Capt. Sterling

^ always to win, but always have fun none-the-less < Haven't played whist since I was a kid... and the easy to follow Loo directions are still packed somewhere V Ever move? how long did it take to unpack everything?

"I could do with a drink, Doctor," Sterling mentioned as he took his seat at his desk. Reiley was about to object when Symms quickly placed an empty glass next to the captain's elbow and went for the decanter. "To ease the pain," Sterling admitted. He looked across the small space as once again a knock sounded and door was looked to. The other captain made his way inside. Sterling nodded but did not rise from his place. "Welcome Captain MacCraige to the Archangel. I am John Sterling. My first lieutenant Andrew March, my steward Josiah Symms and our surgeon Dr. Reiley," he said, making introductions. "Would ye care for a drink? Mr. Symms," he added, taking a sip of his own port. He was forced to hold his expression, fighting hard not to cringe as the drink burned his mouth and throat. It would dull everything soon enough. He sat back, offering a second seat to MacCraige, then gently turned the glass of port in his hands. "How may I and my crew be of service to ye?"

^ Pistols and original swords < don't you hate cooking a meal then finding by the time its ready to serve you're too sick to eat it.... < favorite period correct game?

I bet Croaker might know...

Why is some people rarely practice what they preach and yet they blast everyone for not living up to the standards that they don't even strive for?

Have been in contact with the V&A, the lady regarding the original cravat (pictured above) is out of the office until the 28th but will be getting dimesions and details after that...

chests top from Vallejo Maritime Gallery, Marine Arts and Artifacts Specialists and bottom V&A

^ I bring the crowd together, put them in the limelight, then sit back, watch and listen as they hit it off with one another, bringing the right people together is my idea of a good time. I truly love watching people enjoy themselves. < SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE SNOW!!!!!!!!!!! ACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! V what is your idea of a good time?

Whoa!!! Jack you serious? Sorry to hear that, hope you can work things out!! You would be sorely missed!

^ Neither < Hey Chole I have a black greatcoat, two golden retreivers and a black and white cat, bet I can cure you of your habit in no time...snigger V real friends or really just acquaintances?

^ I get bored way too easily and fidgit a lot, mostly tugging at the cravat knot, but other wise the routine changes < Why can't they invent a silent leaf blower????? V passing this one along: V Do you have a particular affectation or habit?

A very Happy Birthday to you! I wish ye all the best! and hoping to meet you come Port Washington!

^ When I've done wrong, repent and apologize as quickly as possible. Always apologize when the blame is shared by all parties (to me that is most of the cases, since it seems everyone contributes to a problem) and I have even been known to apologize when the other is at fault in order to keep a project going... when the other is completely at fault and stubborn about it, then no, usually don't, and if they continue to be nasty about it, then walk away from that person, as they aren't the type of person I care to know. < Taxi cab service today, birthday parties to take kids to.... V What do you dislike about certain people?

You are the best Blackjohn... Every time I look at you, I think Damn I have a ton of work to do in order to catch up!

Did the captains wear these onboard ship all the time? Haven't a clue...

For the well dressed captain.... fine linen cravat.. an original cravat to the right is fashion plate of the times... one to the left is just a repro... or Steinkirk, which is just a style of wearing your cravat Reputedly during the wars of Louis XIV of 1689–1697, except for court, the flowing cravat was replaced with the more current and equally military "Steinkirk", named after the Battle of Steenkerque in 1692. The Steinkirk was a long, narrow, plain or lightly trimmed neckcloth worn with military dress, wrapped once about the neck in a loose knot, with the lace of fringed ends twisted together and tucked out of the way into a button-hole, either of the coat or the waistcoat. The steinkirk was popular with men and women until the 1720s. Supposedly the regiment had not enough time to prepare themselves for battle and fell out with their cravats loosely wound around their necks and not properly tied...

Wait for high tide and have her towed...

Amazing Grace, highly recommend it, even if you don't care for that period of history or the topic, the ship scenes should make you drool...

I always get a chuckle out of his "Houseguests, like fish, stink after three days."

Ever read Ben Franklin's paper on the benefits of an older mistress? Great read!

Many Happy Returns of the Day! I wish ye all the best today and for the many years to come!! Have a blast!!

^ Love other languages... French, Spanish and Russian < can read languages better than I can speak them so I think the foreign films are big help V favorite soup

^ coffeehouse, at least I'll stay sobber enough to enjoy the conversation.. < driving home from work, saw a guy getting his mail, he was wearing a civil war Union uniform... made note of his address... V most interesting scar you have

Gee, guess I'm too technical with mine.. trying to improve their vocabulary...