Capt. J...

We have tossed the dice and........The Lass and I are commin....count us in...M, we would like to help in some way......and please contact me...I have more questions..........Yo Ho !

I made a point of photographing it for anyone wishing to see the fort from many angles. It's a wonderful setting in a rural part of the Mid West. Nothing but a paved road and countryside. http://picasaweb.goo...rtresJune42010# Quarter Master, Have you recieved our Letter of Marque from the Gov. yet for this event?

Thanks H.....it appears that the web sites rules and regs for weapons is down.....i contacted Jeff J. and the Captain.......

Thanks VS ....lots of good historical information........I am zeroing in on the Pedersoli Queen Anne pistol.........I have seen refs. that this style pistol goes back to 1660...i want to select a pistol that i will use at Searl's Raid in March.........dont want to be banned from participating..........Yo Ho

Is a Queen Anne Pistol correct for 1668 ?

dontd dont forget wandering around the streets at night with turkey carcasses....actually that went over pretty well...you made many friends....count us in, Capt.J..., and His Lass

how's bout for right now.............. deck swaber Parker Strong....i'd sail with a bloke by that name...........

Two bottles of rhum !......one aged 12 yrs....the other just a baby......I started on the older one first......going down smoothly........

Brutality of the heat aside, they treated us like gold and were very welcoming. The fort is beautiful and the land rustic and well tilled in equal portions, so you could hardly ask for a better backdrop. Besides, I have many friends there that I can't wait to see again. Also, we have our foot firmly planted in the door and I mean to do more at this year's event. Ahoy ! Searles (defnately) Put-in Bay ( most probably), FDC (definately), MB, Ineed to coordinate with you Sir for Searles, also will call D.D. with FDC after the first of the year........... Capt. J...

Well jolly good for you.....made it another year without being caught and hanged ! A toast is in order from the Crew of the Mercury to our Quartermaster......may there be many more voyages in your sails Sir..............Drinks all around !!!!!!!!!!!!

Quarter Master William, Saw Jim Keele this weekend at FDC and we realized that Mr. Keele is not on our Muster. Please add Pirate Jim Keele (AKA Dead Jim Keele as we called him at FDC in June) and His Mate Rhonda to the Muster......also he would love to have a decale to show our colours. Fair Winds J...

Silas.........Fill me in please........ Fair winds... J...

Really...Try this...it's amazin........Rum Chata.....bildgemonkey gave it 5 stars.........I wouldnt steer you wrong.......... Yo Ho

Hello Thomas Well I was speaking with Silas at the Whydah Exhib. about comin and setting up a tent if thats still ok with you and the cast...was wonderin when Silas, Rusty, Bos'n Carl and AJ was going to be there ? also was the Mercury flag showing up ? Was thinking next weekend just stayin Saturday. Fair Winds

Pistol, It was a pleasure meeting you also Sir. You were most gracious to me and the Lass. And you are a good shot with a pistol..........water pistol. Fair Wnds

We went to see the Whydah exhibit in Provinetown MA. this week.....the exhibit displayed some different items than the traveling exhibit.......my favorite was the mummified pirate...God rest his soul !!!!!! He did look good though for being that old.......I met Barry Clifford and had my picture taken with him.............I told him that we were at the St. Louis exhibit demonstrating piratetude along with others...... Barry offered thanks to ALL who were there working the St. Louis exhibit as pirates!!!!!!!!!!!! Fair Winds, (because we are waiting for HC Earle to show up this afternoon)

Any new info on the St. Louis Pirate Fest. ? We are planning to attend..........

Welcome to the crew Wes1761........yo ho

Well, that's almost a philosophical question. It would be more accurately stated that the Mercury isn't located. I own the excellent drawings of the Mercury (as created by William Brand aka Red Wake), but that's about as much of it as there it outside of imagination. As far as group location goes, we tend to be spread out all over the US. Many of us are from the midwest, but there are some on the East and West coasts and points in-between as well. The crew (AFAIK) was really begun at Pirates in Paradise 2007 in Key West by William. If I had to write a description of the aim of this crew (and this is just me, not official or anything), I'd say it is to help people develop their period accurate character persona, clothing, camping and so forth in a friendly, non-imposing way, while also having a good time together at period events. All the members are quite free and open with their information and idea exchange from my experience. This crew is nothing like formal as far as participation goes; you can choose what events and sorts of re-enactment opportunities at those events you wish to participate in. Although I've noticed that the staged mini-things are often kind ///////of fun to do; things like battles and sketch scenarios help make for a more interesting event. I'd say where two or three Mercury crew members are gathered at an event, there the Mercury be. More to point with regard to you question, Mercury crew member Silas Thatcher is based out of St. Louis. You might get in touch with him to find out which events he attends to get an idea what is going on near you. Mission I feel that if one of our crew is at an event.....the Mercury be.......because the one does and can carry the spirit of the Mercury......Yo Ho

Cannon school held at Fort De Chartres, Prarie Du Rocher IL on Sept. 11th and 12th. Jim Duval with the Fort said this is a very comprehensive class. At the end of the class you may earn you certification. The price is good....$15 If you want to call Jim Duval and learn more his numbers are 618.859.3603 or 618.284.7230 Fair Winds

Ahoy Wes........Some of us be involved with the Crew of the Mercury.......and we do share information with those that go on the account. So please look at the Mercury crew threads ....and .....there is going to be the St. Louis Pirate Fest happening soon...enjoy the pub sir... Capt. J...

Not Yet.......been working on a bottle of Mount Gay.........our Frier Tuck doesnt have it on the shelf Yo Ho

didnt work...Well......was wondering if you Added the HP sauce to It????????? ha ha

So I was wondering if you added th HP sauce to it??????????????????