The Doctor

I'm feeling much better, thanks to me brother Ciaran! More like me old self. Now, where be the wenches?!

a fun date :)

bulldog (sorry, everything else that came to mind was NC-17 or worse.)

Not to be a wet blanket, mate; but I got very similar cotton fabric for a total of $4.25 at a local fabric warehouse.

I'm sure you've seen this commercial for Ask.com, but I laugh every time I see it! "Animals In Pants"

All right, ye scabrous dogs! Prick up yer ears and pay attention! I want to at least see an able-bodied crew what hails from the Midwestern states of these United Colonies, mustered and ready to take the bridge of this here "cruise ship". Who, among ye, has the stones to follow me?! Shall it be only me wife and meself? What say ye?

Well, old friend, they were known as "Parry & Slice" at Disney World until the fateful "ship's wheel in me pants" joke... And me wife thrilled at the autograph from Puke on the sales receipt! I've laughed meself silly today, and will again tomorrow! :) I must admit... "The Puke 'n Snot Collection" sounds like something you'd find in the lab on "CSI".

Cap'n Bo, me brother... Me heart is indeed heavy to hear of yer mate's passing. Though I never knew him, I know you, and that makes him one extraordinary man. I raise a glass in his honour. To absent friends!

Well, hair that got too long would get hacked off to a length maintainable as a pigtail. Beyond that, it was unsafe around the ship's workings. Bathing? Well, mate... a good storm while you're on watch should wash away many an ill stench, save salt and musk. Otherwise, time taken while moored or during careening should suffice if yer own odour begins to offend yer own nostrils! Soap would doubtless be a luxury, reserved for officers (and their ladies) and their favoured crew. Otherwise, ye get to stink like a bear in two days, like the rest of the men!

I just received the 4 CD Puke 'n Snot Collection. I'm dying laughing, and I was at most of the shows! "Yeah, and you couldn't ad lib a f@rt after a Big Bean Burrito!"

OK, I admit it... I spent many an hour hiding behind my Dad's chair during "Dark Shadows".

sad sack

The Bill of No Rights We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid any more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior and secure the blessings of debt free liberty to ourselves and our great great-great grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bedwetters. We hold these truths to be self-evident: That a whole lot of people were confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim that they require a Bill of Non Rights. * ARTICLE I -- You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV or any form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything. * ARTICLE II -- You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means the freedom for everyone, not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc., but the world is full of idiots and probably always will be. * ARTICLE III -- You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful. Do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy. * ARTICLE IV -- You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generations of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes. * ARTICLE V -- You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice but, from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in government run health care. * ARTICLE VI -- You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair. * ARTICLE VII -- You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen TV or a life of leisure. * ARTICLE VIII -- You don't have the right to demand that our children risk their lives in foreign wars to soothe your aching conscience. We hate oppressive governments and won't lift a finger to stop you from going to fight, if you'd like. However, we do not enjoy parenting the entire world and do not want to spend so much of our time battling each and every little tyrant with a military uniform and a funny hat. * ARTICLE IX -- You don't have the right to a job. All of us sure want all of you to have one, and will gladly help you in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful. * ARTICLE X -- You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to pursue happiness -- which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights. If you agree that a understanding of no rights is necessary to "Secure the Blessings of Liberty," I strongly urge you to refer this to as many people as you can, or link it from your own webpages. No, you don't HAVE to .... Nothing tragic will befall you should you NOT refer it. I just think it's about time common sense is allowed to re-emerge in our society and flourish again. Thank you!!!

I never got conjunctivitis as a kid, but have gotten it 4 times as an adult. The last time, it was severe enough to cause some petechiae, leaving me looking a wee bit bloodshot all the time. How do I feel right now? It's more a matter of how I don't feel. I don't feel like myself at all. Too sedate and introverted. Even a bit of rum and some Flogging Molly doesn't sound that good.

Thanks, Rumba!

I keep thinking about Christine in the Catwoman costume.... :)

boogie

filling

I still think the best term I've ever heard for the "overflow" one sees with most corsets or bodices is "spoobs", short for "spilling boobs". :) I can honestly say I've never had a problem with gratuitous spoobage. And it's a wonderful thing to encounter if you have a cold nose...

"Never refuse to do a kindness unless the act would work great injury to yourself, and never refuse to take a drink -- under any circumstances." ~ Mark Twain's Notebook

Rumba, would you please send me information on your hat pins and pouches? Janelle has a lovely new "Barbossa" style hat that looks rather naked. :)

I've finally learned to accept that I can't always find the solution to every problem.

When you decide to post the pictures, love, I'll have the popcorn and pints ready! :)

My wife got in a knock-down, drag-out with the Simplicity pattern. She made it work, but she hates it. She took one look at Kass' pattern, and proclaimed "Now this makes sense!" She won't have my justaucorps ready until late Summer, but I'd trust Kass' knowledge and attention to detail above some mass-produced knock-off. :) Best of luck to ye!

Just be careful if you decide to google your yahoo. I've heard it's painful.