Jib

We all know of the Spanish Galleon. But did certain other Nations favor certain ship types? Did the English like a type of Snow, Brig, or Sloop? What did the French build? How about other nations?

The book the movie is based upon is splendid too!

I know that "guns"on a ship had different shot weights and names. Things like "Culverin" , "Saker", etc. Anyone know the proper names and shot weights? A list form biggest to smallest would be very nice...

Anyone know if these names mean a certain type of island or are just different words for the smae thing?

How about VD mates? Of course a little quick silver will cure you just fine...

Any idea when we shall get our first taste of the new movie?

Stories with details. Pictures. Leave nothing out. Post frequently.

Anything new and exciting for PiP 2006 planned? Different from 2005 and years before?

I picked up "Pirate Soul" last week at a hobbie store. It is much like Pirates and Piratology in that in contains pop ups, small letters you can remove, playing cards, and maps. It reminds me of the "Griffin and Sabine" books on the early 90's that were all the rage. Check it out if you get the chance. It might make a nice holiday gift for a fellow Pirate.

*Groan* Very bad friends. The giant insect thing is also like watching South Park.

I wonder why gold was choosen?

When do we start to see "gold teeth" enter the world? I would guess it might be some difficult tech to bond gold to teeth. I would also guess people might want to kill you for your choppers if you had gold teeth and perhaps other items would be used. I know Washington had false teeth which I believe were carved from cow teeth. But what about 'bonded' right on the tooth metals?

Thanks to everyone on the list for making MRF 2006 a wonderful season. Next year is already being planned and I'll post all the details I discover along the way.

I'd be happy to pick a copy up at Barnes and Noble, Borders, or any other book store. When will we see Pyrates Way on the shelves/ stands and where should we look?

I hope to see you all for the last taste of MRF before the snow flies!

Any idea if ol' Black Fox is working with large distributers to get his mag in Barnes and Noble and other big book store chains?

The Last weekend of MRF is on the horizon. The weather has been rather wicked for this run. Let's hope the last 3 days are without rain!

When is this magazine comming out and where can we buy it? Maybe I should ask: Is it still comming out?

I would love to see them do what they did for LOTR. Release the DVD with the complete unedited version. POTC 1 had some great bits that just scream to be put back in. From what Iron Bess has hinted the out takes and deleted bit in POTC 2 and even more important.

Well things often start out slow and rather rough. I just hope the Mag lives long enough.

Hi, my name is Obadiah Jib and I'm a Sid Meier's Pirates! addict.

Your secrets are safe with me Jack! If you head out the next 2 weekends stop by the Chess booth near the privy and slightly behind the Arbor at 12:05ish PM. I pick a street fight with an Italian Actor and the blades start flying! It lasts but a few seconds so if you come late you'll miss it. You'll know it starts when you hear us yelling.

I do believe that there is a plug for this forum in that magazine as well!

And this weekend is to be a cool one in MN. 60's to 70's! I might need to break out my wool doublet!

I'd still check Books a Million, maybe you can ask. You might be able to order one directly from the publisher too.