Iron Bess

Even tho I have an annual pass I haven't gone in awhile, it's been really crowded lately. It's only going to get worse for Memorial Day weekend, ugh! The shirts are for sale in both stores. Pieces of Eight has more kid size versions and the other has adult sizes. I almost fell over when I saw them when we walked through. Yeah.... no one in their right mind goes on the Memorial or Labor day weekends. Those and the July 4th Holiday are the busiest days at the Park it seems.

Of course if you mention it to her she will tell you that she's petite (German Shepherds tend to talk a lot!) DO they EVER!! Phoebe is always telling me about her day when I get home. She talks all the time. And she is a chatter box even when we go out to Disneyland, even with all those distractions around. When we sit down or are waiting in a line she mutters what seems to be like under her breath while looking around or right up at me. People just LOL! And say they agree with her. GSD ARE quite the talkers alright. But I've never had one that talks as much as she does. Wait until Ojai Ransom... she'll bend yer ear.

How come.... there is no option to just cut a throat and keep it all fer yourself??

[ On another side note...When did Mickey and Minnie get married??! Wayne and Russi had been married for 20 years. One of the cute stories we have about them was about 10 years ago, they both came up to our office to pick up their Silver Passes for Disneyland. We had only met once before some years before and it was late and they just stood there with their huge smiles on their faces… and we had no idea who they were. It’s not like they were wearing Mickey ears or anything. We chatted a bit and then said *I am so sorry… can you tell me again what Dept you are with?* Wayne chuckled and said in his BEST Mickey voice “Maybe this will help you!” We stayed in touch and were good friends ever since. It’s going to be terribly sad without the two of them together now. Mickey and Minnie… so secretly married all those years. (sigh)

Well, there will of course always be a Mickey… Wayne has a protégé’, ready to step up and take over just as Wayne himself did back in 1977 from Jimmy who had taken over from Walt himself. Still… hard to think of Minnie as a widow.

We lost a true life Disney legend yesterday.... Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse for over 30 years died Monday afternoon. He was only 62 years old. He was the sweetest, nicest, most gentle guy and you could ever know and WHAT a sense of humor! And the best part of the story... Wayne was married over 20 years to Russi Taylor, the voice of Minnie Mouse. Some people that you know… just cannot be replaced.

[ You have no idea what even the mere suggestion of a female bossom does to a male psyche. HA!!!! Say's you! (They be two of me favorite weapons!)

May the day hold every happiness fer ye mate!! Here's to you! (clink!!)

Ahhh.. fer Aunt Syren, anything!

(chuckle) Becasue... he can't find anything nice to say about the knife!

(chuckle) I promise to wear it up to Ojai! You can play with it then.

Here be me new Seahorse knife... The texture of the grip is like a fine sandpaper. It feels right nice in m'hand. It nestles right on my Barbossa Baldric and held in place with 3 screws.... The custom Scabbard was made by Barbossa Leathers. The hand carved mermaid and the cutaway flap shows off the knife *tail* but hold the knife very securely in place. The blade itself is far from Period but (shrug) since most will never see the blade (except at the dinner table...) I'm not worried about it. A happy addition fer me says I!

Indeedy... she's grown from an ugly-duckling puppy into a sweet and beautiful 120 lb fearsome Pirate Sea Dog! Yeah... like she would ever plunder anythig but a chicken-chew!

(chuckle) I like it. She'll only be coming up one day though, Sunday AND... that depends on how hot it might be then. Line forms to the right! Woof!

That would be THIS one!

No more then usual.

Yeah... wouldn't THAT be nice... but if they change three things on the image it's not considered a *likeness* (Bite me!) Oh well, at least she DOES have her place in Disney Pop Culture now.

OMG.... Thay have put a likeness of our Pub Sea Dog Phoebe on a Tee Shirt out at Disneyland! We are both.... dumb struck. Her logo is on the front and the back is a scene of the Pirates coaxing the dog from the cells. The dog on the back it NOT phoebe and that is obvious. WHo knew she'd ever make good?

SWEET!!! Now where the HELL have you been you scoundrel!????

If it is a DESERTED tropical island, it would be duct tape, WD40 and a nail file. With that, you can do ANYTHING! WAIT!!! You forgot yer Q-Tip!!

Yes, the overwhelming reaction to your story wasn't what you hoped for, but it was absolutely the right response. Frankly, if you really want to fight with swords, you should get some actual training - and don't touch a sword again unless you are completely sober. And THAT... will help keep you alive, unscarred and unscathed! I know, I know... the allure of the *pirate* scar. I have plenty of em'.... arms, above the right eye and breast. But they are no prize well won when you get them doing something as careless as this. Everyone here as the best of intentions for you lad. No one is trying to kick yer enthusiasms to the curb. But when you look bad we all look bad. And believe me... you do NOT want me to come up there!

Now, you mates are WAY too easily entertained! ROTDLMAO!!!

Just keep yer self alive fer us boy. Unharmed and unscathed.

This may be an odd question but... are you insane? There is no such thing as a *small* mishap where swords are concerned. You are of course all grown up... and can do any bloody foolish thing that it enters yer mind to do. Sober OR drunk. However... Stuff like this gives the rest of us a bad name. I have been sword fighting and working with bladed weaponry for over 30 years and worked my arse off on keeping safety and respect an issue. To have just a single beer before a fight, let alone be drunk and party-giddy and pick up a real weapon is just plan stupid. Sorry mate.... I see it as stupid, fool hardy and very selfish on the part of the fighters. Look at me! Look at me! Is being the focus of a momentary frolic at a party really worth an eye? Going to the hospital? HURTING ANOTHER PERSON PERHAPS SERIOUSLY? Yeah, you got stupid-lucky this time mate. I may sound harsh and prudish and you may take an issue with what I have to say but I respect my weapons and the weapons of others. I respect my craft as a fighter. I’ve earned it. Fighting while drunk, even for a lark and with the consent of your opponent is just plain asinine. Before you do anything like this again I hope you'll consider not only your well being but that of those around you. Very often a sword swung in fun and with too much uncontrolled force will snap and shoot out into someone not even involved. I've seen it done... And I watched a drunken lout cost someone an eye for it. But then HE was having a good time... Pray be more guarded in your fighting choices the next time you party.