Black Hearted Pearl

I thought I read "NO cannon, small arms only" because the promoter didn't want to pay the price and since when is the American Pride a pirate ship? I thought the pirates were on shore for this one.

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Pirates Plunder in the Harbor at Oceanside Harbor Days

September 20th-21st, 2008

Oceanside, CALIFORNIA. This long running festival has added a Pirates Cove. Pirates Plunder exhibition, vintage ships, pirate vendors, pirate camps, and more right next to the marina. Relax & save gas -- close to the Oceanside Metrolink/Coaster train station with bus shuttles.

Pirate participants and vendors interested in participating, contact Ralph Finistere at (619) 578-4328.

Hi Silkie,

Keep posting pictures. This has become my latest obessession. Thanks for sharing them. Say, doesn' that cat have a look on his face that says "Get off my ship"?

~BHP

These two were some of the coolest dudes, chatted with them a bit and they looked like straight up pirates, sucked through time:

Hmmmm, I've kissed those gents....on the cheek. I know them well. Achoo!

I know. I bookmarked your photos and have been checking for updates weekly.

Have fun celebrating. Please take more pictures!

UPDATE:

we just got word that RADIO DISNEY will be coming down as well and doing their broadcast live from the event.

Come on over to see and BE seen!!

Radio Disney! Hmmm, so many thoughts cross me mind, but I'll save 'em for privates, I think.

Wait....here's one.

Be seen? on the radio?

Volunteerin' eh? Any idea how much a gig like that pays???

Lad, volunteering is the english way of saying 'ye work for free', however, depending on the amount of hours ye work, ye can get the gate fee waived. So there's yer pay, if'n you and the coordinator can come to an accord on hours ye give.

I just purchased two ammo boxes from the Army Navy store. Cost me less than $10 each.

Aye Rumba still be on an adventure and not yet be back from her travels. I'm sure she'll announce her return to home port with a flourish when she arrives, mate. Til then, dearies, I'm still watching out for those spammers for her.

Aye, I heard that the fire was considered suspicious because it started just as the faire was to open. Then I heard the temperatures were upwheres around 99 degrees.

I know those who favor the faire don't wish it be nicknamed, but it seems the God's' have spoken.

Ye can get in for free, if'n ye be willing to be pressganged (read volunteer) for a few hours working the event.

For more information about volunteering, contact karen@bigbearrenfair.com

I don' know if any of you will be interested in this, but at your local grocery store in the laundry section you can find a 100% raw cotton 'laundry' bag that closes with cotton rope. The stops on the bag are not period, but the rest 'passes in a pinch'. I just broke off the plastic stops.

To me, the sea bag is seems just a repurposed sail bag. When my nylon sail bag for my pop bottle sails wore out, I replaced it with the nylon version of the 'laundry' bag. It's working great.

Free class in June, you say? How long does the class last? Like I said, I can still do the 40 hours if I can make it a long weekend. Alas, I have heard of sailors here on the west coast going back east to take classes. Just taking the class would be worth the money and effort.

Aye, Pearl! Tell!

~Lady B

Ah, but I will only whisper it in yer ear, sos you'll have to wait until we meet in person to hear.

Pearl ...find a tall ship ...they will train you and let you volunteer as much as you want even without a formal program.

Silkie,

The problem is here on the west coast is there is no formal classes. They train volunteers over a series of weeks. I don't live near the coast. I live in Arizona, so I would need a definitive compact class schedule in order to complete the program. I could volunteer the 40 hours a month by putting in a long weekend, but I can't be there for several weeks in a row to do the training. I would even be willing to pay to take a two week class. (Pretty desperate, huh?)

Big Bear Pirate Faire

The Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc., is having it's 3rd annual Big Bear Pirate Faire June 7th & 8th 2008 on the NORTH SHORE ON THE LAKE!!!

There will be battle re-enactments and battles on the 'New Pirate' beach, court martial & court re-enactments, stage shows, shopping and food!!

All profits go to the youth of the Valley for educational endeavors. Some activities at additional charge.

Mark your calendars!

PIRATE FAIRE June 7th & 8th, 2008

10am to 6pm

Free Parking & Shuttle

Happy Birthday, Ransom. Ya couldn't share the date with a 'nicer' pirate, says BHP as she runs away really fast from Red-handed Jill.

Happy Birthday. No better way to spend yer birthday than wafted in black powder, I says.

http://flickr.com/photos/prosperoandmirand...nda/2430116750/

Hmmm, so many things could be said.

It all sounds wonderful to me. I wish there was a program like the KN's here on the west coast.

Since you're planning on attending, come say 'ahoy' to me at the Port Royal Privateers.

Stay for the anniversary battle of the Spanish American war; I'll be heading the cannon crew up on the hill.

Lady Alyx,

Brethern of the Coast will NOT be at Old Fort MacArthur Days and paying public is requested to NOT come in garb.

There will be two pirate guilds there this year. Port Royal Privateers and Rogue Privateers.

Again, I repeat, this is NOT an event for people to attend in garb.

However, it is an awesome opportunity to attend a timeline event and there are some great presentations of military throughout the ages. One of my favorites, besides Port Royal Privateers, is SULIGOWSKI'S REGIMENT. http://www.husaria.us/home

With so many away, don't you think it's a good time for a mutiny on the pub? I loves a good mutiny I do...

-- Hurricane

Mutiny, ye say? For what reasons would ye want to mutiny? Are you doing so because you want to be named Captain? By all means then, sir, try yer hand at mutiny. For I am only a simple able-bodied seaman and will perform me duties for whomever the crew elects. Yer more than welcome to assume all the duties, headaches, politics, dealing with hackers that come with the running of this ship.