Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:27:54 -0400, HK wrote:

Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:18:26 -0400, HK wrote:


And yes, most pirates had missing eyes, wooden legs and parrots.
Aye!!

Chuck must have flunked out of pirate school.
Else, he wouldn't take this stuff so seriously.

Matey, I'm watching a pirate show on the History Channel
now, and it looks like Hank Morgan has all his parts, and is missing a
parrot only.
Arg.


The commonly accepted "model" for pirates is the character created by
Robert Louis Stevenson in his novel Treasure Island. The pirate, of
course, was Long John Silver, who has lost one of his legs, and who has
a parrot, named Captain Flint, on his shoulder. And Stevenson, of
course, was a fine writer, something Chuck will never be.

A number of really good actors have played Silver in film, including
Orson Welles, Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, and, of course, the
incomparable Wallace Beery.

No one really gives a **** what Chuck thinks about pirates or pirate lore.

On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:41:22 -0400, HK wrote:

Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:27:54 -0400, HK wrote:

Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:18:26 -0400, HK wrote:


And yes, most pirates had missing eyes, wooden legs and parrots.
Aye!!

Chuck must have flunked out of pirate school.
Else, he wouldn't take this stuff so seriously.

Matey, I'm watching a pirate show on the History Channel
now, and it looks like Hank Morgan has all his parts, and is missing a
parrot only.
Arg.


The commonly accepted "model" for pirates is the character created by
Robert Louis Stevenson in his novel Treasure Island. The pirate, of
course, was Long John Silver, who has lost one of his legs, and who has
a parrot, named Captain Flint, on his shoulder. And Stevenson, of
course, was a fine writer, something Chuck will never be.

A number of really good actors have played Silver in film, including
Orson Welles, Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, and, of course, the
incomparable Wallace Beery.

No one really gives a **** what Chuck thinks about pirates or pirate lore.

I found his post interesting enough. Press gangs and shanghaiing are
interesting topics in the scheme of changing social and political
mores, and reflective of maritime history, which has implications to
boating history and evaluative comparisons.
Jack Palance. Saw him a late night talk show once, and when asked a
seemingly innocuous question he went psycho in a subdued and scary
fashion. Always wondered about him.

Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:41:22 -0400, HK wrote:

Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:27:54 -0400, HK wrote:

Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:18:26 -0400, HK wrote:


And yes, most pirates had missing eyes, wooden legs and parrots.
Aye!!
Chuck must have flunked out of pirate school.
Else, he wouldn't take this stuff so seriously.
Matey, I'm watching a pirate show on the History Channel
now, and it looks like Hank Morgan has all his parts, and is missing a
parrot only.
Arg.

The commonly accepted "model" for pirates is the character created by
Robert Louis Stevenson in his novel Treasure Island. The pirate, of
course, was Long John Silver, who has lost one of his legs, and who has
a parrot, named Captain Flint, on his shoulder. And Stevenson, of
course, was a fine writer, something Chuck will never be.

A number of really good actors have played Silver in film, including
Orson Welles, Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, and, of course, the
incomparable Wallace Beery.

No one really gives a **** what Chuck thinks about pirates or pirate lore.

I found his post interesting enough. Press gangs and shanghaiing are
interesting topics in the scheme of changing social and political
mores, and reflective of maritime history, which has implications to
boating history and evaluative comparisons.
Jack Palance. Saw him a late night talk show once, and when asked a
seemingly innocuous question he went psycho in a subdued and scary
fashion. Always wondered about him.


There's no shortage of well-written, interesting information available
on pirates of today and yesterday.

My favorite "Silver" was Beery in the 1934 version directed by the great
Victor Fleming. The cast also included Jackie Cooper, Lionel Barrymore,
Nigel Bruce, and Paul Kruger. Kruger was the grandnephew of the guy for
whom the Krugerrand was named. Really.

