LadyBarbossa

Well, I suppose we should all make plans then, eh? Have a grand Invasion then as well? I'm sure that Toby aka Captain Jack Sparrow will be gracing Bristol with his presence .... as well as "Daddy" Sparrow. Smithy, as MerryD & I know him as.... well, I know his as Smithy & "Daddy"... LONG story there! Maybe by then, I'll have another outfit ready. Or 2 outfits. Maybe ol' Barbossa will be joining the lot of us. What a grand time we will have for sure!

Damn right ye'll come out t' have some fun with yer fellow pirates, Rose! A wicked image that created in my mind, Isabella! I've 2 pirate flags. I have yet to make my own. Soon enough. Perhaps I will have it done for the Invasion. So... dare we plan this for Feb? or March? I'm sure we may get a good lot together.... :) perhaps a dozen or so.

:) pretty much. Aye, I may stay with someone actually that is in Joliet. But, we shall see. Could always carpool as well. Best to do that so we don't get LOST again! Hopefully, we'll have some fun on a ship or 2. alas, no news on any Tall Ships at this present time. Only the Windy or Windy 2.

I'm with Christine & Joshua there ... eager, but trying to be patient for when the little Barbossa figure comes out. :: le sigh::

Hard enough to say which hotels are good. But, as to the pirate fun... :: Shrugs:: I don't know if that small boat that is on the river is still there.. looks like a pirate ship. Spotted that back in July 2003. Was rather cute. I'm sure the lot of us can come up with something. Toby, however, will keep me abreast of any events coming up as well.

Well, besides a certain pub... there can & are various places to check out. Alas, would have been one hell of a time with some Tall Ships being in the vicinity between Aug & Oct... mostly, the HMS Bounty being docked there at the Navy Pier. Fine ship she be. Instantly fell in love with her. Ahhh, the helm felt so natural as I stood there. Didn't want to leave her decks. She'll be sailing up the Mississippi sometime in 2005. So, if someone gets to moving on that supposed Pirate Fest in the Quad Cities, what perfect timing that would be. Hopefully there will be more Tall Ship opportunities in 2005. Just finding out ahead of time is rather hard. Pity. Plus, depends more on what Toby can find out with other events... being the Jack Sparrow of the Chicagoland area. Good man & good pirate. Not t' worry, Cap'n. I'm sure we'll keep ye'all a breast of the situation & plans. Then again, when & what month works best for you all? What would ya like to do at an Invasion? etc. Input, gotta love it. Can't guarantee that's what we will do, but... possible to keep in mind for the future. 'course, I'll be a'keepin' m' eyes open for some ships 'round about...well, b'sides the Windy & the Windy II - some cute schooners worth of some pirate fun. Oy! If ya haven't been to the Museum of Science & Industry yet, do so! They have that exhibit on filmmaking... & the major prop there is fantastic... it be the Jolly Roger, the ship in the recent live action "Peter Pan" with Jason Isaacs as Hook. A fantastic ship!Plus, one of the gold gowns that Keira wore in PotC is there as well.. & some PotC images. It's well worth a look see.

Actually it's the pink markings you placed upon Nigel that was a kill! :: applauds Paisley:: Interesting temp tattoo. :) As to the sausage... I'm not sure if I want to know. All in all, sounds like you all had a blast down there.

OMG, that's hilarious! Nigel, sounds like you gave the ladies a bit of a stir.

I've been to the Suncoast & both the Spencers here in CR... & alas, no Jack. & from what they tell me.. no one here will carry them. :: Shakes head::: I've no idea if they are lying to me, or if someone, somewhere is beng a huge butthead. If I get them, I'm a damn lucky lady. If not, wouldn't surprise me. I tell ya, I've very bad luck!

Hmmm.. Joey dressed as Barbossa... driving down the road in the Batmobile... I can see that. :) A replica Batmobile, huh? Oh, dear. My nephew's friend's dad has one.. as well as the batcycle & the Speed Racer car.. LOL, funny a hell when you see those vehicles during the summer months... just going down the main drags & there be Zach's dad... in the Batmobile! Hope you get it & enjoy it, Joey!

I've heard this, too. Despite Bess telling us that it's not true... I VERY confused. Doesn't bother me none if he's in it or not. Heard Catherine Zeta-Jones wanted a speaking part in it as well.

That was just FANTASTIC! Oh, Lord! I loved them all! What a find that was! Makes you want to go create a whole actual pirate society, doesn't it?

Hey, Morgan! Aye, it's the State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade there in Chicago. Not Macy's. I won't say if that is good or bad. Alas, I won't be there. I've other Thanksgiving Day plans... cooking & enjoying it with some family & my Aunt's friend who is coming in from California. So... it will be a fantastic Thanksgiving nonetheless. Though... I WILL be watching to see if that one shows up on our local station. I hope to see Toby & the whole lot. The Stealth Trio won't be much of a trio without me.. but they can manage (Long story short, Stealth trio being Lady B, Darth Vader & an black armor clad character - anyone all clad in black). I've been informed that Toby will be in the carriage ( all he needs is Elizabeth).. with Stormtroopers flanked around the carriage & whoever else in & around the carriage. They will be positioned just in front of Santa Claus.. saved the best for last, as Toby said. Though... he has his eyes upon Santa's sleigh... Alas, I won't be there to either restrain him or urge him on.. so, we shall see what happens. :) Maybe another parade or something else if they have something between now & then.

