William Brand

Welcome, aboard.

To be perfectly honest, I don't know, but I have seen the term applied to several articles of clothing, including 'trousers'. Each time I've seen it referenced it's been in conjunction with the military at sea, so it may be another way of saying 'navy trousers' or a 'navy jacket'. I look forward to any answer with more information.

Aye. It does at that. I would love to see this in a dark bronze. And the buckle suits the coat very well.

"We're gathering on her now." Jim observed, and in a voice that was not the shout of before, for the tempest had begun to die off a little. William nodded, his eyes moving between the cutter and sky and back again. "Edge in as you may, Mister Warren." The Watch Dog continued to wrestle winds that weathered them in their progress and frustrated the bosuns both. The wind was sometimes gone completely and in a moment as contrary again as it had been since nightfall. Badger proved tenacious as that animal that shared his name. He was abrupt, direct, and absolute in all things, while Roberts was everywhere at once. Though decidedly different in form and personality, they made a good team. Melody and countermelody. William removed himself to the waist of the ship and paced off a short run back and forth along a line. The Lucy resolved herself and details could now clearly be seen each time she rose from a trough. She was a ship of lights and calls, and gratefully, not a ship of spreading fires and screams. Whatever was happening aboard her now, there was an order to it. William caught Jack at the elbow as he passed. "Bring me a speaking trumpet." "Aye, sah."

CaptJ asked me to post his new vehicle and the colors that it sports. Note that the vehicle is a Rogue. So very fitting.

It's not going to be alright, John. You might get shot at by pirate hunters, or taken prisoner by redcoats. You could find yourself standing around in a tent encampment during a tornado warning. You might have to eat with your fingers... ...wait...those are all good things. PIP is like a huge party with the most laid back people on the planet. If you can't have a good time, you are trying not to. You'll have so much fun you'll consider moving there. Ask Fayma.

Thanks for the timely updates. It's nice to know well in advance of the event the how, who, where, what and when of everything.

It falls to me to tell you that CaptJ and Janet will not be in attendance, and it is with a heavy heart that I must tell you also, that our dear Captain Jim will not be joining us either. Commitments and vacation schedules have combined to keep many pirates from PIP this year. Each and every one of them send their greetings and well wishes.

1) I've been looking at all the PC stuff. Heck! I just want to dress like a pirate and stay drunk for 10 days! (Ok... maybe I could have done that 30 years ago, but you get my drift, I think!) You all sound like you are SO industrious! What is a worthless rogue like me to do at, say, PiP? (I'm VERY good at giving advice!) Have a blast. Just show up and they'll put you into training on cannon crew at the fort. Attend the Walk the plank party and go swimming in your clothes for sport. There's a parade you can strut your stuff in. So many things. PIP is not 'PC', or as we prefer to call it 'Historically Interpreted'. The activities at the fort and the volunteers there lean toward Historic Interpretation, but the overall festival has a broad standard. 2) Looks like you bring a ****load of stuff along with you to gatherings (like PiP, which I have my eye on!). How do you transport all that stuff from home??? Do many of you come by plane? People talk of tents, cots, etc., etc., etc. I'd need to charter my own plane for all that stuff! I'm having trouble just imagining transporting the clothes by plane! (Hat?? Boots?? Cutlass?? Keep in mind that I am a huge man and my clothes are probably twice as big as some of you wee ones.....) Also, it must be hot there and people must sweat alot .... a different shirt for every day? I've managed to attend with a limited change of clothing, a tent and enough sundries (maps, weapons, etc) to travel by plane and still arrive well equipped. In some cases, we even provided tents for people traveling by plane. 3) PiP .... Commercial lodgings? Beach? Fort? I HATE not being clean. Where do you wash? Shampoo? Brush your teeth? Comb your hair? Take care of "elimination needs"? I can guess that once the sun goes down, things really get fun. Like most places, the best stories probably come from the 11 PM to 3 AM time period! lol! Gee, I wonder why....Posted Image Seems like the on site ppl would be privy to all the late nite shenanigans. 5) While I wouldn't be showing up in a costume-store getup bought at say, Rubie's, I would probably be more flamboyantly dressed than most of the PC stuff I have seen. (No offense, but in the pics I have seen, PC clothes look kinda drab!) Posted Image I get the impression, though, that this place/group would even welcome the Key West Gay Men's Cross-Dressing Pirate's Chorus. (Ok, maybe not the pirates from the blue states.....) I just hate the thought of spending all that money on the first year's trip to mainly discover what I SHOULD have done to have the best time! Arrive. You have to try hard not to have a good time. Chances are you'll find at least two groups or more that you can hang out with no matter what your tastes are. 6) Does it matter much when in the 10 days you show up? When does the "best" stuff happen? When is it most fun? Would going for December 3, 4, 5 be too short? (On second thought, if I am going to fly all that way - from Montreal - I should probably stay as long as possible, no?) Leaving the day after American Thanksgiving is not very likely ... gotta spend some time with the extended family in Maine. I recommend you come early enough to catch walk the plank and stay long enough for the battles at the fort, so the longer the better. That said, I am generally there for the Fort Taylor Invasion before all else, which is toward the end. I have a limited amount of vacation and money, so I go to shoot cannons and clash swords.

