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Ok, well it appears I may be the only one having problems here? Sent a PM about the newest quirk. Nothing has changed about how I can/can't see new posts. But I can see and reply if I do separate steps. If I go in an read without signing in, then sign in from the page I'm reading, I can reply to posts. But if I try to go back to new posts when I'm signed in, they disappear. Weird. Not gonna fuss with this right now. WIll experiment with the iPad later to see what happens. Stuff to do.

Daniel, thanks for that. It's been, oh, well, let's just say rocks were soft when I read that book. Or at least a part of it, in college. One doesn't forget a name like Pantagruel! I had completely forgotten about it! Great reference. I may just have to re-read that.

Interesting. Thanks for doing all this work. And for creating another spot for Mac users since we have a different set of technical problems. I'm sure some of the PC folks would rather not have to suffer through that *G* And in another episode of strange computer things, I got the notification of your last message at the same time I got the one from the 21st. And others not at all. Seems like whatever you did is making things work again with that aspect as well. Don't you just hate it when updates scramble everything so nothing works? Wasn't able to wrangle my tech expert here at home last night, other priorities. But I'll try to sit down with him tonight.

Thanks. For what it's worth, still not getting anything on the MacBook. It's an older version, about 3 years old, maybe. The iPad is working. Will double check the phone, it's a Samsung. Yep, it seems to be working on the phone,too. So just the older MacBook doesn't like the changes. Sigh.

Hmm, under Recent postings, I am still seeing "No new content to be found". This has been happening on my iPad, MacBook, and smartphone. Whassup?

Not seeing any new topics (the lazy person's short cut--that would be mine!) Looks like there haven't been any new conversations in the last two weeks, and I know that isn't right. Or is it? Hopefully when I go back and check, this will pop up. We'll see!

I can relate to the foot problems you have, I have both planters fasciitis and arthritis in my feet. I alternate my footwear between a lady's walking shoe and a pair of boys shoes most of the time. I took my orthotics inserts along for the walking shoes, but the boy's shoes I just bought in a larger size to fit thick socks originally, but now they fit my inserts. I have owned Fugawee, Townsend and Burnley & Trowbridge shoes. The B&T shoes are the current ones I use the most, the boy's shoes I use when I will be on my feet working a lot. Neither of the two main pairs are what I would consider dainty lady's shoes, which I also have. So if you want to consider something besides boots, the men's shoe in a smaller size for your foot is worth considering. If you go that route, don't put a buckle in at first, break them in well and add the buckles when your feet are their most sensitive or swollen.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Lord_George_Graham_in_his_Cabin A couple of notes here. Although the article says these are slippers ohis feet, they a not. Look carefully, they have buckles. Period slippers do not. It appears simply that he has retired to his cabin, thrown on a heavy, fur lined garment over his outer clothes (I hesitate to call it a banyan), and taken off his wig and covered his head with a cap, as it would not do to have an uncovered head and appears that it might be too cold to do so anyway. Wigs can be tight and itchy, why wear one when you needn't? As for the fineness of his clothing, even the cap, rarely seen, could be quite expensive. It is the way things were done, in a world where there were fewer ways to show wealth. Conspicuous consumption shows up in the expense of cloth and trimmings when there are no BMWs to buy. Clothing in private quarters can be just as fine as those worn in public if the person wearing them can afford it.

As of the 1811 edition of the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue: BOWSING KEN. An ale-house or gin-shop. So far only made it to B's. There are over 200 pages. Have fun lads!

It might be useful to examine this work, or if you can find it, the 1765 version, and track backward, for the period slang term: http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/world/readfile?fk_files=3275608&pageno=1 If nothing else, it could add some colorful language to your vocabulary

Well I'm quite impressed! Great work! I will likely check back periodically to see how it's going along. I'm critical enough of my own writing that it would take me wayyyy more time than I have to add into this, though. I'd re-edit it to death. If you want, as I create some photos to use for my shop, I can share them with you for your story. I'll be playing with period props.

And as I hit the send button I realized that I am writing from the home of moonshine and origins of NASCAR. Just another type of pirate, eh?

Without a single bit of hard evidence before me, I want to say, of course there were! One of our friends from the UK can probably speak to this with more authority, but iirc, there was an entire underground economy in some places (thinking about one in particular in Scotland that was literally underground). It's just part of human nature. The place to find out about that type of thing would be in court records, as people get caught doing what they oughtn't.

Knowing the size and price would be helpful. I don't see it here.

