren't good enough anymore. The new ones are all wood, metal, leather and exclusive of decoration handmade.

The only other things I HAVE to do before the con are take in some clothes and sew one or two things for Erick. I'm sure another last min. project will sneak in there somehow but for now this look doable. It would be so nice to be done early with stuff so I can just kind of relax before the event.

That's totally going to happen. Yeah, and I'm a Chinese jet pilot.

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:28:31 GMT

Saturday I got up after 4 hours sleep because Erick suggested a trip to Urban Ore. I have been wanting to go, so we went. We found lots of various metal bits, a great lamp base, a sturdy leather case with brass hinges and best of all a couple wood gun stocks for building yet more guns... because it's fun. They won't be done for steamcon but should be finished by Maker Faire.

My wings are very nearly finished. I was short ONE FUCKING SCREW tonight. I will get more tomorrow. I also need to do some detail work on them before I can take pictures. Erick's goggles need to be assembled so I hope to wrap up both projects next week. I need to start sewing some stuff for Erick, and take in a few of my dresses. I am going to try to be ready to go the weekend before we leave because one whole day is going to be taken up by doing my hair.

I am bringing extra clothes to loan out. I have about decided NOT to bring the ball gown because there really isn't a good event to wear it to. I can save it for the Edwardian Ball. Taking that in is also going to be a major undertaking as it is a rather complicated garment.

The other issue is deciding which outfit(s) I can wear the wings with. I know they will look good with the leather outfit. Not sure about anything else. I will have to try stuff on obviously.

Xevian Industries presents the Xevian 9 - Elegant Assassin

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:48:30 GMT

The Xevian 9 was designed to easily and completely break down into small discreet parts so that it might be brought into situations where weapons are prohibited. Easy and quick reassembly along with surprising power make this weapon an excellent choice for anyone needing stealth, power and aesthetic refinement. Powered by a rechargeable, and replaceable crystal the Xevian 9 shoots an accurate and deadly ray. Shown here with the optional backup crystal hanging from a chain that may be worn around the neck for convenience, a beautiful and practical way to ensure you are always ready no matter what the situation.

This gun is made entirely out of lamp and plumbing parts. It screws together and can be completely taken apart as nothing is glued or soldered. The original concept was to make a gun from found and unaltered parts and that is what it is.

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:03:29 GMT

Who all is going to Steamcon?

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:31:35 GMT

Working on projects for Steamcon. The big ones are:

Bat wings for me. They won't be articulated as I had originally planned, but I think they will look nifty. Slightly smaller than my demon wings and attached to a backpacky sort of thing I made out of the guts of a defunct grandfather clock and other bits.

New goggles for Erick. His old ones always got so many complements but they were just modded goggles from Restoration Hardware and that simply will not do. I am making some from scratch out of leather, brass and wood.

Then I have some sewing projects to do for Erick and lots of clothes to take in for both of us.

I have one month to get all of this done!

er...

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:39:42 GMT

I am really behind on reading posts. I suppose I could spend the next few hours getting caught up or I could do something, you know, productive like cleaning or crafting.

I think I shall do the latter.

If I missed something important, please let me know.

steamcon prep

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:11:44 GMT

Getting things ready for the con I am faced with a daunting problem, I have too many outfits! I need to figure out what all we are doing and when to plan out what to bring. 9 unique outfits are vying for space in my trunk. I really don't think I can wear that much.

I know I am bringing my all leather outfit, might wear just pants or might wear the skirt, for the AP show.

I really want to bring my hand beaded ballgown, but I am not sure if there is anything formal enough to warrant it.

The black velveteen is probably going to be my Saturday outfit, as it's my most comfy.

Then I have the 313 dress & matching hat , the purple raven dress & matching hat plus all the others.

ARGH!

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:01:21 GMT

17:23 130, goal #
17:40 @BstiNatosi Why are you watching fox? My gods. #
17:54 @BstiNatosi ok, you scared me there for a sec. #
17:55 @digitalkitty I know. I am really not doing cartwheels over this speech. #
18:28 @BstiNatosi i was.
:-P #
18:57 @digitalkitty Are you wearing a wig? Is your hair really too weird to be on camera? #
19:14 Carpal tunnel can suck it. I don't want to wear this ugly wrist thing but I can't make a fist on my left hand and it hurts. #
20:43 Mmmmmmm cinnamon toast and tea. #
21:27 @kalischild True. I have even been inspired to end relationships that weren't going anywhere due to weddings. #
22:14 @putmybluesaway Actually that's 5 words all together. #
23:57 Fasten, zip. #
23:59 .@psymbi0tic Douchebag - slimy, self-serving, untrustworthy scum #

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From Twitter 09-08-2009

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:01:36 GMT

14:48:44: RK1 Xeriya and Xeviyn
15:07:13: Wow,I knew if we went to PAX we'd end up even sicker but I didn't expect it to be so widespread. Even if it's not swine flu, still... YUCK.
15:08:42: Oh yeah, I guess I'll start participating in the online world again. Just don't expect I can catch up, because I am not even going to try.
15:11:42: So, yeah, we are still working on the costumes & once they are finally done we will do a photoshoot so you can see them.
22:23:35: I feel like a warm fuzzy blanket addict under a pile of warm fuzzy blankets. Playing AO, watching B5. Just need coffee to make it complete.
22:39:12: a...............nd... the cats are fighting AGAIN.
22:48:30: For the record, still VERY upset about missing PAX due to being sick.

