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myself I havent seen any wesco boots that would do a pirate kit justice.., everything I saw was either a biker boot., or a lace up logger type?., Heavy duty., hard as a rock clod hopp'in mud collectors?., perhaps I saw the wrong models? Have ya got a link to a pirate boot made by Wesco for us?

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Under the Black flag was good., but Terror on The High Seas has been even better.., I have 2 more chapters to go. If you read terror on the High Seas ., You wont need to read Under the Black Flag. Because TOTHS is basically a more complete and revamped UTBF ..,the same author and same stories of certain pirates. The latter (terror) goes into the middle eastern corsairs..,and shipping all across the barbary coast., southern Africa and Madagascar...,as well as the whole slave trade., Whites as well as blacks .,christians and muslims., A vicious and terrorizing read to be sure !!! and also a much better book..,It brings Piracy from the middle ages thru to modern times., lots of pictures of paintings.,and litho's also. Probably the best book I have ever read concerning Piracy.

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I have to agree with all of you on what a rotten pirate he is selling this junk.., however.., the buyers are even dumber. Think about it any bozo out there bidding on it probably isnt worth is salt anyway., sure he is wrong fer doin it.., but I am sure the buyers would blow there money in other ways just as dumb. After all they are bidding..., I know how it werks..,seen it a few times., this jerk wont give a good feedback for the prompt payment until the unlucky winner rewards him with a bravo feedback first. The whole thing sux...,Capitalism?., Its a Democracy? Sigh...,I'll just sit here and enjoy the view as I clean me duckfoot.

Cheers to all

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Pretty slick yard ornament if I do say so meself!

The Golf Ship is alright too.,Someone had fun building it., and I am sure many enjoy gaming on it. Around here all we have is an oyster house and it just makes me burp an fart

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Aye ta that!., in the great northwest events are limited for piratical fun., the fantasy faire is about as close as it gets here., but I am grateful for it.

The photos and the party (event) I am sure would have been fun for myself and crew here., Thanks for the photos and sharing.,Awesome!., Wish I was there we are sort of a lone crowd and looking for others at the renn faire when we go. However this Pirate event would sure be a welcome change in Washington.

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good looking Blade mate..., did it come with a leather sheath?., I didnt see a mention of one in the web link

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Cool Photos and an interesting wedding!!., A pirate wedding.., I always enjoy photos.,good show man

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I still say take out the big brother first., the 8 footer..., then offer him an eye patch., then tell him to give his mother a kiss from you when he see's her *Wicked Grin*.., perhaps he will kick yer butt.., but he will be doin it with one eye., and dont stand there till he hits you and dont run.., take your shot first., and make it hurt REAL BAD ., so if you do get your but kicked.., at least it wont happen again from him.

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Stynky's got a good point here., We'd all be enjoyin' some fotos' if'n ya gottem' . Everyone has probably chosen there own colors .,fabrics.,buttons ect.., to ave a look would be the fine way to finish me evenin' Rhum and all. Please do.,please do

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For a boarding gig ., and an unlimited choice of weaponry? say from imaginary prizes takin in the past., and you were well on your way to prepping for your biggest prize yet?

I would have to say A blunderbuss for the immeadiate crossing of ship-to-ship., dropping the buss and pulling one of four differant Duckfoot volley pistols for each hand *Baldric mounted* ..., then again., then the short boarding cutlass in the right and the front mount sashe held duckfoot in the left., after the volley., dropping it and reaching for the last firearm a sea service pistol / war hammer...,

You cant spend the prize you wish to take..., unless you can live thru the taking of it Carry as much firepower as you really can.

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Thats a tough one.., I suppose it depends on how old you are ? My self .,I would probably tellem' to ave' a lottle more respect for me..., for all he knows I could very well be his father.

Perhaps wink at him and tell him to give yer Mom a little kiss for me when you see her!!

Perhaps maybe you should be prepared...,

One of my all time favorites.,

Start with the 8 footer * You'll command a bit more respect this way*

Poke him in the eye., then hand him an eye patch an tell'm he has the look of a pirate about him aye?...,

I hope one of these multiple guaranteed "Getting of his attention" answers will work for you savvy?

Good luck with the problem

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I gotta go with the Kings Pirate., I couldnt have posted it better meself., and many around my area know it ta be true., Wenchin' in days of old., and fer me., no interest in it today.., just alotta thinkin about it.., I may be old., tired.,winded an worn., married too...,But I aint blind!

