I’m in the hold, fighting too! And as Captain’s prerogative, I’ve got a pistol! pulls it out and cocks it squarely at ArrMatey!
Turn this ship around, boyo.
All right, mateys, we’re closin’ in on 'em fast. Mr bus guy, how’s the new ammo, er, supply coming? Check that litterbox! And somebody stand by with that bucket o’blood(y stuff), just in case!
Oy, Captainess! Give Arr Matey a sip from your hip flask!
pssst…but soft, my Captainess. I slipped some Viagra in the rum! Arr Matey wil only be thinkin’ 'bout his own plank soon…
<turns and speaks to the other crew members>
Try the rumaki–really, it’s very good. Oy! anyrose --bosun’s meat tender yet? Lemme know, and as soon as it is…I’ll try out my own personal recipe on it.
Heh.
(think am channelling the bawdiest cook in pirate history over here…)
wakes up, rubs the sleep out of her eyes, looks around.
Oh crap, I kinda missed out on that one. Apparently I am not so good a the lookout thing.
Swings down to the deck with my trusted knife between my teeth
But I can swing on rigging like nobody’s business.
I’m ready for the fight Captain, sorry for the nap.
[hijack]My crew (a couple of dozen women) and I (a male), are heading off for the weekend tomorrow for our last on-water bash for the season. They are a dragon boat canoe racing team of breast cancer survivors whom I coach, and in all seriousness, they are my heros.[/hijack]
Here, have another load of deadly Cuervo/Smokey ammo. I fed them overnight a mix of strong fish, and mild laxative. They’re a bit worn, but sleeping soundly knowing they gave their best (or worst) to the cause!