Mark your Calender for 2017’s Events
GREAT LAKES PIRATES June 2017
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Timber Gray Wolf
Editor Chief, Designer, photographer
Star~Dust
Editor, Motivator
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Contents
04) Captain’s Log: Buccaneer Bash 06) Dont Rename a Boat 08) Dirty Coke Float 12) Pirate of the Month 16) 2017 Events 18) Captain’s Log: Pirate Cove 24) Shanties
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By: Timber Gray Wolf This would be the third year visiting Buccaneer Bash in Augusta, Michigan. This year was much different compared to last year. Last year the weather was to freezing, as in snow and sleet, and mixed in rain. While this year was in the mid-60’s, but misquotes were thick as could be. Even with the warm weather there were a number of vendors missing this year. Outside of the missing vendors and warm weather, there were still plenty of great people to sit
down and chat with. The place to be was at the SteamJack and RootJack tent and patio. They had a few tables and chairs set up so people could sit and socialize. With the talk around camp news of this year’s coming events were a hot topic. As more information comes from the sores, I shall have it here ready for all of you to read.
nce a boat is named and christened, the name should never be changed because it’s considered extremely bad luck. Many believe (still to this very day!) that changing a boat’s name will bring misfortune on the ship. A boat can be renamed only if certain protocols are fallowed: a bout must be de-named first by writing the boat’s current name on a piece of paper, fold the paper and placing it in the wooden box, which is then burned. The ashes are then scooped up and thrown into the sea!
Ingretients • • • •
Juice of 1/2 lime 1 1/2 oz. (1 shot) light rum 1 12 oz. can of cola 2-3 small scoops choice ice cream
Instructions
1. Squeeze the 1/2 lime into the bottom of a glass. 2. Add the light rum and cola 3. Add the scoops of ice cream and stir gently with a spoon or straw. (It should foam up a bit, like you see in the pictures.) 4. Garnish with a lime, if you’re feeling fancy, and enjoy!
This month’s contest had a wide cast of pirates that entered. If you would want to get in on July’s /GreatLakePiratesMagazine Pirate of the month, Follow and Like us at
Interviewed by: Timber Gray Wolf
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How long have you been into the pirate life and what made you want to be a pirate?
I have been going to faire for years with my mom first dress was a simple dress my mom got me around 2008 i put together my first pirate outfit together an from then on knew i was meant to be a pirate
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Does your pirate prosoma have a back story?
My pirate name is Katiana Paris no back ground on her as of yet . Some of My pirate friends call me froggy because i fell in to a small frog pond inthe middle of the night at Blackrock an wasnt happy about it
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What do you like the most about going to the events and what is one of your favorite so far?
: i like all the pirate events i go to but Blackrock is my favorite. I get to see all my Mates an most of them i only get to see at faire i love the enviroment everyone is in a festive mood relaxed having fun an just enjoy the shows ,the music , the shopping an seeing everyones Garb new an old
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Outside of going to events, are there days that you just Garb up and go out on the town. If so what type of place do you happen to go and do?
when not a faire or a event like to go into Frankenmuth in garb love the interraction with all people an have fun with it . If not in pirate garb always thinking about how to change it or what to add to it
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From the great list of out there, what is one of your favorite pirate movies or books?
my favorite book is Treasure island could read it enough as a girl . My favorite movie was “Against all flags� with Marueen O,hara an Errol Flynn first time i seen a woman pirate
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What is your day job outside of pirating?
im always a priate I sell swords an knives for the Brethern of Arms.
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Is there anything you would like to share with our readers?
i would like to thank everyone for voting for me. Pirating to me is about expression of urself in yourself enjoying it , have fun with it an all thepeople i have met an friendships i have thru it is the best part of pirating to me
We the Crew of the Silver Moon also know for the Silver Moon Imports. Our group enjoys a good sword fight and sharing that fun for your enjoyment. Take a look and follow us on Facebook. Then if you see us at events feel free to come take a photo with us.
Mark your Calendar, and get ready for the Event season to kick off for 2017. As the year goes on, we shall add more events and update any dates that may change.
2017 June
2nd~4th - Port Washington Pirate Festival • Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-6pm • Rotary park, Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074
3rd~4th - Mystic Realm Fantasy Faire • Sat 10am to 9pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm • 19833 D Drive South, Marshall, MI 49068
10th - Mid-Michigan Renaissance Festival - When Worlds Collide • 11am to 6pm • Enchanted Forest, 7464 Frankenmuth Rd, Vassar, Michigan 48768
16th~17th - Steam Dream Expo 2017
• 10am to 6pm • The Olde World Village, 13215 M 96, Augusta, Michigan 49012
17th - Mid-Michigan Renaissance Festival - Magic And Mysticism • 11am to 6pm • Enchanted Forest, 7464 Frankenmuth Rd, Vassar, Michigan 48768
17th/18th - Tito’s Vodka presents: Pirate Shore Leave
• 2pm till 2am • The Post Local Bistro, 844 Penniman Ave, Plymouth, Michigan 48170
22nd~25th - Michigan Pagan Fest
• Wayne County Fair Grounds, 10871 Quirk Rd, Belleville, Michigan 48111
24th - A Steampunk Solstice
• 8 PM to 11:30 PM • Patrick J’s Irish Pub, 3052 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, Michigan 48072
July
8th~9th - Black Rock Mideival Fest (kickoff weekend) • 10am to 6pm • The Olde World Village, 13215 M 96, Augusta, Michigan 49012 • Inclueds 15th~16th, 22nd~23rd, 30th~31st
28th - Kent Potterfest 5K
• 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM • Kent State University Esplanade, Kent, Ohio
August
19th ~20 Michigan Renaissance Festival 2017 (kickoff weekend) • 10am to 7pm • 12600 Dixie Hwy. Holly, MI 48442
19th~20thAnnual Renaissance Event
• Sat: Noon to 4pm, Sun: Noon to 4pm • Enchanted Knights, 230 E Central Ave, Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701
By: Timber Gray Wolf
About the Cove Established in 1983 in Traverse City, Michigan, the Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf mission has always been to provide a wholesome, quality, family oriented entertainment option that promises a fun and unique experience for players aged 3 years to 93 years!
