callenish gunner

All this time i have been trying to convince most of the lasses i know to go topless ....so much cooler in the tropical climates shame they only do it in private ....shame for you mates!!!

see if you can find a used ski bag and put your poles in that or let me know what you'll need and i'll make sure that you have them

for a first attempt it looks pretty good better than a lot of what's out there ...and obviously not the polyester hollywierd sort of kit that some try to pass off ....keep working on it as you go but don't be so hard on yourself

With heavy rains and a rising sea; a small schooner, heavily laden, sails into a cove on the northeast side of the island. The sails are furled and the crew tries to batten down as best they can against the storms. They drop anchor and set about securing the ship such as it is; she's riding low in the water, under a heavy cargo. The crew consists of an Arowak named Chetzl and 2 tall Africans the tallest one with a large scar on his left cheek is Oluwole; his younger brother who was missing his right hand was Oludayo their dark skin glistened like polished ebony in the driving rain. The captain of this small ship is a broad powerful man with shock white hair and beard. He is not the tallest of men but there is an understanding just by his look that he is not a man to be triffled with. His bright blue eyes are quite steely as he gives the orders to his crew to secure the ship in the relative safety of this cove. From his speech he can only be a Scotsman, with the burr in his voice as he tells the men to "lash doun the canvas o'er the hold t' keep the cargo secure." His voice was gruff and loud but there was no sense of anger behind it. It's just the way he is. He obviously is used to being in charge. The four man crew make quick work of the task at hand. Not much is spoken between them but they work almost as one. Hand gestures and looks seems to replace words between them.once secure they head below to weather the storm, the captain remaning on deck to gauge the sky and to assertain what the next fer hours will bring. The headland gives them pretty good cover from the direction of the winds, as long as it holds they should be fine to pass the storm in this quiet cove. Tomorrow they see about fresh water and some game for provisions.... perhaps they can trap a few wild pigs to bring aboard for food over the next couple of weeks, but that's a concern for tomorrow. Tonight he must concern himself with the safety of his ship and his crew and the cargo that swells the hold. The tiny ship rocks in the storm and the crew will ride it out as best they can....

grilled trout marinated in a dry chablis with blanched almonds sauteeded in butter with crushed galic and chopped fresh parsely, sauteed baby carrots in an apple brandy glaze........a sugar free fresh lime mousse for desert

I offered options only because the ones I posted proved more workable for my bodytype....and I have found issues with some aspects of Kass's patterns that I have worked with... but that is why there are different companies out there

I for one will be one vendor who opts for the trees around the careening camp as opposed to the wide open parade ground of the fort.....broiling under the direct sun with no shade during the day other than being under the fort's casements is not for me ...besides this is a thieves market not a formal street market organized within the community of the authorities!!! those who have attended in the past can tell you the inside of the fort gets extremely hot during the heat of the day...i have spoken to Wiliam and to Harry about keeping my sutlery within the encampment area to add both flavour and atmosphere to both ...I will be in the encampment!!!

aye rats me bucko, if the event be after mid december to the middle of january it might be worth a road trip to the mid-west...keep us informed of the details

I have often heard much about what Howard Pyle did to stereotype the pyrate image with bucket boots etc. but if you actually examine his work he has many details correct ...He shows very few examples of any pirate wearing bucket boots most are in buckle shoes or barefooted and the clothing is stylized at worst but not the guideleines for the 1930's hollywood designer sorts of "fashion" blunders attributed to him. .....just my humble opinion

Ghost Forge Jas. Townsend I have had good luck with patterns from both of these companies ...simple instructions and excellent fit

I have several pairs of Fugawee shoes and I have never had a serious problem with them or dealing with the company. I have recomended them to many of my friends and they have had similar dealings with them ... and with their dealers ....so try and order a pair about $100 and wear then around the house and don't scuff up the soles for an hour or so and see what you think of the fit. Before you punch the holes for the buckles in the latchets use the velcro they include with the shoes to get them stretched out properly before mounting your buckles. You'll be much happier with the results.

fugawee.com I have dealt with them several times over the past years and they have always given me prompt and reliable service and showed effort to my concerns

Looks like it was a grand event ........ cheeky in chains ....mmmmmmmmmmmmmm oops!!! sorry my mind went on a mini excursion there

aye Patrick every frizzen is hardened and each gun is test fired ...I stand behind every gun I sell (better than in front of!!!) if you need it serviced I'll take care of that as well I want as many pirates as possible to have the best weapons available at an affordable price

Just a word mates: Silkie's father passed away today 8/7/07....I'm sure you'll all join me in offering our condolences upon her loss. He had had a full life and was surrounded by family when he passed away. Please join with me in a prayer for Silkie and her family at their hour of loss.......I'll light a candle for him lass

Welcome aboard Saber...i'm sure the swabs around here are just measuring the cut of your jib .....now pay Ray for him to fill up me flaggon with some black barbados rum! ....'n this tyme Ray, put a wee bit o' lyme in it have t' ward off the scurvvy

i have made some of those in the past and i'm sure i could whip one up before pip to raffle off i'll keep you posted

From Here to Eternity (Burt Lancaster & Deborah Kerr)

not at all but those are world maps or Europe what was presented here were more like the sailing charts of American coastal waters from the period ...I myself would love to have copies of period charts from the Carribean as well; showing soundings and shoals etc. world maps are fine but how many of those can you chart a course by

Aye tis a shame more old maps aren't being reproduced for the public. Some of those maps on the link would be great to have copies of them!

Patrick, I have to agree that since the slops of the day weren't turn out in factories with a standard pattern and the cookie cutter techniques of the later periods up to and including today's clothing. Your slops are as authentic and period correct as any could be. You took your measurements and cut the cloth in the needed shapes and sewed them together in a sturdy fashion holding to the period look and where visible the period stitches ....no more or less than any taylor of the day would have done ...I commend you good sir ....as usual you are an inspiration to those around you and a benchmark for others to strive to meet

welcome aboard lass ...if you're buying make mine a flaggon of black barbaedos rum

If there is breath in my body i'll be there ...even if i have to crawl!!!

if you want to do it on the real cheap you can lay down a 4x4 square of canvas with broiler foil over it and then put down 4-5 inches of sand over it mixed with vermiculite(mica) use charcoal and it won't burn the layer of grass below when you're finished lift the canvas and keep the sand and ash on the inside i usually dispose of the sand in an area that won't be affected by the resulting ash/sand mix

what you might want to consider is a brazier that uses charcoal (not the match-light kind)it's enough heat to boil water of cook a meal they make them in singleburner sized of double burner sized ranging fro aroud $60 to $150 some fold flat and come packaged in wooden boxes(fort augusta woodworking in selinsgrove, pa) ...great when you can't build a fire or on rainy days under a fly