Cruising the Seven Lemurian Seas
The Captain’s Guide to Life Raft Survival is invaluable but what is of great concern is the other dangers that will be faced as we cruise the Seven Lemurian Seas. Fairy Rainbow raised the whole spectre of creatures like Ariel. It seems we really do need to share any information and add some sections to this book.
All hands on deck. Pool ideas here and make sure that we are all alert but not alarmed. Help to ensure that everyone is prepared. Knowledge is power – I think!
The SS Vulcania is a virtual cruise, commissioned by le Enchanteur and is an important gathering place for people who want to visit Lemuria, a world created by Heather Blakey, Web Mistress of the Soul Food Cafe.
On the 12th Night, in January 2009 the Vulcania set sail. The SS Vulcania is a virtual cruise ship that has been commissioned and is led by Heather Blakey, the Webmistress of the Soul Food Cafe, an internationally acclaimed site, providing creative stimuli for writers and artists.
Passengers who choose to stay on board for long periods often decide to leave their cabins and come on up to P Deck for the Pythian Games. The Pythian Games have been popular at Soul Food for some years and they are the perfect place to train and maintain daily practice. You can use prompts from Soul Food, the Pythian Games lens or work from other sources. It is a place where all genres are welcome.
Deck Games
Some passengers of the Vulcania have responded to the call of the piper and they are travelling overland, on Donkeys. Each night at twelve midnight donkeys wait in the stable behind the Swan and Rose Inn, ready to take newcomers on the increasingly, well todden road most travelled. Travels With A Donkey | Khargosh Agha on Dionysian Revelry |
 | kvwordsmith on Ssss-surrendering |
 | June/Pearlz on Trek to Rainbow Beach |
 | Edith on Travel With A Donkey |
 | Sue on Travel With A Donkey |
I have ensured that we have a hundred little pots of bees wax to stuff in our ears as soon as we encounter the sweet and seductive music of Ariel…
Sigh! That is a relief! My only concern is that the Sea Gypsy is in some kind of trance listening to pretty music. I do hope we have some other antidotes on hand.
Heather
fairyrainbow
January 7, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Heather, I don’t think mermaid’s singing is really dangerous for women–the men however may abandon ship en masse. Our only hope is when you hear a mermaid’s siren call hold tight to the man nearest you and don’t let go until the singing stops.
Now, can anyone tell me which deck is Clooney’s?
You are right! I suspect Mr Clooney is in more danger on board. He may well opt for the sirens on the island
E
porchsitter
January 7, 2009 at 9:13 pm
My psychic gypsy powers discerned the siren’s music up ahead – so we are deifinitely headed into trouble. Fortunately, my cabin steward’s somewhat more robust and practical powers have prevailed – he shouted in my ear until the music went away. If I say `eh?’ a lot, don’t be surprised. The boy has quite a loud voice. He sggests we party like its 1929 when we come in earshot of the sirens to drown out their music. He’s already taken a stack of Metallica, Pearl Jam and Nickelback CDs up to the deck. You can’t say we’re not prepared.
You have been touched, by brilliance Sea Gypsy
Heather
gailkav
January 7, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I have dug up my copy of Bullfinch’s Mythology which I think should be required reading for those of us facing the perils of this voyage.
I agree that this is absolutely essential Lori
Heather
Lori
January 7, 2009 at 10:53 pm
BTW–Since this is about survival on board in emergencies, boat drill is tomorrow morning at 10:00 am sharp. I’d like to remind all passengers to check the notice on the inside of their cabin door. It shows a diagram of how to put on a life jacket so you don’t put it on backwards, tilt forward and drown yourself, and it lists evacuation procedures and your lifeboat number. Do not forget to have E’s magic walnut shell with you at all times. I know it’s a bit tricky with formal wear, but deal with it or you will regret it.
Excellent! Good to have such an organized crew on board. I can concentrate on steering and keeping an eye out for dangers.
