Capt. Sterling

Sounds like my brother!

Just about perfect.... the house, unfortunately is very much a hideous 1970s box... but tis only a temp... planning on purchasing a lot of that acreage boardering the back with the creek... will rebuild from scratch again then... Something late 17th century then... Hurricane certainly posted a very interesting place over in his Port Royal (?) exhibit link in Twill...

24 hours?!?!? must put self into 17th century mind set....

WOW! Fell asleep around 12:30 or so and only woke up twice for a couple of hours but managed to stay in bed until 6:30am. So am I out of the club??

Question: Did they know this though? Considering the pewter dishes had lead in them and some of the women's make up contained lead as well (although not sure if this type of make up was still in use during the GAoP).... just wondering.

^ Take a tuck in it... < another day off tomorrow. Maybe I'll work on a smaller pair of breeches.. V go to doctors willingly or do they have to drag you grumbling all the way?

changing posts in Port Royal

^ don't believe in luck < pacing? everything okay Red Cat? Silk buttons turning out like Sh...crap... V next event?

^Waiting for number 15 to come in the post < very uncomfortable today....sigh V what broken things do you like to fix?

You mean like a severe case of tunnel vision??

plain old fashion plates for civies

Now here's something interesting. I know several teachers who I would say are more at the athlete level than the master level. They enjoy the attention and the opportunity to preen and preach at their charges, but they don't really share anything substantive. Then there's another group who secretly (and sometimes not so secretly) despise their students and do the job only for the paycheck. (Seriously, I know two such teachers.) Being a teacher does not necessarily a master make. Seek and ye shall find. When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Etc. Opportunity is always around and abounding. It just takes a perceptive and ready student to want to learn. What you say about fear is true. "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." –Eleanor Roosevelt Well that is why I believe everyone is capable of all the definitions at once in their lives...okay perhaps not all as I do agree some people just don't get above themselves whether it be for lack of trying or fear or self doubt, whatever... but I may be an athlete when it comes to sketching... I don't do it enough to have truly mastered it, but I have done it enough to where I am pretty good and thus don't mind showing off my talents... I am also a Warrior when it comes to riding... am I not pitting my talents against another rider when I go out to compete whether it is in the show ring or when I am competing for the job of riding, training and showing another person's horses? Then I play the part of statesman every Wednesday night when I volunteer to help kids from dysfunctional families or run outreaches to provide for kids and their families.. And last the master, no I haven't mastered sewing, again my opinion is that no one ever will because no one is perfect, but I have been doing it for decades and produce fine garments which would seem to qualifiy me as good enough to be able to easily pass down what I have learned to others so that they can develop their skills in sewing as well... so see what I am driving at? Yes, I agree with you that there are those out there in this world that will only be an athletes, but I think the majority fits more into displaying a little of all these traits at the same time... Like the quote you provided... surely we need some fear... or there would be no need for courage, surely courage is just that, doing the thing which you think you cannot do. ...the trick is not to let fear grind you to a halt...

Beg to disagree here, and maybe you hang with a different circle of people so you don't see it, but, and in line with the definition given, I know enough "Masters" that are successfully mentoring others... have they truly mastered the skill/gift that they pass on... most likely not since no one is perfect, but now we're discussing jot and tittle stuff, but do they successfully pass on their experiences to help others and help them to grow ...yes very much so. Part of the definition of a leader/mentor is to train up others hoping they will surpass you and put you out of a job... As, once again, in accordance with the definition, I act as a master every time I show up at school... Yes tis a shame for the people that do spend their lives in fear and doubt, but the more they learn to do it afraid, the less hold the fear and doubt will have over them... but then they need a master to pass on that skill to them..

Isn't everyone all of these at all times in their lives, especially since we are all at different levels regarding the different things we do and face every day?

Workin on it!! Workin on it!! at least at my house. I have over two acreas and that is boardering on over a hundred with a creek...working on a pyrate immersion weekend right in the backyard!!!

“We shall do our best Captain,” March said as the two men left after their meal. “Of that, Andrew, I have no doubt,” Sterling remarked, pulling black gloves back into place. Coins were placed on the bar top and both made their way outside and began walking back toward the wharf. “Still I would rather we send out the recruiters first before we send in a press gang. I prefer volunteers over taking men from their loved ones by force. Tis only 17 men after all, surely with the storm having just passed, there are those that will be happy for work, if their previous ship is to be delayed long for repairs or is,” he could not help but shudder at the thought. “Or is out of commission completely.” “Aye of course sir,” March agreed. “De Dogge will show em a good enough time, they’ll be making their marks in an instant. But if… will ye want to be going with us then?” Sterling nodded his head in agreement. “Aye, too many of Le Cour Des Grand Corbeau's folk milling about. Cannot have them taken by mistake. Damn me if we sailed the next morning with Devareaux’s men, I would never hear the end of it when we returned.” He came to a halt outside the livery stable. “We shall part ways here Mr. March,” Sterling said, his tone not to be argued with.

Well good night Ladies and all, need to close my eyes for a couple hours before I need to be up and at it again....

Ye sound like Mr. March, only he pries away for metal working.... keeps telling me... do you know how many cutlasses, pistols and guns (cannons), we would have if it wasn't for the computer??

Start em young in the hobby says I. Mine were so interested in history that they both excelled in school in that area and it soon rubbed off in the rest of their schooling, except for their spelling they are straight A students and I blame their love of Living History for that.

^ Hmmm I am a notorious window shopper because I am always looking for exactly the right thing before I spend my money < Right now, throughly annoyed because I can not find the site with the proper late 17th century mourning rings, need one for my kit. The 1740 ring would have been perfect if it had been for the early GAoP, because Williamsburg still makes the band for only 25 bucks... grumble, grumble VChole: since the kids grow out of shoes sooo quickly what are you opting for little swap's tootsies for GAoP? V anyone else: how detailed do you get in yer kit and persona?

Got that right! Hope she likes ice cream! Between Sunfish, and the middies we'll have a grand time of it!

^ Yes I have and no I did not blow it... I hate letting people down, usually the first time is more than enough to get my act back in gear < dang just found the mouring ring I've been trying to find and its 1740s bugger! V hate going to a store and not finding what you need and then stare at the shelf as if that would help it materalize the item in question? snigger

^ a number of chances... they could just be having a bad day < discerning is not judging... tis wise to sit back and study a person and see if their actions line up with their words V who do you trust the most?

Dang, the only wool around here would make a Chanel houndstooth check mantua... snigger... And who wouldn't want to have a little one about to chat with... always the best conversations says I.

^ Twice, still trying to walk away from the second but they just have to keep at it... ^ Archangel's motto: No rest for the wicked < personal motto: be quick to repent and forgive V Like to have kids at events or would you rather deal with adults?