1877 - San Francisco, California, USA

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I are off to get digs. Usually I get modest but comfortable room, while Henry gets bed in bunkhouse...1:27 PM May 12th from web

...This time is different. We're getting a room at Palace Hotel, fanciest place in town. All paid for by modern Palace Hotel. There is catch.1:29 PM May 12th from web

...We have to record everything in hotel so they can recreated it in 27th Century. Normally don't take commercial projects but they are...1:30 PM May 12th from web

...making big contributions to UCLA Berkley, University of Wyoming, and University of Cambridge to convince Institute this is important.1:31 PM May 12th from web

1877 San Francisco - Needless to say, Henry and I will stoically put up with being forced to stay in a luxury suite with room service.1:33 PM May 12th from web

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Kudzu3@Wendell_Howe a bit hard to be sympathetic with your plight from where I sit, but I do admire a guy who can be flexible with circumstance1:40 PM May 12th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@Kudzu3 When you are a Temporal Anthropologist, you have to put up with all sorts of hardships. (I wonder if they have a masseuse?)1:57 PM May 12th from web in reply to Kudzu3
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1877 San Francisco - Oh my word! This place is huge! The Palace Hotel is 7 stories high and takes up an entire block! Very ornate looking.2:05 PM May 12th from web

1877 San Francisco - Inside is an open courtyard with a glass ceiling seven stories up. Carriages pull into it to let passengers disembark.2:08 PM May 12th from web

1877 San Francisco - I did find this historical file of the Palace Hotel. It will give you some idea. http://thepalacehotel.org/#...2:11 PM May 12th from web

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thursdaysangel@Wendell_Howe That's a very nice hotel. Shame it burns to the ground in 1906.2:20 PM May 12th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@thursdaysangel Yes the Palace Hotel survived the 1906 Earthquake but not the subsequent fire. They rebuilt, but it just wasn't the same.3:41 PM May 12th from web in reply to thursdaysangel

thursdaysangel@Wendell_Howe I've been writing a novel set during the quake, and the main character @denver_sinclair lived at the Palace. :)6:24 PM May 12th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 San Francisco - We got two bedroom suite on top floor. Didn't have to take stairs. They have new inovation called "Rising Rooms"...4:29 PM May 12th from web

...Better known as "Lift". Henry called it an elevator. Currently lounging in room done in Victorian elegance--plush and over crowded.4:30 PM May 12th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry is really enjoying this. Says last time he was in field he had to share a bunkhouse with 15 snoring lumberjacks.4:32 PM May 12th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry says that's almost as bad as sharing a suite with a stuffy Englishman. Ha! Ha! Get your feet off the couch, Henry4:33 PM May 12th from web

1877 San Francisco - Decided to go downstairs instead of getting room service. Had to choose between 600 seat American Dining Room or Grille5:52 PM May 12th from web

1877 - Grille Room cozier, but there's 2--1 for Women and 1 for Men. Probably segregated so men could smoke. Think we'll go with dining room5:55 PM May 12th from web

1877 San Francisco - Making tea. Henry laughing at me saying I could just call room service. Like I'd trust Americans to make decent cuppa!7:51 PM May 12th from web

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_Leva_@Wendell_Howe Being an implant in New York originally from Scotland, I can agree with you on the American process of making tea..dreadful-.-7:53 PM May 12th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@_Leva_ Brits know a decent cup of tea! Tea bags should only be used in emergencies, like ship wrecks, when one has no other option.8:07 PM May 12th from web in reply to _Leva_

_Leva_@Wendell_Howe I don't even know if I'd use a tea bag.....even in those dire conditions. O.o You're a brave soul indeed good sir.10:51 PM May 12th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

archlightdragon@Wendell_Howe As an American, I would resent that notion, but I'll let this one slide for now.10:37 PM May 12th from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe

1877 San Francisco - @archlightdragon All right, I understand Americans do make better coffee. Unfortunately it all taste like mud to me.6:57 AM May 13th from web

archlightdragon@Wendell_Howe I'll agree with you on that one, not everyone in the US knows how to make a fine cup of coffee. ;)12:43 PM May 13th from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe

1877 San Francisco - Just got followed by @Steep_It_Loose site for tea drinkers. My reputation proceeds me! They must have heard of my book.8:20 PM May 12th from web

agentzeal@Wendell_Howe I am afraid you have me at a loss. Your book is titled...?1:29 AM May 13th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

1877 CA - @agentzeal My book is "The Rise of Tea in Victorian Great Britain and It’s Social Impact". I'm hoping to publish in 2658.7:02 AM May 13th from web
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ChrisTheJeweler@Wendell_Howe hello how are you today1:28 PM May 12th from Tweetie in reply to Wendell_Howe

@ChrisTheJeweler Hello, I'm doing well. In 1877 now.1:52 PM May 12th from web in reply to ChrisTheJeweler

ChrisTheJeweler@Wendell_Howe still in 2009. But that's ok. Have you met @_HarryKim? He's from Voyager1:56 PM May 12th from Tweetie in reply to Wendell_Howe

_HarryKim@Wendell_Howe goodevening sir3:00 PM May 13th from Tweetie in reply to Wendell_Howe

@_HarryKim I would like to wish you a good evening, too, my dear sir.3:20 PM May 13th from web in reply to _HarryKim
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JBMannon@Wendell_Howe I'm sure you have mentioned this before but what sort of device do you use to twitter from the past?5:59 PM May 12th from txt

1877 - @JBMannon Back home in 2656 Twitter developed new Tool called TimeTweets which allows Temporal Anthropologists to Tweet from past...6:30 PM May 12th from web

@JBMannon So now I can Tweet directly from 1800's to 2600's. Of course no one in between can see these Tweets or Institute would shut down.6:32 PM May 12th from web in reply to JBMannon

@JBMannon I mean could you imagine the havoc it would cause to history if people say in the 21st Century could read these? Heads would roll!6:33 PM May 12th from web in reply to JBMannon

JBMannon@Wendell_Howe I was more interested in what such a device would look like.6:33 PM May 12th from txt

@JBMannon Haven't foggiest what it looks like. I'm not tech geek, I'm history geek. Just Tweet from pocket computer, described on my blog.6:45 PM May 12th from web in reply to JBMannon
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1877 San Francisco - Well, today we will have to earn our keep and survey the Palace Hotel as well as we can without breaking into rooms.7:05 AM May 13th from web

1877 - Called down for Room Service. Ordered omelets while we get dressed and shaved.7:06 AM May 13th from web

1877 - Henry just came in to borrow something. Oh dear, don't tell me you sleep in that ridiculous union suit? Why not a nightshirt like me?7:08 AM May 13th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I have taken different sections and are filming every room we are allowed in. Ladies Necessary Room is out.2:52 PM May 13th from web

1877 Palace Hotel - I even got into the Ladies Grill Room. It took them awhile to notice me. When caught, I said I was looking for my wife.2:55 PM May 13th from web

1877 San Francisco - Had dinner in the Dining Room downstairs. We were given good service last night, but tonight we were fawned over...7:23 PM May 13th from web

...Henry says he thinks maybe the staff noticed us snooping about and decided we must be inspectors sent by the owner. I think he's right.7:24 PM May 13th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I are taking it easy, lounging about and reading Mark Twain. I believe he got his start as a writer here.7:26 PM May 13th from web

