Why not? I thought I'd round up all the swedes or Swedish residents, so that we could talk about things more local. Where to be steampunk in Sweden, where to get parts and so on and so forth. Also for linguistic questions, translations and whatnot. Perhaps plan a little get-together.
Main language is still English. Anyone is welcome.
So, to get things started,
What's the Swedish name for a "swivel chair" and where can I procure one?
"Snurrfåtölj" or "kontorsstol" maybe? I'm not sure where you can find a nice one, but second hand shops might have something? I think I saw a nice one in Karlstad a while back :)
"Kontorsstol" sounds familiar. However, asking for it will probably yield a whole range of other kinds of chair I am not interested in. It's gonna be a while before I am in Karlstad again, though. Where did you see it? Antiquarian shop?
http://www.royalantiquecollection.com/?antiek/cat=6
*Drool*
I would say Kontorstol with just one s. I´m not sure there is another swedish word for it.
I´m a dane but living in Sweden. And the title of the thread sounds scarily official, will I have säpo after me now?
Quote from: Atterton on August 21, 2007, 03:01:00 PM
I would say Kontorstol with just one s. I´m not sure there is another swedish word for it.
I´m a dane but living in Sweden. And the title of the thread sounds scarily official, will I have säpo after me now?
A crazy antique furniture salesman said to me that it was called "swivel" in Swedish as well. I have no proof of this.
Heh, the title is just a mimicry of the "Britain Register of Interest" thread.
I don't think Säpo would be very interested... migrationsverket, on the other hand ^_Q
Thanks for that link Ivan, some lovely furniture on that website!
I visited a local retailer. They are a bit pricey for me. The store carried two models of Swivels... 6.500 :- - 8.500 :-
What is the current kroner to US dollar exchange rate?
Vienna
100 kr == $14.44.
The cheaper of the chairs would cost right about $1.000.
Ouch! Thats a lot of money for a chair!
Vienna
Quote from: Vienna Fahrmann on August 22, 2007, 04:31:42 PM
Ouch! Thats a lot of money for a chair!
Vienna
Yeah! Innit? A single chair! There's got to be a cheaper way. But I am adamant. I must be a swivel. It's the steampunkiest chair I can think of. In its basic configuration. I guess some artist could upgrade a chair with lots of gears and stuff...
I shouldn´t have to tell a swedish person this, but what about heading to Ikea? They sell "snurrstole" for reasonable prices. If you head to their website at ikea.se, click on Arbetsplats -> Arbetsstolar -> Snurrstolar. The one called Allak looks nice, and it´s only 700 kr.
Quote from: Vienna Fahrmann on August 22, 2007, 04:35:25 AM
What is the current kroner to US dollar exchange rate?
Vienna
First, it's kronor. Denmark and Norway has kroner (as far as I know).
I know Ivan already stated the current exchange rate, but for future reference, you can always type in "4 dollar to pound" for example, in Google, which will display that exchange rate.
Dear Skribb,
Sorry about the spelling mistake...for some reason I always get those 2 spellings confused. Thank you for the Google exchange rate info. I just didn't think of googling it. (I was also on pain medication when I typed...that may have contributed).
Vienna
Dear Ivan,
Do you go to estate sales? We got some wonderful antique furniture when the contents of an 1880's mansion was sold off. It was been in the same family since it was built & the last member was very old & going into a nursing home. The prices were much less than antique stores & we could haggle on the price a bit.
Vienna
Haggle over an heirloom? Isn't that a bit disrespectful? And what if it's haunted! I've been browsing IKEA several times this month. I know pretty much everything they have. The point isn't that it's a swivel, but that it's an antique looking one. My father owns one he uses as a piano chair. It's kinda scary to mount, because it can tilt backwards quite easily.
In closing, I'd like to say, as a mental note to myself and a warning to others; When playing with ink, make sure it doesn't end up on your person, or you will have to wear it for a considerable amount of time. :(
Says on wikipedia that Thomas Jefferson invented the swivel chair :)
Does anyone have any nice Swedish resources to share? Stores, etc?
Dear Ivan,
No, in this case it wasn't disrespectful to do a bit of price bargaining. The sale had been turned over to a commercial agent who was very much out for his cut of the money. We paid the full asking price for anything we bought singly, but when we had a group of items, we asked about a group price discount for them. The discount came out of the agents cut of the money (& he was pretty cutthroat & out for every penny he could get), not the money which went to the old gentleman. I'm very respectful of family heirlooms, having very few of them myself, due to a relative deliberatly destroying most of them.
Vienna
Quote from: Vienna Fahrmann on August 22, 2007, 06:58:08 PM
I'm very respectful of family heirlooms, having very few of them myself, due to a relative deliberatly destroying most of them.
Why? Sounds intriguing. Why would someone do such a thing?
Dear Ivan,
The person was was a nasty individual, who was probably mentally ill, who took pleasure in destroying everything they could lay hands on, or steal from family members houses, just so nobody could have anything from the family.
Vienna
Well, as always, tradera can be your friend. I just got this (http://www.tradera.com/auction/auction.aspx?aid=46440986) home for example. You have to be lucky to get an antique-looking swivel chair though... And I strongly suspect that if you find one, it'll be very expensive.
