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In searching for information on another topic, I crossed this online book (from the Gutenberg project).... This is a very long book... In skimming the beginning there seems to be a lot of information about coffee and coffee houses in the 17th and 18th century, I could not help but post this info here for later perusal.

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/28500/28500-h/28500-h.htm

In trying to do some more searching, I found this blog (dubious source), the writer of the blog seems to date the below cypher to the mid 1700s, but believes it is likely datable to the early 1700s.

Source blog - http://anextractofreflection.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-french-settlers-in-ireland-no-8.html

That is indeed the one.... Thanks for that! Now off to do some research.. Hopefully I will find some stuff worthy of adding.

I did also find this brief topic on the pub.... https://pyracy.com/index.php/topic/11787-trade-symbols;-organization-merchant-etc/

[Note - This above topic was merged with this one and the link no longer exists. -Mission.]

Hello all (again )

It's that time of year again, when you are getting sick of all the posts and advertisements on events all the event organizers are trying to coerce you to go out to....

I'll keep it simple, the festival is open to all, has a wide variety of fun pirate activities, and some great shows and entertainment.... And the part that is nearest and dearest to my heart, the historical section where the reenactors are.

The web site to the overall festival can be found at this link http://pyratefest.co/

Anyone wishing to participate as a more historical reenactor should contact me. While this event does draw some great historical portrayals, I have always tried to keep the level of authenticity as high as possible, but have maintained a welcoming standard, that anyone can become a part of the event. I have endeavored to continually try to help those who desire to improve their historical portrayals on an ongoing basis.

Last year the historical area skimmed 50 strong, ... and this year (our 6th, and the festival's 7th) is looking to grow again. Please message me here, or on Facebook if you're interested, and I will ensure you get all the required information you need to get involved. The Facebook group is private, and we do somewhat screen who joins as it is preferred to have a little bit of privacy to discuss the organization without wider public intrusion or review. Here is the link if you need it https://www.facebook.com/groups/222356031123213/

Posts from previous year may also help you get an idea of what this event holds...

https://pyracy.com/index.php/topic/19350-put-in-bay-pirate-ohio-festival-june-20th-22nd-re-enactor-area/

https://pyracy.com/index.php/topic/19141-put-in-bay-ohio-re-enactor-camp-2013-june-28-july-1/

I think some time ago, there was a good thread on these. I wasn't to find it on my search (which is rare, as I am usually good at finding things here).

What good historical sources and images for these marking are out there? Or if easier, a link to the old discussion if someone has better search-voodoo than I do on this topic.

Well the current one I have, ended up getting used as a travel bag for bathroom/toiletry type items for camping..... So it is currently being used for toothbrushes, deodorant, q-tips, contact lens stuff, the wife's makeup, etc. etc. etc,

I have recently dramatically increased my collection of sailor's tools (a serving mallet from MadPete, a marlinspike (made from a sword-fish), seam rubber, and large fid (from Taylor Rose Historic Outfitters), and then my various older item I have (a small fid, and other items), plus the plunder from my secret Santa this year!.... So I am going to need to make a second ditty bag for all of those items now.

http://www.teddyseguin.com/dotclear/images/nat18.jpg

From this link

http://www.teddyseguin.com/dotclear/index.php?2008/02/16/35-the-shipwrecks-of-la-natiere-a-major-french-excavation-site

A pair of shoes from the French wreck of Le Dauphine, dated to 1704. Note the shape and style seems consistent with the sample fromAnywaWhydah and La Belle, but with a low heel. Also a rounded toe.

Just finished a fantasy series (been reading them on and off for a few years) set in pre-revolutionary Boston (the late 1760s). Author is D.B. Jackson, there are three novels:

Thieftaker

Thieves' Quarry

Plunder of Souls

There are 4 short stories available (eBook only? for 3 of them, and the 4th being in an anthology of mixed authors), these fit in between and before the novels. The novels are great, the short stories add even more to them. Plots center around a main character is is essentially a bounty hunter, with a checkered past. Hugely entertaining for lovers of fantasy, who like suspense, and a touch of history (Sam Adams makes regular cameos, as do some other notable historic people). A little dark, and edgy, but not as over the top grim and nihilistic as many popular writers in the genre are these days.

