Lady Seahawke

yep to both... it is just most think of it as being in use during the age of piracy.

In other words...strike your colors, prepare to boarded or we will do it over your dead bodies anyway. This was shown by a change of flags on the attacking ship...the Black flag indicated you are about to be boarded...best drop yer anchor and surrender. The Red one said we gonna do it anyway so you best run like hell...otherwise we be stepp'n over your boney dead souls. Most didn't wait for the red to raised. They struck their colors...the attacked taking their flag down as a sign of surrender.

Since I like stories in m'movies... well a big budget...with known names Malcolm McDowell, Peter O'Toole, etc. ...there is Caligula. Historical...NC17. Penthouse Video... Understand there are some violent scenes.. those were violent times. But, they were also very ummm lusty times and the film shows it. and I could name a few more.

yeah, with a bunk bed you could have a rope ladder like riggin lines...one of the tall posts could hold a flag... If you go with the "real" you could have rope hanging from the ceiling at each corner. according to how big the room is. you could go and get one of those spools that they use for large wire...paint it up like a capstan...and use it for a table. Or get a whiskey cask and use it for toys. Or you could use half barrels put a shelf in each barrel and bolt them together to use as book case or according to how big they are ...a unique entertainment center. get some old belaying pins and hook them together and use them as a valance over the top of the window. hardwood floors of course. hummm did I mention planking for the walls. now if you want to put a spit of isle in there. need tall (perhaps) fake trees...and I could suggest some rough stones on the walls perhaps as coral or a cliff...would have. hummm..I could give ya what you may think as some far out ideas here.. such as a waterfall...from the top of the ceiling with a little pond...with fishes...ok, must have BIG ROOM... actually not as big as you might think...done it...and can be really great...best done in the corner...unique and attractive. sorry, don't have a digital camera.

you could get a regular ordinary frame for the bed, then go to a old shipyard and get a helmswheel for the headboard. or get a bunk bed ...have the lower for his sleep...use the top for deck...you could then attach some items so that he have a sleep space and a play space. The lower one could have the helmswheel on the top could have things like a toy canons and such attached A table on attached to one wall by hinges...sort of a galley table for play...inexpensive planking on the walls. lamps on the walls...etc. straw mats for rugs. a dark brown dinem (sp) bedcover, plastic skull on a shelf, as well as replicas of various types. as several already pointed out...treasure chests...maps, etc. just some ideas off the top of my head.

when yer irritated at some fool's blabbering...yer thoughts go wishing ther be cutlass at yor side so ye can run it through ta poor soul.

sash goes under the belt etc.

http://www.mailbits.com/goto/pirate.htm http://www.imponderables.com/new2.html http://www.unsolvedmysteries.com/usm116025.html http://education.vsnl.com/aptech_ltd/diduknow.html most these say basically the same thing…as this one... Did pirates wear earrings? Evidently so. Our resident pirate expert, Toby Gibson (librarian and historian, who has made a lifelong study of pirates) writes: "While I'm sure Hollywood was trying to make leading men such as Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks, Sr, look suave and exotic, real pirates were piercing their ears for a more practical purpose. It was believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight. This was the main reason pirates performed such a ritual. It must also be noted that most other seafaring men men also indulged in this practice. "While for years this was considered an old wives' tale, today the art of acupuncture lends some credence to the practice of ear piercing. The earlobe is an acupunture point for several eye ailments. It is quite possible that the practice of ear piercing may have been brought to the West from the Oriental trade routes."

according to position on the crew...and when/how you went on the account. for instance a captain most often, from my reading, wore a bit tighter then the regular jacks as they were often privateers before becoming full pirates. Also, was he a regular jack elevated to captain or was he prior an officer that mutinied. Those that mutined would have his officer uniform which would have been tighter breeches then those that were under him. Regular jacks wore the looser fitting ones for ease of movement climbing the rigging etc. Hope that helps

alas, as stated I didn't know the gentleman personally, but have read some of his posts. He will be missed and my prayers to his family.

