LadyBarbossa

Apologies to th' both of ya on the issue. T'wasn't exactly the idea of historical re-enactment to the historical perfection or progression - I fight with that year after year a the Rev war re-enactments. Piracy... to me... I'm no historical true re-creation. It's the fantasy part that I first saw & read about & even acted out as a little girl that I still work on now. So, I'm not pirate re-enactor... but more on my way of being a... hmmm... tis a good question what to call us piratical portrayers? If it's the fantasy, Hollywood style they be wanting, something that has roamed about in the heads of people as legends & lore the same as it has in mine for years upon end... then yes, I can do such a thing. Perhaps this year then, I'll just use my non-functional weapons. As to spendin' money upon items... Hmmm.... perhaps if they see th' lot of us wearing these legendary headresses, then perhaps they may buy & return the next year to join the pirate ranks. Time to be sparkin' the fire of Pirate Legend & Lore. I've been having some ideas well about in my mind, Bilgemonkey (Sorry lad, I forgotten yer name, horrible, I knows). One of them being (& I am attempting to figure out how to get the stuff up there)... is not much a historical camp with the bland white canvas tent... but to find a bunch of old canvas that looks like an old worn out sail, even some furs, fabrics of rich appearance, old-style furniture that looks like it comes from a local Governor or the King himself & a few boxes or a chest of items of vasious sorts.... with the look of it appearing as though I've plundered then set up camp. So... I be hopin' for that camping site. Either that or allowin' us pirates the opportunity to sleep aboard the ship like right pirates would. Welp.. unless it be the Windy or Windy 2 that they be wantin'... no chance of sleepin' aboard ship then. Ahhh... Aye... I've ideas. Plenty of them. Think they would want to hear them? Doesn't mean they need to have them for this year. Blasted! Seems would need our own vessel, don't we's? One that's right piratical. Ahhh... the wheel be turned wickedly within my mind.

Ahoy, Calico Jack. I'm not in Minnesota. But in the state below it... I live in Iowa. More than welcome to drop a bottle with a message in it & chatter a bit.

Hmmmm... does indeed sound a bit confusing. Aye.. hopefully the closer it gets, the better the info & other things are ironed out. As to doing something stunt wise... I'm not the worlds greatest, nor am I SCA certified, etc with a whole bunch of years background... but, I've fired a carbine for a good couple of years... I've been pullin' off Will Turners with my swords - practicing... I'd imagine I can offer assistance of some sort, even if not in melee or close quarter's combat. The appeal to the general audience... Hmmm... kinda does concern me as to what they want from us pirates who do attend or what they will allow. Yer words confuse me, but I know it's not bein' your fault by any means. But... if this is more for the non-piratical type, then what do they need the lot of us for? The camping will be an issue. & Aye... no camping... I know I won't be able to come. Perhaps... best time to be workin' on Articles. That way we know who all be involved, able and even guests, what we have as guidelines & demands, etc.... the type of standards used by re-enactment groups and associations before an event is even planned. This being in concern over insurance & other issues. I'm willin' to work with ya, Bilgemonkey on that issue. I've a feeling that's one of the major troubles behind it all. Government lands make it hard for weapons to be on them. Even camping is not liked. Your ideas for the Bash and the doubloons sound fabulous! I hope it works fabulously! Again... to keep me informed. What they have for us, allow us, expect of us greatly depends upon if I arrive for the festivities or not.

