Here's the breeches. Still need buttons/buttonholes, leg bands and possibly more adjustment in the rear

I've been working on kit the last month or so, but been pretty lazy about taking pictures of progress:

- Made a bedroll I can throw down at the barracks or ?. Its mostly done save for some leather straps to secure the roll and maybe also to sling over the shoulder. Its basically an attempt to disguise my inflatable mattress inside a linen mattress cover. Add a wool blanket, leather strap and wallah! Between this and my hammock I should finally be covered.

- Started a pair of period linen breeches. They are getting close, but still adjusting the pattern to make the fit comfortable.

- Collecting/Building a traveling cook implement kit. Flying in and cooking period food in a period setting with period tools is a bit daunting at best, so we've made some compromises. It starts with having the basic implements in forged iron for camp. Will have to rely on somebody bringing cooking pots as that gets a bit awkward and heavy for flying. But, until we get a bit more accomplished in cooking for the masses on period equipment, we will likely cook at the offsite rental unit and transfer to the cooking pots in camp as needed. I will make some sort of traveling bag for the implements, either in leather or heavy linen, probably in the form of a rollup bag. But can't really start this until I have accounted for everything I need. High on the "To Buy"  list is a long fork, a ladle and maybe some tongs to grab food with.

- A wool watchman's cloak. I have a short sailor jacket in wool, but wanted something with more coverage and warmer in case of foul weather. I've seen a few of these around and they seem very versatile and may even substitute for the wool blanket in the bedroll. I've got some charcoal wool and some window pane linen for a lining (same as bedroll)

[Edit] - Following on WIlliam's suggestion to weather our kit... wear my apron when I cook at home to get it a little more "used". It still looks new save for a couple small stains

9 hours ago, Tudor MercWench Smith said:

*Ding ding ding*

Round two!!!

Three months out till the next event and here's my project list for my own kit, in no particular order

Mend

- hem and buttons on the last minute shirt I was working on at Gaines ✅ (finished before I even posted the list so I could feel like I was ahead of the curve)

- hem the purple petticoat from Gaines

- mend the grey short slops, probably put in a gusset 

- possibly alter the black booties I have to make them look more period

- possibly re-pleat red petticoat

- reinforce some weak points on my stays

- reshape hat, find new pin

 

Make

- waist coat (top priority)

- scarves, head and neck

- 3rd skirt

- 3rd pair of slops

- under drawers

- Mantua, possibly

- apron

- knapsack 

- women's shift

- bum roll

 

Shop for

- more stockings

- frail/grass basket

 

 

Gear

- Chest/trunk refinish (possibly my next project, found one for free, antique but not period, needs a few repairs and refinishings and I have to decide if I want to add hardware to make it look more period)

- better/more dishes and cookware

 

If you would like to try stiffening your hat with shellac flakes, I can send you some. I have a big baggie full and it only takes a couple tablespoons per can of denatured alcohol, then all you need is a spray bottle. LMK.

I'm gonna start another thread for my kit rather than hijack your thread 😀

Well, I did find this about a month ago...

Appears to be near new. 2.5 gallons.  I need to order a bung and a tap for it

Yes! wrap in old canvas and store cold drinks in them

I haven't found any material since before Ft Gaines. It's kinda dried up here

On 1/16/2024 at 8:19 PM, Patrick Hand said:

 

Hey, mad Pete, let me know about possible camping options,(I can afford a Hotel fer th' night, but...Well ...) I'll think 'bout it sum more.

There was just  a post for crews at Long Beach to reach out to the organizer a couple days ago, so they are starting early this year. I'll let you know when I hear anything else about camping. There's usually food and such also in camp.

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On Thursday, the shipwreck Tay was drawing visitors to Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. - Molly Moon

Moon is not the first person in her family to see the wreckage emerge.

“My grandmother saw sections of it uncovered in the ’50s, my mother saw the hull unearthed in the ‘70s, and I was fortunate enough to see it return above the sand presently in 2024.”

