Cheeky Actress

Ooo! Nice picture...great find, Captain.

(GROAN)Yet, I was worried you (or someone else) was going to say that.

I don't have a problem with making another Mantua. It's just that I have a devil of a time fitting it to me. No extra hands in the household ...that know what they are doing (wink!) My dress form isn't my size any longer and it doesn't increase to the size I am.

I will see what I can do to find a affordable velvet/velveteen in blue. Nuts! I will need a new pair of bodies (Stays) for this one. All the others don't seem to fit quite right now...and I know that I will look like a full "chest of draws" if I wear the lay-woman's stays I made.

5. You spend the rest of the year trying to figure out how to clone yourself so next year you can sleep and still not miss anything.

Oh Nell...I must tell you that the 'twin faction' of the Archangel crewe has done this...Sadly, it does not help. You find your so called 'other' wanting to stay up and join in on the fun...Sigh. But it is well worth it though!

I've been looking at this for some time now...

I would love to make it, but I am not sure if I should make it a mantua or bodice gown.

Any input will be helpful.

Many Happy Returns of the Day, Chain Shot!

I am sure it will be....

Good to know.... Now, I am just waiting for the 'panic' email from Mr. Bollows.... .

I just PM'd it to you...

I think I've posted in here before but this set up was priceless! I couldn't resist.

My money is on the guy with the space-age pistol wearing the 'Depends' undergarment. What?! They look like 'Depends' don't they?

Great shot Jack!

Possessed? No. Determined. Cheeky knows how determined.

Indeed I do, Kate... There is something very rewarding about getting something finished PRIOR to an event and not worrying about finishing it 10 mins. before the event starts.

I cannot wait to see Kate's eyelet/button holes!!

ReenactorFest on Bilgemunky Radio

Ever wonder what ReenactorFest is?

Want to hear more about this Feburary’s ReenactorFest 5 in Chicagoland (Wheeling, IL)?

Ever wonder what you have been missing?

Find out the answer to these questions and what is in store for us pirates this year?

Tune in this Monday, January 5th at 8:00 pm (CST) for Bilgemunky’s interview with Mr. Mike Bollow, Creator and Director of ReenactorFest!

Bilgemunky Radio!

Just a reminder -

The Doors Open for ReenactorFest 5 - Chicagoland - Wheeling, IL at the Westin as follows:

Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday 9:00am - 2:00 pm

A happy belated Christmas to you Spike. I wish you hope and blessings of good fortune in this the New Year. I pray that all your woes are a thing of the past, (2008 to be exact) and that you are starting off the new year with happiness and good health.

We all hope that you are well, Spike.

God Speed.

Cheeky

This IS good news....now, do you have an etching you are copying or looking at something to get an idea from?

Oooo! Kate...does this mean "FANCY DRESS" for the Ball?! Do tell...PLEASE!!!

Have you noticed Fayma and Tony have their 2008 PIP shots up? They are grand indeed!

Here are a bunch of the pics the Callahans took. I know Tony is editing them and making them look much prettier, but here are the raw pics that I uploaded to flickr and I'll take them down once he gets the edited ones.

Sterling Hangs

Very Cool Dioas! Lots of great shots of everyone!

Oops Sorry Captain. I stand corrected. August was (is) a very busy month indeed for events!

Yes, Mickey is correct stating that Pike River in Kenosha, WI and Beaufort, NC are conflicting events. They fell on the same weekend in 2008. Chances are, they will do so the same this year....(but need to confirm this).

Per the Captain's request...if you can make Beaufort, NC...please do. It is the event of choice (for several reasons...big ships, location, Blackbeard's Crew to be there...).

Oh thank you Mama and Papa! What a lovely gift. You two do such amazing work and we all appreciate all the hard work, time and energy that you two put into this every year. Thank you again!

Oh, and the photoshoot of Lily and Edward is AMAZING!!!

Big News from RF-HQ!

This just in! Big things are happening at RF HQ! The giant vendor hall sold out back in early November, something that has never happened before in our convention's short history.

The discounted room block we had SOLD OUT in November and the Westin had to give us more rooms (which are nearly gone) and the seminar schedule and live schedule are booked solid.

This is going to be our biggest and best RF ever!!

Though I am not too familar with Steampunk, I grew up watching Wild Wild West (which in my opinion was the first phase of Steampunk).

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a great movie and the special effects and props are to die for. I have been thinking about selling some of my Victorian gowns (mostly made when doing Wild West Reenactments).

They rang in size from a size 8 to 12 and some 14. A large assortment...great for this sort of stuff...

Anyone interested, PM me. I'll chat and send photos if you are looking for lovely Lady's late-Victorian (mostly second bustle fashion of the mid to late 1880s).

LOL! Boy...and I thought I was bad?!

Oh poor, Maddogge! I fear he doesn't know what he's gotten himself into.

cheecky...also play music while moving....you can really find a tempo...helps with fluidity( ithink thats a word)

Now I'm gonna be a smart-arse....2/4 or 4/4 measure?

There is that technique that you showed us back or Port Washington's Pyrate Fest. For lack of a better name, "The Approach, Strike and Pause". I hope you know of what I speak.

It when the two fighters approach, clash once, then move in a fluid motion, then proceed to approach, clash, and pause again.

I know you mentioned that this helps 'build up and draw out' a fight scene.

I can see it now...Captain Sterling orders the attack...Cheeky: " Damn it Sterling where's my boarding music" I can hear Sterling sigh from here.

Now you're just scaring me, Nell!

OMG why didn't I think of it sooner,,, here's the perfect training video!!

LOL! Great Video Nell! I've never seen this one before!