Ahhh... Bilgemonkey... ya do justice to lettin' slip th' word. Aye... I do have questions an' haven't heard from th' lot who be in charge. 1. Bein' the campin' they intend to be puttin' aside fer us. Any news about that? I've an idea billowin' in m' mind on how t' make my camp a bit more... well,... realistic as though I've done a fine work o' plunderin' the town! 2. More about what we can an' cannot do. Though... granted th' rules, as all will agree.. will be more like... guidelines. 3. Perhaps some coordination with the "Port King's Men" as to a scenario on how the takin' over is t' go so as no one looses a limb or worse. Th' Soldier in me discates that an' I can see how plannin' a scenario at some events I've gone t' has helped greatly. Even if it's a written scenario that the wild lot of us reads. At least we read it over an' over... it'll be locked away in our thick skulls that even a sharpened, heavy cutlass won't be able t' remove! 4. Firearms safety would be good t' have around. I'd say the captains of the crews out there, need to be keepin' a man or woman in charge of the lot with the firearms. A Master Gunner or Master Cannoneer. 5.The other part bein' the ship. Our access to it, what they've planned for us. Including what cannons be aboard. Who will be the cannoneers. I doubts I can get a huge lot in from the NWTA to be our cannoneers. Ol' Capt. Morgan... lad, I pray you be learn the use of a cannon soon. Ya should! The Marines be a right wonderful lot tto be a'handlin' a few cannons! Th' geocachin' sounds a bit raw an' strange. Fill me in upon what they have in mind fer that. The Doubloon R'ward Station... ahhhh.. now they more than likely 'll have a bloody hell of'a time tryin' t' keep all us pirates away from the Doubloons! A pirate an ne'er have 'nough treasure! Maybe we crews ( as to how many be there, t'will be a grand question)... ponder somethin' on the invasion battle. I knows I be a bit... military with this... but... military I be! Bein' a Dragoon. I knows a couple gents already who be military as well. I'm sure we can be more than a great lot for th' crews... but right dangerous for His Majesty's Men. Ooooh, yes.... how many ships do we get to use? An which ship(s). Bein' familiar with a ship does a good pirate justice to what e'er he or she's in mind. Do keep us informed, Bilgemonkey. I intend t' be fully involved with the Festival to the extent of m' piratical abilities! This Lady requires details.

Perhaps next year, Callenish. Hopefully will have more pirates... & commandeer more than one ship! I've not a clue on what all they have planned... but, I'll be there for the festivities. Now... if only I had a real ship.... I tell ya... been pondering that one for a couple years! Then I do hope to see ya there, Emerald! :) I'm trying to convince a few pirates to come.

I bet Jerry B just LOVES that Black Pearl ship. well.. hopes that they keep those vessels in one piece. What a fabulous piece of movie history those ships would be to visit! Just like the Bounty! I tell ya... I'm eager to see her again & to walk upon her decks again. Patiently awaiting her voyage up the Ol' Miss, too. IF she ever gets there. Hope she makes it back to Lake Michigan to Chicago again. Perhaps some year for the new Pirates Festival at Port washington, WI. Here's to luck for the rest of the year. Sounds like it's well needed!

I did see "The Lion, the Witch & the Waredrobe" on Sunday & there before the film.. the first preview as the Trailer to PotC 2! Ooooooo.... I was ALL grins! I think even my mum is curious now. She's NOT the kind to be watching but she did enjoy that little snippet of Jack. So.. compliments to Depp there.... mom likes Jack! Ol' Davey Jones looks right wicked! Hopefully... will be goin' to see the Narnia film again... & so very eager to see the trailer again! I tell ya, Bess! I'm ready, willing & able to wreck havoc upon an unsuspecting world. I think I & another pirate be thinking about doing something on the opening of PotC 2. :) Something in the Chicago area. & I'm right curious, Bess... what they will do with the ships after the filming is over. Please I pray they will not demolish them! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE! Don't demolish them! Hope Disney keeps the ships & goes to Pirate festivals with them! Or even just PiP would be wild enough! Or at least something to keep them afloat for the world to enjoy &to walk upon the decks of legendary vessels.

::: Wicked grinz; removes black, plumed hat & bows deeply & elegantly::: I am to serve a certain purpose. Aye, and I have acheived that... even if it be only to taunt one gent.

Calling ALL midwestern pirates! I know there be plenty of ya out there! Just received this bit of information & figured I would pass it along. I'm beginning to make plans to go! Ahoy, Mates! This is Dean Calin from Bounding Main. I'm helping organize the second annual Port Washington Pirate Festival. It is being held the weekend of June 2-4, 2006 in Port Washington, Wisconsin. What started as an impromptu event ended up having about 3,000 people in attendance, so this year we're planning ahead and we're hoping to triple that number. Friday night will have a Buccaneer Bash, a general party for all pirate types, with music, a cash bar and mingling with friends new and old. Saturday will feature a kick-off scenario where a pirate ship, guns blazing, battles with the town's militia, who are summarily defeated. The ship lands, the pirates invade and the days activities kick off. There will be a Thieve's Market with various maritime vendors, music and entertainment with a nautical theme and lots of food, costume contests and fun for everyone. If your group is interested in participating in this event we're working with the city to set up a reenactors' encampment for period tents only. Please give me your thoughts on this when you can. Fair winds, Dean Port Washington Pirate Festival www.portpiratefestival.com

Hmmm... World's End. Could mean variety of things. But. we shall see eventually. IF the bloody hurricanes stop roaring through! Kiera mentioned that filming is taking longer now. At the rate they were going they may not finish up until Oct '06!!! Crazy... As to the world being round... no comment. & the bone in Jack's hair... was to my understanding that it's a bone net needle or whatever you call those blasted things. It's a type of device to repair the holes in nets.

