Diosa De Cancion

Yes Sheila, being back to normalcy sucks....

Although I am looking at getting back to Key West the first week of January for the opening of the pirate soul museum....anyone want to drive back to key west???? :) yippee a few more days of pyracy!!!

Although it will not be nearly as wonderful without my whole pirate family Without Olaf, who will I tickle??? Without my Senior executive wench, who will I ask if I can spend my money???(and yes I have a receipt).... Without Animal banging on the door how will I wake up on time??? I do still have my pink hair ribbon from Paisley so I have a piece of the pink pirate with me(although you're only 1 1/2 hours a day, and If we don't see you pretty frequently, you're in trouble... how's that for a pirate mom guilt trip) and Olaf and Studley... SC is not that far away either :) Scot, Doc and Animal... it's only a matter of time until you all are Floridians as well... Lesse.... Ross and Kat need to vist more often.... and I need more time with Black Kat (now Morgan). She has training to finish on how to be a strong 'take over the world' pirate lass! hmm.... Sheila will be in SC soon...so that's closer.... Amy gets to see us every few months whether she likes it or not.... Merry... you're the tough one who is still far away. we'll have to work on that....

Diosa

Let me echo the Capt's words to say PIP was AMAZING.... much like the popcorn and rum I hear.... just AMAZING (for those who don't get that....well obviously you should have been at PIP with the rest of the crewe!!)

I am so proud to be a part of this AMAZING crewe... we came together like a family gathering for a big pirate holiday, and all took care of one another like a true tight-knit crewe. We also more than once took home the 'we saved the day' mantle! when things weren't done, we did not gripe, we did them... and in many cases I believe went above and beyond what was hoped for!!!

Much love to all of you,

and let me be the first to say ....

FOTO!!!!!!

Diosa - (who now knows Olaf's ticklish spot)

I hope the bunnies are not coming to the room.

Fear not, for you are joined by two other wenches in that room, there fore... the estrogen in that room will definiately be in charge of the rules....

I'm sad to announce Olaf's Grandfather has passed away. Matt told me that he died in his sleep peacefully. He was a much loved man in his family as well as the community. We shall all miss him.

I am very sorry to hear the news, please pass our love and sympathies on to Matt.

Michelle

Yes, Redd, I agree, they are totally adorable!!! I know that I am working on getting folks together to play at PIP in Key West in December. It is hard to find a lot of folks in an area to play though.

(staggers up the gangway)

Oh,..... Olaf be here. Tired and torn I return for respit amongst me brothers and sisters!

(holds up a barrel o elixir, opens the spigot and downs a mighty gulp!)

To you me hardys me worries fer you no more, now that the storms be quietin'. Just starting towards normality, when me grand sire be laid low by poor health. With the prospects not good, I drink wit me friends and stand wit me family. Cheers!

(wanders aft in a moment of reflection)

Olaf,

My thanks for your kind thoughts for those of us in the storm paths, and my thoughts go to you in this rough time. If you need anything, let us know - all brothers and sisters here - we take care of one another.

<hugs>

Diosa

Greetings,

I am new to this place, I wanted to say hye and see if any other black sheep make port in Orlando florida.

Are any events coming up?

Cheers,

P.

Much of our crewe is in Portlando.

Pirates of the Coast

We're actually in Altamonte Springs, but spend much time plundering and pillaging in the Disney Area (Annual pass holders)

Check out the website for events we have coming up, and frankly we periodically create some on the fly, so if you are interested in joining the crew, drop me a line, and we'll keep you informed on 'impromptu plans'

Diosa

I am getting so excited about PIP.

  Is just about everyone staying with KW Pirate at the Southernmost Hotel?  We will have a Pirate camp of our own. 

What a great time we will have!!!

Katherine and I are looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Avast

Ross

Pirate Low Class

Yes, The Southernmost is definately the locale of the Pyrates of the Coast as well as many other pirates. It's a great place to hang out, and besides Deadly Aim works there, so we can harrass her....er... see her more often!

Diosa

Hurricane dear, I need help with the airlines and what we can take clothes wise. Is there a problem with metal boning in my bodice? and what about my daggers? Do I lock them in a box or just send them ahead of me? Can any one let me know what to do?

would appreciate so I don't have to deal with the airlines.

Merry, there are options here...

If you want to ship swords and daggers in advance - you can feel free to ship them to us here in Altamonte Springs, and we'll deliver to KW :) (since we'll be there the whole time, I suppose that means they'll be there waiting for you) Or you can ship them to your hotel, and put a note that tells the hotel to hold them until you arrive.

As for a bodice, are you talking about metal boning in one you are wearing on the plane? if so, expect to be pulled aside, I have had that happen before, but the'll just wand you, maybe have a female TSA agent 'check it out' but then let you through. If it's in your suitcase, no problem at all, they may look through the luggage, but they'll leave it alone.

Hope this helps.

Diosa

My dear Dioza, that POTC interactive sounds like it be a lot a fun. I am sure me Katherine would really enjoy that as well. Do ye know when that is scheduled?

Avast

Ross

Pirate Low Class

The plan is for a midnight showing (must like Rocky Horror used to be) on Saturday November 26th, during the first PIP weekend.

So, head to the interactive POTC link and learn the cues :) That's what our crewe is doing.

