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Your ships name. 1 2 3 4
by Hawk the QM- 95 replies
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If'n ye had yerself a ship te call yer own. What be the name? Mine? The Seamentia See-men-shee-ya "A state of mind caused by long periods of time spent at sea. When one sees the same sex as the opposite sex and a totally hot version of one at that".
Last reply by Capt Thighbiter, -
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Avast, alla ya scabborous seadogs! After an 'interesting' week offshore from NYC, dodgin' a gale in Cape May, NJ, Privateer ROYALISTE is in Norfolk, Va., departing this a.m. on the Intercoastal Waterway, headed towards Florida. If you live along 'the ditch', and be needin' a gRRReat pirate fix, be keepin' an eye to windward, mates,'cuz....we're sailin' south and takin' no prisoners,eh?
Last reply by the Royaliste, -
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Do any of you pirates do any real sailing? What do you sail on?
Last reply by flagman1776, -
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I'm not sure if this topic belongs here, but I couldn't find a better place for it. Anyone who's been to Disneyland should know about the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and hopefully has been on it at least once. Any pirate finatic would go crazy for this experience. While not period correct, it is a lot of fun, and you can immerse yourself in a pirate universe for a few minutes. So, I ask all you people who have been on the ride: what is your favorite part? My favorite is the Blue Bayou section, with the fireflies and crickets and fog. It's so mysterious and calming.
Last reply by Elena, -
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[please move it need be] I know it and you know it. The fact that we all LOVE the ocean, but we don't talk about it a lot in this pub. Well she called to me the other day so I took an hour trip to see her. Post your pictures of your ocean trips. This was on the westcoast in Washington at Ocean Shores near Aberdeen WA. Beautiful (the ocean over here in Washington has a REALLY strong smell of salt, the water was numbing cold as well in July mind you)
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Does anyone here have any insight for travel in Ireland. I am thinking of flying into Heathrow and renting a car for a couple of weeks to make way through northern England and all of Ireland. I want to see castles and pubs, but not really into battlefields. Have any of you been there or planning a trip there? Let's share notes~
Last reply by John_Flint, -
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Yep, that's right!...Startin' in the late spring, Tallships will be sailin' downcoast!....'ere's the schedule so far, with more ports being added. S.F. isn't listed, but will be on July 28....Tallship Challenge 2005 A lot of these ships are waaay big, but we're just right, so....If'n you've an interest in sailin' aboard the Royaliste in this period, and nothin' 'more interestin' has turned up for her, I'm not a 'charter', but will be booking limited guests for these events. Keep posted thru the Pyrate Ship See ya on the Big Blue Briney, eh?
Last reply by Charity, -
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I am leaving for Australia July 1 and the response I typically get when I tell people this is, "I've always wanted to go there!" or "I plan to go to Australia some day." It would seem there're places like Australia that a lot of people would like to go. Here's some that have been on my short list for quite awhile: -Scotland -Serengeti -Madagascar -Brazil -South Pacific Islands Nearly all of these places are the results of my readings - particularly from books by Gregory McDonald. (I found Key West through his writings.) What's on your short list?
Last reply by Cap'n Pete Straw, -
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I wanted to put some teak oil on the flooring of my boat. First I needed to swab off the mud from last year. That meant moving a bunch of stuff so that I could roll the boat out of my garage. The stuff I had to move included: two swivel guns of different sizes, two wooden buckets, a wood crate (for camping gear, not treasure), and a wooden barrel. I'm pretty sure that I'm the only person in my neighborhood who has to move cannons in order to get to his boat. Does anyone else have an interesting garage? Mark
Last reply by Jake the SeaSnake, -
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"Screw it!!!...Winter really sucks in the northern extremes on a square-rigger!!..Alla the commercial boys, (Chieftain, L.W., etc) went south in late fall, next year this 'ole Pyrate Ship's gonna do the same!!..Sea Battles down the coast, hang in So.Cal. for a bit, then Mexico till spring!!..Best be bookin' a leg early if'n ye be interested!!..This'll serve as me one and only New Year's Resolution, by Neptune's Trident!!"... :) "RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR"
Last reply by the Royaliste, -
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Aye!..We're making ready for this year's sailing season, and once again I'm hunting one or two able bodied seamen for the 200+ mile trip to Hampton....then who knows? Physically fit, some sea legs, a bit of sailing experience, relatively clean, no vegetarians,little baggage, able to get along with non internet crew, converse intelligently to the public, not thin-skinned....step on up, mates, chances like this are few and far between....
