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  1. I know.. But the energy will hold me over for many Christmas... What's the plural? Christmases?

    The little red and white cords are attached to my computer screen, the postcards are tucked away in a drawer (yes I kept those too) and the crossed anchors are with other pendants in my little jewelry drawer waiting for a chain to call home. You've been very kind and for that I am blessed.

    Thank you again.

  2. I just had another quick thought about what you said... Honey... Wenching, boozing and such are not always part of a pirate's life. There are records of pirates who would never take part in such things as they still feared god's wrath. There were 'gentlemen pirates' who still clung onto much of what they learned in the courts. There was a strict political system on board a ship, that, if broken, a vote could be taken to dismiss another. Lashing and such was a last resort, especially if your crew was small. Same with being drunk. The last thing you need is weak drunks, unable to defend the ship if you were attacked. Many captains put restrictions on sex as well. If that is a port you visit often you don't want pregnant women or women with kids using God's Will to declare your crew stay and settle as the child MUST be theirs. Usually you saved your pennies and 'invested in a working woman' so that no claim could be made of the crew if she got preggers.

    So much is cut out of history to narrow it down to the basics or the cleanest or the most exciting for a restricting, frustrating society. We can't do it all in real life so it's exciting.

    On a side note. I have a physical body that, if it wasn't for the sword work I do, I'd be a mess. Some of us women are built for it so why not do it. I made it my profession. Some make it a hobby. But no matter what... We all love the excitement of long ago and out of reach.

  3. No.. You got the right woman. As the sig says... Crew of The Jade Dragon,

    The 'crew' is 6 people (sometimes more if required but the core 6 remain stable) chosen by me for the use of performance as well as any social activities they wish to be part of.

    Children are only one portion of the entertainment. We've done many a corporate gig where content is less child friendly.

    I have really gone sailing. Both as Charity (for promos and such) and as 'me' (Christina is the real name). As me is better as I get to really learn instead of stopping what I'm doing every 10 minutes and pose for someone. I have fun with both. I just learn more in civies.

    Because what we do is physically interpreted (actors) we still, when the audience is right or it, do more of the 'closer to real' then other situations... In those cases Charity becomes a bitter, frustrated woman whose looking for a piece of male meat who may have bathed, in order to relieve her frustrations. Very masculine and very determined. Male prostitutes have existed as far back as Egyptian times. But again.... Actor... I m very dedicated to my hubby and would never sacrifice a marriage so some guy at a gig or event cn try to knock me up. But we're also not an R.P.G. We're in the public with real steel on our hips. I don't do RPGs... Well... There's one private small one I do in order to flex script ideas but that's it. I don't lik being stuck at a computer that much. I'd rather be swinging swords ior sailing on my friend's sail boat.

    Hope that helps.

  4. ...coming from a discussion I had with somebody who wanted to join my site and gave up. And she said she was a reenactor too (not sure if in present or only in the past). But my question is ...general:

    It is a matter of fact already, ie of general knowledge, that women pirates or sailors had been few in history. The most of them were disguised as boys, and sooner or later discovered (see Lovely Polly's ballad, "The handsome cabin boy", "The ballad of Willie Taylor", etc.). But even so they weren't many.

    How then are so many women sailors reenactors? Because they want to keep historical accuracy, usually...

    And how then I get so many requests for female pirates for my RPG? (Well, for the second question I sort of have an answer... and it is in the young adult historical fantasy labelled as historical fiction - Pyratica, Jacky Faber and the others which get strange ideas in the teens' heads)

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    Thank you very much, I think I got enough answers to clarify my curiosity - and no, i wasn;t asking about women dressed as men in reenacting, because it made sense to me, I was asking about the women dressed as women. I was hoping to hear especially from those pirate captains who are women - Charity Ann Rackham for example,because lady captains were only in China, but your point that reenacting ladies are not always reenacting pirates is good too.

    Well... Sending a PM usually works for me. I do a lot of work to keep things going (the joys of being in charge) and miss a lot of posts I'd like to take part in...

    As much as I love history it is full of 'holes' which entertainers (like me) take advantage of. We live in a modern age where many women need to... Well... Make up for lost time... So to speak. More often then not they simply take the fact that, with such inaccurate records, there's little proof that most boys (especially in 'lower classes) were not young ladies. But as you said... You're interested in those of us who dress like women....

