Mary Diamond

Simply exquisite! Very nicely done, indeed.

Well Done and Most Grateful I am for all you hard work, Stynky ~ the Pub is such a wonderful resource, and I am happy you have resurrected it. Count on a Fyne Rum for yourself, next time we meet. YHS, Mary Diamond

Very nicely done, Odorlesseye! Wear them in good health ~ Lady B ~ Which pair where you looking for, in particular? I would need to check, as I do not receive as many requests for them.

Good Morning, Ol Jack~ Happily, the price is one thing that hasn't changed. The price is still $35, I ask only to be reimbursed what it costs me to send them to you via USPS, which is dependant upon shoe size and distance. YHS, Mary Diamond

Good Evening! A brief note before I dash off again ~ Shoes are once again available! Due to my hectic summer schedule, and astonishing increases in all things affected by gas prices, I must limit outgoing orders to bulk orders only. Individual orders will be grouped with larger orders. I will attempt to go through my piles of e-mail to locate all those who expressed interest ~ however, should you fall into that category, I would welcome a reminder e-mail, if you be reading this missive. Keep in mind that I leave my PM folder full ~ PLEASE contact me via e-mail should you be interested in the shoes. Have a good week!

To my dearly indulgent dance partner ~ a Very Happy Birthday wish for you!

Much obliged, dear Mission, for your excerpts ~ Is this tied to your banana obsession?

God Save the Queen! Well, it's about bloody time. It's not like they've been too busy fighting a war they had no reason to start.

Just popping in for a bit to say Hi and let you know I am thinking about you ~ You are an amazing woman, handling all you have been through! Thanks for keeping us posted on your status ~ keep up the good spirits!

So very happy to hear the initial foray went well ~ please know you are in our thoughts! It was wonderful seeing you again, and thanks so much for keeping an eye on the tavern while we were away ~ your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated!

Right, then ~ Better late than never. http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/gr...mview=slideshow Enjoy!

I would personally love to expand on the Dressing the 18th Century Lady demo that Cheeky and I did the last day at Port Washington. Though the weather was uncooperative, we did have a few attentive viewers (males as well!) who stayed through the entire demo, even asking questions. If it came to it, this could even be performed as a one person demo ~ I think it would be great fun to shanghai a young lady into my service. Hmmm... I might even keep her.

(whimper) FANTASTIC photos ~ Like I need another excuse to spend what precious little income I have. But, it would be nice to roam unfettered for a bit.

Nicely done! Happy to see things worked out ~

I do so Love your sense of humor, Mission dear! Perhaps in an attempt to make good with the local officers, we need an officer at the Fort, or at the start of the parade, to do weapons checks. Approved weapons could be peace tied with a wide (1"), easily visible (from, say 20') piece of ribbon. Thoughts?

Great photos, everyone ~ Nice to see all areas so well represented! Mission, you have my blessing to use my photos ~ notation would be appreciated. YHS, Mary Diamond

A very Happy belated Birthday, dear Sir! Wishing you only the best ~

Indeed, that is the truth of it ~ they had been trailing us by a block or so (it is so difficult making progress when you are popular with the ladies!), so they had opportunity to see us approached by said constabulatory, and make haste to be less visible.

Ah, Dutchie, 'twas bound to happen sooner or later ~ and, really, it was not as bad as it might seem, if a tad warm hurrying through the airport with baggage. I would not hesitate to do so again. I would be remiss were I not to post a link for photos ~ I must also thank all the kind people who took photos with my camera when I was too busy to do so. http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/gr...mview=slideshow YHS, Mary Diamond

For those of you who have never traveled in garb, I would highly recommend you try it at least once. I did so this weekend ~ Well aware of weight and baggage restrictions, I packed only the necessities ~ the Queen Ann’s and their care, smallsword, ballgown and shoes, camping gear, toiletries, sewing kit, jewel box and coin, and a few other key items. All of which put me within .5 lb of the $100 over-weight surcharge, and with no room to pack my riding habit or a change of clothes. Flying through O’Hare, Washington DC/Dulles and Norfolk airports in full garb may not immediately sound very promising, but, I must say, it does have its benefits. The fact that you are packing 2 flintlocks and a sword is almost secondary. And the comments (and stories!) you receive range from the common to the most complimentary and amusing. Most frequently heard question: “So, are you from Williamsburg?” From a lady 2 rows ahead of myself, as we waited to deplane: “So, you like to fit in when you travel?” And, from a businessman at O’Hare: “I love your attire.” (thank you) “Do you always dress like that?” (no) “You should.” (happy smile) One lady who approached me shared this story: Her husband owns a shipyard in Ocracoke, and a friend of theirs plays Blackbeard. A group of schoolchildren was being given a tour of a trawler when Blackbeard (in civvies) stops by to visit. The husband quickly inquires if his garb is in his car (it is), so Blackbeard is quickly dressed and hidden in the trawler. As the trawler leaves dock with the children for a cruise, they are told all manner of stories (some true, some, well, not so much…), getting them truly lathered up. By now, the trawler is well away from land ~ and Blackbeard bursts from the hold below! firing his pistols and waving his sword, roaring and raising a great commotion. The children, she said, were quite scared and rather thrown off by it all. The best part of it ~ they were High School age. And, while my muff was not of much use in the heat of the day, it served as an excellent pillow at night, rum-runner for Blackbeard’s ball, and soothing companion/impromptu infant bed for an exhausted baby on the interminable flight home. *********************************** I would like to offer my most sincere Thanks to the wonderful crewe and organizers of Blackbeard’s ~ Captain Pern, your compliments remain a constant cheer to me. Dutchie, thank you for your training and concern for our welfare ~ I would be honored to be at the oar for you again. To Cookie ~ thank you for the victuals, which were most pleasing to the palate (those who know me know I am a distressingly picky eater). My dear Bone Island Bucanneers ~ you are too far away. Please do what you can to install a wormhole from my door to yours. Until then, my fondest regards ~ And to my excellent Archangel crewe and associates ~ you are family, friends, and missed. I look forward to the next event with you… Oh, look! It is only 3 days away! HUZZAH! YHS, Mary Diamond

Good God, Man! I was just popping in to see what was going on, saw this, wanted to add my sincere, if belated, Happy Birthday wishes, but... Wow! I can offer only one bit of consolation ~ your new Birthday sword, carefully applied, might just do the trick on that 'roid. I'll even sharpen it for you. :) I am sorry it has been so awful ~ rest up, we'll celebrate properly at PW.

Good Evening! First, please accept my apologies, Rumba ~ I do indeed leave my PM folder full, as I receive too many inquiries and transactions to manage with my poor little overworked pyracy.com box. Now, then, to the business at hand ~ I have located and counted all the buttons I have remaining. By dipping into my personal stash a bit, I can just fulfill the orders for Michael Bagley, Rumba, Count de Monet and Oderlesseye ~ and am now Sold Out! Thank you all for your patronage. I do hope everyone who had an interest has received the quantity of buttons they needed. Should there be sufficient demand in the near future, I can consider placing a second bulk order with the Italian warehouse. YHS, Mary Diamond

Good Evening! I do indeed have a quantity of buttons left, though I need to count for accuracy and to determine if I have enough to fulfill your requests. Interested persons, please contact me via e-mail with quantity required. YHS, Mary Diamond

A Fantastic ROMP of a Movie! Good laughs and action, subdued romance line, little gore ~ hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

My infrequent visits (due to the Spring rush) leave me perpetually late in wishing Happy Birthdays ~ but, dear Lily, I do hope you enjoyed your day! Looking forward to seeing you again at Blackbeard's ~ though I will keep my shoes tightly laced this time!