Gamblin' in Vegas

Sorry we haven’t posted our story sooner but with all the oxygen they pump into the casinos we haven’t slept since Valentine’s Day.  When we finally left the hotel, we saw the gondolas but, even more exciting, we are now off to join our matey’s at Treasure Island. It looks like they could use our help!

Me and me mate are off on Adam and Melissa’s honeymoon.  Luckily they are in Business First so our grog is free-flowing.  Unfortunately, it’s a bit difficult to reach the glass.  See you in Turkey!

Me maties and I sailed through misty rain and fog
Anchored in New Jersey and were greeted with grog.
After many A’hoys, we gathered and settled in
For the Ceremony was said to very soon begin.

Like plank-walkers they strolled slowly down the aisle
Beautifully dressed and topped with a smile,
A pause for a moment after all others did pass
“Shiver me Timbers” appeared a fine fair Lass!

Smartly she walked to join her Bucaneer
For tis day forward Me Beauty would hold her so dear.
The Lass circled me Mate, then he the Fair Lass,
The ceremony completed with the breaking of a glass.
Me Mate and Me Beauty were now newly wed
Had a treasure-like ketubah and that’s what it said.

Off to the deck we were all quickly led
To drink and be merry, but most of all fed.
Tis after we all did splice the mainbrace,
We were asked to be seated in our own special place.

Once we were all settled in the main room
We awaited the arrival of the Bride and Groom.
Tis when we all rose and raised ye a glass
For a moment I thought me too had to smash.

The Lass and me Mate were placed in a chair
Then suddenly both lifted real high in the air.
The music was festive and merrily loud
I suddenly found meself caught up in the crowd.

Soon came the time to be on our way
But before we set sail we needed to say…

Tis this day forward begins a wonderful New Life
A Joyful Husband, a Blissful Wife
As you both share together  life’s Joy and Pleasure
You’ll find your Love to be the most Precious Treasure.

Yo ho ho, and a glass of champagne!

FAIRWINDS to Adam ♥ Melissa always !!! 

Love, The Mighty Mateys

I just got the goods! The Captain tried to pirate them away from me, but I wasn’t going to have any of that……….it’s to Davy Jones locker for anyone who comes between me and me chocolate!

Endee

Ahoy ye Landlubbers,

Thank ye for showing us such a grand time!  But even with all the wonderful adventures we have had, some of us could not help ourselves and we had to move on.  If we have left your safe haven without saying goodbye, we’re truly sorry.    If  seein’ our antics at sea is what you desire, visit YouTube to see how much fun we are having on the open seas. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKCFDT9ELSg&feature=related

Reunited at New York Consumer Center!

 And if by chance your Pirate has not left the dock, please continue to post his adventures. 

We hope that the wind will always be at your back, that your sails will remain full and that the sun will shine brightly on you all.

We’ll be hoisting our anchor now and heading out to sea.  Aye Cap’n.

I was planning to thank you in person for the delicious Valentine’s chocolate but didn’t see you last night. So…thank you, thank you! My pirate has gone to good use on my goof-ball daughter’s finger who has used it to enact mini-plays.   Also – as usual things went very well last night. You have a delightful team that are a pleasure to work with always.

Take Care,  Daphne Dodson

Hello Mateys,

This is Percy. I see that many of you are having very exciting adventures. I am sorry I could not report back sooner but I was traveling, as you will see, and had limited access to voicemail and email.

Where do I start? I couldn’t wait to get on the road and explore the vast reaches of America. I didn’t have a watch with me as I traveled from the chocolate factory but, as I sat in my chocolate box, it seemed like forever until I finally saw the light of day. Well shiver my timbers, was I surprised.

Turns out I was in Israel! No wonder it took so long to arrive. And boy was I HUNGRY, how much chocolate can you eat without some grog to wash it down?

Wind in my hair ~~

So I hoped on the first car fender I could find and off I went in search of food.

I must admit that even I was a bit nervous about their driving. And all that sand – good thing I don’t have any hair for it to get tangled in!

I jumped off at the first restaurant I saw. It smelled so good and people were really enjoying themselves.

