the veal was scrumptous

happy holidays to all
merrry christmas
happy chanukkah

Todell,

Thank you for the mention of the patented, trademarked, copyrighted and delightfully tropical Mang Tang!

Your menu looks absolutely magnificient, and your invitation is incredibly well appreciated. I would be honored to sit amongst this great gathering of friends, and thankfully share this bounty with you.

However, I need to take one HUGE leftover bag of this wonderful culinary masterpiece home for Christmas Day, as we, the Mangs, are already celebrating the Feast of the 7 Fishes; this too was borne of tradition in Italy, brought over by both our families many years ago and continued today.

May you all enjoy this holiday season, and may you all be blessed. It is my honor to share words with such an esteemed group of people.

-Mang

P.S. Argh, I do be the Officer of the Galley, yet Todell's menu do sure put me Bilge Rat Soup to shame...

It is good to see you all Gathered together

God bless this food we are about to partake
God bless good friends
Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year
And happy birthday Lady B

Your loyal friend

Cap'n Tiberius

Grazie Todell!
Squisito! Piu Baci, por favore.

And tho' Christmas Day be o'er, the joy still reigns true.
'tis the season for blessings, and merriment too;
I've been ashore seekin' out a new British brew,
worthy of our Captain, and our most hearty crew.

Tiberius Brew by Milton Brewery in the UK (http://www.miltonbrewery.co.uk/tiberius.html)

Argh!
-Mang

Everybody pay tribute to our newest crew member Honbun26, aka Cap'n Bess Rackham....hmmm, a relative of our Simplist? :smile:

Welcome Honbun! Don't let the rest of the crew bother ya too much, they're really
quite harmless no matter what they say!

Arrrr!

ARRRRRRRGh! Welcome honbun! Now, git yerself to work its time to pillage and plunder, you scalawag!

Did somebody say pillage and plunder?
I'm all in :biggrin:

After ye study, that is! ;)

Err… uh…mmm …. Welcome aboard Honbun! Make yer self at home on this here fine vessel. You’ll need to relieve …. Ah.. .. Well, whoever it is below with the bilge rats pumpin out that stagnated water… While ye are below, run through the galley to see if they be needin anything. Cap’n may send a dingy to shore fer supplies… lessen we run into another ship worth sinkin. And if’n ye find a glass eye … well, that’d be mine an I’d be much obliged if ye return to me. Now, if’n ye find any cannons to be loose, well, that’d be the duty of McMang, jist let him know an e’ll make sure theys secured. If ye haven’t already, dive in da hot tub fer a good scrubbin by the cabin and pool boys. And of course, there be plenty of rum flowin, so drink up me hearty, the adventure has just begun!!!!!!!!!

jolly glad 't see honbun. Now get ye self down her 't the bilge and take o'r i'm right tir'd o' the stench.

That thar Auld Lang Syne song makes me eyes leak. Me thinks ye be the best pirates on the seven seas!
Lets pillage, plunder and profit one last time before the New Year!
Tally Ho!

count me in!!!!
Pillage and plunder be what I do best!

arrrgghh...leave me some pillage'n!!!

AARRRGGGHH!!! More booty t' be had. We will be sinkin' another ship? Or be we headed t' another one o' them masquerade balls. If it's another ball ..... well.... I've got t' find me costume and me formal glass eye!

*lostscape tosses this (http://infinitecoolness.com/galleries/lastactionhero/tn_lastactionherowp05.jpg) to LIVINLOST*

*lostscape tosses this (http://infinitecoolness.com/galleries/lastactionhero/tn_lastactionherowp05.jpg) to LIVINLOST*

AYE!!!! Thank ye, lostscape! That be's the one fer them formal parties. If it's a dance we be headin to... well... (blush)... I'll be havin the first one with ye! If ye be so obliged. I promise to keep me hook to me self.

That there feller looks a bit familiar. Me thinks I recalls 'em being near another big lug... goes by the name of Guvner. I do hopes you sent that scallywag to Davy's locker fer stealin me eye!

Err… uh…mmm …. Welcome aboard Honbun! Make yer self at home on this here fine vessel. You’ll need to relieve …. Ah.. .. Well, whoever it is below with the bilge rats pumpin out that stagnated water… While ye are below, run through the galley to see if they be needin anything. Cap’n may send a dingy to shore fer supplies… lessen we run into another ship worth sinkin. And if’n ye find a glass eye … well, that’d be mine an I’d be much obliged if ye return to me.


BLIMEY LIVIN! That be MY eye! (http://www.nimbacreations.com/Lifecasting/Library/glass-eye.jpg) How many times must I be tellin' you that!

Arrrrrggg.

A pirate kiss to you all (http://www.claytronics.org/albums/SwingRiot/Pirates_Kissing_Oct_02.sized.jpg) for a wonderful piratey New Year!

(And once you've given lostscape a spin around the floor, how 'bout you come my way, Livin? maybe we can share the eye... (http://www.artghost.com/small%20pics/Pic%20set%201/glass%20eye.jpg))


Welcome to the madness, Honbun!

BLIMEY LIVIN! That be MY eye! (http://www.nimbacreations.com/Lifecasting/Library/glass-eye.jpg) How many times must I be tellin' you that!

Arrrrrggg.

A pirate kiss to you all (http://www.claytronics.org/albums/SwingRiot/Pirates_Kissing_Oct_02.sized.jpg) for a wonderful piratey New Year!

(And once you've given lostscape a spin around the floor, how 'bout you come my way, Livin? maybe we can share the eye... (http://www.artghost.com/small%20pics/Pic%20set%201/glass%20eye.jpg))


Welcome to the madness, Honbun!

WELL, YO HO HO!!!
Ye holds the eye whilst I sips this rum.
Then I'll hold it whilst you sip.
One with an eye,
one with a stein of rum!
Share and share alike!
Me likes this teamwork
Now Cap'n play us a tune
We gots wenches wantin to dance!!!!
AARRGHH! It's a pirate's life fer me!

ETA: Honbon, I hope ye can dance a jig! We does that a lot around here. And if'n ye can't, well, just fake it! We'll all be full o' rum fore long and won't know the difference,or at least won't care.

Happy New Year to ye.
May yer flagons be filled wit' rum,
and yer hearts with joy and love;
health to all aboard!

-Mang
Clamdigger, Officer of the Galley, Sword Master

P.S. Aye, that do be me in the bilge, pumpin' out the water, so d'be careful what ye be puttin' down the hatch, cauz ye never know who might be under it, like an overindulgent partier aboard topdeck lookin' te purge his er her rum excesses downward...

Our Cap'n was a bit frisky today. Did anyone see his monument?

Our Cap'n was a bit frisky today. Did anyone see his monument?

Argh maytey, do tell as I cannot infer what ye mean! Was it another symbolic avatar, or his artistic prose?

Those "below cabin inspections" do be takin' a lot o' the Cap'n's time...

-Mang

Aye, Mang, indeed. You missed an interesting presentation of the Washington Monument.

Oh but I saw...
and yes... interesting it was... the Washington monument...

'Tis getting a little stale in here. We need some new direction. Where be that thar Cap'n? He'd better watch his self or thar might be mutiny on these seas. ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!

Might be!
:sneaky2:
Where do ya be thinking the Cap'n be?
*runs to check the lock on her cabin door*

garrggghhh.. be I smellin a mut'ny a brewin'?

Heyheyhey.... That capt'n being a busy man and all...
We better give him a nudge or two.. all them women takes up all his time...

Ye know what they say,
when the Cap'ns away,
the crew will play....
Serves him right, he be gone for longer than a fortnight...

Last I knew, he be conducting below cabin inspections...

'Tis getting a little stale in here. We need some new direction. Where be that thar Cap'n? He'd better watch his self or thar might be mutiny on these seas. ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!

*ties lostscape to the mainbeam and issues 15 or 16 lashes for such talk* :biggrin:

:bawling: arrrrrrrggh!
Alas! What was me thinkin'?
Apologies to all! But we best find the Cap'n and get this ship on course.

Avast Ye LOyal Lads and Lassys

It be a new year and a fine one at that.
So stop yer grinning and hoist up yer linen
We be laying on full sail and let'n her run
Down to some LOST island
For to have ourselves some fun.

And put that poor cabin boy in his bunk !

Alone !

Cap'n Tiberius

Alone?????? but where's the fun in that?????

Great Neptunes Trident

Ye bess be complying
Or I'll take me broad sword
To thy narrow stern

Now be quick about it

Cap'n Tiberius

*pouts*
That cabin boy knows the way down! He can go alone!
*goes to sit astern*

*grabs a mop and swabs the deck*

Ah it's good to have the Cap'n around. Me thighs are chaffed and me thinks it's time to spend some time above deck. :rolleyes:

*climbs down from the crow's nest, bottle---err cutlass---in hand* ya heard the man! Get that boy in his bunk!

hiccup....

*climbs back up into the crow's nest*

Spy that Reb

Who else could hang a mainsail
While two sheets into the wind

I be a lucky Cap'n with this fine crew

Cap'n Tiberius

Aye, Aye, Cap'n!
So nice to have ye back, er, above board!
I best get down to the galley and cook up somethin' good for you and our ragtag crew to celebrate your return! Have ye a hankerin' for anything special, sir?

mmm me rum is fine dandy this fair aft'noon.

