michaelsbagley Posted July 26, 2010 Posted July 26, 2010 Yeah, while it isn't soon, it is coming up and with me being busy this summer, I thought I would start the ball rolling now rather than waiting for the last minute. Details are as usual with the same caveat that changes may occur, but I will update this forum (and others) as well as the web site if and as soon as any major changes occur. For those who came last September, it doesn't look like the ship is booked either night, so the R-Bar excursion may be a lot more optional. Although the R-Bar has opened a kitchen and does now serve food (which was the biggest issue with that last year). There is a Facebook Page for this event up as well, but please keep in mind the Facebook page is just as much for spectators (if not more so) as for the participants, so please try to keep re-enactor and participant organizational posts here or via email so as to not confuse spectators as to what the event is about. More details to come as they become relevant.
Mission Posted July 26, 2010 Posted July 26, 2010 What do you think about recruiting people to do displays? After seeing everyone pitch in at Put-in-Bay, I was thinking about all those splendidly dressed folks hanging out on the tiered lawn and all their latent potential. (Not make it a required thing, you understand, just to give them an option - a suggestion, a hint. Everyone did such a fine job at P-i-B....) 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."
michaelsbagley Posted July 26, 2010 Author Posted July 26, 2010 What do you think about recruiting people to do displays? After seeing everyone pitch in at Put-in-Bay, I was thinking about all those splendidly dressed folks hanging out on the tiered lawn and all their latent potential. (Not make it a required thing, you understand, just to give them an option - a suggestion, a hint. Everyone did such a fine job at P-i-B....) I'm on it! I am going to ensure the gambling/gaming demo gets done again, as it is a lot of fun, and potentially very interactive (see last paragraph of this blog). If real life and time permit, I hope to even have reproduction period coins for that demo. Jay, Sam and I really had a good time of that on Sunday at P-I-B, and I feel foolish for not thinking of getting that going on Saturday. The gaming demo is a great one, because anyone can come in and exit out of the demo at leisure. Kate (the wife) has some good ideas she has been kicking around for quite a while as well. I'm also contemplating a more fun (but a bit off the wall) addition for Friday night, but I want to run it past Mark G and some of the others before I getting a feel for it here (it is fun but would require a majority participate).
Mission Posted July 26, 2010 Posted July 26, 2010 Ivan Henry said he was interested in doing a weapons demo. (I don't know if he's coming or not, but he seemed interested in returning.) 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."
MarkG Posted July 27, 2010 Posted July 27, 2010 What do you think about recruiting people to do displays? After seeing everyone pitch in at Put-in-Bay, I was thinking about all those splendidly dressed folks hanging out on the tiered lawn and all their latent potential. (Not make it a required thing, you understand, just to give them an option - a suggestion, a hint. Everyone did such a fine job at P-i-B....) I'm on it! I am going to ensure the gambling/gaming demo gets done again, as it is a lot of fun, and potentially very interactive (see last paragraph of this blog). If real life and time permit, I hope to even have reproduction period coins for that demo. Jay, Sam and I really had a good time of that on Sunday at P-I-B, and I feel foolish for not thinking of getting that going on Saturday. The gaming demo is a great one, because anyone can come in and exit out of the demo at leisure. Kate (the wife) has some good ideas she has been kicking around for quite a while as well. I'm also contemplating a more fun (but a bit off the wall) addition for Friday night, but I want to run it past Mark G and some of the others before I getting a feel for it here (it is fun but would require a majority participate). I have a stash of repro Spanish coins for gambling and such. Some good news from the ship - so far the ship has had its best attendance in years. More people (20,000+) have been through the ship so far this year than usually go through in an entire year. Mark
Mission Posted July 27, 2010 Posted July 27, 2010 Good ol' Priceline. Staying at the Hyatt again for $50 a night. I've decided that I quite like that hotel - and now that I know where it is I won't have to spend hours hunting for it. 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."