1877 - Henry says that Mark Twain said the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco. Haven't been here long enough to tell7:27 PM May 13th from web

1877 San Francisco - I still need to find Emperor Norton. Henry said we should just start filming the city and maybe ask around.7:31 PM May 13th from web

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madbushfarm@Wendell_Howe Hopefully they won't catch you filming...hows the temporal travel going8:09 PM May 13th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@madbushfarm Going well. I have my camera hidden in a pair of reading glasses. Henry has his in hatband of his Stetson. Won't wear glasses.8:21 PM May 13th from web in reply to madbushfarm

JBMannon@Wendell_Howe I thought your area of study was the 18th century?7:37 PM May 13th from txt

@JBMannon I study the 1800's or 19th Century, the Victorian Age. Did I misstype something back there? Can't see myself in a powdered wig.7:44 PM May 13th from web in reply to JBMannon

_Leva_@Wendell_Howe A powdered wig, how funny to imagine that~ By the way, I've always found reading glasses quite distinguished. Any good photos?8:28 PM May 13th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@_Leva_ Here's film with me, I posted April 7th. I'm the one in the crowd with the top hat. http://bit.ly/19owOr9:18 PM May 13th from web in reply to _Leva_

_Leva_@Wendell_Howe Very nice video. I especially love the touch of your flower in the buttonhole of your jacket.10:09 PM May 13th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 - For those of you who don't know, Joshua Norton was the Emperor of the United States of America and Protectorate of Mexico.7:34 PM May 13th from web

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sinspiredActually, @Wendell_Howe , I did know that one. Most readers of @neilhimself do.8:55 PM May 13th from TweetDeck

@sinspired Are you referring to Emperor Norton? I am amazed at how many on Twitter do know who he is. I'm eager to meet him.9:21 PM May 13th from web in reply to sinspired

RevJason@Wendell_Howe I knew that Emperor Norton was a great man9:42 PM May 13th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@RevJason From what I have heard Emperor Norton was the most benevolent and least destructive Emperor who every lived.9:52 PM May 13th from web in reply to RevJason

RevJason@Wendell_Howe yep10:34 PM May 13th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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RT @Ophelia9 http://cliptank.com/Peopleo... This is amazing! Point at person and you get name. Click and you get bio.8:52 PM May 13th from web
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1877 San Francisco - Having All American breakfast of biscuits and gravy. Biscuit totally different item here. Sort of unsweetened scone.8:14 AM May 14th from web

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mimsigiggles@Wendell_Howe I LOVE biscuits!!! I hope you found them enjoyable.8:23 AM May 14th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@mimsigiggles The Biscuits and gravy were surprisingly good. Reminded me of pot pie with no meat and too much crust.8:37 AM May 14th from web in reply to mimsigiggles
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1877 San Francisco - Today we start doing film survey of city, starting with oldest section, now Chinatown. Need to ask around about Norton.8:16 AM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco - Joshua Norton was a wealthy local business man who went bankrupt and disappeared for a short time...8:29 AM May 14th from web

...When Norton returned he declared himself Emperor of the United States. For some reason the city tolerates and even encourages the madman.8:30 AM May 14th from web

1877 - Henry says he thinks it's because San Francisco wants to be as fine as any European city. Has all but royalty. Norton fills a niche.8:34 AM May 14th from web

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theironwolf-@Wendell_Howe - Very fun comic regarding Emperor Norton: http://tinyurl.com/36bqsp9:48 AM May 14th from Nambu
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1877 San Francisco - One reason Henry wanted me along was because I spoke Chinese. Hardly fluent. Been to Hong Kong a few times...9:13 AM May 14th from web

...I speak just enough Cantonese to get myself in trouble.9:14 AM May 14th from web

1877 - I've tried speaking to people here in Chinatown, no luck. Is my Cantonese that rusty? I pull out pocket computer disguised as Bible.9:16 AM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco - My computer is recording and analyzing. Oh my, appears they are speaking Taishanese. I guess Cantonese come later.9:18 AM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco Chinatown - Everyone was eyeing Henry and I nervously. Someone pointed to my Bible and now they all seemed relaxed...9:20 AM May 14th from web

1877...I think they think I'm a missionary. Henry says Chinese nowadays are targets for hate crimes. Missionaries usually don't beatup folks9:22 AM May 14th from web

1877...All right, before you get started, Victorian English missionaries usually don't beat people up.9:23 AM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco- Chinatown 20,000 people crammed into 10 blocks. Oldest part of town no one else wanted. All Chinese forced to live here.10:13 AM May 14th from web

1877 Chinatown - streets are wood planks and mud. Wooden buildings look like they are ready to fall over. Overcrowding hotbed for disease.10:15 AM May 14th from web

1877 Chinatown - Despite conditions occupants are trying to keep it orderly and clean but loosing battle. Like keeping dry in flooded cellar10:16 AM May 14th from web

1877 Chinatown - All this will be destroyed in 1906 quake and fire. Will be built much nicer. For now people are trapped in this slum.10:18 AM May 14th from web

1877 Chinatown - Railroad companies recruited workers from famine areas of China. Many died in Sierras. Survivors can't afford to get back.10:21 AM May 14th from web

1877 Chinatown - streets are crowded. Mostly men. Few women, mostly prostitutes. Sidewalks lined with animal pens. Buildings riot of color.10:23 AM May 14th from web

1877 Chinatown - Oh my, what have we here. Tiny shop, 6 foot square, full of jars. Old man out front. I'd know that smell anywhere! TEA!10:26 AM May 14th from web

1877 Chinatown - Oh pipe down, Henry. He's saying "You and your dang tea." China was civilized when Europe in mud huts. China invented tea.10:28 AM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco - Chinatown - Something is going on! Some men came running through the streets yelling. It sounded like a warning!11:03 AM May 14th from web

1877 - The old man has hurried us out of his shop before I could buy anything. Closed up shop. He looked terrified. What is happening?...11:05 AM May 14th from web

1877...Henry and I need to investigate, must record this. We run in opposite direction toward trouble. Almost get knocked down by escapees.11:07 AM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I have made our way to edge of Chinatown. Down the street is an angry mob carrying clubs, guns and...rope?...11:14 AM May 14th from web

1877...I look over at Henry. He looks sick. I ask him if he knows what's going on. He nods, says country in bad economy right now....11:16 AM May 14th from web

1877...People are out of work, feel helpless, angry. Want revenge. Blame it all on workers at bottom of rung who will work for the least...11:17 AM May 14th from web

1877...Back East it's Irish, Down South it's Blacks, Out West it's Chinese. He says this looks like lynch mob. Now know what rope is for...11:20 AM May 14th from web

1877...I ask if we can get the constables. Henry snorts Cops don't care about Chinese. We aren't allowed to stop it. Can't change history...11:22 AM May 14th from web

1877...We couldn't stop it if we wanted to. Outnumbered 20 to 1. Henry says all we can do is record. Let future know what really happened...11:24 AM May 14th from web

1877...Henry's right. We owe it to the victims and their descendants to let them know truth. I'll have nightmares tonight. Hate this...11:27 AM May 14th from web

1877...WAIT! Something is happening. Some odd looking man stepped in front of the mob. Older, heavyset with beard and strangest outfit...11:28 AM May 14th from web

