I don’t cosplay anymore but I had to bring my young Jack Sparrow back out for a couple hours

What was lost in Dilkon

What was lost in Dilkon

Ruby, with dead battery, is somewhere under that shade… Over the past few months, I was sent to program lighting at the Dilkon Regional Medical Center in Dilkon, AZ, within the Navajo reservation.  I do not have many day-job adventures that are both interesting, and in-bounds for open disclosure. Through a combination of poor fortune and self-created folly, Dilkon proved to be expensive, with…

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I wonder if Jake was trying to convince everyone to go to Pirate Fest in Las Vegas today

Fic Recs Wrap Up - April 2020

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All Bets Are Off by dualwieldteacup @dualwieldteacup

Harry Potter's latest security assignment brings him to Las Vegas for the International Wizarding Casino World Series. At a magic underwater hotel, he is tasked with guarding the legendary and mysterious gambler known as Snake Eyes.

The stakes are high when both Galleons and emotions are involved. Not to mention peacock pool floats, secret pizza, and most importantly of all, second chances. Rec post

Just a Matter of Time by gracerene @gracerene09

Draco's in a bit of a rut. He's nearing forty, divorced, and he still can't figure out how to make his Time Turner reconstruction work. He's bored, he can admit it, so he's not nearly as concerned as he should be when his pet project malfunctions and sends him twenty years into the past. That is, until he ends up relying on a nineteen-year-old Harry Potter for help and starts developing some very inconvenient—and possibly reciprocated—feelings. Rec post

Lockdown by Vorabiza (Biza)

Four Gryffindors and four Slytherins under a forced lockdown in the potions classroom for two days. Rec post

The Pirate and the Prince by Maniacani @maniacani-arts, & PalenDrome (nerdherderette) @nerdherderette

Draco can't believe that fate and circumstance have made him a stowaway on the Master of Death's ship. He doesn't know what's worse: the dread pirate's legendary vendetta against the aristocracy, or the fact that his captor is the most infuriating yet irrefutably fascinating man Draco has ever met. Rec post

I Am Not Who I Became by mab_di 

Draco left England after the trials and has travelled the world meeting wizards and Muggles from different cultures and with vastly different relationships to magic, each other, and the natural world. Now he's a fisherman in Finland on commercial vessels. Harry has been struggling since the war and has become a recluse while trying to write his autobiography. An invitation to the Hogwarts class of 1998's 15th reunion isn't welcomed by either of them, but neither could predict how the night, and their reunion, will upend their lives. Rec post

Thunder by keyflight790 @keyflight790

The storm will disappear; the rain will subside; but what's left in its wake will last forever. A story of love and loss, redemption and thunder. Rec post

That Which Divides Us by oldenuf2nb 

Three years after what would have been their seventh year at Hogwarts, the war between the forces of light and Voldemort's minions grinds on. But even within the ranks of the Order of the Phoenix there are vast disagreements over what is good for 'the Chosen One' and his volatile relationship with Draco Malfoy has many on edge. Sometimes even the best intentions can reap disaster. Rec post

Leaving Scars by Constance1

Draco Malfoy returns after disappearing without a trace for eighteen months, only to find that Harry has taken drastic measures to try to forget him. Rec post

Princes in Exile by LiteraryBeauty

After the war, Harry Potter is left with no one to save, no one to fight, and one extra wand. Draco Malfoy escapes punishment by leaving the country... or so he thinks. Seven years pass before they see each other again. Draco is no longer the master of his wand and a battle of talent and wills ensues. A story of a wand without a true master, and two men who fight to master each other... and themselves. Rec post

Love Always, Draco by Newshound

Even though it’s been four years since Harry and Draco parted ways, when Harry’s career takes a nosedive, he turns to his past for help. Harry and Draco join forces on a project both hope will reinvigorate their lives, and a journey into the secret world of Quidditch, becomes the path to renewed love. Rec post

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Here are some other great fics you might enjoy! (๑╹ڡ╹)╭ ～ ♡

A Father's Pride by OTPshipper98 @rockmarina

“Hi there,” his dad said gently. Then, when Scorpius didn’t reply, “Is everything okay?”

“Y...Yeah. I just—I need to talk to you about something.”

Upon hitting puberty, Scorpius finds out his body isn't quite developing as expected. Testosterone potions will help mitigate some of the symptoms, they say. This doesn't make him any less of a boy, they say. But Scorpius doesn't feel reassured; doesn't feel like he wants to be a boy anymore.

