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One of the Dresses I purchased at an estate sale and HAVE to keep in a Cedar lined closet

Ran across the Wake of Pyrates Way Pyracy.com since I was.., working on pirate Wench costumes items on ebay, Continue to search for a place to research pirate artwork Renaissance and pirate garb This seemed the most friendly waters and port.

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I carried my art supplies in a plastic tote box back then, cumbersome and not user friendly. I keep my artwork in this sailors small wood chest that was my father's sea chest. He served in the Navy. the chest has many sections for supplies. I have mountains of pencils, old and new.

I keep Christopher Hart instruction books for sketching and art study The book is called "drawing Cutting Edge Comics", It shows the planes of the face, hands and feet, I have One "How to Draw Manga" book, I

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Barnes and Nobles also have books, I have books from Half price books store in my wooden art box

Sunrise of the coral Rose The Romanian gypsy girl Serena flashed her eyes, and then dropped an embroidered kerchief to the ground. In the first nights firelight, her trials as a young girl would arrive at their fruition. All marriage-aged girls would show at the campfire tonight. A scarlet scarf lay draped across her beautiful hand carved mirror. Golden earrings were tossed carelessly across the same dresser that had been a wedding gift to her parents. Sweet perfume was awaiting her in a blue crystal glass container. A rose lay upon her skirt and blouse with the remnants of dew still remorsefully clinging to its tender petals. Fragrance from the lilacs she had plucked the evening before remained in the damp morning air. The coral colored rose mysteriously appeared on the windowsill of her caravan wagon this morning while the skies still showed purple and pink in the firmaments. Tonight an age-old tradition would be presented to many of the gypsies. Her father was full Romanian gypsy blood. Dark haired and green eyes composed her looks. Her mother was a fiery-eyed diminutive Italian woman whose gorgeous face did not seem to be marred by the passing of time. From somewhere out of the early twilight night the ardent howls of the timber wolves played a symphony of haunting night music. They too seemed anxious. Her dance began in a slow methodical rhythm of guitars and drumbeats. At first she slowly paced her steps and pirouettes to the tempo of the beautiful gypsy music. Her skirts became a kaleidoscope of satin ribbons as she danced by the crowd. Like the morning sky colors had proved to be such a spectacle long ago, so the nights events sped by it seemed. Several eyes caught her movements and followed her progress about the dancing flames that bathed her features. Flamboyantly clad hosts hovered nearby anticipating the night's events. She caught her slipper once on a fallen log but tossed her head with a cat like grin and quickly remedied her situation. It was then that dark eyes followed her from somewhere out in the dark and vast wilderness. The ruggedly handsome features of his countenance were at once turned, peering unblinking at the angry gleams reflected from the firelight onto a golden object. In his dark conscience many secrets stole away and were never revealed to anyone. Dark were these hidden thoughts and secret mysteries, as dark as any guilty man's conscience. Alas, his reverie was shaken by another quandary. His only link to his tribe was an aged ring that was given to him as his father lay dying from an arrow wound. His plans would serve him well. Only this shining heirloom could save his onerous hide. For without wearing this one ring the gypsy nomads strewn about the campsite were to slit his throat. He again scrutinized the bejeweled coat of arms in yellow gold reposing about his trigger finger. Ruby jeweled eyes glared defiantly up at him from a miniature lions head carved into the sparkling gold on this ring. A golden dragon complete with emerald eyes circled about the other side of the ancient ring. He marveled at the craftsmanship. Verdant orbs shifted their tenacious gaze to then ponder upon the softly dancing tongues of flame. His brashly clad hosts hovering about were more dangerous than the sand scorpions that inhabited the sweltering desert sands and grasslands, and just as wily. The breathtaking beauty of a young girl caught his eyes once more and then he made his move. Whisked away on the winds were all creatures that once composed his enemy's campsite. In one flowing movement all had vanished, just as the great sandstorms came upon an unwary traveler. In those treacherous storms all who did not seek shelter perished in the onslaught. Only footprints remained in the sands left as last testaments and witness. A muffled scream escaped and fell on only two sets of ears. Across a black as midnight steed she is kept prisoner and they were heading away from her beloved gypsy caravan. She heard the tell-tale hoof beats strike across the grasslands as they sped past her favorite lilacs. Perhaps this assailant had presented the coral colored rose. Her heart leapt, as does an eagle as he takes to his powerful wings alighting from a cliff precipice. She was brusquely dropped across a satin divan. Left to partake of her surroundings she composed herself, brushing stray locks and whisps of silken chestnut tresses from her heart shaped face. In the dim light shadows and silhouettes played tricks on her young impressionable mind. From a golden goblet fresh dates peeked at her. Wine awaited in an ornate goblet. Gradually her eyes adjusted to the dim light. Across the tent she found waiting two freshly plucked coral roses. She rushed forward outstretching her arms and quickly gathered the precious flowers against her heart, a teardrop slowly graced her slightly blushed cheek. All of a sudden she heard the rustle of heavily beaded curtains. She slowly began to turn toward the darkened masculine figure outlined against the portal, as the tear drop slipped unbidden down her beautiful face. She had never been so frightened in all her life, except when she had been cornered by the wolves when she was a young child of only twelve years. She recalled that memory as if the same scenario was right before her eyes. copyright 1977 Sea Sea Writer Movie Studios Serena, Gypsy princes to be continued..,

