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Music.... 1 2
by Jack Roberts- 30 replies
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I wanted to start getting better organized with this. I will admit I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to the songs that are periodish. So does anyone have a set list, with the keys, that they already know? Then I could hunt down the music and post it here so others can learn it. I play a few tunes on a tin whistle and play harmonica (not period) and sax (also not period). My sister has been taking fiddle lesson. for a couple of years. If I can get her a list of songs to practice, she will be able to play them at PiP. So where are the musicians?
Last reply by RustyNell, -
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Ahoy ya black hearted scalliwags, judies, wenches, salty dogs and Sea Wolves. Welcome to the First Annual BIB Pyrat Olympics. We want to introduce new fun and exciting events for the patrons and participants each year. This year, we thought of a lighthearted competition among the crewes. These events are based on some real nautical tasks, knowlefge, maritime skills and just some maddening inventions of our own. Once each crewe arrives they will receive a packet that includes the rules, detailed schedule, and list of events. We invite each competing crewe to march with their colors in our Entrance Parade on the first day of the Fort Taylor Pirate Fest, 12/04 at 11:00 AM, …
Last reply by Abbie Rose, -
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We had such a blast with the encampment folks this year that we plan on moving the "Catt & Fiddle" beachside near Silkie's wonderful ordinary. Diosa wants to be a buxom serving wench to Silkie and Hurricane loves making the period rum punch. So why not set up our period tavern out where there are the best rogues and wenches to enjoy its games of skill and chance and sit a spell to tell tall tales into the wee hours. Diosa will also be bringing her Tea Shoppe out there as well since most of our customers were our mates from the encampment. Hope all of you that earned commemorative bottles of the Pyrates of the Coast's best enjoys them. Already working on next years …
Last reply by Diosa De Cancion, -
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here at my house , the kids are so excited they can barely stand it-- between counting the days til christmas and pirates in paradise, the place is NUTS!--and the oldest son said he was already planning to ask off work next year-- and trying to recruit his boss to join him-- just close the shop and come!!! i stacked and readied all the pirate stuff i made, and thus far, i have sewn 30 things !!!!!! 30!!!!!!!{ and that aint including all the trial stuff out of muslin!!} { please DONOT ask about pirate pants..... i think i have extra that i could sell.........and ,i just finished a new pirate coat for the dear silas last night --- those cuffs *^^$#$@#@&*…
Last reply by Black Syren, -
ok, for those of us stuck manning the fires at home...........updates please
Last reply by RustyNell, -
Because it is never too early... This list is provided as a roll call throughout the year to gage the number of attendees who are staying inside and outside the Fort Zachary Taylor Historical Park at PIP 2008. The attendees will be listed by camp (period or modern) or hotel. Attendees may be a part of any encampment without camping inside the park and interaction during the festival is not limited to camping arrangements. The list merely reflects names and sleeping arrangments of attendees and the list will be updated towards the end of the year with a "confirmed" status for those attendees who have secured their transportation to and from the event. There are many peri…
Last reply by withoutaname, -
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Quit pming everyone else and read MY message ye bloody git, and I will need a cell phone number with that as well... The serial killing, psycho puritan has spoken
Last reply by Spike, -
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Happy End Of Hurricane Season everyone!!!!!! Let the party begin!!!!!!!!!! Just ignore that big weather system off the coast, it'll just go to Hati or Cuba or somwheres else Let the floggings begin or whatever it is you do in Key West!!!!!!! Animal
Last reply by Diosa De Cancion, -
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To give you all a little heads up, there are a couple of new events planned for this year. One is the crew march on Friday at 10am. All crews with their respective colors are supposed to open the festival by marching into the parade grounds at the fort. In regards to the Mercury Crew, Rusty Nell and Chrispy (now with the Bone Island Buccaneers) have generously offered to loan us their old flag. If this is acceptable, I will make the arrangements. The other is the pirate olmpics. You'll find out the details when you get here. hehe Ok, time for me to get ready to head out. See you all soon.
Last reply by Silkie McDonough, -
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Ok I could do the math, but I am wondering how much it would cost for one person to go. Now let's say that the flight is NOT in the math. What all would I have to figure in?
Last reply by Captain Jim, -
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as of right now, it looks as if we will not be coming down. something has come up that is getting in the way.
Last reply by Capt. Bo of the WTF co., -
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For those of you who like tea, or would just like to try something different (as herbal teas taste nothing like regular tea) I will have 10 herbal teas up for purchase inside the fort. They will be at our Tea n' Tings Shop which will be in the casement at the far side of the parade grounds. 100% of the proceeds from all tea shop will go to the American Cancer Society through our Relay for Life fundraising efforts. (so feel free to tip your wenches well!) Here's what's on the tea menu Anise Star Pods (licorice in flavor) Cinnamon Bark Lemon Grass Rose Buds Peppermint Spearmint Sassafrass (Root Beer) Immune Supporting Tea - Ingredients - Echinachea, Astragalus, R…
Last reply by hurricane, -
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I want to be clear that anyone wishing to eat with us at "The Selkies Hide" is welcome. If you do not wish to "order" from the menu feel free to cook on our fire and sit at our tables just pitch in when there is something that you see needs to be done if you can. Morning meals are before 10:00 AM Evening meals are after 5:00 PM The Selkies Hide PiP 2008 Menu Wednesday Evening Meal: Cook: Fayma Callahan Beef Stew & biscuits Meal donated by Captain & Fayma Callahan, proceeds donated to "Fill My Chest ...Find a Cure!" _________________ Thursday Morning Meal: Cook: Michael S. Bagley & Silkie Oatmeal, Bacon, Eggs & Bread Meal donated by Mary Diam…
Last reply by Silkie McDonough, -
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i imagine that someone will be selling grey or red socks to complete me garb ??? please reassure me of that.. ain't got pretty legs ta show show off...
