Pyrate Con 2008

[TheBlackFox]

There'll be more to do than ye can imagine mates! One of the companion pieces in the Spring Pyrates Way (given free to each guest and vendor) will be information on such tours and a guide to where the locals go to eat, drink, and get crazy.

There's a LOT more to the Big Easy both before and after PyrateCon2008. . .thus, our Pyrates Way crew will be there a few days early and staying a few days later. . . not just to help the PyrateCon crew. . .but to enjoy New Orleans outside of Bourbon Street.

As the call used to go out on radios of the 1940s when The Phantom came on the air. . . "Stand By For Adventure!"

[Jamaica Rose]

car caravan for those who feel adventurous....we are planning on leaving on April 14 and a possibility of side-stepping to the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico on the way to New Orleans.

We are not sure if we are going to camp it along the way at night or find a hotel/motel....but we sure as hell ain't driving straight through to Louisiana without sleep!

We are really looking forwards to PyrateCon this year. We had so much fun at the first one.

We drove out for the first PyrateCon. From Riverside, CA, took 30 hours - and that was while pulling a 19 ft. trailer (some of those uphills really slowed us down). We drove straight through, because we got a late start while getting our new trailer up to snuff (two drivers trading off). Listened to several of the Harry Potter stories on audio books all the way (not very piratical, I know). Actually, this was the start of a two month trip on the East Coast visitng several tall ship and pirate events - we listened to all 6 Harry Potters along the way (Deathly Hallows wasn't out yet). This year we'll be driving, and won't have the trailer this time, so should make it in better time. Not sure what story we'll listen to this time. Haven't found many good piratical stories in audio format, though I have found Patrick O'Brian stories in audio format.

We'll be bringing a lot of swag to sell in the Vendor's room, so it's not just the price of airfare that makes us want to drive. Besides, I love road trips. And I hate the hassle of commercial flying.

Not sure if we'll want to caravan, because my son and daughter-in-law are expecting our next granddaughter in mid-April. We'll have to keep our schedule flexible.

Yrs in the Sweet Trade,

--Jamaica Rose

[Jamaica Rose]

Curious... what will be offered for the serious reenactors?

May I humbly suggest you come to my presentation at PyrateCon on the "True Look of a Pyrate". For those interested in what sailors and pyrates of the 17th and 18th century wore, I'll give an analyzation of period images and period descriptions of nautical and pyratical types.

Safe harbours and full tankards,

--Jamaica Rose

[tellnotales]

We will be attending Pyrate Con 08. Ye Olde Tattoo Shoppe Studio City Tattoo www.yeoldetattooshoppe.com Voted Best Tattoo shop in Los Angeles(Two Years in a Row by citysearch.com) will be Thar.This year we will be doing free spray on temp Tattoos for any pirates so inclined.We are looking forward to having a great time with so many outstanding pirates.

I have had privy to goings on and developments as the Con is progressing. I have to say I am impressed how the Crew of pyrateCon has come together and worked so hard on this event. I especially look forward to all Three of our industy pirates magazines being at this event and me beloved BilgeMonkey Radio. "THAR be A BIT O VANTY IN EVERY JEWEL SEEKIN PIRATE I BE NO EXCEPTION "

Are Goals are to promote this event to it's fullest and help everyone to have fun.So get an FREE introdutory temperary Tattoo in April and say hi! We will be thar in full force with or award winning crew to do real tattoos and piercings in 09!!

SO fer those pirates that Want and have tattoos save yer doubloons for something special in 09!!!

TALDEROY! Cleighton Acrew

[Perkeo]

    enjoy New Orleans outside of Bourbon Street 

Me friend and I be going this year we got a hotel prime area for drinkin'.

We will also be offering some assistance if needed for those pirates that accidentally lock their keys in their veh or be needin' a jumpstart (for the veh).

Yeah, PyrateCon!!!!!

[1stMate Matt]

We will be attending Pyrate Con 08. Ye Olde Tattoo Shoppe Studio City Tattoo www.yeoldetattooshoppe.com Voted Best Tattoo shop in Los Angeles(Two Years in a Row by citysearch.com) will be Thar.This year we will be doing free spray on temp Tattoos for any pirates so inclined.We are looking forward to having a great time with so many outstanding pirates.

I have had privy to goings on and developments as the Con is progressing. I have to say I am impressed how the Crew of pyrateCon has come together and worked so hard on this event. I especially look forward to all Three of our industy pirates magazines being at this event and me beloved BilgeMonkey Radio. "THAR be A BIT O VANTY IN EVERY JEWEL SEEKIN PIRATE I BE NO EXCEPTION "

Are Goals are to promote this event to it's fullest and help everyone to have fun.So get an FREE introdutory temperary Tattoo in April and say hi! We will be thar in full force with or award winning crew to do real tattoos and piercings in 09!!

SO fer those pirates that Want and have tattoos save yer doubloons for something special in 09!!!

TALDEROY! Cleighton Acrew

Tis' about time I find yar here.

Can't wait to hit the streets with ya. We are staying right in the French Quarter this time with a balcony and all. Should be good times. Shame you aren't doing real ink this year.

I am making some real special items this year for the Con. Heavy Metal in full effect !

[TheBlackFox]

Drop by our booth and subscribers can reach into the Treasure Chest and get FREE booty! Your pass is in the form of a special booty inside the Winter Issue that, if you subscribed prior to January 1, you'll be receiving in the mail in about a week or so. The prizes range from trinkets and games to shot glasses and clocks. There's even four treasure boxes with $100 cash in them! (if you're a late subscriber or want to subscribe at the event, we've made preparations that you'll be involved).

