Paradiso

Pregnancy sucks. A lot.

I don't understand how my mother managed to completely hide hers when she was expecting me.

I'm attempting to make some potassium permanganate in order to help purify our water a bit better, among other uses. When I go with Peggy to look for resources, I'm going to see if I can find more stones, crystals, herbs, so on and so forth to help us break down more chemicals to make other things that can be used to help develop our society some more. Also, I miss playing with my chemistry sets.

That being said, when we go, are there specific herbs, flowers, materials any one wants us to keep an eye out for that we might not be thinking of?

Alright, all of my makeshift prototypes for distilling vodka are ready, I've managed to bring together some potatoes, and I've already begun the early steps in distilling it. It won't take too much longer.

Actually, I may have a way of even making it faster, but I'm not sure. It's only been perfected over thousands of years, who could possibly perfect it anymore? Well, me, of course, but it's only a theory for now.

Until then, those of you who were doing your own distilling should come over and see if you can use any of it, and if I show you mine, you show me yours, it'll be good fun.

How big is this island? How far has anyone gone walking around it? I was considering taking an expedition. An exploratory one, of course. I have no use for looking for ways off or other people outside of our community, however I have grown a bit tired of the same path and sights day in and day out.

It's been a long time since I've lived a life lacking structure like this one days. The moment I joined Starfleet, everything became pretty rigid and controlled, even when I was in control. Now I'm not saying that we need any kind of control around here because that would probably defeat the purpose, but I do think it's not a bad idea for me to introduce a little more structure into my own life. If anyone's got any ideas how to do that, I'm listening.

( Mary )

I'm pleased to announce that I am pregnant. Jim Kirk is the father. We will be giving the baby to Arva.

I also received a gift today - several bolts of different fabrics, including some satins, silks, jersey knit, denim, and even a small bolt of brocade. The gods know my taste, apparently. If you would like some fabric, please let me know. I can also incorporate it into a garment if you would like.

I'll be having to make some new clothes for myself soon anyway.

Sometimes when I wake up in the morning, it takes me a minute to remember that I'm on terra ground and not on the Enterprise.

Crew of the Enterprise

Figured it would be best that you hear it first from me. Mary's going to have a baby. We're going to give it to Arva.

Mary

How are you feeling? Anything different?

Has anyone made any headway into some alcohol making? If not, don't worry, I've put together a pot still, and have found necessary components to make a pretty decent fermentation process. No, it won't be perfect, but really when living in these sorts of worlds, what is perfection but having alcohol at all? So I can definitely put together some Vodka within a week, maybe two. I will need a lot of potatoes, how we doing in the potato department?

Also, any techies out there that live here, let's work something out. Let me know what you've got for a set up for power, for refrigeration, for power storage, and give me an idea what we need. If you want something you have here to work more efficiently, let me know. Let's get this place running smoothly that way, when we have the bigger complexes and needs, we're ready to go.

Help me not to be bored.

[Filtered to Colin, earlier in the day.]

I wanted to let you know that I have made my decision and have picked Jim. I do hope I haven't hurt your feelings, Colin, because I should hate to do that. I picked Jim because we have known each other a bit longer. We are planning to give the baby to Arva though and are not in what I would classify to be a relationship.

All of that to say that I am still quite fond of you and do not wish to diminish what we have. You are still one of the only people here who understands where I come from.

If not for the bonfires I'd forget what day of the week it is. I can't even remember what month it's supposed to be anymore. I kind of like it.

So to make this moonshine work we will need cornmeal, sugar, water, and yeast. I think we do have a decent shot at making this happen. If anyone is interested.

Hello, Fantasy Island. Damon Salvatore. This is not the worst scenario I've ever signed up for. At least this time I was willing.

So. Anyone around here consider themselves in charge or is this Lord of the Flies with a better ending?

Christopher Allen Chapel was born early this morning at the Medical Center. We're both fine and if anyone wants to stop by and meet him, we're at home. He's pretty damn amazing.

Every morning I wake up hoping he'll be back...

And every morning he isn't.

[Public]

I have completed my first trimester! I am grateful that my clothes are normally so loose, but now i fear even they are not going to last for very much longer. I will have to let out the seams soon, I think.

Man, all these people having the same argument that I had in my world, but totally not knowing them, and yet totally knowing them, is kind of like watching a really trippy Oliver Stone flick. Which means something to some people.

Then all the other people having babies, and me being super awkward around babies... does anyone want to do any actual like, hanging out? Away from all that? I feel like we're one big happy family, and I'm the loner brother hanging out in his room all day playing WoW. Which I'm totally not, only because it's super not available around here.

Would any of the hunters here tell me what sort of game animals we have on the island? I miss my furs. I'm thinking about making a stole, or perhaps sewing some fur to the collar of one of my dresses. I realize that it is quite warm here and that a stole is probably impractical, but it does get cooler at night. Besides, after last month's surprise snow storm, I suppose it doesn't hurt to be prepared.

Fox is my favorite, though I have not seen any here yet. Mink would be my second choice. If you can hunt and skin it and give me the pelt, I will try to repay you in some way for your time and effort.


[Filtered to Peggy]

It seems that Mr. Stark's arrival has caused some friction amongst your group.

Well hello ladies... and gentlemen too, no one should forget any of you.

It's quite the lovely Island you've got here, love what you've done with the... palm trees. Very free form. I suppose hoping for a fully stocked bar is asking too much. That's fine, we'll work on it.

In the mean time, I am Tony Stark, most of you probably know me. If you don't, you will. It's a pleasure to meet all of you, until it isn't, and then we'll work through it. Though I'm certain we'll all get along splendidly.

If anyone wishes to have some clothing made, I can do my best to make something for you. I admit that I am far from an expert in sewing, but I have been practicing a lot and feel that I am much improved, at least. My skills as far as survival are.. limited, and I wish to be able to help here in some way.

I have never tried menswear before, so it may be somewhat of a learning process. If you are interested, please let me know so that I can take measurements.