Between beautiful weather and a great turnout of old friends and new, this was really a fun day downtown. (Some photos courtesy of Jake Polatty)We invaded the Huntsville Railroad Depot Museum around noon on Saturday. Interestingly, while buying our passes, depot management pegged us right off as a Steampunk group and told us of another group that had also been there recently. Authorized and wrist banded by the amused depot staff, we scouted the grounds for photo spots.
Between the steam engine and cars right near the gift shop, and the building that would regularly "reboot" with a very loud Windows tone, there were more than a few pictures taken...and shennanigans. I got my must do lamp post shot for some friends on ThemeParkReview and learned a few stripper pole dance moves. We paid homage to stair climbing scene in Ghostbusters with some of the funniest facial expressions around. Speedy, one of few resident mercenaries, took some seriously bad-arse pictures and came into her own as "The Angel of Death". In full gear, she looks bloody scary in a few shots. Speedy also gave wonderful hugs (as did several others this day).
Yes, there were so oops moments too. I tipped up an old oil drum like I was taking a drink, and choked on a mouthful of dirt and grit. While taking the lamp post pics, I almost fell off the thing. And, the grand poobah, while shooting a comedy duel, I fell to the ground, and my gas mask landed right on my crotch. Yep, shutters went rapid fire at my accidental cod piece. Great, my crotch on the internet. Just great.... Then my crewmates attempted to throw me under the train. Usually it's a bus I get thrown under, but at least we kept with the theme. LOL!
One of my favorite shots was my finger gun jamming during the duel, and my female adversary rushing at me with a wrench for the beat down. That just tickles my gears to no end. The Barrel of Monkeys, Jazz Hands (now an official group photo tradition), and all the ladies giving the Captain a right good kickin' were also top contenders.
Other comical moments of note were "Story Time: With Captain Quin" and "Air Pump Karaoki: With Oliver Skyline". I also found out that if we were compared to the A-Team, I would be B. A. Baracus! Truly a progressive and honored moment in my Steampunk career. Well, I pity the fool who laughs at my engineering! Poor V is still shaking her head over that one. ;)
Professor Sid, V, Heather, Jesse, JJ MacCrimmon and family, so very glad you all could join us regulars. I suspect there will be WAY more embarassing stories told in the future and looking forward to more adventures with you all!
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