Ok, I stand corrected, apparently I do know one person with a pirate flag. I don't want to spoil your fun, just trying to let you in on what it means to others, obviously you don't care 'cause your a pirate right ?
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Ok, I stand corrected, apparently I do know one person with a pirate flag. I don't want to spoil your fun, just trying to let you in on what it means to others, obviously you don't care 'cause your a pirate right ?
A long thread on another forum changed my mind on flying the JR. I originally really didn't care, although I viewed it as something that folks that hang out at Lake Havasu do. Kinda lame, but whatever.
The point was made about what real pirates, typically in the Atlantic/carib, were like. They did not play nice at all. In fact, they were really horrific. Just like I won't fly a confederate flag on my pickup, I won't fly a JR. But you can. I won't stop anybody. I'm not like over the top you can't do this, but I have changed to think it's kinda crass. What are you trying to say with a JR? One would hope you're not saying you're an actual pirate.
But, if someone were anchored next to me flying a JR, I'd still share cocktails with em.
The point was made about what real pirates, typically in the Atlantic/carib, were like. They did not play nice at all. In fact, they were really horrific. Just like I won't fly a confederate flag on my pickup, I won't fly a JR. But you can. I won't stop anybody. I'm not like over the top you can't do this, but I have changed to think it's kinda crass. What are you trying to say with a JR? One would hope you're not saying you're an actual pirate.
But, if someone were anchored next to me flying a JR, I'd still share cocktails with em.
Not much humor here eh guys. Sailing these boats is not serious biz. It's a hobby to have fun with....
This is getting to be too much. Here in Kemah and Seabrook they have pirate days and parties. People dress up and have a good time. When I see a flag flying I don't disdain it. To me it's a symbol of people who enjoy a good time. Ever come under attack from a pirate ship firing water filled balloons at you? Lighten up!
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Raping and pillaging gets old after a wile. Sometimes we pirates even share grog and have a good time.
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Some folks here fly a version of the JR in honor of our favorite pirate, Jean Lafitte, quite a colorful character..
http://gonola.com/2011/10/26/nola-history-jean-lafitte-the-pirate.html
http://gonola.com/2011/10/26/nola-history-jean-lafitte-the-pirate.html
OORAH and Semper fi back atcha. Unless they changed the rule in the last 50 years, Proper flag "etiquette" U.S. flag or ensign, don't know what other countries rules are, is to be flown on post at stern offset to starboard, if boat has tiller, of yatch or attached to the mainsail on gaff rig. Them are the rules. Check with Coast Guard or U.S. power squadron. I'm just sayin'. All other, including YC Burgee, from halyard on starboard spreader. When in waters of another country. i.e. Canada or Mexico, that countries national flag should be displayed from the spreader halyard with YC burgee below. As for novelty flags it is wide open.
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If Barnegat can name the bayshore section of town "Pirates Peninsula", then I don't suppose there is anything wrong with flying my Jolly Roger. 
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1818449/barnegat--nj-bayfront---pirate-s-peninsula-
http://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com...tion-as-pirate-s-peninsula/863069?cid=3533792
Barnegat also has an annual "Pirate's Day" celebration.
Of course, there is some history of pirates along the Jersey coast.
If anybody's laughing ... that's ok (happy to provide some entertainment).
If anybody's got a problem with it ... too bad (it's their problem, not mine).
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1818449/barnegat--nj-bayfront---pirate-s-peninsula-
http://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com...tion-as-pirate-s-peninsula/863069?cid=3533792
Barnegat also has an annual "Pirate's Day" celebration.
Of course, there is some history of pirates along the Jersey coast.
If anybody's laughing ... that's ok (happy to provide some entertainment).
If anybody's got a problem with it ... too bad (it's their problem, not mine).
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WERE like? Real pirates still exist and they are out there injuring, killing and screwing with boaters. Here is a partial list from 2016. And yes, the lawless shores of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden are still a dangerous place to transit. Hard to fathom why they have a fan club.
You can join the club, but it's gonna cost ya! I'm happy to say I'm with Cubs Fans!
http://deadspin.com/5932990/fan-of-...ying-them-money-to-join-their-stupid-fan-club