The Doctor

OK, I hearby offer meself up to the pyre of Kass' authenticity magnifying glass. My new kit will be based upon her patterns for breeches, shirt, waistcoat, and justacorps. But my hat will be leather (since I know how to care for leather versus tarred felt) and my boots will be suede bucket boots (because they're too bloody comfortable to eschew). Since I own horses, I'm calling special dispensation for wearing justacorps with bucket boots. If I could get away with it, I'd eschew Western garb and dress as a pyrate to show my half-Arab reiner. And believe me, I push the limits as hard as I possibly can. We'll see what unfolds from here....

I've had some terrible dreams in my life. Fortunately, they've been exaggerations of what might acutally happen. Some have been prescient, and I honour those for helping me gird myself for unpleasent events. But it really is a matter of determing what is salient versus what is fanciful. I know my words obfuscate as much as they enlighten. That's the nature of things, and limit of what I'm allowed to express. Take it for what it is. :)

Here's my take on things, as off kilter as the might be. Kass you can complain to Janelle on your other list about my misbehaviour. She's used to it. :) Right! Among my kit, which will be augmented by Kass' creations once they ship (hint, hint!), is a leather tricorn (I am an expert with leather, where as tarred felt escapes me) and suede bucket boots. Granted, I'm playing off fantasy as opposed to reality. Reality sucks, as we all know. My kit will be of linen this year, based on Janelle's ministrations. As period as possible, minus my fanciful take on things. I may be naught but a playtron, but the kiddies seek me out to show me the coins the they've accumulated, and I invariably trade their plastic coins for a solid metal Spanish coin reproduction. They run off to their Mums, proudly showing how they traded with a "real" pyrate for solid coin! I teach them the hard "Pyrate look", and send them on their way. It's so hard for me not to laugh, but it is so much fun!!

I'm going to obviate the normal rules (guidelines?) and nominate meself. If I'm too late, well, that's nice. What was the discussion? I think I need more rum... Petee thinks it's cool, and he killed me, after all....

Charity, dear love; you are so nicely tied in to the inner workings of these films that we are all enriched by your experience. Please, keep it up! :)

Even expecting it doesn't really soften the blow. Janelle's holding up great, she's a real trooper. We are both happy that her mum's not suffering through that ghastly Ahlzheimer's anymore. Janelle want's everyone at the Pub to know she really appreciates the kind thoughts and prayers that have been so generously given. It means a lot to us, and confirms my feelings that life's events, both fair and foul, are best spent in the company of pyrates. Especially pyrates as wondrous as all of you. We are graced. :)

Getting things in order to attend my mother-in-law's funeral. Not really looking forward to it at all.

lawyers

HUGE!... tracts of land...

Shotgun weddings never end well....

Then Art must be a happy bloke!

Well, if Bunny be danglin' cherries to be had, count me in for a bite! Otherwise, it be rum, rum, and more rum!

^ Runs a mean confessional! :)

Aye, Mr. Nash! I'll be raisin' a jar with ye any day of the week!

Most Haunted - damn this TV card!

Here's your own pitcher, and a straw, love. :)

Kass, that's the way we always debate around here! The object is to get your opponent drunk enough that they start agreeing with your arguments. Shhh! I never told you that... :)

Yeah, but it's GUINNESS!!

Snacking at the "Y" (did I say that?!)

Cashews.

Or "Sugar Frosted Weevils"! :)

Over my knee you go, love. :)

Me? I'm completely trustworthy. :) Stop laughing!

The Riddler!