Diosa De Cancion

I know you mentioned it... yet I still have not seen any advertising..they really need to work on that.

As for me, I will be out as Mary Read joining the Men Of Menedez at the OSC that weekend... I guess there are just too many events for TLAPD to get to them all!

Also...pics that I had not uploaded right away.... a gift from Willie Wobble of a duck head spoon!!!!

Willie carves and sells these (and no, they are not all ducks, but he knows I love ducks!) as well as makes those fabulous wrapped bottles, so if you are in need, drop him a PM an put in an order!

Done!

Beautiful work by the way! Best of luck to you!!!

sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo wish i coud have been there!!!!!!!!!!

Well that one is a period correct event, so there's some sewing in your future :)

But, coming up, in November is the Pirate Gathering which offers a little more leeway with costume and you can meet many of these same great folks!!!

I thought I saw you earlier during the landing but wasn't sure it was you. When we talked to Willie later in the day he said you were there. It would have been nice to meet up...

Well, I did get the spinning wheels and they are disassembled

So, perhaps I can take a trip ALLLLL the way ...what... 10 miles down the road, and we can try to assemble them :)

Here are a couple of other links for this one to keep up to date

Southern Pirate Festival Event Facebook Link

Southern Pirate Festival Facebook Page

I have been invited up to do a few presentations as Mary Read, so if you are heading up, let me know and make sure to say hi!!!

Sigh, I was forced to return to the real world from a weekend in 1565. It was the celebration of the 445th anniversary of St. Augustine and the landing of Pedro Menendez De Avila. Here are a few photos and a video from the weekend.

It was great to see everyone again and I even got a little weaving done :)

Much thanks to Sgt Johnson and Mia (The Wench) for making it such a fantastic time. They were both working their backsides off to make everything happen!

Photo Link From Menendez Landing

Video of the cannon fire welcoming Menendez

After getting the pleasure of coming up to play with you all for a weekend, Dutch, I am not sure why they did not decide to add performers everywhere they went. Having the Reenactors there really brought the WHOLE exhibit to life...from Cookie doing the food demos to Grace teaching games at the edge of the tavern, Pern in the ship room making rope and Sam running around talking treasure it REALLY brought it to life in a way just static exhibits cannot do. It was wonderful!!

And it didn't hurt that Carl Brashear was there that weekend and fun to talk to and that the little girls kept thinking I was a princess since I was dressed more as a town lady than a pirate :)

Hey all, so they do have a pic or two of the guys who took the gold bar... just thought i would pass it on....

Link to Suspect Photo

Retired ., and going forward with private Pirate themed SCUBA resort.., for budget minded divers wanting to dive the Philippines 7107 island archipelago.

Let's go then! :)

My gear is serviced and I'm ready to go!!!

Seriously, keep us updated! That sounds wonderful! I can pack my dive bag in no time!

Here's an eBay listing (not mine) for Diosa and others who might be interesed. It's in the neighborhood so I could pick them up and deliver to PiP for someone. I'm not sure if they're complete, usable, working, etc, but I'm sure you could probably combine/rebuild them to get one working model. - Three Wooden Antique Spinning Wheels from Europe

Thanks Jon, Yes those would be most convenient to pick up. I have put them on my watch list.... I agree, we could probably get 1-2 of them working... I'll keep an eye on them and let's see where the bid goes....

Jack could probably make one out of the stuff he has in his garage. He's like McGuyver.

Bring it on and I'll use it :)

I am a radio news anchor, nosy reporter, writer, voice talent, and general troublemaker :)

Ahhh... a fellow radio person! :)

Well, still at the radio station. And taking in some commissions to make 18th c attire.

Feeling like a full time and a half mom but the kids, etc are not mine! ;)

~Lady B

Yep, almost two decades in radio here.... getting to torment people with a microphone :)

OH my goodness! I need to get caught up on the thread, but first I need to leave work, BUT FIRST, I want to say that I actually learned a freaking historically accurate skill in the last few months!

I can demonstrate how to make yarn using roving (cleaned and carded fleece) and a drop spindle. I have a top whirl and a bottom whirl, so I could even show a couple different techniques.

We may be able to work together over there. I am working on making thread and weaving Spanish moss fibers... I'll be doing very basic drop spindle work and have an inkle to make straps and such....

You two need to get one of those giant spinning wheels. Then you could look like this:

(Ok, maybe not exactly like that. )

Diane Stevens always brings a spinning wheel to P.o.P. (Pirates of Paynetown) and it really makes her display look cool.