With more bad weather over the weekend, the sea seems to have reclaimed some of the wreckage.

Ben Sprague, of Bangor, took his family to look at the ship’s remains on Monday after hearing about it from social media and news reports. When he visited, the visible wreckage was in pieces.

“They are not really connected together, but they are still in pretty solid condition. Cool bit of history!” Sprague, who didn’t know about the shipwreck before it surfaced last week, wrote to CNN Travel.

“It’s pretty amazing to think of all the times you’ve been to Sand Beach and walked on the sand above that shipwreck without even realizing it,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Monday.

Acadia National Park did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for more information. The park, which was established several years after the shipwreck, is mostly located on Mount Desert Island, the largest island off Maine’s coast. According to a notice on the park’s website, there was “significant damage” throughout the park from the January 10 storm.

Park areas remained open, except where noted in the NPS advisory, with visitors taking in the shipwreck’s appearance.

According to the 1911 Bar Harbor Record article, there were six crew members aboard the Tay, as well as the captain and the captain’s son. The cook, J.B. Whelpley, of St. John, New Brunswick, died in the wreck. According to the Bar Harbor Record, the ship was carrying lumber from St. John to Boston. A load of shingles was lost but planks carried below deck washed ashore.

A National Park Service account says the Tay’s crew took refuge in the local Satterlee family’s summer home after they managed to get ashore. The family built a boat house using the salvaged lumber to honor the shipwreck.

While the ship’s wreckage has revealed itself before, the recent sighting was the first in decades, according to Bangor Daily News.

The century-old wreck isn’t the only historic site in the state impacted by recent storms. Flooding in South Portland swept away several historic fishing shacks.

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Welcome aboard!

Who needs shoes for this event and what size?

We're thinking that if you sound off with the need and your size, others may chime in with shoes they have for sale. We can also pass on specific links if something comes up on eBay, Etsy, or ?

1 hour ago, michaelsbagley said:

One comprimise I make that works (for me) is years ago (and possibly still?), there was a rash of the typical reenactor vendors that got stock in "Lindsey-Woolsey" stockings. The price was reasonable (a little more than the cotton, less than wool), the colour was that pale natural mottled tan colour (think oatmeal, and make your jokes with that!), but did not have the gusset. They were a little heavier than cotton stockings, but way lighter than wool ones, and I found them to be an awesome middle-ground.

Check around, and if they still exist/available, grab a pair to try them.

Edit - On second thought, don't look. It was Hamilton Dry Good that was the primary source for them -> https://www.hamiltondrygoods.com/socks/ (scroll to bottom of page). I think all fo the other vendors just purchased them from there and resold them.... and it seems now they are "Rare" and sold out everywhere. If you happen to find them, grab them, but don't waste your time hunting for them, as it would likely be more effort than it is worht.

I've really not worried much about stockings in the past. I've focused on the major clothing items for the most part. 

But I think I may have bought some of the above cause I have a couple pair that are heavier and tend to bunch up at the ankles without garters (otherwise known as "cankles", just ask Wendy LOL)

if someone comes up with a good source, I'll be there.

Reviving this thread. Looking for a bit of help on Period (1680-1720) cooking utensils.  Not personal utensils, but actual cooking tools.

Can anyone recommend books on the subject?

The plan is to build a traveling cooking utensil set that can fly in checked baggage (a duffel). Also realizing there may need to be compromises with this approach.

Attached is a photo of the Ships oven from the Mary Rose (1511), and a typical 18th century kitchen.

Check the Event Calendar, it's late June this year. Manhattan Beach is like 20 minutes north of Long Beach, so you could day trip if desired. William and I camped with the Dana Point NHEF crew which was 1 of only 2? overnite crews. Although there were other camps, nearly all were day tripping.  I'm sure I can get you and Marty in the camping group, but the event plans are typically announced fairly late.

5 hours ago, Halfpint said:

A snapsack, pen and ink, dice and dice cup, and a deck of period cards ☺️

So... ye got a full pint, not a half-pint!

