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late August, 2009: Shipwrecked Pirate Music Festival Des Moines, IOWA Please send all inquiries to the email address below for the time being as we launch the new website in the months to come. We will also have an announcement email list for you to subscribe to soon! shipwreckedfest2009@mchsi.com

mid August, 2009: Blackthorne Revel Estacada, Oregon In Milo McIver State Park Gates open at Noon on the 15th and close at 5pm on the 18th "Medieval styled event for those with personas of pirate or gypsy nature, we encourage people of all persona types to come join the fun. With contests for the best Gypsy and Pirate Garb, come take in the myriad of colors that are sure to delight even the hardest of souls or give those searching for just the right flare plenty of ideas. There is also a wide variety of games and activities for the young and old." Cost At the Gate: Adult: $18.00, Child: $9.00, Day-Trip (8am-10pm): $5.00 Pre-reg General: Adult: $14.00, Child: $6.00, Family Cap: $50 Merchant Reg: $3 Per Frontage ft. (This is the applies only to the front of your store) Includes 2 people. Groups: 10-20: $ 12.00, 21+: $10.00 Pet: Dog: $5.00 With a copy of current vaccination. Contact person for more info: Autocrat - Lauren Blackthorne: blackthornerevel@yahoo.com Merchants contact Trade Mistress ~ Gwynyth Blackthorne: gwynythblackthorne@hotmail.com Mail - Info P.O. Box 7034 Beaverton, OR 97007-7034 Performers Contact Lauren: blackthornerevel@yahoo.com

Hosted by the Brethren of the Great Lakes, August 3rd through 8th, 2009: 3rd Annual Michigan Pirate Festival - Buccaneer Feast Grand Haven, MICHIGAN Hosted by the Brethren of the Great Lakes, the 3rd annual Michigan Pirate Festival is set to be better than ever. The fest will take place at Central Park and the Loutit District Library in downtown Grand Haven, home of the Buccaneers! Here be a partial list of what the Brethren be doing down there: Monday Aug. 3: Guest Speaker - Capitola of the Brethren of the Great Lakes will be hosting a discussion about "Navigation during the Age of Sail". Learn how Captains guided their ships before such things as GPS were invented. Guest Speaker - Jackie Sparrow will read stories to the little ones, providing her own special brand of piratical fun. Cannon Demonstration. Watch and learn as cannons are fired to kick off the Buccaneer Fest with a boom! Tuesday Aug. 4: Guest Speaker - James Spurr, Author of "Sworn for Mackinaw", "One Sloop & Slow Match", and a brand new book in the "Great Lakes, Great Guns" series and President of the Shipwreck Maritime Museum. Mr. Spurr will be giving a presentation on his book series and maritime history in the Great Lakes region up to the War of 1812. Guest Speaker - Jackie Sparrow will once again read stories to the little ones, providing her own special brand of piratical fun. Wednesday Aug. 5: How good a pirate would ye be? Find out by joining in on "Pirates of the Spanish Main", an easy and fun pirate game that will be demonstrated by Arena Games. Dancing demonstration - The Dark Flower Gypsies will be performing entertaining dances for those desiring more musical fun. Thursday Aug. 6: Meet the Brethren as they are on hand to discuss pirates, buccaneers, maritime issues, the Great Lakes, and other things you always wondered about pirates. "Sparring with Sparrow" - Jackie Sparrow takes on the little ones in fun and entertaining, child friendly, sword fights and play time. Friday Aug. 7: Once again the pirates will be repeating last fall's invasion by sailing into Grand Haven aboard their boats, debarking at the waterfront. Buccaneer Bash - After the Brethren invade, they'll be celebrating and socializing at a special party where everyone is invited to meet and play with them. Saturday Aug. 8: The brethren be setting up their market offering their wares to all who be looking for a bit of booty. Central Park will be filled with merchants displaying goods from all over. Stage Shows - Knotty Bits, the Dark Flower Gypsies, and the Bawdy Boys will all be performing on stage providing fun entertainment for the entire family. Captain Tiger Lily and the crew of the "Crimson Reign" will be performing fun, entertaining, combat shows. And of course plenty of buccaneer fun as the brethren will be on hand all week as Grand Haven joins in the fun. Email: info@brethrenofthegreatlakes.com Brethren of the Great Lakes, 1805 N. Philip Rd, Niles, MI, 49120

