Theft from Mac's Pub

[Muffin]

Just saw this on the MNRF listserve.. I didn't hear anything about this on Sunday, but if we can all keep our ears open and hopefully find out who is behind the theft/vandalism.. These kinds of people are bound to brag about it at some point, Saturday night was busy afterhours with Dregs after Dark and Beer for Boobs..
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To the vandals/thieves that stole and destroyed the 3 pirate flags at Mac's Pub Saturday night,

Please be aware that 1 of those flags was owned by a member of the Shakopee Jaycees that worked at the pub.

The other 2 flags were owned by long time season pass holders that liked to hang out at Mac's.
One of those patrons may not come back.
We weren't able to reach the other because he was working this weekend.

When I was talking to the leader of the group of pirates I told him that I was most upset because it was family that had done it.
His comment was, "I thought WE were family".
What do you say to that?

Return them.



John Debnam
Crafter John

Ian Stewart
Smith to Recruiting Company of Col. Gaffneys Regiment of Pike and Shot
Contracted to Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden
1630

[Charlotte Rowan]

Yup. The mood at Mac's on Sunday morning was decidedly somber and disillusioned. One of the flags, the one that hung down off the end of the cove, was literally ripped off... one corner of it is still hanging up there. For that reason, it doesn't seem like a prank. Bad form.  

[Muffin]

I think the saddest part is this went on afterhours, which means that most likely the vandals are people who work at fest with all of us!!! Its not like it was some random kid just being nasty.. 

I thought the same thing about the people who broke into the tents in the campground.. ours included.. "slept" in our bed.. Uug!

Hopefully these people will be caught as quickly as the campground theives were!

[Charlotte Rowan]

I thought the same thing about the people who broke into the tents in the campground.. ours included.. "slept" in our bed.. Uug!

That's just....icky.



Yeah, definitely the worst part is that the thieves are some of our own. Very sad.

[Storm]

That something like this happened does not surprise. It's just the world we live in. But, that someone who works at 'fest is probably responsible for it does. I mean common man!...

I think we need to show these people that you can't keep us pirates down. I think we should all show up at Macs this weekend dressed in our pirate garb in a show of unity and support. I also think it would be a good idea if we could establish a fund to replace those flags. There are a ton of us pirates out there. Just think if everyone who could afford to would donate the price of a beer (4 or 5 bucks) I bet those flags could be replaced fast! Maybe we could get Mac's to hold the money (and take the donations) and see to it that it gets into the right peoples hands? Of course, since I don't work there and don't have connections I have no idea how to make something like that happen. Maybe someone who does might?...

Just a thought....Show those idiots that we pirates will replace and rally around those flags!

[renren]

Throw them in Davey Jones' locker!

In all seriousness, I think Storm has the right idea...show them that losing a flag can't kill a pirate's spirit!!!!!

I call dibs on keehauling them!!

[Goody]

a basic jolly roger flag is only $5

[Phelyp, Lord Maydestone]

... or even buy a flag/banner from the flag shop not too far from Mac's?

[Noble Dreg]

I don't want to see a "flag fund" jar at the bar as I fear it would hurt the servers tips but...I would certainly contribute to a fund if a collection were indeed taken.

I say this because these were not "fest owned" items...This was the personal property belonging to our patrons.

[William_MacKean]

Count me in!

And if we find the fools that did this, it should become a Family matter.  That said, all can be forgiven if they come forward themselves.  Everyone deserves a chance to make their wrongs a right!

[SleepyArcher]

I would gladly donate my flag!

[Charlotte Rowan]

It sounds from the listservs like there may already be something in the works to replace the flags. Ethel the Nerd volunteered on one of the listservs to start a paypal donation thingy. I think it would be a veri nice gesture and I would certainly contribute a few bucks.

[Kiss-me-Kate]

As a "neighbor" to Mac's and the Bloodwake Pirates, this saddens me a lot.   


I know Goody, Lauren  and I were hanging out sobering up after Dregs in the Dark. We were there til one-ish  so it had to have happened after that.

I know I will donate some money to their flag replacement fund.  It is sad we have to, but it is the right thing to do.

[William_MacKean]

I have suggested that a collection box under the control of the Mac's Pubmasters be used.  Paypal has a way of either being ignored or becomming a windfall.  Neither is acceptable.  It is also impersonal.  We need faces seeing faces.

We should assess our losses, set a goal, reach the goal and end the donations.  Perhaps redirect further donations to Alice and the Second Harvest charity a scant fifty yards away.

[Marietta Graziella]

Being a totaly new pirate, my first attempt being just this weekend, I would be most happy to donate to the new flag fund.  I was welcomed into the pirate ranks and will gladly help replace what these children have taken away.  Point the way!