Siam! Transcript (Edited)

Baron Klaus Wulfenbach: Very well. Salonistas, I should like to present Admiral Caldwell, late of Steeltopia.

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo: my key board is weird.  Makes me Jump unintentionally when typoing.

Baron Klaus Wulfenbach: He and his weird keyboard will be focussing on the areas of Bangkok, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace in Siam, as the late Dowager Empress of Steeltopia was from that area, and he is most familiar with that part of the land.

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo facepalms.

Baron Klaus Wulfenbach: Remember, bitte, no weaponry to express disapproval, this is not the Jaeger Poetry Slam.  Throw money instead. All donations to the tipjar on the stage will be presented to our speaker, and do consider contributing to this facility as well if you might.  Tea and coffee are available from the tables behind you.  Admiral, bitte, would you begin?

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo: Thank you Baron.  It is my pleasure and honor today to be presenting the two most important jewels of Siam, in the capital of Bangkok.  The first one will be of the Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.

The local name for it is Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhlaram Ratchaworamahawihan.  (Say THAT 10 times fast!)  It is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok and houses more than 1000 Buddha images, far more than any within the land of Siam.

Baron Klaus Wulfenbach: How old?

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo: It was built in 1782.  Named after a monastery in India where Buddha is said to have lived. The temple sits upon the site, Wat Phodharam that was a place for the study and traditional Thai medicine. Statues in yoga positions were created as well.  Built in 1782-1809 AD, the place went through many changes over the next 260 years. During the reign of King Rama III 1824-1851 AD, medical texts were inscribed upon plaques and were placed around the temple. Wat Pho is where traditional Thai massage was originated.

Along the temple grounds, around the main temple itself .. one can come across various Chinese Guardian Statues.

Garnet Psaltery: Why were they Chinese and not Siamese?

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo: Well, due to Chinese influence during ancient times, these statues were brought in many years ago, around the Burmese, Siam war.

One can also find artful wall murals along the outside walls.  That's a sample of a wall art, depicting all the ancient wars.  These pictures, I tell you, do NOT do it justice.

Jimmy Branagh: 'oo's th' big scary guy?

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo: A Guardian.  More on those images when we get to the Grand Palace.

Here you will see the Reclining Buddha - that's him right there.  46 meters long and 15 meters high.  Gold plating covers his body and he has pearls in his eyes and on the soles of his feet.  The bottom of the feet is intricately decorated with 108 scenes in the style of Indian and Chinese.

Here you see the king responsible for the creation of the temple, King Rama 1.  Further on through the years the temple was built upon by King Rama III.

Ahh, I cannot forget ... the massage statues.  Those are the statues near the massage school.

This is a ceramic wall decoration, which can be found throughout the temple.

Here, more gold.

Tepic Harlequin: they must all be very rich, over there...

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo: If only that were true :)  But gold is reserved, or was reserved more for Royalty and the temples.

Another area of interest is the Grand Palace of Siam.  This area was a long time place of residency for the Royal families through the ages.  Stone giants, these are the demons that guard the palace. The Guardian Demons. The Grand Palace was built by the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, King Rama I, in 1782 and established Bangkok as Siam's new capital (Previously Thonburi).  The result after years of work, the palace turned from simple wood to a vast complex of jewels, gold and splendor, rather  than being a single structure.

Garnet Psaltery: I'm amazed it's still standing.

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo: it is being taken care of and maintained.

This here is the Royal Residence.

Linus Lacombe: They don't get to live in that rambling palace anymore?

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo: Unfortunately, no.

Here you see the various flags of Old Siam.  Elephants are considered to bring good luck.

Any questions?

Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) raises her hand.

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo: Yes Nika?

Nika Thought-werk (robotnika): Sir, do el'phants really get scared over mice? I heard that.

Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo: hehe.  I have not witnessed that, and can't honestly answer Yes or No.  But I should experiment next I return there, for... science.

This concludes my presentation.  It has been an honor sharing my mom's culture!

Siam! Transcript (Unedited)

[14:01] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): We shall wait a few moments.

