Friday, July 31, 2009
The Vampire Diaries Start Filming in Covington
Covington has yet another persona. Our little town has been known as Hazzard County (The Dukes of Hazzard); Sparta, Mississippi (In the Heat of the Night); Haddonfield, Illinois (Halloween 2); and most recently Mystic Falls, Virginia.
Covington has actually been in many films and TV series. Here is a list, according to IMDB, of films and TV shows that list Covington, Georgia as a film location. It's a lot more than most people expect.
'The Vampire Diaries' is set in Mystic Falls, VA. After looking for a suitable film location (and all the Georgia incentives didn't hurt) the 'Vampire Diaries' finally settled on Covington. I know there are already previews being aired on the CW. Those are scenes from the pilot episode that was filmed in Vancouver, Canada.
Last Thursday and Friday was the official beginning to the craziness. The actual filming began. I rode by the set on Thursday and stopped for a few minutes on Friday. With my schedule, that was about all I could manage.
Both days, the filming didn't start until 5-6pm and ran through the night finishing up around 6am. The only issue I witnessed was massive traffic congestion around the Square on Thursday and Friday. On Friday, they temporarily 'blocked' a lot of parking spots around the filming location and that caused some issues with people trying to get where they needed to go.
Basically, the filming centered around one corner of the Square. It is actually a lawyer's office but the film crew has turned it into the Mystic Grille. They have painted the brick work dark green, placed a large 'Mystic Grille' sign above the door and placed tables and chairs on the side walk.
I understand that they are shooting ONLY exteriors on the Square and that the interior shots are being done on a local sound stage.
Here is a picture of the film area before it became the Mystic Grille.
The building in question is near the center of the photo. It is the small white building next to the town clock.
Here are some of the quick photos I took on Friday. They had reset the town clock for the filming.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
The Palpatine Project
It has been interesting at my house for a couple of months now. Darrell stays locked away in his room with a large hunk of clay and only comes out to visit on breaks.
He and Jesse have been working on this pet project for a couple of months now. All I can say at this point, is that it involves a scuplt of Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars (done by Darrell) and creating master molds (Darrell & Jesse).
Here is an 'approved' picture of the sculpt (yes, I have to have the pictures I post 'approved').
For the last week or so, they have been working on the molds. This is being done at Jess's place. I don't have the greatest understanding of the molding process but I have tried to explain what is going on in each photo.
I will post more updates as the project moves forward.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
'Vampire Diaries' crew to film on square Thursday, Friday
The "Vampire Diaries" crew will be filming on the square from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday and from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday. There will be cameras, equipment and vehicles on the sidewalks, curbside and streets around the square, and the crew will be holding traffic intermittently for filming. There will also be temporary road closures on both days of filming. If you have questions or concerns about settings for shoots, call the locations office at 770-987-0666 (Please note this number is not for casting inquiries).
Click here for the full article from the Covington News.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Fox Trot Plagiarism
Yesterday, I got a great email from Hockey Cop. He sent me a copy of the Sunday Fox Trot comic strip. As I read the comic, I was surprised that it concerned D*C. Then I went on to read that he had altered the original strip and substituted D*C for Comic Con. Before I continue, some background...
Fox Trot is a fantastic comic strip. It frequently mentions things we geeks take great interest in like Star Wars, and Sci Fi (NOT SyFy) Conventions. Last Sunday, the topic involved Comic Con. While I have never attended Comic Con (but some day I hope too), I have attended more than my share of Dragon Con's, along with some Fantasy Faire's, Dixie Trek's, MOC's and few other choice conventions.
Well, after I saw Hockey Cop's version, I just HAD to do my own based on my D*C experiences.
Here are all the Fox Trot comic strips in order, starting with the original...
Hockey Cop's version...
My version...
If anyone else wants to give it a go, send me the resulting comic strip and I'll post it on the blog.
Have fun!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Harry Potter & SHAG!
***Spoiler Alert***
This past weekend I had the opportunity to watch the new Harry Patter movie, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". Now I have heard many criticisms of the movie and many are very legit. There are many things not explained, like Dumbledore's hand and exactly why is Snape the Half-Blood Prince, and many things are left out, like that amazing battle at Hogwartz before Dumbledore bites the big one.
Despite its shortcomings and the fact I had an annoying child slapping their feet together while one of the parents snored through the movie, I enjoyed it. I liked the fact the Dumbledore (even though I hate that costume) had more screen time. I liked Tom Felton. Normally, I am not a Draco fan but I thought he was superb in this movie.
