Black Syren

Well as a pirate and faced with such finery..twould be a simple matter really to tap ye on the noggin and whilst yer resting peacefully Great Pirate Hunter to make off with said hats and coats. See how easy that would be? *Grins with mischief*

*Grins* I won't need luck..Im quite clever and just need the oppurtunity. Did I mention im feeling Vibrant?

*laughs* Ok I will admit it..I do...Im still going to steal your hats and coats though so best beware!

Pokes Sterling with her Trident... EDIT::: Oi did ye just call me a minx??? Pokes him harder with her Trident.

Damn my eyes...Im Blind!!!! Kicks sterling and animal in the shins

late July through early August, 2009: The 10th Annual International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention [Detroit, MICHIGAN] At the Detroit Metro Airport Westin Hotel Classes, tournaments, gatherings.

July 25th & 26th, 2009: Pirate Weekend at the Great Lakes Medieval Faire OHIO, State Route 534, just seven miles south of Ohio I-90 at the Geneva exit (#218). Faire runs July 7th through August 12th. Buccaneer's Booty Treasure Hunt, Dinghy Race, Pirate Costume Contest, and Special Guest The Pyrates Royale. Phone: Toll Free: Fax: (440) 474-4280 1-888-MEDIEVAL (440) 474-4283 Mailing Address: Great Lakes Medieval Faire PO Box 376 Rock Creek, OH 44084.

late July, 2009: Pirate Revel at the Sterling Renaissance Festival Sterling, NEW YORK "Everybody wants to be a Pirate, everybody wants to go to sea!" That's what they will be singing at the Sterling Renaissance Festival's Pirate Revel! Come in costume and join the Dread Pirate Costume Competition, for children and adults, and win some pirate booty. Kids can attend a Pirate's Punch Party with pirate friends, and adult buccaneers can gather at the Festival pubs for a special mug of Grog as they parlay with the Festival's sea-fairing rogues. Feast on pirate delicacies stolen from around the world, and fill your sea chests with exotic finery from Festival shops. Every pirate can sing so join in a sea shanty at any of the singing revels that take place throughout the day. Watch swash buckling swordplay on stages and in the lanes, bid on a wench or bloke at a Pirate Auction, and jeer at the Pirate Trails. All things pirate return to port at the Pirate Revel happening at the Sterling Renaissance Festival, so grab your shipmates and prepare to come aboard, and don't forget your "Arg!" Sterling Renaissance Festival, 15385 Farden Road, Sterling, NY 13156. Call: 800-879-4446

late July, 2009: Seadog Nights and Gypsy Carnival July 23rd through 27th , 2009: Seadog Nights and Gypsy Carnival Lebanon, OREGON Location: Cheadle Lake Park, S Santiam Hwy & Weirich Dr, Lebanon, Oregon, 97454 Join Captain Zorgon and Crew for the celebration of the Year!!! Come and Play with the Gypsies. Learn to dance under the stars. Bring your bangles, bells and drums and join the Dogs of the Sea Captain Gracie MacLaine and Little Morgan MacPhearson in The Gypsy Parade. Find your inner child when you participate in the Treasure Hunt to beat all Treasure Hunts... Watch the sky light on fire when Fire & Steel And IGNITION takes the stage. From the Dog Bowl to the Masquerade, Come and while away your days and Party through SeaDog Nights!!! "Come Play with Us!!!" Directions to Site: 1. From North or South I-5 Take exit 228. (Hwy 34) 2. Follow Hwy 34 east to Lebanon. 3. Turn right onto Hwy 20 (Main Street) heading south. 4. Once you pass the "super Walmart" on the right look for the lumber mill on your left. 5. Cheadle Lake Park is behind the lumber mill. There will be designated RV camping this year. If your RV looks like a gypsy wagon, a ship, a castle or could be mistaken for a dragon (and not just called a dragon), exceptions can be made.For more info, contact: Seadognights@gmail.com or Zorgon at WickedPirate@gmail.com . Cell Phone (360) 820-2220

July 18th & 19th, 2009: Ventura Harbor Village Pirate's Days Ventura, CALIFORNIA. Aye mateys! Set your sails for the Ventura Harbor Village as it's transformed into Pirate's Cove for the weekend. Meet ye pirates includin' Capt. Jack Sparrow look-a-like and Capt. Hook look-a-like. Come dressed in yer best pirate gear, watch pirate swordfight shows, and be entertained by strolling pirates and much more awaits you at Pirate's Cove at Ventura Harbor Village. Plus shop for pirate gear and gifts and collect pirate booty as you go as well as taste some rum and food from the sea. Free admission and free parking. Avoid the parking crowds, free shuttle available from parking lot at Schooner and Harbor Blvd. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001. 877-89-HARBOR -or- 805-642-8538