Quote from: oskila on August 22, 2007, 09:57:43 PM
Well, as always, tradera can be your friend. I just got this (http://www.tradera.com/auction/auction.aspx?aid=46440986) home for example. You have to be lucky to get an antique-looking swivel chair though... And I strongly suspect that if you find one, it'll be very expensive.
I think you are right. Heh, they say it's a monocle but the picture clearly shows it's a pair of glasses!
Quote from: Vienna Fahrmann on August 22, 2007, 07:04:34 PM
Dear Ivan,
The person was was a nasty individual, who was probably mentally ill, who took pleasure in destroying everything they could lay hands on, or steal from family members houses, just so nobody could have anything from the family.
Vienna
That is really unfortunate! Especially since You have an interest in antiquities (which I am assuming You do)!
Quote from: IvanDrugostrov on August 23, 2007, 11:21:34 AM
Quote from: oskila on August 22, 2007, 09:57:43 PM
Well, as always, tradera can be your friend. I just got this (http://www.tradera.com/auction/auction.aspx?aid=46440986) home for example. You have to be lucky to get an antique-looking swivel chair though... And I strongly suspect that if you find one, it'll be very expensive.
I think you are right. Heh, they say it's a monocle but the picture clearly shows it's a pair of glasses!
Yes, I informed the seller that it was in fact a pince-nez and not at all a monocle :)
Dear Ivan,
Would you like me to mail you a copy of the Butterick pattern?
Vienna
Quote from: Vienna Fahrmann on August 24, 2007, 04:47:52 PM
Dear Ivan,
Would you like me to mail you a copy of the Butterick pattern?
Vienna
I certainly wouldn't disapprove! I'm a hoarder and an opportunist, so having potentially useful stuff around is appreciated.
Sure, that would be great. You can PM me to discuss it further.
Dear Ivan,
I got your pattern, but seem to be having a problem contacting you on my other e-mail.
Vienna
I was in Malmo last year for a visit. One of the trinket shops sold rather nice cog styled jewelery. It was in the square full of bars. I can't recall the name of the square. I'll go look on google earth and pin point it.
Möllevångstorget perhaps?
Ivan & Vienna: May I be a prynose and inquire what pattern you are discussing?
First post :)
Welcome!
Now there are at least 6 posting swedes on the forum :)
Quote from: Dr_Lew_Addle on September 12, 2007, 07:38:02 PM
Ivan & Vienna: May I be a prynose and inquire what pattern you are discussing?
First post :)
Vienna has most graciously offered to send me some clothing patterns.
I am at present time unsure exactly what kinds we are talking about, save that they are steampunk friendly.
Any chance i might be able to get some copies?
I must confess a certain prowess with the sewing machine and the simpler needle and thread.
Quote from: Dr_Lew_Addle on September 13, 2007, 10:50:29 AM
Any chance i might be able to get some copies?
I must confess a certain prowess with the sewing machine and the simpler needle and thread.
I belive it is very possible. I am unsure how restricted the messurements are. It will probably be quite a while before I receive them. Say, about two weeks or so?
Thats quite alright :)
I have no funds to pay you the postage yet anyway.
And since i went to tailoring school (sic) i will probably have no trouble adapting the pattern to my rather corpulent carcass.
The postage for some sheets of paper? Don't worry. It's on me.
Much appreciated!
I hope i can do something for you one day.
I wants a pattern too, but I can meet you IRL to save postage. :)
Now now boys. I told you; the patterns won't be here for weeks. We'll get back to the subject once they arrive. Anyone interested should be able to benefit from them. We take care of our own. ^_Q
Dear Ivan,
I'm posting the pattern (2 vests & 1 tailored jacket) this Saturday.
Vienna
Gee! I'm tingly all over! Thanks a lot. Really went above and beyond.
Dear Ivan,
I hope you find it useful.
Vienna
Even though its Ivan thats getting the patterns i must thank you as well Fräulein Fahrmann.
now onto something completely different.
How many of us turnips has a pair of brassgoggles?Can one get by with only one pair? The reason I'm asking is that I'm endeavoring to build some for my self to start with and if I'm successful to offer some pairs up for sale.
This will commence as soon as i can get my hands on a new small blowtorch and some more silversolder and/or lowtemp brasing rods.
Oh, seems I missed this thread eariler... so, well, here's another Swede ;)
I do not own a single pair of goggles. I have yet to find a pair that looks sufficiently old / steampunk for my taste. I would be interested in purchasing a pair of hand made ones, were the price right. I have lots of other safety glasses, though. They are neither nice to look at nor through. I have seen more swedes about who haven't registered. Perhaps I should run a more serious register here? An initial post with a list of users with their names a cleverly disguised link to their profile? It would be nifty, but I am unsure of its point.
Quote from: IvanDrugostrov on September 14, 2007, 08:27:36 PM
I do not own a single pair of goggles.
Neither do I (I have always been more for the gentleman look ;)) but I'd also be interested in hand made ones if they were reasonably priced...
I don´t have any goggles either. They just don´t seem victorian for me.
If I ever get a pair of goggles (I'm very picky) I'll be restricted to wearing them on the hat anyway, since putting my strange prescription lenses in them would be awfully costly.
bah! Im more for steampunk itself than the victorian style. Im all for the machinery and GOGGLES. god Brass goggles in all their shapes and forms are just adorable ;) The same goes for Aether/Clockwork-backpacks :)
No one have mentioned Sciefiction bokhandeln in stockhom (gammla stan to be exact) yet, they got some nice books. Both literary and roleplay.