Alas, no I didn't know this...It is always a sad day to hear of one's passing...will say some prayers for him and his family.

ok, first it is the British Military and not the US...next it is not Wicca, it is Satanism...here is the article .THEIR GOVERNMENT AT WORK Devil worship OK aboard navy ships War veterans stunned as officer gets permission to honor Satan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: October 24, 2004 5:26 p.m. Eastern © 2004 WorldNetDaily.com With headlines conjuring up "the devil and the deep blue sea," a non-commissioned officer in the Royal Navy has become the first registered Satanist in the British armed forces, leaving some veterans and politicians stunned. Chris Cranmer, 24, from Edinburgh, Scotland, has been officially recognized as a Satanist by the captain of the HMS Cumberland, according to the London Telegraph. The designation gives him permission to perform Satanic rituals aboard, and have a funeral carried out by the Church of Satan if he's killed in action. "From a military perspective, I believe in vengeance," Cranmer told the paper. "I don't consider Satan to be an intelligently external force in my life; instead I consider it an empowering internal force. If I were asked if I were evil, I would say yes – by virtue of the common definition. However, if you asked my family and friends you would hear a resounding 'no.' I get a massive amount from my career, while sacrificing little." Founded in San Francisco in 1966 by Anton LaVey, author of the Satanic Bible, the Church of Satan has its followers live by the Nine Satanic Statements, including "Satan represents vengeance, instead of turning the other cheek," "Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they lead to physical, mental or emotional gratification," and "Satan represents indulgence, instead of abstinence." The idea of putting a ship into devil worship is raising some red flags among Britain's war veterans. Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward, the former commander of the South Atlantic Task Groups in the Falklands War, said that Satanism would be "terribly undesirable" on a ship. "My immediate reaction is 'Good God, what the hell's going on?' " he said. "When I was serving, you were either Church of England or Roman Catholic, but I never heard of any Satanists. This sounds pretty daft to me." The decision is sparking political outrage as well. "I am utterly shocked by this," Tory former minister Ann Widdecombe told ITV. "Satanism is wrong. Obviously the private beliefs of individuals anywhere including the Armed Forces are their own affair but I hope it doesn't spread. "There should be no question whatsoever of allowing Satanist rituals on board any ship in Her Majesty's Royal Navy. What they believe and do in their own home is one thing, what they do at work is the business of their employer. "The navy should not permit Satanist practices on board its ships. God himself gives free will, but I would like to think that if somebody applied to the navy and said they were a Satanist today it would raise its eyebrows somewhat." Members of the Royal Army and Air Force need to swear an oath of allegiance to the queen as head of the armed forces, but such an oath is not required of naval recruits. "We are an equal opportunities employer and we don't stop anybody from having their own religious values," a navy spokesman told the Telegraph. "Chris Cranmer approached his captain and made a request to be registered as a Satanist. This involved a formal stand-up approach, made in front of an audience, saying that he wanted to register as a Satanist and to practice his religious beliefs. "The Royal Navy allows this kind of approach because it is clearly in line with current regulations. We are not aware of any other individuals who want to be registered as Satanists. Our policy is that, wherever practical, reasonable requests for time and facilities that do not impact on operational effectiveness or the welfare of other personnel, are met. The captain said that this decision was entirely up to the individual and that he is a good lad, a good worker on board. Nobody is suggesting there is anything at all dark about this." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Read the "Floating Brothel" Very good read. Just got one (more a pamplet then book) entitled..."Artillery Through the Ages - A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America" By Albert Manucy...Historian Southeastern National Monuments. Very good read, great information and great pics. and although it states it emphasizes American Cannon, it has lots of stuff on European countries too. It gives information on the types of firepower a pirate would have faced in ports and garrisons...etc. again, great information. smile. "The Age of Fighting Sail" by C.S. Forrester is another one I would recommend. ok, I have several others, but will hold on those till another day. smile.