9 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said:

Three cheers to Duchess for kicking ass and corralling (us) kittens!

Hip-hip, Huzzah!

Hip-hip, Huzzah!

Hip-hip, Huzzah!

Looking forward to the next Pub Gift Exchange, Happy Holidays everybody!

Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!

On 12/29/2023 at 7:40 PM, Patrick Hand said:

Thankx All......Ain't it strange how stuff worx ? A few weeks ago, I was thinkin' bout makin' some bias cut wool socks that would be better than the knit ones I have fer me Pyrate stuff, you know “Other things ter do somday... maybe”..... So I was kinda surprised when I found a message from Red Handed Jill telling me that the Pub was back. (Well I don't check alla my folders in Facebook that often)

 

So wot 'hve I ben doin' since then ?

 

Well if any of you remember Martie (tall pretty woman with Blond hair) from the last PiP, Well... we “Jumped over th' Broomstick”, and are now married..., But (ick) she makes me take showers more often than once a week, I don't hang out in bars anymore, but we Love each other.

 

I got into Post Apocalyptic stuff, and I've been to Wasteland Weekend five times...Fun and Games out in the Mojave Desert... Dust storms, temperatures up to 116 in the shade, Loud High Octane fuel Guzzilin' Mad Maxis cars...Wot's not to like ?

 

I got a 3D printer,I have two; an Ender 3 FDM, and a Mars resin printer. And have been sculpting miniatures in Blender. Anyone into 3D printing can see some of my sculpts on Thingiverse, just do a search for designerpatt.

 

Now that th' Pub's back, I wanna make those socks, I've gotta help Martie make her alla her Pyrate garb, so we can do som' Pyratie stuff....and I have a great idea for “Pyrate Comix...Th' New Hope” (OK, I gotta work on the title a bit more...) But it's great to be back.

Welcome back just doesn't seem enough. From the looks of it you would make a great Viking too.

You are a bit of a legend in Pyrate circles (I don't mean the noose, or empty bottle kind of circles tho... LOL).

Yes, look into the event Stynky mentioned, its late April in Georgia. Good historic events have been hard to come by, this one has promise.

5 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said:

Wow what a great idea, I could totally that! 

We need a Goonies ball with outrageous pirates

5 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said:

Well it lookes like someone has gotten an early start on the New Years revelry...

Hic... I received the Apple Pie from DB Couper, bought at Ft Gaines Dead Man's Chest Auction. I still have a bottle left.

challenge you to a duel... LOL

On 12/27/2023 at 4:36 PM, Stynky Tudor said:

As what can be expected, I lied about only getting trash bags, madPete sent me a bunch of cool stuff!

If I see you with that trash bag box strapped to yer belt, I'm gonna bury ye in it!

On 12/27/2023 at 4:32 PM, Stynky Tudor said:

Excellent, I'm glad you liked everything!

But just a heads up on one of the ancient Pyracy Pub Gift Exchange artifacts I sent, the rubber duck. Back when Duchess started this gift exchange thing, she sent it to me for my first gift exchange. Ever since, It has been loved and cherished.

Anyway, I got sick of it staring at me in judgment, I now pass it on to you.

   

oooh a Dyrate Puck! I get it blows in dhe tark and neeps you up at kight!

Mercury has a mascot!

I got a big new chunk of hemp linen from Red Handed J... err... My Secret Santa.

There was a nice note on the package about how she remembered Patrick Hand loved this material.

1 hour ago, Stynky Tudor said:

Wow, that's an awesome priming flask.

All I got was a box of trash bags...

Enjoy the trash bags! They were pirated!

 

Welcome

Saw this in the news today:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/colombia-try-raise-objects-1708-181118094.html

If we were true pirates, we would mortgage a submarine or raise an army to go pirate the booty... 11 Million Gold and Silver coins and Emeralds worth BILLIONS at current prices (and that's just what was officially listed in the manifest).