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Slated for May 30th. New series that start in the spring and summer don't often do well but you never know...

http://networkedblogs.com/VK4vM

With warm weather season now approaching perhaps a few more suggestions could join the forum?

What about vendors? Any certain vendor selling his or her wares bring you to an event?

Just watched a documentary on Netflix entitled "Ben Franklin's Pirate Fleet". Later than our time frame but worth a watch.

Would salting the pork kill the dreaded worms that frequently infested swine flesh?

I must confess that while others might seek out the pub for education and research, for myself it's fuel for the imagination. I look forward to checking out the various threads. I love looking at new pictures in the gallery. It's also a great way to take a mental vacation while checking out the exciting pirate themed activities that fellow pub members are posting.

Watched a movie on Netflix entitled "Vatel". Set during the reign of King Louis XIV. Costuming is excellent!

Excellent reviews! Thanks for doing this!

Can we push this topic a little further? What about addressing these events from both the perspective as a participant/ volunteer (kit requirements, contact suggestions, what you will be required to do) and as an attendee (t-shirt, sun glasses, maybe a costume)???

Example: I attended Pirates in Paradise for my first and only time in 2005. I was curious and wanted to participate but uncertain who to approach and how to introduce myself. What was required? What is my commitment to the event( I've read Mission's posts about watching a gate late into the night at Fort Taylor)? Is there a cost for meals after hours or in the camp ground (or by invitation only)? So I simply attended the event and had a wonderful time.

Some folks might want to scout out an event first before jumping in. Others are a little braver and go in head first! Some have restrictions especially if coming in for a pirate event from out of time. Some have family that may or may not want to participate but will attend.

I would find these details helpful.

What might be helpful on this topic is to post a list of a few pirate events that are really, really good. The one Jen mentioned sounds excellent, so much that it might be worth a visit! If someone who wants to start up a pirate event had a list of good ones he or she could experience what we like.

Just an idea.

Drama Free events??? Aren't all pirate events free of drama (unless you mean stage drama)?

Have you ever seen those weapons that combine a blade or axe with a flintlock? I wonder how common they were?

I recently won tickets to tour the sound stage in New York, but found out only the day before, so a ticket to New York was impossible. Since I couldn't make it out, they sent me a promotional flag and a hip flask. The flag is pretty cool. It's silks screened, but done in a style that looks like loose threads and stitching. The hip flask says 'Black Sails' and 'Starz'. The flag is already slated for the guest room wall.

That's wonderful!

1) Inclusion and involvement for the new comer's and old comer's alike........offering to let them get involved.

2) Rhum.

Let me second the idea of keeping the event "open" to new people and at least attempting to get them involved. Nothing can be more disheartening than traveling to an event, spending money, extending a friendly hand and not being accepted by the old guard. Now I'm not talking about handing over a black powder weapon to someone you and letting them fire it. You certainly need to act with caution. But what about including new people in some of the after hour events or inviting them to join you for a meal? It that seems to "private" at least pointing them here to the Pub so they can meet a few members??? Most people who come to a new event the first time don't know the details and might want to get more involved but won't unless invited. They consider it private and much like High School a clique.

What's the harm it walking up to the guy in the plastic bucket book covers and leather Jack Sparrow hat and saying, "Hey shipmate you look new around this port... ever seen the 'walk the plank' challenge? It's over at pier one at 4:30! Oh, you see that fine looking tall ship? That be the "Black Angel" and she gives rides to anyone who can shell out 40 dollars. Hey you on the mailing list? Do you like rum? We do a tasting down a Dirty Jim's Grill and Pub tonight after 10."

I have been impressed with the set design. The sail cloth tents and old Spanish building. It would be fun to do a pirate photo shoot on one of those sets!

The return of Hawkyns! Nice to have you back!

We can pick apart a film's or show's inaccuracies and still like it, right? Just because there are inaccuracies doesn't mean you have to dislike it. Some people are going to be interested in that, so we discuss it. If people ask about the accuracy (which they have and will since the show is pitching itself as "real") of the show, I see no problem in knowing in advance the issues in it. Doesn't take away from the entertainment quality, does it? Or are there just a few people who don't care about it but get annoyed at those who post about it?

I liked it! I don't fuss about the inaccuracies but just have fun with it.

On the other hand, it may lead to another bump in the general public's interest in Pyrates.

That's a very real possibility I hadn't thought of, and you've raised my expectations for more traffic on the Pub.

My thoughts as well. The general public may start looking at piracy a little more closely and decide they want more. A few may turn up here and learn a few lessons in history.