    So here it is.... I'm an actor/writer/producer/director. I'm an actor, playing a character, with the intention and goal of giving the kids a taste of history, entertaining them, keeping thir attention and showing pride with the goal of inspiring them. Looking at the history of media developed characters and reading up as to how people (more parents) see the various interpretations of a strong female figure, I developed Charity to be proud to be female. Now... You will never see Charity in heels, a fluffy short skirt and anything she can't swing a sword in, as that wouldn't get her far. Besides... Not fond of it all... If you look at my bodice (1500s version of the character) it is designed to allow me to move but not my chest. Those puppies stay planted as I like my nipples where they are and if I popped out during a show... Well... Let's say the rating would have to change.... So when it comes to history, the outfit is made for a 'working woman' (gentlemen... Mind back on the subject please) but still shows that I am a woman. You'll also note that I never go on and on about rum, unhealthy foods, smoking... When I am in a public image situation. Especially when there are kids around. We keep some foods of the time with us (when we're able) so that we can educate but the only real talk of alcohol is one character stealing from another or mention of it when we talk about the sterilization of food and water. It makes the parents more comfy. It's also part of the reason I'm fairly strict with my physical state.... Or at least i try to be... Christmas is a killer... Parents want their kids to be inspired by a healthy image. Now... I have been caught with a cigar treat and I've had a few drinks while still in costume but always AFTER the day is done, I'm no longer performing and surrounded by adults (no kids).

    So... I do hope that helps. My pirate love may be 'historical based' but my pirate image is 'modern performance based' as it is connected to my business. Besides... Bandaging down an hourglass figure is painful and awkward.

    Later!

  5. AhhhH!!! Just returned to the Pub! I didn't know the deadline was so early! Darn computer viruses took my comp out so just got back on. So, I'm too late to participate? ::: Seriously severe pout::: :(

    ~Lady B

    Hey honey. Don't feel so bad. I missed it to. They say fate has a funny way of dishing out 'balance' and my life has gotten so crazy I haven't had time to be here so I missed the deadline. But... I'm not going to fuss.. This year is excessively financially tight and I got some wonderful gifts last year. Not only did I get some cool items from my 'secret pirate Santa' ;-) but also my receiver sent me thank you gifts as well.

    She knows she didn't have to but it seems that she couldn't resist. One of the incredibly wonderful pieces sent to me last year (a little small silver ship pendant) was added to my Charity outfit (in front of the black obsidian) and is still there, reminding me of the love and luck gifted to me by a very special pirate lady.... So.. In a way... My gifts from last year filled me so much with happiness, that energy will last a few more Year's to come.

    So... Enjoy yourselves and hopefully, next year, I'll have some spare money to accomplish this again and spare time to visit the pub more often.

    Thank you again.

  6. The Gentleman Pirate

    By: Christina Carr

    I began my days, in the courts

    Structure and control, my only resort

    I wore the clothing they told me to wear

    I held a status none could compare

    Then you, dear uncle, destroyed my life

    Took away my strength, status and rights

    My parents gone I had only you

    And I truly thought you'd see me through

    I gave you love, as much as I could

    In trade you'd support me, like you should

    But no, it was never meant to be

    That loved noble inside of me

    You tried to kill me and beat me down

    You made sure I would not be around

    And just as you thought you had won

    Your back was turned, your deeds undone

    Your problem is, oh blood of mine

    You thought you'd won but given much time

    You let me breathe by dismissing me

    I hated it but you set me free

    Your confidence, your smug power

    Your thoughts of success, feeding the hours

    You thought I could never survive

    Bugs you placed in the fellows inside

    Years separated from courts and love

    From images of lions and turtle doves

    The structure removed in pain and hurt

    There were days I thought nothing worse

    Then they came, pirates so bold

    Limping away from silver and gold

    They had lost their fight yet once again

    To my prison island, without a win

    They took me in, oh blood of mine

    I shared my knowledge and in time

    They found in me a captain not shown

    They found in me a way to grow

    I know your ships, your paths and law

    I know from inside, your structure, your claws

    I know where you will strike and all your friends

    Will eventually turn on you, in the end

    But now I sit, looking over the bow

    The time you have spent was not spent well

    You have wasted away on bitter thoughts

    In the courts, thinking 'win,' ignoring loss

    I miss my language, I miss my food

    I miss my structure, my well breed fools

    I miss my support, my clothes and class

    But being Captain some of that will last

    I will keep my voice, though they don't understand

    I will fight for support, from each and every man.

    I will work in a democracy, supportive, it's true

    I will fight against the real tyrants like you

    I will use my power to fight against man

    Yet stand beside those who can

    Live a real life, but I must confess

    I do miss the clothing, the courts, the rest

    I can never return, to that 'blessed' life

    A time where I was convinced all was right.

    I can never go back, I now know the fight.

