CrazyCholeBlack Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 ^ Not that I can think of. *scratches head* nope, don't think so. < Really wants to get up early & go out to do stuff all day tomorrow but the weather is going to be so terrible that my friend actually suggested that I stay home to avoid getting in a car accident. Bummer. V What do you hate about the weather where you are? "If part of the goods be plundered by a pirate the proprietor or shipmaster is not entitled to any contribution." An introduction to merchandize, Robert Hamilton, 1777Slightly Obsessed, an 18th Century reenacting blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 ^ Slogging out to the barn, dressed like the bubble boy in rain gear, dairy-wife boots, and hat, to feed two horses, one dog, a flock of chickens and a dozen outdoor barn cats. < Our pastures are pretty much flooded at this point, and our pond overflowed into my garden. V Prefer to deal with rain or snow? Or, neither? ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky Tar Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 ^ Never had t' deal wit' snow, or much rain. < Always live on high ground, seen wot floodin' can do. V Pick yer disaster... Flood, fire, hurricane, or earthquake... Ever face one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCholeBlack Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 ^ I'll take a flood. I live on the hill. I've dealt with floods but never in my own house. <Thankfully you didn't have tornado on your list. Those scare the crap out of me! We see them here but not nearly as much as when I lived just a bit further south. < also terrified of dying in a house fire. V checked your smoke detectors lately? "If part of the goods be plundered by a pirate the proprietor or shipmaster is not entitled to any contribution." An introduction to merchandize, Robert Hamilton, 1777Slightly Obsessed, an 18th Century reenacting blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky Tar Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 ^ Everytime the time changes (Spring an Fall) < Faced a couple o' fires now, each was arson set, in the hills around us. Believe it or not, faced a freak tornado in California! It snapped a couple power poles, an twisted a neighbors steel shed. V Let events panic ye or just ride 'em out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 ^ I'm just along for the ride! I only panic about things I may actually have control over. < Biggest disasters that I have had to face are usually man made ..."That man made a mess of my life!" Not really, life has been good to me so far. V Superstitious? Think I just jinxed myself BIG time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots MacGee Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ Very superstitious < Would never pick up a penny that was tailside up I carry an old coin from my grandfather for goodluck. V Have any Good Luck Charms? May the winds of fortune sail you May you sail a gentle sea May it always be the other guy who says "this drinks on me" http://www.susquehannarangers.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ Besides my wits? Actually, I do have a good luck tiki. < Adopted a kitty this weekend. V Any particular superstitions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ None < pj day at middle school, my daughter looks silly but she's happy V favorite good habit "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...
blackjohn Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ ... .... ...... ......... ................ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I'll think of one sooner or later) < Has at least four different good luck charms. V still hold hands with the one you love? My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ All the time. < Very superstitious about numbers. V Pizza or spaghetti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky Tar Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ Hawaiian Pizza! Aye, pineapple on pizza! < We are lucky, fer the bill o' fare here, is so varied. In Korea it was fish an rice, even at breakfast; finally got them t' fix oatmeal fer me breakfast. V Wot's yer least favorite food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ Anything containing peas, lima beans, or okra. < I am mildly superstitious - I figure a little extra good luck charm insurance can't hurt. V Scared of the dark? ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ I love the dark, 'cept when trying to sew black on black < hate being ill V studies show volunteers live longer, how would you like to volunteer? "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...
CrazyCholeBlack Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ I do volunteer, with a parenting support group & local home school group. < Not that I really need to live longer. My family has longevity genes. My Great grandmother is 103. V What would you do with immortality? "If part of the goods be plundered by a pirate the proprietor or shipmaster is not entitled to any contribution." An introduction to merchandize, Robert Hamilton, 1777Slightly Obsessed, an 18th Century reenacting blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ most likely get bored... snigger < I bet your Gram has some pretty cool stories to tell V Famous person you wish you could meet "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...
Red Cat Jenny Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 ^ John Adams or Ben Fanklin How cool would it be to bring them to 2007 for a visit? Wot reactions there would be from them! < Pinapple Pizza JAcky, you Californian you... Actually I love pineapple pizza V If your brought someone from the past for a visit to the present..who and what would you show them? Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots MacGee Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 ^ Nobody famous, just my Grandfather so I could show him I'm doing just fine. < Have alot of good memories of my grandfather Passing the above question on V If your brought someone from the past for a visit to the present..who and what would you show them? May the winds of fortune sail you May you sail a gentle sea May it always be the other guy who says "this drinks on me" http://www.susquehannarangers.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCholeBlack Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 ^ I don't know who I'd bring back but I'd want it to be someone who made a difference (positive or negative) on the current time. I'd want to show them their legacy so that when they went back they could make changes. < Serious Captain Sterling? How could you get bored being immortal. Think of all the time you'd have to do everything. Gosh, imagine, no more time limit on learning & doing anything. Oh the bliss! V anything you really want to learn & just don't have the time for? "If part of the goods be plundered by a pirate the proprietor or shipmaster is not entitled to any contribution." An introduction to merchandize, Robert Hamilton, 1777Slightly Obsessed, an 18th Century reenacting blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cat Jenny Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 ^Where to start? To be completely fluent in French, self defence, swordplay, surf, snowboard, finish guitar lessons and start piano lessons, ice skate, cook Tex Mex and more Carib than I know, knot tying, to be an EMT, horseback riding (only did it a few times), more Salsa lessons whee! < Yeah...I have no time *sigh* I need one of those watches that stops it. V Passing on the Q Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky Tar Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 ^ Aye, swordplay; as many as I tease here, I may need it! Readin'; need more time fer that, just t' follow everyone's posts. < Pirate events are upon us... Need time t' prepare fer them too. V Wot's yer next pirate event? (and Wot would ye like t' learn, if ye had the time?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 ^ Jeez louise, same deal, where to start. Okay...piano lessons, chinees cooking, fencing (with a rapier, not a board), Italian or French or both, sailing, rig-climbing, photography, equestrian jumping (might be too old for that - I don't bounce so good when I fall these days)...a zillion things. ^ Not sure about pirate events, but Portland Pirate Festival maybe. < Wouldn't mind living forever if I could do it healthy and with all limbs and senses intact. V Bump the first question one more time - it's such a good one. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCholeBlack Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 ^ The short list includes: metal casting, embroidery, more Russian, silk screening, the mandolin, maybe try the trombone again, brewing, and well basically anything & everything that strikes my fancy at any given moment. < needs to invent one of those clocks that has 13 hours instead of 12. V what impossible thing would you invent? "If part of the goods be plundered by a pirate the proprietor or shipmaster is not entitled to any contribution." An introduction to merchandize, Robert Hamilton, 1777Slightly Obsessed, an 18th Century reenacting blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 ^ a time machine < realizes that the 13 hour clock would just give him an extra hour of doing "other" stuff V Tesla or Edison, which do you prefer? My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 ^ DEFINITELY Tesla. Edison was a hack who undermined, sabotaged or took credit for the work of others. Tesla was the father of the 20th century. < New pirate festival in Northern California in June - woo hoo! V What invention would you uninvent if you could? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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