Quartermaster James

Aye! Many thanks, indeed! Truly a project for the undertakin' soon. And, with the added benefit that, given these proportions, it can be built with dimensional lumber readily available - a plus for those of us with limited shop space!

Ahoy mateys! Aye! The exchange o' plunder be working jes' fyne: the packet ship brought me jes' today me own first bit! Thank ye Ms. Diamond for yer precious gifts! They have found a most welcoming home. Best regards, Quartermaster James Hunt of the Good Ship Fearless

Uh...you're asking me to remember something I did while I was drunk? Do yo have any physical evidence? Otherwise, the aftermath is something like this:

As Rose tumbled, the captain, passion swelling in his veins, was still enough with his wits to notice that this Black Rose bore thorns: one tucked in her boot, and another in a sheath at the small of her back.

Many thanks to ye all for your condolences and grettings! Barkeep! Keep the rum flowing! I know that cask isn't empty yet! Now, let us join in song! Kind friends and companions, come join me in rhyme Come lift up your voices in chorus with mine Let us drink and be merry, all grief to refrain For we may and might never all meet here again Here's a health to the company and one to my lass Let us drink and be merry all out of one glass Let us drink and be merry, all grief to refrain For we may and might never all meet here again Here's a health to the dear lass that I love so well Her style and her beauty, sure none can excel There's a smile upon her countenance as she sits on my knee Sure there's no one in in this wide world as happy as we Our ship lies at harbor, she's ready to dock I hope she's safe landed without any shock If ever we should meet again by land or by sea I will always remember your kindness to me

New to some, but not to others... Allow me to introduce myself; Quartermaster James Hunt, of the Good Ship Fearless. Brother of the recently lost at sea Captain Jigme. Barkeep! Tap a cask of your finest rhum! Drinks all around! Here's a toast to my brother and to the health of the company! May the Author of all that is good keep your name writ in his book.

I haven't seen Castillo anywhere in Oregon, yet. Right now, it seems rhum is going through the same sort of renaissance we saw single malt scotch and tequila survive, albeit with increased prices. My grandfather, in Manila, drinks Tandhuay. I will spare you the price; outrageously low, of course! I hear someone is starting to import it to the states. I wait to see what they will try to get for it here! Quartermaster James Hunt of the Good Ship Fearless

My Dear Ms. Diamond, I am gladdened that ye are well pleased with the package. I instructed my servants, in my absence, to send ye "something shiny" from the coffer. If any other of ye were contemplating trade with my recently departed brother, on his behalf I will honour his commitment to this enterprise. As mentioned elsewhere, I am as yet unable to post to your forum under my own name. I will continue to monitor and post from my broither's account. With highest regard, Quartermaster James Hunt of the Good Ship Fearless

I thank ye all kindly for your condolences. It was actually a point of some contention as to which of us be better in the galley. Unfortunately, my brother and I being some time separated, I cannot compare his skills to mine. I am given to understand that in his travels to the east, in which he took his strange name, he acquired a fancy for fiery and exotic spices. Still we were both taught culinary arts by our sainted mother, being raised in a merchant home that seemed to just as oft serve as public house. My registration with your forum seems to be somewhat snagged; until it is approved I will continue to post under my brother's account. Also, I will, of course, honour any extant or contemplated trade contracts on my departed brother's behalf. Your humble servant, Quartermaster James Hunt of the Good Ship Fearless

Aye! Here's to tapping the rum cask for your birthday Sir! Many rounds, and many happy returns to ye!

As, no doubt, the news has already reached some ears here, the sad duty falls upon me to inform you that my brother Captain Jigme perished in a shipwreck off the coast of Hispaniola. The Good Ship Bodhisattva was attempting to rescue survivors from the wreck of her sister ship Tara. Reports from the land indicate that there were no survivors. The ships were too far out, and the swells far too heavy for any man or boat to make shore. Once my application to come aboard is approved, I will be posting directly, under my own name. May the Author of all that is Good bless you and protect you. Quartermaster James Hunt of the Good Ship Fearless

Thanks (again) Kass!

But, my dear Capt. Sterling, are you not yerself a merchant? If those dear children were meant as gifts, by all means, please return my coin!

Kass, I think they make pads for that... Anyhoo...while on the topic of hats... My character is undergoing something of a sudden evolution and I think I should add some trim to the unfinished brim of my tricorn. I am unsure as to finish it with a plain black trim or with fancy gold braid. Was the gold braid in fashion outside of the military? My character is turning out to be merchant turned pyrate, leaning towards high-end civilian clothing more than military based garb.

Aye! Twas the pointy ended elipse, or elongated lozenge, that I was visioning. Since my initial post, however, I have been in contact with the tailor with whom I am working (as know ye all who have read my posts that my skill with a needle is all but nonexistant!). He confirms that the coat is far too small and is building a new one from the ground up - or from whole cloth - or whatever expression is most fitting. Really, I have no idea how these things are done - sleeves in? Now, give me some wood and metal, now I can make something!

Thanks Kass! That's exactly what I was wondering. I must be learnin' thangs here...this time my "justification" actually matched facts!

Is there anyway to justify a center gusset on the back of an early 1700's frockcoat? If not, can anyone offer another suggestion for fixing a frockcoat that is just a tad tight across the back? Overall, it fits well, but the back limits my range of motion.

Now that depends entirely upon whom ye be boardin'!

Aye! I've a shiny thing or two ta trade. Count me in! Aye! Shiny! Shiny like a gold garden gnome!

oof da! Liberated this from Chowhound: GENERAL TOPICS: That Bizarre Norwegian Egg Coffee The traditional Norwegian method for making coffee includes an egg. The traditional Norwegian method for making coffee includes an egg. Simply break up a single egg and mix it with half a cup of water in a warmed saucepan. Add one cup of medium-grind coffee, and six cups of boiling water, and boil slowly for exactly three minutes, covered. Then add another half a cup of cold water, and let it steep for ten minutes, then serve. What you get is slightly rich, mysteriously clear coffee. Why? Not only does the egg add a little richness, but the egg proteins bind with and settle the grounds. This happens when you add that last half a cup of cold water. Some people use the whole egg broken up–that includes the shell. Some use the egg without the shell, others use only the egg whites. In all cases, the result is the same–mysteriously rich, and miraculously clear coffee.

Aye aye! Many thanks, again, and as always! Thanks especially to Kass for the "sneaky" advice too! Now, to expand the topic a little: Cravat, stock, jabot: three items serving a similar purpose. Are the last two also GAoP apropos? Would the choice of one over another be a class distinction, or a geographic one? Inquiring minds want rum...er, knowledge!

uh...Vegan? Gotta be some sort of Space Pirate for that!

Buzz beans!

I found an interesting section of the craft store the other day: fabrics called "Homespuns". Found a lot of nifty, woven, patterns just perfect for sashes, scarves, bandananas, etc. Now, if I can only figure out just how to sew a hem...

Well Kass, that's not exactly the response I was hoping to provoke*. I'm still working on making a bandana. You see, I can work with a lot of materials (edible ones especially!), but for fabric I have no gift. I guess I'm just doomed to portray the half-nekkid castaway pyrate *FYI: I was really hoping to see something like "check out Reconstructing History's newsest additions for your cravat needs"!