I love the naturalist David Douglas very much for his own sake, but this quote from a letter written about him, and the image it produces, has always especially delighted me, because it's just So Stephen.
Fortunately...
I think they would have had a lot in common!
"One morning a large specimen was brought into our square, and we all had a hearty laugh at the eagerness with which the Botanist pounced upon it. In a very short time he had it almost in his embraces fathoming its stretch of wings, and he found it a full nine feet from tip to tip."
Fortunately...
"This satisfied him, and the bird was carefully transferred to his studio for the purpose of being stuffed."
I think they would have had a lot in common!
- Current Mood:
amused
There was an article in the Guardian today about a cache of English erotica held by the British Library -
British Library's Collection of Obscene Writing Goes Online
They mention a book called Teleny or Reverse of the Medal, one of the earliest works of male gay erotic fiction. I wonder if PO'B was aware of the book or the title of his novel really was just the accepted meaning of the term, an opposite and usually less favorable aspect of an affair or question.
British Library's Collection of Obscene Writing Goes Online
They mention a book called Teleny or Reverse of the Medal, one of the earliest works of male gay erotic fiction. I wonder if PO'B was aware of the book or the title of his novel really was just the accepted meaning of the term, an opposite and usually less favorable aspect of an affair or question.
- Current Mood:
curious
This was intended for the 2018 advent challenge but it proved more difficult to write than expected. See Notes below for the source of inspiration.
Rating: NC-17
Title: Softly as I Leave You
Warning: Major character death
Characters: Stephen Maturin, Jack Aubrey, Sophie Aubrey, Padeen, Killick
Disclaimer: They belong to Patrick O'Brian, I'm just borrowing for a while.
( Softly as I Leave You - Part 2Collapse )Notes: This came from the remnant of a dream of Stephen quietly withdrawing from Jack. Then before Christmas I was wasting time on YouTube listening to Queen music and it threw up a singer, a blast from my past, Matt Monro. I was an odd child at Primary school I was aware of the Beatles and rock groups but as the few records we possessed belonged to my father in my early years I was more likely to hear Nat King Cole, Matt Monro or Dusty Springfield rather than the usual suspects. So I started trawling through his songs on YouTube and this one came up. I suppose you could view Softly as I Leave You as a soppy romantic song but it struck me more as a song about someone leaving a lover permanently.
LJ obviously doesn't let you embed videos in community posts any more so here are the lyrics -
Softly, I will leave you softly
For my heart would break if you should wake and see me go
So, I leave you softly, long before you miss me
Long before your arms can beg me stay
For one more hour or one more day
After all the years, I can't bear the tears to fall
So, softly as I leave you there
(Softly, long before you miss me)
(Long before your arms can beg me stay)
(For one more hour) or one more day
After all the years, I can't bear the tears to fall
So, softly as I leave you there
As I leave I you there
As I leave I you there
- Current Mood: calm
This was intended for the 2018 advent challenge but it proved more difficult to write than expected. See Notes below for the source of inspiration.
Rating: NC-17
Title: Softly as I Leave You
Warning: Major character death
Characters: Stephen Maturin, Jack Aubrey, Sophie Aubrey, Padeen, Killick
Disclaimer: They belong to Patrick O'Brian, I'm just borrowing for a while.
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- Current Mood: calm
I was listening to the Science Show on the ABC's Radio National and heard this snippet of conversation -
To listen to the full show go to this page -
The Willy Show
Robyn Williams: A bit of a liability, having testicles really, isn't it.
Roger Short: It really is I think, yes. It's a short life but a merry one.
Robyn Williams: Roger Short is Professor of Physiology at Monash University. And from that evidence it would seem advisable to give up jogging and special diets and instead live a long life by simply having an orchidectomy. Get gelded, in other words.
To listen to the full show go to this page -
The Willy Show
- Current Mood: amused
This wasn't the original story I was going to write for Advent, but that was too sad and it's taking me longer than I thought to write it. So here is something of a prequel generated by that story.
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Rating: R-ish, not particularly explicit
Title: Brigid’s Gift
Characters: Stephen Maturin, Jack Aubrey, Brigid Maturin, Killick, Amos Jacob, Mr Wells, Mr Reade
Disclaimer: They belong to Patrick O'Brian, I'm just borrowing them for a while.
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- Current Mood: cheerful
This wasn't the original story I was going to write for Advent, but that was too sad and it's taking me longer than I thought to write it. So here is something of a prequel generated by that story.
Rating: R-ish, not particularly explicit
Title: Brigid’s Gift
Characters: Stephen Maturin, Jack Aubrey, Brigid Maturin, Killick, Amos Jacob, Mr Wells, Mr Reade
Disclaimer: They belong to Patrick O'Brian, I'm just borrowing them for a while.
- Current Mood: cheerful
Finally! Here it is! The famous Schwibbogen with Jack and Stephen and toasted cheese :)
From first idea to final Schwibbogen under the cut :) Enjoy!
Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year! Happy sawing sailing 2019!!!
PS: Don't know what happened to the happy kraken... Maybe I add it next year :)
PPS: Two sawblades cracked and my back was aching like mad. I need a doctor!!!
