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Geeze woman, ever been to River Junction's Traders Jubilee?? Or Midway Village or Ushers Ferry's cowboys events??

nor (seems more like a bit of confusion then)

Seems like December was a waste for a lot of folks health wise... sorry to hear you are still under the weather... feel better soon!

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This is very true, at least if you talk to the historians in Newport, RI... they swear that it was the pirates that traded in their area that not only helped establish the town but actually made it a very wealthy, upper class place to live. The problem was that once the townsfolk grew wealthy off of the pirates, they decided to oust them... Newport claims they had one of the largest mass hangings of pirates in history... if I remember correctly they hanged 42 in one day....I have no idea how accurate their claim is... they also claim Thomas Tew was one of the major contributors to the area and that the tunnels beneath the White Horse Tavern were dug by pirates as well...

Hmmmm now how long does it take to drive from VA to MN?? and raid someone's dinner??

Greetings Sir Henry... WELCOME BACK! and of course now that I just got married... you'll want to ship out won't you??

This sounds absolutely grand...there is a computer test at Old Ironsides, where you "take her out on a mission"... you even have the opportunity to pilot her out of Boston Harbor... great fun!

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Aye Happy and Blessed New Year to everyone at Port Royal... and every where else as well... ** sorry Ransom, didn't notice this wonderful Christmas wish earlier... my apologies

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http://www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org/museum.html You may wish to consider contacting the folks at the site above.... "Historic tools are another important part of the collection. The museum has collected more than 500 shipwright's augurs, adzes, planes and caulking tools, to name a few of the many types, which help inform the community of traditional Essex shipbuilding techniques." " Preserving the history of the wooden shipbuilding industry, an integral part of the economy and culture in New England and the United States since the 1630s, the Museum maintains one of the best maritime collections in the region. Museum projects have built or interpreted schooners, Chebacco boats, sailing lighters, dories and privateers. One of the last intact American fishing schooners, the EVELINA M. GOULART is currently being preserved and documented. Innovative, experiential educational programs teach concepts through a rich mix of content knowledge and hands-on activities for children, adults, seniors and educators from around the world. Located in the heart of Essex, Massachusetts, the Museum is adjacent to an acre of land set aside in 1668 “for a yard to build vessels and employing workmen for this end” and is integral to the town's historic character, scenic vista and central river basin. Features include antique shipbuilding tools, photographs, documents, and exhibits portraying the shipbuilding industry. Tours include video presentations and hands-on activities. A gift shop offers ship plans, maritime books, and other nautical memorabilia." The museum covers the 18th century and they may have some older pieces as well...

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Ah now that is a good question...from reading and looking at the rest of the text where these plates are from, it seems that the artist was attempting to show the different types of people as best as he could... but if the English were busy burning Dutch ships, one wonders if there could not be some kind of bias involved...

Which Historical Lunatic Are You? You are Gaius Caesar Germanicus - better known as Caligula! Third Emperor of Rome and ruler of one of the most powerful empires of all time, your common name means "little boots". Although you only reigned for four years, brief even by Roman standards, you still managed to garner a reputation as a cruel, extravagant and downright insane despot. Your father died in suspicious circumstances, you were not the intended heir, and one of your first acts as Emperor was to force the suicide of your father-in-law. Your sister Drusilla died that same year; faced with allegations that your relationship with her had been incestuous, you responded, bafflingly, by declaring her a god. You revived a number of unpopular traditions, including auctions of properties left over from public shows. When a senator fell asleep at one such auction, you took each of his nods as bids, selling him 13 gladiators for a vast sum. You attempted to have your horse, Incitatus, made into a consul and hence one of the most powerful figures in Rome. It was granted a marble stable with jewels and a staff of servants. At one point you forced your comrade Macro to kill himself - in much the same vein as your father-in-law - accusing him of being his wife's pimp. You, of course, were having an affair with said wife at the time. Things went from bad to worse. When supplies of condemned men ran short in the circus, you had innocent spectators dragged into the arena with the lions to fill their place. You claimed mastery of the sea by walking across a three-mile bridge of boats in the Bay of Naples; kissed the necks of your lovers, whispering sweet nothings like "This lovely neck will be chopped as soon as I say so,"; dallied with your sister's lover and made her pull her unborn child out of her womb prematurely. Towards the end of your reign, you had a golden statue of yourself made and dressed each day in the same clothes you yourself wore. When you eventually died, the terrified people of Rome refused to believe that such a cruel reign could ever end, and believed you to be alive for years afterwards.

ouch so sorry to hear this

A tad early but not sure what our plans will be... so Happy New Year to one and all, wishing ye the very best for 2007

Well then if you were at least to get your hands on one to get size, ect, maybe that would be all you need... I'll check with dad and see if he still has any....

^ can't remember < there's a great chicken in white curry sauce... now I'm hungry V crowds or more one on one

William if you look for swivel clips for dragoon carbine slings, such as used by Am. Rev. War types you may be able to figure out how to weld two together to get that look....

Mine insists on climbing up the silk waistcoats, of course by way of the front... never the wool or linen, only the silk... sigh a cat with expensive taste....

Red neck

Don't we all?!