Tween Times, Weaving and Bobbing

There is a sign of life in the cavern these days.  A discussion about a possible upcoming movie is being followed, courtesy of the cavern forum.  I followed the link to the alleged Myst Movie.  Over a period of a few days the homepage opened with a puzzle piece format.  As a puzzle lover does, I’ve followed along putting together the various pieces to build a complete picture.  Not a D’ni linguist I relied on others to decipher the source code’s cryptic language.  It is proving to be a nice diversion for me.  I have no idea whether there really is a movie, but this is just the kind of story the explorers should have to wile away the time between restoration openings.  It keeps us all sharp witted and engaged.  Bravo to those who may be producing a film.  It is about time that someone realized (with real money) how rich a story it is that was discovered over the past 15 years.  My latest projects involve a documentary style look at the mysteries of the cavern, but surely a motion picture would increase my investor’s understanding of what our mission could be in a larger than life way.  While my objective is small screen, the movie sounds like a stadium theater, popcorn munching, family affair. 

If this story is a red herring, also bravo.  The forum  isn’t the place where I would go to make branches.  I prefer the D’ni Restoration forum, but there are benefits to a straight forward approach.  Everyone gets it upfront.  No weaving and bobbing.

Note:  I live for weaving and bobbing.

What good friends are for:)

I spent some time talking with Tom Knight last night.  He recently visited the cavern with a tour group from the Myst Explorations.  He was only in the cavern for week, but he got to places that I can’t yet reach.  Apparently the D’ni Restoration Council has not cleared the way for explorers to see some parts of the shaft that can be seen by entering the tunnel from just inside the rim of the volcano.  I am not sure whether the DRC approves of these tours, but the tours continue. 

Since I am working hard to pull together my documentary, I am sure Tom’s insights and photos are going to be extremely important.  Although I’m not sure I want to use his footage, I will definitely use his thought process and yeesha journal discoveries.  I plan only to make this movie once.  I need to get back to my work on repatriation of artifacts.  The films are are informative.  My firm needs additional funding to continue DNA research.

Tom agreed to send me some of his edited material this weekend.  I can’t wait to see it.  I hope to add a couple of photos to the blog.

Red, Red Lake, Red Sea, Red Tide

Today I decided to post about my father’s theory the gas that brought on the “physical” fall of the D’ni cavern poplulation was Red Tide.  Hesitant to do this, because it is surely information that will bring more attention to the what the cavern dwellers are doing about pellet production in order to light the lake off Ae’gura.  I am not sure whether I want to talk caution, when I all I really want to do is report on the “called” participation in the restoration.  What prompted me to post is the noticing that sluggishness in the cavern is accounting for a lack of activity, and any reason to invite explorers to get interested in coming down is a good reason to post.  It could be that explorers are still out on holiday break.  My investors returned to work yesterday, and I wanted to get an early start on observations.  I await to see what happens.

For a review of my comments, please go here.  I’ve not yet decided to join the D’ni Zoological Society.

Finding a Distribution Source for the Documentary

You may note I did not get my vidblog completed in time to publish it the last time I posted.  Over the weekend I put together some thoughts about who to contact about contributions.  Three colleagues come to mind.  I am not sure whether they are all available to work on the film, but I think I can convince them.  It is important work, this geneological study of where the D’ni may have come from.  I enjoy hearing about what I call “the outer space” origin of their species, but I tend to think there is more to this story than meets the fantasy eye. 

Coming up with a title, at least a working title for the film, was not so difficult as I thought it might be.  I am going to call it Mysteries of a Cavern Peoples.  No misleading poetry there.  A simple title to make a simple statement about the goodness of inquiry.  So many questions about the D’ni and the restoration are being left unanswered.  It appears that many “tourists” to the site argue for more ages to explore, but do not take time to learn about it’s historical and literary traditions.

Enough of my bandstanding!  I intend to bring in the professionals:  Desmond W. Buckman, author of many historical and religious history texts, Thomas Knight (an old friend of mine and DNA dabbler), who follows the trail of “Dan” so well, Felecia Cross, author of the popular and award winning book, From Tall Tale to Legend, and, if possible Ghaelen D’Lareh, a cavern historian, who is now reporting for Cavern Communications Network.

I am not sure whether I will be able to contact Ms. D’Lareh.  If my association with her means a like association with Ms. O’Degee, I may not want to depend on the network for scholastic research or distribution.  Ms. O’Degee is a well known agitant, who produces “quick” documentaries that could use further documentation and professional editing.  I want this production to be well produced, carefully edited and nicely filmed.  Its purpose is two-fold: 1) a resource for my flash freeze investors and 2) a competent and entertaining film that informs the public of the expedition impact.