Blind Rhoid Pyle

A lot of information about pipes has been uncovered in the Plunder forum Pipes Link. The following is from Tobacco Timeline 1564 or 1565: ENGLAND: Tobacco is introduced into England by Sir John Hawkins and/or his crew. Tobacco is used cheifly by sailors, including those employed by Sir Francis Drake, until the 1580s. (Chroniclers of the day took little note of the customs of sailors. Crews under the command of less famous captains than Hawkins would be given even less notice. But Spanish and Portuguese sailors spread the practice around the world--probably first to fellow sailors at port cities. There is no reason to suppose Hawkins' crew particularly advanced in comparison to those on other English ships. In sum, there could well have been a small underground of seafaring tobacco users in England for decades before officialdom took notice. Hawkins and his crew are usually given the credit, but in reality, take this with a grain of sea-salt.)

'ope yer feelin' better soon Black Jack. I suggest ya 'ave some 'ot toddies, and plenty of 'em. Might not 'elp, but certainly couldn't 'urt.

Two words a man ought never to 'ear together. Makes me shudder, it does. Imagine if you were the lucky bloke who got to use said medical device on ol' Cap'n Teach hisself! Not as job I'd be relishin'.

Currently, me favorite pirate tune be "Wild Rover" wif that great chorus of "No, Nay, Never... No Nay Never, No More, Will I Play the Wild Rover..." fine stuff, that, even though it be about a pirate retirin'

Oh yeah, free stuff to the lucky, and cheap stuff to everyone else. Especially on closing weekend. It has quickly become my favorite Ren Faire (not that I've been to more than a handful).

Well, Zephyr, I guess ye be savin' a lot o' pink nail polish! I knows some folks what be a pain in the aperture, meself. I tries to avoid 'em whene're it's possible.

You're not going to believe how piratical it has become. I'd say one out of every three costumed attendees was in pirate garb, and that is on a regular weekend! On Pirate Weekend the whole flippin' place went piratey! There's some links to Pirate Weekend at their website... PA Ren Faire Pirate Weekend... but it doesn't do the weekend justice!

Anybody have any dealings with these guys: Maxsell Armory? They have some nice stuff, and some common crud, too. Ya gets what ya pays fer... or ys steals!

From Turner South's website: Blackbeard, Delta Blues, Blackbeard's Ghost Blackbeard was known as the original "intimidator" and "a master of pyschological warfare." His face made him famous, emblazoned with flames on the bow of his ship, "The Queen Anne's Revenge." His reputation was that of a vicious killer, but was he? Get the inside story on this legendary pirate's infamous life, tyrannical piracy, and brutal murder. Then, the Liars & Legends crew heads to Mississippi to speak with musical veterans on the past, present, and future life of the Delta Blues, including getting the truth about Robert Johnson. Though he lives and breathes in the souls of a new generation of Delta blues kings and queens, his talent may not have been a natural gift. They say he sold his soul to the devil so he could master the guitar. Finally, head back to Ocracoke, North Carolina where hopefuls still seek Blackbeard's ghost. Rumor has it he still haunts the waters where he was murdered searching for his severed head...and revenge.

Glad to 'ave ya back, mate. I missed yer ubiquitous presence. What??? Don't be askin' me to explain what "ubiquitous" means, ya scalawags... look it up yerself!

'appy Birfday!

Good thing, too. I couldn't imagine the looks ya'd get if you had to tow 'er into the local Earl Scheib for a quickie spray-over.

There was a young barmaid from Vale, On her chest tattooed prices of ale, And on her behind, For the sake of the blind, Was the same information in braille! Ladies, if you tingle when you tinkle, Have a doctor check your wrinkle. There once was a man from La Paz, Whose balls were made out of brass, When he clanged them together, They played "Stormy Weather," And lightning shot out of his ass!

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is extremely Pirate friendly. Their 2003 season reflected this most notably with a Pirate Weekend and with sea shanties taking a larger role in their Finale In Song. I picked up both the 2003 and 2002 CDs at the Faire this summer, and cannot stop playing them. They are fantastic! The PA Ren Faire is now offering them for sale for $15 each, and they're well worth it. You can see the information here: PA Ren Faire and you can order them by calling (717) 665-7021, ext. 129, or by stopping by the Carriage House Wine Shop at the Mt. Hope Winery, in Manheim, PA. The track listings are: SONGS OF SAILORS AND SIRENS (2003) Wild Rover Chandler's Shop Red is The Rose O Roy O Mairi's Wedding Caviar Greensleeves A Lass You Don't Meet Every Day Mattie Groves Wenches Free The Mermaid Sultry Sirens of Sin Barley Mow Parting Glass/Canaan's Land (Hidden Bonus Track: Pay Me My Money Down) FINALE IN SONG (2002) All For Me Grog Spanish Ladies Wild Mountain Thyme The Cuckoo's Nest Santiago Drunken Sailor Mary Mack A Health to the Company South Australia Mrs. McGraw Auld Lang Syne/Canaan's Land (Hidden Bonus Track: All For Me Grog -- Freeform Gospel Style)

Try Heather at the link above. She's very helpful, and quite friendly.

Pirate Statues - 'ere's another way to waste yer plunder. Scroll down for the 6' tall pirate statues. Check out their section on flintlocks, blunderbusses, swords and pirate accessories!

I'm not too familiar with Florida's East coast. I'm more familiar with the West and Center of the State, where my folks live, and, of course, the Keys are my favorite. Outside of Miami there is a little attraction called Monkey Jungle (where humans are caged and monkeys run wild) that I've always had an affection for. Not piratical, but a lovely monkey experience run by a nice bunch of folks. Monkey Jungle Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

More like "Shipyard Wars" I reckon.

With the release of Return of the King on Xbox, POTC is pullin' inta drydock fer a spell.

Sounds like a gas! Wif the 'olidays comin' an all, I doubt I'll get ta try it out. But I'm gonna print out dem rules fer when the time is right! I can see it now... Lego and Fisher-Price swappin' broadsides...

Me ol' lady got talked into buyin' a refurbished Xbox system. I thought she'd gone daft, when she informs me that the video game version of Pirates of the Caribbean be only released on Xbox. I begins to see the method to 'er madness. She be the big vid game player in me 'ouse, and I usually give bad advice and steer 'er wrong while she's playin. The game be loaded with beautiful graphics. Anyone else playin' this?

I be lucky enough to live near Grannd Costume Designs and me wife been gettin' chummy wif the lady what owns the place. They got lots o' patterns, and they been thinkin' of publishin' some books o' patterns themself.

I ain't posted nuthin'ere yet, but I been silently watchin'. Them silly Tee Vee folks ought be makin' one of them reality shows about buildin' the Land Shark. It be more entertainin' than what they shows on the telly. Best o'luck to ye, and I'll be watchin'.

Verse Variation Up jumped the gunner of our gallant ship, and a rough, tough fightin' man was he "I care much more for me cannon and me balls, than I do for the bottom of the sea."

Ya know, printed stuff be me business. Mostly stuff what been printed on paper, but I do make Bumper Stickers as well, though me prices may not be the lowest available, 'cause I don't want no fadin' or peelin' stickies. mind ye. Ya gets what ya pays fer... less'n of course ya steals 'em. Good Bumper Stickies ought be made on Vinyl. Iffen ya want ta contact me, ya can sends me a mail from this 'ere 'umble webbie site: Blind Rhoid Pyle's Printing Shoppe just send to "Info" or use the quote form.