Capt. Sterling

Yes there is a typo on the registration form stating camping begins on Dec. 2, but Fayma said folks can come and set up on Dec. 1, although we don't officially become "Park Staff" until the 2. So you can come in, set up and camp starting Dec. 1, but we are on our own for that day.

The weekend that the pirates will be busy at the Fort will be the weekend of Dec. 3-6, 2009.

Ahoy Captain Mickey, Will make sure that yer info gets forwarded along to the proper folks. As soon as you get a head count(and names) please pm William Red Wake with those so he can post them on the Roll Call list. As to black powder/safety checks, there will be a post regarding that coming up soon. Maddogge, Dutch, Cascabel, Braze and/or myself will be happy to help you with all this down at PiP as we will be some of the safety officers.

Gate Duty 2300-0100 Lily/Arc I will help you cover this time slot on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

http://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=14814 Here Rene is some items in Twill...haven't reread the thread so I don't know if Cheeks posted the documentation, but after Marcus Hook, I can add a list here on some of the items we have been reading regarding mourning/funeral customs for the time frame... Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Merchant Seamen, Pirates and the Anglo-American Maritime World, 1700 - 1750 by Marcus Rediker Has a few interesting things on mourning practices of sailors but nothing on mourning clothes...

But it was, back in the footprint thread back around Sept. 9 or there about...

Gee Mickey is math so different in Canada than the US?? Take 90 campers and take away 50% ,,,, hmmm gives 45 campers... damn I was off by 5...hence the 40 (?)... gee and I didn't even have to look that up...just counted folks off the top of my head...

Well you couldn't carry swords into town last year... I guess we can thank the local police for that not the new park staff.... As to the other changes... before everyone gets on here and starts guessing, let Fayma explain but Red Jessi, pretty good on your end... Aye tis the new park staff and the amount of campers that have required most of the changes...one point for example... a bit more difficult to fit 150 campers into the same spot that only what,40(?) fit in last year.. and aye, we don't have enough room as it is, as well as trees to work around and one area now being closed off due to new plantings by the park...but with the footprints we hope to get more. In order to give as many folks as possible the opportunity to camp, you just can't allow folks to set up where ever they feel like it or they just won't fit. The changes are there to help with the growth of the event as well... and what is that to us? From everything I've read and heard during talks, folks are excited that this event is growing...and hell, most of us have been to big events before so we are used to providing tent footprints and establishing our camps, no big change there. Although perhaps this can be intimidating to folks new to this sort of thing...? Feel free to ask for assistance...most of us have years of experience doing this sort of thing and are happy to help out. And Pat, there certainly aren't any changes regarding fire pits... even Harry limited them... last year the fire by Edward and Haunting Lily was shared by the Mercury and the Archangel. The Bonies had one and the community fire was by the Hide. The year before that the large community fire was pretty much in the same place, just no Hide..and I don't even recall if there were other fires allowed at all. So technically this has not changed. And Red Jessi is correct, its the folks we play, work and hang with after hours that really make the event what it will be. Most of us have been to large events before, these new changes aren't anything we haven't had to deal with before...and honestly they actually help to make life less difficult at large events. There is nothing new here that we haven't encountered some place else, and there is nothing new that will inhibit our play or our shining like we always do. So Fayma will be posting shortly, she has her hands full with getting things organized in order to make the new park staff happy... and remember... the event owners, ie Park Staff aren't happy, we may no longer have their yard to play in...

You are very welcome...remember I am here not only to help the event organizers but those who are attending as well... that's what comes with being in the inner circle... more work...

As mentioned several times prior... Braziers are permitted

More to come in the Fire Pits and Braziers thread, when Fayma is ready to post... But start gathering fire wood... anything but Bay wood...Fayma will explain more later, but she believes that those that need to know will most likely all ready understand about Bay Wood...worm issues...

And I always, always, always...**choke** appreciate Cousin Robbie's help!

A very happy birthday to ye Lady!

Well as a "P" you should be able to bend for anything...

Drink Mix along with the coolers will be provided by the Archangel Crew

I believe Tentsmiths carries the fabric... Tentsmiths http://www.tentsmiths.com/tent-camp-accessories-watchcoats.html and Panther Primitives http://pantherprimitives.com William Booth, draper mentioned at Pike, possibly carrying it, although I don't see it on his website...

Best to be a "J" in the early stages of planning and then quickly change to a "P" when the shite hits the fan...

my pleasure... here to help...no matter what others may claim

http://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=14506&view=&hl=wedding&fromsearch=1

Go read the changes thread by Spike... there will be a number of new things happening this year. http://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=15492 As to the Wedding, I will leave that to Fayma to explain. Her son is getting married at Pip this year.

Perfect...thank you Mission...one more suggestion...perhaps this should be a stickie, pinned or whatever the hell tis called thread?

You'd be surprised how quickly that 79 days will go...and the number of folks that will show up and claim..."But I didn't know..."

Hmmm now there's an idea... Mission maybe you should start a separate thread regarding places to eat off site..It would be rather handy for newbies who do not plan to eat every meal in camp. Including some places to stay...after all, from Spike's post, it certainly seems that the 150 pirate limit only applies to them that are camping...

Knife, fork, spoon, mug, and plate or bowl..unless you wish to hold your oatmeal in your hands..

Hmmmm maybe you should concentrate on getting yourself some eating utensils unless you plan gnawing on Bucky's remains to sustain yourself....