In 1689 with French and English shipmates and armed with a twenty gun brig, Captain William Kidd anchored in the Leeward Island of St. Kitts where the Caribbean meets with the Atlantic Ocean. Unique to the other islands in the Caribbean, St. Kitts is an interesting place geographically due to the fact that it has lush vegetation, which makes it a perfect and desired hide-a-way for pirates. For Captain Kidd it was his first destination in the Caribbean.
Less than ten years later in 1696, Captain Kidd became a privateer, and went to hunt down pirates, although he also continued with his crimes.
In early 1701 Captain Kidd was executed while in a drunken state, and his corpse was tarred and caged in an iron gibbet at Tilbury Point, which served as a reminder to others who perhaps entertained the desire to follow in his foot steps.
Wednesday
Tuesday
Jonathan Gullible Shipwrecked
Interesting stories seem to come about when one finds themselves shipwrecked on a strange island. Imagine landing on an island where people have no responsibilities, yet have created a society of customs and laws that are far from the norm. 
The adventure of Jonathan Gullible is not a story about pirates or treasure, but he encountered a strange society of people operating under odd customs, and it certainly provides the base for an interesting book to read. Arr!
The adventure of Jonathan Gullible is not a story about pirates or treasure, but he encountered a strange society of people operating under odd customs, and it certainly provides the base for an interesting book to read. Arr!
Monday
Modern Day Pirates
Arrr - may not be what their chanting, but modern day pirates are for real. Their attire may not be sporting eye patches or white billowy sleeved shirts, but they are just as vicious as they have ever been.
Pirates today are far more sophisticated with computer technology within their grasp as well as gaining insight from the media. It's much easier for them to identify who their next victims may be, and they don't have to travel needlessly throughout the waters or vacant islands to make their attack.
Modern day pirates are really nothing more than terrorists at sea waiting to kill their victims so they can loot treasure, steal high dollar yachts, cruise ships, and even take over oil tankers. A force no one wants to reckon with, modern day pirates still lurk out at sea today. Arrr!
Pirates today are far more sophisticated with computer technology within their grasp as well as gaining insight from the media. It's much easier for them to identify who their next victims may be, and they don't have to travel needlessly throughout the waters or vacant islands to make their attack.
Modern day pirates are really nothing more than terrorists at sea waiting to kill their victims so they can loot treasure, steal high dollar yachts, cruise ships, and even take over oil tankers. A force no one wants to reckon with, modern day pirates still lurk out at sea today. Arrr!
Thursday
Sailing or Fishing in Sekiu?
If you've ever been to the western tip of Washington State in the Strait of Juan De Fuca, you will find a place that's all about fishing. As you know, the Strait of Juan De Fuca is part of the boating capital of the world! Cold waters, but still beautiful!
Sekiu, Washington though is all about fishing for wonderful salmon! Not far from the San Juan Islands, the Peninsula is a beautiful place to travel.
If you're looking for the ultimate travel destination with 5 star hotels this is NOT the place - lol! No sir, this is a fishing community, and no one seems to care about the places to stay which were for the most part in disrepair!
Several years ago we were invited to go fishing with a friend on his boat in Sekiu!
This was my first time deep sea fishing, so I was quite excited, but not so much at the thought of getting up before the birds to catch the big fish!
I grew up on a small fresh water lake, so fishing I knew, but I never had the pleasure to experience deep sea salmon fishing! Prior to my trip to Sekiu the largest fish I ever caught was a 13" cat fish in the lake where I grew up. Nothing compared to deep sea fishing!
When we took our trip we could not have asked for better weather that July. In fact the water was unbelievably calm, with only occasional swells, which was good in that my sea legs were very much out of practice!
The down side of the fishing trip was having to throw so many wild salmon back into the water! Unfortunately, by law we could only keep the fish raised in the hatcheries, and not the wild ones, but I caught a keeper!
Although my husband caught the largest fish on our trip, it had to be thrown back because it was wild, much to our disappointment!