1877...He's wearing an military uniform and a beaver hat with a peacock feather. He's bowing his head. The crowd has actually stopped!...11:30 AM May 14th from web

1877...What is he saying? Pulling out computer to amplify sound. Is that the Lord's Prayer? And know he's repeating it. Mob looks ashamed...11:31 AM May 14th from web

1877...This is incredible! The mob is actually turning and walking away! Who is this fellow with so much courage and influence?...11:33 AM May 14th from web

1877...Some Chinese are approaching him bowing low. Don't know what they are saying, but I can guess. Their protector nods at them...11:35 AM May 14th from web

1877...He tells them it is duty of every Emperor to protect all his subjects ...THAT'S Emperor Norton?!! The madman is sanest man in town!11:38 AM May 14th from web

1877 Chinatown...Henry grins over at me. "Won't find any other Emperor who would do that for outcasts. I like this guy!" I do too Henry.11:39 AM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco - Emperor Norton is walking away. Henry and I will finish recording Chinatown later. We have to follow this chap!11:41 AM May 14th from web

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feanor1138Wow. @Wendell_Howe's Twitter feed just got really deep and moving.11:26 AM May 14th from twhirl
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RevJason@Wendell_Howe the citizens of San Francisco celebrated his regal presence and his proclamations,9:02 AM May 14th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@RevJason Yes, I can see why now!11:50 AM May 14th from web in reply to RevJason
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@iklee2009 i'm going to the shop...if you want something text me.2:17 PM May 14th from TweetDeck

@jklee2009 Shopping? I could use tea. Send it to my Cambridge office and I'll pay you when I get back to the 27th Century. Thank you awfully2:23 PM May 14th from web in reply to jklee2009

jklee2009@Wendell_Howe no problem..tea is on the way to your Cambridge office as we speak3:20 PM May 14th from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe

@jklee2009 Thank you! That will save me a trip to the grocer when I get back.4:04 PM May 14th from web in reply to jklee2009
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1877 San Francisco - This is embarrassing. We were following Emperor Norton 2 hours and then we lost him. Been looking ever since. Giving up5:55 PM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I are going to go get a bite to eat. We're going to try a restaurant near the hotel.6:08 PM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco - Plaque in restaurant entrance reads "By Appointment of his Imperial Majesty, Emperor Norton I of the United States."6:20 PM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco - Ask if Emperor Norton is in. Not here, try other restaurants. Henry says he's plum tuckered. I think that means tired.6:33 PM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco - I'm with Henry on this one. We'll eat dinner, then head back to Hotel. I must say, I am "plum tuckered" myself.6:36 PM May 14th from web

1877 San Francisco - After yesterdays riot that I reported, we are going to put off finishing surveying Chinatown for awhile...8:04 AM May 15th from web

1877 San Francisco...Two white chaps nosing about could make the inhabitants nervous. Today will do another section of the city...8:05 AM May 15th from web

1877...Thanks to the new cable cars we won't have to walk up the hill. We'll take one to top then work opposites sides down Clay Street...8:07 AM May 15th from web

1877 San Francisco - Finishing up breakfast, then heading out. We'll keep an I out for the elusive Emperor Norton.8:08 AM May 15th from web

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CamWeck@Wendell_Howe Emperor Norton was certainly one of histories better monarchs.8:30 PM May 14th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@CamWeck Emperor Norton "shed no blood; robbed no one; and despoiled no country; which is more than can be said of [other Emperors]."2:10 PM May 15th from web
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CorieM@Wendell_Howe Any advice on interesting places to visit in San Francisco around the year 2009?7:10 PM May 14th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@CorieM You must be another Temporal Anthropologist studying 21st Century. I like to help the new recruits when I can. Not sure about 2009.1:55 PM May 15th from web in reply to CorieM

@CorieM I'm only allowed to investigate Victorian Age. Most what's here in 1877 will disappear in 1906 Earthquake/Fire. I'll try find files.1:58 PM May 15th from web in reply to CorieM

@CorieM You really need to contact Dr. Veronica "Sunshine" Drew, also TA. She was studying the hippie era of San Francisco in 20th Century.2:00 PM May 15th from web in reply to CorieM

@CorieM http://bit.ly/ySzn Found this in history database on my computer. Hope this helps. Good luck in field.2:02 PM May 15th from web in reply to CorieM

CorieM@Wendell_Howe Thanks so much for advice - keep the Victorian updates coming!2:46 PM May 15th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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RT @KTSavage News from France: Royalist President Marshal MacMahon is dismissing the republican PM Jules Simon. I fear a crises will ensue.2:17 PM May 15th from web

@KTSavage Expect will hit papers tomorrow. http://bit.ly/cpzQ University of Paris had me study 15 years ago.2:21 PM May 15th from web in reply to KTSavage

@KTSavage They were happy with what I brought back, but I still confused as to what happened. French politics is so convoluted!2:22 PM May 15th from web in reply to KTSavage

KTSavage@Wendell_Howe The Royalists are reluctant to let go, but I believe the Republic will survive. Only time will tell.7:36 PM May 15th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@KTSavage France is still around in 27th Century. No sure how they managed to survive in spite of themselves. Must be something in wine.8:04 PM May 15th from web in reply to KTSavage

KTSavage@Wendell_Howe We should all be so lucky... I think.. :o)8:14 PM May 15th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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ALRUFF@Wendell_Howe Yeah, but his name is "Norton".2:13 PM May 15th from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe

@ALRUFF ??? "Yeah but his name is 'Norton'." ??? Sorry, old chap, but what did you mean. Hard to communicate in 140 characters & time lags.3:09 PM May 15th from web in reply to ALRUFF
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1877 San Francisco - Trying to signal Henry on other side of street. It's nearly 4:00. Found cafe. We are stopping for tea!3:55 PM May 15th from web

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davidkidd@Wendell_Howe What kind of tea does one drink in a cafe in San Francisco c. 1877?4:47 PM May 15th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@davidkidd 1877- Fortunately Lipton doesn't get into the game until 1890. San Francisco is getting tea straight from China which is the best5:09 PM May 15th from web in reply to davidkidd

@davidkidd I was drinking Souchong tea, also known as English Breakfast. http://bit.ly/4wkCm5:14 PM May 15th from web in reply to davidkidd
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1877 San Francisco - Decided to return to restaurant with plaque to see if we can't find Emperor Norton. Perhaps help might know something.5:46 PM May 15th from web


1877 San Francisco - Back at Palace Hotel. Henry and I are debating whether or not to go down to billiards room. We might attract attention.8:08 PM May 15th from web

1877 San Francisco - Wouldn't attract attention because we're brilliant billiards players, but because neither of us really know how to play8:11 PM May 15th from web

1877 San Francisco - We decide to stay in our rooms and B.S., whatever that means. Henry's term. It means what?! Oh dear, glad I abbreviated8:14 PM May 15th from web

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spugs@Wendell_Howe Have U come across Dr. Sam Beckett? He led some scientists to develop a top secret project, Quantum Leap, during 20th century4:10 AM May 16th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@spugs No, I'm not allowed out of Victorian Age. I know Dr. Veronica Drew aka Sunshine is studying 1960's & 70's. Was Beckett ever hippie?7:27 AM May 16th from web in reply to spugs

spugs@Wendell_Howe I believe he was studying the 1960s for a bit, yes.5:57 PM May 16th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 San Francisco - Henry and I will be surveying more of Knob Hill. Taking cable cars up, then working way down is saving time and energy.7:37 AM May 16th from web

