Category Archives: capers

Notes of a Gentleman Trespasser

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Lord Whimsy

This summer, I’ve had the privilege of joining an illustrious group of scientists and historians on their re-explorations of historical estates in and around Philadelphia, of which there are many. Some of these places we have explored exist beyond the … Continue reading →

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Here comes everybody

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Lord Whimsy

It appears that I will have neighbors on the Schuylkill next week! The artists collective known as The Miss Rockaway Armada will be moored at Bartram’s Garden’s dock, where crew members will continue building their vessels from found objects. Curious about the … Continue reading →

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While you were sleeping

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Lord Whimsy

Listening to hot jazz in the sweltering, leaky wooden hold of a 100 year-old sailing ship isn’t the worst way to spend a Monday night. Took my new cotton summer jacket out for its maiden voyage. So hardy and casually … Continue reading →

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Hidden River Expedition: Press Release, Itinerary

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Lord Whimsy

Here is the press release for the Hidden River Expedition, for those of you new to this little stunt of mine. I thought it would be a good idea to post the places and times for my upcoming kayak expedition, … Continue reading →

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New Sport: Stumpclimbing

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Lord Whimsy

This one is a personal best, I think.

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Sumac Season

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Lord Whimsy

This sweltering morning I wandered the farmlands of central New Jersey, searching for the rusty, velvety, conical drupes of the wily Staghorn Sumac. The handsome, vaguely Egyptian-looking tree is considered a roadside weed by most civilians, but to those of … Continue reading →

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I make house calls

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Lord Whimsy

Last night, I scoured the weird urban wilds of North Philly for an iron. This was a sartorial emergency: Omar Souleyman was performing in an hour, and his dapper desert duds were wrinkled. I couldn’t let the man go on … Continue reading →

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Amphibious Jackass

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Lord Whimsy

Before embarking on my solo excursions, I always promise my wife that if I can’t be careful, then I’ll at least try to be lucky. Fortunately, I was lucky today. Very lucky, indeed. This week, in preparation for my upcoming … Continue reading →

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Orchid Hunting

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Lord Whimsy

Spent a long, fun day orchid hunting with our friends Fred and Barbara, who were visiting from Guatemala. Fred has visited us before. Fred is an adventurer in the truest sense: originally from France, he’s been all over the world … Continue reading →

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Whimsy the Giant Killer

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Lord Whimsy

Here I am, answering that age-old question: Is it proper to remove one’s jacket before delivering a hammer blow to the ribcage of an exceptionally tall magician lying prone on a bed of nails? A rather obscure point to make, … Continue reading →

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