I remember some great posts and topics from you as well..... (This one from the class of '07, I think?)

Jessica and I will see you there!

Welcome aboard!

Most creative writing goes in the "The Skull & Quill Society" section, but things are pretty relaxed here, so where ever you think is correct will be fine, although if you're incorrect in your guess, a moderator may move your posts to a more appropriate section, and give you a friendly heads up!

"The Skull & Quill Society" even has sub-sections for dividing things further into Fiction, Non-Fiction, or poetry depending on your preferences.

If your looking for a more hard historical research, definitely check out the "Captain's Twill" area, which is the more academically inclined historic section.

Pyrate Pop is great for discussions on pirate fiction, and there is a "Below Decks" section for more "mature" themed writings (although I think you have to request to an Admin or Moderator for access to that section to be visible to you, that way sensitive eyes can be kept away from there.

Anyways, welcome! Please don't hesitate to ask more questions, and please make yourself at home!

Like Coastie, my days have been a bit of a whirlwind, and I have yet to thank my "Secret" Santa.

His generosity is un-matched! He made for me a small chest with my initials carved into the top! And as if that wasn't generous enough, inside was a burlap stocking (nice touch!), filled with such goodies as a fire striker with a lump of flint (the last striker made by this particular Santa), a tow worm, and a vent pick, a hand carved wooden spoon, a few spools of hemp in various thicknesses, and even a bag of coal (which were chocolates in disguise).

Now this pirate truly has everything he needs! Thank you so much Secret Santa, I am truly humbled by your generosity.

Nice!

Are you going with the short waistcoat length? Or the long? (sorry but the pics are very small and make it hard to tell)

Some of us don't do Facebook and have to visit Fort Taylor vicariously through the Pub ..... how was the event this year?

No surgeons journal, no photos no after action reports .... nothing.

Bummer.

Hang tight Jim, there may be a Surjon's journal.... It takes poor Mission weeks, if not months of writing, selecting the perfect photo to fit the context, and then editing those to get them done. That's the thing with the journals, you have to wait a long time for them, but they are so worth it when they finally do arrive.

I'm sure someone here will eventually start up a photo/pics thread and share some of their photos, there certainly are more than enough of them flying around Facebook and GooglePlus (which is Google's version of Facebook).

Sorry you didn;t make it this year, it would have been good to see you.

Cheers!

I'll claim "Worst superpower ever".... But remain silent on the context.

Two of my longest standing favourites from the Pub are Decemberists... Happy Birthday Stynky and Mission, and all the others as well!

I tried to refer a friend to them for shirts the other day and their web site was gone.

My suspicion is they are still in business but have been lax in maintaining their web site. If anyone gets solid information please share so we know for sure.

I will be there with the Mercury, and there are 3 or 4 others traveling with me... Speaking for myself, I would be most grateful to contribute to any breakfast and/or lunch plans.... I will likely be dining out on the town most evenings. If the others are welcome to join in, I will pass on the invite.

How has it worked in the past? Contribute money? Items in particular? Other?

Okay, sorry to be slow in getting back to this..... This is by no means a complete list, but here are some I have read about, and or played.

From "The Compleat Gamester" Charles Cotton (c1674)

"Bone Ace" - This plays similar to modern "Black-Jack", but is the target is "31" (not "21" as in BlackJack), Two cards are dealt to each player face down, and one face up. The player with the highest face up card wins half the pot, the second half of the pot going to the player with the hand closest to "31" without going over. (Ties go to the "eldest" player)

"Whist" is also mentioned in "The Compleat Gamester", and this game was popular through the later 17th century, all of the 18th century, and still shows up commonly in documents through the Regency and Victorian eras. It's too complex to explain, but a google search should give you a good synopsis.