This great trip to the Pirate’s Cove started the morning of the 19th of May. Star~Dust, Elise W’nstrom, and myself left from Sturgis, Michigan upon the Sand Shark, on a 4 hour journey to Beulah, Michigan; there we would be met by Dueien D’mont and Alais W’nstrom at Turtle Lake Camp Ground. With a cold wind from the north, we set up quickly and a fire built. After the fire was built and dinner was served, settled into our bellies. We explored the grounds. Soon it was time to partake in the Rum and Vodka, and some mixers. The night came to a close as the temp dropped once more. The forecast called for the night temp being in the high-4os and low50s, so we packed a heater to keep the wall-tent warm. What we were not expecting when nature called early in the morning for most of us, that temp was down to 34°f. So it was just warm enough in the tent so no one would get sick.
With the rising sun, meant to get the fire going for break breakfast. I had whipped a meal of fried diced up red skin potatoes, sausage, and country gravy (just enough to hold everything together). With warm food in our stomachs we climbed aboard the Sand Shark and set our heading to Traverse City, there we would find the cove. Once arriving at the Pirate Cove, I wondered off to find the main entice and to ask a few questions about our weapons. The Manger loved our garb and the fact that we were so dressed up just to play golf; He gave us a discount out our game. We planned on playing the 32 holes (both Course), so it would fill up much of our day. Started with their Original Course, that had its range of style of holes for beginners. To have more fun as many of us are not the best at any form of golf, was not to keep score.
A way to take one’s time through the course, besides stopping and posing for photos is, reading the little signs at the start of each hole, which have a little historical information about different Pirates. One of spots we decided to take a group photo was on a bridge in front of a water fall. It seems simple enough, unless you were me, the one running and climbing up from a lower level, jumping over bushes, while in full garb. After completing the first course, we wondered back to the Sand Shark to shed a few layers and had a quick snack to keep us going. The second course was named Black Beard’s Challenge. This course had an extra level of difficulty, but just and much fun. The little signs that would start each of the holes on this course were all Black Beard related. Both courses were so much fun and we could tell that they put a lot of time and
though into designing the courses and the scenery around the park. From traveling or playing over water falls, to getting our balls over gaps if, it not hit hard enough it would land in the stream and be carried away. Then there were even a cave on each course to play through. There were plenty of little detail from parts of ships scattered about to skulls and canons. Another thing that made our day was that other guest thought that we worked there. Many asked to take photos of us or with us. What did we do? Of course we took photos with them. It made their day just as much as it did ours.
We left happy and sent back out to the camp ground. There we found our tent had finally called it quits. The pore thing had been holding for a while with a broken frame. So we called it a day by doing an early teardown, and setting sail south to Holland, Michigan, so we could meet up with some of the crew that was unable to partake in the long trip.
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Shanties Upon the Silver Moon
With our backs to the wall The darkness will fall We never quite thought We could lose it all Ready aim fire Ready aim fire An empire is falling In just one day You close your eyes And the glory fades Ready aim fire Ready aim fire away Ready aim fire Ready aim fire away Off in the distance There is resistance Bubbling up and festering Hey mr motion Make me a potion Shake it all up With your mistery How come I’ve never seen Your face around here I know every single face Around here A man on a mission Changing the vision I was never welcome here We don’t have the choice to stay We’d rather die than Do it your way With our backs to the wall The darkness will fall We never quite thought We could lose it all
Ready aim fire Ready aim fire An empire is falling In just one day You close your eyes And the glory fades Ready aim fire Ready aim fire away Ready aim fire Ready aim fire away Checking the casing Shaking and pacing This is the tunnels life Blood in the writting Stuck in the fighting Look through the riffle’s sight How come I’ve never seen Your face around here I know every single face Around here Hearing the echo Holding the shackle I was never welcome here We don’t have the choice to stay We’d rather die than Do it your way With our backs to the wall The darkness will fall We never quite thought We could lose it all Ready aim fire Ready aim fire An empire is falling In just one day
Ready Aim Fire -Imagine Dragons
You close your eyes And the glory fades Ready aim fire Ready aim fire away Ready aim fire Ready aim fire away Oh Oh oh Oh Oh oh oh Oh oh Oh With our backs to the wall The darkness will fall We never quite thought We could lose it all Ready aim fire Ready aim fire An empire is falling In just one day You close your eyes And the glory fades Ready aim fire Ready aim fire away Ready aim fire Ready aim fire away