I've no vast amount of weapons. But darn proud of the ones I have. Granted I am rightly picky upon which weapon I arm myself with. A Potter sword (From "the Patriot". My pride & Joy & I pretty much WILL Kill whoever dares to take off with this specific sword. This is my Rev War sword. Is quite functional!) A smaller sword that is more decorative. With a tassel that hangs from it & a blue "gem" (if you wish to call it that) on the tip of the hilt. Not functional. A silver knife with a black horn hilt in a black leather sheath with Mexicana designs on it & the name "Oaxaca" on the sheath & the blade. The blade has designs similar to the back of the Curse gold in PotC. Whilst on the other side of it says "De Estos Chiles Pocos Da La Mata" which I'm not totally for certain what it says but after talking to a few Mexican comrades they believe it says "With this knive I bring death". 2 tomahawks. One decorative. The other functional & I have used it at events to practice my tomahawk throwing. A rather plain knife in which could possibly fit in a boot or not. I generally use it at Rev War events as a cutting knife. Serves me well. Along with the bone handled knife. A non-functioning replica flintlock. The George Washington pistol, mind you. A grand adoration of mine. Being as General Washington be a hero of mine.. one of a few. And of course my carbine. Right old, but not too old. It is a totally functioning carbine as I have used it a few times... Shot a good many redcoat with it.. & a few Continentals (I switch sides upon where I am, Midwest I am Continental, Out east in SC, I am with the infamous British Legion under Tarleton). I once had a sword, a Civ War dragoon saber, that looked exact to the one that was in the PotC logo... rust, tarnish & all. Alas... that was stolen! Imagine... stealin' from a pirate! Oh... for some humor sake.. if I may... my dressage whip could be a weapon as well. Rightly had a wicked mock sword fight with the whip a couple weeks back with a fellow classmate... she was good, but not yet prepared to handle the likes of a piratess. I feel as if I am forgetting something. Perhaps I will add to this list in due time. But those above are my pride & joys of mine. Epescially the Potter sword & Washington's pistol!

The need for freedom... the desire for revenge... the thirst for rum... the ache for the sea... the hunger for treasure... the joy of the challenge... the thrill of cheating death... the want to satisfy those seven deadly sins that burn within that devilish heart within our heaving chest when the excitement of the moment overhwelms you with an unknown sensation that you cannot nor will not deny yourself but you BEG for more! It generally is because we want.. therefore... WE TAKE!

AAAARRRR.. I be ALIVE! Ya best be runnin' fer yer lives! Now.. on to more pressing matters... in concern to Dead Man's Chest.. love the title by th' way. Bess.. torture th' hell out of us wild bastards. We be pirates... darn well I'm sure we deserve our taste of torture... it be as strong as rum to be sure! Either way, yes... I'm delighted as Hell to hear of Barbossa's return. Bootstrap looks like a hell of an ugly old sea goat... being as he's been dead for at least 8 years! Though Davy Jones looks rather wicked himself. At the moment... I would put Davy Jones into the dust & take his ship... the Flying Dutchman looks like a far more wicked ship than the Black Pearl! A hell of a design there... my compliments to the chef! They deserve a side of calamari! Hmmm... the Trailer be put out with the showing of the Chronicles of Narnia? Oooo... Was a movie I was planning on seeing already. I pray to see the trailer. Any possible heads up on PotC 2 Premiere fun? A friend of mine was just begging & whimpering over the tickets on eBay from Good Morning America. Hopefully... will have a lot of pirates in Chicago to welcome PotC 2. A certain Sparrow carbon copy in the Chicagoland area & I are eager to make some waves with the unsuspecting patrons of a theater or 2. But.. plus.. do keep us poor pirates informed of the ongoings of PotC 2 & 3. Well, what info you CAN spare that won't be gettin' ya in trouble.