    I can never return or loose sight

    It is so different, frustrating and tough

    But, dear society, I have had enough

    My tune has changed, a gentleman I will be

    And through this crew I have found the real me

    A lady I once was, blue blood and pure

    Now I question if I was ever sure

    A Countess of the courts, I thought I'd always be

    Now a gentleman pirate stands in front of thee

    God's servant and righteous soul

    Countess Dame Admiral Captain

    Charity Ann Rackham

    May our paths cross in ideal light

    And faith never lead us astray

    May our ships pass peacefully in the night.

    I say nothing of the day.

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    Now.. Where this came from? As an actor, writer, etc. I will always revisit characters I am still using in order to keep them fresh and growing. As Charity is not a character taken or based on any other existing characters/creations (Although some have made some personality comparisons) and is built from scratch AND even though I don't get to use all levels of Charity's existence and history (keeping things lighter for the kids and marketability) I feel a need to work on all of her levels so that when I perform script (especially at BCRF) I can find what I need in me to keep her alive and as real as the market will let me. I have always dreamed of having a chance to film something (A short, movie, etc.) where The Jade Dragon Crew can show that more 'dramatic side' and history of the story that began this adventure (as well as relationships between the characters and some of their origins) but budget and time will not allow that... Not yet. So I have to find a way to keep her alive. You see.. True actors find in their characters similar traits to themselves and much of what Charity has gone and is going through (trust and love leading to deception and then struggling to find trust and love in a different 'world' without being deceived again... AND holding onto what she thinks is the traits that make her who she is) is similar to some of my struggles. Since I can't afford to film it... Well...

    My biggest outlet is my poems. I just write them. Don't think much.. Just write them. This was written this morning as I waited on someone. I was going to memorise script but my mind went into a 'find her' place and there it wrote. So.... Instead of hiding it I shall present it to all of you. If you would like to share it in any way, I ask that you include this post piece as well and a credit. I hope you all like it and I hope my art is shared. Thank you for your energy and thank you for your love.

  7. Pirates friends: I am the person who started this nasty thread way back. "hangs head in shame" I have regretted it ever since. Your comments about supporting the pirate community and helping new people enter the hobby are the true essence of this site. Posters like Patrick Hand, Mission, Capt. Sterling, and others have all voiced some great complaints about this post. This topic was my fault and it was a bad idea.

    Will you forgive me or am I to be left on a desert island with a pistol and one shot?

    You are forgiven but know that I also hate the thought of being left on an island with simply a pistol and one shot. I wouldn't wish it on myself so nor would I wish it upon you.

    SO NAH! tongue.gif

  8. A day of unhindered plunderin' of merchant vessels.

    The quartermaster's responsibility is to see that the crew has what they require and it is my job, as Captain, to see that the Quartermaster is doing his job. What better way to have him do his job then give him the opportunities.

    Hmmmm.. Now let's see....

    AH!!!

    Job as a gunner or job as a Cabin Boy?

    (both with their own form of risk.)

  9. Let me see if I can put together something worthwhile for you in time for this nomination

    I guess I was able to get something together in time after all ;)

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    http://www.abcaction...-at-pirate-days

    "Canibal Chrispy is everywhere!!" "Keep that guy away from your daughters."

    Both very valid statements. Sweet deal.

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    Charity Rackham

    wrote me a poem. I now

    shall write her haiku.

    And your wife is a lucky woman. Very clever man. I saved the 'story' you wrote me a few months ago and still pull it out to read when I need to. The Brethren is blessed with your presence.

  10. Was having this very discussion with a promoter the other day. We decided that we don't really like (Hate is such a harsh word) pirates who do the eat and drink thing too much. If you did all of that at sea you'd get sick and weak and prime picking for other ships and crewmates. The promoter was looking at it from a 'what is the aspects we can sell to the families and what shouldn't we influence the kids with.' I was looking at it as 'who do I want on board when the other ship comes after us.' Both very valid points and reasonings.

    ;)

  11. A man of few words

    A man of class

    A graceful thanks heard

    A 'grin' that lasts

    You've been good to me

    You've been the right kind of kind

    And on land or sea

    You're always on my mind

    So take this ship

    By the wheel

    Do what you do best

    Beg, borrow or steal....

    Hold on a moment

    Did I just suggest you beg?

    Well.. If it works

    If it brings you up a leg

    We've had this chat

    A few times before

    I'd rather vote for you

    Then show you the door

    Stay Chrispy, my friend.

    You may booo me now. ;)

  12. Ohhh.. That's a tough one... East Indies has some incredible fabrics and such but the West Indies has all those incredible spices and such... Hmmmm.....

    I think I'll go with the fabrics. East Indies it is.