*stops sulking, grabs a mop and sweeps the floor*
We should have a party soon...

ey....a party be a good ting t' have...

Yo ho Yo ho... me an my bottle o' rum....*hiccup* Blasted seagulls always ruin'n me songs.

Ah, me Myha. Always the life of the party. I've got the place shipshape, just in time for a party.

Yo ho ho and a bottle o’ rum
The Cap’ns back on deck
Now get to movin yer bum
So’s we can keep up the trek
We be sailin fast as wind will carry
Off to some Lost eyeland unknown
Where we’ll have to be wary
Rumor has it Walt and the monster have grown

*swings the bottle of rum*
Here there be a lot of drinkin' to be done!!! The keg's are full and the food is ready!

*Dives off of the crows nest, rolls to absorb the shock as the deck's timbers shiver from the impact, jumps up and grabs the rum from Myha, his bottle of dear brother Jack in his other hand* Don't ye be swinging the alcohol! Durned girl! Now repeat after me...hiccup..."Alcohol is good!"

Grub Is It

Thank thee for thy kind offer
I have a hanker'n for some tender loin
And I hear tell yours be the finest.

Prepare a spread

Cap'n Tiberius

*hic*.... I don't.... know what... I mean where.... I mean who.... Heck who cares...
*hic*

Where's the rum?? and... teehee-....chicken legs.... :24:

Did someone say Chicken Legs (http://www.artbysteph.com/files/Chicken_legs_front.gif) ??

Argh, chicken to dine? Well ye rusty scuppers, ye be takin' the drumsticks and wings, cuz I lay claim t' breast and thigh...

-Mang

*spotted this here island and thought she would swim ashore for some sun and lounging on the beach*

*waves to mates on ship*
I have found a place for our revelry!

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/PTGPOD/579744.jpg

Come.....This way maties ...Oh and be kind enought to be bring some food and rum...getting a bit parched.

AAAAARRRGGHHHHH!

AYE.. ME!

Cometh hither, let me smear this on ya... stole this off a fair skinned lass at the last port....ya looks like ya gonna burn from dat hot sun. And I must compliment ye on that sweet sunspot.

Mang,

They be two breasts and two thighs to each of them birds. Surely, ya kin give up some of it yer mates. Ya stingy meat grabbin scallywag!! Now takes this saber, hack it into peices and divy it up!

Cometh hither, let me smear this on ya... stole this off a fair skinned lass at the last port....ya looks like ya gonna burn from dat hot sun. And I must compliment ye on that sweet sunspot.

LL..... I think you missed a spot :wink1:

http://www.lalberoelamano.it/img/mass.tonificante-ok.jpg

Mang,

They be two breasts and two thighs to each of them birds. Surely, ya kin give up some of it yer mates. Ya stingy meat grabbin scallywag!! Now takes this saber, hack it into peices and divy it up!

Though their breasts be full and their thighs be shapely, I don't be sharin' any o'me "birds" with ye crusty barnacles!

But if ye want some o'this chicken they be servin' up from the galley, here be a plate full...

Chirp fer me if y'r up fer a Mang Tang!
-Mang

chirp chirp

:shesaid:

*yawns*
I just got up... but I feel the need fer rum.....
:cheers:

shiver me timber's ... some one best tie me 't the mast lest I be swim'n t' shore to dine on some o' that fancy bird.

LL..... I think you missed a spot :wink1:

http://www.lalberoelamano.it/img/mass.tonificante-ok.jpg

Aye, I be savin that spot fer last.
Fer when beauty me eye find
It doeth cause heart to beat fast
And me one good eye goes blind

And on the left with the hook
Me one good hand on the right
Straining the eye to take a look
Did behold a wonderful sight

So takes me time to savor
Like that of a vintage wine
Pause, to take in the flavor
Of those things so fine

Now get ye over here, lay out on this plank, will finish this task so ye can get back to yer rum.

WAX ON… WAX OFF


Though their breasts be full and their thighs be shapely, I don't be sharin' any o'me "birds" with ye crusty barnacles!

But if ye want some o'this chicken they be servin' up from the galley, here be a plate full...

Chirp fer me if y'r up fer a Mang Tang!
-Mang

Very well then Mr. Mang, keep them birds to yersef… me hopes you checked ’em fer the bird flu !!!

Chirp Chirp

shiver me timber's ... some one best tie me 't the mast lest I be swim'n t' shore to dine on some o' that fancy bird.

My Dear,
Tis a bad idea to suggest to these scurvy dogs that ye be tied up... they jist might'n leave ya there and use ye fer knife throwing practice...

Aye...I ne'r said I was the sharpest knife in the belt. I be forever in yer debt LIVINLOST

Aye...I ne'r said I was the sharpest knife in the belt. I be forever in yer debt LIVINLOST

You scrub...err... got my back, i gots yers!

I appreciate it matey. I'll keep one eye on yer back and one on me blade.

Very well then Mr. Mang, keep them birds to yersef… me hopes you checked ’em fer the bird flu !!!

Chirp Chirp


Argh matey, read the original words more carefully, as I no be talkin' of chicken thar, ya lilly-livered scupper!!!

If it do be chicken ya wanna share matey, I be honored ta roast one personally fer ya on a spitfire, and let ya have first choice...as long as we do chase it down wit' a hearty brew or rum spirit, and be thankful for the bounty and of course share meal, conversation and song amongst this most hearty crew!

Bring the cask, the flagons be empty!

Avast!
-Mang

P.S. It do seem that I be losin' me skillz in entendre when nobody do notice me subtlety...

Argh matey, read the original words more carefully, as I no be talkin' of chicken thar, ya lilly-livered scupper!!!

If it do be chicken ya wanna share matey, I be honored ta roast one personally fer ya on a spitfire, and let ya have first choice...as long as we do chase it down wit' a hearty brew or rum spirit, and be thankful for the bounty and of course share meal, conversation and song amongst this most hearty crew!

Bring the cask, the flagons be empty!

Avast!
-Mang

P.S. It do seem that I be losin' me skillz in entendre when nobody do notice me subtlety...

HAR HAR!
I gets yer entendre, did ye get mine? Ye silly parrot brained cannon stuffer!
Still yet...ye best check 'em fer da flu. I gots a bag below. I stole off a doctor last we was ashore. Would ye like to borrow me thermometer to see if yer birds is at a good temp? A tounge depressor to make sure they adnoids not be swolen? I gots a stethascope as well. Ye can use that to put up against the head, knock twice to see if they be an echo?

So, le's see if'n we can make new record of drainin a keg o' rum!!! And chase 'er down with some of that fine MangTang!! Drink up me harties!!!

Shiver me Kimbers

I spy Friday Island
Stearsman
Hard to port !
Finally an island fit for me crew
Make for the sheltered anchorage
We be dropping our anchor thar.

Seamens paradise

Cap'n Tiberius

Friday Island (http://www.eccyeccyptang.com/Pics%20Folder/Terragen%20Pics/Friday-Island.jpg), Aye, Aye, Cap'n!

WOOOOOT!!!!!!

ALL ASHORE WHO'S GOIN ASHORE!!

And we're sure who's goin ashore as we all should be sure to go ashore for sure.

Aarrrghh!! Take a sip o' Tang and say that 3 times fast!

Argh, that do be photo realistic, but Cap'n, I do hope the lasses no be CGIs! Holographic honeys ain't fer snugglin, tho' they sure look great!

All ashore!
-Mang

*dives in the water*... arrrggghhh can't wait to get me to shore and bask in some gleamin sunlight whilst I'm serenaded by local beaut's. I hopes there be plent 'o rum on shroe cause I gots a thirst 't die for.

It seems one of ye hearties fergot t'distill the rum, as ev'r'b'dy do seem to be sportin' a headache...why else do ye be so quiet?

Here's t'wishin' ye scallywags a great week of speculatin'!

-Mang

***todell, once again, stumbles up from below deck, eyes red and squinting***

aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggg....
Have we made landfall yet? no? well then, me and me achin' head will be going back down...call me if we ever do...
arrrrrrggg..oof.

Shiver me Kimbers

I spy Friday Island
Stearsman
Hard to port !
Finally an island fit for me crew
Make for the sheltered anchorage
We be dropping our anchor thar.

Seamens paradise

Cap'n Tiberius

LOL I'm a first mate in a rightly foul mood....pass me the hooch, Cap'n. I'd request a cabin boy but I'd probably be the cause of his demise with my bad temper tonight.

Kimbers,
What's the matter lass?
Did your first mate say something to put that bee in your bonnet?
I know mine did, that yellow bellied cat-nipping scalawag!

...yep... mine too, please pass me the rum....

LOL we can drown our sorrows and thank Neptune that we truly rock.

hhhhggggrrrrraaaaa.... sorry..my speechlexia is acting up again.

Argh Mateys!

Shivver your timbers, wake yer souls,
thar' be a mist appriaching in disguise;
As I steered Her rudder, I saw 't from afar,
A blackened wisp, thick'nin' in the skies.

I stared into it, and what mine eyes saw
was a storied life of malice;
a fearful vision I know 't'were,
of this uncrowned king in a darkened palace.

Each village I'd plundered and treasure I stole,
took another cherished breath,
a face for each whom I'd hated or wronged,
whether in life or in death.

All of the angry lasses
yelling endlessly at me;
having stolen their loving hearts,
and left them alone whilst I flee.

