Rumba Rue

Both of us gave the audiance a real fun time with our exploits. Ya, I wish we could have seen ourselves, I'm sure we were hysterical! Rumba ** **

Capt. Grey and I, we got our women's boots at Wal-Mart for really cheap. Low heels, and it wouldn't be hard to sew on more leather for a top part to fold down if one wanted to. Rumba ** **

Aye, o'er the past weekend at the sci-fi con, I did meet up with some fine pirates that will be at Escondido Faire (I don't know which group they be from, but I hope ta find out). They be fine folk I do hope ta get ta know better. So I hope ta see many o' ye out there, so far there be no forecast fer rain. HOORAY - has the curse been broken? Let's hope so! (It's always rained the night before, the morning of, and sometimes during the day) Would love ta put that nickname o' the Escondido 'Rain' Faire ta rest- permanetly. :) Rumba ** **

Nothing against the faire itself, but I refuse to go anywhere near anything that has the Patterson's hands on it. Not only very personal, but their mis-managing has cost more than one faire to go belly-up. Rumba ** **

Yesterday I met up with Capt. Grey, down in Mission Valley (San Diego) for the sci-fi con, ConDor. She was manning the San Diego Star Wars Society table, so I kept her company off and on during the day, as we chatted away with each other and others who stopped by to say hi. We found out we were both doing the Costume Contest later on in the evening. She wore her beautiful grey frock coat she made and I wore my frock coat with all the beadwork that took me 6 months to make. While backstage looking at some of the other nifty costumes, we looked at each other and decided we were just in it for the fun, not expecting to win anything. Sue Dawe (yes that famous artist who is also a good friend of Capt. Grey's and mine) was doing the MCing for the night. I don't know quite what Capt. Grey did on stage, I'll let her tell you about her bit and her win. Anyways, the theme of my costume was the "Latest Fashion Trend". While I was on stage showing off my outfit just like you see models do, the following was read by Sue: The latest fashion trend is the frock coat. While there are many styles of frock coats, here we show an elegant design perfect for those discriminating tastes that may range from Royalty to Rogues. The beadwork is hand sewn on and the trim (came from a vessel that was recently raided and sunk by Privateers) are eye-catching details that a good person of expertise will recognize. (here I took off the coat) Along with this exquisite coat is a matching waistcoat, perfect for a more relaxed look while having tea. A fine pair of black breeches completes the look. Oh and let's not forget the red satin ties (tied at the bottom of the pant leg), are sure to be a big hit and gain favor of any gentleman or woman and of course the well dressed pirate will be equally pleased. We look forward to seeing more of these fashionable outfits in the coming season. This presentation has been brought to you by the House of Bloody Buckets. I can tell you I elicted quite a few laughs at what was being read, and the audiance really loved the last line. It was funny because Capt. Grey and I knew it was an inside joke, the audience thought it was just a funny line - course there may have been some in the audiance who come here to post at the Pub who might have caught the inside joke as well. In the end, I won for Best Presentation. I got a really cool trophy award, it looks like glass but it's really plastic and has the ConDor logo and 2005 Masqurade, Best Presentation on it. I walked around afterwards hugging it like precious treasure -well it was! I forgot to bring a camera, so when I got home I had Boats take some pictures, but they didn't come out very good. The ones that were taken at the Con aren't up on their website as of this post, but may be later. In any case here's where you can see pictures of the outfit after I finished it. Beaded Frock Coat Rumba Rue **Life is what you make it, so make it happy!**

Darth Vader Rumba ** **

What, me too clean to be a pirate? Well maybe my body is, but my mind went ages ago. Rumba ** **

Incense Rumba ** **

sinking ship Rumba ** **

Hey for plastic swords those are great! Cheap too! Unfortunately the company is out of stock on the one that looks similar to your picture. Arrrgggghhhh! Rumba ** **

Well Blackheated Pear and Rumbad Hue (heheee-it's the rum- I swear- no... wait, I'm not drinking!) share a common interest: MEN! Sorry Pearl, I won't be at spring Ojai, so ye can't chase me around camp with the belaying pin! RUMba ** **

To fake or not to fake that is the question. Well this woman will never tell. Rumba ** **

courtroom theatrics Rumba

So what you're saying is he's not acting the an actor...He's acting like a Pirate! Well of course! Blackhearted Pearl wins a Bratz pirate doll! Rumba ** **

Too hot to handle Rumba Rue ** **

I give up. I've tried and tried to see the pictures, but for some reason my computer quits by the time number 16 is loaded. So if there are pictures to see, is there another site to go to where I can see them one at a time? Rumba Rue ** **

You know, I think some of you ought to not put down Orlando. While he may like parading around in his pirate outfit, how many of you like doing the same thing? I know quite a few of us have gone restraunts, cruised through malls, and just be pictures to the general public (well I have done all those things) in pirate garb because we like to show off our outfits ! So I don't care who the person is, famous or not, all are entitled to have our fun and we like the attention! Rumba Rue ** **

Witness Protection Rumba ** **

Well I've used this name for the last 10 years of me being in PRP. It's one of those things that came into my twisted mind and wouldn't let go. As soon as I figure it out I'll let you know. Rumba Rue ** **

Well it be that time o' the year again fer the Escondido Ren-faire. This year it be two weekends- April 2-3, 9-10. I'll be there sellin' me fine feathered hat pins, sharin' a space with Dream Lizard. Ye can find me (us) right along that cement walkway, sorta diagonal from the beer garden. I'm bringin' a trunk o' fine costumes, $5.00 dubloons fer anything in it! Some are brand new goodies. (I reeally had ta clear me closet out) I'm hopin' ta see some o' ye fine people and get ta know ye better. Perhaps share a fine drink with ye. Rumba Rue **A balanced diet is a mug of rum in each hand**

Apple pie Rumba Rue ** **

Morgan thelimey Grimway, I am soooooo jealous! You have the accent that most of us pirates crave! And to others across the 'pond', you are so damn lucky with your accents. Us Americans have to fake it! Rumba Rue ** **

(Mercenary Wench I was thinking the same thing as you wrote-LOL!) In a pickle Rumba Rue ** **

That's a really cool thing you're doing for the younger pirates. Good for you! Rumba Rue ** **

Captian Pellew Rumba Rue **Tis better to earn loyalty than to demand it**~Capt.Pellew-Horatio Hornblower~A & E.