PPPS: Killik ate the toasted cheese lol
- Current Location:at sea
- Current Mood:
artistic - Current Music:Muse - Simulation Theory
even trying to use "Open ID" comes to nothing.
Is there any way someone could please post this story over there,
or send folk this way to read it?
Any help would be much esteemed!!)
Christmas Day aboard Surprise and having stolen a few quiet moments at the rail during the tumult of the changing watch, Stephen was captivated by the prism of rainbow colours thrown up by the spray.
A rainbow is truly a gift from nature, he thought, pondering on the colours along with Christmas gifts and Jack . . .
His red is garnet.
Strong, passionate, devoted.
You feel him at your side, capable and solid. A steady force, a constant ally.
His orange is coral, fiery and exotic.
A man so spirited and full of life.
And he's bestowed that spirit on you, a delicate balance in your hands.
His yellow is amber.
Golden, rich, translucent.
Like his hair, so lustrous, you could almost taste the richness.
His green is emerald.
You rejoice in his powerful, knowledgeable touch.
Yet he can still amaze, reveal a sparkle for things kept hidden.
His blue is aquamarine.
Clear, calm, crystalline like the seas he commands.
Rare and unique.
His indigo is midnight, deep as the sky.
His violin echoing your cello late into the watches of the night.
Content in the quiet stillness or vigorous action of his simmering passions.
His violet is amethyst.
Vivid, purposeful, creative.
You draw on him for inspiration in many things, your muse, your confidante.
You see the pattern of his rainbow but have no need of any pot of gold.
He has more riches to offer than that.
And you gladly partake.
to all our little group here at
perfect_duet- Current Mood:Christmassy
Again, we have been quiet around here. Still, a number of our intrepid members have posted interesting thoughts, ideas, photos and general details during the past year.
It would be lovely if you felt like contributing to the festive season that will soon be upon us.
For anyone still reading our little comm here on LJ, you might be interested to hear about the
The Advent Challenge: Surprise us that will be hosted on our main Perfect Duet on Dreamwidth. Let us celebrate the season with contributions.
There will be no specific days assigned.
In keeping with the name of Perfect Duet make Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin part of your contribution to be posted between between December 1st to December 24th.
Surprise us: be it with fic, artwork, podcasts, songvids or articles you think interesting.
I am sure we will all be much looking forward to any Surprise that comes along.
:)
For anyone on LJ, please remember that posts will be up at DW as there will be no crossposting.
So, should you not have an account at DW already, how about OpenID. You will be welcome :)
*looks around expectantly*
It would be lovely if you felt like contributing to the festive season that will soon be upon us.
For anyone still reading our little comm here on LJ, you might be interested to hear about the
The Advent Challenge: Surprise us that will be hosted on our main Perfect Duet on Dreamwidth. Let us celebrate the season with contributions.
There will be no specific days assigned.
In keeping with the name of Perfect Duet make Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin part of your contribution to be posted between between December 1st to December 24th.
Surprise us: be it with fic, artwork, podcasts, songvids or articles you think interesting.
I am sure we will all be much looking forward to any Surprise that comes along.
:)
For anyone on LJ, please remember that posts will be up at DW as there will be no crossposting.
So, should you not have an account at DW already, how about OpenID. You will be welcome :)
*looks around expectantly*
Crossposting from the Dreamwidth community...
A happy Yuletide to you all! Looks like we have 8 stories this year, ranging nicely among book and movie, gen and slash, something for everyone.
Here is the category that gathers them all, "Master and Commander - All Media Types".
The authors are still anonymous, and will be revealed on New Year's Day.
Enjoy!
A happy Yuletide to you all! Looks like we have 8 stories this year, ranging nicely among book and movie, gen and slash, something for everyone.
Here is the category that gathers them all, "Master and Commander - All Media Types".
The authors are still anonymous, and will be revealed on New Year's Day.
Enjoy!
Title: A Quiet Haven
Author:
rifleman_s
Fandom: Master & Commander
Characters: Jack and Stephen
Warnings: None
Word Count: 100
Disclaimer: Fiction, as always. No money made and no offence intended to anyone.
A Drabble for theperfect_duet Advent Challenge
Jack muses on what he’d really like in his Christmas stocking . . .
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Author:
rifleman_sFandom: Master & Commander
Characters: Jack and Stephen
Warnings: None
Word Count: 100
Disclaimer: Fiction, as always. No money made and no offence intended to anyone.
A Drabble for the
perfect_duet Advent ChallengeJack muses on what he’d really like in his Christmas stocking . . .
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- Current Mood:Festive
Hi there!
As long as this comunity exists I will post in it :)
Here is the first draft of the Infamous Schwibbogenesteven suggested.
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Have a nice second Advent with your friends and family, two, four or eight legged!
xxx
PS: I'm too daft to embed pictures in a post on DW so I will post it here instead. I'm really pissed about it.
