lorien_stormfeather

I'm thinkin' Neil Young, but can't place it.....

update on ships attending the the Tacoma, WA venue over july 4th. http://www.tallshipstacoma.com/ships.html Wish the Royaliste was heading into our waters.....

A manly man in a ruffled shirt and a great enormous hat. That'll do nicely. Where be yar next book signing?

Aye, that I do. Occupational hazard. But these newfangled keyboards are easier on the paws than a goose quill. Hope I didn't give ye the 'ole red eye with me full account... Perhaps thar was reason to Ms. Jamaica weilding her blade, eh? Here's some nice saltwater to douse the deadlights with and a patch! Would you like one or two? There, there, ye feelin' better now?

Scallywag or Gentleman, a man of such warmth is always welcome here in the Pacific Northwest, luv!

Hurricane: I don't know how you folk wear ANY clothes at all in Florida! The gentleman was from Minnesota, I believe. He probably does need summerwieght due to the humidity during faire season. I guess I was thinking of here (Oregon) where we dress like pyrates all year! Lovely linen brocade sounds nice, I never think of dyeing it when I see bargain fabrics or white! Haven't had much luck with dyeing personally... I have 3 pairs of pink & black spripey socks that I need to remedy from a failed attempt! They are cotton, were suppossed to come out burgandy and I thought I followed directions.... There are some nice cotton twills available- look for "bottom weights". Some folks spray cotton twill with diluted bleach to get that weathered look. One of my friends has his coats made of oiled cloth imported from England. If'n you asking me..."Don't ask, Don't tell" when it comes to "non period" clothing construction (especially that wot ye can't spy!). ....Besides I'm not about to go raise the sheep, card and wash the wool, spin and dye and weave the fabric and sew a justaucorps by hand! I play with a spindle and wool, but that's just for fun and makin' lumpy knittin' yarn. (I'm not very good at it either!)

