Jib

Foxe it doesn't look comfortable.

Is the purpose to repel water and make the cloth last longer?

Anyone do anything that could have gotten them arrested?

So you are at the Ren Faire. Maybe you have enjoyed a little beverage. You feel a wee bit naughty and you are a pirate. What have you done?

Any mention of fruit?

I suppose some food was eatten cold. Anything eatten in a fashion we would consider different (cold broth, hot drinks?)

Foxe, Pat

Any chance we can see what that looks like?

When I think Tar I see road tar, thick, sticky, nasty, heavy, and smelly.

Ever purchased from these folks?

I would assume that hard tack and fish would be part of a pirates diet but what else? Any of the historical pirates ever 'dine in period style'?

I wear mine over the coat but I'm starting to re-think it. My coat collar seems to be smashed and the lapel doesn't sit right. My coat might not vent properly but I think I'll give it a try!

Just wondered if it had to do with historical fashion of the time.

Anyone ever seen a wheel lock pistol for sale? I own a non-firing replica but what about a black powder version? I imagine them mightly rare.

I want big ships. I saw a fella make copies of the ships out of PVC board and they rocked! Anyone else tried this?

Should the baldric be worn over the great coat or under it? I guess over it would make it more easy to draw a blade or other weapon but I imagine that the coat could also protect the weapons also.

Anyone?

The Pyrates of Portobello are preforming in South Dakota some time in Feb. Not sure on the dates but I'll post them when I know more.

Mad Jack if you are a native of MN see if you can see POTC 2 at the Ultra Screen west of St. Paul. A very fine theater indeed.

I have met

Cascabel

Isabel

Patrick Hand

I encountered Braze with Cascabel but we were not introduced (infact, I gave him a hard time which I regret not being introduced and all)

Of course I'd like to meet you all!

DId the pikes ever have a hook on the back of the blade? Gaff hook for pulling objects closer to the ship?

Foxe

Charlotte De Berry = Fiction?

Bilge my "brother from another mother", how about Bristol Faire in Bristol Wisconsin? Now before you say "No Jib you drunken sot!" remember that they are rummored to be building a 1500's replica of a sailing ship on the grounds (Golden Hind-ish). May not be GAOP but worth a trip...

did not the Knights of S. John fight back a HUGE force of the Ottoman Turks?

Bonnie made me think of a related topic. Do you oil your scabbard? I keep a light coat of oil on mine. I have had bad reactions on certain cheap scabbards and sheaths. THe glue tended to pull apart.

A large portion of the population of Hati is said to follow Voodoo. I suppose any where there is a large African population you could find "Voodoo Hogons and Bokors".

Well done Jack! Very well done!

Sympathetic magic. Very interesting.

The original idea behind sicking a pin into a voodoo doll was to "lock in" a prayer. The dols were supposed to be 'gods and goddesses' not people.

Of course things change.

I wonder about Jack's extra eyes...

Perhaps Lady Vicki would like to start her own thread about ideas for PiP 2006 along with her e-mail?

Parrot_Feathers a heart felt "Sorry" for the Authenticity Police at the MRF. MN is a fantasy festival and not hard period event so whom ever did scold you was blemish! Much like High School cliques can and do appear. Let me say that who ever took it upon themself to be cruel to you is in the minority and does not speak for all of us. I welcome everyone no matter if they are clad in Old Navy or "Real Old Navy". Heck we even have giant bunnys and Storm Troopers show up.

I have been a cast member for 3 years and a core member of The Pyrates of Portobello. If you come back look me up and I will show you a proper warm pirate welcome!

That is true for any and all of you! Come and play in 2006.

This sounds very interesting. I hope it happens! Hurricane keep us posted on the development and as a side note, if you need any help just shoot me an e-mail.