Just a Note of Thanks

[Fayma Callahan]

In this rush to finish all our plans, I just wanted to take a moment and thank you all for the extraordinary effort you all have made to make this the finest gathering of the bretheren that I have ever known. This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for you all. I could never have taken this on without all the love and support you all have given me. I simply cannot wait for you all to be here for our Pipmas family reunion. For those that have been here, welcome home. For those that are new, welcome to your NEW home. Everyone be safe, be happy, and get here fast!

With Love,

Momma

[Diosa De Cancion]

and THANK YOU for everything you do to make our homecoming happen. I have talked to you enough to know you are non-stop working on every aspect of this event to make it all work and create a wonderful time for us all. It is VERY appreiciated!!!

Love you Momma!!!!

[Bos'n Cross]

<3 fayma, thank you for making it happen! and a thanks to all others who helped with keeping sane! capt. sterling, lily, hurricane and anyone else who i didnt mean to not type!

[hurricane]

It takes a yeoman's effort to get this all done - I know that Fayma, Lily, Sterling, Julie (PiP Festival Director) and I have had our share of fires to fight and issues to resolve. But it makes it worthwhile when we get to see everyone having a grand time together and really enjoying the amazing camaraderie this event affords. It truly is a labor of love. We could probably write a book about all the stuff that goes on behind the scenes, some of it extremely hilarious.

I think this one's going to be the best yet, given all the volunteers who have stepped up to take over parts of this festival that only two or three have been handling since the beginning. Makes it that more enjoyable for all, and that includes all our pirate volunteers who spend their vacation time and hard earned money to make Pirates in Paradise what it is. A big thank you in advance to all of you.

[Silkie McDonough]

Thank you all for your efforts in making this a wonderful reunion.

As someone (Fayma I think) so eloquently put it:

"The holiday between Thanksgiving and Christmas with the family you would choose"

...or something like that.

[jaded]

A BIG THANK YOU too u Mama,Lily, Captain Sterling, Hurricane, Doodads,and all else for making sure we r able to once again be with the Family we wished we had. Huzza!!!!! Counting down the days.

[jaded]

Not doodads sorry that was suppose to be Diosa. Sorry Diosa.

[Diosa De Cancion]

Not doodads sorry that was suppose to be Diosa. Sorry Diosa.

It's ok, I call them the kids, you can call them Doodads. oh that's not what you were talking about :) No problem babe! I appreciate the sentiment and it was funny :)

[William Brand]

Thank you to everyone who is sacrificing time, vacation, money, and um...sanity, to attend one of the best events in one of the most picturesque locations. For you that are new, this is a baptism by cannon fire.

[Captain Jim]

I, too, would like to express my appreciation to all who have come together to keep this gathering the best pyrate reunion on the planet. "Wow" just about sums it up.

Until my return,

Jim

[1stMate Matt]

No no thank you Mum! I only hope I can make it up to you buy slaving at the forge a bunch this time!

I am on a plane in the morning to get a jump start on the fishing. Got loads of goodies with me, cant wait to share.

[hurricane]

I, too, would like to express my appreciation to all who have come together to keep this gathering the best pyrate reunion on the planet. "Wow" just about sums it up.

Until my return,

Jim

And who should show up in my email yesterday, promoting the event. Scroll below the fair and you'll see.

http://www.whofish.org/Default.aspx?tabid=46&modid=380&itemid=7491&rCode=18&action=detail&iv=ext&cid=5418&cuid=82907347&ems=FL11222010uw

Edited November 25, 2010 by hurricane

[capn'rob]

Last year I come ashore, a mariner wi'out a ship. Marooned. I was taken in by the finast crew as wot ever was to be assembled. More a family yet shipmates all the same. Why, by Neptune's Trident, I'd say most t'be Dory Mates and they doesn't get a'closer than such! I'd list all the fine folk that was t'bring me aboard wi' me dory yea alas, I've not th memory nor coin t' pay this here scribe as I ain't the command o' th' written word. T' ye folks I met, I'll see thee by the dog watch on Saturday. T' them as ye wot I ain't met yet, I hopes t' do so. Thank you, All what makes this happen, Dutch "X" (his mark)

[Captain Jim]

I, too, would like to express my appreciation to all who have come together to keep this gathering the best pyrate reunion on the planet. "Wow" just about sums it up.

Until my return,

Jim

And who should show up in my email yesterday, promoting the event. Scroll below the fair and you'll see.

http://www.whofish.org/Default.aspx?tabid=46&modid=380&itemid=7491&rCode=18&action=detail&iv=ext&cid=5418&cuid=82907347&ems=FL11222010uw

Hey! I used to be that guy! Mark my words, I shall be again, soon.

Jim