1877 San Francisco - Emperor Norton did not come to restaurant. Chatted with manager. Said Norton wandered about town doing inspctions....7:41 AM May 16th from web

1877 San Francisco - Manager said Emeperor Norton paid for meal with own money he had printed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nort10d.jpg 7:43 AM May 16th from web

1877 ... Worthless, but restaurant accepted it because he added class to place, and he let them put up plaque which brought in customers.7:45 AM May 16th from web

1877 San Francisco - Last trip up hill on Cable Car overheard conductor say Emperor Norton had been on car just an hour ago, inspecting it.2:12 PM May 16th from web

1877 San Francisco - Conductor said didn't mind inspection because Norton was always polite. Besides city officials just might listen to him2:14 PM May 16th from web

1877 San Francisco - Someone mentioned play opening tonight. Box seat always reserved for Emperor Norton. His duty to attend all openings.2:17 PM May 16th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I are getting off at next stop and getting tickets!2:18 PM May 16th from web

1877 San Francisco - Attending opening at California Theater on Bush Street. Emperor Norton is indeed in 1 of the box seats, guest of honor.9:37 PM May 16th from web

1877 San Francisco - As soon as theater lets out, Henry and I will try to follow Emperor Norton, if we can make our way through the crowd.9:39 PM May 16th from web

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I say, it appears I have another Temporal Anthropologist following me. Seems to be an archivist specializing in Edwardian era @timestraveler9:44 PM May 16th from web
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madbushfarm@Wendell_Howe I hope you catch up with the Emperor9:46 PM May 16th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@madbushfarm 1877 San Francisco - Thank you, I hope we can to and...Oh dear, curtain coming down. Must go. Maybe Henry can Lasso him!9:56 PM May 16th from web in reply to madbushfarm

madbushfarm@Wendell_Howe Quick Henry catch the Emporer before he gets away!9:59 PM May 16th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@madbushfarm 1877 - Drat! Missed Emperor Norton again! Where did he go?10:18 PM May 16th from web in reply to madbushfarm

madbushfarm@Wendell_Howe I think this will now require stealth and a cunning plan...11:11 PM May 16th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@madbushfarm 1877 San Francisco - Unfortunately we're both really just a couple of history scholars. Detective was never in job description11:23 PM May 16th from web in reply to madbushfarm

madbushfarm@Wendell_Howe Perhaps the scholarly appraoch is what's needed on this one3:30 AM May 17th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 - If anyone sees this man in San Francisco, please contact me! http://bit.ly/xNCin10:20 PM May 16th from web

1877 San Francisco - Wait a minute. I'm in 1877 and you are all in 2656. Please disregard last tweet.10:21 PM May 16th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I are heading back to the Hotel, once more in defeat. Defeat calls for a pot of Darjeeling, I think.10:33 PM May 16th from web

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ginsoakedboy@Wendell_Howe Defeat, to me, usually calls for an astringent pot of assam, the Irish enjoy this as they are accustomed to failure.11:41 PM May 16th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@ginsoakedboy 1877 San Francisco - How ironic, I was thinking a Assam, then decided to go with Darjeeling.8:46 AM May 17th from web in reply to ginsoakedboy

@ginsoakedboy As for the Irish failing, I think they did quite well in the late 21st Century when they were a world power.8:47 AM May 17th from web in reply to ginsoakedboy
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1877 San Francisco - It's Sunday, most places are closed, but Chinatown should be alive. We are going to go finish our survey of the place.8:26 AM May 17th from web

1877 San Francisco - Have to convince Henry to wear suit. Need to make people in Chinatown think we are harmless Missionaries, not thugs.8:28 AM May 17th from web

1877 San Francisco - It's a pity room doesn't have Gideon's Bible we could borrow. That won't happen before 1908 at Superior, Montana.8:29 AM May 17th from web

1877 San Francisco - Excuse trivia, but you knew I was a history scholar. I'll just be sure to carry my Bible/Computer out in plain sight.8:31 AM May 17th from web

1877 San Francisco - Can't blame the poor Chinese being paranoid after what happened Thursday.8:32 AM May 17th from web

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Superlambanana@Wendell_Howe Thanks for the follow. Where does one apply for a Time Travel Licence?12:41 AM May 17th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@Superlambanana Have to get Time Travel License through Institute of Time Travel in Bohemia, NY. More at http://wendellhowe.blogspot...8:50 AM May 17th from web in reply to Superlambanana
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1877 San Francisco - Currently trying to film all of Chinatown. So crowded, we're bombarded with scents, sights, sounds--sensory overload.11:22 AM May 17th from web

1877 San Francisco - Enterprising gent offered to be our translator and guide. I know he set price too high. To pay it would be charity...11:24 AM May 17th from web

...Let Henry barter. Don't know if he is any better than me, but Henry likes arguing. I think we dickered enough to make Institute happy.11:26 AM May 17th from web

1877...Chap's name is Kong Wo. Says he learned English as houseboy. Lost job when employer upgraded to English butler. Doesn't seem right.11:33 AM May 17th from web

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madbushfarm@Wendell_Howe Oh yes that was very common. I'm enjoying your temporal journey11:55 AM May 17th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 San Francisco - Almost all the men wear their hair long and braided in cues. They would never be allowed to return to China without it.11:48 AM May 17th from web

1877 San Francisco - Whites are suspicious of Chinese because they are foreigners & not citizens, yet they are denied American citizenship.11:50 AM May 17th from web

1877 San Francisco - Although outsiders, we are treated with some unease rather than hostility. A little politeness from us makes them relax11:56 AM May 17th from web

1877 Chinatown - Ask Mr. Kong for good place for lunch. He says higher the floor, the better. Restaurants have red signs with gold letters.12:03 PM May 17th from web

1877 San Francisco - Here's a photo of Chinatown in 1870's http://bit.ly/ItD2o3:35 PM May 17th from web

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My word! @OhMissMary is following me! The founder of the Victorian Twibe. My dear lady, if it's not to presumptuous, may I join your Twibe?7:16 AM May 13th from web

OhMissMary@Wendell_Howe of course you may, it is open to all and sundry :)12:22 PM May 17th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

1877 - Wonderful news! @OhMissMary has personally invited me to join illustrious scholars and aficionados of the Victorian Twibe! ...1:13 PM May 17th from web

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. @OhMissMary I am overwhelmed by this great honor! ... (Okay, to be honest she said anyone could join.)1:14 PM May 17th from web

Just joined a twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/Victorian to join1:22 PM May 17th from web
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zapblitzRT @Wendell_Howe: 1877 - If anyone sees this man in San Francisco, please contact me! http://bit.ly/xNCin1:05 PM May 17th from Filttr

@zapblitz Thank you for ReTweeting Emperor Norton's photo to help with our search.1:15 PM May 17th from web in reply to zapblitz

zapblitzPleasure, Sir @Wendell_Howe1:18 PM May 17th from Filttr in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 San Francisco - Back at hotel making oolong. Gave Kong tip. He earned it. Think he was hoping we'd hire him permanently. Wish him luck.8:22 PM May 17th from web

