MadL

Ahhh, I had naught heard that bit o' wisdom before! I will have t' try it out. Th' other night I saw another episode where they used a tinder box again, Cappy this time I think, they had a better shot of it this time, it looked as if he had flint in hand to strike with as it was square shaped and looked rather thick, however the flame did naught appear t' start it just Lite Right Up, as if with fuel. I have practiced with char cloth and it starts rather slow, downright delicate at first, where this flame acted like striking a large butane lighter, then he threw it down in th' haul and it all held together, and with a strong flame did not even wink - I think they bamboozed us!! *bloody Hollywood pirates!*

Careful now Oderlesseye, that Stockholm tar be some addictive stuff now, once ye get over th' initial shock o' th' overwhelming smell when opening that package it will soon grow on ye, ye will look forward t' go'n home and opening th' door t' some 'fresh air'. Funny thing t'day at LORE, Capt'n Syn was having everyone smell th' Stockholm hand lotion, claiming it be t' make ye "stink" like a pirate - I actually like th' smell, but at first I kept it outside for th' sent was so strong at first, then after working with it a bit and getting th' smell on me hands, it became quite a pleasant smell. Aye, I will be ready when ye are; perhaps together we can figure out that blasted Star Knot, that one has been kick'n me arse big time. I get t' step 5 or 6 and completely loose which end be which and it all goes t' sunder on me!!

I LOVE TH' SMELL O' TAR IN TH' MORN!! ...oh, 'n th' taste o' rum! Nice bottles Silas Thatcher!!

Dig'n a hole in th' ground 'n fill'n it with salt water (a wee vinegar t' hasten things up a tad) then climbing in with full gear and soak'n for a day 'er two, then have'n someone speed down th' interstate with a pickup truck with ye in th' back t' air dry.....since when tis that "far length"?? Oh, but truly, if the sword be a rare one or one what carries a history, then by "restoring it" could cost it it's true value....

Patrick, I think ye be missing th' point; some o' us live in a thing call'd th' City and have savage captains what drive us like slaves, force us t' set our alarms for 3:30/4:00am, hit th' road by 5:30am, traverse stormy freewayS for more then an hour, then crack th' whip on our backs till 5pm, then traverse them stormy seas once again (what always seems t' take twice th' time go'n th' other way), then without wenches 'er slaves o' our own once home we have t' slave again over a hot stove ourselves, 'n wash, 'n take out th' trash...then if we be lucky (and if not forced t' bring home some work with us..) then we may get an hour before bed t' work on garb. Then if we be one who live th' life o' a pauper then our only work place may be a spot on th' floor - no fancy dandy 'shop' or cutting table - so all in all, we would go t' faire naked for th' first couple years if we do not purchase pre-made first, then focus on making our own. And I do find cutting large sheets o' fabric on a carpeted floor rather difficult when th' line need be straight....o'course one o' them fancy dandy special fabric cutters with built-in straight edge would help, especially for one such as I that can barely cut a straight line in a piece o' paper. Aye, true it be that for those who grew up in a world where such things were just daily life, or for those who have had such tailor'n tackle since high school do find it odd when they meet those who only tackle in life be that what they go fish'n with and that what they woe th' high school tarts with.....might I ask ye Patrick; how much 100baseT do ye have lay'n around yer home? Do ye have a punch down in yer tackle? What brand multi-meter do ye use? How many micro-filters have ye replaced in yer vaccum? 'n how many hours a night have ye spent trouble shooting other's code? There are also some o' us 'pirates' out here that do naught live in a home what has one o' them things called a "back yard" or even have a place t' call a "shop" from where we can partake our activities from. Some of us even need travels for mile t' reach a place that we can fire off our powder without go'n t' jail! Apartments 'n small condos tend t' limit many activities, or at th' least slow them down due t' cramp'd quarters. But naught that these are all 'excuses'; more 'reasons' that some seek pre-made items, something like a ship having a "blacksmith" for blacksmithing stuff and a "tailor" for tailoring stuff and a "cookie" for cooking stuff. Aye, tis nice t' be all o' them and power to those who have th' time, the knowledge, the space, and the tools! But I for one am a 'one thing at a time' sort; first I 'buy' t' get started, then I seek forums such as this t' begin that 'learning curve' ye speak of (between me other learning curves what actually pay me bills, and support me pirate "hobby" - among me other hobbies) But true ye be; "ye come to th' right place", for I have scoured these seas and this be th' one I have come t' set port and do me learn'n, naught found any better have I....now it just be a matter o' gathering th' necessary 'tools' and 'supplies' and again....'time' (at this moment in time, for me be th' hurdle o' 'supplies' as I know have most tools - barring that for blacksmithing, that will take me more 'coin', 'equipment', and 'space')

