madPete

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

bummer

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

You are entitled to be a proud papa. Huzzah! mP

It's usually a rum hunt. Tho these have been few and far between of late as I havin't been drinking much. still have a half bottle of Private Stock sitting here waiting for me. mP

OK - that makes sense! LOL mP OK - that makes sense! LOL mP

So after all those possibilities how did you get D.B. Cooper, ye Scaliwag?

Pilferer

the screenings for Phoenix were in August. just before William turned me on to Firefly. Oh well ... Next year mP

off ta get drunk eh? we'll catch up to ye soon! mP

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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Glad to hear it Bo! hope to see ye at an event soon! mP

Happy Birthday Silas! Who ye foolin? not yer shipmates ... you ole axe murderer. mP

sorry - price does not include shipping. USPS flat rate box cross country is $12.35

I have a wool sailors jacket approx size 42 chest which I bought from Weeping Heart trading company 1 1/2 years ago at FTPI and have never worn. It has hand stitching on visible parts of the jacket. rust colored wool with tan linen lining. It has functional pockets on the outside. subject to prior sales as I will take it to events I am attending. I got a deal from Greg @ $75 and I just want my money out of it at this point.Contact me via pub messenger or facebook pics here: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JzvttvQGyegh1GXmz5XI-NMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/13mezSKLAtwkbNADzW-GDNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink Thanks, mP

I can vouch for KnitKriket Monmouths as well. I have several and they are awesome, find her on etsy mP

With all the events going on out there now - Please keep a weather eye for my KneeGun! reward! mP

Aye! HaPpY bIrThDaY to ye both!

POW! ROTDLMAO... mP

Happy Birthday Eye! mP

With a bunch of events coming up - please keep an eye out for the blunderbuss - reward for information leading to recovery. Thanks mP

Happy Birthday Jon!

Kudos Iron Jon. Wish I could drive and bring all my stuff! mP

Welcome! We celebrated Talk like a Pirate Day at work one year, and in my googling around ran across this site and got totally hooked. After absorbing much of this site, I made my first event at FTPI in Key West (Pirates in Paradise at the time). T I can only say you will make lifetime friends, learn a lot and have a ball. The people in our crew are friendly, instructive and welcoming. Don't be shy. Keep reading the various threads here, especially the clothing threads as you will need some kind of kit. We're planning on a presence at Utah pirate festival this year in Sept if that is closer for you. We have several Mercury members going to support that. I have another friend in Denver who would do pirates if something was to come together for an event in Colorado. Hook up with William, he has drawings of the Ship Mercury and others in exquisite detail if you are interested in ships! mP