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landlubbersanonymous

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  1. The book (Schönes Zinn) arrived after a six week journey over the high seas. I'm going to attempt to distill the mid 17th-18th century info. from that and other books/sources.
  2. In older post, among the books mentioned there was The Invisible Hook: The Hidden Economics of Pirates. Reference... http://pyracy.com/in...?showtopic=8895 Out of curiosity we found an affordable used copy online and ordered same. If there's any pertinent info and/or references, we'll be happy to share.
  3. Huzzah! Oderlesseye... can't wait to see those "snuff pics." :::Why doesn't that sound right?:::
  4. :::Winner or no... would still enjoy pics of the lucky one engaged with the ancient snuff.::::
  5. :::On the other side of sandbagged embankment with fingers in ears.::: "SOUND ADVICE!"
  6. I don't know this character personally, but we've visited her web site for longer than some marriages last so we'll go out on a limb and wish her a happy b-day. = )
  7. In some demented circles, I believe this is referred to as the "money shot." Good luck with this project! PS "Never give up... never surrender!"
  8. Can't speak for the breeches, but the short jacket we acquired from Liam's CC&C is the proverbial "cat's meow."
  9. Ditto that! Killer Shrews! Link to interesting info on a cousin of the Hispaniolan solenodon. This predatory shrew in Cuba has venom in its teeth. (Which was thought to be extinct but is still around.) http://www.edgeofexi...s_info.php?id=4
  10. We're interested. (Good timing too. We were just about to let loose our pet rocks back into the wild.)
  11. Are all those creatures extinct via consumption by humans?
  12. There was some dialog about "thongs" when I came on board... https://pyracy.com/in...75 Actually, this thong business doesn't bother us so much as the whole "Brazilian wax" thing. Ahhh, Landlubber... now you've touched on the Brazilian wax. Ai, Caramba wax found deep in the Amazon rain forest is an alternate peace-tie. When applied between sword blade and scabbard it forms a bond resembling epoxy, hence the Portuguese name Ai, Caramba which comes from the expression/oath "Ai, Caramba!" used when trying to remove ones sword, dagger or pistol after application. Brazilian wax is not recommended for pirates Jas. Hook Thanks Jas. I'll forward to the missus. (And the header shall read "Off the Hook".)
  13. There was some dialog about "thongs" when I came on board... https://pyracy.com/in...75 Actually, this thong business doesn't bother us so much as the whole "Brazilian wax" thing.
  14. Thanks for link. Re: French... we'll wing it. Hey, we can always test results on the neighbors eh?
  15. In The Sea Rover's Practice by B. Little there's mention of La Cuisine des Flibustiers... a 300+ page book on French pirate recipes. Has anyone ever seen or acquired this? We were considering scooping up a copy. - Eric & Family Amazon link... http://www.amazon.co.../dp/2752905130/ Sample text... http://www.etonnants...php?article6468 An (English) review... http://www.frenchpub...ibustiers-.html
  16. I really like that site. On the links page, there's a connection to a European pewter one... http://www.zinnmeist.../historisch.htm Even if one can't follow all the (German) text, it's worth a visit just to view the photos, artwork and regional maps with illustrations of assorted European and British shapes and styles of drink ware that were produced through the ages. The latter came from the book Schönes Zinn by Ludwig Mory. After eyeballing these things for the better part of a year, I ventured to eBay's German site a week ago and purchased a copy. I'll be happy to share any relevant info from same once I get my mitts on it.
  17. Yeah, those day-glow fluorescent hues will certainly clash... unless of course you're outfitted that way.
  18. Drop the subterfuge Mister Fortune. Everyone's already aware of your decades-old Caribbean connections. ...
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