There is also a science fiction-bokhandeln (SF-bookstore) in Gothenburg, but I think all concerned already know that :)
There is also a bookstore in Lund with some good stuff, both fantasy and sci-fi.
Quote from: oskila on September 14, 2007, 10:02:42 PM
There is also a science fiction-bokhandeln (SF-bookstore) in Gothenburg, but I think all concerned already know that :)
That one's not close to the size of the one in Stockholm though...
Next in line for säpo registration... Hello, ladies and gents. Thought I'd better say hi.
And while I'm here, could anyone recommend a good place to buy textiles? In Gothenburg, maybe? I've been through the ones close to me already. I mean, how hard can it be to find something nice for a vest?
Quote from: Arclight on September 15, 2007, 05:41:52 PM
Next in line for säpo registration... Hello, ladies and gents. Thought I'd better say hi.
And while I'm here, could anyone recommend a good place to buy textiles? In Gothenburg, maybe? I've been through the ones close to me already. I mean, how hard can it be to find something nice for a vest?
I know of only one textile shop of sufficient size, and in GBG, but I can't remember it's name, and I'm no good with street names. I think it might by Övre Husargatan. It's right at the edge of Annedal, close to Olivedalsgatan. Don't know if that is any help at all.
Well, it's a start at least, something to keep in mind the next time I go there. Thanks!
Quote from: IvanDrugostrov on September 15, 2007, 06:34:54 PM
Quote from: Arclight on September 15, 2007, 05:41:52 PM
Next in line for säpo registration... Hello, ladies and gents. Thought I'd better say hi.
And while I'm here, could anyone recommend a good place to buy textiles? In Gothenburg, maybe? I've been through the ones close to me already. I mean, how hard can it be to find something nice for a vest?
I know of only one textile shop of sufficient size, and in GBG, but I can't remember it's name, and I'm no good with street names. I think it might by Övre Husargatan. It's right at the edge of Annedal, close to Olivedalsgatan. Don't know if that is any help at all.
Myrins textil. They have a more outlet-ish store in the Sävenäs area also.
Quote from: oskila on September 16, 2007, 11:17:34 AM
Quote from: IvanDrugostrov on September 15, 2007, 06:34:54 PM
Quote from: Arclight on September 15, 2007, 05:41:52 PM
Next in line for säpo registration... Hello, ladies and gents. Thought I'd better say hi.
And while I'm here, could anyone recommend a good place to buy textiles? In Gothenburg, maybe? I've been through the ones close to me already. I mean, how hard can it be to find something nice for a vest?
I know of only one textile shop of sufficient size, and in GBG, but I can't remember it's name, and I'm no good with street names. I think it might by Övre Husargatan. It's right at the edge of Annedal, close to Olivedalsgatan. Don't know if that is any help at all.
Myrins textil. They have a more outlet-ish store in the Sävenäs area also.
Oskila is quite right. That's the one.
Excellent! You have my thanks!
Anyone know where I get good gears in Stockholm? Ive found myself quite fancied by creating neclaces and ornaments, and Ive already got a few things going on in my mind but I need some info about getting the right stuff in stockholm :)
hello everyone, this is my first post here ^^ i'm swede..
well i've almost finished with my first ever home made googles with a chronovisor
what's the swedish word for chronovisor?
I doubt there is a swedish word for it, I don´t even know what it is. But it sounds latin.
Warwolt: I'd say find a second hand store, and buy an old clock.
August_Cobb: I doubt there is a swedish word for chronovisor, no. Also, a quick read of the wikipedia article tells me that the chronovisor was a pretty large thing. How do you plan on translating that to something that fits on your goggles? I'm looking forward to seeing pics!
Kronovisir? Kronoskärm? ;D
Thanks for the idea, might just have to snatch a clock. Damn I know we had one of those old things before but I guess we threw it!
Quote from: Arclight on September 17, 2007, 08:22:29 AM
August_Cobb: I doubt there is a Swedish word for chronovisor, no. Also, a quick read of the wikipedia article tells me that the chronovisor was a pretty large thing. How do you plan on translating that to something that fits on your goggles? I'm looking forward to seeing pics!
well it's not very big, and sits on the right side of my goggles, and is connected to a antenna which absorbs time masses and load in to the extra lens ^^
Instead of transmitting chrono-waves perhaps its a form of aerial that transmits data to a chronovisor in your lab? And as its travell in time (and space ;D) you dont have to worry about the length. So the goggles recieves information and sends it to the Chronovior then its sent back ;)
Well now i have my brasingtorch,silversolder,flux and some other supplies so now i just have to polish up on my soldering skills.
En fråga varför talar vi inte svenska i tråden? Är det för at inte skrämma bort icke-svenska medlemmar?
ungefär. tråden är ju en allmän diskussion som alla andra, så alla ska kunna vara med.
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SV:En fråga varför talar vi inte svenska i tråden? Är det för at inte skrämma bort icke-svenska medlemmar?
EN:A question, why don't we speak swedish in this thread. Is it because we don't want to scare non-Swedish members away?
