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There Once was a Pirate from Limerick...

Sir Christopher, you are a true and wondrous friend. Between you and dear Catalina, and my other mates here, I'll find the strength to make it through. Even on the days I don't really want to. Thank you ever so much. I hope I never have to repay my debt to you, but I will do so gladly and without hesitation.

You hit it right; I am living this sorry story, and I don't know when or how it will end. I know how I <i>want</i> it to end. I know how it <i>needs</i> to end. Let's just see how big of a laugh God wants at my expense?
 
I've found a wonderful website of what the owner calls "New English" or Neologisms - new words that could find "official" use someday if one uses them enough...

<a href="http://www.langmaker.com/neologisms.htm" target="_blank">http://www.langmaker.com/neologisms.htm</a> Cool stuff here...

<img src="http://www.ganotherapyusa.com/extras/jack_mast.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
 
The decision before me is clear.
I must choose between two loves so dear.
With rum to my starboard
and tequila to larboard,
whichever way shall I steer?
 
<img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bow.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":bow" border="0" alt="bow.gif" /> Very nice!!

And cool new sig, mate!
 
Whichever way that compass that doesn't point north points, Mad Jack... <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":yes" border="0" alt="yes.gif" />
 
My most esteemed Mad Jack,
I have been remiss in not complimenting you sooner on your excellent new siggie, another fine creation! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" />

Since you're finding your way, allow me to lead you astray a bit... <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/buds.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":drunk" border="0" alt="buds.gif" />

Let's bend a few sails to our barstools,
And sink a few schooners tonight;
When we're loaded and primed
Our attack is well timed,
And our barque is as bad as our blight.

Our ballast we'll shift,
If our ship starts to list,
And a rum line should keep us on tack;
When the bell rings last call,
Then we'll let go and haul
With a Buccaneer's breeze at our back.
 
My Dear Sir Christopher,

Thank you kindly for your critique of my new banner. I felt it was past time for a new version. The old one was getting dusty, anyway.

And so, my wonderful friend, waylayer of words, corruptor of cadence, and dangler of participles; let us gather up our mates and make to the Douwesen waterfalls! We need to start this weekend early!! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/buds.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":drunk" border="0" alt="buds.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/me.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":onya" border="0" alt="me.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/buds.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":drunk" border="0" alt="buds.gif" />

Your's truly has had his full fill
with romance, but never the still!
So fill up yer flask,
and should the bartender ask,
tell 'him it all be on good Fred Bob's bill!

So drink up! as good Sir Chris said!
Let the sweet nectar run to yer head!
We'll sing shanties 'til dawn,
and should one of ye yawn,
we'll pour stale coffee down ye, instead!

You'll find no finer mates than right here,
Who'll stand with ye, when ye've run low of cheer.
They'll raise ye back up,
and fill full yer cup
with good whiskey, rum, or strong beer!

<img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/buds.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":drunk" border="0" alt="buds.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" />

Thank you all, my friends! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bird.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":yoho" border="0" alt="bird.gif" />
 
My Good Sir! A gentleman's participle never dangles, in spite of "what's past is predicate"! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/slap.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":slap" border="0" alt="slap.gif" />

Weekend now! By all means! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> Douwesan here we come! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sailr.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":sail" border="0" alt="sailr.gif" />
 
WhooHOO! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/danse1.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":dance" border="0" alt="danse1.gif" /> To the Isla Del Placer!!! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/monkeydance.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":mi" border="0" alt="monkeydance.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/buds.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":drunk" border="0" alt="buds.gif" />
 
Good news! I managed to, um, <i>procure</i> a galleon loaded heavy with rum! It's grounded at the cove behind the waterfall, if anyone be interested in such things.... <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/whistling.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wp" border="0" alt="whistling.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/buds.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":drunk" border="0" alt="buds.gif" />
 
<img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer2.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":beer" border="0" alt="beer2.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer2.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":beer" border="0" alt="beer2.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer2.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":beer" border="0" alt="beer2.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer2.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":beer" border="0" alt="beer2.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_eek.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shock:" border="0" alt="icon_eek.gif" /> OH! What are the REST of you drinking, then? <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="xD:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />
 
When I've squandered my swag,
And the mirth starts to lag,
I'll drain the last tot,
And with my last parting shot,
I'll toast to the bold Crimson flag.
 
:: drains another glass with Sir Christopher ::

Y'know? I've come to an important conclusion, mate. 'Tis better to have loved and lost, than for her to have ever found those 20 shillings on the dresser before I had a chance to leave. C'est la guerre, no? <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/buds.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":drunk" border="0" alt="buds.gif" />
 
<!--QuoteBegin-Mad_Jack+Jul 20 2005, 04:47 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mad_Jack @ Jul 20 2005, 04:47 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->:: drains another glass with Sir Christopher ::

Y'know?  I've come to an important conclusion, mate.  'Tis better to have loved and lost, than for her to have ever found those 20 shillings on the dresser before I had a chance to leave.  C'est la guerre, no?   <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/buds.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":drunk" border="0" alt="buds.gif" />
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If I had a nickel for every time that happened to me... <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" />

Another round here for Mad Jack! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer2.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":beer" border="0" alt="beer2.gif" />

<i>My mistress' eyes are nothing like the Sun!</i>
but damned, if I haven't been burned by them on more than one occasion! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mybad.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":facepalm" border="0" alt="mybad.gif" />

I thought up a limerick in the meantime...

By women, I have been assured, <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bookish.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":mm" border="0" alt="bookish.gif" />
We're less often adored <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/love.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":luv" border="0" alt="love.gif" /> than endured, <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" />
It'd be better instead <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/diomed.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":dio" border="0" alt="diomed.gif" />
If as Groucho Marx said, <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/doff.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":doff" border="0" alt="doff.gif" />
"Women should be obscene and not heard." <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="icon_wink.gif" />
 
<snicker!> Just be sure the lass you anger isn't able to conjure up a flock of furious attack canaries...

(anyone read "Half Blood Prince" yet?) <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />

AhhhhhhhhHEM! More rum here, please! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer2.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":beer" border="0" alt="beer2.gif" /> Thank you! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen1.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheeky" border="0" alt="icon_mrgreen1.gif" />
 
<!--QuoteBegin-rupertlittlebear+Jul 21 2005, 01:11 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(rupertlittlebear @ Jul 21 2005, 01:11 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->This seems to be leading to "African Swallows"
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Laden, or unladen? <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/whistling.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wp" border="0" alt="whistling.gif" />
 
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