I saw the taverns that I'd burned,
and the bottles of rum I drank heartily;
my pirate reflection melted,
regret for my debauchery.

As the acrid smoke filled my nose,
for mine evils I begged forgiveness,
yet realization hit my simple mind,
LIVIN LOST ate too much chili in the mess.

Black smoke indeed!
-Mang

HAR^^^^^
And I thought you be speakin' about the soul-mirror smokey monster! Chili, indeed! HAR!!!

:lol: I think Mang will be voted best ship mate this month....

Mang certainly gets my vote in the "Pirate with the Best Vocabulary" category. Wonder if there is an award for Pirates...A Golden Globes for Buccaneers or something....

I keep hearing pirate talk in my head, but it sounds just like Yosimite Sam...there is something missing here.... arrrrgggghhhh

I keep hearing pirate talk in my head, but it sounds just like Yosimite Sam...there is something missing here.... arrrrgggghhhh

I wonder if Mang gives Pirate-Speak lessons....now I've got Y. Sam going through my head too, LOL!!

haha....dag nabit

Thanks guys, now Sam'll be takin' up residence in my head too. Oh well, hope he makes friends with the other characters residing there!!

I vote to give Mang the first official Pirate Trophy (http://www.adtrophy.com/img/content/i7/7624.gif)of 2006.
Yea or nay?

Mang
:roflmao:you made my day!

*stands up wind from LL* :tomato:

Doesn't everyone hear Yosemite Sam in there head? :shocking:

Thanks guys, now Sam'll be takin' up residence in my head too. Oh well, hope he makes friends with the other characters residing there!!

I vote to give Mang the first official Pirate Trophy (http://www.adtrophy.com/img/content/i7/7624.gif)of 2006.
Yea or nay?

I say "Yea!" Yea verily!

I think we should have "The Golden Pegleg" awards....we need some categories such as:

Best Use of Pirate Jargon
Most Rum Consumed
Best Pirate Accessory
Finest Cabin Boy
and of course...
Pirate of the Year

...any other thoughts?

I think we should have "The Golden Pegleg" awards....we need some categories such as:

Best Use of Pirate Jargon
Most Rum Consumed
Best Pirate Accessory
Finest Cabin Boy
and of course...
Pirate of the Year

...any other thoughts?

Excellent, Kimbers!
Best Pilferer
Most Wrinkled from Hot Tub
Best bildge pumper
Biggest Cannon shooter.....

Best double entendre :biggrin:

Doesn't everyone hear Yosemite Sam in there head?

Whenever I lurk in here I do. Which could be a sign it's not healthy...:p

Me! I see yer eyes!!

hummmm, how about best rodent avi?

HAR HAR HAR ….AAARGHHHHH

Tis evident Mr McMang knows the power of written word
That the pen do indeed be mightier than the sword
For with his finger did scribe provoking thought
Causing each to wonder what is truly sought

Now you’ve peered into the murky mind of Mang
While on your lips remains the stain of burning sweet Tang
Watched as he bared his soul through the mysterious fog
If I hadn’t seen it myself, would blame it on the grog

Hides himself away, deep in the bowels of the galley
Brewing his trouble with thoughts of Death Valley
With a stew of unknown ingredients and herbs of delight
Soon a new batch for his mates he’ll serve for the night

A smell wafts up from below that’s sure to entice
Teasing your belly to fill with a touch of Mang’s spice
Now the desire to consume is almost to much to take
As we wait with anticipation of the Chili to partake

Soon a fine taste pleases your palette and tingles your buds
Warming your whole body like a tub full of hot suds
So the pang of hunger has now begun to subside
And with a might full belly you feel satisfied

So now we are fat and happy, full of Mang’s Chili and rum
ALARM X3 !!, what’s this rumble putting pressure on my bum
If torching the French ship be the Cap’n’s desire
Just toss me on over, cause I’m fartin fire !!!



Well.....ahem......OK... I vote YEA.

Oh! Awards!! Me like...
I vote yeah for each and every one!

Livinlost,
Yer post made me smile and laugh till I cried,
and now that these eyes have finally dried,
I must beg you for now to cease and desist
cuz my work is calling.. yet I can't resist
to keep comin' back again and again
to gleen the posts of the gathered insane.
So I bid you farewell for a moment or two,
cuz guys, I really have something I gotta do!!!
:biggrin: :biggrin:

I like t' awards..

I like t' awards..

Ok y'all....do you want me to put the categories together and keep a tally? We can vote through over the next few days. We can do them by PM if you'd wish. I think we need to keep category submission open through today....voting to start tomorrow?? I can post a message at LOyal as well.

Lemme know...

Sufferin Succotash!!!!

A mascot (http://www.yosemite-sam.net/Sam/Ornaments/Sam-Wall-Sculpture-Pirate.jpg) fer the Sea Raven?

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *runs out of post*

*peeks back in*
I'll be daggered and dammed ! t'was thinken it was the Cap'n.
Thougt they'd shrunk him down to that thar puny thing.
Almost flung meself over yan rail.

Dagnabit Livin....LOL!!

...Me thinks (not Me, but me) our groggy mate with the fixation on wild hares may not be fond of that rabbit (http://www.sandmtnshootersclub.com/sambugs.jpg) hater Yosemite Sam (http://www.tultw.com/bios/sam.htm) as our mascot. ...
but I ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

We just took on a new crew member for the Quest. Welcome dragongrrl to the good ship Sea Raven.

Enjoy the journey with the rest of this motley crew of ours..it's sure to be unforgettable!

HAR HAR!

Oyyyy!!! Not more lassies...er, I means...Welcome dragongrrl!!! :biggrin: Perchance you be bringin' some fine laddie apprentices with ya'!!!

I hope yer good at swabbin' decks and cookin' down in thee galley!!! We can't seem to get most o' the worthless scalleywags to do much more than drainin' the kegs 'round here!!!

ARRRRRRRRRRRRHHHHHHHH!!!

dragongrrl

We welcome you aboard this fine vessel
A place with minds of like to wrestle
With the finest of rum to be found
Where our enemies below are bound

Fellow mates deserving of respect
With the wit and banter you’d expect
From the crew of the famous Cap’n Tiberius
We seek to undo all that appears mysterious

So, keep your eyes open and your ears clean
Cause if you miss something the crew gets mean
They’ll cuss, spit, stomp their feet and put up a fight
Creating a most atrocious and frightening sight

But fear not my dear dragongrrl
Soon we’ll have ye polished like a shiny pearl

Welcome Aboard!!!
LL

welcome 'bord Dragongrrl...'tis a pleasure to have ye.

Apologies to those whom have already been thusly inspired and energized by this art, but an infrequent fortnight Shatner reference is always warranted to re-envigorate:

"And all of thisssss...sciiiiiiience,
I don't understand;
IT'S JUST A JOB,
5..days...a...week

...oh no, no, no...

...I'm the Rock---et---maaaaaaaaaaan(g)!"

An all-time Mang fav great interpretation!
-Mang

lol...that was great Mang~

lol...that was great Mang~

Argh,

How many of ye lilly-livered scallywags have seen th' great sea captain, William Shatner, in his interpretation o' Rocketman at the 1978 Science Fiction Film Awards? No do I have a map to that URLIsland at the moment, but mayhap shall I mark an "X" on th' spot fer ye one day.

So mighty is its work,
'tis a reflective star in the sky;
a brightness in the black
to steer Sea Raven by.

-Mang

Argh Mateys,

Bravo to the Captains and Crew o' the USS TPTB fer a rich journey, as it do seem that their treasure map do be foisting an incredibly unique journey to become LOST. A job incredibly well done, do I think it be!

N'er did I think that creators could be so bold as to present so many el'ments o' science fiction, baffling mythos, protracted mystery and heavy religious allegory in a prime time drama that is not relegated to archetypal stigmata.

These hearty folk do well to "hide" these elements within a colorful tapestry of excellent storyline, plot elements, wonderful characters, lavish scenery and creativity. 'Tis a brilliant strategy to satisfy so many pirates and landlubbers, from the casual to the overly analytical, and satifying the network whilst still living their full vision.

Of course, a hearty shout out to Cap'n and crew of the Sea Raven, n'er a finer group of lasses and scallywags this side of the Marshall Islands!

3 Cheers for the finest ship and crew in any fleet!

Hip, hip...gulp...hooray!
Hip, hip...gulp...
Gulp, gulp, gulp...

Lend me your thoughts mates, or pump the bilge!
-Mang
(peering one-eyed through his scope to the stars searching for Planet Shatner)

kimbers giggles over Planet Shatner

Oh Mang...I don't' know what you do in real life but methinks you would give Johnny Depp a run for his money.

kimbers giggles over Planet Shatner

Oh Mang...I don't' know what you do in real life but methinks you would give Johnny Depp a run for his money.

Well lass, it do be an honor t'be giggled over by Her Kimberness, famed pirate queen of the Carribean! May yer corset fit tight, or not at all!

But t'be compared to Captain Jack Sparrow, a most worthy Cap'n in his own right, I do be extremely thankful to ye. Let's just say that Johhny Depp shivvers Mrs. Mang's timbers! Now you've gone off an' ballooned me ego; well, we all do need a good primping ev'ry once awhile! :biggrin:

Yo Ho Mateys! Fill the flagons, the cask be overfull! Raise yer mug and give 3 Cheers to LOST, and many bold directions. Religious allegory, science elements, lasting mystery, ancient mythos, subtle infusions. I hope the Sea Raven finds many treasures as the season continues to unfold!

