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    Jacobite Politics

    in Captain Twill

    Posted · Edited by Liam McMac

    Good stuff guys.. good stuff. My persona is based in the 1740's so, alot of this would have taken place in the time of his father. I'm sure many of the scots involved in the 45 rebellion had not really experienced all of this first hand but had heard of the bitterness and heard the stories which possibly gave them the romanticized urge to fight that ultimately hopeless war. Maybe it was like a last charge to prove something to themselves. Who really knows eh?

    Why in the world would Scots move to Panama?? Thats like Penguins living in the Mojave desert.

    California is too much for my Irish blood... I wouldn't last one season in Panama

    Jacobite Politics

    in Captain Twill

    Posted

    It is this simple.... people all over Europe had their individual reasons for being Jacobites. The reason MY PERSONA has chosen to be a Jacobite is simply because of the Anglish tyranny his family has experienced in the past. He feels Scotland has never had a chance at real freedom, and his father fought (and died) in the uprising of 1715 so... maybe his reasoning is less political than it is personal.

    Honestly this is way more in depth than I ever wanted to get into this conversation... I have read a few writings on Jacobitism and I'm not debating the history of it... I was simply speaking in the first-person-persona.

    No ill intentions toward any currently living Anglish Dogs <_<<_<<_<

    Jacobite Politics

    in Captain Twill

    Posted · Edited by Liam McMac

    Well this is one pirate who will fight for the Stuart line again in '45.... 'Jacobitism' aside... I just hate the Anglish... Thats why I like these Yankees wink.gif

    From my reading.... many people throughout Europe had Jacobite ideals although few of them acctualy acted on such ideals. It was kind of like the PUNK movement in the past 30+ years. There were the real 'hard-core' followers who felt that they should rebel and fight.... and it went all the way down to the people who just debated it and drank and sang songs to the cause.

    I'm sure many low level pirates were 'Jacobites' but Unless the whole crew wished to get involved, I'm sure most crews just stuck to robbing whoever they could.

    Catholic or protestant?

    in Galley

    Posted · Edited by Liam McMac

    Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!

    And a Happy St. Patrick's day to you as well sir...

    Personaly I mourn the loss of the Pagan Gaelic culture, but I celebrate none-the-less.

    Remember the Wicker Man? Remember the Jumping over the fire scene?? Now add some fine Irish stout and some Irish Whiskey and you've got yerself a FINE PARTY! Way better than the way Catholics and Protestants celebrate. laugh.giflaugh.giflaugh.gif

    Erin Go Braugh!

    Costume History Books

    in Crafting Kit

    Posted · Edited by Liam McMac

    Oh... btw... I have this entire volume in HTML format with the plates in the text and in a seperate folder. tongue.gif

    No copyright issues

    PM with you email if you would like a copy

    I'm drunk....

    in Scuttlebutt

    Posted · Edited by Liam McMac

    The pleasure is all mine... How about some 15 year old Glenlivet single malt scotch.

    Glenlivet is such an enigma!

    Don't get me wrong: it's a very pleasant enigma. In fact, after enjoying some of the 12yo earlier this evening, I am now relaxing with a dram or two of the 18yo.

    I find each of the Glenlivets to have such individual character that each must be appreciated as uniquely, not just as part of a spectrum.

    Much more so, say, than the difference found between the 10 and 15 year old Laphroaigs.

    Aye! An enigma well deserving further exploration!

    I think my favorite Glenlivet right now is The Nadurra 16yo cask strength.

    Aye Jack! The Lagavulin! One of my favorites from Islay!

    This bottle of Lagavalin has been giving me the eye for months now at the liquor store. Everytime I buy some New Belgium it looks at me like..

    'You wuss, take me!' hahahaha

    I will buy some around my bday I hope

    Hey... what happened to that chick we were talking to? hahahaha

    All walks of life and social status

    in Captain Twill

    Posted · Edited by Liam McMac

    Well you can def pick out the sailors....

    I see slops and open-kneed breeches

    I see most of them wearing what appears to be a fez like the Shriners wear.. thrum caps in the 18th century?

    I see bathrobe-like coats

    and some seem to be wearing doublets!

    it's like an amalgum of centuries

    me so confusedblink.gif

    You in yar garb.

    in Scuttlebutt

    Posted · Edited by Liam McMac

    Photo0085.jpgThought I'd post a picture of my jacobite garb which includes the tartan shortcoat I enquired about ealier. Here's what my character would look like at home in the highlands.

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    Photo0080.jpgPhoto0081.jpgand here is what he would look like once he joined up with the Yankee pirate crew.... The Iron Brigade.

    and there you have it

    Tartan shortcoat

    in Crafting Kit

    Posted

    If you DO make one, have a HECK of a good reason to have it there.

    Well... since my charcter is a Jacobite turned pirate who now sails with Yankee Pirates who raid English ships. I figured at least part of my kit should/could go towards my pirate kit. Although a few of the crew complained about the view when climbing the rigging so I've decide not to wear my kilt at sea.

    I thought sailing with Yankee pirates it might be a good way to raise money for the rebellion... plus any enemy of the crown is a friend of ours ay Jack?

    Maybe I should post a pic of me in my jacobite kit.

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