Animal

It appears that I will be unable to attend PIP this year. I've decided to go back to school again and classes and work assignments will clash. Jobs being what they are, I've decided to get into Respiratory Care (if they accept me) or a BS in Biology. It will be an intensive 2 - 3 years. Animal

I think you're just jealous of the attention Amelia gets. Aye, I dos beleive de Capt'n be jealous o de tit mouse. I be dere but not campin' at de fort dis year. I be in an out wit oter duties here an abouts. Unless I gets pressed ganged into a real job dat inte...entif......messes up me plans. Animal

I hear what you are saying, Pat. Last year at PIP, when I was in camp, I worked on a leather sheath for my machete. Most folks who walked by steered clear and the few who did stop by kinda gave a deer in the headlights look when I explained to them what I was doing. There was on boy who sat down and watched for a while and listened intently as I told about the life of a Buccaneer. A few minutes later his father came looking for him and gave him a chewing out. I explained that his son was interested in learning a bit and dad told me that, "that's what school is for". The boy gave a shrug and I gave him a coin I had and he followed his father. It seemed to me that dad thought he was a Disney and had to keep moving. I chewed on the situation a bit and found myself getting angry. Here was someone who wanted to learn but it wasn't in "dads" interest. I think that unless you have some kind of demonstration going on, most of the public see you but don't see you. I was watching the rope making demonstration Dutch and crew were doing at Blackbeards in Hampton last year. It was a real good set up and people were able to participate. Needless to say they drew a good crowd. I'm rethinking my portrayal of a Buccaneer and may skip camping at the fort for a year or two. Work on a good presentation and see how it goes. Don't know if all this makes any sense or not but it's how I feel and my 2 cents. Animal

I received a notification of a pm the other day. Unfortunately it was from a month or so ago. Better late than never, I guess. Annimal

**Animal jerks up at the loud challenge (knocking of a full tankard of rum), draws his pistol and shoots the figure at the door** Bastid, ye made me spill me drynk. We likes quiet here. It be de only tyme we gets our rest. **Looks to the barkeep and raises his tankard** Animal

The chest that has the key in the top was shown on Pawn Stars recently. It turned out he had a real one and it even had a bullet hole in it. I think the expert in historical stuff valued it at $10,000. I might be wrong but I know it was worth a lot. Animal

What is this??? A conspiracy???? Mac's not welcome in chat???? ***pulls his cutlas and daggers out*** ;) Where is Stynky?????

Ok, what's the deal with the chat room??? Does it now work with Mac's? I went in today but no one could see my postings.

Hmmm, that is a tough one. While I've not been to the St. Augustine event, I hear from others that it is great. On the other side, I love Pirates In Paradise and highly recommend it. Tough choice and good question. Others who have been to both might chime in here.

See Lily, see, I told you he was stingy and holding Nick hostage, who's the "pirate" now???? Animal

damn, gonna have to resize all my images for the board.

Does anyone know who this is?

@&%$#)&!*@* I'll get this pic up yet!!!!

Ok, I have a pic of someone I don't know but he looks good. who do i post the image here. I's on my hard drive? Animal

Ye buggars do snore .....like chain saws and ye do sleep. Better watch yer backs, Capt'n. Animal

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You might get a hold of Fayma or Lily. They might have the a possible solution. Mike

Yeah, about that not responding....you knew I would. You'll have to wait until I get there to roll me into a log, better make it a BIG tree. Just think of the feet the squirrels will have with all us nuts down there. Animal

Hey all, it's about a week away and I'm still getting things ready. Here's my list of things to finish: Vest Foot Wear Scabbard Haversack What do you still need to finish before heading down for the family reunion??? Animal Note: Finished everything but the haversack and footwear. Making a pair of moccasins from a pig hide I got from Sutler Jim. Going to have to buy a haversack down there, Not enough time left. Animal

Hey, hey hey, what the hell did I do??????? Geezzzz, ya just play yer part and they want to run yer out o camp?!?!?!?!?!? Animal

I heard back from Nigel. He is aware and taking care of it. No word from Sully. Animal PS: Lily, I'll be a lot more fuzzy when ya see me. My hair is growing out and kinda goes nutso. Seems appropriate considering. me

I sent messages to Sir Nigel and Sully reminding them. Animal

I just spent the evening reading this whole thread. I'm bumping it because there are some great info here for those who migh be coming down for the first time. Animal