Captain, might I have your leave to have a play below deck as Jack Sparrow fer Mrs. Mang? :kiss:

-Clamdigger McMang, the Lilly-Livered
Sword Master of the Sea Raven, Officer of the Mess

Mang....Thar could be a fight over the Depp.

Her Kimberness? I swear I almost sneezed coffee out me nose....and what's a corset?

and what's a corset?

Well milady, in cases so complex as this, mayhap it be best that I show you personally what a corset do be. I can easily procure a vast selection of corsets for such occassions, with matching stockings to boot. A corset makes for perfect adornment under your favorite dancing dress on topdeck, or perhaps 'tis better suited for naval maneuvers below deck...

Mayhap Mrs. Mang do be gettin' a lovely corset and stockings to celebrate new LOST episodes during February TV sweeps and of course in celebration of the patron saint of lovers...

Avast!
-Mang

The ship do be gettin crowded. A new matey has signed up and she be sara-SNWG aka Charlotte the Willful. Tips yer tankards to our new pirate mate!

Umm....Mr. Mang sir...I do think we be needin' a bigger hot tub on the party..er, promenade deck. Mayhaps you can be findin' us one? And where be that cabin boy? sara be needin a hand with her trunk.....Me! Kimbers! Lostscape! Let that po boy alone and git him back ta work!

**walks away shakin her head......its a wonder he's lasted this long...**

Hi everyone! :wavey:
Thank you for letting me join ship! :pirate2:

-Cdr Charlotte the Willful

Avast Sara, er, Cdr Charlotte the Willfull...willfull...

Grab a mop and come with me t' the lower deck to mop the bilge. It do seem that our raucous party aft'r discussin' some LOST episodes have caused a small breach in the hull, and you and I need to be moppin' while it do be fixed by t'engineers.

I'm sure the Cap'n will want to provide a tour o'the ship, our Sea Raven.

Welcome aboard matey!
-Mang

*grabs the mop*

Avast, Mang!
Off to clean up. We need the ship to be sparkling clean. It's a matter of pride ;)

*lostscape peers out from below deck, bringing the cabin boy (http://img490.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sawyer11ab.jpg)with her--instructing cabin boy put his shirt on*
Uh humm, er, avast!! Eh? New matey? (humf, female she be!*scowl*) Ok, Sara-SWNG, here ya be! But I warn ye, don't hog the cabin boy or ye be one sorry lass!
ARRRRRRRRRRGHH!
*lostscape sulks off, head down* now where be that thar rum keg?

Sara! Welcome! Bilge duty is so unpleasant on yer first day....perhaps the Cap'n can assign you cabin boy duty next.

Aye Mang - I do remember what those corsety underthingies are. Keep in mind that I be tossin' all those frilly things after the visit to Planet Shatner. They were just gettin' in the way and not of much use to a sailor such as meself. But they did make a fine mop for cleaning up that hearty mess. I still be blaming the cabin boy for spillin me personal barrel o' rum off the port side. Who be in charge of cabin boy punishment today? Aye, methinks the new matey should be....

Hey Sara! Welcome aboard, me darlin' *grins*


Okay, y'all. I'm going to be totally serious for a moment. First off, I feel completely foolish saying this. Secondly, Myha's making me! (okay, so not totally serious :))

In the past few weeks something's been growing in me. It's finally hit fruition in the past couple of days and it's kind of disturbing, as well as far-fetched, strange and probably way wrong. Sometimes, especially lately as I peruse articles on life extension, transhumanism, space exploration, and the most recent finds in Mayan archaelogy (some for Lost theories, but mostly for my own edification and entertainment) I keep seeing a growth -- almost a societal, species-wide rush towards something. And that has led me to question our Tiberius threads and the "hints" or "clues" in those verses. Tibs, feel free to blast me or laugh at me. But, I have wondered if Lost isn't secondary to something far more profound that our dear poet is trying to get across. It's almost as we're being forged into the Witnesses for the rising of the new era. Whether it's true or not, the fact that it might be both humbles and frightens me. It also, if true, makes me want to work harder for the Good.

Okay, I said me peace....

*grabs up the rum, climbs the rope ladder and promptly gets roaring drunk in the crow's nest*

Hey Sara! Welcome aboard, me darlin' *grins*


Okay, y'all. I'm going to be totally serious for a moment. First off, I feel completely foolish saying this. Secondly, Myha's making me! (okay, so not totally serious :))

In the past few weeks something's been growing in me. It's finally hit fruition in the past couple of days and it's kind of disturbing, as well as far-fetched, strange and probably way wrong. Sometimes, especially lately as I peruse articles on life extension, transhumanism, space exploration, and the most recent finds in Mayan archaelogy (some for Lost theories, but mostly for my own edification and entertainment) I keep seeing a growth -- almost a societal, species-wide rush towards something. And that has led me to question our Tiberius threads and the "hints" or "clues" in those verses. Tibs, feel free to blast me or laugh at me. But, I have wondered if Lost isn't secondary to something far more profound that our dear poet is trying to get across. It's almost as we're being forged into the Witnesses for the rising of the new era. Whether it's true or not, the fact that it might be both humbles and frightens me. It also, if true, makes me want to work harder for the Good.

Okay, I said me peace....

*grabs up the rum, climbs the rope ladder and promptly gets roaring drunk in the crow's nest*

*lostscape yells up to Reb in the crows nest*
REB, you scalawag, I TOTALLY agree with you. I think our dear Tibs may be involved in something that he is not at all pleased with and is trying to warn us in his own way. I believe that there is a lot more to his posts than vague ramblings about a TV show.

*Covers a belch and bends over the side* Good! I ain't the only crazy one! But, I ain't no scalawag *laughs* Them's fightin' words. ;)

REB-
Scalawag's a term of endearment on the Sea Raven!

Oh...okay *g* Nevermind, then.

JR and lostscape
I totally agree and have thought so now for a while but it was only a vague feeling that I could not put into words.

Okay, y'all. I'm going to be totally serious for a moment. First off, I feel completely foolish saying this. Secondly, Myha's making me! (okay, so not totally serious :))

In the past few weeks something's been growing in me. It's finally hit fruition in the past couple of days and it's kind of disturbing, as well as far-fetched, strange and probably way wrong. Sometimes, especially lately as I peruse articles on life extension, transhumanism, space exploration, and the most recent finds in Mayan archaelogy (some for Lost theories, but mostly for my own edification and entertainment) I keep seeing a growth -- almost a societal, species-wide rush towards something. And that has led me to question our Tiberius threads and the "hints" or "clues" in those verses. Tibs, feel free to blast me or laugh at me. But, I have wondered if Lost isn't secondary to something far more profound that our dear poet is trying to get across. It's almost as we're being forged into the Witnesses for the rising of the new era. Whether it's true or not, the fact that it might be both humbles and frightens me. It also, if true, makes me want to work harder for the Good.

Okay, I said me peace....

*grabs up the rum, climbs the rope ladder and promptly gets roaring drunk in the crow's nest*

JR, I've thought this for some time as well.

Oh, and welcome Sara! I'm more of a lurker, but I'm glad the other mateys have made you feel at home here.

*wipe his forehead* Good to know I'm not alone *grins*

Hey Sara! Welcome aboard, me darlin' *grins*


Okay, y'all. I'm going to be totally serious for a moment. First off, I feel completely foolish saying this. Secondly, Myha's making me! (okay, so not totally serious :))

In the past few weeks something's been growing in me. It's finally hit fruition in the past couple of days and it's kind of disturbing, as well as far-fetched, strange and probably way wrong. Sometimes, especially lately as I peruse articles on life extension, transhumanism, space exploration, and the most recent finds in Mayan archaelogy (some for Lost theories, but mostly for my own edification and entertainment) I keep seeing a growth -- almost a societal, species-wide rush towards something. And that has led me to question our Tiberius threads and the "hints" or "clues" in those verses. Tibs, feel free to blast me or laugh at me. But, I have wondered if Lost isn't secondary to something far more profound that our dear poet is trying to get across. It's almost as we're being forged into the Witnesses for the rising of the new era. Whether it's true or not, the fact that it might be both humbles and frightens me. It also, if true, makes me want to work harder for the Good.

Okay, I said me peace....

*grabs up the rum, climbs the rope ladder and promptly gets roaring drunk in the crow's nest*

A collective of thoughts and reasoning by a group’s concentration, directed by one’s profound dialogue.

Starting with the posts and the thoughts thereafter, the areas of study in a multitude of subjects with themes that appear to link them all in some way. Certainly makes one contemplate the direction of life, for self and humanity.

I feel the same things you describe. It seems that in our life time we have seen an ushering in of a Global Community. With the technology of transportation, communication, computation etc… The terrorist attacks of 911 and others are examples of events that have pushed that Globalization even closer. It seems that things are speeding up to get to some point of eventful purpose. It behooves me to define a starting, climactic and ending point. But I question if that is necessary or even possible.

I get a feeling that my eyes have been opened to things. An awareness, so to speak. A prodding from deep inside, to seek out a knowledge and understanding of the progression of humanity. Turning into a compulsion to look at anything and everything to determine if it plays a part in the overall scheme of humanity. Also, with a sense to strive for the Good.

