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Ahoy there! Yes, we finally got around to posting. We've been busy making basic plans for the buccaneer impression, which will be Port Royal, circa 1680. We think it will be a tavern or inn of sorts, since it is a good place to discuss the politics of the time. We'll be striving for an accurate presentation, though I'm told we can't serve manatee. Pity, that... I hear tell it tastes a bit like veal. But no matter. We have begun to acquire goods - we already have some of the pewter ware that would have been around at the time, using photos of the artifacts from the city at the time. It should be a grand time. Sir Harry was acting governor at the time, so it was an interesting time there. Pirates were being hung, but his fellow buccaneer cronies were still encouraged to do a bit of "trading" on the sly while enjoying the rights of landholders, having been granted plantation land by the acting governor. Imagine that! As most of you know the city's wealth and stature rivaled that of colonial Boston. Trade was brisk and goods were bought and sold from Europe to the Far East there. For those seeking costuming, Kass has perfect period pieces from the time for men and women. Check her stuff out. Our own crewe is having regular sewing sessions every other weekend or so between now and then to fashion the necessary clothing. As for gear, we have a solid idea of what we need and will have that in the near future. We have already been testing recipes that would be appropriate to Port Royal in 1680. Made some killer Onion Soup that all enjoyed this evening. More coming soon! -- Hurricane

God, what a horrible site. Breaks my heart. We're off on a shopping adventure to get some new instruments for the kids... -- Hurricane

Greetings all! The Buccaneer encampment is rollilng right along. We will be portraying life in Port Royal in 1680, just at the end of the buccaneer era there. Port Royal was at the height of its prosperity and power at this time, the devastating earthquake still 12 years away. Since pewter-ware has been arriving here in the past few days, we wanted to share our excitement and enthusiasm for the project. We have 10 to 13 in the camp so far. Most of it is our own crewe but others are welcome. Over the next few weeks I and others will be posting more about our activities. Suffice it to say, our adventures in period Port Royal will be a lively affair, with a cast of historical characters including the likes of Harry Morgan and the German Princess. -- Hurricane

Thanks so much! No problem on the delay - - just wanted to make sure we got them. Fair winds, -- Hurricane

Wonderful! By the way, I never got my CD/DVD of all the photos. Sent you the money, but never got the disk... -- Hurricane

Strange deal. It says it's a $633 value but rings up for $729. Now there's some pretty good pirates... -- Hurricane

Pardon the intrusion... But wouldn't it be easier for one person to come up with the list of items that would be available on a ship for use on land. Then let individuals chime in on what they either have or want to bring. As for cooking, you would need to decide where you were careened and how long you've been away from a major port. For example, if you're cooking steaks, that means a fresh supply of cows, since fresh beef in the tropics is only safe to eat for 12 hours at best. Would the place have cows? Did they belong to someone and you just helped yourself? You're out of the buccaneer era so that may be less likely. If you're on an island, what fruits and vegetables would have been available at the time, in addition to those aboard ship? Point being, you'd build menus according to what you have available, plus the cookware and supplies you have on hand. Again, I would create the list of what's available then go forward. -- Hurricane

I could try to boost the numbers but I think my own crewe is tentatively at 13 now. Can't keep the chattel away... -- Hurricane

Great stuff as always Kass. I see a few things my crewe will be wanting for its 1680 Port Royal impression... nice Delftware. -- Hurricane

That was too fun. Looking forward to the movie - looks every bit as good as you said it will be. Thanks for all your posts keeping us in the loop... -- Hurricane

We're off to Miami to attend. Woo hoo! -- Hurricane

Tell Harry that the Pyrates of the Coast crewe, Diosa and Hurricane will be customers. I think our entire crewe will be in line for our logo to be put upon us... If he still balks, send him our way for convincin... Looking forward to seeing you there. -- Hurricane

Here's what he's talking about. I've been working on a similar piece for my Morgan re-enactment. -- Hurricane

Sorry to dissapoint but when Ripley's opened there originally oh so many years ago, the pirate had a head. Obviously, it fell into disrepair because it hasn't been fixed for five or so years now. Just a once wonderful animatronic without proper maintenance. -- Hurricane

We've already been talking about that - I think one of my crewe will be doing the honors... -- Hurricane

Depending on the wares you're selling, you may find it worth your while to sell. We do well there each year. We will be heading up the Buccaneer camp there this year, with a 1680s representation of life in our favorite wicked city, Port Royal. Stop by and say hi and we'll feed you in our tavern and talk politics of the times. -- Hurricane

It's going to be a dandy, to be sure. The Jamaican Heritage folks gave me some photos of the underwater portion of the presentation. They've been very helpful. Plus I collected a lot of photos of artifacts at the Port Royal exhibit that's touring in Miami right now to share. -- Hurricane

Terrific! Great! We're thinking of doing a little fund raising here among the crewe and picking up some instruments for them so if we can get some specifics that would be great. We have some connections around here for that sort of thing. -- Hurricane

We are so on this! We have 36 bottles of Elmer's ready to go along with markers and such. We love doing schools so our crewe will be happy to go with you. We also do music for the kids if you want that to. We've done tons of schools over the years. Do you know what kind of band equipment they need? Do they need things like trumpets and stuff? I'll put it out to my crewe and get them to collect and join in on this. -- Hurricane

Hey there! I'm knee deep in my presentation on Port Royal for PyrateCon and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the city, residents, life there, etc. -- Hurricane

Amazing how some self-proclaimed experts can't even get the basics correct. Why cast doubt on something so well documented? Ah, to sell books - that's why! Perhaps he'll make enough off the sales to go to England and see the real documents of the Tryal. I suppose Calico Jack was ficticious too, eh? -- Hurricane

Garrett is actually James L. Nelson who repackaged and rereleased this book in 2004 as "The Only Life That Mattered: The Short and Merry Lives of Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and Calico Jack", under his real name. Hurricane

We will have 8 of our crewe there. We will also be bringing our online shop along in physical form, selling pirate valuables, jewelry, trinkets and such along with other assorted flotsam and jestsam. Should be a blast. Those on my crewe include myself, the lovely Diosa, Red Handed Jill, Bootleg, Youngblood, Touche, Oryginal Cinn and Blackie. == Hurricane

The kids will like the aquarium. They have feeding time with the sharks and rays if you time it right. A really great conch fritter stand is right next to it. And if you get a chance, the Wrecker's Museum is pretty cool and right across from the aquarium. -- Hurricane

If you are in the area of Miami, either going on a cruise or live anywhere in Florida, I highly recommend a visit to the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. The exhibit is there through June 2. The event was even better than imagined. The display of artifacts had many new things we've never been able to see (such as the Chinese imported items), the watch that stopped at the time of the earthquake and period maps made just before and after the earthquake. I ended up becoming a temporary docent for a bunch of people, telling them about Port Royal then and now. Diosa shot over 100 photos of the artifacts, maps and photos and Sheila took many more. If you're going to PyrateCon, these will be part of my presentation there. Plus, the permanent exhibits upstairs had a 1715 doglock, some great treasure from the Atocha, two 16 pounders, some smaller cannons and shot and a great piece of Caribbean fortifications. Really good stuff there too. If you have any time at all, go see it. And it's free on Saturdays... http://hmsf.org/exhibitions-current-port-royal.htm The link above has a fairly good online virtual museum as well on the subject. Here's a typical Port Royal merchant building pre-earthquake... And here's an import item from China, the Lion of Fo, which was an incense burner. A pewter chamber pot crushed during the earthquake. -- Really great stuff that you can usually only see during a trip that must take you to Spanish Town, Kingston and Port Royal when on the island, all in one place here. == Hurricane