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5 years of
June pt1, 2020
Timber Gray Wolf
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Issue #59 Great Lake Pirates is published monthly freelying through ISSUU.
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Thank you all for fallowing us for the last 5 yeats. Look forward to many years to come !
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In Memory of
Captain Stouty Many of us had either knew of his work or had the privlage of knowing the man known as Stouty of Skullduggery Enterprises, also know as Kevin Beamish. He left us for the big ren fair in the sky, on June 10th, 2020. at the age of 63, at his home in Ossowo, MI. For those that knew him, he could talk your ears off with some of the best stories. Some stories from his early life expirences as a radio DJ on a rock station to diefferent adventures at events. He will be truely missed by us all!
• 2 Tbs oil • 1 large onion, Diced • 2 cloves of Garlic, minced • 1 tsp hot chili powder • 1 tsp paprika • 1stp ground cumin • 1 lb lean minced beef • 3Tbs Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum • 1 large red pepper,
seeded and diced • 1 cube beef bouillon • 1 large can chopped tomatoes • 1/2 tps dried marjoram • 1tsp brown sugar • 2Tbs tomato puree • 1 large can red kidnet beans
1. Pour the oil in a stock pot over a medium/high heat. When it starts to glisten add the onion, garlic, chili powder paprika and cumin. Let that cook until the onion is softened. 2. Then add the beef and let it brown slightly; stirring occasionally. 3. When the beef is nicely caramelized (approximantely 5-7 minutes) reduce the heat, add the rest of the ingredients and let simmer for 20-30 minutes until the stew has darkened. 4. Serve over rice with a sour cream on top.
Repect his Legacy Drink Sailor Jerry Responsibly
From Mackinac Island's Ferry Star Line, their new pirate ship the Good fortune. Guests get to enjoy a ride to the island in style aboard The Good Fortune Pirate Ship. Dressing like a garb is encouraged by the company. Daily trips to Mackinac Island started June 19th and are planned to run through September 6th. They also offer evening cruises that run daily, start at 6pm starting June 19th and will run through August 20th. After the 20th evening cruises will begin at 5pm. will run through September 6, ending the season. What better way to visit Mackinac Island, other than in garb and arriving on a pirate ship. There is plenty of adventure waiting for those willing to risk it all for treasure, glory, and great memoirs. Check out ticket prices and times at thier website: mackinacferry.com/cruises/pirate-cruise/
Just as the history of the period of colonization that surrounds it, the history of the Golden Age of Piracy is one that is multifaceted, complex, and, particularly with pirate history, in no uncertain terms very much speculated. The pirates were at the same moment products of their time as well as harbingers to democratic “free” thought in a world of kings and queens. In today’s climate, as we begin to see critical criticism and thought regarding colonial pasts, pirates may find themselves in a rather odd place in history; their rightful place not as romantic rogues or commendable heroes, but as the complex and ruthless characters they really were. In the modern era, pirates have been subject to arguably some of the best PR campaigns in history. Starting with the likes of “Robinson Crusoe” and “Treasure Island,” proceeding with “Captain Blood,”
and “The Buccaneer,” and culminating in “The Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, pirates have undergone an historical and narrative metamorphosis that would make Stalin jealous. However this isn’t even the most egregious fault of the matter. Today, there are numerous scholars who have written debunking the popular image of pirates, and there is no shortage of literature on the subject. When it comes to the dark and terrible reality of pirate history, many today simply ignore it so that they may revel in the romantic fantasy they fell in love with. And therein lies the problem that may be affecting our overall historical conversations, an unwillingness to look back at the history we thought we knew and challenge what we thought we knew. When it comes to pirates of the Golden Age, I have always preceded with one
caveat: any collective claim about the pirates of this period are inherently dubious, as no two pirate vessels or captains operated in the same manner. There was no universal pirate code that all pirates followed, but rather each crew had their own unique code, albeit with some common trends. From the treatment of captives to meting out quarter, the pirate society was diverse and complex. The reality of the Golden Age of Piracy is a both much darker and much more inspirational that the “Hollywood” version. The depiction of the pirate as a Robin Hood-esque figure is not altogether fictitious, however it most certainly not the norm. Pirates of the Golden Age ranged in behavior from the righteous vagabonds to bloodthirsty torturers out for nothing more than personal gain. The reality is also that a vast majority of pirates would have gravitated towards the latter description. There is absolutely no denying the harsh truth, pirates were criminals: mutineers, deserters, torturers, looters, rapists, murderers, kidnappers, and slavers, even among the most “righteous” of them. Yet simultaneously they exhibited novel concepts of equality and democracy, even if only out of necessity, that can be commended. Some pirate crews participated in the slave trade, shipping and selling slaves just like their imperial
counterparts. Others liberated slaves, and allowed them to serve on pirate crews, even if at a lower status yet still far freer than they would have been as slaves. Some pirates did both. Pirates operated under a pseudo-democratic system, were critical decisions were decided by vote, where each sailor was given an equal voice. These aspects do not absolve the behaviors; it also doesn’t not make the latter altogether worthless. The presence of both shows the pirates as they truly were: men and women desperate to live without rule and willing to do anything, no matter how depraved, to do so. History is complex, and if we ignore the things we see as “bad” then we rob history of its authenticity and its figures of their human form. The pirates are no different, and in fact may be the perfect exemplar of how ignoring that history can be disingenuous to its subjects. Fair Winds, and Following Seas.
