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You've labeled" Ed Rembert" as Corey somethingorother.... there was no "Corey" present at the Santa Maria

Except you still haven't corrected that name... But another great read from the Surgeon!

If you visit the "Pirates Of Paynetown" web site and click on the Registration link, it will open the registration form.... It is in Adobe Acrobat/.pdf format, so you will need that installed on your computer (most have i, but it is freee from Adobe if you don't already have it). Let me know if you have any trouble with that!

And here are some more pics, courtesy of Kate_Souris... enjoy! Kate_Souris De Chartres Pics

Funny, Mark G was telling wife and I about this on the drive home yesterday... We're seriously considering it. Hope it works out as it sounds like an awesome event.

Had an awesome time. It was great to are everyone again and meet Capt. Bo and Beowulf for the first time. I tried to call as requested to let folks know we made it home safe, but no one was answering their phone... so here it is.... we made it home safe! :)

I've also heard walnut oil can be good for that... haven't tried it myself, so I am not sure how good it works or of it has the rancid problem Has Hook mentioned... but again you have the possible allergy issue.

And we are coming again... Mark G has saved the day.

Two options as I see it (and other options will likely crop up)... 1. Use brewers pitch (available from Jas Townsend) melt and coat the inside. 2. Same as #1 but use natural bees wax. Pitch will last longer and be harder wearing, but bees wax is easier to use, but might melt off if left in the sun or what-not. Bees wax also cleans up easier. Edit - If you use bees wax make sure you ask anyone borrowing them or using them do not have bee related allergies first, just to be safe.

Well there is some hope... Mark G has expressed interest in going with us... with his wanting to come, it MIGHT change things for us, which means we MIGHT be able to make it after all. I'll let everyone know when we have things figured out.

Well we just called Capt. J to give him the news, but I thought I would share here as well... It seems like the Bagley's/Souris' will not be able to attend this year. Sorry about not being able to make it. I hope you all have a great time! Take care and hopefully I will see all of you at other events throughout the year.

Nope the two problem ones I have fit nicely into categories that were listed. One of the problematic ones is a problem I know how to fix, but just haven'y found the time for it yet, the other "problem child" I understand in theory how to fix it, but falls into the category of don't want to risk fixing it myself... Just in case.

That is the one Sterling. Thanks. I guess my memory of the date associated to it is off.

There is also the painting "The Captain's Table" (?) that has been shared here (from Foxe's archives) which I think is period and shows at least two or three subjects wearing wide brown and natural stripes... which differs greatly from the blue and white stripes most often associated with ticken. Sorry I can't repost the image but it is hard to do from the pocket device... maybe someone at their home can repost it from their handy bookmarks

Glad I could oblige.... New registration form has been uploaded to the web site!

Apparently my expressing sheer and utter annoyance was the needed catalyst to get an answer... Registration will be extended to July 15th (firm), it will still be $5... A new form will be posted on the web site within days. OH,say it ain't so!!! -Tar Bucket Bill

I wish I was getting answers... Things changed this year, and the event was supposed to be run by a collection of folks... I volunteered to help with updating the web site and helping promote, but without the information to update with, there is nothing I can do or say. I really like the event and want it to go over well, but if the decision makers are going to be incommunicado, it might be best to just forget about it. Yeah, I'm that frustrated with it.

I had to put in three different answers to cover the five different locks I have... that said, I tend to be handy enough to tackles some of the easier issues... next time I hit something beyond my very modest skills, i'll keep you in mind Swab.

Speaking in generalizations now... Since Virginia was not a "front" there likely would not have been uniformed soldiers. It would have only been local militia. Since the armies were so wrapped up in Europe fighting the French and Spanish, any and all troops left on this side of the pond would have been stationed on "fronts" (New England and Canadian Maritime provinces to defend against the French of Quebec, and the Carolinas to defend against the Yamasees and the Spanish of Florida etc.) So it is unlikely (I know better than to say definitely "no" on anything, as new evidence is always surfacing). The issue here is the desire to apply later 18th century conventions to the early 18th century (kind of like the Marines issue)... and things were just too different. Piracy was not enough of a threat to warrant the issuance of soldiers (which were in shortage of supply), so it was left to militias and navy/admirality. It sucks that it plays out this way, as red coats versus pirates is a very iconic image, but it is just starting to look like it is an iconic image fed by pop culture. Edit - But if your friend is till intent on the soldier impression.... Copy my stuff. The Independent Companies were the most common over here, and it isn't that out of the question for a unit of soldiers to be sent to help out the neighbouring colony from either north or south.

Uniformed soldiers disbanded in the 1690s for Virginia, so un-uniformed militia is the answer. Uniforms in Newfoundland, and other parts of modern maritime Canada, New England, New York, the Carolinas, and most Caribbean ports, but nothing in Virginia or Maryland that I have found for the first couple of decades of the 18th century. Edit - My bad, found the document I based this statement on... And it was the early 1680s the Virginia Regiments were disbanded not the 1690s.

Year (or at least decade) and region? I have so much info on colonial soldiers of the era, that unless questions are somewhat specific, it would be too difficult to know where to start.

Hey Bill, I believe all of last years info still holds... But let me double check with Nate....

Most items are still going for much less than their actual value! Still some great deals to be had, with all funds going to a great cause. Charity auction for the Sata Maria!

Hey Cheeky, the dates have been locked for a while, so you are clear there. We will have to coordinate a limited number of trips to the island (3?) As we can get plenty of pedestrian ferry passes, but we will be limited to 3(?) Vehicles... which is why we will all have to try and travel as light as possible and coordinate avoiding bringing any duplicate equipment (cooking gear, huge tents for singles etc.)... Which leads me to Silas Thatcher's post... Sorry to be slow in getting back to you, but between Santa Maria and work I gave been swamped... but if you, Connie and Carol are going to all share the tent... bring just your large tent. I think everyone coming has their own tent/accommodations, but if anyone does need a loaner I am sure they will speak up. I think Mark's fly should serve us again this year, so thanks for the offer, but we ned to try to keep things streamlined

Cafe Sole... Mission took the wife and I there on our first trip to Key West, and it was awesome! It would be the first restaurant I would go back to there.