Aye... as Pete Straw an' Rover mentioned... met them fine gents. I'll be up in Freedonia WI Labor Day weekend. Swing on by, Bilgemonkey! Hope to see ya! Occassionally see MerryD. Always a riot with the 2 of us together. But recently had the honor an' pleasure of meeting a couple more gents. Alas, forgive me if I have forgotten thy names. One I believe was Ship Mate Dog or something like that. I know the both of them are on the Pub, I talked to the 2 of them for over an hour! Again.. thank ya most kindly for the fan! I swear I would be still recoverin' from the heat if it were not for your kindness. T'was a hellish weekend weather wise. I was in Camden, SC last weekend when I met them. They be running a business (if you can believe it).. some nice plundered items, mates! They be one of the few seein' me not in Pirate mode.. but in Patriot mode! Well.. alas, wasn't a Patriot that weekend since I was with the British Legion (Pretty much worse than Blackbeard and his crew!). But again, thank you most kindly for the fan. & was a HUGE pleasure to meet a descendent of a Patriot! Already I feel a kinship with Pirates who are also Patriots during the Rev War! Keep in touch, Mate! Hope to cross paths with ya soon enough whenever I get down to the Carolinas again. Cowpens may be my next invasion to the south. At least then won't have to worry about the heat and those damned fire ants! Christ almighty! I've bites all over me still from those nasty little buggers! Oh! Images, mate! I've got them! Lemme know if ya want to see them! Sunday mornin's battle was just ever so wicked! So... again.. I've met a fortunate few. I leave ya standin'. Most stay on my good side. Comrades mean more to me than gold an' silver. The more.. the merrier... the more you can plunder, ransack, pillage, & destroy! :) Lookin' forward to meetin' more of ya! Someday I'll be getting that damned website of mine up so as you can find out where I be goin'. Guaranteed, I'll be making trips out east within the next year due to 225th Anniversary events. Yorktown VA will be one I will hit next year as I am hearing that will be a hell of an event!

Ooooh, everyone's images are spectacular. But don't feel bad, Pete. I've not gotten mine up yet either. They turned out well... epesially that one of you singing into the butt of your pistol! Course kickin' m'self ... should have taken an image of us at Rockford... Pirates and patriots!

Let's just say I was VERY happy to see ya! A breath of fresh, cool air to the extreme heat! :) Was great to see ya! Aye! Just wish that it was under better temps & a little bit more of the tavern with drinking, gambling, & more comradery. Oh, well. Despite the storm on Sat night, it was quite enjoyable. Had SO much fun! The battles on sunday were spectacular! MerryD has some pictures which she'll have ready soon enough. I haven't taken the chance at all during the weekend to take pictures.... too damn busy being a soldier & not passing out from the heat! Christ almighty it was hot! Sunday was indeed a spectacular one! Had a skermish in the town! THAT was just WAY AWESOME! I'm hoping someone got a good few images of that one. Especially marching into the town to push back the Continentals... OH! Yes! We were Tarleton's on Sunday for both the Skermish & Battle instead of Lee's! What a treat that was for me! Everybody said I got my wish. :: a gigantic, huge, massive grin upon my face::: The horse was just fabulous to have there.. that helped to turn heads into our direction, & he MAY join the Legion (YAY!). We got to him first before anyone else. We are SO good. Hey, with us dragoons... EVERYTHING needs to steer clear of US! :) Official Pirate Invasion, eh? I suppose it would be! AYE! Of Pirates & Patriots! What better combination! Baggy butts or not... you gents look spectacular in 18th c attire! SERIOUS eye candy!! :) Hope the Bday went well. Hope she adored her items & trinkets.

AYE!! extra rum for all !!!! :) What a success & blast to have that many show up! That's a hefty amount! Worth it's weight it's weight in gold & I believe we very much earned out keep at that event! HUZZAH to the Fool's Gold! Looking forward to your pictures, Pete! :) If you cant' come, that's cool (granted it will be VERY hot the weekend)... but if you can, then will see ya there. Otherwise.. I will take PLENTY of pictures... again. A pity you were not able to see the pictures I had of Vincennes. I had them back at the hotel. As well as your box of trinkets. So, I have that here for you until next time. Likewise with you, BilgeMonkey! I have your trinkets here as well & will give them to ya next time we all invade.