and note the price....I am now crying... Broadway Costume Sale Draws Halloween Hordes Tue Oct 26, 4:58 PM ET Entertainment - Reuters Industry By Claudia Parsons NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Yorkers lined up around the block on Tuesday to get their hands on cowboy hats, velvet capes, Roman armor and pirate outfits that were among thousands of Broadway costumes in a pre-Halloween clearance sale. The Theatre Development Fund is paring down its collection of 80,000 costumes, donated by Broadway theaters and the Metropolitan Opera (news - web sites), which are loaned out to not-for-profit theater groups, colleges and schools. "We're moving down to a smaller space so we have to lose about a quarter of the stuff," said Gregory Poplyk, a costume designer and director of the theater fund. Nearby, one woman was trying on a medieval blue velvet dress with puffed sleeves, while others who had waited in line for up to four hours sought out that perfect outfit for Halloween. "I'm enlivening my alter egos -- pirate, hippy, country boy," said 36-year-old Norman Gaines, a New York City Transit Authority employee, sporting an extravagant hat from a Metropolitan Opera production of "Il Trovatore" and a yellow silk jacket over his work suit. The moving sale lasts for three days, or until the 20,000 costumes up for grabs are gone, and the group is hoping to raise as much as $50,000 to put back into the business, which runs at a loss. At a price of $20 for a shopping bag with whatever could be crammed into it, the goods were going fast though buyers were limited to five bags each. The price drops to $10 on Wednesday and just $1 per bag on Thursday. Ballroom dancing instructor Kelli Holmes from New Jersey was piling up her treasures -- including a flying saucer hat and a black and white furry animal costume -- on the arms and head of a friend. She had one regret. "It doesn't say what show it's from, it would be nice to know," she said.

Ahoy, I do live in the LA area...give me a holler.

a quick search and this is what I found. E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. Neck-verse (Psalm li. 1). “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.” This verse was so called because it was the trial-verse of those who claimed benefit of clergy; and if they could read it, the ordinary of Newgate said, “Legit ut cler cus,” and the convict saved his neck, being only burnt in the hand and set at liberty “If a clerk had been taken For stealing of bacon, For burglary, murder, or rape. If he could but rehearse (Well prompt) his neck-verse, He never could fail to escape.” Dictionary. Neck verse. (1) The verse formerly read to entitle a party to the benefit of clergy, said to be the first verse of the fifty-first Psalm, Miserere mei,'' etc. --Sir W. Scott. 2) Hence, a verse or saying, the utterance of which decides one's fate; a shibboleth. These words, ``bread and cheese,'' were their neck verse or shibboleth to distinguish them; all pronouncing ``broad an

Money used to be called back for re-minting because of coin clipping - cutting the edges off coins. People did this so that by shaving or clipping the gold or silver they could save up then have it melted down to make more money.

speculation can be fun...advances in anything is done because someone asked ...what if?

Ok, in this regard...there were many rogue samuari...Ronin roamed the countryside. They were those that had been dismissed (for stubborness and indenpence) or lost their so-called master and allowed themselves to be hired out just to do someone's dirty deed. (The classic "The Magnificent Seven" was a remake of a Japanese film about seven Ronins) They were known for centuries for their skill in blade making...and even Europeans sought after those blades. It is also a fact that once they got their hands on a flintlock they, for a while created the best of them. (they always did have a rep of taking things and finding out how they worked then improved upon them...back then it was flints...today it is electronics...and please do not say I am stereotyping...I am going by history books...ok!) However, one Shogun decided to try to take his country back a few centuries and confiscated all flints and tried to rely strickly on the blade. Of course it didn't work. Once they decided time was passing them by and needed to come up to the modern age they quickly made up for lost time. Their warriors were brutal...the custom of taking a head as a prize...or if they felt they had been disgraced taking their own lives. They didn't believe in surrender. That custom was in the forefront all the way up to the twentith century...and some say still is under the curtain of culture even today. Which is why after their defeat in WWII the United States government insisted that they have in their consitution that they are not allowed to have a military. They have national police force...and can use them for defence purposes only. But, they are not suppose to have a conventional military. Even now, there is the fear that the way of the Samuari will rise up again. That is why there was an uproar recently, when it was suggested that they send some of their national police force to the mid east. Did they have piracy during that time...yes, and were there samuari as pirates...yes, Might they have been involved with the Barbaries...probably. So the golden age of Samuari and the golden age of Piracy were different. However wonder how things might have been if they were on the playing field in a major way together.