MarkG Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 What do you think about recruiting people to do displays? After seeing everyone pitch in at Put-in-Bay, I was thinking about all those splendidly dressed folks hanging out on the tiered lawn and all their latent potential. (Not make it a required thing, you understand, just to give them an option - a suggestion, a hint. Everyone did such a fine job at P-i-B....) I'm on it! I am going to ensure the gambling/gaming demo gets done again, as it is a lot of fun, and potentially very interactive (see last paragraph of this blog). If real life and time permit, I hope to even have reproduction period coins for that demo. Jay, Sam and I really had a good time of that on Sunday at P-I-B, and I feel foolish for not thinking of getting that going on Saturday. The gaming demo is a great one, because anyone can come in and exit out of the demo at leisure. Kate (the wife) has some good ideas she has been kicking around for quite a while as well. I'm also contemplating a more fun (but a bit off the wall) addition for Friday night, but I want to run it past Mark G and some of the others before I getting a feel for it here (it is fun but would require a majority participate). Some other activities will be going on across the river. The arts festival will be going on again. Riverfire will be held both nights. That's fire juggling and music. I know the Irish band performing Saturday night. BTW, I have a "shut the box" game which is easier to document than that thing with the dreidel. I think that there was one on the Whydah (at least that's what the accompanying gift shop claimed). Mark
Iron Jon Posted September 8, 2010 Posted September 8, 2010 Good ol' Priceline. Staying at the Hyatt again for $50 a night. I've decided that I quite like that hotel - and now that I know where it is I won't have to spend hours hunting for it. Tried name your price on Priceline today and I ended up with the Holiday Inn for my $50 bid. Not quiet the Hyatt but less than 1 mile away from the ship! Who else is going??? 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)
MarkG Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 [ Who else is going??? Good question. I have boats to crew. I'd hate to have to send out a press gang. Mark
michaelsbagley Posted September 9, 2010 Author Posted September 9, 2010 Good question. I have boats to crew. I'd hate to have to send out a press gang.Mark I'm in the process of composing the list of those who are coming or have expressed serious interest... It's looking like attendance will be down slightly from May, but still a strong showing. There will also be a few new faces.
Mission Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 Anyone want to join me in presenting? (It's fun - plus it gives you something specific to do during the 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."
Diosa De Cancion Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 Who else is going??? I wish! No traveling far from home for me that weekend.... so I will be spending it as Mary Read locally with Willie Wobble, William and other Men of Menendez members getting a little 'pirate time' at the Orlando Science Center, but I will miss you all!!! For those of you who have not been there, It's fantastic! Just wonderful to live on the ship for a few days and kick back with everyone else and the public that visited when I did it last was very excited to see it and made it all the more fun! Diosa De Cancion aka Mary Read www.iammaryread.com
Mission Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 You guys will never guess who is coming up for this event... 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."
michaelsbagley Posted September 9, 2010 Author Posted September 9, 2010 You guys will never guess who is coming up for this event... Do you really want me to guess? 'Cause I think I know and don't wish to spoil it in case it is actually a surprise.
Mission Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 If it was really to be a surprise, I wouldn't have mentioned it. 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."
MarkG Posted September 14, 2010 Posted September 14, 2010 Reminder - a few rules on the Santa Maria: Absolutely no smoking on the ship. Wooden ships catch fire really easily and are impossible to put out. No drinking in the park. It is a violation of the state's open beverage law and you can be arrested. If you want to smoke and drink at the same time then stay on the gangplank (seriously). For those who have not seen it, it is a really substantial gang plank. We would like everyone to sign a waiver but everyone who wants to climb has to sign a waiver. This includes the rope ladder during the battle. Waivers are good for the year so anyone who signed a waiver in May is still covered. No live steel during the battle. With people coming over the railing it would be too easy for someone to trip and get hurt. We will have some soft weapons available. I know pirates don't like rules so think of this as the ship's articles. Mark
Kate Souris Posted September 14, 2010 Posted September 14, 2010 I think between Jeannie, Trish and I, we have food figured out. If anyone would like to bring anything and contribute to lunches/snacks, please contact me either here or preferably by facebook or email because I rarely get on here anymore. Email is faereygirl@sbcglobal.net Put something in the subject so i know who you are and don't think its SPAM. I do have a list of things that folks could bring, but again, contact me off list.
michaelsbagley Posted September 15, 2010 Author Posted September 15, 2010 Someone (I think it may have been Jennie) posted the below article to the Facebook page for the event, and I thought I would share it here as well. Columbus News article on TLAPD on the Santa Maria.
silas thatcher Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 sigh..... take pics so i can see the fun i will miss
michaelsbagley Posted September 16, 2010 Author Posted September 16, 2010 sigh..... take pics so i can see the fun i will miss Likewise, take lots of pics at the St. Louis pirate fest, and have a great time there! Send our regards to all there, we miss you all!
MarkG Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 There is an OSU football game at noon. This can cause backups for people coming in on 315 from the north. Stay in the left lane and you should be fine.
MarkG Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 The event was a huge success. It was the ship's biggest weekend for the year (with the Spring pirate event coming in second). Interaction between the pirates and visitors was very good. The battles were a lot of fun. And we had an all-time number of Floridians (3). Thanks everyone. I posted several pictures of the Mercury flag on the Santa Maria. Mark
theM.A.dDogge Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Pictures..wanna see more pictures!!
Diosa De Cancion Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Pictures..wanna see more pictures!! Agreed! Post more pics already for those of us who couldn't be there!!! Diosa De Cancion aka Mary Read www.iammaryread.com
Bos'n Cross Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 yeah, how can i plan to copy peoples outfits without pictures! -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel
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