Patchwork Universe

The Janitor · Posted: 29 Feb 2004 04:50 pm Post subject: Sign of the times

At the north edge of the desert appeared a man clad in grey.

Striding purposefully against the sand, he travelled a hundred feet or so then but down the object he was carrying.

This turned out to be a brass telescopic pole which he stood in the sand and extended into the air. This reached a considerable height, and could be seen at a surprisingly large distance.

From the top a weather-vane like panel extended, and swung around such that it was facing south.

Satisfied with his work, the man headed back towards the mists at the north.

The Janitor · Posted: 29 Feb 2004 10:39 pm Post subject:

With a slight creaking noise, the arrow swung to point east.