http://piratescove.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Gather All Ye Pirates! en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:53:29 GMT 2010-01-03T19:53:29Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966092&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace I recently finished this book by Michasel Crichton.  I have always loved his work and I am also a pirate so it seemed like a match made in Heaven.  I was somewhat disappointed, though; the book . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:25:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966092&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-12-28T21:25:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955796&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Most youth oriented summer camps are based on a theme often related to the history of the area. Perhaps a forest containing an old logging operation has a theme based on logging, with rustic cabins . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:56:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955796&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace James s F. 2009-12-20T18:56:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948340&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Well, now is a great time to go to www.lulu.com/Blackbead and shop!  If you find something you like, use the code "Hohoho" at checkout and Lulu is giving 25% off!  You can get a copy . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:06:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948340&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-12-15T17:06:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944580&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace   THE LIFE & TIMES OF RICHARD LIVESAY According to the imagination of the author… ©2009 Robert C Burnham   ACT I He walks the docks . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:50:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944580&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-12-13T04:50:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943076&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace 1.  What do you want for Christmas this year (what you expect to get)?:   2.  What do you REALLY want for Christmas this year (something you'd love for Santa to bring but it is too . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:16:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943076&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-12-11T21:16:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938011&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace                   Ahoy, mates! Ready in time for Christmas, you can now order your copy of Echoes From Other Worlds , the newest anthology . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:09:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938011&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-12-09T02:09:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936324&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace My book, Raising Black Flags: Original Poetry By and About Pirates , an anthology of poetry and artwork, is on sale at www.lulu.com/Blackbead .  Log on and buy your copy and at checkout . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:38:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936324&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-12-08T04:38:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907680&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Hope this one actually posts!  Is anyone else out there having issues posting?  I have been away from Gather for months because I haven't had time, and in the past few days I've been back and . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:45:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907680&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Kelly K. 2009-11-19T03:45:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800258&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace I just received one of the finest compliments in my writing career.  A reader, on a forum for "Pirates" Magazine wrote of my poem, "It's In Me Blood" - "You have an undeniable mastery of period . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:29:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800258&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-09-04T18:29:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788644&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace It's In Me Blood The pub were full the night we met, Ol’ Benny Hawkins and me. The crew were rowdy – we sailed the next day –   And the rum were flowin’ quite free! . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:11:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788644&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-08-26T15:11:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786213&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Go check out this FIVE STAR review of Raising Black Flags: Original Poetry By and About Pirates by Cindy Vallar, the Pirate Lady !  She's been writing articles about pirates and reviewing . . . Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:28:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786213&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-08-24T20:28:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786181&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Proud pirates boldly sail the Seven Seas, Taking advantage of every little breeze, Their cannon are always blazing, Seeking booty that is amazing, Their captain's wild fury to appease! Blackbead . . . Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:09:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786181&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-08-24T20:09:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783581&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace The Ocean Rolls On The ocean rolls on . . . I dream my greatest dream I marry the love of my life I plan my greatest triumph I begin a great family The ocean rolls on . . . My dream turns . . . Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:20:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783581&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-08-22T04:20:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782947&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace The other night, I was at the initial meeting of a committee dedicated to putting on a local author/poet event in Fort Worth, Texas, in the coming year.  One of the ladies there had previously purchased . . . Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:04:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782947&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-08-21T18:04:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780003&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Raising the Black Flag Golden flames, purple and pink: The colors of the sunset Blend and flow among the clouds As we take in our lines And slip away from the dock. And the crew counts the dolphins . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:36:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780003&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-08-19T17:36:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765938&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Several people have asked to see an example of my work.  Here goes -   The Middle Watch The loneliest time in the life of a ship: 'Tween the last glimpse of the light of day And . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:26:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765938&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-08-07T05:26:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765189&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Well, I finally started selling on eBay.  My first experiences have been pretty good but I wonder if part of that is the excitement about finding a new retail outlet and people actually buying what . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:29:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765189&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-08-06T17:29:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747638&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Ahoy, shipmates!  Please go take a look at my posting on eBay of a copy of the new CD "A Night at Devil's Tavern" - you can find it by following this incredibly long link- http://cgi.ebay.com/A-Night-at-Devils-Tavern-Music-Poetry-CD_W0QQitemZ250469768735QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_CDs?hash=item3a51295e1f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 . . . Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:43:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747638&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-07-23T13:43:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741277&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Published last year, this anthology of the works of fourteen poets and two artists, "pirates" all!, includes poetry and artwork, all pirate-themed.  These are poems written for people who like stories.  . . . Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:31:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741277&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Stephen S. 2009-07-18T04:31:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740653&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Sandra Gulland is known to historical fiction buffs as the woman who wrote the ‘Josephine B.’ trilogy about Napoleon’s Bonaparte’s better half – until he divorced her . . . Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:15:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740653&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-07-17T18:15:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696271&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace   Thank you for your kind comments on my novel entry. Originally, titled Tomorrow May Come, the story was re-titled A HEART LIES WITHIN US.   After some re-writes, edits, and many hours . . . Sat, 30 May 2009 14:55:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696271&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Steven LaBree 2009-05-30T14:55:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977686265&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace   SUNRISE HAIKU All Poetry & Photography © 2009 Robert C Burnham All photographs taken @ 20 th Ave S. , Myrtle Beach , SC (05.17.09)   . . . Tue, 19 May 2009 06:52:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977686265&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-05-19T06:52:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977654191&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace US Navy Seals operating under the authorization of President Barack Obama have rescued an American sea captain from the hands of Somali pirates. And this without loss of the hostage's life or the . . . Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:20:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977654191&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace James s F. 2009-04-13T01:20:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607216&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Hi Everyone!  I just got the base of my crocheted mask done.  I'd really appreciate any input you have.     In case you don't know what I'm talking about, you can . . . Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:25:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607216&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Kelly K. 2009-02-26T04:25:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583654&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace  Please join me today in my Project 535           by writing your US Senators and President Obama.                                                      . . . Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:09:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583654&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace James s F. 2009-02-03T21:09:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581540&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace   I have always had a thing for tall ships and pirates.   Something about a man with eighteenth century tri-corner hat and 'pirate shirt' is arousing - at least for me .   . . . Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:54:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581540&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-02-01T19:54:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977570537&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Last night I couldn't add people as friends, today I tried to post the same thing 3 times and it wouldn't go through. Ugh!  Making me cranky.  Anyone else having issues with Gather? . . . Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:25:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977570537&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Kelly K. 2009-01-21T20:25:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977546035&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace   (author's note: written in honor of my joining the group: "Gather All Ye Pirates".  Swanson's actually just an innocent bystander.  Ann and Tracy are bystanders . . . Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:34:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977546035&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2008-12-27T06:34:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526668&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Now that you have opened this article page, I have you and you can not escape. You are now part of a viral social game, called simply; "The Game". Once you have heard the rules to the . . . Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:55:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526668&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Kryistina ~*~ Frugal Diva Extraordinaire ~*~ 2008-12-07T09:55:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526583&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Hello my precious Gather friends, I would like to introduce you to two of my friends, two of the newest to join us here on Gatherland. They've just now finished publishing their introduction posts, . . . Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:20:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526583&grpId=3659174697241613&nav=Groupspace Kryistina ~*~ Frugal Diva Extraordinaire ~*~ 2008-12-05T06:20:51Z