Now he just needs to tell his dad.

Or: Draco Malfoy loves badges and dad jokes. But, above all else, Draco Malfoy loves his kid.  HP Trans Fest 2020

The Nobility of Ascent by Lomonaaeren

Not even his own fame and power are enough to get the Wizengamot to pass laws protecting Muggleborn and orphaned children, so Harry swallows his pride and goes to Draco Malfoy, who can teach him how to convince the prejudiced old bastards to listen to him. And Malfoy hasn’t even named a price. Which…concerns Harry, but he’s found a cause worth living for. And maybe someone, too. Draco tops Harry 2020

Open For Repairs by FeelsForBreakfast @drarrytrash

After the war, Draco works at a tv repair shop and Harry breaks things.

feat. sad boys in jumpers and more ABBA than is probably necessary.

Solntse by lumosinlove @lumosinlove

Sirius, a young Russian billionaire hires Remus, who is working part time as a call boy to make ends meet. Things happen, feelings occur.

I tried a few different things this month, I reblogged some recs that I had already done just to see if a different format or something might work better but I’m not sure if they worked out. IDK. I’m still experimenting a little. Usually smut seems to work, but the recs that had smut ( I Am Not Who I Became, Thunder) didn’t move. Any opinions you have on the recs from this month would be helpful, or from past recs that you’ve liked and reblogged. 

As always, thank you for following, reading and everything! Love to you all! 

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Pirate Fest was amazing 💜

PIRATE FEST LAS VEGAS FEATURES ONLINE BAZAAR FOR ALL MATES to ENJOY, October 10  What:   On October 10th the PIRATE FEST is hosting an Online Bazaar, inviting the public to escape the doldrums of reality by enjoying world class entertainment, behind-the-pirate-stories, and tons of unique SHOPPING found no where else while spending the day with our Pirate, … Continue reading 'PIRATE FEST LAS VEGAS FEATURES ONLINE BAZAAR FOR ALL MATES to ENJOY, October 10'

I’m not a good pirate... (at Pirate Fest Las Vegas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw05q71ngA4kuE8Vbp3jil3Dcp3_yAn0VR6PkE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jqjbwyene9f7

Pirate Fest Las Vegas... the Magic Trunk #piratefestival #lasvegaspirates #cutepirates https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw0Mtx-FTuX/?igshid=1azahymiete8v

PositivelyLV 13 Things To Do This Week In Las Vegas For April 26-May 2 Joyce - KTNV Las Vegas

PositivelyLV 13 Things To Do This Week In Las Vegas For April 26-May 2 Joyce  KTNV Las Vegas

Info on Pirate Fest, Alanis Morissette, hot dogs and crawfish, Avengers, military tribute at speedway, jazz, film festival and more.

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One of the best moments of my life

Refelections on accountability, radiation and defense with your feet.

We’ll get to all that, but first some announcements: UnObtanium Bazaar will be at the Las Vegas Pirate fest this weekend! We will be at London Bridge Ren Faire (in Lake Havasu City) next weekend. I am watching the Suns with the sound off partly so I can write, but mostly because I am tired of the local commentators whining about the fouls. In basketball, the accountability is fairly…

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I had a BLAST at LAS VEGAS PIRATE FEST. So fun After that Dinner + more #mermaids + free dinner #thestruggleisreal 😂 #lifeshard 🤣 (at Mermaid Lounge)

My 3d Las Vegas Scene went to a very appreciative unique art lover today! There is still time to come down to Pirate Fest today. We are here until 8:00 tonight! Then tomorrow from 10-6. So come on down and check it out! https://ift.tt/2K7cVwa

The 56 silliest college football bowl game names of all time, with a new No. 1 for 2017

The champ was finally dethroned.

Lots of college football bowl games have silly names. That has always been the case. At any point in history, however, certain bowls stand above their peers, whether due to absurd sponsors, a weird poetry collision between location and sponsor, or what have you.

Setting aside the many bowls whose sponsors are just trying to sell pretty normal products, here are the strangest bowl names ever. If you haven’t heard the news yet, let me just warn you that the one you’re thinking of right now, the one that’s long been the weirdest ever, has just been beaten.

56. Visit Florida Tangerine Bowl (2001) in Orlando

All bowls were originally tourism things. The verb shows commitment, and all bowls should use one. Come on down to the Test Drive Jeep Eagle Aloha Bowl.

