Fish in My Hair

Make ready the main sail, yeh scurvy dogs! Gar!

Tomorrow, September 19, is undoubtedly the most eagerly anticipated holiday of the year - at least by those of us who are only marginally sane. Yes, it's International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

To fully immerse yourself in the holiday, first you must first learn pirate-speak. Phrases like "Where be m' breeches, yeh bilge rat?" must roll off your tongue. Throw in several "arrrr's" and "ya swabbies" for good measure. If you need more help, look here. You can also see how a pirate would read your blog or website.

Next, you have to get yourself a pirate name. Go here or here. Then get yourself a pirate ship, here.

Finally, if you just can't get your fill of piracy and all things pirate-y, go to the original Talk Like a Pirate Day site.

Oh, and don't forget to indulge in some pirate food (maggoty bread, anyone?) and pirate attire. Remember, it's never too young to start turning your children into scurvy dogs. Here is our now-15 year old son, in his very first pirate gear.

I look forward to hearing about the festivities in your house. Er, I mean, "I look fore t' hearin' about th' festivities in yer house.Ya horn swollowin' scallywag!"

Signed,

Red Bess Flint of the Cursed Grail of the South

My pirate name...

4:05 PM, Sep. 18, 2006 .. Posted by Adrienne

Mad Anne Rackham...it says it's pronounced Rack'em not rack-ham, and that it's one of the coolest pirate's surnames there are...and that I am crazier than your ordinary pirate. :-)

I knew it!

Love the baby pic of your big boy!!!!!

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11:03 PM, Sep. 18, 2006 .. Posted by giggles3

My name would be...Calico Charity Rackham...hmm, I think I will changing my name.
Are you watching wife swap? It is the pirate one!! I am so excited. We love tall ships and pirates. To much fun.
Have a great day tomorrow. I would talk like a pirate here but I am not good at it yet. sadness.:O(
Christina...oh wait, Calico

Thanks, TC

11:58 PM, Sep. 18, 2006 .. Posted by BonnieW

Arrrr! Corliss the Dagger here, of the Damned Damnation!

(Boy, I totally forgot about Talk Like a Pirate Day!)

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8:00 AM, Sep. 19, 2006 .. Posted by AmaniS

Neopets does a great Talk Like a Pirate Day.
It is a great way to annoy my landlubber I be married too.

Bloody Lucy Straw on the Sad Serpent

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8:56 AM, Sep. 19, 2006 .. Posted by CommunicationFUNdamentals

You are too funny! I just wanted to let you know that your blog is featured at the Carnival of FUNschooling today! Come take a look!

JoJo

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9:05 AM, Sep. 19, 2006 .. Posted by frogiggie89

Lovely, I am Pirate Bianca the Bald

ARRR

9:47 AM, Sep. 19, 2006 .. Posted by SweetHomeTennessee

This be Mad Bess Cash sayin' be havin' a great talk like a seafarin' hearty tide!
Ya lily livered scurvy dog!

Fun!

7:11 PM, Sep. 19, 2006 .. Posted by StitchNchick

Thanks for this post! The boys and I had a good time getting our Pirate names. They've been sick for several days, so this was a day brightener for them.
Stop by my blog sometime! It was nice to "meet you. :o)

~Amy ( aka Calico Anne Rackham)

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11:46 PM, Sep. 19, 2006 .. Posted by hsmomof2

Dirty Morgan Vane here. Ahoy! What a charming baby pirate!

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9:26 AM, Sep. 20, 2006 .. Posted by Anonymous

Your son is adorable! And that's hilarious. Good to meet you, Red Bess... shall we assume you're the scourge of several seas?
Found you through the carnival on JoJo Tabares' blog.
Blessings,
Rachel (homeschool grad and author)
http://rachelstarrthomson.blogspot.com

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7:59 AM, Sep. 22, 2006 .. Posted by Anonymous

Mad Mary Roberts

Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. Two things complete your pirate persona: style and swagger. Maybe a little too much swagger sometimes -- but who really cares? Arr!

ARR matey!!!

Laurel Wreath

Arr, I be yer daughter!

9:46 PM, Sep. 22, 2006 .. Posted by Iron Anne Kidd

Iron Anne Kidd here, First Mate of... of... I've done fergot what me ship's name be. Lemme go check.... Arr, she be sunk! Curse those sea rats, who couldn't keep a worthy ship afloat if their lives depended on it! Curse them, curse them.

Iron Anne Kidd (aka Emma)