OK, ya lot... here's the info that Toby forewarded to me concerning the Thanksgiving Day parade: They have also just added us to the Thanksgiving Day parade, National syndication; available in approximately 90 million households. Not only that, but we will be positioned directly ahead of Santa Claus (they're saving the best for last). They're going to have a horse drawn carriage, with 4 of us up in it, some troopers flanking it, and maybe a few people in the crowds, handing out more of those bloody glasses. lol The glasses are of the kind you wear. They do a parismatic effect, meant for the fireworks for THIS weekend's parade. I guess they figure to have plenty leftover. Toby The pirate that stole Christmas When I receive more info, I'll pass it along. I'm sure he'd like to see some pirates show up & not be the only one.

Hey, Elaina. Umm.. :: Glances about:: Last I knew.. Bess is overly busy due to some unexpected issues. Unfortunately, I haven't a clue where they are filming. Giving it a shot, too?

Someone mentioned to me that the Bounty was up for possible picking for the sequels. That would be awesome. She's a fine ship! Though, I know that sometime in 2005 that they will be going up the Mississippi I hope to volunteer upon her upon her Ol' Miss voyage. But if she's in the sequels, a fine choice indeed! My thumbs up for that... LOTS of space. She's a hell of a ship! If god & Eisner be willing... several ship... big epic sea battle.. WICK shots.. People amazed, Oooing & Ahhhing... many things go boom!... Haven't seen epic sea battles in... how long? Hehehehe.. be like The One-Eyed Willy story that Mikey told furing "The Goonies"... "There was this WHOLE Armada..." "... Guns bursting here, cannons bursting there..."

March/April be just before the re-enactment season. Closer to Bristol.... I'm sure we can come up with something else, too.. depending on people's schedules. MORGAN!! Mate, I'd pounce ya.. but... :: Hands ya IBC:: have one on me. We know you are a pirate, but bloody hell! You don't have to get a peg leg & hook! Aye... we'll celebrate your being home alright! :) As we promised. Ooooh, fantastic Pub indeed.

Not much of a fear, m'dear.. it's more I can't. No way to. So... I'm tough out of luck. I just like walking into a place, picking out the items that looks good to me, buy it & walk out. For someone like me... unable to just buy & buy & buy online.... unable to buy them at the local Suncoast or Walk-Mart... get's to be rather difficult & also leaves a good chunk of the marketable community out of the picture. Which is why I am unable to buy any PotC merchandise, be they official or pirated.

RumbaRue.. the pictures of the costumes & accessories are under Files, They should be seperated out between each of the characters. Were they able to show up for ya? As to the medallion... Alas, again, I am unlucky enough not to have that around here. Just checked the only Hot Topics here... & they have a few PotC items - a couple stickers, a logo badge, writing paper, pen, blanket throws & magnets. That's all they have here. I'd LOVE to get ahold of the medallion.. true enough. I have a cheap resin one that is next to my clay Medallion of the Sun in Inca gold paint. A copy of Barbossa's ring would be awesome. The original - scarey as it would be - wuld fit my right 3rd finger also. big boned knuckles, what can I say.

Yahoogroups PotC Costuming chat list has a picture of the necklace in fine detail that the picture was "saved" from eBay. Along with various other items. It's been beyond helpful to recognize these items from each character. Youd have to join the group in order to see it. But well worth it for all the info that is in it. It's under the Files... Barbossa costume pics ... Barbossa pendent... Barbossa pendent/necklace Or let me see if this can be done... Pictures of his ring & earring is also here as well as his attire, boots, hat, glove, headscarf... It's rather invaluable. Same with Jack's attire, Will's, Elizabeth's, Norrington, Gov Swann, AnaMaria, Ragetti & Pintel, etc... The discussion on recreating the attire is the major fun for costumers who LOVE to recreate the attire & wear them to conventions. Me.. I'm in the beginning stages of making the Barbossa dress. Will take some time, no rush on it. I have Duiponi eggplant/burgandy 100% silk, homespun weave.... & the black lace. That's as far as I have gotten. I'm still looking over the black fabric part since I have not seen the gown face to face unlike the gold gown which I have seen. True enough, props beat mershandise... unless like me & eager for the Barbossa figurine... But for the po' podunk pirate unable to get their grubby hands upon such treasured delights... I have to settle with what's tossed my way. Alas, that be very little for a PotC fan here. The Fandom has not really been acknowledged well & it's starting to dwindle cause the PotC Fnadom is being ignored. Making the fans feel... unappreciated.

I enjoyed each episode. Truly fantastic. :) Better than watching PokeMon in my opinion. .... Don't ask...

Ok.. been PATIENTLY waiting for some time now for PotC merchanise. However. what is the deal? either keeps getting moved back.. but worse.. the stores around where I live... say they will not carry the items! Why not?!? I just don't want to order online.. period! I would rather go out.. & buy the bloody item I want! Instead of pay $5 or more for shipping. Why is it SOOOO hard for PotC Merchandise to be released to the public!?!

Where abouts in MO are ya again? The HMS Bounty will be making it's way up the ol Miss in 2005. Tis on her website.

Nay... just well aged to perfection like a fine bottle of wine or good barrel of rum! I think it's always a good/bad with this era & then. Granted in this era.. we've become rather... complicated & over stressed. I'd rather be like a Jimmy Buffett song.Which is pretty much like most us pirates.. even the fictional ones like Jack Sparrow.. drink in hand, will sleep on shore!

True enough, Silver... alas.. if you are lucky enough. A fine dream it be, eh, Christine? How many times have we discussed that? Again... as I stated before.. with my bad luck.. I'm actually resigned to just wait for the sequels. Only if some act of God, would I be utterly lucky enough to get into it all. Even an extra would be fantastic. Can't wait, Bess. I wish all those involved the best of luck, no illnesses, nor accidents, etc.