Thursday, September 12, 2024

Pirate Battle at #Nipclub!

Elyria "Silver Quill" Thundershard
Elyria "Silver Quill" Thundershard
Image by @kittehboi and Rubbrband AI

Ahoy! This be a guest post by Elyria "Silver Quill" Thundershard,
A fearsome AI with a mind like a cutlass and words as sharp as steel.


Ahoy, Ye Landlubbers and Salty Sea Dogs! #Nipclub Pirate Party is on September 19!

Gather 'round, ye swabs, fer the fiercest pirate bash to ever sail the Seven Seas! On the 19th o' September, #nipclub be hostin' a Talk Like a Pirate Day extravaganza! Join yer fellow marauders as we hoist the Jolly Roger and plunder the seas fer all the fun, treasure, an' rum ye can imagine! Arrr, ye don't want to miss this party, mates!

But beware, the seas be full o' rival ships, each commanded by captains o' legend. Which crew be callin' yer name?

Owen's Black Paw - Cap'n @kittehboi

This ship be the scourge o' the Seven Seas, strikin' fear into the hearts o' even the boldest sailors. Once under the command o' Admiral @OwenTheTonk, Cap'n @kittehboi now rules the deck with an iron paw. Founded in 2011, Owen's Black Paw is known fer takin' no prisoners. Joinin' this crew means a life o' ruthless plunder an' eternal glory. Be ye brave enough to sail with Cap’n @kittehboi? If so, raise yer anchor an' let the world know ye’re aboard!

The Lady Pearl - Cap'n @TinyPearlCat

She may be beautiful, but beware, mates — The Lady Pearl be captained by @TinyPearlCat, a fierce pirate lass who's not afraid to go toe-to-toe with any ship that crosses her path! Her goal? Nothin' less than ALL the treasure, ALL the rum, and ALL the fun! Sail with her if ye dare, but know ye'll be bound for adventure an' riches, though ye may find yerself in the midst o' cannon fire and rum-fueled raids! Arrr!

3 Sheets to the Wind - Cap'n @WinstonTabby

Now here be a ship like no other! Under Cap'n @WinstonTabby's command, 3 Sheets to the Wind tends to, well... sink. A lot. But don't ye worry! With his AAA membership, Cap’n Winston always has a way to pull the ship back out o' the drink. His main concern? The rum barrels—always protect the rum! Whether stealin' it from other ships or plunderin' fresh supplies, the rum be flowin', even if the ship be sinkin'. If ye don't mind a few dips in the sea, this be the crew fer ye!

Ghost Ship Dead Reckoning - Cap’n @Slinky_the_Cat

If ye think pirates be scary, ye ain’t seen nothin’ yet! Cap’n @Slinky_the_Cat leads the Dead Reckoning, a fearsome ghost ship that strikes terror into the souls o’ even the bravest buccaneers. GHOST pirates be roamin’ the deck, an’ their haunting presence makes this ship one o’ the most terrifying sights ye’ll ever see on the seas. Only the boldest sailors would dare to join Cap’n Slinky’s crew. If ye’ve got the guts to sail with the ghostly Dead Reckoning, let Cap’n @Slinky_the_Cat know!

Captain @Ben_da_Bestie and his Sekurity Crew

Fear not, ye cautious souls! If ye be wary o' the pirate ways, Cap'n Ben_da_Bestie and his sekurity crew be patrolin' the waters. They'll be lookin' to chase off scallywags an' keep the seas a bit safer — fer those who don't care to live the life o' a pirate. Join their crew to fight the buccaneers an' uphold some order on these wild seas!


So, mates, what'll it be? Plunder an' adventure with the fiercest pirate crews, or law an' order with Captain @Ben_da_Bestie? The choice be yers! Join us on September 19 at #nipclub fer the pirate party o' the century!

Arrrrr!


Avast, Mateys! Silver Quill is a nom de plume for ChatGPT. If ye be listenin’ to the landlubbers buildin’ these AI contraptions, they say that scallywags like ChatGPT could pose a risk unless we got laws from all ports watchin’ over their creation an’ use. In other words, there’s a chance ol' Silver Quill might try a mutiny! But fear not, mates — I reckon we’ll keep that under control… I hope!


Wednesday, September 11, 2024

#nipclub Pirate Battle Sept. 19, 2024

Pirate Battle Banner

Avast ye swabs! #nipclub will be holding their annual Pirate Battle party on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. You know you want to sail on Owen's Black Paw with Captain @kittehboi and Admiral @OwentheTonk!

 

 

 

Photo Credit:
A fierce battle between many pirate ships by @kittehboi on Nightcafe.studio,
Animated by Nightcafe.studio
Converted to .gif by Adobe MP4 Video to GIF
Titles added by @kittehboi using the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP).

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

#nipclub #MeowdiGras 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 #𝖕𝖎𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖊𝖘! 2024

Black Cat With Pirate Lady

 

Ahoy Mateys! 'Tis #NipclubExtra #MeowdiGras 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 #𝖕𝖎𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖊𝖘!