[14:01] Solace Fairlady: Hello Admiral:) and Capt Stereo

[14:02] Garnet Psaltery: Hello Miss Nacht

[14:02] Wildstar Beaumont: good evening all

[14:02] Linus Lacombe: Hello Admiral, and Ms Stereo

[14:02] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Hello!

[14:02] Garnet Psaltery: Hello Arnold

[14:02] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): welcome!

[14:02] Gloriana Maertens waves to all the newcomers

[14:02] Jimmy Branagh: ((I hope we don;t need the telescreen))

[14:02] Solace Fairlady: Hello my love!:)

[14:03] Jimmy Branagh: Hoy Commander

[14:03] Stereo Nacht: Good day Herr Baron, Frau Löwey, Ms. Solace, Ms. Garnet, Admiral Beaumont, Mr. Lacombe, Mr. Invertigo, and everyone!

[14:03] Garnet Psaltery: Hello again, Admiral

[14:03] Jimmy Branagh: 'ello Miss Stereo

 [14:03] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): We have, hopefully, helped you all preload the images Herr Admiral will be sharing.

[14:03] Wildstar Beaumont: greeting :)

[14:03] Stereo Nacht: Good day Ms. Andrews!

[14:03] Garnet Psaltery: Hello the Posgalon ladies :o)

[14:03] Darlingmonster Ember: waves

[14:04] Blair Andrews (blairandionrivalionis): hello

[14:04] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Fraulein Andrews, would you like a chair?

[14:04] Jimmy Branagh: ((The screen is a complete blur to me. I'll need audio descriptions))

 [14:05] Garnet Psaltery: Is it not rezzing at all for you, Jimmy?

[14:05] Jimmy Branagh: Red. Otherwise not.

[14:05] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Have you tried the edit trick?

[14:05] Jimmy Branagh: Several times

[14:05] Stereo Nacht: I do have a splash of white in the middle, myself...

[14:05] Tepic Harlequin: come over by me, Jimmy, looks fine from here....

[14:05] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Hm.

[14:05] Garnet Psaltery: Hello Miss Puchkina

[14:06] Garnet Psaltery: Hello Miss Nika

[14:06] Tepic Harlequin: any better?

[14:06] Stereo Nacht: Good day Ms. Hienrichs, Mr. granagh, Mr. Halrequin, Mr Arnold, Ms. Thought-Werk!

[14:06] Sera (serafina.puchkina) waves from her cloud

[14:06] Jimmy Branagh: Hoy awl thet came in!

[14:06] Tepic Harlequin: ello :-)

[14:06] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) waves at Captain Nacht.

 [14:06] Garnet Psaltery: Does anyone need a chair?

[14:07] Jimmy Branagh: Yay! Finally!

[14:07] Garnet Psaltery: :o)

[14:07] Jimmy Branagh: Oy can see!

[14:07] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Crude but effective method.

[14:07] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) raises her hand.

[14:08] Garnet Psaltery: Yes MIss Nika?

[14:08] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika): Chair, please?

 [14:08] Garnet Psaltery: /certainly

[14:08] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) curtsies.

[14:08] Tepic Harlequin: there ya go, Jimmy, just needed to be nearer.... yer need glasses? hehehe

[14:08] Stereo Nacht: How very nice looking you are, Miss Thought-Werk! :-)

[14:09] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander) looks at his watch

[14:09] Garnet Psaltery: Do you prefer to stand, Admiral?

[14:09] Jimmy Branagh: Moighta been thet unoydentifoyd hootch Oy 'ad last noight ...

[14:09] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika): Thank you, Miss Garnett!

[14:09] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): I can use a chair too please

[14:09] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Very well. Salonistas, I should like to present Admiral Caldwell, late of Steeltopia.

[14:09] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): my key board is weird

[14:09] Jimmy Branagh applauds

[14:09] Jimmy Branagh: Yay!

