William Brand Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 This is a placeholder for planning. Details to be added later. Just a short list of activities being discussed: Camping in and around the fort Black powder muskets, pistols and cannons Skirmishes and battles Historic demonstrations Reading of the Articles Period plays Mock trials Live music Ghost Walks An ‘auction before the mast’ on Saturday Night Special merchandise celebrating the event and the Pub
hurricane Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 We were waiting to hear where we might be sailing. Have lots of new songs in the repertoire. What fun would this be, to see old mates from KW DAYS and new ones. Been a while. -- 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
madPete Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 retiring for lack of good events is understandable, coming back is priceless! Aye... Plunder Awaits!
Stynky Tudor Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Duchess said: I curse my academic schedule Take a sick day.
Mary Diamond Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 So looking forward to seeing everyone! 😊 Oooh, shiny!
Tartan Jack Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 On 2/25/2023 at 1:38 PM, Stynky Tudor said: Take a sick day. -Week- -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina
madPete Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 yeah a week! Dana Point Tallships event is the weekend before, and I've not missed one since I started attending. Then off Massecre Island. Might just as well go on the account permanently! Aye... Plunder Awaits!
William Brand Posted March 1, 2023 Author Posted March 1, 2023 EDIT: Participants can show up Friday Morning, but the event ends shortly after the park closes on Sunday night. Originally we were told that we could arrive earlier and stay later, but they changed their minds. Some of us are camping or hoteling before and after. The planning continues, but I can now confirm early arrival for camping participants. There are some specific limitations to arriving early, but they're minor. Participants can show up Wednesday night and stay through Monday morning, so you can enjoy the place for days! specific times and details on this to follow, but we can camp!
Stynky Tudor Posted March 1, 2023 Posted March 1, 2023 Excellent! Time to find or re-make tent poles.
madPete Posted March 2, 2023 Posted March 2, 2023 This is what I did for my travel tent. I found some 1-1/4 canopy connectors and cut down some 1-1/4 Dowels to fit in my duffel (about 30 inches long. Then I smeared glue all over the connectors and wrapped a length of twine around the connector. These go inside my tent so they aren't obvious, but at least I have poles for my tent... [EDIT: Sorry they are 1-3/8 closet poles and connectors and the oar was 1-3/8] Aye... Plunder Awaits!
William Brand Posted March 2, 2023 Author Posted March 2, 2023 2 hours ago, madPete said: This is what I did for my travel tent. I found some 1-1/4 canopy connectors and cut down some 1-1/4 Dowels to fit in my duffel (about 30 inches long. Then I smeared glue all over the connectors and wrapped a length of twine around the connector. These go inside my tent so they aren't obvious, but at least I have poles for my tent... That's not a bad idea for travel oars as poles. Not bad at all!
William Brand Posted March 2, 2023 Author Posted March 2, 2023 We are strongly encouraging all participants to purchase a period lantern for the event. The added lighting at night will improve the photo opportunities and atmosphere of the camps. We are also doing some after hours events which may involve walking around (we'll explain this later) and you'll want a good lantern.
Tartan Jack Posted March 2, 2023 Posted March 2, 2023 18 hours ago, William Brand said: We are strongly encouraging all participants to purchase a period lantern for the event. The added lighting at night will improve the photo opportunities and atmosphere of the camps. We are also doing some after hours events which may involve walking around (we'll explain this later) and you'll want a good lantern. A good source or 4? -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina
Stynky Tudor Posted March 2, 2023 Posted March 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, Tartan Jack said: A good source or 4? I'm sorry, but not sure what you're asking here... Are you asking where to source lanterns?
madPete Posted March 3, 2023 Posted March 3, 2023 Here's a few pierced lanterns: https://www.townsends.us/collections/lamps-lanterns-lighting/products/pierced-ships-lantern-tl16-p-41 https://www.townsends.us/collections/lamps-lanterns-lighting/products/medium-pierced-lanterns-tl14-p-116 cheaper alternatives: https://www.samsonhistorical.com/collections/lanterns-lighting/products/ships-lantern https://www.etsy.com/listing/859011744/13-12-punched-tin-lantern-antique?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pierced+tin+lantern&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&frs=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1 https://www.etsy.com/listing/914474283/vintage-repro-paul-revere-colonial?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pierced+tin+lantern&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1271850127/vintage-lantern-pierced-tin-artist-made?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pierced+tin+lantern&ref=sr_gallery-1-11&organic_search_click=1 wood lanterns: https://www.etsy.com/listing/823049223/12-12-colonial-lantern-antique?click_key=bf053e97030aac9d745184144816fc468c4afbf9%3A823049223&click_sum=5a6c5158&external=1&rec_type=cs&ref=pla_similar_listing_top-5&frs=1&sts=1 https://www.samsonhistorical.com/products/wood-lantern Aye... Plunder Awaits!
Mary Diamond Posted March 3, 2023 Posted March 3, 2023 Presently at my limit of lanterns (and hats, and sewing machines, and woodworking tools…), but I thought I would offer this selection of lanthorns for review… https://hmwpa.com/shophome/770c-guilford-horn-hanging-lantern/ USA made, this beauty can be had for about $3,000, if you don’t want to bring your antique one. The last antique one I had seen were going for $890. https://sedorantiques.com/product/18th-19th-century-lantern-or-lanthorn Want something a little more budget friendly? How about less than $40? https://www.amazon.com/Tekky-Animated-Halloween-Spooky-Lantern/dp/B07Y3GTV36 Something for every budget 😊😄 Oooh, shiny!
Stynky Tudor Posted March 3, 2023 Posted March 3, 2023 Here's another source for less expensive lanterns. Crazy Crow Traders https://www.crazycrow.com/candle-lanterns
Mary Diamond Posted March 3, 2023 Posted March 3, 2023 32 minutes ago, Stynky Tudor said: Here's another source for less expensive lanterns. Crazy Crow Traders https://www.crazycrow.com/candle-lanterns I like that they offer horn panes, as well. Oooh, shiny!
madPete Posted March 3, 2023 Posted March 3, 2023 These folks have a couple also... https://turkeyfootllc.com/catalog/p/mhfo4moydrih3h9dcs7rtv8mjx23wp Aye... Plunder Awaits!
William Brand Posted March 3, 2023 Author Posted March 3, 2023 Also, some fine lanterns by Rob Gorrell. https://www.robgorrell.com
Mary Diamond Posted March 3, 2023 Posted March 3, 2023 Now I need to thin my lantern herd… thanks for that last link, William 😉😊 Oooh, shiny!
Stynky Tudor Posted March 3, 2023 Posted March 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Mary Diamond said: horn panes I regret I didn't purchase any of those, but I think I'm going to.
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