Captain Jim

Version seven for me.

I only addressed the statement that they "didn't have them in the 1700's only the 1800's." What the SCA allows and what the cut-off date is didn't enter into my reply. If you are in the SCA, abide by their rules, no matter how bizarre they are. If the cut off date is 1600, then it really doesn't matter that frock coats were worn in the 1700's. Do pyrates from pre-1600 and thumb yer nose at 'em.

Aye. Like I said, it would seem that Silent's friends were inadvertently and uniformly misinformed...means "wrong.”

William, would you start labeling these, perhaps with a number so we can refer to them without long descriptors?

I like number three. More room for the date than my idea.

Alyx, those are Reconstructing History patterns. That's Kass McGann's work, being sold by one of her partners/dealers.

"If we don't kill ye we'll make ye stronger!" Remember what mercury was used to cure. Yet another wrinkle to the name.

Right. "Stop or we'll cure ye!" No. How about the last one, add a jaw, the year above and an hourglass in the trailing edge lower corner. Yes I know it's not symetrical. Look at the US flag.

Aye, death coming swiftly, I like that. I would suggest Mercury's winged foot, but then we would have to change the name of the boat to "Goodyear."

Mind you I like bold simplicity in a flag. Identifiable from a distance. So, for me, small symbols make little sense. If we use the Murcury symbol, make it a large element, as opposed to an element on another element.

Right, then. Let the discussion begin. Wings were used. But usually in conjunction with the hourglass, to symbolize that time was fleeting. The flags that I am familiar with have a message, tell a story. What is it that you are trying to say with the winged skull? Hmm…that sounds a little harsh. I guess I’m trying to say “tell me a story” or “what’s the message?”

Definately stuck on those wings, mate.

A good source of info can be found here, our very own Kass's web site. There is also a "sticky" in Twill that lists most of the major clothing discussions in the Pub. That which you seek will be found there. Short answer: your friends are misinformed.

Fine garb, Chole, now get down to Key West. There's a careening camp in need of your presence.

How about this little jewel? Its from the companyPrimal Rides I want one to hook up to a FlightSim program. Must first win lottery. Now imagine one set up to look like the interior of a MechWarrior. Put it on a track and go up against the (simulated) real deal.

Yes, I believe that the good Captain Brand may have stepped off the deep end of the quay. I guess you just have to watch those creative types.

Ha ha, missed me! I'm at work. Wait a minute...dammit, I'm at work!! @#$%&*!!!

You guys have waaayyy too much time on yer hands. I'm jealous.

Huzzzah!!!

If you show up you will be welcome. If you don't decide until the day before, you will be welcome. I believe that I speak for all of us in saying that if you make the effort to work up a kit, a camp and get there, you will be welcome. But...planning is easier if we know who all is coming. And like William said, buy a non-refundable airplane ticket early and you will be committed.

Thanks Rumba, and more power to your partner, Boats. On one hand I would like to see both of the parents turn about and become parents to these kids. On the other I hope the Sponer gets jail time so I can stop trying to anticipate what an unstable and unpredictable person will do. Signed, Armed and Avuncular

Parody has always been held as a legitimate form of expression. I doubt Disney could do anything, and would be seen as petty if they did.

If the Royaliste is not a hazard to navigation and the crew is making a good-faith effort to raise her then the Coasties would serve the public interest better by lending a hand. If they won’t back off then its time to engage a professional pyrate in the form of an attorney. Anyone here knowledgeable in maritime law? Coastie, any inside advice to send off to our brethren?

Thanks, Maeve, RM. Update. Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Child Protective Services (CPS) picked up the kids from daycare for a supervised visit with the Sponer. Its the law: he gets one hour a week, minimum. He was drug tested (as is stipulated in the DCF agreement he entered into) after the visit. To say he failed miserably is an understatement. This puts him in violation of probation for three seperate convictions (one felony) and he goes to court on the sixth for a felony assult. Will some people never learn? Meanwhile, two-and-a-half weeks have gone by and the niece hasn't asked for a visit yet. She called once two weeks ago.

I think it would be acceptable to use modern glued-up oars as long as they were painted to cover the seams. This paint need not be applied to the shaft, just the blade where the seams would be. Multiple coats in several colors, distressed between coats, would lend an air of use as well as helping to cover the seams. Longer is better. Mine last year were six-footers, but it was an emergency situation. In place of oars, plain lumber could be used as the ship would have had plenty aboard for repairs, may have purchased some from the locals or made some up on the spot. Barrels...short sections of wire fencing? Cloth, however, was shipped in nice squareish bales. Not all of the goods would be off-loaded from the ship. It would have been too time consuming. Also shifting the cargo and cannon to heel the ship over would have assured that it landed with the chosen side up. At any rate "we sold most of the goods yesterday/last week/in Port Royal/we've had a bad cruise" covers any lack of material available. So squareish or roundish, covered with tarps, tons or just a few representative piles will work. It's also where we hide the coolers.