Billy Flynt

To all who may be interested, I take a bit of offence from anyone who is making assumptions about our festival in Hampton if you have never been. As the former director of the festival and a member of Blackbeard's Crew, who has managed the historic interpretation, it is important for visitors and guests to understand our point of view. The members of Blackbeard's Crew are dedicated to the accurate representation of life in Hampton in 1718 - we may be accused of being preachy, but I do not hear people calling Colonial Williamsburg or historic Jamestowne or Yorktown preachy - both of which are within an arm's throw. All visitors and guests are welcome to come experience what we believe to be the most authentic pirate experience when it comes to festivals - no matter how you are dressed. This being said, we do have space limitations in our small town and we do have some "authentic" areas of our festival which "ren" or hollywood inspired pirates are going to be excluded from. I hope folks will take the time to review the comments of those who have been to our festival before jumping to conclusions Bf

Almost a whole week and no one has gotten sick yet!!!

Aye, Many thanks to all the visiting pirates that joined us in Hampton for a fine, half of a weekend. The damp weather sent many home early but we filled the time we had well. As has been noted before, the chantey sing on Saturday night in the Camp is always the highlight of the weekend. And this year it was bigger than ever. I hope to see you all in the near future - as I have been press ganged into becoming the Steward aboard the Kalmar Nyckel - send rum! Bf

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Arrrgh! Thread Hijacked!!!! Paul thanks for the help.

Blackbeard's Crew has begun work on our second Chantey CD and I'm looking for a good tavern scene - Something that looks quite debuacherous (if there is such a word). This album will be a bit more naughty than the first. Something with sailors and wenches - what comes to mind is the drawing in the opening of the TV show Cheers - obviously I need something closer to the GAoP. Can anyone lend assistance?

It's a piece of crap. Hey, you asked. :) I agree. It will never pass for combat and as far as a "costume" sword you can find somehing much nicer for a similar price.

I will agree that the Painted Lady has a very poor website, but their work is first rate and the people, JR & his family, are better than first rate. If you have any questions about any of their work I would encourage you to contact him directly. Their stuff is among the most historically accurate for the GAoP that I have found. poor website? what do you want from pirates?

Much obliged, Capt. As long as there's air in me lungs and me sails I'll at least be a pirate in Hampton!

Aye, good for you sir! I wish I could be there to toast you sir!

"Treason doth not prosper" of course if it did then none shall call it treason.

I'm most impressed with your purchase. Thanks for the tip on the vendor.

A well belayed event- stinkin hot most of the time. i had a fine sail back upon the Alliance on Wednesday and Thursday into Friday AM. from all accounts the pirate camp was the hit of the event. of course they had to piss of the folks who paid $50 a head to tour tall ships. thanks for the pics Duncan, although i'm worried if you have some photos that are not safe for the web site!!!! A fine time all in all. Bf

Ship in the bottles aside... this proposes to be an excellent raid.... Cascabel, Braise, Duncan and the Jury Rig are joining Blackbeard's Crew among others. 4 days of pirate camp!!! See you Friday...

Blackbeard's Crew has two "gigs" on opening weekend, Friday night - Cinema Cafe in Hampton, VA Saturday - the historic Commodore Theatre in Portsmouth, VA Free tickets included!!! whoo hoo!