1877 - Henry says times will get better for Chinese Out West. 1st Chinese Governor was in western state of Washington--Gary Locke, 1996.8:25 PM May 17th from web

1877 San Francisco - Gov. Locke's great grandfather worked on railroad. I wonder if we might have run into him today in Chinatown?8:32 PM May 17th from web

1877 San Francisco - Going to visit U.S. Mint today open between 10 & 12. We'll be in business district, recording buildings inside & out.7:46 AM May 18th from web

1877 San Francisco - Will try to get Henry to wear suit. Yes, you can keep Stetson and cowboy boots. Don't know if he can walk without them.7:49 AM May 18th from web

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CamWeck@Wendell_Howe Well a Stetson would be a must. Far too early for a Fedora after all. Although a Bowler might also be a nice choice.9:36 AM May 18th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@CamWeck Dr. Henry Darrel not only has persona of 1800's cowboy, but he was born on a ranch in Wyoming. Never seen him wear any other hat.2:52 PM May 18th from web
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zapblitzRT @wired: Wolfram Alpha knows the secret of time travel http://is.gd/B16K @wendell_howe9:49 AM May 18th from Filttr

@zapblitz I must say, not much of a computer, this Wolfram Alpha. Doesn't even know what a Temporal Anthropologist is!3:09 PM May 18th from web in reply to zapblitz
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1877 San Francisco - We had to leave California Bank Building. Got odd looks from clerks. I think they think we were "casing the joint".3:35 PM May 18th from web

1877 San Francisco - Recorded inside of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express Building. Built with stone imported from China. No rocks in California?3:42 PM May 18th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I are finishing dinner and then going back to Chinatown tonight to the Chinese Royal Theater to watch a play.7:06 PM May 18th from web

1877 San Francisco - We are currently at Chinese Royal Theater. The place is huge. Seats over 900. There is no curtain, actors come out door.8:38 PM May 18th from web

1877 San Francisco - The costumes are quite colorful. The orchestra seems very fond of the gong. Henry says sounds like their dropping pans.8:40 PM May 18th from web

1877 San Francisco - Not sure what's going on, but I believe chap with staff is the Monkey King. Actor is quite the acrobat and juggler.8:42 PM May 18th from web

1877 San Francisco - Here is a clip of the play: http://bit.ly/lX95v8:43 PM May 18th from web

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madbushfarm@Wendell_Howe I love your travels!7:08 PM May 18th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@madbushfarm Thank you! I must say, I'm not used to all this attention.8:34 PM May 18th from web in reply to madbushfarm
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Taqo_Belle@Wendell_Howe lmao. you're so ridiculous..yet i love it. do yo time-traveling thang, boi.8:39 PM May 18th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@Taqo_Belle I must say, I am very much gratified that you find my tweets to be enjoyable. I will continue to post them for your edification8:53 PM May 18th from web in reply to Taqo_Belle

Taqo_Belle@Wendell_Howe I've never had some 1 from another century RT me..I feel like a special lil snowflake.10:05 PM May 18th from Twitterrific in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 San Francisco - Today is the real reason Henry wanted me with him. He needs someone to watch his back--now we go to the Barbary Coast.7:00 AM May 19th from web

1877 - Barbary Coast: saloons, gambling houses, brothels, opium houses, drunken sailors, pick pockets, con artists, hoodlums & Shanghaiers.7:06 AM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - I think in the Barbary Coast I might not be so inconspicuous. I think stuffy bore might stand out a little.7:09 AM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I are eating breakfast and discussing what best to wear. He thinks I should wear blue jeans. Blue Jeans?! Me?7:14 AM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry says I'll be less of a target for pickpockets in jeans. I think I'll be less of a target for Shanghaiers in suit.7:16 AM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - We decide to compromise. He'll go as cowboy, I'll go as gentleman and we'll stick close together. Very close together!7:19 AM May 19th from web

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Becky_Middleton@Wendell_Howe excellent 1877 SFO7:01 AM May 19th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@Becky_Middleton Thank you! Glad you are enjoying my updates. Henry and I are going to Barbary Coast today. Into lion's den. Wish us luck.7:47 AM May 19th from web in reply to Becky_Middleton
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1877 San Francisco - Oh dear, 27th Century bookie just tweeted me offering services. Probably shouldn't have mentioned gambling houses.7:48 AM May 19th from web

ALRUFF@Wendell_Howe God help you if you mention social marketing. Ask him who is going to win the World Series this year!7:50 AM May 19th from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe

1877 San Francisco - @ALRUFF Are you referrring to the Cricket World Series or Rugby World Series, old chap?7:59 AM May 19th from web

ALRUFF@Wendell_Howe The American Baseball World Series of 2010.8:00 AM May 19th from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe

1877 San Francisco - Oh dear, now the bookie is offering me casinos, poker and horse racing. Wonder what will happen if I tweet TEA?8:02 AM May 19th from web

ALRUFF@Wendell_Howe Greatest Tea Bargains @ low prices Green Tea Black Tea Oolong visit our site @ http://bit.ly/Pm0xH (*wink!*)8:05 AM May 19th from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 - I say, it worked! Not sure what wink was about. Wonder what else I could...What? Henry's telling me to quit tweeting & get move on.8:13 AM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco- Chinatown may be slum, but it's respectable next to Pacific Street. There's no attempt at neatness here. Place is a sty!10:06 AM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - Despite reputation Barbary Coast is surprising quiet and peaceful. Are you sure this right place, Henry?10:07 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - Spot pubkeep sweeping out (shoveling out?) shop. Ask him why it's so quiet. He laughs at me. Says everyone's passed out10:09 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - We are recording the buildings on the street but keeping close together despite seeming tranquility.10:11 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - Ah! What is that delightful sweet smell? A florist? A perfume shop? Why would either be here? What!! An opium den!?10:12 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - Henry, are you mad!? He's going inside! Wants footage of the place. Oh blast! I better follow and help protect him.10:14 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - Inside opium den the sweet smell is now sickening. All about are people strewn on benches, bunks, floors. What a mess!10:16 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - Mostly Chinese, but plenty of whites. A few look to be gentlemen...well, were gentlemen. All smoking or passed out.10:19 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - Henry can we get out of this place? I'm starting to feel nauseous and dizzy. Henry says ain't feeling chipper himself.10:25 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - As we leave, man comes asks us if we'd like some opium. Tell him "no, just looking for brother." He snorts "tourists!"10:28 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - Ask Henry if I could get a cup of tea. He says probably only booze around here. Never drink anything in Barbary Coast..10:33 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - Shanghaiers like to put drugs in drinks to kidnap sailors as slaves. When sailors scarce they go after non-sailors.10:34 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - Henry says San Francisco notorious for Shanghaiing, but not as bad as Portland, Oregon. Not illegal there until 1920!10:36 AM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - Henry says we can go to Chinatown and get me some tea. Not best place in town, but safer there. We'll come back later.10:37 AM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco- Back at Barbary Coast. Starting to get a bit more busy. Sailors from all over world about, as well as ladies of evening.2:17 PM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - 1 fine lady offers to show me good time. Tell her I'm already having good time. They never know how to respond to that.2:20 PM May 19th from web

