Scupper Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 In my work as an entertainer of children at the local Barnes and Noble. I have met a young lad who is terminally ill. He wants to be a pirate! Over the last 6 to 7 months I have seen him numerous times either at my events or in my travels. His birthday is 14 December. A few years back i remembered The crew from Tales of the Seven Seas did a wonderful thing and put together a small treasure chest of donated swag for a young one. Would anyone be interersted in donating some items for Josh? I have a small chest I am donating along with some other stuff. Should anyone wish to particiapte, please let me know. my snail mail address is Scupper Burke 83 Main St Apt B Newington CT 06111 "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least."
Blackbead Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Scupper, How old is the lad? My business sells lots of different pirate toys but I wouldn't want to send anything that would be age inappropriate. I have bags-o-pirates, for instance. WOuld that work? Blackbead "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags."
Capt Thighbiter Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Scupper, we will donate a set of CDs from The Brigands, if you think they are age appropriate. How old is the lad? Pirate music at it's best, from 1650 onwards The Brigands
Scupper Posted November 21, 2008 Author Posted November 21, 2008 Scupper,How old is the lad? My business sells lots of different pirate toys but I wouldn't want to send anything that would be age inappropriate. I have bags-o-pirates, for instance. WOuld that work? Blackbead Sorry i didnt include josh's age. he's about to turn 14. Sounds great captain! "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least."
Blackbead Posted November 21, 2008 Posted November 21, 2008 Hmmm, most of me toys would be considered kind of "babyish" by a strappin' 14 year old. I'll see if I got a pirce of jewelry that might be more to his likin'. When do ye need this by? "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags."
Scupper Posted November 21, 2008 Author Posted November 21, 2008 My thanks mate! Dec 13th if possible. Thanks again "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least."
Fernandina Pirate Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 I would be happy to be sendin' ye some age appropriate books on pyrates fer yer treasure chest.
Captain Emerald Shaunassey Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 In my work as an entertainer of children at the local Barnes and Noble. I have met a young lad who is terminally ill. He wants to be a pirate! Over the last 6 to 7 months I have seen him numerous times either at my events or in my travels. His birthday is 14 December. A few years back i remembered The crew from Tales of the Seven Seas did a wonderful thing and put together a small treasure chest of donated swag for a young one. Would anyone be interersted in donating some items for Josh? I have a small chest I am donating along with some other stuff. Should anyone wish to particiapte, please let me know. Scupper, I've a gold sash and a museum replica of a small black powder deringer bearing the date 1797, I do belive. Look for a package from Oklahoma within the next few days. What with a holiday this week and just now seeing your post, it may be delayed in arrival to you until next week. My hat is off to ya mate, what a wonderful thing you be doing. Has the lad confided in ya how long his doc has given him to enjoy life? Fair winds my friend, Emerald Captain Emerald Shaunassey O' The Salty Kiss www.TheLadiesoftheSaltyKiss.com
pyrateleather Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Scupper, I'll send some swag this week as well. (Every good pirate needs a hat). Very kind of you to put something together for the lad. Clay http://www.PyrateTradingCompany.com
Fernandina Pirate Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 Scupper - A package is on it's way.
Scupper Posted November 29, 2008 Author Posted November 29, 2008 Thank you mates!! Josh's parents confided in me that he has one last shot at extending his young life. But even that will not let him see beyond his next couple of birthdays. He's actually very upbeat and funny as hell. I gave him a copy of the Crimson Pirate. 3 days later his mom called and said he had rigged a rope from the play scape and was swinging like a pirate in the rigging! Thanks again mates for helping me with this. i'll take some pics of the horde and the birthday boy. "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least."
Captain Emerald Shaunassey Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 Thank you mates!! Josh's parents confided in me that he has one last shot at extending his young life. But even that will not let him see beyond his next couple of birthdays. He's actually very upbeat and funny as hell. I gave him a copy of the Crimson Pirate. 3 days later his mom called and said he had rigged a rope from the play scape and was swinging like a pirate in the rigging! Thanks again mates for helping me with this. i'll take some pics of the horde and the birthday boy. Sounds like one h*lluva lad to me. I admire his parents for letting him just be a kid and enjoy what time he's got left. I look forward to seeing the pictures! The package went out yesterday priority mail with delivery confirmation - not willing to take a chance on something this important being lost in the depths of USPS h*ll. Well done my friend, well done. Emerald Captain Emerald Shaunassey O' The Salty Kiss www.TheLadiesoftheSaltyKiss.com
Scupper Posted November 30, 2008 Author Posted November 30, 2008 My thanks lass. I love seeing the kiddees as they look wide eyed as I regale them with tales of rebellion, sea battles and horded treasure. He's quite thelittle mate. Again my thanks Scup Thank you mates!! Josh's parents confided in me that he has one last shot at extending his young life. But even that will not let him see beyond his next couple of birthdays. He's actually very upbeat and funny as hell. I gave him a copy of the Crimson Pirate. 3 days later his mom called and said he had rigged a rope from the play scape and was swinging like a pirate in the rigging! Thanks again mates for helping me with this. i'll take some pics of the horde and the birthday boy. Sounds like one h*lluva lad to me. I admire his parents for letting him just be a kid and enjoy what time he's got left. I look forward to seeing the pictures! The package went out yesterday priority mail with delivery confirmation - not willing to take a chance on something this important being lost in the depths of USPS h*ll. Well done my friend, well done. Emerald "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least."
