Redvipers

Do ye have a photo of her Bully? or have I seen her on line somewhere?

I'm afraid it not be Napoleon nor Lord Nelson.....the bust be a one eyed pirate and aye, tis true I be a King's officer, Captain of the HMS Defiant (74) on the Bolitho Discussion Group and Captain of the Seminole frigate on the Broadsides and Boarding Parties 1776 Discussion Group, Thou I be on leave from both to work on my 2nd book (Pursuit of Honor) in my Beauchamp of the Royal Navy series.

Well Sir, You must agree that beauty and authenticity is not exactly the same thing. With some work the St. Pete could be much better-looking….er says some gun ports. Still I would gladly pay her slip fee if’n she were mine. :)

Akashazuul Here is where I bought the hat berkelyhat It is velour fur felt. I am very well pleased with the quality of this $29 hat blank. I ordered it last Saturday and received it Thursday. The biggest problem is that it is a yahoo store and in order to buy it with a credit card I had to sign up with yahoo to get a secure key. Good luck with your hat making. Joe

Come on down...Florida is cheaper to visit than the islands.

I thanks ye Mam...& I tips me simi homemade hat to you in return.

I Was raised on Shrimp boats, then the Big John 3 1/2 years(USS John F. Kennedy) my boat were a commercial crab boat. All Power no sails I'm afraid. Ah! but some day. I have an invite on the Top sail sloop "Freedom"....might take that this summer.

74F right now...got the a/c on. Was cold last week, got into the 40s. St. Augustine, Florida

I'm almost done with the hat. got some gold stuff from Walley World and a small hot glue gun then my First Mate and I attacked our first hat project. Took the photos with my $20 digital camera (also from Walley World) so the photos are grainy...sorry..If you look real close you can see Captain Jack Aubry's head in the background. Total cost was $52 and the labor was a free learning experience...lol

St. Peter is a nice vessel but in no way does she have the Beautiful lines that the Royalist has.

Those who plan to visit St. Augustine may be interested to take a sail on the Topsail Schooner Freedon. She has day/evening sailing tours and takes part in Menedez's Birthday, Searl's Raid and other Pirate events. Visit Freedom's Web site for more information. "Freedom"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!! Here, I'll Write you a Birthday Card. Hope you have many more.

My Pleasure, Mam!

I went down to Matanzas Bay this morning to take a look at the Nina. I have posted some photos of here on my site. Take a look, she is beautiful but be damned if I'd want to cross the Atlantic on her. Nina

I'm going to take a look at her this morning.....

After finding the ready made hat much too expensive for my taste ($197). I ordered a hat blank with a wide brim. I received it today ($29) and started forming and the preliminary gold trim. It is a good quality and very comfortable to wear. Below is what I hope it will be similar to. I will post a photo when it is completed. Joe

The Replica of the Nina sailed into St. Augustine today for the Menendez Birthday Festival honoring St. Augustine's founder. Read the story Replica of the Nina sails into St. Augustine

Happy Birthday Maggie...Here be a Pyrate Treasure for Ye.

Thar be no charge fer da ref, Cap'n.

I can size it and clean it up for you, just email it to me.. or tell me where I can pirate it...lol joe@josephlosteen.com If you only need a place to put one image on the web, you can use my site. I will upload it and give you the url so you can install it here. Oh No!...This be worse tha swallow'n da anchor. Joe

I thanks ye one an all. Life is full of treasures.....You just have to pay attention to what you have. Fair Winds Joe

Thank You sir, I too hope for many more Happy & productive years. When you reach my age you start thinking about how little time the future may hold for me......Thanks again. I know ther be gold here bouts'

I thanks ye kindly!

Not sure I can make it...I'm deep into writing my second book and have a due date of June......well might be able to take a couple o' hours off...lol. Perhaps we will meet up somewhere. Joe

Take a look here; then email Davis Walker or Helen Donnell You can learn about Searle's Raid and other St. Augustine events at Prince Rupert's Bluecoats and Drake's men website If you need anything else when you get here give me a call Joe O'Steen 824-1453 Hope you have fun. Fair Winds Joe