1877 Barbary Coast - I try not to be too rude to the poor dears. Not many decent job opportunities for women in Victorian Age.2:22 PM May 19th from web

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ALRUFF@Wendell_Howe Be careful of the syphilis! Those ladies of the evening can be a bit dangerous, even back then!2:20 PM May 19th from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe

@ALRUFF Yes that's why I avoid them. Also in slums ladies are apt to take you to their male coworkers so they can mug you!2:25 PM May 19th from web in reply to ALRUFF
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OhMissMary@Wendell_Howe May I suggest offering the ladies Miss Penny's informative "How Women Can Make Money, Married or Single (1870). It helped me.3:43 PM May 19th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

Alas, @OhMissMary. I am not allowed to change people's lives in past so I would get in trouble with the Enforcers if I gave anyone a copy...5:33 PM May 19th from web

@OhMissMary However, maybe if I walked around with a copy hanging out of my pocket...Of course pickpockets already now how to make money.5:34 PM May 19th from web
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1877 San Francisco - Dragging Henry away from Barbary Coast. We have all we need but he wants to study nightlife. Curiosity killed cowboy.7:47 PM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - Just want to get back to Palace Hotel and a bath and a pot of tea. Promised to buy Henry a beer that's not drugged.7:48 PM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - That's all I need is Henry Shanghaiied. What do you mean nothing would happen? You're always getting into trouble!...7:50 PM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - Yes, and who keeps getting their fingers cut off in industrial accidents and having to have them cloned and reattached?7:51 PM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry is coming along but is grumbling. Yes, well, you only brought me along because I AM a wet blanket, admit it.7:55 PM May 19th from web

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ginsoakedboy@Wendell_Howe Haha! Indeed!7:48 PM May 19th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@ginsoakedboy Believe it or not we are good friends. Henry says you can only be insulting to your friends. American tradition, I suppose.8:56 PM May 19th from web in reply to ginsoakedboy
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CamWeck @Wendell_Howe I was wondering, I know you're supposed to avoid conflict, but do Temporal Anthropologists receive self defense training?8:01 PM May 19th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@CamWeck Yes, Temporal Anthropologists receive at least basic self defense training. I know enough to bluff a bully but hardly black belt.8:49 PM May 19th from web in reply to CamWeck

@CamWeck Our first line of defense is avoid conflict. Running away is good.8:50 PM May 19th from web in reply to CamWeck
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RT @auntijuli - @Wendell_Howe if only you were in 2009: http://bit.ly/10UNa4 [Looks like Barbary Coast without the danger and muck.]8:54 PM May 22nd from web
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1877 San Francisco - Got the smoke and mud washed off. Sipping cuppa. Sitting hear reading Henry some light fiction from @veryshortstory ...8:58 PM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - Can't get much lighter than 140 characters or less. No Henry, that story about Wendell was not me. Some other Wendell.9:00 PM May 19th from web

1877 San Francisco - We are having breakfast. Today Henry and I will be going to Woodward's Gardens, San Francisco's first amusement park.7:27 AM May 20th from web

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ALRUFF@Wendell_Howe What are you having?7:28 AM May 20th from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe

@ALRUFF Omelettes and fried potatoes. Quite good actually.7:30 AM May 20th from web in reply to ALRUFF

ALRUFF@Wendell_Howe Oh, man. I LOVE omelettes and fried potatoes.7:32 AM May 20th from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe
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CurioCabinetRT @nullalux: Twitter writing experiment @Wendell_Howe, Temporal Anthropologist w/ Cambridge since 2610 http://wendellhowe.blogspot...9:47 AM May 20th from web

Thank you for spreading the word about Temporal Anthropology. I will keep you abreast of my studies. @CurioCabinet @nullalux9:57 AM May 20th from web

transcontextRT @nullalux Twitter writing experiment @Wendell_Howe, Temporal Anthropologist w/ the University of Cambridge since 2610 http://bit.ly/Va5ti10:47 AM May 20th from web

@transcontext Thank you for retweet. I'm glad others are interested in the discipline of Temporal Anthropology.6:27 PM May 21st from web in reply to transcontext
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LuciferInc-@Wendell_Howe, am august philosopher in Hell! Have you learned the black arts in your travels?7:49 AM May 20th from web

LuciferIncSatan's favorite temporal anthropologist, @Wendell_Howe. Hopefully he can pick us up an original ms of Paradise Lost. #DaemonicDiscount8:56 AM May 20th from web

@LuciferInc Sorry, but I am restricted to my field of study the Victorian Age. I could keep an eye out for some first edition from 1800's.10:00 AM May 20th from web in reply to LuciferInc

LuciferIncThank you very much @Wendell_Howe. If I can score a ms before Lucifer's birthday, I won't be tortured as much on the performance reviews.10:02 AM May 20th from web

@LuciferInc Hard cheese! And I thought the Cambridge Board of Trustees could be ruthless at times.10:06 AM May 20th from web in reply to LuciferInc

LuciferIncIn my last performances review, Mephisto held me over shaft of spikes, while asking me about Lucifer Inc's Core Principles, @Wendell_Howe.10:09 AM May 20th from web
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1877 San Francisco - Woodward Gardens was founded by Robert Woodward, wealthy collector who got tired of people pestering to see his home...10:10 AM May 20th from web

1877 ...So he just turned the place into an amusement park and charged 25 cents a head and moved to Napa. It's museum, zoo, aquarium, etc.10:13 AM May 20th from web

1877 Woodward Gardens - We are currently in the art museum. No Mona Lisas but it's still a very nice collection. Yes, Henry, we'll see zoo.10:15 AM May 20th from web

1877 Woodward's Gardens - Large collection of dead stuffed animals including 2 headed calf and 5 legged dog. Victorian taste can be macabre.12:30 PM May 20th from web

1877 Woodward's Gardens - I have to record all these poor creatures. Odd how the 22nd Century replicas look far more real.12:32 PM May 20th from web

1877 San Francisco - Woodward's Gardens - Outside now sitting on bench throwing peanuts to @common_squirrel Live animals much nicer.12:51 PM May 20th from web

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RT @MrDave2176 Remebering that "Parlor photography" of corpses was also a Victorian fad.1:02 PM May 20th from web

MrDave2176@Wendell_Howe Remembering that "Parlor photography" of corpses was also a Victorian fad.12:35 PM May 20th from twhirl in reply to Wendell_Howe

@MrDave2176 Unfortunately, Victorians were not above stuffing people, too. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/...1:03 PM May 20th from web in reply to MrDave2176
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1877 San Francisco - Woodward Gardens - Perhaps Henry and I should keep moving before we are put on display! Going to aquarium now.1:06 PM May 20th from web

1877 -Woodward's Garden - Aquarium is 40' x 110' with 16 Tanks with fresh & salt water fish at eye level. Passageway is dark, like a cave.2:45 PM May 20th from web

1877 Woodward's Gardens - Henry gazes at brook trout longingly in tank. Says he wants to go fishing. Not here, old boy, they'd boot us out.2:48 PM May 20th from web

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_Leva_@Wendell_Howe The thought of Henry fishing in a tank is hysterical. Scotland is the best place for fishing in my opinion.3:02 PM May 20th from Twitterena in reply to Wendell_Howe