I posted what may be the thirstiest drinking game ever to the Black Sails Facebook page...

If you see a monmouth cap. Even one. You get to drink.

If someone is wearing their 'tankard' on their person, you pour out a drink in the sink.

If someone is wearing actual shoes and stockings, you get to drink.

If someone wears boots while riding a horse, you get to drink.

If someone jumps in the water wearing boots, you pour a drink down the sink.

If someone is carrying a fid or true sailor's knife, you get to drink.

If someone brandishes a caplock, you dump a drink out.

If someone says 'Ahoy!' in context, you get to drink.

If they ever yell 'Weigh Anchor!' and drop the anchor, you dump out a drink.

If someone uses an eyepiece suspended by a ribbon or tied with a ribbon, you get to drink.

If a wench is wearing stays, you get to drink.

If you see a miniskirt, you pour a drink in the sink.

If someone is given a ship's pistol to use just before a battle you get to drink.

If any ship uses a tiller, you get to drink.

If a ship's surgeon is seen shaving anyone, you get to drink.

If you see a ship's sails filling one way and the same ship's flag flying the other way, you pour out a drink.

If the scuttlebutt is shown, you get to drink.

If you hear amazing grace, you pour out a drink.

If someone says 'Larboard' you get to drink.

If they say port in place of Larboard you have to dump your drink in the sink.

Mate you are going waste a lot of good rum...

While it's about two generations after the GAOP "The Scarlet Pimpernal" is streaming on Netflix:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182408/

about the mix of treasure island characters... this kinda makes me want to put a musket in the face of one of the makers of this in that isn't there 1001 versions of treasure island already?? I've always said how keen it would be if they made a series about the pirates in the golden days as most of them knew each other and there was alot of relationships that would be worth dramatizing and making into something like this. Must pirate movies and shows always go to treasure island? Isn't there plenty of pirate characters that REALLY existed? I think there is plenty, and yet we're forced to follow fictional characters that Blackbeard would have laughed at (captain flint take heed, and your baldric looks stupid). At least Disney had the gull to do something original. (not looking at the 4th one, in which Blackbeard would have laughed at himself being only 5'8")

Jake the pirate tale you want is also coming to TV. "Crossbones" is a network TV series that also takes place on Nassau and and features the "pirate culture" that existed in the Golden Age. No word on when we will see it. I wonder if Black Sails generates an audience that maybe we'll see it sooner. The hosts of the preview I attended stated that they hope people will subscribe to Starz just for Black Sails. Maybe we shall see a second Pirate Renaissance?

Just watched "The Bounty" on Netflix.

HB2U WB!

Tonight I was able to see a screening of the new STARZ TV series “Black Sails”. I’ve been eagerly watching the trailers on facebook and through a twist of luck I managed to see the pilot episode in a theater on the big screen!

My first impressions: This series requires “thinking” as it weaves a tale of intrigue. With a director behind it like Michael Bay you know you’re going to see some explosions (and you do!) but the detailed backstory and sub plots might be a bit much for your average viewer. Not as much action as you come to expect from Michael Bay but this isn’t a bad thing as the pilot sets up the characters and lets you know a lot has yet to be revealed.

The Good:

Set in Nassau in 1715 (and the pirate city of Nassau looks amazing!)

Prequel to “Treasure Island” combining fictitious characters from the novel (Long John Silver, Billy Bones, Captain Flint) and real life pirates (Charles Vane, Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny).

Pirate articles.

Vaporing when preparing for an attack.

At least a nod to real world history and some semblance of the workings of Nassau when it was a pirate haven.

The theme of intrigue and deception are focus of the series not just random acts of violence. There is a story here and it looks to be quite deep.

The Bad:

If you are a huge history buff and stickler for details this movie is going to kill you! The costuming is more fantastic than period. They play fast and loose with history.

Lots of nudity (while not bad it is more “in your face” nudity). The whores in Nassau tend to lie about in states of undress or draped over some rogue in a very public yet intimate display. When done in a tasteful manner it can enhance a period drama however here it is done very heavy handed.

Cursing, this might be common amid a society of pirates, but is again presented for shock value.

CGI ships are a little off (minor issue).

I liked the first episode and was glad to hear that STARZ picked up the second season already before airing the first season on TV. I can overlook the historical mistakes as long as they give me a good story. I don’t know if this series is going to generate the buzz that Game of Thrones does but that seems to be the direction/ feel they are taking this series (POTC by George R R Martin?). It looks to be more of a smart drama than an action show. Then again I really like pirates and it's hard to disappoint me.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl is now streaming on Netflix!