Saturday, 16 May 2026

Surburban Archaeology the fun way- Time Travel. Things to be aware of.

Things to be aware of when inadvertently time travelling.


Things to be aware of No.1

No one in the past is aware you are there. You are invisible to them. You have no impact on the past. You can breathe, touch, feel, smell (but not taste) your surroundings, but you leave no physical marks or impressions. You can step on a soft sand pit and leave no markings. One theory is that the body entering the past is one-half of a dimension removed, where presence and accessibility are one-way as a sort of security shield or protection from interference. What has happened has happened and cannot be changed.

Things to be aware of No.2

As per No.1, you cannot leave anything behind. What you take in will come out with you. You cannot leave notes or messages. Small snacks and bottled water are recommended, especially if you intend on walking distances. So will be tempted to use taps or drink from waterways. You will not even get wet. (refer to No.3) Avoid urinating, as your only option is to wet yourself; it is unavoidable. At all costs, avoid defecation for obvious reasons. If you drop anything, it will automatically cling to your clothing until you exit.

Things to be aware of No.3

You can move freely around the past. You can pass through any solid object. But the pace at which you move through any object is relative to how fast it is moving, not you. Passing through objects comes with its own challenges. Whereas you can walk around normally and at the same pace in your own time, when passing through static or paused objects, you will meet resistance similar to wading neck deep through water. Crossing a road of heavy traffic will be less obstructive as the pace of the cars will dictate the passage of time. But if you find yourself having a car park where you are standing, you will need to force your way out. It is inadvisable to go to crowded places, as passing through people can be a distressing experience because you will be able to see all their internal organs, muscles, and skeleton as you move along, and if one decides to stop exactly where you are standing, you may find yourself encased in human anatomy. Speaking from experience, it is not recommended, and vomit-stained clothes do not lose that overpowering stench until you return and you can wash. Avoid walking through solid objects whose thickness or mass you are unaware of. Even though breathing is always possible, the denseness and your speed can be disorientating and claustrophobic. A shortcut sounds nice, but it can possibly lead to you not finding your way out and being stuck until you starve. Deep waterways should also be avoided. Though you are not affected by currents, you cannot swim and will need to walk along the bottom. Remember, you can always breathe and will never get wet or dirty under any circumstances, and you can’t clean yourself. (Refer to bodily functions advice). This does take some getting used to.

 

Things to be aware of No.4

Cats. Whilst in the past, you would never feel as if your presence was being felt or observed. Except for cats. I have noticed every time I encounter a cat. They will always turn their heads and stare directly at me. Never stopping or breaking stride. This has happened far too often to be coincidental. They do not impede your visit, but they seem to sense your presence.

 

Things to be aware of No.5

Yes, your phone can take pictures, even videos (if you're lucky) and your clock still works, but that’s about it. Your phone relies on the internet, as do most apps. The drawback of taking photos is that they only come out in black and white and often flare at the edges. Some are clear, but most are dependent on the light source. There are virtually no pictures with people in them. For unknown reasons, all pictures of people are blurred or don’t appear. It is as if your phone has turned into the equivalent of an old Kodak Brownie camera, but with faster processing. Your phone's time will always remain in the present.

Pictures of peoples faces will never be
clear or appear blured when taken in the past.

     

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