Unfortunately, I could not read all the strange marking on the menu, so I just pointed and hoped for the best. Have no idea what I ate but It was yummy.

……………………….. to be continued

The Saga continues…

Next day, I decided to go exploring. I hopped on the fender of a tour bus and off we went to Bet She’An where they have dug up an old Roman city, pillars and all.

Overlooking Bet She'An Tell. Place a COMMENT if you would like to know the history.

The tour bus then stopped at a beautiful waterfall.  I couldn’t resist and went for a solitary walk in the peaceful lagoon below.

Well, BLOW ME DOWN, as I rounded a corner expecting to see more wonders of nature, I found myself in the midst of a restricted area!

I didn’t have me musket so I high tailed it out real quick!

By the end of the day my friends and I (turns out the bus was full of young singles), decided to hit the Tel Aviv night life. Let me tell you, they sure know how to party!

I really felt it the next day but I was determined to push through it.  Bleary-eyed, I staggered to the beach placing a seashell on my head for protection from the sun.

After drinking a lot of water, I felt well enough to  surf the Mediterranean.

Ahoy there! Here I am waiting for my big wave. It certainly seems calm to me.

Sun and sand — not a care in the world.

Arg, here is the result!

For my final day in Israel I went to Jerusalem.  Here I am walking around the Old City. 

As the sun set over the Windmill in Jerusalem (yes there is a Windmill),

Can you spot the Windmill with your spyglass?

my wanderlust took hold and I am off on another adventure.

Your best mate, Percy

Our chocolate just showed up today!  Thanks so much!  You guys are the best.
-Nathan

Ahoy Matey!  Sorry it has taken me so long to tell me tale, but shiver me timbers I am in Southern California where I hear there be treasure in them thar hills!  I hear Captain Jack Sparrow and the Black Pearl was docked off these cliffs not too long ago.  I sit here on the ledge waiting for my ship to arrive so I can get back to Shipwreck Cove and meet up with my Mates.

Oh by the way me deckhands (CJ Driscoll & Assoc) are enjoying the chocolate we pirates helped mold and give a big THANKS.

Pirate Skully…..Argh!

Ahoy Matey

Thank you so much for the pirate chocolate. It is really luscious.

Best Regards and Continued Success in ’09,

Larry Tobias

Pirate Pete the Sweet Docks in Toronto

Today a mysterious package arrived

And anticipating a grand surprise…

I opened it up to find Pirate Pete

Sitting upon a real sweet treat!

No more swashbuckling seas for him

Eating chocolate sublime has done him in!

Now he’ll reside on my desk in Toronto

His landlubber legs coming back pronto!

So for now, Pete, my pirate petite,

You must share this wonderful chocolate to eat!

Thank you, thank you Consumer Centers

In marketing yourselves you are our mentors!!

For all your excellent creativity,

May you have much longevity!

Sue Regier

Pirate Le Blu seen here passed out after learning the Long John Silvers job had been taken.

After reading this posted comment to “Pirates in Kansas” –

“Boy, pirate Le Blu has been through a lot…and to make matters worse he now has a view of the parking garage and the grey skies of Kansas.  Well, please tell Le Blu that although I feel for him, I’ve already taken the Long John Silvers job so he’s out of luck!”

Pirate Le Blu was found on the rooftop once again …

Thank you, thank you!  Wow - what a wonderful Valentine’s Day surprise!  I love chocolate!  This more than makes up for me spending my Valentine’s Day on the couch nursing a cold!   Stephanie

  This weekend we pillaged and plundered our way all the way from Virginia Beach, VA to Franklinville, NY and back - with a pit stop in Canada (since I hadn’t ever seen Niagara Falls!)

Here I am just before our road trip to Western NY - an exciting weekend indeed!

 When we got there it was snowing like crazy - something this pirate is just not accustomed to…so what did I do….

I hiked through more snow than you’ve ever seen in your lilly-livered life. Shiver-me-timbers it was cold!!

but when we finally made it up the mountain, we built a snowman to mark the booty.

 After a cold trek through the snow, it was time for a little relaxation….

 So off to the spa for a jolly roger massage and a pint of grog.

 The next morning we set sail for Canada (my new friends from Issues and Answers had to sneak me across because I usually use less traditional methods to cross international borders).

