Stynky Tudor Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 20 hours ago, michaelsbagley said: I hate being a trend follower, but I see a Gorrel in my near future. The Cult of the Gorrell Lantern meets every other 5th Thursday, except when there's a full moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said: So pretty... I'm pretty jazzed with it. Heads and tails above the others, even the brass Js Townsend lantern Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said: The Cult of the Gorrell Lantern meets every other 5th Thursday, except when there's a full moon. nope, not a joiner LOL Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 On 7/1/2023 at 12:00 PM, Stynky Tudor said: The Cult of the Gorrell Lantern meets every other 5th Thursday, except when there's a full moon. Secret squirrel password? Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 6 hours ago, Mary Diamond said: Secret squirrel password? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 11:19 AM, madPete said: just got my Rob Gorrel lantern. ordered it distressed... These are bigger than my other ones... I got distracted by the patches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 LOL. Most of em in the desk are your designs, except the steampunk and Buckaroo Bonzai Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 On 8/18/2023 at 7:04 PM, William Brand said: I got distracted by the patches! Hahaha! Ooooh, shiny! 😊 Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Well boys and girls, looks like i am out. I have bleeding in my right eye (a complication of long-term diabetes) which we've been trying to treat without surgery, but that has failed. So my doctor scheduled a victrectomy for me the week before the event and I won't be able to drive or fly for some time after it. (You're not supposed to move your head very much for several weeks or lie on your back because... well, I won't describe this operation itself, but you can look it up if you like. Don't do it if you're squeamish. ) Sorry about that. On another note, the first victrectomy is believed to have been performed by Dutch surgeon Anton Nuck in the late 17th century. So it has period roots. (I may have to expand my article on eye surgery...) 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Sorry to hear that. Hope your vasectomy [Edit😂] goes smoothly and is successful. Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 One of the side effects that can occur is a drooping eyelid. If that happened, I would look even more piratical. 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Mission said: You're not supposed to move your head very much for several weeks or lie on your back because... I could get you neck brace and an eye patch(es) if that will get you to the event. Please keep posted on your recovery and get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfpint Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 On 8/24/2023 at 8:14 AM, Mission said: Well boys and girls, looks like i am out. I have bleeding in my right eye (a complication of long-term diabetes) which we've been trying to treat without surgery, but that has failed. So my doctor scheduled a victrectomy for me the week before the event and I won't be able to drive or fly for some time after it. (You're not supposed to move your head very much for several weeks or lie on your back because... well, I won't describe this operation itself, but you can look it up if you like. Don't do it if you're squeamish. ) Sorry about that. On another note, the first victrectomy is believed to have been performed by Dutch surgeon Anton Nuck in the late 17th century. So it has period roots. (I may have to expand my article on eye surgery...) Sending Strength and Healing 🤗 You will be missed ❤ We'll raise a rum (or 2, or 3...) to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Dude, so sorry you have to cancel. Get better. It was still great hanging out and going on the ride... we will have to do it again as soon as you heal so I can return your gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfpint Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 On 3/28/2023 at 7:02 PM, William Brand said: Just a few details by way of update. We can confirm a few of the creature comforts at Massacre Island. First, there are bathrooms inside the fort. With the addition of attendees we're going to chase after additional portable toilets for our use outside the fort as well. This will cover the needs of attendees arriving early for set-up and break-down after. Second, there will be showers available within a short walking distance of the fort, so you'll be able to wash off some of the sun and sand of the event while staying there. Potable water spigots will be available inside and outside of the fort. There will be a limited number of cookfires, but the main camps will have them for cooking and atmosphere. We should also have access to the original fort bakery for making period breads. Question... will we be able to charge our phones and such anywhere there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Yes, there are several electric outlets inside the fort. Chris might have sent pics of them which I posted in the other thread "pre-event survey" Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfpint Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 12 hours ago, madPete said: Yes, there are several electric outlets inside the fort. Chris might have sent pics of them which I posted in the other thread "pre-event survey" Oh cool! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfpint Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 This might be helpful.... a good natural ant repellent is ground cinnamon and/or cloves... sprinkle in and around your tent... smells good and is safe to use 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 On 8/24/2023 at 7:14 AM, Mission said: Well boys and girls, looks like i am out. I have bleeding in my right eye (a complication of long-term diabetes) which we've been trying to treat without surgery, but that has failed. So my doctor scheduled a victrectomy for me the week before the event and I won't be able to drive or fly for some time after it. (You're not supposed to move your head very much for several weeks or lie on your back because... well, I won't describe this operation itself, but you can look it up if you like. Don't do it if you're squeamish. ) Sorry about that. On another note, the first victrectomy is believed to have been performed by Dutch surgeon Anton Nuck in the late 17th century. So it has period roots. (I may have to expand my article on eye surgery...) Oh, nooooo… I am so sorry to hear about your eye! And sorry you won’t be at the event, but so happy you are getting it taken care of and being safe. Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Unfortunately, my attendance is also dubious at this point. My Dad has gone back in the hospital. I will advise as I know more. William - please offer our fort space to others. Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 oh - I'm sorry. We will miss you! Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfpint Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 11:26 AM, Mary Diamond said: Unfortunately, my attendance is also dubious at this point. My Dad has gone back in the hospital. I will advise as I know more. William - please offer our fort space to others. Oh no! We'll miss you ❤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 There have been a lot of changes to the 'list' for the event, what with health, work and financial obligations of life interfering, but we still have a good number of first time attendees for the event and we're looking forward to meeting everyone next Friday. We're glad to report that even with the earlier arrival and departure changes, people coming in on Wednesday and Thursday have managed to find accommodations. As a reminder to everyone, the fort has asked that we be ready to move out of the fort when it closes on Sunday night, so please be prepared to pack up non-essentials in the late afternoon. We wish it could be a longer stay, but we're grateful for the time we're allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Oh, that means driving back Sunday afternoon, rather than Monday …. I’ll adjust (it’s a 10-13 hour drive & I’m solo) -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 Lot's of adaptation in planning these last few weeks. Here's to good weather and lots of conversation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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