SV:ungefär. tråden är ju en allmän diskussion som alla andra, så alla ska kunna vara med.
EN: More or less. This thread is a public discussion like the other, so everyone should be able to participate.
</translation>
I do think the moderators would be annoyed if we started speaking in Swedish, seeing as they would no longer be able to moderate us. It also keeps swedish chef jokes to a minimum.
Ah, so I guess the thread is more like "Thread o sweds" than "Thread for sweds" ;)
Indeed. I'm just rounding us all up, so we can exchange info that is relevant to our locale. And also, if we ever plan a meet.
I´m suprised at the number of swedes on here. A scandinavian meetup could be a definite possibility. I do wonder where all the norwegians are though.
I think (atleast thats how I see it) sweden is very open to ... well everything. We aren't to much for "swedish" stuff and more of international things. Might be so in other countries but I get the feel most countries want their own stuff rather than others. Or its just that sweds love steampunk... I don't know.
A steampunk meetup at a Con somewhere now that sounds really interesting!
Quote from: Warwolt the engineer on September 18, 2007, 05:21:12 PM
A steampunk meetup at a Con somewhere now that sounds really interesting!
That was a fine idea there, greensmith ;D (yes i know that doesn't have anything to do with his acc name here, he just goes under that name by me ^^)
Certainly a very interesting idea. I'd show up.
What kind of Con? Like GothCon?
I honestly have no check on all the 'cons in sweden. The only real one I actually know about is Upp*Con with the cosplay part. But not much more, heads up? Any ones this auutumn/winter?
There's always BSK (formerly BorCon) 2-4 november
Hey, Oskila. You're from GBG. Would you be interested in one of these models:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Helmet-US-ARMY-Leather-Style-Colorfully_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6749QQihZ014QQitemZ330164729003QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
?
We could then split the shipping cost, 'cause I am.
Well, I'm interested, but currently without income. Also, I would need to get a moped :)
Quote from: oskila on September 19, 2007, 09:40:57 AM
Well, I'm interested, but currently without income. Also, I would need to get a moped :)
That's the neat thing! You don't have to! This item doesn't offer any real protection.
hmmz. I'm not sure when to use it then. $30 + shipping is a bit much for a cosmetic-only item :)
Also, not real leather which is silly, and hand made in Bali, which usually means made by children.
I take that as a "no".
so, have anyone got an idea of a nice Con to meet at or something?
I don´t see why it has to be a con, a nice pub would do okay.
Quote from: IvanDrugostrov on September 19, 2007, 01:43:25 PM
I take that as a "no".
Well, had I had the money, the no hadn't been as strong I suspect. :)
Quote from: Atterton on September 19, 2007, 08:40:46 PM
I don´t see why it has to be a con, a nice pub would do okay.
Well, mostly because most members are spread all around the land of sweden. So going to a Con will give us something to do but taking a drink... ;D
Quote from: August_Cobb on September 19, 2007, 08:30:06 PM
so, have anyone got an idea of a nice Con to meet at or something?
I can't afford to travel anywhere anyway :( Maybe if all of you came to BSK, since the trip there is only 60kr for me :)
Quote from: Warwolt the engineer on September 18, 2007, 05:21:12 PM
I think (atleast thats how I see it) sweden is very open to ... well everything. We aren't to much for "swedish" stuff and more of international things. Might be so in other countries but I get the feel most countries want their own stuff rather than others. Or its just that sweds love steampunk... I don't know.
I don't realise why Sweden would be so un-Steampunk though...? You know the 19th century happened here as well ;) And I think we had our share of that culture, and prominent personalities, just think of John Ericsson for example (or his brother Nils for that matter).
@ oskila - What is the BSK anyway? Or where is it even?
Not saying sweden isn't steampunky just that we might be more open to alternatve stuff. IIRC in denmark you usally get pretty much picked on for looking different, or am I a monkey ::)
Quote from: oskila on September 19, 2007, 09:35:18 PM
Quote from: August_Cobb on September 19, 2007, 08:30:06 PM
so, have anyone got an idea of a nice Con to meet at or something?
I can't afford to travel anywhere anyway :( Maybe if all of you came to BSK, since the trip there is only 60kr for me :)
BSK?
Quote from: Russandol on September 20, 2007, 06:48:46 AM
Quote from: Warwolt the engineer on September 18, 2007, 05:21:12 PM
I think (atleast thats how I see it) sweden is very open to ... well everything. We aren't to much for "swedish" stuff and more of international things. Might be so in other countries but I get the feel most countries want their own stuff rather than others. Or its just that sweds love steampunk... I don't know.
I don't realise why Sweden would be so un-Steampunk though...? You know the 19th century happened here as well ;) And I think we had our share of that culture, and prominent personalities, just think of John Ericsson for example (or his brother Nils for that matter).
@ oskila - What is the BSK anyway? Or where is it even?
The main reason for Sweden not being as steampunk as, say UK is that the industrial revolution happened there long before it did so in sweden and because of this and the wealth caused by the having of colonies, the culture of the 19th century was more grand in the UK and did make a longer lasting imprint in history.
Swedish 19th century industry was mostly mining, timber and the digging of Göta Kanal :)
Most countries had a 19th century but that's not the only criterium for sprouting steampunk :)
BSK = formerly BorCon = Borås spelkonvent.