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Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:01:32 GMT

14:48 RK1 Xeriya and Xeviyn #
15:07 Wow,I knew if we went to PAX we'd end up even sicker but I didn't expect it to be so widespread. Even if it's not swine flu, still... YUCK. #
15:08 Oh yeah, I guess I'll start participating in the online world again. Just don't expect I can catch up, because I am not even going to try. #
15:11 So, yeah, we are still working on the costumes & once they are finally done we will do a photoshoot so you can see them. #
22:23 I feel like a warm fuzzy blanket addict under a pile of warm fuzzy blankets. Playing AO, watching B5. Just need coffee to make it complete. #
22:39 a...............nd... the cats are fighting AGAIN. #
22:48 For the record, still VERY upset about missing PAX due to being sick. #

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From Twitter 09-06-2009

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:01:37 GMT

22:21:08: Playing AO RK1 & Runes of Magic. Otherwise still offline. If I need to know somthing DM me or email me at my DIY URL.
22:24:18: @hungryclone that's not me.
22:25:41: @thekaikai we are going to use the extra time to make everything better then get a photag fried to take pictures at an old bunker near here.

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Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:01:21 GMT

22:21 Playing AO RK1 & Runes of Magic. Otherwise still offline. If I need to know somthing DM me or email me at my DIY URL. #
22:24 @hungryclone that's not me. #
22:25 @thekaikai we are going to use the extra time to make everything better then get a photag fried to take pictures at an old bunker near here. #

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From Twitter 09-03-2009

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:01:48 GMT

10:22:43: played Anarchy Online yesterday http://gamerdna.com/r/1kWv

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Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:01:07 GMT

10:22 played Anarchy Online yesterday gamerdna.com/r/1kWv #

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From Twitter 09-02-2009

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:01:52 GMT

00:20:32: @crowgrl13 No these are Warhammer 40K costumes. Not Steampunk.
00:26:12: Staff 2.0 is not coming out as well as I would like. It's lumpy and fragile. Not happy.
12:46:18: So it comes down to this. My cold is back no doubt fr stress. @trodomir is worse. Coughing, etc. So we can't finish and we can't go to PAX
12:51:22: I am going offline till sometime next week. If you need me you know how to get a hold of me, if not then you don't need me.

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Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:01:05 GMT

00:20 @crowgrl13 No these are Warhammer 40K costumes. Not Steampunk. #
00:26 Staff 2.0 is not coming out as well as I would like. It's lumpy and fragile. Not happy. #
12:46 So it comes down to this. My cold is back no doubt fr stress. @trodomir is worse. Coughing, etc. So we can't finish and we can't go to PAX #
12:51 I am going offline till sometime next week. If you need me you know how to get a hold of me, if not then you don't need me. #

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From Twitter 09-01-2009

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:01:51 GMT

12:06:22: @Official_PAX so if someone showed up with this staff would they be asked to leave? http://pics.livejournal.com/lilibat/pic/000bk8e9.jpg
12:12:46: Asking an question that you need to know NOW, and may never get a response to. Yeah my day is starting off great.
13:49:07: NOW looks like we might not go to PAX because they changed their weapons policy and I just found out about it.
14:44:39: Aveenia has asthma but is fine now. We need to keep the house dusted and get air filters.
15:00:39: Well, strike 2 for #PAX @trodomir is still very sick. Strike 3 is most likely the fact that since he is sick he can't finish woodworking.
15:02:05: @psykoboy2 Erick is sick and I'm just not sure this is going to happen. :-(
15:28:20: @grantimahara I had one of those in High School!
16:33:41: We have no idea what we are doing. I hate acid indecision.
16:36:24: RT WILDLIFE WAYSTATION NEEDS HELP EVACUATING ANIMALS! Need flatbed trucks NOW! 14831 Little Tujunga Canyon Rd Sylmar CA 91342 818-899-5201.
17:33:47: OK #PAX is on. We are going to be just squeaking by on time. I have to litterally nerf @trodomir's staff, might not get my Sister done too.
17:35:27: @tjcrowley make your own with LOTs of plain geletin.
17:47:15: @psykoboy2 You win. We are going.
19:18:06: I need to improve my mood fast or tonight is not going to go well.
20:06:31: @putmybluesaway Go to Michaels Crafts. They have blank lunch boxes you can decorate yourself.

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