Avast! Mind Your Language!

Ah, don’t fret, we’re not about to complain that ye “curse like a sailor”…I mean, we could, but ye’d just curse more flagrantly!

Sept 19 is almost here, and need we remind ye, it’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day – founded by our two ol’ mates, Capt. Slappy & Ol’ Chumbucket some many moons ago…it even has it’s own Wikipedia page!

Our mate Orsi over at buyrope.co.uk hailed us with a helpful glossary where ye might look up words & phrases ye might not recognize – and if ye consider yourself an expert, share it with your less learned mates! While you’re there, have a look at their fine assortment o’ rope in all sizes and varieties!

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