[14:09] Linus Lacombe:  `*.¸.*´ APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´

[14:09] Sidonie Ancelin (ancelin) applauds

[14:09] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Makes me Jump unintentionally when typoing

[14:09] Rhianon Jameson applauds

[14:09] Garnet Psaltery: ***** APPLAUSE *****

[14:09] Solace Fairlady applauds

[14:09] Darlingmonster Ember applauds

[14:09] Arnold (gager) purrs

[14:09] Stereo Nacht:  `*.¸.*´ APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´

[14:10] Tepic Harlequin: yer suppose ter wait til we put it through the still tree times, yer know....

[14:10] Renee Caxton applauds

[14:10] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika): And thank you, Captain Nacht.

[14:10] Jimmy Branagh: Yeh, but Oy wos thirsty!

[14:10] Linus Lacombe: Probably healthier than the well water.

[14:10] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell) bows

[14:10] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): He and his weird keyboard will be focussing on the areas of Bangkok, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace in Siam, as the late Dowager Empress of Steeltopia was from that area, and he is most familiar with that part of the land.

[14:10] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell) facepalms

[14:10] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Remember, bitte, no weaponry to express disapproval, this is not the Jaeger Poetry Slam.

[14:11] Garnet Psaltery: *grins*

[14:11] Jimmy Branagh: Awww ...

 [14:11] Darlingmonster Ember smiles

[14:11] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Throw money instead. All donations to the tipjar on the stage will be presented to our speaker, and do consider contributing to this facility as well if you might.

 [14:11] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Tea and coffee are available from the tables behind you.

[14:12] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Admiral, bitte, would you begin?

 [14:12] Stereo Nacht: (I thought weaponry was to show *approval*? Was U wrong all that time? ;-) 0

[14:12] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell) nods "Thank you Baron"

[14:12] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): (Wrong venue.)

 [14:12] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika): ?me wonders if she might have coffee and tea.

 [14:12] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Good afternoon ladies and gentlmen

[14:12] Solace Fairlady waves to Miss Magz

 [14:12] Magda Haiku (magdalena.kamenev) slips in quietly and waves to all.

 [14:13] Garnet Psaltery: Hello Miss Magz :o)

 [14:13] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) waves to Miss Magz.

[14:13] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): It is my pleasure and honor today to be presenting the two most important jewels of Siam, in the capital of Bangkok.

[14:14] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) smiles and waves quietly to Miss Sid and Frau Lowey.

[14:14] Tepic Harlequin: blimey, he's nicked their crown jewels!

[14:14] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): The first one will be of the Wat Phro, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha

[14:15] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): The local name for it is Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhlaram Ratchaworamahawihan,

[14:15] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Say THAT 10 times fast

[14:15] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell) grins evily

[14:15] Jimmy Branagh: Say it one toime regular!

[14:16] Nika Thought-werk's Key whispers: The little clockwork hunches over as its gears grind to a halt.

[14:16] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): it is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok and

houses more thyan 1000 Buddha images, far more than any within the land of Siam.

[14:16] Nika Thought-werk's Key whispers: The doll's eyes start to flicker as it suddenly seems to come alive.  With a tin-edged, recorded voice, it intones: 'Main core active, dual core present.  Access main core?  Access dual core?

[14:17] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): How old?

[14:17] Stereo Nacht: main core

[14:17] Nika Thought-werk's Key: The doll's eyes blink shut before quickly reopening. It then responds: 'Main-core access granted. Core reading shall begin from track 4513, bar-line 8, key 52.

[14:17] Jimmy Branagh: Need a woind Miss Nika?

[14:17] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): It was buuit in 1782

[14:17] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): I think Fraulein Stereo managed.

[14:17] Garnet Psaltery: I just wound her

[14:17] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander) nods

[14:17] Jimmy Branagh: 'kay

[14:17] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) shakes her head embarrassed and continues listening.

[14:18] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Very kind, all of you. What a spectaculara image.

[14:18] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Named after a monestary in India where Buddha is said to have lived. The temple sits upon the site, Wat Phodharam that was a place for the study and

traditional Thai medicine. Statues in yoga positions were created as well.