Even just give to me I'd say no..., Its too much damn work to roll someones eyes over like a great white sinkin' is teeth inta fresh meat.., Hell I am tired just postin' it...

Pass the Rhum ya bloody Buccaneers. I rather be screamin orders., grovellen around the deck an doin me some bitchin'

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I didnt see a criteria that fit me in your analagy..,?

Does travelling around the world ..,owning a tropicoal beach.,a boat (no ship yet) having a pretty fair bit of treasure.,spending every minute I can at and in the ocean..,

and most importantly shipping weapons over-seas (2 Black powder 45's * 1 .62 Caliber Flintlock * 1 30" old english swivel gun * and 2- 55" 2.25 caliber ordinance rifles {Cannons} make me a pirate? :angry:

If not I am definitely doing something wrong...,

Please Advise

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S is fer ship., and what a fine ship she is.

Next is T

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Cool Pics., and a helluva party too!.

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Yea cool !! I'll be watchin' fer it too Aye'...,

And bye the way I was checkin' out yer photos., thanks fer sharin the photos., Everybody looks great including the kids.

Mine are all grown up now and I missed doing alot but thats a pretty sharp Dad that sets there kids up in little Pirate kits.

Heres Rhum in yer eye.., and I'm filling yer Tankard too and Cider fer the little barnicle scrapers.

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Wow Zorg.., Well told tale indeed. Most unfortunate..., Here I am as SCUBA diver and I smoke.., if I'da been there it probably woulda been my butt. Glad yer back., and perhaps the Jurying will get past the bad times.,and you can all get into some new good ones.

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P.S. I take it that Doglock has all the reliability to spark as any bodys flint.

After cutting off the ear of an innocent victim.,and frying it up for him to eat.,taunting him with it.., Screaming ....., "Show Me The Money" * Jerry Maguire*

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"I'll Chase him round an round .,Parditions Flames before I give him up ! "Captain Ahab - Moby Dick"

"Cry Havoc !!! and slip the dawgs of war" Shakespear and Star Trek VI.

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Thats one hell of a crew.,onry lookin' bunch.,Well done.,well done

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I'm a little??????????????? confused here too? you mean like what do we spend our $$$"loot" on?., Plundering?.., How do I pilfer the treasure I make . And how much is it per week?., or at market?.,

I'm kinda not sure yer meanin' ask me plain an I'll do the best I kin do to answer Savvy? What say you to that ?

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Well Done !! Well Done heres to Fort McHenry., and Jacksons battle at New Orleans...,wish I had recorded it

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Sounds ,like a pirate to me! Edward Low ., John Avery and many others have ruthlessly killed maimed and tortured.., cutting off body parts and cooking them .,then making the victim eat them. All in an effort to get information from the victim about the where abouts of treasure.

The burning of people while they are alive., perhaps Raping the women then setting the ship a fire.

These piratical things are all common in our pirate history. I found Jose Gaspars story interesting and am reading the rest of the above linked website.,well done so I bookmarked it.

If you want to read about attrocities and government involvement of piracy and the downfall of Spains claim to the New World beginning in 1496 and forward ...,as well as Privateers.,Bucaneers.,and Pirates

try TERROR ON THE HIGH SEAS by David Cordingly the Hardback pictorial. I am in this book now at chapter 4 its hard to put down. Great reading there as well as pictures of artifacts, paintings, maps, and documents from maritime museums.., Its the best I have read so far...,a nice coffee table version.

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That sounds like a pretty good idea. I was unsure how I would wrap it. My father came over annd made a loop like a hangmans loop then holding it firmly proceeded to wrap over the loop.., (the loop being several inches longer than the area to be wrapped) . After wrapping the entire handle., to the end he then put the wrap end into his loop., one the other end where the end of the loop was past the handle...., he pulled on it! That cause the knot to be dragged under the wrap to the middle of the handle. He's a crafty one.,and so I call on his cunning to help me when in doubt.

Yea I could make you one I am not sure how much to charge tho to be fair to each.,.,something reasonable. This is about all I am going to do to the sword., I am thinking about a stencil and testors paint to put an old spanish cross on the guard., but thats about it.

The idea here is to obtain Full Tang at bargain prices., a good sword is pricey and most often *still a rat tang* as in Not Combat Ready or SCA approved . Serve as a costume piece while still being able to kick around a bit and still look good with out breaking. I am happy. Cheers to all. HarborMaster

Very nice., I have been enjoying it off an on for a couple of days now., its a great bookmark ! ! !

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