Black Syren

July 11th, 2009: Pirates Landing at Alki Beach at the Seattle SeaFair

Alki Beach West, Seattle, WASHINGTON.

Avast ye scurvy dogs! This be yer warnin’ shot! The cutthroat Seattle SeaFair Pirates crew has made a deal with their new Captain Kidd – Walter "Tattoo" Taucher and are comin to collect the bounty left behind last year! They be landin on Alki Beach (1702 Alki Ave. S.W., Seattle) in West Seattle at around 11:30. They be bringin the local band “Shelley and the Curves” for a day full o wild piratical merriment! The merchants will be puttin out their finest wares startin at around 9:30 AM and ye can shop, eat and dance along with the Pirates throughout the day! Have your little pirates come dressed fer the occasion and be part of a Pirate look-a-like contest to win some booty. If ye dare, you can try yer hand at the Dread Man’s Chest treasure grab for a chance to win a Dread Pirate game from Front Porch Classics. Don’t be forgettin’ that the first 500 kids will get a free toy pirate kit ta take home. Come get yer treasure while ya still can. For details and maps, visit: http://www.seafairpirates.org/PiratesLanding/default.htm or call Pirate Central @ (206) 365-1590 for more information.

July 10th & 11th and August 14th & 15th, 2009: Movies Before the Mast

San Diego, CALIFORNIA

The Star of India will host one of the nation’s favorite outdoor movie festivals again this summer when the Maritime Museum of San Diego presents the 15th season of Movies Before the Mast. Movie audiences experience the world’s most realistic “surround sound” system as they enjoy nautically themed features while sitting on the historic ship’s deck. The maritime museum uses a state-of-the art digital projector to display the films on a special sail rigged to the Star of India’s mainmast.

Friday nights are Date Nights. Bring a date, win prizes and snuggle under the stars as you watch:

July 10th ... The Perfect Storm (rated PG-13)

August 14th ... Deep Blue Sea (rated R)

Saturday nights are Family Nights. It's a fun night for the whole family. Come a little early, explore the ship, join in the pre-movie activites and win prizes, and then watch:

July 11th ... Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (rated PG)

August 15th ... The Sea Gypsies (rated G)

Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92101, Phone : 619-234-9153, Email : info@sdmaritime.org

July 8th thru 13th, 2009: Sail Boston

Boston, MASSACHUSETTS

An official port of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009

A fleet of tall ships competing in a leg of a 7000 nautical mile race. These ships follow the routes of Tall Ships of the by gone days and any one can sign up as part of the trainee crew. And if your ship is monohull sailing vessel that complies with the Sail Training International Racing and Sailing Rules and Special Regulations, you may enter and race. Check out the link for more info!

The Torq is stunning!!!! I wear it everywhere and have had many compliments on it. And yes feeling wonderful Lady B! *dances Lady B and Iron Bess about in a giddy circle of delight!*

I think it's kind of sad for some people who grow up and forget the wonder of being a kid. I hope I never lose that magic....

People who refuse to see things outside of the box! Geez what happened to a little magic now and then?

Despite having a headache and being really sleepy..I feel INCREDIBLE and Frisky and energetic and tigger-ish and completely like my old self! I feel WONDERFUL!!!

Hershey bars down here are still wrapped in foil and paper.

lol it did not come to a screeching halt..we were just waiting for the delicious bride to come in so we could all toast her and celebrate! As for salty..hmmm A margarita please with light..very light alcohol...

Happy happy natal day to ye lass! Hope it's a grand one!

Happy Natal Day! And I KNOW it had to be a grand one!

*Winks* your welcome Luv!

Petty annoyance:

People who "claim" to be ultra-aware of spirits/ghosts and "vibes" from the beyond, when you know it's all a sham. (This doesn't mean you, Siren. We all know you are legit!)

Hey..I resemble that remark...sorta...maybe it's animal instinct???

tehehehe....giggle...snort!!!!

Note to self to bring plastic snakes for M.A.d'Dogge's hammock/blankets.....*laughs with mischief*

I could not help reading this thread..Are those not windows in that little shower??????????

Aww..congrats William! Now post piccies of the new Mom and babes. BTW is she not the one ya'll found?

Congratulations!

Indeed welcome back and enjoy!

July 3rd through 5th, 2009: 33rd Annual Norfolk HarborFest

Town Point Park, Norfolk, VIRGINIA. This event moves from early June to the 4th of July weekend just for 2009. Entertainment (including pirates), merchants, and much more in downtown Norfolk. Norfolk Festevents Ltd., 120 West Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Ph: (757) 441-2345, E-mail: festevents@festevents.org

July 1st through 4th, 2010: Privateer Days

Liverpool, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA

"Step Back to 1780". Privateer Days, held the first weekend of July, is an annual celebration of the privateering era of the late 18th century in Queen’s County, centering on the Town of Liverpool. The event highlights the history and culture of the area through music, theatre, guided tours and historical re-enactments. The goal of Privateer Days is to celebrate our maritime history, acknowledge Liverpool’s cultural and commercial history, and build an enduring sense of community. Privateer Days brings our history alive, inviting residents and visitors from near and far to step back in time to 1780 to the height of privateering. Through battle re-enactments, costumed tours of the town and Old Burial Ground, dory races and entertainment featuring local performers, participants learn about the town’s commerce, architecture, and maritime past, including the successful privateers that grew to wealth and fame defending the Crown. For more info:

The Privateer Days Commission

P.O. Box 1780

Liverpool, Nova Scotia

B0T 1K0 Canada

(902) 354-4500 , email: info@privateerdays.ca

It'd be their tamest, most civilized and cultured show ever...

Pyrates with pistols, blunderbusses and cutlass on Jerry Springer ?.....

Agreed. Can you imagine...lol

When you lock yourself out of your bedroom for nearly two hours because hubby hid the key to the room in the room itself and having to McGuyver one's way back into said room.

Door to Door sales reps even when theres a No Solicitation sign posted.

Political canvassers and religious zealots that do not understand pitching me their platform or their god is solicitation!

Actually I found the way around that one..*Grins wickedly* I had dressed as a Pirate for one of hubby's co workers child's B-day and we had just come home and I was removing my sword when the door bell rang. I throw my sword over my shoulder and head for the door and open it thinking it's a neighbor. Nope it's a few Jehovah Witnesses *nothing aginst them or any other religion it just happened to be who was at my door at the time* Anyhow they see me, take a good long look before going to my sword and they ask me if they caught me at a bad time, I told them nope and they said apparently we did, bid me good day said they would return at another time and fled. Have not seen hide nor hair of them for two years...till yesterday.

indeed..Why even think..we may make day time talk shows as well..Who's popular now...Oprah? Montel? Jerry Springer????