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Hummmm... looks more like Mister Gibbs' medicinal flask, yo-ho. Jas. Hook

All in favor...... AYE! Jas. Hook

CandyCotton - Try The Guardship first. I've already read it twice. Also related to the POTC-5 thread try Heart of a Pirate, a Novel of Anne Bonnyby Pamela Johnson, 2009 Jas. Hook

William Red Wake - Anything forthcoming from Big Mike??? That upswept Kard design is still mighty appealing. Jas. Hook

CandyCotton - If you enjoy Nelson - There are a number of other Nelson books that I can recommend: The Revolutionary War series, 5 books By Force of Arms, The Maddest Idea, The Continental Risque, Lords of the Ocean, and All the Brave Fellows Also his Brethern of the Coast Trilogy The Guardship, The Blackbirder, and The Pirate Round Jas. Hook

Jib - Possibly, bit I would think that any ornate treasures would be broken up and spoils shared out amongst the crew rather than being saved by any 'collector' in the ship. A rather plain and unusual curved dagger may have made it into personal possession as part of the split but anything exotic with precious metals or gems... I would doubt it. Jas. Hook

Amen to that, Brother Jim! I'd need to overhaul a few prizes for a firelock and frock coat. Jas. Hook

CandyCotton - There are a lot of short swords out there. Also look at hunting swords which are a lot shorter in length. Hummm... 4 Apples... could be a neat nickname or screen name. "Arrrgh, Cap'n Barbossa mind ye keep an eye on yur apple bin... young 4 Apples just came aboard." Jas. Hook

MarkG - Thanks for posting the pics. Jas. Hook

Awwww come on, how can no one comments on the Swashbuckler, the dueling 'lesson' between Robert Shaw and Genevieve Bujold. Jas. Hook

The word "kraken" seems to have an interesting effect on Steampunks... to paraphrase and throw in a geek reference, "Kraken? That is a worship word, you shall not speak it". Sounds serious, maybe I'm a transgressor... Innkeeper, pour me another of the Kra.... errrr.... the dark stuff. Jas. Hook

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Arrrrgh, keep a weather eye on the horizon and look for the green flash... if'n when you sees it the Green Lantern has arrived. Jas. Hook

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As mentioned in a discussion in the Pub, I downloaded and started Stage-Coach and Tavern Days by Alice Morse Earle. Jas. Hook

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CandyCotton - Aye, Lassie it be good n' wise thing that ye keepin' to the code. I not be a knowin' 'bout this here 'theme' thing but meself enjoys the squid's ink right proper. Jas. Hook

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Any thoughts on the small diameter wheel on right-hand side? A balance weight, different grit, polish wheel, or a buffer????? The larger grindstone looks as if it would be in the way of most work that would be performed on the smaller wheel. Jas. Hook

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Ahoy, CottonCandy - Ye be most welcomed aboard here, lass. It be a splendid place to learn, question and develop ye persona. Aye, and smart man ye Dad be. Plays the fantasy but knows the truth says I. Jas. Hook

Bo - Although using a sabot as a dripper is practical, as shown in sketch, but would it give a too 'old world' look to your setup? Perhaps a copper pot or a gourd would be more in order. Now, when are ye setting up? I've work for the grindman. Jas. Hook

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