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I had a great time here tonight!

October 26, 2003 by Atlantic Enchantress
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It is time for me to go, and I will leave you with this: The Mermaid She rises from the ocean golden moon drawn into numinous wet skin She rises, body swaying to rhythms of rolling waves She rises, from the depths hair caressing a perfect bosom in a cascade of dripping brown curls She then begins to sing with a voice so hypnotic, mercurial arousing the hidden chords of a lonely pirate's being. Goodnight. Please feel free to email me

Last reply by El Pirata, November 2, 2003
Raven Cole! Welcome Aboard!

October 31, 2003 by the Royaliste
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Aye!... an' a Hearty "Welcome Aboard, Mayteee!". ..Kicks a hogshead, and it rolls on down the gangplank, bounces off the bollard, and settles to a stop..............

Last reply by Cap'n Coyote, November 1, 2003
Happy Halloween!!!!!

October 31, 2003 by Red Heather
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Would like to wish all fellow mates a great Halloween! May ye find pure gold in all plunderings today!! Here's a grusome e-card to send to yer fellow mates and it's free too!! Need Flash to view though. Great for the plundering! Has anyone seen others that's to the liking? http://www.usagreetings.com/cgi-bin/usa_di...wf_092900_5.gif sorry for cuttin' & pastin-not sure how to do a hyperlink for the forum

Last reply by El Pirata, November 1, 2003
'Salacious'..a toast on your Birthday!

October 31, 2003 by the Royaliste
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A toast to ye, Mate!......'ave as much as ye kin drink, 'tis Friday to boot!.............

Last reply by the Royaliste, October 31, 2003
Isla Fortuna

October 26, 2003 by dickosfortuna
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Upon swearing meself to a life of Piracy some years ago, I dubbed meself 'Dickos Fortuna', basically with the Dickos as a shortening for Richard, and the Fortuna sounded nice. Last year I searched the word 'Fortuna' on Google, and discovered this: "The Pirate Republic 1680 marked a second radical change of course in the history of the Islas Fortuna y Aflicción. In that year, a pirate fleet lead by Captain Davidson sacked the Fortaleza Bella Vista and converted the island into a base port for incursions and swashbuckling across the Caribbean. Fortuna has remained a pirate republic ever since. While nominally a part of the Commonwealth, it is now self-governing." I w…

Last reply by dickosfortuna, October 31, 2003
Fencing, Sabre, Historical Swordsmanship

October 9, 2003 by Paisley
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i took the plunge and signed up for fencing... when speaking with the academy **http://www.vafinc.com/**(thought i wanted sabre classes) i mentioned that my goal was to "dress like a pirate and pretend to kill people". he said i should take historical swordsmanship. def of class below: "Students are introduced to historical swordsmanship based on Medieval and Renaissance techniques. The swordfighting disciplines that will be explored in this class are the Japanese katana (a unique, single-edged sword), the rapier (the traditional dueling weapon), and the two-handed sword (the knightly European mediaval weapon). Swords used in class are the shinai (made of babmoo) and …

Last reply by Hawkyns, October 30, 2003
'Appy Berfday, Surlyjane!.....

October 29, 2003 by the Royaliste
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'Ere's to ye, Surlyjane!..a tankard from the Ship's hold for ye!......Rolls keg wif' foot.......

Last reply by the Royaliste, October 30, 2003
"Boarders Away!" 1 2 3 4 5

May 4, 2003 by Capt. "Mad Dog" Davies
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Any of ye swabs interested in discussing pirate fighting skills and weaponry; historic, reenacting, or theatrical? I meself be open to any related topic, be it swords, knives, pistols, muskets, cudgels, boarding actions, dueling, or land assaults (after all, they don't call me "Mad Dog" fer nuthin'!). "I've clinched and closed with many a foe, I've learned to defy and defend, Shoulder to shoulder we'll fight it out, But the strongest must win in the end." Capt. Ian "Mad Dog" Davies, Ye Pyrate Brotherhood, LINY

Last reply by El Pirata, October 28, 2003
Pirate Ship Name 1 2 3 4

October 5, 2003 by Redd Oktober
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Allllright! Put on yer thinkin' caps...what would be the ultimate pirate ship name be? The winner here gets their ship's name plastered on the boat set at the Haunted Forest (By the by...we just finished her last night...she be HUGE!)

Last reply by Lady Seahawke, October 28, 2003
Good day 1 2

October 25, 2003 by Atlantic Enchantress
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I am called the Atlantic Enchantress, and I am new to this forum. I would like to say a friendly hello to everyone! Would you all mind telling me about yourselves?

Last reply by Scupper, October 28, 2003
Oak Island Treasure Mystery

October 26, 2003 by AliasGraceO'Malley
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http://www.unmuseum.org/oakisl.htm I've seen specials on this on A&E and find it fascinating. There are also several good web sites out there with good photos of various levels and things found. Any thoughts. If nobody knows what it is I will re-post with details, but I'm thinking a board of pirates will know about legitimate treasure sites.

Last reply by El Pirata, October 27, 2003
Can anyone please help me?

October 26, 2003 by Atlantic Enchantress
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to my signature, but I cannot figure out how to do this! It seems as though I can't use an on-line photo album, or can I?

Last reply by [BB] lkg, October 27, 2003
Our local F.O.E club has been hooked n' boarded!