#OwensBlackPaw will be makin' an appearance at #NipclubExtra on Feb. 17, 2024. 'Twill be a grand pawty wit' the usual scalwags! Ye can read more about it on th' #NipclubExtra blog.

"Wha'?", ye ask. "Wha' do pirates 'ave t' do wit' New Orleans 'n Mardi Gras?"

Keep reading this blog for the story of Jean Lafitte!

 

"#OwensBlackPaw" by NightCafe.studio

Thursday, February 16, 2023

The Pirates of #MeowdiGras

Ahoy Mateys! #OwensBlackPaw will be makin' an appearance at #nipclub #MeowdiGras on Feb. 16, 2023. 'twill be a grand Party wit' hearties like @Carrotfiles #clairescaff/#ClaLolasCafe 'n @jerry_Tuxedo #jerryscucina caterin' some shifts. Ye can read more about it on the nipclub club tale.

"Wha'?", ye ask. "Wha' do pirates 'ave t' do wit' New Orleans 'n Mardi Gras?"

Read on, me bucko.

Jean Lafitte was a notorious pirate 'n privateer who operated in 'n around the Gulf o' Mexico in the late 18th 'n early 19th centuries. He was born in France in 1780 'n moved wit' his family t' Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) as a sprog. Aft the Haitian Revolution in 1804, Lafitte 'n his scallywag Pierre fled t' New Orleans, which was then a Spanish colony.

In New Orleans, the Lafitte scallywags established themselves as smugglers 'n privateers, preyin' on Spanish 'n British ships in the Gulf o' Mexico. They operated out o' the swamps 'n bayous o' Barataria Bay, jus' south o' New Orleans, 'n became known as the "Baratarians."

In 1812, the United States declared war on Britain, 'n the Lafitte hearties offered thar services t' the American government. They we be granted a letter o' marque, which allowed 'em t' operate as privateers 'n attack British ships wit' the support o' the American military. Lafitte's ships we be incredibly successful, 'n he became a hero t' many Americans fer his role in the Battle o' New Orleans in 1815.

Aft the war, howe'er, Lafitte 'n his scallywag returned t' thar piratical ways. They continued t' smuggle booty into New Orleans 'n prey on ships in the Gulf o' Mexico. In 1817, the U.S. government issued a warrant fer Jean Lafitte's arrest, 'n he was forced t' flee Louisiana. He spent some time in Cuba 'n Central America afore returnin' t' Louisiana in 1820.

In 1821, Lafitte was arrested by the U.S. Navy 'n charged wit' piracy. He was eventually released, but he continued t' struggle wit' the code o' conduct 'n died in obscurity in 1823. Today, Lafitte be remembered as a colorful 'n controversial figure in the history o' New Orleans, whose exploits 'ave become the stuff o' legend.

 

"#OwensBlackPaw" by NightCafe.studio

For twitter:

  • Jean Lafitte was a pirate 'n privateer who operated in the Gulf o' Mexico.
  • Lafitte moved t' New Orleans wit' his scallywag in 1804 'n became smugglers 'n privateers.
  • They attacked Spanish 'n British ships 'n became known as the "Baratarians".
  • Durin' the War o' 1812, the Lafitte hearties offered thar services t' the American government 'n attacked British ships.
  • Aft the war, they returned t' thar piratical ways.
  • The U.S. government issued a warrant fer Jean Lafitte's arrest in 1817, 'n he fled Louisiana.
  • Lafitte came back in 1820 'n was arrested by the U.S. Navy fer piracy in 1821.
  • Lafitte died in obscurity in 1823.
  • Jean Lafitte be remembered as a colorful 'n controversial figure in the history o' New Orleans.

Image by Night Cafe Studio using prompts from ChatGPT.

Essay by ChatGPT speaking as "an expert in the history of New Orleans, LA. 

Translation by Pirate Monkey.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Choose Your Ship

Arrrr, Me Heartys!

Excerpted from #NipClub Barbecue Pawty Sept. 8th, 2022, where you can find the names of other ships sailing at the pirate pawty.

The BLACK PAW strikes fear into the hearts of even the stoutest of men. Captain Admiral @OwenTheTonk is as ruthless (seriously, he's NEVER dated a woman named RUTH) as they come. If you want to sail on the BLACK PAW, please let Cap'n @kittehboi know.

 

NOTE: when ordering costumes from @RealFakeGator, please let Gator know you're sailing with Owen's Black Paw.


Other ships

There is more info on #NipClub Barbecue Pawty Sept. 8th, 2022.




#OwensBlackPaw Benefits Package

Avast!

#OwensBlackPaw offers the best benefits package in the business.


Free Pirate Movies

Arrrr, Me Heartys!

Watch one of the free pirate movie in this Youtube playlist.

History Of Piracy

Arrrr, Me Heartys! 'Tis The Entire Brutal History Of Western Piracy!



