Rumba Rue

I love it! But endkaos is correct about the eyes. In any case it's the closest doll I've seen yet - there have been a number of them by people who just don't quite have it all. RumbaRue **Why's the rum gone? That's cuz I drank it Luv!**

Oooooh I want one! How can I lay my hands on one? I have been looking for a life-like skeleton for years! Rumba Rue **I can imagine quite a lot**

I knew Christine and Michael when they were still doing the Renaissance Faire. But in actuality, it was Barracuda De Morte that got me to join. The rest is history. Rumba Rue **Life happens when you least expect it**

I sometimes lug around my big Victorian chest with the round top to events and decorate like a pirate's wealth. It's strictly for looks and makes good picture takin'. However, in reality, there wouldn't be a chest like it with any seafarin' sailor. Perhaps someone, like a woman, travelin' with the ship to a new shore might have somethin' like it however. Rumba Rue **The bigger my eyes, the greater my want**

I have ta agree some o' the ideas here are really far fetched, kind of like the anchor sinkin' to the bottom. Hmmmmm, I'll jest wait and see what happens, in the meantime, pass that bottle o'er here! Rumba Rue **I saw, I came, I plundered**

Well Hawkins me man, seems ye put another mark on the page with more than just an X! Congrats and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ye lovin' scoundrel! Rumba Rue ** **

Ah Ms. Swann, me thinks yer corset be too tight. Rumba Rue **Another smooth escape designed as a dramatic exit**

Well met my dear Flint! Aye here's a toast to ye and yer fine poetry. May us ladies serve you well, For secrets we don't tell, Sharin' a drink and tales that wink, Be the love o' yer life we think. So thankee kind Sir for a pinch or two, We ladies are fine and tender to you. So's treat us well and good and fair We'll return the favor with smilin' care. Rumba Rue **Nine out of ten men who have tried camels, prefer women**

'ow 'bout, "Blow the man down" ? I dunno, but I can take that many a way..... Rumba Rue **Never, but never toss the rum overboard!**

Report from the Shore of Us Brave Souls at Long Beach Well, personally, I'm proud of myself for driving up to Long Beach for the Battle sails, all the way from San Diego . It was very windy and a bit cold, had to really hang onto the hats. I wore my fancy best and was the picture magnet for all the guests. Being the first to arrive, I toured the Lady Washington which still had her Interceptor colors from POTC. Met up with Louie Lambie who was crewing on the Lady. Eric Berlinger and Matt Stone were there crewing for the Lynx. Dawn Bradley and Tony Kopec showed up, and eventually Claudette Guy and Mike(her beau) came. At first there was a thought we might all get to sail, but alas three of us had to stay behind. No problem, as I wasn't expecting to sail anyway. So while the ships went their merry way, the three of us went over to the Seaport Village there to pillage our dubloons. We had a very nice lunch at the restraunt at the end where we could see the ships going back and forth like ducks on a target range. Believe me, from our spot it looked pretty funny. We raided a couple of stores and were directed to the Pirate's Cove store. Nothing better than to see three costumed pirates in a pirate store. Ah yes, I spent my dubloons well, a really cool tee-shirt, a ring, a nifty little pirate flag for my car, and a sign that says,'Pirates Ahead'. The three of us joked about how the 'pengin crew' of people on board the ships were probably frozen stiff, we could only imagine how cold it really was out there on the ocean. Bet they were bobbing like popsicles by the time they came back to port. I was mighty disapointed though that a number of people who said they'd be there didn't show up -- including several from the Pub here. I understand being sick so that's a good excuse, but the rest of you lazy sots were missing! Hmmmmfffff! Well it was a fun time for me, but honestly, I won't do it again. Rumba Rue **Better than the average wench!**

Well done! That's better than I could do, as I prefer to be on top of the ocean instead o' underneath it! Rumba Rue **I can imagine quite a lot**

Uh, there be no female type pictures. Heeheee, I came up with a pirate guy with boobs! Hmmmmm, I don't think I do gender changes well... You definatly need to come up with something for the gals here, as there seem to be MORE WOMEN than men here!. How 'bout some with long hair, sexy eyes, cool outfits (or little scraps of clothing), and some added weapons like belaying pins and bodice knives. RumbaRue **I had a mind once, I'm still looking for it**

I don't know yet, but I might try and make it to Long Beach tomorrow if'n I can find me a ride. If I do, I'll be lookin' forward ta seein' some o' ye I haven't met! Ah, if ye see me picture here and there, ye know what I look like. Rumba Rue **Yo ho yo ho a pirate's life for me**

