Red Cat Jenny

I'll second that notion! here here!

Yeah I sent one too. Oh well..

Well as I said in my post I am no expert, I don't discount your well read opinion, and as an avid reader always welcome input. As I've said before you have an impressive wealth of period knowledge (waves a flag in yer honor).. That said... I believe a pirate woud be someone who had "already stepped outside the norm"?" and as you said were ostrascized. I would think then they didn't have much need to fit into societies rules, or much use or desire for them as well.. But they would have to heed the rules of survival as a ships crew member. Whether voluntary or perhaps pressed into service. I have read about the rules for such individuals, which I suppose you could interpret as an imposed "class system". Probably the only one of the day you could perhaps advance in due to might, wit or strength not surname. -- I know some were forced by circumstances to piracy, but I'll bet there were some who just didn't desire "society" and it's impossible restrictions of the time and so set out in an effort not to be hopelessly bound to their born station in life, when they thought there could be more. Regardless of the rules placed on man by man, what's inside has driven evolution into modern society. That lone internal drummer spawning kings, explorers, rogues and the figures of history both known and unknown. (Wow that was poetic..excuse me whilst I fetch me period hankie) Red Cat

Thanks! I had suggested a topic like this I must have missed this post..I knew it had to exist. Thanks!

I'm no expert here, but if yer talkin Pirate, I would think the only thing which counted as "etiquette" to them would fall more along military or sailors guidelines such as amongst Captain and crew. More of a respect and honor thing or perhaps purely because there were punishments for breaking the "rules" Plus what ever personal values ::which don't have to be the traditional and commonly discussed values:: a man (or woman) had in their own heart based on their own ideas/ideals which they were fiercly loyal to. Everyone has a drum beat they silently march to whether they keep it secret or not. At least I think most do, I do....

Patrick, very well thought out. Hmm good points ye make. Callenish! I think ye may rewrite yerself inta history mate! I can see yer cigarette boat laden wi treasure and folk standin on the deck sayin "what was that?" as ye leave in a flurry of spray!

Red Cat raises an eyebrow... This should be interesting.....

Welcome t' th pub! Another land locked pirate aye? I be sendin ye a bucket o th briny stuff from th East Coast!

By the way, great posts everyone! I's a real education! I'm enjoying this so keep em coming. Very creative I must say.. :)

They were land based? *snicker*

Ah! And I'm on the East coast!

Thanks. As we were walking out to do one of the battles, one of the guys in the group, who is always willing to nail people for their looks, either good or bad, turns to me and says, "you know, the Brethren is looking REALLY good." We've come a long way. And yet there is a long way to go. Ultimately, it would be nice if the road could lead us to a reconstructed "turn of the century" port town, filled with reenactors portraying folks from all walks of life, and with a ship or two in the harbor. Which gives me... a cunning plan! I would be honored to be in on such a grande plan! I am known tp be quite resourceful..Do expand on your idea...

sorry sorry eek! *cringe*

Ooh, Ooh.. I gotta admit.. fer costumin the odd gold tooth does give me th shivers..not sure why, it's just hot!

Oh Th GARB! Th Gorgeous garb!!!! and th coats! MY! Quite extroadinary indeed! Huzzah! Sterling, BlackJohn and Hawkes ye looks right fyne!

EEeeep!

Noo nooooooooooo!! NO gay pirates! agh! ::slapping head:: (nothing against being gay - I've had gay friends - Agh! don't spoil me fantasy!

Wow that was truly awesome. For ye lady I'd wish more wishes an more after those

I can go from Puccini and Verdi to Led Zeppelin, AC DC, Stevie Ray Vaugn, Mel Torme,Sea Shanties of all types, Tony Bennet, Brian Setzer, The Cure, UB-40, Any old blues, little Richard, Paul Rodgers, Soundgarden, STP, Simply Red, Eddie Palmieri(salsa), The Mikado, Lyle Lovett, Old Tom Petty, Danny Gatton, Les Paul, some choice heavy metal-the list is long- for some reason bagpipes always make me teary, good old rockabilly and my boy..Nat King Cole :) anyone else?

Excellent choice !

oi! Now I'll never get t sleep! Thanks

I like the title of this post ....PANTS... sorry tis just me sense o humor anyway I was wonderin could we start a thread on best garb choices and sources so those of us still "puttng it together" can find all the info in one place? I think twould be helpful!

hey hey! thar's booobs in yer castle! Oh eyes.... a wild thing ye be! I think Inigo must be away getting his moustache drawn back on..someone get th lad a sharpie!

Aye welcome Mr Synn.. I be in the mood fer a Bailey's tonight! Thankee! T' yer health!

"The next question should be, 'Who from the pub would ye take wit' ye?'" ""I'd take Red Cat! She can fish, sail, and heck she's packin' heat! She's probably a better shot then I am, and I'd feel safer wit' her, 'cause we'd probably avoid the un-necessary fights." Awwww Jacky~~~~ We'd be a pair in th 18th century huh? They'd scarce know wha hit 'em! Yes a wily well armed cat be a good time travelin companion! and ye be piratey enough t keep me outta trouble...for th most part