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I've read a little about "Bas Lag". Thought I might try a few other Steampunk novels. What is your favorite and why?

Love the hat! Where did you come by the cool buttons?

Huge table top RPG player/ GM. Played dozens of role-playing with D&D leading the bunch. If you like the Whiz Kids collectable pirate ship game you may enjoy the group I entertain with. Check out our ships! http://www.royalnavyexperience.com/index.html

Thought I might enjoy reading the diaries of Samuel Pepys but when looking on Amazon I noticed that many versions are available. Can you help suggest a printing?

I am currently reading the Pirate's Pocket Book by Stuart Robertson which goes over the alliance between Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet. I have the story many time and in many books but this time it got me to thinking.... Why would Blackbeard show Bonnet any mercy at all? Here is a man who shot Hands, one of his own crew just to keep his people fearful and respectful. Why not just kill the man as oppose to keep him captive? And later return his ship... why bother? I think there is more to the story between these two men.

Headed to Thailand late fall/ early winter. The goal is to attempt some sea kayaking. Of course visit the temples and night markets.

And it's amazing how a simple word of thanks can brighten a patrons day!

Making plans for a trip to Duluth for the Tall Ship event of late July and early August 2010. Love to see you there! http://www.visitduluth.com/tall-ships/

Might I also add to thank the public for attending the event. In today's harsh economy simply saying "thanks for joining us" can help events the following year.

The 3rd Narina film will be out this Christmas. Trailer on IMDB.

Did I hear rumors of a film version?

How about cost?

These are all excellent locations! If you remember the exact names of places feel free to post them. Also include your take of the locals, how friendly, how aggressive are the beggars/ pan-handlers, rough ideas of cost etc...

Where is the best location in the Caribbean to spend a vacation and why?

Had a great time at the Port Washington Pirate Festival. The crew gave out almost two chests full of trinkets to the new pirate recruits. The patrons seemed engaged and pirates friendly and ready for fun.

Consider it done!

Do watch your language if children are about. Parents frown on kids learning to "talk like a pirate" and dropping the F-bomb! I might suggest jargon instead. That will keep your tone correct and your intent unknown!

Sorry we won't see you Red Bess. Perhaps MRF this summer?

Do interact with disabled persons! Kids in wheelchairs often just watch others at events. It can make a patrons day to have a pirate come up and ask them a few questions... "So mate where did ye bury the treasure?"

Lady B you could throw out shells. Cowries work pretty well and could handle the impact should they miss a target and hit the pavement.

Don't "walk" on other entertainers, musical group, living history educators. What I mean by this statement is if you see someone interacting with the public don't interrupt or attempt to out do the other performer. If you see a group doing some music don't start drunkenly braying or yelling across a field to a shipmate. We can be polite pirates. I was interacting with a family about a year back. They had a mix of kids, some grade school and others middle school. My mates and I asked them if they wanted to join the crew. As an interactive bit we always carry a small chest of items for kids. We give out coins, shells, beads, and such to potential recruits. This is great for grade school kids but the older kids often think it isn't cool to want a shell or a bead. The older girls were more interested in the Jonas Brothers rather than attend a pirate event with the family. We almost had them convinced to take a piece of treasure when a another pirate crew showed up and interrupted. This secondary pirate crew was loudly boasting and attempting to steal the show by insulting us. The parents looked confused and the kids didn't know what to think. Rather than add to the conflict and chaos we just walked away. It left a bad taste in my mouth. Being a pirate doesn't mean being rude to attendees or fellow cast.

Love the look of a heavy rapier but difficult on the wrist for stage combat.