Duncan McGuyver
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Does the ball Friday come with a full dinner? I am guessing for the pre-event day price of $35 that it does not come with a meal.
The price does include food. The food is being done in a "Taste Of Fells Point" format with different local restaurants providing their signature items. As of today there are already 12 restaurants participating and the list is not finalized yet.
Bar details are still being finalized, but Pirates Choice Rum Pirates Choice Rum has signed on as sponsor. That being said it looks like rum drinks with their rum will be include in the ticket price. Beer and wine will either be included, or available for reasonable prices.
Duncan McGuyver
Living History Coordinator / Safety Officer
Fells Point Privateer Day
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Having spoken with Duncan on the phone a week or so ago, I know for a fact that the "reenactors" area will be open through Sunday for camping purposes. Last year he and his group had to break camp after the event (and I felt really sorry for them, as they have a ton of stuff) and he didn't want a repeat performance of that again this year. Given that, it isn't a huge leap to turn it into a two-day. I see the main problem as being the conflict with MTT, which is a pretty big draw for reenactors in these parts. It'll be interesting to see what the Baltimore Rangers and the Maritime Regiment of Foot do this year, because I know they were invited to come to Baltimore. I'm hoping that's where they decide to go.
The event hosts and I did have a long discussion over extending this to a two day event. While there is definitely interest in extending it everyone decided that this was not the year to make that jump. Last year was a huge success and there are more things from a living history perspective planned for this year. If all goes well we then we can look at that for next year. It was just to big a step to take this year.
As Black John indicated the living history camp will be setup from Friday evening thru Sunday morning, with public hours from 10AM to 7PM on Saturday. Outside of the hours camp will be closed, but viewable from outside the perimeter rope.
Duncan McGuyver
Living History Coordinator / Safety Officer
Fells Point Privateer Day
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Hey, this is kinda' cool - I was searching for a site for the Vigilant (trying to find an email addy for Susan the Apothecary whom Dutch tells me is with the Vigilant crew) and I found their pics from the event:
Mission-
That was only a couple of the pic's, but I have loaded the rest of them now. If I get some time later this week I will have some video clips from each of the sea battles.
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Can anyone tell me more about the Lioness and where it's based out of?
Tallship Lioness:
The Lioness is operated as a training vessel by Youth Services Agency, which works with at risk youth.
"The Lioness is a 70 foot replica of a Spanish Galleon, square rigged sailing ship. It has a steel hull and was built in 1986. It has a beam of 18 feet and a draft of 7.6 feet and a tonnage of 50 tons. While it is ocean worthy, YSA plans to use the Lioness in the protected areas of the Delaware and Chesapeake Bay areas. When in the bay areas, the ship will be powered by a 6 cylinder Volvo engine. The Lioness is used by all of our programs to provide an additional facet to our adventure programming. YSA clients are given the opportunity to experience all aspects of sailing such a large vessel, under the watchful eye of our trained staff."
She is NOT USCG certified for carrying passengers and cannot be chartered.
Most of her sailing rig is roller furled.
She carries two carriage guns in the waist that are about 2 pounders
She has 2 rail guns near the con that have about a 1" bore.
Duncan
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So, to the organizers, thanks for inviting the Pirate Brethren. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely, and we look forward to a bigger and even better one next year!
Black John-
It was a pleasure to have your guys there and you are sure to be invited back next year.
After the huge success this year there are definitely plans to expand the encampment & living history events next year.
I have not had a chance to follow up with the folk from the Pride yet, but I know that the Captains of the Lioness and the Farewell had a blast and want to be back next year.
Duncan McGuyver
Living History Coordinator / Safety Officer
Fells Point Privateer Day
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The Juryrig crew very much enjoyed being a part of this event again this year.
The Ball Friday night far exceeded last years.
Saturdays events were a blast, The Kalmar Nyckel hosted a wonderful participant dinner and the camp shanty sing had a some great performers in attendance.
Sunday . . . well it wouldn't be Hampton Festival without rain
I must say that the 7 of us that weathered Tropical Storm Barry and stayed in camp till Monday had our fun, and we got to go home Monday with DRY canvas
Special thanks to Blackbeards crew for hosting the event, QM Glass for coordinating the reenactors and Pyrate Pete for all his work with the vendors.
It was also great to finally meet Captain Gary and spend some time on the Royaliste. Thanks again Gary for the hospitality.
I have a ton of pictures to sort thru, and I hope to have some posted by the end of the week
Duncan
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The Juryrig Crew had a lot of fun working this event and we really hope they have it again next year.
Our pictures from the event:
The Juryrig's Charleston Tallship Pictures
Captain Duncan McGuyver
The Juryrig
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Well a proper right up of the event will have to wait, but I do have a selection of pictures posted:
Many thanks to all of the folks that helped put such a GREAT event together. Everyone went the extra mile to make sure that we were taken care of.
Special thanks to John Glass and the rest of Blackbeards crew for cordinating eveything.
To Cascabel, Braze, Mitch, The Devil Men and All Of The Blackbeards Crew let me say thanks for a great five days.
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Sterling, NY
in July
I will be making it up, but not till Pirate Weekend July 22/23.
BTW, MDRF's Pyrates Royale will be playing there that weekend, and there will be a bunch of MD people will be up there as well.
Duncan
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Congrats on the gig!
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Aye, the "ship" will be loaded on Thursday and we are casting off around midnight. If all goes well we should be onsite between 8 & 9AM Friday.
Can't wait to see everyone.
