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Alas, Greydog, they were the first people I contacted. In this internet age I typically go straight to the source before verifying local availability. Berniko informed me that they had to Texas distribution at that time or for the forseeable future. Therefore I have reached out to the Pyracy community to see if a fellow buccaneer has it available at a nearby store and I would happily pay for the rum, packaging and shipping costs. Not that I have not had good experience with Sailor Jerry rum, but am trying to sample many different rums to find "my brand."

Jamaica Rose, based on your post regarding the delays in new issues for NQG, I assume the same will apply to NEW subscriptions as well? I sent funds by Paypal in November, if memory serves.

Just out of curiosity, what scale? I am a modeler myself and am starting to look into my first wooden ship kit.

I am hoping that a generous pirate on this forum will offer a hand to a marooned buccaneer. I am trying to find an online retailer or good soul that can obtain and ship a bottle of Jack Tar Superior rum to Texas. The manufacturer has confirmed that they do not have and have no plans to obtain a distributor in the Lone Star state. Of course, I am willing to provide plunder by Paypal (or whatever means needed) to secure a bottle and well-packed shipping. The object of my (binging) desire: Any assistance this new pub-poster can get will be IMMENSELY appreciated.

I must agree with Monterey Jack, as I have seen some original ECW-period buff jackets that seemed to have a richer golden brown color in open spaces except where abrasion occurred. They looked to be of a thicker leather than one might expect in a belt or baldric since they were designed to stop weapons.

Any more upcoming book discussion groups? A new semester is starting soon but I cannot read history textbooks every day--I can make room for some piratical reading, too.

I have been reading some good stuff so far IMHO: Book of Pyrates by Howard Pyle; a little enthusiastic at times but one of the books that started pirate lore. A History of Pirates by Nigel Cawthorne The Bounty : The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty by Caroline Alexander; not piratical, but I love general maritime history, too The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf by William C. Davis; his other books are good, and this is outside the GAoP, so I am giving it a try Many more that I am not actively reading right now...including: Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates (yes, I know...but I like general overview books from time to time) And on the way I have: Empire of Blue Water: Captain Morgan's Great Pirate Army, the Epic Battle for the Americas, and the Catastrophe That Ended the Outlaws' Bloody Reign by Stephan Talty The Sea Rover's Practice: Pirate Tactics and Techniques, 1630-1730 by Benerson Little I am ALWAYS welcome to tips for good books...much to my wife's dismay...

Thanks to all for the kind words of welcome! I look forward to being a contributing member of the Pyracy community!

Ugh, in an effort to avoid the holiday music, I am listening to the 12/12/07 podcast of Bilgemunkey Radio. And what do I hear? A yule-ish song from Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew. Thanks, Bilgemunkey, though no fault of your own... :angry:

Sitting at work cutting out paper ships for Fire As She Bears, a Napoleonic naval wargame. I am not quite ready to rick my delicate metal ships in the meathooks of newbies. Drew some 3-masters under easy sail in Paint, inserted them into a MS Word DOC to make tent-style miniatures, and cut octagonal bases out of foamcore. Geeky. :angry: Fire As She Bears Official Site

Currently, my "active" bookshelf is holding: Book of Pyrates by Howard Pyle The Bounty : The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty by Caroline Alexander Chariot, The: The Astounding Rise and Fall of the World's First War Machine by Arthur Cotterell The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf by William C. Davis Many more that I am not actively reading right now...including: Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates (yes, I know...but I like general overview books from time to time) And on the way I have: Empire of Blue Water: Captain Morgan's Great Pirate Army, the Epic Battle for the Americas, and the Catastrophe That Ended the Outlaws' Bloody Reign Empire of Blue Water: Captain Morgan's Great Pirate Army, the Epic Battle for the Americas, and the Catastrophe That Ended the Outlaws' Bloody Reign by Stephan Talty The Sea Rover's Practice: Pirate Tactics and Techniques, 1630-1730 by Benerson Little

My name is Larry AKA Lars and I am a piratical enthusiast marooned, as it were, in San Antonio, Texas, home of the Alamo. I am a lifelong historically-oriented person focusing on naval military history, and dabbled in the SCA and at being a Rennie, as well as living history for the English Civil War. My love for the GAoP has been around a long time but is now making itself felt everyday. After a recent one week trip to the Caribbean for my honeymoon, I really got to experience the open sea for the first time. Completely enchanting! I am always on the lookout for good books on pirates, especially contemporary first-person accounts, having read Exquemelin 's book and becoming a pirate fan...again. Also, if anyone knows of a good source of 1700-1750 flintlock pistols...I would prefer functional but as long they are the correct period and not too expensive. Garb and weapons are on a budget while I complete my B.A. in History. I am glad to be a memeber of the Pyracy Pub and look forward to being part of this community of rogues and ne'er-do-wells!