William Brand

ARRRrrrrr!

(sends everyone out but Christine) Come, lass. I've run a bath in the bronze tub and I've put out the kettle for some alchemy and tea. I'll have the ship's surgeon brought over from the Hammerhead and we'll get to work on this fever. Aye.

St Erasmus (or Elmo), the patron saint of sailors, was a bishop who was martyred around 303 AD. Saint Elmo's Fire is an atmospheric optical phenomena in which a faint blue glow may be seen on the mastheads or rigging of a ship after a storm due to an electrical discharge. It was taken as a sign of St. Elmo's protection from danger. Raise a glass and rub yer feet on the carpet to the Patron Saint of Sea Dogs! The Martyrdom of St. Erasmus...

I have bacon... ...and onions.

Well...I can grill up just about anything.

(drapes a jolly rogers over Jack and heads to the kitchen to start breakfast)

Winfield Cover makes a decent tricorn for around $115. http://winfieldcoverco.com/special.htm

Avoid ebay when buying non-firing replica pistols. You can almost always get them for less by shopping around online. This isn't always the case, but replica pistols are often cheaper through a distributor. Look for sales. Find places that offer clothing and accessories and then be patient. Sales come along all the time. Make as much of your own costume as possible. Then it is both unique and you can brag about creatiing it yourself. Try to buy from other pirates. This helps them sell their goods and it keeps everything in the "family". For instance, this month alone I'm buying items from three different pirates here on the Pub. This helps them continue in their craft and it means that my costume is unique, hand made and one of a kind.

Yeah. She spoils me. Aye. Now...what to carve on the handle? hmmm...

Nice little crowd mover.

I would also love to find a huge hat blank or two. Where can we view your hats?

Well...she did it. My lovely wife went and surprised me with a Queen Anne Pistol Kit.

Is it this one?

Don't mention it, lad. That's a fine carpet o'swords.

Steak and Eggs. And biscuits and gravy... I'll fetch some tankards.

People have different ideas about cheese and biscuits, but I'll take a stab at it. And here is some chocolate for Siren.

Why is everyone ordering the breakfast and dinner special during lunch? I'll warn the cook. MORE BEEF WELLINGTON!

The cook has also prepared some fine cheese blintzes.

Awwww...flattering, snake-tongued patrons. Today's Special is Eggs Benedict for breakfast. And for lunch, the Monte cristo sandwich. And Beef Wellington with red wine for dinner. Desserts include: Strawberry shortcake, Chocolate Pecan Pie and Chocolate Espresso Truffle Cake...mmmmm.

Wine and cheese all around. A proprietor couldn't ask for better repeat patrons. Aye.

Not much of a difference I'll wager, but still another excuse to party like a pirate.

Aye. And my cooking isn't half bad either.

Most resources site May 8th as the proper day.