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  1. They had to think it was the end of the world in the 1692 earthquake. Been thru a couple modern ones that were scary, but they dont even rate compared to Port Royal. William... Note the tavern is the center of the Debauchery scene. Careful who you choose for a barkeep! LOL
  2. Shameless Capitalism... I like it!
  3. I used to say pattern instructions are written in Danish and they may as well be. Cause I dont get most of them either. especially modern ones.
  4. HOLLYWOOD VERSION (Just for laughs) 1. A really big hat and I mean big, with lots of feathers and stuff 2. Bucket boots (duh) 3. A Pirate name preceded by "Captain" 4. Costume justaucorp with loud decorations and big sleeves 5. belt straps for mugs, bags, and extra stuff 6. Baldric with big gaudy buckle and attachments for at least 4 pistols 7. black jeans 8. sleeveless waistcoat with gold brocade and medieval shoulder flaps 9. A striped sash. You know... like capt jack 10. Flair - at least 15 pieces of flair on your coat and hat 11. Bourbon street beads 12. sunglasses 13. At least one skull ring for each finger Why 13? Cause too much is just enough!
  5. It's funny... looking at prior lists shoes were either first or last. My list is pretty close to Michael's above... 1. latchet shoes should always be FIRST! (good luck borrowing something that fits). Granted, this represents a first commitment to the hobby. 2. Clothing: breeches, shirt, socks, hat (minimal) 3. something to carry/hide your necessaries (phone/wallet/medications/etc): haversack, sailor bag, snapsack, market wallet (No, not a belt strap for your mug). 4. Eating gear. plate/bowl/trencher, spoon, mug 5. sailor knife - this should be bundled with #4 since you need a knife to eat with and a salior would not be caught dead without one. The above allows you to participate in good fashion during open hours, then you can look at bedroll, shelter, etc 6. bedroll: wool blanket at very least (I rank this above shelter, because tent space and barracks are sometimes available) I've seen William sleep under a picnic table wrapped in a flag, and on a rug under the stars. Totally depends on your preferences, or lack thereof. 7. Shelter: a simple fly (10X10) is flexible enough for a leanto, an oar tent, etc... AND, if you are staying overnight, you may want a Turkish (linen) towel for showers. Nothing worse than a modern striped towel hanging to dry in camp. 8. The rest is mostly dependent on your character's vocation and how you want to represent it, i.e firearms, a scrub bucket, nautical tools, etc. As you traverse the hobby, you will develop your own preferences and acquire unique items from your travels that become part of your kit.
  6. And it begins again! good for you. You cant find test material cheaper than thrift stores. Sometimes you even find good stuff. Since I started SlopsByChaaps again, I've been churning out slops and waistcoats. I've got a couple to finish up, but posted some on Etsy shop. I think your hat looks good. It has attitude and works!
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    1721 is an annual, historic event hosted by Pyracy.com and Fort King George highlighting early 18th century life at sea. The event is open to the public. Participation as a reenactor comes with set guidelines, a paid registration fee for the event and registration with the fort for information and insurance purposes. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1552094912246250
  8. maybe they'll let us thin out the bamboo and use for some temporary structures...
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    Historic Camden Foundation presents: Parlay of Pirates and Scallawags Eventide: Friday Sept 20th 2024 7pm to 11pm Adults Only 21 and up Cash Bar, Snacks, Live Music and Shanties Dress in your Pirate Best (Costume Contest) $12/Advance $15/Day Of Do Ye have the backbone to party with a pirate? Parlay: Saturday Sept 21st 2024 10am - 5:30pm Family Fun (Youth Costume Contest Ages 2-12) PIrate Encampments, Cannons, Mermaids, Shows, Artisan Market, Food Trucks $12/Advance $15/Day Of (6 and under FREE) Enjoy a Day of Piratical Fun for the Whole Family All ticket proceeds to benefit the Historic Camden Foundation Tickets on Eventbright or on site Day Of Visit the HCF on facebook or at www.historiccamden.org https://www.historiccamden.org/
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    Held in conjunction with the Ashville Viking Festival, this event spans all history. All eras are accepted. From the legions of ancient Rome to the colorful mercenaries of the Holy Roman Empire and beyond, history awaits. Our reenactors look forward to explaining life throughout the ages. Visit our Grove of Heroes and learn how weapons developed and what maneuvers carry forward to today’s soldiers. Discover what foods were eaten, how medicine and clothes developed, and what people did for fun. The encampment is adjacent to the Saxon Market which features shopping, food, and entertainment. Held every year starting the last Saturday of April. A donation to help the local food pantry is appreciated. Contact vikingfestival@gmail.com for more information and to register your group. Event Genre Egyptian/pre-Roman Empire, Roman Empire BC, Roman Empire/Celtic AD, Dark Ages, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Elizabethan, Golden Age of Piracy, Scottish Jacobite Rebellion, French and Indian War, American Revolutionary War, Napoleonic Wars, War of 1812, Mexican War/Texas Independence, 1830-1840, Victorian Era, American Civil War, Cowboy, Indian Wars, Afghan Wars (UK), Spanish-American War, Boer Wars, 1890-1930, Edwardian Era, Early 20th Century Sporting/Woodcraft, WWI, Irish Rebellion/Easter Uprising 1916, Roaring 20s/Prohibition Era, Great Depression/Dust Bowl/CCC/WPA, WWII, Korea, Vietnam https://reenactingschedule.org/event/ashville-ohio-reenactment-timeline-grove-of-heroes/2025-04-26/ https://ashvilleohvikingfestival.com/
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    Join the Pyracy Pub/Mercury crew with a Tavern at the fall Tooele Ren Faire 2024, a Creative Revolution! Our Renaissance Faire will host a variety of spectacular artisan vendors performers, food, music, art, and more. Huzzah! 2024 Faire hours Friday, Sep. 20th: 1:00 pm-8:00 pm Saturday, Sep. 21th: 10 am-8:00 pm Ticket information will be posted shortly! https://www.tooeleartsguild.com/renfaire
  12. I'm trying to decide what to make with this... I made a gaggle of shirts before Ft Gaines, so I dont really need shirts right now. It's kinda really too nice for lining. Guess I'll set it aside for the next batch of shirts.