While you're there. . . sign up to get a group photo taken so we can print yer scurvy crew's image in the PyrateCon recap in the Summer issue.

Most importantly buy raffle tickets to win one of four ORIGINAL Pyrates Way back cover art pieces. . . 100% of the money goes to http://www.ppnom.org for the preservation of New Orleans music.

If ye be a hot lookin' pyrate or wench, ye might be selected to be one of the contestants for the Pyrate and Wench of the YEAR and possible win a cover shot on The Pyrates Way. . . a trophy. . . and CASH!

. . oh and you get to meet us folks who staff the magazine, too.

p.s. EVERY pyratecon ticket holder gets a FREE Spring issue of The Pyrates Way!

[oderlesseye]

Eye was paaroosing about the brine of tha ole net and found a Pirate tour

I was wondering Where Pirates Alley Cafe in relation to Bourbon St. Tentively thet be where the Feast is to take place. Google maps are fabulaous! Looks like walking distance..

[hurricane]

The Quarter is very walkable and everything is easy to get to, especially if you're staying there and not outside the Quarter.

Sounds like good times all! Wish we could all come but our crewe is preparing for another romp in the Bahamas at Green Turtle Cay's festival and the back to back trips are just too much.

If you haven't caught Cascabel's session make sure you do. He's such a wealth of information and a true pirate's pirate.

-- Hurricane

[StrangeBayPirate]

Signed up fer this tour we did

http://www.hauntedhistorytours.com/Haunted.htm

they even stop off at a haunted bar. Seems ghost chasing works up a thirst it does. Quite thoughtful of these New Orleanders

Steven St'arr

[TheBlackFox]

Signed up fer this tour we did

http://www.hauntedhistorytours.com/Haunted.htm

they even stop off at a haunted bar. Seems ghost chasing works up a thirst it does. Quite thoughtful of these New Orleanders

Steven St'arr

From what I heard from pyrates who took that tour last year, it was really fascinating and pretty creepy. . . . keep us informed of your outcome. . . . . If you make it back . .

hehehehhe(insert spooky laughter)heheheheheheh

[Rumba Rue]

Not sure I need a tour....things from the 'other side' tend to find me in places like that....

But on the other hand, it looks darn interesting....now if I can convince my partner to go.....

[Black Syren]

Looks like Ill be missing this one this year unfortunately... Maybe next year...

[oderlesseye]

So Eye settled on the same tour company Strange Bay Pirate posted.... we get thar in New Orleans Thurs nite late...So the first thing we are going to do in New Orleans? Go to the Cemetary Fri Morning...Cool Eye am living up to Rumbas expectations! Harr Harr....

[TheBlackFox]

Only 10 weeks to go. . . get yer wood box packed and yer seabag filled, mates!

[Rumba Rue]

Well being the fool that I am, I have signed myself and Boats up for a Thursday evening ghost tour. This should be interesting......

[oderlesseye]

BOO!

[Perkeo]

My first stop in New Orleans is always Cafe Du Monde.

After that I'm not sure what my plans will be.....besides drinking of course.

[hurricane]

If you have the time I recommend taking the ferry across the river to MardiGras World where they build all the floats. It's a fascinating tour, whether you've been to Mardi Gras or not.

http://mardigrasworld.com/tours.html

-- Hurricane

[Rumba Rue]

Curious as to who from the Pub is going to Pyrate Con, some I already know, but if you haven't spoken up, do so!

1. Rumba and Boats

2. Oderlesseye and wifey

3. Graydog

4. Lady Barbossa

5. Steve Kimball/Pyrates Way mag.

6. Perkeo

7. StrangeBayPirate

8. 1stMateMatt

9. Roytheodd

10. Bilgemunky

11. Blackbead

12. tellnotales

13. Cap'n Sage

[Graydog]

Ye can be addin

"Cap'n Sage"

to that thar list of yer's.

He done told me his self, that he be goin.

Heck he even has a spoken line in the promotion video, it be of course "It's a great day to be a pirate."

He be thar.

-Greydog

[Red-Handed Jill]

While in the neighborhood, you might want to check out New Orleans Rum at the Celebration Distillery.

http://www.neworleansrum.com/

[Perkeo]

I wanna find out how to get tickets for the rum tasting.

My friend, Grizz (who doesn't get online very often) will be coming with me. We already have the hotel on the corner of Bourbon and Toulouse.

What is the countdown for PyrateCon?

[oderlesseye]

Eye went on You Tube and looked at videos of New Orleans French Quarter.. I saw the Pirates Alley cafe..

The cafe' Looked abit small for

the crowd I believe will be there Sat.

Nite of the Con. for the "Feast" But I'm

sure accomadations will be made..

750 persons were there last year..For PirateCon..

I wanna find out how to get tickets for the rum tasting.

Eye think though it is tentiveley on the schedule you pay $20.00 to partake in the Rum "tasting" ...Look at the PirateCon site... It says you taste three different types of rum and then get to choose one bottle for that price. during the Feast ... There is a paypal button on the web site for this.

[Red-Handed Jill]

That cafe is pretty small. Pirates Alley is less than half a block long and very narrow, if memory serves. And the cafe isn't even piratey (unless they are doing the pirate thing for the weekend.)

Go to the Central Grocery on Decatur and order a Muffaletta. (Actually, a quarter Muffaletta will be plenty.) Trust me on this one - sheer bliss.