Victoria SteamPunk Exposition II

**Macman** · 27th September 11, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by starbkjrus

This looks like a blast and you and Bobbie look fantastic.

Rock On!

I popped in on Freedom Kilts on Saturday afternoon and Bobbie and Steve were taking a break from the exposition. I can verify that they looked great!
I had no idea that this was going on in our city. Thanks for posting all the pictures, Steve.

**KiltedKnome** · 2nd October 11, 06:19 PM

Steve had his photo posted on a website displaying some of the particpants of the Victoria Steampunk weekend -- scroll 8 rows down, first photo on the left:

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/apps/p...bumid=12356326

**artificer** · 25th September 11, 05:49 AM

Splendid, Steve!

You two look great. I wasn't aware that you were a steampunk fan. That really looks like a delightful evening in a fantastic venue.

I'm currently starting the planning for my steampunk outfit, but I've discovered the backstory is taking at least as long as the actual design and fabrication.

**Mark Stephenson** · 25th September 11, 08:02 AM

What a hoot! Thanks for posting the great pictures Steve.

**Cynthia** · 25th September 11, 08:06 AM

Wow, what an amazing location for the event! You look very nice, and I really like Bobbie's outfit. Thanks for sharing photos, and best wishes!

**ThistleDown** · 25th September 11, 08:38 AM

A costume party to end all costume parties. Is Bobby's outfit courtesy The Wizard. too?

**KiltedKnome** · 25th September 11, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by ThistleDown

A costume party to end all costume parties. Is Bobby's outfit courtesy The Wizard. too?

Yes, The Wizard made my outfit. I was obviously one of the more conservatively dressed individuals -- some people thought I was one of the Castle/museum staff. What was so funny, was that the Castle was also visited during the Steampunk event by tourists off the cruise ships. They were rather bemused by everything that was going on around them. One lovely couple fresh off the boat asked if people in Victoria always dressed this way. How does one answer that with a straight face?

**Spartan Tartan** · 25th September 11, 12:11 PM

Those are some amazing pictures! What a fun looking event!

**CMcG** · 25th September 11, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by artificer

<snip> I've discovered the backstory is taking at least as long as the actual design and fabrication.

Pardon my ignorance but what sort of backstory is required for Steampunking?

**artificer** · 25th September 11, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Pardon my ignorance but what sort of backstory is required for Steampunking?

none is required, but I'd like everything that I'm putting together to have a purpose. I find that the process of figuring out WHY you have something leads to a more "realistic" costume. So it's not just a bunch of watch gears and a pair of goggles glued to your kit.

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