William Brand

Here we go. Drinks for three. Evidently the bartender is feeling playful.

A bite? Or a bite to eat? You have to be specific around here. The women are vivacious. Here, have some waffles and a pint.

Guests here do not push their own luggage. (snaps fingers and three large dockworkers appear) This lass needs assistance, so be quick about it!

Belgian Waffles... Speaking of eggs, I have to try this... Salad of foie gras, lobster and soft-boiled duck eggs

Genießen Sie das Frühstück.

Nice smile... pred·a·tor (prd-tr, -tôr) n. 1. An organism that lives by preying on other organisms. 2. One that victimizes, plunders, or destroys, especially for one's own gain. If that second definition doesn't say "Pyrate", then I don't know Pyracy.

If that picture doesn't say old sea salt, I don't know what does. I love that look. It screams, "Yes, lad. I've seen sunsets off Gibraltar. I've been pulled across the equator. I've seen a broadside at 20 yards. I've stood between the Devil and the deep blue sea."

That may be the first Bellini ordered at the Kate. There you go lass.

To say nothing of that smile. If I may...wow.

That would be the 2nd Mate's cabin. It enjoys the starboard view which faces the sea at present. It has little in the way of space, but it makes up for this in privacy and practicality. It is furthest, second only to the Captain's cabin, from the din. As for Breakfast... A German breakfast, complete with sausage, bread, jams, butter. etc. Or Asparagus Omelette I also have coffee cake.

Well I'd have to clean out the guest room...oh wait. You mean aboard the Kate. Sure. But remember, she leans a bit to larboard, so don't haul in any furniture with wheels unless you want it all at one end of the room. You are responsible for turning down your own covers and no one gets up early around here so don't expect a wake up call. Breakfast comes with board, but brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and supper are additional. You get use of the tub with permission and only caged pets indoors, unless youo own a cat. They staves off the rats. Now...do you want a room in the fo'c'sle or something aft?

And drinking my root beer. Here he is playing the playstation. Note the vacant stare and drooling...

Thank you. Here he is having a cold one and watching the tele.

Cognac, eh? Well for that we go down to the holds. The little one is fine. He had his vaccinations today and all the needles that that implies, but he slept immediately after and has been doing well all day. He continues to grow like a weed and he laughs, which I understand isn't terribly common for one so small. Since I'm working at home now, I get to see him all day. He sits in a little chair at my desk and makes cooing sounds while I do my graphic design. Here's to the little pirates.

You know, it's interesting. I've mentioned that the Kate has rooms available on at least two other occasions and no one has ever asked to rent them out for slumber or pleasu...um...parties. They might be the cleanest, well kept and unused rooms here at port. The only room being used is the Captain's quarters, just so I'll have a place to sleep. That leaves the Fo'c'sle, and the first and second mate's cabins unused. The cook sleeps in a room just off the larder. The lower holds are half empty and a bit drafty, due to the Kate's damages, but you could hold a hell of a party in there if you don't mind ducking the lamps.

I might as well be running an inn for all the sleeping around here. Oh wait. It is an inn.

Tonight's late night special is Shepard's Pie

Today's special is... ...well. I think I'll do a salad bar.

A slice of watermelon for Ciaran and a brandy for Mercenary.

This is a good one...

Servings all around, and if you don't mind sharing a table, I'll leave the platters out. Who ordered the stout?

A honey baked ham will be served today with sides of pasta, potatoes, pecan pie and carrot cake.

Well I've been down in the holds bailing water for days now and wondering if it is safe to venture above decks. Meanwhile, today's special is watermelon...

The place could use a cleaning.

No Alice in Wonderland? I'm shocked.