Hester

Well, I haven't really been anywhere in public in pirate gear, except on Hallowe'en. But, at the beginning of the summer I did go to an English Country Dancing "ball", dressed in my best approximation of Regency dress. Everything actually came from my own closet, so it wasn't that outrageous: Empire-waisted pale yellow dress sprigged with blue flowers (from La Cache). Eyelet lace petticoat peaking out underneath, black leather ankle boots, and a mauve-grey velvet shawl with 8" fringes. My hair was swept up at the back, with ringlets and little braids. I took the subway to the dance. I didn't think I looked too out of place, but each time I looked up, the young woman wearing shorts and a t-shirt sitting directly across from me was staring at me with a look of bewilderment on her face. Cheers, Hester

I'd say just about everyone here at the Pub is probably odd enough to get classed as "eccentric" (though, happily, very few of us seem to be as certifiable as Mr. Ant). And now, to segue from the topic of pretty, stark raving mad Englishmen back to the original thread topic of music... ...right now I'm listening to The Libertines, "Music When the Lights Go Out" Cheers, Hester

Hi, Siren: Sorry you couldn't open the file. As I mentioned to Shipwreck, I'm not terribly techy, so I don't know what to suggest. Christine seems to have gotten the file open. Maybe she has a suggestion. Cheers, Hester P.S. I looked at Shipwreck's profile and see that I guessed wrong on the accent -- Georgia, not Virginia.

Thank you, Capt. Trade Wind! That's very kind of you.

Pretty, yes ... but he's also stark raving mad -- which is quite an English trait (otherwise known as "eccentric"). Cheers, Hester

Nah, Alva: Remember what Mary Poppins said: "Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down!" Cheers, Hester

Hi, Shipwreck: From your video your accent sounds like you're on the southeast coast of the United States. Virginia? I'm afraid the technical instructions you've given are a bit beyond me. But, if you'd like to hear my voice, you (and anyone else who's interested) can download this mp3 of me singing an 17th-century Robin Hood ballad: Robin Hood and the Scotsman (The file will be available for download for the next 7 days.) Cheers, Hester

I think this discussion needs illustrations: Hoist the Jolly Roger!

Yes, in fact, I've just sent him over to Merrydeath's hot tub for a bath!

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This is way out of my price range, but on eBay right now, there's an auction for a Hermes Silk Scarf that I covet: Cheers, Hester

I love cheese & Branston pickle sandwiches! I usually make them as little tea sandwiches, cold -- but now, I'm going to have to try toasting them! (Ever read the list of ingredients? Rutabagas & dates! -- Now there's a condiment combination only the British could invent!] Anyhow, the last thing I ate was Afternoon Tea at a discreet little 'bijou' hotel hidden away on a side street in the tonier part of downtown. On the menu: Assorted tea sandwiches: Smoked Salmon & caviar Chicken & tomato Asperagus & leek [All rolled like sushi] Miniature quiches with carmelized onion Scones with clotted cream and jam Assorted miniature sweet pastries Strawberries with whipped cream Cheers, Hester

Recitation of another shanty: Haul Away for Rosie

Forgotten Rebels [... a local first-wave punk band whose lead singer had the stage name of Mickey de Sadist.] Yikes, they're middle aged now, but still at it. Here's their website: http://www.forgottenrebels.com/ Cheers, Hester

Hey! There was a discussion of Adam Ant and I missed it????!!! McBarnacle wrote: Now, don't you be knocking Mr. Weller, m'boy! [Personally, I think "English Rose" is a rather nice sea shanty.] And Mad Jack wrote: Oh, count me in too, Jack. I'm in the same "almost ready for bifocals" cohort as the rest of ya scurvy knaves. Cheers, Hester N[ow] P[laying]: Pretenders, "Tatooed Love Boys" (Chrissie Hynde's got a lot of Pirattitude!)

Oh, come on now folks, I can't be the only one here childish enough to derive great glee from making the Disney head talk dirty! In fact, with a bit of phonetic sidestepping, I got it to recite the first verse of the bawdy song "The Good Ship Venus" This is so much fun!!! Cheers, Hester

Ah, well, I don't pay too much attention to the Wizkid rules! They be more like "guidelines" if you know what I mean. I just like playing with the little boats. 6 packs Spanish Main, 3 packs Davy Jones, scissors and glue and lots imagination -- and I've got a fleet large enough for a tableful of people to play happily! I've added all sorts of my own crew (including mermaids, vampires, and rock stars), terrain (sunken treasure ships, siren's rocks, tidal islands) and associated rules. Of course, rum or Corona seems to be a must for playing the game my way. Hmmm... "Frozen North" ... geez, I'm Canadian. Not much scope for fantasy there! Cheers, Hester

Black Hearted Pearl posted this in the PotC2-DVD thread, but I think it's so brilliant that I had to give it its own thread! From the Disney site, here's an animated e-mail programme, which lets you create your own message with text-to-speech software: Dead Man's Mail The talking skull can be customized with your choice of hair, hats, backgrounds, etc. Actual swear words and certain anatomical terms are replaced with the word "savvy", but otherwise, you can make this talking head say all sorts of naughty things to amuse your friends. E.g. A Greeting to Jack Sparrow Cheers, Hester

But, why not?! Well, now, Jack, I'm thinking the trollops be more to your taste. But, I wouldn't turn down Stuart Townsend smeared in butter as an afternoon treat, if you get my meaning. Cheers, Hester

Oh, I know I said I'd stop, but I can't help it! Just one more! Jack's reply

This could be addictive: Another Message for Saucy Sailors Okay, I'll stop now! Cheers, Hester

Oh, great Goddess, this is so much fun!!! Didn't Disney realize to what nefarious uses we would put this piratical text-to-speech cybertoy? My message to Captain Jack Somebody sticky this!!! Cheers, Hester

Ah, good, now I actually have a name for my fattening Malibu Mango & pineapple juice cocktail!: "Buxom Wench Punch" [And you're right, it lacks the dark & tarry molasses tones of Lamb's Navy, or even Capt. Morgan.] Cheers, Hester