the Royaliste Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Yeah, sisnce we were tucked 'inside', and behind Kalmar Nyckel, I figure he was totally 'blind' to everything, with that low aspect of a 'kayak'...(and probably why he slipped past all basic safety procedures...the short version; he either needed to be 'on Prozac', or 'off the crack pipe' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackFox Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Anyone else sporting full "wood" when the talk gets intense about boats, screaming, smoke, and gunpowder? I need some raw meat and hi-octane rum. . . . oh and a wench for later. . . what say ye? Does life get any better than The Blackbeard Festival at Hampton? Huzzzzahhhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 ok fox how bout this. weather permitting- guns on three days. long boats up close and personal (have yer camera ready, tis going to be a good one). GOSLINGS RUM...... and i'm restocking the blood and guts box. The wench is mine, sorry. lets see, i think that covers your needs. anyone else???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Does life get any better than The Blackbeard Festival at Hampton? Weeeeeeeeell Hampton Blackbeard rocks. PiP is further away but WAAAAAAAAAY cool on the beach in the winter! Clear water and well ...you get the picture. My year wouldn't be complete with both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well Silkie, my dear, if yer year wouldn't be complete with both, what else would ye be needin? "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Oops ...meant to say without both ...but now that you ask I could use a pyrate t'hang off my arm at events! lol How improper will it be for the mistress of the inn to attend the ball on Friday evening without an escort?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well Young Mr. Merriweather can escort ye as far as the door, then I fear they will be kicking him to the curb... hmmm need to find me a babysitter....or you and Cheeky will be escorting each other... scary thought that....talk about the blind leading the blind "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 How do you spell trouble? C h e e k y & S i l k i e! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 T...R...U...B...B...L...E... oops sorry that would be the 17th century spelling "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Now Captain...we could take turns taking care of the snottys. I am sure we can work something out so you can enjoy some of the party. I think Silkie and I could cause a bit of a stir (cough) while we enjoy the music and then, Silkie can fetch ye or I can do so at your bidding. Either way...we can at least have one dance with you! Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ah...ahem... Silkie I can trust.... ahem....the snotties AND you need watching over... I can just see you with all those pirates in port with coin in their pockets to spend.... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 (Narrowing Eyes)... I've had care of such things in my past. Children can be watched over in my care... Unless you rather spend it with me...dancing, drinking, laughing...??? (Blink...Blink...Blink...) Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 **he looks at her trying not to smile** And they call me blond... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 And speaking of the Festivities…When will tickets be available for purchase for the Pyrate’s Ball? Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Such a good question, Cheeky. I so love a good ball... -- not used to payin' for them though. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well, you Pyrates could storm the Ball and take over the bar and the hors d'oeuvre table! Just found the information we seek! Grand Pirate Ball A recreation of Blackbeard’s Party at Okracoke (Pirate attire or creative black-tie) Friday, May 30, 2008– 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Virginia Air & Space Center on Hampton’s waterfront Buy your Grand Pirate Ball tickets in advance! Tickets are $40 Tickets go on sale April 2008 Purchase on-line @ http://blackbeardpiratefestival.com/grandball.html or over the phone at 727-0900, ext. 705 (Adults 21 and over please) Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Royaliste Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 .....Meanwhile, back aboard ship, the rum is flowing, the seadogs are plotting, and eyeballing the powder magazine............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 (Adults 21 and over please) Ouch...how about $20. per snotty and we make em sit quiet in a corner somewhere... I need someone to hold my sword IF I dance... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 .....Meanwhile, back aboard ship, the rum is flowing, the seadogs are plotting, and eyeballing the powder magazine............. Ahoy Royaliste! Need someone to .... ahem... watch the ship whilst ye and yer lady attend said ball? "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 yeah thats what we said when we saw the $40 tag too. as already noted the air and space center is hosting the ball so not much we can do there. on a happier note. if there is an urchin sittin issue, please pm me with your needs including the ages of the young souls. we may be able to make arrangements with one of the crews daughters who sits, i'm not sure what she charges. i will say this would be a limited availability and definitely preplanned. no check your kids at the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ahoy Royaliste! Need someone to .... ahem... watch the ship whilst ye and yer lady attend said ball? Lilly stands there with her arms crossed and left foot tapping. "Really Captain! Some times I think your forget that you are a Pirate Hunter...NOT a Pirate!" Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Still need a damn boat Lill, either way! And from all I been reading, some of the hunters be worse than the prey. Ahoy Dutchie, the problem being the snotties are aged 10 and 13... I need someone old enough to keep them in line and not out on the town! And for anyone cringing at the ticket price, with the air and space museum, and the spread of food I remember, that 40dollars is WELL worth the price... Ye still have the entertainment as well? "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 indeed good captain, plenty of good entertainment and food as well. i have yet to hear of anyone leaving hungry- or sober- for lack of want. just pace yourself- its a long weekend. as far as entertainment, we will have the stage for a song or two, and if memory serves me right i think a group that shall remain nameless but just celebrated 10,000 hits on their site is performing as well. (if i am out of turn here please correct me) plus there is the unknown, its late in the night, lets keep this party going crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Royaliste Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ahoy Royaliste! Need someone to .... ahem... watch the ship whilst ye and yer lady attend said ball? Ah..a fine offer indeed, sir..but..on a minor note, the ball is a little rich for our blood, and when we sail on the festival schedule, we have to limit the amount of garb, as there is just so much room aboard, so the 'fancy' stuff stays behind in the trailer in favor of 'deck seaman' stuff...Now, the BIG reason....without offending anyone, I generally pull first anchor watch, so the crew can party some...Most all of the Tallship Festivals furnish a motel room for each ship's captain...since 2004, I've never used the room furnished, we just let the gang split the time showering, and soaking up some air conditioning...Last year, in Miramichi, New Brunswick traveling with Pride of Baltimore II, I gave in, being a wee bit under the weather, and used the room....When I returned in the morning, our precious bronze swivel gun was stolen,so......Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew, me bucko's...on a different tack, stop on by, we're generally pretty 'deck friendly' in the evenings. If'n 'e do wanna little deck time, please leave swords behind, or check 'em on deck, as their isn't much 'swing room'.....About that 'sitter', we may be packing our grandson again, the three year old powder monkey, and 'Heir Apparent'' to the ole Privateer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Thank ye for the kind invitation. We shall make a point of stopping by minus swords but not minus the rum. "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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