I considered the wheel... but then there is the issue of price, size, etc.... if someone is trying to get rid of one, even if it needs a little work, and it's a 'price i can't refuse' I may be willing to consider. Otherwise, I am on a budget....

The sugar cane press was such a cool demo. Hopefully the weather won't sabotage the crop this year. And the Spanish moss demo should be a real draw - I know you've been working on that idea for a while. Can we get blankets? :)

-- Hurricane

Can you? Sure, but I will need to do a credit check on you first to make sure you can finance the purchase

OH my goodness! I need to get caught up on the thread, but first I need to leave work, BUT FIRST, I want to say that I actually learned a freaking historically accurate skill in the last few months!

I can demonstrate how to make yarn using roving (cleaned and carded fleece) and a drop spindle. I have a top whirl and a bottom whirl, so I could even show a couple different techniques.

And something else I might be able to pick up between now and then would be an accurate way to DYE said fleece, but I make no promises.

We may be able to work together over there. I am working on making thread and weaving Spanish moss fibers... I'll be doing very basic drop spindle work and have an inkle to make straps and such.... I am also planning on reviving the sugar cane press.

Sterling, I also have a variety of games I can bring down to add to the list....

Aw, I am sure that is the case.

This has just been one of those years that has kicked me arse every damn chance it's gotten. It's the first year since I started piratin' that I haven't been able to go to a single event - and I know I won't be able to until PiP. There's been too much loss, too much stress, and too much UGH and I am totally ready for some ARRRGGG! I've been watching all the FB stuff about Santa Maria and Payne's and been soooo jealous! I cannot wait until I get to play with you all again too!

I am 100% with you! I'm having a similar year and am TOTALLY ready for a 'family reunion' :)

I just traveled to an event partly by bus. One 50lb suitcase and a carry on. One third of my suitcase was taken up by my camping mat but I managed to pack all that I needed for two characters except the black powder (I didn't think I should take that on the bus). I know that airlines are charging more for baggage these days but I still think it would be cheaper than a condo. I was fortunate in that I didn't need a tent.

Has anyone considered asking if they can sleep in the protection of the fort walls rather than a tent?

Those of you that are not camping could consider rooming together to save funding.

Also, there is a way to set up hammocks without trees, don't ask me how, but those of you with hammocks could probably set them up nightly. Maybe some could sleep on the tables and benches that are under the dinning canopy if permitted.

All I need is a place out of the rain, a place to wash, a place to dress and a place to charge my CPAP battery because without electricity for my CPAP NO ONE SLEEPS!

I have a feeling sleeping in the fort walls may be ok. That is where I have slept in the past and it has been a great location and no need for a tent :)

AND there are plugs in there where you can plug in your CPAP, although you may have to battle Io and Cutter who are coming with me and also need to plug one in. Maybe we can get an extension cord and get you all set up :)

Chances are very good they're already melted it. It destroys the evidence and it quickly becomes a bankable asset that is easy to sell on the open markets a piece at a time. Hell, you can sell it in a mall these days, no questions asked. Pirates would have done the same thing back in the day. Some things never change, especially where gold is concerned. Wished I would have thought of it.

- Hurricane

Agreed, I figure it was melted within a few hours of the theft honestly... no trace of it at that point....If these folks took the time to plan how they would do it, I am going to guess they had the forethought to figure out how to take care of any 'evidence' after they got it. My guess is the best the museum can hope for is that they catch them and can file criminal charges... but I am pretty sure the melted gold has already been sold.

VOLUNTEERED??? I was bashed over the head and pressed into service...I never signed no articles...

all right, all right... Momma said jump and I asked how high.... sheesh..

So, Sterling can be trained, eh? I will refrain from the 'old dog new trick' comment that initially came to mind

Yeah...about that.... I think I'm busy that week

Kidding... kidding... don't beat me quite yet.... Yes Fayma, I am at your disposal and happy to be! I also have a few things up my sleeve to try and bring in some extra $$ for the fort. Keep yer fingers crossed that they all pan out :)

I know who did it !!!!!!!!

It says so right at the top of the page under the heading, "Recent Topics Added".......

Mel Fisher Gold Bar Stolen by Diosa De Cancion

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

>>>>> Cascabel

Hahaha Nice! But Cascabel, had it been me, you would have already gotten an invite to the party I would be throwing to celebrate.... on an island.... my newly acquired island...

So, if you hadn't done the Mel Fisher's exhibit in Key West and gotten to hold the gold bar they had... you may never get that chance....

Mel Fisher Gold Bar Stolen

Hey there,

Here's a link to a blog of Disney and their Steampunk ideas.....

Disney Steampunk Blog