We occasionally, though very sporadically, send out news of the pyrate world via the Cyber Seas. These online broadsheets are free to all who ask to join the email crew, though they are intended as a supplement to our "No Quarter Given" magazine. If you wish to join the email crew, or have news to share, just contact us. Notices are sent out irregularly, as piratical news warrants (and we have time), but they tend to come out about once or twice per month. Below are some past email notices. Be aware, some links and information on older messages could be obsolete.
More Past NQG Email newsletters -- July to December 2007 Archives
More Past NQG Email newsletters -- January t0 June 2007 Archives
More Past NQG Email newsletters -- July to December 2006 Archives
More Past NQG Email newsletters -- January t0 June 2006 Archives
More Past NQG Email newsletters -- 2005 Archives
August 12th, 2008
EXTREME MAKEOVER PIRATE UPDATE
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Extreme Pirate Makeover
Mallory Update
Where to Find NQG
Piratical
License Plates
and more ...
Ahoy the crew,
This is a very quick message with some urgent news, as I'm in between
events trying to get the next issue of No Quarter Given finished up.
The producers of ABC's "Extreme Makeover" show need pirates for a
production this coming weekend in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. I know this is short
notice, very short notice. Not only do they need pirates, but
they are hoping to obtain some sort of pirate ship vehicle, like one of
the parade vehicles some of the crews have. I do not know what kind of
recompense might be available for this. You will have to negotiate for
that. The shoot date for the demolition is this Sat. August 16.
Here is the explanation from Nadim Amiry, the producer:
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One major element that is part of every episode is the demolition of the
original structure. The family that we will be building a house for in
Arkansas has a 10 year old boy who is suffering from Leukemia, but is
also a major fan of Pirates of the Caribbean and loves all things
pirates. To honor that, we thought it would be fun to create a pirate
themed demolition. Ideally, we would have some sort of pirate
re-enactment group, preferably one with a pirate ship vehicle and a
cannon that would make the initial attack on the house. I have begun to
reach out to different pirate groups in the region, but have not been
able to find anyone very close to the Little Rock area. I am hoping to
connect with a group either today or tomorrow that might be willing to
be involved in this episode. Please email or call me at the numbers
provided below.
Nadim Amiry
Producer
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
(213) 618-0934 mobile
nadim.amiry@emhe.tv
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Good luck to any of you who get involved with this. Let me know how it
goes and maybe we can write about it in No Quarter Given.
UPDATE ON MALLORY & McCALL
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In past NQG emails we told you about Mallory's back operation in Dec.
07, and his subsequent relapse and illness in January. This is why
musicians Mallory and McCall and the Skeleton Crew Pirate Band are not
performing this season.
Below, Jan, aka "Mac the Wife" gives an account of what's happened
since January.
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So the weeks went by and, bit by bit Mallory began to make some small
improvements. But then he again started to feel worse and became
severely bent over in pain. Finally, about a week ago, the surgeon took yet
another x-ray and
discovered that the vertebrae right above the fusion fractured and was
collapsing. The current opinion is that this had begun on a microscopic
level shortly after the December surgery, at least partly causing the
crisis in January, but we don't yet know, and perhaps never will.
Up until about a month ago, we were still hoping somehow to come to Ojai
[Gold Coast Pirate Festival]. Sadly, that won't be the case. Just about the time
the fair is happening they will be fusing his entire spine
below the neck (replacing the metal implant put in before, in what is
now being called a "failed surgery". He will be recuperating for from
a
year to eighteen months! Chances are that the Skeleton Crew Pirate Band will be
on a long hiatus. Mallory and I may try to do some light
recording during this period, perhaps with our two super side men Patch and
Cannonball adding tracks, but for what seems like a very long time, the SCPB
will not be performing live while its Captain gets ready to return, very
straight and tall. We are hoping that others will continue
to sing our songs and buy our CDs!
In the meantime, we have been victims of a very nasty fraud. We have
been swindled out of all our money and probably our house unless the
money can be recovered in the next month or so. Briefly, we had hired
someone to invest the proceeds of a mortgage (all that we had) and
handle our money matters while Mallory was ill and my attention was
totally with him. Unfortunately, there was some bad blood in there
somewhere, and they just took our funds and stopped paying our
creditors. We can only hope that the law gets to them in time to save
our house. We are costume, musical instrument, prop, and collectable
pack rats and my moving us out of a cluttered two story Victorian house
while Mallory is in the hospital is a thought I simply cannot confront.
This is just a Reader's Digest version of our trials and normally I
wouldn't t cry in your soup, but so may nice folk have asked about us,
so we decided I should send out this letter.
If you are wondering how you can help, well, if you are a
multi-millionaire and want to support a couple of ol' pirates, give us a
buzz. Otherwise, tell your friends about our PiRATE PRiMiTiVE project:
body adornments inspired by the classic theatrical Caribbean pirates.
All are hand-made and most are suitable for all sexes.
If you like, link to us at _www. MalloryandMcCall. com/PiratePrimitive. _
Working on these unusual pieces has helped to make us a tiny bit saner
and we are proud of the results. Moonstruck and No Quarter Given also
sell them at various events.
We want to thank you all for your care and interest. And don't worry.
Though we have a long and difficult sail ahead, in time we'll make it
'round the horn.
Cheers!
Jan
Mac the Wife
PS. We can be reached (when our computer is working) at
malloryandmccall at yahoo.com
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WHERE TO FIND NQG IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER
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The No Quarter Given booth will be at several upcoming events in
Southern California. Details for the events below can be found on
the NQG calendar page: http://www.noquartergiven.net/calendar.htm
In fact, keep an eye to our calendar page frequently, for new events are
added all the time.
---August 15-17: Los Angeles Tall Ships Festival - San Pedro, California.
http://www.lafestivalofsail.info/
See and tour many tall ships.
And come with us to watch "Mutiny on the Bounty" (the Marlon Brando
version) 8 pm, Friday night at the historic Warner Grand Theater.
---August 20th-24th: Festival of Sail San Diego - More than twenty tall
ships and other fascinating vessels from around the world, including
USCG Barque Eagle, plus maritime musical entertainment (especially the
Seadogs, Bill Dempsey, and the Jackstraws).
http://http://www.sdmaritime.org/ContentPage.asp?ContentID=542
---Sept. 6-7: Toshiba Tall Ships Festival - Dana Point, CA.
http://www.tallshipsfestival.com/
Cannon battles, maritime music, and pirate camp.
---Sept. 20-21: Pirates Plunder in the Harbor at Oceanside Harbor Days
- Oceanside, CA. Cannon battles, cruises, pirate dinner show, and
pirate crews.
LICENSE TO PILLAGE:
PIRATICAL LICENSE PLATES
**************************
Do you have a nautical or piratical-themed personalized license plate on
your vessel (vehicle)? For example Jamaica Rose's is "PYR8TE" and
Cap'nMIchael's is "PYRATS". Did you get your pirate name on a
personalized plate? If so, tell us about it. Better yet, please send
us a photo of your license plate. It just might show up on No Quarter
Given. Send to: jamaica@noquartergiven.net
Well, that's all the news I have time for now. I'll try to get another
email out soon, for I do have a pile of news to send out to you.
--Jamaica Rose
(Christine Lampe, editor of No Quarter Given)
http://www.noquartergiven.net
May 19th, 2008
MID-MAY PIRATE UPDATE
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Rum & Cigar Tasting
Vote for Studio City Tattoo
Corsairs Call It Quits
Bus Pirates Last
Episode
and more ...
Ahoy the crew,
We had a grand time at PyrateCon in New Orleans. It was wonderful to see
soooooo many pirates in one place (heard there were over 1500 attendees).
The parade was terrific - a massed throng of pirates marching down Bourbon
Street, with huge crowds of spectators on the streets and in the balconies.
It was great during the day, with great speakers giving their presentations, and
marauding musicians wandering about: Rusty Cutlass, Skip Henderson & John
Blakemore, Cindy Warner, Blackbeard's Crew, and others (often playing right in
front of the No Quarter Given booth).
Meeting up with old and new friends from the four points of the compass was the
best. We met many of our subscribers. In the halls, on the
streets, and at the various events all the pirates and the towns people were
open and welcoming. The nighttime parties and events were overwhelming.
Just about anytime we wanted to relax, we'd head to Pirates Alley Cafe, and
there'd be several pirates sitting around.
The decor and props in the registration lobby outside the vendors room set the
mood. There was a lot of great swag to be had in the two vendors rooms.
It was obvious that the committee working, planning, and promoting PyrateCon
2008 had worked their tails off. You deserve a hearty huzzah, and a long drink
of rum. Look for a much more detailed report in the next No Quarter Given
magazine. Meanwhile, I've posted some of my photos on the NQG MySpace page
at: http://www.myspace.com/no_quartergiven.
There's a slide show on my profile page that anyone should be able to look at.
If you are registered with MySpace then you can get into the "PICS"
section to see captions.
After returning from New Orleans, next weekend they tried to burn us out with
flames and smoke, and tried to swelter us with the baking sun, but the
Cutthroats of Corona persevered.
The captain and I were heartened to see many pirates at the CHOC Pirate Party on
May 2. This was a fundraiser for the Children's Hospital of Orange
County. .Many of the actors from Pirates of the Caribbean were there in force,
autographing and posing. A big black limo with pirate flags on the fenders
arrived to whisk the pirates off to visit with the kids at the hospital.
When the pirates returned, the party began, in the streets of downtown Anaheim
-- music from the Doxie Chicks and Mommie's Little Monsters, raffles, auctions,
vendors, and more. We are told by Seawolf (Matt Stone), one of
the captains of this event, that they raised over $4,000. We raise our
tankards to all those who made this a fun (and fundraising) event.
PORT WASHINGTON
PIRATE FESTIVAL BENEFIT EVENTS
TOMORROW
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[From Bilgemunky:] If you're anywhere near Southeastern Wisconsin,
consider attending a Port Washington Pirate Festival Benefit event - a
Rum&Cigar tasting (also including Cruzan rum.) on Monday, May 19th.
