Iron Jon

Happy Birthday !!!

Thanks to everybody for all the birthday wishes and greetings. They were very much appreciated on my day of reaching the big five oh!

Happy Birthday, hope you have a great one!

He has posted pictures of the charts in The Thieves Market if you want to see what they look like..

II saw that Ivan Henry, aka Mooseworth, had quite a few pictures posted on Facebook for those who live vicariously or for the other folks who just want to see them.

It was kind of a last minute confirmation but I was able to fit this in the schedule. Looking forward to seeing everybody again. I can't make it up there until Saturday afternoon but we'll be there. I figured it was too late for setting up a camp so we decided to rough it at a hotel this time.

We might be able to make it (crossing fingers) if we can tie this into a trip to visit family up north.

I'm a little late, but... Happy Birthday!!!

How about a sea chest like the one Edward made for William (New Sea Chest by Edward O'Keefe) unless you have your heart set on the treasure chest look.

You're welcome to join us anytime Beowoulf. With luck we'll have the Callenish clan back in the Mercury camp so there should be plenty of good food and places to hang out for everyone.

Wow he's multi-talented, not only guns and cannons but great looking surgical equipment too! Very nice...

There's one on GunBroker bidding at $25 right now or buy-it-now for $75. "Here is an Unused CVA Flintlock, LOCK. It is new/old stock. It has a fly for double triggers and a screw for sear adjustment. It measures 1 inch by 5 inches. This lock can take 1 or 2 screws to hold it in place. It will fit on a stock that has one lock bolt, or two. Note: the frizzen is hardened and ready to use, it is in the white. These locks have an anti rust agent on them, so they might seem a little sticky."

Wishing the best of everything to you on your birthday and through the coming year. Happy Birthday Gretchen !!!!

Thanks for the pictures and info Jenn. QM James is correct that most are Queen Anne (the sets that used to be his) but there are several other designs in the set too. A lot of the actual pewter I have is plain edged and should be period. There are several other edge designs on the Wilton, I could get more pictures if anyone wants to discuss further.

I also have a collection of assorted pewter and Wilton Armetale pieces that I use, some of it is in the picture below. I'm not sure of the time period the Wilton stuff is supposed to represent. Maybe someone here can comment on the period correctness of some of these items so others can get an idea. Most of the stuff here is from thrift stores and yard sales (including my not-so-rare solid bottom horn mug!) so getting a set together for re-enactment use isn't difficult.

Happy birthday Mark, we're looking forward to seeing the two of you again at some events this year. - Jon & Paula

We will be there again, God willing. Sign up Paula and Iron Jon for camping at the fort.

From Poppa's pictures -

I think Mission unofficially nominated Paula and me as the Mercury cooks!?!

I might be able to make it on saturday for Alafia. I think Willy Wobble and some others were also talking about going for a day (although that may have been last year).

Best wishes on your birthday, and throughout the coming year. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIAM !!!!

When I saw this at the fort I thought it was awesome. This post with all the pictures confirms it.

Yes, one of his multiple personalities!

Me- Is that a Pirate Snuggie that you're wearing there? Beowolf - Why, yes it is... (I wish I got a real picture of it!)

Happy Birthday Mission, here's to another year pressed as the Mercury's surgeon. Hope you have a great one! Paula & Iron Jon