Pirate and Wenches Fantasy Weekend August 8th & 9th, 2009 Rock Hall, MARYLAND Come by land or come by sea to the Town of Rock Hall, on the Isle of DelMarVa, for a Town Wide Theme Party you won't forget! * Decorated Dinghy Flotilla & Race to the Beach with a Caribbean-Style Beach Party * Buccaneer's Ball * Kid's Games, Crafts, Storytelling, Tattoos, and more * On-Going Live Music & Street Performers * Artisans and Crafters * Sea Shanty Sing-a-long & Pub Crawl * Plenty of Grub and Grog * Music, Mayhem and More Surprises... Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend Presents the "Quest for Graybeard" Decorated Dinghy Flotilla and Beach Plunder Race Saturday August 8th. Caribbean-sytle Plunder Party on the Beach to follow GRUB, GROG, GIVEAWAYS AND LIVE MUSIC. Calling all spectators! You won't want to miss this event! Prizes will be given to the: - Best Decorated Boat - 1,2,3rd Ashore - Scurviest Crew - Most Spirited Boat/Crew.

August 7-16, 2009: Bill Johnston’s Pirates Days *link is no good* Alexandria Bay, NEW YORK Welcome to Alexandria Bay, in the beautiful Thousand Islands, New York. Alexandria Bay is home of Boldt Castle, situated on Heart Island, and the proud home of the Famous “Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days.” The following is a list of our 10 days filled with family fun and special events. The sword-fighting group, known as the “Tales from Remikreh,” will be performing throughout the Village streets and at various Route 12 locations. Life size chessboard. Bill Johnston was a renegade after the patriots war, who blew up the British steamer, Sir Robert Peel, hid among the 1000 Islands, and was hunted by both U.S. and Canadian authorities. The annual Bill Johnston's Pirates Days celebration commemorates some of his exploits. Fill your senses with the sound and spectacle when pirate ships attack the village from the St. Lawrence River, as the brave villagers try to stave them off. The air is filled with smoke and the sound of musket fire and cannon, and eventually the villagers succumb as the pirates invade the town. After the mayor turns over the key to the village to the invading marauders, everyone becomes a pirate. You are invited to join in the spirit of Pirate Days and dress as a Pirate, Patriot, or Indian when attending any or all of these events. All times are subject to change. Please check the Event Board at the Entertainment Tent or at the Chamber Office at (315) 482-9531. A band of Sword Fighting Pirates will be available during all 10 days at most events listed for photo opportunities. The Tales from Remikreh group will be throughout the Village so BEWARE! Most events are free and for the enjoyment of the public. Call the Chamber office for details at 800-541-2110.

August 7th & 8th, 2009: Pyrate Invasion Beaufort, NORTH CAROLINA Beaufort, NC invites your entire crew to invade our Town on the weekend of August 7th and 8th, 2009. Don't worry, there will be many more "Brethren of the Sea" in attendance. There will be sword fighting, cannon fire, pillaging, plundering, and of course the ever popular swilling of grog. Make plans to join us for a fun-filled family weekend that you're sure to never forget. On June 14 of 1747 several Spanish privateers (privately owned warships with a government sponsored license to attack enemy shipping) from St. Augustine entered Beaufort harbor and made off with several small ships. At the time a militia of only 13 men were posted in the town to protect the area. The Spanish easily escaped. Only two months later on August 26 the Spanish privateers reappeared. Their intention this time was to take the town. Major Enoch Ward and fifty-eight militiamen responded but were driven from the town. The citizens fled leaving behind everything for the privateers to pillage. Three days later Colonel Thomas Lovick and Major Ward had collected more men and counterattacked, driving the Spanish out. It is said that without the help of close to 100 farmers and locals, the militia may not have prevailed. Local folklore suggests that several Spaniards died and were buried in the Old Burying Grounds, also known as Queen Anne's Cemetery.

http://www.piratesofpaynetown.org/ August 7th, 8th & 9th, 2009: Pirates of Paynetown Paynetown State Recreation Area at Monroe Lake, Bloomington, INDIANA. Stand your Ground and watch as Historical Pirates battle on water and on land with Period Watercraft, Real Cannons, and More! Experience FIRSTHAND the Lives of Wayward Seamen in the 17th and 18th Centuries! Watch period boats sailing around the lake, historical pirates in camp, cannons, 18th Century British, Scottish and French government troops, period merchants, and lots of fun! All the pirates will talk to you, so feel free to interact! Pirates, Military, Civilians and Natives welcome from 1650-1800! We welcome river pirates, High Seas pirates and even Barbary Coast pirates, but please NO polyester pirates! Participants must preregister by visiting www.piratesofpaynetown.org, piratesofpaynetown@gmail.com or by calling 812-606-1264. Space is limited!