Here's my raid account. An edited version was published in "No Quarter Given" This being a true account of the Port-Land, Oregon, raid upon the HMS Hollywood. October 23rd, 2004 Commodore Lorien Fiona Stormfeather Months of plottin' and plannin', coercing and finagling finally paid off for the faithful Port-Land crew! About 500 swashbucklers mustered fer the launch of the Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl Interactive Benefit for FEAT of Oregon. A lovely time was indeed had by all. I must say that speakin' of it now 'twas a bit like yer own weddin'... The pictures prove ye were there, and I remember a religious experience and a really good party, and then nothin' till the morning after, but I'll do me best to share what I can recall... I picked up me crew in Tigardia, consisting of First Mate Quatre, Sue Nommi and Kyle the Incredible. We loaded up the Silver Salmon with neccessary supplies and the really big gun Dell. The Master, Richard the Black was to be followin' later in the jolly boat with the Black Jackal as they had some early sport and deeds to tend to themselves. We high tailed into port just as scheduled with a fair wind and a following sea. First job was unloading the gear, which many hands made light of the work. Lynnigin and the FEAT crew were already ashore carefully placin’ treasure prop bags on the red velvet seats awaitin’ the delighted squeals of our guests. Captain Morrigan Quicksilver, Quartermaster Splinter Zatara, and our allies at sea and on-shore, the crew of the Rose, the Brotherhood of Oceanic Mercenaries (B.O.O.M), the MacKay, The Talk like a Pirate Guys, Broadside Bookkeeper Brian, Conscious Pirate, and jolly Spinnaker seemed to materialize like specters out of the mists and stood at the ready as Floggin Molly played on the sound system. In the lobby, there was much festooning of Black Flags and swag by Sadie the Goat and helpers. Tempteing displays of Captain Jack’s Pirate Hats, Pirate Pots, Spinnaker CD’s and the holy of all holies, fresh stacks of “The Guy’s Guide to Talking Like a Pirate” were a feast fer the deadlights and a pull on the purse. After a quick conference with Dan “the wizard man”, film was threaded, spot lights set, band at the ready, slide show up and sub-title cue technology in place, ushers at their stations, Lynnigin and Stormfeather, newly made Commodores, Lynnigin and Lorien, arm-in-arm granted admission to the patron hordes. The FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) crew headed by Cutthroat Carl, hustled the crowd and many a raffle ticket were sold that hour to add to the day’s take. The MacKay himself, offered up his services and posed with many a comely lass and hale laddie for portraits. I came to me senses just in time to great the guests, recognize me cousin, and me husband and proceeded to offer up a sparrow tattoo to all takers waitin’ in the victuals line. I hear my name being called out and it be none other than the young Mrs. CJS from the forum! Her ‘ole dad intrusting her to me care. ‘Twas our first meetin’, we being a virtual crew, I tatooed the old Sea Dog and sent him on his way, promising that no harm would come to the lass on my watch. Chumbucket and Cap’n Slappy came to attention on stage, and let loose the Spinnaker who wailed some salty sea tunes including Captain Jack and the Mermaid and Haul-Away for Rosie-o (which is so stirrin’ that it makes the hair on the back of me neck stand up- past life experience, me thinks). On the really big screen, images of other POTC and pub raids, our sail aboard the Interceptor and black powder encampments gone by flickered in the darkness, illuminating the crowd just how far off the map this crew is willing to go! All too soon the hearty musicians retreated to the CD signin’ table and it ‘twas time fer “The World Famous Talk Like a Pirate Guys” to do their thing. They did what they do best, charmin’ the crowd and whippin’ it into a frenzy. They even invited Powdermonkeys on stage fer a sing-song, bless their black hearts! Without notice or warning the ladies and gentlemen of B.O.O.M., lead by the notorious Quarter Master Splinter, commandeered the stage, and proceeded to commence with the raffling! Much plunder was distributed, including Pirate stamps from Rubber Stamp Ave dot com, a bit 'o crockery from Pirate Pots dot com, tickets to Pirate Adventure Theatre, a swank hostelry night on the Oregon coast, Courtesy of Hallmark Hotels, a great pouffy shirt from Dress Like a Pirate dot com and the “piece of no resistance” a hand crafted, Captain Jack’s Pirate hat awarded by the Master Hatter MacKay himself and more. Oh yes, there was more to come, on to the movie! Conscious Pirate then took stage right and the spotlight and did his best to instruct the now primed crowd in the usage of the articles contained in their treasure bags for the Interactive! Much rattling of keys, holding up of eyeballs and green apples, swinging of cursed gold necklaces, the wearon' of crowns -- and the hit of the evening -- skeleton bone rattles, made from a recycled 35 mm film canister with a lucky penny inside (makes a lovely, boney racket) , ensued! Having assured the captive audience that they were a lovely bunch of coconuts, and that interactive cues and props, were more like guidelines. It was on with the show..... A hush fell upon the crowd as the lights dimmed and soon Elizabeth stood on the foredeck singing. Stationed at the big Dell I launched our first missive, a subtitled cue, and the crowd roared in unison “Sing out Louise!”. One down, many more to go! After about 20 minutes, I handed over the launching to first mate Quatre who had been prompting and pinching me. She did a fine job the rest of the way through! I had trained her well. The audience of course, chimed in with their own broadsides, including in answer to Barbossa’s, ”Do we have an accord?” ... “No but we do have a Civic” and many more that I dare not repeat in this mixed company! Being no longer needed at the gunning station I was free to mingle and take it all in. Soon, a summons came from the Quarter Master Splinter; I rose in fear and headed toward the back door of the theatre (SHIP!). I stood in the dark, in the shadow of the fierce man’s presence wondering what blunder I had performed now. Instead, I earned his kiss and many kudos, for puttin’ on such a fine and fancy to-do! My heart swelled, tears came to mine eyes and a blush of satisfaction rose to my cheeks! I finally realized we pulled it off! We made the impossible happen and we had a full house and the Quarter Master’s admiration to boot! After cleaning up the garbage!!!!! ....a few too many apple cores were tossed by overboard ! Thanks to BSA Troop 799 and FEAT members for helping with the scow. That done, we headed over to Salvador Molly's for some Pirate Cookin' and Celebratin'!

Wool garmets are comfortable all year because they breathe. Yes you can wear wool in the summer! Just don't overdue it on the weight and line the coat with a natural fabric like cotton.

