Master Sully

Ahoy there Cripps! I've been prowling the same waters as you. I spend nearly every weekend working in Charleston, and the Ritz Carlton on Amelia is no stranger to me. Our crew pillaged St. Augustine 2 weeks ago while I was stuck in Charleston. How was the Fest this year in Fernadina? Wish my crew could have made it.

I have read theories on how the skull and crossbones became a symbol on the Jolly Roger. The Vatican produced many Crusifixes with a symbol of the skull and crossbones under Christ's feet , to represent his triumph over death. Many Catholics used the same symbol on headstones and other epitaphs. Many English, Irish,and Scottish captain's would use a skull and crossbones marking next to a deceased sailor's name in their logs. The sailors recognized the symbol as death. As an intimidation factor, the sailors ( turned pirates ) would fly this symbol as they shadowed their prey for some time. The sailors of the other ship would feel as if Death was following them and scare the $#*! out of them.

Hello? Any BPB's around these days? Has anyone heard more info on Tybee Fest?

I have the same sword as Mad Mike, and it is a beaut! I had to trim off the pointy end on the cup, so not to stick me in the side as I was sliding it in and out of my belt. It is strong and can be sharpened.

Two years ago I tented it at Boyd's Camping. Very nice coral penninsula we stayed on, the weather was great, but a bit windy some nights. $60 was the going rate at the time. Not walking distance to the fort unless you like those 3 mile strolls.

www.jarniganco.com & www.gggodwin.com have some fine examples, they're just a few years off.

I got's me a sleeveless waistcoat in wool from those Cannucks, and it's wonderful. A+++ I'll be ordering one of them's sailors bags when I get's me a chance.

I purchased a deck cannon 2 years ago from a prop house in Hollywood that had built 20 or so of them for the " Hook" movie. After going through several statue manufacturers, I found one that has cast a mold of the cannon for me that is top notch. The cannon barrel is fiberglass ( much lighter than the real thing) and can be rigged to fire special effects from it. The original's carriage is made from oak, but I had the company cast it in fiberglass as well. I am ready to start production on them with an order of 10 barrels, and I am wondering if there are a few interested in purchasing them. I'm looking to get $ 250 for a barrel or $750 for both barrel and carriage. Pictures will come soon. Actually the Callenish Gunner has a pic of the original ( as seen at PiP) this past year. They are life- size and easy to carry about!

Francois! Where did you get that fine pair of Buckets' ?!?

Captain, I remember someone at the fort mentioning Revolutionary reenactments there next year. Do you think we could work towards having some period soldiers there in correlation with PiP? We could have alot of fun with the King's Guards and maybe draw some good sutlers to join in the Thieve's Market.

Here's a thought. My take on a pirate crew is that they were a "gang" of sorts sailing the seas. They had a loose brothership with some basic rules for one another. Most of the "gang" members I have seen or met, tend to dress rather flashy, and they dress in a way to make them noticable. I wonder if this holds true for pirates three hundred years ago?

Yup it's "C"

I got my new boarding ax from Loyalist arms. All I have to say is; WOW,WOW,WOW,WOW,WOW,WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a little crude but it'll take a beating. Pirate perfect! A+++++

Yeah...um...OK, but back to the swords. I found a company out of Ohio that has some very cool period blades. They have several smallswords to select from, and a German hanger as well. I have ordered the hanger, but I probably won't get it until the middle of Feb. Check out their other gear as well because they aren't too expensive. Smiling Fox Forge is their name and I'll tell all about the quality of their goods once I get them.

Rum!?! I wish! I had a wonderful 12 hour day yesterday, and I'm in the middle of a 12 hour + day today. I love my work, I love my work, I love my work.

I wish I was there!

Um... sunny, beautiful, and in the upper 70's also.

I wanted to wish everyone in the crew a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! Stay safe and have some fun!

Thanks Mate! I caught wind of the other post shortly after I had written it. I feel like an "ass", HEEHAW... HEEHAW

I'm known as Robert "the Sea Wolf" Studley. I was born in 1672, and brought to America by my parents when I was small. We came from a tiny village in Scotland with hopes of a new life. My Mum and Pop got ill on the voyage over and died shortly after arriving in Carolina. I was raised by a kind Shipbuilder and his family. My nickname came from my fiesty nature. I was always getting into trouble and would rather spend my days out on the ocean than around the house.

I worked on the docks for several years enjoying the tales from the Ol' Salts. One evening I was knocked over the head in a local tavern and awoke on a British merchant ship. Relunctantly I worked on the ship which was headed back to London. On our return trip our ship was attacked by pirates. I quickly joined them to escape the harsh treatment, and began my life of piracy.

This is a start for my backgound, which I am always adding to. The tough thing I find is staying in character. I am definitly not an actor!

I try to make my outfit as close to period as my wallet will let me, and pick up pointers from other pirates. I'm interested in ya'll's tales...what's your story?

I agree Skot! Sevendust does a great show! Split and broke my nose in their mosh pit and it didn't even faze me. P.S. Captain-- I can skin and clean rabbits very well.

I like fluffing! :)

Did I hear that the Black Kat lost some of her treasure? It just so happens that I found some Aztec gold attached to a leather string the last night of PiP. It was next to our tent where Kat was walking all over Olaf. Ross, if you send me your address, I'll get it to you as soon as possible. The crew of the Blackheart looks out for one another ( with the exception of Nigel of course).

P.S. CW reenactment in River's Bridge, SC in January

If you look quickly you can see me" Master Rower". I must have been too fast for the camera.

Olaf and I have safely made it to port. I want to thank everyone for an awesome trip this year. I'll talk to ya'll soon.