    British Navy or East India Trading Company as a 'temporary' ally?

  13. Jimmy. Your post is blank. Was there something there? A video or photo? If so then you may want to check your service you linked it from as it is down. Or if you wrote something and it didn't post then you may want to see if there is a virus or something somewhere and possibly change your passwords.

  14. Oddly enough.. Buried on land. Creepy but I always thought it would be interesting to sleep with the bogs or mummified. One day they may find me and think I was the most common bodytype and assume all women were physically like me (hourglass, physical, short = 5'4", brunette, etc..). They'd never know my name but who knows what name they would come up with.

    P.S. How'd I miss out on this one:

    I'll sleep on deck....... she smells funny down below...

    I do not smell funny down below and how would you know?!?! It's all my crew's fault. :angry:

    Visit to a:

    Maritime Museum or A Reenactment encampment/display?

  15. I'd love to have a fine ship like the bounty, now I need to set sail and plunder the caribbean for some money...if only i had a ship. This is starting to sound like that chicken and egg thing me bosun told me about.

    Not sure you want to admit that your bosum may be smarter then yourself.

    :angry:

    But yes. I do agree. Circular logic does not always work to ones advantage.

  16. Some of you are already aware of Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze:

    http://www.rustyscupperpirates.com/

    On June 24, 25 & 26th

    But this year is really special for my hubby and I. You see... We were going to do a Renewal Of Vows to celebrate our 20th year married (24 as friends) and we were going to do it Pirate Style here in BC. BUT due to a SERIOUS lack of time and money, we are unable to do it now. YET our wonderful Brethren in the US (Mostly the work of Black Widow from http://www.piratesofthepacfic.com/index.html ) made it quite clear that in these hard times a declaration of love, such as this, should not be over looked. She also insisted on thanking us for all that we've done for them. So... Black Widow and the lovely Rosie, have banned together (gotten us a minister and set up the pot luck reception and.... this is going to be wicked!) and are organising a Renewal Of Vows for Hubby and I. This means, as a thank you, Charity and Cobbs will be adding their talents to the line up in the schedule of performers and as many of the Jade Dragon crew (Key and support crew) as we can passport muster, will be coming to Rusty Scuppers.

    The Renewal is open to the 'public' and is going to be part of the entertainment on the Saturday night. If you would like more info on the Renewal itself both a FB page and FB invite have been set up.

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rusty-Scupper-Renewal/155347764525737?ref=ts

    and

    https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188382674537928&ref=ts

    Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

  17. Our ship is and will always be The Jade Dragon.

    Sleek, fast and a growl to not challenge.

    When the storyline for the BC Renfest began she was a sloop but since that time Charity has taken her Uncle's flagship and renamed it (Challenging the bad luck of renaming a ship) in order to make it hers. The Sussex Rose is no more and her revenge on her uncle is nearer completion. The Jade Dragon is now a Caravel and the original battered old sloop became a fireship.

  18. Light the candle

    Set the flame

    For all who have passed

    And all who came

    Make a toast

    Raise a glass

    To our hosts

    Those who past

    A true light

    Comes from inside

    Those who fight

    For that which is right

    Perform for us

    My wonderful man

    For even from dust

    A performer you'll stand

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    May our lights shine in your honor and may your inspiration be felt throughout time.

  19. Question.. Does our M.U.T. (Mechanical Universal Tracker) count as an 'young air pirate dog?' - Instead of an 'old sea dog?'

    http://www.facebook....169345963104670

    MUT.jpg

    wow! I love the dog! and you both look great.

    Thank you for the compliment. And we're not done with M.U.T. but he wound up getting so much attention we got asked so much to put up an FB page for him so we did.

    https://www.facebook...169345963104670

    We want to get some time to do more work on him before we can get out and get our 'steampunk on'.

    Our outfits were put together sooooo quick so we also want to spend some times with that as well. Thank you for that compliment as well.

    BTW. I saw your pic. I like. I love the fabrics. Nice and 'rich' looking. :unsure:

  20. New Providence. It's still there and doesn't need a boat to visit... (Yes... BTW. I am aware that I am talking about an earthquake after a recent earthquake has happened but I'd answer that way no matter what. I DO love visiting history and much of Port Royal is under water.)

    Stop in a...

    Bay or Lagoon

  21. Yes, but I got in trouble last time i posted pics of my dangly thingy,

    (Laughs)

    There are pics earlier in this thred.

    How many times must I tell you that if you let dangly bits hang too long and try to fight, they just swing and get in the way...? Darn it man!!

    B)

    Which pics are the pics of the ones you bought? I see the original shots he posted but which ones did you get?

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