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This Discussion Thread is although rather long, has tons of great information (mostly thanks to Dutch, Mission, and Iron Jon)... Definately worth checking out. Dampier's Coconut has some interestign tidbits as well.

Actually all the thanks should go to Sterling on this one... I just spouted off what I could notice going from memory, Sterling was good enough to not only point out flaws, but post the line drawing to back up the critiques. I'm so used to thinking up to 1720 that I had completely forgotten that the later (1730s) coats did have a rounded edge from the collar going to the front opening. Glad to hear you got something worked out for a coat though!

Okay, since this is the Twill section, I'm going to guess you are meaning to ask "what do you think of this coat regarding authenticity"? So please take the following comments with the thought that I am addressing the coat from that perspective. I you are looking for more "cool/uncool" type feedback, I apologize in advance. The collar line looks like it transitions into the the front closure on a curve rather than a corner. It should be a corner. The cuffs looks a bit off. I think the turn back cuffs are not looking full enough. Impossible to tell from the pictures, but it also looks like the sleeves are too long. The cuffs on most period coats actually sat a few inches above the wrist (or even more on early some French coats), and those cuff look like they are designed to end at the wrist. The skirting (bottom hem of the coat) doesn't seem correct, but it is almost impossible to tell from those pictures. One the whole, it just doesn't look quite right to me.

overachiever! That's funny, I think I called her a keener! (or something like that) But in all honesty, I greatly appreciate you getting them done so quickly Ransom! I can't wait to see them.

Oh... Thanks again! Do you know of any historic reference to the Puritan hat and pirates of 1700 forward? I am finding references to that hat 1640-1680 in some form or another, but nothing in the 1700s plus. Were these still worn at that time? As you can tell, I'm looking for an interesting and correct alternative to the ubiquitous tricorn. The Sugarloafs (or whatever the actual proper term for them is, as I really don't know) seem to be an earlier period hat. As the years wore on the "crowns" of hats got lower, and as the Sugarloaf is a high crown hat... Well it went out of style. A straight low crown hat could be a feasible alternative. Or even something with just a slightly cocked edge (single turn up rather than a three turned up tricorn) would be another option. But like Sterling says, winds and straight brim hats are not good mixes. As someone who had a synchronized "almost" hat loss with Sterling because we were both wearing straight brim hats. Thanks to Dutch's nephew neither hat was lost that time.

In browsing for info on soldiers of the time I stumbled across this reference to the shipping of sugar... Bold added by me.

I posted your contact and you interest on that forum... He will probably post or email you about it (if it hasn't gone yet) .

Well your stuff got put off for a few days while I dealt with all the insurance stuff and rehab from the injury (I've been babying myself more than I really needed to, but better safe than sorry).... So your stuff is tonight's project (since tomorrow is LOST night). As to how I am... I'm good, 3 visits to the chiropractor and I feel the same as I ever did... Well maybe some very faint stiffness from time to time, but no pain. So a bit more back on topic, what kind of goods were you looking for? I'm sure a good deal of the same vendors will likely be there (or similar ones to replace those who don't return)... I'm sure those of us that were there last year will easily remember what we saw and what will likely be available again. And what kind of boom stick are thinking of? Buying a new boom stick is always a joy!

I don't have the full line up, but last year there was a good selection... And the Pub's own Callenish Gunner will be there vending his wares (black powder weapons)... I've bought a pistol from him and I love it... I know quite a few other pubbers have purchased from him as well and I have yet to hear a bad review. And he is a great guy on top of having reliable weapons!

As the person who provided the dimensions (and assuming Jim used my suggested size) I have fit up to 40 blank charges into a box... You can read the old thread here for more info about them.... I'm not sure if anyone else posted their experience with the number of cartridges they could fit or not.

I believe it starts some time this week and runs through next weekend... I have a couple of friends that have tried to talk me into checking it out, but unfortaunately lack of vacation days, obligations next weekend, and lack of funds keep me away, yet for another year. Have fun if you go!

