E'ving to the lot of you's!
My name is Kilted Eric (but you can call me Eric, or the Skirted River Pirate, or that weirdo in a kilt if ye prefer) and I am pleased to start coming out of the shadows a wee bit more.
A little aboot my self - I am 34 years of age, I am a fine lady of which has taken my hand about 5 years ago. We have one son named Ryan who is 4 and a half, and we are expecting a new deck hand in February 2011.
We live in Seattle, home of the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Good Beer and the wonderful Seafair Pirates.
For my gold I labor as one of the more "famous" Guides of the Pike Place Market for a food tour company called Savor Seattle Food Tours (if ye care to look). My lady and I are also White water River Guides for a FT. Lewis MWR program (thus the river pirate idea).
As far as my career as a pirate is concerned as it stands I pretty much an just a nutter who likes to wear odd clothing. The kit I have made for myself is mostly various pieces of stuff I have found in the back of the closet that when whipped together get a decent looking outfit.
My interest in historical accuracy in my kit is currently low. It is an interest, but way on the back burner, thats for sure (money and time for creating things is low). There are other things though that intrigue me; camp cooking - rustic style, music and chanties, and things that go BOOM!
I have been mostly lurking here for some time now, but I follow along and enjoy what I read. I was lead here by a friend from an other board - Tartan Jack.
I look forward to more time wasted here! :)
Yours with out Pants....
KE