So I've already started the planning and prepwork for Halloween 2014!
I've started out by purchasing 2 new Pirate Flags to go with the 2 I already have. One of them the Dead Men Tell No Tales Blue Outlined Flag! I used to have this flag until it disappeared mysteriously one day several years ago before we moved our Office to Poway. Got a Great Deal for the 2 flags, $10.00 shipped for both from BC Novelties via Amazon. 3'x5' flags no less.
I've also started compiling a list of the stuff we will need for the 2014 build:
cheap lumber 1x2's from home depot to build the framework of the Pirate Ship.
Pink or Blue Foamboard - preferably blue as it's cheaper. Sold by Lowe's, 1/2"x4'x8' pieces should work. We should need about 8 pieces of these or so.
Pirate Jewels/Gems/Necklaces/Gold stuff - In order to be proper pirates we need LOTS of this stuff, it doesn't have to be real -plastic is prefered anyways, if you have any to donate, please help us out!
Pirate Coins - found these online fairly cheap $5 for 144... www.orientaltrading.com
heavy pvc tarping - preferably black, waterproof. We will be attempting a bayou type of setup in the front yard and want to have a water feature. Large pieces of this are important.
Old weathered wood / pirate chests
Skeletons parts, particularly skulls and long bones like femurs
Wooden Captain's Ship Wheel.
Rope - any kind.
Barrels - plastic or wood, we can even make them if wood is donated. Probably use these as trash cans. Maybe even some scene setter type of stuff would be usable here
Large PVC Pipe for Cannons.
old fabric - browns, tans, creams, white. Need pirate sails.
If you have any of this stuff, or other stuff that seem's "pirate" like, and want to help out, please let me know at stretchingroom@gmail.com