"Broadside" Long

Aye, ye'll cut a dashin' figure in togs made from silk velvet!

Congrats to ye mate, and be sure to post some pics of yer finished clothes.

Cheers,

Broadside, his mark

The CO Ren Faire starts in July,

Is that the faire just outside Colo Sprgs?

I reckon that's the same one. It's in the town of Castle Rock, in between Denver and Co Srings. So it could be just outside Co Srings or just outside o' Denver, depending on yer point o' reference. (D@mn to the depths Einstein and his blasted Theory o' Relamativity!) But I'm pretty sure that be the one since it's the only Renfest I heard tale 'bout 'round here.

Anyway, I've also been to the Faire just outside o' Charlotte a coupla times as well. I really enjoyed that one and I'd love to go back one o' these days.

Never been to Bristol, however.

Cheers,

Broadside, his mark

Mate Nigel,

I dropped anchor in the town of Westminster, kinda in between Denver and Boulder if you don't already know.

We enjoyed the CO Renfest a lot, even though we only got to go once this season. Definitely plan on going a few times next year.

It's beautiful here in CO, but I miss being near the coast. Not that I ever actually lived ON the coast, nor particular close to it. I think it was just the knowledge that I could be on the beach within a reasonable amount of time. I feel kinda land-locked here, as I'm sure you know.

Anyway, from whereabouts in CO do ye hail?

Cheers,

Broadside

Animal,

Hope all yer mates weathered the storm unharmed.

The Caymans are a beautiful place. I was sorry to see all the devastation.

Broadside

wow! Those shoes are great for $3. And they're already broken in. Bonus!

Maybe I should get off the 'net and get meself to a thrift store.

Cheers,

Broadside

As I have said before, "If the shipping charges aren't shown on line, the companies can tack on whatever they want and you don't know it until it's almost too late! Never, but never buy from places like these, also, there was no indication that their site was 'secure' for credit card transactions - another red flag!

Mate RumbaRue,

Thanks for the tip. I had no idea the shipping charges would be almost as much as the shoes. That's ridiculous!

JasTown also has some very nice 17th-18th century shoes and a big selection of period buckles. They cost more, but are probably a more reputable operation.

Or maybe ye could just get some idees of what to look for in the thrift stores.

Cheers,

Broadside

Aye, 'tis a fine dashin' outfit!

Tell your mate about these shoes:

They would look great with that ensemble. And they're only 63 doubloons at By The Sword. I'm thinkin' about plunderin' a pair meself.

Cheers,

Broadside, his mark

Sounds good Marona. The CO Ren Faire starts in July, I think, so maybe you'll be here around that time.

I only went once this year, but it looked like there might be a buccaneer crew carousin' there.

Look forward to talkin' to ya.

Cheers,

Broadside, his mark

P.S. I believe there's another scallywag on this here forum from Longmont, CO.

Anyone from the Rockie state?

I live in Colorado now. I'm not a native, but I got here as fast as I could!

Ironically, I moved from here from Georgia. Odd for a pyrate to move AWAY from the coast I know, but I love it here!

Cheers,

Broadside, his mark

I've been thinking about that, too. A lot. We have a nice little tatoo parlor right here in Longmont, Colorado.

Arrrr! I live in Westminster, Colorado. Been wonderin' if any other pyrates prowl these waters and now I know!

As to tattoos. I'm no expert, but I have three. The armband hurt the most, on the underside.

Lookin' to get some more when the time is right.

Here's Luck,

Broadside, his mark

...to be a BIG pyrate???

Arrr!

PyratePhil shanghaied me idea!

Broadside

Mate,

Ye can also try SCA Boots if ye need something inexpensive. I heard good things about 'em and they're runnin' a special now.

Here's Luck,

Broadside, his mark :angry:

They have some atCenter Stage Costumes. I got a pattern from Kannik's Korner that is supposed to be period correct, but have yet to try it.

If any of ye mates have tried this pattern, let me know how it is.

Here's Luck,

Broadside, his mark :angry:

'Tis a fine craft, to be sure! Where might a pyrate commandeer such a vessel?

Here's Luck,

Broadside, his mark :angry:

How 'bout the former site of Execution Dock, the spot where Capt. William Kidd and numerous others were hung for 'Murther and Pyracy'. I understand there's a pub adjacent to the spot now.

Arrrr!

Broadside

Do what I did...learn to sew. If ol' Broadside can learn... I assure you, you can.

I have some pics (that I'll post soon) of a shirt I made for a friend for around $15. I paid $55 for a similar shirt at a Ren Fest before I learnt how to sew.

Broadside

Sounds like you mates know where to make the good finds on Ebay! I thought I did well with me hat purchase, but now I have some doubts!

Broadside

"Broadside" Long, that hat is amazing!

Did you get it from a regular vender on ebay or was it just a lucky chance find?

It was a lucky find, mate Stynky! Somebody bought it I think and just didn't want it anymore.

Duchess,

Aye, it is an Excalibur Leather hat as I mentioned in me original post.

Arrrr!

Broadside

Joshua, your line of thought got me to thinking ... at the start of the movie, Leftenant Norrington made his speech about bringing down pirates where ever they are ... makes me wonder if his promotion 8 years later has alot to do with his anti-pirate campaign.

Yeah, if you remember when Cap'n Jack and Elizabeth are on the desert island drinking rum, Jack mentions to Elizabeth that it appears that the rum-runners are out of business probably "thanks to your friend Norrington" or something to that effect.

Broadside

Here's mine again:

Parley?!

Broadside

Welcome home, Black Jack. Hope your son makes it out okay.

From one who served,

Broadside

Since ye be likin' names with 'black' in the name, 'ow 'bout ye Black Fortune or ye Black Heart?

Or if ye perfer mythical beasts, 'ow 'bout ye Monticore or ye Black Phoenix?

Good pyrate names, the lot of 'em!

Arrrr!

Broadside

Perhaps they could do a "prequel" and bring Cap'n Barbossa back?

Broadside

Since this seems to be the designated area for hat chatter, I thought I'd post here to talk about my hat. I got the blank from Jastown. I wanted a working hat, plus I'm very impatinet sometimes, so I didn't trim it, because That would involve me going to the store and I have a bit of a bug and don't like to leave the house. The shaping went well, and I'm going to try to get some emu feathers from the farm near my parents house. I'm now ready for a dressy hat, and should be working on one in the future.

Be sure to post some pictures mate!

Arrrr!

Broadside

I've got me cutlass in the bedroom, but I've also got me 9mm sig. Hell, if it's good enough for Navy seals...

Don't forget, Bilgemunkey, two in the chest, one in the head with that 9mm! For protectin' the home, I have a rapier, baskethilt broadsword, and claymore by the door. Another claymore above the hearth and if that doesn't persuade them, a .40 handgun in the boudoir.

Hooah!

Broadside