[14:18] Tepic Harlequin: goodness! look at all that gold......... where did yer say this was?

[14:18] Jimmy Branagh: Whoa, thet's an oyeful!

[14:18] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): This is in Wat Pho

[14:18] Garnet Psaltery: It's not for stealing

[14:18] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander) chuckles

[14:18] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Wait till you see the Reclining Buddha

[14:18] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): :)

[14:19] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): But before that ..... we will need to take you through the temple grounds

[14:19] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) "ahs" at the image on the screen.

[14:19] Gloriana Maertens murmurs, "I'm not getting a sense of scale from the illustration - where would a man of average height come to - assuming this is on the floor?"

[14:20] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Built in 1782-1809 AD, the place went through many changes over the next 260 years. During the reign of King Rama III 1824-1851 AD, medical texts were

inscribed upon plaques and were placed around the temple. Wat Pho is where traditional Thai massage was originated.

[14:21] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): along the temple grounds, around the main temple itself .. one can come across various Chinese Guardian Statues

[14:22] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): everyone rezzing ok?

[14:22] Garnet Psaltery: Yes

[14:22] Renee Caxton nods yes

[14:22] Solace Fairlady: Now, yes, thank you

[14:22] Jimmy Branagh: Yeps!

[14:24] Garnet Psaltery: Why were they Chinese and not Siamese?

 [14:24] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): One can also find artful wall murials along the outside walls

[14:26] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): well, due to Chinese influence during ancient times, these statues were brought in many years ago

[14:26] Garnet Psaltery: Ah I see

[14:26] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Around the Burmese, Siam war.

[14:27] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Named after a monestary in India where Buddha is said to have lived. The temple sits upon the site, Wat Phodharam that was a place for the study and

traditional Thai medicine. Statues in yoga positions were created as well.

[14:28] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Thats a sample of a wall art

[14:28] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Depicting all the ancient wars

[14:28] Stereo Nacht: Interesting...

[14:28] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): These pictures i tell you do NOT do it justice

[14:28] Garnet Psaltery nods

[14:29] Jimmy Branagh: 'oo's th' big scary guy?

[14:29] Garnet Psaltery: A demon?

[14:29] Sera (serafina.puchkina) murmurs, "amazing."

[14:29] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Yes

[14:29] Jimmy Branagh: Oooo ...

[14:29] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): A Guardian

[14:29] Stereo Nacht: A Jägergeneral, I am sure! ;-)

[14:29] Garnet Psaltery: :o)

[14:29] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): More on those images when we get to the Grand Palace

[14:29] Garnet Psaltery: Franz's Siamese cousin

[14:30] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Here you will see the Reclining Buddha

[14:30] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Thats him right there

[14:31] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): 46 meters long and 15 meters high.

[14:31] Magda Haiku (magdalena.kamenev): Whoa.

[14:31] Bookworm Hienrichs whistles softly.

[14:31] Stereo Nacht: "Whoa" indeed! O.O

[14:31] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) admires the soft pinks.

[14:31] Garnet Psaltery: My goodness

[14:31] Jimmy Branagh: Thet's big

[14:31] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Gold plating covers his body and he is

with pearls in his eyes and on the soles of his feet.

[14:31] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Might fit in the Castle's largest hangar.

[14:31] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander) smiles

[14:31] Garnet Psaltery: :o)

[14:32] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): hehe

[14:32] Jimmy Branagh: Those are his toes

[14:32] Jimmy Branagh chuckles

[14:32] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): yep!

[14:32] Garnet Psaltery: Goodness me

[14:32] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): The bottom of the feet is intricately decorated with 108 scenes in the style of Indian and Chinese.

[14:32] Jimmy Branagh: WHoa

[14:33] Garnet Psaltery: I wonder if he's ticklish?

