Hawk the QM

Fair enough. There is something to be said about a fresh bed and a good pillow. Not to mention the air conditioner. On the plus side you can talk to the hotel staff like your crew. That's always fun.

Ahoy Mates, I recently purchased a pair of pig skin boots. I'm not into the period shoes (I did civil war, and brogans can kiss my arse) so I went with the "cooler" looking foot wear. Anyway, they feel and look like a football which makes me sad =(. When I walk around in them they make that pleather sound that irritates me to no end. They also keep creases because they are fresh and they just don't have the right look to me. Is there a way I can weather them to not squeek and get become flexible. They are really comfortable on the inside but I would like a worn look on the outside. Thank you for any advice you could give me. Yaaaar!

Ahoy mate, congrats to you and I'm looking forward to my first edition (hopefully soon).

About the best advice you'll ever get, right there. You get to wake up, scratch yer bum and walk out RIGHT into the fun. The best stories are always told from the camp experience. Unless you like to start your pyrate stories with "So last week I was at the Hotel 6..."

Now that is spiffy mate. Well done, it's a beauty! Now the real question remains..... Ribbed for who's pleasure? (ooooh I had to.. that grip looks mighty comfortable... sounds kinda bad after my last comment though)

Well, I'm sure every group is slightly different and some probably don't use the numbers. If memory serves me correctly, I'll go down the list (just for fun) 1. Looking down the barrel, stands on the right side of the gun at barrel's end. Before Fire: Ramming the charge with ram end of the wet sponge. After Fire: Wet sponge for sloppy awesomesauce. (extinguish embers and quick clean) 2. Looking down the barrel, stands on the left side of the gun at barrel's end. Before Fire: Loading the charge (Ding Dong) after a hand delivery from the powder monkey. Yes powder monkey was indeed the correct term. To my knowledge, never given a number, but if I had to.. I would say #5 man who just stands by the ammo cart all day… boooooring (perfect job for the noobies). After Fire: Worm (cleaning out the Ding Dong wrapper) and dry sponge to clean out the sloppy awesomesauce. 3. Looking down the barrel, stands on the left side of the gun's rear. Before Fire: Priming wire. This is the guy with the long brass pin with a ring at the end. Slams this down the wire to puncture the charge and open up the ding dong (delicious). After Fire: Vent pick to clean out any crap that could cause a fowling or misfire. Usually helps #4 insert and hold the primer. (Only until #4 has the lanyard snug, otherwise the primer wants to pop out while #4 walks back to firing postion). 4. Looking down the barrel, stands on the right side of the gun's rear Before Fire: Hooks the lanyard to the primer. Yaaaaa, that's about it. After Fire: Stands there until Before Fire: Lazy buggers! 5/Powder Monkey: Stands by the ammo crate and runs powder Before Fire: RUN MONKEY RUN! After Fire: RUN MONKEY RUN! 6/7/8: No reenactors needed but in Civil War they would prime the actual ammunition. Many rounds would have punch holes which had numbers on them. This is to open the round to allow fire in and ignite a fuse. The charge would then explode (say at 200 yards) instead of relying on a direct hit. Pretty nifty. Gun Sergeant: At gun's rear but slap in the middle. These guys also generally make fun of us (in good sport) and act as a bridge between officers and peons (I mean privates/corporals). They also crack wise at the officers, bringing us peons great joy. Before Fire: Aims and elevates the gun barrel. After Fire: Looking pretty with those 3+ stripes. Also, making fun of us and cracking wise. Tips: When #4 and using the lanyard, place the handle between your knee and hip on your leg. Instead of yanking the lanyard, keep your feet in the same place but turn left. Sometimes we'll yank the lanyard but loosen the tension and sometimes the lanyard hook will bounce out of the primmer hoop. Embarrassing. Everyone should use gloves at all time. Welder gloves are perfect, except for #4 where deerskin help with the delicate nature of the job. Why so much Brass everywhere? It doesn't make sparks unlike steel or iron, hence a much safer experience. You don't want that priming wire setting off a charge, now would you? Perks of artillery. When you get that sloppy powder/water mix on your clothes, it turns GREEN! Bringing character to your gear. Also, used primers pinned to your hat also give you more character. Yaaaar I love to write long posts and I hope you mates like reading them =) Everyone, feel free to message me or post with questions. A trip down memory lane =)