At the Rum&Cigar tasting - I'll be broadcasting Bilgemunky Radio LIVE for
two hours, so if you attend, you can join in the pirate-music fun! Details fcan
be found at:
http://www.portpiratefestival.com/
VOTE FOR STUDIO CITY TATTOO
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[From Clay (Talderoy):] It's down to the last 3 days and were asking
friends and family to go to this link and Vote for Studio City Tattoo [For Best
Tattoo establsihment in Los Angeles]. We really want to win this year. Right now
we are in Second place please go to this address and vote: http://losangeles.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/tattoo
You can vote twice a day for the next 3 days morning and night. [You don't need
to be a Los Angeles resident]
THE CORSAIRS COME TO AN END
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The Corsairs have decided that 13 years is long enough for a 1-season bit to
run. They are finally calling it a day. You can find them at
Scarborough Faire, on the Crown Stage at 10:30, Noon, 2:30, and 4:30. Next
weekend (plus Memorial Day) will be their finale.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PIRATE
FESTIVAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
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"The Northern California Pirate Festival is coming again this Fathers Day
weekend! Many of you have heard the crew of NCPF say that we will remain a
free event for as long as we can and we need your help to make that goal a
reality. Sign up and get a small token of our gratitude and the
satisfaction of knowing you have helped to bring the fest back for another
season!
Sign up to work for two hours and get a free non-alcoholic drink at the grog
stand. Sign up for four or more hours and get a free commemorative festival
t-shirt from the merchandise booth!"
To volunteer, contact: kathy@norcalpiratefestival.com
To sign up for the PirateFest newsletter go to: http://www.norcalpiratefestival.com/jointhecrew.htm
PIRATE FESTIVAL IN THE MOUNTAINS
NEAR LAKE ARROWHEAD
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1st Annual Blue Jay Swashbuckler's Festival, June 21st & 22nd, Blue Jay, CA
June 21st & 22nd, 2008: 1st Annual Blue Jay Swashbuckler's Festival
Blue Jay, CA
Join many-a-scallywag for a weekend of drink, music and piratey fun!
Scheduled entertainment is Pirates of the Black Swan, The Doxie Chicks, Belly
Dancing, a modern jester, face paintin' for whelps and much other swashbuckling
entertainment and vendors specializing in pirate ware from across the Seven
Seas! Located right outside Lake Arrowhead this is a great weekend escape
for pirates and landlubbers! Camping and other overnight accomodations are
within stumblin' distance! All are welcome, pirate costumes or not! Best of
all.. it's FREE!
Head to the I-210, headin' east, where it turns into CA-30 East. Take that to
the Waterman Aveue/CA-18 exit, where you'll turn left.
When ya see Daley Canyon road, head to the left. Slight right at CA 189 and look
for the Jolly Rogers hangin' about!
We arr still seekin' piratey vendors and volunteers for entertainment.
Please contact Bad Jack, or Mike & Bernice from Pirates N' Plunder.
Bad Jack 909-986-7882
Email: dragonjam@aol.com
Mike & Bernice 562-698-9400
Email: piratesnplunder@yahoo.com
BUS PIRATES FINALE
*******************
The sixth and finale episode "Robot's Kiss" of The Bus Pirates is now
online.
http://www.buspirates.com/
JOHN LEVIQUE DAYS COMMERCIAL
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A fun short commercial. The commercial doesn't start until 30 seconds in.
http://youtube.com/user/pawnd
"REAL PIRATES" CHANGES VENUES
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A selection of artifacts from the Whydah collection is presently in a nationwide
block-buster tour, entitled Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from
Slave Ship to Pirate Ship, under the auspices of The National Geographic Society
and Arts and Exhibitions International. The first venue at The Cincinnati
Museum Center closed in January and was considered a great success! The
second venue will open to the general public at the Franklin Science Institute
in Philadelphia PA on May 30, 2008, where it will run through November 2, 2008.
CRAFTERS, ARTISANS & VENDORS NEEDED
********************************
Crafters, artisans and vendors needed for the JULY 19, 2008 second annual PIRATE
DAY FESTIVAL to be held in the Town of Clay (New York).
Herkimer's "Tales from Remikreh" team up with Clay's "Pirate's of
CHAOS Productions" for a day long festival to include theatre, comedy,
sword fighting, archaic weapons demonstrations, music, food, crafts and family
fun! Interested vendors please contact CHRISSY (Foxmorton) at (315) 652-3800 ext
137
PIRATE FESTIVAL & AUTISM AWARENESS
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June 28th, 2008: Cary, NC
Blackbeard impersonator Chris Suttle is back at Camelot Treasures with shows at
1 & 4 pm. Nautical historian Simon Spalding will be doing show & tell
sessions at 2 & 3 pm with his collections of guns, swords, cannon, and
historical navigation equipment. Both of our special guests are fathers of
autistic children, so a portion of proceeds from the day will benefit the
National Autism Society. At noon, local author Anne Barnhill will do a reading
from her book "At Home in the Land of Oz" - a memoir of growing up in
the 50s & 60s with her autistic sister. In the evening we will have a more
festive 'pirate tavern' atmosphere for more grown-up pirates - music, dancing,
pirate games, etc. BYOG (bring your own grog). As we have more info, it
will be posted to http://camelot-treasures.com/events.htm
Scott Vaughan
Location: Camelot Treasures http://Camelot-Treasures.com
251 Grande Heights Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
919-388-1708
LIMITED TIME OFFER CONTINUES
VOLUMES 10, 11, & 12
********************
The No Quarter Given magazine issues from 2003, 2004, and 2005 are finally
available as NQG Collected Volumes 10, 11, and 12 respectively.
Normally you can order any one of these for $15 each, plus $5 s/h. For a limited
time, order all three of the newest collected volumes of "No Quarter
Given" and save $5! (A $45 value for $40). Also we will give you Free
Priority Mail Shipping! (normally $15 for 3 volumes). U.S. delivery only.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Or, SAVE $30! Order all Twelve Collected Volumes of "No Quarter Given"
and pay for only ten of them. We throw in the last two for free!!!!! ($180 value
for only $150)
And we've cut the postage to ONLY $10 for Priority Mail Shipping ! U.S. delivery
only.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
See our website to order through Paypal, or to print out an order form to pay by
check: http://www.noquartergiven.net/collection.htm
WHERE TO FIND NQG
AT UPCOMING EVENTS
*********************
The next several months are shaping up to be very full ones for No Quarter
Given. You'll find us out and about at several different types of events. If a
website is not given below, then details can be found on the NQG calendar page: http://www.noquartergiven.net/calendar.htm
---May 22-26: Potrero War, Potrero, CA (inland from San Diego). SCA event
http://potrerowar.org/
---June14-15: Northern California Pirate Festival, Vallejo, CA
---June 20-22: Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze, Westport, WA
---June 26-30: Tall Ships Victoria (tentative), Victoria, BC
---July 2-8: Tacoma Tall Ships, Tacoma, WA
---July 11th & 12th: Tall Ships Port Alberni, Port Alberni, Vancouver
Island, BC
-- July 24-27: San Francisco Festival of Sail, San Francisco, CA
(tentative)
---August 7th-10th: Tall Ships Festival Channel Islands (tentative)
---August 15-17: Los Angeles Tall Ships Festival (tentative)
---August 20th-24th: Festival of Sail San Diego
UPDATE ON MALLORY
*********************
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Due to Mallory's condition, Mallory & McCall will be unable to perform at
any of the Spring faires, unless his health improves greatly. Meanwhile, their
finances are becoming more straitened. Jan is trying to make ends meet with her
new jewelry business, PiRATE PRiMiTiVES. She has many new items posted on the
website.
http://www.malloryandmccall.com/PiratePrimitive.html
You can also see some of her creations at the NQG booth at upcoming events, and
at Enchanted Devas.
SOMALI PIRATES STRIKE AGAIN
and again and again
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Video shows pirates pursued, captured
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/04/15/france.pirates/
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Pirates 'demand money' for seized Spanish crew
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/04/21/somalia.hijack/index.html
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German warship helped fend off pirate attack
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/04/23/somalia.pirates/index.html
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Pirates free Spanish boat, crew
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/04/26/pirates.spain/index.html
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* Somali official says pirates were paid $1.2 million
to release Spanish boat
* Spanish tuna boat, 26-member crew were seized off the coast of
Somalia
* They were released on Saturday, but Spanish officials did not
confirm ransom
* Incident is latest in series of attacks on boats off Horn of
Africa
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/04/27/pirates.spain.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
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Real Pirates - Real Ransom - Real Time
(meaning NOW)
* STORY HIGHLIGHTS
* Somali waters have become hunting grounds for pirates,
authorities say
* Captain says pirates fired weapons from two boats before taking
over his ship
* "They were unsophisticated hoodlums," he says
* Captain: "I have just done my last job"
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/05/05/pirate.survivor/index.html
[thanks to Robert Weber]
NOT SOMALI, BUT NEARBY
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Japanese tanker attacked off Yemen
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/04/21/tanker.attack.ap/index.html
[thanks to Robert Weber]
ANOTHER ONE LOST
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[From Bob Brinkman, of Marooned:]
We've lost another member of our community. Steve Mack was a member of my pirate
troupe at the Ohio Renaissance festival in 1993, until he was sidelined by a
work related injury that required surgery. A memorial page can be found at
http://bristolboard.com/memorial/mack.htm
VARIOUS NEWS ARTICLES & OTHER BITS
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15th-century shipwreck laden with treasure found
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/05/01/Namibia.shipwreck.ap/index.html
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Cute pirate sketch on You Tube with Whoopi Goldberg and Ryan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih9mFv8dO70&feature=related
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PSA for Scurvy Awareness Day on You Tube (very funny)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ah_C-hgqflE
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Pirates: Duels on the High Seas
New naval combat game for Nintendo DS to be released in June
http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/36466/Pirates-Duels-on-the-High-Seas
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'Pirates' Walking the Plank?
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/684595/Pirates_Walking_the_Plank.html
[Thanks to Cap'n John, & Liberté]
--Jamaica Rose
(Christine Lampe, editor of No Quarter Given)
http://www.noquartergiven.net
"Danger lurked in their very smiles." --a prisoner of Edward Lowe's
crew describing his captors
March 14th, 2008
MID-LORE PIRATE UPDATE
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New! Collected NQG Vols. 10, 11, & 12
Where to find NQG in the next few months
Pirate Lass in Distress in Ecuador
Mallory Update
and more ...
Ahoy the crew,
We are putting the finishing touches on the L.O.R.E. workshops for this weekend.
