Thread: DeadTed's Pirate Wharf

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please PLEASE post more pics after the holiday. I really want to use you ideas as a model for what we are planning next year. I really am tempted to come out and see it even though its prob a 2 hour drive.

THANKS for sharing your work with us.

Hey thanks for the compliments.

I am about 50% done with painting the facade. Very little time left and rain yesterday and today isn't helping. So much to do! I'm going to snap a few photos of the pylon fence today. Thanks again.

Hey, it's 2,554 mi – about 1 day 13 hours for me and I'M considering visiting TOO!

Pictures, Ted, c'mon slacker.

Update:

I couldn't resist not putting anything out, so I plopped most of my tombstones out and decided to try the fence. It actually turned out very well, imo. However, it's been raining today and I've noticed the rope sagging quite a bit -- when dry, the rope does not touch the ground.

In this photo, you can see the entire fence. You'll notice the 6th pylon up looks a bit weird. That's where the 2 inch rope ended and I tied a 1 inch rope for the rest of the way. Right now the little extra rope is just wrapped around, but it's unfurled.


This is the first (or last) pylon just showing the end of the rope (I believe 1 1/2 inch thick, if not, 2 inch). Again, zip ties where used.


A shot of an 'in between' pylon holding up the rope.


I didn't take pics, but they're held up by two pieces of rebar. Hammered them into the ground, drilled holes into the side of the pylon, slipped them over the rebar and zip tied them as well. Pretty sturdy. I'll be interested to see what, if anything, the rain does to them.

I also had a pirate flag on my chimney, but that fell...

And just because I like bragging about my son. Here he is (and, reluctantly a pic of me). This is at our church's pumpkin patch (who've done extremely well this year!).



I've got a beard that is a bit out of control right now, but it's serving two purposes - the first is for supporting the Tampa Bay Rays playoff run - I'm not shaving until they're out of the playoffs or win it - wasn't entirely expecting it to go this far! ... the second is it'll help serve a purpose with my costume - being a lowly, rugged, dirty pirate - gotta have a beard.

Great job, looks like you put a lot of time and effort into it and it shows.

Yeah! That rocks, DeadT! I swung by the Depot yesterday and picked up a concrete tube because of you... I hope my pylons looks as good as yours.

DT, your son is adorable. There's just something about pictures of children with pumpkins...

Your 'fence' looks fabulous!! I can't wait to see the rest of the props all put together.

I love the fence and the pumpkin patch pictures!

One week to go...hope the weather turns in your favor.

Originally Posted by MHooch

DT, your son is adorable. There's just something about pictures of children with pumpkins...

Your 'fence' looks fabulous!! I can't wait to see the rest of the props all put together.

You didn't mention his beard.
Very rugged....arrrr
Great seeing a pic of the person behind the madness and of course his offspring

MsM