Black Deacon

Been wondering 'ere you got oft to. Welcome back and congrats on the house.

For bodices it is best to use two to three different fabrics. My ex makes bodices and I helped her with them for 3 years before we split. We're friends and I recomend her alot as she is a great seemstress. In her bodices you can still breath and move with adding 2 -3 cups sizes and reducing your waist by 2 inches. What we did was redesign the pattern and made them in true pattern sizes as opposed to S, M, L, & XL. As far as fabric choices you need to use a none two way stretch fabric. It can stretch one but not two. Carie's Bodices were reversable and used a heavier inner fabric. So pick a nice fabric and use a heavier fabric (even burlap) in between the layers as a "core" material.

Currently I'm reading "The White Headhunter" by Nigel Randell. Here is Amazon's description: In 1876, sailor Jack Renton was rescued from the Pacific island home of the headhunting Malaitans, after spending eight years in their captivity. His best-selling memoir of how he went from the slave of their chief, Kabou, to his most trusted warrior and adviser remains the only authenticated account of a Westerner’s "heart of darkness" journey. But his sensational story turns out to have glossed over the key events of his transformation. Renton's story began with being shanghaied in San Francisco, escaping from the ship in an open whaleboat, and drifting for two thousand miles across the Pacific before washing up on Malaita. Through subsequent generations, the Malaitans’ oral history has passed down detailed stories presenting a different version. Documentary filmmaker Nigel Randell spent seven years talking to the Malaitans to piece together this different account. The White Headhunter tells the story of a man who not only adopted their customs but did his best to prepare a people he had grown to love for the onslaught of Western civilization. He lives on in the Malaitans’ memory, his hut and weapons preserved as a shrine still visited by the islanders today.

Don't forget about the vat of Mojito's that will be available.

That's right. It's the 7th Annual Buccaneer Beach Bash brought to you by the Texican Privateers. This year there also be a PIRATE WEDDING. It be in the Galveston, TX area and all are welcome. More details HERE!

Snicker... And let's not forget the widows and orphans fund... Not bad. Think I'll save it for some white envelope material for the future.

Greetings lass. There be a couple of bretheren in you're area but nothing organized that I'm aware of. There be two groups in Dallas and one down here in Houston. Texican Privateers I be the Quartermaster of the Privateers be a stretch for regualr get togethers but send me your email and I'll add you to our email list.

My soon to be in-laws go to this every year and had asked that if anyone from the board is going to keep an eye out for them. They be Gary & Betty Hayward. Can't miss them. They're in their 70's and I'll post a pic if I can find one. But if you are going here is Betty's email. bhayward17@cox.net and you can drop her a line to meet and just say hello. Mention you know Lloyd from the pirate board and she'll make the connection.

There be several links on my ships page to many fine makers Texican Privateers Links Page

One be a boarding axe made by a local Black Smith and the other be a swiss war axe/boarding axe made by Chris Poor wit' Arms & Armour in MN.

Thank you Merry. She be a sweet lass. 'Specially for puttin' up wit' me.

Well, as of late I been plundering up and down a coast or fhree. The first pics are of the coat I just finished. Being I'm the Quatermaster of the Texican Privateers and be docked in Houston I elected for a waiste length coat made out of trigger. And keeping the Texas red & Blue as well as "Lone Stars" for the buttons. Slightly modified Folkware Belgium Chef Jacket pattern. Another plunder be two new BP weapons. The first be a Pedersoli in .54 caliber. Local shop was closing and picked it up for $135 and the .45 derringer I picked at a gun show $40. And last but not least is me best plunder. Jenny (as well as her new dress) as we be walking down the plank together in September. I'll be posting an invite and anyone that can make it is welcome. I be renting a beach house in Crystal Beach and the wedding will coincide with the 7th Annual Buccaneer Beach Bash we through.

Very nice Rue. I just finished one meself. I'll post another thread as I have several new plundered items as well.

I be docked in Houston, TX.

That was badly died and then destressed with sandpaper. Not hard to do.

Well, we survived the BBBBQ this event is rather more laid back that the beach bash. So much so I forgot to take allot of pictures.

Cool, I like HCI. Only ones showing Hornblower right now. I'll keep an eye out for this one.

Very good flick. Kept more to the original book and the left "Long Tom" in. Good Smee as well.

You'll find a link Here!

I got one from Lady Snoodes for $20

You mean this one One

Well, don't feel alone lad. We all run into that problem. Ifinya can make it great. If not maybe ye can make the Beach Bash.

Well, sorry about that mate. Come on back and play when you can.

Aye, Franklin plundered more than his fair share in his time. I was fortunate to have several great history teachers coming up. Taught the good and bad about history. "If you're going to learn it then you are going to learn it worts and all."

Most of mine, be photographic or graphic art in nature. Photos and my portfolio be not online yet.