@_Leva_ You are probably right about Scotland having best fishing, but Henry is arguing. He says Columbia River...in the 19th Century.5:12 PM May 20th from web in reply to _Leva_

_Leva_@Wendell_Howe http://bit.ly/RfXTN Show that to Henry. You see? The best fishing even in the 19th century11:44 PM May 20th from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@_Leva_ Now Henry wants to talk the Institute into letting him go to Scotland. Have to give him next request from Edinburgh University.6:51 AM May 21st from web in reply to _Leva_
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1877 - Woodward's Gardens - Zoo was very nice. Actually had some walking around free - flamingos, deer, ostriches. Lovely gardens, too.5:17 PM May 20th from web

1877 Woodward's Gardens - Liked the "Circular Boat" with sails that went around on a track in a shallow circular pond like a roundabout.5:19 PM May 20th from web

1877 Woodeward's Gardens - Here is a photo of the circular boat. http://www.sanfranciscomemo...5:22 PM May 20th from web

1877 Woodward's Gardens opened in 1866. Robert Woodward died in 1879 & place went down hill fast. Closed in 1891, land and collection sold.5:26 PM May 20th from web

1877 Woodward's Gardens - Nice we could see it at it's peak. Here's a file http://www.sanfranciscomemo...5:27 PM May 20th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I are heading back to the Palace Hotel. We had a very pleasant day. Henry says he still wants to go fishing.5:30 PM May 20th from web

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spugs@Wendell_Howe What a lovely place to visit. Did you see any animals?3:25 AM May 21st from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@spugs 1877- Oh my yes! Besides fish, bears, deer, eagles, kangaroos, alligators, lions, wolves, camels6:54 AM May 21st from web in reply to spugs

@spugs 1877- ...flamingoes, dancing bears, monkeys, ostriches, etc. A Japanese Rooster with 25 foot tail and lots and lots of seals!6:57 AM May 21st from web in reply to spugs

spugs@Wendell_Howe Oh, my! Wish I were also there to have seen it...3:13 PM May 21st from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 San Francisco - Foggy this morning. Get that a lot. Rather like London. Back to surveying the town. This place certainly sprawled out.7:11 AM May 21st from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I looking for restaurant. Found candy store earlier. I got toffee, Henry got horehound candy. Tastes horrible5:35 PM May 21st from web

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TialeyVintage@Wendell_Howe ahhh horehound candy...brings back memories. I rather like the taste myself!5:40 PM May 21st from TweetDeck in reply to Wendell_Howe

@TialeyVintage Personally I think Henry the cowboy likes horehound because it tastes like hay. Ow! He just laughed and hit me in the arm.6:22 PM May 21st from web in reply to TialeyVintage

_Leva_@Wendell_Howe I prefer good old fashioned peppermint drops or cream drops myself~5:44 PM May 21st from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@_Leva_ I have to agree. Peppermint and cream drops are a lot more civilized than horehound. Horehound is only good for cough drops...6:25 PM May 21st from web in reply to _Leva_

@_Leva_ ...You quit coughing in self defense so you don't have to have anymore of that horrible horehound!6:26 PM May 21st from web in reply to _Leva_
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1877 San Francisco - Oh my word! You will never guess who just walked into the restaurant! It's the elusive Emperor Norton himself!...6:31 PM May 21st from web

1877 San Francisco - No more trying to track him. The only way to talk to him without getting personally involved is to pose as a reporter.6:34 PM May 21st from web

1877 San Francisco - I have convinced Emperor Norton that I'm a freelance reporter from The London Times and Henry is from The Oregonian...7:27 PM May 21st from web

1877 ...Told him we were sent to do a "Day in the Life of an Emperor". He will meet us tomorrow in front of City Hall & we could follow him.7:31 PM May 21st from web

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Superlambanana#followfriday @Wendell_howe cos he is a fully licensed time traveller who is using twitter to write a novel10:12 PM May 21st from web

@Superlambanana 1877 - Thank you for #followfriday. Actually still Thursday here in San Francisco. How is old England doing?10:20 PM May 21st from web in reply to Superlambanana

Superlambanana@Wendell_Howe Old England is wet and grey. But thats no problem to you, our last sunny day was about 3 weeks ago... go back and find it!!!10:26 PM May 21st from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@Superlambanana 1877 - If only it was that easy. I haven't the foggiest on how to set the time machine and the Institute would arrest me...10:30 PM May 21st from web in reply to Superlambanana

@Superlambanana 1877 San Francisco - A rainy day in England is better than a sunny day in California....10:33 PM May 21st from web in reply to Superlambanana

@Superlambanana 1877 - ...Soon to be car-mad Californians speed around in their carriages. Nearly got run down several times. How rude!10:34 PM May 21st from web

Superlambanana@Wendell_Howe i suppose the rain is why England is so beautifully verdant. but a little sunshine once in a while would be good...10:37 PM May 21st from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 San Francisco - Henry is telling me to stop Twittering. He has a Twitter site but I don't think he uses it...10:41 PM May 21st from web

1877 San Francisco - I also happen to know that Henry never writes letters, he only sends postcards. Think of Twitter as postcards. Yanks!10:42 PM May 21st from web

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_Leva_@Wendell_Howe I was wondering if your famous sidekick actually had a Twitter. He seems rather reticent about it, lol11:03 PM May 21st from web in reply to Wendell_Howe

@_Leva_ Yes, Henry has a Twitter site at @Henry_Darrel and a blog at http://henrydarrel.blogspot... He doesn't keep them updated.6:57 AM May 22nd from web in reply to _Leva_

@_Leva_ Yes, Henry has a Twitter site at @Henry_Darrel and a blog at http://henrydarrel.blogspot... He doesn't keep them updated.6:57 AM May 22nd from web in reply to _Leva_
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1877 San Francisco - All excited! Today we are meeting Joshua Norton I, Emperor of the United States. We told him we're freelance reporters.7:11 AM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - Now if I can just get Henry to wear a suit. This is royalty, after all.7:12 AM May 22nd from web

1877 - Norton is said to be insane, but after watching him save Chinatown from a mob last week, I would say that's too harsh a word.7:15 AM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - We meet Emperor Norton at City Hall. He is wearing blue military uniform, beaver hat with peacock feather and saber.8:04 AM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - As we walk along people tip their hats to the Emperor. He nods at them, treating well to do and beggars alike...8:10 AM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - ... Some walk by snickering, but most treat Emperor Norton with real reverence…well, at least affection.8:12 AM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco- We walk past a constable who salutes Emperor Norton. Norton stops and inspects him. He nods and commends the officer.1:04 PM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - A decade ago a constable new to force had Emperor Norton committed to an insane asylum. ...1:06 PM May 22nd from web

1877 - ...The public outrage was so strong, Norton was immediately released and given official apology from Police Chief. ...1:06 PM May 22nd from web

...Norton magnanimously gave “Imperial Pardon” to overzealous young officer. Police force is very careful to show due respect to Emperor.1:08 PM May 22nd from web

1877 - Norton stops at a construction site to inspect the progress. The workers listen tolerantly. His suggestions are very practical.1:26 PM May 22nd from web

1877 - One of his decrees was for bridge and tunnel to be built across San Francisco Bay. Bridge was built in 1936, tunnel opened in 1972...1:27 PM May 22nd from web