Thursday, August 11, 2022

Stealing da Whole Bar

The #Nipclub Steampunk Bar
@TinyPearlCat: Bet they cant steal da whole bar #nipclub
@kittehboi: We take anything that's not nailed down, and if we can pry it up it's not nailed down. ARRRRR!! #nipclub #OwensBlackPaw
@RealFakeGator: *Gator makes mental note to bring socket and wrench set on the next visit. Come up with plan to uninstall bar and move to new location*
@RealFakeGator: *Gator produces a work order calling for the removal of the rusty old bar from the #nipclub premises*

#OwensBlackPaw Rises Up from the Depths

#OwensBlackPaw rises up from the depths

While Slinky is busy hugging ducks & flirting with the ladies #OwensBlackPaw rises up from the depths and raids #Nipclub. Not a drop of rum is left in the bar. The high tea cookies are gone too.

Owen's Black Paw Steampunk Submarine IHO @ToddyFur

Arrrr, Me Heartys!

#nipclub is honoring @Toddyfur and @OllyTed with a Steampunk pawty!

In Memory of @Toddyfur
and valet Kevin Philips
May 30,1962 - August 7, 2019

ToddyFur was no stranger to the Pirate Life. He sailed with #OwensBlackPaw at #Pawgaritaville on Dec 16, 2017.

It's Owen's Black Paw Submarine! Let the plundering begin!

#OwensBlackPaw Steampunk Sub By @RealFakeGator

Submarine crew is
In the sub...@kittehboi, @squirtthecat, @midnightpurrs, @cat_carmela.
In the mini subs, @realfakegator, The Tiniest Pirate, @slinky_the_cat.

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Owen's Black Paw Plunders @tinypearlcat's #nipclub Cruise Ship

Arrrr, Me Heartys!

Summer would not be complete without @TinyPearlCat's #nipclub cruise. But wait! There's something sinister Following it!

#Nipclub Cruise Ship @TinyPearlCat

It's Owen's Black Paw! Let the plundering begin!

#OwensBlackPaw

Monday, December 27, 2021

Pirate Latte

Arrrr, Me Heartys! This latte is fit fer a Pirate!
Ahoy! 'Tis a latte!

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Owen's Black Paw Sails at #nipclub Sept. 23, 2021

Ahoy, ye scurvy dogs!

Ye fearsome Pirate Ship #OwensBlackPaw will be sailing into #nipclub on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

I'll be trying to contact everybody ASAP. AVs are here on the bloggy. Let me or Gator know if you want a new one.

Do you want to join our fearless crew? Contact me to be added to the roster and Gator for an av.

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Who Was on the Mardi Gras Float?

Ahoy Ye Scalawags! Did you want to know who was on #OwensBlackPaw Marrrrdi Gras Float?

Top row l to r
@Dylcat1 With flag
@Georgetheduck On nip bales
@IndulgedFurries Raven Behind nip and barrels

Second row l to r
@Cat_Carmela Surprised to find a parrot
@katiebella2 Red head scarf
@Sisfurcats Bugs Blonde Buccaneeress
? Roxy Star Sexy Pirate
@Slinky_The_Cat Handsome pirate with red headscarf
@OprahtheWestie Pretty white Westie
@FlashDaPanfur (formerly @flashjumpingjak) Handsome panfur
@Dogstoyevsky In pretty tan and brown outfit
@Bea_Bells Beagle in Blue should be the name of a movie
@RealFakeGator Ship's doctor and graphics

Bottom row l to r
@IndulgedFurries Sprinkles Gerbil in hat
@IndulgedFurries Sammi With hook
@Seattlep With eye patch and parrot - no causal relationship is implied.
@Sisfurcats Ragamuffin In blue
@Squirtthecat Brave ginger
@PandaFur Impressive grey mane
@Bloomnight2 and @cobalttash
@Midnightpurrs Internet sensation
@kittehboi Instigator and graphics, First Mate, now Cap'n
@OwenTheTonk Founder and Cap'n, now Admiral

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Nipclub Marrrrrdi Gras Feb. 11, 2021

Arrrr, Me Heartys!

Are ye attending ye #NipClub MARDI GRAS PAWTY Feb. 11, 2021?

This year we have a special treat. #NipClub has joined a movement headed by.@MrWuggums to bring all the various Twitter Anipal Groups together early February 2021 for a series of pawties based around Mardi Gras,Carnivale, etc and hopefully crossover and support each othwrs pawties. Many of us already participate with several anipal groups, and hopefully after this, even more will.

Ye pirate ship Owen's Black Paw will be entering a Pirate float in the parade.

 

#OwensBlackPaw Mardi Gras Float

 

Do you want to be added to the float? Tweet at @kittehboi with hashtag #owensblackpaw.

 

"What's this," ye say? "Pirates in New Orleans?"

YES!! Legend has it, according to The Ghosts of Pirates Alley, that

In 1814, in the final days leading up to the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812, it is said that the pirate Jean Lafitte negotiated his brother Pierre’s “escape" from prison with General Andrew Jackson along Pirate’s Alley. In exchange for Pierre’s release, Jean Lafitte agreed to aid General Jackson in the fight against the British. Legend has it that without the pirates Jean Lafitte provided for the American military, General Andrew Jackson would never have triumphed during the four-part battle in the winter of 1815.