Just for kicks and grins, here are some of the movie trailers...
The artist known as SHAG.
If you haven't heard of the Artist SHAG (pictured above), you are really missing something. For a quick tutorial head here.
An event that I only wish I could attend will be happening next month at Disneyland. A lucky few will attend SHAG's Spirited Cocktail Reception on August 8, 2009 taht will show case his "Haunted Mansion" inspired artwork created in commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland park. Represented in the artwork are some of the attraction's most beloved scenes, including the Stretching Portraits, the Ballroom, the Seance Room, the Attic, Graveyard, among others. Then on August 9th, SHAG will be on hand for a special meet & greet and signing opportunity at the Main Street Cinema.
Here are some of his prints that I would just die to get a hold of...
I am not a jewelry person but I would jump at the opportunity to nab these bracelets...
And these are a cool set of Mickey Ear's...
For a look at most of the merchandise being offered at this special event, head here.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Darrell / Alex Birthday 2009
Darrell turned 40 this year! The day of his actual birthday was July 11th. Since we had an event at the Kennesaw Southern Museum, we decided to celebrate on Sunday, July 12th. Well, that is actually Alex's birthday so we combined parties! I didn't get nearly as many pictures as I wanted - that was one crazy weekend - and I feel TERRIBLE because I don't have any pictures of my birthday boy! Oh well, I still love 'em.
Here were some questionable people hanging out in Jesse's kitchen. I'm still not sure exactly what they were doin' but it looks like they were having fun doing it!
The Kuipers clan was there but Julian had his Play Station, so he was preoccupied for the afternoon.
My Powder Monkey made it!
The other birthday boy Alex doing those things that Alex does...
Alex and Lindsey did dress for the event. He looked fantastic in his suit and she was beautiful in her red dress!
Liz having a momentary 501st butch moment...
That's better. Liz and her man.
It was a wonderful afternoon full of friends (many not pictured), food and fun!
Night at the Southern Museum: Kennesaw Southern Museum
On Saturday, July 11th, the Kennesaw Southern Museum hosted an event "Night at the Southern Museum". It was based on the movie "Night at the Museum." In preparing for the event, the museum contacted the Ga 501st in hopes of getting Vader and some Stormtroopers. Little did they know just how many volunteers they would have for that event. Not only did they have Vader, Stormtroopers, a Clone, a Biker Scout and some Tie Fighter Pilots, they had pirates, WWII soldiers, WWII Officers, Rosie the Riveter, R2D2 and the Batmobile - and those are just the ones I can think of! While there was a large contingency of characters associated with the Ga 501st, there were many other character volunteers as well; Queen Elizabeth, Jack the Ripper, Ben Franklin, Sherman, Joan of Arc, Attila the Hun and more!
The premise was basically the same as the movie; the displays at the museum have come to life. It was fun to interact and pick on the museum guests. It was even more fun to interact with each other's characters!
The doors opened to museum guests at 5pm and they closed at 8pm. During that 3 hours, they had 1100 guests file through museum. I was impressed with the number of attendees. I have spoken to Cindy, Harper and a couple of other museum personnel this week and they have told me repeatedly about the high praises from the museum guests that night. I'm just glad the event went well and raised some much needed funds for the museum.
Since I was pirating and we had to stay in character for the entire evening, I was not able to take any pictures. Thank goodness for Trooper Danny! Almost every picture below are ones that he took Saturday night.
Enjoy!
Here is a taste of the different characters roaming that night...
Here are some of the 501st adventures...
Darrell, Jesse, Noel and I played pirate that night and we met some new piratical friends; Braze, Stynky and Cascabel.
Of course, there is a behind-the-scenes at all events. Here are a few random shots...
Catch Up: Part 2
I have been crazy busy. There has has been sewing (and a lot more of that to come), pirating, partying (ok, birthday party) and not much trivia - trying to catch up with everything else.
I'm going to try and get some posts up on the Darrell/Alex Birthday party and pirating at the Museum later today...
Catch-Up - Part 1
So much has been going on, I have been VERY neglectful about posting.
A quick (and I do mean quick) overview.
One Armor Party that I have NO pictures from!
Three Tuesday Trivia Nights. Three loses but we have it on good authority there is rampant cheating happening!
June 9th
Alex and his orgasmic cheesecake...
The Gang.
June 16th
June 23rd
Josh's BDay Party that I have NO pictures from. How the hell did that happen????