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Mark your Calendar, and get ready for the Event season to kick off for 2020. As the year goes on, we shall add more events and update any dates that may change.
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by: Timber Gray Wolf
All that is to be said can work for any persona building; you might be into the fantasy; Pirates, Elves to Orcs, Viking, Steampunk, or anything… A back story is not always needed right away, but is always fun to have. Sometimes it is hard to create a story for yourself. Where to begin is sometimes the hardest part of creating one. Should you take up the mantel of Captain or just be a simple villager? Well that is fully up to you or what your position is if you join a group. There are also plenty of places to get your inspiration spread across so many different fields; Historical, Fantasy, Video games, Movies, Books, and the Internet. At some point it will feel like you are filling out a form for a DnD character. For some that have played DnD or RPG (Role Playing Games) this is something that they are used to doing. When it comes to creating your
persona, are you creating your own, or a historical/fictional character? If you have a favorite character that you love and can pull off go for it or even let it inspire your own as a starting point. An easy starting point to help build your persona, is what is your “job”? When one thinks of a job, it feels like when you were in grade school and they asked you “what do you want to be when you grow up”. Are you a good leader, can you cook, a decent doctor (or real one), play instruments? From that you can start to create your persona off of one of those or even something that you wish you could be like a wizard or witch. This part can be fun for some and hard for others, coming up with one’s back story. This one can range from person to person’s type of character. Even picking a location in which your persona comes from can help a lot. This can be easy picked by choosing a place you would love to visit or even one your ancestors are from.
After figuring out where your persona is from and their job/class, how it might it act different from your normal self. A way to help is as simple as act it out with friends or in chatrooms. As you do it more and more your persona can take on a life of its own. A great example is someone that is the quiet and timid person at work, but at an event they are this great out going Warrior with courage of a Loin. When it comes down to it, it is fully up to you and have plenty of fun doing it.
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Shanties Upon the Silver Moon
Ooooh, a captain’s life seems elegant, With far more booze than regiment. He’s required to provide, For all the crew aboard. When provisions are running short, And if the ship is far from port, The Cap himself must sacrifice For all the crew aboard. There’s no rum in the captain’s barrel. There’s rum on the captain’s table, And rum in the captain’s crew, So buy the captain rum. No rum in the captain’s barrel. There’s rum on the captain’s table, And rum in the captain’s crew, So buy the captain rum. He opens up his lighter, fair, And from his barrels he must prepare, Intoxicants of the finest sort, For all the crew aboard.
The Captain Run -Abney Park
But when provisions are running short, And if the ship is far from port, The Cap himself must sacrifice For all the crew aboard. No rum in the captain’s barrel. There’s rum on the captain’s table, And rum in the captain’s crew, So buy the captain rum. No rum in the captain’s barrel. There’s rum on the captain’s table, And rum in the captain’s crew, So buy the captain rum. ... What should we do with the drunken sailor What should we do with the drunken sailor What should we do with the drunken sailor Early in the morning!
Intergern: (IN-tehr-gurhn) verb: 1. To exchange grins or snarls
Used in a Sentence:
"Their fleeting intergrern was sufficient to rouse suspicions, the magistrate once notified, ordered an immediate investigation."
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