Black Hearted Pearl

Aye mate, I don't blames ya. Pyratecon be soundin like a grand time. For those that be local, tis a good time to raid our festival.

Yo Ho A Pirate's Life! ~ Mar 1 & 2~ Set sail for a swashbuckling good time me hearties! Seach for treasures, sing songs of the sea and enter the Pirate Costume Contest! Let's see if you have the swagger! Aaargggh! http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/Default.asp?Page=68

Ahoy, Delmar! Long time since we've heard from you. So the crewe of the Barking Spider will once again grace our sandy soil? I plan on making a raid, but most likely not until Sunday for the Bard challenge. Me mates, the Whiskey Bards will be attendance and I shall be there for that. Perhaps, I'll see you about then. ~BHP

Careful what ye wish for luv. . . . heheheh . . . . hey, I'm dressed as a Pyrate Santa on the Pyrates Way Winter cover. . .does that count? Yo ho ho, Santa Pirate Baby! A Visit From Whitebeard `Twas the night afore Christmas, and down below decks - all the prisoners was sleepin'- with chains `round their necks. A Mutineer was hung from the yardarm with care - so's all o' the others was sure to beware. The Crew was all nestled below in their bunks- they slept just like babies but smelled just like skunks. The mate with his cutlass, and me with me gun - had just settled in for a long drink o' rum When over the decks there arose such a clammer – I reached for me pistol, and pulled back the hammer. Away to the porthole I flew in a wink – I opened it wide, and threw up me drink. The moon to the west was the probable source – of the naggin' suspicion that we was off course. When what to me matey's one eye should appear – but eight flyin' goats and an old buccaneer. I went for me spyglass when first they appeared – and I know in a minute it must be WHITEBEARD. More rapid than seagulls they flew toward me quarters – and he lashed them, and cursed them, and barked out these orders: "Now, Long jack! Now, Silver!, Now Dutchman and Flint! – On Barnacle, and Bluster! On Cable and Quint. To the top o' mains'le, to the top o' the mast! Now cast of that line! No, not that one! OH, BLAST" As the ships that are pitchin' and driven by blizzard – when met with an obstacle, ram through it's gizzard. So into the crow's nest his vessel did crash – with a blasphemous curse, and the crack of a lash. And then, in a twinkling, I heard him aloft – as he climbed down the rigging all stealthy and soft. His eye, how it festered! His features, how salty! – He tripped and he fell, cause his vision was faulty. His ratty white hair was tied back with a scarf – and beard on his chin was all stained with barf. The stump of his knee was held up by a peg – and how well I remember – `twas I took his leg! He had a long, ragged scar, and stomach gigantic – that roiled when he walked like the northern Atlantic. He was ugly and fat – a right scurvy old elf – so I stayed where I was and threw up on myself. For the look in his eye and tilt of his head – soon gave me to know that we soon might be dead. He spoke not a word, but went straight to the hold and he stole all the silver, and bagged up the gold. And locking the treasure up inside a chest – went back up the rigging into the crow's nest. He boarded his craft, to his team gave a yell – and away they all flew just like bats out of hell! Bu I heard him proclaim, like a ghost from a far, - "I'll be back again next year so be ready --Harrr Harrrrrrr".

Ahhh, the trials and tribulations of publishers. I know it well. One could say 'pirating ideas' and another could say 'not re-inventing the wheel.' I say, "The more treasure, the merrier!" Now who's going to do a Pirate Captain centerfold? I can think of many of fine pirate captains to use for models.

I wish there was a way you could control the gender of the elf. When I did it for the family, it made my oldest cabin boy and wench elf. He didn't think that was funny. The rest of us did.

Maybe it's creepy because the voice is all wrong. Next time, I'll make the voice deeper. "why is the rum gone."

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1232359099

Aye lass, there be people there, but not ones that visit the pub with regularity. But you'll soon be pressganged by the Corsairs, I suspect. See ya there, lass. ~BHP

Alas, this is the West Coast alternative to PIP since me dubloons are bit low to afford the Govern'rs tax on air fare. Alas, dear Hurricane, I was trying to talk me travel partner into sponsoring a small cruise during PIP with a stop, of course, in Key West. Perhaps next year I will be able to secure a ship.

I understand a few tickets be left and the famous Jamaica Rose Barton will be in attendance. See you scallywags there.

Maybe this is why Disney doesn't allow adults to wear costumes. I could powder a wig and spread a few people around.

Ahoy, Me friend and favorite pirate enthusiasist is booking for said cruise. Here be her contact information. Janette Jahoda Travel Eventures, LLC 888-664-1141 www.traveleventures.com Janette says, " Its not too late to signup for this cruise, but hurry as there is limited space left and give them my 888-664-1141 number to contact." And don't forget to tell her Black Hearted Pearl referred ya.

