The Highland Rogues

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
SINISTER AND RED

Drink plenty of Rum to celebrate the nuptials.

International Pirate Month

Pirate Vocabulary

Use these terms to add some flair to your pirate speak! To my experts and crew, feel free to add to the list or adjust the current one.

1. Aye - Yes.
2. Avast!- Stop; pay attention.
3. Ahoy!- Hello or a way to hail someone.
4. Arrr!- An exclamation of excitement or agreement.
5. Barnacle - A person who clings to others, often used derogatorily.
6. Bilge rat- An unpleasant person; a term of insult.
7. B***y- Treasure or loot.
8. Cat o' nine tails- A whip used for punishment.
9. Davy Jones' Locker - The bottom of the sea; a grave for drowned sailors.
10. Jolly Roger - The traditional flag of a pirate, typically showing a skull and crossbones.
11. Landlubber- A person unfamiliar with the sea; a non-pirate.
12. Matey- Friend or comrade.
13. Scallywag - A rascal or scoundrel.
14. Shiver me timbers! - An expression of surprise or disbelief.
15. Scurvy dog - A term for an untrustworthy or despicable person.
16. Ye - You.

Doing our part to get you prepared for September.

International Pirate Month

Today in history : The Capture of the Pirate Ship Amity

On August 2, 1716, the notorious pirate Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, captured the ship Amity off the coast of the American colonies.

This event was part of the broader wave of piracy in the Caribbean during the early 18th century, a time when Blackbeard was becoming one of the most feared pirates of his day.

August is International Pirate Month.

Let's kick this off with a pirate themed menu.

Starter:
**"Swashbuckler's Shrimp Cocktail"**
- Juicy shrimp served with a zesty cocktail sauce. Present it in a treasure chest or a rustic wooden bowl for a dramatic effect.

Main Course:
**"Captain's Catch Fish & Chips"**
- Crispy battered fish (like cod or haddock) served with hand-cut fries. Serve on a wooden plank or parchment paper for that nautical feel.

- **Alternative:** Grilled swordfish steaks with a lemon butter sauce could replace the fried fish.

Side Dishes:
1. **"Buccaneer's Baked Beans"**
- A hearty mix of beans simmered with bacon, molasses, and spices, served in a small cast-iron skillet.

2. **"Treasure Island Corn on the Cob"**
- Grilled corn on the cob brushed with garlic herb butter and sprinkled with parmesan.

3. **"Pirate's Plunder Salad"**
- A mixed greens salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a citrus vinaigrette. Add some nuts or seeds for crunch.

Dessert:
**"Cannonball Coconut Cream Pie"**
- A creamy coconut custard pie topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut, served in a pie dish decorated with pirate-themed decorations like chocolate coins.

Drinks:
1. **"Grog" (Pirate Punch)**
- A refreshing mixture of rum (or ginger beer for a non-alcoholic version), lime juice, mint, and club soda. Serve it in tankards or coconut cups.

2. **"Mermaid's Blue Lagoon"**
- A blue raspberry lemonade or a blue-colored cocktail with a fun garnish of gummy sharks or fish.

Presentation Tips:
- Use rustic wooden serving platters or dishes.

- Decorate the table with small pirate flags, treasure chests, gold foil coins, and seashells for ambiance.

Enjoy and if you make any of these at all during the month please share photos and use the following hashtags. Would love see it.

FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!!

Gail Selinger, author of The Complete Idiots Guide to Pirates and Pirates of New England, will join the Highland Rogues on the panel at this year's Mesa County Library Comic Con.

We not only get the honor of sharing who we are and what we do with this wonderful community, but we will be joined by one of the most knowledgeable people about its lore and history.

To get the real story about piracy, meet the local pirate crew, and pick the brain of this amazing author, come see us in September.

If you want the books so you can bone up on pirates, find them here, you won't be disappointed.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates: Fascinating Facts About the World’s Most Infamous Pirates
https://a.co/d/0f260aTj

Pirates of New England: Ruthless Raiders and Rotten Renegades
https://a.co/d/07N8vP71

There once was a pirate so fine,
Whose love for the 4th of July shine,
He'd sail with his crew,
And fireworks anew,
To celebrate Independence Day's divine!

The Grain For Good event at Trail Life is done and in the books. The crowd was more reserved than we're use to, but the staff was FANTASTIC and so accommodating, management communication is top tier, and the customers we did speak to were genuinely friendly and interested in what we were doing.

If nothing else, I hope our presence started up some fun happy hour conversations.

If you like dark, this Camp Chair Brown is for you.

We are here for the Grain for Good event. If you are downtown today between 5 - 9pm. Come have a beer for a great cause.

Tonight is Grain For Good at Trail Life Brewing For every house beer purchase goes towards helping Karis and Angel Tree.

What's in store...

1. Pirate Bingo
2. Trivia
3. Drawing for an awesome bag

Hope to see you there!!!