"Cribbage" is also mentioned in "The Compleat Gamester", another complex one, but this game is still popular today

"L'Ombre" is mentioned in this book as a popular Spanish game with "Renagado" mentioned as a popular variant.

"Hazzard" is mentioned as a popular dice game in this same book.

From "The Lives of the Gamesters" Theophilus Lucas (c1714)

The above games of Backgammon, Cribbage, Hazzard, and Whist are mentioned

French Ruff is mentioned as a card game (also mentioned in the Compleat Gamester)

Lanterloo is mentioned

This should give you a good start,

If you want to dig deeper, both of the above books are compiled as "Games and Gamesters of the Restoration" and can be bought for about $30 (+/-) http://books.google.com/books/about/Games_and_Gamesters_of_the_Restoration_T.html?id=hIU3zWGmgA4C

"The Compleat Gamester" can be found on google books for free at this link if you want to do more reading

http://books.google.com/books/about/The_compleat_gamester.html?id=6-lYAAAAYAAJ

And this is a gem I found by accident.... A different book of the same name dated to 1734 as a PDF at this link http://www.chicagobilliardmuseum.org/files/1734_The_compleat_gamester.pdf

That ought to be plenty of material!

I've done it out of convenience/laziness (and likely will again).... But on the whole, for Halloween, if I am going to dress up, I do prefer to do something different.

Hi Gail, I'm currently working on an impression to portray a gambling den proprietor for historical reenactments. I have some good resources at home. I try and remember to post later, but please don't give up hope if you don't get a response for a few days, I know I can be a procrastinator sometimes.

Hi Gail, I'm currently working on an impression to portray a gambling den proprietor for historical reenactments. I have some good resources at home. I try and remember to post later, but please don't give up hope if you don't get a response for a few days, I know I can be a procrastinator sometimes.

I always have fun with this... so once again I will toss my name into the hat. PM to follow

There is this book, but it focuses more on high end stuff than sailor or pirate wear (although there are a couple of good images of sailors).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0486429865?pc_redir=1409050100&robot_redir=1

One was confirmed over a week ago, but the other confirmed today.... But Jeremy Nichols and Dave Neville will be traveling with me to Fort Taylor.

Well, as many here know, Columbus Ohio is the home to one of (possibly the) only reproduction of Christohper Columbus' flagship the Santa Maria in North America.

Over the last handful of years, a group of us in Columbus have run and hosted pirate event weekends for re-enactors and pirate enthusiasts twice a year. Last September marked the 12 such event, and the last before the ship was to be closed for a year or so during renovations to the riverfront area and parks in the city. At that time, the future of the ship came into question. At first it seemed the ship would be closed, but then re-openned. Then the story changed, and changed back, then changed again. I won't go into all the details, but hope has been given and dried up a lot since the news of the ship being closed.

The latest news, while not the final nail in the coffin, is not good. At this point it seems that unless a private investor/buyer takes over, the reproduction Sant Maria in Columbus Ohio is done. I don't know all the finer details, but from what I can ascertain, it will take a miracle to change things at this point.

I want to take this time to honour the ship, and all the folks here who attended the many event we had on the Santa Maria, and helped support her. Everyone who contributed out of love, generousity, or general good will are owed a lot more than I can say. People have flown from all over this country to attend these events, and many more help spread the word about the event, or dontated goodsto the various fund-raising auctions held to help support the ship over the last few years. Also, those who donated and/or bought the auctions controibuted just as much as those who came to enjoy the vessel with us during her last handful of years.

A search of the events section of this forum will show many posts about these events, and likely pics of the events, and many of the people that attended. (Search May and September)

A huge thank you all to those who came and attended, those who donated (money or auction items), those who bought the auction items, and those who just helped spread the word and were well-wishers from afar. I know your efforts helped prolong her life even if in the end, like all good things, it has to come to a permanent end.

Cheers.