[14:33] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): hehe

[14:33] Garnet Psaltery: Then he'd be the Laugjing Buddha

[14:33] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): here you see the king responsible for the creation of the temple

[14:34] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Kinjg Rama 1

[14:34] Darlingmonster Ember: sharp dresser

 [14:34] Garnet Psaltery starts to hum Shall We Dance

[14:34] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Further on through the years the temple was built upon by King Rama III

 [14:35] Tepic Harlequin: errr... what happened to number two?

[14:35] Stereo Nacht: He was lazy and did nothing! ;-)

[14:35] Solace Fairlady: Don't ask

[14:35] Garnet Psaltery: They called him Ramshackle

[14:36] Garnet Psaltery: Sorry, Mr. Caldwell

[14:36] Solace Fairlady: or Ewecuff when he was so inclined, thats why the family dont speak about him

[14:36] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): was afraid youd ask hehe .... But the reason these two, Rama 1 and II were mentioned was due to their involvment in adding to the temple during their respective times

[14:37] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): ahh i can not forget ... the massage statues

[14:37] Darlingmonster Ember: ooooo

[14:37] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): those are the statues near the massage school

[14:37] Tepic Harlequin: cor blimy!

[14:37] Garnet Psaltery: Oh dear, he doesn't look very happy

[14:37] Gloriana Maertens: ...not at all.

[14:38] Tepic Harlequin: that was a school?

[14:38] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): This is a ceramic wall decoration

[14:38] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): can be found throughout the temple

[14:38] Bookworm Hienrichs wonders how many people are lusting after that for a texture.

[14:38] Magda Haiku (magdalena.kamenev): Massage?

[14:38] Tepic Harlequin: looks like them ones outside the pubs....

[14:38] Bookworm Hienrichs: No, the ceramic tiles.

[14:39] Bookworm Hienrichs: Those were lovely!

[14:39] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Here, more gold

[14:39] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): :)

[14:39] Tepic Harlequin: they must all be very rich, over there...

[14:40] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): If only that were true :)

[14:40] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): But gold is reserved, or was reserved more for Royalty and the temples

[14:40] Garnet Psaltery: Naurally

[14:40] Tepic Harlequin: hmmmphh...

[14:41] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Another area of interest is the Grand Palace of Siam

[14:41] Garnet Psaltery: Hello Captain Clowes

[14:41] Garnet Psaltery: Oh how pretty

[14:41] Chess Clowes: Hello there!

[14:42] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): This area was a long time place of residency for the Royal families through the ages

 [14:42] Gloriana Maertens: Goodness. That looks like gingerbread.

[14:42] Darlingmonster Ember: tastes good too....

[14:42] Garnet Psaltery: Yes, a gilded cake perhaps

[14:42] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): colorful stone giants, these are the demons that guard the palace. The Guardian Demons. The Grand Palace was built by

founder of the Chakri Dynasty King Rama I in 1782 and established Bangkok as Siam's new capital (Previously Thonburi)

[14:42] Darlingmonster Ember: er... I suppose anyhow

[14:43] Tepic Harlequin: geeee...... an the Royal nippers were supposed ter sleep knowin them were outside?

[14:43] Jimmy Branagh: Are those awl loike guardians too

[14:43] Garnet Psaltery: :o)

[14:43] Jimmy Branagh: ?

[14:43] Bookworm Hienrichs chuckles.

[14:43] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): WELL if they were protecting THEM

[14:43] Darlingmonster Ember: nearly as handsome as jaegers

[14:43] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): im SURE they had a good sleep

[14:43] Garnet Psaltery: Nearly ...

[14:43] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): :P)

[14:43] Arnold (gager): Heh.

[14:44] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): .The result after years of work, the palace turned from simple wood to a vast complex of jewels, gold and splendor, rather

than being a single structure.

[14:44] Garnet Psaltery: Good heavens

[14:45] Bookworm Hienrichs: Wow...

[14:45] Darlingmonster Ember: mmmmm

[14:45] Tepic Harlequin: errrr...... Mr Mornighton ain't seeing theis is he?

[14:45] Jimmy Branagh: Thet's me 'ouse when Oy grow up!

[14:45] Garnet Psaltery: :D

[14:45] Darlingmonster Ember: heh

[14:45] Stereo Nacht: Good luck, Mr Branagh!

