William Brand

Lady Seahawke, I honestly wish that I could say that it was just a coincidence that someone left you that message, but it might not be. In fact, it might very well be the reason he called you. I don't know. There are jerks in this world sophomoric enough to take something as simple and harmless as an idea and turn it into something ugly. There is no excuse for the person who called and left you that message. I would like to hope it wasn't because of this thread, but to be perfectly honest, I could never be sure. My apologies if I inadvertently gave someone the idea that they should be so rude to you. The thread was meant to convey an attitude of harmless fun. I had very simple and delightful conversations myself with everyone I spoke to. The conference call with Maeve, Silkie and Red-Handed Jill was a great deal of fun. I am enjoying the spontaneous introduction to so many of my pirate associates. Also, the thread is not meant to be mutually exclusive. I understand that their may be hearing impaired pirates on the Pub. There may be people who don't want to be called. If any of you wish to continue meeting your fellow pirates by phoning them to say hello, then please use utmost care and courtesy when calling. Thank you.

Jim Hawkins. Check. We went from chat to phone and back again. Ain't technology grand? We talked about the recent dinner he attended near the University of Maryland at the 1700s tavern there. Jim is dogsitting a "squeaky" dog. We also spoke about Baconfest and this crazy Phone-a-Pirate thing. The list grows.

You just may have worn out your welcome.

Definately shop around. We we're lucky in 2005. We got plane tickets into Key West that cost us less than tickets and a car would have cost anywhere else. It was a fluke, but it pays to check on specials regularly.

Yes, the thread isn't designed to annoy anyone. Please avoid calling after or before a reasonable hour.

She still seemed hesitant to purchase goods, and William found himself wondering how many other crew members would have been so hesitant. Half the crew would probably drink their shares away in a week. "You have been through life, death and life again, Miss McDonough. You have faced down seasoned soldiers, sword to sword." he said still looking through the window himself. "Tailor...reward thyself."

Casinos, New Year's Eve, California, what is considered West, Liam calling me mom...

I want a fire pit. I'll tend it, even when people come through at night. I just like a good camp fire.

dorian just called me back. We talked about the Sarcos Robotics Company, Jeeps, Kids, co-workers and cell phones. Then Red-Handed jill called me back. I was on the phone only 30 seconds with her and Silkie called. Then my wife called. We had a conference call with four pirates in three different time zones. East Coast, Rockies, West Coast. We talked about everything. Red-Handed Jill. check. Maeve. check. Harry Silkie Red Cat Jenny Dorian Lasseter Siren, Captain of the Poseidon Red-Handed Jill Maeve

I just got off the phone with Siren, Captain of the Poseidon. We talked about the cold weather, a common theme in many of these three minute conversations. Siren said she wants to go to the Caribbean, but knowing her luck it would rain. She told me about her daughter coating the dog, A Mexican hairless breed, with Desitin Diaper creme. We went over the three minutes by a whole 50 seconds, but to be fair, we were discussing the Watch Dog as well, and we had a lot to say very fast. Meanwhile, Liam spread wet wipes all over my office. Captain Siren of the Poseidon. Check. Harry. Silkie Red Cat Jenny Dorian Lasseter Captain Siren of the Poseidon With messages left for Captain Jim, Blackjohn and Red-Handed Jill.

And I get another answering machine. Red-Handed Jill will have to wait.

I'll get you, and your little dog too.

CURSES! I just got Jim and Patti's answering machine. Blackjohn didn't answer either. Blast.

I just surprised Mister Lasseter at the Carnegie Science Center. It went something like this... "Tate!" "Mister Lasseter!" "Wait a minute, you're not Tate..." And so forth. Mister Lasseter was expecting a call from Tate regarding a robot in Florida called the Cobra 550. Evidently it is an unsupported device that is giving them some problems. He's expecting a call from this guy Tate to discuss the problem, and he had some unfavorable things to say about the staff in Florida. We also discussed the average temperature in his office, which is located too close the the server room, and because the server room must be kept at a balmy 60 degrees, his office is never very warm. Part of our conversation was interrupted while I chased Liam around the house. He was literally "Running with scissors". We stuck to the strick 3 minute rule and I cleared the line so Tate can call. Mister Lasseter. Check. Harry Silkie Red Cat Jenny Dorian Lasseter

The best burger I ever had, hands down, was in Key West in 2005. Mike and I both got the same thing off of the menu and agree, out of all the burgers he and I have eaten anywhere on the planet. That was the best burger ever. Meat candy.

This is very true. There are some amazing places to eat all along the seaside and downtown. I had key lime pie almost every day and I found the best burger joint in the world in Key West. So... ...plan...for...food...money.

William walked up behind Murin, who stood bent over a little to peer in at the wide variety of women's and men's hats in the milliner's window. He watched her stare, almost longingly at several fine tricorns and wide brimmed stray hats. The milliner's work was spread out on wooden, head shaped stands all about the shop, and the milliner was even now creating another at his work table. "Why not buy one, Miss McDonough?" He inquired. She straightened up at once. "No...too...too fine, sah." "Too fine...?" he said, raising an eyebrow. "Too fine. Hmmm. Is it perhaps the cost?" She looked back in the window again. There were so many choices, including a fine ladies hat tastefully decorated with bird feathers of the tropics. "A woman could save half a year's wages for a hat like that one." he continued, and when she said nothing, he added. "You will have five times that at least by week's end."

SILKIE! Wait. I've already called you before. That's two. No Three. I spoke with Harry yesterday. Red Cat Jenny Harry Silkie

It's different. If you've never had something then you should have it.

I just got off the phone with Red Cat Jenny who was taking her break at JFK Airport in the Traffic Control Tower. She likes to take her breaks 318 feet above the "rabble" as she put it. I forgot what she said about the weather there, but she did mention a lovely view of the old TWA terminal. She is working Terminal 4 Ramp Traffic this evening. She says the word "Coffee" like you would expect Mike Myers to say it on Coffee Talk and she has the kind of infectious laugh you could listen to all day long. We broke the rules and spoke for almost 3 and a half minutes. Red Cat Jenny. check. That's one down.

That's the beauty of it. You'd have to find out. I need the street where you live. I'm so close to finding the number.

Ohhhhhh, better yet. We make it challenging. We have to find someone'e phone number in the real world before we call them.

One of these days I want to hold an event called The Flying Fish Fry and have everyone in the pub over for the weekend.

We should start something really fun and bizarre called the Phone-a-Pirate Program, where we randomly pass out our phone numbers to pirates that we have always wanted to talk to and call them. Here are the rules. Give out your phone number. Get or make a call to a pirate you have never spoken with. Carry on a conversation no less than one minute and no more than three. Tell us all about it. Yes, as I told Dorian earlier this evening in chat, I have eaten the lion's share of cheap, oreo cookie knockoffs and I haven't had enough sleep. I shouldn't even be allowed on here in this condition.

Yes, don't buy a $500 ticket now just to commit, but do start setting the money aside. And buy your kit starting now if you can. I waited until it was too late the first year and I had no period footwear.