warning...do NOT try this at home
Arrrrrgh
St. Augustine March 2011
Pirates added gunpowder to rum as a proof test.
If the gunpowder and rum mixture did not ignite,
it was under proof—watered down rum.
Arrrrrgh
Blackbeard the Pirate is the most famous consumer of gunpowder rum.
Gunpowder and rum were also used by pirates to create tattoos.
Arrrrrgh
Nowadays it’s safer to stick with
Captain Morgan’s Tattoo brand rum...
and a monogrammed tattoo in thread
Disclaimer…
I don’t imbibe Captain Morgan’s while thread tattooing
24 comments:
I would love to see your creations after a little Captain!
The only Captain I crave these days is Captin Crunch... how sad is that! :)
Maddie- The D.A.
Down the hatch!
I think a little Captain after stitching would be alright. I much prefer your tattoo's than the other kind. Just saying...
Best,
Susan
Cathy
Give me your tattoos any time - rum induced or not. Far more versatile than the body variety - you can wear a new one every day.
Sue xxx
Okay, this made me smile! Take care, Caroline
You make tats look goood! Now that's what I call a stamp of approval :) XO, Kelly
I should have invested in one of your great monogram tattoos before riding the Pirates of the Caribbean! Hope you had a great weekend!
xxoo
Well, ahoy there matey! A little rum after tatooing, I mean stitching, sounds pretty good. Rum based drinks are a favorite in our town in the summer!
Now, walk the plank!
xoxo E
I've never heard of that! Cool! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comments. I'm your newest follower!
haha so cute! and informative too! love the idea of a mongrammed tattoo!
xo.ashley
In the movie Hook, Julia Roberts (why can't I remember the character name?) tells Robin Williams to glare with his good eye, drool and growl. When he growls, it sounds like arrgh and he and the pirate walking towards him exchange "Fine! How are you?" I love that line and wanted to growl back arrrgggh. I saw a comment and your "stitchfork" on Sheltering Tree, I think it was. Had to come by and check it out. Good post! Thanks. no arggggh Jenn
oh yes - i meant to tell you i thoroughly enjoyed your profile description. ha. Great!
Cathy- i think your stitching would make for a fine tattoo!!
love the photos!
melissa x
So cute! Love it! xo
LOL! Awesome post, Cathy! You always make me smile with your stories and your stitchery! :)
Arrrrgh!! LOVE it :D This stitch totally made me lol! Nice job :)
You are too funny...love it!!
As you know, I love all things nautical. Especially a drunken sailor. Just Kidding. As always a lovely design.
Best Carolyn
You do some mighty fine work matee!
I love your design! My daughter tries to talk me into getting a tattoo, maybe, after a little gunpowder rum....
I love this - sort of badass! xx
haha! So fun! Yes, much safer to get a monogrammed tattoo in thread!! You'll never look at it and regret it when you're old! You do beautiful work! xo
Oh, what an interesting post and blog! I'm thrilled that I found it!
Nancy
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