BILLY BONES

CAPTAIN HARRY CASH? Maybe Carry Hash, but not Harry Cash! Yikes!

I suppose a man with that much to say should get an award. I'd be checkin' Merry or Ida's pockets fer your trophy, if it's anything they could trade for grog, powder, and the like.

Is there a place to lodge that night near the TNT? I have a feelin' I won't be drivin' that night.

Ya know, I've seen a couple o' breasts in my day, and, God willin', I'll see many more, but let's get real about this. Every woman's got such lovely appendages for the most part. They're milk sacks for nourishin' young ones (sorry fellas) and in no other country are they hidden away as sumpthin' to be ashamed of. Yeah, it was a publicity grabbin' episode in my book, but I think it's great in a way. It sure points out what's wrong with the media, and our society.

Yeah, I'm gettin' pretty long in the tooth (well, if I had any). Lived longer than any o' the old school pirates. I can still drink rum, swing a cutlass, and use all the other mechanics o' nature, at least I think it all still works. Disneyland shoulda never taken out the ship, and Knott's Berry Farm shoulda never taken out the Indian Camp. sigh

Zorg, I think maybe it is the outfits---and the pointy things, drink, and women (for us anyway)

My thanks ta all o' ya so far. Maybe instead of askin' Does pyracy attract the arts?, I shoulda called it, Does this subject attract pirates? Give it time, Billy, give it time.

I'm considerin' showin' up, if that's alright. I live south of Portland about 40 miles. Hope I can find the place!

Thank ya, lass, for your attention. And yes, the comely one is aptly named.

Maybe this should be on Pirate Pop, but what little I know about this crew seems to point to the conclusion that pyracy begets art, or vica-versa. So far, I've heard of several fine artists, cartoonists, actors, dancers, singers, punsters, writers, musicians, film industry types, arts & craft folks, etc. bein' on this site. And what I know of the original pyrates, seems to me there was alot of creativity there, and at least above average intelligence as well. Do you think there's a corellation? Are artsy types drawn to Piracy for it's freedom of will, the need to be alittle bad, or what? Just wonderin'. Also, if yer artistically inclined, what do you do? I make period maps, paintings, correspondence, posters, documents, etc. for movies, as well as paint fine art pieces, murals, and the like. Well?

Of course, as for as compensation for injuries, Vikings used the same system. If a fight ensued between two vikings, and one was injured or killed, the other would have to pay him monetary compensation for each injury, or his family if death was the final outcome. But then, Vikings were pirates.

Why not? I'd be interested in joining.

The 20th picture on the Auburn Adventure was one I had trouble with. Thank ya, Mad'am.

She's gone now, Love, but I played on 'er, but never ate there more than once. It was sponsored by Chicken of the Sea tuna, and I didn't like tuna. Still ride the ship Columbia when I go; she's on a track.

A lovely site, to be sure, but I also noticed that I couldn't get a couple of photos to enlarge. No big deal, but she was a rather comely pirate, and I wanted a better look!

And by suggestions, I mean, what's the best stuff to do?

I have ordered many of the same sextants and telescopes for several films I've worked on, but I got them from a house called Merz & Co. As I recall, they were out of New Jersey and were much more reasonable. I have yet to find a website for them, and I'm away from my phonebook at present. If I can get more info, I'll pass it along. Regards

Most of my purchases were not Pyrate related. I used to collect 19th century base ball equipment and got some great stuff! One thing pirate related however was a pistol. The seller didn't have a photo and a very bad description. Knowing nothing of weaponry, he described the pistol as a long replica flintlock made to hang on the wall. No one else bid on it, and I figured for 5 bucks, I couldn't lose too badly. When it arrived, I found it was indeed a long flintlock pistol, but hardly intended for hanging on a wall. It was an original British Dragoon pistol that had been inlaid with mother-of pearl and gold wire in an east-Indian style not long after it was issued. I guess the inlays fooled him into thinking it was a cheap Arabic made pistol for the tourist trade. Instead, it is a quite servicable and beautifully made martial pistol! What a score!

I'll be goin' to PIP for the first time. Any suggestions? B.B.

Popeye is still one of my favorite sailors (Max Fleischer only). I can watch him all day, especially when he's fightin' Sinbad the Sailor (as played by that underrated actor, Bluto). My grandson loves him too. And pirates o' course. Bless ya Popeye!

Ya know, I had this big life story written out, and it sounded sorta boastful---so let's just say, I've been deeply involved in Pyracy in some form or other for 25 years. I don't belong to any crew yet, but if there's one out there that would have me (I live in Oregon), I'd join. I have some unusual talents that could be put to use. Someday,when I feel more like typin'(I'm sort of a one finger typist), I'll illucidate. Capt. William Bones

Well,BM, yer taller than I imagined! Capt. William Bones

I don't know if this was mentioned, but the question was asked if any Musketeer movie ever showed them firing muskets. I believe the second Richard Lester Musketeers showed them briefly in combat firing muskets. regards, Brother Billy

WELL, I missed six, but I'm one of the few men to take the test, and I'm sure that has sumpthin to do with it. Actually, since I warn't ogling Capt. Sparrow, you'd think I'd be more observant about the other stuff. Since I'm an old man,(refer to profile)I got the POTC ride question right. I was in the first boat! Regards, Capt. William Bones

I may be too late for this, but I am willin ta help with props. My resume's on IMDB under Kelly Farrah. Let me know if I can do anything. Billy P.S. I'm in Oregon, but will travel.