MadL

ah geeze, I beat kids up in school for wear'n such stuff! :angry: ....uh, someone toss me a life preserver please, me drool'n be get'n awfull deep..........uh, anyone??? please...

::glances at me last bottle....'n it NAUGHT be SeaWynde:: ::grabs pistol 'n blades 'n hastens down t' th' dock:: THERE GOTTA BE A SHIP HERE I CAN STEAL.....'er, Procure that be...fer a little while...long enough for, say, 8 Bottle O' RUM!!

Perhaps if ye tie a string t' yer other finger so as t' remember what th' first string was t' remind ye? Meself, I never forget when LORE be here - ::grab's th' wench by her breasts 'n holds them up:: - it be now exactly four and one half week off! What's that ye ask? How can I tell by grab'n a wench's breasts?? Why it be easy - ::grab's th' wench by her breasts and holds them up:: - I just count th' weeks on that calendar over there on th' wall

So it sound to me, Hawkyns, that ye would prefer faire were there only be but a few 'paid performers' and th' public audience. Meself, I would not waist me own hard earned coin at th' gate of a fest what disarms me, I would prefer t' stay home and watch a movie. I suppose this be one o' me own pet peeves, perhaps th' pirate enthusiasts in yer area prefer t' walk around as 'linen clad tourists'?? Sounds like a silly outing to me. In 2008 I attended over a dozen festivals, parties, bar events and not a one attempted to disarm me so long as I keep it peace tied if I am not actually in th' show, and even those in th' show don't wander around baring live steel without proper safety measurements as Goddess in the Bodice points out. Which again brings us back t' my original hesitation at the beginning of this thread. But I think Rusty Nell may have just clarified yet more of that by stating "to get several of the groups of paid performers..." - well now that t' me would sound much more doable approachable....and as she stated 'The ones who WANT TO PARTICIPATE... CAN...if (insert)Goddess in the Bodice(/ insert) don't... then DON"T' Also as pointed out, there be many different type of faires across the nation and different regions have different local policies which would have t' be worked out with th' show proprietors and obviously any one of them can bar such a 'performance' at their own discretion. As one who is not a member of any of the afore mentioned mentioned crews; my assumption of the last series of posts wold be that an 'ego button' has been pushed, those who do not 'play well together' and have no intention of doing so. Anyway, I will bow out now 'n return t' lurk'n as this last turn has clearly counted me out - but in parting I would heed all t' take one last look at Master Gichin Funakoshi's words (who's experience vastly out spans anyone here) and contemplate upon their meaning; it could mean th' difference of becoming like th' dinosaur, or evolving like th' shark.

My favorite part is dropping 10 feet down that little slide and listening t' The Quarter Master screaming to the top of he's lungs like he's going to die. It be t' die fer!!

Aye Rusty Nell, I think it was derailed on many account; "visions o' marauding rogues with no training, passing one another in crowded faire streets when one recognizes another from some forum somewhere and suddenly steel (or aluminum, or wood) is drawn and begin t' clash....." Certainly that would be recipe for disaster, not t' mention in violation o' many a festival standing rules for allowing us t' bear arms. I certainly would not want a new rule that cause me t' have t' "check me weapons at th' gate" or even be turned away....especially as I prefer t' carry real steel. However, there are always time when far away friends gather; behind a camp, in th' parking lot, after hours, at private affairs even where such 'friendly duals' could (and often already do) take place. It would actually be more a matter of Safety for such a development and structure as ye suggest - even I was not participating I would much rather know that 'them yahoots' back yonder had some knowledge of what they are doing rather then 'winging it' from th' tops o' their head. Which does come back t' th' "Self regulating" of what I spoke early on. Those 'Pub Members' would have t' keep in mind however that they are not 'part of the show', they are 'not paid performers' (where I feel some other means of derailment came from, those in fear of their lively hood being encroached upon), but are merely engaging in Safe practice of their hobby. Should they wish t' take their act out into th' open public then they would have t' follow all th' rules that th' currently 'Paid Performers' took 'n get all th' papers and permissions of th' council, etc, etc, etc - until then it is merely friendly, and Safe, practice 'Off the main street' of a festival. Now o' course I can only visualize festivals o' th' South West, I understand other regions things run differently and thus such would have t' adapt in a responsible AND respectable (to th' Paid Performers) abides. Of course there would still be some what will protest for this or for that, but where applicable (and responsibly executed) I do not see where this would be an issue, those who resist change will just have t' be made aware of what is going to be is going to be. Soon they would begin t' see such benefits as I laid out earlier: new crop of students knock'n at thier studio door, new crop o' members t' scout and press int' service, perhaps even some new moves they can incorporate int' their own act! (heavens t' bid, a Master actually 'learning' something from a Student! Unheard Of!!)