Sunday Nights at Jesse's for True Blood!.jpg)
Just in case you are interested.... Vampire Diaries
New vampire TV series seeks extras
Open casting call Sunday
By Crystal Tatum
Staff Reporter
Covington News
COVINGTON - An open casting call for extras for the new television series "Vampire Diaries" will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Holiday Inn Express, located at 9159 Access Road N.W. in Covington.
"We are looking for all types of people, all age ranges, to work as paid extras in the series," which will begin filming in Covington on July 21, Extras Casting Director Marty Keener Cherrix said.
Those who attend the casting call will be asked to fill out an application and bring a recent photo, no larger than 4x6. Photos will not be returned. No experience is necessary.
"For someone who's never done this before and wants a real life behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make a TV series, this would be a great learning opportunity, and you will never watch television the same way again," Cherrix said.
Extras are paid $7.25 per hour and will get overtime if the workday runs more than eight hours. They'll also be served "a wonderful, fabulously catered meal," Cherrix said.
The show, based on a young adult book series by L.J. Smith, will air this fall on The CW network.
Set in Mystic Falls, Va., "Vampire Diaries" chronicles the love triangle between popular high school student Elena Gilbert and two brothers - both vampires, one good, one evil.
The cast will include Ian Somerholder, best known as ill-fated Boone Carlyle on the TV series "Lost;" Paul Wesley, who has appeared in numerous TV shows, including "24" and "Everwood;" and Nina Dobrev.
Location Manager Jonathan Jansen recently told the City Council that producers hope the show will have a long-term home base in Covington.
The main filming location will be on the Square in downtown Covington, he said. Downtown locations under consideration are the law office of Jim Alexander, which may be used as the exterior of a restaurant; Scott and Sue Cole's house on Floyd Street, which may be used as the home of the main character; and the former Teacher's Toolbox on the corner of Washington and Church streets.
Twelve episodes of the series have been ordered, Jansen said, with filming to run at least through early December.
The series premiere of "Vampire Diaries" is scheduled to air at 8 p.m. Sept. 10 on The CW.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Vampire Diaries
Seems like Covington is about to get its next dose of filmiing. Not a theater-release film but a TV show. It will be the 3rd that has been filmed here in the last couple of decades. The other two were "In the Heat of the Night" and the good 'ol boys in "The Dukes of Hazzard". According the the article in the Covington News, filming will begin July 21st.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Pirate Talk 101: The Last Part - Respectful Address, Toasts and Declamations
Modifiers and Nouns to express respect, praise or appreciation of your pirate brethren.
| Pirate | Translation |
| Questions | |
| Am I explicit? | Do I make myself clear? |
| As how? | How so? |
| Be that plain enough? | Is that understood? |
| Do I speak in reason? | Do I make sense? |
| Do you fancy ____? | Do you think / want? |
| How be ____? | How is it that ____? |
| How comes it ___? | How is that ___? |
| How say you (of/to ___) | What do you think of ___? |
| How’s she lie? | What’s the heading? |
| Is not this the truth of it? | Isn’t that truth? |
| See the course I lay? | Catch my drift? |
| What(ever) ails you? | What’s wrong? |
| What course should we steer next? | What’s next? / Now what? |
| What do you think you’ re about | What do you think you are doing? |
| What mean you by ___? | What are you ___? |
| What o’clock is it? | What time is it? |
| What say you to this? | What do you think? |
| What’s your trouble? | What’s wrong? |
| Where lays your course? | Where are you? |
| Who comes/goes? | Who’s there? |
| Who hailed you? | Who asked you? |
| Will you be pleased to ___? | Would you ___? |
| Positive Replies | |
| And with a will | I’m all for it. |
| As you say | Affirmation |
| VERB it is | “Drink, it is.” |
| Now there was a true word as ever was heard spoke | You speak the truth |
| That be about the measure of it | That’s about right. |
| There’s reason/sense in that | That stands to reason / Makes sense |
| True as death | Absolutely true |
| Negative Replies | |
| Never think it | Don’t even think it |
| That bite won’t take | That won’t work |
| Some might say one thing and some another | Diffuse a disagreement |
| That’s trifle | Unimportant |
| ‘tis no matter | It doesn’t matter |
“Boldness and drink are cornerstones of pirate life; the two merge neatly when strong words are spoken over raised cups.”
| Here’s to ourselves, the hold your luff, plenty of prizes and plenty of duff |
| To our next merry meeting |
| Curse all rovers who should ever give quarter to an Englishman |
| To the luck of the Brotherhood |
| A merry life and a short one |
| Of all liquor commend me to rum |
| A pirate’s life is the only life for a man of any spirit. |
| Pirate’s have no God but their money, nor savior but their arms |
| There’s nought like liquor for putting the devil into a man |
This primer was summarized from the book "The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers and Rogues" by George Choundas and available here.