Quote from: oskila on September 20, 2007, 11:06:03 AM
Quote from: Russandol on September 20, 2007, 06:48:46 AM
Quote from: Warwolt the engineer on September 18, 2007, 05:21:12 PM
I think (atleast thats how I see it) sweden is very open to ... well everything. We aren't to much for "swedish" stuff and more of international things. Might be so in other countries but I get the feel most countries want their own stuff rather than others. Or its just that sweds love steampunk... I don't know.
I don't realise why Sweden would be so un-Steampunk though...? You know the 19th century happened here as well ;) And I think we had our share of that culture, and prominent personalities, just think of John Ericsson for example (or his brother Nils for that matter).
@ oskila - What is the BSK anyway? Or where is it even?
The main reason for Sweden not being as steampunk as, say UK is that the industrial revolution happened there long before it did so in sweden and because of this and the wealth caused by the having of colonies, the culture of the 19th century was more grand in the UK and did make a longer lasting imprint in history.
Swedish 19th century industry was mostly mining, timber and the digging of Göta Kanal :)
Well... we had a hell of a lot of mining at least :P
And as I said... John Ericsson! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ericsson) (In Swedish (http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ericsson))
But of course it was always bigger in the UK, I never denied that...
Also, in larger cities, we've torn most of the 19th century stuff down and built ugly crap in it's place.
Another factor is probably population. UK has an estimated population of around 60 million people compared to Sweden's 9.
Bleh don't let st.sweden sink to the bottom. Up she goes, ;D
True, tough Stockholm still got Gammla Stan. I quite like Gammla Stan tough it might be that rather victorian its still OLD ;D
Quote from: Warwolt the engineer on September 22, 2007, 09:09:32 AM
Bleh don't let st.sweden sink to the bottom. Up she goes, ;D
True, tough Stockholm still got Gammla Stan. I quite like Gammla Stan tough it might be that rather victorian its still OLD ;D
I was in fact mainly referring to the Gothenburg 1960's project of tearing down a lot of 1880-ish houses in favour of ugly pebbled concrete blocks.
Dear Ivan,
I mailed your pattern last Wednesday. It is supposed to take 5-10 business days, but I never trust the Post Office.
Vienna
Good to know for future reference. Thanks again. A lot of Swedish boys are eagerly awaiting its arrival.
After returning home from a successful purchase of leather gloves from a local madman, I was positively surprised to find the patterns in my mail! I thought it would take much long to reach me, or at least that I should be forced to travel to a post office to pick it up.
I am very pleased. Not only are there patterns for a double breasted vest, but also for a cutaway jacket! Thank you ever so much Vienna.
As for all the people who wanted copies of the patterns, I am trying to figure out how it could be done. The sheets are very large and brittle.
Dear Ivan,
If people don't mind waiting until the next pattern sale, I'm willing to send another copy to pass along to each other.
Vienna
P.S. I'm glad the pattern looks useful. I read a pattern review for it this week and the writer warned that the instructions for the pocket are wrong. I'll go back and re-read it to see if the pattern has any other minor glitches.
Vienna
Do you remember in what way they were wrong, so I can correct it?
Dear Ivan, that's what I'm about to look up.
Vienna
Dear Ivan,
I just tried to post and "Safari" ate the post, so I'll do it again, but in shorter posts. To find the pattern review, go to www.gbacg.org, then to The Great Pattern Review, then to Butterick on the alphabetical list, then scroll down to the pattern number. It also includes photos of costumers wearing the garments they made from the patterns.
Vienna
post, part 2: Commercial US pattern directions seem to always have a few glitches in them. In this case, it seems that the directions for putting in the men's coat pocket are incorrect.
Vienna
post part 3:
If you want to see what patterns are available in the US, go to the "buying Patterns Online" section of www.gbacg.org. THe ones called "The Big 3" in the US are Butterick, McCalls, and Simplicity. These are available in mainstream stores and are usually discounted, one brand one week, the next brand the next week. With Halloween coming up, it is a good time to look for costume patterns in their catalogues.
Vienna
post, part 4:
There are some other good, smaller pattern companies, too. Laughing Moon and Eagles View are 2 of them. Hope this helps.
Vienna
OK. I checked it out. They do not offer much explanation either, but I will have the help of an well educated seamstress, so we can probably work around any problems that might arise.
Quote from: oskila on September 22, 2007, 03:14:51 PM
Quote from: Warwolt the engineer on September 22, 2007, 09:09:32 AM
Bleh don't let st.sweden sink to the bottom. Up she goes, ;D
True, tough Stockholm still got Gammla Stan. I quite like Gammla Stan tough it might be that rather victorian its still OLD ;D
I was in fact mainly referring to the Gothenburg 1960's project of tearing down a lot of 1880-ish houses in favour of ugly pebbled concrete blocks.
argh... again, gothenburgers are stupid :P (J/K, im stockholmer :3)
Well another lil' swede here! *waves*
As for a con meet up it would be indeed a grand idea. Only problem is that most cons in sweden are either:
A) Gaming con. Our kind would probally blend in nice with some boardgames and RPers.
or
B) Anime/Manga con. Again, cosplayers looks so much worse so no one would barley notice some well dressed gents and ladies.
