madPete
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Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will celebrate their conquest of Tampa with a festive celebration that will include live music and merriment, as Tampa’s favorite pirates make ready to leave the city from Sparkman Wharf! Situated along Garrison Channel in downtown Tampa, Sparkman Wharf (615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602) is Tampa’s new outdoor waterfront destination. It celebrates the best of Tampa – good weather, waterfront views, music, craft beer, and exceptional dining. Saturday, March 1, 2025 https://ymkg.com/events/gasparilla-outbound-voyage/
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untilPirateFestLV Pirate, Renaissance, and Fantasy Family Friendly Festival April 26th 10am-7pm April 27th 10am-6pm http://www.piratefestlv.com/
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OK then. LIGHTS OUT! 😉
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untilBuc Days is Coming We’re waving the Jolly Roger flag once again to bring you rodeo, concerts, carnival rides, and more. There’s something for buccaneers of every age right here in the heart of Corpus Christi, Texas. May 1-11, 2025 https://bucdays.com/
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untilHello mates!!! Now that Jazz fest is over we have the 2024 Nola Pirate Gathering dates!!!!! Nola Pirate gathering 2025 will be held during April 17-20th. Which is a Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Normally it is held the weekend in between French Quarter Fest & Jazz Fest. Facebook
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Braised Red Cabbage. I learned about this dish when Iron John made it at Key West. Made my own yesterday and it turned out quite tasty... sorry, wasnt a Williamsburg recipe tho...
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Ocean Renaissance 2025: Tides and Tempests - Ocean City, MD
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untilBring your whole crew to Ocean Renaissance: Tides & Tempests for a weekend of fantasy fun! Come meet our plundering pirates & magical mermaids, watch our spectacular stunt shows, and shop from over 50 craft merchants & artisans from all over the US! Tickets Facebook -
Hurrah!
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According to Hemptraders where I bought it, its 2/5 of an inch. I measure 3/8 inch. You can definitely go smaller, and I may next time.
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Well, there goes my supply of hemp rope! 10 foot lengths with newly made dogbones.
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nice!
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scotchgard, most likely. No matter what you use that part gets expensive
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I think its 10oz. I need to waterproof it too. There's still hemp rope left over from my last buy, but I haven't cut it up yet.
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Done!
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I really need more acceptable stakes and hemp rope, but here it is. I used 4 poles I had from a civil war fly and added two more which I'll probably segment with a canopy cannector. Then I can shorten the pole and drop one side of the fly to block the sun.
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I think the mix was like 2-3 tablespoons to the can. this way the alcohol soaks into the wool, dries and leaves the shellac in the wool. Maybe you were mixed too thick and it couldnt penetrate?
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nice job!
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I was talking slops not breeches on the Kanniks corner. they are french fly
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It seems that I recall someone saying that the seat was cut a bit tight based on the RH pattern. But that was many years ago, like 10 years! I started with the pattern from Kanniks Korner and used it without issue. Later I narrowed the waistband and used gathers instead of pleats to make them more authentic looking
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This shellac mixture will make the floppiest hat hold its shape. It may take several applications, but I'm sold on this stuff. You can always mix it stiffer than the recipe calls for too. fyi, I think we got the exact same hat!
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I just want to add that Capt Richard is a hard but caring man. He has saved my life on several occasions, and put himself between the pyrate hunters and myself on many more occasions. He is always quick to offer aid to those in need on sea or land. I suspect our Pyrate ways have made him a bit wary, which might be the reason he is off on "errands" much of the time. But as we all know, what he brings back serves to enrich everyone in the crew. signed on this Sabbath, 22nd May 1718
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Put a chisel and hammer in my hand... Best stand back while the chips fly. I'm definitely learning!
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The hat is for Glo, I already have one I did in a similar fashion. It had to be stretched cause she has a large head (like me), and removed the liner. I'll put a linen lining in it once we have the shape done. We'll put a braided somethign or other around the outside. But we all need something to keep the sun off our faces... The shellac flakes are a couple years old and tend to bunch up, so I had to mash them with a hammer to get them small enough to go in the can.
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when its dark, no one is gonna notice the modern features, just put it in the tent during the day (unlit of course)
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I think you will be surprised!