Pirate Talk 101: Next to the Last Part - Questions & Replies
| Pirate | Translation |
| Questions | |
| Am I explicit? | Do I make myself clear? |
| As how? | How so? |
| Be that plain enough? | Is that understood? |
| Do I speak in reason? | Do I make sense? |
| Do you fancy ____? | Do you think / want? |
| How be ____? | How is it that ____? |
| How comes it ___? | How is that ___? |
| How say you (of/to ___) | What do you think of ___? |
| How’s she lie? | What’s the heading? |
| Is not this the truth of it? | Isn’t that truth? |
| See the course I lay? | Catch my drift? |
| What(ever) ails you? | What’s wrong? |
| What course should we steer next? | What’s next? / Now what? |
| What do you think you’ re about | What do you think you are doing? |
| What mean you by ___? | What are you ___? |
| What o’clock is it? | What time is it? |
| What say you to this? | What do you think? |
| What’s your trouble? | What’s wrong? |
| Where lays your course? | Where are you? |
| Who comes/goes? | Who’s there? |
| Who hailed you? | Who asked you? |
| Will you be pleased to ___? | Would you ___? |
| Positive Replies | |
| And with a will | I’m all for it. |
| As you say | Affirmation |
| VERB it is | “Drink, it is.” |
| Now there was a true word as ever was heard spoke | You speak the truth |
| That be about the measure of it | That’s about right. |
| There’s reason/sense in that | That stands to reason / Makes sense |
| True as death | Absolutely true |
| Negative Replies | |
| Never think it | Don’t even think it |
| That bite won’t take | That won’t work |
| Some might say one thing and some another | Diffuse a disagreement |
| That’s trifle | Unimportant |
| ‘tis no matter | It doesn’t matter |
This primer was summarized from the book "The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers and Rogues" by George Choundas and available here.
Pirate Talk 101: Important Part - Retorts
Retorts express surprise, ridicule, indignation or agreement of insults, epithets, curses or oaths.
Five General Forms:
Ain’t you the ADJECTIVE one?
Used with an adjective that mocks.
Ain’t you the pretty one.
And VERB + SUBJECT so?
Repeats the verb and subject from the insult/epithet/etc. to form a question.
And do ye so? And will he so?
The devil SUBJECT + VERB
The devil they have. The devil they do.
VERB + SUBJECT now?
Don’t ye now?
So now you’re + VERB PHRASE are ‘ee?
So now you’re askin’ me to trust you, are ‘ee?
| Pirate | Translation |
| Be you out of your head? | Are you crazy? |
| Do you threaten? | Response to a threat |
| Explain your meaning | What do you mean? |
| Flatterer | Take insult as compliment |
| Have you gone daft? | Have you lost your mind? |
| I admire your spirit much more that your discretion | Response to bold or assertive statement |
| I do my possible, which that ain’t | That is out of the question. |
| I ___ for no man, few women, and take orders from neither | Response to a command. |
| It is of no account/matter | It doesn’t matter |
| Passion is an ill word to steer by | Retort to hot-tempered remark |
| That’d be so? | Really? |
| That’s your sort, is it? | That’s what you’re like |
| ‘tis a foul tongue yours | Response to profane, uncivil, uncouth |
| ‘tis joy to me | That makes me happy. |
| Trifles | The things you speak of do not matter. |
| What mean you by this? | What is that supposed to mean? |
| What of it? | So what? |
| Who be you? | Who do you think you are? |
| You shall VERB with the devil | Go VERB in hell |
| You’re a diamond | You’re the best. |
| You’re a EPITHET to give me those words | See Epithets Table |
| You’re full of prating | You’re babbling |
| You’re neither mad nor a fool and yet talk like both | Crazy and stupid |
| You’re not talking to low sailor hand | Who do you think you are talking to |
| You’re overly apt with your tongue | You talk too much |
| You’ve the tongue of some fouled scupper | You have a filthy mouth |
This primer was summarized from the book "The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers and Rogues" by George Choundas and available here.
