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madPete

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A re-enactor friend of mine who moved to Mississippi is going to the event. He's about an hour away from Ft Gaines and actually drove to the fort yesterday to do a bit of a visual survey. He's been to the event in past years and confirmed a lot of our thoughts.  There's several open rooms or casemates, similar to ft taylor which are available to set up as a pub, etc...

We will be needing tables and chairs (or stools) at least for a group meeting place. So it's encouraged to bring a table if at all possible, along with a chairs/bench/stools for yourself.

Bring period lanterns if you have them also! We would love to have the aura of many lanterns at night.

September can be warm and humid, a fly could be useful during the day.

 

If you are considering this event, please contact William Brand to get on the list, there's a limit on # of participants. We're supposed to recieve some pictures, but in the meantime I found these online...

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Aye... Plunder Awaits!

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My friend sent a couple photos yesterday. the above were online shots, below are his...

There are some bunks in the barracks, I'm told they are first come, first served. But we really need tents and flys to fill this big open space!

 

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Aye... Plunder Awaits!

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Oooooooo..... Oh, I wish I could go. This looks like the perfect place for some amazing photoshoots and videos and more! Kudos to the gent for scouting out the location. 🏴‍☠️😉

Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!"

"I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed."

The one, the only,... the infamous!

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Hehehehe, Right, Black Syren? The stuff of pure piratical fun! 

 

Alas, Stynky, tis true, I'm not able to make it to the event.

Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!"

"I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed."

The one, the only,... the infamous!

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  • 2 months later...

Amazing place for sure. I'm whimpering wishing I could attend. 🏴‍☠️

Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!"

"I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed."

The one, the only,... the infamous!

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  • 4 weeks later...
On 7/15/2023 at 1:00 PM, madPete said:

...porta-potties... Will they have them on Wed/Thu/Mon for those arriving early, leaving late?

The answer is NO.

Thus dashing our original plans to camp outside the Fort Gaines early/pre-event and staying an extra day.

Anyone that planned to camp early outside Fort Gaines before the event needs to contact William Brand for alternatives.

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20 hours ago, madPete said:

He replied right away. "Soft grass". He camped there last year for the event also...

Awesome... im less concerned about the landscaping than I am trying to drive stakes through coral (or other rocky substrates).

 

But thank you for checking and for the good news!

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21 hours ago, michaelsbagley said:

less concerned about the landscaping than I am trying to drive stakes through coral (or other rocky substrates)

After the first time I tried setting up a tent at Fort Taylor, I purchased a set of these...

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...and then bought more just in case. Solid steel/heavy duty.

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