Cheeky Actress

Lil tosses the map to the Captain. (eyes rolling) The pool isn't too big...not an Olympic pool, that's for sure. I'm more afraid of loosing someone in the whirlpool/ Jacuzzi! As for the bar...I've known you to get lost in one more than once, Dear!

Lady B, Bigger Hotel...that's for sure. I've have seen the layout and it's BE A U Ti FUL!!!! As far as loosing crew members to various acts such as... Lost at the Bar Lost at the Pool Lost...just plain lost.. You're old enough to know better.

Ooo...like Flaming Brandy shots?

This is really great information! I am wondering if either you or Matusalem have heard about the Cumberland Massacre and the ghost stories about the Nine Men's Misery.

Cool! Glad you are enjoying it. I also have ties to the area due to my mother's ancestral link to this time in history. (Ooops! Forgot ...John McKenney/McKinney/McKenna is my ancester). From the book, “A DOLEFUL SLAUGHTER NEAR BLACK POINT” - The Battle at Moore’s Brook, Scarborough, Maine, June 29, 1677 by Sumner Hunnewell. JOHN MCKENNEY a captured Scottish soldier, indentured to Massachusetts after the battle of Dunbar where Cromwell had routed the Scots sympathetic to Prince Charles. By 1664 he was in Scarborough and there he settled having received a grant of land in 1668. Although he got into a row with Captain Scottow, the owner of the garrison, McKenney supported the captain while others in the town spoke against him. McKenney and his family fled the war and became refugees in Salem. During King Philip’s War, an official casuality list indicates our ancestor, John Mackenny, was wounded thru the chest & back at Black Point near Scarborough during an ambush of 90 settlers in 1677. He and about 50 survivors escaped to the fort at Garrison Cove. Later, John Mackenny & other wounded men were transported to Salem along with the wives & children of the settlers. When Indian hostilities appeared to taper off in 1679, John moved his family back to Black Point. However, during the Indian wars of the next decade, the settlers were forced to defend themselves during periodic attacks. JOHN MCKENNEY was shot through the breast and back, and was sent back to Salem where his family waited for him. There they stayed until the town paid to have them returned to Black Point in 1679. Honord: Sr._ :Salem: the: 4th:July 1677.— Undrstanding, pr doctor Barton, tht yor: honoer desires, & Expected, to receiue a pticular acctt. of the mens names tht are wounded, as alsoe the place they belong to, wth the manner of their wounds, haue accordingly, made Inquiry, & Sent you acctt as followeth— Daniell: Dike: of Milton : through the Arm boan Splintrd Ben : Rockett of Medfield . two Shots In thigh Jacob: parker of Chensford: shott through the shouldr. Tho: Dutton of Bellricke: shott In the knee & belly Jno: Mechenne, of Blackpoint: throug the brest & back James Veren of Salem: Through the upr: part of thigh Anthony waldern Salem: In the neck Morgan: Joanes of Newberry: through the thigh— Caleb : pilsberry of Newberry: In the back Israell Hunewell of Ipswich In the Legg & Shoulder John’s son Robert married Rebecca Sparks in Dover, NH 1692 but eventually returned to Black Point about 1702 & re-claimed his father’s land during the 2d settlement of Scarborough. During the next year, there was another ambush near Massacre Pond & occasional Indian attacks continued for the next few decades. Robert's wife Rebecca was killed after an attack in 1724.

King Philip's War, sometimes called Metacom's War or Metacom's Rebellion, was an armed conflict between Native American inhabitants of present-day southern New England and English colonists and their Native American allies from 1675–1676. Colonial historian Francis Jennings estimated that the War killed nearly 7 of every 8 Native Americans and 6 of every 13 English settlers. King Philip's War was proportionately one of the bloodiest and costliest in the history of America. More than half of New England's ninety towns were assaulted by Native American warriors. The war is named after the main leader of the Native American side, Metacomet, Metacom, or Pometacom known to the English as "King Philip." In the 55-year span between the arrival of the Mayflower and the outbreak of King Philip's War, the English had prospered, multiplied and expanded their settlements while the natives were in a slow state of decline from diseases introduced by the Europeans and loss of tribal lands to the whites. One of the many ironies of this conflict is that Philip was the son of Massasoit -- the same Massasoit who had helped the Plymouth Pilgrims survive their first winter in the New World. A father's kindness would became a son's curse. On July 4, Capt. Benjamin Church and his soldiers begin sweeping Plymouth for Wampanoags. Two weeks later, nearly two hundred Nipmucks surrendered in Boston. Capt. Church was finally successful in capturing Philip's wife and son. An Indian soldier named Alderman in the service of Capt. Church killed Philip after his hiding place at Mt. Hope (Bristol, R.I.) was betrayed. Philip's body was drawn and quartered and his head exposed on a pole in Plymouth. Increase Mather wrote, "Captured, King Philip was taken and destroyed, and there was he (like as Agag was hewed in pieces before the Lord) cut into four quarters, and is now hanged up as a monument of revenging Justice, his head being cut off and carried away to Plymouth, his Hands were brought to Boston. "We should not be surprised that the colonists, often hard pressed to win these all-out assaults, developed not only a fear of Indians but a hatred as well. Treating with the Indians as equals, or even as pseudo-equals was quite beyond their comprehension or in most cases their abilities. This problem conflicted with the general imperial policy to improve relations, especially in peace time." The war in the south largely ended with Metacom's death. Over 600 colonists and 3,000 Native Americans had died, including several hundred native captives that were tried and executed or sold as slaves in Bermuda. The majority of these Native Americans and many of the colonials died as the result of disease, which was typical of all armies in this era. Those sent to Bermuda included Metacom's son (and also, according to Bermudian tradition, his wife). A sizable number of Bermudians today claim ancestry from these exiles. Members of the Sachem's extended family were placed for safekeeping among colonists in Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut. Other survivors were forced to join more western tribes, mainly as captives or lower caste tribal members. The Narragansett, Wampanoag, Podunk, Nipmuck, and several smaller bands were virtually eliminated as organized bands, while even the Mohegans were greatly weakened. Increase Mather, Brief History, 49-50, b. 1639-d. 1723 "The Name of War," by Jill Lepore; "Genocide and Enslavement of Native People in Southern New England," by Kevin McBride.

