CharityRackham

Just finished a meeting and have a few spare minutes to explore. Charity was named based on the first story of her. 2005 we got involved with Sea Vancouver and she didn't have a name. When we sat down and realised that, if these characters are going ot continue they should be named. So by TLAP that year we had named her Charity Rackham. She is the only woman on crew (the joke is that she is permanently frustrated) and the Captain so if she is to remain in control the last thing she should show them is Charity. And Rackham.... Well.. What male in pirate history showed women any.. ummmm... consideration? We got to hinting that because she exists before he did, that she might have been his great great... grandmother.... Hell.. Everyone was doing the 'kid of' thing. We just went the other way around. The middle name? Well.. Ann sounded right in between the two and we found other Charity Rackhams on line, AFTER we named her. TA DA!

Previous crew can be one or more of a number of people and the ones you refer to are not concerned with the personal loan and do appear to be trying to shut us down. They aren't the first and since a number of other pirate performers and business types have been (and a few presently are) in court cases or have had folks try to shut them down I simply felt that it was a bit of a blanket statement. I have made no mention of the personal loan (which BTW, we offered to pay back but the offer was turned down - we have a book of proof coming with us to the court case for the invested BCRF money now being claimed as being a loan - not an investment - they claim it is a business loan - BTW not personal which is why it wasn't mentioned in my post.). The post was in relation to the other posts re: past members and having control over including or deleting images. That's been a tough one for us as there are about 3 different sets of previous members of crew (who are in images we use for promo) and actors who have come and gone with the cast (who are also in images we still use for promo) and it is a constant concern with our group as to how to balance the personal emotions with the professional image. Some have peacefully and gracefully left and others have not. This is a common thing and I was relating. For all you know I could be referring to two others who were part of the crew MUCH longer back and the ones you just referred to were never Jade Dragon crew anyway.. They were BCRF cast NOT crew. So... Yeah... Besides... That private court matter became less private when a mis quote on FaceBook was brought into the police by them, and two members of my team were called and told that they were threatening their lives. One now can not renew his security license until it is over with. His income is now affected and all he did was post his frustrations with society NOT the person in question. Really.. I had no intention of publicising what is going on but I find plenty of sympathy for those trying to decided how to handle images of previous crew on a public form. AND... I have never done anything along the lines of what is being accussed of me. I really would appreciate it if next time, you write me a personal note asking if my post is what you think it is and ask me one on one, if it was possible to reword it in order to make it clearer. I've been in this industry for 34 years. I could be referring to anyone or anything. Thank you.

Just a heads up!! The Portland Pirate fest is going to attempt to break the world record once more. http://www.portlandpiratefestival.com/ And members of the Jade Dragon crew will be back to fight in the fight ring, help out the organisers and do what we've do best! Help make the atmosphere and reconnect with Brethren. Portland has been very good to us and we are looking forward to returning and once more not only reconnecting but helping out. Looking forward to it.

Good day to you fine folk of hte sea. I am Captain Charity Ann Rackham and I was pointed in this direction from a friend. In all reality I do not know how often I will be able to come by (photo shoots, gigs, sword practice, the rest of life, promos, etc...) but as it was sugeste dthat I come by here, by a person I do respect.. Here I am. My ship is The Jade Dragon. We were created for the BC Renaissance Festival storyline and have since then blossomed into outside gigs and many adventures. With previous crew mates trying to shut us down (I did read some of the 'should we have a crew photo album' posts and noticed the concern about pics staying up if crew have left - makes sense) it has been a long struggle but over the last 6 years we still remain in existence. It is a shame I had not come here until now. Ed (Firstmate Cobbs) and I have been working more and more with our blades and have done the most travelling. The crew has changed a bit but the core group stays loyal. We are keeping the core group small and having others sort of 'in and out' as we need them.... Not sure what else to tell you. http://www.jadedragonpirates.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Jade-Dragon-Pirates/133757749987214?ref=ts Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/bcrenfest#g/c/847A7DD62492EE1A I've been editting video for the last week from our last gig so there should be more going up soon.... Umm.. Yeah... Let me know if there is anything in particular and so on.. Gotta dash. Have to actually get a few hours sleep tonight. May our ships pass peacefully in the night. Note I say nothing of the day.