I agree the prices are steep. I saw a beautiful coat at a Ren-faire last year for $500.00 that was ten times done better. One of the things I have discovered to my discontent, is waaaay too many vendors are selling costumes with material that hasn't been washed! I came across at least 5 vendors at the San Diego Ren-faire doing this. I was totally disgusted by one vendor selling mens clothing for very expensive cash. When I asked her if the material had been washed before making the items, she rudely told me that it was impossible to was yards and yards of material. Well I got news for her and anyone else, WASH THE MATERIAL BEFORE BEING MADE INTO A COSTUME!! Unless it's a tapestry or other dry cleaning material, anything else should be washed so that shrinkage won't occur later and any 'shiny finishing' on the material is toned down. Rumba Rue **Lions and tigers and bears, oh my, anybody got a gun?**

Ah some fine offerin's I must say. Unfortunatly, they be limited on what they do offer. Me thinks I can do better at a Ren-fair ta buy what I be wantin'. Also, I really hate havin' outfits like other people. I want ta be me own person with me own creations. Jest me sewin' side speakin' out, don't be takin' it personally. RumbaRue **The bigger me eyes, the greater me want**

Pretty nifty Penny! Now if it were only big enough ta sail! LOL! Rumba Rue **Pins and needles always mark the spot with blood so ye know where ye stopped**

Oh to be a kid again! There are such wonderful toys now! Unfortunatly even if I were to buy such things just for fun I'd have no where to put them! RumbaRue **Getting old sucks**

As a person who practically 'lives' at the A & E Hornblower message boards, I love the shows. Sure there's questions about things, but I find them entertaining and interesting. I also have all the tapes -VHS, not DVD. Unfortunatly I can't make copies. But if you're really interested you can go to their site and buy the shows or I believe if you check at Barnes and Nobel or Amazon you might get them cheaper. In any case the site for Hornblower is http://www.aande.com/tv/shows/horatio/ BTW- you can bypass all the front stuff and just hit 'Discussions' on the bar above. There's different sections of Hornblower discussions you can choose. Either from drooling over Cast members, to Historical talk. Whatever suits your fancy. And yes, there are a few guys that participate. Those of us posting there have become quite a 'family' of sorts, and now we have Horatio Hornblower Gatherings. The last one was in Norfolk, Virgina this year. Next year it will be in Toronto, Canada the end of Sept. Hopefully I'll be going. The other board posters there who have met me have begged me to put on a Gathering here on the West Coast, but since I'm the only one in the San Diego area - it takes more work than one person can possibly do. So it hasn't happened yet anyway... Rumba Rue **I have shared a berth with Mr. Bush and I considered it an honor - yup, this wench knows how to party!** :)

Uh, he's postin' as Robin St.Graves. He's got a post down the way here, for Aztec coins. Interesting that a double sided coin would bring more money I would think. Hmmmm, now this is something I hadn't considered. I'll have to ask, as the price was pretty steep for a coin signed by the artist. If it is only one sided, then I'd definatly go for the cheaper model. BTW- The email I got back from Indy stated they sold for $35.00 each. RumbaRue **I can imagine quite a lot**

Hmmmmm, sure is cheaper than what Robin Grattige offered to me. (Sorry Robin, but gotta go with the money saving copy) Hence he has a post here somewhere about them. In any case, I've sent the guy an email already. RumbaRue **The bigger my eyes, the greater my want**

Baaawhaaaaaaa! I knew ye was goin' ta answer this post! Heeheeeeeheeeeeeeee! Gads, we're havin' waaaaay tooooo much fun! Yup, I'm a pirate disguised as a Jedi Knight! Rumba Rue **Sometimes I amaze even myself**

Ok, now I don't feel so bad! Gee, someone who can do green as well as me! Ya gotta wonder 'bout them sailors in waves like that or even bigger like storms --feeding the fishes, and then havin' it wash back on deck all o'er ye! LOL! <Bad brain - bad brain> RumbaRue **Forget the yo ho ho, just gimme the Dramamine**

Great! WOW, this really is an amazing event. Who would have thought that pirates would have been so popular? Well thanks to POTC, we have the world at our pleasure and treasure! Now the interesting thing is, a lot of people who've joined up here, don't post, just read the goodies. How sad, so I'm sayin' ta all ye Stowaways get postin' and enjoy yerself!!!! RumbaRue **A day without sunshine is like night**

I think the more important question to ask is: "Would that pirate be more entertainng if he were more historically accurate?" Well that depends, are ye handin' out candy with the tip o' yer sword, cuz ye been drinkin' so's there's acohol on yer breath, or are ye handin' out swigs o' rum cuz there's acohol in yer mug? Actually, I don't think the public really cares one way or the other whether yer costume be historically correct or blinding hot pink. What they see is a fantasy to them, and that's what they enjoy. Just remember these famous words I heard at S. Faire the last year I twas there, "In costume, we are Gods and Goddesses, out of costume, we're just fat." :) RumbaRue **The bigger my eyes, the greater my want**

Blood? Oh dear, I'd have ta be blind folded fer that! Otherwise ye be pickin' me up off the floor after I've passed out from the sight! Me ears be pierced twice, and that be enough, as the second peircing hurt like hell. I hate pain. Rumba Rue **Compared to the rest o' ye, I'm normal, oh S**t, now I DO need a drink**