Hmm...is that like spitting? Cause I think the same goes for food?!

I'm not sure if the mind set here is 'education' - especially in the late 17th century. Religious morals of the time (taking in consideration of the social class) may have also contributed to the women’s moral conscience as well.

Has anyone heard of the term “Wandering Womb”? From what I am learning, doctors of the time truly thought that a woman’s womb would wander into her head! Okay...this is a new 'term' which may explain why women were more prone to the likes of Melancholy than men. But, if you really think about it the word Hysterics has some root in the Greek word hustera - for womb). Can anyone tell me when and where this idea may have started?

(Shaking her head in disbelief)..... Nothing like pushing the Preverbal envelope, there Maddogge! You're too Funny...

My word...look at Morgan. She's grown so much over the last year. Oh...and Billie looks good too.

This is my Fav! Maddogge and Rats doing their best "Disney" bit ever! I never laughed so hard in my life.

Great idea Rats....now, if you can remember your Cell phone...we'd be set!

Sure looks like it Rats... Kate, Micky, Maddogge and you did a splendid job of it! Looks like you guys had a ton of fun!

Elusive?! Really? Must be the multiple personas that I end up doing at an event. Did you meet Bess, the Captain Indentured Servant yet? 'Twas a pleasure meeting up with you at the Pyrate Ball, Cascabel. I look forward to this year's PIP. I understand that I missed quite an event last year. Thank you again for stopping by and saying, 'hello'.

These are Great, guys (Kate too)! Damn! I hate leaving early...I miss all the Cool Stuff. Kate/Micky. Those stills of you two together are wonderful...Nice Pyratical Wedding shots, indeed! Maddogge/Rats...Great job to you both.

I REALLY wished I took today off...just to sleep in and unpack...and of course, post updates and photos! Well...I would have had more pictures had I not broken my camera in the simulated Cat-Fight between me and Grace of the Blackbeard’s Crew, but will post what I have as soon as I can. Dutchie, Please let your woman know she left marks! I had a ton of explaining to do this morning! I am glad to hear that everyone who’s chimed in thus far has gotten home safely and had a wonderful time. More to follow…need to get back to work (&@#!)

Just an FYI for all those who are interested in attending: Next year's Port Washington Pirate Festival will be June 5-7, 2009. Make sure you bring your Pirate's Choice Rum and Weather Radios!

At first, Lilly could only manage a slight cry from her lips. She could not believe that her beloved captain managed to pull himself from his sick bed in order to save himself. The craft became smaller and smaller with each wave it broke. In a panic she began to wave her lantern back and forth hoping for those on board the boat would take notice. She waited for a moment, but there was no change in their direction. The boat continued to make its way towards the Archangel. Soon frustration lead to tears and with tears came a cry from her lips that would have woke Dave Jones from his watery lair.

In regard to Silk Grosgrain...if you can find a distributor of such a thing…let me know. I’ve from many suppliers of Reenacting Textiles that such an item does not exist anymore. I would love to prove them wrong! Anyone?

Anytime Captain Bo. I know that there are many of us who didn't get to meet up with you at Pike. Captain Sterling and I still wish to talk about the indetured trade of the Virginia settlements during the GAoP. Any new infomation would be helpful.

Oh, we would love to have ya, Capt. Bo! If you are looking for any information regarding lodgings, events and suttlers...please let me know. I am an active committee member and know 'the big cheese'. If you have any questions I can't answer...I can find them out for you!

When I have 'what'? Yes, my character (Mistress) would know the art of needle work, but gosh...I'm still trying to finish a few other projects right now. I'll let you know.

Lilly looks over at the Captain. "Yer giving me a fright!"

Johnny...we need to go Shoe Shopping! Something in red and gold...or perhaps something in a lovely shade of lavendar and silver?