these were trays, not sure if you would seek these here is a nice one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=130266565200 has artwork of the "laughing Cavalier" by Frans Hals

You need a pirates chest of gold, However, make it a pirate cooler drink storage chest of luscious drinks to quaff and replentish thy soul. You could get a wood support structure built around the doubloons chest where you could stock a small make shift bar. Have small refridgerators with supplies and store nice nautical themed party supplies, drink straws, swizzle sticks, small bottles of fruit drink mixers. small party trays. I have a gorgeous Nautical theme Ice bucket, ice buckets have ice tongs, unless someone drops them. Wooden circular serving trays or even tin ones with pirate themes artwork. Steins and mugs and pewter serving wares Here at your refreshment stations, you could place parrots, an area for the nautical theme decanters, glasses plastic or glass, bar supplies, gold coins, pirate Decor, Captain hooks hook, parchments maps, reproductions of course, on these reproductions parchements maps place the Drinks, liquors that are Offered at your Bar, Create Artwork that is the name, theme, art direction for your bar. Call your self the proprietor. Have small chests filled with make believe treasures and pirate items. Place them where your guests will find them. Create area with pirate themes such as sitting areas, Make fun of the Ladies and Gents rest room needs, use nautical terms to describe them There by the Pirate cooler, seated or standing by the treasure chest could reside thy costumed Vagabonds and perhaps have some recorded Jargoon for your pirate Actors to taunt the Thirtsy guests with! Ah A mermaid, Ye must needs a luscious wench mermaid near about the fountain. Letters of Marquee, Wanted posters, would be good just photoshop them. Put the nautical mayhem posters about where ever Ye please. Keepers for the weapons and a hanger for cloaks, a large pirate theme guest sign in book kept where guests can sign in. Mirrors with nautical themes, Seashell lamps. lighting ambiance, stools, captain chairs, old whiskey decanters with nautical images, http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Whiskey-Bottle...6QQcmdZViewItem brass nautical items, ships wheels, Any old dive equipment, oars, paddles, oil lamps, ship lamps, old books, you can get them at some libraries. Old oil painting with Windjammers on them, you can even get nice prints that are gorgeous and less expensive http://cgi.ebay.com/1963-VINTAGE-SCHOLASTI...3QQcmdZViewItem Oh Merciful Heavens, Clocks, Nautical clocks, and The Moby Dick books, any old Fishing gear of course watch for hooks, small nice wood boat models. The Reef Restaurants, Texas city texas has beautiful decor and delicious foods to! Let me look that up here are trays not really expensive, great to decorate or serve on http://collectibles.shop.ebay.com/items/Tr...d=p3286.c0.m282

Captain Morgan items I found this link and it seemd to be G rated http://www.wearyourbeer.com/captain-morgan...CFQKNxwod11yUOg This has quite a listing of Rums http://www.giftedrums.com/Rums.html

Nice christmas items pirate*theme very welcome here

A flourish of the feather plumed hat, I would like to ask a simple question concerning rum. Has anyone obtained and relished this type of Rum http://www.atlanticorum.com/Atlanticorum.com/Home.html I thank Ye fer Ye kindnes Good Soul

Could You please post some ideas that Ye think are rather pirate spiced or items you have handmade and given or received, or are Useful, fun, practical items, cds with Sea durges, Sea shanties, leather items, books, Nautical items, cooking items, costumes books, Drinking wares, Drinks to imbibe of course, My daughter showed me a skull bottle filled with liquor she received, it may have been purchased at Specs liquor warehouse. etc. http://204.128.208.250/cgi-bin/snf?body=/c...Liquors|240|RUM Please if you have any links or inqusitive historical facts about piraty xmas please place here for my studies. Even Xmas piratey costumes the crystal skull is in this link http://www.drinkhacker.com/category/reviews/

http://www.galvestonhistory.org/Dickens_on_The_Strand.asp I found this link on Galveston Historical website. I usually have a letter in hand by now, but The Historical society did not mail anything to me as of yet. I did purchase a very nice pyrate type costume from ebay here is the link for the costume I purchased I love her work http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=130263792737