[14:45] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) giggles at Mister Jimmy.

[14:45] Stereo Nacht: Try not to destroy it when you invade the country! :-D

[14:46] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): XD

[14:46] Garnet Psaltery: I'm amazed it's still standing

[14:46] Jimmy Branagh: Naw, Oy meant 'avin' it built 'ere in New Babbage

[14:46] Darlingmonster Ember: seriously yes

[14:46] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): nods

[14:46] Solace Fairlady: It has Guardian Demons

[14:46] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): It's not half sooty enough, Herr Jimmy.

[14:46] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): it is being taken care of and maintained

[14:46] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander) grins

[14:46] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): every day

[14:46] Solace Fairlady: obviously they work:)

[14:46] Garnet Psaltery: How true

[14:46] Stereo Nacht: Good luck finishing it before SL disappears, then! ;-)

[14:47] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): XD

[14:47] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) pokes Miss Nacht.

[14:47] Darlingmonster Ember: SL has guardian demons too, Cpt Stereo

[14:47] Garnet Psaltery: The roofs aren't too complicated

[14:47] Darlingmonster Ember smiles

[14:47] Stereo Nacht: :-P

[14:47] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): This here is the Royal Residence

[14:47] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) nods to Miss DME.

[14:47] Garnet Psaltery: Lots of repetition

[14:47] Jimmy Branagh: Ooh, thet's not shabby neither

 [14:47] Stereo Nacht: Yes, Ms. Ember! I know! ;-)

[14:47] Linus Lacombe: They don't get to live in that rambling palace anymore?

[14:48] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Unfortunatly no

[14:48] Darlingmonster Ember: what time was this palace constructed?

[14:49] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): during 1782

[14:49] Darlingmonster Ember: thank you

[14:49] Tepic Harlequin: very modern looking for the time!

[14:49] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): By rama 1

[14:49] Garnet Psaltery: Interesting trees

[14:49] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): indeed

[14:50] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Here you see the various flags of Old Siam

[14:50] Tepic Harlequin: a White Elephant!

[14:50] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Yes

[14:50] Sera (serafina.puchkina): oh my!

[14:50] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Elephants are considered to bring good luck

[14:50] Garnet Psaltery: In a moment we'll see Rama I again and we can sing Getting to Know You

[14:51] Arnold (gager): They are?

[14:51] Garnet Psaltery: probably because they're long-lived

[14:51] Garnet Psaltery: and strong

[14:51] Tepic Harlequin: yep, great fer the roses.....

[14:51] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): nods

[14:51] Gloriana Maertens giggles

[14:51] Arnold (gager) wonders about a pet baby attack elephant.

[14:51] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): The Wheel is an oriental philosophical symbol, if I recall.

[14:51] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika): I think the el'phants look very nice.

[14:52] Arnold (gager): Nah, could never feed the thing.

[14:52] Darlingmonster Ember: they resemble heffalumps which are also lucky

[14:52] Garnet Psaltery: Indeed, in common with many cultures it symbolises eternity and rebirth amongst other things

 [14:52] Linus Lacombe: and also they look a little like snuffleupaguses

 [14:52] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): hehe

[14:53] Jimmy Branagh: Heffalumps is better than none!

[14:53] Garnet Psaltery: *groans*

[14:53] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): they are fun to ride

[14:53] Darlingmonster Ember: wince

[14:53] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): IF you are sitting correctly

[14:53] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander) taps his watch at the Admiral

[14:53] Garnet Psaltery: Frightening to enemies in war too

[14:53] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): ALWAYS make SURE you have a seat.... as I found out the hard way

[14:53] Solace Fairlady: Horses can't abide the smell of them

[14:53] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): oooopfff

[14:53] Garnet Psaltery: Hello ladies

 [14:53] molunia: hello:)

[14:54] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander) looks amused

[14:54] Rhianon Jameson smiles

[14:54] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): any questions?

[14:54] Arnold (gager): Camels and Elephants are fine though.

