hurricane Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 The sugar cane press was such a cool demo. Hopefully the weather won't sabotage the crop this year. And the Spanish moss demo should be a real draw - I know you've been working on that idea for a while. Can we get blankets? :) -- Hurricane Can you? Sure, but I will need to do a credit check on you first to make sure you can finance the purchase No problem financing. Came into a little gold recently, I found it in a "bar". -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com
hurricane Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 If you haven't seen Spanish Moss woven materials, here's a site: http://www.glennpierdepot.us/spanishmoss.htm -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com
Diosa De Cancion Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Jack could probably make one out of the stuff he has in his garage. He's like McGuyver. Bring it on and I'll use it :) Diosa De Cancion aka Mary Read www.iammaryread.com
Mission Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Jack could probably make one out of the stuff he has in his garage. He's like McGuyver. Bring it on and I'll use it :) Brig! Oh, Brig!! Are you paying attention? See if you can get Jack to make us a spinning wheel out of the stuff you have in your garage! Kind of like this: In fact, see if he will make the old lady, too. She'd be an awesome prop. Mycroft: "My brother has the brain of a scientist or a philosopher, yet he elects to be a detective. What might we deduce about his heart?" John: "I don't know." Mycroft: "Neither do I. But initially he wanted to be a pirate."
RedJessi Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 You two need to get one of those giant spinning wheels. Then you could look like this: (Ok, maybe not exactly like that. ) Diane Stevens always brings a spinning wheel to P.o.P. (Pirates of Paynetown) and it really makes her display look cool. I would LOVE a spinning wheel. Unfortunately, they tend to cost several hundred dollars. Which is more than a little out of my price range at the moment (and for a long time to come).
jendobyns Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 OH my goodness! I need to get caught up on the thread, but first I need to leave work, BUT FIRST, I want to say that I actually learned a freaking historically accurate skill in the last few months! I can demonstrate how to make yarn using roving (cleaned and carded fleece) and a drop spindle. I have a top whirl and a bottom whirl, so I could even show a couple different techniques. We may be able to work together over there. I am working on making thread and weaving Spanish moss fibers... I'll be doing very basic drop spindle work and have an inkle to make straps and such.... You two need to get one of those giant spinning wheels. Then you could look like this: (Ok, maybe not exactly like that. ) Diane Stevens always brings a spinning wheel to P.o.P. (Pirates of Paynetown) and it really makes her display look cool. I considered the wheel... but then there is the issue of price, size, etc.... if someone is trying to get rid of one, even if it needs a little work, and it's a 'price i can't refuse' I may be willing to consider. Otherwise, I am on a budget.... Wow, I'd love to be joining you all down there, dyeing is something I could do to fill in the textiles demo (or spinning flax, since Jessi has wool covered). It sure would be easier to travel with a bucket than a wheel *g* Regarding a wheel, Diosa: I have a great wheel that needs a new home, not having space for it _and_ an aging mother in law. If this is something you'd be interested in, email me off list and we can discuss it. Mistress Dobyns
Iron Jon Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Here's an eBay listing (not mine) for Diosa and others who might be interesed. It's in the neighborhood so I could pick them up and deliver to PiP for someone. I'm not sure if they're complete, usable, working, etc, but I'm sure you could probably combine/rebuild them to get one working model. - Three Wooden Antique Spinning Wheels from Europe Jonathan Washbourne "Jonathan Washbourne Junr of Bridgwater appeared in court and was ordered to pay £5 fees and charges or be publicly whipped 20 stripes for his abusive and uncivil behaviour to Elizabeth Canaday Late of said Bridgwater by Thrusting up or putting of a skunk under the Cloaths to her Naked Body And then saying he had Done the office of a midwife." (from The Plymouth Journal, July 1701)
Diosa De Cancion Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Here's an eBay listing (not mine) for Diosa and others who might be interesed. It's in the neighborhood so I could pick them up and deliver to PiP for someone. I'm not sure if they're complete, usable, working, etc, but I'm sure you could probably combine/rebuild them to get one working model. - Three Wooden Antique Spinning Wheels from Europe Thanks Jon, Yes those would be most convenient to pick up. I have put them on my watch list.... I agree, we could probably get 1-2 of them working... I'll keep an eye on them and let's see where the bid goes.... Diosa De Cancion aka Mary Read www.iammaryread.com
callenish gunner Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 Diosa the only thing obviously missing is the drive cords from the fly wheel to the bobbin wheel but those are easy to replace .....
jendobyns Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 Diosa the only thing obviously missing is the drive cords from the fly wheel to the bobbin wheel but those are easy to replace ..... Also missing are the treadles on two of them, and the third doesn't really appear to line up or match the one it's attached to in the photo. And without close-up or detail photos of them, I'd be worried something else is wrong. But if you're up for it, there appears to be enough pieces to cannibalize if you can do the work. An alternative to Ebay for these things is the Spinners and Weaver's Housekeeping (or House cleaning?) pages. Sort of a spinning and weaving specific auction site. Good luck!
