If the captain says "hey lets go plunder and rob that ship over there" you are all ready for it. And when it gets within cannon ball range, the captain is still in his cabin having lunch or talking with the first mate.... you begin to wonder, then you think hey we voted him in we can vote him out. Then we can have him walk the plank or just maroon him. Life of a Pirate is just fine.

Standing all day is not an easy task. Your feet get tired and your bones begin to hurt. Standing watch on the pirate ship all day is not the same. You get the gentle rocking of the boat, the nice sea breeze, the companionship of the hearty crew. And if you spot a ship for plunder you are the hero of the day.

When you sail the high seas for hours at a time it does not feel the same as working 12 hour shifts. How can that be, is it the salt air, the thought of treasures, some wild times with in some far away port? Work is work, swap the deck, rig the main sail etc. all sound like work to me. I guess a Pirates life is the way to be.

When you are out at sea and just relaxing with the crew, it is always hard to be ready to attack a ship when you run into one without being in the mood for blood and guts . So the advantage of a pirate is you don't have to if you don't want to. And when you want to it is most fun.

I kind know what one feels after ones' ship has been boarded by Pirates, you are not sure why they picked you, or why they would want to do that to you. And they leave a mess when they are done!!!

Praite day at work

If I was a pirate it would be a easy day at work because I could have those that give me trouble walk the plank or just run them through. Not that I would want that for anyone, well maybe .....