Oh WHAT A BLAST!!! Aye... t'was a fabulous exhibit. I was drooling over one of the pistols that was an original... silver & semi-precious stones... Ooooooo... MY kind of pirate pistol! :) It was FANTASTIC to meet you all! I, too, was exhausted! MerryD can testify to thay! Ahhhh! Pete! Thank you most kindly! I'll have to keep m' eyes open for them & inform my Commander (Art) this weekend. Hoping you are coming... please come.. begging you to swing by & say "hi"... Promise.. I won't shoot ya. Eager to use the flint with my carbine that I am buying from Art. OH! Hey, all! Just think... another major one can be with the HMS Bounty when she "SAILS" up the Mississippi! I'm doing what I can to be a volunteer crew member aboard her! She's a fine ship.. & you will see her in PotC 2 & 3... hopefully. Maybe we can do a Pirate gig then as well. Granted we missed the Pirate Fest at the beginning of June. I had NO clue about it. A pity.

Hmmmm... in our.. Oh, I call it more my attire than garb. I could literially live in it. Well... these be a bit old... I shall have new ones coming soon, though. On the HMS Bounty... really. Except when I had the original picture taken, I was not in my pirate outfit.. but I have walked upon the decks of the Bounty. She quickly became my fav ship! Myself as the Lady. Yes, I can be a Lady... IF I want to. & now the sultry Wicked Lady! :: Evil ::

Will see ya there, Pete! Lookin' forward to terrorizin' the locals with ya! I'll be one of the Judges for the pirate costume contest... so... I have some interesting ideas on how to take a good look over of the fresh blood.

They tried that at Shelbyville a couple years back... They couldn't get Jan & I off our. .. ::Clears throat:: horse. It was PVC piping to mark the swimming area of the Lake... was VERY funny watching several guys to their damnedest to get us... unhorsed! I'm sure Randy & the others will enjoy having you there. I'm curious to see what your uniform looks like. We may be on opposite sides of the field at Rockford... depends on it we go as Tarleton's Legion that weekend. More than likely we will. at least you have your uniform already. I haven't my uniform totally. Which... hopefully this years tax return will NOT go towards the Jeep but for my uniform. Sat nights are ALWAYS fun!

Hey all! I JUST got this hot off the email press.. from Deb who is another coordinator of this event: Hello, I thought I had sent a reply last week, but in double checking did not see that I did--sorry it has been a bit hectic around here lately!!! It would be great if you are willing to judge. What we are doing is asking everyone in costume to register when they arrive and they will receive a tag of some kind so judges know who is who. The judges also will have tags designating them as judges. Then throughout the day (12 to 4) judges can observe these "pirates" Prizes to be awarded to the best Adults (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and Children (1st, 2nd , and 3rd). Judges will get together at the end of day and give their opinions. Thanks so much for your offer! Deb JUDGING & LOOKING FOR NEW RECRUITS! I LOVE IT! What could be better- DON'T ANSWER THAT! No we can't have the RUM..... not yet. Later on, gents an' ladies...

Look forward to seein' ya! Nothing's worse to deal with than a Lady who is a pirate & a Dragoon! If ever you need attire or anything... the units can accomidate. With guests, each unit tries to have extra stuff just for occassions like this. Art I know would LOVE to have you join the Dragoons.. even if only for an hour. Bloody hell I love it! Be a dreaded pirate on one weekend, then the following weekend a dreaded Dragoon! Like we enjoy saying: "The Few, The Proud, The DRAGOONS!"

Well.. hey! John Paul Jones was the Patriotic Pirate.. so.. bloody darn close enough! :) Well if ya ever change your mind & want to guest.. just let me know.. I have info.. & Dale C. says that units would be more then happy to have ya.

You know how TEMPTED I am to join ya? I'm sure I can tell a few good stories about Lee's Legion & ... Robert E Lee's Daddy's unit. :) Oh, Aye! It's right amazing! Alas, I'd say we could have a couple Brit Marines... but the majority of the Brits will be out to Williamsburg the following weekend & will be getting around for that. But Aye... it's amazing who shows up. :) Check out the Spring Invasion thread... If any are interested to join us again & join me for another wild weekend.. can do! Morgan! I'm getting in touch with the Marines to se about guesting with them. I'm sure they would LOVE to have ya!