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The Watch Dog:

Glad to see this round was such a hit! I don't mind heading up another round. Work is winding down for the summer. How about June first, we start another go? I have an idea for theme as well . . .

LOL . . .Now that they are all out . . .When each island is placed together in a certain arrangement it makes a skull. When placed together they show the 'map' for the 'lost' treasure.

Our own 'Double Down' IPA: Stone IPA + Sierra Nevada's Torpedo IPA

Received mine yesterday. Excellent work everyone!! Thank you Michael for heading this up.

Fair winds and a following sea to you sir.

Happiest of birthdays to you.

Really? Hmmmmm... PM me the specs if you wish.

Post up your top 5 favorite beers. Feel free to edit your post as time goes by and add or subtract names. Lets try to keep the discussion down in this thread and mostly just have it full of lists. I'll start.... 1. New Belgium's Fat Tire 2. Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA 3. Green Flash Brewing Co's West Coast IPA 4. North Coast's Old Stock Ale 5. Rogue's Dead Guy Ale (6. Guinness . . . )

I lost 3 hours of my life drinking that stuff. I truly cannot remember where it went. I know I was in New Orleans at the Olde Absinthe House . . but after that . . . I don't remember. That stuff sneaks up on you. I'd join but forget my secret handshake . . .

Dogfish Head Shelter Pale Ale

I'd like to nominate William Red Wake. A simple search of his posts here alone would merit a nomination, as well as the tireless efforts he has put into organizing those from the Pub at PiP and creating those works of art we wave proudly above our vessels.

Preston awoke groggy and tired. He rubbed his eyes and looked out the stern windows of the Lucy trying to regain his focus. Whittingford coughed abruptly causing him to sit upright. He turned his head and looked into the cabin. Dorian was not seen in the immediate surroundings. The setting sun had now cast a glow within the ward room of the Lucy setting it afire. Preston stood and craned his neck to each side. Hearing a loud 'pop', he pulled his head foreward and tucked his chin into his chest. The same noise sounded across the room. He took a bottle and a small glass and poured himself a drink. Placing the glass on the table, he withdrew a chair from the table and sat softly. Several tomes lay prone in front of him. He reached and withdrew the ship's log from the collection. Preston opened the log to where the thin fabric had marked its current place. The ship's master immediately recognized the Captain's handwriting before him. He squinted to make sure he had read correctly: " . . .in action with a snow of the Commonwealth named King's Fury . . .members of the Lucy lost . . . " Preston took another drink and ran his finger tip down through the names. Godfrey Bicknell Francis Thomas Roundtree James Abraham Sandefur Samuel Milling Roger Reeves Peter Hurgronje Brenton Coles David Leigh Nicholas Trodd The ship's master sighed. He noticed a further remark below the crew's names. " . . .8 Spanish sailors aboard the Lucy in consort with the Spanish vessel Navarra . . ." He closed the log slowly. Draining the glass, the ship's master returned to his spot atop the stern bench. He lay for quite some time watching the sea trail out behind the Lucy, wondering now whom aboard the Dog had been lost in action.

Excellent idea!

I have a lesson or two approaching in my World History class regarding the GAoP. We have recently covered the Triangular Trade (Middle Passage) and the Columbian Exchange. I want the junior class to experience the importance of piracy in the scheme of trade and early democracy. If you were to teach them for 90 minutes, what would you a) discuss to cover the topic, and weave into the subject to keep them interested. . . TIA. :)

Cold beer, and lots of it. :)

Thanks for heading this up.

Ian Hatrick was well shorter than the two years younger Master Godfrey, but was nonetheless able to find him in a compromising spot just aft the bow. Only Ian had been privy to the young powder monkey showing a rare instance of regurgitation. Just aft the swivel Aella and forward of the great gunn Fionn, Ian had finished with the spit and polish of his gunn that his father would have been proud. Patrick Godfrey was unaware of the company. Patrick had heeled himself over the larboard side as if in the motion to fetch a pail of water. Hard of hearing, Ian was unable to hear an accompanying din above he waves and wind, but was there to witness the retch. He set his pail and polish aside to grasp his peer by the breeches. Coming face-to-face, Ian could see Patrick had been crying and that the burst vessels in his face could only mean a spell of vomiting. He pulled Patrick to the deck away from other crew. They both sat at the rail as Patrick wiped away any resemblance of tears. Ian tilted his head to the side to hear what young Godfrey may speak. " . . .they, they just came 'part Ian. They died. Arms . . legs . . .parts . . .I hid in the cabin on th' Solstice back then . . .I did what I did but never . . .On the Dog I never saw . . ." Ian took him by the back of the neck and held him for a moment. "S' aright boyo, s' aright."

Meh. Injuns.

That is a very cool bar.

Sent out at 2pm, with a SASE inside.

Mine have been waiting to go out since last week. I PROMISE to have them out today . .

When the mood strikes, I like to combine several rums into the flask and see what happens . . tastewise. I like to call it Alche-rummy. . . My last blend from the weekend was: 3oz Westerhall Plantation Rum 2oz (or so) of Dogfish Head Honey Brown Rum 2oz (or to top off the 6oz flask) Brindley's Vanilla Rum Turned out very smooth and sweet with an obvious tone of Vanilla Honey. Ended up getting several 'thumbs up' from around the campfire. I'll let you folks know what I find, both good and bad, but in the meantime, what flavors/ blends have you experimented with?

Just finished a bottle of it. Very good. Think along the lines of a heavy Cap'n Morgan, mixed with a Gosling's or Cruzan's Black Strap. I drank it warm and straight in 3-4oz tots. Very good for those who like a heavier rum. A review online: 'The Kraken — the rum, that is — cuts quite a profile in consumption, a truly monstrous hit of chocolate and molasses, cut with Christmas spices — cinnamon and allspice, cloves and maybe even some ginger. Vanilla is big on the finish. Overall the effect is quite impressive, and any spiced rum fan will get a big kick out of The Kraken." A definitely agree with the vanilla and molasses taste. Delicious.

The four bells of the first dog watch had finished ringing true as Charlie Goddon collected his fid, pricker and stabber and placed them in the small leather apron. His hands were sore and he flexed them and balled them into small fists. After depositing Preston into the ward room he had returned to restitching of the ratlines. They continually rubbed on the larboard rail just aft the gunn Morrigan and forward of Leucetios. Goddon made a note to see if the cordage above was too tight causing the friction to continually wear thin the meager footholds to go aloft. His decision upon hearing the bells was to get a better look at first light and discuss such with Mister Tucker.