One option you might want to consider is painted turned wood canons. I was at the fundraiser for Pirates In Paynetown yesterday and someone had a turned wooden cannon that was about 3 feet long and about 5 to 6 inches in diameter... It was painted black and it looked perfect.... Until someone picked it up and you realized that there was no way someone could lift that much cast iron. It would take a bit of work and access to a reasonably heavy duty lathe, but it is an option. Hope you find something that works for you!

Nice! I'm not sure how specific to the 1740s that uniform is, but to my eyes it would not look out of place at an earlier 1700s event either. Very cool stuff! Thanks for sharing!

It seems huge amounts of people received this message... Best advice is if anyone sees a message from the User ID "angelikzusa", delete the message without openning, or if you already openned the message, do not follow the link in the message. Just delete it... One of the Admins wioll get on this soon and ban this User. Sorry for the interuptions.

Those are sharp! The side seam is very similar to what the "Late Period" shoes are from Loyalist. In fact the only real difference I am seeing between those and the loyalist shoes is that those appear to have slightly thinner soles (which may or may bnot be a good thing depending on personal preference), the the latchet straps look a little wider, and the toe does not appear as bluntly squared as the Loyalist shoe are, which is a detail on the Reenactment Shop shoe I like better!

Congrats on the settlement!!! Did that include the gun also? Animal Thanks Animal... Unfortunately I couldn't provide the proof of said musket for them to be willing to replace it for me. Which makes me glad that the musket was safely at home, because I don't think I have any of the receipts for it or any proof that I even own it (besides a couple of photos of me with it)....

Interesting post with some almost terchnical details about the musquets used... From Boston

Thanks for posting those! I've seen those posted on another forum before... Those uniforms are of French manufacture for the Swedish Army during the "Great Northern War" (1700-1721) which ran almost paralel to the "War of Spanish Succession/Queen Anne's War" (1703-1714), which is smack dab in the middle of the GAoP (depending on who's definition of GAoP you are using ). The two coats with red cuffs are officers uniforms (if memory serves me well) and the middle two are rank and file uniforms (again going from memory).

Cacabel, I think starting this thread was supposed to be about focussing onthe below event, which was not carried over when the new thread was started... Hope this helps! And on that unhappy note... As much as I REALLY wanted to go to this.... It unfortunately conflicts with something that we just scheduled a few weeks ago and probably can't really back out of.

Those are the ones I was thinking of when I posted the above... The "S3 - Late 17th century shoe" are really sharp looking... If I hadn't had 2 pairs of period shoes fall onto me in the last few months, I would have seriosuly considered those! And at 70 pounds, that is just over $100 (this week ) I can't imagine that the total price including shipping would come to much more than what a pair of Jardigans or Fugawees would cost. Both the S1 and S2s are pretty sharp looking as well, and cheaper yet! Thanks for re-posting that Lady B.

The below is interesting mostly because of the mention of a sling on the musket... It is the first reference for GAoP slings that I have seen. The mention of "shot pouch" on a "shoulder belt" rather than a catridge/cartouch box also deserves note. From the London Gazette Oct. 1715 And look, a July 1719 London Gazette reference to Foot Soldiers being used in maritime battle

Another slow day at the office... A bit early for what I am trying to focus on, but the below is from December 1688 for those interested in earlier period soldier's gear. From about two thirds of the way down the right hand column of This London Gazette Page And from the London Gazette June 1689

So this tale has pretty much come to an end. In less than 24 hours since my van was destroyed, I have gotten a cheque from the insurance company and bought a vehicle... We found a great deal on an '06 Buick Montana that will suit our needs nicely. Amazingly less stress about this whole story than I expected.

I have pics! The pics I have of her car are more impressive (in that holy crap that car is wrecked way)... The van looks rough, but most of the damage isn't too obvious in the pic... Now that you mention it... I think there was a brand new fishtail fowler in the back of the van that was ruined.... First off my poor baby And what is left of the other vehicle

Ya know, the more I look back on this thread, the more I feel like a forgetful fool... Talderoy "Friend"ed me on mySpace a few weeks back now that I think on it.... This also reminds me that my subscription is about up and I should renew that as well....