54. (tie) AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl (2008-12) in Shreveport, La. AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl (2014-) in Houston

The company frequently accused of being a pyramid scheme travels the bowl landscape, like a medicine salesman in the Wild West.

53. Progressive Gator Bowl (2011) in Jacksonville

“The medium-sized animals I eat in one big bite are all locally sourced.”

48. (tie) Blockbuster Bowl (1990-93) in Miami IBM OS/2 Fiesta Bowl (1993-95) in Tempe, Az. CompUSA Florida Citrus Bowl (1994-99) in Orlando EA Sports Las Vegas Bowl (1999) Sega Sports Las Vegas Bowl (2001-02)

The wave of pre-2000s technology bowls. Let the awkward nostalgia wash over you. There’s an even weirder wave like this one, later on in the list.

Nothing says “fiesta” quite like IBM’s operating system.

47. Rose Bowl presented by PlayStation 2 (2003) in Pasadena, Ca.

The Rose Bowl is too important to have a title sponsor, technically, so it’s been doing this “presented by” thing since 1999. This sport’s grandest and most serious game being Presented By a video game platform whose latest releases included The Clone Wars, Nickelodeon Party Blast, and The Simpsons Skateboarding: perfect.

46. Alamo Bowl Presented By MasterCard (2002) in San Antonio

That year when the Alamo Bowl was just as fancy as the Rose Bowl.

45. Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (2011-)

Fake it ‘til you make it, and at this point, the Idaho Potato Bowl is somewhat Famous, I guess.

44. Gotham Bowl (1961-62) in New York City

23. (tie) AXA Liberty Bowl (1997-2003) in Memphis Sylvania Alamo Bowl (1999-2001) in San Antonio Culligan Holiday Bowl (1998-2001) in San Diego GMAC Mobile Alabama Bowl/GMAC Bowl (2000-2010) ConAgra Foods Hawaiʻi Bowl (2002) PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl (2003-04) R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (2006-) Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl (2006-13) in Fort Worth EagleBank Bowl (2008-09) in Annapolis, Md. uDrove Humanitarian Bowl (2010) in Boise Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl (2010-12) in San Diego Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl (2010-) in Nashville Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman (2010-) in Annapolis BBVA Compass Bowl (2011-14) in Birmingham National University Holiday Bowl (2013-14) in San Diego Heart of Dallas Bowl presented by PlainsCapital Bank (2013-14) Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl (2013-15) Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl (2014-) in Fort Worth Raycom Media Camellia Bowl (2014-) in Montgomery, Al. NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl (2015-) in Tucson, Az. San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl (2005-16)/Holiday Bowl (2017-) in San Diego

The “how could bowl sponsorship possibly inspire anyone to spend money on these things?” group.

AXA is a French insurance firm, Sylvania is a subsidiary of a German lighting manufacturer, Culligan is a water treatment company based in Illinois, GMAC was an auto lender, ConAgra is a huge company with dozens of food brands, PlainsCapital is a bank that’s probably not in your town, R+L Carriers trucks stuff, EagleBank is a bank that’s probably not in your town, Bell sells war vehicles to governments, uDrove was some sort of trucking app, Bridgepoint is a for-profit university, National is a non-profit university (this was when the Holiday Bowl went legit), BBVA is also a bank that’s probably not in your town, Northrop Grumman also sells war vehicles to governments, Franklin American Mortgage sells entire houses, PlainsCapital is yet another bank that’s probably not in your town, Royal Purple sells industrial lube, Lockheed Martin sells war vehicles to governments, Raycom is a TV thing you either get or don’t get, NOVA will sell you an entire house, and the SDCCU is probably not in your town.

22. Salad Bowl (1947-55) in Phoenix

Lots of games have been named after funny foods. This is the funniest of the genre.

21. Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl (2014-)

You’d think the last word this very salty chicken chain — folks, so much salt, you wouldn’t believe, so many people are telling me about the salt, everywhere I go — would want people to think about is the word “heart.” If ever I were to consider ordering a bucket of Zaladz, and in that moment, someone said to me the word “heart,” I would stop.