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    Jolly Pirate Mutiny Friday: The Jolly Pub Crawl stats at 8pm Saturday: Afternoon - Kids Entertainer / Games Evening - Live Music From The Captains Beard, Award Presentations Sunday: Evening - Live Music Brought to you by The Jolly Rogers of Dorset Facebook
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    Welcome to Harwich International Shanty Festival. With the renewal of interest in Shanties and Sea Songs, following the TikTok craze which overtook us all in Lockdown, we welcomed some new visitors to these pages as well as those who attended our 2021 to 2024 Festivals. Over the Festival weekend the whole of the old seaport town of Harwich rang with the sound of lusty shanties, music emanating from pubs, boats, clubs and our many historic buildings. There are street theatre sketches, maritime crafts, pirates, barge trips, walks, talks and workshops on offer and the town fills with colour as visitors soak up the atmosphere created over this special weekend. https://harwichshantyfestival.co.uk/
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    Weymouth Pirate Fest 2025 COME JOIN THE CREWS! As we always do, we invite all our lovely townsfolk and visitors to join the party and become pirates! Come dress up and join us to follow the drums in the Parade and say a good ‘Arrrgh!!’ with the rest of us! If you’re a business, come join in too! Feel free to dress up yourself, your windows, your staff! Perhaps you’d like to pirate theme your day’s products and services, from meals to drinks to cakes to tattoos! Maybe you're a facepainter, hair-braider, do stencil tattoo? Check the necessaries for street trading in Weymouth, sort a pitch, and come join the party! https://www.weymouthpiratefest.com/ Facebook
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    Ahoy, Ventnor! Our historic town recently transformed into a swashbuckling spectacle with the it’s first-ever Pirate Festival. Held over four days, this new event brought the community together in a celebration of all things piratical, and by all accounts, it was a resounding success. The festival kicked off with a parade that saw pirates of all ages—young lads and lasses to seasoned seadogs—marching through the town in full regalia. The streets of Ventnor came alive with the sights and sounds of a bygone era, with local businesses joining in the fun by decking out their storefronts with skulls, crossbones, and plenty of pirate flair. Entertainment over the festival was in no short supply either, with live music, storytelling, and interactive pirate-themed games keeping everyone in high-sea spirits. Children had the chance to participate in treasure hunts, workshop and meet their favourite pirates, while adults enjoyed rum-tasting sessions and a lively atmosphere at The Spyglass Inn, with tonnes of live music and plenty of drinking in the sun! The Ventnor Pirate Festival has been a success in showcasing the town's vibrant community spirit, as well as unifying the many local businesses in getting in the swashbuckling spirit. The festival's success has already sparked talk of making it an annual event, and it's safe to say that Ventnor has found a new tradition that will continue to grow and delight for years to come. As the sun set on this inaugural event, one thing was clear: Ventnor has proven that it knows how to throw a pirate party like no other. Here’s to many more years of swashbuckling shenanigans. Facebook . https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/24317663.new-isle-wight-event-ventnor-pirate-festival-planned-august/?action=add_comment
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    Sat June 22, 7pm - midnight Join us for the Pirate Parade, Live Music, Food Trucks, Drink Specials, and fireworks over the ocean. Main street - Worlds most famous party street https://daytonabeachmainstreet.com/tc-events/island-rum-festival/ https://dodaytona.com/524-2
  18. Definitely takes practice with period recipes, especially finding modern substitutes for ingredients. Good luck!
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    Passionate about the time of pirates, privateers and flibusters as well as the live show, a group of inhabitants of Binic decided to revive the city in the 18th century. In March 2014, the Grain d'pirate association was born. Very soon, inhabitants of Binic and the surrounding communes, driven by the desire to experience a great adventure, joined the crew. All bring their skills to help set up a large gathering of pirates, privateers and flimsy trees in Côtes d'Armor. The past six editions have been a growing success (nearly 25,000 people in 2022): small and large, local and summer, spectators, have not hesitated to come from the 4 corners of the country and even beyond to enjoy this free family event. The proof of this is that pirates are always dreaming, and that is the goal that Grain d'pirate has set for itself. A dive into the heart of an 18th century port with pirate camps and artisan shacks on the seafront shows, concerts, artistic performances, parades, entertainment for children and adults, saber fighting.. from kilt to botany and different modes of medicine to the 18th, we will find ourselves this year in Celtic land with its myths and legends https://www.graindpirate.fr/ Facebook
  20. Last chance to read that broadsheet!
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    Skull & Scuppers Pub Crawl Saturday, August 10th 1pm - 3:30pm We will be hosting a very special Skull & Scuppers Pub Crawl with special guest host Magic Kenny Bang Bang from the Bisbee Seance Room! Included in the Skull and Scuppers Pub Crawl is the following: - You will be given a unique pirate name to use with on your rough sea adventures - Free Rum tasting at Screaming Banshee Pizza $25 per pirate https://www.bisbeepirateweekend.com/pubcrawl
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