Cheeky Actress

...Lilly looks about the room searching. "I'm sorry...did someone say something? Oh,it's you Captain Sterling. So nice that you stopped by. So,Have you stopped by to wish me a happy birthday like all those before you? "

Did a very fyne job on those, Jack!

Thank you Lady B and O'Keefe. It was a great weekend.

Well...happy birthday to you Silas! Hope you have a wonderful day of it!

Rolling eyes...When stuff like this happens it make all Reenactors look bad.

If one doesn't have the ability to 'bring' something. Can we contribute to the 'kitty' regarding the cost or help do the shopping in town?

Ooo! It's got to be rich and creamy, and decadent with some chocolate...and RUM, of course..

Bess got the day off....oh, and I purchased her a friend.

A quiet night, a carriage ride and chocolate.

Thank you Jacky Tar for the kind words! Yes, the spoon is deadly (now that it has been repaired)...Bess had a moment with blade at Pike River.

Thank you for the kind words, Rumba! You flatter me so.

Tis right, M.A.d'Dogge. She was born that morning, I was born in the afternoon.

Thank you, Iron Bess and Silkie!

Earlier in this thread the topic of criminals and war convicts taken as Indentured Servants during the early 17th to late 17th century was briefly talked about. Here is an account of such, and it hits very close to home, seeing that this is a very distant ancestor to my mother’s side of the family. A most interesting fine; considering the history and behavior about this servant. From the following; Wyne and Allied Families: Genealogical and Biographical by Mary Catherine Wyne Whitney. The age old antipathy between the English and the Scots broke out into war in 1649. By 1652 over 500 Scottish prisoners from Dunbar and Worcester had been transported as indentured servants to Massachusetts Bay Colony. By 1680 only some 120 remained. During the 1650s they certainly made their presence felt, but as much for their savage violence as well as their sexual indiscipline. James Ross (Goodnow, Mann, Martin,Wescott, McKinney), was one of the surviving soldiers of Charles II's Scottish army made prisoners at the Battle of Worcester 3 Sep 1651 by Cromwell. After the battle, Cromwell was greatly exercised to find sustenance for them and to keep them under restraint as a potential source of danger. Many died of pestilence and, as a measure of relief; many were sent to Boston as ‘Redemptioners’ on such terms that they soon acquired their freedom. John Cotton, minister of Boston, wrote to Cromwell that they were kindly used, having been sold for a limited servitude in a country where their labor was in such demand that they were not ill-rewarded. James, along with 272 others, were transported from Gravesend to Boston on the ship John and Sarah, leaving Gravesend in November 1651 and arriving 13 May 1652. The Scots transported to the Massachusetts Bay Colony were noted for their savage violence and their sexual indiscipline. Thus James Ross, the father of Mary's (Goodnow) bastard, had received heavy punishment of 39 stripes from "shameful abuse and violence towards his master." James Ross was in prison at least from May 23, 1655 onward and was ordered released from prison when he petitioned the court with a "humble apology" and promised to reform his behavior on August 31, 1655.

Thank you all for the great birthday wishes! Yesterday was a nice quiet day...Bess tried her best to keep me in comfort and provided me with a hearty meal at the end of the day. Those of you who 'stopped by' to wish me many blessings and good cheer yesterday - Thank you for your thoughts, gifts and thoughts of endearing friendship.

Oh, tis good to hear. I hope he's managed to find a good 'resting' place for him and his missus.

All through school I was emotionally bullied. Basically, made fun of. I remember in 6th grade having to pair up for folk dancing, and the teacher made the gaff of trying to team me up with the most popular guy in school. He took one look at me and said, in front of the whole class, "I won't dance with her." Wow Ransom, we had the same experience!?! Now that is just too creepy! Though mine was in High School...Square Dancing! But in the beginning...I wasn't bullied. It was Lynn who was often the target, but when middle school hit, things changed. It was horrible! There was a group of guys who would always stand outside my homeroom every morning. And every morning I would have to listen to the verbal insults and condesending looks from their 'girlfriends'. Trying to be the bigger person, I would walk on by and say nothing. I knew that it wasn't worth my time to acknowledge their petty insults. But one day....itt was March 15th - I can only remember the date because of the St. Patrick day decorations were still up. One of the boys started on me with the verbal insults and the rude remarks. Just then I snapped. Before the kid knew what had happen I had dropped my books on the floor and proceeded to sucker-punched the twit in the face several times. After the third direct hit, he crumbled to the floor and began to screem for help. I don't remember if I gave him a bloody nose or not, but that was when my Homeroom teacher came out into the hall way and pulled me off of him. I remember the look on the kid's face; shocked and stunned. His friends just stook their and looked at him - none of them aided in helping him. My teacher quickly pulled me into my homeroom and instructed the rest of the kids to 'get to homeroom...NOW!' I took my desk and said nothing. I didn't even make eye contact with anyone in my homeroom - though it was very apparent that they all saw what happened. The room was quiet and no one was talking. It was then my homeroom teacher asked me if I was all right and wanted to see the nurse. I shook my head no. My homeroom teacher never sent me to the Principles office nor did they call my folks. Yet, after March 15th...the group of guys that lingered outside my homeroom never lingered there again.

Here are just a few more shots of the 2009 Pike River event.... M.A. d'Dogge showing his jewlery... Carl and Croaker at the beach battle Charlie and Jack taking a hit.... Ooo! That's gotta hurt, Jack...

Happy Birthday Tiger Bill! Gee, you even had a bit of fireworks on your birthday too. I think there was a meteor shower tonight!

Haunting Lily said, hmmm, Nick told me he retired early because he was waiting for Bess. Sorry Nicholas, but Bess was busy working and serving drynk at the Tavern that night. She had a full house due to the Pyrates being in town. They were well behaved for the most part...until they started to shout "PARRRRRLAAAAAY"! I am surprised that militia didn't come in and break it up!

Well...I thought I've seen it all, but the Wisconsin State Fair has been doing a special report on the 'new' foods produced for this year's Fair (2009). The Machine Shed, a local eatery in the midwest has produced the ultimate food. Chocolate covered BACON!!!! This proves that their is no ends to the creativity for bacon lovers everywhere....and yes, William...it's DAMN good.

Silkie gets a "Mulligan"! Now, pick up that club and start swinging, Dear Girl....you're gonna need it for this weekend!

Ah...yes, Nicholas! Such a formal name for the boy. And the red hair suits his temper I hear. ....As rumor has it...he retired early Saturday night...perhaps he may have been hung over from the glorious battles that day.

Thank you, Stynky. I understand. Do it when you have time.