Is this sanctuary the catalyst for the individuals gathered here? Or is it merely a small piece of the overall awareness or societal growth?


Should we look around to see if this kind of thing is taking place in other forms besides this one? Are there catalyst elsewhere that we have not been noticing?

How shall we handle this awareness as an individual, and as a group?

Is this something that a certain or select few are meant to deal with? Or is it meant for all of humanity to wake up to?

So many questions!

My sincere thanks to JR for breaking the silence on a subject that appears to affect us all. I appreciate the opportunity to express like feelings. And of course a round or applause for Tib who so graciously directs our awakening.

JR, you will never be alone! Especially with a bottle o’ rum in yer hand! CHEERS MATE!

Very nicely put, LIVINLOST. All I can say is, yes we are foolishly hurtling toward a One World Government (never thought I'd be one to use that term *lol*). Now, what will happen if and when that horrible day occurs is up to us.

Do we stand idly by and let it happen, as if a tsunami were flooding the world, and let the freedoms we hold so dear wash away with the tide; don't be fooled, they will flow away from us. Or, do we learn all we may to be better prepared for the fight against it? Mine eyes too have been opened, partly through the Quest, partly through my own personal research starting with that atrocity incorrectly called the American Civil War. So, what do we do? Well, if you don't mind I'll let one of the greatest men in history speak for me:

"Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less" -- Robert E. Lee

All we can do, LIVINLOST and all here, is our duty in the firm belief that that duty is for the Good. Not "The Greater Good" because that has the potential of leading one down dark roads. But, for the Whole Good and with a whole, and wholesome, heart.

I'm in awe... you guys have gone into my head... gathered my thoughts...improved them (really improved them...)...and put them here...
*leans back and reads*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cinamin!

:ntworthy:





jumps in the hot tub

Oy! Cabin boy! Fetch me cake n rum! And those fine massagin' shoulder oils.

Hey, Cin! The Cabin Boy is giving massages on the Promenade Deck! He's waiting for you! He's wearing his birthday suit in honor of your special day!!! No...wait...that wouldn't be allowed. He's wearing a loin cloth that features the DHARMA symbol, just to be safe. Those DHARMA people have thought of everything, haven't they?

Hmmmm. Actually, I think our boy may be part of Hanso's Life Extension research. :)

*tears in with stereo playing "Panama!"* I'm heeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre *looks around...heads to the galley and comes up a few minutes later with a big ol' mess of great white shark steaks for the party-goers*

Gather the Crew

For I be look'n fer a little spice
For this be the day of thy birth
And with the crew as witness
I shall take thee over me knee
And on bare flesh will I apply
A swat for each of thy tender years

Whale'n for me on pleasure

Cap'n T

Cap'n T, I think you be gettin' a little kinky there. Arrrrrggghhh, that's not a bad thing, I suppose. I don't know how Cin will feel about us scurvy lot watchin', though.

*stops on a dime as he hears "spankings" and then "corsets" and does a double take* Well, now...*sits hisself down with a grin* I'll get the rest of the food in a minute.

AGGGGGGH! Here be another corset (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=corsetmetal2gj.jpg) for our birthday wench!

Aye

It twas a pale moon
Yet now we have a red moon rising
And a fine fine moon it is

Studying Heavenly Boddies

Cap'n T

*stops on a dime as he hears "spankings" and then "corsets" and does a double take* Well, now...*sits hisself down with a grin* I'll get the rest of the food in a minute.

Yeah, the food can wait!!! But put on another song, will ya JR? I think I know the VH song that would fit this situation, but I won't be the one to speak it!

(voyeurism runs rampant on this here ship, don't it?)

Achh...I'm nice 'n relaxed from me nice massage and now I'm warned thar be spankins to be had. **runs and jumps in the hot tub afore the capn be "whalin" on me! LOL

Good thing I'm a mere 29 again! But from the size of those hands I be wishin' I was much younger that that !

REB! How bout some Hagar...Mosh Tequila!

Oh yeah! *switches CD's real quick, not even wonderin' if pirates should be havin' cd's and stereos and jams to Hagar*

Pass the salt and that lime over here...thar be a nice big shot awaitin' me here!

**Now that's a warm sensation going down !! ** Whew! It's hot in here!

Just thought I'd pop in and grab a shark burger.

Happy Birthday, Cin!

Crap, the burgers! *runs over and flips'em real fast*

hoy, a splashin' and a gigglin'
i hear apon the sea...
...guess'd a party it would ta be,
not missin' the spirits, arr
...celebratin'
i proper stop
to bring thee cheers ta thy
cinamins....
Where be the book...
Shakespeare did writ?
aw, here it be...
Arr a bit of poetry for thee...
dear Cinamins...
Doth glance from heaven to earth, from earth to heaven;
And as imagination bodies forth
The forms of things unknown, the poet's pen.....
arr.......
someone be taken my writ Shakespeare
A lesson ta be sure...
never leave Shakespeare in the head !

(((Happy Birthday Cinamon ! )))

*puts on MOD badge*
Hey guys... please don't double post... if you forgot something in your last post, edit it in... I will go back and merge a few posts now...Just remember in the future... and you know how to use the multiquote feature, right? If not, just ask... :)
*tosses MOD badge into the ocean and grabs a bottle of rum*
*sings for Cinamin*
Hurra for deg som fyller ditt år
ja deg vil vi gratulere
Alle i ring omkring deg vi står,
og se nå vil vi marsjere!
:party: :party: :party:

Sorry me Myha..the rum be goin' to our heads and th' noggins can't quite think straight all at the same time. LOL

Thanks for the poem Bri, and Myha you sing beautifully as always girl!

No problems birthday girl... Just a friendly reminder... ;)

well, where is everybody?

Argh, me lads and lasses,

My heariest apologies for missin' the party. I was a-sailin' the ship whilst ye lilly-livered scoundrels be a-partyin', without tossin' so much as a morsel or drop of brew up t'your Sword Master top deck!

But that d' be fine, as I attempted t'bring a personal birthday greeting t'me hearty Cin, and she was, how shall we say, too busy to chat wit' me! I hope ye found some fresh water, a salty breakfast and a dry towel, caus' that rum and hot tub combination can lilly your liver!

Happy Birthday milass!
-Mang

P.S. The big question is who applied salve for those birthday shots fired across your aft?

Sailin' the ship me arse, Mang. Ye be getting tangled 'n trapped in the corsets all day.

Sailin' the ship me arse, Mang. Ye be getting tangled 'n trapped in the corsets all day.

Thar be no denyin' the charge, it be true. Would ye expect any less from the not-so-Lilly-Livered Swordmaster?

I delegated the sailsmastering to Charlotte the Willful (Sara-SNWG) , our newest and rustiest yet most willful scupper. She did prove hearty in steerin' Her straight and toward the stars; a fine job indeed!

In th' meantime, I was perfectin' me corset unclasp skill, and it do appear that I've been caught with the booty again; thar be indeed be some truly fine treasures to behold...

Such a lovely name do be Charlotte, hearkens me back to St. Thomas, n'er a finer port to pillage and plunder, of rum and thunder, gold and glitter, it do make me jitter! But dost our newest scallywag Charlotte the Willful be related to an original member of the Sea Raven crew, Charlotte the Temptress?

The world may never know...
-Mang

Do you know why the Seahawks will win the Superbowl?:football:


Because they ARRRRRRRRRRR!

*cautiously peeks up from below*
*thinks to self.... must have been one heck of a party... all have either fallen over board or they are all passed out in the Cap'n's cabin*

Ahoy! Maties! Up and at 'em! There is work to do! Decks need swabbin! Bilge needs pumpin! Rum needs restocked!

Has anybody been mannin the rudder? We still on coarse?

Who's corsett be this? It be cloggin the hot tub drain!
And what is this?! *draggin a limp and lifeless form to his feet*
Cabin Boy !?!!!!! Oh my! What have 'em lasses done to ya ladd !?!
Somebody fetch 'em some food and drink, he needs some replinishin! It'll take a week to get 'em back to snuff!

That corset is mine thank you very much!
I'm on cabin boy duty... I'll nurse him back to his normal vigourous self....
What's up with them looks??? I'll nurse him I said! and I mean it in the LITERAL meaning of the word!
Honestly maties... what do you think of me???

HAR HAR !!! OH MYHA !!!!

I don't think we have designated a Ship Nurse. So, it's lookin' like you will need this uniform (http://images.iwoot.com/medium/9nurvar_med.jpg)."

HAR HAR !!! OH MYHA !!!!

I don't think we have designated a Ship Nurse. So, it's lookin' like you will need this uniform (http://images.iwoot.com/medium/9nurvar_med.jpg)."


:shock1: What ARE you implying???!!!???!!!
*shakes head*
I can't believe this (http://www.threewisheslingerie.com/images/afterhoursnurse.jpg) makes you think like THAT!!!!!
:kiss: and make boo boo better...

*opens eyes slightly...eyes the uniforms and makes a groan* Oy....owwwwwwwwww.......*starts patting down self*

Will you be needing my services too?? :naughty:

what??
what did I say?
What did I do??
wasn't me!!!! *blinks innocently* (http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/a/images/angel_thayer.lg.jpg)

Uh huh *grins weakly* And you do know Lucifer was an Angel to, right?

