Showing posts with label Jolly Roger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jolly Roger. Show all posts
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Tortuga~October 18th~The Tavern
The building of the Tavern...
We need to rethink this...
Lord Rafe and Red Banshee(in stealth pirate mode) grommeting the canvas...
Powder monkeys digging post holes...they have the right sized hands and arms for measuring...
The canvas being set...
By this time it is too dark for more visuals, Topknots Tortuga Tavern was a hit with everyone. The bar was a 'take something from here and leave something in here' sort...don't know what the finale tally was, but it hopefully helped to replenish the rum. Coffee Pirate had left a full bottle of Blackstrap and the makings of grog. There was a Rum basted ham and sausage links donated by the nicest pair of Pirates I have ever had the privilege to know (Bob and Marsha, I forgot your Pirate monikers, forgive this senile old woman).
Much fun was had around the fire, we sang a bit, drank lot's and laughed much. Be sure to congratulate Topknot when you see him next...and asked him if he has 'toasted' his other boot yet...
Best line of the weekend goes to Crimson Gypsy, said during the Smores session of the fire...."Don't Harsh your Mallow"
We need to rethink this...
Lord Rafe and Red Banshee(in stealth pirate mode) grommeting the canvas...
Powder monkeys digging post holes...they have the right sized hands and arms for measuring...
The canvas being set...
Lord Rafe snarls prettily for posterity while Topknot ponders the next step...
Topknot and Lord Rafe anchoring the front edge of the Tavern...
Setting up the 'Bar'
The hard part is done and the decorating begins!
Artwork, wanted poster, and fish bones lend an air of 'something'...
Artwork, wanted poster, and fish bones lend an air of 'something'...
Wherein candles are lit and finishing touches are added by Roger and his wench Candy.
Pirates of Portlandia...we're everywhere you want to be...
Roger tying a final knot...
Piratical Fire starting techniques...
By this time it is too dark for more visuals, Topknots Tortuga Tavern was a hit with everyone. The bar was a 'take something from here and leave something in here' sort...don't know what the finale tally was, but it hopefully helped to replenish the rum. Coffee Pirate had left a full bottle of Blackstrap and the makings of grog. There was a Rum basted ham and sausage links donated by the nicest pair of Pirates I have ever had the privilege to know (Bob and Marsha, I forgot your Pirate monikers, forgive this senile old woman).
Much fun was had around the fire, we sang a bit, drank lot's and laughed much. Be sure to congratulate Topknot when you see him next...and asked him if he has 'toasted' his other boot yet...
Best line of the weekend goes to Crimson Gypsy, said during the Smores session of the fire...."Don't Harsh your Mallow"
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Inaugural post
AHOY!
It seems I was a wee bit presumptuous in anticipating the sobriety of those who attended the festivities at Topknot and Ruby’s on Sunday last. I had sent a pigeon or two around to gather the compliments and Huzzahs one would think they were due for hosting such a soiree. Now, granted, a good many of the brethren are not noted for their reading and writing abilities, but surely the gendarme guardin’ their cell could put pen to paper for them. Or perhaps they still haven’t sobered up…
No matter…
I was in attendance, and drank my fill of Molly’s Mai Tai’s and will be wheedlin’ the receipt out of her for postin’ to this very spot. So keep a weather eye out for that in the near future. The good Quartermaster was also in attendance and relieved both Molly and I of not a few coins during a rousing spot of Captain Morgan’s Revenge. There were also some small bouts of Shut the Box with Randy Rackham and Crimson Gypsy.
I bespoke the good Jolly Roger and his wench Candy…they bore witness of a sportin’ event somewhat to the south. We did also converse on the coming raid of Tortuga, where you will find this pirate taking notes and gathering photographic evidence of the nefarious doings and the grand opening of Topknot’s Tortuga Tavern. A not to be missed event!
I know there were those in attendance that have visual confirmations of the scoundrels and wastrels who partook of the victuals provided and as soon as I can acquire them, I shall be posting them for the edification of all.
Kate the Cursed
Scurrilous Sea Wench
Somewhere in Cascadia
It seems I was a wee bit presumptuous in anticipating the sobriety of those who attended the festivities at Topknot and Ruby’s on Sunday last. I had sent a pigeon or two around to gather the compliments and Huzzahs one would think they were due for hosting such a soiree. Now, granted, a good many of the brethren are not noted for their reading and writing abilities, but surely the gendarme guardin’ their cell could put pen to paper for them. Or perhaps they still haven’t sobered up…
No matter…
I was in attendance, and drank my fill of Molly’s Mai Tai’s and will be wheedlin’ the receipt out of her for postin’ to this very spot. So keep a weather eye out for that in the near future. The good Quartermaster was also in attendance and relieved both Molly and I of not a few coins during a rousing spot of Captain Morgan’s Revenge. There were also some small bouts of Shut the Box with Randy Rackham and Crimson Gypsy.
I bespoke the good Jolly Roger and his wench Candy…they bore witness of a sportin’ event somewhat to the south. We did also converse on the coming raid of Tortuga, where you will find this pirate taking notes and gathering photographic evidence of the nefarious doings and the grand opening of Topknot’s Tortuga Tavern. A not to be missed event!
I know there were those in attendance that have visual confirmations of the scoundrels and wastrels who partook of the victuals provided and as soon as I can acquire them, I shall be posting them for the edification of all.
Kate the Cursed
Scurrilous Sea Wench
Somewhere in Cascadia
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