Blu-Ray or HD DVD? Hmmm, I thought Disney had caved on only releasing in Blu-Ray? Everyone else has. I'm waiting for the dual player.

Have ya lost yar mind? Of course faire won out over family. What do ya expect from a pyrate?

I'm fine with someone throwing insults. If you can dish it out, you had better be able to take them as well. Let it roll off her back. My 'tiff' with this 'commentary' was her last statement of "I want a refund." The Wixons and participants work hard for this festival. Her 'shock jock' insults crossed the line of liable with this statement.

They sent her to the wrong faire. The lesbian faire is called Lilith Faire. Poor thing was so confused by seeing her cleavage for the first time.

I just caught the segment on 60 minutesvia Yahoo. The Maltese Falcon looks like a modern teched out version of the Star of India. Oh, and don't think that Tom Perkins isn't going to sell some of the technology developed for his yacht. It may have cost upwards of $150 million, but he'll recoup the development costs and then some. That's what venture capitalists do.

Here are my suggestions: Pyratecon 2008 in New Orleans in April or Pirates in Paradise 2008 Key West in late Nov/Dec. Ojai is a grand time, but I wouldn't travel half way around the world for just Ojai. There is nothing but the festival to do and see in that area. If I were looking for something on the west coast, I would do the Tallship Challenge in 2008. http://tallships.sailtraining.org/

I looked, but didn't see another posting such as this. A good friend of mine and my gun master is battling the fires, trying to save his home and equipment. His area was one of the first evacuated, but he went back to try and save his home. We haven't heard from him in over 24 hours. Please pray to whomever or whatever you believe that the winds and weather change. This fire is devasting the west coast pirate community. Your positive energy is greatly appreciated.

I believe one goes "meow" and the other USED to go "Baaaaa".

I, too, have the davey jones cd player. I acquired it at Targεt.

How did yer event go, mate? My dubloons were just too dryed up to make another run to the coast. Hope you had a kaboom!

I'm making port but not until the Friday of closing weekend. Hmmmm, family or faire? Guess which one won?

Pirates What ARRRR you doing? ...fer Halloween? Manhattan Beach Halloween Carnival ....The City of Manhattan Beach and Buccaneers of Tortuga are please to present the cities most popular event of the year,"The Halloween Pirate Party" this years event is on October 27th 2008 ( see flier below ) and we are please to announce that years party will be a special one that feature the invasion of pirates !!!!!!!!!!! this event will have REAL pirate battle reenactment with black powder sword fight ! and yes the cities ever popular "Haunted House" and lots of food and booty or should I say goodies !!!! oh I forgot to mention this years event there will be a pyrate photo booth and a pyrate face painter ! So listen up all you pirates bring the little one's down and have a piratical Halloween party !! Family Halloween Pirate Carnival and Haunted House Featuring “The Buccaneers of Tortuga” Date: 10/27/2007 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Manhattan Heights Park 1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard Manhattan Beach, California 90266 Come meet the real pirates...The Buccaneers of Tortuga COSTUME CONTEST AND PARADE 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM · Check in 1:00 PM - 1:25 PM · Parade begins at 1:30 PM Age groups and categories: Individual 5-under, 6-7, 8-9 & 10-12 Siblings Parent and Child Prizes: Most Original, Scariest and Judges Choice PENNY CARNIVAL BOOTHS 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Cost: $0.01 to $0.25 The carnival games are made by children and teens of the Playground Program and Teen Center. TEEN CENTER HAUNTED PIRATE HOUSE 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Cost: $1.00 The haunted house is created and operated by the teens of the Teen Center program (periodic breaks). Requires tickets; each ticket costs $0.50 and is purchased at the information booth. FOOD STAND 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Cost: $0.50 - $2.00 Pizza (pepperoni and cheese), soda, water, juice, chips, granola bars, cotton candy and many other goodies. Requires tickets; each ticket costs $0.50 and is purchased at the information booth. PROFESSIONAL PIRATE SWORD DUELING 2:00 PM and 3:15 PM Cost: FREE Watch pirates duel with swords and watch out, there may be a “black powder” cannon fight. TREASURE HUNT 4:00 PM Cost: $1.00 (up to 5O participants) Children will hunt with a map for pirate treasure. Requires tickets; each ticket costs $0.50 and is purchased at the information booth. FACE PAINTING 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: $0.50 Face Painting: flags, swords, animals, flowers and much more. PIRATE PHOTO BOOTH 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Cost: $5.00 Take a picture with the family; photos will be printed on site. Bring all your loose change; bills over $20 dollars will not be accepted. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact the volunteer supervisor at (310) 802-5407. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: David Ibarra, Playground Program (310) 802-5419 Emma Garcia, Haunted House (310) 802-5426 Andre Vriese (Buccaneers of Tortuga) (818) 448-8509