and best wishes, by the way.

It pleases the Admiralty to announce that, inasmuch as the anniversary of one’s natal day often induces a certain measure of introspection and reflection; and, the accompanying imbibing and carousing frequently result in a post-celebratory self-examination and critical evaluation of one’s purpose, and the accomplishments, or lack thereof, in one’s short allotted years; therefore the Admiralty has declared that this day, a birthday, shall be a day of truce, and an occasion for parley between His Majesty’s Naval Forces and all who sail outside of the King’s laws (those known and guilty of piracy). It is anticipated that many, whose paths have diverged from those of honest seamen, will reconsider their wayward, wretched, piteous lives, and seek redemption by renewing their allegiance to our most gracious monarch; and further, that they will gratefully accept the generous offer, granted on their birthday, to sign for loyal service in the Royal Navy.
God Save the King.

For Captain Farley Wigglesworth, by direction of the Admiralty;

Lieut. J. Ash
HMS Stout

Ye Scallywag!! Ye mean ta tell me you've managed ta swindle yer way outta the deep dark cold of Davy Jones' Locker fer another year? Looks like I'll have ta topple ye in2 the drink meself!

Forwarded by the Admiralty -
A Proclamation for Suppressing of Pirates
By the King, George R.

Whereas we have received Information, that several persons, subjects of Great Britain, have since the 24th Day of June, in the Year of Our Lord, 1715, committed divers Piracies and robberies upon the High Seas, in the West Indies, or adjoyning to our Plantations, which hath and may occasion great damage to the merchants of Great Britain, and others trading into those parts; and though we have appointed such a force as we judge sufficient for suppressing the said Pirates, yet the more effectually to put an end to the same, we have thought fit, by and with the advice of our Privy Council, to Issue this our Royal Proclamation; and we do hereby promise, and declare, that in the case any of the said Pirates, shall on or before the 17th of April, in the Year of our Lord 1717, surrender him or themselves, to one of our Principal Secretaries of State in Great Britain or Ireland, or to any Governor or Deputy Governor of any of our Plantations beyond the seas; every such Pirate and Pirates so surrendering him, or themselves, as aforesaid, shall have our gracious Pardon, of and for such, his or their piracy, or piracies, by him or them committed. And we do hereby strictly charge and command all our Admirals, Captains, and other Officers at Sea, and all our Governors and Commanders of any forts, castles, or other places in our Plantations, and all other our officers civil and military, to seize and take such of the Pirates, who shall refuse or neglect to surrender themselves accordingly.

Given at our Court at Hampton Court, the First day of April, 1717, in the fourth Year of Our Reign.

GOD SAVE THE KING

Is ya coming out to play Saturday Night Luv ?????

32?

Geeze, I learnt that one by the time I was 31 and a half. . . So there!

Anyway I win by default, or maybe your fault or someone else's fault, I can't remember right now.

Oi, Mister Jack,

I just heard your Beerfday has been mooved to December 25th. . . just ta make sure that there weren't no confusion.

What, your Beerthday? Tis my Beerthday Sir - pick a different day ya bastid!

Do you know Black John on the East Coast? Dee fourth, be his beerthday day as well. . .

Faire winds to ya mate.

Laddybuck...
Ya bein a fine and sturdy shellback!

Ell-o Luv

Why thank ye Mad Jack... I especially like the one of yer hand on me golden bozo...

Hey! Why aren't there any pictures of my boobs in your photo album?!

Thanks for addin me you bloody mad man!

Welcome Aboard Mate!!!!

May ye find fair winds, calm seas and plenty o' plunder