As long as this comunity exists I will post in it :)
Here is the first draft of the Infamous Schwibbogen
esteven suggested.( Read more...Collapse )
Have a nice second Advent with your friends and family, two, four or eight legged!
xxx
PS: I'm too daft to embed pictures in a post on DW so I will post it here instead. I'm really pissed about it.
- Current Mood:pissed
Title: That Certain Look
Author:rifleman_s
Fandom: Master & Commander
Characters: Jack and Stephen
Warnings: None
Word Count: 100
Disclaimer: Fiction, as always. No money made and no offence intended to anyone.
A Drabble for theperfect_duet Advent Challenge
Stephen knows . . .
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Author:
rifleman_sFandom: Master & Commander
Characters: Jack and Stephen
Warnings: None
Word Count: 100
Disclaimer: Fiction, as always. No money made and no offence intended to anyone.
A Drabble for the
perfect_duet Advent ChallengeStephen knows . . .
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- Current Mood:Festive
In case you have not noticed, today is December 1st. It is the start of the
Perfect Duet Advent Challenge
Pick your own day from now until December 24th for your contribution and Surprise Us To anyone reading and admiring the contributions, be generous with comments.
Enjoy!
NB: Our Advent Challenge will be here. There will be no crossposting.
Perfect Duet Advent Challenge
Pick your own day from now until December 24th for your contribution and Surprise Us To anyone reading and admiring the contributions, be generous with comments.
Enjoy!
NB: Our Advent Challenge will be here. There will be no crossposting.
In reference to previous Advent Calendars, let us celebrate the festive season on Dreamwidth with
The Advent Challenge:Surprise Us
There will be no specific days assigned.
In keeping with the name of Perfect Duet make Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin part of your contribution to be posted between between December 1st to December 24th.
Surprise us: be it with fic, artwork, podcasts, songvids or articles you think interesting.
I am sure we will all be much looking forward to any Surprise that comes along.
If you do not have an account at DW already, how about OpenID. You will be welcome :)
There will be no crossposting.
The Advent Challenge:Surprise Us
There will be no specific days assigned.
In keeping with the name of Perfect Duet make Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin part of your contribution to be posted between between December 1st to December 24th.
Surprise us: be it with fic, artwork, podcasts, songvids or articles you think interesting.
I am sure we will all be much looking forward to any Surprise that comes along.
If you do not have an account at DW already, how about OpenID. You will be welcome :)
There will be no crossposting.
I know our little comm has been very quiet. Please be reminded of Cruisedirector's April post that PD has migrated to Dreamwidth. It would be lovely to see you there, esp since the festive season and this community's anniversary will be upon us soon.
Do stay safe and sound.
Do stay safe and sound.
Hi folks, it's your erstwhile maintainer here. Because of issues with LiveJournal involving ownership and content, about which you may have read in the news, esteven and I have decided to import perfect_duet in its entirety to Dreamwidth. The comm on LiveJournal will continue to exist for as long as possible, so there is no need to stop posting in it, but I wanted to give people a heads-up because all entries posted at LJ now appear at Dreamwidth under the OpenID of the original poster. You can claim your OpenID and link it to your Dreamwidth account, or, if you object to your entries being on Dreamwidth (which is far more protective of you and your content than LJ has ever been), you can have your posts removed. There was no way to import selectively.
I'm sorry if this inconveniences anyone; protecting the community and its content was our primary concern. Please feel free to join the community at Dreamwidth. ETA:sharpiefan reminds everyone to claim your OpenIDs BEFORE deleting your LiveJournals if you intend to do so, since you can't be authorized under that name otherwise!
esteven and I have decided to import perfect_duet in its entirety to Dreamwidth. The comm on LiveJournal will continue to exist for as long as possible, so there is no need to stop posting in it, but I wanted to give people a heads-up because all entries posted at LJ now appear at Dreamwidth under the OpenID of the original poster. You can claim your OpenID and link it to your Dreamwidth account, or, if you object to your entries being on Dreamwidth (which is far more protective of you and your content than LJ has ever been), you can have your posts removed. There was no way to import selectively. I'm sorry if this inconveniences anyone; protecting the community and its content was our primary concern. Please feel free to join the community at Dreamwidth. ETA:
sharpiefan reminds everyone to claim your OpenIDs BEFORE deleting your LiveJournals if you intend to do so, since you can't be authorized under that name otherwise!Hi there!
With alittle lot of help from jcporter1 I made a cake. Butter, eggs, sugar, flour... Nothing to make you strong - but happy.
Enjoy!
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Have a nice day everyone!
With a
jcporter1 I made a cake. Butter, eggs, sugar, flour... Nothing to make you strong - but happy.Enjoy!
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Have a nice day everyone!
- Current Mood:
tired
I hope no one minds my posting here but where does one find Master&Commander/ Age of Sail icons? I realise the film is old by today's fandom standards but are there any icons at all?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.
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Um...
>.>
We'll have the PR dept get back to you...
PR dept: This was a DRAFT copy! NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION! Says right at the top! There was a LEAK, dammit!
Q: What possessed you to make this model? Do people actually pay you for KILLICK or are you giving them away to get rid of them?
We shall have to wonder . . . :)
- Petra @ DW, once Petronelle @ LJ