Cpt Sophia M Eisley

I received Cassandra's sketchbook in the mail today. Thanks Jill!

Wow...look at all the pretties! I especially like the swords, copper kettles and pewter shtuff.

Dunno (don't have Doug's contact info). Willie Wobble mentioned he also had a few of these. Could belong to either one of them.

Does the honey colored one look like this (see Doug's belt)?

I'm reading book 6 of the Harry Potter series, as this Johnnie come lately is determined to finish the series before he dives into the book he got for X-mas.

I recommend reading Tales of Beetle the Bard too, when you get the chance. It's a quick read.

Aye, my sinuses were clear (Mrs Animal?). I could smell the port-o-john's from hundreds of yards away.

Mission - I'd bet the mug you have isn't what I'm thinking of then. How much stuff did people leave behind?! Seems Stynky and a few others have enough to fill an ordinary or tavern.

OK, now that was indeed a laugh out loud. Now to get the Pinot Grigio out of my sinuses.

*ow...ow...ow...*

Thank the god of your choice I wasn't drinking rhum...that would have really hurt...

I did that very thing at PiP. Trust me...I wasn't laughing after that. Felt like I had smoke 'n fire coming out of my nose.

staying up at night without 100 other pirates just doesnt seem right

And when you realize that the safest place to be is surrounded by alla those Pyrates......... kinda weird... but true......

Yes - Even for Key West - it's a weird sensation feeling and knowing that the safest place to be in the whole frick'n world, was that tiny spot of remote beach, surrounded by a bunch of thugish lunatics with guns, knives and swords that have some bizarre pyrate dress-up fetish. . . I still don't fully comprehend it.

I can attest to this firsthand. When a group of us went to the parade on Saturday evening, willie pulled me aside and checked to make sure my purse (pyrate pouch) was secured and hidden from pickpockets. It was nice of him to ask me, even though my guard was up already. ;-)

Mission - If the wooden mug you mentioned having (a few posts up) looks anything like a miniature version of a barrel with a handle on it, it's likely willie wobble's. He confirmed he's the owner of a few of those.

Thanks for catching that Willie. He's got the flag, and you have the pike. (d'oh!)

So they have a stash of these for pike drills and raids? If I can catch them sometime, I'll see about learning how to make one, or maybe I can pry one away from 'em for a price. :)

You too, eh dutch? Scrounging ain't no good. These should be easier to find. *grumbles*

I found this link yesterday. Am I on the right track, or are these simply spears, not pikes?

http://www.by-the-sword.com/acatalog/Spears_and_Poles.html

These big weapons of pokiness caught my eye at PiP, as I saw a few used in battle and other events. Where might I find a pike for purchase, or should I try my hand at making one myself? I found a few armory sites that carry ash poles and the pointy bits (spears 'n such) and caps for the bottoms of the poles. Does one buy those pieces and then sand the heck out of the pointy bits to make sure they're safe for events?

(Willie and Doug are both holding pikes.)

(Doug, William and Willie heading off to battle with pikes. I wants a pike!)

These are from Cpt Sophia M Eisleys photos.

Speaking of not knowing people, who is this? Scarlett Jai? It's a cool shot:

And who's on the ground?

The manifold wonders of the Australian Pine in Fort Edward Taylor:

Yep, that's Scarlett Jai, and Deadeye's on the ground.

Erm..Fort Edward Taylor? C'mon, you've been there more times than I have.

Michael and Kate got some nice shots of the Hanging. This is my favorite for some reason:

(Check out that sexy calf...the one way in the background looking for it's mother.)

Woo woo!

I'm glad I wasn't in the way of any cameras when my (too big) bloomers kept falling down. I'll stick to laughing at your socks, heehee.

This may be an "in stereo" post with Mission, but here's his Journal on the Pub:

https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=13744

I hope to see it, complete with pics, on his site soon. *grins and nudges*

Thanks guys! And Mission, you do need to give yourself more credit. Your journal is very detailed, and gives me the giggles at certain parts, as I can picture you telling this tale first hand.

Silas - I think the night pictures were a stroke of luck. I try taking shots like that at night (especially at Disney) and they never seem to come out. Come to think of it, I wonder if it's due to the overabundance of lights here, as opposed to the lantern laden encampment (where the stars gleamed like diamonds in the sky...my was it beautiful there).

Imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery. After reading Mission's journal from PiP 07, and pouring over this past year's account after arriving home, I decided to take down my own recollections of the event. It's interesting how people's perspectives can differ so much, and intertwine at other points. Anyhow, my own humble recap is now hosted within my blog. (Mission, you've created a monster, as I'll end up doing this with each event I attend. )

http://intempesta-nox.blogspot.com/2009/01...g-paradise.html

Coulda been worse, Mission. You could've been stuck with a scarf in your least favorite color (which is?).

If I get my new indoor grill in the mail this afternoon (x-mas present), I'll be grilling salmon and vegetables. Still deciding on the rub or sauce for the salmon though.

YES...salmon it is tonight. *happy dance*

Awe c'mon...it's not that bad!

And yah posted a pic of young(ish) Indy. Are yah trying to say there's somethin' wrong with his scarf?!

You can't! He's sending it all to me! (Anyone missing a wooden brown mug should report to the Surgeon's dark, dank surgery on the bottom deck of the Mercury.) He called me last night at 12:30am (at Mary's behest! Do you people not have jobs?) to tell me he was going to send me the pewter one too, despite the fact that I already explained (three times!) that I had found mine in my stuff!

Mission - Any chance you can snap a quick photo of the wooden mug to refresh the memory? I recall a few folks having wood drinking implements rather than pewter.

1) Whiskey Steak

2) The post office, for a whopping 5 minutes (I'm quick!)

3) Joe

4) I plead the fifth

See, I have this thing about commercials...it has to do with not pouring crud into the dulled, unguarded mind.

Commercials...aren't those the things that play during bathroom breaks?

I'd toyed with the idea of cutting back on cable subscription in year's past, but every time I do a decent series comes on (and is cancelled after a season or two ).

Indeed. I'm not a night owl, yet found myself sticking to the Hide (or Willie Wobble's for his 'juice') until very, very late into the evening.

Very nice pics, Madame Grace. :)

Bones by Little Big Town

Dutch - Alcohol allergy? Really and for true?

Sadly, I have to limit my intake of beer (a light intolerance to a few ingredients), but by and large I seem to handle libations in moderation.

Michael - That'd be fantastic! I've never tried a homemade batch of wine before (at least, I don't think I have).

I may have to keep an eye out for pomagranates down here, as I do see them often. Yeah, they can be pricey at times, but I think I can splurge on a few and make a couple of batches of mead. Perhaps a gallon or two for this year's PiP.