Hope to see many of you there. Learn how to act, walk, talk, dance, and dress
like a pirate (also how to fire a flintlock, bang on a drum, navigate like a
true sailor, and play some of the pirate games like those at the recent
Buccaneer Ball). Things will go on, rain or shine (local forecasts call for 30%
light showers). If it is too rainy to sit outdoors, there are indoor areas to
hold classes. Visit our NQG calendar page for more details on the pirate
classes: http://www.noquartergiven.net/calendar.htm
More info at the L.O.R.E. page: http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/lore.html
Schedule (the "Setting up the Pirate Camp" class is canceled): http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/application_forms/Mar_2008_LORE_schedule.pdf
Maps and Directions: http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/riverview/parkmaps.html
NEW!!! LIMITED TIME OFFER
VOLUMES 10, 11, & 12
********************
Many of you have been asking when the next No Quarter Given Collected Volumes
will be out. Well, wait no more. Captain Michael has finally had a chance to
assemble the magazine issues from 2003, 2004, and 2005, to create NQG Collected
Volumes 10, 11, and 12.
Normally you can order any one of these for $15 each, plus $5 s/h. But now for a
limited time, order all three of the newest collected volumes of "No
Quarter Given" and save $5! (A $45 value for $40). Also we will give you
Free Priority Mail Shipping! (normally $15 for 3 volumes). U.S. delivery only.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Or, SAVE $30! Order all Twelve Collected Volumes of "No Quarter Given"
and pay for only ten of them. We throw in the last two for free!!!!! ($180 value
for only $150)
And we've cut the postage to ONLY $10 for Priority Mail Shipping ! U.S. delivery
only.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
See our website to order through Paypal, or to print out an order form to pay by
check: http://www.noquartergiven.net/collection.htm
NQG IS ON MYSPACE
********************
Due to the demands and nagging of a determined few (and you KNOW who you are),
No Quarter Given now is sailing the MySpace waters. If you want to send a friend
request, you can find us at: http://www.myspace.com/no_quartergiven
WHERE TO FIND NQG
AT UPCOMING EVENTS
*********************
The next several months are shaping up to be very full ones for No Quarter
Given. You'll find us out and about at several different types of events. If a
website is not given below, then details can be found on the NQG calendar page: http://www.noquartergiven.net/calendar.htm
---April 4-5, 12-13: Escondido Renaissance Festival, Felicita Park, Escondido,
CA
http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/escondidoren/erenpg1.html
---April 18-20: PyrateCon, New Orleans, LA
---April 26-27: Cutthroats of Corona, Corona, CA
---May 2: CHOC Pirate Party, Anaheim, CA
---May 9-11: Leprecon 34, Tempe, AZ (SF/Fantasy convention where some AZ
Corsairs gather)
http://www.leprecon.org/
---May 22-26: Potrero War, Potrero, CA (inland from San Diego). SCA event
http://potrerowar.org/
---June 7-8: Big Bear Pirate Faire (tentative), Fawnskin, CA
---June14-15: Northern California Pirate Festival, Vallejo, CA
---June 20-22: Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze, Westport, WA
---June 26-30: Tall Ships Victoria (tentative), Victoria, BC
---July 2-8: Tacoma Tall Ships, Tacoma, WA
---July 11th & 12th: Tall Ships Port Alberni, Port Alberni, Vancouver
Island, BC
---August 7th-10th: Tall Ships Festival Channel Islands (tentative)
---August 20th-24th: Festival of Sail San Diego
UPDATE ON THE
PIRATE LASS IN DISTRESS
IN ECUADOR
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Some of you wanted to help Linda Lea, the pirate lass stuck in Ecuador on her
sailboat. But in doing so, someone uncovered this letter and editor's response
in the Feb. 2008 "Latitude 38" (a West Coast magazine for the sailing
community):
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*I BELIEVE THAT THE
SKIPPER OWES US $884 EACH*
I just returned from Ecuador after answering a Crew Wanted ad posted by a woman
skipper. It turns out that the gal is, in my opinion, a nut job and a drunk.
Matt Olson and I answered the ad, and the woman said that if we came ASAP, she'd
get us to Mexico, as there was a weather window. To make a long story short, I
had to buy a return ticket to the United States at a cost of $884. Matt,
however, is stranded in Canoa, Ecuador. I believe the woman at least owes us
return airfare. After all, it was her fault that we didn't leave on schedule.
Dave Hohman
Planet Earth
>
/Dave --- We're sorry that things didn't turn out for you and Matt, but we do
our best to warn everyone that the world of Crew Lists --- like the world of
internet dating --- is as unregulated as it gets. That means everyone has to be
diligent in vetting all possibilities, and always expect the worst while hoping
for the best./
/If we were looking for a crew position and the skipper told us to hurry from
the United States to Ecuador because there was a "weather window",
that would be the end of it. After all, what kind of weather window would allow
you to fly to Ecuador, provision and go through the boat, complete the
time-consuming clearing out process, and then sail 1,500 miles to Mexico? You
can't let your dreams of adventure run roughshod over your common sense.
Similarly, your complaint that you didn't "leave on schedule" is a bit
naďve. What cruising boat ever left on schedule?/
/As for your opinion that the skipper is a "nut job and a drunk," we
can only imagine what she'd say about you. Maybe you're right, but there's no
way for us to take sides in 'he said, she said' situations, particularly when we
don't know any of the people involved./
/Let this be a cautionary tale for all --- before anyone flies off to a distant
port to join an unknown boat and skipper, they should, at the very least, get
recent letters of recommendation from previous crew, as well as a report from
neighbors on the general condition of the boat and captain. If the skipper
looking for crew isn't willing to provide these, you've got to be skeptical of
how good an opportunity it is. And no matter how glowing the report on the
skipper and boat, we'd always assume that things might go bust and that we may
have to pay for to get home./
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[So we contacted Linda Lea about this, and here is her response:]
Please let it be known; I quit hard liquor over 3 years ago but have been seen
having a toast on a special occasion. As far as a nut case couldn't that be one
who that would chose to live upon the ocean for close to 10 years in lieu of a
house with a rose garden. I am a certified radio instructor, ham, advanced
diver, and have more certificates from more colleges than I can remember from
the past 5o years of my life.
Also I lack the physical strength and let's admit it, I honestly do not desire
to be mechanically inclined,... However, I excel at most electronic types of
instrumentation, read stars, as well as have a very good sense of direction in
general. As far as the name "Scatter Sally" this was bestowed on me by
one of my closed and dearest of friends, Sir Robin St. Graves. (Whom I believe
to have referred me to you.)
I would also like to say that I appreciate the rebuttal from the magazine.
Getting crew from the Internet is like blind dating. I've been on this ship
nearly 10 years and I figure I can cut a little slack now and then .. but an
order should always be followed (It could even save a life)
I did put off a canvas job and spend my own good money to meet this fellow at
the airport in Guayaquil (5 Hours away) by bus, because he was afraid to travel
alone. I also gave them (Dave & Matt) the first 3 days off because he (Dave)
ate or DRANK something that didn't agree with him, while I paid $500 (a ticket
here in agreement for help I can back up with old emails) for the young one
(Matt) to help me with the boat, when the big guy got sick I handed to young one
$20 to go to the beach with THREE girls... I watched them drink cases of beer at
a time, somewhat normal for guys when they get here.... I don't like beer, been
off hard liquor for years, etc. And, also please let it be known, after more
than 2 months on crutches and antibiotics I am totally Clean and Sober. So, you
decide. I also have references from past crew. Thank for you reconsideration.
I'm just an old girl who'd really like to be done with all this so I can go
Home.
Sincerely, Linda Lea Stephens aka Scatter Sally
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So if anyone would like to consider helping Linda Lea sail out of Ecuador, you
can email her at:
lindalea23@yahoo.com
or lindaleasails@yahoo.com
I have photos of the sailboat I can forward to you, and I can also put you in
touch with Sir Robin St. Graves (Robin Grattidge of Medieval Fantasies) as a
reference.
UPDATE ON MALLORY
*********************
Back in February we told you about the ills of Mallory of Mallory and McCall.
Here is an update on his condition from his wife Jan:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Mallory is recovering very slowly from the spine operation and the staph
infection that followed. Most of his time is spent in bed, usually sleeping. He
still has bouts of severe pain and is always somewhat in pain. But he is getting
better day by day. And he has just started on physical therepy which helps. I
feel like I have my man back again! There had been some pretty scary times. He
has ventured out a couple of times to drive me to the store or post office
nearby. He waits in the car in his plastic carapace (my name for a body brace he
has to wear) and then we come home. This is a big step. He has also begun to
help editing the Pirate Primitive site as my spelling and syntax needs a load of
help. But most of the time, as before, he just wants to stay in bed
quietly."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Due to Mallory's condition, Mallory & McCall will be unable to perform at
any of the Spring faires, unless his health improves greatly. Meanwhile, their
finances are becoming more straitened. Jan is trying to make ends meet with her
new jewelry business, PiRATE PRiMiTiVES. She has many new items posted on the
website.
http://www.malloryandmccall.com/PiratePrimitive.html
You can also see some of her creations at the NQG booth at upcoming events, and
at Enchanted Devas.
NEW PIRATE IN THE
ROGUES GALLERY AT DISNEYLAND
*********************************
Here is the article that was posted at the broken link I gave out a couple of
emails ago:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Pirate’s Life for She!
JENIFER GREENWELL OF ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, JOINS
THE CREW INSIDE ‘PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN’ AT DISNEYLAND
ANAHEIM, Calif. – January 29, 2008 – A new name and face are joining the
ranks of the pirates whose images appear inside the entrance to Pirates of the
Caribbean in Disneyland.
Alongside such legends of the high seas as Captain Jack Sparrow and Barbossa, a
specially created portrait of Jenifer Greenwell of St. Petersburg, Florida, now
appears along the wall where queuing guests approach the dock to board the
attraction. Jenifer was selected at random as the grand prize winner from
hundreds of thousands of entries in the “Become a Disney Pirate” sweepstakes
conducted in connection with the DVD release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead
Man’s Chest. Her likeness as “Mademoiselle Greenwell” in pirate costume
will stand alongside the others and be viewed by millions of Disneyland guests.