Yaaaar then you DID have fun =). 3 and 4 are switched from what I'm used to. Your spot would have been standing around doing nothing after the charge been primed. So I thought to myself, "Hey! He's scared of the bang". Hehehe glad to see that's not the case. The guy on the right corner of that shot (where you can only see his arse) would have been the lanyard man. Those things are a blast, aren't they?! Hey Graydog, was that a Yaaaaar! picture or were you searching for a breeze =)

Yaaaar, I'm too new to say welcome back but glad to see more posters. =)

Thank ye, kind sir =)

Drink to One-Eyed Willy!

Thank you Syren. It was a shameless self posting but a pyrates gotta have fun some how.

I believe I've just been burned. Well done, because there's no excuse for that one on my part

Now that takes me back. Awwww... Do my eyes deceive me or do I see #2 man and #3 man running away? God, I miss the worm. #2 is by far the best position on that gun. #1 looks like a vet, still standing but leaning back just enough =). Some say #4 has the most fun (lanyard) but I say NAY! tis the loading, worming, and dry sponge that was the most fun (and the most work out). And for you dirty pirates, #2 gives a left arm work out (to balance you out, wink-wink). Just out of curiosity, would that by chance be one of the Richmond Howitzers guns?

Because I'm such a pirate, I'm gonna wish myself a happy b-day. "Happy Birthday buddy!" "Yaaaar thanx man I appreciate it" "What are you going to do tonight?" "Ah just go to dinner and hopefully catch the rest of Bilgemunky's broadcast" "I'm going to be honest........ that sounds awful." "Naw it's a pretty good show" Cheers, buddy! Thanks, buddy! oh and... YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR!

Yaaaar! Happy B-day mate. Have a good one =)

Oh ok that's kind of what I thought would happen. I don't think I'm talented enough to be an individual entertainer, so a guild I think would work out well. Thanx Jill

Uuuuuuuh this pirate hands over NO booty without booze. Or was that just a general term? Yaaaaar! edit: Oh I just read that you make costumes. A very special Yaaarrrr(n) to you

I was going to add this topic under crews but couldn't find an appropriate place. Basically I'm tired driving too and from events for the ones I want to stay for. I've hung around with entertainers at Ojai and was invited back to their "camp". How does one pay admission (lets say for both days), help with entertainment and be a part of the event? From what I was told about renfaires is we need to join a guild. Does anything like this exist around So Cal? I feel a little more dedicated to be a spectator and I want to be spectated (as odd as that sounds). How do you guys do it? Do you just get a ticket and just have fun or do you join up with a crew and help them? I never have as much fun at the event then I do after it closes. My best memories of civil war where after dark. Any information would be great. Yaaaaaar thanks mates.

I got a little winded there, good luck with your form =)

Yaaaar. Happy B-day to ya. Wishes of booty continue =)

Wasn't much but I'm hoping many other pirate's "not much" adds up. Bump and a YAAAAAAAAAAR!

Yaaaaaar! It's because of Tim Curry isn't it. Ye muppet lovers will rue this day! See. They have a treasure map, booty and booze. Most even have beards. Time is their ocean and everyone their victims! Yaaaaaaar! "How long have you been a robber?" "Four foot one." "Good lord! Jolly good. Four foot one? Well that-that-that is-is- a long time, isn't it?" You can have ur muppets. I'll take these guys =)

Yaaar. Funds have been depleted so alas I cannot go. If someone does, let me know how it is. Looks more like a drunken frat party though but looks like a blast. The official link (which is officially useless) http://www.google.com/url?sa=U&start=3...ZZ42ZG0hADepLlA The PubClub website (officially with photos but probably just as useless... but with photos) http://www.google.com/url?sa=U&start=2...XF7G1cQAz9RHWtw

Happy B-Day mate. Many good returns =)

apologies to the mods for posting in the wrong forum. Thank you for the move =) Yaaaaar Star Wars was a funny answer, thanx Rue hehe