August 23rd, 2009: Walking the Plank World Championships, Queenborough Quay, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UNITED KINGDOM. "Be ye brave enough to join the renowned ranks of The Plankers?" The fearsome Captain Cutlass and the scurvy crew of The Salty Sea Pig are once again searching for 'volunteers' to take part in the Isle of Sheppey's Walking The Plank World Championships. This fund-raising has become a major attraction as a motley collection of 'plankers' (contestants) take turns to be pushed off a wooden plank by the scurvy crew known as the Sheppey Pirates. They are judged on Costume, Command of Piratical Speak, Height of Jump, Scream as they are plummeting towards the water, and the size of the after splash. The challenge has been set for August 23rd for the World Walking the Plank champion the Mad Dane to have his title snatched from him. For more details contact purser@sheppeypirates.org

early August, 2009: Pirate Festival 2009 Milton, ONTARIO, CANADA Held at Country Heritage Park (8560 Tremaine Rd), Milton, 10 am - 5 pm daily. We've got 3 stages of entertainment for your enjoyment as the Pirates of Dry Bluffs work to return to the sea ... even as they guard a treasure that can only be whispered about. Join us for a fun filled day of pirates and song as we recreate the excitement of the high seas for guests young and old. Email Contacts Festival Information: piratefestival@fairesintime.com Craft Vendors: vendors@fairesintime.com Volunteers: volunteers@fairesintime.com Performers: performers@fairesintime.com Or - Keith Sine (519)830-7463 ksine@fairesintime.com

www.oldbaldy.org July 31st through August 2nd, 2009: 4th Annual The Pirates are Coming! Weekend Bald Head Island (mouth of Cape Fear River), NORTH CAROLINA. Old Baldy Foundation, the keepers of Old Baldy Lighthouse will celebrate National Lighthouse Day with a pirate invasion the weekend of July 31-Aug 2 2009. Events begin Friday, 1pm at the lighthouse with pirate camp, pirate school, and a family treasure hunt. A pirate flotilla invades Bald Head at 5:30pm, followed by a Pirate Pub and Booty Auction. Join us at the lighthouse Saturday for all day festivities, live music, pirate demonstrations and magic shows. Visit www.oldbaldy.org or call 910-457-7481 for more info.

Hungry enough to eat a bear!

You could make some money on those lovely coats and hats as well.....

Welcome back Blackfoot indeed you have been missed. How's the wee one..any new pictures???

And you know That EVERY saturday without fail I have Pizza! That would be perfect!!! Happy Anniversary Lily!!!

Dang it..I forgot to gas up the Wonder Jet!!!! Have a slice for me...

Celebrates with Lily! Yay!!!!!!! Now about that pizza...lol

Oh Boy..What time is dinner Lily..Im on my way..*Grins and hugs*

Tacos! With avocado and sour cream with cheese and lettuce and tomatoes..No lettuce or tomatoes for me...Yum Yum...And Im not rolling my own tortilla's tonight..not in the mood...

Hey that's pretty cool! I would live there! lol

Maybe the Captain meant it as if it were a treasure to dine upon? Im not into fish..but I will have the shrimp and lots of it..so love shrimp..little popcorn shrimpies nice a fried.....*Begans to drool*

It's not like Im taking his shirt or breeches..Just his hats and his coats. And Lily only wants his shoes..Between Lily and myself I see no issues into taking such fancy wear for ourself...

I sleep nude.... do you think thats why I don't get invited to many pajama partys ? Well you did say you have nice legs and wear a kilt..Im sure you will get an invitation soon...

hmmm mine is pretty easy...A black mermaid holding a sword and dagger. End of story.

Yum Yum Yum..Shrimp!!!!!! What is Scrod?

LOL Well Mission I may have taken you up on that if I had meant you. 8Grins* But perhaps I should have clarified..For thinking outside the box..my co-workers have no imagination. Everything is black and white with no shades of gray..they have no creativity other than to do what has been done and not raise the bar to discover just how far you can go with ideas. As for the Growing up part...Again Co-workers who think Im crazy and or silly because I like to have fun, and push the envelope. To do diffrent things, to be creative and explore. To keep an open mind to any and all possibilities. Ok most of them..My rant has nothing to do with anyone here and even if it did I would NEVER name names...So sorry Mission maybe next time we can duel over something else..but this was not directed at you so Im very sorry I did not clarify and hope you can forgive me for not making it clear.