"This the Current Situation Be!"

Today was nice but with a cutting south wind.  Regardless, outside work must be done.  With a possible ice event later in the week, more firewood was split and stacked and some cattle work done.  Also, since around Valentine's Day is when you trim the roses, I did that also to most of the bushes.  

Supper of Mahi from this summer's trip to the Keys, and a baord game.

We have several that we love: Various Ticket to Ride editions; Pandemic; Scotland Yard.

But our new favorite is Plunder: A Pirate's Life.

The purpose: sail around collecting treasure, claiming islands, and speak like a pirate.  Upgrade your ships and battle yer for, matey!  It isn't overly complicated and can play in about an hour for 3 players.  With 6 it takes a wee bit longer.

Lose a battle, lose a life.  Cannons improve the dice rolls in combat.  Masts give more distance per move.  And watch out fer the storm, or ye be stranded fer a spell.

It is a well thought out game.  Perhaps a bit too large for a rainy day in the camper, but at home, the dining room table holds it well.  

So far I haven't won at all yet.  But one day I'll be crowned the Pirate Lord!  Arr!