Spike Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hello Lily! Thanks for all your help! We could not do this without our friends and family. You sure have made it easier on all of us. Thanks, Spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thank you for the timely updates throughout the year and your hard work on site. Good luck with this year's event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thank you for the timely updates throughout the year and your hard work on site. Good luck with this year's event. William, Thank you so much. I cannot wait to have some great fun with the Mercury Crewe. We all work as one on these events, so thank you for everything you have done, past and present. Spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily Alexander Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hello Lily! Thanks for all your help! We could not do this without our friends and family. You sure have made it easier on all of us. Thanks, Spike You're very welcome darlin' Looking forward to seeing you all soon. If you're gonna give me a headache, please bring me an aspirin! http://www.forttaylorpyrates.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Appreciate the update, Captain Spike. Looks like the BiBs and everyone in KW and here have done a yeoman's job on this year's event. Can't wait!!! -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Swab Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Spike- I talked with you when you were here in Key Largo about the "new" fuse that I have. Hurricane and his crew were able to see it being used down the road from you, the Viceroy (Lawrence) has seen the fuse burn but not fire and thinks very favorably of it even though it isn't as good as a primer. I tried to send you an email thru the BiB myspace page linked to yours but don't know if you got it. When talking to you you seemed very interested in the fuse I have. I have enough for my little cannon but not enough to share, I think there is time to order some fuse before PiP. If you are interested for the crew OR if anybody else is interested I could put together an order before PiP but it needs to be done ASAP. The cost is roughly $40 for 100 feet (as I mentioned I have enough and do not need another 100 ft). For those of you who I have not shown this is in my opinion the best fuse you can buy as once it is ignited burns very fast and very hot in all the times I have used it I have yet to have a misfire and there is almost no delay between ignition and fire with no priming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theM.A.dDogge Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 ....And thank you Jess for pointing out the fact that whether the changes are perceived good or bad, they are not done so out of any evil intention, except for Not Nigel..... Cheers, Spike i almost missed that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Spike- I talked with you when you were here in Key Largo about the "new" fuse that I have. Hurricane and his crew were able to see it being used down the road from you, the Viceroy (Lawrence) has seen the fuse burn but not fire and thinks very favorably of it even though it isn't as good as a primer. I tried to send you an email thru the BiB myspace page linked to yours but don't know if you got it. When talking to you you seemed very interested in the fuse I have. I have enough for my little cannon but not enough to share, I think there is time to order some fuse before PiP. If you are interested for the crew OR if anybody else is interested I could put together an order before PiP but it needs to be done ASAP. The cost is roughly $40 for 100 feet (as I mentioned I have enough and do not need another 100 ft). For those of you who I have not shown this is in my opinion the best fuse you can buy as once it is ignited burns very fast and very hot in all the times I have used it I have yet to have a misfire and there is almost no delay between ignition and fire with no priming. Ahoy Commodore Swab, You sent me an email on MySpace about this and I replied there. And again, thanks for the offer. We would like to get one order, $40.00 of the fuse. You can email me at spikekeywest@yahoo.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 ....And thank you Jess for pointing out the fact that whether the changes are perceived good or bad, they are not done so out of any evil intention, except for Not Nigel..... Cheers, Spike i almost missed that... Bwahahahaha .........(twisting moustache) .......... Oh and we made a special "Not Nigel" gate pass just for you, it is attached to a rope ladder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 So, Captain Spike, Understand the powder horn issue. But what if we use apostles instead of cartridges? I really don't like screwing with cartridges and always shoot the the apostles, sans powder horn if needed. It's really just a cartridge in a closed bottle. Suttler John made them... -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 ....And thank you Jess for pointing out the fact that whether the changes are perceived good or bad, they are not done so out of any evil intention, except for Not Nigel..... Cheers, Spike i almost missed that... Bwahahahaha .........(twisting moustache) .......... Oh and we made a special "Not Nigel" gate pass just for you, it is attached to a rope ladder. Looks like another PiP with little to no sleep, to be sure I am enjoying all the fun! Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 So, Captain Spike, Understand the powder horn issue. But what if we use apostles instead of cartridges? I really don't like screwing with cartridges and always shoot the the apostles, sans powder horn if needed. It's really just a cartridge in a closed bottle. Suttler John made them... -- Hurricane The problem with shooting from a horn is that a spark can set the whole thing off. The chargers in a bandoleer (the term apostles is 20th century) have one charge each, the same as a cartridge so they are at least as safe as cartridges. I think that the rules allow loading from a measuring tube and these should count the same. Personally, I think that they are safer. I'v seen priming flasks blow without setting off the bandoleer. If a charge should go off while you are loading, you have a good chance of the flash being directed away from your hand by the charger. I don't expect much protection from some newsprint. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos'n Cross Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 So, Captain Spike, Understand the powder horn issue. But what if we use apostles instead of cartridges? I really don't like screwing with cartridges and always shoot the the apostles, sans powder horn if needed. It's really just a cartridge in a closed bottle. Suttler John made them... -- Hurricane The problem with shooting from a horn is that a spark can set the whole thing off. The chargers in a bandoleer (the term apostles is 20th century) have one charge each, the same as a cartridge so they are at least as safe as cartridges. I think that the rules allow loading from a measuring tube and these should count the same. Personally, I think that they are safer. I'v seen priming flasks blow without setting off the bandoleer. If a charge should go off while you are loading, you have a good chance of the flash being directed away from your hand by the charger. I don't expect much protection from some newsprint. Mark I vveerryyy much agree with mark in this respect, thus why i want a bandoleer. To prove his statement, at this past blackbeard's , a royal marine broke some bones in his hand because a cartrage blew up while he was holding it. I think if it had been a charger, the small blast would have chosen a much easier direction to expel its energy in.....away from the person holding it. Plluusssss in my humble opinion bandoleers have a verry cool look about them..................of course though..........their no good if your too late in the GAoP...........I do also thoroughly agree about not loading from horns........muuucch worse than just a cartrige blowing.......... -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I've never poured from a horn, even one with a measure. Even before the apostles, I poured into a measure and then into the gun. Basically, a single apostle strategy. I've seen the measured horns but never liked the thought that behind that measured amount, is a horn full of powder, with just a small valve between the two of them. I do agree with the apostles. I'd much rather have a large piece of maple protecting at least part of my hand than some newsprint or other material. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks for recognition of my chargers Capt. Hurricane. You are gentleman and a scholar. For a ruthless cutthroat pirate. 100% agreement a powder horn is essentially a grenade waiting to explode! Always better to cook off a few grains as opposed to a few thousand grains! Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkyns Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I also like to fire from the bandolier. It is convenient and quicker to load than to roll cartridges. If your bandolier is set right to exactly take the charge you want, then reloading from a small horn or flask is quick and easy. If I do use a belly box, I prefer the ones with the drilled block, which are required in most reenactments. The open style, like the Whydah box, allows powder to spill and does nothing to contain charges, should a spark enter. Likewise, if the wood or metal tops to the chargers on your bandolier fit properly, they will also prevent stray sparks, something very common with matchlock, which are my weapon of choice. Speaking of which, odd question. Are matchlocks permitted at PiP? Hawkyns Cannon add dignity to what otherwise would be merely an ugly brawl I do what I do for my own reasons. I do not require anyone to follow me. I do not require society's approval for my actions or beliefs. if I am to be judged, let me be judged in the pure light of history, not the harsh glare of modern trends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Johnson Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I also like to fire from the bandolier. It is convenient and quicker to load than to roll cartridges. If your bandolier is set right to exactly take the charge you want, then reloading from a small horn or flask is quick and easy. If I do use a belly box, I prefer the ones with the drilled block, which are required in most reenactments. The open style, like the Whydah box, allows powder to spill and does nothing to contain charges, should a spark enter. Likewise, if the wood or metal tops to the chargers on your bandolier fit properly, they will also prevent stray sparks, something very common with matchlock, which are my weapon of choice. Speaking of which, odd question. Are matchlocks permitted at PiP? Hawkyns Hawkyns, I agree with your weapon of choice, matchlock all the way. (no surprise as I am Sgt of Musket and safety officer for 2 ECW groups) Bandoliers are the best way to load, easy and efficent. You can then use your charger to prime your piece. Matchlocks were allowed last year, so I assume it will be the same this year. Searle's buccaneers will be bringing 3 this year. I am sure Capt. Sterling or Spike could shed a more definite light on this subject. "For God and the