Batten Down the Hatches Scallywags!!!

Avast ye... weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen! Another year of murder mystery has taken place. Definitely, one of the best themed party we've ever had with a great dynamic group who took their roles VERY seriously. The formula of blackmail, bribery, and deceit made for an interesting night at the Salty Sea Dog.

Attendees: Pritchard's, Fechter's (Fetcherman's), Smith's, Kellis', Alger's, Lopez's, Mitchell's, Jordan's, Phipp's, and Tanner's.

At dinner, everyone took an opportunity to introduce their characters...some decided to already be in character.

The Governor and Capt'n

The victim and kiss from a grieving boyfriend stealing town hussy.

The 'ladies man' of the night. Too bad he ended up broke.

THE CAST:

MAD ROSE (A.K.A. Serving Wench) For some reason, no one called me Rose...I went by 'Wench' or 'Tart'....which I'm still trying to figure out if that was scripted. ???

Unfortunately, my other half was never around me the whole night to get a picture with.

Governor Napier and Juliana Napier

Poor Terry, I pulled a Dumb and Dumber move on him..and it worked!!! His wife asked me to get something from him. I went and told him she asked for him to give me money. When he looked at her I said loudly, 'You told him to give it to me right?' She nodded and it went flawlessly. Kuddos to Chrissy for fitting in her high school prom dress. Wear it proud while I fit one leg into mine.

Thumbless Jack and Antonia Napier

Melissa played the sweet, good girl all night which was a huge stretch for her. Jason gets props for actually eating without his thumbs and controlling his cussing for the evening.

Captain Redbeard and Breathless Betty

I wish Dennis would have been a little meaner and taken my bribe to tackle the Commodore. Kelley played a flirtatious seductive woman...something I know she's been practicing for decades.

Their outfits were AMAZING and runner up on best costume and best performer. Fortunately, she didn't go away empty handed. She was the hornswaggler of the night and was the richest player. She took home a million dollars in shredded currency courtesy of the Federal Reserve Bank. (We Tanner's know how to reward)

Merciless Morgan and Sharktooth Brandy

Wow, my new word for Joey is silk. I just wanted to touch his sleeves and watch him shimmer in the light. And Megan needs to be proud for the fact that one day when a few teeth go missing, she doesn't really look that bad. I just wish the wax would've stayed on all night. I also enjoyed how she couldn't call me names without smiling. She made it pleasant to be insulted.

Buccaneer Bradshaw and Dirty Wiggins

D.J. had a strategy for the night....but I'm still trying to figure out what it was. All I know is he was way comfortable cracking those IBC's. Coreen was our head investigator and she must have been doing her job right since she was only one of two who correctly identified the murderer.

Sealegs Sam and Jean Golddust

Richard is manifesting a pattern. He was again the murderer. Steph had the hard job of trading gold for money. Problem was...the gold coins that weren't supposed to be there that somehow got there and people tried trading with her for money. Steph made the best pirate disastrous cake ever! I wish I had a picture of it.

Commodore Clearing and Blackspot Jane

If there was an award for the best brown noser for the night, Quinn would've taken it hands down. His quest for special interests seemed all too natural. Suzanne somehow gained a british accent throughout the night along with the best costume award.

Shoutin' Roger Dagger and Gurglin' Uma Scar

Wes was my father. I now know what his children will go through and I have empathy for them. I was very impressed with Kathryn and her skills. She managed to bring fake coins and convince people they were worth 100 dollars...and she stole the evidence and charged in order for people to view it. Genius.

Cutthroat McPhearson and One-Eyed Wanda

Chris...there are no words. He definitely earned his Drama Queen award for the night. Whenever he was around I could not stay in character...I couldn't stop cracking up. Kristine was the only other person who guessed the murderer. By now I hope her depth perception is back.

Thanks to all who helped and attended in making our night fun!