BBQ? It’s technically BBQ Season.
Do you do weekend BBQs? Love it. Hate it.
Hosting Server Fundraiser – Reminder
Sylum Hosting Server Fundraiser
We’re having a fundraiser through the month of June to help pay the Hosting Server Fees.
We’ve set this up through Paypal, to make it easier for most to contribute, and we can transfer the money directly over to the hosting server.
If you do not have a Paypal and would like to donate using a different source please email me at: sylumclan@gmail.com.
All help is greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who have already donated!
The Fundraiser will end July 1st.
Follow the link below:
Hosting Server Fundraiser
Sylum Inspiration: Frank Hurley
Hurley was the third of five children born to parents Edward and Margaret Hurley and was raised in Glebe, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. He ran away from home at the age of 13 to work on the Lithgow steel mill, returning home two years later to study at the local technical school and attend science lectures at the University of Sydney. When he was 17 he bought his first camera, a 15 shilling Kodak Box Brownie which he paid for at the rate of a shilling per week. He taught himself photography and set himself up in the postcard business, where he gained a reputation for putting himself in danger in order to produce stunning images, including placing himself in front of an oncoming train to capture it on film.
At the age of 25, in 1908, Hurley learned that Australian explorer Douglas Mawson was planning an expedition to Antarctica; fellow Sydney-sider Henri Mallard, in 1911, recommended Hurley for the position of official photographer to Mawson’s Australasian Antarctic Expedition, ahead of himself. Hurley asserts in his biography that he then cornered Mawson as he was making his way to their interview on a train, using the advantage to talk his way into the job. Mawson was persuaded, while Mallard, who was the manager of Harringtons (a local Kodak franchise) to which Hurley was in debt, provided photographic equipment. The Expedition departed in 1911, returning in 1914. On his return, he edited and released a documentary ‘Home of the Blizzard,’ using his footage from the expedition.
Hurley was also the official photographer on Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition which set out in 1914 and was marooned until August 1916.
For more information contact the Vampire Council Library
Hurley had to fight with Shackleton on keeping the images he had taken during the expedition. In the end the two compromised and he kept 1/4 of the glass plates. He found this a hard earned reward, considering he had dived into freezing waters to save a portion of them.
It was this act that had him being Turned by Shackleton.
Sylum Trivia: June 2022
Question: Name the Crab Fishing Boats
Winner will get to pick a character or pairing of their choosing for a snippet (I’ve gotten my list down to 7!! SEVEN!! GO ME!)
Gin Day
*pulls glasses and bottle of Gin down*
Okay who can use a drink?
*pointedly looks at those working on Seven Days*
World Oceans Day
It’s National World Ocean Day! We need to do more to protect the oceans and its inhabitants.
And for this day – a small snippet!
Which actually covers one from my list for Ladyholder: Jack Sparrow and Will Turner
Sylum Charity: LGBT Center (Los Angeles)
Since June is Pride Month – I thought it would be good to showcase LGBT Charity.
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is one of the oldest in the United States, and has been helping kids off the streets for decades.
IF you know of any good LGBT Charities please let me know – I’ll add it to my list. Also make sure to leave a comment on this thread and leave it for others to find!
For More Info: Los Angeles LGBT Center
Sylum Inspiration: James Harrison
Oceania/Serenity: Member
James has been a fisherman his entire life. Born and bred, it’s in his blood and he’s brought his family into the fishing business with him. But fishing in the Bering Sea is rough, and it can be costly-not only for your boat, but for your life.
He lost his wife to cancer, six months after she gave birth to their son, Stephen. James spread her ashes at Sea, then took his six month old out crab fishing. James raised his son on the Calico Sky, educated him with a unique style and teaching him to be a fisherman.
James became fast friends with fellow fisherman Liefr Nordman and Randolph Andrews. It wasn’t long before he figured out both of their secrets. The introduction to Captain Jack Aubrey confirmed all of James’ suspicions.
James was approached by Wayne Studios to work on a new show, featuring their life Crab Hunting. At first he was hesitant, but after meeting the producer Frank Hurley, he agreed to allow them on board the Calico Sky.
A strong friendship was struck with Frank Hurley over many hours in the Wheel House, and when a Rogue wave broadsided the Calico Sky, injuring James, there was no doubt in James’ mind the answer he would give Hurley.
Seven Days of Summer: Banners Due
For those who are writing stories you should’ve sent taibhrigh and myself an email about your banners.
If need more information or questions let me know (sylumclan@gmail.com)
Discord Day!!!
So I suck!
This was supposed to happen last Saturday, but the post didn’t get put up – mainly because RL has been kinda hectic lately.
On that note – it’s now Discord Saturday! Stop by and say hello!!
Sylum Discord
Coffee House Friday
So we’re working on fixing up the patio and garden for the summer.
What plans do you have for the weekend?