I have an idea that could be great fun aswell as educational. I have tracked down the original rules for good conduct (the ones that washington copied at school) I was thinking a book with woodcut like prints of each of these faux pas per page. (imagine the credits of blackadder) It would involve rolicking around a country house for a day in kit ( Read more... )

Look what I've just found! An English translation as well, so a little more practical than the original. Sadly at that price I imagine it will be a little while before I get my hands on a copy.

anyone want to split a shipment of leeches with me? they are from biopharm and are a bit pricey. I was going to get a pot of 6 so if anyone wants to go halves, then let me know.

Smuggler's Market dec 15th [Oct. 1st, 2007|05:36 pm ( Read more... )

( Don't worry - this will hardly hurt at all... )

Ellesmere port boat museum have requested the presence of the hcgv to deal with an expected invasion of pirates August bank holiday weekend next year.

Have posted stuff on the theblackcompany site about a small local multi period bash.
It will involve hairy dark age people, the clanky medieval people of theblackcompany and hopefully some much needed civilisation and style from us ( Read more... )

This may seem to be hideously advanced warning but we have a request for a small 18th century display at the Regimental head quaters in Bury on Sunday the 16th of March 2008 ( Read more... )

I have come accross 2 usefull web sights for those of you interested in the Black stuff.
They will be especially helpfull for answering the annoying questions of "what does it shoot mister", "how big is the bullet for that thing"? etc, etc.

The first one is Midway UKTey sell loads of re loading items including a very good selection of ball moulds ( Read more... )

That wonderfull man jeremy has just informed me that the equally wonderfull Mr Krank's of Leeds has in stock 2 Dragoon pistols and he is holding them for me.
He will contact me on monday with all the details, price, etc, etc.

I think this little lot will qualifiy as a nice Christmas present from me to me.