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If you ever St. Augustine way in Florida, be sure to spend an evening at the Taberna del Gallo. It is a great replica of a mid 18th century pub, about as authentic as it gets. Candles light the room, the Bilge Rats regale the audience with songs of the sea and there's no sign of any technology. Ya feel guilty even having a cellphone in your pouch. Amazing experience! The Pyrates of the Coast had a great time there - swilling sangria, hard cider and of course, fine ales. Bring your own tankard and prepare to sing along. Here's some photos... the one looks staged but that's the way it really is... lots of folks in costumes and kids are welcome until the Bilge Rats get a little period risque... -- Hurricane

The only St. George I know of isn't an Island, St. George shows up on Mapquest and it's about 8 miles or so NNE of Clearwater.... not an Island though. Only St. George Island is in Maryland... Thank ye kindly Mapquest.... oh, if Columbus only had ye. -- Hurricane

Our crewe just uses some black leather thong to tie um up... right below the knee so they won't slide down the calf. The cuff hides the tie. A simple and effective fix. -- Hurricane

I did, lass... the palms and sun have always called me... so when the opportunity arose, I seized it. Born and raised in the Seattle area, but I don't miss it too much. Do miss the mountains though. It was easy to know West from East (if you knew yer Olympics from Cascades). Here, I can't tell which way is which and I-4 which is an east-west route runs north through much of the Orlando area. Go figure. Luckily, few others around here know their north from souths either - better at the east and west thing since the sun is accommodating enough to rise and set that way. And we do get to see it a lot more than I ever did in the Northwest. I have plenty of former crewe members up your way who may be interested in pirooting with you now and then. The BOOM folks are great... -- Hurricane

Ahoy, Diego... I be older than most, younger than some. Been pirating for 22 years... mostly in the Northwest and now in Florida. Know a lot of pirate history, that in the Northwest and all the contacts we've had since. Was a member of the Seafair gang for 8 years during part of the golden age of that organization, founded the Northwest Pirates of the Coast in the only mutiny ever to have been succesfully carried out against the Seafair gang, went on from there to found the group I currently have, The Pyrates of the Coast, a group out of Central Florida. Have known Trapper for oh so long and have regarded her highly, still love Seattle, but love Florida far better because of weather, people and water. The Pyrates have allowed me to be their captain for the last 10 years, and I have been grateful for their support. And so the story continues, eh? -- Hurricane

And what could the Seafair Pirates possibly be so busy doing? They're a shadow of what they used to be and their schedule is half as full. I hear Weaver Dial rolling over in his grave. Didn't they used to be a community service group? Sigh! Good luck on your efforts, lass! She's a fine ship and deserves better than what Seattle has in store for her. -- Hurricane

You can write Deadly Aim through the info@piratesinparadise.com link... -- Hurricane

We used a white one with some additional sail cloth, barrels and such to disquise the front. I would PM deadly aim on that one for 05. She'll know... - Hurricane

We've set a course for it in 2006. Many of our crew will be on its way to the Bahamas to re-enact the GAP there and in Jamaica. I know, I know... no quarter.... -- Hurricane

Thanks to our fellow mates up in Fernandina Beach, FL. The pirates are up there are absolutely terrific, the landing was loud and obnoxious (as all good landings should be with cannon fire) and everyone made our crewe feel welcomed and at home. If you haven't put Fernandina Beach's Shrimp Festival on your calendar, you should. They love pirates up there... -- Captain

http://www.matrixm.com/asp/media/mediaprev...type=4&id=10118 -- Hurricane

The Pyrates of the Coast will be out in force tonight to raid one of our favorite pirate haunts, Gaspar's Grotto in Ybor City, just ourside Tampa proper. All pirates in the region are invited to meet up with us for a night of cavorting, pillaging and plundering. Wear your best pirate/wench clothes, lads and lasses and see you there about 8! Gaspar's Grotto link... http://www.gasparsgrotto.com -- Captain Hurricane

Almost forgot... Built me first treasure chest from scratch - in the living room no less (sawdust not good where electronical things reside) and it came out amazingly well. Didn't even have a square to work with but it squared well... Not bad for a captain who's filling in for ship's carpenter. The finished piece is two feet by 1.5 feet by about two feet tall - the top is rounded and it was stained in a deep merlot, giving it a reddish tone. Then I added some leather straps to it on each side of the top. Should have photos soon. -- Hurricane

The Pyrates just debuted their pirate dinner theatre play for Fortune 500 execs. Complete with three life size sets, a 40' ship and a cast of 13. Glad it's over now - we did all the set construction and assembly ourselves... -- Hurricane

The entire crewe of The Pyrates is in town for a corporate gig we're doing April 14 (an original pirate play, no less, with three acts and huge sets - the pirate ship set along is 35' x 20'. We'll be celebrating the debut of the play the next day at the infamous Emerald Hen in Sanford. Come on come all and drink, sing and cavort the night away. Wear a costume if you dare - you won't be alone... Use Mapquest to find your way to this wonderful Irish pub. Or just follow yer nose to the fine brews they serve there. -- Hurricane

Its required for our crewe to travel with hats on... then they are stowed above in the overheads. Otherwise, it counts as a carry on or a checked item if it's boxed. No need giving up valuable baggage space to a hat when you can wear it without penalty. -- Hurricane

Wool's a good choice if you're up north, but don't try it down Florida way in summer. You'll breathe, but die. It's not the heat but the humidity and wool will just get soggy and heavy down in the south. Not fun for piratin' all day long outside. Visit the upholstery section. You'll find better fabrics of a more substantial weight. Too often cotton or lighter fabrics look droopy, particularly in areas like the cuffs of a good coat. - Hurricane

All of our crewe's hats are off to you for doing such a grand deed. We only wish we were in your waters to enjoy his very special evening. Make a Wish has always been near and dear to our own hearts. The Pyrates of the Coast wish you all well and congratulations on making a wish come true in such a special way!!! Huzzah! -- Hurricane

We're going to be in full regalia. Wouldn't be much point otherwise. Just let them try to stop us at the gate. We'll chop 'em to pieces and boil their bones for lunch... Hurricane

I assume that's where the one that matches the dinner theater in Orlando is going. They said a few months ago they were opening one up in California. It's OK for kiddy entertainment, but food isn't that great and they don't like pirates attending in costume that aren't part of the show... What's up with that? :) But the theater set is great! http://www.piratesdinneradventure.com/index.shtml -- Hurricane

OryginalCinn has (or had) a pair of custom made Jack Sparrow boots in 7 1/2 I believe. I would email her to see if she still has them for sale. They are superb... -- Hurricane

Not bad at all! Keep up the good work. We need some new chanties around these parts. -- Hurricane

That's some pretty good priced casual costume ware. Good link... -- Hurricane

Everyone in our crewe ends up with a nickname at some point. Some are earned via personal traits, others from exploits while on a voyage. Some of the fair maidens in my previous life gave the the Hurricane moniker, based on a Evangeline song out some years ago. Hurricane comes from my historical habit of leaving relationships in an extremely messy fashion. As I say, Cat 5, Emotional Wreckage and Human Debris... I've had it for some 12 years now, though I'm probably down to a Cat 1 in the last year. The tempest has settled down, at least in terms of relationships, eh Diosa? -- Hurricane

Barb sent me the link to photos from PiP 2004... Take a look at: http://www.fairephotos.net/2004_Pirates_in...h_detected.html If that doesn't work go back to http://www.fairephotos.net and click on the Pirates in Paradise link on the left navigation bar. -- Hurricane