The Sheperd's Watch is an age old time piece: Sheperd's Watches of old th' Nocturnal watch is somewhat o' a miniature Astrolab o' sorts, actually a 'sun dial' what uses th' stars: Nocturnal Sheperd's Watch

Ahhh, so hang'n 'round th' ol' water cooler tis actually an Age Ol' Tradition then! no wonder so many companies these days no longer have water coolers. Me thinks at me next employment I will drop a suggestion in th' box for an office Wooden Cask o' drink'n water

Nay! We be talk'n safety now that Rusty Nell let us know 'bout them lasers - ALL SLIPS WILL BE REMOVED! We want them things tied in TIGHT! We certainly do naught want one o' 'em slipping out and tak'n out someone's eye ball!

::looks up with disbelieving as if t' expect a light shining from th' heavens above...:: In all truthfulness, I have not yet been able t' contact either of th' afore mentioned contacts thou I have both their numbers in me wallet as I have been awaiting me new new credit number as some ilk got hold of me old 'n tried t' use it at a porn site th' very day I was about t' call th' Rifle Shoppe! True as oak I say! I was about t' make th' call but want'd t' check me account before making commitment when I saw naught one but TWO billings what Naught be from me! One for $35 with a number aside it 'n another for $1, neither did I recognize so I called th' bank forthwith! They told me one was from a porn side subscription service, the other we have yet t' identify but a Google search found THOUSANDS others all complaining o' th' same establishment in increments of $1 t' $35,000!! Needless t' say I had me bank promptly cancel me card, reverse th' charges, 'n issue me a new card!! Me new card just came this very day, and now I find this post by Quartermaster James - is this one o' them proverbial 'Signs'??

::stumbles in holding nigh empty bottle o' Ron Matusalem....uh, an empty bottle that be:: Did I hear a new Bilge Rat?!? ::quickly hides th' now empty bottle behind he's back:: 'ello Joe Pyrat! Me thinks I remember ye I do, aye, ye be th' new one t' this har establishment what owes a drink all'round! Welcome indeed ::holds out th' empty bottle:: now fills 'er up! *hick*

I was go'n t' post this t' th' Capt'n Twill thread but then thought th' direction it may take may naught fit; so here it goes: now seriously, what has happened t' th' rule makers abiding by th' rules they made?

And now for the funniest joke in th' world; parents, ye may wish t' send yer kinder t' bed at this moment: ready? here it goes: "There were zwei peanuts walking down der Strasse. Und one was assaulted peanut!" Ok, ok, not a Python quote but a German rebuttal t' one

eh, Capt'n Sterling, I have naught heard o' this Captain o' which ye speak. Are ye sure he naught be but a enigma at th' bottom o' a bottle? Capn Bob, that is Nice, have ye seen any other? Perhaps built more like th' Shepard Watch versions of th' nocturnal watches? (solid metal or pewter)

Wonderful! Keep 'em com'n!! fyi off topic trivia; in th' Army they also included "Toe The Line" t' reference one's uniform buttons. We where told t' 'toe the line' in making sure that our shirt buttons followed a straight line down t' our pant zipper...o'course they did naught have 'zippers' back then, unless ye be refer'n t' "zippers outta th' west" in which case ye would be speak'n 'bout th' wind 'n therefore naught buttons nor zippers at all, thus I said 'off topic'. As Ye Were! Continue on please!

No one ask'd ye 'bout yer boyfriend 'o th' moment - What Ye Be Pour'n Down Yer Gullet?? ...ohhhhhhhh n'er mind.... MadL~ I love your sense of humor! :) She Just Now wake up?!! That must be One Heck'a a Hang Over!!!! ....tonight, last o' me Matusalem Gran Reserva....then I got nuth'n left but Black Seal

Been practice'n th' knots, now that certainly works Better with Rum it does!! Actually I have been play'n more with fancy knots and lacing....I think I will start me knife shortly, I just want t' re-do me latest lanyard as I did not like th' way it finished out, gonna try something different. ....now where did I put me rope stretcher???? Oh, gonna begin practicing making grommets shortly as well, soon as I get more materials - got me book "Making a Sailor's Traditional Ditty Bag and Sea Bag" by Louie Bartos today...Nice Book! Nice Details! gotta get me some more o' that canvas hemp I made me market wallet with! and some sailtwine, 'n a few true sailer's needles!

