Mary Diamond

Hmmm, that janky sleeve - everything else is looking so great, though! You are doing a beautiful job.

I personally would be tearing it off to reset it - IMHO, the amount of time you will spend fiddling to get the cuff opening to look good is better spent on resetting the sleeve.

14 hours ago, Duchess said:

22 hours ago, Mary Diamond said:

Would it be ok for me to submit 4 smaller blocks of 3”x4”? I was thinking my mark, and some period scrollwork/floral themed designs.

Sure! I'll see what I can do with layouts, like I said smaller pieces might make that easier. Could you rank them so that if I can't include them all for some reason, that I make sure to include your favorite?

Excellent, thank you!

Would it be ok for me to submit 4 smaller blocks of 3”x4”? I was thinking my mark, and some period scrollwork/floral themed designs.

Thank you for all the photos! Looking forward to seeing it in person…

On 7/15/2023 at 3:18 PM, madPete said:

Mine arrived today - thank you for the excellent reference! ( I guess the spray will get shipped along with something else)

Enjoy! My order from Chagrin Valley (thank you for the recommendation, Tudor Smith 🙂 ) came 2 days ago. Looking forward to trying out the bug salves and hair shampoo bar. 🙂 

On 7/14/2023 at 3:34 PM, Stynky Tudor said:

I got a report today that navigating the Pub had slowed to a crawl. Is anybody else having loading or navigation issues?

I had noticed it, but wasn’t sure if it was on my end…

20 hours ago, TudorSmith said:

It's always amazing to me when the little fiddly bits feel like they take just as long to do as major construction parts....

1 pocket done.one pocket 3/4th done. Hopefully finish that tonight and get the lining cut. Definitely going collarless on this one.....I'm over the little time sinks....

 

Looking good! Keep up the good work!

Ah, Lovely!!

7 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said:

As for solar florescents, I purchased these a few years back for a camping trip. I really like the fire like flicker, but it's been years since I used them, I'm not sure how bright they actually are.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PQG8QBS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Oooh, I like those!

Some years back, I purchased LED collapsible, flickering orange/alternating to bright white, lanterns from American Science and Surplus (sciplus.com), a fantastic resource for all the bits and bobs creative folk need. While they don’t seem to have them at the moment, Amazon has a similar lantern here: https://www.amazon.com/Lichamp-Lanterns-Collapsible-Flashlight-Emergency/dp/B08T9WLDSJ/ref=sr_1_8?crid=35CMCY0NVMHH7&keywords=Flickering+collapsible+lantern&qid=1689229069&sprefix=flickering+collapsible+lamgern%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-8

I bring it up because it is a neatly arranged tower of flickering LEDs, with significant brightness, at an affordable price point. It may be of interest as a drop-in unit for larger lanterns, or as a starting point for the more experienced electrical folk.

6 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said:

Holy smokes, I'm officially hate you.

But you're in good company, I hate Mary Diamond too - she can play all sorts of penny whistle songs and even plays the cello. 

I look forward to hearing the both of you play!

I can sort of play "Star of the County Down" and a mangled version of "Whiskey in a Jar" - need a lot more practice. Currently I'm trying to learn "Drunken Sailor" in time for Massacre Island.

Eegads, Stynky! Owning a cello (which looks lovely in its corner of the front room) is not the same as playing. Purchased on a New Year’s sale whim, with full intent to learn *some day*, but that day has not come yet!

As for the penny whistle - I believe the term would be “enthusiastic hack”. I know a few Irish songs, but still make mistakes every time I play, have yet to play along with others, and only practice when no one is around…

I agree, I love my Turkish towel!

10 hours ago, Morgan Dreadlocke said:

I like Stynky's etched glass idea, looks better than pebbled plastic. 

Here be an over the hill lantern converted to solar flickering LED. Lasts about 4-5 hours after a full days sun. Not enough light to read by though.

I wonder what the plastic looks like when reversed, and finely sanded? Perhaps a quick and easy ‘mica’? Lightweight and less breakable would make me consider repurposing those panes.

1 hour ago, michaelsbagley said:

A version of the Mercury bale-mark as a wood block already exists. I went with a bale-mark design rather than the flag/jolly-roger, but this is up for grabs for the asking.

 

I used it on some of my canvas covered camp-crates, but its sat in a drawer for the last 6 or 7 years since I made it.

 

One caveat, the face of this wood block may not be perfectly flat (carved in cheap lumber), so it may be easier to use by laying the fabric on top of the block rather than as a stamp.

P.S. I hve a few others in historic/semi-historic patterns I'd happily give any of those away. The only one I am definitely keeping is the one I made as a personal sigil. I've used them so much, if I ever need more, I would cut new ones for diversity rather than more duplication, so sharing these around would be a good use for them.

