hurricane Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Just wondering as to the typical weather...Are we talking slops and shirt and still sweat yer arse off??? Or is a longcoat or even short jacket overkill??? It's typically in the high 70s to low 80s at that time of year but it's also fairly humid. One year it was damned cold as a low moved through. The next, bloody hot. So dress like you're going on vacation in the tropics, because that's what it is. This is especially true if you're from the north. For example, on the Space Coast here we have 220 days of 80+ percent humidity. Key West is almost always humid and when it rains, it rains in buckets, not little sprinkles. In the evening, coats work fine, though, as the weather cools. It's typically in the high 60s then. -- 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I'm going to be praying for a cold front. We just missed one for PiP last year, by a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rats Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Half asleep......Did I ask about the need for a bugbar or skeeedo-net?? No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Bugbar...? No. You were muttering something about a Hessian with one arm and a dog with only three legs. The rest was difficult to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 William's taking notes already... "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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 There were very few flying bugs. Too windy. Red ants ...well ...that is another story ...i am bringing my benedryl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 In 2005 I didn't see one mosquito. I saw one house fly and dozens of dragonflies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Do I have to run around squishing bugs for you lot again!! "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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 There were very few flying bugs. Too windy. Red ants ...well ...that is another story ...i am bringing my benedryl! Ah, the wonder of Florida's #1 non native pest... fire ants. Nasty buggers they are. There's also a pencil of stuff on the market that we use here on our acreage that takes the sting out of the bite immediately. It still boils up but you won't feel it any longer. A trip to the local pharmacies here will do the trick - it's usually in the bug spray section. Thankfully, the fort is far enough away from the stagnant water pools where the infamous no-see-ums dwell so you shouldn't have a problem. Lost a brand new tent to them on Sugarloaf Key last year - several thousand took the tent over in a rain storm while camping there. Easier to give up the tent then battle the buggers. -- 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rats Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I seem to remember all the ant hills in Washington and how they would practically carry you off....Or was that the mosquitos??? Maybe I'll just work on a hammock-ala-maddog style for sleeping off the ground? So basically it's "travel light and freeze at night" kinda stuff... No problem! A couple shirts, a couple pairs of slops, some stockings and extra drawers and yer set!! Not a problem!! No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 I've taken the plunge. Hemp canvas for slops and breeches. A deep golden wool for my waistcoat. A dark brown for my frock coat. Linen for lining. Time is short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 And I have yer new cravat! "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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 And I have yer new cravat! Is it made of hemp...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Well put .... but then I thought you wanted linen and 18th century lace? "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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Oh I do. I'd much rather have the lace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I still have to make two pairs of drawers, and Carol's garb.... (and a shipping crate fer weapons...... Aaaawh.... nothing like th' last minute rush....... Is anyone else panicking yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Panicking? ...too much time between now and then to panic! Although I am thinking that if it is as warm there this year as last I will not be a sutler or a servant I will be a harlot! ...no stays and I don't have to keep my hair covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theM.A.dDogge Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 very fitting silkie...considering your expertise of "public chamise removal" i was a wittness too down in maryland recently not that i minded of course ...but that was under 30 degree weather i wonder what all will come off if its tropically warm??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Keep an eye on the weather reports. It could be warm or it could be cold. I know I'll keep a weather eye out. (Pun indented ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 If the outlook remains the same, then we should all be quite comfortable. High of 79 degrees and a low of 70. I'll take that over a low of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 It could be warm or it could be cold. Who would have guessed!?!? snigger "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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Well, I for one will go out on a limb here and predict ... NO SNOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Who would have guessed!?!? wink.gif snigger I guess I really didn't say much did I? I guess I meant is you just won't know until the week of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Hey when it comes to weather, I take the hour of.... "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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleneckhalfshell Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Well, I for one will go out on a limb here and predict ...NO SNOW! In regard to "no snow" ........ The last time I was in Key West, it hailed! (back in April '03) and there was about an inch of what could pass for 'snow' in some areas, along with the curbs awash with thunderstorm water. They said that it was the first time in 20 years that they had had hail. So with the weather you never know No Fear Have Ye of Evil Curses says you... Aye,... Properly Warned Ye Be says I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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