Iron Hand

Dunno. We better ask Albrecht Dürer. Looks ta be a North Western Jack-a-lope

Top one's the cutest yet......

Neither Cannon Keel Hauling or Hanging?

Check this card out... The Pirates Christmas Card.mpg

Beautiful job.....I inherited that same knife last summer but I left it alone as it was sailored up already. I met a friend in Oregon that had a beaded sheath that fit perfectly... This is such a great knife I'm gonna start stocking them for sale.....I'm glad to see somebody else appreciates the quality of the blade.

Aye...ye chose some monstrously heavy Canvas there...13 oz. is heavey for a fly...$9 a yard is a good price but,like you said, twould be cumbersome...Not to mention the pine trees to support it....I think 18oz. twould be a good choice for a small coastie sail material..

But to be honest, my pyrate is a bit of a history buff; so to ask him for help, other then the address to this site, is a bit intimidating. History Buff Ya say......I think you'll find most of here are History Buffs......I've never met one that wasn't willin' ta share everthin' he knows without the askin'.... Anyways....welcome to the world of Pyracy...it's a fun ride....and you'll meet some nice folks willin' ta help ya all they kin...Under the Black Flag, as stated is a great start, I still liked Disney's Treasure Island. There's lots of fun and Historical information out there.....As I said afore...Welcome Aboard and Enjoy the Ride and the new friends you'll meet....

I'll make sure ta give ye a broadsides when afore I set in.....

Welcome aboard....Maybe ye can help us through the Dardenells....

I does it cause I can. I'm an Historian at heart and trainin' ta be a teacher. I love this 1st person way of teachin' history. I ain't somebody what likes ta be a sterotypic pirate. I hate when someone say RRRR ta me..... I hate the "R" jokes...Been doin livin' History since 1975. Yes I stay in the field at night as well. I love escapin' the 21st century for as long as I can. It's what me and m'lady do for fun. Unfortunately Obamanomics is keepin us closer ta port than normal but there's a fare wind blowin' out d souff oer our shoulders, tides a changin', guess we'll set a corse and go.....

KFC Too...... Now that's some down home southern cookin'. Across from the Sphinx I guess it would be paw smackin' good instead of finger lickin' good.Yarrrrrrrrrrrrr. My two schillings and nothing more.....Like Ransome says....At least it's not a walmart....That's what threatens Gettysburg and the Wilderness Battlegrounds My friends, there seems to be an underlying current these days what just don't give a fig about historic pristine sights or hallowed grounds. I'm sure if enough people pitch a bitch, other suitable sites can be found for these necessary evil wind machines. I'm sure they can hide solar generation sites in the surrounding forests to do the same job and not ruin the serenity of this site. It takes having the huevos to stand against the machine and saying no...Progress doesn't have to be invasive on Landmarks...If we have no history to learn from, we'll keep making the same mistakes forever....Fight until they take ye down....Tis a worthy fight....ye might be surprised of the outcome...Ye Rebel Pyrate.....Iron Hand

KFC Too...... Now that's some down home southern cookin'. Across from the Sphinx I guess it would be paw smackin' good instead of finger lickin' good.Yarrrrrrrrrrrrr.

I've heard the "Grenadiers being the tallest" thing widely touted in Rev-War, F&IW, and War of 1812 circles... So I do tend to believe it, even though I have yet to see (likely because I haven't thought to look) any period sources that validate it. While I don't like the super tall mitre hats, I do like the Marine cap in the image you just showed. My problem is when I first started going down this road, it was almost impossible for me to find any really good info on period marines, and I was finding lots of good references to "Foote Guard" (infantry), so I just went with that as being the easiest (well the easiest that wasn't grenadier ). Personally, I think you would make a great Grenadier, and with your preference for fancier clothing, it would be a good look for you! That and I just think it would be really cool to have someone doing a good grenadier portrayal! (read as peer pressure! ) The one cool thing about doing soldier impressions, is that many of the items can easily be reused. When I finish my version two infantry uniform, I could likely also use it to pull off a marine impression with just a different hat, and maybe a few other accessories. The Grenadier would require a new coat and hat (and maybe waistcoat too) which is a fair bit more work, but still much less than making whole new outfits. And that image of the Grenadier with the yellow facing is actually a lot cooler looking than the Blenheim Tapestry ones, it almost uses the "Marine style" cap... So what unit and facing colours are you considering? Not sure - Ivan Henry is England born, Boston resident, shop owner turned privateer. I have not decided if i want to work a pre-move to the colonies stint in the military or a post-move thing. So my unit colors would probably be driven by location. What do you think? It would be a little useless though to do a unit that didn't see action in the Caribbean or the early Colonies. I would look really lost and literally out of place at any reenactment... I've stood in Line of Battle against Grenadiers and fusiliers. They are big and Scary....Ya got to realize that hat adds a good 12 to 18 inches in height. In a day when the average enlisted man was 5'2" and yes they were 6' or taller for Grenadiers, that's almost 3 foot taller than most soldiers. i had a video of meself facing them holdin' me video cam....and I was shakin'....i don't scare easy either....

I do the Star of the County Down meself. Learnt it from Alex Beaton. His version sounds moreScottish naturally but I like this version by the Rovers just as well.

I ashure you....... my interest is purely Monetary

Wonder why yer parents didn't name ya Harley.

My given name is Terry......When I asked me Dar, why they gave me that name, he said there was a popular comic strip named Terry & the Pirates and he liked the name...Ironic isn't it. By the way Rumba.....Nancy was a very popular name during the colonial days...

Good one That....Lady B

OK Bright....I'm gonna be the Dumb one and ask.....Is this museum dedicated to Blackbeard? I ne'er heard of it...news takes awhile ta travel round the Horn ,Ya know. Seems like a nice place....Tell us more.....Please

I reread the instructions, and I think I just missed the note at the beginning....Not enough Rum in me I guess.....Anyhoo.....awesome pie.....

Just got through eating my First pie from your recipe.....me and the wife both had Bakers for Gran dars and I feel for two pies...double yer crust ingredients...turned out flakey and wow do we have ideas...I cubed the taters rather than shredded and I'm gonna add carrots maybe gravy, maybe peas,and cheese to the next one. The crust recipe is spot on...nice and flakey...Thank Ye Callenish...

one of the midwest faires doesnt allow weapons of any kind, except repo guns. None, nada. and they will take them away from you. The reason? Someone drunk grabbed a knife off of someone's belt and cut the owner in the stomach. 5 seconds and their insurance took a huge hit. Even perfomers can only have weapons as needed. And you sign a big waiver if you do need them for a show. I dont agree with it 100% but I've seen enough crazy/drunk patrons to know crap happens. Took a whip from a 13 year old just before he hit someone with it, and just this weekend reprimanded 2 20-year olds for sword play on a sidewalk at a faire. seriously... sigh That's one of thereasons I refuse to sell whips or cat o nines. Only people with common sense should own them, and I haven't the time to give IQ tests.....

I'm cookin meat pies as we speak....I found HP on the internet in small quantities as well....I'm substituting sauces...Will let ye know how it tasted....

Why Thankee Sir.