1877 - ...San Francisco wanted to name bridge for him, but Oakland refused. Bridge has plaque saying it was built by Imperial Decree.1:28 PM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - Norton has been entertaining us with lengthy philosophical exposes on a variety of topics.1:37 PM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - Emperor Norton is studying a crack in the sidewalk. He says it has gotten worse. He will have to report it.2:06 PM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - The 1870 U.S. Census records Joshua Norton’s occupation as “Emperor”.2:07 PM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - Emperor Norton offered to give Sitting Bull & Sioux Imperial Protection, but they would have to come to San Francisco.2:55 PM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - Accompanied Norton to a school graduation. He tries to attend all of them, says it is his duty. He is treated royally.7:06 PM May 22nd from web

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RT@FormandFuncFest Did u know Emperor Norton had a rocord label? http://bit.ly/16NHTe [No, I didn't know.]7:12 PM May 22nd from web
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Thanks @_Leva_ @simonscotland @torenheksje @wecomparebooks @AlaskaArtist @sanewolf @artlinkgallery @omnipotentseal @Gianavel #FollowFriday1:31 PM May 22nd from web

Thank you to @EastDallasAlice @Mister_Wilbur @ms_cornwall for #FollowFriday.7:13 PM May 22nd from web

Oh, & Henry wants to thank @EastDallasAlice @_Leva_ for #FF at his Twitter site @Henry_Darrel. If he'd check it once in awhile he'd see it.7:16 PM May 22nd from web
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1877 San Francisco - Commencement lets out. Emperor Norton bids us good night. He turns down our offer to escort him home.8:57 PM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - Curiosity as to where Emperor Norton lives is too great. Henry and I decide to follow at discreet distance.8:58 PM May 22nd from web

Thank you for #FollowFriday and recommendation @ginsoakedboy. Yes, I can rock pretty well when I get going in a rocking chair.9:07 PM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - We follow Emperor Norton to a poor part of town. He climbs rickety steps to 2nd floor of flophouse. Place is a dump!9:13 PM May 22nd from web

1877 San Francisco - Most Emperors live in palaces. Of course they make their subjects go without so they can afford to live in luxury.9:14 PM May 22nd from web

In 1880 Norton collapsed during his rounds, & died before carriage arrived to take him to hospital. His death was headline in city papers.9:16 PM May 22nd from web

1887 - Although Norton died in poverty, he was given grand funeral with a two mile long procession, with 30,000 mourners lining the streets.9:17 PM May 22nd from web

In San Francisco today you will find his grave marked by big stone inscribed Norton I, Emperor of the United Sates and Protector of Mexico.9:18 PM May 22nd from web

1887 San Francisco - Norton's life is very tragic & yet at same time very awe inspiring. City loved him for benevolent Emperor that he was.9:24 PM May 22nd from web

1887 San Francisco - Henry and I head back to Palace Hotel, somehow feeling guilty. Henry says he needs a beer. I could use a pot of tea.9:30 PM May 22nd from web

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RT krahka@Wendell_Howe - Emperor Norton was the best leader the United States has ever had. Seriously. [I agree. And not just U.S.A.]9:35 PM May 22nd from web

krahka@Wendell_Howe Yeah, come to think of it, I can't think of anyone better anywhere else, ever.8:50 AM May 23rd from web in reply to Wendell_Howe
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1877 San Francisco - Henry & I have ordered breakfast. Today we go to the original Cliff House, west of town, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.6:05 AM May 23rd from web

1877 San Francisco - We are on our way to the original Cliff House built in 1863. Two wings and promenade added 1868. Burnt down in 1894...7:55 AM May 23rd from web

1877 ...This is not the more famous Victorian gothic mansion built in 1896 and survived 1906 quake, just to burn down the next year...7:57 AM May 23rd from web

1877 - ...1896 Cliff House http://bit.ly/kEPAJ In 27th Century you can see replica of this version8:03 AM May 23rd from web

1877 San Francisco - We are back from the Cliff House. Bit surprised by clientele. I thought it would be upper class like in 1890's. ...6:46 PM May 23rd from web

1877 ...Visitors appeared to be tourists and lower classes, some even looked a bit criminal. Certainly has gone downhill...6:49 PM May 23rd from web
1877 ...Records say new owner in 1885 cleared out criminal riffraff, tried to woo back wealthy. Cliff House built better after 1994 fire...6:53 PM May 23rd from web

1887 San Francisco - photo of original Cliff House we saw today. http://bit.ly/HkFMx7:02 PM May 23rd from web

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LuciferIncRecruitment (Addendum): @Wendell_Howe; we wonder if he's ever seen "Time Bandits." #SatanicSaturday8:06 AM May 23rd from web

@LuciferInc I saw Time Bandits while training at Institute. My friend, Basil, studying 20th Century played it for me. Silly, but amusing.7:18 PM May 23rd from web in reply to LuciferInc
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1877 San Francisco - Besides recording the Cliff House, we also have excellent footage of the Seal Rocks below. Seals were most amusing.7:23 PM May 23rd from web

1877 San Francisco - Making a pot of tea. Henry's going to read Mark Twain aloud to me. His books always sound better in Western accent...7:26 PM May 23rd from web

1877 - ...Reading aloud to others another lost Victorian art. Common entertainment when books were expensive. Tomorrow I'll read Dickens.7:27 PM May 23rd from web

1877 San Francisco - It's Sunday and Henry's taking day off! He's been talking about going fishing since we saw those trout at Aquarium.8:07 AM May 24th from web

1877 San Francisco - We are now sitting on a dock with fishing poles. Don't think we'll catch anything. Henry says that's not the point...8:10 AM May 24th from web

1877 San Francisco - ...Henry says the whole point to fishing is being one with nature. Very zen-like for cowboy, I daresay!8:11 AM May 24th from web

1877 San Francisco- Climbed up Telegraph Hill for view this afternoon. Hill was named for Marine Telegraph, read from signally ships...7:15 PM May 24th from web

1877 San Francisco ... Became obsolete with invention of Electrical Telegraph in 1862.7:22 PM May 24th from web

1877 San Francisco-Today recording Mission San Fancisco de Asis. Gave city it's name. Built 1791. Remodeled zillion times into 27th century.7:13 AM May 25th from web

1877 San Francisco - We will also be recording the surrounding district. Lots to do today!7:14 AM May 25th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I are back at Hotel. I'm making us a pot of Earl Grey. I must say, I am exhausted!7:00 PM May 25th from web

1877 - Henry says I owe him some Dickens. Think I'll read him the ghost story "The Signal-Man". That should scare the "Dickens" out of him!7:02 PM May 25th from web

1877 San Francisco - Today we're going to record Alcatraz Island. Military fort now so we will get as close as we can without getting shot.7:17 AM May 26th from web

1877 San Francisco - Back at Hotel. Got as close as could to Alcatraz and used zoom to take pictures. Island has a few military prisoners...6:45 PM May 26th from web

1877...Alcatraz home to toughest military criminals. POW Camp during Civil War & Spanish American War. Becomes Federal prison 20th century.6:47 PM May 26th from web

1877 San Francisco - Henry and I are having breakfast. Last day. Have to go back today. No set time to return, so we are dragging our feet.6:59 AM May 27th from web

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