Last reply by lady constance, -
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The Good Captain Callahan wanted me to post a Topic to give him an idea on arrival times, so that we can make sure that we get ample photo ops of all the crewes this year. Also, so that we can let you know that we come bearing gifts...We have a DVD of last years pics, and some other loot in our holds, ready to give to you all. If you could post the day and time here, we can also assist with any pickups at the airport as needed. Can't wait to see you all!
Last reply by Cpt Sophia M Eisley, -
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what time is sunset at key west for this time of year ???
Last reply by theM.A.dDogge, -
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The subject of camp coordination, and specifically delegates of representatives from each camp, has been discussed in more than one thread in this sub-forum, but it needs to be addressed once more in preparation for Pirates in Paradise. Any crew or group camping in or out of the fort should pick a representative to meet with their representatives from other camps each morning and evening to discuss the matters of the day, schedule and any other instructions being sent down from the fort to the re-enactors. This person should be picked by each group and the name of that person should be added to the list here, so that Harry and the other park rangers will no who needs to…
Last reply by RustyNell, -
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so ok...this started over at the Tavern ...under "pyrates help fight cancer" posts.....(tanxs Syreen) http://z10.invisionfree.com/Ye_Olde_Tavern...ic=231&st=0 ....but i thought i would also post here too for maximum exposure.... for those who havnt been keepin up... many of ours freinds,loved ones and fellow pyrates have in one fashion or another been touched by cancer...and many of us have generously donated time, money, effort or support for many worthwhile orginizations to help "fight cancer"... Diosa has a wonderful idea of "stuffin the chests"....tehehehe..... So Haunting Lily and Me-self were jabberin on'bout how to help....and mentioned that we have both …
Last reply by Diosa De Cancion, -
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Ahoy all! I just posted the tentative schedule for the 2008 festival on the PiP site. This year, the entire festival runs Sat. Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 7. Check it out at: http://piratesinparadise.com/schedule/index.html -- Hurricane
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by RedJessi- 42 replies
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I may well be going about this all wrong, but I checked the pirate crews area and found the general thread locked and that the Florida crew had not posted since January of 2007. Thus, since my main concern has to do with PiP, I figured here was likely the best place. I'll walk the plank if I'm wrong! (I'm an excellent swimmer) Anyway, the reason for my missive is that I would like to attend PiP for the first time this year. (Yay!) However, I am somewhat of a lone pirate in these parts (Boo!). It rarely impeads me, as I still intend to drive to the keys and get a hotel room and all that, however, I would like to have some cool folks to meet once I get there. That's wher…
Last reply by Cpt Sophia M Eisley, -
To move a question to it's own thread: Sorry Capt, but the coffin I have is best seen at night with proper lighting. Not to mention the fact that it has an air operated pop up skeleton with light up eyes inside. Not quite PC. I know the schedule is really full for all involved but, what if we built a coffin in camp? I know we can get wide pine boards at H. Depot, Bone Island has said they have been making forged nails at the fort, and we should have enough folks with at least a passing interest in carpentry to pull together a simple toe pincher style pine box with rope handles. With the right tools could do a little demo on woodworking for the kids on Thurs. If …
Last reply by Mary Diamond, -
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Please note the following from Spike of the Bone Island Buccaneers: The festival hours for each day will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. -- it runs an hour later each day this year. You'll need to adjust crewe meals accordingly and any watches you have in place during public hours. I should have a pdf of the final, final schedule in the next day (or so -- island time, ya know). -- Hurricane
Last reply by theM.A.dDogge, -
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If you've ever been to Captain Tony's during PiP and met Captain Tony, you would have never forgotten your encounter. Always filled with tall tales and a love of the ladies, the good Captain died Saturday at the age of 92. It's a shame many of you will never get to meet him... he was a real part of the old Key West. http://cbs4.com/local/captain.tony.key.2.854313.html -- Hurricane
Last reply by theM.A.dDogge, -
PIP 2007 has come and gone, and with great success. Not only did the festival itself and the encampments come off without any significant hitches, apart from some five dozen unpleasantly worn feet, the Mercury crew has already evolved. We've gone from a small gathering of many strangers and a handful of old friends, to a serious group of re-enactors bent on portraying various positions aboard ship and demonstrating historical aspects of the period. Take Mark for example. He shows up at the beginning of the event with a cautious enthusiasm for all things pirate and in less then a few months he's a died in the wool period surgeon. The man is an 18th century surgeon. N…
Last reply by Fayma Callahan, -
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ok... need to buy a wall tent for PiP... who recommends what vendor ??? 4 foot wall heighth, or 5 ??? going to get the sun resistant, flame retardent one , so that part is settled... tia
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