Fleming "also" directed Gone with the Wind, the Good Earth, Captains
Courageous, Tortilla Flat and about a zillion others.

On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:03:10 -0400, HK wrote:



My favorite "Silver" was Beery in the 1934 version directed by the great
Victor Fleming. The cast also included Jackie Cooper, Lionel Barrymore,
Nigel Bruce, and Paul Kruger. Kruger was the grandnephew of the guy for
whom the Krugerrand was named. Really.

On your recommendation I put it on my Netflix list.
I saw it on TV years ago, but it was no doubt butchered and
commercial-ridden. I love Netflix.

--Vic

HK wrote:

No one really gives a **** what Chuck thinks about pirates or pirate
lore.

Harry,
Actually there are lots of people who give a **** what Chuck thinks
about this and other topics related to boating. He is actually paid to
give his opinion on boating topics.

I would guess there are some who care what you think about certain
topics. I do know there are lots of people who don't. That is the
wonder of Usenet, you get to post your ideas wither someone gives a shot
or not.

You do seem to think that rec.boats is your group, and the only ideas
that are worthy of a post are those that you are agree with. You are
incorrect.

On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:41:22 -0400, HK wrote:

The commonly accepted "model" for pirates is the character created by
Robert Louis Stevenson in his novel Treasure Island. The pirate, of
course, was Long John Silver, who has lost one of his legs, and who has
a parrot, named Captain Flint, on his shoulder.

A work of fiction if I do recall correctly.

And Stevenson, of
course, was a fine writer, something Chuck will never be.


We eagerly await your own contributions to the literary arts. Oh
yes, sorry, I forgot you recent scholarly attempt to define a**hole.

A number of really good actors have played Silver in film, including
Orson Welles, Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, and, of course, the
incomparable Wallace Beery.

No one really gives a **** what Chuck thinks about pirates or pirate lore.

Have you taken a survey? I rather enjoyed his insightfulness.

Ley's take a vote.

Wayne.B wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:41:22 -0400, HK wrote:

The commonly accepted "model" for pirates is the character created by
Robert Louis Stevenson in his novel Treasure Island. The pirate, of
course, was Long John Silver, who has lost one of his legs, and who has
a parrot, named Captain Flint, on his shoulder.

A work of fiction if I do recall correctly.


Well, of course. But as I stated, it is the commonly accepted model for
pirates, or did you miss that reference, Whine?




And Stevenson, of
course, was a fine writer, something Chuck will never be.


We eagerly await your own contributions to the literary arts. Oh
yes, sorry, I forgot you recent scholarly attempt to define a**hole.






A number of really good actors have played Silver in film, including
Orson Welles, Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, and, of course, the
incomparable Wallace Beery.

No one really gives a **** what Chuck thinks about pirates or pirate lore.

Have you taken a survey? I rather enjoyed his insightfulness.


Of course you did.

On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:41:22 -0400, HK wrote:

Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:27:54 -0400, HK wrote:

Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:18:26 -0400, HK wrote:


And yes, most pirates had missing eyes, wooden legs and parrots.
Aye!!

Chuck must have flunked out of pirate school.
Else, he wouldn't take this stuff so seriously.

Matey, I'm watching a pirate show on the History Channel
now, and it looks like Hank Morgan has all his parts, and is missing a
parrot only.
Arg.


The commonly accepted "model" for pirates is the character created by
Robert Louis Stevenson in his novel Treasure Island. The pirate, of
course, was Long John Silver, who has lost one of his legs, and who has
a parrot, named Captain Flint, on his shoulder. And Stevenson, of
course, was a fine writer, something Chuck will never be.

A number of really good actors have played Silver in film, including
Orson Welles, Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, and, of course, the
incomparable Wallace Beery.

No one really gives a **** what Chuck thinks about pirates or pirate lore.

Maybe, but it's for sure everyone gives a **** about your thoughts and
comments. Your trash mouth is disgusting, Harry.