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A public telephone & constable office in a village on Main Island of the Spontoon Islands. Circa 1935. On the edge of the village, just off a main road. There is a telephone (& telegraph) switchboard, public phones & telegraph keys, directories, office desks, emergency equipment, weapons lockers for the militia & constables, maps, & guidebooks for tourists.
http://spontoon.rootoon.com/
http://spontoon.rootoon.com/
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Intriguing image there. I like the high, vented roof which in the tropics would be most practical for drawing the heat away from all that electronic gear, and also keep the rain out of the circuitry. (Sometimes.) I've always liked the idea of small "Outpost" Police stations, similar to those in Japan, where at least one splinter office would be in a neighborhood, within walking distance to the next. Not only do the residents of the town get to know the officers, but the police come to know their neighbors better, and can be there in case they're needed.
That's how the constable would work here, from the station. They might rotate the constables from station-to-station after a year or so, just so they didn't get to partial to one village's interests. One of the duties of a constable is to be a reminder of the reciprocal obligations of the village with the whole Althing.
The local village Militia unit is more long-term integrated with the village -- since they are the villagers.
The local village Militia unit is more long-term integrated with the village -- since they are the villagers.
Sometimes I have a hard time imagining living like that. I was lucky enough to be able to visit relatives on isolated ranches & rural farms in the 1950s. Maybe I'll be able to share some, in an alternate earth.
A good part of the hidden work in any story set in a 1930s-technology setting would be gently reminding (or teaching) people about the practical cultural differences. (Having a slightly alternate world allows room to modify some of the more disturbing differences.)
In strange ways, fantasy & science fiction can be easier to write than historical stories -- the readers are more likely to accept new ground-rules (due to the level of technology and original cultural background).
A good part of the hidden work in any story set in a 1930s-technology setting would be gently reminding (or teaching) people about the practical cultural differences. (Having a slightly alternate world allows room to modify some of the more disturbing differences.)
In strange ways, fantasy & science fiction can be easier to write than historical stories -- the readers are more likely to accept new ground-rules (due to the level of technology and original cultural background).
Hello, Capt. Gary!
Good to hear from you!
Mother & daughter are locals, dressed in Euro-style, so it is probably a cool day.
The Winter there is moderated by the surrounding ocean, but there can be some cool days & weeks, sometimes with days of clouds & rain. The local homes are usually built so the interior can be closed up in cool, windy weather. Even huts will likely have stored window panels or wall-mats.
Good to hear from you!
Mother & daughter are locals, dressed in Euro-style, so it is probably a cool day.
The Winter there is moderated by the surrounding ocean, but there can be some cool days & weeks, sometimes with days of clouds & rain. The local homes are usually built so the interior can be closed up in cool, windy weather. Even huts will likely have stored window panels or wall-mats.
This is like a masquerade ball over here!
More of your stories are welcome, whenever they come into port. But you have already well-contributed to the shared culture, with the sharing of "Capt. Gary's Log".
Good to know that you are looking in at the Spontoon Island website!
More of your stories are welcome, whenever they come into port. But you have already well-contributed to the shared culture, with the sharing of "Capt. Gary's Log".
Good to know that you are looking in at the Spontoon Island website!
It has been established that Zandar visited the islands sometime during Tali Hartoh (Mason?)'s lifetime. I will have to consult with the Major to figure out exactly what year that could be, and possibly work it into the Saga. We also know that Kelly O'Dor was there doing anthropoligical/magical research in the 19--s.
It is not impossible that I've seen that building or a similar building off-the-interstate in Wisconsin. That's an unusual & ornate version of that sort of ventilator-roof, but I knew I had seen it somewhere before -- at least in a photograph. But I may also have seen something like it on a road trip.
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