Capt. Sterling

oh thanks Dorian

OH.. did they get a new bottle blower? unfortunately one of them passed away a while back and the rumor was that they weren't able to replace him....

Many happy returns of the day... another Pip baby eh?

Well from the looks of the painting..and one can only infer...the small clothes look to be made out of velvet which implies silk for the time frame... if the man is wealthy enough for it...and from the looks of him in the painting, the artist is certainly trying to put that idea across, why not go hunting in fancy? The rich have gone hunting in fancy for centuries...

a good sense of humor... and a LOT of patience...especially when..ahem.. cousin.. you know who shows up...cough...

**sigh** does it involve corn holing?

Hard to tell from the painting alone, unless someone has notes from the artist or the sitter... but wool lace or gold metallic would both work, one is just cheaper than the other and easier to work with... William Booth, draper carries both

Feelings mutual I am sure..with a few exceptions... but very few...

Dear Capt. Sterling, I'm sad to hear you are in ill health. Them sawbones seem to do a lot of head scratchin' for what they charge! I just wish you a very speedy recovery with a mild case of what ever you have. I hope you will feel better soon enough to be at PiP. Sincerely Capn'Rob aka Dutch of the "Meka"II Hmmm what is this world coming to? Pirates extending well wishes to a pyrate hunter...ye all hate me, but where would ye be without me? Thanks to all, yer kind wishes are very much appreciated....

Must agree with Hawkyns here...after thirty five years of handling paper cartridges and following period military drills, I have never come across a problem by priming first. If a trigger is that sensitive as to go off whilst loading, than I would wager that the half cock or dog is not working properly and such a piece should never have been passed by the safety inspectors in the first place. Also whilst loading, the shooter should be aware of where the muzzle of his piece is pointing, even if he is careless enough NOT to engage his safety...this is just basic shooting safety. And not to milk the marine that had the accident at Hampton, from what he told my lieutenant, he had more than one cartridge in hand at the time...the one he was trying to load and an extra...

So far the "rule" has been if allowed last year, tis allowed this year as well...but they sure did screw up the BP Regs then by stating long arms are flintlock and percussion (yeah, yeah, I know)... have sent off the question and hopefully someone will get back with the answer, but I would say bring em... Am stepping down, have the flu/pneumonia...bloody doctors can't make up their F***ing minds...so much for having the best medical school in the world in yer own back yard... any further questions, you may wish to pm Haunting Lily or Fayma directly and immediately...they both have their hands full as well so a pm will get their attentions faster then just posting on the pub

hmmm good question, will ask

Charwood if possible.. and thank you very much for your contribution.

at least ye won't have that to drum on at 3am any more Remind me to put you on guard duty...at the gate... ALL night..

Prepare to die...

charcoal please...and bananas if possible....Thanks!

Hmmm not quite sure what Fayma is up to with all the rope, except maybe to establish a border between the beach bathers and the camp...... will inquire...

Sometime over the PiP weekend the Crewe of the Archangel will be challenging any other crew that would like to participate in a game of Nine Pins.

Tis alright m'dear... we shall just make Finn do your share of the work as well as his own...there are plenty of spaces to fill on the Crewe duty roster as well as the camp's

OH AND KATE'S COOKIES!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**wicked grin** heh, heh, heh... be afraid... be VERY afraid...

Oh damn, that is just such a loaded statement with this crewe...watch out...

Is there WiFi on the beach? Without that a web cam is tough. Mark Hmmm we used Jack Roberts computer one year to check on flight arrivals from the beach...you might want to pm him to double check.

Good idea Silkie... let us know if there maybe any "chain" stores that maybe having a clearance sale...

And thank you for handling this quickly as well... much obliged.