Miranda_vey

That be a nice little movie whilst I be chained to me desk countin da beans. Thank yee for sharing it.

I never being to the PIP and not sure if it’s a proper place for me to participate in this discussion, but I have organized one time events in the past that could have tricks that could be used for this event. I share because I’d love to see events like this thrive. I learned to write grants and have been successful in writing grants for money. I have funded some cultural events here in Pittsburgh and see no reason why the PIP can not apply for a grant to help with marketing costs. If the PIP is a non-profit organization this is very possible. Once a basic grant is prepared, it can be applied to all types of historical or theatrical grantors. (I have raised like 11k for several groups writing grants) I’d always make my grant money go as far as it can, so my marketing was mainly online. PIP has a wonderful website, but limited links to it from traditional Key West tourist websites. I found the PIP through a web search of Pirate Images and not while looking at Key West websites. The strategy is to search Key West tourist websites, contact the webmaster and ask for a link to the PIP website. (Most groups don’t mind listing a non-profit organization event) I also created a marketing data base of email addresses that I would spam news about the event. I wrote formal press releases and worked with another non-profit who faxed them out to all the media. Strangely enough my emails did generate a lot of attendance. In this case, emails could be sent to bed & breakfasts and hotels to post as local activities. Lastly, I was in Key West this April and never found Fort Taylor. We actually walked towards it but once we got to the military canon, we felt there was nothing there. Maybe leaving maps at hotels would help. If there is anything I can do to help, please ask.

Thanks Rogue mermaid. I appreciate it. Now if I can just find a holster for me locks. Humm, I should get wolf a hat like that also.

here be me, but I plan to change me garb some. I hope to find a hat this weekend and I am still waiting on my new bodice. Miranda

Last time I was down in Key West, I flew into Key West and drove back to Fort Lauderdale to fly home. The drive is actually pretty nice as it goes all through the keys. I am considering it if I attend the PIP, but traveling alone, the cost savings isn’t that great. Now car pooling and driving down is a really nice savings and it only takes a few hours, which could be similar to waiting for the plane. If anyone does this, make sure you stay off I-95. I also have been considering how do I bring my rapier as I doubt it will fit in any suitcase I have. I considered mailing it to myself at the hotel or bed & breakfast. My room mate suggested putting it in a box and checking it on the plane. Xoxo Miranda Lone Pirate of Pittsburgh

***Stands up tall, filled with pride, adjusts her belts and says*** When I used to play ice hockey, I was one of the team’s goons!!