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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 2, 2014 1:45:22 GMT
Ah, yes, San Francisco! That great boom town that managed to outlive the rush  Gold rush history is a fascinating one, my particular favorite actually being the silver rush that originated from Virginia City, NV. Much like Elizabeth (I think that was her name), in "Murdoch of the Klondike" the gold rush boom towns afforded many women the opportunity to go into business and prove themselves in what was traditionally a man's place. |
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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 2, 2014 1:46:35 GMT
Canadian history is beyond BORING! I was required to take it up through grade 10, then I picked up a European history course in grade 12. Hello, Romanov's, yuk WW I and II. I'm not naturally wired that way unless there is a great story to tell, hence I'm all over it as events pertain to MM. Very interesting factoid about bachelor officers. I'm not aware of that practice on this side of the pond but it would make sense if they're earning so little. You are so lucky to be seeing S5 for the first time. Some of my favourite episodes of the series are just ahead! It sounds like Canadian and U.S. history are taught exactly the same way, and they should be showing MM episodes in school instead, and then setting kids loose in the library to find what's accurate, what's not, and why that matters. Watching MM in school?! Now that would be fun!!  |
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Post by lovemondays on Jun 2, 2014 1:47:59 GMT
Maybe I should modify my response to Cdn history. Perhaps I just had unimaginative teachers. Our history doesn't have as much content as yours but it has to get stretched to cover just as many years. My son, however, loved history to the point that it was his major at university.
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Post by snacky on Jun 2, 2014 1:54:54 GMT
Ah, yes, San Francisco! That great boom town that managed to outlive the rush Gold rush history is a fascinating one, my particular favorite actually being the silver rush that originated from Virginia City, NV. Much like Elizabeth (I think that was her name), in "Murdoch of the Klondike" the gold rush boom towns afforded many women the opportunity to go into business and prove themselves in what was traditionally a man's place. Oooh where did you read that? There's a Brisco County episode about a city run by women - I wonder if that was modeled on a real place? |
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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 2, 2014 1:58:28 GMT
I don't know about a whole city, but they were far more common than one would guess at first glance. I have several books on the subject if you want me to message you with any suggestions.
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Post by snacky on Jun 2, 2014 2:07:44 GMT
I don't know about a whole city, but they were far more common than one would guess at first glance. I have several books on the subject if you want me to message you with any suggestions. I'm a sucker for a long bibliography - message away! I hope you have it on your computer so you can just cut and paste! |
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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 2, 2014 2:11:20 GMT
Unfortunately I'll have to type one up...so it may a take a bit, but I'll get it to you one way or another!
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Post by georgeisclairvoyant on Jul 15, 2014 20:40:24 GMT
I thought that Murdoch In the Corner established George had a future as a billionaire because he bought early shares in IBM. Today I thought I spotted an anachronism. There was no IBM until 1924. None of the companies that merged into the conglomerate that became IBM even had "Business Machines" in their name: I know the reason behind why George put his "spare pennies" in IBM... He is CLAIRVOYANT!!!!  He hasn't invested them but he's saving them for when IBM arrives. Therefore, he sees the future... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2014 0:12:06 GMT
I thought that Murdoch In the Corner established George had a future as a billionaire because he bought early shares in IBM. Today I thought I spotted an anachronism. There was no IBM until 1924. None of the companies that merged into the conglomerate that became IBM even had "Business Machines" in their name: I know the reason behind why George put his "spare pennies" in IBM... He is CLAIRVOYANT!!!! He hasn't invested them but he's saving them for when IBM arrives. Therefore, he sees the futures... ROTFLMAO! Well done well done. That would be a great webseries or fanfic: George's future as a rich investor with a mansion and a beautiful wife. By then he will have written many great novels about vampires, zombies, werewolves and ghosts. He will play curling for fun. And best of all, his aunts won't have to work any more! |
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Post by lovemondays on Jul 16, 2014 1:18:25 GMT
I know the reason behind why George put his "spare pennies" in IBM... He is CLAIRVOYANT!!!! He hasn't invested them but he's saving them for when IBM arrives. Therefore, he sees the futures... ROTFLMAO! Well done well done. That would be a great webseries or fanfic: George's future as a rich investor with a mansion and a beautiful wife. By then he will have written many great novels about vampires, zombies, werewolves and ghosts. He will play curling for fun. And best of all, his aunts won't have to work any more! I love it! George, the grand poobah of his own fiefdom. A self-made man! Yes that definitely works. |
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Post by snacky on Jul 16, 2014 1:50:06 GMT
I know the reason behind why George put his "spare pennies" in IBM... He is CLAIRVOYANT!!!! He hasn't invested them but he's saving them for when IBM arrives. Therefore, he sees the future... That does explain a lot. Hmm...  |
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Post by snacky on Jul 16, 2014 1:57:44 GMT
And best of all, his aunts won't have to work any more! The aunts will be working for him in a vast ghost-writing/fiction-factory operation. I'm not sure what you call it. That think where a million mysteries or romances are pumped out under one author's name. |
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Post by lovemondays on Jul 16, 2014 2:34:46 GMT
It's called an empire...Happydafty Inc. It also produces other items for passing the time such as "flying hats", "painting by numerical value" and several board games. Recently too, the empire has cornered the pizza delivery market.
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Post by snacky on Jul 16, 2014 3:24:50 GMT
It's called an empire...Happydafty Inc. It also produces other items for passing the time such as "flying hats", "painting by numerical value" and several board games. Recently too, the empire has cornered the pizza delivery market. I totally agree this should be a web series. *calls SmokeBomb Entertainment* |
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Post by georgeisclairvoyant on Jul 16, 2014 20:12:01 GMT
So happy reading all these posts... why don't the writers take note of everything we say... If only... *heavy sigh*
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Gold rush history is a fascinating one, my particular favorite actually being the silver rush that originated from Virginia City, NV. Much like Elizabeth (I think that was her name), in "Murdoch of the Klondike" the gold rush boom towns afforded many women the opportunity to go into business and prove themselves in what was traditionally a man's place.