Last reply by the Royaliste, -
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This little project took about 2 hours and filled a small wall just right. I got this flat white mirror from the neighbors trash the day after their yard sale...it still had a $10 price tag on it.....I painted it gold and mounted it on the wall then placed a nautical shelf that I bought at the flee market for $15.......after hanging the mirror and the shelf they still look like they were missing something so I hung my mugs to the larboard and starboard...think it came out nice and filled the alcove just right. I never realized haw difficult it is to photograph a mirror with out getting yourself in it....lol Fair Winds Joe
Last reply by King's Pyrate, -
I just returned from a week (my second trip) to Malta. I was there for a week two years ago. The trip was a deeply emotional one, and I left part of my soul there. I cannot recommend highly enough spending time there, but be warned: it is not cheap. There is so much to say, I do not know where to begin. I wanted to start this new thread to post some of my anecdotes, stories, experiences, pirate/corsair information, etc. The highlights of this recent trip were visits to the oldest man-made standing structures on the planet (1,000 years older than the pyramids!), a cruise on the Mediterranean aboard a 100-foot wooden gullet, a tour through the Inquisitor's Palace..…
Last reply by Cap'n Pete Straw, -
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I'm cuious as to how many pyrate-folk have boats and if they had the boat first, then became pyrates or vice-versa.
Last reply by Morgan Dreadlocke, -
California 1 2
by John_Flint- 29 replies
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Might any of you skallawags know of any good pirate-themed places in Southern California?
Last reply by Patrick Hand, -
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My best friend and I are throwing around the idea of a road trip sometime this winter. We'd like to go somewhere in Florida. She's been before (but not since she was 13) and I've never been further south than Virginia. Where would you good pirates recommend that two 26 year olds wouldn't be gett'n themselves killed? I want to go somewhere near the beach with a fun nightlife.
Last reply by Rotten-Eye-Robb, -
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If I've already addressed this topic on this board, I apologize -- however, it's been on the back of my mind to post a topic for discussion about this for SO LONG that I honestly can't remember at this point if I actually POSTED it at some point or not. (So I suppose it goes without saying that, even if I did post it, I don't remember what anyone said about it. *grins*) I am applying for -- considering applying for, I guess I should say, though it's definitely SERIOUSLY considering -- a study program that involves, at the end of the term, four and a half weeks at sea on a brignatine (plenty of port stops, yes; but still, four weeks). Here's the thing (one thing, anyway)…
Last reply by the Royaliste, -
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'ello!! Yes, yes, I live in Maryland, but I'm originally from Colorado, and will be moving out there in about a year. I'm just hoping theres as big a turnout there as here. Anyone from the Rockie state?
Last reply by Captain McCool, -
Scuba anyone 1 2
by andelew- 25 replies
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Ey Avast, any scurvy dogs be scuba diving in the murky Texas waters this season? Looking for Pirate divers to go diving for toilets with.
Last reply by andelew, -
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I already have a bar in my basement, but it's not piratical enough for me. Everyone else seems to be impressed, but a few bits of swag and some seashells aren't nearly enough for me. I'm thinkin bout rebuilding the bar and laminating some jewels, piece's o' eight and various other baubles to the top, and I have a couple other ideas in progress. Anyone have any suggestions? Also, I'm tryin to think of how to make a piratical beer pong table Any bits of inspiration will be most appreciated!
Last reply by Capt.Trade.Wind, -
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The St. John's County, Florida Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) is having the Greater St. Augustine Duck Race and other activities to raise funds to help find a cure for cancer. on April 19th noon till 5 p m The Duck Race committee has asked if we could find some pirates to pose with the general public as one of the money raising events. The events will include Duck Race, Volley Ball tournament, games, gift drawings, food and photos with pirates. If you are a pirate who might be interested in donating some time and have some fun while helping us fight cancer please let me know if you can spend some time posing in your garb with our guest supporters. I thanks ye…
Last reply by Calico Ann Rackham, -
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you've all heard the stories, and i'm sure you've noticed the check box next to the word "Amputations" on your employment forms. But how many of us (you) have had serious injuries whilst upon the waters? it get's talked up alot in the galley/coffee room/shipping crate but the worst I've ever seen(as it happened) or experienced is perhaps being belted with a stray spar here and there. So tell us your tales of woe, anything greater than a broken finger will do.
Last reply by Rummy3, -
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Long before "POTC-At Worlds End" ever made a big deal of the so-called green flash, I have heard stories in and around SW Florida about this phenomenon. Even the staff at restaurants that have a full panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico that make their money on the "sunset crowd" (such as Gulf View grille in Englewood Beach) have always talked about it. But then again some inns inhistoric districts always have ghost stories. I have seen many a sunset in SW Forida, the Keys, to and the Carribbean, desparately awaiting the green flash and have yet witness such a phenomenon. ...still. But then again, I have never seen the Aurora Borealis either. Anyone ever seen i…
Last reply by Joe Pyrat, -
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I just accepted an offer to appear at the Dana Point Tallships Festival, Sept. 9-11....So, besides the Tallships Challenge in August in a harbor near you, Be warned!!!!.... There'll be Pyrates in these waters, eh? ROYALISTE Aquirin' Swag Wherever We Can!
Last reply by the Royaliste, -
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St. Augustine is getting our own pirate ship, a version of the Black Pearl. She is being built by a local hotel owner and will be located at the city yacht pier for a while them moved to the Fountain of Youth as her final home. Don't know her arrival date but I know she will be here for the Florida Heritage Book Festival September 14th & 15th. I'll post more as I find out the details. Keep to the Code! Joe
Last reply by Calico Ann Rackham,
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