PIRATES THINK PINK!!

[Captain Jim]

OK. Modification of the "Map" shirt. Dotted lines leading from the back to two ribbons on the front. On the back "Pyrates Thynk Pynk" and " Save the treasure chests, support breast cancer research."

[Zephaniah W Nash]

Merry--

Consider that sketch to do with as you will -- surely there's a real artist hereabouts that can make it a better t-shirt design.

[Red-Handed Jill]

How about a female pirate with ample cleavage strategically holding a treasure chest in front of her with a map draped/hanging from it. Rather than an X at the treasure, there is a pink ribbon. Text is "Save the Treasure Chests - Support Breast Cancer Research!"

[Lady Alyx]

Can you get a Pink Ribbons with Skull and Crossbones printed on them, and then just shape them in the the formal ribbon fashion as Ribbon Pins? With the logo on the ends Save the Treasure Chests - Save the Boobies?

from Ribbons and Bows oh My website

[Merrydeath]

Merry--

Consider that sketch to do with as you will -- surely there's a real artist hereabouts that can make it a better t-shirt design.

Zephaniah, I 'LOVE' your pirate lass! That is wonderful for tees, especially womens' tees, and that you did it for breast cancer research makes it that much more wonderful!! I'm honored that you did something from the 'heart'. Its actually close to something I thought of but could never do myself. I'm not talented like you are. :) as far as I'm concerned you are a 'real' artist.

I would also like to have a simple logo that can be used by men and mundanes, kids, and other types of clothes like hats, sweats, bags. I"m hoping that we can have a few designs to pick from. The breast cancer site has about 300+ logos availible, mostly simple ones, but NONE for pirates.

I like the idea of the Save My Guns, Save the Treasured Chests, Save the Boobies (has been taken, dang), I love the ribbons, tho!

Zeph, can you do a drawing of the map/chest idea? No one said we have to decide on just ONE design.

[Merrydeath]

Can you get a Pink Ribbons with Skull and Crossbones printed on them, and then just shape them in the the formal ribbon fashion as Ribbon Pins? With the logo on the ends Save the Treasure Chests - Save the Boobies?

from Ribbons and Bows oh My website

I'm not sure how to add the logo to the ends of the ribbons, Lady Alyx. but I do like the ribbon and if you buy enough, its not bad-priced.

[Merrydeath]

had the results from the MRI today, after 3 phone calls.. I only need surgery on the left, the right is free of any other spots that would need a biopsy. That means surgery as planned on June 12th, out patient.

[Lady Alyx]

...perhaps small patches made up that say "Save the Treasure Chests" and it can be sewn across the top where the two pieces cross or at one end....just an idea.

[Red-Handed Jill]

had the results from the MRI today, after 3 phone calls.. I only need surgery on the left, the right is free of any other spots that would need a biopsy. That means surgery as planned on June 12th, out patient.

That's great news, considering. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you!

[Ransom]

Dear Mary. I came into this thread way late, but, having had three "dances" with the big C, one which cost me the lower third of my right lung, I can understand your feelings and fear. But the fact that you caught it at ground "0" is great, and that your spirits are good, is even greater.

For the rest of you pirate wenches, getting a mammogram is essential. Yeah, no one likes to have their boobs squished (at least my a nurse), but it can save your life. I just had one about two weeks ago, and with the new digital machines, it's really not as bad or as uncomfortable as it used to be.

You go, Mary girl. I know you'll come out of this with flying colors — we'll all hoist them high for you!

[Merrydeath]

Thank you Jill and Ransom, I"ll be at Port Washington, possibly the last faire I can do this season. I'm going to try and get back to work in the first week, so I dont have to use much PTO. I also am trying to decide whether to do the fast way radiation and have 2 radiation treatments in one day for a week, or spread it out over 6 weeks, with no breaks but can go to work before... I also have to have a re-check about 2 weeks after surgery, to make sure all the cells are gone. If there are still some, then another go round in outpatient.

The part I hate to hear about is that I will have to take estrogen suppressors for the next.. 4? years. I get to become Fred, the very white(no suntanning) guy. As Bette Davis said, its going to be a bumpy night!

Ransome, you are an awesome person, and one I am glad to have met. I understand why you cant make PW, but I wish you could. I would buy you a large cold ale, and we could watch the sun go down, and know that there will be another one next year for us.. here's looking at you, kid!

Lady Alyx, I like the idea you have for the sign and ribbons. I"m not sure how to do it, but it sounds great! How about little popsicle sticks in a cross bones shape?