Well, I say (considering the season) hold a seance, conjure him up and ask him yourself...

well although I tend to agree, we must be willing to see the other side just a tad...ok, now put all the flints and cutlasses down. first in the past kids didn't think about shooting other kids...and once it began there were the copycatters. And thus far (unfortunately this century has only began ...) Remember New York has been though the greatest tragedies of this century. It shocked the world. So I can understand they being a bit uneasy. If that had been a firing gun, and he had been so inclined well it could have been a different story. IE, there was young man in his twenties that took a samuari sword to work some department store or other....and started slashing people. Non firing weapons can be used to intimate people. A person that doesn't know better could be intimated to do things that they wouldn't normally do...A young child looking down a barrel wouldn't know the difference...Even teenagers...especially some of the young girls. And remember during the earlier centuries those flints, blunderbusses etc, took lifes too Children need to feel save at school and not afraid to go. There was a story about some professor going off the deep end recently and had his students terrified. To the point that they called in the police to search the buildings for explosives. Remember accidents can and do happen. If he taken it out just to show it off and an accident happen well again the story could have had a different ending. Perhaps not with the young gent in the story, but, what about the next one...that wants to do some damage to another...and thinks he could get by the band with bringing one to school... So, yeah the authorities may go a bit far...but, if it had been a different ending, we all would have been asking why it hadn't been found, why his parents allowed him to have it...etc.

I have the book it is read very good. Highly recommend it to all.

For those that like a bit easier way, I found that by going to the women's accessories and looking though the rectangular shoulder scarves/shawls...especially if you want either silk, cotton or a woolen one. (discount shops of course) They are wide enough to double over once, thereby, creating a pocket for either flints or daggers tucked in, and long enough to wrap about twice. If you want longer you, I am sure, can take two and connect them together. The edging/fringe is nearly always a perfect length to hang by your side and not get in the way of your cutlass etc. And yes gents, in my humble opinion, you can do this too as the colors are proper for you. Dark blue, blood red, and black as well as other neutral solid colors are available; as well as stripes and other patterns. I got several at the end of the year clearance sell at a Close out clothing store...each was only $4.00 a piece for the three that were 100% wool, another for $8.00 for 100% silk. Cheaper then buying all the material, fringe etc.

If you would like to read a good historically accurate book on this, take a look at "Piracy, Slavery, and Redemption - Barbary Captivity Narratives from Early Modern England" Seleced and Edited by Daniel J. Vitkus with an Introduction by Nabil Matar. As stated on the back cover During the early modern period, English seamen and merchants sailing to the Mediterranean were subject to attack by Muslim privateers who attempted to seize their cargo and carry their crew to the salve markets of North Africa. After being sold into slavery, some prisoners escaped, ransom payments gave others freedom, some converted to the Muslim faith, and still more remained in captivity for years. A few of those who returned to England recounted their experiences in printed narratives that entertained and informed British readers. these seven exciting narratives recount the harrowing ordeal of English seamen abducted by the Barbary pirates. Never before available in a modern annotated edtin, these tales describe combat at sea, imprsionment, torture, extraordinary escapes and religious conversion, ....etc.... the book was writen in 2001. the Narratives John Fox 1589 "The Worthy Enterprise of John Fox in Deliverin g 266 Christians out of the Captivity of the Turks... Richard Hasleton, 1595...Strange and Wonderful Thinkgs Happened to Richard Hasleton..in his ten year's Travails in many foreign countries. John Rawlins, 1622 ..The Gamous and Wonderful Recovery of a Ship Bristol, Called the Exchange, from the Turkish pirates of Argier.. News from Sally of a Strange Delivery of Four English Captives from the Slavery of the Turks..1642 then there is the narrative from 1675, another from 1685, and the last from 1705. The Appendixes contain... 1st...contains two ballads 2nd...contains Letters from Captives to Their Families in England...one was dated 1610, the next 1625 and the final 1647 3rd...contains Letter and Depositions describing "Turkish" Corsair Raids on the West Country Sent by Thomas Ceely to the Privy Council in 1625. 4th...contains Petition sent by English Captives in Morocco to King Charles in 1632. 5th...is an item that was written in 1637 6th...was issued April 25, 1643. 7th..a letter to King Charles..1680... The book is an interesting read

sigh, that is the problem. You can order them off the internet or even buy them from some store without seeing a doctor. Because the cutsie lenses are not considered prescription lenses... I could relate other stories of similar problems...but, as stated, if someone doesn't want to listen then well, that is up to them. I have done my part by listing the possible problems. All I am saying is if you are going to do it ...check it out...have you eyes check and make sure you take all the precautions..