Hi darlin'. We held a very fun and successful benefit POTC Interactive event here in Portland last October and had 500 people attend! It was a fund raiser for an Autism Non-profit called FEAT. We had a pre-movie show, raffle, music ( Spinnaker a Celtic fusion band) and the Talk like a Pirate Day Guys were the M.C's. B.O.O.M. commandeered the stage, and helped with the raffle. All donated their performances. We held an after party at a local pirate themed restaurant and the owner donated part of his proceeds to the cause. The non-profit was key to assist with publicity, work parties for goody bags and advance ticket sales. We handbilled and e-mailed press releases everywhere. The local press were generous and we got prime coverage. I'd strongly suggest that you find a good independent or art house theatre who will work with you. I used a projector to display script prompts rather than have folks try to read a script in the dark. Part of the fun though, is the audience with their own reactions! The script is ever evolving. Portland's script is different from what you will find on the above site. We have some regional as well as concept differences. We also have a group in the gulf coast who have also held some interactives and also have their own script. In fact some of that group live in Texas. I'd be happy to put you in touch. Our event info web page is still up ...... Portland, OR POTC Interactive 10/04 The web page with the event photos is currently down, but I've been working on a new one and if you want to pm or e-mail me with your contact info I'll let you know when they are posted.

I've been livin' that movie me whole life! When Sean was in Portland at his book signing he made us all honorary Goonies. News article and video interview from Dec. '04: http://www.katu.com/stories/73303.html updated web page with schedule and reg form http://www.oldoregon.com/EventReg/Goonies_Reg1.htm Holy Mackenzie! We will not be taken alive! Okie Dokie Dr. Jones Hold onto your potatoes!

Thank ye kindly Sir, and there's room at the dock here in Portlandia if the wind 'ere blows ye this way, to be sure.

I think it would be rather interesting to meet a pirate Novelist. Any big book tours coming up? Perhaps your publicist has heard of Powells City of Books in Portland, OR? I'd think you'd draw a crowd here... http://www.powells.com Congrats and best of luck to ya mate! and I'll give it a go as soon as I finish the "Surprise". Did ya send a copy to Bilge Monkey? He be the pirates' own cyber critic (and a nice monkey to boot!)

Info on the Cecil Sharp book mentioned above (Jacky Tar) One Hundred English Folksongs edited by Cecil Sharp pub. 1975 Dover Books (unabridged republication) c. 1916, 1944 by Oliver Ditson Co. 100 songs scored for piano (no guitar chords) 0-486-23192-5 cover price: $14.95 This book is a useful reference more because Cecil Sharp was one of the premier collectors of English, Irish and Scottish folk songs than for any other reason. The background notes for the songs are excellent, with historical and geographical origins as well as discussion of the type of songs (shanty, ballad, etc) and sometimes their musical structure.

Since this corset thing is ever facinating, and endless variations exist and this topics title was "jewelery" I started a new thread above, just about corset creation.

The custom corset generator.... http://costume.dm.net/custompat/index.html Has anyone tried this? All about different types of boning and another alternative.... Plastic zip ties! http://www.modehistorique.com/elizabethan/...oningtypes.html

I'll second that suggestion to stop in at the Queen Anne's Revenge Restaurant! BTW: That large Howard Pyle "Marooned" is THE ORIGINAL, on loan from a museum! It is a beauty. They also have published a very nice book that was produced by the owner about pirates and the treasures they display there. The food is also good and nice cannons out front too. Charleston in the Spring is LOVELY!

Lady Seahawk, I'll try and keep things posted here, but you'd best be served by signing onto PDX Pirate, the Event Calendar for Piratical Happenings within one day's sail of Portlandia. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pdxpirate/ Not a chatty list, raid calendar and Harbor Master's Report ONLY!!!!

Heres to ye Long Island Jack! if I ever get back to the East in this life I'll be lookin' ye up and kissin' yer wife! *Silly but it rhymed!*

Aye....but no reason to be waitin' lad! Talk a local independent theatre into showing POTC again and have a party, or find a local pub with a band that does Celtic or "sea" music and declare a garbed raid! You're sure to meet and greet your friendly neighborhood pirates that way!

