Pirates are in the news again. PIRATES!!! Attacking ships in international waters, looting, pillaging, swashbuckling, etc. As long-time ZiggyBackRiders know, I find it quite hilarious that there are still pirates in the world. Past Piracy Post
What is not hilarious is that in photos of these modern-day marauders, they never seem to be properly outfitted. Not a single leg replaced with a wooden peg, nor a hand with a hook. Frankly, I believe we are throwing the term "pirate" around rather loosely. It is sad that people - looking for a money-making opportunity, I presume - decide to be pirates. It is even sadder that they are not able to do so properly.
We can help, though. Every October 31st, right here in America, thousands (maybe more) of children and adults dress as pirates, only to discard their apparel and equipment the following day (or store it in a closet or "dress-up" bin from which it is unlikely to ever emerge). This is a moment for action. That is why I have decided to create a philanthropic organization that will turn this rampant and unacceptable post-Halloween waste into opportunities for piracy enthusiasts the world over.
Patches For Pirates, or PFP, will recycle gently used eye patches and other pirating accessories and will prevent the pirates of this millenium from certain embarrassment, caused by improper attire, when illegally boarding a passing ship or when their images are captured by the international media.
I'm just trying to do my paarrrrrt and I hope you'll join me in making PFP - and every pirate it helps - a huge success.
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