Secreet Pirate meeting may have taken place

An official source who chooses to remain unnamed has indicated that a dread band of pirates descended upon Palmetto FL on 12 November, last.

At or about sunrise or 0800, which ever allowed them to sleep later, the scurvey band was reported seen entering a restaurant and demanding food in exchange for trinkets and baubles, namely, bits of paper and round pieces of metal with pictures stamped into them. Apparently bystanders and other customers were left standing and unharmed when the band of buccaneers swarmed out, well fueled with eggs, coffee, tea, grits, and other comestibles idigenous to the locale. No hostages were taken and the parting was mostly friendly, unlike last year's leave-taking when we had to drag Flats Dude away from the table lest he be cold-cocked with a syrup pitcher and brained with a spatula.

Mounting trusty steeds we rode out o'town cross the mouth of Tampa Bay to the Skyway Flats. As we topped out on the bridge we saw many small craft, none worth pursuing or sacking, and clouds of birds feeding on chum. A pelican or two staggered aloft, bill full of local fare.

We reached our selected pillaging area, strung up, and set off in smaller parties to harvest the Gulf's bounty. The weather was fair, the wind at our backs at 15-20, native fauna and flora abounded. No hostile species dared show fin or snout.

We spent much time in fishing and fellowship as the sun tracked westward. Some time after the noonday fix we began to hunger for rum and futher tucker. So with much gusto we stormed back across the bay to a quaint bayside inn where we did drink our fill o' various libations and consume lots of seafood.

Of course, the anonymous source's word must be taken as to the veracity of this alleged secret meeting of pirates bold. On the other hand, such tale may be only the result o' too much rum and imagination.

I can not actually verify that Harold and the fair Sue, Fl Ski Bum, SaltydancingDave, and Cap'n Yid were truly spotted ashore.


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aka Cap'n Yid.

Stev Lenon, 91B20 '68-'69
When the dawn came up like thunder



[This message has been edited by slenon (edited 14 November 2005).]

I have been sworn to secrecy but I can tell you this.

Plans have been made for The 2006 FAOL Florida Fish-in. At this time I cannot comment on what exactly happened durning the discussions.

Those making plans to come must be ready to wade the flats, we are going to capture appx 30 miles of flats. Me thinks there will be plenty of room for you all. Anyone that wants to bring yaks or canoes should. There are many many islands in this area. The fishing from what I hear is wonderful, but I did hear that from 2 pirates.

There are a lot of details to work out but the destination is settled, oops did I let that sneak out.

Over a gallon of liguid was inhaled by each pirate. The pit stops alone took about 1 hour.

I can tell you that I saw with my own eyes fish being caught. My guess was about 100 before the day was over.

I am not allowed to say who caught what or how they were caught. I will say this the one that caught the most had a big nose.

The planning took a lot longer than the fishing. If any fishing was done I am not allowed to say. I can say this, we ate fish and ate very well.


The cook has my vote for cook of the fish-in, but alas we could not come to an understanding yet.. He does not fly fish so a new rod would not work. But the pirates are working on the plans.

To you guys that had to cancel, you missed a big party. WE told enough lies to cover you though.

Flats, I know you have fished the flats we will capture, and because of you we will make sure the Daytona 500 does not run the same weekend.. Our choices are Feb 3 or Mar 3. That has yet to be decided.

You old pirates that were unable to make it to the meeting, we talked and thought about you a lot.

Harold

AAAARRRRGGGHHHHHHH, its good to hear a little Scuttlebutt once in awhile.

Philip

Jealousy rears its ugly head . AAARGGG

I trust that the particulars of the 2006 invasion will be made known at the appropriate time. Some of us northern pirates may feel the need for some southern sun.

Sure they'll let us know the particulars! The new guys bring the rum, and wade ahead of the fishers to attract the snouts and fins!

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Trouts don't live in ugly places

AAARRGH Maties!

Glad ya had a good time. Keep us posted on the fish in. Maybe I'll make it!

" Not all men seek rest and peace, some are born with the spirit of the storm in their blood, restless harbingers of violence and bloodshed, knowing no other path, Pirates. " Supposedly; Pirates with fly rods are just a wee bit more cantankerous; drink up, me 'earties, yo ho !