Jenifer’s pirate journey, following the news of her big win, took her to the
headquarters of Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California. There, in May
2007, she she was sketched as a pirate in full costume by Imagineer artist Jim
Crouch. She also was given a tour of Imagineering, which few non-Imagineers ever
get to experience.
She returned to California in July when, in the Pirate Suite of the Disneyland
Hotel, Crouch and other Imagineers showed her the original artwork that Crouch
would paint as a four-foot-tall mural on the wall of the attraction. (The other
notable pirates in this Pirates of the Caribbean rogues gallery were also
painted by Jim Crouch.)
The art was unveiled the morning of Tuesday, January 29, in a special
presentation featuring Jenifer, Jim Crouch and some of the pirate denizens of
New Orleans Square in Disneyland. “Mademoiselle Greenwell” will remain on
view in “Pirates of the Caribbean” through June 2009.
In addition, Jenifer was given a VIP tour of Disneyland Resort during her
January 29 visit. She got to meet and pose for photos with Disneyland pirates.
And she took home the original “Mademoiselle Greenwell” artwork developed
for the attraction.
[thanks to Liberté]
PIRATES ON L.A. INK
*******************
Mad Eye Mitch showed up in the episode of L.A. Ink entitled "Corey's
Dilemna". It first aired on TLC on March 6, but perhaps you can catch
another airing of it. You can watch Mitch get his special "pop-eye"
tattoo on his elbow. Or ask Mitch to show it to you when you run into him. Ask
him to "pop" the eye out.
WYRD WALKS WILL TAKE A PIRATE WALK
***************************************
[London, UK] Wyrd Walks will be holding a Pirate History Walk on Sat 15th March.
We will be meeting outside Greenwich Cutty Sark DLR at 4pm and ending at Wapping
around 6pm. There will be a short hop by DLR between locations so you will need
to have a travel card or equivalent for this. The walk itself will still only
cost Ł5.
Ideally those attending should let me know, and give contact details, so I could
get in touch with you in case of cancelation (given current unpredictable
weather conditions).
Otherwise just turn up. wyrdwalks@yahoo.co.uk
VARIOUS NEWS ARTICLES & OTHER BITS
**********************************
Alton Towers (United Kingdom) Needs Your Help To Break A Guinness World Record
for the largest gathering of pirates in costume!
http://www.altontowersworldrecord.com/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mock Pirate Ship Sinks
http://www.sptimes.com/2008/03/09/Neighborhoodtimes/Mock_pirate_ship_sink.shtml
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[Thanks to Cap'n John]
POTC NEWS ARTICLES & OTHER BITS
*******************************
'Pirates of the Caribbean' director seeks video game success
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-verbinski10mar10,0,3069887.story
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[Thanks to Cap'n John]
--Jamaica Rose
(Christine Lampe, editor of No Quarter Given)
http://www.noquartergiven.net
"tho' whether it rained or shined it was much at one with us, for I verily
believed we crost the Rivers 30 times this Day: the Indians having no Paths to
travel from one part of the Country to another."
---account of crossing the Panama isthmus by William Dampier, from his journal
which he put in "a large Joint of Bambo, which I stopt at both ends,
closing it with Wax" to protect it from the torrential rain.
February 22nd, 2008
MID-LATE FEBRUARY PIRATE UPDATE
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Pirate Lass in Distress in Ecuador
Stephin Clarc Update
and more ...
'ello me Hearties,
We had a grand time at the Port Royal Grand Buccaneer's Ball last Saturday in
Yucca Valley, CA. There was some great swag in the Silent Auction. I was able to
get a POTC III stunt crew t-shirt, but the special POTC cast Pyrat Rum XO bottle
with a Jerry Bruckheimer label went for many, many doubloons. Hope they do this
again ... all those eager young Marines from 29 Palms were fun to gamble with,
and to teach them the various games pirates played. They loved learning how to
play Liar's Dice, and were excited to show their barrack buddies how to play the
game.
Another charity high-toned to-do is coming up in Northern California ... the
Pirate Ball, on March 21, in San Francisco. This one is to benefit Children's
Hospital and Research Center Oakland. I hear it too will have an auction of POTC
items and other things pirates would be interested in. See our NQG calendar page
for more details: http://www.noquartergiven.net/calendar.htm
Also, don't forget that the Spring edition of L.O.R.E. is coming March 15 &
16 with it's weekend of classes. Learn how to act, walk, talk and dress like a
pirate (also how to fire a flintlock, bang on a drum, navigate like a true
sailor, and play some of the pirate games like those at the recent Buccaneer
Ball). Again, visit our NQG calendar page for more details.
PIRATE LASS IN DISTRESS
IN ECUADOR
************************
Robin Grattidge (aka Robin St. Graves) told us of a friend of his in trouble:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A friend of mine, Linda Lea Stephens (piratically known at "Scatter")
is currently on her 50' ketch in Ecuador, alone and injured. There is no Red
Cross there.
She sustained an injury to her leg (hit by a motorcycle) and has need for
someone to take care of her.
Sending out an s.o.s., so to speak.
She would like to be able to sail her boat back to the Sea of Cortez or San
Diego, but can't do it all by her onesies, especially since she's injured.
She can be reached at lindalea23@yahoo.com
<mailto:lindalea23@yahoo.com>
or lindaleasails@yahoo.com
<mailto:lindaleasails@yahoo.com>
She's also on yahoo i.m.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In talking more with Robin, we found out that Linda sailed to Ecuador with her
boyfriend, who split on her. She tried to hire some other folks as sail crew,
but they were "true pirates" and she had to fire them. Then a
motorcycle hit her. So she is really desperate. Her visa has run out, and she
needs to get out of Ecuadorian waters. She is on her last leg (literally) and
running low on funds too.
Robin says the nearest airport is Guayaquil, but he is unsure if that is where
she is docked.
Perhaps there is some adventurous and generous soul or two amongst you who would
could fly down to Ecuador and help sail this boat home. You will need to have
some sailing skills. I have photos Robin sent me if you'd like to know more
about the sail boat. He also has copies of the last inspection report, so you
would know the boat is seaworthy. If interested in helping out, and you'd like
to see the boat photos or the inspection report, just contact me.
STEPHIN CLARC UPDATE
***********************
Krystal Rains of Enchanted Devas gives us an update on Stephin Clarc regarding
his being shot in the hand: "he is out of the hospital and has exercises
that are increasing his range of motion. jury is still out about a skin graft or
other info..."
HIRING HOLLYWOOD COSTUMERS
AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS
********************************
Last time we gave you information about hiring out of work costumers for your
own pirate costuming. However, we may have mislead you a bit. Mary Fleming tells
us "The Costumer's Yard sale was put on by the Costumers Local 705 of the
IATSE. And specifically by the hardworking Jennifer Michaud (also a member of
the Costumer's Guild West), who organized the entire thing. I, also, am a union
costumer, who worked the sale, & although I heard that the Women's Guild was
participating. I have no idea who they are. If anyone wants to hire a union
Costumer for private work, I suggest that they contact Local 705. I'll get back
to you on the specifics."
We'll let you know when she gives us more details.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We found the Costumer's Yard sale made it on the air of Weekend America,
National Public Radio: http://weekendamerica.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/02/15/local_705/
ON AIR
***********
TCM Reminder -- Captain Blood 1935 playing on Wed. February 27, 12:30 PM EST
DR SYN ALIAS THE SCARECROW
DVD TO BE FINALLY RELEASED
******************************
Disney has announced it will release a 2-disc set of "Dr Syn, Alias the
Scarecrow” aired as “The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh" on the old Disney
TV show. The DVD set includes the three original episodes and the theatrical
that was created for England.
http://dvdspindoctor.typepad.com/dvd_spin_doctor/2008/02/juno-dvd-due-ap.html
USS NIAGRA
************
The USS Niagara (homeported in Erie, PA) has recently been used in several
History Channel documentaries about Pirates. Here are a couple of interesting
You Tube videos featuring her:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Rigging the USS Niagara". A very short time lapse video showing the 6
week period during which the vessel is re-rigged after winter
storage.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZKE_umjJqBI&feature=related
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The gun crew of the Niagara fires cannonballs into a re-creation of a section of
another wooden ship hull from the same period. See the destruction caused by not
only by the ball, but by splintering wood and metal rigging parts hitting the
"crew".
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XfsuIaTU92Y&feature=related
Counters the MythBusters claim in their recent Pirate episodes that shivers
weren't that deadly or pervasive.
[thanks to Paul of the Pirate Brethren e-list]
NEW PIRATE IN THE
ROGUES GALLERY AT DISNEYLAND
*********************************
Some of you wrote to tell me the link I sent out last time about this didn't
work. Sorry - I don't have a better one. It worked for me the day I sent it out,
but not now.
VARIOUS NEWS ARTICLES & OTHER BITS
**********************************
Swimsuit Edition: No credit for Seafair Pirates' costume designer
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/thebigblog/archives/132151.asp
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Seafair pirate had a passion for helping others Santos Lopez, who died last week
of a heart attack at age 56,
was remembered Monday as a generous man who was always on the lookout for a way
to help others.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/351812_obitlopez19.html
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[Thanks to Cap'n John, ]
POTC NEWS ARTICLES & OTHER BITS
*******************************
Pirates of the Caribbean game released for iPod
http://www.macworld.com/article/132153/article.html
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[Thanks to Cap'n John]
--Jamaica Rose
(Christine Lampe, editor of No Quarter Given)
http://www.noquartergiven.net
"Good liquor to sailors is preferable to clothing."
---Woodes Rogers, English privateer, and later governor of New Providence,
Bahamas
February 14th, 2008
MID-PIRATE VALENTINE UPDATE
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Port Royal Grand Buccaneer Ball Feb. 16
Pirates Charles Valentines Party Feb. 15
Musician Shot in the Hand in New Orleans
Mallory & McCall
Lafitte's Return
and much more ...
Greetings me darlin's and shipmates,
Hope you are having a grand Valentine's Day. Thanks to
the Maritime Pirates, you can listen to a pirate valentine song on streaming
audio for "It's A Pirate Valentine" at (click the link):
http://www.maritimepirates.com/ValentineSong.html
For California pirates there some grand events happening this weekend. If you have a sweetie, come along with him or her. If not, then come be with pirate friends (or make new friends) and have a great time nevertheless.
