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We are the Pirates Who DO Anything

Family Matters· Travel Inspiration

I wish I could tell you that there is some deep philosophical reason for what you are about to read, but there just isn’t.   I suppose we could try to say it was existential exploration into unknown opportunities, or some other such silliness, but the truth is we did it because it seemed like a challenge and we thought it would be fun.

First of all, let me give a little introduction to the Veggie Tales for those of you who live a produce free zone.  Veggie Tales is product of Big Ideas publications that features human like vegetables that teach moral lessons for kids with hilarious references to pop culture that are entertaining for grownups.  My kids have and are growing up with Veggie Tales and they are just as enjoyable for me as they are for them.   I mean, a cucumber that gives up his beloved brush to the peach because he has no hair?  That is solid gold entertainment, my friends.

 

So the story goes that we were planning for a trip next year and we were discussing the prospect of traveling to Boston in the fall.  (You die hard Veggie fans know exactly where this is going.)  That led to the singing of the song “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything.” Then, one of the kids piped up that it would be fun to try to do all the things that the pirates don’t do in the song.  And so we did. Without further ado, here are the top ten things that we did that the Pirates didn’t do.

1. Hoist the main sail.

2. Swab the poop deck

3. Veered to Starboard

4. Owned a Parrot

5. Walk the gangplank

6. Throw mashed potatoes up against the wall

7. Licked a spark plug

8. Sniffed a stick bug

9. Painted daisies on a big red rubber ball

 

10. Bathe in yogurt

We have plans to continue to check things off the pirates list.  Tampa, Denver, and St Louis are all on the travel list for the upcoming year.  Although I can assure you that we will make every effort to NOT get head lice, and I can make no guarantees about how good we will look in leggings.  But of course, we will be traveling to Boston in the fall.

We had so much fun with our adventure that we want to spread the Veggie Tales love, so we are giving away a huge Veggie Tales Movie Prize Package. Package Includes: Newest Veggie Tales Release: Princess and the Pop Star, Veggie Tales LIVE: Sing Yourself Silly, and Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue.

How to Enter: There are four ways to enter to win this great prize package.  Enter as many ways as you would like to increase your chances of winning.  Just be sure to come back here and leave me a comment to let me know how you have entered.

  1. Sign up for an email subscription for Suitcases and Sippy Cups
  2. Like Suitcases and Sippy Cups on Facebook
  3. Follow Suitcases and Sippy Cups on Twitter
  4. Post this giveaway on your Facebook or Twitter page

Winner: One winner will be chosen randomly and announced here on August 13, 2011

A big thank you to Black Dragon Cruises for allowing us to sail with them and indulging our odd requests in this little pursuit.

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  1. We love Veggie Tales in this home as well! Loved this post. Looks like you all are having some great adventures…enjoy Boston in the fall!

  3. this is AWESOME!!! can’t wait to see the rest of the list! (although I would skip the head lice one if I were you ;D)

  6. I “Like” you – I mean, I really do like you, but now it’s official because I “Like”d you on Facebook 🙂

  7. I have not heard of veggie tales but that looks like fun! I think any little boy would love to throw mashed potatoes against the wall!

  8. What a great post! How fun! I am now following you (would appreciate you following me back). Would love to win this so off to do some of the things needed…

  11. This may be the single greatest post of all times. I am in love with your boys. LICKING SPARKPLUGS is fantastic.

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  14. How super fun! We all love veggie tales around here, even my college aged daughter watches when she is home and looks forward to new releases. We are now signed up vie email for your blog posts :0)

  27. Loved your list. My kids think they are “too big” for Veggie Tales, but when I sit down to watch it – they are glued to the screen! Thanks for the visit and comment on my blog earlier today! Much appreciated!

  32. My kids love the Veggie Tales! My daughter got a sneak peak of the Princess one last week during her summer camp. It has been all she can talk about!

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