Posted on 12/02/2008 9:01:27 AM PST by Osama Obama
It is becoming increasingly obvious that the seven seas are dangerous. A resurgence in pirate activity off the coast of Somalia has been all over the news. It is important for your safety, that you be educated in the subtle signs of pirate infestation. As a service to you, we present:
Top 10 clues your cruise ship has been taken over by pirates.
(Excerpt) Read more at witty-jay.blogspot.com ...
No matter what you order, the bartender serves you grog.
When you ask what “grog” is, you get told “Har.”
You get ridiculed in aerobics class for not knowing how to dance the hornpipe.
When you complain about a spot on the tablecloth, the waiter puts a big “X” on it.
The ghost of Wille Stargell can be seen roaming the decks with a baseball bat in hand
My sister lived on Sint Maarten for 25 years. There’s an island called Isle Forche or Four Finger Island hald way to St. Bart’s. Worst kept secret in the Caribbean. They are most definately there.
What I don’t understand about this pirate take over of ships is why don’t they just have navy SEALs storm the pirate ships by boarding them from underwater. There would be no way the pirates could see them coming and they wouldn’t stand a chance against well trained naval commandos?
The pirate eyepatch is the usual result of having a hook hand and an occasional itch...
http://witty-jay.blogspot.com/2008/12/top-10-clues-that-your-cruise-ship-has.html
7. Optional on-shore excursions include rummaging, pillaging and setting fire to port buildings
:’) If the captain’s name is Shiv Vermetimbers, they’re Dutch pirates. Okay, so, I guess I’m not funny.
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