On Saturday night (Feb. 16th) you'll find me out in the high desert of Southern California, in Yucca Valley, running the gaming tables at the Port Royal Grand Buccaneer Ball. Come try yer hand at sweat cloth, shove ha'penny, liar's dice, poch (early version of poker), or many others. Pouches of doubloons and jewels to gamble with will be available. Capt. Ned (Gail Selinger, author of "The Idiot's Guide to Pirates"), Philistina d'Morte, and a few other rogues will be helping me. Our trusty mate, Shanghai Brown, is hosting the Port Royal Grand Buccaneer Ball. This is a benefit for Phoenix Project West, who provide retreats for returning combat veterans and their spouses, so they can reconnect. Come in yer fanciest garb. Pirate photographer Tiger Lee will be on hand to make yer portrait. "There Be Pirates!" will provide music to dance. To spice things up, there will be sword dancing and bellydancing too. http://www.phoenixprojectwest.org/
You can start the weekend earlier, by partying the night before with The Pirates Charles. Celebrate Valentines Day in Pirate ...A day late and a dubloon short... GET RUM SOAKED. Come to the most Piratical Bar in LA ... the Redwood Bar and Grill at 8pm When: this Friday night February 15th 2008! Where: The Redwood Bar316 W.2nd Street LA, CA 90012 Why: To see the Pirates Charles band play and kick some pirate ARSE!.... and Come and Drink sum rum $2 shots....! Parking is $5 around the corner in the lot!
On the other side o' the country, there's the Sant'Yago
Knight Parade in Ybor City, Florida. I understand they party seriously and
raucously there at the adult-oriented spectacle. http://www.kreweofsantyago.com
RENFAIRE & PIRATE MUSICIAN
SHOT IN THE HAND
*****************************
Stephin Clarc, formerly of the musical duo "Silar and Clarc" (seen at
many West Coast and Southwest RenFaires), was shot in the right hand in New
Orleans. As a musician, his hands are his bread and butter. As of Feb. 13, he
was still in the hospital, and was scheduled to get a skin graft. We currently
do not have an address for sending well wishes, but thoughts and prayers are
requested by his ex-wife Krystal Rains of Enchanted Devas.
OTHER PIRATE MUSICIANS NEED HELP
***********************************
Capt. Mal de Mer (Mallory) of the Skeleton Crew Pirate Band had back surgery in
early December. Subsequently he's been hospitalized with infections and other
set backs. Though he's back at home now, he's seems not to be improving quickly.
Well wishers can send mail or emails (it's best not to call): Mallory &
McCall, PO Box 191084, Los Angeles, CA 90019, malloryandmccall@yahoo.com
You can help out by purchasing Skeleton Crew Pirate Band CDs, and jewelry that
his wife Jan makes. You can see Jan's jewelry at the Pirate Primitives website: http://www.malloryandmccall.com/PiratePrimitive.html
The recent necklaces I saw are VERY colourful and attractive, with some real
interesting beads. Very reminiscent of the necklaces worn by Tia Dalma and other
pirates in POTC. Many of the beads she is using are one-of-a-kind. Every
necklace is unique and hand-knotted using classic maritime knotwork designs.
If you will be at the Estrella Wars in Florence, Arizona today through Sunday,
my captain, Michael MacLeod is there with our No Quarter Given booth. He has
over a dozen of Jan's latest necklaces and belt dangles to display and sell at
our booth. All proceeds from the necklaces are going straight to Jan and
Mallory.
You can also see Jan's necklaces at Enchanted Deva's in North Hollywood,
California.
CHARLESTON HARBORFEST
NEEDS A FEW GOOD PIRATES
(and is willing to pay for them!)
**************************
The 2008 Harbor Festival in Charleston, S.C. is on!! May 16, 17 & 18th are
the dates, with Thursday the 15th for setup. Period rogues, blackhearts,
musicians, and artisans are welcome .As this is the exact weekend of the 290th
anniversary of Blackbeard's raid and siege of Charles Towne, we have planned a
larger Pirate's march through the city than last years'. Food, water, ice,
parking, et.al <http://et.al>., will be provided. A bounty of $200- per
participant, for the weekend, is being offered but old Captain Doom is squeezing
the Big Dogs for a $20-$30- bump-up in the purse.......looks good so far. We
want good, authentic crews to put in with us, no jack birds, or dock dandies.
This is for the brethren, as well as the public. Crews may contact us at:
jackdusty@gmail.com <mailto:jackdusty@gmail.com>
for more info..
L.O.R.E. - THE SPRING EDITION
****************************
Schedules have been finalized for the L.O.R.E. weekend of workshops to be held
March 15-16, 2008, in Corona, California.
SATURDAY PIRATE CLASSES
--Setting up the Pirate Camp
--Beginning Drumming: Eastern Styles & Celtic Bodhran (bring your own drum
if possible)
--Pirate Dance: Part 1 -- Hornpipes
--Navigation in the Age of Discovery & Colonization
--Pirate Dance: Part 2 -- Jigs
SUNDAY PIRATE CLASSES
--Pirate Stereotypes: True or False
--Rum 101 (History and Rum Tasting) $5 donation requested
--Pirate Trivia
--History of Firearms: Matchlocks to Flintlocks
--Beginning Black Powder
--Firing Flintlocks without Blowing Your Hand Off (bring flintlocks & powder
if you have them)
--Games Pirates Would Have Played
Attendees may select to attend either Renaissance or Pirate classes, or some of
both. After classes on Saturday, join in the Participants Swap Meet (bring items
to barter and trade). Attendance fee includes dinner on Saturday evening,
followed by a show. On site camping on Fri. and Sat. nights included. Info: The
Crossroads Group, P.O.B. 1959 , Corona, CA, 92878-1959, (951) 735-0101
Find more info at: http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/lore.html
Class schedule is posted at: http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/media_files/LORE2008.pdf
(it's even up to date, .... somewhat)
PIRATE SAILING ADVENTURE
IN CABO SAN LUCAS
***************************
Hoist Yer Sails and Yer Spirits for a Pirate Sailing Adventure in Cabo San Lucas
on April 8, 2008 . Start off yer Pirate con month right with a 3 hour adventure
on the Sunderland Pirate ship while crew in Pirate garb take ye back in time to
the days when Pirates roamed the Baja Seas. Ye may help haul lines, hoist sails
and, try yer hand at the helm of the 1885 110 foot sailing vessel. There be a 40
minute stop off for those who wish to snorkel or an open bar if ye wish to stay
aboard. Be at the dock before 9 a.m. to board before the other tourists on April
8th. Mark and Veronica, owners of the Sunderland would like to know how many are
coming so they can fix us up nice and proper, so please e-mail Katie at runningstream@ca.rr.com
if yar interested. They are offering us pirates a special price of $57 cash per
person – to be put in a disposable pouch (envelope) and handed to them upon
entering the vessel. If ye want to try this another time, they also offer Sunset
cruises on their ship Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m., or ye can get
together a group of 24 (max.) and privately charter this ship for $1200 (with 24
pirates that works out to only $50 each on a small charter fee – if ye have
more, the price goes up accordingly). For offers on other dates, ye may contact
Veronica from 10 – 6 pm directly at Pirateshipvero@yahoo.com
or call them at 1661-3109674. [From Patrick and Katie O'Brien, who are going on
this cruise]
FREE COMPLIMENTARY SHOWING OF
"IT"S A PIRATE VALENTINE"
**********************************
The Maritime Pirates (the same ones who brought you the Valentine Song above)
will be presenting a one time only complimentary showing of "It's A Pirate
Valentine". "It's A Pirate Valentine!" A great FREE gift for your
favorite shipmate!!! This is a "Happy, happy, happy!" family show!
It's Valentine's Day and the Maritime Pirates are on the Good Ship Adventure
sending a note in a bottle to find who lost their broken heart. Maybe Cupid has
the answer! See what happens when they learn that they already have "A
happy, happy, heart." Includes pirate crafts, prizes & souvenirs.
(Suitable for all ages)
Show Times: Tuesday, February 19th - 3pm - FREE
Where: South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
General Admission: FREE!
Reservations E-mail: reservations@southstseaport.org
Reservations Phone: 212-748-8786
www.piratevalentine.com
http://www.maritimepirates.com/Valentine.html
BILGEMUNKY SPEAKS AT THE
CHICAGO MARITIME FESTIVAL
*****************************
February 23rd, 2008: Chicago Maritime Festival
Chicago, ILLINOIS. This indoor festival held in Chicago's "off
season", is a wonderful way to meet maritime minded (or nautically curious)
folks from all around the region and across the sea. Seminars, musical
performances, nautical activities. Of special interest to pirates is the
presentation, "Piratecore: Sea Chanties in the 21st Century" with
Gerard Heidgerken (aka Bilgemunky) host of Bilgemunky Radio. It is scheduled for
12:15 PM. Gerard will cover the evolution and current state of this contemporary
spin on the traditional sea shanty. Tickets to attend the festival are $10 (free
for kids 12 and under) and may be purchased online or at the door. The festival
is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
http://www.chicagomaritimefestival.org/2008/
LAFITTE'S RETURN
*****************
[Captain Phleabag of the Jolly Garogers tells us:] Greetings ye Scurvey Pirate
Crew, from THE PIRATES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF NEW ORLEANS MUSIC (PPNOM) and THE
JOLLY GAROGERS! We thank you all so much for visiting http://www.ppnom.org
and purchasing the two pirate compilation CDs LAFITTE'S REVENGE, Volumes 1 &
2. As of 01/25/2008, we have received over $ 1200 in sales which will go
directly to the benefit of the public school music programs in New Orleans
Louisiana. That is all thanks to YOU, most
generous Pirate Crew! Please keep spreading the word about the CDs and the PPNOM
Charity, we can not do this without you!
http://www.ppnom.org/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From Jamaica Rose: I recently bought both CDs of the "Lafitte's
Return" collection. They are a great sampling of the various pirate musical
groups. Some selections I was familiar with, but many more were either from
bands I was unfamiliar with, or new compositions from familiar bands. Sure,
there's a few tracks I don't really care for, but only a very few. Over all,
this is a great collection, and the money goes to a good cause. Look for a
review of this album in an upcoming issue of No Quarter Given.