 Here I am at Niagra Falls - where I paid homage to my fellow Gentelman ‘o Fortune who parished in Davy Jones’ Locker.

So - after an exciting weekend I’ve made it back to my new home in Virginia Beach - awaiting the beginning of my next adventure!

Your Buccanneer pal,  

Mack

Le Blu on the Rooftop Garden

The pirate named Le Blu from France may have been hoping for a trip down the French Riviera, but instead found his way to the landlocked Midwest. While he may have been expecting sunshine and warm air on the open sea, he landed in a cold dark basement mailroom in Kansas. From there his odyssey was only starting to unfold. After being delivered late in the day on Friday the 13^th — and his presence still unknown — he was taken on a heart stopping, brakes squealing, people screaming road trip to Missouri – but enough about my driving skills. From there he was held captive in the box for three more days. Finally on Monday, knowing the Chocolate treat awaiting us inside, we tore open the box. During the fury of ripping cardboard, popping bubble wrap and multiple hands crabbing for natures Prozac (chocolate) Le Blu was violently thrown from his cardboard prison to the floor. Once landing, he was scooped up by Rocky the dog who was driven to Le Blu by the scent of chocolate – much like Madonna and Cher are driven to younger men. Le Blue was quickly rescued by Landon – a.k.a. Littleman – the fearless 18 month old who without concern for his own safety ripped Le Blu from Rocky’s mouth and promptly shoved the wet pirate onto his finger and rushed him to safety. Le Blu was finally dislodged from Landon’s finger, which had become stuck due to the dog’s slobber and suction. Le Blue spent his first night of freedom in the pantry sleeping atop a bag of chips sprinkled with natural sea salt. These days Le Blu sits looking out the 5^th story window high a top the Sprint Campus in Kansas longing for a return to the open sea or a job opening at Long John Silvers.

Coming off my chocolate binge — I have a hazy memory of tearing open the cellophane wrap on your dark chocolate business card. Something about tiny pirates. The whole planning department here appreciated your kindness and now know you as the chocolate guys. (Hey, I bet that’s your strategy in the first place!) Having been a client since before receiving such an outlandish bribe, my integrity is intact, if not my waistline.

Hope you guys had a fabulous Feb 14th!

Thanks again, 

Tom

Our Pirate came to dinner … and he brought dessert!
Yes, Pirate Pete came just in the nick of time, just as Wayne and I were headed out the door with dinner for my folks in tow. So Pete contributed dessert. Since there were leftovers (one would surely hope!), Pete made sure the chocolate-loving homeless guy in the ‘hood got a chunk, too, the next day!
Thanks for the super-scrumptious and abundant treat! And for the new comrade! He’s a hoot!
Jan Lohs

Pirate Pete and Friends

OMG. I can’t believe it. I’ve received your wonderful chocolate bars for many years and I couldn’t wait until Valentine’s Day 2009. BUT, when I opened the box I found a bloated pirate lying face down in packing peanuts, heart shaped paper ripped to shreds and NO chocolate.  AC

Thanks for the prezzie.  I promised myself not to eat it all in one day — and one day later I still have some left!  Judy Langer

My pirate arrived in the California wine country just in time to help me celebrate Valentines Day with a lovely Glass of Cabernet and some very YUMMY chocolate!  I am keeping him.

Thanks so much!

Gretchen

Thanks so much for the chocolate and the new research assistant. I was a little perplexed as to why a pirate skull accompanied my Valentine’s Day chocolates, but enormously relieved after reading your note. Little did I know he had background editing videos. Thank you so much for the chocolate and my new assistant!
Suzanne Diamond

So, I just arrived at my new home in Virginia Beach via USPS Priority Mail! I’ve been given the name Nalmack, named after the folks who packed me in chocolate and sent me on my way…Nancy, Adam, Lauren, Manny, Andrea, Crystal, and Kelly.  You can call me Mack for short! Today I will begin my trek North, though sadly, I won’t be stopping by Secaucus or Manhattan to say ahoy to my mateys.  Will post again once my journey is underway.

Your Gentleman o’ fortune,

Mack

Was wonderin’ what happened to me mates.