Duncan
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It's been a long week, so I am a bit late getting this out . . .
Wow, What a weekend :) The rain was a pain, but it wasn't enough to stop the crowds. The party in camp Sat. night was the best we've had in years, and everyone had fun all weekend.
Many thanks to Blackbeards Crew for hosting such a fun event every year. Pern, Steel, Billy, John, Karen, Bart, Stan, Grace, Pete, Will, Mingo - you all made for a hell of a fun weekend.
It was also fun to catch up with Callenish, Silkie, The Brigands, The Ships Company and all the folks from MD that made their way down for the weekend.
Our pictures from the weeknd can be found here:
Juryrig's Pictures From Hampton Blackbeard Festival 2006
Duncan
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Mick-
Refer to this site for a easy to read breakdown of PA's gin laws, as well as any other states:
I too live in PA and have not had any issues. I-
Transport port my pistols in a locked pistol case in the back of my truck - well out of my reach.
I transport my powder in a seperate locked powder locker - also out of reach.
If questioned I would fall under
" However, no license is required:
(2) when engaged in target shooting or while going to or from shooters` places of assembly or target practice, provided the firearm is unloaded and the ammunition is carried in a separate container;"
It just so happens that in my "target shooting" / "shooters place of assembly" I shoot without a projectile
I personally have more of a issue when I work offsite at secure facilities and the explosive doggies get very excited sniffing my truck. I alway end up having to go to one of those after I have been out having fun with the cannon and pistols.
Duncan
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the owner of the PA faire chuck is and always had been so paranoid of the competition with maryland he hates to have any division of the audience or performers ....any thing he see as a draw to the other faire he will openly compete with ..... he only shedules the pa faire after MD post theirs ......that's why he matches the pa dates with MD
Yet one more reason not to like "The Disney Ren Faire"
I do enjoy Celtic Fling, but outside of that if it's a decision of Revel Grove or PARF - Revel Grove will always win.
That said there are a bunch of wonderful people up there that I love to see, it's just the fair itself that I don't care for as much.
JMHO
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Mate, ye have 2/3 of the Brigands making the voyage from the port o' New York! Any inns ye might know of, where a gentleman of fortune could sling his bunk?
Glad to hear you are making it down!
Will you be @ Hamton this year?
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Gute-
I put a post up about this on the ships board. When I get back in town Monday I will let you know what the response is.
I know at least two of the other area Captains have been reading the post (Chelle & Chaos) and I will put a word out to the ones that don't get over here.
Duncan
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For those south of Philadelphia there are a number of other monthly shanty sings that one can attend.
Ships Company Shantymen hosts 4 sings a month.
(From their site http://www.shipscompany.org/chantysingers.htm#sings )
On the first Tuesday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at the Royal Mile Pub, 2407 Price St. in Wheaton, Maryland (near University & Rt. 97). (301) 946-4511.
On the second Wednesday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at the Wharf Rat, 801 S. Anne Street, Baltimore, Maryland (Fells Point) (410) 276-9034
On the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at The Drummer's Lot, Main Street in Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (410) 263-2641
On the fourth Wednesday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at the Wellwood Inn & Rivershack in Charlestown, MD
The Annapolis location is my personal favorite, but they are all fun.
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I wanted the "Build Your Own" kit, but everyone was out when I was shopping. I ended up with a complete one from Dixi which I have been happy with.
Make sure to post how your assembly goes.
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Does anyone know when did the collars change over from a verical collar to one that folds down? All of the shirts I have looked at online for the period show the fold down style.
Also any patterns out there? Again, all the patterns I have looked at online have the fold down collar.
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Wow - Their sales terms are a bit one sided
LEGAL LINES:
Prices and specifications are valid only in U.S. and
are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards-Money Orders ONLY
NO C.O.D.
NO CASH REFUNDS.
10 DAY EXCHANGE ONLY.
STORE CREDIT ONLY.
NO CREDIT ON SPECIAL ORDERS.
SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS ARE TO BE PAID
FOR IN ADVANCE,
AND ONCE ORDERED CANNOT BE CANCELED.
ALL SALE ITEMS ARE FINAL.
YOU MUST OBTAIN A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER,
NO PACKAGES WILL BE CREDITED
WITHOUT IT...
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I am looking to give my Queen Anne some company, but I am having a hard time picking a new piece.
I like the Royal Navy Sea Service Pistols
Found here: (and other places)
http://www.militaryheritage.com/pistol1.htm
but the earliest dating on this model is 1756 - post GAOP
I also like the English Lock Doglock Pistol
Found here: (and other places)
http://www.middlesexvillagetrading.com/PDOG.shtml
but is seems like it went out of production before GAOP (not that it wouldn't be around).
Does anyone else have any suggestions for GOAP pistols, preferably bigger than a Queen Anne?
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Well rig or no rig we are looking forward to catching up and chatting with ya. If your getting in Friday maybe catch up for dinner?
Duncan
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Gute-
Let me know what the plan is and I will put it out to the crew.
Duncan
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Are ye attending Hawkins ?
My lady and I will be there and would love to run back into you.
5th annual Baltimore Pirate Invasion/Privateers Day
in April
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Friday night's Swashbuckler Soiree tickets can be purchased online thru Fells Point Main Street, the event hosts.
Swashbuckler Soiree
Website for Fells Point Privateer Day:
Fells Point Priavteer Day
Websites for Baltimore Pyrate Invasion:
Fells Point Main Street Site > Pyrate Invasion
Baltimore Pyrate Invasion (To be Updated)