Ta be at sea!
It grand ta have the wind ta yar back, sea spray in yar face n' salt air in yar lungs. I took the 6:15 sunset cruise on the first day of crusing, so technically it was the 3rd cruise n' not the maiden voyage. While not a reproduction tall wood ship, the Black Ravenis best steel tourist pirate ship on ocean. Unfortunately tall ships can't break even in the tourist business as they require more crew member, more up keep, and have less passenger capacity.
Overall the cruise be pleasant n' informative. As it be dar first day at sea, they still need a bit more work on their interaction with passengers. When they get dar liquor licensee n' permit to fire black powder on the water, it will be much better. You can purchase ticket for the Black Raven at my shop: Pirate Portraits N Treasures, dar horizon looks golden with more pirate attraction is this olde port town.
Ships Log: Black Raven Maiden Cruise, 5-9-09
Ships Log: 3rd In Garb Pub Crawl, 5-8-09
What do ya do with a Drunken Sailor,
The third In Garb Pub Crawl be a smaller group but just as fun as the two. We made a detour ta the Cast N Anchored this time to harass innocent lubber walking down Cuna Street. As always we be singing sea chanteys n' playing period games. Join us if ye be in St Augustine on the second friday of the month. This month's featured cause be the Project Special Care. Here be a group photo taken by Fran in front of Ann O'Malley's.
Ships Log: On the Cover of St Augustine Record, 5-8-09
Makin' a Splash,
I made it on the Cover of the St Augustine Record, the main local rag fer the oldest city in America. The paper photographer took a photo of me and Joseph O'Steen N Wife at the St Augustine Marine when the Black Raven first arrived into port on 4-22-09.
Ships Log: Bubble Room Opening, 5-7-09
Ahoy ye lubbers,
Dar Bubble Room Restaurant finally be opened after much delay. This is the second one, with the first one openin' up in '79 on Captiva Island.
The first night be open only contractor who help build dar establishment. So ye may inquire how a pirate like me got in. Well I be damn if I didn't send a week up on wooden scaffolds painting a circus tent on dar ceiling of the dining room. I be late in paying me rent n' the next thing I know I be 18 feet in the air painting upside down. A pyrate's life be full of unexpected surprises. 
Ships Log: Change of Flags Ceremony, 5-2-09
The British be Coming!
It alway be a pleasure to visit the local fort. Commemorating dar transfer Castillo de San Marcos from Spanish to British control following the Peace of Paris Accord in 1763. Spain joined the Seven Years' War in Europe (1754-1763) on the side of France against England. The war was also waged in the colonies, and Spain lost both Havana and Manila to England in 1762. At the conclusion of the war in the following year, Spain agreed to cede Florida to the English in exchange for the return of Cuba. Diplomats had accomplished with the Treaty of Paris what innumerable English and Indian soldiers over the previous century had been unable to do with guns.
Ships Log: Celebrating Scurvy Awarness Day with Pirate Tour, 4-25-09
Hear Ye,
Ta Celebrate International Scurvy Awarness Day we be embarking on arrr maiden Pirate Tour. On May 2 at 6:30pm, best to buy tickets early at Pirate Portraits N Treasures . Tour last about 90 minutes n' be terminating at Scarlett O'Hara a fer some scurvy prevention, Yarrr! 
Tickets: $15 fer adults, $2.50 Discount if yer be wearing Pyrate garb. $2.50 Discount if ye bring a Lime. Free replica Dubloons with each ticket. Learn: About John Hawkins, Pedro Menendex, Sir Francis Drake, Pirates of 1683, Andrew Ransom, Robert Searles, Castillo de San Marcos Fort, Watch Tower, Pirate Articles n' get yar very own Pyrate Name!
Ship's Log: In Garb Pub Crawl Mention, 4-23-09
Spread dar word,
One of arrrr wenches who be attendin' dar last two In Garb Pub Crawl send a letter ta her olde kickball team newsletter n' got it published. Thanks fer the mention n' dar hot photos, missy!
Ships Log: Black Raven Pirate Ship Arrives in St Augustine, 4-22-09
Land Ho!
After many years of waiting, St Augustines pirate ship has arrived in fine form.
Dar Black Raven be a beauty, she be 72 foot replica of a 1700 Spanish Galleon, with a capacity fer 127 pirates. Tickets be $38 per adults, fer 90 minute cruise with 3 to 6 departures a day. It be a week or so fer them to be ready to set sail, as Govenor's port commission (Coast Gaurd) must certify everything. Aye, she not be a true wood tallship with real sails n' miles of riggen, but a modern steel ship with two diesel engines n' lots of space, the perfect tourist ship.
Ships Log: 2nd In Garb Pub Crawl, 4-10-09
What do ya do with a Drunken Sailor,
We only had only one group on the second In Garb Pub Crawl but had twice the fun. As always be sung sea chanteys n' play period games.
Join us if ye be in St Augustine on the second friday of the month. This month's featured cause be the Betty Griffin House.
Ships Log: Pirate's Magazine, 3-30-09
Cheers ta another issue!
This issue of Pirate's Magazine be featurin' me column, called "A Siren's Call" where I be searching fer women pirates in the modern world. I featured the article on three fire spinners from the Pyros of the Caribbean This be dar 9th issue of the quarterly publication, which be found at yer local Borders Bookstore o' at me website.
Also included in me column is the Pirate Pin-Up, This issue features Kristin N Natalie of Marked Men Group; as Giselle & Scarlett, the two lusty wenches from POTC. I dare say that I also supplied some images for articles on the Pirates of Treasure Island. BilgeMunky featured a review of my 20009 Hot Pirate Babes Calendar