E
porchsitter
January 8, 2009 at 12:24 am
What siren’s call? The only siren call I will heed is if the siren’s name is James Marsters…and possibly Alan Rickman.
Alexis
January 8, 2009 at 12:38 pm
what kind of survival guide is that? It doesn’t even mention chocolate one time! I’m packing all the chocolate I can carry – I can eat it, trade it, cook with it, or use it for skin softening creme. It will be wrapped carefully and tucked in my favorite traveling towel* (see Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams), because I am one froody raven!
kvwordsmith
January 8, 2009 at 3:54 pm
A good hitchhiker never goes anywhere without his or her towel…hee hee. Towels can also be used to cover the ears when you can’t find the beeswax.
Due to equal opportunity laws, sirens are now of both the male and female variety, to appeal to the widest variety of travelers as possible.
aqueequeg
January 8, 2009 at 7:25 pm
In the mean time it may be a good idea to get some rabbit traps or some good recipes for rabbit pie…why? Read: http://fairyrainbow.wordpress.com/ about my strange visitor last night!
fairyrainbow
January 9, 2009 at 8:00 am
Ah, yes, it is good to drown out the songs of the sirens with music. And what good is music without dancing? So dance to your own rhythm, my fellow travelers. Dance with someone or by yourself. It doesn’t matter as long as you dance. And if you dance with a bit of dark chocolate on your tongue, you will also be able to sing with the music even if you don’t know the words. Your voice will be most pleasant for how could it not be so with chocolate on your tongue?
Do not forget words on this voyage for words will be most important. Bring your most beautiful, powerful, thought provoking, descriptive, impressive words to string together in sentences that will make the minds of mere mortals take flight. Words will save you, make the oppositve sex crave you, words are everything, even in silence. Yes, it is more important than clean underwear. Be sure to bring your words!
Sally
January 12, 2009 at 12:01 am
I’m glad Sally mentioned bringing your words. I have just added a dictionary and a thesaurus to my trunk. It is, of course, a magic dictionary and can be consulted in whatever language/medium you require
traveller2006
January 12, 2009 at 7:17 pm
I am not certain, but I seem to remember our Eldest Mother used a song to summon the Sirens to her aid. I will have to see if she remembers.
I have packed my bottle of Absinthe, primarily as an offering to the spirits but it may prove invaluable on this trip. It’s said to induce visions and teach us the language of Spirits.
When I was younger, I recall being taught that we could do anything, even summon the seas to part, if we could free our tongues and minds to speak the language of the Spirits.
Feel free to stop by our cabin, if you wish to partake.
sistergemma
January 13, 2009 at 1:49 am
I have visions of the captain aboard the lifeboat with anxious crew and passengers surrounding him…
“What next Captain?”
“Just a minute…I have to finish the book”
Cle
January 13, 2009 at 6:04 am
shapeshifters do not respond to the sirens in their animal forms, and please, no traps. i’ll take care of the rabbits. i was feeling a little peckish anyway. i’ll be stopping by for absinthe and to pay respects in a little while. please pay no attention to the double fox tail–i am having a little trouble reining in the shape shifting tendencies on this voyage. and my servant Ting Ting does have a horn on her forehead, but means no harm. don’t draw attention to it–that will just embarrass her.
m ching
senua
January 13, 2009 at 6:26 am
M ching is a most intriguing guest!
kvwordsmith
January 13, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Miss Ching better not eat MY rabbits! Any other rabbits, no problem. But not my rabbits!! Or my little bears, either.
Hmm…maybe I should bring in my english bulldog, Spike. To protect the stowaways.
Alexis
January 14, 2009 at 4:29 am
Dido is following the ship now and provides a good lifeboat (: although I am not sure if she is always following us or off on a quest of her own. She is good friends with any manner of mermaids and other creatures of the sea.
pearlz
January 29, 2009 at 12:42 am