Capt. Bo of the WTF co.

OK, so how are we supposed to post photos now that everything has been changed around here?

Don't know what happened to my photo liks? I'll try to put it back up. I've been looking around and find that these swords are available through other outlets ofr as little as $195, so I'll reduce this to $195 shipped in the CONUS. Ouch... Bo

Thankee kindly, that is an easy thing to live up to for me! Kinda like the sound of it... "Nefarious associate"... rings true it does! Bo

William kinda bestowed that nomenclature upon me in relation to the Mercury Crewe some time back. It was due to my still being involved with the WTF and not signing on as a full Mercury crewe member so he said that the Mercury could use a Nefarious Associte... hey, don't pyrates need ashore fence operation to move cargo?!?!

Can I still be the Nefarious Asssociate??? Bo

Gotta do it, don't wanna. For Sale, my Cold Steel Scottish Broadsword "Claighmoire" type. Blued steel basket hilt, throat and tip on scabbard. Tripple fullered and sharp on both sides. Very good condition, Retail is $389 from Cold Steel, I'll take $225 shipped in the CONUS. Check the Cold Steel site for detailed descriptions and videos. http://www.coldsteel...ttishbroad.html Thanks for lookin. Bo

No more travel/play for me this year. DeChartres was it for me, have fun. Will not be on the pub anymore after the month we paid for is over on the net service. Gonna get rid of the land-line too, gotta make cuts everywhere we can. No job, no prospect, and cannot afford to play. Bo

I have a 1981 KZ750 kawasaki motorcylce that I can no longer ride. I put over $1400 in it last year to make sure it is road-ready, and put it in a Motorcycle shop for sale last August. I'll never get my money out of it it seems, been asking $1200 and no takers. I had the carbs redone, both tires are new, Exhaust is new, chain is new, battery is new, I installed a cut-off switch for the battery so it won't drain while in storage, fresh blue metallic paint, less than 10k actual miles on it. Clear title. Runs as good as a new one. I cannot ride anymore, my body won't take it. I will take the first $750 or trade for a flintlock gun of equal value, can deliver within the Missouri eight-state region, willing to go 500 miles for the right deal. I'll try to get photos this weekend when I bring it home from the bike shop. Times are hard and I hate to take a loss like this but don't have a choice anymore. Contact me by PM if you or anyone you know may be interested in this bike. Bo.

Of course reenactors are fundamentally disrespectful. Look at the way we treat each other in political/academic discussions on these types of forums. Bo

I have found that by and large most NPS employees have that arrogance in common with other government bueaucracy employees. With very few notable exceptions. What else do you expect in an era of "progressive" politics anyhow? The government always knows what's best for you and your family doncha know? "History does not repeat itself but it sure does rhyme." Mark Twain/Sam Clemmons.

MEE TWO!!! I'd offer to help ya with that MIG stuff but it's a bit far. My horses are still using their tails so I don't reckon I'd better offer one up or Blondie would have MY scalp!!! Take lotsa water! Bo

"Twill" is/was another less-than-complimentary term for stitch-counters etc. It is out-dated and never really got "popular" as did some other less-than-complimentary terms, more of an east-coast thing I think. Twill being a type of fabric weave, it was applied to those who were more into authenticity than hollywood/fantasy and so-on and so-on. Bo

Agree with Rusty here. I know a couple of smoothbore shooters that make rifle men walk back to camp with heads hung low. Pistol shooting with one hand is the "norm" prior to modern combat training. I still do no matter what I'm shooting, as I shoot instinctively and the sights are merely a reference point in my secondary vision, not my primary focus. he primary focus is always on the spot of the target i want to hit. (aim-small/miss-small). It's like pointing your finger at something and knowing when to squeeze without taking a lot of time to line up sights . After sufficient practice it just becomes "natural", like hitting the trash can with a paperwad everytime from your desk at the office, etc. Bo

Our rural electric co-op puts out a monthly magazine and they feature Missouri businesses in each issue. A few months back, earlier this year they did feature a home-grown cooper business that makes barrels for the wine and whiskey industries. The guy that started the business was really knowledgeable and the article stated that he had been researching barrel history as far back as he could. I don't know if they are doing wooden hopps but I doubt it for everyday production, as there would be very little demand, but they might be willing to do some custom work. I'll dig around and see what i can find for contact info. Bo

Good to hear from you !! I wonder about how you're doing often so this is good to know. I don't get here often as I used to, and don't browse all the topics as much, but I still get through here a few times a week while taking breaks from the heat outside. Be well and best to ya! bo

So we're talking about m-80's and cherry bombs then? Cool! I love those things still. Make my own occaisionally just to hear the big bang! Love to send paint cans airborne for the kids to watch... but kids; don't try this at home!!! So they're called "squibs are they? Now I'll know what to say when someone asks "what the hell was that!!!???" It's OK, it was only a squib fart! Bo

Yellow mustard on burns too. Keeps the burn from scarring and blistering as badly as it can untreated. I always keep a bottle in the shop when forging, cutting and welding. One of the welding shops I worked in kept a gallon jug of it in the lunchroom fridge for that very purpose. Works to relieve the pain instantly also. I've had to make use of it a time or two. Reduces the damage considerably, the quicker you apply it, the better the results. Bo

I knew/understand pickling has been around for ages, pickled meat and vegetables have been on ships at least since colubus sailed for the Indies. I was just clearing up my mistake on pickled cucmbers being used to cool-off the body. No known references for that, I was mistaken, it was for the Vitamin C against scurvy anyhow, not for staying cool. That's what I use them for when I come in from the heat though. A cold dill pickle instantly makes me feel better. My bad on the mis-information,I was wrong. reading too many things from too many periods is not a good thing sometimes. Bo

It is out of period, sorry. The pickle thing came after the discovery of vinegar and citrus helping to fight scurvy in the late 18th century, not during GAoP. Bo

Look for pickles as I have seen some references to them used on ships. I don't have any references handy though. We use them for the same reason here in steamy Missouri. (i.e. "cool as a cucumber"). Bo

Good luck mate. If I can do it anyone can!!! Bo

I only have one metal cased one with a single groove wooden pulley for that size rope. The eye for mounting is also metal and the case has a star stamped in it. It's been kept inside and is in good condition, I only used it once to hang a deer with. It is originally made for hay loft and similar farm application. If it will help I'll send it but if it isn't what you're looking for no problem. I see some all wood ones in the flea markets but i wouldn't hang a flower pot n those. Bo

I was so turned-off by POTC II that I haven't bothered to see it again. I've still never sat through #3 all the way through. POTC III bites the big one as far as I'm concerned. I'll wait to rent/borrow #4. I've just about given up on movies altogether. The only recent ones worth watching IMO have been Perfume and The Girl With The Pearl Earring. Seems everyone relies on FX and there are no more real talented actors that can make a good movie stand alone anymore. Bo