Whether you're attending Pirates in Paradise or not, you'll find some invaluable information here... http://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=14604

And stop by chat. I'll be in the chatroom for the next little while. ...though it isn't working at all.

Feel free to ask questions as you have them, and for history, check out the Captain Twill forum here on the Pub. Welcome aboard. -William

This thread will point you to many helpful threads for PIP. http://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=14604

Join the Mercury crew and go to the Pirates in Paradise festival. I'm past being subtle. Welcome aboard.

I really wish that I could. As primitive as it's meant to be do they let you take pictures?

Welcome aboard.

The standard sizing up to 4XL.

Thank you.

The powers that be have decided to do an official Fort Taylor Pirate Invasion t-shirt (and totes, tanks, sweatshirts and hoodies too), which not only benefits the fort, but helps get yours truly to the event! Shirts will be available on men's t-shirts and tanks, as well as women's baby doll t-shirts and tank tops. All shirts are 100% cotton and will feature the compass pocket image and the crossed swords on the back. Prices reflect pick-up at the event in Florida. Anyone who is not attending, but would like a shirt, please add $5.00 for shipping. Orders will close on November 12th. Tote bags - $20.00 T-Shirts (men) - $20.00 T-Shirts (women) - $20.00 Men's tank - $24.00 Women's Tank - $24.00 Sweatshirts - $27.00 Pull-over Hoodie (men) - $35.00 Zipper Hoodies (men) - $40.00 Payments can be made by check or paypal. Please send paypal payments to sweet_h2o@excite.com Please mail checks to: William T. Pace 143 South 400 West Logan, Utah 84321

Welcome, Mister Fridley. I welcome you on Facebook and missed this post altogether. Always a pleasure to meet another member of the crew living in Ohio where our ranks continue to grow.

Application sent. Now, the rush to finish a million things before we meet.

Well... As I have been waiting over two years for my order... And more than one promise that I'll have it ' in a week or two'... Several PM's on here that have been read and not replied to... You be the judge... Two years...? Wow. That's an uncommonly long time to be made to wait. Meanwhile he's been working on a Scottish sinclair saber for himself and a fighting knife for a client over the last few months. He also made a lovely cartridge box for Jeff MacKay back in July and one for some fellow named Sam back in June. Add to that the many projects he's working on over at the Black Spot Armory and he simply doesn't have the time to make a Whydah box.

It's a fantastic example of Keith's Workmanship. I'm very happy with it and look forward to seeing it in the mail. So many handcrafted bits if gear and kit are waiting to exit the plastic tub for better quarters. I'll be sealing it with linseed oil upon its arrival and this should make it even a darker red than it is now.

Muela makes navajas...? I just got all giddy. They make fantastic knives.