William Brand

Thank you Tempest. It's fitting to have help from a Tempest when moving a Tsunami. Aye. Very fitting.

Today's special is this... ...and it is free to any deckhand and able seaman that will help me upright the Kate today. Ever since she came into my possesion by accident or fate I have puzzled over the problem of her list. Ever since the Tsunami brought her hard fast upon this beachhead she has been lodged in the rocks and she sits uneven. Tis only a five degree list, it's true, but when the patrons start drinking and dancing they all tend to gravitate to larboard right along with the ship. This is what I propose. We run lines to the capstans and the date palms about the ship and we haul her til she's level. Any able arm will be appreciated and free drinks and fare for the duration! The turkey is on the spit and all the trimmings will come as they may. "Give me a lever big enough and I'll move the world." - Archimedes

(tips hat) Aye. All good salts are handy with a needle. One can never know when one may be asked to repair a sail or mend one's own clothes. Please inform the Captain that I am about and he may send for me at his leisure to discuss the matter. For the time being, I leave this fair example of my work. (tips hat)

No. Well...yes. But that's not the point. The Tsunami does list.

Well, the Tsunami has always listed a few degrees to larboard on account of the rocks she is resting on. I plan to use block and tackle in conjunction with the capstan to heave her back to starboard those few degrees.

May I have permission to create our ship's Jolly Rogers?

I'm in a good mind to upright the Kate tomorrow. I think I'll fashion lines from the capstans and windlass to the trees near the Tsunami and straighten out her list.

(strolls down from the northern treeline carrying his boots in one hand and a long bottle made of blown blue glass) Good evening, Christine. It's a fine night not to be about anything don't you think? Why, the Tsunami practically runs herself anymore. Yoou'd be surprised how often I find coin waiting for me whe I get up in the morning, or when I return from an absence of hours. (walks straight out into the water while talking) Aye. It's a fine night to about absolutely nothing.

Here's two to start with.

A bottle of spiced rum then... ...and thank you again, mates, for your patronage.

I just recieved my belaying pins from Captain_MacNamara. I purchased unfinished versions of them and I am quite pleased. They have a slightly rough, hand-turned look that gives them an antiqued and well-used appearance. Aye. They are slightly different from one another and look as though they've come from two completely different sets or ships. Very nice work, Captain. Aye. Very nice indeed. I shall now get to work carving some celtic knotwork on one of them before varnishing.

Okay...I can't blame you for that.

Aye. Breakfast tea and scones and for the lady...what the!? How did you break the cup while drinking?

Bring back the cup.

Most kind. Most kind, indeed. We'll set it aside and have a night of drink and dancing very soon. Aye.

Dammit, man! Get to the nearest Orange Julius, post haste!!

Does anyone do an art poster for the Festival? It looks like I'll be going this year and I'd love to do a site poster as a giveaway to fellow pirates. -William EDIT - I see that there already is an artist for this function.

Today's special is beef stroganoff ...and orange julius. It's my place and I'll serve crazy combos if I want to. Doesn't an orange julius sound really good right now?

Don't mention it. And don't mention my atrocious butchery of the French language. Je laisserai la bouteille.

You're welcome, lass. I have connections.

Certainly...

Seconded. This is a higly informative book on the life of ship's surgeons.

Poutine? Mais, naturellement! Plus a slice of meat pie, pecan pie and a glass of red wine.

Interestingly enough, in the abscence of a purser or quartermaster, the captain was often responsible for these duties. Captain William Bligh was the Bounty's purser, due to the lack of any other officers on board. He was responsible for selling additional goods and services during the voyage. He did so without any profit to himself. Bligh didn't want to cause any warm feelings or irritation by exacting high profits for the sale of certain extra items. He stated that his commision was enough.

Today's specials are all French Canadian... Quebec Toutiere Boulettes -Au Pore (Pork meat balls) Buche de Noel Roast pork and Graisse de Roti and Pecan Pie, because I like pecan pie.