Madam Macaw

That was absolutely wonderful mate!! I think Ivan took yer words to heart!

What a fine young lad you have there! I am hop'n ye gave your misses a nice tall tankard filled with her favorite rum after that birthing!

Nov 22, 2004 MEDIEVAL FAIRE Hear ye! Hear ye! Seeking medieval artisans for 19th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, January 29-30 and February 4-6, 2005. 150+ vendors. Must be in period-style. Booth fees. Contact: Linda Piper, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, Station 30, Box 490, Gainesville FL 32602 OR 352-334-5064 OR 352-334-2146(fax) OR http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/medieval_index.html

Thank ye, Queen Rogue. I be think'n of gett'n another one too. I should be there Scottish (Saturday), so will meet up with ye there.

I'm definitely in. I don't want to speak for them, but I am sure Rummy Gal, Blender Wench, Crimson Cosair and probably Duncan would be interested. Maybe send a PM?

What an interestin' read. Look'n forward to gett'n to the others too. Thanks much lads!

Thank ye fer the links lad. Be check'n em out soon.

The pictures of the Royaliste greeting the Nippon Maru in San Francisco Bay are fantastic. So was the artwork. Thank you for the link.

That sounds good! Will be there with me sash on me arm!

Aye Cap'n Flint, I be goin' to MDRF for some pillagin' and plunderin' (PP). A lot of me mates be going to the encampment, but iffen the wind be good - I should be makin' it to your house, too.

Send a holler out to all that were there. I am sure someone has them.

Can't wait to read it! I am sure it will be great!

Marona - I haven't seen it. I have seen, Kenny's, Toni's and Duncans and don't remember seeing it. Sorry mate! Iffen there are more photos floating around - I would love to see them.

Do you have anyone in your classes that are good and want to help. You might pay a smaller tutor fee if need be. It wouldn't hurt to ask.

"The Flying Dutchman Award for Outstanding Pirattitude is named such in honor of the first recipient, the American Pirate Association. " Quite a nice story about these pirates!! It is a shame the police didn't take the donation!

Aye, I can agree to that Charity! Have you ever seen a lad with a cold or the flu? You'd be thinkin' they were dyin'. Iffen they had to birth pups, we wouldn't be here!

I have relatives in all of St. Augustine which is northern FL. This is the latest from me pap: "Listened to the news this morning and the hurricane has been downgraded to a category 3 vice 4, as before, and has slowed down to about 9 miles per hour. It is not projected to hit southern Florida until tomorrow afternoon - this is a change from the previous estimate." All my prayers to everyone in FL.

Aye, you must share the pics when you get them, cause if not, well that is just teasing!!

I think they have the word out to everyone, but just in case that would be great!

Cross-posted from a Friend I know this is late in the week, but I wanted to get the alert out before this weekend. It appears the outdated skill of "cut purse" has been revived at MD faire. Last weekend Jon, one of the rose sellers, had his pouch cut off his belt. (Before anyone skoffs too much, the pouch was recovered later and examined. The stings were cut, not frayed or untied) Here are the details, as much as we could piece together: We believe it happened somewhere between Blessed Scents and The Soap and Wax Candle booth, 4:45pm - 5pm. About 10 minutes later he went to make change for a customer and the pouch was gone. It was a simple deep pouch secured by one tie to the belt and one tie closing the bag. He retraced his steps and alerted a bunch of boothies to be on the look out for it. At the end of the day, the puch was found empty next to a trash can by the front gate. *They took $270.00, his reciepts, business cards, and one Dirty Sock (don't ask) Jon asked me to post this to the community at large, so it doesn't happen to anyone else. (copy at will) As far as practicle suggestions: When this was a common problem wire or jewlery chain was used instea of/or wrapped around the strings. Thick leather cording and at least 2 ties would also help.

Aye, tis good to know. I have quite a bit of folk there, and I be hop'n everyone of them are safe and weather the storm well.

Mick, some o' the crew might be stayn' at a campsite by the festivities. I reckon thar be a link to the site somewhere here.

Aye, it will be good t' see everyone again!!

Iffen' ye have him tied good and tight - here is me smacks on his backside!!! Smack, smack!! Now, raisin' me tankard to ye lad!

The ship's parrot just squacked in me ear that Blender's birfday was missed yesterday cause of the downtime on pyracy. Me be wantin' to be the first to raise me tankard up and wish'n ye a very merry birfday!