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    Jas Townsend waistcoat for sale

    in Thieves Market

    Posted · Edited by madPete

    I have a Red waistcoat from Jas Townsend for sale

    approx size 42 chest. 32 inch from back of neck to bottom

    It is red canvas w/ Pewter buttons and matches the 1750's style according to the Townsend description.

    It is not as long as mid thigh as in description (at least on me and I am 5' 8").

    It has a lace up back as well and pockets are functional.

    I have only worn it a couple times and it is in excellent condition.

    https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AAzr3UYN8nxDG7cP4cMaHNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink

    Jas Townsend description:

    http://jas-townsend.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_17&products_id=480

    It lists for $125. I will take $50 + shipping.

    mP

    New projects for FTPI?

    in Fort Taylor

    Posted

    Started on a new pair of breeches as I figured I needed something a little nicer for the Ball. Now I'm not sure if I will make the Ball, but i can always use these.

    They are french fly with pewter buttons, pockets. BTW... breeches are way more difficult than a shirt or vest (or even slops for that matter).

    This is the second pair I've made, the first pair nefariously disappeared (I won't mention names but she knows who she is).

    They are basically done. just doing button holes now.

    https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KuuWimi6A2xLGcEOxYYi39MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink

    mP

    Tangents

    in Scuttlebutt

    Posted

    yes, since Facebook's arrival, its become mostly a reference source (because of all the great info) as well as a listing of events.

    Although, it still has its moments.

    mP

    Small arms

    in Fort Taylor

    Posted

    Yes, there needs to be some balance. I think last year conditions were similar to a perfect storm keeping the small arms out.

    Due to the overzealous black powder rules, those that didn't meet the req'ts (due to the difficulty of applying flashguards to arms available for that era) had no choice but to sit or find a slot on a cannon or the ships. If it weren't for the new option to sail last year, there would have been many more sitting out. Also the appeal to sail as a new option drew others with small arms that did meet req'ts.

    That, combined with the large number of cannons and crew required, leaves few pirates on the field. although it is good there were so many cannons, as there would have been more sitting out.

    Not sure what the solution will be, given the current black powder rules. Possibly limit the numbers on the ships, cannons or both... or reserve those slots for folks who can't meet the black powder req'ts.

    Or, maybe its best to just accept that there it is a duel between ship and shore with artillery from the fort and small arms from the ships.

    As I fly in, Its difficult to bring clothes, gear, sleeping arrangements and a small arm, so am lucky to be able to borrow one. I have little interest in working the cannons as I do that in Civil war events the rest of the year and am looking to do something different, In all likelyhood i could be sitting out this year also.

    mP

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