Pirate Talk 101: One of the Best Parts - Threats, Oaths, Curses and Insults
A threat is a warning that something unpleasant is imminent.
| I’ll fly your bloody head as my banner |
| I’ll have you for my prize |
| I’ll let out your evil soul by incision of steel |
| I’ll peel your skin like a mango |
| I’ll send you with my service to the devil |
| I’ll slit the veins on your arms and use your blood to warm my rum |
| I’ll tear out your tongue and let it flap in the sun |
| I’ll watch you dance the yardarm jig |
| ‘tis a sin to suffer such a <EPITHET> as you live |
| You’ll go down with the tide |
| You’ll rue the day your mother ever spawned you |
Oaths add emphasis and are used to ‘swear that it is true’. Oaths are used to convey something sharply or deeply felt.
| Pirate | Translation |
| As I am a soul | As I live and breathe |
| Bloody hell | Used with –what, how, when, who or why |
| By all that is great and good | By God |
| Dear heart | My dear / Used for emphasis |
| I would have my soul fry in hell-fire | I swear |
| Snoggers | Used to avoid more offensive words |
| Upon my life | I swear on my own life |
Curses are the building blocks of pirate profanity. Curses wish harm on someone or something. A Curse says ‘you’ll suffer’.
| Pirate | Translation |
| Curse you for breathing | Damn you for living |
| Damn you the depths | Damn you to hell |
| Devil take you | Go to hell |
| Flog off | Fuck off |
| Plague seize you | Express anger, disgust and frustration |
Insults identify something bad about the addressee. The insult is substantive and often observational.
| Pirate | Translation |
| Tailor is your trade | You’re not fit to be a pirate. |
| You’ve a split tongue. | Liar |
| Some phrases need no translation… | |
| Beezelbub himself could hardly desire better company | |
| Here’s fine stuff for the gallows | |
| Hold you tongue and your whinin’ for them that’s at your beck and call, because I ain’t | |
| There is more fire in a small, dead fish that in all your slow body | |
| Yellow was never a pirates color | |
| You always was trouble | |
| You got no more brain than a sea-turtle | |
| You should be more a man and less a fish | |
| Your mind’s unhinged | |
| You’ve neither sense nor memory | |
This primer was summarized from the book "The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers and Rogues" by George Choundas and available here.
Pirate Talk 101: The Part after the Third - Epithets
Epithets are a defamatory or abusive words; basically name calling.
| Pirate | Translation |
| Modifiers |
|
| Barnacle-covered | Old / slow |
| Bile-ladden | Detestable |
| Bilge-sucking | I think it’s obvious |
| Blundering | Clumsy |
| Boosy | Drunk |
| Dull-(witted) | Stupid |
| Feckless | Incompetent |
| Foppish | Dandy |
| Half-masted | Worthless |
| Half-witted | Foolish |
| Loutish | Stupid |
| Rutting | Horny |
| Shirking | Lazy |
| Skulking | Cowardly |
| Sniveling | Whining |
| Sodden | Drunken |
| Twopenny | Cheap |
| Nouns | |
| Blighter | Annoying / Jerk |
| Buffoon | Idiot |
| Bugger | Jerk |
| Crow’s-bait | Scumbag |
| Curmudgeon | Greedy / Difficult / Ornery |
| Dolt | Fool |
| Fuddler | Drunkard |
| Git | Lowlife |
| Laggard | Slow |
| Loggerhead | Fool |
| Louse | Disgusting person |
| Popinjay | Arrogant / ostentatious |
| Princock | Conceited / Arrogant / Overbearing |
| Snip | Insignificant person |
| Sot | Drunkard |
| Sprat | Little piece of crap |
| Turncoat | Treachery |
This primer was summarized from the book "The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers and Rogues" by George Choundas and available here.
