Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Avast Ye Mateys, Look with Wonder Yonder

It's Meow Like a Pirate Day and I'm set to sail with thanks to Ann at Zoolatry for my pirate handsomeness hehehe!



Gather 'round now and let us sing a sea shanty to get us in the mood for plunderin'! ::burp::

AHOY, IS THAT LAND WE SEA?

We have ter stop confusin'
The whales fer lands we sea
The rounded humps way up ahead
Are not what they 'pear to be

And we have ter stop the old blind man
From his crow's nest post, ye see
Fer he's furrever 'lertin' everyone
To things that cannot be.

We fly the flag so proudly
Our black hearts wild and free
Wind through coats, salty air afloat
Sailing the waves, we be!

Wait--let me unscrew me peg leg for another little nip all around before we sing again..

Hey!

Oooooohhhh.. we have ter stop confusin'...

--Tom

24 comments:

Hannah and Lucy said...

What a great pirate song Tom - it's got a very catchy tune - do you mind if we join in - oh you've got enough singers already (Lucy whispers to Hannah - no-one seems to like our singing and I can't think why!!!)
Oh well in that case make ours a double grog each please.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Great song.. Happy pirates day.. Hugs GJ xx

Marg said...

That is such a terrific poem or song Tom. What a fun time we are all having with this pirate day. Lots of songs, grogs and tons of booty. Take care.

Brian's Home Blog said...

You are one fancy pirate Tom! Happy Meow Like a Pirate Day! Watch out for that poop deck!!!

The Daily Pip said...

Happy Pirate's Day, mate!

Your pal,Pip

meowmeowmans said...

That be a fine drinking song, Tom! Happy Meow Like a Pirate Day, Matey!

Fluffy and Heather said...

We need the music to go with the lyrics! :) Got some nip to share? xx

The Whiskeratti said...

You make a pawsome pirate! We'll join in on the second go round....

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

Great patch!! you make a wonderful pirate.

Mr Puddy said...

Arrrr !!!!What a great song fer Shipmate while sail in th' se'en sea.
Great Post ! Let`s chill ou' wi' Nip Rum. Hooray !
Happy Meow Like Pirate Day
xoxo

The Island Cats said...

'Tis a fine pirate song ye be singin', Father Tom!! Now fetch us a bottle o' catnip rum!! Arrrrrr!!!

Fr. Tom Fish said...

This was such a fun day! I'll be swingin' round again a little later to see how everyone is farin'!

Just call me a pirate with a soft heart :)

Tom

Sweet Purrfections said...

Love your eye patch!

Truffle

Katnip Lounge said...

MEEAAAARRRRRRGH!!!

That be a mighty fine sea shanty thar, Cap'n Tom! And how clever are ye t'store yer grog in yer wooden leg?

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy Meow Like a Pirate Day!!

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

Jans Funny Farm said...

Ahoy, mate. Permission to come aboard and share some grog.

Anonymous said...

Avast Matey! Can we share grog and songs with you?
Kisses
Nellie

Quill and Greyson said...

Ahoy Mateys!

Kwee Cats said...

Ahoy Tom! That be a great pirate song ye gots there! This is bein' a truly fun day all over the CB sea!
Aaarrrrrrrr!

Unknown said...

Ahoy matey! Love the song, what tune should it be sung to? Like your eye patch too.

CCL Wendy said...

You and Dante make a great pair of pirately Maine Coons! You've got your patch on your left eye, and Dante has his on the right. Looks like between you, you've got it all covered.

Tamago said...

Ahoy your song sounds great! And you look like a very cool pirate, Tom :-)

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Great song, ::burp::, let start again! I like the nip bit, ::burp::!!!

Whisppy said...

You look like a fearsome pirate in that picture, Tom!
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