[14:54] Arnold (gager): Horses hate both however.

[14:54] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) raises her hand.

[14:54] Sidonie Ancelin (ancelin) chuckles.. "How did you manage to fall off something as broad as an elephant?

[14:54] Sidonie Ancelin (ancelin): "

[14:54] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Yes Nika

 [14:55] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika): Sir, do el'phants really get scared over mice? I heard that.

[14:55] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): hehe

[14:55] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): I have not witnessed that

[14:55] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) blinks.

[14:56] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): and cant honestly answer Yes or No

[14:56] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) nods "Thank you."

[14:56] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): But i shoiuld experiment next I return there

[14:56] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): for..

[14:56] Arnold (gager): i saw a youtube video once that suggests a yes...

[14:56] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): science

[14:56] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) giggles.

[14:56] Tania Larnia: mialysmy swoje trzy minuty :)

[14:56] Tania Larnia: We had their three minutes :)

[14:56] Darlingmonster Ember: !!! SCIENCE !!!

[14:56] Bookworm Hienrichs: (('Mythbusters' had a very interesting result when they tested that. *grin*))

 [14:57] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): well

[14:57] Arnold (gager): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpTSA_25wGE

 [14:57] Arnold (gager): ((The myth busters going after it))

[14:57] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): thye elephant is as you know TOO wide for sitting

[14:57] Arnold (gager): ((That link I just did))

[14:57] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): like a horse

[14:57] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): you need chairs, seats on top of the beast

[14:57] Tepic Harlequin: they don't like ants.....

[14:57] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): sitting on its head or back like a horse ....

[14:57] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): ouch ...

[14:58] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Well, there ARE many ants there in Siam, being a tropical region

[14:58] Linus Lacombe: many uncles too?

[14:58] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): This concludes my presentation

[14:58] Garnet Psaltery: ***** APPLAUSE *****

[14:58] Tepic Harlequin: Mr Admiral Sir? a question?

[14:58] Garnet Psaltery: Thank you

[14:58] Renee Caxton applauds

[14:58] Linus Lacombe:  `*.¸.*´ APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´

[14:58] Stereo Nacht:  `*.¸.*´ APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´

[14:58] Sera (serafina.puchkina): applauds

[14:58] Jimmy Branagh applauds

[14:58] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Thank you all for coming

[14:58] Sidonie Ancelin (ancelin) applauds!

[14:58] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) listens.

[14:58] Jimmy Branagh: Yay!

[14:58] Rhianon Jameson applauds

[14:58] Solace Fairlady applauds

[14:59] Gloriana Maertens applauds!

[14:59] Darlingmonster Ember applauds

[14:59] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): it has been an honor sharing my mom's culture

[14:59] Magda Haiku (magdalena.kamenev): .-'`'-. APPLAUSE APPLAUSE .-'`'-.

[14:59] Sera (serafina.puchkina): This was interesting! Thank you

[14:59] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Any last donations for our speaker?

[14:59] Jimmy Branagh: Thank you Mr. Invertigo!

 [14:59] Annechen Löwey (annechen.lowey):  `*.¸.*´ APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´

[14:59] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) curtsies to the admiral.

 [14:59] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell) bows

[14:59] Garnet Psaltery: Very interesting indeed

[15:00] Solace Fairlady: Thank you Mr Caldwell for a very informative talk

[15:00] Sera (serafina.puchkina): thanks to the Baron and hard working salon staff

[15:00] Darlingmonster Ember applauds

[15:00] Jimmy Branagh: ((I have to bow out very quickly. Byee all!))

[15:00] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): If the Admiral is willing to stay for a few more questions, feel free.

[15:00] Stereo Nacht:  `*.¸.*´ APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´APPLAUSE `*.¸.*´

[15:00] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): thank you for having me!

[15:00] Bookworm Hienrichs applauds.

 [15:00] Tepic Harlequin: hmmmm....... how big an airship would yer need ter lift that much gold?

[15:00] Stereo Nacht: Good bye Mr. Branagh!