Send it to me, then stand back and while looking at yer wall just imagine ye be look'n upon a shiny new blade! Seriously thou, good clear close up photos of the damaged areas would be best as if the rust has broken through then restoration will depend greatly on 'how deep' it has gone. Also be sure t' post photos o' th' handle, hilt, and pommel as well as where they join. Naught that I would be best t' answer yer questions but I do know that is what a master smitty is go'n need t' see for proper advise.....THEN put it in a box and ship it t' me!

I do naught so much find that period stuff be 'more expensive' as it be 'Hard to find'. Th' statement be sad but true as I had hoped to find th' "better stuff" at faire but quickly found that is not the case. Me own current garb, aside from shoes (Loyalist Arms)/hat (Capt'n Jack hats)/boarding axe (Loyalist Arms, just about everything else be either a derivative of Jack Sparrow or as me breeches what actually be rev/colonial (but passes now that they be button not drop). I have our own Mary Diamond working me a shirt as me current one even be Piraty of the Caribbean style (with large collar and incorrect cut front). Out here in th' west ye either learn t' make yer own or scour th' web to find custom made. Trouble for many of us is that we do not have time t' make all our own stuff, then for me, now that I have 'time' now I have no money for supplies (still need some canvas for a ditty bag, and leather fer me new stage sword). But for price, what I paid for me Jack style frock, me current shirt and vest; I could have gotten better 'period' articles by now if they were available at fair...back before me layoff, when I had coin in hand 'n was seeking such items. Faire need more PC Vendors! (pc as in 'Piraticaly Correct')

Hey, I didn't get an e-bot that ye replied Capt'n Sage?!! I had seen their site before, meant t' drive by long ago then lost th' link. I just checked the map and they are naught too far away from me....but sadly I know have naught job so will have t' wait t' save up some pennies before disturbing them with me triff for I had given up on seek'n th' leather and spent me last coin on some sail twine 'n a can o' Stockholm tar (fell too short even fer th' feathers so I have been eye'n th' neighbor's canary...) Book Mark'd this time!! I will pay he'm a visit once I have a few coin saved up!

::I be go'n t' hell...'er jail...'er Both!:: Bugger That! A SHORT LIFE 'N A MERRY ONE!! AHRRRR!

Ye weren't suppose ter mention that...... now none O' th' women will give th' ship's mutt a kiss anymore......... maybe true but that will never stop me from sniff'n their crotch 'n hump'n their thighs!

Aye, but it would be wise t' naught allow th' women kind t' wear corsets for if they do they will 'cut ye down with sharp razor tongue' AND stare blankly....'n that be a stare'n contest I have never been able t' win!

I always was told that a bunch o' fat, rich polly-ticks got t' geather 'n said: "There be no port here, it be too hot in th' summer 'n too cold in th' winter; surely no pirates can get us here, they can naught even sail up th' Sacramento river for it be too polluted 'n neigh dry - We will make THIS dump th' capitol 'n live elsewhere so we can fly our jets back 'n forth everyday at th' expense o' th' tax payers!"

Avast, I dropped by last night t' see if pitching her on MySpace and then her got her any further ahead....it looks like the now 'top three or four' have been doing some cheating with the numbers; they where all within 100~200 points but now those first 3 or 4 suddenly JUMPED TO OVER 1000+ points?!?!? guess it just don't pay t' play fair ball....Gotta Break Out The Black Powder And Kill Yer Opponents!!! I take that back!! Just checked again they are Now OVER 2000+ Points?? Overnight?!! I think some o' them players are not play'n fair!! ...oh well, I tried fer her....(good thing I gave them bikers all o' yer's addresses...!!!)