Krill Park, Olcott, NEW YORK. Musical entertainment, stage performances, food vendors, rides, a parade, as well as a host of other festival-related items centered on the Pirate Theme. Come in pirate costume. "It started many years ago by the Olcott Yacht Club, where the town dresses like pirates with a pirate war on Lake Ontario. People and ships dress in pirate fashion, bombing each other with water balloons and the losing captain walks the plank. Then a pig roast afterwards." Sponsored by Olcott Fire Co. and Krull/Olcott Development Committee. Friday, 6pm - 12am, Saturday 12pm - 12am, Sunday 12pm - 8pm. Info: 716-778-8531

July 10th thru 18th, 2009: Heart of Illinois Fair Peoria, ILLINOIS 4 – 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. or midnight weekends. The Pirate Section will be a part of the HOI fair where patrons will leave this world and go back 300 to 400 years to the time when Pirates and Privateers ruled. Patrons can shop, see live pirate shows and play games. Wandering merchants and street characters will stroll outside the section to add flavor to the rest of the fair. VENDOR AND PARTICIPANT INFORMATION: Admission: Yes / Contact: Valerie Lilley, 2018 SW Adams St., Peoria IL 61602. (309) 677-6739, email: VLilley@SofisStitches.com or Expo@mtco.com. Site: Exposition Gardens, Peoria, IL / Booths: 100 (We are only allowing in 50 pirate vendors.) / Attendance 206,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied and not allowed after 9 p.m. / Full service camping for participants and off site for patrons, food and lodging available in area.

July 19th through 26th, 2009: 2nd Pyrates Royal Cruise to Bermuda Baltimore, MARYLAND to Bermuda Sail with the Pyrates Royale to Bermuda! Departing Baltimore on July 19, 2009 for a seven night cruise aboard The NCL Majesty, and spending three days and nights in Bermuda. Special features include private concerts and shows with the band. Prices have been reduced so don't miss this opportunity! Pricing for double occupancy: $1225 per person for an Inside Cabin and $1425 for an Ocean View. (other options available). Military discount available. A valid Passport is required for travel! Includes: Cruise accommodations, ship activities and entertainment, most food aboard the ship (some specialty restaurants that cost extra), casino access & Duty-Free shopping on board, taxes, Fees, and Port Charges. Special Features include: Private Cocktail Party with the band, private concerts by the band, Star Gazing with Skivee, and more! For more information and to set your sails for piracy contact: Adam Rubin at Greenbelt Travel Services, 5510 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt , Maryland 20770. M-Th:10am-6pm EST, Phone: (301)474-1300 or 1-800-695-0317, E-mail - adam@greenbelttravel.com, Fax: (301)345-3666.

July 17th to 19th, 2009: The Founding Of The Royal Navy Dockyard 1759-2009 Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA. On the weekend of July 17 to 19, 2009, the Canadian Navy will sponsor a major historical re-enactment weekend of the 18th Century on the Halifax waterfront, and in the Historic Waterfront Properties, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the permanent establishment of the Navy at Halifax, in 1759, by Rear Admiral Philip Durell. The chance to take part in an 19th Century longboat flotilla, or animate and bring to life the historic waterfront of Halifax as characters of the mid-18th Century, amidst an incomparable setting of over 60 "Tall Ships" from all over the world, will be offered to men and women able to present authentic and quality first-person representations of seamen and their companions, from officers and their ladies to foredeck hands and their tavern wenches, marines, garrison soldiery, tradesmen, street entertainers and hawkers, and other colourful characters out of the 18th Century. As a Navy sponsored event, meals, accommodations and other assistance to re-enactors are being planned at the University of King's College (founded 1789) , Naval Reserve divisions and elsewhere. Social events, tavern special welcomes, receptions aboard ship, and a host of other attractions are being developed. Think about coming to celebrate this historic event, in a warm and welcoming seaport rich with history. For information: Captain(N) Victor Suthren The Founding of the Royal Navy Dockyard 1759-2009 Box 668, 506 St Lawrence Street, Merrickville, ON, K0G 1N0 Canada, suthren@magma.ca

July 16th thru 20th, 2009: Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival 2009 Halifax, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA An official port of the Tall Ships of Nova Scotia Ships from around the world will join many of Canada's finest sailing vessels to form the international gathering of world-class Tall Ships

early July, 2009: CHILDREN'S WEEKEND! Prince, Princess & Pirate Party at the Colorado Renaissance Festival Larkspur, COLORADO Special activities for the young ones; Prince, Princess and Pirate Costume Contest at the Puke & Snot pirate ship stage. Participate in the Royal Quest; be rewarded by King Henry at the Knighting Ceremonies, daily at the Rose Stage. Enjoy the Free Children’s Realm and Petting Zoo. FOR THIS WEEKEND ONLY, CHILDREN TWELVE AND UNDER EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL FOR FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT. HUZZAH!!! (303) 688-6010 / Toll Free (877) 259-3328 or 409-F South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, pjfrank@coloradorenaissance.com

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.