Pirate Talk 101: Third from the Beginning - Flourishes
Today, we will talk about Flourishes. Flourishes are ways for pirates to modify, qualify, draw attention to, reinforce, comment on or otherwise supplement what is being said. In other words, a way to use a lot of words to say a small amout.
| Pirate | Translation |
| Add to this | Furthermore |
| All told | Ultimately |
| Amen, so it be | Used after stating ones views, beliefs or desires. |
| And a pity it is | Unfortunately |
| And be done with it | Get it over with / Get it done already |
| And glad of it | Pleased with |
| As it chances | As it turns out |
| As I’ve reason to know | I know this is true / my opinion |
| By my reckoning | As I see it / My thinking is that |
| Make no doubt of that | You can be sure of that |
| D’ye see / think / understand | Do you see / think / understand. |
| Give me leave to say | Let me say |
| I dare to think | I think / suppose |
| I doubt not | I have no doubt that |
| I hold that | It’s my view that |
| I would wager a handsome adventure | I would bet a lot of money |
| If I may make so bold | Used before a presumptous statement to make it unoffensively. |
| If what I hear be right | If my information be correct |
| If you asks me | As far as I am concerned |
| If you kindly will | If you would |
| In a manner of speaking | As it were |
| In the meanwhile | In the meantime |
| Look here | Emphasis on an assertive statement |
| Mark | Listen / Remember |
| Mark well my words | Listen to what I am saying |
| Mark you this | Listen / Remember this |
| Methinks | I think |
| Never a doubt | Without a doubt |
| Never you fear | Don’t worry |
| I’m mistook | I’m mistaken |
| That’s a true word | That’s the truth |
| To my sorrow | Unfortunately |
| Upon my honour | On my word |
| Well and good | That’s fine |
| You may depend on it | You can be sure of that |
This primer was summarized from the book "The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers and Rogues" by George Choundas and available here.
Pirate Talk 101: Second Part - Commands
Today, we will review Commands. A command is an authoritative direction or instruction to do something. Below are various parts to build and respond a command. They include pre-command phrases, command responses, negative command phrases and a few of the nasic ship commands.
| Pirate | Translation |
| Phrases before a command | |
| Be so good to | You had better / Please |
| I’ll thank you to | You had better |
| There’s a good lad | That’s a good boy |
| You best be | You should be |
| Phrases after a command | |
| If you please | Please |
| Negative Commands | |
| Don’t be <verb>ing | Do not <verb> |
| He that <verb phrase> makes an enemy of me | If you <verb phrase>, I will be your enemy. |
| There will no | You will not |
| Command Openers | |
| Here now | Pay attention |
| Mind you | Bear in mind |
| Command Closers | |
| And lively | Hurry |
| And look sharp about it | Act like you like it |
| Say I | I said |
| Command Responses | |
| As you say | I’ll do as you say |
| Aye Cap’n | Yes Captain |
| Very well | Alright. |
| General Commands | |
| About ship | Turn around |
| Aft here | Come back here |
| Avast and likewise belay | STOP! |
| Away with | Go away |
| Batten down your hatches | Shut up |
| Be comforted | Cheer up |
| Be easy | Calm down |
| Be seen and not heard | Shut up |
| Be warned | Be careful |
| Belay | Stop |
| Bend you ear to this | Listen |
| Clap a stopper on your eyes | Stop crying |
| Clear the turn and run him up | Hang him |
| Come hither | Come here |
| Don’t stir either hand or foot | Don’t move an inch |
| Give way | Get out of the way |
| Heave ahead | Let’s go / Keep going / Move on |
| Hold | Stop / Wait |
| Hold Fast | Stop right there |
| Keep a weather eye open | Keep a close watch |
| Lay your back into it | Put your back into it |
| Let’s to it | Let’s go for it |
| Look at the cut of you | Take a look at yourself |
| Make Haste | Hurry up |
| Make you ready | Get Ready |
| Never say it | Watch your tongue |
| Never you mind | Never mind |
| No more of that | Drop the subject / Stop talking |
| Not a word | Keep quiet |
| Off with you | Go away |
| Put a name on what you’re at | Say what you have to say |
| Remove yourself | Go away |
| Set yourself down | Sit down |
| Show no quarter | Show no mercy |
| Speak of it later | We’ll talk about this later |
| Stand ready | Get ready |
| Steady | Relax; Take it easy |
| Stow that | Forget that / Shut your mouth |
| Think on it | Think about it |
| What you will | Do whatever you want |
| Ship Commands | |
| Go About | Turn around |
| Hard a-larboard / Hard to Larboard | Hard turn to the left |
| Hard a-port / Hard to port | Hard turn to the left |
| Hard Alee / Helms Alee | Hard to leeward (away from the wind) |
| Hard a-starboard / Hard to Starboard | Hard turn to the right |
| Keep her so / Keep her steady | Maintain present heading |
| Lay a course for | Prepare to go |
| Make Speed | Increase velocity |
| So | Just like that |
This primer was summarized from the book "The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers and Rogues" by George Choundas and available here.