A bit post period, but a great reference stating that there were regulations and that fees were supposed to be posted. This also went for earlier period taverns in other colonies as well. From a disgruntled patron to the Virginia Gazette around third quarter 18C: Mr. PURDIE, THE impositions and exactions on the publick by the TAVERN-KEEPERS in this colony in general, as well as in Williamsburg, is so exorbitant, as to call for some mode of redress by those to whom that power belongs. No colony on this continent is allowed greater profit on vending and retailing provision than this, but that does not satisfy the voracious publican . By the law, the courts settle the rates of provision, &c. which is to be put up in the tavern. This is neglected, the better to facilitate the design; and, countenanced by those whose duty it is to detect such proceedings, by paying every unjust charge in the tavern-keeper's bill (from a mistaken notion that it is below the dignity of a gentleman to contest small accounts) they go on with impunity. It is hoped, therefore, that all tavern-keepers will immediately put up the rates allowed by the court in the most conspicuous part of the tavern or be punished for such neglect. I am, sir,

*smacks forehead* Uh, yeah, lots of cool stuff there! Thanks for the reminder!

I haven't run across too much of a distinction as you are describing, although there were private clubs created by and attended exclusively by gentlemen. Their purpose varied. Any division made between type of establishment could also be dependent on which colonial government was granting the license. So dividing them into neat pigeon holes could prove difficult. If you are thinking of creating an interpretation of one of those establishments, the best thing you can do is model it on one that you know to have existed at a certain time and location and track it's records. There are licenses, lawsuits, all sorts of documents since they are a public establishment and people invariably misbehave, owners die, owe people money or are owed money, establishments change hands, etc. Also, if you contact the good folks here: http://www.historiclondontown.org/ someone should be able to direct you to some great print resources. The current director, Rod Cofield, has done a lot of research on period taverns and other similar establishments. But a lot of the staff there could probably give you some guidance. Just give them a call and see where it leads you. And if they are within range of a visit, go there. It's a cool place with a great library and informed staff and volunteers. And lots of great artifacts in the museum. And, many state Archives have searchable databases these days. A quick search under "public house" in the MD Archives shows more about _who_ could be served rather than _what_ could be served (seamen and various others were restricted/excluded, for example, mostly for financial reasons). Search also under _ordinary_ and _license_. When I have more down time, I'll check through Accessible Archives to see what pops under "license' in the various period newspapers.

Hmm, not a lot of recordings, but a number of accessible concerts, by David and Ginger Hildebrand. IIRC, David did his Master's Thesis on Colonial Music in the Chesapeake region. Their website is: http://www.colonialmusic.org/ and if you look at their catalog it lists current recordings. Their schedule includes Put-In Bay later this season. David and Ginger are nice folks, very informed about period music. There was also a group of three gentlemen from Williamsburg, who were musicians there, who had good tavern type music. When I can locate their CD's (or tapes, yes, it's been that long ago) I'll share their info, too. Right now, though, I'm up to my neck in making sugar loaves and ship's biscuit!

There has bee a fair amount of work done on this. The site I used to work at had a history of running a ferry and inn together through several owners. They were in some part required to provide certain services attached to receiving a license. Food was seasonal and whatever the cook made that day. Bread can be a given. Beer, cider, wine and stronger drink would be available. Accommodations were whatever the owners could provide, but shared rooms with strangers was not unusual. Getting a bed for the night just meant you had space on a bed, not that you had it to yourself. Shelter and fodder could be provided for horses. Building plans were not standard, although regional architecture could influence things. Also a big factor is urban vs rural. One starting point for getting a sense of the thing is The Journal of Madam Knight. This was written by a woman traveller in the period. I will tap my friends in the local museums for more recent work, it's out there!

Of dance music or period music? There are cd's of music from the period, and some are from people who have specialized in colonial music. I am having a mental block on the one person I have in mine but will locate his cd's and let you know.

Ok, trying to catch up with this, ahem, thread and have not yet seen any reference to using buckram to line the area where button holes are being sewn. Has anyone tried doing that? It is a period technique and may help with some issues. Ok, trying to catch up with this, ahem, thread and have not yet seen any reference to using buckram to line the area where button holes are being sewn. Has anyone tried doing that? It is a period technique and may help with some issues.

Welcome!

Ahh, yes, the old argument founded in ignorance and bad tailoring. So is she getting better fitted stays now?

Oh dear. Someone is questioning that? How silly! Don't they know stays are great working women's back support? Like one of those lumbar support belts? Well your video puts any debate to rest. Great job!