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(...) It was an older style, originally, but I think the term enjoyed something of a new genesis in the 19th century--but in what context, I'm unsure. As for my fleet, well, I have a few things up, now that my old B&W scanner is working again: (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) the (...) wench. (...) old (...) used (...) Long cannons were simply refered to as long cannons, or long (shot weight). E.G. Long 18s, long 12s, long 9s. Long versions of a shot size were considerably heavier than than non-long version, so (...) (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Ahhh heck. You're right. What am I thinking of? Not culverins--those are old bronze art-deco cannon, though they were long...I think that may be the term used to refer to the long-range chasers as well. LFB (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Have you seen the Gungan Kaduus (sp) for 2000? SteveC (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) long (...) Them carronades be throwing a big ball a short ways. Good fer poundin' in close. "Long carronades" be what they call an oxymoron (I be an eddicated pyrate). Cap'n Redbeard (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: $22.50 a good price for #6296 (Shipwreck Island)?????
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(...) Does he have two? (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Nor does mine--for some reason, I can't build an attractive sailing ship. I always end up having to stuff a funnel on it somewhere. (...) Mine too. And your thingy would most likely sink them. (...) I'm going to try to hijack my mother's (...) (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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First of all, I want to thank everyone who sent me feedback on my ship and for the Cool Lego Site Of The Week review. But now, It was time to build again. Take a look at my newest creation: (URL) would be greatly appreciated. Dan (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | $22.50 a good price for #6296 (Shipwreck Island)?????
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Is $22.50 a good price for a sealed set of #6296 (Shipwreck Island)?????? (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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Tony Priestman wrote in message ... (...) Sheep? That would be a joke about New Zealanders, no? Richard Still baldly going... Speak to the Governor at (URL) pi++ is,ia-]++ AD++ NI+ TO---- S+ LS- A+ LM- YB66m :-) (25 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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On Sat, 6 Nov 1999, Bruce Schlickbernd (<FKsLLt.s0@lugnet.com>) wrote at 20:15:29 (...) Reminds me of a joke. Thank goodness there are no LEGO camels :-) Or sheep. (25 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) I wouldn't depend on Steve Jackson showing up, just snag the rules, get some people together (or shang-hai the neighborhood kids) and play. Steve Jackson Games is often represented at the local gaming con, but The Pirate Game seems to be (...) (25 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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Bruce Schlickbernd wrote in message ... (...) as (...) I aspire to become a wacko. I'd front up and join in the game, but the travel is a bit of a bore. At this end of the information decade, there has got to be a way for Pirate Wars to go virtual (...) (25 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Oh, I'm patient for the most part. My Imperial Flagships cost $30, $45, and $55. Caribbean Clippers were $60, $65, and $75 (my most expensive ship). Renegade Runners were $35 (store bought a few years ago when I was toying with the idea of a (...) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Well, "using" is a relative term... So far I've just been "accumulating" (hoarding?)... (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) I probably could also count my 2 or 3 6057s. Also like everyone else, more rowboats and canoes than you can shake a stick at, plus numerous pirate rafts (or bits thereof). (...) You should see Auczilla X winnings pretty soon. I got mine (...) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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I've created several custom 'figs for my Lego Pirates stuff. 1. Extra Spanish Conquistador "Trooper" Using the chrome-plated breastplate from one of the red-torso Spaniards ("(URL) spare Spanish helm from set # 6232, any appropriate "head" (I (...) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) snipped list of ships... The Perilous Pirates' Fleet Imperials: 1 Imp Flagship 1 Caribbean Clipper 1 Cutter Several dozen rowboats Armada: 3 Flagships Pirates: 2 Red Beard Runners (one heavily modified) 1 Renegade Runner Several rafts 600 (...) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Picky, picky, picky... :-) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Ah, but you are using Lego in a fashion more to the conception of what it should be: build and display. Wackos like Frank and myself are using them as miniatures for gaming. I assure you, my stuff doesn't look half as nice as yours. (...) My (...) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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