HIRING HOLLYWOOD COSTUMERS
AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS
********************************
Last weekend we went to a gigantic yard sale of Hollywood costumers and other
professionals just trying to get by. They were handing out information on hiring
such professionals for personal use. Though I know the writer's strike has just
concluded, there may still be a lag time before costumers will be called back
in. So you still might be able to hire a Hollywood costumer to make you a grand
pirate costume.
From the Women's Guild of America (that struck me as sexist, but I
guess it's a holdover from when costumers, set designers, and makeup
artists were mostly women) --please contact: Dena Allen, delunaco@aol.com,
818-516-5410
They suggest hiring set decorators, costume designers, make-up artists,
graphic designers and others to work their magic in your homes, offices,
closets, gardens and lives.
--Decorate children's bedrooms into a fantasy world
--Get make-overs and costumes made for you.
--Turn a party into an EVENT.
They also offer:
--Green design
--real-estate staging
--spring spruce-up
--wardrobe/closet makeovers
--office organizing
--adult/senior advocacy, companionship
--child transport/logistics
--errands
--meal delivery
--de-cluttering
--house, animal, plant sitting
--veterinary appointments
PIRATE CODE TO RE-AIR
**********************
"The Pirate Code", the show about the Whydah and Black Sam Bellamy,
will air again on March 1st at 12 pm noon on the National Geographic Channel.
http://www.ngcasia.com/watch/program_details.aspx?id_program=6114
[Thanks to Tavish]
NEW PIRATE IN THE
ROGUES GALLERY AT DISNEYLAND
*********************************
Last year a contest winner got a chance to be added to the Pirates of the
Caribbean ride at Disneyland. This January, their portrait was unveiled to the
public. The final artwork, a link to photos & videos of the process as well
as the press release can be seen at:
https://www.RelayIt.net/?c=rHvxk98w3fDFvjCmtjBc5sJd8k5L49Lszzv3
SISTERS OF THE SEA
& THE PRIVATEER
INCREDIBLE PIRATE SCULPTURES
*******************************
Erik Christianson has created a couple of incredible bronzes of pirate subjects.
Look for "Sisters of the Sea" and "The Privateer" at his
website: http://www.masterbronzes.com/ (click on "Gallery Pieces")
They are from limited editions of 30, and are still available for sale.
Erik tells us: "the 2 pirate pieces are not commissions but they were
inspired by Mr. [Woodson K.] Woods a close friend of my father who lives in
Hawaii. He saw a photo of the first bronze I ever created 20 years ago which was
a buccaneer I titled "The Privateer''. He called me and was interested in
purchasing it but unfortunately it had been stolen some years ago. I thought
this was a great opportunity to create a new version of the piece with no
obligation for him to buy. When I was finished he purchased 3 and of course I
was thrilled. Yes all my work is always for sale and are of a limited edition.
Both "The Privateer " and "Sisters of the Sea" are a limited
edition of 30. I don't have an inventory so each piece is hand cast one at a
time and worked out personally by myself all the way to the patina. I have
always been fascinated by the history of the Spanish main and of all the pirates
and ships, fashions and weapons of that era all the way up to Jean Lafitte. Half
the fun of creating the sculpture is doing the research and my favorite painter
has always been Howard Pyle. I will be creating more compositions of pirates in
the future. I have never enjoyed myself more than when I am working on this
subject."
You can contact Erik at: erik@masterbronzes.com
VARIOUS NEWS ARTICLES & OTHER BITS
**********************************
SI Swimsuit Edition features Seafair Pirates
Some of the Seafair Pirates are featured on page 186 of the Sports Illustrated
Swimsuit Edition. [Congratulations guys - what a coup!]
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/351100_pirates13.html
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Pirates of the Burning Sea
http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117935973.html?categoryid=1269&cs=1
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Win one of three copies of Pirates of the Burning Seas
http://www.ealingtimes.co.uk/competitions.var.1992676.0.0.php
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[Thanks to Cap'n John, Jim Ryan, ]
POTC NEWS ARTICLES & OTHER BITS
*******************************
A Pirate’s Life For Me!
http://www.gameindustry.com/review/item.asp?id=923
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‘Pirates’ Director Admits ‘At World’s End’ Problems, Won’t Set Sail
Again Without Script
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/02/08/pirates-director-admits-at-worlds-end-problems-wont-set-sail-again-without-script/
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'Pirates of the Caribbean' galleon at St Vincent and the Grenadines
http://www.easier.com/view/International_Property_News/General/article-158653.html
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Pirates of the Caribbean Online
http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117935586.html?categoryid=1023&cs=1
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[Thanks to Cap'n John]
--Jamaica Rose
(Christine Lampe, editor of No Quarter Given)
When the buccaneer's invaded Guayaquil many made friends
with the local senoritas. Here's an account from de Lussan's "Journal of a
Voyage":
"... several of our men made friends with the ladies among our prisoners
and, without being violent, solicited their favors and made them lose ...
whatever aversion they may previously have had for the French nation before they
knew them."
January 18th, 2008
MID-JANUARY PIRATE UPDATE
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Steve Bartell Memorials
The Pirate Code on NGC
Greenwood County Hist. Soc. Talk
Charleton Heston "Treasure
Island" DVD
and much more
...
Greetings Shipmates,
We, and a lot of other fellow sea rovers, had a rollickin' time last Saturday
night at the Pre-PyrateCon/Pre-Pirate Invasion Party. On the sand, under
the stars, listening to the surf nearby, it was perfect for a mid-Winter
rendezvous of rogues. Though brisk, it wasn't too cold -- just enough to
allow pirates to show off their fancy coats that are usually too warm at summer
events. Several of the actors from the various Pirates of the Caribbean
movie were there. Four of the contestants from Pirate Master were on hand:
Kendra, Laurel, Azymyth, and Jupiter. Kapt. Kula's Pyrat Party band warmed
up the party with his fun pirate music, then handed it over to the
highly-energized and crazed Pirates Charles. Pirates kicked it up and
danced on the sand around the bonfires. Familiar pirate movies and
episodes of Pirate Master played on a large screen behind the musicians. A
promotional DVD about PyrateCon was played. If this is any sign, it bodes
well that PyrateCon will be a very fun event.
Speaking of PyrateCon, in the just mailed out November/December issue of
No Quarter Given, a retraction is needed: On pg. 8, Mitch Toles has NOT
left the PyrateCon organization.
And yes, an issue (November/December 2007) of No Quarter Given was mailed a week
ago. The January/February 2008 issue will be out in a few weeks. We
decided to skip the March/April, May/June, July/August, and September/October
2007 issues, rather than try to catch up. We have moved everyone's
subscription up by four issues (eight months) so you will get all the issues you
paid for.
ANOTHER HAS GONE TO FIDDLER'S GREEN
STEVE BARTELL
***********************************
January 26, 2008: Barnacle Bart's Pirate Pub Wake
Long Beach, CALIFORNIA 9:00pm - Midnight. Barnacle Bart aka Private Hell,
real name: STEVE BARTELL, sailed away to Fiddler's Green Saturday January 5,
2008. His passing saddens many that knew him, but all that did are happy he was
with us, though we wish we could have had more time together. Steve was a real
Renaissance man, graphic artist, writer, poet, musician, actor, comedian. He was
a member of the Fool's Guild, performed as a drummer/percussionist with the
American Civil War era musical troupe, The Band Of The California Battalion and
was the official drummer/percussionist with Kapt. Kula's Pyrat Party Band. The
KKPP Band will miss him dearly and want to honor him by declaring their next gig
(one that Steve was scheduled to play on) his wake. There are other memorials
planned as well, but I don't think all of Steve's friends could fit in one room.
Come share your memories, photos etcetera of Steve with us. Dress as a pirate
and toast our comrade and friend Barnacle Bart with his favorite, Sailor Jerry's
Rum.
This gathering will be at our home port pub, the Pike
Restaurant & Bar, 1836 E. 4th St (one block west of Cherry Ave) Long Beach,
CA 90802 (562) 437-4453 Limited Parking Arrive Early. Fine Food, Full Bar, RUM!
21+ Cover $7.
More info: Ray Kula: (562) 438-8514
www.KaptKulasPyratParty.com
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OTHER MEMORIALs TONIGHT AND JAN. 20TH
Friday, January 18th at 7:30 p.m.
Mount Hollywood Congregational Church
4607 Prospect Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Street parking
Cross street is Rodney
Near Hollywood Bl & Vermont Av
Everyone is welcome at both the memorial service and the party for him.
The musical send off party for Steve Bartel will be at a club
that he liked in Hollywood. There will be many bands including some
members of the Blasters.
Sunday January 20th.
King King
6555 Hollywood Bl
Hollywood, CA 90026
At Hollywood Blvd and Whitley Ave
They have the place from 6 pm to closing
Here is a link for directions:
http://www.kingkinghollywood.com/directions/
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Brief Biography of Steve Bartell: http://civilwarband.lbcc.cc.ca.us/steve.htm
(image did not come up for me)
THE PIRATE CODE - STORY OF THE WHYDAH
ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL
***********************************
The Pirate Code [TV-G Ratings N/A]
Monday, January 21, 2008, at 08P EST (repeats at 11P)
With little direction aside from a survivors testimony and a cryptic clue,
salvage expert Barry Clifford embarks on the search of a lifetime to uncover the
near 300 year old wreck site of the Whydah Galley and its four and a half tons
of treasure in The Pirate Code. The special brings to life Black Sam Bellamy - a
legend during the Golden Age of Piracy and follows one mans quest to resurrect
Black Sam's ship from its watery grave.
GREENWOOD LOCAL HISTORICAL TALK
ON PIRATE HISTORY JAN. 20th
Greenwood, South Carolina
*******************************
Greenwood County Historical Society presents “Pirates
of the Carolinas” at its 2:30 p.m. meeting Sunday. The program will be in the
fellowship hall of Main Street United Methodist Church. Accounts of such
maritime rogues as Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, Anne Bonney and others will be
recounted.
Principal speaker will be Mike Brown, of Charleston,
author and professional presenter on the lore of coastal waters off both
Carolinas. Brown recently was featured on a program produced by South Carolina
Educational Television, a program that had its premiere in November. A part of
ETV’s “Carolina Stories” series, it was titled “Pirates of the
Carolinas.”
