Stynky Tudor

9 hours ago, madPete said:

I bet all the bowls fit inside that!

Pretty much. If I remember the size correctly, it could probably stow a tent as well.

15 hours ago, madPete said:

we will need whatever serving bowls we have in our kitchen supplies. Working with the ranger for a iron pot to piss... er... cook in

I'll be sure to bring wooden bowls that Tudor Smith brought to the Alabama events, plus any eating utensils.

I'll have to double check, but I think I've got permission bring and use this large old copper cook pot, minus wooden shoe and dog toys.

Holly smokes, that kitchen looks amazing!

Welcome aboard Sawney Beane to Pyracy!

Everybody, welcome Shawn Hunt aboard Pyracy Pub!

2 hours ago, 1stMate Matt said:

This has my pirate spirit reignited.

Excellent, Welcome back!

On 2/21/2024 at 5:36 AM, Tudor MercWench Smith said:

What are general opinions on this style?

These look great to me.

Talking with William (though not to speak for him), we would rather folks wore something earlier rather than later then period.

Welcome back aboard 1stMate Matt!

Wishing Diosa De Cancion the Happiest of Beerthdays!

On 2/12/2024 at 1:13 PM, Mary Diamond said:

On 2/13/2024 at 9:27 AM, Mary Diamond said:

Most likely a skirt at some point… 😊

That is beautiful fabric!

18 hours ago, Mary Diamond said:

$3.99 for 4 yards, homespun cotton plaid...

Okay, so whatcha thinking of make'n?

On 2/5/2024 at 6:57 PM, madPete said:

Except for the pockets, a sleeveless waistcoat goes pretty quick. I looked back on the building photos of the coat, and you may want to cut the arm openings slightly larger if it feels wonky. Otherwise that is a cheap and dirty way to get a waistcoat.

I've made the sleeveless pattern a few times now and can attest to it being pretty quick/easy, especially if you have any previous sewing experience. Initially I didn't have a clue or experience sewing and making (welt) pockets hung me up big time, until I saw a YouTube and I could wrap my head around the process. But even then actual pockets aren't necessary, you can have nothing or just ornamental pocket flaps. 

Happy Beerthday to our own Captain Oatmeal, Michael Bagley!

On 2/2/2024 at 12:02 PM, Halfpint said:

Found this pewter "sharing mug" yesterday at a Tucson thrift store for $5.00  😃  Sheffield England made, and holds 32 ounces!

If only Fort Taylor was still a thing. I remember wandering with folks into bars and the bartenders offering to fill my mug - I had one that was 24oz.

Congratulations, great find!

14 hours ago, michaelsbagley said:

...they seem as good as any others I've owned at a comparable price point.

Noice to know - thanks!

1 hour ago, madPete said:

4 hours ago, Tudor MercWench Smith said:

Any reccs on patterns now gladly being accepted.

Reconstructing History RH704 is a versatile pattern. I believe it has instructions for short sailor waistcoat, long waistcoat and sleeved waistcoats. I think she's in Europe now, but when I ordered last time it arrived quickly. There are some resellers too, might even find on eBay.

https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh704-1700s-1730s-waistcoats

I can recommend this pattern, I've made both the sleeved and sleeveless versions. Sleeves on anything (shirts, waistcoats, jackets, coats) totally messes with me, but I've done it. 

On 1/21/2024 at 10:57 AM, Tudor MercWench Smith said:

*Ding ding ding*

Round two!!!

FIGHT!

I'm so jealous of you guys making cool stuff. I usually take over the dinning room table in mid Winter until sometime in Spring. But we've had an almost constant stream of (family) visitors since November and it hasn't stopped. 

20 hours ago, madPete said:

Ok, made some progress on the watchman cloak...

Is it done yet? I want to see this finished!

Now are you making this from a pattern or are winging it?

On 1/23/2024 at 5:26 PM, madPete said:

For those needing shoes... on the facebook forum "Authentic Pirate Living History 1690-1730" this popped up...

These are good looking shoes and at a great price!

Has anyone got a pair of these? I'd be interested in a review.

You do make beautiful shirt!

On 1/20/2024 at 5:29 PM, madPete said:

Appears to be near new. 2.5 gallons.  I need to order a bung and a tap for it

Wow, that's a great find! Even if it doesn't hold liquid, it's still a cool prop.

I've actually got an old 5 gal (oak) cask from John & Grace, but I'm not sure where it has gone since I moved (ten years ago). At the time the boards had already started drying out, shrinking and collapsing in on it's self. Since barrels are a sort of pressure fit, I'd need to soak the boards a bit to reconstitute everything, maybe buy a bag/membrane insert if I actually wanted it to hold liquid.

On 1/19/2024 at 7:04 AM, Duchess said:

any preservation or security of the site or if it is a hands off approach

I was wondering that too. From what I see in the picture, there doesn't seem to be a lot let to preserve.

On 1/18/2024 at 12:11 PM, madPete said:

I haven't found any material since before Ft Gaines. It's kinda dried up

Since October, I haven't found a whole lot of interest myself.

Though I did find these 2 large foam ice chests, 18"x19"x26". The inside voids aren't very big, I think they're for shipping meat or medication maybe. Anyway they were a couple bulks each, I'm thinking I could wrap them in some old canvas and stamp some bale marks on 'em.

Just found a couple of light/medium blue curtain panels, 100% cotton with a few stains. Enough to make a waistcoat or maybe a jacket.

The 20 years or so that I lived in the Bay Area, I fantasized about (not paying rent and) parking/living on a boat on the bay.   

On 1/4/2024 at 2:18 PM, Red-Handed Jill said:

we did see the occasional scuppered boat, but not nearly in those numbers.  I'm guessing it's a post-COVID thing.

I'm sure that COVID has a lot to do with it. But I suspect it's also a reflection on our current situation in the US, the lack of affordable housing, the swell of displaced working people, the unhoused and homeless.