I must confess due to my inexperience I had to have some assistance with reeling this one in, but it was worth every minute of it! Be sure to get your fishing and sailing vacations planned soon!
Sekiu, Washington though is all about fishing for wonderful salmon! Not far from the San Juan Islands, the Peninsula is a beautiful place to travel.
If you're looking for the ultimate travel destination with 5 star hotels this is NOT the place - lol! No sir, this is a fishing community, and no one seems to care about the places to stay which were for the most part in disrepair!
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| Sekiu, WA |
Several years ago we were invited to go fishing with a friend on his boat in Sekiu!
This was my first time deep sea fishing, so I was quite excited, but not so much at the thought of getting up before the birds to catch the big fish!
I grew up on a small fresh water lake, so fishing I knew, but I never had the pleasure to experience deep sea salmon fishing! Prior to my trip to Sekiu the largest fish I ever caught was a 13" cat fish in the lake where I grew up. Nothing compared to deep sea fishing!
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| That's me with my 1st Salmon! |
When we took our trip we could not have asked for better weather that July. In fact the water was unbelievably calm, with only occasional swells, which was good in that my sea legs were very much out of practice!
The down side of the fishing trip was having to throw so many wild salmon back into the water! Unfortunately, by law we could only keep the fish raised in the hatcheries, and not the wild ones, but I caught a keeper!
Although my husband caught the largest fish on our trip, it had to be thrown back because it was wild, much to our disappointment!
I must confess due to my inexperience I had to have some assistance with reeling this one in, but it was worth every minute of it! Be sure to get your fishing and sailing vacations planned soon!
Saturday
1984 Ship Events
Ships launched in 1984...
August 31, 1984
The first ship launched was the USS Simpson (FFG56) an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, named for Rear Admiral Rodger W. Simpson. While fighting for our freedom, the Simpson is one of only two currently commissioned vessels in the U.S. Navy to have sunk an enemy ship with her shipboard weaponry, and her home port is NS Mayport, Florida.
October 27, 1984
The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) was known affectionately as the Big Stick or TR, and her home port is in NS Norfolk. The USS Theodore Roosevelt is the fourth Nimitz-class super carrier. The USS Theodore Roosevelt was deployed for Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm.
Sometimes we take our freedom for granted and need to be reminded of what it takes to fight for our freedom from the land, air and sea. Plain and simple, the year - 1984. There were four ships launched that year. Why do I pick 1984? Because my post has been inspired by a group Blog Challenge, and I'm an addict to their challenges so here's my post! In 1984 there were four ships launched, but I'm going to feature two of those four ships launched in 1984 because these two are US Navy ships.
August 31, 1984
The first ship launched was the USS Simpson (FFG56) an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, named for Rear Admiral Rodger W. Simpson. While fighting for our freedom, the Simpson is one of only two currently commissioned vessels in the U.S. Navy to have sunk an enemy ship with her shipboard weaponry, and her home port is NS Mayport, Florida.
October 27, 1984
The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) was known affectionately as the Big Stick or TR, and her home port is in NS Norfolk. The USS Theodore Roosevelt is the fourth Nimitz-class super carrier. The USS Theodore Roosevelt was deployed for Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm.
Sometimes we take our freedom for granted and need to be reminded of what it takes to fight for our freedom from the land, air and sea. Plain and simple, the year - 1984. There were four ships launched that year. Why do I pick 1984? Because my post has been inspired by a group Blog Challenge, and I'm an addict to their challenges so here's my post! In 1984 there were four ships launched, but I'm going to feature two of those four ships launched in 1984 because these two are US Navy ships.
Friday
Pirate Box for Treasures
There are seafaring stories from long ago about the treasure troves from pirates plundering, and how they overflowed fine treasure chests, old trunks, and other containers. Perhaps most of the stories are fabricated from our own imaginations and worldly desires to behold such a treasure trove!
