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That is one sweet box! I went ahead and ordered the plans for my box also from marlinespike.com I hope to have it ready for PIP. I looked at this one here: Original early sea chest However they wanted 2 grand for it too much.. come on..it's a wooden box!

Eye am keeping tabs on this thread. I have been to many of event however I have been impressed that this is the grand enchalada to reenacting as a Pirate.. I plan on doing a few different impressions Both Hollywood and Period Pirate...

well reading this thread ..Eye learned that older chest more to our period were a 90 ' box and not slanted in like the ones illistrated on marlineSpike.com.. The guy from that site said he is not accepting orders...We he wants to many duckets any way... The finger joint was brought up also being too modern.. reguardless I can still customize...

That was a giggle!

We had the best tyme ever this last week end.. Stranglehold is in the process of re-inventing itself with a new look and new entertaining bits.. We Debut the Mermaids and the new double platform tower. Here are some pics.. We were visited by the Sacramento Pirates Cannin Cali And Crazy Boots Martin

I'm glad the Pirate won and all but I am still wondering how many guns he had on him ..he sure didna have time to reload a pistol to shoot him the face.. I think the guy who thought he was all superior got wot was coming... Huzza for the Pirate!

Eye have that book..

I am at a very basic level when it comes to knot tying. However eye have committed to learning some and even bought a few books.. Because of the level of dificulty of making them on my own could be.. Eye was indulging the thought of buying them for the chest I want.. Patrick I will wait and see if you find some info first though. I was thinking about Sutler making the chest but have yet to contact him..

I am desirous to have my very own sea chest for PiP and have been looking around and found this web site.. http://www.marlinespike.com/beckets.html Time to save...

Well Happy Birth day thar Donna Diamond!

Happy Birthday Red Handed Jill! May sailing be sweetest and plundering be the richest on ye Day of celebration!

Happy Birthday Dearest Ransom! Alas 'nother year gone by and 'nother page of great memories written... I wish ye the best this coming Birthday that the sun warms ye bones and the winds blow fairly on the course ye set off fer!

Well here it is..I weighed it with the guns.It comes out to be about 35 LBS. So I know there won't be an extra weight charge for it... I will cut a piece of brass plate and have it engraved with my name and address in case of a hick-up; then rivot it onto the case. I think Eye will have to find better luggage to piggy back all my stuff together..With this ,clothes and a tent..Eye think I will be wieghed down abit..

Capt. Sterling & Sutlerjon Eye thankie you much... Lookin forward to meeting you currs at PIP..

Eye thanx all ye later comers from afar lands and seas.. Till next year be ye all blessed with the sound of cannon and gold coin in ye pockets!

Well Ahoy and well met shipmates ! Got me Computer back in action today And it was a long haul but to find all ye greetin me natal day like..put a smile on me face ! Much appreciated to all.. I thankie .. Shipwreck ...I thought I heard a stir out back in the cove. Did our attack cat get ye?

I went ahead and ordered that gun case I posted about earlier. Eye now am focusing on getting a tent. Have it all picked out.Just need to buy it.. Patrick made good advice to simply buy my poles in Florida rather than tryng to fly them/ship them. A Lot cheaper Eye surmise.. Vintage sailor..I still have not reserved a hotel for Sunday Night of the 6th and could use a place to get a good shower before leaving Monday morning ..So ifen ye offering Hospitality.... I will be at the Event from Thurs the 3rd to Sun. afternoon. of the the 6th..unless of course I get restless and decide to go on the account somewhar...

Glad ye alright thar matey!

He was a person who chalked between the planks to make them water tite. "Caulking Wooden Ships "The planks of a wooden ship are grooved to allow space for the insertion of caulking material between adjacent pieces. There are several materials used for caulking planked wooden ships. Historically, a fibrous material called oakum was used; today a number of different plastics, known as elastomers, are also available. Elastomers consist of long, tightly twisted molecules that stretch and recoil, much like a spring. Plastic caulking materials are thoroughly mixed with a liquid curing material just before application, and the combined paste is then injected into the clean seam. The outer surface of the seam is smoothed off until it is level with the adjacent planks. When properly applied, plastic materials are far superior to oakum because they adhere to the wooden planking like glue, and they retain their rubber-like elastic properties indefinitely. Oakum may still be used for recaulking older ships; it is also used in places where plastics are not available. Oakum is made from old hemp rope that has been untwisted and picked apart. It is generally used in the form of loosely spun yarn and may be untreated (white) or saturated with a tarry substance (black). Oakum comes in balls or in rope form. "

I find the name of this thread Ironic... It will never be over... Just Managed.

Wow..What an Odyssey ye been on... Glad ye back and getting stronger...

Cool Vid! Next one..show some of the encampment on the way to Stynkys hangin! eagh eagh

The only thing Eye liked about it is Kendra.. She is becoming a friend at events with me.. The thing i hated most was the snakes.. NOT PYRATY AT ALL!

Welcome Back QM!