Scupper Posted December 1, 2008 Author Posted December 1, 2008 Emerald ye swag arrived today. he's gonna go nuts!! thanks Luv. Anything i can do for you or anyone contributing, name ye price. Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least."
Capt Thighbiter Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 Scupper, I UPS'ed the CDs to you yesterday, let me know if there is any problems. Pirate music at it's best, from 1650 onwards The Brigands
Scupper Posted December 3, 2008 Author Posted December 3, 2008 My Thanks capt. ferandia ye swag arrived yesterday. Love the card. my thanks Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least."
Fernandina Pirate Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 A hearty "yer welcome" Scupper. Tis a wonderful thing ye be doin' for the lad.
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Holy smokepoles! I just now found this thread. I know it is late, but is there anything that you need specifically? I got some leather pouches, and should have a flint&steel about somewhere. Dangitt, wish I would have seen this sooner. Bo
Blackbead Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 Scupper, Well, I searched the hold from fore to aft and I never did find anything that I carry that a 14 year old lad would like! I have toys for the kiddies and all of the jewelry in me current inventory looked too "lassy" to work. I'm sorry indeed to not be able to be a part of this great 'venture but I applaud your efforts, standing tall. Good on ye lad, especially at this time of the year! Blackbead "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags."
Pirate Seika Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 Sounds like a wondrous thing ye be doin' fer the lad... if'n ye can send us his name and such we could add him as an honorary member of the Pyrates Union.. send him his very own card n' such... i know it be a bit late.. but like others i just found this here in the threads... perhaps ye could ask his parents to contact us through the Pyrates Union site and we'll get him set up... http:/pyratesunion.com look fo'ard te seein' the photos of th' lads B-Day... i'm sure h'll be right chuffed at what ye arr doin'... ~QM Seika Hellbound~ We ain't no stinking Parrots!!!"
Scupper Posted December 16, 2008 Author Posted December 16, 2008 Me thanks mates. I packed up all the lad's swag and the gear I was donating and made me way to his home port. Alas, Josh was at the very moment back at the hospital. His parents assure me he will be home for the holiday so I have all his gear and will be making it a combination birthday, yuletide visit. for anyone that still wishes to send something, please feel free to add to the plunder!! If anyone has a pirate or privateer local union pin, he was asking about them. Said he saw them at a Renn faire on a few pirates hats. I don't know where to get them or I'd order him one. I can't wait till he opens the gifts and sees his plunder. I added a small chest, an aged pirate treasure map, a warrant making him an "official" pirate, some gems and dubloons and a few other small tidbits. he will be making quite the haul!! keep you all posted. And again, for those that wish to send something, please do. i'll be making my visit on the eve of Christmas "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least."
Lady Alyx Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Scupper, I am sorry I just found this post as well. How did it go at Christmas. Did you post a pic of you and yer new pyrate? How is the young captain? ~~~~Sailing Westward Bound~~~~ Lady Alyx
Cannibal Chrispy Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 The make a wish foundation sent a young man of 16 and his family to PIP this year, perhaps you could get in touch with them, still plenty of planning time before 09 Illustration courtesy of Patrick Hand, and his Pyrate Comix. To see comic in it's entirety, click below http://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=13374 All rights reserved.
Capt. Sterling Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Aye and let us know sizes for any future gift giving... the Archangel would love to help out. "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/
Patrick Hand Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Ya know... that would be really cool, and it would give him something to really look forward to.... Our attitudes, wishes and dreams have a great effect upon our health.... Think about it.... if he was going to go to PiP next year..... (OK that part will take some work)... and he's getting the swag, garb and stuff he needs to do so.... Think of the positive effect it would have on him..... Don't wanna sound morbid.... but even if it didn't work..... at least he had one heck of a good time.....
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