Brown attended the College of Charleston, where he
cultivated his interest in piracy in general, and more specifically, in the
“Golden Age of Piracy” (1670-1700). His initial research culminated in the
development of Charleston’s popular Pirates and Buccaneers Walk, which focuses
on pirates who prowled the waters off the “Port City.”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
http://www.indexjournal.com/articles/2008/01/15/news/news05.txt
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[Ed. note: best I could find for a location is the Main Street United
Methodist Church in Greenwood, South Carolina:
http://www.msumc1.org/index.php
]
BUCCANEER'S REALM ERRATA
*************************
[From Benerson Little, author of "Buccaneer's Realm"]: There's
an egregious (and amusing) typo on page 66, I've posted an erratum on the book's
page on my site. A word was cut in half and an entire phrase cut out--no, one of
the prostitute's names was not, "Uncon the Green Dragon."
http://www.benersonlittle.com/work1.htm
L.O.R.E. - the Spring Edition
********************
The next L.O.R.E. weekend of workshops will be held March 15-16, 2008. Classes
are still in formation, but so far it looks like we'll have the following
classes:
How to Set up the Pirate Camp
Dance in the Pirate Era
Drumming - Eastern Style and Bodhran
Games Pirates Played
Beginning Blackpowder
The Look of Women in the Pirate Era
Rum 101
History of Cannon
The Art of Navigation
Pyrate Stereotypes: True or False
Find more info at: http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/lore.html
PUSH FOR CHARLTON HESTON "TREASURE ISLAND" DVD
**********************************************
[John Bourdage wrote to TNT as follows:]
Sirs;
Just a short note to ask if there are any plans on releasing your film
"Treasure Island", starring Charlton Heston and Christian Bale, onto
DVD in the near future? This has to be the best version ever filmed and
I'm surprised it hasn't been released yet. Would love to see it released
all remastered, uncut, and with all the goodies that comes with DVDs.
I absolutely love this film and would love to see this happen and to get my
mitts on a copy.
Thank you for your time.
John Bourdage
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The ANSWER:
Dear Mr. Bourdage. Thanks very kindly for your query about Treasure Island DVD
release, and your gracious compliments on the film. I thought I’d respond
myself, since you had so many nice things to say. I agree with you – it’d be
wonderful to have this film released on DVD, unfortunately Turner (now a
subsidiary of Time Warner has (so far as I’m aware) no plans to do so, and
since it was originally filmed for TV (Ted Turner’s fledging TNT network, back
in 1989) it’s probably not worth the considerable expense of doing so now. Sad
to say. Thanks very kindly for your sentiments, however, and for taking the time
to contact us.
Kind regards,
Fraser C. Heston
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[John Bourdage suggests those interested to contact TNT:]
tnt@turner.com
Maybe if we can all get to emailing these folks demanding this excellent film be
released onto DVD, we will see it happen. Get everybody ... to start writing TNT
to request this film be released onto DVD. They will listen if enough of us get
involved and contact TNT. You can also go to TCMs website to request movies.
Request this film be released onto DVD. The more we do this the better chance we
have to seeing it through to a positive conclusion.
John
PIRATES ON L.A. INK
*******************
Watch TLC for when pirates take over the tattoo shop of Kat Von D.
No date yet for the pirate episode.
Airs on TLC Tuesdays 10 pm / 9 pm Central time.
http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/la-ink/la-ink.html
[Thanks to Mad Eye Mitch]
PIRATE BRETHREN CALENDAR
************************
Ahoy Mates,
Going with the theory that one can never have too many calendars, I am proud to
announce The 2008 Pirate Brethren calendar, now available from Cafepress at
Blackjohn's Swag Shop:
http://www.cafepress.com/blackjohnsswag.207182217
All proceeds from sales go toward upkeep of our web forum:
http://www.piratebrethren.com/forum/
And keeping the crew supplied with rum!
Yrs&c,
Blackjohn
PIRATES TREASURE CHECKS
***********************
[From Darren Muir:] There is a company, Checkworks, that is producing Pirate
themed checks and Return address labels, and in my humble opinion they look
fabulous! Here is a link that hopefully works:
http://www.checkworks.com/personal/bydesign.asp?design=PS
[Ed. note: There is also a Mermaid design from the same company]
PIRATE STUFF FOR KIDS ROOMS
***************************
Company Kids has a Pirate Room for kids. To find the quilt and sheets,
click on:
http://www.thecompanystore.com/parent/For+Boys/5002/DQ07X/
For the other pirate stuff, go to http://www.thecompanystore.com/
do a search on "pirate" - there are a lot of things. The lamp is cute.
There is also a Pirates of the Caribbean bed and related furniture at Costco.
The bed is a little pricey at $1399, but cool looking. You can see it here:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11256624&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US
[Thanks to Leslie Rigney]
CAPTAIN CALAMITY
****************
[Public domain movie - need free-download to watch]
Captain Bill Jones (George Houston) gets a Spanish doubloon from a passenger he
was ferrying. Flat broke, he uses the doubloon to trick the greedy storekeeper
Joblin (Harold Howard) into giving him a drink (or two) for free. Soon, the
whole island is aflame with rumors of the treasure.
http://www.stage6.com/Public-Domain-Filme/video/2063706/Captain-Calamity
[Thanks to Lance Oszko]
PIRATES RECOVER PLUNDER
************************
From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Dated 11/29/07
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/thebigblog/archives/126888.asp
The Seattle Seafair Pirates appear to be the latest
victims of a criminal trying to profit from stolen metals.
Earlier this month, the six gold-plated cannon barrels
from their ship, the Moby Duck, were found dumped in West Seattle. Seattle
Seafair Pirate Mark Jensen said besides the rust that damaged the six barrels,
someone tried to scrape off the plating on some and discarded the barrels after
realizing they were steel, not brass.
The barrels were stolen in October from a
since-demolished warehouse near Qwest Field where their World War II amphibious
landing craft was stored.
Among other items, copper wires were also stolen from
the warehouse and flagpoles were stolen from a Lincoln Town Car the pirates use
during parades.
Jensen said the pirates found a saw, wire and pipe
cutters among tools left in the warehouse.
The Seattle police burglary unit was investigating the
crime, but additional information was not immediately available Thursday.
Metal theft has increased in the past few years as thieves targeted public
utilities and private businesses for loads of copper, brass or aluminum, costing
taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars, according to law enforcement officials.
Jensen said all the gold-plated cannons, which were
installed on the ship in 1970, need to be replated at a cost of about $3,500.
The pirates have received about $1,000 in donations and plan to give a reward to
the Seattle man who found the cannons Friday.
– CASEY McNERTHNEY
[Thanks to Cap'n John]
DIGITAL PLAYGROUND ANNOUNCES
OFFICIAL TITLE FOR PIRATES II: STAGNETTI'S REVENGE
*******************************
Film is the Sequel to the Blockbuster Adult Feature "Pirates"
January 7, 2008 --- VAN NUYS, Calif. --- In a
much-anticipated announcement, Digital Playground's Samantha Lewis and Joone
revealed today that the next installment of the groundbreaking Pirates feature,
Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge will begin production in early 2008. Digital
Playground contract superstar Jesse Jane® returns as renowned pirate hunter and
first-mate Jules. New additions to the Pirates II cast include Digital
Playground contract stars: Shay Jordan(TM), Adrianna Lynn(TM), Stoya(TM) and
Katsuni. Evan Stone returns as rogue pirate hunter Capt. Edward Reynolds, and
reprising his role as renegade pirate Capt. Victor Stagnetti is Tommy Gunn.
Directed by Joone, and produced by Samantha and Joone, the film will be released
by Digital Playground throughout the world in Fall 2008.
Samantha Lewis, Digital Playground CEO states, "Joone
and I are very excited. The 'Pirates II' script is brilliant and promises to
exceed all expectations. Another epic feature in the making, this film will
dazzle existing fans and captivate new ones."
Joone comments, "'Pirates II' has creatively turned
out to be a much bigger film than the first one. We have been working on just
the visual FX alone for more than a year. The fans will not be
disappointed."
Pirates was hailed as the largest and most comprehensive
movie in the history of adult films. The most expensive adult effort yet
produced, the feature was lauded with awards from every associated panel,
notably a record-breaking 13 from AVN to date, including Best Selling and Best
Renting title honors. Building upon the success of the film within its
traditional market, the studio received an additional R-rating from the Motion
Picture Association of America, thus gaining mainstream recognition and
distribution, making a theatrical release of a Pirates sequel imminent. Pirates
web site with teaser trailer of Pirates II can be viewed in full HD at www.PiratesXXX.com
[Thanks to Joe Row]
VARIOUS NEWS ARTICLES & OTHER BITS
**********************************
What About Real Bloodthirsty Pirates?
Terrorism on the high seas can come in the form of pirates, known today for fast
boats, big guns and bad motives.
article and video
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/january152008/piracy_today_11508.php
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Tall ship in 'Pirates' film in S.D. through Monday
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20080117-0645-1bo17ladywashington.html
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Veggie 'Pirates' flick doesn't do anything - USATODAY.com
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/reviews/2008-01-10-veggie-pirates_N.htm?POE=click-refer
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VeggieTales Crew Sails In Tasteful Pirate Story
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/10/AR2008011003516.html?referrer=emailarticle
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[Thanks to Cap'n John]
POTC NEWS ARTICLES & OTHER BITS
*******************************
'Pirates' sails to 7 VES noms
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i75b3ecbc7b3e7be9e50ddaed83671d4b
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5-disc ‘Treasure Collection’ of music from the Pirates of the Caribbean
http://www.musicfromthemovies.com/article.asp?ID=1018
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[Thanks to Cap'n John]
--Jamaica Rose
(Christine Lampe, editor of No Quarter Given)
"The kingly office is entitled to no respect. It was originally procured by
the highwayman's methods; it remains a perpetuated crime, can never be anything
but the symbol of a crime. It is no more entitled to respect than is the flag of
a pirate." -- Mark Twain
January 5th, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR PIRATE UPDATE
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Pre-PyrateCon Party Postponed due to rains
Tony Swatton at the Getty
Whydah Shipwreck Updates
Help Raise the Sails
and much more ...
Greetings Shipmates,
Hope you all had a very joyous Holiday season, and will have a great, prosperous
New Year. It's been a while since I've written, so I have a ship-load of
news for ya.
A lot of you have been writing asking if we've capsized here at No Quarter
Given. We did run aground for a time being, but have broken free again.
