Ere' I am...

[Blackfoot]

Greetings all of me Brothers and Sisters of fortune. Just a bit of an update with me and me recent trip. As ye all know, gentlemen are not made to fly in these silvery vessels miles above the sky. Through many prayers and broken armrests from me grip of white knuckles, I survived the high host brethren of Davy Jones.

It was a trip to Gettysberg, Pennsylvania. When I arrived, I sought out the local taverns for a good grog. Me first visit was to a wee little Irish place where it was flooded with men in gray frocks calling themselves "Rebs." But ah, a Piratess graced her presence amongst the crowd. The Piratess was the infamous Irish rogue known to me as "Silkie Smooth." We shared a few grog, stories, and laughs. At me request, I asked Silkie to stand upon the table top and sing me a fair Irish Shantee. With no hesitation, Silkie stood upon the table and sang beautifully to the crowded pub where the "Rebs" stopped dead in there tracks with thoughts of an angel singing to them on their day of judgement.

Afterwards, we raided an old 1700's pub across the road and tipped our rum glasses to a candle lit room. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring me "standing still" looking glass to post images upon this site. However, Miss Silkie Smooth did bring hers and figured she would have posted them by now. Unless, It could be quite true I could have skeered the tiny artist in the looking glass from me ugly looks. Yes, I must admit, I even have to cover me face while I rest so the sleep could sneak upon me, fer the sleep is quite skeered of me ugly looks too!

Although our visit was short, it was grand! The following days, I traveled throughout the land visiting the streets of Ol' Benjamin Franklin.

On me flight home, I had to get me fill of grog so I can not think of a flying vessel so high into the heavens and recalled the story of the tower of Babel. People....were not meant to fly!

More recently, I have found favor and have been received into a new and well-needed form of employment and have been quite busy causing trouble amongst the new flock.

So, I am here and still with ye with more frequency in the pub. Silkie, I shall return yer messages and Red Cat, I humbly bow before ye on a bestest belated birthday wish! But behold! Tis' a rare thing. If ye recall, I was a bit pre-mature in wishing ye a happy birthday by misreading the blessed date of the Princess' golden day and pre-mature I am not nor' will I ever be! Cheers me hearties!

[Red Cat Jenny]

He's back ! He's back! He's back!!!!

Thank ye for the most best Birthday wishes..never too late.

Runs up an gives him a big welcome back kiss on the cheek MWAH!!!

Oh we'll get you over th fear o flyin after a time. It's quite nice actually..though many people have this issue..I'd fly ..just ta fly.

Congrats on mayhem at the new job.*sniff* I'm proud..

[Blackfoot]

Red Cat Jenny Posted on Feb 5 2007, 08:03 PM

  He's back ! He's back! He's back!!!!

Thank ye for the most best Birthday wishes..never too late.

Runs up an gives him a big welcome back kiss on the cheek MWAH!!!

Oh we'll get you over th fear o flyin after a time. It's quite nice actually..though many people have this issue..I'd fly ..just ta fly.

Congrats on mayhem at the new job.*sniff* I'm proud..

Thank ye kindly Miss Pretty Lady. I am contemplating on not washing me cheek now. I do not think tis' possible to break me of this fear. Tis' fairly deep in me soul and me mind!

[Silkie McDonough]

My humble apologies dearest Blackfoot. Contrary to what you proclaim, it is not your handsome face that has delayed the posting of our images. I have been on the boards but the images that have not been posted still remain on the little box and have not been transferred to the larger box to show others in the pub. Please do forgive me for it was not your image that caused the delay but my expertise at the art of procrastination.

Ken ya fergive me lad?

[Cpt Sophia M Eisley]

Welcome back to tha pub, sir. Glad to hear you did make it back from flying in those grey behemoths. Sounds like much merriment was had, with a fellow pyrate no less! Cheers to your safe return, and to good memories for yah.

Ooh, and I just hit 500 posts. Huzzah!

[Red Cat Jenny]

Sophia, congrats - 500 posts!

Difficulty flying is a very very real issue. Many people have it. I see it everyday at work. I have a fear of being anesthitised -(rum excluded of course lol) everyone has something. anyway for those who may be interested..

http://edition.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/08/09/f...urse/index.html

http://www.vacationidea.com/airlines/virgi...meditation.html

Blackfoot dear, I'm allus here if ye need encouragement.

[Silkie McDonough]

I love flying ...its the landings that have me worried!

Congratulations Sophia ...Do, I seem t' ave left ya in d'dust some time ago.

You have a real life don't you?

[Red Cat Jenny]

Ok - Joke

everyone is on a plane ready to go. The Captain and First officer come on with a white cane and seeing eye dog, head into the cockpit and close the door. Murmers are heard and looks exchanged. Everyone decides it's a joke. After all this IS XYZ airline...

The plane begins to roll, faster and faster down the runway..towards the end..at the very last bit of pavement the passengers all scream like crazy.

the plane lurches into the sky and heads smoothly on its way.

The Captain stows his cane, turns in the direction of the first officer and says.."Ya know Joe, one of these days they're not gonna scream ..and then were screwed!

Balgh! lol..you have to work in aviation where bad taste jokes abound!

(still laughing)

[Cpt Sophia M Eisley]

I love flying ...its the landings that have me worried!

Congratulations Sophia ...Do, I seem t' ave left ya in d'dust some time ago.

You have a real life don't you?

Thanks Silkie! Yeah, full time work and full time persuance of my bachelor's degree is keeping me busy, among other things. I still enjoy coming here and posting when I can tho'.

And I agree with you on flying versus landing. I too have a bit of claustrophobia in me like sir Blackfoot (nods in 'is direction), but can keep that at bay most of the time. Flying doesn't bug me unless it's very turbulent, and the same goes with landings. I've only had a few bad experiences...the rest were smooth sailing in the skies.

Red Cat - LMAO!!

So Blackfoot has entered into a new occupation? Are big congrats and an even bigger celebratory libation an order?

[Merrydeath]

welcome back

and front.

We had a grand time in Chicago, and the pics prove it. You should have gone too, Blackfoot!

[lady snow]

welcome back aboard sahr!

silkie invitedme to join you in gettysburg, but it ws opening weekendof the musical i'm in. sorry i missed you, then you would have had 2 irish lasses to sing a tune or two. well, maybe nexttime.....

congrats onthe mew job - ray... a drink for blackfoot here - what would you behaving? and one for sophia for her promotion - whatever her little heart desires!