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 hour drive south o’ New Orleans! http://regionalmilitarymuseum.com
Blasting into a new year – may it bring good fortune, good health, good mates & good rum – and a few adventures along the way! Yo, ho, haul together, hoist the colours high!
A quick THANK YE to all who joined our merry crew for the Merchants Market – and a special thank ye to our mate Cheryl of Audubon for graciously hosting us at the Aquarium! Despite some rather heavy winds on Saturday, everyone had a good (if somewhat tiring) weekend and we all made new connections…
Aye, ye read right…our mates at NCIS: New Orleans are looking for a few Pyrates – to be shot (on camera) for an upcoming episode! Pull out yer finest (?) attire, fill in the form below, upload ONE good photo and we’ll forward it directly to the folks in charge! We are currently accepting submissions…
Captain Sandy (also known as prolific New Orleans musician Alex McMurray) has been elected 2010’s Grand Marshall – “King Of The Pyrate Parade”! This years French Quarter Pyrate Parade theme is “It Takes A Pillage” and features the original Krewe Of Pyrates (complete with bead cannons), the spectacular Noisician Coalition, many walking Krewes and special…
Aye mates, it’s been that long! We’re planning to make 2015 the grandest gathering yet – with all the adventures we can squeeze into a Pyratical “week” – and as many of ye as can join us in the beautiful State o’ Louisiana! Great food, drink, entertainment, history and camaraderie – while supporting the environment…
Ahoy, mates! We hope this message finds ye in good health and high spirits! Family Pyrate Day, (an original NOLA Pyrate Week festivity) sails again, filled with treasure, music, and family fun! It’s always a pleasure to visit with our mates on the “Wet Bank” of New Orleans – Algiers Point is a hidden gem…
