Firethorn

Forty one here and counting. "Gettin' paid by the hour and older by the minute!"

Just finished viewing said movie and after all I've heard and read about it, I didn't think it was all that bad. If ya take POTC out of the mix, which all Pirate movies will be compared to, I would say it faired well. It took awhile to get used to Genna as a pirate, I kept thinking about "Stewart Little", but I finally bought it along with Modine as the swashbuckling scoundrel. Anyhow, that be my take on it!

Swashbuckler Grove aye? I'll have to make sure to visit the PARF next year. Question for those of you that have been to both MDRF and PARF, which one ya like better?

Arrrrrr! good one mate!

Hocus Pocus ...always watch that one with the kids, it's fun! Lost Boys ...a classic with the mrs and I John Carpenter's The Thing ...have to throw that one in as well. And I would suggest... The Ninth Gate ...our new classic featuring Johnny Depp.

Ah yes, Carlisles be havin' some fine apparel, but a bit out of me budget at the moment. How did ya do the aging if I might ask?

The coat looks great and so does your web site, very informative. :) Good show!

Thanks milady Pynch! Here be me kit, minus a belt I'm waitin' on.

My Waistcoat arrived today along with my Baldric, just had to get one even though I don't have a cutlass. I'm just waiting on a belt I bought to arrive then I'll get a full garb pic up. PS. Now I'm broke, I guess its back up into the attic for stuff to sell on ebay.

Well my shirt arrived today, just waiting on a couple more items to arrive and my first round of plundering be through. I might not be period authentic, but I be a pirate at least by "Hollywood" standard's and that be a start. Updated my personal picture. PS. GO YANKEES!

Why thank you milady! As for the blank, they had just one and only in black. >Hat Blank<

Oh! did I say eight, I meant twenty-eight. PS. They also make good dog treats. I can always tell what the dog has been eatin' when I clean up the yard after him.

Great video! If only I were eight again.

It is time for the grand unveiling of my hat so I added a picture to my profile for your viewing pleasure. I ended up sewing on two buttons to hold the front bends up and on the rear I just put a stitch through so it holds but you can’t see it. I was going to add some trim to the edge but if proved to be too difficult so I scratched the idea. PS. I'm still waiting for me shirt to arrive!

Here is the picture of me boots and hat so far. Hat Pic

My hat arrived from Jas Townsend, fast and easy! I've trimmed off the crimped edge, but I'm still deciding on how I want to bend it. The brim bends up easily and I’m thinking just a few stitches of thread is all it will take to hold the shape. I’ll keep ya posted. UPDATE It is time for the grand unveiling of my hat so I added a picture to my profile for your viewing pleasure. I ended up sewing on two buttons to hold the front bends up and on the rear I just put a stitch through so it holds but you can’t see it. I was going to add some trim to the edge but if proved to be too difficult so I scratched the idea.

My hat from Jas Townsend arrived today, very fast service! Also purchased a small leather pouch for me coinage.

Hey Crimson, I think I'll pass on the full coat/jacket for now, though they be nice. I'm thinkin' more on the lines of a vest, something without sleeves, but I did come across a short gunner jacket I liked. Thanks for everyone's imput, and speaking of boots, I do have an old pair of "Cowboy" boots that I think might work for now. I'll try and post a picture of them to get your thoughts.

I picked up some do rags at Seven Brothers Mercantile, they fit well but I thought the material would be a bit thicker.

Aye, after many weeks of searchin' the web, I've come across some pirate garb that is within me budget and can git me started. I've ordered from several different sites hopin' to 'ave it all by Halloween so's I can dress up with me daughter, she'll be a pirate as well, she has one of those cheesy kid costumes, but she loves it anyway. I'll post a pic as soon as I can.....Arrrr! PS. I'm still trying to decide on a vest or a jacket of some kind, any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!

I ordered a hat blank from Jas Townsend, I'll keep ya posted as to how I make out with it.

Well my wife and I traveled down to Wildwood for the interactive theater and all I can say is kudos to Cutthroat Kate for putting this gathering together. She found a great venue, a vintage movie theater which had all the charm of days gone by. It was a pleasure watching the POTC with a group of pure fans and interacting with it was fun and different for sure. If ya have the chance, head on over tomorrow (Sunday) and catch the next showing at 1:00pm. PS. Definitely bring a small pen light along with your script. Thanks again Kate. :) POTC Interactive Events

Anyone, anyone at all? Please forgive my shameful bump.

Soooo... is anyone goin'? Thinkin' 'bout headin' down, me mother-in-law has stepped up to watch the youngin's, so it be hard to pass up on a night out with the mrs.

'Ello mates! ...me crew and I have made our return from MDRF and suffice me to say it be a grand affair. Though we did come to the conclusion that it be a long journey for the day, for ya need more than a day to take in the sights in a leisurely fashion. It was great to meet a few of the Pub crew face to face, a splendid troupe they do make when gathered together. ‘Tis talk amongst me crew concerning next year and the word camping was mentioned in order to spend the weekend. In the mean time I’ll try and post up a few pix's I managed to take. MDRF Pictures