Red Bess

Festival this weekend in Dubuque IA. While this is not a pirate festival, I am assured pirates are most welcome. I will be there, vending as Ladies in Scarlet:Piratical Art and Accessories. Info at www.dbqrenfaire.org

Ahoy Miles! Welcome to the Pub!

Well, Jib, you can count on Sea Rover and I being at PW this year.

Well, then, I hope you'll be Finding Nemo.

I shall be there - primarily in the Thieves Marketplace. Stop by our "Ladies in Scarlet" booth and say ahoy!

Well, that may be, but I guess I didn't find them any more interesting or threatening than any other big thug. But you are right -- it would have been much worse to have them stumbling about moaning "brains...brains..."

It's hard to be critical when I'm so fond of the subject matter. I really loved every minute of it. But here's my winner/loser list: Winners: 1. Mermaids. They were a bit more vicious than I was expecting. I've always imagined mermaids as more seductive and less hissing vampire-ish, but they still kicked fin. 2. Jack and Barbossa. Same as it ever was. The boys were back in town. 3. Ian McShane. I'm not completely sold on why Blackbeard had to be there with all these fantasy characters, but he was an excellent Blackbeard. Losers: 1. Zombies. Those weren't zombies. Period. That was a cheap marketing trick to cash in on the zombie craze. 2. Penelope Cruz. She didn't suck, but I don't need to see her again. 3. Wow. I can't think of a 3rd loser. Mostly I was just disappointed in the zombies. OK, I'm going to get some sleep and then see who wants to go to the movies with me again tomorrow night.

Happy birthday, lass! Hope ye had a grand day!

I'm so glad it went well -- and that the weather cooperated! I've been afraid that one more bad year might sink the whole thing, but it sounds like it's still going strong. Man, I wish I could have been there.

Absolutely, Jib! Several times, I should hope! PWPF was just at a bad time this year -- school isn't out yet, my son is in a play that opens this weekend, plus he has fundraiser Saturday, and Sea Rover and myself were both having trouble getting off work. And, as you know, The Fool's Gold weren't to be active participants in the Festival as before. Still, I will certainly miss going -- have a good time and have a pint for me, mate!

Just canceled our room reservations at the Holiday Inn. *sob* The good news - there's one more room available at the Holiday Inn for other pirates...

Well, it looks like we won't be going after all. It really makes me sad, but it just wasn't working out. *sigh* I want lots of pictures and full details from those who do go, got it? Gotta know what I missed!

I think that's our plan, too, Jib. Too few crew and too many "ifs" to feel comfortable about committing to the articles booth. Maybe see if we can march in the parade, though.

Yep, as far as I can tell, the PWPF is on -- and everything is about the same as last year. The website is up and running, but I've heard communication is lousy as ever. We still plan to attend, though I think the Fool's Gold Crew will be pretty small this year, so I'm not sure exactly what we'll be doing. The are a few posts in the old thread (Port Washington Pirate Festival 2009) regarding this year. That's all I know for now.

My sincere apologies - I haven't been on the Pub in a while -- I'm surprised you remembered me! Thank you all for the lovely Birthday greetings! I did have a wonderful birthday - Mango Martinis and a beautiful new cape from Jas Townsend, thanks to my thoughtful husband. It's going to be a good year...

We booked our room at the Holiday Inn. As long as nothing unforeseen happens, we'll be there.

Captain, I'm glad to hear you are on the mend and you'll be back to lifting those heavy tankards soon!

*Bess comes barging in, out of breath, running late as usual* Count me in, Rumba!

Congratulations on your new job, m'dear! I know you'll be awesome! *BIG HUG*

Hawk, you troublemaker - welcome to the Pub! I'll take that drink now...