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Bah, a journal article is a drop in the bucket for Ed. He's already got 2 books out you know http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pirates-West-Country-T-Foxe/dp/0752443771/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301016871&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.co.uk/King-Pirates-Swashbuckling-Henry-Every/dp/0752447181/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1 Chole

The second album from the wonderful period band Brigands Folie is NOW AVAILABLE! http://www.brigandsfolie.com/index.htm Full of original and period songs from the 17-19th centuries this album is a must have for every historic music lover out there! Take a listen at the samples on the website, once you've started listening you won't be able to stop! Get them while they are hot folks. Chole

Thanks for the spot Michael. Everyone is invited to participate in Costume Creation Month from December 17- January 17. We're there to support each other, share our projects, & most importanly, get some sewing DONE! Costume Creation Month I've got a nice long list of things to work on. Mostly projects for friends, then trying to squeeze in something new for myself and of course there is always the yearly "what did the girl outgrow this year". Then I've got all the non-material projects for the coffeehouse, lots of revamping of the equiptment is in the works. Plus in January I start my Sr. thesis research, so I need to take some time to tidy my references. Oi! Here's hoping for a long winter! Chole

Quick bump. Get your orders in now to be included. This is the last roasting I have planned for 2010! Chole

Authentic Fire Roasted, Hand Ground, 18th Century Coffee HOLIDAY SAMPLER These are a 1/4 lb, hand ground, fire roasted coffee, packaged in an 18th century inspired manner. Each pack includes a copy of my booklet, "The Process and Methods of Brewing True Coffee" which includes an article on historic coffee brewing & directions for reproducing it at home. These are perfect for gift giving and of course sharing with your family & friends at all your winter gatherings. Great stocking stuffers for the coffee lovers & history buffs in your life. Each pack is $6 plus priority shipping. This is a PRE-ORDER so I know how much to roast over the Thanksgiving holiday. All coffee will be shipped the first week of December. PM me if you are interested! Thanks for looking. Chole

Death Head Buttons $3 each Wrapped linen thread over a wooden mold. Choose from: Red, black, white, blue, brown or green. Choose: 1", 5/8" or 1/2" diameter *I welcome custom death head button orders in any color(s). ~~~ Thread buttons $6 for 4 Solid linen thread. Perfect for replacing all the buttons on a shirt! white only PM or e-mail me to order. Thanks for looking! Chole

Darn it, how many times do I have to remind you? It's HONEST BUSINESS PERSON! Nothing illegal or pyratical going on here, at all what-so-ever. You're going to go & get us all hanged with talk like that. Good to see you here Zan. It's always nice to have another of the GLRP on board Chole

Honestly, my personal favorite place to read Pepys (aka Mr. Shop & Shag) is the on-line blog version Pepys' Diary Blog I love that it's annotated & that it's timely to the actual day. I read it like some would read their daily news feed. Chole

As per our usual plan, the Great Lakes River Pirates will be in full force along the beach at the Pike River Rendezvous this August. Our respectable businesses, J. Henderson Artifacts, Long Hunter Leather & the C. Black Coffeehouse will also be there for everyone's enjoyment. The coffeehouse will be celebrating the inaugural First Person Interpretation Day on Saturday, August 7th. All interaction within the coffeehouse will take place in character during the year 1813. All eras and personas are welcome to attend & encouraged to participate. Games, newspapers, music & refreshments will be provided for your enjoyment. This is a unique opportunity for everyone interested in living history to experience first person interpretation with the support of like minded reenactors. I know that this is a new experience for most of us. Hopefully, we will each be able to support each other in this first person experience and the interactions will become natural over the course of the day. Everyone will have varying degrees of comfort with first person so don't feel that you are alone if it takes you a while to get comfortable. The important thing to remember is not to ruin those around you and to have FUN! I look forward to seeing many of you there! Chole

Up for sale, 8 Deathhead Buttons in the "Journeyman style". 5/8" size Black linen in a 4 point design No shanks on the back. These are meant to be sewn directly to the garment. 30$ postage paid. I accept Paypal as well as cashiers checks & money orders. Please PM me if you are interested! **I also make custom Deathhead buttons in various sizes & colors, both 4 & 6 point styles. PM me for more information** Chole

Just made a few more of these if anyone is still looking to add to their kit before the "northern" season gets started Chole

After almost two years (!) of procrastination I have finally added items to my Etsy shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/slightlyobsessed My focus is on the accessories & small details that finish off ones impression. Of course there is also always coffee available too Be sure to watch the shop for other additions in the coming months. Thanks for looking. Chole

For Sale 18th Century "housewives". These housewives don't do windows, but they will hold your money Hand sewn from randomly selected linen & wool fabrics, each housewife ties closed with an attached linen tape. Folded they measure approximately 3" x 4". The interior features 3 pockets, perfectly sized for holding all your historic papers, monies & yes, even your modern ID cards. Mine is in the red pocket shown above as an example. $20 each, postage paid. I accept Paypal payment. Please PM if interested. Thanks for looking! Chole

Or you can go the event cheaper route & make your own Duct Tape Double. http://slightly-obsessed.blogspot.com/2006/11/hello-my-name-is-sticky.html Mine didn't cost more than $30 & that was with purchasing the expensive brand name tape. Add some friends, a 6-pack of beer & you've got yourself a fun project (plus plenty of blackmail material). I constructed my DTD over my modern "shape" but it could also be constructed over a stayed figure by simply wearing the stays underneath the base t-shirt. The biggest advantage to the DTD over other dress forms is that it has just enough give, which allows it to adjust for various historical "shapes". Especially useful when fitting over stays from different time periods. Chole

SOLD pending funds! Thanks.

