Do you guys like this boat?
(you can’t really tell, but I crossed out the name of the boat, and wrote “church of the fsm”)
(note - in picture 2, there used to be a lady standing on the deck, but I photoshopped her out. You can still sort of see her legs if you look closely)
It’s not a pirate boat. But here’s the thing: it’s also not $2 million. This one’s a Tayana 37. The one pictured isn’t for sale, but they run about $100k, which we could probably handle *right now*.
The official FSM church missionary pirate boat IS going to happen, it’s just a matter of to what degree you want. I want to get everyone’s opinion on this. Wait until we can afford a “real” pirate ship, or get something smaller and start now? The Church makes nowhere near the amount of cash to get a millions-of-dollars boat anytime soon, if ever. The funds now are all coming from the t-shirts, car emblems, and book sales, and they’ve about leveled off. However, we do have a licensing arrangement, and there are some tv interests. That could mean some more cash for the pirate-boat-fund.
And there’s the option of fund-raising, but I’m guessing that people would be apprehensive paying into a fund like this (I would be). And are there that many seriously interested people who would pay $1k or more for a share of a pirate boat? I sort of wonder.
Maybe we could purchase a working boat, like a Baltic Trader (it’s sort of piratey), one of those ships that moves cargo from island to island in the tropics.
(baltic trader)
A trading ship would make enough money to keep it going (boats are crazy-expensive to upkeep). By the way, a Baltic Traders can easily go for a million dollars or more.
As for the actual missionary work we’ll be doing, I think it will take place somewhere tropical. Other than that, maybe we’ll just cruise around and wait for inspiration, like Jesus did.
And, as I’m sure there will be no shortage of volunteers, if we get a smaller boat we’ll have to figure out how to arrange the crewing,etc. And also I heard that it’s somewhat complicated to sail and maneuver around islands and other boats and things, so we’ll have to figure out a way to keep from sinking. Like a rule that at least a couple people onboard at anytime know what they’re doing.
Please discuss, I want to hear everyone’s opinions on this.
I think the ship needs some sort of pirate-y look to it in order for it to grasp more attention. You could probably get a few small news story from a normal ship, but think of the publicity you’d get if it your first ship was a old-school pirate one. Of course, you could always do somethings to the boat to make it look more old-fashioned. Right now that might be the best way to go financially, spiritually, and media-wise.
To Kristina… thank you for bringing the discussion back to intelligence. It was getting pretty high-school there for a while. I definitely agree with you; whatever ship is purchased would need to be altered to have more of a pirate look. I don’t think that would be difficult, though — the hard part’s getting the dinero to buy it in the first place! :)
This place is just like a church.
The “prophet” makes his speech,
and somehow convinces people to donate.
Of corse, he promises to “give back”
in order to build a better world.
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There are several examples of this:
- Politics
- Religion
- Pyramid Schemes
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Mr. Henderson keep going, you may someday
be able to buy yourself the Presidency.
@WTF
Yeah - I brought that up a few months ago! I was convinced, however, that Bobby isn’t like that! Let him get a few quid out of this - why not!
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At least it keeps people like me off the street!
@DPG and Alchemist and Jean Bart
You guys are wonderful. Really wonderful… don’t have time to read through all the above posts, but you are all being so nice about me. Makes my heart flutter and my toes curl.
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@Ares
You’re an ass. And, you frankly disgust me. I like my men with a bit of intelligence and wit, as well as a more subtle approach.
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@All
Will hopefully be back tonight. Just got a phone call, having a slight family emergency. You all have a good day, no fighting (unless with the perv-child), and I hope to see you all later.
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Ramen
My opinions are as follows:
1) Get official Religion status
2) Save up
3) Buy trader
@Ares Mar 18th, 2007 at 7:12 am
Desperate much? Mentally and physically? Have to feel a little sorry here for the poor thing guys. :P
LOL @ Ares what a douche. Hes probly like the world of warcraft southpark guy.
@Alchemist Mar 18th, 2007 at 6:51 am
“If people take offense then they shouldn’t be on an unmoderated site!”
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In total agreement on that :)
Morning early-bird :)
http://www.yachtsales.com/text/ib527.html
This is a sexy boat..
@Ares
By the way Ares…a friend has temporarily left a full cylinder of oxy acetylene at my place and I’m sure he won’t mind if I use a bit of it (sure it won’t take much), so I’m only too happy to talk to you :)
Hi Alchemist
Just having a little play before “head down bum up” :)
@DPG
*snicker… just had time to read all that has happened here since last night. Thanks for the impressive defense! Alchemist and Jean Bart… thanks to both of you as well. Think you all might be giving me a bit too much credit, but I like it. =)
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Is the boat going to have a motor? Or is going to be solely wind powered? Or do all sailboats come with motors? I’m not familiar with them… I generally like the kind of boats with big motors, and steering wheels, and beverage holders, and fridges, and bathrooms, and beds instead of cots. Same thing with camping… I don’t mind sleeping in a tent, but I won’t go to a campground that doesn’t have showering facilities. Will there be showering facilities on the boat?
Ooooh….just noticed I’d missed one of Arse’s posts
@Ares Mar 18th, 2007 at 7:51 am
“U R just not my type, 2 nasty I’m afraid.”
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Hi Ares :) Don’t worry…most of us here are only nasty to little crawling pests, that are in themselves, nasty. Please come back :) I didn’t get a chance to play with you :(
@Wenchy
This beasty is even more interesting then I first thought…”Tell Batgirl she had a gentleman caller will U please.”…why the interest in Batman???…This is the trouble with living in the future…I sometime miss out on all the interesting stuff that occurs in the past…
You seen this by the way?
http://www.demonbaby.com/blog/2006/01/second-annual-myspace-stupid-haircut.html
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Funny :))
This sounds totally awesome, but what about Pastafarins such as myself who are under 18? I have to go to school but I really want to help, or even just see the boat in person. Is there a way the ship could like go down the east coast and let people get on it and walk around like they do with historical replicas? You could charge like $10 a person to see it, and I know alot of people who can’t volunteer as crew members would definetly want to go.
*snort… gentleman caller, my ass! Little man’s ego is way out of line with his actual capabilities, in my opinion.
Batman Mar 18th, 2007 at 6:17 pm “*snort… gentleman caller, my ass! Little man’s ego is way out of line with his actual capabilities, in my opinion.”
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The Arse character (nice DPG’s shot, this anagram!!) is surely sucking its thumb by now, wondering what all those Wenches and Pirates have against it, errr, him. Actually, it gave some Pirates (and Wenches) the opportunity to unite against an arrogant dimwit… isn’t that beautiful?