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    FTPI 2015 Cancelled

    in Fort Taylor

    Posted

    I am sure that this has been said elsewhere,but...

    Can we organize some smaller scale alternative(s) in our local areas as something of a fundraiser for FOFT?

    I realize that I haven't made it to the event since '09, but I am having withdrawals at the thought alone of not getting there this year. I am even living in The Sunshine State once again and being this much closer to Cayo Hueso was a major factor in the decision to move home.

    Any thoughts on how to keep this event viable? I would like to do what I can to help.

    Cutter

    The Red Herring

    Trade Blankets

    in Fort Taylor

    Posted

    Just wondering about the possibility of trade blankets for the 2014 event. Since we just moved home to Florida very recently, we are not in a good position to set up as full merchant/vendors, but we are unpacking some of our handcrafted items and we would like to make them available. Should this be allowed, and profitable trade come our way, we would be glad to share that good fortune.

    Sleeping and washing...

    in Fort Taylor

    Posted

    dis t'read a bit old now, but I t'ought I might ask me questions 'ere, as dey seems ta be related...

    we now live full time in our RV and it is how we will be travelling down to PIP 2014.

    I know that there are no hook-up on site, but I was wondering if there are restrictions regarding entering with and parking an RV in the parking area. I do seem to remember one or two back in '09

    FTPI Roll Call 2014

    in Fort Taylor

    Posted

    Zeewolves: Crew of 3... Cutter & Ginger, and one more to be announced

    Haven't been able to attend since '09, so please let us know if we need to make more formal arrangements.

    Seeing as we will be Florida Residents by then, we have no excuses for not attending this year.

    Book Collection offered for sale on Amazon

    in Thieves Market

    Posted

    Now adding some Pirate games on CD-ROM for PC...

    All in original box, unless noted... $5.00 ea obo

    Sea Dogs - Bethesda Softworks

    Age of Sail - TalonSoft

    Age of Sail II Privateer's Bounty - TalonSoft

    Redguard - Bethesda Softworks

    Celtic Kings Rage of War - Haemimont Games

    Red Jack - THQ

    Diablo - Blizzard Ent.

    Corsairs - Microids

    Tropico2: Pirate Cove - Gathering

    Tides of War - Devil's Thumb / GT interactive

    Patrician II - Strategy First

    Book Collection offered for sale on Amazon

    in Thieves Market

    Posted

    Here are a few more books for sale...

    Sorry for the sparse details, but the ISBN should fill in the blanks.

    If interested in several books, or a full "boxed shipment" catch me quickly before they go up on Amazon.

    Well, even if they do get listed, let me know and I can pull them down and send a few at a time to save you some loot.

    Here they are in no particular order, all prices negotiable:

    0486241416 Wooden Sundials: $4.00

    0070211205 Latitude Hooks and Azimuth Rings $9.00

    0937854050 The Book of Pirate Songs $12.00

    0952467909 The Gaff Rig Handbook $15.00

    0952467968 Colin Archer and the seaworthy double-ender $15.00

    1888671076 of Yachts & Men $12.00

    0871068664 Pirates & Patriots... $4.50

    1931882185 Pirates & the Lost Templar Fleet $8.00

    0713636068 Classic Boat Seamanship $9.00

    1855323184 Viking Hersir (Osprey Series) $7.00

    0850452589 The Landsknechts (Opsrey Series) $5.00

    0972529802 The Crusaders (Beautifully Illustrated!) $30.00 obo

    087742375x Gently with the Tides (The Best of Living Aboard) $4.00

    0877429847 Brightwork $12.00

    0937822337 Painting & Varnishing (WoodenBoat Series) $12.00

    0877422834 Understanding Rigs & Rigging $9.00

    0877421994 Cruising in Comfort $5.00

    068806163X Boatopia $4.00

    0812063759 Vikings

    0760759162 Explores & Traders $5.00

    1571456325 The Art of Medieval Manuscripts $12.00

    0486219879 Renaissance Woodcuts (Dover) $5.00

    More to come...