You got it Silas. Thanks!

This is a USED pattern for Reconstructing History’s pattern #710, Early 18th Century Great Coat. Uncut pattern! Size 42 lines have been highlighted on most pieces. All pieces, instructions & historical notes included. From Reconstructing History’s web site “Full size paper patterns for Men's early 18th century Great Coat. Fits chests 34"-54". All sizes included in one envelope. Embellishment suggestions included.” Retails for $30! A steal for only $20 (plus standard shipping) All forms of Paypal payment accepted. Thanks for looking! Chole

This is a USED pattern for Reconstructing History’s pattern #709, Lady’s Riding Outfit. Cut to a size 14; bust 36, waist 28, hips 38. Size 12 lines are highlighted on most pieces. All pieces, instructions & historical notes included. From Reconstructing History’s web site “Full size paper patterns for 1670s-1720s Lady's Riding Outfit also worn when traveling. Frock Coat with dog-ear cuffs, sleeved waistcoat, and petticote with or without train and optional detachable train included….” Retails for $30! A steal for only $20 (plus standard shipping) All forms of Paypal payment accepted. Thanks for looking! Chole

Rue- These are single origin Arabica beans, since Robusta beans weren't even classified as a species of coffee until late in the 18th century. The roast is a full city, not bitter but smooth with a mild spice profile of cinnamon & chocolate undertones. There is also a slight smoky scent due to the fire roasting which you simply can not get from commercial coffee. Perhaps the best review of the flavor is from one of my customers who said "The flavor is clean and genuine- very little acidity- rich nutty flavor. It makes Starbucks seem like it must be gooped up with fake flavoring." I frequently have people who aren't even coffee drinkers come back for 2nd & 3rd cups, it's just that good. This offer is going fast, so grab them while you can for holiday delivery! Chole

Hugh- I do sell by the pound for $12 plus shipping. However, by the pound coffee is whole bean while these smaller packages are ground (in my reproduction grinder :) ) for those that don't want to or don't have the equipment to grind their own beans. Chole

Now available. The perfect stocking stuffer for history lovers, coffee lovers or lovers of both! 1/4 lb. Pre-Ground Authentic 18th century coffee. Packaged in a historically inspired manner. Each order includes a booklet on coffee brewing during the 18th century as well as instructions for duplicating the process at home. Fire roasted in a reproduction coffee roaster at living history events around the mid-west, this is as close to 18th century coffee as one can get without traveling back in time! $6 shipped (priority shipping extra) All forms of Paypal accepted. Enjoy! Chole

Here is the link to the Jamestown Society's article on the above mentioned "Writen in Bone" exhibit. It contains a few clearer photos. http://www.jamestowne.org/Written_In_Bone.htm As a side note, I find that I have those "tailors notches". I have a small chip along the bottom edge of my front tooth which I recieved from sewing. Needless to say, don't try to pull a needle free from heavy canvas with your teeth Chole

What luck you're in, as I happen to have the 1731 & 1740 slop contracts out on my desk today :) Striped ticken waistcoats not less than 30 inches in length (1731) or specifically 30" (1740) Kersey waistcoats 31.5 & 29 inches in length, depending on quality/cost (both years) It's also important to note that the ticken waistcoats are lined with white linen & have 2 linen pockets, while the kersey waistcoats are unlined & have no mention of pockets. Chole

Ladies Frock Coat with dog-ear cuffs and matching petticoat based on historical examples of Woman's Riding Habits during the 1690-1720 "Golden Age of Piracy". Best worn with proper period foundation garments; stays, shift, habit shirt, under petticoat etc. Frock Coat 100% tan wool. lined with 100% "Colonial Blue" linen. interlined with heavy linen & buckram. Hand finished, no visible machine sewing! 9 Cloth covered, wooden mold buttons down the front match the jacket lining. Additional matching buttons under pocket flaps & dog-ear cuffs. All buttonholes hand bound in matching blue linen thread. 2 functional pockets. Decorative burgundy silk ribbon at cuffs. Shown above with burgundy silk "sari" sash (*NOT included) Measurements: Bust 36" Waist 32" Bicep 16" Hips Free Coat length from shoulder to hem 48" Petticoat 100% tan wool Ties in front & back with linen tape. Waist adjusts from 27" up. 44" long unhemmed. ASKING $400 or Best Offer. Priority postage paid in the continental US. Paypal preferred but will accept personal checks & money orders. PM me for more information. Thanks for looking! Chole

I have never seen any documentation for caps made of wool or other "warm" materials. To be blunt, a cap made of wool would be rather useless, as wool can't easily be washed, and linen caps are a frequently soiled, frequently washed items. I have also never encountered weather cold enough to justify such an article. Even when chipping ice out of the buckets first thing in the morning I've never found a need for anything more than 1. my linen cap 2. a linen coif (similar to the hood posted previously) and 3. the hood of my cape. All 3 together provide plenty of warmth though layers and the ability to take off pieces as needed, given strenuous work or variations in the day's weather while still remaining properly dressed. Chole