I've pretty much "soft" sworn off pirate re-enacting these days. I am DEFINITELY not of a "never again" mindset, but pretty strongly disinclined under most circumstances. But I do miss some of the people. Also, I do mostly still reenact the late 17th/early 18th century timeframe, so feel there is still information to be gleamed/shared from that perspective.
Hope all goes well at Paynetown. I think next year we will make it out there!! Already putting a bug in everyone's ear about the Santa Maria near you....that looks to be a fun event!!