And all before the mast know what that means... it's "Talk Like a Pirate Day" yet again!
'twere a fine day aboard me vessel here. I spent the morning watch huddled aft with a master of the use of powder and shot, lining up new techniques and tools to use when storming the fortress of some hapless town for plunder and booty. Then, after the cook rang 8 bells I journeyed briefly ashore to sample the wares lain out by a visiting merchantman. Whilst doing so I had the privilege of encountering some lads from down under who sailed under a winged dagger; it took all of a minute for us to find some shipmates in common and then spend another watch sharing stories and recollections of grand adventures at sea and ashore. Ah, it was a fine thing to be in the company of such men again, and my first mate enjoyed the laughter as well as he heard the comments and imprecations shared liberally between the crews.
Tomorrow 'tis back to sea and various bits of privateering and brigandry as the case may be. For tonight, I leave you with a lively tune:
4 comments:
You, Cap'n Tightpants? Are awesome! Proud to be yer wench!
That's easily the best pirate post of the day. Huzzah!
I now counter with a bit more of a proper shanty. I present to you The Corsairs singing Yo Ho Ho!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgGrUcb8oTE&feature=related
Yarr! Well bugger me over a barrel! I forgot all about it and nobody told me. Some slack-arsed lubber will pay for this, and I'll see the color of his liver!
WV: putor. How did they learn my cat's nickname?
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