:shock1: What ARE you implying???!!!???!!!
*shakes head*
I can't believe this (http://www.threewisheslingerie.com/images/afterhoursnurse.jpg) makes you think like THAT!!!!!
:kiss: and make boo boo better...

Argh, ye rusty scuppers, I think we have a new Fashion Officer!

You're style is impeccable,
your charm inimitable;
your smile infectious,
and your uniform incredible!

Garter up yer stockings lass, and get yer aid supplies, it do appear that I have me a fever, and only this rum to quench the heat! Can ye cure me?

Avast, the Jolly Roger flies again!
-Mang

It appears that the entire crew of this fine ship has fallen ill...
A lot of work to do...
Good thing I was trick or treatin' the good doctor Jack's medicine cabinet...

My dear Mang... your forehead is warm...
Come with me...let's find a cabin with a bed...
you need to lie down...

Avast! That thar cabin boy has secret talents that might be useful for this lilly livered crew. Perhaps he be needing a promotion to full fledged pirate. Humf! Now I wonder, perchance it be HE to stole me booty last fortnight? ARRRGGGHH!

methinks you're right matey....
That cabin boy is GOOD!

Where's my corset??

Did'st me hear one of ya's say yer missin yer booty ?!?!


AHOY ALL MATES !!!!

Thar be a booty to be found
So wiggle you nose and look round
See if'n ya can spot 'er or sniff 'er out
Get it back to 'em, afore they pout
Can't be havin no bootyless mates
That be one thing yer Cap'n hates
Afterall, if ye got no booty at all
How can the Cap'n shout out the "Booty Call"

Myha,
Yer corset has been boiled, beaten and boiled. It is hangin up thar on the mast to be dryin in the wind and sun. See, looks yer eyes up thar. Hangin next to .....WHAAA ???? Thar be the cabin boy hangin up thar too!! Best get him down afore he burns to a crisp!

If you ask nicely, Mr. McMang might sprinkle a few smellin salts on that thar corset fer ya.

Myha,
Yer corset has been boiled, beaten and boiled. It is hangin up thar on the mast to be dryin in the wind and sun. See, looks yer eyes up thar. Hangin next to .....WHAAA ???? Thar be the cabin boy hangin up thar too!! Best get him down afore he burns to a crisp!

If you ask nicely, Mr. McMang might sprinkle a few smellin salts on that thar corset fer ya.
Mr. McMang.... :5:

Mr. McMang.... :5:

Aye milass, I always stand tall, willing and ready to be of special service, specially to ye! But not today poppet, as it d'seem that we have other celebratin' to do with the entire crew.

Break out the fiddle Cap'n, and hand out those flagon, roast up the pigs, and open the rum wagon! It be Myha's birthday, and I thought to write a song to which we could drink and dance, since and prance to mark this fine occasion.

As much as yer beauty inspires me to great heights, me Myha, I must confess that it do be l'il Mang and Mrs. Mang that be my lifelong inspiration and be the subject of me song. Strike it up me hearties, and don't be shy, I'll sing me lungs up to the sky:

He is the sea, and she is the land; together they comprise my world.
She is the sun, and he is a star; both are the lights in mine eyes.
He has my heart, she has my soul; a permanent connection is made.
She brings the eve, and he is the dawn; every minute they stay with me.
He is the petals, and she is the stem; a flower so fine n'er elsewhere exist.
She is the sky and he is the rain; may I forever look up and be drenched.

-Mang

Mang....
*cries*
that is like the prettiest thing ever....
I so envy Mrs.Mang... and yet I feel priviledged to be able to hear your beautiful song....
May you forever stay happy!!!!!!
:hug:

He is the sea, and she is the land; together they comprise my world.
She is the sun, and he is a star; both are the lights in mine eyes.
He has my heart, she has my soul; a permanent connection is made.
She brings the eve, and he is the dawn; every minute they stay with me.
He is the petals, and she is the stem; a flower so fine n'er elsewhere exist.
She is the sky and he is the rain; may I forever look up and be drenched.

-Mang

She is the lock, and I am the key; he is the miracle behind the door.

-Mang

Myha.....sorry to have missed your special day!!

Happy Belated Birthday!!

:party:

A Valentine's gift (http://www.bananarepublic.com/Asset_Archive/BRWeb/Assets/Product/333/333665/main/br333665-00p01v01.jpg) to all the men aboard our Pirate's ship. I know puffy pirate shirts don't require them, but perhaps you'll find some use for them...

(oof--sorry to miss your birthday, Myha! Hope you had a great one!)

Myha
Happy Birthday! We love you Myha!
:toot: :bdaygrin: :holiday: :bdaywink: :bdayfrwn: :party: :hb2: :bdaysmle: :bdaybigr: :toot:

Myha,

Pardon the miss on the B'day...
fer ye (http://www.muchadoaboutknitting.net/blog/wp-content/pirate_cake_mermaid.jpg)

A belated toast with the rum we offer up fer ye!

Cheers!

Happy belated birthday Myha. I left your presents on the LLL birthday thread . :hearts:

Happy birthday Myha! Hope you had a great one!

Thank you guys my dear maties.. The birthday was great, and now my piratey friends.... I´ve brought six barrels of rum in honor of myself... Does anybody want to help me drink it all up???

A rainy Monday afternoon sounds like a good reason to pound a few.

*pulls out the blender*

I'll whip us up a few appies too, so we can make it through the day. :biggrin:

:smoke1: I :drool: W:clap:I :jump1: L:clapping:L!!

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

I brought some gold (http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/candies/coins.jpg) and other booty (http://www.mce.k12tn.net/reading14/pirate3.jpg) to share.

Enjoy!

Thanks Katt!! Here is a little something (http://www.lovesicily.com/images/viaritiro/chocolate_liquor.jpg) to go with the gold booty

Yummy! Now where did that cabin boy go?

He Enters

Throws captains coat in trunk
Picks up mop and starts swabing the deck
Sings in a whisper
"Yo ho, yo ho, it's a pirates life fer me"
Albatross lands on shoulder

Jack Cass

*sings out from the bowsprit*

"The Pirate's Life"


For the love of gold and rum
They ply the seas most fearsome.
For loot do they yearn
To rape and to burn
In raids so adventuresome.

'Tis the Pirate's Life, they cry!
'Tis the Pirate's Life for me!

Old Black Beard dove
Into village and cove
Like a ravenous dragon.
All along the coast they quailed
Frightened of his fury.

'Tis the Pirate's Life, he cries!
Tis the Pirate's Life for me!

But 'ware ye pirates --
Sharks on the sea.
'Ware the Pirate's Life,
In the end full of naught but strife.
Sunk 'neath the waves
Or hanged by the yard-arm
The vengeance of a widowed wife.

'Tis the Pirate's Life, she cried!
Tis the Pirate's Life for me!

He Enters

Throws captains coat in trunk
Picks up mop and starts swabing the deck
Sings in a whisper
"Yo ho, yo ho, it's a pirates life fer me"
Albatross lands on shoulder

Jack Cass

Yo ! Cap’n !!
Put yer coat back on and don ye cap
Hand that ther mop over to me mate
Tell ‘em what ye need done
Takes dat bird off ye shoulder
And toss it to the sea
Back ‘t da helm ya need be
Fer when ‘t all comes down
Matters not what ye wear
A true title be not of thy coat
But of thy crew and how they see
What they be thinkn’ bout ye
Now I fer one will always see ye as Cap’n
Regardless where it is ye came
The matter now is where ye steer this ship

Salute

Eh! Found this tune (http://display.lyrics.astraweb.com:2000/display.cgi?puddle_of_mudd..come_clean..piss_it_al l_away) fer ye.

Aye

Ye be loyal and true
Tis a fair wind that brought me here
Break open the spiced rum
Let us shake off these cold days
And plot a course for warm waters.

Even from the gutter can I stear a rudder

Capt Long Island Iced T

Leave my gutter alone..
I like it here...
Could do with some more company though... :71:

Aye Myha,

'f't'were company ye be seekin'. then look no further in yer scope, fer I be here. But when yer avatar mentioned the "Forbidden Dance", that's not what this hearty had in mind...

Were I to be nominatin' a new crew member fer the U.S.S. LOST, it'd sure be ol' Clancy Brown. He played the Intel Offficer in Ep. 2.14, and do be a hearty veteran of television., film and voiceover, includin' a prominent role in Shawshank Redemption, an all-time Mang favorito! I think he'd-a-been a perfect new castaway, Island acquiaintance, DHARMA regular or regular flashback contributor.

-Mang

My dear Mang...
It is not the dance in the picture that is referred to when mentioning the forbidden dance....
The dance he is doing is merely a celebration of another forbidden dance...
Your imagination holds the answer, friend, and since we both reside in the gutter, I'm sure you know exactly what I'm talking about....

Argh Mateys,

I hate to post on the crew message board on rumors only, but a curious pirate needs to know whether the other crew has heard the same. I'll have to look at VIP to see whether anything do be scribbled in the logs therein.

I dost heard from a lass onshore that the Javi (Javier Grillo-Marxuach) be leavin' the crusty LOST writin' crew fer another ship, maybe under his own rudder, and wondered if'n ye'd heard the same.

