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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Lupus / June 2004OT: Pirates
My kids are fascinated by the new movie The Pirates of the Caribbean. I was wondering if anyone has any info on pirates of today, and the history of them. I want my teens to see who they really were and to look beyond hollywoods "history" of pirates. RhondaM I think the industrial revolution put pirates out of business... at least the ones who wear a patch over their eye and jump into the hold of a ship with their swords bared. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. I would say the "Pirates" of today are terrorists, hijakers, and computer hackers. Pigmet is very interested to know if there really are treasure pirates, because treasure hunting is his hobby. He felt too embarrassed to write this, so I am writing it for him (he is here at my side, cringing)... Aw, Pigmet! Someone will give you a nice, kind answer, you'll see! Thanking you in Advance Mair (and Pigmet) > My kids are fascinated by the new movie The Pirates of the Caribbean. I was > wondering if anyone has any info on pirates of today, and the history of > them. I want my teens to see who they really were and to look beyond > hollywoods "history" of pirates. > > RhondaM Pigment we will only talk about storybook pirates and treasure huntin' no real ones. Only make believe. I did find were there are still real ones off the coast of South America. A long ways away Pigment so do not be afraid. Ok now we will def not talk about the scary ones. You know Treasure huntin is allot of fun. Once when we were kids we would set out in the neighborhood and do a scavenger hunt it would take all day and it was the best time ever. Also in camp one year we did a treasure hunt and that was so much fun too. I wonder if I could get my kids interested in a treasure hunt of some sorts to pass the summer days. I wonder if it could include the library finding passages in books or certain pictures of things and articles in magazines and books. I bet I could reward with a nice prize of something neat. If you have any ideas let me know... > I think the industrial revolution put pirates out of business... at least > the ones who wear a patch over their eye and jump into the hold of a ship [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > > > RhondaM One year when my kids were teen/ preteen we had a treasure hunt as part of a birthday fun thing. We sent these kids out in the neighborhood looking for all sorts of stuff. (We also warned the neighbors ahead of time!!) Each kid got a list of about 25 things, all simple things such as a Juicy-fruit gum wrapper, a Crayola crayon in peacock blue, a straight pin with a red ball on the end of it, a 12 inch piece of string, a 12 inch piece of yellow yarn, or a plastic bag from a particular food store. It kept them occupied forever!! Most everything on the list could be considered trash so it wasn't as if they were begging good stuff from everyone. About an hour later (we did set a time limit) all the kids returned. We had several who managed to get everything and a few only managed to obtain a couple of things. I'd say it is a great time for cul-de-sac kids or those who live in a good neighborhood or apartment building where you know your neighbors. We had special prizes waiting for winners. The first winner was able to choose which prize, second place chose next, etc. Being it was summer and everyone of the kids lived at the pool the prizes were things like goggles, suntan lotion, pool toys, etc. I'll make bets most of those kids never forgot their treasure hunt. Doing a library hunt could be loads of fun. Bet if you talked to your local librarian he/she would help you put together a library treasure hunt. I think it is a great idea. Winner gets a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble so they can choose a book of their choice. Bev > Pigment we will only talk about storybook pirates and treasure huntin' no > real ones. [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > > > > > RhondaM My knowledge of pirates is limited but they were the bad guys!! They hijacked other ships and stole stuff (treasure as in gold, bounty and booze). I have a friend and her last name was Hallett she was related to a very famous sea captain from the New England area. And she married a Morgan who just happened to be related to a very famous pirate. It was always just a good laugh within the family. So piracy (stealing) is a little different from treasure hunting. Although there are people today making their living searching the ocean floor looking for ships that sank with lots of gold and other neat stuff on them. These guys searching today are not pirates. They have permits to do what they are doing and it is a business. You can often see these treasure hunts on your PBS station - always fascinating!!! Bev > I think the industrial revolution put pirates out of business... at least > the ones who wear a patch over their eye and jump into the hold of a ship [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > > > RhondaM Hi Rhonda :))) If you type in " pirates facts & legends " it will give all the childern need on pirates , history , and thire own laws ! Bruce On. > My kids are fascinated by the new movie The Pirates of the Caribbean. I was > wondering if anyone has any info on pirates of today, and the history of > them. I want my teens to see who they really were and to look beyond > hollywoods "history" of pirates. > > RhondaM > My kids are fascinated by the new movie The Pirates of the Caribbean. I was > wondering if anyone has any info on pirates of today, and the history of > them. I want my teens to see who they really were and to look beyond > hollywoods "history" of pirates. > > RhondaM some examples of pirates of today: http://www.janes.com/security/law_enforcement/news/ipr/ipr000105-2.shtml http://www.iccwbo.org/ccs/menu_imb_bureau.asp http://www.cdnn.info/article/pirate/pirate.html http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/05/31/stories/2004053100140600.htm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3092373.stm Depending on their ages, they may find some of this information hard to understand. Hugs J You may also want to look up some information about Oak Island in Nova Scotia Canada. Which is the location of a real site of buried pirate treasure! Okay, so that is a little melo-dramatic, but there is supposedly burtried treasure there and no one has yet manage to dig it up and live. Spooky! Treasure hunting is legal in Nova Scotia as well. And with all the shipwrecks off the coast some people have been able to find some good things. Also, piracy was legal in Nova Scotia at one point as well. Check out Barett's Privateers. Legal Piracy. There are ofcourse sitll pirates in interational waters as well. I think someone also mentioned that around South America. For a fun activity check out "International Talk Like a Pirate Day" around Septemeber 19. Always a fun day to put on a patch and go Yar! dave >>My kids are fascinated by the new movie The Pirates of the Caribbean. I was >>wondering if anyone has any info on pirates of today, and the history of [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Hugs > J Yar! Good day, Pigmet > You may also want to look up some information about Oak Island in Nova > Scotia Canada. Which is the location of a real site of buried pirate [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > http://www.iccwbo.org/ccs/menu_imb_bureau.asp > > http://www.cdnn.info/article/pirate/pirate.html http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/05/31/stories/2004053100140600.htm > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3092373.stm > > > > Depending on their ages, they may find some of this information hard to > > understand. > > Hugs > > J Just when you thought it was safe to raise the jolly roger. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=583&e=9&u=/nm/20040618/od_nm/sec urity_indonesia_malacca_dc dave > Yar! > [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] >>>Hugs >>>J Wishing all you 'dads' out there a happy day today! The first day of summer and father's day rolled into one! Beautiful weather here and wishing the same for everyone!  SignatureHugs from Shelagh http://continue.to/lupus > Just when you thought it was safe to raise the jolly roger. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=583&e=9&u=/nm/20040618/od_nm/sec urity_indonesia_malacca_dc > dave > [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > >>>http://www.iccwbo.org/ccs/menu_imb_bureau.asp > >>>http://www.cdnn.info/article/pirate/pirate.html http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/05/31/stories/2004053100140600.htm > >>>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3092373.stm > >>> > >>>Depending on their ages, they may find some of this information hard to > >>>understand. > >>>Hugs > >>>J |
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