Silkie McDonough

THen I will be here at 11:00!

What time will you be serving tonight? I want to show up earlie enough to be fashionablly late!

Someone had to do it. Rocks at Foxe Will you join me while he talks Will you throw some rocks at Foxe? I will not join you Mister Vox. I will not throw those rocks at Foxe. If he's wearing stripe-ed sox's? Would you then throw rocks at Foxe? He won't be wearing stripe-ed sox's, I will not throw a rock at Foxe. Say he has on Bucket boots? while through his sea chest he does root? Edward Fox, in bucket boots? It would not happen, the point is mute. I will sit there while he talks I will sit and not throw rocks What items he has in that box I will see and throw no rocks. Perhaps he's up there hours on end speaks incessantly and begins again. He knows his subject to be sure listenings a pleasure not a chore. Say he takes you up on stage? Berates your garb in an endless rage? Would you then consider these rocks In my haversack for Mister Foxe? No, I would run him through with my peace tied, un-sharpened cutlass.

Ray? Ray talks? Ray d'bar keep? Good heavens! His voice tis so deep, so mellow, so, mmmm ...better den Barry White! I tot I knew why d'missus was still ere wit ya'n'all yer off spring bein det yer the model of a pirate in tight pants buot now! In addition t'wot I been seein M'earin a man wot speaks even d'orders wit such appeal! Ifin we could jus get yer speach patterns t' match yer tones ya'dav all d'wenches at yer beckon call! :) Tell me Ray m'lad ...do ya sing er d'ya reserve det fer d'misses alone? Now t'd celebraten! "Fáilte An Bhliain Úr;” Welcome d'New Year

Foxe ...all here are a bit touched!

Any particular reason why Rumba?

What would be even more interesting would be if that person with the Wisconsin PIRATE plate is someone on this site! Now THAT would be cool! Captain Jim has Florida plate PIRATE ...or was that PIRATE1

Nicely done lass. I look forward to reading more. Will you be answering any of the questions left unanswered in this little post?

Four bells struck as Paul Mooney entered the Galley. Mister Gage looked sharply at the person who had entered, the disappointment in his eyes was clear. "Problem Mister Gage?" "Aye. Sent Meg to the hold over fifteen minuets ago for some stores and she's not returned. My request was simple. She should have been able to locate what I needed by now." He placed the knife he had been using on the counter and began to wipe his hands on his apron. "I'll go after her." Paul, still grieving the loss of Lawrence Dinwiddie found that the hours previously spent in his friends company were now often empty. "Thank you." Mister Gage lifted the knife and began filleting the catch of the day once again as Paul headed to the hold. The lamp that usually hung at the the bottom of the stairs was missing from the hook. Paul had to locate another to proceed into the darkness of the hold. Upon the nearest barrel sat several items that had been retrieved from storage. A tin covered in flour. A small sack of peppercorns. The salt tin was spilled atop the barrel. Paul felt the hair on the back of his neck bristle. His hand went to his knife. "Meg?"

Bo ...don't poke the tiger! They bite!

Wonderful response Jenny!

Thank you lass. I shall take my character and play else where but ...as always, I will remain here and continue to read what those of you have researched ...so that I don't have to research!

Thenk you Jim. I'm liking the idea or portraing myself like a woman more and more but there is still the issue of the blasted skirt and bodice and all that hot humid weather!

I'm getting a headache! First let me state that I have NO problem with portraying a woman of the era other than she would need more props and clothing that uses more fabric. I flew to Florida this year. I couldn't carry the supplies I had! Additionally, if I had to wear that bloody skirt with all that fabric for four or more days it wouldn't have been over-indulgence in rum hat would have caused me to pass out. I feel a need to defend SOME justification. I think the 'justification' can be justified IF it supports a character. Please hear me out. EX: The pirate character I am creating is based on my character in/on "The Watch Dog". I know the scenario is unlikely but it is as plausible as a woman who is built like me (even at a lighter weight) getting away with passing herself off as a man. Murin was found on a desert island after a ship wreck. She has/had nothing. She is wearing the clothing of a dead man. The first port she is going to be in is Martinique. This Irish lass will most likely end up dressed in clothing of french and native influence. It is possible that she ends up with shirt and breeches rather than slops because she has little time in port and the pre-made breeches (assuming there are such things) are available in a smaller size than the pre-made slops. We have also come into a small fortune. She has money to spend. Could the lass not purchase some needed/wanted items from locals rather than from the shops that were set up by the French merchants? Would ALL the merchants be French? As a seamstress would she not be able to find some exotic fabrics? Now that I think of it it will be harder for my Irish pirate to justify her Scottish Murdock than some exotic scarf that she may choose to wear. When she was in Ireland she was not permitted to own a firearm. I was not until she had been brought onto the 'Dog that she had ever fired pistol.

No Patrick, you aren't. I like the idea but there would be no respecable women in the careening camp that I can think of. In the port but not in the camp itself.

I think we must first, at least at PiP get a good pirate camp going. THEN we can concentrait on what the women did back then. Quite honestly, women were VERY limited back then with pregnancy, children and related matters. They wouldn't be on ships because they couldn't go far or often. Women were land bound for the most part.

Patrick, you are the only lad who could get away with a post like that and still have the lass' luv ya! :) You must be doing something wrong in your portrayal of "pirate scum".

