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The pirate theme seems popular with bars, taverns, and a few grills. I drove by one this past weekend near Mora MN called "The Crows Nest". Any local watering holes near you with a pirate theme?

I too, seem to recall that people often did not fully undress while engaged in sex. I can site an example in fiction of the Three Musketeers where Athos does not seem to notice that his lady wife has been branded a whore, yet he has made love to her many times. I also recall a Victorian tale mentioning a whore who charged more money for "stark" naked intercourse. Can anyone confrim this?

Any idea where to find Ginger Beer?

How about a pirate crewing tobacco? Or maybe using some snuff?

Can you give us a few pictures of your craft?

What items do you need to fill out your kit that you find almost impossible to locate? We all know that shoes are tough but what other items do you hope to find at every event you attend only to discover them when you have no cash? These need not be 'period' items or even garb. Toys, books, pottery, items of interest and education. What ever. Who knows, perhaps a fellow ship mate can direct you to the source or a vendor take up the call to sell such an item??? I saw a Japanese doll made of string. It looked much like tiny voodoo doll complete with a hook, patch, and peg leg. The guy who had it told me it was given to him by a friend. I found similar in Japan during a visit in 2007 but never the pirate.

Perhaps a better term than pimp would be a "Bawd"? Someone who would act as a middle man and direct the pleasure seekers to the vice of choice... Mission makes a strong point on appearance. Ever had the chance to see a common street waker today? I have a friend who drives a truck and has tale of the lot lizards who ask if he is "looking for a date". Still a few must have been lovely or else a pirate would not have paid so much to see one naked...

Pirates of Darkwater. Best pirate cartoon ever. Way before it's time.

You might like it. http://isellthedead.com/main.html

While I am certain that there was money to be made I also imagine that "flesh trades" of Port Royal also had a lot of misery. Think about it, after a while a hard life, time, and the sun will rob a woman of her appearance. What can she do then? Is there any mention of the pimps of Port Royal? I also imagine that you might find gay sex being offered as well (despite the morality of the time).

What are the lower items? They look like fids. I know hat pins can be used as weapons. Love the cleaver too! You hold that up Lady Brower and people will take notice!

Ginger beer? I have never heard of this!

How much do we know about the whores who serviced the sailors in Port Royal and other sea towns. I remembered reading in NQG something about the French sending a shipment of "soiled doves' to one of the French colonies in effort to get the men to settle down. How did Royal Royal aquire all her ladies of the evening? Did they come to Jamacia as indentured servants? How many were tricked or forced into the flesh trade? I think Hurricane once posted that the Whores of Port Royal did not where head coverings to indentify them to customers. What do we know of the lives of these women?

It appears from the photos that the homes have been built very close to the city walls.