Ah, FB Bagsley 😄❤️😊… you have my great admiration, as always, surprising and impressing with items just casually laying about… 

1 hour ago, Stynky Tudor said:

In my early Renaissance Elizabethan Sea Dog days, I attempted playing a wooden recorder and failed miserably.

I later gravitated to an inexpensive Clark's tin/penny whistle with a plastic mouth piece, I got discouraged pretty quick, just couldn't make it sound good.

Some time later after much encouragement from Braze, I bought a higher quality Tony Dixon tunable pvp plastic whistle. Once I could sort of play one song, I've purchased a collection of aluminum - High D and Lo D whistles. I still can't play worth a damn, but they're fun.

 

And Braze and Stynky have passed this collectible addiction on to myself (rather like the Rob Gorrell Lantern Addicts Society - thanks, William 😁)… I had similarly tried the recorder in high school, but without a teacher (or YouTube!), I quickly became discouraged and set it aside.

Braze and Stynky have been very encouraging, hence the “small” collection you see now (started May 2022, when I complimented Braze on his playing. Later that weekend, he gave me his penny whistle 😌). Top to bottom, in order of acquisition: Braze’s gifted penny whistle, my first Tony Dixon and my favorite; Killarney Music; Tony Dixon DX001 (so I wouldn’t lose/break the gifted one from Braze!); Tony Dixon DX005 (tuneable, in case I ever have the courage to play with others); and, last but not least, a Shush whistle, which I quite like. All in D.

Ahoy, Bryan, and welcome!

Lovely responses, as usual, Mission! I quite enjoyed hearing about the tattooing. And the William Snelgrave account is a reassurance for all who come new to the hobby - it is quite acceptable to wear clothes of the same cut, color and material as others. Differentiation can come as specialization is developed.

21 hours ago, TudorSmith said:

https://www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com/products/dont-bug-me-bundle?variant=34055971339

This is what I am bringing, minus the spray. All solids so can go in my carry on without TSA limits and it serves as bug repellent and hygiene Items, so conserving space on brining several items

Thank you for sharing! I am typically a mosquito and biting insect magnet, so I am always trying new items.

An unusual sound, to be sure!

On 7/5/2023 at 11:24 AM, Picaroon Lagoon said:

I crafted my own fire steel based on historical examples of Japanese styled fire tools, because presumably such an item might have easily been traded, bartered, or even plundered by a ‘Western’ Pirate who had travelled to the East. So again I found myself pondering how widespread and to what extent such cultural exchanges transpired(?) 

I would recommend to you ‘Kaempfer’s Japan: Tokugawa Culture Observed’ by Engelbert Kaempfer (1999 edited, translated, annotated by Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey), for insight into the culture and trade with Japan.

On 7/5/2023 at 11:24 AM, Picaroon Lagoon said:

Thank you for saying so; I truly appreciate your positive feedback! A few recent posts didn’t seem to gain much (if any) traction and I was (almost) becoming discouraged. 

As MadPete and Stynky said, responses may take a while! Please do not get discouraged. Your contributions are thought provoking and with merit!

On 7/6/2023 at 8:56 AM, madPete said:

Mosquito repellent and sunscreen - are a good idea always! You might plan to buy it after arriving to avoid TSA restrictions

Might I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CMQJYU?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

IMHO, it is better by far than others (better protection against a wide variety of little vampires), won’t eat your plastics, is safe for your fabrics, and is available in pump and lotions, as well as a spray to treat larger items (such as tents, jackets, etc.).

13 hours ago, madPete said:

See ... Here's someone more adventurous than me on flights!

I may have to consider trying an event with just what I can carry, sounds like a challenge!

😊😄

On 7/2/2023 at 3:43 PM, TudorSmith said:

After a few hours in the tub, a wash and press. Plan is to use RH 705. I'm being bold (read: foolish) and NOT doing a prototype. It looks straightforward enough.....i think lol. If anyone has done this one up, tips and tricks please!

I prefer more carefully fitted/tailored coats… gapping at the neck, bunching of the lower back, or poorly fitted/sloped shoulders, make me tear projects apart.

I would offer that you could consider using a lighter/cheaper fabric as your mock-up. Once properly fit and the pattern adjusted accordingly, that initial mock-up can become your lining for the finished coat/waistcoat, stays, etc.

Ahoy and welcome, Master Wendell!

Truly, you do bring such interesting topics to bear! Please do continue 😊

On 7/1/2023 at 12:00 PM, Stynky Tudor said:

The Cult of the Gorrell Lantern meets every other 5th Thursday, except when there's a full moon.

Secret squirrel password?