Like I said, rumors only, standard disclaimers, so apologies if'n this do be inappropiriate to do, even for a QUEST pirate. Of course, the Naval Officers (Moderators) have to do their job if I'm violating the rules of propriety and etiquette, and I do be glad to striken from the logs, as appropriate.

-Mang

EDIT: Argh, it do be sad days on deck. It no seem to be rumor, as I found me an entry in the ship's log, for those interested in Officer Javi's (potentially) last ruminations: http://www.thefuselage.com/Threaded/showthread.php?t=38578

'Tis a sad day...

We'll miss him...

I've heard the sad news indeed. But it sounds like he's not sailing into the sunset and the ship will be by to pick him up now and again.

ETA: Questers, if you have any suggestions or comments for improvement on the Library of Tiberius we have at the Long Lost List there is now a spot to post them.

Carry on mates!

As soon as we hear what Javi's next project is, we should set sail for that port.

But it sounds like he's not sailing into the sunset and the ship will be by to pick him up now and again!

Indeed me l'il poppet, that do seem to make his commission on a new ship to be much better to the palate. With an amicable parting, thar sound t'be pontential for guest writing appearances, and that do provide some solace and comfort in parting.

-Mang

AAARRGGGHH!!

Just sailing this ship back to page one.

We are still afloat, are we not!

Aye..we are afloat albeit just slightly off course! That rum last night musta made the capns eyes a bit blurry........

T'was also the libations of yesterday, dear Cin...Fat Tuesday was celebrated in true pirate style...

Hey y'all!

Wrote a little something earlier tonight and shared it with the Cap'n. He asked that I share it with the rest of the Gathered.

A little background: I've been helping out at the LLL, putting together all of the rewards I could find (Apple, Torch, Sword, Shield and Crown stuff). An image came to me as I was doing so yesterday and that image inspired this little poem:


"Knight of the Crown"


He comes forth from the Cave
Truth's Torch held in his right hand
Casting shadows behind him.

Scabbarded at his side
The Sword of Justice sings
While his right arm holds
the Shield of the Weak --
A Crown is its device.

The Knight of the Crown
Stares out from his perch
Watches the sun rise
On an orchard of apple trees.

Very nice, Reb, you should share your writing more often! Thank you for the gift of this poem!

You're very welcome *s*. I might just do that.

Hey cool poem, JR! Definitely keep up the writing. :smile:

Excellent REB!!!

Do it seem, a feast so fine,
n'er have we had so oft;
but given time, and subtle rhyme,
our words carry us aloft.

In our dreams we do hear and see,
what is hidden and what is veiled,
but in our thoughts and by our minds,
are the mysteries revealed.

It seemed so LOST, but lo 'tis not,
a light inside the black,
these gifts we share of wit and words,
a treasure given back.

And tho' mine eyes are long to see,
such beauty held before,
yet curves are not the sight beheld,
but the art of rhyme and lore.

-Mang

ARRGH! I op'n me eye and what did appear (http://members.optushome.com.au/evilpundit/blog/images/moon-pirate.jpg)?
Scalawags, where are we?

Aye lostscape!

The galley d'be short of grub, and we had no but scraps, and the bellies were-a hungry! It do seem that the large ball of cheese was waitin' fer some plunderin', but all we got to show for it is some rocks and sand.

Where's da booty...er, lemme re-phrase...where be de treasure?

-Mang
AUTISM AWARENESS (http://www.thefuselage.com/Threaded/showthread.php?t=40153)

We'll probably be manning the ship without the cap'n for a little bit as he heads to shore to take care o' some business. So let's keep it afloat while he be busy.

We got some questin' to do!

A ship without a Cap'n
Can that really happen
Ain't sure we're prepared
So now I'm scared !!

Taint nothin to be skeert of. This means...SHORELEAVE! Whoohooo!!

Yeah !
More pillagin and plunderin !!!
Me likes it !!!!
Mayhaps I can steal ..er .. find a hat 'n one 'o them poofy sleeved shirts with the right color to match me Eye (http://tallpoppystudio.com.au/Photos/Emu_eye_closeup.jpg) !

hehehehe...now ya got the right idea !! A little pillagin' and plunderin' to go with the questin'...I'd say we're mindin' our P's & Q's while the cap'n be busy! LOL

WhoOt!!!!
New Lost Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pardon me, Cap'n.. Sir!
A months worth of neglect
Has left the bigle full
We're in shallow water
Scrapin the hull
The crew has abandoned
Gone for a new ship
They be lookin for ye there
Go on now, leave me with a few
We'll grab the belongins o' the crew
I hear there be fresh rum by the barrel
Corsett claddin wenches with to dance
Meet ya there, soon as we're through

I still kinda like the old ship. And besides, what once was old becomes new again...eventually.

But, for now there is this nice new shiny one to break in...Quest (http://questforanswers.longlostlist.net/index.php)

I still kinda like the old ship. And besides, what once was old becomes new again...eventually.

But, for now there is this nice new shiny one to break in...Quest (http://questforanswers.longlostlist.net/index.php)
The new one is like being inside the treasure chest.:in_love:

Argh Mateys,

We be nuthin' 'board this ship without ye Mums.
'tis a day to celebrate, ye be sure,
but everyday should be we not celebrate, savvy?

Thar be one Mom I do heark ye te listen,
fer it be the soulmate of this scallywag, t'good Mrs. Mang.
Laboured so hard, carried so long; t'this day efforts incalculable.

She may not be known 'cross the 7Seas,
but this day, I drink a flagon to Mrs. Mang,
mayhap not the most famousest, but t'b'shur, the best and most giving.

And to all ye officers and crew, the Moms here 'board the Raven,
and elsewise ashore, I bid thee argh and ahoy,
drink up me livers, fer me heart is warm with gratitude and awe.

The most important job they have, yet oft overlooked,
wh'ther sick child, love giving or strength and resolve,
with this toast be overlooked n'more!

Three cheers t'Mrs. Mang and Mothers of The Raven!
-Clamdigger McMang

I went to Quest-could not BELIEVE that there was so little traffic-there and on this site in general. Guess the old paradigm about writers and influence in the system still applies. Remember "Polish jokes?" The one about the Polish actress who came to Hollywood and screwed writers? Is Quest a seperate site? I tried to post a reply there and was told to log in, and when I used same as for here it was rejected. Will come back asap and do a lot more reading before any more posts, and only allowed myself this one as the boards don't seem to crowded here. Some very interesting users, and it made me wonder, regarding my own little 'quest.' I asked in other thread if Tiberius posts as Morphus on 48...com. It suddenly occurred to me while signed Tiberious inside the posts, the nick was Morphus. Possibly an imposter? If anyone out there, like Todell or Cinamin, knows, I'd love to know and will explain why in time. Thanks.

Recursive, This thread was just the "ship" portion of the Loyal thread. We do have a new Quest board afilliated with the Long Lost List site, seperate from The Fuselage. It is relatively new and still has a little more work to do on it, but we are currently open for registration. You can go directly to the new Quest site and register or any of the forum boards in the Long Lost List, they are all linked together...register for one and you're registered for them all.

Yes, Tiberius is the same as Morphus on 48...com. He has mentioned it before. Although the Fuselage has mainly been his "home".

You're more than welcome to check out the archives at the Quest Forum.

Argh mateys, get 'board topdeck, hoist yer Jolly Roger t'full mast, fer it be time t'bring forth yer voice, and strum on th' fiddle, dancin' and shoutin' 3 birthday cheers fer our fine, and I do mean fine, officer Todell!

Avast!
-Mang
100%
Wake up ye lads and lasses. Party hearty did ye fer Todell, but we have more Birthday celebrations to muster, so get yer officer uniforms spified up, clean up yer corsets, get yer flagons ready and tune yer fiddles fer another grand celebration.

SamG is havin' a birthday today, and party hearty again we shall!

Avast!
-Mang

Happy 4th July to all you US questers!!!!

*brings out the rum*

**stumbles onto the deck with red rimmed eyes and someone elses clothes**

What was in that rum Myha, I've been asleep for weeks. :biggrin:


A little birdie told me the Captains away for a bit. Shall we weigh anchor and pirate party till he returns? :undecide:

Mang you are the most loyal member of The Raven (is that our name?), and we'd all be smashed to bits by now if it twasn't for you keeping things shipshape.

I've been asleep so long, I can't even remember how to talk pirate. AAARRggghh

Yo ho me maties yo ho....
:biggrin:
Where be me corset (http://www.sweetandviciousdesigns.com/images/corset.jpg) and me sword (http://www.a2armory.com/images/medieval-swords-mini-images/templar-sword-small-gr.jpg)?
'tis time to set this ship a'sailin again... Is it gold there in the west?

Argh me mateys, wake up all ye scallywags avast and to the topdeck with ye! It do seem that one o' our officers be celebratin' a birthday, and the Cap'n asked me te take ye ashore to celebrate.

Yo Ho to cmcdtv, a birthday song we be singin' to ye, and grog we be drinkin' with ye! 'til we get ashore, happy birthday te cmc!

-Mang

Happy birthday & best wishes cmc! Hope it's a great day!

Argh me mateys, wake up all ye scallywags avast and to the topdeck with ye! It do seem that one o' our officers be celebratin' a birthday, and the Cap'n asked me te take ye ashore to celebrate.