[Rumba Rue]

I just came across this elsewhere:

Pirate booby pins

Dang Merrydeath, I sure am hoping everything turns out alright. I have several friends who have gone through it and survived just fine now.

Sending you my best prayers.

[Merrydeath]

thanks for the link, Rumba! I like what they did with the fimo and foam, but they have the same saying. As long as they are a bit different, we can use it too.

I found out you can print on tissue paper from your PC, and then glue it to wood. It looks like the wood is painted, but nice and neat. That may be an option for the signs, like Lady Alyx suggested.

I appreciate your support in my battle, Rumba. The surgery and radiation is mostly on go mode, with me just showing up on time. I"m mostly worried about insurance and FMLA, and PTO. My kids are pretty busy, so its mainly just me handling all the stuff. My insurance changed May 31, so its $500 deductible on what is covered. I am VERY sure the company is not happy with my health issues. Bottom line is that cancer treatment is expensive. Ironically, I just came back to work from another surgery, and me not having any before 2003! I am pretty healthy tho, so I'm hoping for the best.

thanks again, and keep your fingers crossed. :)

and get a mammogram!

[Merrydeath]

just an update on my insurance. I thought the HR team at work thought the treatments were covered after the first $500. Someone at work had an MRI and they got $74 towards it from the insurance. At that rate, my $30,000 treatment will pay me around $1000.

anyone want to adopt a single white dude?

[Lady Alyx]

wow just clicked on Ray...WOWsy!

[Merrydeath]

thats RAY the bartender, after my fav drinking song. We figured he has 5 kids and a jealous wife who's gone a lot. We're not sure if that is a belaying pin or just happy to be a pirate. :)

[Lady Alyx]

...I told me beau I want to see him in that outfit...now where to get those tights....he he he he

[Merrydeath]

HIMBOS R US?

at the meat locker?

[Red Cat Jenny]

Aww Merry.

I've not been about. But I am glad you'll be on th' fix an mend. If theres anythng ya need ya know where ta find me. Anytime.

and I'll be glad ta adorn me treasure chest with yer design when you get it all done :)

Thoughts and prayers for your speedy recover tub pyrate gerl!

*~~~~~~huuuuuuuugs~~~~~~~~*

[renfairpirate]

Merrydeath i just sent you an email with the design we came up with.

let me know what you think

Thanks,Robert

[Merrydeath]

sent to my rennie/pirate friends in an email:

I might have to evacuate my home because the Cedar River is flooding. Only 2 of about 6 bridges are left from east to west downtown, and parts of the John Deere plant are full of water. I"m about 3 blocks from a levy that is full of churning waters.

Keep me in your thoughts and prayers this THURSDAY!!... and GET A MAMMOGRAM, DAMMIT!!.

they never would have found it with a breast exam. Only the mammogram found it so early..

I"m thinking of having wench tees designed and sold to help fight breast cancer. SAVE THE WUBBIES! is my idea for the wenches' items, and PROTECT OUR TREASURED CHESTS for the pirates. If anyone would like to donate to the breast cancer fund, let me know or give at your local center.

Over the weekend, my pirate friends and I raised $125 for research, mostly dollar by dollar at a fest. Thank you, Fools Gold Pirates!

[Black Anne]

Wishin' you the best of luck for your surgery!

And hoping the water levels will go down!

[Lady Seahawke]

Wishing you well, I know how scary it can be. I had part of my thyroid removed because of a goiter pressing on my windpipe. They thought it to be benign. However, just to play it safe they biopsied it. Low and behold they found cancer. I will never forget the look on the doctor's face when he got the report as he read the report the first time right in front of me. I had to go back and have the second part of my thyroid removed because of cancer. Thankfully, they had found it when in the very earliest of stages.

So, my best to you always.

Cass

[Merrydeath]

thank you both for your blessings.. at one point, all that kept me going was thoughts of my friends, on pyracy and not, and the good wishes they sent me.

I had the lumpectomy today, outpatient, and they are pretty sure they got it all. There will be a re-check in 1 week or sooner, and then they will see about the radiation.. its a bit swollen and sore but not that bad.

again, thank you all!! for the help and friendship you have sent me.. it made a difference.

and Rumba, the pin you sent me is wonderful. I had compliments on it all day. The blue is perfect with my chemise!

[renfairpirate]

Happy to hear the outpatient went well,my mother's went well too.

I am polishing the first pin today and will post pics later tonight

Best wishes

Robert