Down Time

Ahoy Mates!  Tis been almost a month since I last wrote about anything. Mostly because I haven't done anything to write about. You may want to call it down time. just doing the hum drums of work and that's really about it. No new adventures  or nothing to to review at this time.   A couple of things coming up. Cedar Key Pirate Invasion, which is coming up next month September 16-18.  you may remember I did a post on this last year. It is a great adventure, family oriented with things for the little pirates as well as the more mature ones. its shaping up to be another great time, and I  am excited about the the chance to go again. Also in October, Panama City is hosting their Pirates of the High Seas event.  It is a fun for the whole family event. I am excited about going as I  have never been but it should be fun and exciting.  looking forward to both of these events as well as other things. Until next time, Fair Winds.

Lawful Evil

Ahoy Mates Its the middle of the summer, and sadly I haven't done much in the way of pirating. The last  adventure fell through so I am here doing yet another review, which  for the Pirate "metal head" may be something fresh.
  With that being said,  there are very view choices for the pirate who likes rock, at least only a few I know of. One of the best in my opinion is The Dread Crew of Oddwood, and their newest album is definitely top notch! Lawful Evil is right in in line with with what you  expect from The Dread Crew. From the beginning they were one of my favorite pirate bands, and this album is no exception. I find myself stomping  my feet and quoting lyrics, and they are a regular presence in my stereo. Some of my favorites from this album are Sulfur,  Dead Man's Medley, Storm Riders, and Raise your Pints. The whole album is exceptionally well put together  and it is worth your silver. For facebookers, you can find them on Facebook or  look them up on their web page. All of Oddwood's albums  are fantastic and if you have the coin it is worth it!

Pirate on the cheap

Ahoy Mates! I am Shipwreck John, Boatswain of The Cursed Few. New recruits and potential recruits ask how did I get my piratical clothing or as we like to refer to it, garb. Well to be as honest as pirate can be, I acquired most of mine from merchants as am not a skilled tailor. That means I can't sew very well. With that being said, you may say, Boats, I don't have a lot of coin just laying around where I can just get everything I need at once, what do I do? I says price mil is an option, meaning get it as you can. Not including footwear it ran me about 90.00 dollars to get my garb initially and I didn't buy that all at once. There are several places to acquire the items you need which I won't go into detail here, but let's say you want to come and see what we do and hang out with us. Pirate on the cheap and get what you can when you can. A couple of ideas for guys, Do you have and old white dress shirt you don't use? You can cut the collar off, cut the sleeves off or just roll them up and make some tea and soak it to discolor it. Cut shirt tail so it is even around the bottom. Wear and old pair of black pants, and take off the back pockets and an old pair of dress shoes you don't use or are thinking about getting rid of,
and there you have it. You don't need to be fancy right away, for most of us have been doing this for years and acquired everything over a long period time. I say start simple and build as you go. Want to know more about where I get my clothing or other questions about my piratical adventures with the Cursed Few? You can contact me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shipwreck.sons or shipwreck_sons@yahoo.com

Teasure Island with Charlton Heston

Ahoy fellow buccaneers!  Just finished watching the version of Treasure Island with Charlton Heston.
 Even though I have 3 other versions of this movie, and the Disney version  with Robert Newton will always be my favorite, I have to say that this was a fantastic movie. it was on point with a few details that is left out of the Disney version that I felt was was should be told.  The first being that when  they reach the island  and Jim runs away, the pirates set out looking for him and Long John gets into a fight with a new "recruit".  This scene shows the scallywag  that Long John really is and  why he is feared by his crew even with just one leg.  The other  was the  capture the ship scene  where Israel Hands and Jim Hawkins go at it. This version is more true to the novel which makes more appealing to the true pirate fan.  The music in this version fits the story in my opinion, and it shows what a schemer Long John really is playing both his crew and Captain Smollet's company to get the end result.  It also reveals that though Benn Gun  may have been marooned 3 years, he didn't lose his treacherous side and  the end  result was he was able to outsmart  Long John and his crew.  Long John gets away in the end, as so goes the novel and makes off for smoother waters. This  a great movie for the pirate at heart and is recommended  for your collection of swashbuckling movies

The Weazelteeth Experience

Good Times to be had at The Weazeltooth's hideaway!

The Cursed Few and Scarlett Fortuna had a a crew camp-out for a little ARR and ARR. It was fine food and great friends having fun  with a bit of teaching and learning. We all gathered Friday and set up camp. The Friday meal was  the "luck of the Pot" as everyone brought a little something to feed our faces. Saturday was awakened by the rain  and the  the southern breakfast. Grits with cheese and eggs and ham. The rain soon cleared out and the out came the weapons where our resident battle master showed the crews  some ship boarding techniques and defense moves. Then it was supper time with  pulled pork and  Macaroni salad. After good eats it was time to sit by the campfire and enjoy the evening with story telling and revelry. Sunday was the sad day as we had to say our goodbyes. We awoke to the cold and quickly hunted down the coffee.  Breakfast was biscuits and gravy followed by  a couple of surprise visitors. Before we all packed up and headed our separate ways we had the last meal, taco soup. Soon it was goodbyes and the fabulous weekend was over. Great Friends !!!Fabulous Food!!! How can you ask for a better weekend?

Songs of Warship

Ahoy Mates. I hope the winds be fair with ye this day. I recently had the pleasure of listening to the New album by Below the Gaff.  It was really good I caught myself  tapping along to the beats of each song as I listened to the various string instruments  producing harmonic rhythms of the various songs.
They are all very good and it's hard to pick favorites, but if had to I would say the instrumental version of Seven drunken Sailors, The Wench and the Pirate, Casanova, and The Dread of the Deep, would be my favorites. Get your copy today from Below the Gaff  and follow them on Facebook!

Doldrums and Pirate Santa

Ahoy Mates, already its been a month, with nothing posted. What's going on with ol Shipwreck ye ask? Well to ta be quite he honest sailor, nothing. been dry docked and landlocked this month doin' "honest " work  ashore, so no pillaging this month. The crew had their 12th night gathering which was grand time, and now we are dealing with our civilian side of life, waiting for the weather to get better.  In the mean time it's long stretches of no posting, hopefully changing soon.

  My First review this year is a book that has been out a bit.  It is called Pirate Santa. Wriiten by  Clay Talderoy from Studio City Tattoo It is a children's Christmas tale with a bit of a twist. Talderoy who is something like a Pirate King in the Pirate community and has his very song written by The Pirates Charles has teamed up with Mark Summers of  Talk Like a Pirate Day to come up with this great little story.  About  an old Sea Captain, Captain Slappy, who happens to be the cousin of Chistopher Kringle, Good ol' Saint Nick, who get in an argument about who can receive toys on Christmas, As Chris is bound by rules that don't let him give toys to pirates and ninjas, as they are not not considered "good",  the Captain thinks this is unfair and that all kids should receive gifts. He devices a scheme to give to the children St Nick does not, all the while not knowing that was his cousin's plan all along..
 A great Story for your little Pirates that should be read at Christmas.  Buy  your copy today from
http://www.piratesanta.com/.
 

Happy New Year Shipmates! May your mug always be full and the sailing be smooth