Yo Ho to cmcdtv, a birthday song we be singin' to ye, and grog we be drinkin' with ye! 'til we get ashore, happy birthday te cmc!

-Mang

Tis a bit early to start in on 't grog but I do love a birthday party.

**guzzles a Mang Tang and forgets what time it is**

. :birthday: cmcdtv


PS, my sons birthday is tomorrow.

Whoop!!! Happy Birthday CMCDTV!

Arrrrgrh! *pokes at air with schwooord*

:hapybday: CMCDTV :hapybday:
Fill up your glasses in a toast of hearty rum!

:cheers:

Hey there!

We're having a little open house on Friday July 28 at the new chatroom. Stop in anytime during the day and evening (early evening will probably be the busiest). So get out of the summer break doldrums and come chat live with your friends Questers and non-questers alike.


Hope to see you there!
http://www.longlostlist.net/questforanswers/questchat.htm
Instructions: You do not need a password or be registered at the L3 which is seperate. The first time you visit you can just type in your screenname and hit connect. You can however register your screenname and get a password once you enter the room. It is located on the NickServ panel.

Any problems, just email me at cinamin@longlostlist.net.

Cin

Hallo, everybody! I am highly interested in every question the stranger the better! Does this mean I can join? My special interest is supernatural stuff.

Huffle, you most certainly may. I'll alert Cinamin that your request needs attention!

Hallo, everybody! I am highly interested in every question the stranger the better! Does this mean I can join? My special interest is supernatural stuff.

Love your name. ;)

You will find LOyal to the queST verrrry interesting. I love the supernatural, UFO's, conspiracy theories ... you name it. Why don't you start a new thread in the chat area, and we can compare notes. I'd be really interested in any links you may provide to this subject.

This thread is our piratey fun place to let your hair down and act silly, but everyone's busy with their lives this summer and we've been in dry dock for a while. ;)

If you do start a thread on this subject, could you be so kind as returning here and providing a link, or a least the title of the thread.

Welcome to our happy little corner of the lage, and now you must swab the deck and prepare a feast for us. :biggrin:

Thank you! Get some good German beer and celebrate! :group:
I didn´t know that there is no place for supernatural stuff anywhere here. Must think about the right titel!

Ahoy!

A hearty welcome aboard to Hufflepuff! Time fer initiation!!!

A happy birthday to l'il WiF as well!

And today we open the rum cask and grab the flagons as fellow officer JohnnyREB has a birthday today! Raise yer mugs in celebration and toast to REB!

-Mang

Thanks Stick!

And welcome Hufflepuff! (My favorite of the four Houses, by the way)

I made ye a special cake. (http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50180) That`s ye an' th' Cap`n on deck.

We`ll be shootin' off th' canons at sunset. Th' wenches (http://www.fancydress.com/shop/product-file/43/pira44643/product.jpg) and Mermaids (http://www.shira.net/art/hawes4-mermaid.jpg) arrive in time fer th' sword dance. (http://www.neareastdance.com/photos/PhotoGalleryPix/CC2003/Cassi_Kaeli.jpg)

Th' crew be on shore leave, but that`s jus' more rum fer us.

Ahoy, me had this portrait (http://www.rumdogs.com/PIRATE.jpg) painted for you in all your glory, and finally got last years birthday (http://andythomas.com/Other_Site-Images/Pirateposter1.jpg) put t' easel. Gar, Where can I find a bottle o'rum?

If you dare (http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/pirates/images/ptreasure.jpg), you can open (http://www.piratejewelry.com/images/tp3097M.gif) your present (http://members.aol.com/melodyb4/ring01.jpg) now.

Great present! :) And thanks for the support of my house! I am really interested in a thread for strange stuff but not even sure where to post this. First I would like to come up with LOST related supernatural theories but like to extend it to every mysterious stuff. What shall I do? Can anybody help me? I am quite shy with opening new threads.

Hufflepuff,

As it relates to Hogwarts Houses, I'm likely characterized as an amalgamation of Ravenclaw with a helping of Hufflepuff,; however,I am intrigued by Durmstrang.

I'm sure that amongst "LOST General Theories" threads in the Speculation Section, there are a number of threads whereby your ideas might add excellent flavor to the topic at hand; I suggest starting there.

-Mang

I am too stupid to find the speculation´s thread! :confused:

I am too stupid to find the speculation´s thread! :confused:


Now don't be so hard on yourself. :frusty:

When I first came to the 'lage, I was Lost too. I'd only posted on one message board before, and it was set up totally different.

This thread is super quiet right now, so why don't you post an example of what interests you, and I'll start a new thread that we can talk about "farout" stuff in. I may not get to it right away, but when I do I'll post a direct link here. Sound good?

The past few days I have been reading about Atlantis and Lemuria again. We went down that road a while back, but it fascinates me.

Thank you! :hug:I am quite new with forums and every one works differently. I still have orientation problems here. :confused: Until now I have only posted in the group boards.
I would like to discuss supernatural stuff. My theory is that all castaways are "special". Sure there is a place for such theories, I simply haven´t found it yet. This thread I wish doesn´t have to remain only LOST related but provide open discussion for freaks.

LIGHT THE SHATNER BEACON!

Good friend and fellow QUESTer JohhnyREB pointed out that Comedy Central will be having a Shatner Roast on 20th of August at 9pm. I know nothing of the details, though I faintly remember informercials for Dean Martin roasts of ages past, so I have an idea of what could potentially occur; I'll have to watch for the spots!

The Rock-eeettt-maaaaaaaaaaaan!

Thanks REB!
-Mang

Stick, tell Puff what we think of specualtion and out of this world theories.....and have a Happy Shatner Day! The 20th is just too far away now isn't it!

Thank you! :hug:I am quite new with forums and every one works differently. I still have orientation problems here. :confused: Until now I have only posted in the group boards.
I would like to discuss supernatural stuff. My theory is that all castaways are "special". Sure there is a place for such theories, I simply haven´t found it yet. This thread I wish doesn´t have to remain only LOST related but provide open discussion for freaks.

Hufflepuff,

Freaks is certainly a relative term.

You could do as waltisfuture sugested if you'd like; wise, clever and beloved is our WiF.

If it's more comfortable, I suggest that you read a bunch of threads to get an idea of what other people write, and of the breadth and depth of their thought processes, and how they treat those posting therein. A good starting point is here with an interesting array of topics that might fit your interest, found at:LOST General Theories in the Speculation Section (http://www.thefuselage.com/Threaded/forumdisplay.php?f=89). Read through a few of the topics there, and you'll get a feel for how people think, how accepting they are, and where you and your perspective fits in.

We at the QUEST are a varied and accepting group; discussion and sharing make us all better.

There's also the L3...

Does that help?
-Mang

Thanks a lot! :hug:

Light the Shatner Beacon!

Thanks to Lost Links (http://www.lostlinks.net/)...

Shatner on the new Trek films (http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Shatner-Wants-In-On-Abrams-Trek-3168.html)

-Mang

StickMang: Re the Shatner Roast. The time is 10pm pdt/9pm cdt. I just wanted to be sure you didn't miss it!

StickMang: Re the Shatner Roast. The time is 10pm pdt/9pm cdt. I just wanted to be sure you didn't miss it!

Beagle,

Thank you so much for the PM, and thank you for the Shatner information. This should be great...to boldly go where no show has gone before!

-Mang

A hearty QUEST birthday to one of our poet laureate, LIVINLOST!

A big hearty welcome (and a late one from me) to Hufflepuff. I've also added we_rall_others who just joined up today. And because he's become quite a regular at the LOyal thread I've added andylekker to the roster also.

Cheers to our growing crew! This means more rum will be needed. Mang? You ole Clamdigger you...give up that thar keg you be hoarding and pass some around to our new crewmates.

Happy Birthday dearest LL....my champion.

A big hearty welcome...to Hufflepuff...we_rall_others...andylekker.

Cheers to our growing crew! This means more rum will be needed. Mang? You ole Clamdigger you...give up that thar keg you be hoarding and pass some around to our new crewmates.

Thank ye, First Lass Cin.

Alright ye scurvy dogs, Hufflepuff, we_rall_others, & andylekker, the good Cap'n Tiberius and his Officers, the heartiest of crews this side o' Tortuga, have entrusted me t' provide ye trainin' as proper sailors before ye can become true pirates.

Now, the first lesson o' sailin' 'board The Sea Raven is to feel welcomed. We be sailin' to many ports, and be sharin' many stories, so grab a mug, walk up t' the flagon and enjoy our fine company. Listen and share alike, be welcomed and welcoming, and ye won't find yerself in shackles or walkin' the plank.

Now it seem ye landlubbers've been green too long, and need the sea salt around ye, so join me topdeck to mop 'til the moon shines off the planks, and be ready to clean the cannons for use. Then shivver yer timbers down below, and I'll be showin' ye how to clean the bilge. I'd be glad te show ye the galley for a late Mang Tang and some hearty grub before it's shuteye.

On the morrow, we sail together toward another mysterious port, on a QUEST, undoubtedly sharing brew, stories, song and dance, with some plundering, rum running and chicanery afoot!

Avast, ye lilly-livered vermin, time to join Clamdigger Mang as our first duty is to prep for LIVINLOST's pirate birthday...

...hoist up the Jolly Roger,
...roast that mutton,
...tap those kegs,
...shine the violins,
...and don't get LOST!
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