My instructor chided me and asked me to purchase a certain kind of thicker paper from the college book store, but the paper is extremely large. The instructor also likes to slice the paper into many smaller workable pieces. You should see him work, he's kind of a younger crocodile dundee meets Indiana Jones kind of character. He is Professor Greenwalt He said this type of fabric mixed in paper is durable. We had to work in charcoal and Gesso. I work with watercolor pencils and Prismacolor pencils. I illustrate on wood. So I guess it would be a new concept to work on parchment or rag type paper. For now I have Canson watercolor paper. I did illustrate in pen and ink, But pencils are my first love. Pencils need workable fixatives, and/or acrylic spray coating to protect the final illustration. Would it be a good idea for some artists to make their own books with this type of sturdy paper and then scan what they have to make cds, Most copy shops like copy doctor will do this. Then send cds to some members that can reprint, and book pages to others who work with the tactile types of mediums, wood, paper, metal? Once they Mail the artwork on its way it is in trust with the postal system. Perhaps a scan of the work they have completed, in case of postal incidents? With the mad ness that ensues at Spring semesters approach, I will stand in the wings and work on some things, Once I get some projects accomplished I will check back in. I never do well under pressure or deadlines. Plus I need a lot more paper supplies Ezpecially soft mood music, and White Zinfandel

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Roman Polanskis Pirates Starring Walter Matheau http://www.bilgemunky.com/reviews/movies/romanpolanski.php For the little tikes and the grown ups that fancy themselves child like http://www.bilgemunky.com/reviews/movies/m...asureisland.php

Take one Lei Lani and the curse of the Tiki kings. As, I checked my weary brain for the ninth or tenth time, and heart divided among many treacherous, treasonous temptations, another night's mystery yet unfolds, I ponder yet once more to look deep into my weary soul, Yes, you ask me, a strange tale indeed. Take one Lei Lani and the curse of the Tiki kings. Lovely Lei Lani mused sadly, here her eyes followed along sapphire sparkles. Yes, a long winding waterway travels off into the distant night, night birds prepare for a long night's journey. Their song is enthralling yet melodically touches the heart in secret places. Suddenly a golden cardinal fish jumps high, his presence magical. The remnants of the cardinal fish's golden reflection mirror in Lei Lanis hazel eyes once more betraying her sorrow.., "Kona Kai", she whispered softly, from coral colored lips, moist as dew on plumeria petals.., Excerp to be continued..., Stay tuned for more fantasea tales from Lei Lanis emerald hued isle, Polish the spy glass and bring forth the brass bosuns whistle pipe on, Captain on Deck, First Mate Belay that cat o nine, Adventure waits on the Horizon copyright 1977 Sea Sea Writer Movie Studios

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http://www.galvestonhistory.org/Dickens_Press9.asp Galveston Historical Society will commence with plans for hosting Dickens on the Strand http://www.galvestonhistory.org/Texas_Seaport_Museum.asp During the Dickens on the Strand event there are some Nautical demonstrations and articles for sale where Elissa is docked. Please see the website for dates and times. I suggest you carry a small video camera or digital camera for photo oportunities. They usually have a show for Raptors and The Birds of Prey, it is aweseome. I took as many photos of pirate attired actors and attendees as I could LAst Time I attended. London Wharf and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA 10am to 6pm Saturday 10am to 6pm Sunday Pier 22 (21st Street at Harborside Drive) (INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE OF A DICKENS ON THE STRAND FESTIVAL TICKET) Reflecting Back on times when the sun never set on the British Empire, London Wharf presents the jaunty tunes of a concertina as "old salts" share tall tales of life at sea. Don't miss this opportunity to see demonstrations of traditional maritime skills and purchase unique nautical crafts made by volunteer crew members of the 1877 tall ship ELISSA, a National Historic Landmark. Free admission to those with a Dickens on The Strand festival ticket, including tours of the ELISSA. Continuous Entertainment & Holiday Shopping All day Saturday & Sunday There's no shortage of entertainment for royal revelers when magicians, musicians, hypnotists, acrobats and performers of all types take to the festival's stages for non-stop entertainment throughout the festival site. Love to shop? A vast array of costumed vendors peddling their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with tasty culinary delights and Victorian inspired crafts clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items just in time for the holidays. Want a great place to take pictures with your family and friends? The Queen's Christmas Tree at the Westminster Abbey stage located on 23rd Street and The Strand is the perfect setting. Although the link belows opens a very large photo the elegant beauty Elissa is captured in her stately glory in background along with costumes Dickens attendees http://www.galvestonhistory.org/DickensPho...OTS-PR-035.html