Captain's Blog (6) "Pirate Story"

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GOYer Scotsgran recently PMd me the following poem, thinking that it might be of interest to us. It is “Pirate Story” by Robert Louis Stevenson (author of ‘Treasure Island’, of course). It was published in a collection of his poetry, titled ‘A Child’s garden of Verse’. When I read it, I immediately thought how well it related to our garden theme and adventures, and several pictures came to mind. Here is an illustrated version………………………….. Pirate Story Three of us afloat in the meadow by the swing. Three of us abroad in the basket on the lea. Winds are in the air, they are blowing in the spring. And waves are in the meadow like the waves there are at sea. Where shall we adventure, to-day that we’re afloat, wary of the weather, and steering by a star? Shall it be to Africa, a-steering of the boat, To Providence, or Babylon, or off to Malabar? Hi! But here’s a squadron a-rowing on the sea – Cattle in the meadow, a-charging with a roar! Quick, and we’ll escape them, they’re as mad as they can be. The wicket is the harbour and the garden is the shore. Many Thanks, Scotsgran, for this “treasure”. Hope that you are all enjoying your gardens as much :-))

1 May, 2010
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Scotsgran

Its priceless David. RLS himself would surely have been happy to have you illustrate his poem so tellingly. You have spanned the centuries with the age old magic of childhood. More can be read of RLS and his works at www.robert-louis-stevenson.org.

2 May, 2010

Angieindgar..

Love ur blog poem & pics.

2 May, 2010

Megan75

Such a lovely blog and photos David, garden is looking so 'Piratical' now ! : o ) ) )

2 May, 2010

Great

You must give your children such inspiration and a wonderfull childhood. What a fantastic garden. Iam sure your children will grow up to be very creative. Loved the poem. well done.

2 May, 2010

Khayla

love the photo's ,happy kids you have.

2 May, 2010

Dylandog

Great blog and pics David. I though your avatar was you in fancy dress, now I know different...lol

2 May, 2010

Dottydaisy2

I expect the kids love all this, they are very lucky to have a swashbuckling Dad....

2 May, 2010

Gee19

Enjoyed that very much, David, and thanks to Scotsgran as well for providing the poem. As usual, a great blog and lovely photos, especially like the concentration on the face of the young oarsman!

2 May, 2010

Hollyeves

great blog and pics david.....

2 May, 2010

Oddbillie

Superb as always my friend. Very well illustrated and the garden is looking awesome:o)

2 May, 2010

Amy

Great blog as usual David , we like coming on your adventures with you , we're never sure where we might finish up , ( cannibal's ) cooking pot or plant pot :o))

2 May, 2010

Sanbaz

enjoyed the blog david, your garden looks great this year with pirate theme, love it ;o))

2 May, 2010

Bonkersbon

Brilliant David...and the look on your childrens faces just say it all ! Happy adventuring !

2 May, 2010

Bloomer

Great blog and pics ,David,what a lot of wonderful memories you have created for your lovely children to remember,as they grow up.A magical time for all of you...lovely...

2 May, 2010

Neellan

Absolutely super blog as ever David I agree your children will benefit so much from the fantastic adventures you all enjoy, thank you for sharing it with us.....................fabulous Cap'n :o)

2 May, 2010

David

Ahoy me 'earties!!! Thank y'all kindly!!! It were a good laugh to put this thegither, 'ard to leave some pics out, lol!!

Many Thanks, again, Scotsgran, for this web address - more online adventures for me, methinks!

"piratical" seems to have become a word, Megan, am sure it does exists, and must look up. just ndid. It means "characteristic of pirates" - lol!

It were 'is first time at ye oars, Gee, an' the lad did well!!! :-))
DylandD - Now ye knows the origin of me avataaarrrrrr! :-D)

We don't even know our next port o' call, Amy :-))

Thanks again, all!

'appy diggin'', lookin' forward to seein' yer treasures! ;-))

2 May, 2010

Neellan

Ah me hearties Cap'n n crew njoy yer voyagin this may day where e'r ya land :o)

2 May, 2010

David

Aharr, Bo'sun!! We're all at sea for the next 24 hrs doin' ship's chores, an' 'opin' that no "May Day" be required, aharr!!! We mights need to use that, mind ye, after Thursday, aharr!!! :-D))

2 May, 2010

Scotkat

Fantastic blog David and great kids to be proud of.

You have brought so my fun and joy to your children a great Dad to them.

3 May, 2010

Neellan

Aharr! Cap'n I was'n meanin THA "May Day" Lawks a mercy be keep'n ya sen n crew amidships in stormy seas, me flares are primed for Thursday Cap'n :o)

3 May, 2010

David

'avin' just as much fun mesel', Kath! :-))

Aharr, bo'sun, now I gets it. Flares ready 'ere, too. Wonder what colour they needs to be, yo ho ho! ;-))

4 May, 2010

Neellan

Splice the mainbrace when it be all over Friday (not that Friday by the by) any colour but black me thinks Cap'n yo ho ho :o)

4 May, 2010

David

Aharr, bo'sun, got that one (methinks?! Did ye mean "Man Friday"? Robinson Crusoe was a native of ours, from Largo (not as in "Key" mind ye!). Friday may well be black, as may need to count (again) the doubloons - Yo Ho Ho!!!! :-))

4 May, 2010

Neellan

Aharr glad ye not confussed Cap'n doubloons is what we want millions on um I'm told to keep us afloat yo ho ho :o)

4 May, 2010

Scotsgran

If you can't have doubloons you'll just have to have ducats. We have a daffodil in flower now called "Golden Ducat"

5 May, 2010

David

That daffodil is on our list for Autumn, Scotsgran. We were too late to plant them for this year. :-))

5 May, 2010