Ahhh, I saw th' other thread with th' long list. So far only three classes? I was hoping they would have th' piratical dance class again for I missed that one (was fight'n a cold last Spring as well - left when th' winds began t' blow, as did me nose).

HIT TH' DECK BOYS!! Rusty Nell, Don't Be Point'n Them Laser Cannons This Direction Now! One o' them might go off!! ....hmmm, so now at th' range we must make sure All female pirates have their laser cannons properly clear'd 'n stow'd before leave'n th' fire'n line.... perhaps we should require them all Peace Tied at th' gate as well. "OFFICIAL PEACE TIE CHECKER"

Oh com'on now! 'n just How did th' animal get int' Captain Spaulding's pajamas?? Animal, do ye naught have yer Own pajamas fer t' sleep in?

I just ran aground on this link: Astrolabs (dot) org They have pages going into depth about Astrolabs and even planes for making your own Maritime Astrolabe and even a downloadable computer version (they report problems with in running on Vista). I have only began t' read for there is much there but if anyone else is interested please leave some bandwidth for me too!

I was sick and missed th' October sessions but I have a question about this year's scheduling: 1) Is is possible to schedule th' Rum Tasting so it will not overlap with any of th' weapons classes, preferably AFTER th' weapons are all stowed? I ask this for last spring th' Rum Tasting was going to over lap with th' Advanced Black Powder, however we got lucky as that instructor failed t' show and th' instructor for th' earlier was kind enough t' cover for him and we opted to give up lunch so we could all go t' th' Rum Tasting after lunch. Otherwise we would have had to make th' most difficult choice in a pirate's life: Rum or BOOM? Also do not forget to inform th' instructors we will be carrying cards that need t' be signed, I found half th' instructors were not aware of this and a couple vanished before we could get them out, others we had t' haggle with to explain Why we wanted them t' sign, one even was very resistant to sign at all... so needless t' say I did not get a completed card turned in due to: Lack of Instructor Participation ...perhaps ye had all this worked out in October but alas I was much to sick t' attend any events that month

Ah, but just think what healthy teeth 'n proper dental hygiene they would grow up with, why they would have all th' natural dental floss a teeth'n child could ever need!

Well I still say that th' good Lord mad a horrible mistake when he gave women breasts; like if they aint gonna use them then why give'em t' 'em?? Why if th' Lord had given them breasts t' us men they would get used EVERY FREAK'N DAY they would, we would make sure they were well used up when we finally return them, we would even have a 'trade in system' in place for ones we wear out ahead o' time. Why we would be Proud o' them breasts too, big 'uns, small 'uns, 'n inbetween 'uns as well, we would not cover them up with bras 'n three layers o' shirts 'n sweaters, Nay, we would wear them proud we would, we bounce them 'n jiggle them every were we go; downtown, th' beach, th' supermarket, th' ball game, th' local pubs, why ye would see us men just lining up at th' local school t' pick up our young'uns just so we can could parade them around and argue o'er who's was better! There would be no complain'n neither, if we were t' catch a woman not look'n then we would just give a simple reminder that "they be Down there!" 'n if that did not get th' message across then we would simply pull her face-down fer a loving reminder hug we would! Aye, it would give a much boost t' th' Ren and Pirate Faire attendance too it would, them ale stands would need shock absorbers t' handle th' shaking whenever a lass drops a tip in th' jar! Aye, th' Lord must'a been drunk on rum when he made choice o' got th' breasts 'n who did not....

Aye, two fer one - Good Show!! I once had a cycle salvage shop, when I was seeking parts for me '61 Triumph 3TA, he come out t' see what I had and instantly offered t' trade "Any TWO of th' bikes ye see here on th' sidewalk" - oooh, I saw an Indian and a couple others that set me a drool'n they did...but I thought t' meself "first a cop follows me int' a parking lot and offers t' buy me Trumpett (bout scared th' crap out o' me too he did!) then a couple other cars pull along side me at stop lights and ask me t' sell her, now this....No Way, she be worth something" (she was too, limited import edition). Twas barely a year later that I lost her in th' accident.....t' think, if I had taken them two others then I would still have had One!!! So now Capt'n Bo, ye can afford another accident!!!!! .....so ye wanta pick me up at, we will take this one down in Glory!