Dead Man's Chest

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

As most of you know, I cannot attend until I finish my education and get my first job as a teacher. I desperately want to be a part of this somehow, so in a rum induced thought session, I had this idea. Those of you who attend will know the logistics and whether this will work or not.

I would build a sea-chest of a common swab, and include a few hand-made items that are period. I will then ship the chest and items to either Harry at the fort, or a designated attendee who would be willing to handle the task of pulling this off. Anyone else that is handy and wished to contribute to the chest would be encouraged to do so. At PiP, the "death of a sailor" would be announced and that as he had no family, his "estate" will be auctioned to the highest bidders. The proceeds could be designated to go either as a donation to the fort, or for a pyrate in need, whatever is best.

Feedback/Input?

I am willing to do the chest and some simple forge work. Anyone else game to try, or are things too busy already to make time for this?

As per suggestion, there will be a running tally of Angus McAllistaire's effects. (He now has a name) So far he has; (physically in my possession)

1 sea-chest (dimensions to follow later)

1 fire-tinder set

1 forged steel awl

1 flint wallet w/pick and turnscrew

1 gray wool waistcoat no buttons

1 red wool handwoven sash 9'6" length w/tassles

pr. black leather straps w/brass buckles

(been cleaning out my colonial cubbyholes!)

Items pledged so far;

1 seamans knife

1 sewing kit

1 shirt

1 necklace/charm

More to follow.

Bo

[William Brand]

I think it is a fine idea and I whole-heartedly support it.

[Silkie McDonough]

I like it! I'm in.

I shall provide a simple shirt (machine sewn). I will do my best to properly distress it but it may be a new one.

[callenish gunner]

A grande idea lad!!! You can count me in as well ....I'll provide a common seaman's type knife and sheath to "his effects"

[Capt. Sterling]

I'll provide the body... :angry:

[LadyBarbossa]

:angry:

Having just watched CSI: Miami, Sterling.... I'll point to ye if a body is involved! Heck... why not. They've had treasure hunters and the sort on the show a couple times already. I'm sure Horatio Caine wouldn't mind dealing with Pirates! :angry:

Tis a wonderful idea, Bo!

What items would ye fancy to see in the chest? I might have a couple items to toss into the chest.

~Lady B

:angry:

[Lily Alexander]

Great Idea Capt. Bo. I'm sure Edward and I can contribute. :angry:

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

I will begin production at once and keep information up on this thread. To those who wish to contribute, remember this is a SIMPLE mans effects. I will put in a striker/tinder kit, and an awl, along with some other goodies. Callenish has offered up a knife. Some other things like sewing supplies, fid, an old but useable shirt, stockings, that kind of thing. This should be fun!

Bo

[Fayma Callahan]

What a wonderful idea! The Callahan Crewe will be glad to help! We can put in a sewing kit, simple repairs type. Let us know if there is anything else you need us to do to help with logistics as well. We always drive down. Well done! Can't wait to see it!

[michaelsbagley]

Okay, I'm in.

I am going to donate my first hand sewn shirt since I have made one I am more happy with since, and am going to be making another in a lighter fabric in the very near future.

Once you get the details sorted out, PM with with an address to ship the shirt to.

Great idea Bo!

[Silkie McDonough]

Since Michael is donating a hand sewn shirt I will find something else.

[michaelsbagley]

Since Michael is donating a hand sewn shirt I will find something else.

Crap... Sorry Silkie, I didn't mean to steal your thunder on that.

I should have gone back and reread the thread before posting that...

Albeit, there is no reason that there can't be two or even more shirts in the chest... After all it is all going to a good cause.

[Silkie McDonough]

Michael, your shirt is made, please include it. I have yet to make anything. Perhaps I will donate something else.

[Misson]

Crap... Sorry Silkie, I didn't mean to steal your thunder on that. 

I should have gone back and reread the thread before posting that...

Albeit, there is no reason that there can't be two or even more shirts in the chest... After all it is all going to a good cause. 

Well, I know you have an extra waistcoat... While the guy may be a simple seaman, he is a pirate and could have acquired more refined clothing at the expense of a victim. I believe the best suite of cloaths and/or gunnes were sometimes awarded to the first person to spot a prize that was taken.

I would like to play, but I will have to think about something I can contribute...actually, I'd be willing to spring for another folding knife from Weeping Heart trading company. I really like mine.

[Silkie McDonough]

So, think on this ...we will have to have a name for our sailor. We will talk about that in another thread ...but think on it.. If you must discuss it ...start a new thread! lol

Bo, I also suggest that you keep an updated list of the contents on the first post so that the contents can be easily "viewed".

[Misson]

Bo seems like a fitting name to me.

[michaelsbagley]

Well, I know you have an extra waistcoat... 

Ya know, the brown waistcoat (mark 1 - how appropriate ) was gifted to a friend of mine last autmumn... I looked really good on him, and fit him perfectly..

As for my grey one that has shrunk, or perhaps I have outgrown, it fits my other half perfectly, so I have gotten it in my head to keep it for her in case she ever gets it in her head to play boy pirate.

I agree on the name "Bo", after all it was his idea, and the chest is going to be there on his behalf because he is unable to make it himself this year.... Here's to "Bo's Chest"

[Silkie McDonough]

Yes but we want Bo to be a LIVE pirate there very soon! How bout we just leave the naming of the pyrate to Bo?

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

I will be busy folks, the spring semester has begun and classes are underway. I don't mind if you want to kill me off, it ain't the first time folks have wished it so, and a couple have tried over the years too.

I guess keeping track of the stuff is a good idea though. How do i go about that? Is there a time limit for editing messages here? Remeber I am computer challenged.

Bo

[Silkie McDonough]

There should be an edit button on each post you did when you are signed in. I think you can edit indefinitely.

[Captain Jim]

Bo, since you were the first to post you can edit that first post anytime you want and list the things that will go/are in the chest. I refer you to the PiP sign-up post that William started and kept up to date by editing the original post.

[Misson]

Able seamen Bo?

I've gone back and edited posts I created (under one of my other, publically-secret user IDs) much more than a year ago.

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

See, I learn something new everyday! OK, I can do this thing. Thanks shipmates. I have never taken a class for simple computer skills, but am already a sophomore. Go figure. I learn by trial and error... mostly error... and help from my friends (and some of the younger generation on campus too. )

I had this name just slam into my thoughts, so the seaman has a name;

Angus McAllistaire... any reference to persons real or living is purely coincidental.

Bo

[William Brand]

A moment of silence for Angus McAllistaire, able seaman.

[Misson]

...now unable seaman.