callenish gunner

a friend sent me this and i almost choked!!! ....been joking with friends about getting a pony cart again after 40 years here in the states

NOW THE LAST TIME I GOT CARDED WAS AT A BAR IN THE UNIVERSITY TOWN WHERE I LIVE ....THE YOUNG LASS ASKING FOR CARDS ASKED FOR MY ID ...I TOLD HER THE LAST TIME I GOT CARDED WAS DURING THE LYNDON JOHNSON YEARS .....HER RESPONSE WAS "SHE DOESN'T WORK HERE ANYMORE! I'LL HAVE TO SEE YOUR ID!!" ...........THOUGHT I'D ALMOST DIE LAUGHING SHOWED MY UK DRIVERS LICENSE THAT CONFUSED THE HELL OUT OF HER

figured I will join this round if none of you mind I'm in Northwestern Pennsylvania

the sheeple of the united states have continually been sold a bill of goods by the oil companies and the auto makers and the tire companies and the airlines for the past 60 years. they systematically dismantled the transportation infrastructure in this country. convincing every american that the only safe vehicle was a large heavy car/suv of a huge truck and that riding buses or trains was slow and demeaning. we went from one of the most efficient railway systems in the world to a nation that can't make trains run on time or efficiently to save our asses. look to the level of what amtrak has crumbled into and our rail frieght system as well. we have been crippled by the idea that travel has to be super-fast to get from NYC to LA in less than 4 hours; and we endure cramped seating and lousy service the elimination of refreshments enroute. gone are the leisurely comforts of a sleeper train that could take you across the country and have you arrived relaxed and fed and un-hassled by the long layovers and routing that takes you half way across the country to send you a few hundred miles south for your destination (explain to me again why i have to fly to St Louis to get to Florida from Pittsburgh) instead of the train that took 23 hours and i walked around on the train and enjoyed a decent meal in the dining car and went to the club car to enjoy a cigar and a drink and play cards or chess... went to the toilet and didn't have to perform some ritual contortion to relieve myself. the VW that i was told was so unsafe for years got 35mpg and ran for 963,000 miles before i sold it for more than i paid for it originally( it had become a classic in 25 years) last i knew it was still on the road driven by the young fellow i sold it to. simple and easy to care for engine could be rebuilt in a day with simple tools and no computer needed or college degree and it passed the emissions tests as long as it was kept tuned up. if i could i went by train or bus but where i live now i can't get a bus to anywhere. the last bus line gave up 2 years ago here. but the entire nation was led to believe that trains traveling at 125 mph weren't possible here. but tiny japan and france run them for years to full capacity. on my very last trans-continental train trip i actually made more money doing portrait drawings than my ticket cost me. but the corporate powers that be have continually told the american public and the leaders of government the same smoke and mirror tricks that got them in control to begin with. until somebody is willing to actualy fight back every attempt to move forward will be squelched by the money of world corporations to keep us under their collective thumbs like the flock of sheep that we have become willing to be.

here's to we the sheeple

latest from newsweek what's an honest pyrate to do?

Let me know where and how to send my $50!!! have lost a few good friends to the disease and have a few more survivors that deserve to be honoured as well!!!

Happy birthday to ye lass ...hope this year brings you health and happiness in abundance!!!!

We have already begun our plans for PIP this year and we will be back to Hampton next year with additional stock and a wider selection of goodies. Also for those so inclined we will accept work on consignment for the events for those who feel so inclined as to try to balance the expense of the travel with the sale of high quality period work. You set the price and give us enough background that we will be able to market your wares for you. We don't want nor will accept a cut for your items!!! What's good for one pyrate is good for all!

Here is a source for patterns that are easy to follow and generously cut to fit! Ghost Forge

Have to agree with what has been posted. The increase in the number of period vendors would be an improvement and grouped a bit closer together would also be good. Also the additional placement of rubbish containers for the patrons would be helpful. With the right permits and consistent schedule would have drawn more patrons toward the shore area which would have increased traffic toward the period vendors. (m'self included) As a period weapons vendor having to remove half the stock from public sale was annoying in the least. The on again off again situation with what would be permitted to be sold without fear of arrest/confiscation gave me serious pause about the event. The lack of seating in areas outside the food vending area would also help in drawing people out to the outlying perimeter.

yeah it's rather small ...

I know i'm not from Long Island but you were extremely welcoming figured we'd like to keep in touch!!!

our trip to Long Island this past weekend cost us over $400 in gas and tolls ($14.50 to cross one bloody bridge) plus fees ...for less than $100 in sales ...events like that will restrict what events we can do in future

Salty & m'self arrived safely home monday morn 8;15AM(slept 4 hours along the road) left immediately to drive another 2 hours for a doctor's appointment in Pittsburgh .....i fell asleep in the waiting room ....finally home and will be sleeping about 12 hours straight nice folks at the event ....sales at the event_________ that be another tale

Aye lass we both are

Awaiting the email with vendor credentials enclosed!!! I received the email confirming that the pyrates received my fees but that was the extent of the correspondences with the folks there

Some great shots everyone ....looks like most survived and had a good time at the weekend ....albeit tornado aside. Hope to see you all again quite soon!

I must admit I missed this post as well.... best of wishes; all be them belated good sir. ....next time around you will have to come by the tent after hours and we'll enjoy a rum or brandy!!! ...your humble purveyor of armaments

the hardest one to convince that this is a good thing is m' 30ish year old daughter who is somehow not thrilled to know she's having a baby brother whose mother is younger than she is ....

a good working knife with a good period sheath you say??? the first one is about 10 inches long and the second is about 13 inches long..

As always lass it's good to see you back in port you have been missed ....and thanks for the drinks, darlin'! you need to spend more time in port so you can keep in touch more often!!!

if i could get those and some others in my collection actually made up as reproductions i'm sure i'd have a lot more business ....probably more than i could handle!!!

She's a sweet ship ...was aboard her last July in Halifax ....if i had the funds I'd make one just like her!!!