September 19th is International Pirate Day?
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This must be true, because it was on News 10’s Website. This just goes to show the power of the printed word. Journalists even have the ability to create an International Pirate Day.
After some further research I found the Talk Like A Pirate Day Website. And here are some additional pirate links:
Once again folks,
It is time for another,
Super Secret Bonus Question.
Bonus Question: What would a pirate call this money?
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Drew | Sep 19, 2007 | Reply
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it. I’m giving away a copy of the DVD Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Yarr, if ye be up t’ up ye may win t’ prize most readily.
Jayne | Sep 19, 2007 | Reply
Hey this is my favorite holiday. Look forward to it every year. Organised silliness is a worthwhile pursuit.
Emma | Sep 20, 2007 | Reply
Drew, I would love t’ enter your contest. I have always had a thin’ for pirates meself.
T’ thin’ be I’m kind o’ lazy and I don’t know if I’ll have time t’ post about me day job and then convert it into pirate language.
I like your sites and I’m glad your part o’ me small but wonderful community now.
Jayne it does seem like a pretty cool holiday. I’m aye I’ll post about it next year as well.
Thanks fer stoppin’ by. Arggh, Emma
Kirk M | Oct 1, 2007 | Reply
Hi Emma,
It’s the Spanish silver dollar that was often cut into halves, quarters and eighths. It was commonly known as “pieces of eight”.
Kirk M | Oct 1, 2007 | Reply
Do I win?
Emma | Oct 1, 2007 | Reply
Kirk, your so smart! Pieces of Eight is the answer. You win a spot on my blogroll. I hope you’re comfortable there. It’s nice to have someone familiar win. Thanks for answering.
Emma