11. (tie) Insight.com Bowl (1997-2001) in Tucson, Az. HomePoint.com Music City Bowl (1999) in Nashville MicronPC.com Bowl (1999-2000) in Miami Crucial.com Humanitarian Bowl (1999-2003) in Boise Ourhouse.com Florida Citrus Bowl (2000) in Orlando galleryfurniture.com Bowl (2000-01) in Houston EV1.net Houston Bowl (2002-05) PapaJohns.com Bowl (2006-10) in Birmingham GoDaddy.com Bowl (2011-13) in Mobile, Al. TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl (2012-13) in Jacksonville

I still can’t believe we had football games named after websites for almost two decades. I can’t believe that happened.

10. TaxSlayer Bowl (2014-) in Jacksonville

All these years in, and I still don’t know what to say. What a stupid series of words!

9. Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl (2017-)

Really biased in favor of the ones with lots and lots of verbiage, like NFL play calls. Walk into the huddle and bark this out, then see if you don’t put 25 yards on the Colts.

8. Duck Commander Independence Bowl (2014) in Shreveport

WAR DUCK WAR BOWL.

7. BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl (2015) in Glendale, Az.

WAR FROG PARTY BOWL.

3. (tie) magicJack St. Petersburg Bowl (2008) St. Petersburg Bowl Presented by Beef 'O' Brady's (2009) Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl (2010-13) in St. Petersburg, Fl. Bitcoin St. Petersburg Bowl (2014)

Basically every name the St. Pete Bowl has ever been known by, other than the current one. We swore this game would never top being sponsored by a faux-Irish restaurant that cannot use apostrophes correctly, a USB device, and invisible internet money ... and yet ...

2. Poulan Weed Eater Independence Bowl (1991-97) in Shreveport

For decades, this was the go-to example anyone would use when listing off consolation-prize games or complaining about there being too many bowls. Saying “the Poulan Weed Eater Bowl” just does not happen, unless the speaker is making fun of something about bowl season.

This name became so synonymous with the idea of an embarrassing bowl trip that, 19 years after it’d changed, then-Houston head coach Tom Herman summoned it to mock rival SMU.

If you're satisfied with going 7-5 and going to the Poulan Weed Eater Bowl, then great. Then you're in the wrong program and we'll find a place for you to go. I hear there's a private school up in Dallas that's really looking to try to get to seven wins.

(Herman then lost an upset to that private school, proving the mere mention of the Poulan Weed Eater Bowl lowers one’s talent levels.)

Topping the legendary Poulan Weed Eater Bowl was something I never thought I’d see happen in my lifetime. This was the 47-game Oklahoma win streak of terrible bowl names ... and yet ...

1. The Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl (2017-) in St. Petersburg

The St. Pete Bowl is the absolute god of incredible names. If the entire top five of this list was nothing but St. Pete Bowl names, no one could complain.

This one is so good that it was hard to believe it was real, despite one of the sport’s best reporters breaking the news. He had to circle back and announce on Twitter that he was not kidding.

It’s not fake news: St. Pete Bowl really has been renamed Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl. Really! https://t.co/fcxi8GKyeI

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 18, 2017

Is this brand as midlife-crisis-y as it sounds? Oh hell yeah it is.

Even better: the game brought to you by lawnmowers IS PLAYED ON FAKE GRASS IN A BASEBALL STADIUM. Fake grass THAT USED TO BE SOME OF THE WORST TURF YOU’VE EVER BEHELD. The game’s sponsor is completely useless within its own stadium. Diabolical.

The greatest thing about the St. Petersburg Bowl is no longer a thing. Mourn with us. https://t.co/AqbQpXw6kp

— SB Nation CFB (@SBNationCFB) April 1, 2017

What’s a “Gasparilla?”

Well, you see, Tampa has an annual event (about a month after this bowl game) called the Gasparilla Pirate Fest.

gasparillapiratefest.com

OK, but what’s a “Gasparilla?”

Per Wikipedia:

The theme of the Gasparilla Festival was inspired by the local legend of José Gaspar, a Spanish naval officer who turned to piracy. [...] Despite this colorful history, there is no evidence that a pirate named Gaspar or Gasparilla ever operated off the Florida coast. [...] In fact, researchers have found no contemporaneous records either in Spain or the United States that mention Gaspar's existence, and no physical evidence of his presence in Florida has ever been uncovered.

To sum up: the bowl that was mostly known for ugly fake grass is now brought to you by a totally unnecessary lawnmower company that is CERTIFIED BADASS, BABY and has the same name as Diddy’s record label, all in honor of a pirate who might not’ve been real and who definitely had nothing to do with Tampa, St. Petersburg, colleges, football, lawnmowers, Bitcoin, USB connectors, Steamy Queso ‘O’ Poppers, or bowl games.

