madPete

Nice! Mr Red "Wake" is now appearing in the Pirate comix!

Thanks Stynky. It really is one or two specific threads. I don't like to block out forums cause then I miss new stuff. It sounds like a lot of work to specify only what I want, so I'll just leave it alone. Thanks for the reply! oh... and thanks for hating us all! mP

Hey Stinky, Is there any way to ignore a particular thread/topic? There is one in particular that seems to come up everyday when I look at New Content and there is no meaningful information in the thread. thanks, mP

oooh its a big one too! Happy Birthday ye old Rogue! mP

Happy Birthday to all who made this reality. All I can say is I hope it lasts longer than the GAOP! mP

I received a package from Black Bear today with my order placed in early October. Inside was a receipt with a typed statement that they have had tough times. illness, accidents etc... It took them nearly 4 months to deliver product. They answered my 1st phone call in late November when I expressed my concern that it would not arrive in time for FTPI. He promised my order would go out that week. After that, every single effort to communicate with them was ignored. emails, phone calls, even a PayPal complaint was ignored. Only when Dutchman held their attendance at Blackbeard as leverage, did I receive my order. Hopefully others here on the board receive theirs as well. To be fair, I have purchased online from them in the past and been pleased with their work. I feel for their misfortunes, but a little truthful communication would have gone a long way. There was none. Whether you choose to purchase goods from this sutler is entirely up to your judgement. mP

your artwork is awesome Patrick! I know how much work it can be to put even one cartoon a week up. mP

your bday was hidden below the top 5 display but we found it. Happy Birthday Mate! mP

Thank You Dutchman! much appreciated! mP

That's good. seems like he is trying to fix things then. Have not received mine, but my order was in October so a bit later than yours. mP

Happy Birthday Bo! Hoping to see you again soon. mP

Aye, that be truer than the ropes end, that be. I ordered from them August 31st, Called and placed it, the blighter said he be on schedual. But alas, he lied! When me order didn't come in, I tried to call the scurvy scum, but No replies, naught nuthin. Got an email back asking for more time he said it would ship last week never came. Very Disapointed, then to top it off, the BBB says they have good reason to think they are out of buisness.. STEER CLEAR! I ordered an item in October, then shortly after saw this post. The first time I called they answered and said my order would go out the same week. Nothing ... Now they will not answer phone calls, voicemail or emails. YE BE WARNED!

I love James Nelsons novels... mP

Aye, put me down fer next year. Likely a tent. and sign me up fer the trial! mP

Aye Happy Birthday to one man I genuinely look up to! mP

Happy Birthday to Mission the Surgeon. Have a great one mate! mP

Happy Birthday Capt. Jim. Twas a pleasure to finally meet you! mP

Aye. it was purloined off a ship destined for the king of spain, so I guess it was too pretty for him as well! mP

Aye... me reputation is ruined! mP

meeeooowww..... BA - ROOOOOMMMMMMM ...giggle (Overheard as we walked past 3 wenches in the fort - if you have to ask what BA - ROOOMMMM was... well... a healthy passing of gas... )

Happy Beerthday! mP

Raphael Mission Was apt at decision He could bleed you til pale and then return for the ale

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!