October 27, 2003 by BLACK JACK SHALAQ
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Aye mates! It twas' a darin' n' dasterdly plan but Black Jack n' his crew took over the local Fraternal Order of Eagles club here on the North Coast Saturday nite. First we plundered the bar n' ravaged da barmaids. Then me "Master Gunner" Mr. Nubbs laid waste to the dance floor with a hail of cannon fire. The band was playin' some kinda country music,(Black Jack hates that stuff). So we rounded the lott up n' threw them over board draggin' thar carcusses over the corrals til the sharks wouldn't pay any mind to em'. All in all, it twas' yet another lost, drunken Saturday nite! Ol' Black Jack even went as far as to get his first mate "Shanghai Sooz" pissed off at him (What …

Last reply by BLACK JACK SHALAQ, October 27, 2003
Happy Flippin' Birthday, Animal!!!

October 25, 2003 by the Royaliste
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'Ere's a hogshead for ye maytee!, an' many more to ye, me Bucko!.......

Last reply by Lady Seahawke, October 25, 2003
I found a custom leather crafter

October 25, 2003 by BLACK JACK SHALAQ
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He made me an awsome Baldric n' frog and 4 1/2" wide leather belt. And he's really reasonable too! www.Dorsetthouse.com Just thought I'd put my two cents in, Black Jack

Last reply by "Mad Mab" Longfeather, October 25, 2003
Cap'n Thomas B.'s Birthday

October 23, 2003 by Red Heather
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Happy Birthday Cap'n Thomas B. !! May ye have a smooth sailing day and find plenty of booty in all your plundering today!! This wrench could perhaps serve you a couple of jugs of her finest rum. (Breathing heavily........) R.H.

Last reply by Stynky Tudor, October 24, 2003
Ahoy all jack tars!

October 22, 2003 by shad0wsky
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Ahoy everyone! I need some ol' matey help! Im startin' a guild of true pirates in a game and I need some help to find out a good title . I was thinkin' 'bout "T' Crew" or simply "The Crew" but any help is welcome!

Last reply by El Pirata, October 23, 2003
Lucky Penny`s birthday !!!!!!

October 20, 2003 by seaskull
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CONGRATULATIONS Happy birthday t` ye lass , 30 yrs young today, I raise me tankard n` wish ya well !!

Last reply by Cap'n Coyote, October 23, 2003
Cap'n Coyote's Birthday!!!! 1 2

October 21, 2003 by Rosalinda
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HAPPY 231st BIRTHDAY, CAP'N COYOTE (only 33 Human Years old today) And a Birthday Song for ye! May God bless and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others And let others do for you May you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every rung May you stay forever young Forever young, forever young May you stay forever young. May you grow up to be righteous May you grow up to be true May you always know the truth And see the lights surrounding you May you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong May you stay forever young Forever young, forever young May you stay forever young. May your hands always be busy Ma…

Last reply by capnwilliam, October 23, 2003
Spyglass

October 17, 2003 by capnwilliam
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A time or two during the "pirate's kit" discussion, mates have mentioned having spyglasses. Now, these are vey nautical and pyratical, great props, and they can come in handy! Does anyone know when they first came into use? Can anyone recommend a source for a good, usable, period (18th -early 19th century) spyglass? Capt. William

Last reply by Capt. Westyn Elizabeth Roberts, October 22, 2003
Connecticut area pirates unite!!

October 8, 2003 by Scupper
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I be looking to meet some of me fellow pirates here about. I'll be making me way to New London CT to meet up with Coastie04. Anyone else interested in joining up with us over a tankard? If you be up to the traveling, Our brethern from Rhode Island, New York and Massachusetts are invited as well. let me know mates Scupper

Last reply by Scupper, October 22, 2003
Sir Arthur Aston

October 22, 2003 by Coastie04
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Royaliste, I found this at http://geocities.com/ancasta1/oddities.htm and thought you would enjoy, as would others in this fine pub. Sir Arthur Aston, Royalist commander during the English Civil War, was beaten to death with his own wooden leg by Cromwell's men. Coastie

Last reply by El Pirata, October 22, 2003
Birthday Grettings, Lucky Penny!....

October 20, 2003 by the Royaliste
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A Rabble Rousing Congratulations on your birthday, from your Mates at Tales of the Seven Seas!...... Ye ain't lookin' a day o'oer twenty- two!.......*Grins*........

Last reply by Dorian Lasseter, October 21, 2003
Where to learn to sail?

October 4, 2003 by capnwilliam
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Can any mate recommend a good short-term sailing experience? Let me clarify. I'm not interested in modern sailing craft, nor in Windjammer type cruises. Neither do I have the time to devote 9 consecutive weekends to volunteer crewing aboard an historic vessel some 300 miles away, nor am I young and AB enough to be climbing the rigging. What I'm interested in is a cruise aboard a tall ship or other period type vessel, where we can (preferably) leave the sight of land, spend a night or two aboard, have an experienced crew, but be able to pick up some pointers about sailing the vessel. Can anyone so recommend? Capt. William

Last reply by dasNdanger, October 20, 2003
Earrings 1 2

October 10, 2003 by El Pirata
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Where can we buy earrings in the hoop variety? Every now and again I find them while I do a rare but of shopping but they are exceptionally few and far between. I have exceptional alergenic ear lobes and while I was able to take the pain of dealing with infection after infection while that ear lobe healed, I would like the other ear lobe either pierced or maybe find a clip-on that looks cool. Anyone?

Last reply by El Pirata, October 20, 2003