Diosa

For all going to Pirates in Paradise in Key West later this year, one of the evenings will include a showing of POTC interactive event!!

Nun Paisley.... hmmm.... that is interesting....

My dear Capt. Hurricane and I are definitely planning to visit the Central Florida Festival.... it is possible we will be dragging Sir Nigel along as well! We look forward to 'gaining religion' from you :)

Diosa

The Captain will be going to PiP again (wouldn't miss it for the world), plus Diosa, Wrong Way the cabin boy and Sir Nigel, who's billeting with us here. And Sloe Gin will be there from the Great White North - at least she'd better be.

We'll have quite the crewe there, to be sure, from The Pyrates of the Coast...

-- Reasons the Captain is not responsible for keeping count of the crewe -- we will also be sailing to Key West from Portlando with Sheila, the Cabin Toy.

Aye Scupper, you be hired on as Sloopervisor... you're in charge of sloopervising the Tender Weapons Tender... thought you'd enjoy the duty lad...

Wow.... that's a heck of a job...full time duty there! much like trying to fill the role of your conscience

Diosa

I sincerely question whether there will be a PIP this year. The damage from the Hurricanes from what I've seen on the news is very bad.

Even if it were to go on, I doubt many would go. Let's face it, people have lost their homes and businesses and it seems to me that spending money on vendors or even coming to the event may be not on the top of people's list.

I think those that live in Florida should try and find out if this event will even happen before others loose their money flying there from out of state.

Rumba Rue

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Although the photographs you see are horrible... let me tell you something about Florida... we are an amazingly resilliant state... and honestly, the thing that hurts the state most is people saying ' well they had hurricanes so I suppose I won't visit'. That keeps money out of this state that is based on tourism, and hurts us more than anything else. When it comes to hurricanes, yes this year has been a but rougher than most... but we come through, and recover, always! Consider this ... I am in Central Florida and was hit by both hurricanes Charley and Frances... The storms were not even passed before work crews were out clearing roadways, putting power poles back up, etc.... there were tanker trucks of fuel, semis of supplies needed to mend homes, all waiting just out of harms way to start moving in when the storm was passed. We have a great luxury to know that a storm is coming, get ready and respond! There are some areas that are having a rougher time of it, usually where a tornado has touched down, also some of the roadways that washed out.. but even those will be repaired within coming weeks.

Keep in mind when you are viewing TV news, you are seeing only the worst photographs that can be found.... Trust me, I know, I work in the news business :) Those are the extremes.... not the overall picture.

See you at PIP! :)

Hello all, If you have not seen the Isle of Doom yet that Hurricane mentioned, here is a link to Michael's that gives you a glimpse... it's really a remarkable piece... the cavern lights up and smokes, the lighthouse light goes around as it should, and the sound track is great... This piece and the galleon are pretty much our halloween display! (and year round display for that matter)

Isle of Doom

Diosa

I have heard shops should start getting more of the cards beginning late this week, so I would advise if you have a shop near you that may be getting them, to put your name on their list!!! I would like to see enough people get ahold of them and then have a little mini-tournament at Pirates in Paradise in December.

Diosa

At the least, the cards are very well done, and I love the fact that instead of being stuck with a bunch of ships and 3-d objects to try and pack up, they can all break down and go back into the cards from whence they came for travel... the game seems to have enough layers of actions to make it interesting... we'll see about the longevity of interest. I'll let ya know! :)

Diosa

Anyone else out there sitting around with a stack of extra cards from WizKids Pirates of the Spanish Main that they would be interested in trading? I have quite a few extras and of course some items I would like, so if anyone else wants to do a little trading to get more broad sets, let me know and I'll post my list of wants/have extras :)

Diosa

My Captain,

While I by no means blame you for the rough weather we have dealt with here, I feel it is my duty to go discuss your concerns on this issue with Frances, herself. (not to mention work is sending me there, anyway.) So, I shall chart a course to meet her at the coast and explain that we have had enough of the hard blows this year, and she should take it elsewhere...

With that, to all Florida pirates facing this 370 mile wide storm, we will all note her passing, even those far from the eye...so, make sure you're provisioned, take cover, and hunker down for a rough ride...

Michelle

Never fear Sheila, those in kilts better be regimental, or there shall be points removed from their score (in addition to anything you try to remove from their attire) by KW Pirate and myself who will be serving as 'safety oficers' since we have the ability to breathe underwater for long time periods with little metal tanks :) And a lucky thing that is, I figure those who are gutsy enough to go regimental, and happen to hit the water at the wrong angle, will be in a fetal position shortly afterwards and sink like a rock if we don't get them to the surface

And KW Pirate has selflessly offered to go to the rescue of any brave pirate who suffers that fate..... she said something about blowing the life back into them or was it out of them... hmmm... well, I am pretty sure she meant CPR....

Diosa

Allo there Lady Elaina. While I did have the pleasure of meeting Olaf in Paradise, I did not have the experience of Olaf's elixir, but I have been able to aid some that did and then had a troubled time remembering how their legs operated.

I heartily agree that I lucked out in stumbling into the Captain and Crewe of the Pyrates of the Coast. Hey, I liked the guys so much, I even married 2 of them!!!

I too plan on heading over to Gasparilla, and am also a 'Gasparilla Virgin', so please, spread the wealth of information you gather!!!!

Michelle

An inland pirate here.... Orlando area....