It seems good deeds and hard work can't erase years of distrust and hurt.

My message to everyone is don't punish someone for the sins of others. You continue to do that, you will end up with nothing.

Make this week a week of grace and reflection.

Fair Winds and Following Seas
- Haitian Red

Come down to see us and support Trail Life Brewing house menu as well as Karis.

See you there.

Sip in your favorite brews and make a difference! 20% of our beer sales between 5-9 this Monday will be donated to The Highland Rogues

and make it more than just beer!

I 100% dropped the ball on this ad. I assumed the date information they asked for would automatically be included. Never crossed my mind to include in the description. I'm an amateur, sue me.

So, if you are interested in our yard sale here are the deets or go to our official event page
https://www.facebook.com/share/MA5KW7Q18Ve912m6/?mibextid=9VsGK

Date: July 22, 2024
Time: 10am
Location: 312 29 Road Grand Junction CO 81504

Please share this.

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The Highland Rogues We are a non-profit organization, based in Western Colorado, who specialize in re-enactments.

There once was a pirate so fine,
On Father's Day, he did shine.
He plundered with flair,
And a beard beyond compare,
And his kids loved him, all the time!

Happy Father's Day to the most feared dads of the sea.

DID YOU KNOW

Former First Lady Jacqueline Onassis Kennedy was a huge fan of pirates that carried into adulthood.

As a child, she had a pirate flag on her wall and in 1965 she threw a pirate themed party for her kids and their friends.

This party included an epic treasure hunt that led to Narragansett Bay with one Senetor Claiborne Pell in full regalia.

You are never too old or too regal to love pirates.

The Highland Rogues We are a non-profit organization, based in Western Colorado, who specialize in re-enactments.

It came! It came!

Great book. Will help with Red's character development.

Thanks to our Barber Surgeon for recommending it and our powder monkey for getting it.

FANTASTIC NEWS!

We will be panelists at the 2024 Mesa County Library Comic Con Convention on September 20 - 21, 2024. It is truly an honor to be selected.

The topic..."Golden Age of Piracy: Entertainment v. Reality".

Mark your calendars.

The Highland Rogues We are a non-profit organization, based in Western Colorado, who specialize in re-enactments.

2024 Highland Rogues Firkin Photo Dump

Good times. Kannah Creek Brewing Company is always so accommodating.

HIGHLAND ROGUES KANNAH CREEK FIRKIN ACTIVITIES

1. Pyrate Bingo 5:30pm and 6:30pm (The winner will get a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of a Lands End)

2. Challenge the Pyrate (You will take on Tyra or Spinster in an arm wrestling competition ) First two challenge winners will get an Amber Ale.

3. Photos throughout the event

4. Opportunity to obtain a signature bag, puzzle, t-shirt, mousepad.

See many of you tonight.

Fair Winds and Following Seas
-Haitian Red

The Highland Rogues We are a non-profit organization, based in Western Colorado, who specialize in re-enactments.

In preparation for the Firkin; Red and Sinister are having lunch and the beer of choice for Monday's firkin.

Our event pops up in a Google search. That's cool.

The Highland Rogues Firkin is fast approaching, and we want to take some time to promote the beer of choice.

The Lands End Amber Ale is a house specialty deep copper in color with a clean, crisp finish. Balances of the rich character of 5 specialty malts with the mild aroma and bitterness of three hop additions. 5.5% ABV // 28 IBU

Every bottle sold is one more toothbrush, t-shirt, and doll for Karis and Angel Tree. Hope to see you at the firkin. See events for details.

I mean, it's Ministry

With Trail Life Brewing – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉

Ever since I became a pirate, I've been asked countless times about the accuracy of "Black Sails." No Hollywood depiction of anything will ever be 100%, but truth be told, I've never it.

I will remedy that today and keep you posted.

Season 1, Episode 1. Here we go.

TODAY IN HISTORY

1720: The British Navy defeats the pirate fleet of Captain Charles Vane off the coast of the Bahamas.

This is exactly why mermaids can't be trusted.

Ahoy there, me hearty mum!

On this special day, we want to show you some love and cheer,
For you're the captain of your ship, and we hold you very dear.
You may not wear an eyepatch or carry a sword with pride,
But you're the fiercest pirate queen sailing by our side.

You guide us through life's storms with a steady hand and heart,
Keeping us safe and sound, never letting us depart.
Your love is like treasure, precious and pure,
And we're grateful for your warmth that always endures.

So on this Mother's Day, we raise our mugs high,
To the most amazing pirate mum under the sky.
May your seas be smooth and your winds be fair,
For you deserve all the riches and love we can share.

So here's to you, our fearless mother so true,
We salute you with love and a hearty "Yo ho ho" too!

Happy Mother's Day!

Ahoy,

As a celebration for all mothers whether your children have 2 legs, 4 legs, or no legs..Haitian Red will give these great Mother's Day gift bags to the first 3 non members who attend our May meeting.

Hope to see you there.