[15:00] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Nods

 [15:00] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika): Bye, Mister Jimmy!

[15:00] Bookworm Hienrichs snerks.

[15:00] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): It depends if it is hollow or not.

 [15:01] Garnet Psaltery: Imagine the import tax, Tepic

[15:01] Tepic Harlequin: yep, airships got to be hollow, or they sink.....

[15:01] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander) shakes his head in resignataion

[15:01] Arnold (gager): On my way out

[15:01] Garnet Psaltery: Cheerio, Arnold

[15:01] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika): Well, all ... time to go back to the office ... be well.

[15:01] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika) salutes and heads on her way.

[15:02] Garnet Psaltery: See you later, Miss Nika

[15:02] Solace Fairlady: Sage travels Miss Nika, Arnold

[15:02] Solace Fairlady: *safe

[15:02] Stereo Nacht: Good night Miss Thought-werk!

[15:02] Nika Thought-werk (robotnika): And to all of you as well!

[15:02] Tepic Harlequin: night all, gotta go do some calculations........

[15:02] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Gute Nacht, those leaving.

[15:02] Linus Lacombe: About time for me to depart too. Thank you for a fascinating presentation, Mr Caldwell

[15:02] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Good day and good night all! :D

[15:02] Garnet Psaltery: Cheerio, leavers

 [15:02] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Those leaving

[15:02] Renee Caxton: Good night and thank you Mr Caldwell and Herr Baron

[15:02] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): :)

[15:03] Wildstar Beaumont: good night all

[15:03] Darlingmonster Ember: good travels to all

[15:03] Gloriana Maertens murmurs, "The King of Siam had best look to his purse..."

[15:03] Stereo Nacht: Good nigth Mr. Alrequin, Ms. Arnold and all those leaving!

[15:03] Rhianon Jameson: I also wish everyone a good evening. Until next month...

[15:03] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): I am picking up the tipjar.

[15:03] Solace Fairlady: Thank Baron for arranging another fine Salon for us!

[15:03] Solace Fairlady bobs a curtsey

[15:03] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Bitte.

[15:03] Stereo Nacht: Erm... *Mr.* Arnold, of course.

[15:03] Sidonie Ancelin (ancelin): I was asked to show you this outfit, Invertigo. Is it accurate?

[15:03] Linus Lacombe waves and vanishes

[15:03] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): ^^

[15:03] Gloriana Maertens: A lovely chat.... thank you for holding it!

[15:04] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Danke, Fraulein.

[15:04] Garnet Psaltery: Miss Nacht, will you be around later?

[15:04] Gloriana Maertens waves to assembled and poofs

[15:05] Garnet Psaltery: Cheerio Miss Maertns

[15:05] Stereo Nacht: Good night Ms. Maetens!

[15:05] Sidonie Ancelin (ancelin) discreetly kicks Invertigo's shins until he answers

[15:05] Gloriana Maertens: Good evening!

[15:05] Bookworm Hienrichs laughs.

[15:05] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Fraulein Bookworm, how is your transcript?

[15:06] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): That is a wonderful outfit yes

[15:06] Garnet Psaltery: Mr Caldwell, how did the Dowager die?

[15:06] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): it fits the thai dances nicely

[15:06] Bookworm Hienrichs: Should be all right, Baron, thank you.

[15:06] Garnet Psaltery: Ah pardon me for interrupting!

[15:06] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander): Sehr gut. Herr Admiral will send the pictures along.

[15:06] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): ill be going to Siam next month

[15:06] Sidonie Ancelin (ancelin) smiles at the Invertigo, then the Baron.. "As usual, you chose well, Herr Baron."

[15:06] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): i will send back piccies from the trip

[15:07] Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander) grins

[15:07] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell) blushies

[15:07] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): Glad you enjoyed

[15:07] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): :)

[15:07] Sidonie Ancelin (ancelin): I'd love to see some pictures from your trip ^_^

[15:07] Iuʌǝɹʇıƃo (invertigo.caldwell): ^^