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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.

Not to kick mud in your eye, but getting better at responding to interested parties goes a LONG way towards that. Or hand that chore off to someone willing to do it better. I wish you all the best of luck on that, we need more good fun events with a historic bent in the Great Lakes area.

It looks like I will be joining the Mercury for the festivities this year. I will be bringing some sort of small-ish make shift shelter (maybe oar-house inspired). So far it will be just be me, but I am trying to rope some others in. P.S. yes that obnoxious monkey Lob will be tagging along.

How does the binding compare between the hardcover and softcover (anyone bought from Lily before), just trying to make an informed buying decision

I'be seen more straw hats in depictions of women than men (thinking particularly of the Laroon sketches here). If memory serves, did someone not post a painting that clearly showed a straw cocked hat... It might have been slightly post period for GAoP, but I think it was really close. The painting was of two street vagrants

Hi all, Most folks here already know about this one, but I thought I would post again this year in case there might be anyone new who wants to join us. Almost all the brief info from last year's post http://pyracy.com/index.php/topic/19141-put-in-bay-ohio-re-enactor-camp-2013-june-28-july-1/ still applies. The quick run-down. The festival is a pirate festival... I organize the more historical corner of the festival. We are lax in standards to allow for beginners. re-enactor participants have available camping area. modern camp gear is acceptable. We or pretty much only obligated to demo.display in the main park from about 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday. There are optional but fun activities for the re-enactors who can be there and set up by Friday afternoon. The island the festival occurs on is a resort town/island, things are family friendly during the day.... But things can get pretty wild at night (think island wide college party). The camp area is just far enough away from the bars and night clubs that sleep and rest are possible, even for those who prefer to go to bed earlier. We have a closed Facebook group to discuss further details. Please contact me to get onto it. If you don;t do Facebook and are still interested, please still contact me, and I will ensure you are provided all the information you require and are kept in the loop. Cheers!

One thing to really be cautious of, is even when you can find something that claims to be correct.... it is more often than not "drop front". "Drop front" style breeches, trousers, and slops all are from the later half of the 18th century... make sure if you are buying instead of making that you get something with a straight button fly (also referred to as "French fly)

For me, yes and no.... I go to some events more to shop than participate, and for those events, the vendors present can be a draw. For events I go to participate at, I appreciate good vendors being present... But the presence of a certain vendor or not has ever impacted my decision to attend or not to attend an event.

I would have to say Searle's Raid 1668 in St. Augustine, FL. The event always has a ton of great people. In recent years I am starting to favour the late seventeenth century stuff more than the high GAoP. Conveniently it also falls at the end of winter, so it is great to get out after being cooped up all winter and travel south (for me) to where it has always been warmed than at home for the time of year. The food (like Jim mentioned) is usually great, and often made from really interesting period recipes. While the overall level of authenticity is pretty high at the event, it is relaxed enough that a beginner could find the event approachable. I have also witnessed first hand the efforts many at the event will go through to help a beginner out with loaning gear etc. The town of St.Augustine itself is beautiful, with tons to do an see. There is also a vast variety of interesting restaurants and bars. The camping area at the Fountain of Youth park is magnificient, and near the water (no beach, but on the water all the same). I have been attending the event for 6 years now, and I have missed it once in that time... and I terribly regret missing it even that once (and also wish I had found the event earlier).

First off, I think I have been involved 4 or 5 of the 7-fish years I have been on the pub. Duchess, your generosity with your time organizing is more than you should ever have to give. All that aside, I do enjoy it and would continue to support and be involved with the gift exchange program.

I believe some of this may stem from the myths that surround "Les filles du Roi" (the King's Daughters). Who were sent to Neauveau Français (Quebec) and not generally the Carribean. While there is some historical fact to the shipping women of modest or humble means to the new world from France, the tales have grown and gotten wilder with the ages.... Most were not prostitutes, just poor girls, or women with poor prospects in the old world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Filles_du_Roi

Thank you all!

This coming year SHOULD be my 6th straight year at this event.... however circumstances prevented my attending last year.... but I WILL be there this year!

I'm funny on this.... On the whole, the people going, the context of the event (historical, blended, or pop culture inspired), accommodations (camping arrangements are usually what I want), water/boats, and after hours carousing are my mainstays draws (like those who posted above).... But the way the information about the event is conveyed is a big factor for me.... If I can not ascertain, the date of the event, the location (INCLUDING state, city/town/park, ect.), within the first few sentences in a web site/missive/post/advert about the event, I seriously become disenfranchised enough about said hypothetical event for it to weigh against the above positive features. Frequency of missives regarding the event can also play a mitigating factor... too much, and it becomes a "spam" event that will make me want to shy away, too little communication, and I wonder and start to have doubts about how well it is organized (not that I particularly like OCD organized events, some balance of order and chaos is a must ). So I guess the style of communication about the event can be a big factor for me.

My Santa was incredibly generous, I found in said box mentioned in my post 12/30... A really awesome reproduction deck of playing cards A small leather flask (which happens to conveniently fill my lead balls for my rifle and has become my shot bag) A plastic sleeve full of broad sheets, warrants, and other random sundry paper products And a pair of really great period maps And a small packet of tobacco papers (not entirely sure what those are for, so I might have to do some light research). A HUGE THANK YOU to my secret Santa, you're generousity was beyond measure.,

I'll have to verify when I get home.... but my wife just texted me regarding a mysterious package that arrived today. So I think I am good.

Mine was posted late last week... Postal service pending, I would guess for an after-Xmas, but pre-New Year arrival (unless by some lucky chance it gets there quicker than expected).

Happy birthday Stynky! May you always have a beer in hand and someone else's hat on your head!

Sorry, I haven't been checking in as much as I would like to lately. But please count me in if I am not one of the four.

Well, although I did register (fairly early I might add)... it seems real life will once again get in the way of the wife and I attending. I hope its a great turnout and a good year. Cheers

Flash guards on guns is more common than not at most serious historic renactments.... despite lack of provenance it is a safety concern (one that doesn't really fit with the open non-formations pirates tend to use), but it is a norm you will likely want to get use to unless you are content to limit yourself to very few events. Flashguards aside, if your numbers are accurate, it is pretty sadenning that the trend of the Fort Taylor battle being a canon battle a few small arms showed up for has continued.

I'll be signing up again.... its always interesting and fun.

I've not seen much evidence for it (or really against it)... the one item that comes to mind is a French 1690s Grenadier's shoulder bag. Most of the other period leather items remaining or period depictions from art seem to lack any tooling.... so i have avoided tooling for my portrayals.

Being patient with the metheglyn will pay off.... As it will be winter before it is even drinkable.... and it is a great winter beverage. I've gone almost 3 years without making or brewing anything... I really should get back in the game, specially before honey prices likely skyrocket with the widely reported bee populations problems that have been in the news. I think there is a honey festival in a nearby town in a month... so that may be the best opportunity to start.