As we envision those treasure chests and our imaginations run wild, do you suppose there could be other types of containers in modern day that would please the pirates of the old seafaring days? What about smaller containers to hold tiny treasures? Pirates could not have possibly always had big trunks and containers to lug around! Surely they must have had smaller containers to fill with their worldly prized possessions!
The next point to ponder is in regards to the female pirates! Although they tried to intimidate others with their rough appearance, they most certainly could not have lugged around a big trunk or treasure chest, so what would they have used?
Large trunks and treasure chests would have been too massive to hold the tiny, yet finer treasures such as gold nuggets, fine gems, and gemstone jewelry such as rings. For tiny treasures a pirate box may be made from unexpected materials, and actually not a box at all, but function much like one.
Our imaginations can run wild as we envision treasure overflowing from an old trunk, but don't forget the need for a pirate box for the smaller, yet finer treasures!
As we envision those treasure chests and our imaginations run wild, do you suppose there could be other types of containers in modern day that would please the pirates of the old seafaring days? What about smaller containers to hold tiny treasures? Pirates could not have possibly always had big trunks and containers to lug around! Surely they must have had smaller containers to fill with their worldly prized possessions!
The next point to ponder is in regards to the female pirates! Although they tried to intimidate others with their rough appearance, they most certainly could not have lugged around a big trunk or treasure chest, so what would they have used?
Large trunks and treasure chests would have been too massive to hold the tiny, yet finer treasures such as gold nuggets, fine gems, and gemstone jewelry such as rings. For tiny treasures a pirate box may be made from unexpected materials, and actually not a box at all, but function much like one.
Our imaginations can run wild as we envision treasure overflowing from an old trunk, but don't forget the need for a pirate box for the smaller, yet finer treasures!
Tuesday
Foggy Sailing Navigation
Modern man is lavishly spoiled with high tech equipment. Gone are the days when sailors had to navigate through fog or cloudy days without proper instruments to determine the direction of the sun.
Have you ever thought about what it must have been like for the vikings as they sailed the waters without instruments? Or, did they also make use of technology for their time? We know it wasn't with a Rolex!
Forced toward innovation, the vikings utilized a form of technology, which was supplied by the earth rather than man. On cloudy or foggy days their sundials were not illuminated by the sun, so they must have had another means for navigation on cloud-covered days.
One theory is they sailed through the waters aided by natural crystals as they filtered the light, which changed colors and brightness to reveal the direction of the sun. It makes for interesting reading, and soon we become quite thankful for modern technology.
Suddenly we realize it's a minor hassle to adjust our clocks and computers for the new daylight savings time schedule.
Have you ever thought about what it must have been like for the vikings as they sailed the waters without instruments? Or, did they also make use of technology for their time? We know it wasn't with a Rolex!
Forced toward innovation, the vikings utilized a form of technology, which was supplied by the earth rather than man. On cloudy or foggy days their sundials were not illuminated by the sun, so they must have had another means for navigation on cloud-covered days.
One theory is they sailed through the waters aided by natural crystals as they filtered the light, which changed colors and brightness to reveal the direction of the sun. It makes for interesting reading, and soon we become quite thankful for modern technology.
Suddenly we realize it's a minor hassle to adjust our clocks and computers for the new daylight savings time schedule.
Saturday
A Pirate Sock Monkey!
Just when you thought you have seen them all, here's a cute one for your kids! A cute pirate that is, but it isn't what you may think! A blogging friend of mine has her kids hooked on sock monkeys! I couldn't resist sharing the one she has on her blog in that the sock monkey is dressed up like a pirate - arr!
Normally pirates have parrots on their shoulders, but perhaps after seeing this photo your kids will want a pirate sock monkey! Be sure to check out the pirate sock monkey for a good laugh!
Normally pirates have parrots on their shoulders, but perhaps after seeing this photo your kids will want a pirate sock monkey! Be sure to check out the pirate sock monkey for a good laugh!
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