Not that I do care that much of the whole blend in thing, just random thoughts.
As for getting things togheter in Gothenburg, I would happily let some take their nightly rest at my place as I have a fairly large apartment.
Only problem is my flatmates but they should prove no trouble convincing, as I am the one on the contract for this apartment :D
But I am fairly sure this will be debated over and over again.
As for copying the english tread, I really like their map!
It gives you a good idea of from where everyone are.
P.S. Tickets over to England from Gothenburg is mad cheap actually. Cost no more then going to Stockholm really. But this is almost only for the people living in Gothenburg I guess. But wouldn't it be nice to draw everyone from Sweden over to our english bretherns and take a few pints. Plans plans ~
Dear Ivan,
Good luck with the sewing and please post a picture when you're finished.
vienna
I will name it after you, when I'm finished. Provided it lives up to the name.
Quote from: Warwolt the engineer on September 26, 2007, 12:39:42 PM
Quote from: oskila on September 22, 2007, 03:14:51 PM
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Bleh don't let st.sweden sink to the bottom. Up she goes, ;D
True, tough Stockholm still got Gammla Stan. I quite like Gammla Stan tough it might be that rather victorian its still OLD ;D
I was in fact mainly referring to the Gothenburg 1960's project of tearing down a lot of 1880-ish houses in favour of ugly pebbled concrete blocks.
argh... again, gothenburgers are stupid :P (J/K, im stockholmer :3)
Well, stockholm got it's fair share of wreckage too :) http://www.graphy.se/exhibits/Sth50tal/StockholmNorrmalm.html
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Quote from: Warwolt the engineer on September 26, 2007, 12:39:42 PM
Quote from: oskila on September 22, 2007, 03:14:51 PM
Quote from: Warwolt the engineer on September 22, 2007, 09:09:32 AM
Bleh don't let st.sweden sink to the bottom. Up she goes, ;D
True, tough Stockholm still got Gammla Stan. I quite like Gammla Stan tough it might be that rather victorian its still OLD ;D
I was in fact mainly referring to the Gothenburg 1960's project of tearing down a lot of 1880-ish houses in favour of ugly pebbled concrete blocks.
argh... again, gothenburgers are stupid :P (J/K, im stockholmer :3)
Well, stockholm got it's fair share of wreckage too :) http://www.graphy.se/exhibits/Sth50tal/StockholmNorrmalm.html
I think that has happened about everywhere in Sweden... did just the same even in my tiny hometown of Filipstad some 30-40 years ago...
Oh, well... at least we still have this mausoleum (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Maedhros/Random-stuff/mausoleum.jpg) left.. along with a bunch of mines and what-not around, it makes Filipstad reasonably Steampunk :P (photo taken on Halloween btw)
Quote from: IvanDrugostrov on September 25, 2007, 02:08:56 PM
As for all the people who wanted copies of the patterns, I am trying to figure out how it could be done. The sheets are very large and brittle.
There are severalmethods the easiets one is to use butcherspaper or Silkpaper(silkespapper) which your friend who is a seamstress might have on rolls. I atleast is willing to pay for the patterns so compensation to your friend shouldnt be impossible.
I'll see what I can do. I have my hands kinda full right now. November will be better.
No worries Ivan take your time
Dear Dr. Lew,
I'm willing to mail another if that is easier. Postage from the US was minimal and I get the patterns on sale.
Vienna
Quote from: IvanDrugostrov on September 25, 2007, 02:08:56 PM
After returning home from a successful purchase of leather gloves from a local madman, I was positively surprised to find the patterns in my mail! I thought it would take much long to reach me, or at least that I should be forced to travel to a post office to pick it up.
I am very pleased. Not only are there patterns for a double breasted vest, but also for a cutaway jacket! Thank you ever so much Vienna.
As for all the people who wanted copies of the patterns, I am trying to figure out how it could be done. The sheets are very large and brittle.
I and a roll of paper could meet with you sometime in november (I can't do it earlier either, since I just got my contract extended from two days to four weeks:)) and trace your pattern sheets. The copy could then be cut into A4 pieces and photocopied.
Sure. It could be done. Then I could stealthily and cleverly shift resposibility for the distribution of the patterns in Sweden over on you. He he heee...
Fellow Swedes, I just wanted to stop by and make you aware of my presence here as well. If anyone wonders, I hail from our grand capital Stockholm. I am very delighted to see that there are other people from the North here.
Nice with some more stockholmers to the forum :)
Quote from: Vienna Fahrmann on September 27, 2007, 03:49:17 PM
Dear Dr. Lew,
I'm willing to mail another if that is easier. Postage from the US was minimal and I get the patterns on sale.
Vienna
Sorry About my absence but i had a relapse into my depression.
Vienna that would be lovely! I would like that very much.
Dear Dr. Lew,
If you will PM me with your measurements, I'll get a pattern the next time they are on sale.
Vienna
Quote from: Vienna Fahrmann on October 25, 2007, 02:11:05 PM
Dear Dr. Lew,
If you will PM me with your measurements, I'll get a pattern the next time they are on sale.
Vienna
Since iam rather rather large around the midriff and in the process of loosing wieght it might be prudent to wait awhile nes pas?
Would you care for a pair or two of size 40 cotton pants?