King" Sgt. Jeff Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 So far the "rule" has been if allowed last year, tis allowed this year as well...but they sure did screw up the BP Regs then by stating long arms are flintlock and percussion (yeah, yeah, I know)... have sent off the question and hopefully someone will get back with the answer, but I would say bring em... Am stepping down, have the flu/pneumonia...bloody doctors can't make up their F***ing minds...so much for having the best medical school in the world in yer own back yard... any further questions, you may wish to pm Haunting Lily or Fayma directly and immediately...they both have their hands full as well so a pm will get their attentions faster then just posting on the pub "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascabel Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I have always preferred using a separate powder measure or "charge cup" as opposed to paper cartridges, which are a pain in the neck to make, and always create the problem of what to do with the paper after loading. (I never use it for wadding). I am old enough to remember when the National Park Service rules allowed the use of a powder measure and a horn or flask. Properly used, this also avoids pouring directly from a horn into the barrel. I never quite trusted the concept of using a measuring spout to pour into the barrel. As Hurricane said, there is very little between the spout and the full contents of the flask. You don't want a half-pound of powder going off in your hand !! The military practice of priming first from the paper cartridge always struck me as dangerous, as you are then pouring the remaining powder in the cartridge into a primed barrel, which always seemed to me as an accident just waiting to happen, and I have never felt comfortable about it. I have seen people get in a hurry and accidentally go to full-cock instead of half cock when priming. A sensitive trigger under that situation is a recipe for disaster. I ALWAYS prime after loading. Priming first was a military expedient in the old days, but I strongly disagree with the practice nowadays. >>>> Cascabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 So, Captain Spike, Understand the powder horn issue. But what if we use apostles instead of cartridges? I really don't like screwing with cartridges and always shoot the the apostles, sans powder horn if needed. It's really just a cartridge in a closed bottle. Suttler John made them... -- Hurricane Hurricane. We are trying to stay away from bronze horms and powder holders. Apostles should be fine, since they are single shots. Thanks for bringing this up. Spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 ............ The military practice of priming first from the paper cartridge always struck me as dangerous, as you are then pouring the remaining powder in the cartridge into a primed barrel, which always seemed to me as an accident just waiting to happen, and I have never felt comfortable about it. I have seen people get in a hurry and accidentally go to full-cock instead of half cock when priming. A sensitive trigger under that situation is a recipe for disaster. I ALWAYS prime after loading. Priming first was a military expedient in the old days, but I strongly disagree with the practice nowadays. >>>> Cascabel I agree with you there Cascabel, it is dangerous to load a primed weapon. We make it our practice to load the barrel and then prime the piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 .................... Speaking of which, odd question. Are matchlocks permitted at PiP? Hawkyns We allowed them on the Pirate line last year. There should be no change there, assuming they pass muster with Park specialist Kip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks for recognition of my chargers Capt. Hurricane. You are gentleman and a scholar. For a ruthless cutthroat pirate. 100% agreement a powder horn is essentially a grenade waiting to explode! Always better to cook off a few grains as opposed to a few thousand grains! Hey, I hope we get to raid you again at PIP this year. How are things up North? The Bonies give ye a hearty huzzah from all of us at the Southernmost City of Cayo Hueso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks Captain! Appreciate it - looking forward to taking down a few this year along with the fellow Brethren. I will make sure to stand next to Sgt. Johnson for he is a much better target than I, being of rank. Hahaha! -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capn'rob Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 So far the "rule" has been if allowed last year, tis allowed this year as well...but they sure did screw up the BP Regs then by stating long arms are flintlock and percussion (yeah, yeah, I know)... have sent off the question and hopefully someone will get back with the answer, but I would say bring em... Am stepping down, have the flu/pneumonia...bloody doctors can't make up their F***ing minds...so much for having the best medical school in the world in yer own back yard... any further questions, you may wish to pm Haunting Lily or Fayma directly and immediately...they both have their hands full as well so a pm will get their attentions faster then just posting on the pub Dear Capt. Sterling, I'm sad to hear you are in ill health. Them sawbones seem to do a lot of head scratchin' for what they charge! I just wish you a very speedy recovery with a mild case of what ever you have. I hope you will feel better soon enough to be at PiP. Sincerely Capn'Rob aka Dutch of the "Meka"II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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