Capt. Morgan

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Got it, Cap'n Hurricane! I think the discussion was simply about maritime cutlasses, the general construct of the scabbards, and not necessarily Navy or Pirate in particular...

CapnWilliam, you make several excellent points... and actually, the sword I referred to was indeed that... a sword. Curved and heavier than most, but still a sword. Short, heavy bladed cutlasses for hacking and slashing, would have been used by the men, not the officers. And they would have been handed out (along with boarding pikes, axes, and pistols) when the ship went to quarters... I'm speaking of naval ships at this point, but pirates acted similarly... However, scabbard construction was FAIRLY standard (not to say there weren't exceptions)... most old swords I've seen that still have their scabbards (none older than the Revolution, unfortunately), were constructed of wood covered in leather or heavy cloth...

Yup! *slides over a copy of Def Leppard's "Love Bites" and a bottle of whiskey* Yup! Unfortunately, Americans more than others... we go to a foreign country, and can't drink the water, can't eat the ice, can't indulge in the fresh fruit, and worry about eating the meat...

I can't believe it took me so long to find this... So far I've had the pleasure to meet: Christine (damn fine lass, great pirate, and fantastic Dineyland tour guide!) Cap'n Hurricane (one hell of a great pyrate captain) Diosa OryginalCinn Sheila LadyBarbossa Scupper The amazing Jamaica Rose of NQG, with whom I had the priviledge of sailing the Caribbean, exploring Nassau, and listening to tales of pirates of old... an experience I'll treasure forever!

Ooh rah, Gunny... it definately sounds like it!

When I was on active duty and stationed in the DC area, I had some buddies who were security forces at the Naval Academy in Annapolis... one of the many cool things I got to see was a British Naval sword (hanger, cutlass?) from the Napoleonic wars... I know its not exactly the era you are looking for, but it DID have the wooden framed scabbard, covered by leather...

Fantastic pics! Thanks for posting those for us!

Good question, Hitman... I'd like to know, as well...

Again, thanks, Maria... we're just doin' our jobs... And, everyone here is doing well! Thanks for asking! Aye, Gunny... tell your son Semper Fi' and to keep his head down...

Frankly the legal system needs some kind of major re-vamping. Serial murderers sit on death row and appeal for 15 years, eating tax-payer money, while some schmoe who stole a hundred thousand dollars from a multi-billion dollar company is sentenced for and spends the next 80 years in prison. Both cases are crimes, I understand that, but I've personally seen several convicted murderers spend 3 - 5 years in prison, just to get out for "good behavior" and return to being a thorn in society's side, dealing drugs and committing more heinous crimes... I shed no tears for executed criminals.

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The whole Hollywood bank robbery happened, and the PD figured we needed something that would reach out and punch through body armor... my little M4 just doesn't have the same psychological effect as racking the pump action on a shotgun...

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That place is literally about a quarter mile from my Marine unit's building... and I never knew it was there! Oooo... will you lease a vacation room at the olde inn when you guys re-open?? I'll help refurbish... I'll work for food!

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I've seen this same display at Toys R Us by my house, and it has the same "dead man's chest" logo... it was on a photo of a toy called "Treasure Island"... it looks to be a BIG set, but I see no info on a "Treasure Island" set out there, either... hmmm...

Whoa! Spooky, there, Hitman... How about... "Hell's Bells"

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I think yer right...

You fine folks (all of ya) pay me to blow stuff up... I'm a Marine Reservist, and when I'm not on active duty, I'm a copper in a really big town that reminds me of the Wild West on crack...

Trying to master the bagpipes... I can squawk out a passable "Amazing Grace" currently...

Jiminy- F'ing - Christmas...! I'm in the same boat as you, Jack... so, a quick poll... do I stay up "late", or wake up early?!?!?!?

Great pics, Rummy! Ye all have a fyne crew, indeed! Nah... watches aren't even needed... just the offer of "Free rum!" is usually all the encouragement needed to get most pirates gathered in the same place...

I've always wanted to see Nijmegan... lots of American / Dutch history there, like your famous bridge...