Dear Dr. Lew,
That's fine with me, just let me know when you are ready.
Vienna
Quote from: IvanDrugostrov on October 26, 2007, 05:05:12 PM
Would you care for a pair or two of size 40 cotton pants?
In a while maybe since iam acctualy even a bit larger than that. But most of my bulk is large muscles covered in a quite thick layer of fat so iam trying to lose the fat and keep the muscles :)
That would be great, because I have a black and a brown pair of historically accurate 1860's cotton pants I need to get rid off (only because they are hopelessly oversized for me. To the point where there is nothing I can do to make them fit).
Iam interested how much do you want for them?
We can start off at a thousand SEK? That is less than I paid for them, I believe. And less than you could possibly acquire them for. I just want to get rid of them and see something good come out of it. Now it will be as if I bought some really cheap pants and gave them to a fellow steampunk. Well, maybe not on your end :P But to my economy. They are pretty long as well, but if you can handle sewing patterns, you should have little trouble shortening them to your liking.
How come there are practically no Norwegians here, but a bunch of Swedes (not that it's a bad thing)? A heartly "Hejsann, grabbarna. Hur mår dina brallor?" (with a Skåne accent) to all my Swedish friends.
There´s also a number of danes, and even a few finns. But as you say, strangely lacking in norwegians.
Hello, found a dentist chair in "annonsbladet" one week ago. if someone is interested I can post you the phone nr, its a borlänge nr.
"antik, kurbitsmålad, röd skinnklädsel, nackstöd saknas, hydraliken perfekt 800,-(sek)".
Perhaps kurbits isent "the shit" but thats nothing alittle spraypaint cant fix!
Ande
Ivan: Il have to se how this month turns out but it isnt impossible that ill snag those trousers from you
Great! I am in need of fund to replenish my economy after the Midland Meet.
I would like to bring to your attention that a scandinavian steampunk community is... well, it does not exist as such, yet, but I have it on good authority it will do come the evening! It is located in Livejournal, as of yet untrodden grounds by me, but a steampunk community seems to flourish there as well.
If it is of any interest to the assorted scandinavians here, well, then me and my fair lady would be most happy. The main intent would be as a forum for meetups, etcetera etcetera... Register of Interest is a good name, really! It is not my intention to belittle this here thread, by no means. Still, a community surely is more effective? We shall see in time, I suppose. No subversive drafting here, just a heads-up.
The name will be Nordic Steampunkers - or so I recall.
I cannot see how this would be different from a LiveJournal community. Let alone less effective.
Personally I don't like LJ. The æsthetics just isn't pleasant to me. But thanks for the info.
Ah - I'm no big fan of it either, but as I've said, it might sprout some good seeds.
The effectiveness would be amounted to not having to browse through this entire thread - persn'ally I've no problem with that, but some might. Anyway, I'll cut the banter.
Ivan: Sadly iam not able to purchase the pants from you this month. What with Christmas and the holiday horrors looming up on me.
I hold no contract over you. Purchase them if you will at your convenience. They are likely to be here when you have the money or inclination to obtain them.
By Jove! I haven't visited the forum since late October! Hello people!
Seems I've' missed this thread before, might as well drop in and say "hallå" to all fellow northerners, i hail from the remote wilderness of Öland :)
Can someone please translate a book I purchased for me. I just want to know the title and chapter titles. It's Ur VÅR Tids Forskning, published in 1878. Pictures Here: (https://brassgoggles.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dynamicchaos.com%2FPics%2FSN850163.JPG&hash=83af64af5212046acba71ad55f34d9876aee8a17)
(https://brassgoggles.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dynamicchaos.com%2FPics%2FSN850164.JPG&hash=15d45227988010ab297795e125c06f5335361017)
(https://brassgoggles.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dynamicchaos.com%2FPics%2FSN850162.JPG&hash=5eb32e842cbe972c1adedb33c9f71692e22e8bdb)
Thanks
VonHart
Swedish isn't my spoken or written language, but it's not that different. Nothing a little Google can't mend.
From our times' science
Popular illustrations/depictions
Published by
Prof. Axel Key and Gust. (probably Gustaf, Swedish male name) Retzius
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Fourth Issue
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Table of contents
N:r 17: About the blood: Its circulation and its meaning of nutrition for the body tissues (I think this is the correct word), by Professor Christian Lovén
" 18: About Old Egyptian litterature/writings, by Professor J. Lieblein
" 19: About Egypts memorials/monuments and its relations with Palestine and Greece, by Professor J. Lieblein
" 20: Photographies/Pictures of pasts flora/fauna, by Dr. A. Nathorst
" 21: About and from Rig Veda (one of the Hindu Veda). Photographies/pictures of the Indian Arians oldest cultural life, by A. Z. Collin 1. The People of the Veda Times
" 22: About and from Rig Veda. Photographies/pictures of the Indian Arians oldest cultural life, by A. Z. Collin 1. The God World of the Veda Times
I'm guessing the "Veda Times" to be 1700-1100 BC, because of the dating of the Rig Veda (in Wikipedia).
Thank you SO Much! I've been wondering about that thing for months.
No problem :) As I wrote, Swedish isn't a language I know well. It just resembles Norwegian very much. I'd wait for a Swede if I wanted a perfect translation, but I think I got it quite well.
i think it's close enough for me. I'm not actually going to attempt to read the book, I was just curious. Your chapter titles line up with the plates and illustration inside.