Due to a complex of events (lost my helper, computer problems, a very busy show
schedule), and personal situations (the big one being my mother broke her hip,
has moved in, and I took over the care of her many animals and my invalid
brother, and we are preparing her big rambling house for sale). Despite my
having left the day job of teaching, all these other demands have kept NQG from
getting back on schedule. The last issue that has come out was the Jan/Feb
2007 issue. Rather than trying to catch up, we are going to skip the March
through Sept. 07 issues. The next issue (should be mailed out on Tuesday)
will be the Nov/Dec 2007 issue. We will move everyone's expiration date up
by 8 months (4 issues), so everyone will get the six issues they have paid for.
We did have a very successful L.O.R.E. weekend of workshop classes last October
... at least it was successful on Saturday. Then overnight the winds from
Hell broke out, and blew all Sunday, continuing all the next week (leading to
the Fire Storm of 2007). Still we were able to move indoors and hold
modified versions of most of the Sunday pirate classes before the park was
closed for safety concerns. We will host L.O.R.E. classes again March 15th
and 16th.
http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/lore.html
We are putting together our schedule for 2008, and are excited by our plans.
One of the first events you'll find NQG at is the Estrella SCA War (Feb. 12-18,
Florence, AZ). In April, we will return to New Orleans for PyrateCon 2008,
where we will be speakers and vendors. Starting in June, we plan a long
trip up and down the West Coast, first going up to 2nd Annual Northern
California Pirate Festival, then following the tall ship festivals from
Victoria, BC, to Tacoma, WA, back to Port Alberni, BC, then later to Southern
California tall ship festivals (Oxnard, Los Angeles, and San Diego). We
will still appear at a lot of the usual events in Southern California. For
details on these and lots more events, visit our "On the Horizon"
events page at: http://www.noquartergiven.net/calendar.htm
PRE-PYRATECON / PRE-PIRATE INVASION PARTY
Rescheduled to January 12, 2008
*****************************************
Pyrate Con 2008 and the Pirate Invasion at Pier Daze is hosting a party to drum
up interest & excitement. It was originally scheduled for Jan. 5th, 2008.
But due to the biggest rain storm in 3 years hitting today, and this is an
outside event on the beach, it will be rescheduled to the following Saturday,
January 12th (that date is definite, rain or shine - they are putting up tarped
roofs)
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Party Time: 6 - 10 pm
Outside, Under the Stars on the Sands of the Long Beach
Alfredo's Beach Club
5101 E Ocean Blvd at Granada Ave
Long Beach, CA 90803
Across from Ripples Night Club, next to Bike Path & Dog Beach
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Cost: $10 per person prepaid via Paypal at Send Money - PayPal
"prepyratecon2008party@yahoo.com",
or "at the door" $15 per person.
Includes meal: Chicken Kabobs, Rice, Salad, Beverages & Deserts
Itinerary (guidelines)
6pm Kapt. Kula's Pyrat Party Band
7pm Premiere Viewing of Pyrate Con 2008 DVD
8pm Pirate Charles Band
Program Subject to Change
Some POTC actors will be part of the celebration! Live music from "Pirates
Charles" & Kapt. Kula's Pyrate band! The Grand Marshall of Pyratecon
2008 "Scarlett Harlott" will be there! This event will be sponsored by
Pyratecon 2008 crew and The Buccaneers of Tortuga, with special thanks to
Alfredo's Beach Club, as one of the sponsors. Prepay for your Pyratecon 2008
conference (first 30 pirates to purchase tickets to Pyratecon will get a free
Pyrate Ways Autumn magazine) and prepay for the Tall ship cruise on the American
Pride at the Pirate Invasion in Shoreline Village and Belmont Shores (Limited
tickets) Pyrate Con April 18 - 20, 2008 www.pyratecon.com
(818) 448-8509 Pirate Invasion & Faire June 28 & 29, 2008 www.longbeachseafestival.com
(562) 434-1542
TONY SWATTON AT THE GETTY
*************************
Tony Swatton, blacksmith (maker of many fine weapons for POTC, Blade, Hook,
etc.) and owner of Sword & The Stone, Burbank CA is giving demonstrations
with the Medieval Treasures Exhibit at the J Paul Getty Museum. He is only there
on Sundays through Sunday, January 20th, 2008, from 1pm to 3pm, and is
demonstrating materials and techniques for making armor. From 1-2 pm he
demonstrates "Basic metal shaping", and from 2-3 pm he demonstrates
"Fluting and surface embellishment". The Getty Museum is located at
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles CA 90049-1687 <http://www.getty.edu>.
No reservations are required; only $8.00 for parking. The Getty is FREE. You
only have three more chances to see Tony - Jan. 6th, 13th, and 20th.
http://www.getty.edu/visit/calendar/events/13861.html
[Thanks to Nom de Plume, Gil, the Fishin' Sea Dog & Mariah Myth]
WHYDAH SHIPWRECK UPDATES
************************
A selection of artifacts from the Whydah collection is presently in a nationwide
block-buster tour, entitled "Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah
from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship", under the auspices of The National
Geographic Society and Arts and Exhibitions International. The exhibit is
currently in Cincinnati through this weekend. You have only a couple of more
days to see it. Then it moves to Philadelphia, due to open in May of 2008.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/mission/real-pirates/
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There have been many changes at the home museum in Provincetown, the Expedition
Whydah Sea-Lab and Learning Center. Many new and exciting displays have been
created.
http://www.whydah.com/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
News from the Expedition Whydah newsletter:
Equally important—if not more so-- are new developments in our
ongoing efforts to recover the treasures of the Whydah!
With the acquisition of the Vast Explorer and improved sensing
gear, we have undertaken increasingly sophisticated underwater archaeological
testing work over the past few years. As a result, we have learned that the
Whydah site is far more complex than originally thought.
These efforts bore fruit this summer. Indeed, Barry describes this
as the most exciting season he’s had since his original discovery of the
Whydah in 1984!
Beginning last May, we spent virtually the entire dive season
on an area that was perhaps ten feet in diameter, but which held an
extraordinarily high concentration of artifacts.
Aside from hundreds of other artifacts
such as coins and concreted pistols, we recovered three cannon, a huge
concretion--weighing nearly 11,000 pounds--that contains at least seven more
cannon, and one of the ship’s stoves. This stove may be the actual
“caboose” Henry David Thoreau described in his book Cape Cod.
And we are by no means finished with this ten-foot area!
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More from the Expedition Whydah newsletter:
As you may have noticed, we have given the website an “Extreme
Makeover”—we are not only uploading some of the most popular pages from the
past—as well as a vastly expanded web store <http://store.whydah.com/>
— but the future will bring even more
exciting and interactive features!
Barry has also completed two new books for The National
Geographic Society—Real Pirates, a companion volume for the Real Pirates
exhibition, as well as a childrens’ book that is due out in March. Also in
production are a multi-media DVD and other multi-media and print projects.
http://www.whydah.com/
[NQG will review Barry Clifford's book "Real Pirates" for an upcoming
issue of NQG magazine]
HELP RAISE THE (NEW) SAILS
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Both the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain are in grave need of new
sails. You can help support the Raise the Sails! campaign to construct new suits
of sails for Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. Your contribution to the
Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority will help put new sails on these proud
vessels in time for the 2008 Talls Ships Challenge. The cloth has been shipped,
the bolt rope has been ordered, seven scholarship recipients have been notified,
and the Tall Ship Sailmaking Class that will build 22 new sails for our ships
starts on January 7, 2008. Funds are needed now. Please help. You can donate
online at: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=22401
OR you can mail in your contribution to the Seaport Office at P.O. Box
2019, Aberdeen, WA 98520.
BUCCANEER'S REALM
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Benerson Little has followed up his first pirate book "Sea Rover's
Practice" with "The Buccaneer's Realm: Pirate Life on the Spanish
Main, 1674-1688". It was published Oct. 2007, and is available through
mainstream book sources. I'm in the middle of reading it now. It paints a
detailed picture of what the Spanish Main was like during the late 17th century,
illustrating the life of the buccaneers, the Spanish they preyed on, and other
inhabitants of the Caribbean. Look for a review of this excellent book in an
upcoming NQG issue.
LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALEY SHOW
BELITTLES GOLD COAST PIRATE FESTIVAL
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http://www.nbc.com/Last_Call_with_Carson_Daly/video/#mea=178076
HISTORICAL MARITIME COMBAT ASSOCIATION
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HMCA not has a MySpace webpage:
http://www.myspace.com/historicalmaritimecombat
DISNEY TO FILM POTC 4 IN SPAIN?
Look again.
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We recently received the following article in an email:
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From 20minutoes.es http://www.20minutos.es/noticia/327020/0/piratas/caribe/lepe/ <http://www.20minutos.es/noticia/327020/0/piratas/caribe/lepe/> (translated by AltaVista)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"The North American producer, Walt Disney Pictures, is negotiating
with the City Council of Lepe so that next autumn the natural place
Arrow of New Shade can be used for filming the new Pirates of the
Caribbean, according to an official notice.
The Arrow of New Shade, 18 kilometers from the coast, is considered
by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films a suitable place
for the filming of a good part of the images for the new pirate
adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow and his companions Will Turner and
Elizabeth Swann.
In addition to the beach of New Shade, that has intact dunes and the
typical Mediterranean vegetation of these places, the producer has considered of great importance that less than ten kilometers away is ample hotel infrastructure.
The City Council of Lepe values Walt Disney Pictures' interest in the
beaches of Lepe for this new production, for the economic benefit and
the arrival of equipment for something more than 300 people, as well
as the tourist promotional value that it will have for the
municipality and the fact that the location would appear in the
credits of the film.
The agreement between the City Council of Lepe and Walt Disney Pictures with Jerry Bruckheimer Films, that is predicted to be signed
next March, will not include an economic contribution from the producer to the City of Lepe but the filming will provide publicity
and hiring of the extras that are necessary.
Also, it is predicted that Gore Verbinski will direct again. A small
scene is included that will be filmed in the old house of the captain
of ______ of New Shade, in which three historical pirates of the
Iberian Peninsula - Bartolomeo, the Portuguese; Alí Romero, the
Berberisco; and the Spaniard, Abraham Samuel, offer a glass of
Spanish wine to Captain Sparrow upon his arrival to the Spanish coast."