Capt. Sterling Posted September 16, 2010 Author Posted September 16, 2010 bumping as per request "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
Capt. Sterling Posted October 21, 2010 Author Posted October 21, 2010 bump "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
Brig Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) Brig, Mae, and Keira - Child rearing/family dynamics of the period. As usual, Mae doesn't know this yet... Edited November 6, 2010 by Brig Oh, how beautiful it used to be Just you and me, far beyond the sea -Nightwish Alice Mason, Crewe of the Archangel
Mission Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 Brig & Mae - Child rearing/domestic life of the period. As usual, Mae doesn't know this yet... I do want to hear what Mae has to say about child-rearing. I just talked with Lily and I will be hanging around talking about period surgery stuff after the battle each day. Mycroft: "My brother has the brain of a scientist or a philosopher, yet he elects to be a detective. What might we deduce about his heart?" John: "I don't know." Mycroft: "Neither do I. But initially he wanted to be a pirate."
hurricane Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 It'd be nice to hear who's doing what. Since I will be over at the Annex stage, I would like to let those there know what's happening at the fort and when besides the battles so I can share in in announcements. -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com
capn'rob Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 Looking to do indenture servant/crime and punishment too. Still talking with Master Killingsworth to see if he's willing to show up and help Lilly McKinney with the history of English/American theater too. My "Latest Model" Cat O' Nine Tails will be accompanying me'self to PiP. Should one be interested I can be found in the Service of the Archangel. Dutch "X" (his mark)
capn'rob Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 Aye black men and burning crosses... not a good mix If you piss off the Unitarians they burn a question mark in your yard!
capn'rob Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 I'll be stitching leather in the sutlery. New kit and repairs if people need them. Hawkyns Looking forward to seeing a fellow from the 1638 Colony of New Haven. Might thee be selling any Nutmeg Mr. Yankee Pedler?
Diosa De Cancion Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 My "Latest Model" Cat O' Nine Tails will be accompanying me'self to PiP. Should one be interested I can be found in the Service of the Archangel. Dutch "X" (his mark) hmmm...can we volunteer people for you to demonstrate on? Diosa De Cancion aka Mary Read www.iammaryread.com
Bos'n Cross Posted November 20, 2010 Posted November 20, 2010 Looking to do indenture servant/crime and punishment too. Still talking with Master Killingsworth to see if he's willing to show up and help Lilly McKinney with the history of English/American theater too. My "Latest Model" Cat O' Nine Tails will be accompanying me'self to PiP. Should one be interested I can be found in the Service of the Archangel. Dutch "X" (his mark) we already have someone in charge of that................*cough....though im sure your cat is nicer........bring some cordage if you can.....i need to......make stuff..........lol -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel
capn'rob Posted November 20, 2010 Posted November 20, 2010 Ah, T'is me friend Israel Cross, it is. I have took on much small stuff and wuz told sumfin about doin' me trade. Now, don't ask me where I been, me lad. Don't ask me wot I did. Fore every thumb is a marlinespike and every finger a fid!
capn'rob Posted November 20, 2010 Posted November 20, 2010 My "Latest Model" Cat O' Nine Tails will be accompanying me'self to PiP. Should one be interested I can be found in the Service of the Archangel. Dutch "X" (his mark) hmmm...can we volunteer people for you to demonstrate on? Dearest Diosa, if you're flailing, I'm willing! Hey! Did I just say that outloud in the Pub?!?
Diosa De Cancion Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 My "Latest Model" Cat O' Nine Tails will be accompanying me'self to PiP. Should one be interested I can be found in the Service of the Archangel. Dutch "X" (his mark) hmmm...can we volunteer people for you to demonstrate on? Dearest Diosa, if you're flailing, I'm willing! Hey! Did I just say that outloud in the Pub?!? Aye you did! Volunteered to be flailed with your own cat nonetheless... talk about the well prepared pirate Diosa De Cancion aka Mary Read www.iammaryread.com
Bos'n Cross Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 i must avert mine young eyes! all manner of things here, such that i should not witness!!! ....i shall simply thank the Mekka II's boatswain.......and warn him, stay far and away of this diosa.........i, myself was viciously accosted by the lass, and thrown then from a vessel into dangerous waters! ooohhh she is a cruel temptress! -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel
Diosa De Cancion Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 i must avert mine young eyes! all manner of things here, such that i should not witness!!! ....i shall simply thank the Mekka II's boatswain.......and warn him, stay far and away of this diosa.........i, myself was viciously accosted by the lass, and thrown then from a vessel into dangerous waters! ooohhh she is a cruel temptress! Oh quit your bellyaching, you deserved far worse than ya got! You're only living due to your ability to humor me with song..... Diosa De Cancion aka Mary Read www.iammaryread.com
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