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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.
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and Started on "Wolf of the Deep" on the CSS Alabama.
Building a model of the 'Bama next year... just getting in some research.
Just out of curiosity, what scale? I am a modeler myself and am starting to look into my first wooden ship kit.
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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.
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Even the buff colour of some of the coats seems to have gone from a light brown (similar to brain tanned or smoke tanned) to a deep goldern brown just though normal use and age.
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.
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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.
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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...
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Thanks to all for the kind words of welcome!
I look forward to being a contributing member of the Pyracy community!
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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:
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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:
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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
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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!
Jack Tar Superior rum
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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."