A Jolly Roger (aka pirate flag)
J is for JOLLY
The skull and crossbones flag looks ominous to me but I'm pretty sure the flag above was flying just for fun...but I dunno for sure. The term Jolly Rogers for black flags with smiling skulls goes back at least three centuries, and the originals meant business. Serious business.
A Jolly Roger was not flown most of the time but was raised - often accompanied by a warning shot - when a pirate ship was about to take over another ship. It warned the captain on the victim ship to surrender - no harm would be done to anyone on board. If the victim ship resisted, the Jolly Roger was replaced by a red flag and there would be no mercy.
And now for something completely different
Don't you think this guy looks jolly out for a walk in his cozy coat?
Not-so-jolly ring-billed gull
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The dog looks lovely although I think dogs are getting soft these days. Never had coats on in my day! Now the Gull manages beautifully.
ReplyDeleteInteresting how you caught the dog in mid-stride.
ReplyDeleteA pirate walks into a bar wearing a paper towel on his head. He sits down at the bar and orders some dirty rum.
ReplyDeleteThe bartender asks, "Why are you wearing a paper towel?"
"Arrr..." says the pirate. "I've got a bounty on me head!"
The dogs looks so cute and a great shot of the gull. It looks very cold there, I am a wimp! Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteThe Gull and the dog are superb, and skull and crossbones, well, I'll say any more.
ReplyDeleteThe photo of Sir Jolly Pooch made my day... but does anyone else smell dog poo? Hehe. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOi me hearty.. How very adorable is the doggie in his jolly jumper :)
ReplyDeleteThat pup sure does look jolly.
ReplyDeleteGreat flag and I like Andy's joke.
ReplyDeleteDarla
What an adorable puppy! And i love me a pirate flag (or any other pirate reference for that matter!)
ReplyDeleteCute puppy! Great info on the pirate flag and great capture on the gull.
ReplyDeletethe jolly pup is Jogging and that is so sweet. the bird with the attitude made me feel jolly
ReplyDeleteI've got a couple of variations on the Jolly Roger flag as bandannas. And that dog is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe gull seems suspicious of you.
I love that little guy with his lumberjack plaid coat!!! I wonder if his name is Roger...
ReplyDeleteLove the dog with the coat and the pirate flag, a bit less the gull...
ReplyDeletethe prancing pup was very cute and the unjolly gull was too funny. i'd not want to encounter a jolly roger on the seas.
ReplyDeleteAh, I agree with Tex -- again! Love the prancing pup! Such a cutie!! That gull does indeed look annoyed by the weather -- or something!! Hope he's having a better day!!
ReplyDeleteYes that little dog is just prancing along. Probably proud of his lovely coat. MB
ReplyDeleteHappy puppy! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI love the pic of the jolly dog out for a walk.
ReplyDeleteThe JOlly and JAunty pup is my favorite today. We have tourist 'pirate' boats out on the river here .... I guess they do some kind of show for the people as they take a river cruise. They fly that flag and Im pretty sure it is just for fun. But not my cup of tea.
ReplyDeletePity today's pirates are not very jolly. I much prefer the gulls!
ReplyDeleteFunny how so many dogs have clothes these days! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThree very fun shots!
ReplyDeleteCute doggie! :)
ReplyDeleteBy jolly, you got a nice doggy pic and a nice gull pic. I'm curious, though, as to where that pirate flag was flying!
ReplyDeleteThe small dog is so cute! the Gull seems to be a cruel pirate , jolly or nor this one will have no mercy for ennemies!
ReplyDeleteThe Ring-Bill looks more like "old cranky pants" to me!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteThat gull is definitely not jolly!
ReplyDeleteI had not clue about the flag/jolly Roger. Just so much that I don't know. And so much I learn through blogging.
ReplyDeleteThat little doggie is cute...likes like a happy little guy...the gull looks like he is wondering about life.
Ahhh Art Muse Dog looks so cozy in his coat!
ReplyDeleteLove the coat on the doggie!
ReplyDeleteThat wasn't Art Muse Dog! hah! Well, he looks cozy all the same...
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful 'jolly' photos ~ love your doggie ~ reminds me of artmusedog a bit!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
Where did you see the pirate flag? LOVE the cute little dog, all dressed up for winter. The gull sure looks mean! He is watching his back for sure.
ReplyDeleteMost interesting- I did not know that about the flags. What a cute pup you spotted!
ReplyDeleteThat is one cute dog.
ReplyDeleteThree totally different shots, and they are all great for Jolly! All my pirate friends are pretty nice these days.
ReplyDeleteThat pup is too cute.
ReplyDeleteI like seeing the critters. Such a cold, frosty land out there.
ReplyDeleteDearest EG; Thank you very much for the information about 'Jolly Roger flag', never knew about the detail :-)
ReplyDeleteThe gull sure doesn't look jolly mood p;) And Tex taught me the word 'prancing', yes the cute dogie is the one looking jolly♡♡♡
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ReplyDeleteThe jolly dog is adorable in his blue plaid jacket. It makes me wonder if he has a British soul.
ReplyDeleteLove the dog in it's blue jacket..it looks so cute :)
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