Avast ye scalawags!
We’ve just added our mate Jennifer Raven to our Merchants Market in Houma. Why is that important, ye ask? Because she is artisan & proprietor o’ Red Paw Leather – creators o’ all manner o’ accoutrements. Baldrics, belts, wrapped tankards, arm bracers…all beautifully hand tooled!
…and next, it’s Mardi Gras! We wish ye all the best mates – and look forward to seeing many o’ ye again this year at NOLA Pyrate Week. Our wee gathering continues to promote real Pyrate history (and the places much o’ it took place), assist communities where we’re able, promote Louisiana culture/history/etc. and generally…
For the first time in the 43 year history of the team, the New Orleans Saints are Super Bowl Champions! Super Bowl XLIV (44), Feb. 7, 2010 – 31/17
The year is 2023. Who (besides The Jetsons) would’ve imagined we’d ever write such a futuristic statement? Indeed, here we are well into the 21st century – and many things haven’t changed for the better since the 17th century. We continue to honour & commemorate our favourite Pyrates/Privateers; Jean Laffite, Renato Beluche, Dominique You, Barthéleme…
Once again we thank the generous nature of our mates at Stone Harbour Press for providing a week at this spectacular vacation spot as a prize – it was also instrumental in raising funds for our charities. Be sure to check out Pamela Johnson’s book “Heart Of A Pirate – A Novel Of Anne Bonny”…
About a week ago we received a very nice invitation from Carla at Mojito’s Rum Bar & Grill – a place that features at least two of our favourite things (Rum & anything Grilled). Located at the pointy end o’ The Marigny Triangle (Esplanade Ave. at Frenchmen St.), they come highly recommended as having fabulous…
Mr. C.J. took the Pyrates out for a ride in his WWII Higgins Boat (Landing Craft). This is how they stormed the beaches in Normandy (with a lot more people in the boat). Visit Mr. C.J. and the many artefacts and working machines at the Regional Military Museum in Houma, LA – just a pleasant…
