Mary Diamond

Wow, you would think it was Friday afternoon, already, for some of these replies! Yak was the one who had a hole-in-one at Capt. Tony's ~ Mark will most likely remain Mark (although he is also variously called Fuzzy Bunny by a few crewe members), last name TBD... though he did like Longshanks ~ So, Mark Longshanks for now ~

Goodness! Away for a day, and look what I miss! Please, William, mark myself and dear Hubby down as well, in the Archangel encampment.

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Ah, YES! A lovely specimen, Barbara was kind enough to let me hold her for a bit ~

Thank you for updating us on their safe return, Vintagesailor! Would you happen to recall the hawk's name?

Count me in for one, please! A Ladies Medium should do nicely ~

?? But you posted it? Gawd, it looks like I'm hailing a water taxi.

Hmmm, I would have to say, it is not that scars are attractive, per se, but what they imply ~ A Man, who is not afraid to put himself in the line of fire. Could be considered comforting ~

Fantastic Job, All!

WILLIAM! Oh, are you in for a spanking! I want the other shot for my Hubby ~ :angry:

You guys are too much!

Yay! Thank you, Silkie, and everyone who has posted photos! Those of you who haven't ~ please do!

OH! Please, Harry, PLEASE!

William, while I am Particularly fond of your #5. You have this persistant, nagging feeling that you're late to a safety meeting all day long., I think the most appropiate for myself is 6. Rather than preparing for Christmas, you are getting ready for PIP in 2008 and Christmas be damned. Luckily, I already have my Queen Anne's, presents due to PiP 2006 and Cascabel's fine advice. I have done no Christmas shopping, the only decoration is a QVC evergreen wreath I received due to a shipping error (which they let me keep), and I have a dinner party on Saturday ~ yet, here I sit, planning and dreaming. My top 10 10. Repeat #9. Really rub it in. 9. You keep telling your mates what a fantastic time they missed. 8. Sand and coral is still trickling out of your chemise. 7. You keep thinking you need to get new heels on your shoes (Gosh, that coral was rough!) 6. The sewing list grows to include extra sets of chemise and stockings. 5. Photos from PiP take precedence over holiday photo-cards from friends and family. 4. You scratch randomly at bites that are no longer there. 3. Shorting power stations (due to the ice storm) remind Your Spouse of Cannon Fire! 2. Your internal clock is still insisting you stay up til 3am. 1. You check the PiP Countdown, and fret about how much there is to do!

OMG, William ~ ~ You are amazing! WELL DONE! Poor Billie, with those hound-dog eyes ~ almost makes you feel sorry for himself, 'til you notice the little glint of devilment!

Magificent, William! Really fantastic work ~ and thank you!

Only 359 days to go! That's just too long! Harry, can't you do something about that? I don't know if I can wait that long to see you guys again!!!

I have numerous LED pillar candles which will be lovely in the brass lanterns ~ a nice random flicker, no flame.

Good Morning! We are back from Pirates in Paradise, and I have a few shoe orders to send out today. I personally wore my brand new buckle shoes for 3 days, and am thrilled with them ~ they saved my toes! IN REVIEW: While there, shoes also went to Harry Smid, William Red Wake, and Mission. William noted that he absolutely required an insole for the shoes, there being a heel staple located under the manufacturers tag inside the shoe. Mission also required insoles. Neither Harry nor myself required insoles, and didn't have a problem with the staple, though we both felt a little something there. So, there you have it ~ each person will be a little different. People with existing foot concerns should count on needing an insole. For the Lurkers out there ~ Please note that ALL Men's Size Small & Medium are SOLD OUT. Earliest possible re-stock is June 2008. LIMITED QUANTITIES of Men's Large and Extra Large are still available. All sizes (6-12) Ladies Buckle Shoes are still available. I will be placing one last order for this year, so please place your orders with myself ASAP, via e-mail. Leather Boots are Backordered (Overseas Manufacturing & Customs delaying the process!), though they are scheduled to arrive this week (again). I apologize for the delay, and will ship as soon as they arrive to me. YHS, Mary Diamond

Do they have Pub Names? Umm, not sure. They were the owners of Oreo, the lovely piratical piebald raven, and the hawk, and the brass cannon that killed us all in the end.

bottom row sitting... Sarah Sterling and Joshua Merriweather (Archangels) Next row Amanjiria (Archangel), Gunner Tiger Bill (Archangel), unfortunately I do not recognize the next lady Barbara and gent Tom?, but I believe the fellow with the cane is Harry (Ft. Zach) (would help if I put my specs on ) then Haunting Lily (Mercury), then Iron Jon's lovely lady(Mercury)...need a name here Iron Jon, not sure of the fellow in the red slops Lawrence's assistant, possibly now known to the pub as Vintagesailor... next row.. Do not know the chap with the lantern or the lovely lady next to him... the dumb blond is me (Archangel), then Bilgemonkey (Mercury), Maddogge (Archangel), Silkie (Archangel), Edward (Mercury), not sure Nigel, Mad Mary (Archangel), Fayma, Stynky Tudor and William Red Wake(Mercury) in the golden rod waistcoat. Top Row Greg Hudson(vendor extraordinaire), Mission (Mercury surgeon...watch out!), Rusty(Mercury), Capt. Jim (Mercury), Old Man of the Sea (Mercury), Lawrence (Artillery), Iron Jon (Mercury) and last but certainly not least... Patrick Hand (Mercury).

Wet, Indeed! I am still shaking sand and picking kelp out of my chemise ~ But the sword and jewel box stayed dry ~ Good lass... so when do we all get to see some of those wet chemise pictures... oh ye pub pin-up girl?? Ah, that would be William ~ he has the really scintillating shots...

Wet, Indeed! I am still shaking sand and picking kelp out of my chemise ~ But the sword and jewel box stayed dry ~

Yes, I particularly liked the little pirouette you did! It was quite amusing ~ oops, there he goes, nope, caught himself, ooooooh, nope, good again, WOAH! and into the drink ~ !!

Welcome Aboard, Good Sir! There are several fine pirates marooned in that large state with you ~ Sebastian, dear, do speak up! For your flintlock, you may wish to consider the Queen Ann flintlock pistol. One manufacturer is Pedersoli ~ Will you be buying the drinks, then? A rum for myself, with a bite of dark chocolate on the side, thank you very much ~