Nigel

Now, now, Captain... I am not the kind to .... "you know" .. and tell. Besides, I have gotten meself into no small bit o' trubble lately, and must "lay low"......

Aye, but we did have a confusin' and boisterous conversation or two happenin' on various Pyratey Cel Phones!! We talked to Olaf, and WenchWife #1, and Lollipop, and someone else....hm.... I even comandeered one from a lass and got her friend on the other end to talk like a pyrate before I would give it back. "Say arrr!"

Well, mates, ye shoulda been 'ere. We had a riotous good raid last night. The "Red Dog" pub will be'er be the same! I was havin' so much fun, I totally forgot New Year's Eve, until it was already after midnight! Much frivolity and pyratey partying ensued. And as a pyrate, I find meself in peculiar situations which I ne'er would otherwise. For example: "I love my girlfriend, but she's not having fun. Will you take her out to my van, drink some liquor with her, and get her in a good mood?" Or: "Can you come to my house and take some pictures with my parrot?" She did have a very nice African Grey parrot, btw. We should be posting new years eve pics on the Pyrates of the Coast website soon. Just getting me warmed up fer th' next raid!!! Ahoy!

Ah... While I was in Key west, I had an ACTUAL Margarita in the real MARGARITAVILLE! And I had a Cheeseburger In Paradise! Just had to - couldn't pass up the opportunity!!

'Ere's wishin' all me pyrate friends and cohorts a very happy new year. May the year be filled with adventure, treasures, and comraderie! Here's to new beginnings and a fresh, clean slate!!! CHEERS! "Here's champagne for my real friends, and real pain for my sham friends!" -Mom

Indeed. I was quite amused, and pleased that the events unfoled to demonstrate exactly what I was trying to explain, Ah...one of many "golden moments" from the PiP festivel.

DUH! Oh Yeah! The fleet! I just read that passage!!! ha ha ha! Pirate...short term memory.... lol

I'm in the middle of ROTK now. Great books. Really, pirates?

Sounds..suspicious.... I would like to propose a toast on this suspicious occasion. Or is that a suspicious caucasian? Anyhoo.... "TO A THOUSAND PYRATES!!!!!" ARRRRGH!!!!

Actually, in the final fight scene, I think there mighta been.... Heck, there were Nazis in the Western scenes.

"What are your qualifications?" "Rape, muder, arson, and rape." "You said rape twice." "I like rape."

Well said, Captain! [Nigel checks soap box to see if it actually contains any soap, as he is badly in need of a bath...]

I think the more important question to ask is: "Would that pirate be more entertainng if he were more historically accurate?"

Honestly, I was never a big JB fan. However, after 13 days in Key West (at the PiP festival), I definitely understand what he is singing about now. And I actually love playing the song Mother Mother Ocean. I got to play it with our band, as well as several other musicians in Key West. It is a fun, pretty song to play.

I love your signature, Ms. Dipity!!!

Dam ye, Cap'n. Had I been to port 15 minutes earlier, I woulda been there... Dam ye..... Arrgh. Avast!

I had a good time (if brief) at the NQG bash. However, I had to depart early. I was in the middle of my 3rd wedding of the festival, and a bit preoccupied...blissfully preoccupied... *ahem* I was very happy to get to know you and your crew at the festival, and look forward to more pirate adventures! Fair winds and happy sailing in the new year, Jamaica Rose! Nigel

We shall raise a pint in toast t' the half-pints!

LIGHTHOUSE SIGHTING!!!!! Sloe Gin an' meself wuz tossin' back a couple o' pints fer fun at the Olde Towne tavern in Ballard. After Gin departed, I moseyed on down to Conor Byrnes pub (by chance to hear Finn McGinty, an excellent celtic musician). After another pint, who should walk in and sit aside me but our very own LIGHTHOUSE! After sayin' to meself "Gee, I could swear that sure looks like Lighthouse", sure enough it was none other than herself, me fellow Pyrates of the Coast member, with her roommate an' friends. Argh, 'tis a small world fer a pyrate! Can't throw a stone in Seattle wit'out hittin' one o' me crewe!!! Anyone else have any chance encounters wit' fellow pirates out there?

I wondered if anyone would get that. Thanks, Dreamie!

Well said, Cascabel. The more interesting the experience is for the public, the more likely the venue will continue. Different folks enjoy various aspects of pirating, from complete history buffs to those who just want to drink rum and shout "Arrrgh!" and everything in between. Look at the big picture. I believe we can all cooperate to augment each other, and enhance the experience for everyone. It worked for me in Key West.

To quote Hurricane: "Some people were pirates all along, and just haven't discovered it yet."

Sure did! "...a dream to some. A NIGHTMARE to others!!!"

Happy Holidaze to all me pyrate mates frum Nigel! http://www.pyracy.com/gallery/details.php?image_id=159

ooOOooo! A Sparkly! I LOOOOOVE Sparklies!