Gentleman of Fortune

Cool Stuff John! Thanks for posting it. GoF

Littleneckhalfshell (and interested others) It just so happens that i am typing this post in the Heart of Franconia, where I have been living for the last 5 years. The bocksbeutel ain't like a onion bottle though... its flatter and not "round" like an onion bottle. Like someone sat on it and smushed it a bit. I think the Portuguese make a similar bottle. Apparently, it (bocksbeutel) derives its name from a Ram's (Bock's) nut sack, which they claim they originally stored wine in.... That's the legend anyway. I have a few more pictures of shipping stuff as well.... I'll dig em up and add more later. GoF

Have you done this yet? Bump

Anybody listen to good web broadcasts that they care to share? I have been dabbling with live365 the commercials are annoying, and the vip memberships is a little steep (IMHO). Any others? GoF

This is about to slip to the next page so I'll bump it. GoF

Which is why i suggested that the Fort, or Key West foot the bill.... GoF

Did you guys see the post in Plunder about the Royaliste possibly going up for sale next year? Hmmm..... How about making a pitch to the Ft and to Key West to "buy" a new Ambassador for the region. Rename her "Mercury"???? If we had a couple o' thousand bake sales..... GoF

For you new folks, and old-posters alike, if you haven't already checked out the Piracy Pub map, please take the time to stop over and check it out. I get a lot of folks asking me if "there are any pirates in my area". Well, see for yourself and Mark Your Spot! http://www.frappr.com/pyracypub GOF

Welcome Aboard! GoF

Welcome! Curious about your avatar... where is it from/who did it? GoF

Dang... that looks cool! http://www.bismarck-class.dk/shipmodels/ge...fspeeterra.html and it fits two people! GoF

Royaliste Outta curiosity (and maybe to prevent a deluge of tire kickers) what price range would we be talking about? Or just how big o' lottery do we need to win? Thanks GoF

Toxicadia Sorry, I think I may have been misinterpreted. What I said was what I meant was "Hubba Hubba" So please, post your pics again! Also.... (to all) Lets not rekindle the authentic/fantastic debate... I am truly of the opinion that there is room for all and that both sides can compliment the other as there are all types of events and lots of different niche's to fit in. GoF

umm... er... ah... hmmm.... GoF

Just like to say how impressed I am.... The bar seems to be getting raised at each event. My favorite photo is the one of the group carrying their gear through the water... very cool. Keep up the good work. GoF

Just a heads up.... I pm'd Red Cat Jenny with no response so far (its been a few days). Still no sketchbook. GOF

Just to give the heads up... I have yet to receive RCJ's Sketchbook.... Don't know how that will throw things off... but its nearly the end of Nov. GoF

I would like that explored further too... Conventional wisdom says that pirate ships were the epitome of democracy... but I think that the reality may be different. In Cpt J's work, we see that a lot of Captains and Ships that were ruled as Dictatorships. When prizes were added to the fleet, Blackbeard appointed the new captain, there was no election. I am not saying that pirates never voted for there captain, I just don't think that was ALWAYS the case. GoF

1stMM You were the guy? I remember reading/hearing about the stolen SJ boots. Crap. Do you have any pictures of you wearing them? GoF

Already sale pending... but for Photo collectors and the curious... http://tinyurl.com/2m8pma GoF

MY list has gone out... so please check your PM folder here at the pub to see who you got. And please reply when you get it so we know... .you got it! GoF

Mine to Ransom has left the building. But Germany to Oregon aint going to be quick... each time. Please let me know when you get it. GoF

ZWN The larger ones, 2-3 inches, are great for a baldric buckle. They can even have "squared" edges.... But for waistbelts, its better to go with the thinner style... say 1" or so. The other tricky wicket is that, its hard to find pictures of "belts" in the period. When we see them, they are usually sword belts, with the leather frog for the sword, so not a true waist belt. Since there are no belt loops on trousers/breeches at this time, its difficult to imagine that folks are wearing belts under coats and over pants to keep them up... The buckle pictured is part of the clothing and equipment from the late 17th century Gunnister find. The belt and buckle were found over the outer most layer of clothing, suggesting they were worn on top, more for holding equipment then holding pants up.... The sword belt and buckles seem to be similar as far as size and shape... some seem fairly narrow, the wider ones maybe 1.5" inches. There are of course, exceptions. I will post what I have on my belt/button page, and give you a heads up when its ready. GoF

I have been hesitant to reply to this thread, as I think the original poster may be looking for something other than what I might suggest.. And that might draw the ire of some folks at the pub So, the thread topic says "Belt Buckle", but the content is about Baldric Buckles... If the intent is a cool "piratey" buckle, that, of course, would be open to interpretation... here are some buckles... http://www.buttonflower.com/index_032.htm or http://tinyurl.com/2ebunp GAoP era belt buckles are a horse of a different color. They seem to be smaller... probably 3/4"-1 1/2" with 1" being a good size. Often, the "wings" of the buckle are angled to give the profile a sort of a slight "V" shape. I am updating my buckle and button page, and here is a preview of some of the content. This is a GAoP era belt with buckle. The leather is 0,8 inches wide and the buckle looks to be about 1". Now the trick is finding something like that.... GoF

Captain Bo WOW! You look great! Nice backdrop too... GoF