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September 17, 2019 2 min read
Avast ye landlubbers! In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th) we’d like to share our thoughts on TREASURE! Otherwise known in pirate lingo as “booty”.
Just how did the term “booty” come to be used to describe the
contents of a pirate’s chest (not simply a reference to his…or
her…backside)? Here’s a plausible story according to Yahoo
Answers:
The word came from an ancient form of English, the word "bute" pronounced, "boo-tee." It meant "exchange" as in a financial exchange (i.e. money for property).
The pirates used it in a kind of ironic way, the same way they called themselves "gentlemen of fortune" when they did not act like gentlemen at all. In this case, the joke was that they had "exchanged" the right to stay alive for the victim's money. Pretending that what they did was an "exchange" rather than robbery gave them a laugh.
Do Pirate’s shake their booties? We really don’t know, but you are welcome to shake yours with (or for) the ones you love in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day. Might we suggest The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem’s “Drunken Sailor,” so you can shake your booty as you belt out “hoo-ray, up she rises, early in the morning!” And, there’s always the theme song to “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
As members of the Q Crew, we like to joke about being pirates…and
we do discuss our booty(s) a lot…but we also go to great efforts
to create our treasures using ethically mined and cut stones,
recycled metals, and solid business standards. Maybe we don’t
make great pirates after all, but we’re awesome jewelers! In
honor of Talk Like a Pirate day, we’re offering 15% off your
purchases now through October 15 with promotional code QBOOTY, so get yourself some treasure.
In addition to your piratical vocabulary lesson, make sure to
learn your 10-letter pirate alphabet: I, I, R, and the seven
Cs…(insert corny humor groans here).
Remember, the Q Crew is offering 15% savings on all our treasures
through October 15 (and you don't even have to shake your booty),
including the Black and Gold Treasure
Bracelet pictured above! Enter code QBOOTY at checkout!
Drop us a line on Facebook and
let us know your favorite pirate saying.
A joyous Talk Like a Pirate Day to ye! Now, sail
forth and pillage your day for all it’s worth! YAAARRRR!
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August 23, 2022 3 min read
Lost one of your favorite earrings and miss wearing the pair? Great news. It’s completely OK — we’ll even say it’s stylish — to wear mismatched or different earrings. When it comes to playing with earring asymmetry there are a few easy rules to follow for a successful look.
August 09, 2022 5 min read 1 Comment
As promised, we’re not finished exploring Greece. You have likely seen the beautiful white buildings and blue domes of Oia on the island of Santorini. In "part 2" I’ll share some of my favorite travel destinations in Santorini, from great food to breathtaking hikes.
July 20, 2022 5 min read 1 Comment
There is so much to explore (and love) in the Greek Islands, so I’ll focus on two of my favorite travel destinations in Greece - Athens, and Santorini. From historical sites to restaurants, rooftop bars and my favorite neighborhood, these are a few of my "must do" excursions in Athens.
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