Worked for me in 2006!

Could someone post the images in question here ...I'm a bit lost. TY

God willing I will be camping in one of Callenish's 'rooms'. If for some reason he can not make it I will be in the 1720 Careening Encampment sleeping in a canvas lean-to beside m'lads from 2006, "Padrig n'Jimmy!

Her heart skipped a beat when the captain addressed her in such serious tones. What document had he chosen from the satchel she could not guess. He stood before her scrutinizing the young woman, then began to speak, "Article nine..." The wait after was interminable. Her mind raced …article nine, article nine? Which article was article nine?! "...that if any of the said company shall in time of service be so drunk and incapable in time of engagement that they do not fight and withstand the enemy then they shall be cut off or punished according as the Captain or majority of the company shall think fit." This ship, this very small ship, left little unknown to those aboard. Captain Brand was not pleased with her need to stay a bed yesterday. She had been informed that she was relieved of any further service but over imbibing had not been part of the reward for services rendered. Murin had many a time in the past consumed pocheen, ale and the like with little effect. This red wine that Tudor served snuck upon her unlike any before. She had been given little in the way of spirits in the last three years, her tolerance for alcohol was low, her judgment quickly impaired, she failed to note when she had reached her limit. To her delight the captain smiled down at her, he understood her mistake was not intentional. "How found you the wine, Miss McDonough." At some point in the past two days, between inebriation, headache and embarrassment, the lass had begun to find herself again and her mildly sarcastic humor came through as she answered, "I...sah...I did nut fin' it, as much as...it fo'nd mae." The captain freed a natural healthy laugh. The girl was not sure if he found her comment truly humorous or if it was merely the surprise at such a retort from the lass who had been, to this point, incredibly shy and unsure. Murin liked the sound, deep and effortless; the blue of his eyes seemed to brighten even more with his laughter. She smiled and a soft chortle tripped forth from her lips. When the captain continued on a serious note the lass was sure to let him know that the lesson learned would not soon be forgotten. He returned to his papers, she continued to the navigation station and began to take the measurements as she had been instructed by Mister..., she corrected herself, Captain Lasseter, checking them against those that had most recently been recorded. She heard Captain Brand chuckle again at least once more before four bells were struck. Murin’s smile continued throught the morning, to have the captain, a man of words, find hers clever pleased her more than any aboard could know. ...................................... Having been relieved of duty allowed Murin to move freely about the ship. Once she had measured and remeasured feeling confident that she had done so correctly she turned to remove herself from the Quarterdeck. The captain looked up from his papers and smiled at her as she passed she returned his brilliant smile with a soft blush and a bashful grin. She stopped short of the top of the stairs. It suddenly occurred to her that the matter of the French flag had not been addressed for some days now. She turned to the Captain again. "Capn'?" She waited. He continued to read for a moment then lifted his eyes to the lass once more. "Miss McDonough?" "Capn' tis still madder uv d'French flag. I've not worked on it a'tall. Been four days since yer request, we'll b'needin it soon. I know nil uv wot material may b'stored buot ifin I m't'use canvas fer d'task I'll need help wit d'stitchn'." She looked at her left hand then back at William with guilt in her eyes.

Dang! I was going to offer the same. Only I was going to ask if you would be willing to make me one if I sent you enough white tail antler for at least two. I am also planning on making some buttons with some of the antler. I'd be willing to share them with you also.

By the way Greg, I think many feel that this idea of a "Pirate of the Year" is indeed worth while, myself included ...assuming that you hadn't already figured that out for yourself!

Aye, Mistress Kass and Mister Patrick Hand are both worthy nominees as others have so eloquently stated. I would also second the nomination of Mister William Red Wake. It was his suggestion that pushed me to buy the non-refundable ticket to Florida for PiP. His encouragement has persuaded several new participants to endeavor to write for the Watch Dog. William is a wealth of information when looking for assistance in accuracy. He is quick to share information, references, and praise for those who are new to reenacting and piracy. He has created the Draughts for the Watch Dog, well done in both detail and aesthetics and has shared his efforts with all who choose to invest in the draughts. He has taken on responsibilities of “Quartermaster” and has acted as liaison between us (A.K.A. the rabble) and Harry for PiP. He assisted the “Pirates of Treasure Cove” by designing their colors and making it a reality. Finally, William is in all things a diplomat. I have witnessed his efforts both known and unknown, seen him smoothed many a ruffled feathers, a few bruised egos and keep peace in the pub on several occasions. William Red Wake belongs in the company of Patrick and Kass.

Thanks Harry. I wasn't even proposing that I portray anything but GAoP. I was there this year. I have every intention in being there again in 2007. My kit is being built as GAoP. (...and yes, I know I fell short this year.) What prompted the question was a discussion with a friend. They had mentioned the fact that there have been pirates since there were ships. I had no answer as to why we limit ourselves to the arbitrary years of the GAoP, especially since the title of the festival is "Pirates in Paradise", in that title there is no limit to dates. They asked about the chosen dates pointing out Julius Caesar and Spanish Galleon's full of gold. I'm an artist , not a historian, I have no answers. So, I ask those who know better than me. Additionally I was thinking about the campers that moved in on Saturday 2006. They were decidedly renaissance. Would they be turned away next year? Will "we" (a.k.a. Harry) contact them with the 'three year plan' prior to next year? Information is a good thing to share.