Afterglow 2014 - Day 5 Wednesday

 

It should have been a given that we ended up on this joint. By now we're as predictable as the sun rising in the East and setting in the West. Like clockwork, we follow up a dip in the BP with a soak in the HT. Some people may hate repeating themselves day in and day out, but I love it. To me it means that this is so amazing that we keep going back for more. We know what to expect from this beast.

It got a little lonely up there. After we conquered the vessel and set off in the direction of the North Star, there were no more adventures. So Stacy set off into the great unknown to find a new adventure in the unforgiving seas. And just like that, with no coercion and no sword at her back, she walked the plank to swim with the fishies. Well that's one way to go. Can't fault a girl for taking a walk on the wild side and trying something new.

 

I don't know what these vessels are or how to operate them, so I will sit back and marvel at those who can. Jenny and Curtis possess enough balance, poise and perseverance to pull something like this off. I think that it is time that we give them a standing ovation for their efforts. What? You don't think that is applause worthy? Wow. You're a harsh critic. What have you done in life that you feel the need to openly criticize others and not give credit where credit is due. It's a shame that you can't be more positive in life and focus only on the negative. Must be tough waking up every morning and facing the man in the mirror. Good luck with that one pal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since we were pirates and this was our vessel, I decided to give us all pirate names. As captain of this ship, I decided to keep it simple (and obvious) and went with Captain Iceman. Long Islands McKissick became me first mate. Blondebeard the Destroyer became the enforcer and he follows the orders of the brains of the operations, his sister Aces. Sweet Sassey Massey and Hammertoe (not pictured) consume every beverage in sight. And last but not least, we have Peppermint. He's got that name because he's soft. Like a peppermint patty.  We were the scurviest bunch of scallywags to rag3 until the chickens came home to roost like a banshee. And I don't even know what that means.

   

 

 

 

 

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Stacy brought her camera out to the raft. She's either very responsible or not worried about seeing her belongings fall to the bottom of the sea. I'm guessing it's a little bit of both. Without this kind and noble deed, I wouldn't have these pictures to share with you today. While I'm not terribly excited to have topless pictures of me on the internet, I realize now that this is not about me. This is in the name of piracy. And when it is for a cause this worthy, I am willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. Yeeeeeee-haaaaaaaarrrrrgggggghhhh!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was one of those days. I knew this was going to happen as soon as I packed the Pirate Flag, the bandanna and the eye patch. Today was going to be the drunk day at Afterglow. So be warned land lubber! The following pictures are only suitable for pirates. Wait... you're a pirate?!? Welcome aboard matey! We commandeered this vessel by hoisting the jolly roger. Things at Afterglow would never be the same again.

 

There really was no explanation or rational for what we did on this Wednesday afternoon. Piracy just happens I guess. And when it does, it is more than the average person in the Northwoods can handle. I kind of almost felt bad for the people that were trying to enjoy this sunny day. Here we were, a bunch of assholes, drunk off the booze and argh-ing and scowling like this was a real ship we commandeered. I'm so ashamed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Sassey Massey and Hammertoe also grabbed some seaworthy vessels and took to the open waters. Massey took it upon himself to look after our trusted feathered friend Squawkers. For that we are eternally grateful. And Hammertoe was grateful that Long Islands took it upon himself to help her dock her vessel upon her return to dry land. We're pirates, but we help each other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All good things must come to an end, so eventually this gang of pirates had to disband and sail off to the sea. Long Islands McKissick commandeered another vessel and headed towards shore. Once there he stripped off his pirate gear. An act this criminal should have forced him to walk the plank, but I realize that he was just going undercover. You can commit more villainy when you blend in.

 

Apparently everyone was out on the lake today. It's very rare that Suz de la Cruz gets out there, so Jenny made sure to welcome her with open arms. Figuratively, not literally. If she would have embraced her, Jenny may have fallen off the board. No one wants to deal with the results of that hot mess, so we were all happy they respected the personal space boundaries. This is how it was meant to be.