Tartan Jack

Update: I didn't buy the pattern. I put the money into other things. Check out this post: http://www.piratebrethren.com/forum/viewto...?p=17389#p17389

Well see, there you go then, now I have one reason to visit Kentucky. Granted I use every excuse known to man to get back down to Key West, I'm often tempted on my usual drives across the state to just keep going south :/ I'm not going to go insane with getting every single thing PC this go around, but I am trying hard to nail pretty much everything I can think of, if that makes any sense. I think I've already said it a million times, but I can't wait to take it all in and really learn, I'm a quick study when it interests me! So I have no problems hiding the implants the best I can, surely I don't want to lose one thing I have in favor of another. And I agree already, it's great that you all seem so easy going. Also, if you know where to go and who to ask . . . It has WONDERFUL not-quite-legal adult beverages!

That is assumed in the shrinkage. Is there a better source for a large canvas (all cotton) one that won't require extensive sewing? I need something between now and Lockhouse. Well, I could sleep in the a/c OF the Lockhouse, but what is the fun of that? Anyways, I need to spend the time between now and then on getting my clothing up to my own minimal acceptance level. So, I won't have time so seam it the way I would like, nor to make the ideal sewn grommets. If I can get good enough canvas, I will later paint the grommets to match the canvas and sew around them to give the look of fully handsewn grommets. Of course, if it is a huge fail at Lockhouse, I'll just start over . . . (I'm a bit of an uptight guy on accuracy. So, my first kit hopefully will be better than most newbies. I've sewn kilts, car accessories, Scots bonnets/balmorals, and re-tailored jackets, so I have some idea of what I am doing -I think- and how to do it. I mostly work with wools, canvas, and heavy materials. The linen I used for my shirt is the lightest I have dealt with in a while now.)

I'm planning on going the Bagley tetra/wedge route with a single pole. A lot depends on what size painter's canvas I can get my hands on. Would 8oz or 10oz be better? -I'm thinking the 10oz. I'm thinking the "12x15" from Lowes, which is finished as 11.5x14.5. As I convert a 17% shrinkage when drying, that gives me: 9.43' by 11.89' to overlap (reinforce for grommets) 1.23' per end to make a 9.43' square. That converts to (roughly) a 9' 5" square IF everything shrink EXACTLY 17% (like THAT ever happens!) That should fit my 6" self, right? I should have 2 small trunks filled with my crap (clothes, plus plate, cups, silverware-> probably should post a pict of those somewhere. I'll take one when I take my kit shot tomorrow).

Am I the only one curious? Picts? (It might help on more specific recommendations and advise on how best to cover for events.) Edit: HAHAHAHAHAHA She posts AS I am asking.

GREAT advise!

I had to look it up on-line . . . (Google). It was a "classic" pirate video game. LucasArts is planning a new, updated version (take-off?) of it for release very soon.

Lets not forget Lionel Wafer and his silver penis sheath... Why I bow to those who know more on this than I . . . I don't have any tattoos or piercings, so I don't spend to much time researching it. Listen to HIM, not me! Lionel Wafer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Wafer http://web.princeton.edu/English/eng321/WAFER.HTM http://www.bruceruiz.net/PanamaHistory/Pir...ionel_wafer.htm There are exceptions to EVERYTHING! (My point was that NORMALLY sailors didn't adopt Native practices. Of course, some DID join the natives, all out.)

If they don't I still need a pair lol. I though you were getting the 12s. Not? No. Too big. My concern is being too small for me, as I typically wear 10.5-11 US (except sandals, which are 9-9.5, go figure). If they are too small for me, they are yours.

From what I read, that is right. They operate out of Melbourne, for refueling, repairs, and whatever else they need. So, effectively, they operate as an Australian ship with Dutch registration. My guess (completely a guess an no real basis) is that of the Netherlands strikes the registration, Sea Shepherd will plead for one in Australia.

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If they don't I still need a pair lol. I though you were getting the 12s. Not?

I believe (from reading about the "Steve Irwin" after this thread) that it WAS registered in Britain, then was stricken from their registration list after discussion with the Japanese. Its name then was the "Robert Hunter." The name was changed after the death of Steve Irwin (by Stingray), at the acceptance (encouragement?) of his widow. Since 2007, it is registered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (See picts of the rear of the ship.) Article on Watson, who runs Sea Shepherd (See name on side of the Steve Irwin): http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/11...currentPage=all

The "New Kingdom" of Egypt was 16th Century BC, not AD. That is 3,000+ years too early for our period. As I recall (not my expertise or particular interest in this time period), the sailors really didn't have tattoos or much in the way of piercings. I'm not recalling the history of the "famous" pirate earring or how common it was or wasn't. Sailors didn't "go native" until later than our particular time frame for "period correct." I'll fall back on others for that discussion. Now, for the more "pop-pirate," Aztec and Native American Indian style stuff would be more acceptable, as would tattoos and earrings. Of course, "pop-pirate" is a HUGE range that goes from "semi-historical"/legend/myth pirates based on the classic pirate literature/early film (which seems like a WHALE of a blast to do) and illustrations to Pirates of the Caribbean to flat-out fantasy.

You know . . . On the Blue Ridge Parkway, just on the north side of Asheville, there is a Folk Art Center. There are all sorts of people there selling rustic-type stuff. I think there was a broom maker there in times I've been there. Next time I'm up there, I'll check, see, and get contact info.

So, what's left? I got the 10/11 shoes. I hope they fit . . .

Well . . . Your welcome! (I just googled "birch broom" and that was one of the first selling sites to pop-up. I know NOTHING about them!)

Here is the flag up close: Yeah, I would say they are acting as pirates . . . (And are gonna kill themselves handling a sea vessel like that!)

The Steve Irwin: (note the skull and crossed, um . . . something) In action:

YES!!!

Just one site (found by Google) selling that style of broom. http://robtaborn.homestead.com/broomshop.html (I'm posting that one b/c the catchy jig it is playing.)

That one is on page 32 of the PDF. It looks pretty good, easy to haul and set up (one large sheet and one pole). It says: Minimal protection from weather – only use as a Picnic groundsheet. How has that worked out in real use for the road-reenactor? -- I'm sure you've put it up to the test.

Thanks for that link, Bagley! That is helpful for many configurations.

First Knight

What are other style of tents and how were they put together? Oh, while on it here: How likely would a metal grommet be? As they weren't used on ship, I'm, thinking not very. - Oh, and I have the grommets already from past projects, so that isn't the issue.