Quote from: Prof. Friedrich VonHart, PhD on February 22, 2008, 02:52:29 PM
i think it's close enough for me. I'm not actually going to attempt to read the book, I was just curious. Your chapter titles line up with the plates and illustration inside.
Well, you should read it! It sounds interesting :P
The translations seems good enough for me. Though I wasn´t able to figure out the Rig Veda thing like you were. When is the book from?
1878. I picked it up at an auction for like 10 bucks. The pics and illustrations were more than enough for me. That and the binding. I love the ribbed bindings.
"The Rigveda (Sanskrit ऋग्वेद ṛgveda, a compound of ṛc "praise, verse"[1] and veda "knowledge") is an ancient Indian sacred collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns dedicated to the gods (devas). It is counted among the four canonical sacred texts (śruti) of Hinduism known as the Vedas,[2] and is revered by Hindus around the world. Its verses are recited at prayers, religious functions and other auspicious occasions, putting it among the world's oldest religious texts in continued use.
It is also one of the oldest texts of any Indo-European language. Philological and linguistic evidence indicate that the Rigveda was composed in the Sapta Sindhu (a land of seven great rivers), which is the region around present-day Punjab, roughly between 1700–1100 BCE (the early Vedic period). There are strong linguistic and cultural similarities with the early Iranian Avesta, deriving from the Proto-Indo-Iranian times, often associated with the early Andronovo culture of ca. 2000 BCE."
Rigveda/Rig Veda@Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigveda)
Sadly, volume I have only goes through chapter 20 (" 20: Photographies/Pictures of pasts flora/fauna, by Dr. A. Nathorst). The illustrations in the Egypt sections are the ones that sold me on it. Drawings of the Sphinx and an ancient city w. Obelisk etc. plus printed hieroglyphs. It's quite the intresting find for Atlanta, Georgia, US. I first thought It was some sort of Embalming/ mummification book from the first chapter on blood and the circulatory system (lots of pictures of veins, hearts, and whole systems), then the egypt chapters, but the plant stuff at the end kind of ruined that idea and I've been at a loss until now. Thanks Again.
On behalf of the Swedish Top Offical Post-translator, STOP!, I give you full rights to both brag and translate Swedish von Brasswood.
;D
Very intresting book you got there.
Haha, mycket bra! Takk skal ni ha, grabben! ;)
Reviving this thread on request and to say hello! Brand new Steampunk here, eager to indulge in whatever knowledge my fellow Swedes have about Places To Go.
Welcome!
now I'm going to wright something here again :)
in which cities does every swede on this forum lives?
Göteborg. Or Gothenburg, for greater steaminess.
Just saw this thread. Part Swede, part Dane. Born in Sweden, living in Denmark, fluent in both languages. I reside in Copenhagen(the capitol). København(got to use those odd letters)
Oh, BTW boyos. One of you should probably get this.
http://www.blocket.se/vi/15761473.htm?ca=15_s&last=1 (http://www.blocket.se/vi/15761473.htm?ca=15_s&last=1)
Posted on April 1st. But worth checking out.
Mr. Svensson at your service. Steampunker since the late 90's (I didn't know the word back then, though), lives in Lysekil. Hobbies include collecting junk and drawing, mostly designing stuff for my steampunk project that I call Podsol. Most prized possession is an Odhner calculation device that I saved from getting scrapped. It's barelly broken, too!
Quote from: IvanDrugostrov on May 21, 2008, 04:21:11 PM
Oh, BTW boyos. One of you should probably get this.
http://www.blocket.se/vi/15761473.htm?ca=15_s&last=1 (http://www.blocket.se/vi/15761473.htm?ca=15_s&last=1)
Posted on April 1st. But worth checking out.
I would really like to own that... Alas my meager income does not allow for such extravagance... I will settle for a velocipede
All thread subscribers consider this:
http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk/bg-forum/index.php?topic=8138.0
I just wanted to make people aware that the Cinema Speglen is having two showings of Metropolis with accompanying live music. For one of them there will be a party after/during, I'm not sure exactly. The party has a vintage/retrofuturist theme.
Hello all Swedes!:) There's much more Steampunk activities happening in Sweden lately, which is great.
I'd very much recommend you to join the fb-group "Steampunk i Göteborg", if you have facebook. It's the biggest Swedish steampunk group online.
The local non-profit group that runs it, Steampunk Götheborg, is also hosting a new convention this year, the 4-6th of November. Guest artist is Professor Elemental, and there'll be a bazaar, workshops, ball and much more.
http://steamcon.se/ (http://steamcon.se/)
Also steampunk groups in Skåne like Steampunk NVS are starting to put up events and craft nights. Let's hope this trend continues!
Hälsningar från Gôtet!;)
/Hanna Ågren, vice ordförande Steampunk Götheborg
Här är en artikel som GP skrev om vår fest inne i Berg211, som vi kör minst en gång om året (nästa ser ut att komma 14:e januari 2017).
http://www.gp.se/nyheter/goteborg/1.2621421-steampunk-anga-pa-modet (http://www.gp.se/nyheter/goteborg/1.2621421-steampunk-anga-pa-modet)