madPete

Well, I've been doing some work on the background of Capn' Richard Southard (pronounced South-erd) for the upcoming paperwork and materials to be used at trial. I'm currently making 'bills of lading' and 'letters of marque' for our good captain. Nothing overtly dramatic, but detailed papers that can be used as props for education and dramatic demonstrations. I think Capn' Richard should be a simple man of the sea, firmly set with roots in the working class. I imagine he's elected. The letters I'm making up for him do contain some 'commissions' as the captain of a 'sloop of war', but they are primarily to be used at times of legal consequence like any such letters of marque or privateering that lend an individual or crew the right to take ships. Some of this stuff merely lends the crew of the Mercury right of passage or the limited formality that walks that fine line between pirating and privateering. Of course with the Captain always absent...it's mostly just fun and academic. So shall we take it that our ship is a pyrate ship what uses letters of marque when it is convenient, as opposed to a private venture that has crossed the line and gone a'pyratin' by common consent of the crew? Or was there a mutiny and the original captain of a legal privateer deposed, our good Captain elected to command and a'pyratin' they went? If mutiny by common consent and Southard was the original captain, elected to retain the post by the crew, then his name could be on the original documents and he could be an all-out pyrate at the same time, still passing as a legal privateer when it suits their needs and conditions. Aye!

hey what's obvious to one may not be obvious to another... Smack him back! fight, Fight, FIGHT! ... jes kidding might I suggest another strong English name? Henry. mP

that's funny, Maybe I'll make a pirate outfit fer me GI Joe iffn I can find it in storage. That would make a good bookshelf display!

You know - 3 years ago I was a complete newbie at the GAOP era (and I'm still learning). If these resources helped others as much as they helped me, then they are certainly measured as success. Lots of credit goes to this forum, GOF, and numerous folks I learned from along the way, not the least of which is Mr. Bagley... just makes me realize how much I enjoy these scalawags! mP

Rumor has it she is in Northern California.... so ye Brethren in the San Francisco/San Jose area keep a wary eye out for me Blunderbuss (see photos above) . much obliged! mP

looking good mate!

This is madPete. I believe he makes his own stuff. Aye! me linen petticoat trousers. I do make most of me own including leather. I bought my shoe buckles from you, even though they don't show in this photo (1 of the last two if that rings a bell) mP

yer post looked lonely ... I won't be there this year, but the November event is one I thought seriously about. Bo and I talked about it when he was out here this summer. Maybe next year. mP

no. no. no!!!!! crap. where am I gonna get money for one of those? mP

That wouldn't be an issue if said persons were cooked properly. ROTDLMAO - This is just one of the reasons I keep coming back. ;-) mP

Silas, you make that hat look good! mP

All of Nelson's books are awesome. I started with The Pirate Round and read everything of his I could get my hands on. Hey maybe we could invite him to FTPI!! he does events ye know... mP

keep yer chin up, that is a crazy week! At this point I would imagine it to be FTPI! mP

slacker! I'm sure folks will appreciate it regardless! mP

Happy Birthday Youngster! mP

damn pyrate! she took my original comic drawings of Pyrate vs Pyrate and to top it off she took my silver GOF shoe buckles too! Anybody got a pair they want to sell? mP

That is cool! Do you have a 60 month payment book? mP

The slops, monmouth, tweed jacket and brown wool waistcoast were found in the abandoned apt The blue vest, coin, ring, guns etc are still out there somewhere. mP

I can't disclose details, other than the pics and descriptions. Please keep an eye out for them Thanks!

Phoenix Arizona mate. But we all know the pirate crowd is mainly west coast and east coast. Likely to be found in florida or california is my best guess. mP

Missing Bronze Blunderbus Pistol! Approx 22: inch long Bronze Blunderbuss Knee Gun. Custom made by Commodore Swab and puchased last summer. Likely to show up at pirate events like Ft Taylor. It is a beauty. It has a small stock repair next to the belt hook. Claimed by my estranged wife to be "Missing" during divorce proceedings - Purchased before my marriage and NOT common property If you see this blunderbus or any of the other items pictured below - Please contact madPete on this pub. There will be a reward for info leading to recovery. Other missing items: .40 caliber Glock Handgun SN xxx276 .357 7 shot Taurus revolver SN xxxxx695 Heirloom Diamond/Gold wedding ring (Grandmoter's ring purchased in the 1930's and belongs to my daughter) 1912 $5 Gold Indian head coin Shipwreck Silver treasure coin Short Blue linen pirate vest Linen striped slops tan wool Monmouth cap tan tweed sleeved waistcoat and matching vest (coat size 40, vest size 38) Dark Brown tweed wool long waistcoat (vest) approx sz 42 Link to photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/PeterChaaps/Missing?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNrumfPTspHd4QE&feat=directlink Thanks for any help you can provide!!!! mP (madPete)

Happy Birthday - Hope you are feeling good! mP & Shay

trying. hoping for the airlines prices to drop a bit... mP

I looked and couldn't find it. There was a schedule when it first opened, but now?

put the candlestick in a glass tube and mount the glass tube. You could fill the tube with colored liquid or something.... or any kind of tube with multiple holes drilled in it to show the brass inside.