Another Birthday! Hooray! Happy Birthday Sealegs Constance, Happy Birthday t' ye! Ye look like a pirate, 'n ye smell like one too!! ::psst, I got th' wire brush 'n soap, did anyone remember t' get her some shampoo??::

Ye don't know her, 'n I don't know her, but I know her friend 'n ye know me; so it's kinda like we all be family!! Hey, there be this wench, 'n she be a Paranormal - I think that means they both, right 'n left, be o' th' same size, shape, 'n mass (probably surgically done, but what th' hey) so she be try'n t' break into show biz 'n apparently th' local brothel turn'd her down so she be try'n t' get t' Port Hollywood, but she be need'n some votes. So weather ye voted in th' last election, 'n regardless how ye voted, ye be need'n t' spend two minutes (three if ye be on dial up) to go click a little red button that say "Vote For ME"; ye not register or even give yer name, just click link below then click that little red button before someone else does! I understand she now be in th' Top 5 so she be need'n just a wee bit o' a push from some kind folk now (but ye can vote anyway I suppose)! Oh, 'n ye can vote once a day til th' Admiralty make up their mind! Now remember, she be a Paranormal so if ye be read'n this then she probably already knows yer intention so I advise it be that ye are already in route t' go Vote! (plus she gotta much shorter skirt then th' other lassies, so at th' least go check out her photo; 'n Click That Button...I think it makes her skirt get shorter - GO ANIMAL!!! ) http://www.realitywanted.com/mellen VOTE FER Mary Ellen! ::else a entire biker gang 'n th' Indiana Fire Dept be knock'n at yer door!!::

Awwwhh! I blinked DO IT AGAIN! AGAIN! AGAIN!!

But...but...then where's th' ship's mutt gonna drink?!?? I get thirsty too ye know!! I propose th' final solution; we make TWO toilet seats, one HIS and one HERS, then ye just take yer own seat in and ye can have it either Up or Down - Problem Solved! ::....off t' make dozens o' blue 'n pink toilet seats; I sense th' phone'll be ring'n off th' hook with orders in no time!::

Iron Bess saw Black Syren post?! I didn't see Black Syren post!? I wanta see Black Syren post!! Do it again Black Syren! I wanta see ye post, I promise naught t' blink this time

Ok, I have been watching The Buccaneers again...fer want o' something t' do...and I noticed in episode 2 one o' them pulls out a tinder box, opens the lid, pulls out a piece I assume t' be flint, then, with the lid blocking the camera's view, he strikes the flint 'Inside' the box, presumably against an iron core? then *poof* a flame lights from within the tinderbox, he then pulls out a small stick that he proceeds to light from the flame like a match that he then uses to light the candle and blows out both the 'match stick' and the flame in the tinderbox. Now, seeing as how this is a Hollywood movie, do you think they faked the lighting of the flame inside the tinderbox as if lighting a 17th century Zippo lighter, or, how is the tinder and the iron core set up in the box so he can light it so smoothly? or perhaps they cheated and had the tinder soaked in Zippo lighter fluid?

I vote fer putt'n th' toilet seat down - AFTER apply'n a fresh coat o' varnish!

Maybe they use employees t' break them in, give them that "just worn" fee...but they don't use foot powder over there!

Alright Syren, tis time ye stop milk'n this whole surgery thing! Why Grace O’Malley popped out a baby, ran up on deck 'n killed thirteen men! 'n other time while breast feed'n th' wee whelp she again was call'd upon deck, with th' wee lad still latched upon her teat she dispatched twenty one men, 'n ne'er spill'd a single drop o' milk! Now get ye up 'n kill a few Dons, run through a couple English, 'n slap a Frenchie; ye will be feel'n fine in no time!

::hands Quartermaster James a couple pine tree shaped air fresheners:: shouldn't they smell like buffalo chips??

Good sir, a Jack 'er two up yer sleeve be one thing, BUT Six t' Sixteen o' them?!! ::load'n me pistol...do naught move....damn it, th' shot be stuck...hold on now...stay where ye are....damn it, who cast this shot?!!! stay there now....::: I have a period correct London Bridge fer sell, only driven over by a little ol' wench from Pasadena on Sundays... ....do naught move Iron Hand....we aint done yet over them extra Jacks o' you's yet....

The very best part o' any o' them rides be th' secret booth outside th' exit, the one where they sell photos o' th' wenches what flash th' camera as they go by! ::admires me 5 meter high stack o' albums from yarrrs gone past::