Look to the west , Sir! At Pirates of Port Angeles (Washington State, June 17-19th) will find ye with the best company in the Northwest coast and Tall ships in the harbour to boot! PoP is smaller than the Cali faires to be sure, but ALL pirate, ALL the Time! the TLAP guys will be there, Heather Alexander, Bogg and Salty, BOWI, Thryce Wicked Wenches and let's not ferget me bosom companions... B.O.O.M, The Brotherhood of Oceanic Mercenaries.... Here be the URL... http://www.visionlandscapenursery.com/Port...faire/home.html

Mother Crow, I'm not familiar with the ryhme, please tell us. We have a large flock of crows in our neighborhood. I've always liked 'em. They seem friendly to me. Watchdog like perhaps!

And all are darlings, every last one!

Let us know how you like your new bodice!

The difference between me and you luv, is that I'd rather love em and you'd rather kill em! My olde black Scot is always grumpy when on land. Isn't anything new. Are you suggesting that I put his deadlights out with more cleavage? Or were you suggesting tighten me corset and leavin' it on? BTW:The rule works both ways doesn't it...aren't we ALL single past Gibralter??? ! Enuf 'bout me and them and Belladonna. Let's hear some more stories!

Another Jack Song....Maybe my second favorite Hear a sample on the Portland band Spinnaker's web page SPINNAKER, follow "music" link for .mp3 samples They also play a mean Johnny Jump Up, and Haul away for Rosie-o! Captain Jack and the Mermaid Copyright © Meg Davis 1975 PART ONE : Captain Jack was a young man when he went to sea, Oh, me young Ladies, go and kiss him goodbye. He was barely a child of twenty and three, Oh, tell him, young Ladies, go and tell him for me, He can marry the Mermaid that lives in the sea. Well, I loved Captain Jack and his bride I would be, Oh, me young Ladies, go and kiss him goodbye. We were soon to be wedded, my Jackie and Me. Oh, tell him, young Ladies, go and tell him for me, He can marry the Mermaid that lives in the sea. But his ship it had needed a Captain one day, Oh, me young Ladies, go and kiss him goodbye. He took charge of the rigging and soon sailed away. Oh, tell him, young Ladies, go and tell him for me, He can marry the Mermaid that lives in the sea. When three years had passed and his ship had returned, Oh, me young Ladies, go and kiss him goodbye. I went down to the sea for the man I had earned. Oh, tell him, young Ladies, go and tell him for me, He can marry the Mermaid that lives in the sea. But my Jack was not there when I went to see, Oh, me young Ladies, go and kiss him goodbye. And this is the tale the crew told to me. Oh, tell him, young Ladies, go and tell him for me, He can marry the Mermaid that lives in the sea. PART TWO : It was almost eight bells and Jack had the watch, He was finning and scaling the fish he had caught, When out of the sea there rose such a tune As he had not heard by the light of the moon. He looked o'er to the waters and what saw he there But a beautiful maiden with gold in her hair, She had gowns made of seaweed and a crown on her head, As he stared at the Mermaid she quietly said. "I have followed your ship for many a mile. One day the sea reflected your smile And I'll give you my kingdom, eternally, If you'll marry this Mermaid that lives in the sea." Well, Jack was in love with the beautiful girl And he jumped o'er the side in the watery swirl. She then took his arm and she led him away, And we searched all those waters 'till dawn the next day. We tolled the bell loud, we tolled the bell long, And the looks on our faces were saddened and drawn, When, out of the sea, Jackie rose like a King, And this is the message he begged us to bring. "I have long loved the Lady who lives on the land, But my life with the Mermaid is ever so grand, Won't you go to my Lady and ask her for me, May I marry this Mermaid that lives in the sea?" And that is the story I heard from the crew, My tears they were many, my choices were few. I went down to the sea, the ship's bell to ring, And this is the song that I was heard to sing. PART THREE : Captain Jack was a young man when he went to sea, Oh, me young Ladies, go and kiss him goodbye. He was barely a child of twenty and three, Oh, tell him, young Ladies, go and tell him for me, He can marry the Mermaid that lives in the sea. Tell him, young Ladies, go and tell him for me, He can marry the Mermaid that lives in the sea.