That’s one of the dumbest sentences ever typed, and I could not possibly love this sport more.

Wanna make your own? Here you go.

We threw a ton of bowl names into a computer and had AI generate a bunch of fake names:

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Happy Friday! Here are the five things you won’t want to miss in Memphis this weekend, plus a few extras. Come back Monday morning for a list of next week’s events, or don’t forget – you can always check out the calendar. Carpenter Art Garden 1. Memphis Zine Fest, 438 N. Cleveland, Friday, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., free, all ages Avid zinesters and newbies alike will gather at Storybooth, and a youth zine workshop will be offered. Supplies provided to get you started, but feel free to bring your own imagery, drawings and art supplies. 2. Carpenter Art Garden’s 5-Year Art Show, 295 Carpenter Street, Friday, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., $20 donation, all ages Carpenter Art Garden’s five-year anniversary will feature garden tours and an art show with artwork for sale by the kids from Binghampton and the local artists who’ve taught them. Appetizers, beer and wine served. Proceeds benefit the Carpenter Art Garden. 3. Memphis Redbirds v. Las Vegas 51s, AutoZone Park, Friday – Sunday, $9 and up, all ages/kid-friendly It’s another exciting homestand weekend for the Redbirds. Friday is Harry Potter night with $2 at the Block Party in the Plaza before the game. Saturday is “Princess + Pirate Night” (let the kids dress up) with a fidget spinner giveaway, $2 pre-game beers in the Plaza, and the second-to-last fireworks show of the season. Sunday is free ice cream for kids and post-game base running for the kids. 4. A Walk On DaSkreet With CCDE, Hi-Tone, Friday, doors at 7 pm, $10-$15,18+ Spend a night with local hip hop legend Jay Daskreet. The lineup includes high-energy rapper Jay, reggae group Chinese Connection Dub Embassy, the soul singers of Trifecta, and a cast of all-star special guests. Expect all-new music along with fan favorites from these Memphis staples. 5. 29th Annual WEVL Blues on the Bluff 2017, Saturday, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.. National Ornamental Metal Museum, price info TBA, all ages Celebrate another year of amazing Memphis music, featuring Ghost Town Blues Band, Marcella and her Lovers and The MD’s. Enjoy great food and drinks from one of the city’s most beautiful viewing spots over the Mississippi river. Plus a few extras… Friday, July 21 – Shelby County Schools Day of Service – Food Truck Friday at the Dixon – Swap Hop IPA Tasting at Joe’s Liquor – Wine Down at the Dixon feat. South American Wines – School of Rock Germantown’s Summer Show at Hard Rock – Celtic Crossing patio music feat. Spencer Stewart – Grease! at Orpheum Summer Movie Series – Live Music at South Main Sounds – Brad Birkedahl Trio at Hard Rock Cafe – Trio Plus at Marlowe’s Ribs – Rusty Pieces at Loflin Yard – Secret Service 7 Release Show at 1884 Lounge Saturday, July 22 – Mid-South Indie Game Expo – Dare to Dream Conference at Streets Ministries  – 901 Volleyball Beach Volleyball Tourney at Tom Lee Park – Shop Small Saturday / Robbie + Tasha at Ghost River Brewing – Yoga on the Farm in Rossville – Stretch For Runners class at Envision Memphis – Volleyball tourney at Railgarten – Memphis Redbirds v. Las Vegas at AutoZone Park (Princess + Pirate night) – WEVL Blues On The Bluff – “Of Being” performance at Crosstown Arts – All The Colors of the Dark at Bar DKDC – A Step Ahead Foundation Summer Concert at the Hi-Tone – Soul In The City at CANVAS Sunday, July 23 – Hands of Mothers Benefit Brunch feat. Cory Branan at The Edge Alley – Dare to Dream Conference at Streets Ministries  – Sunday Evening Slowdown at Ghost River Brewing – Live Music at all the Huey’s – Kid Trails at Murphy’s Have a great weekend, and come back and tell me all about it next week! Don’t forget you could appear on the blog by tagging your pics #ilovememphis Are you a home owner in Memphis, with a broken garage door? Call ASAP garage door today at 901-461-0385 or checkout http://ift.tt/1B5z3Pc

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