    Book Collection offered for sale on Amazon

    in Thieves Market

    Posted

    Thanks very much for your purchase. I am sending the book to you today.

    My Lady and I are in the process of paring down our possessions for a long overdue move back to La Florida... and a move onto our boat! So, lots has to go. This evening, I will get a better list together, and post it here to the Pub. As mentioned I have many books on Boatbuilding, both history and techniques. Lots more on homebuilding, cabinetry and general woodworking... all looking for a good home.

    I will keep you posted.

    Fair Winds & Following Seas,

    'Cutter

    (Michael Darch)

    Book Collection offered for sale on Amazon

    in Thieves Market

    Posted

    The time has come for a major Change in Latitude...

    To expedite this process, I am divesting myself of most Worldly Possessions. The Book Collection will be the first few bits of this valuable flotsam and jetsam are currently available through barter with the Amazons...

    http://www.amazon.com/shops/islandcutter

    I still have MANY titles to list... lots of books on Pirates (of course), many books on Sailing, Boatbuilding, Woodworking, and Home Repair.

    You don't get much for selling books on Amazon. I am more interested in seeing them go to good homes. Look over the titles, and feel free to contact me privately if you would like to get a special "package deal" on several books that I could ship out in one box, at a very discounted rate. The better and more valuable books will be listed once I have had a chance to say my goodbyes.

    'Cutter

    Roll Call 2010

    in Fort Taylor

    Posted

    LOL. True as that may be, now there will be two camping with the crew. Mwahahahahaha

    We had a great all redhead cannon crew at Blackbeards, now we need another one for Fort Taylor.

    Sorry if we seized a moniker, Lil... it's just been très à propos for my little Ginger Gosling. She may be a feisty redhead, but you are The Feisty Redhead.

    I have also taken to calling her "Powder Keg" for her, ahem... "mercurial spirit".

    Hold on, it gets better... I told her about The Boom Boom Girls and she want to be one too!

    Heaven help me! What is left of the red in my beard is rapidly turning grey.

    'Cutter

    Living History Demos Fort Taylor Pirate Invasion 2010

    in Fort Taylor

    Posted

    Cutthroat & Blackheart plan to attend this year's festivities. Don't think we"ll put up the "Garage Mahal" out on the Serengeti though, too hot it was!

    I'll be bringing me Lady Friend too! She's new to this stuff, but she's a Feisty Redhead and willing to put together her kit by November.

    Soooo... any room with the Archangel Crewe.

    Roll Call 2010

    in Fort Taylor

    Posted

    Island Cutter - ZeeWolves

    I will probably not bring the "Garage Mahal" this year... it was a lot to set up and it took a real beating in the Storm.

    Put me down anywhere. All I need is a palm frond for a blanket and coquina for a pillow, the rum will do the rest.

    My first sailboat, a project in the making

    in Ports O'Call

    Posted

    You can't go wrong with the advice that Dutch has offered... both the mast and boom need to be rigid, and it helps if the boom light.

    Start out simply and traditionally, and you will find that you can get your rig together fairly inexpensively. I would bet that a suitable sail could be found on eBay for only a few bucks.

    ...and if you really want to make yourself crazy (in a good way) check out The Cheap Pages - Poly Tarp Sails

    http://thecheappages.com/oddsails.html

    The current issue of WoodenBoat Magazine (February 2010 Number 212) has a great section on "Sailing Rigs - A Beginner's Guide" The $6.25 that you spend on the Magazine will be money well spent. Find a rig that appeals to your eye, and go with that. I would suggest the Sprit Rig... no boom to smack you in the head.

    Take things slowly. Keep things simple. You can do all is needed to bring this sleeping beauty back into her natural element.

    (BTW: I have restored several boats professionally, and I would be glad to offer any advice that I can. PM or e-mail me if you have ANY questions.)

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