Jonathan Hawks

No Minors Allowed

Poster! A pirate cana only ope can't he? That would certainly culminate (Damn that be a big word), in watchin me back more. Somthin I gots use ta many a year back. Hahaha!!! Ana Rummy dear, no one could twist a soft arm o yours anyway. Ana I would be fightin anyone that be having the nerve nough ta ever try. Thanks fer the congrats mates.

"Thank ya kindly, Miss Smith, fer deliverin the message from Red. I'm glad he is happy wit me and me crews work. A least now I feels much better in the stability o the ships manner. Those barrel bands are also done and replaced for Captain Wake. Now, i'fn ya can, Lass, go back ta Red and tell em thanks fer the tyme off fer me and me men. It be well needed. Me skins never been blacker from all the slag. I needs me a good bath ana good meal wit some rum. Then it be off ta bed. Tell em after we be rested, I needs to be gettin them spare trunion straps fer the various cannons ana mounts fer th' swivels finished fer Mr Lasseter next. Thank ya Miss Smith. Now off ya go sos I can get that bath. Can't stand the smell o meself." The helpful Lass leaves to deliver the message while Mr Hawks and his men enjoy a good cleanin up, food and rest.

Salem Witches

Charmed

Whos the Boss

Boss Hoss

Boody Hell, I just made me Notorious Pirate. ARRR!!! Drynks all round!!! Ray, set um up...

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Lee Boody Hell, I just made me Notorious Pirate wit this post. ARRR!!!

I be listenin ta me boss avin a sneezin fit. Sounds like shes callin raptors ta elp er.

This very moment I be eatin a Mrs. Smiths Peanut Butter Cookie

I feel pretty darn good at the present time. 4.5 hours ta go afore I be off work.

Evil Dead

Back at the forge, Mr Hawks works hard forgin the large straps for the masts to replace the salt worn ones that could give way. After hearing of a close call and the ship not being completely ready, he puts a second man to poundin the steel while the third keeps the fire hot on the bellows. "Lad!!! you over thar. Aye you. Were gonna be needin another man or two sos we can get these finished works back ta the ship and fitted proper fer sailin. Run ta the ship ana ask i'fn thar be anyone free ta come e're an elp me. See if'n Diegos free, if not, get Mr Red ta assign a few. Now, off ya go boy." The lad runs off while the forgin continues. All but two of the large support straps for the masts are done. The men that come back can take them to the ship in the cart and begin unstrappin the old ones and fastening the new. Hoping that Diego comes back with the lad, he will know how to manage the process with a few other men whil Mr Hawks continues forgin the rest. "I think that fires hot enough mate, start makin a few new hoop straps for the barrels in the fort here. Captain Wake has requested em. Shouldn't take ya long. Not that complicated. Just remember how I showed ya. When yer done go see the lass ta show ya which ones be needin replacin and take care of it for em." With Jonathan and a crewman working hard, they should finish soon. They stop here and there for a short rest of food and water sent to them and then its back to work.

::Knuckles forehead:: Aye,aye Cap'n... Master Hawks, Ye says ye inspected all the' metal works aboard an' ashore.... We's soon ta right th' ship, seein' as all hull repair be done... Please make reperations ta repair all necessary bits.... Also, when yer finished their, I have a request fer ye ta make some spare trunion straps fer the various cannon... an' some mounts fer th' swivels... Carry on Lad... Aye Mr Lasseter...It been all inspected and since ya gives the order, I be gettin ta me work. I'll let ya know when I be startin those there trunion straps. I wants ta be makin sure it all be in right good shape is all. After all, it be not just me own scurvy life I be savin when aboard er now. Haha!! Not that I ain't been in the water afore mind ya. I be grabbin a few men ta take more hard iron ta the fort to me forge so I can get workin right away. Now, I'fn thar be nothin else ya be requirin, I'll be on me way.

"Well now... ya think so do ya? Move closer sos I can sho ya whats been appenin to um. ya sees right e'r. Thens salt pits. and this here one runs verticle to the pins olden em agether. A stress point I seen in may a day. Ana, i'fn ya sees in a few spots ya can e'n see the wood aneath through tiny holes. Not a good sign. Most wouldn't e'en know it till it be to late, an SNAP!!! Ana, thar be some others as well. Now..I'fn you be willin ta risk it and all on board that be a different matter. But tis me job ta fix wit me skill o smithin what need fixin ta make her sea worthiness stay intact. So now, what ya say? Ana you to Mr Lasseter, cause I be gettin right wit it as soon as ya says so." Mr Hawks , knows metal well and has worked with it for 25 years. But with his hands tied at the moment waitin on a decision, all he can do is wait. He is a master at his craft and can make what is needed even better then what was there. It's been said he can create what others only dream about. But for now, a decision needs to be made.

moola

The Big Easy

Not to bad now since all the calls finally stopped for this eve. Lookin afore this short work week.

Just ad me a baegal wit cream cheese.

Mists of Avalon - online radio

Now, that be interestin readin. Thanks mate.

I flew in thar last year fer Pirate weekend. Ad me a super tyme I did. I recommend it ta all i'fn ya gets a chance.

Pirates and crews will be about this here shire this comin weekend. Weather ta be a lot more tolerable then last weekens 102 on Sunday. Anyone thinkin of comin at all?