September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and many of you may not be feeling too piratey yet. No worries! Here are 5 piratical things to help get you in the mood.

1. Pirate Attire

Some of you might want to wear your best Captain hat, while others want to go “modern day pirate” by adding just a wee bit of pirate flair. From belt buckles to pirate inspired swimwear, you can find lots of options at piratemerch.com

2. Pirate Ringtones

Nothing says I’ve changed me life for the day like a new ringtone. Check out these pirate ringtones for your cell, or midi files for your computer by clicking here.

3. Pirate Music

If you’re looking for pirate music, no need to look further than The Pirates Charles. They call themselves pirate rock specialists and I couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen these minstrels live and in person, they really rocked the ship with their pirate presence. Here’s a fan video of The Pirates Charles. If this doesn’t make you kick up yer heels and raise your whiskey high, then you haven’t an ounce of pirate soul.

4. Pirate Drinks

Pirates love to have a bottle in hand while they Arrr and Aye-Five their other mates.

From the popular Captain Morgan  fans to the “grog” enthusiasts out there looking for a micro style rum, check out this pirate favorite aptly titled Pirate’s Choice Rum.

For those of you that drink, please drink responsibly. Don’t drink, and board your ship unless a designated driver is behind the helm.

5. Pirate Lingo Lessons

Of course you need some pirate lessons so you can Talk Like a Pirate without being thrown overboard. Take a lesson or two from Cap’n Slappy and Ol Chumbucket, the creators of this international event by going to talklikeapirate.com .

In true Hollywood style we’ll end with these two mates, singing their own pirate tune Savvy! Savvy?

Yes you read correctly. I’ve located five fives in pop culture. Here they are…in five four three two one… 

1. David Bowie – Five Years live in 1972

2. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five said, “Don’t push me cause I’m close to the edge…” This song explains a bit why the five were so furious.

3. Hawaii Five-O, the retro TV show with one of the best theme songs ever.

4. National High Five Day- Ahh I can’t believe I missed this! It’s in April. I’ll be ready next year. After finding out all about it on their official site www.nationalhighfiveday.com  I am ready, now give me a high five!

5. The Five A’s- from the founders of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, coming up September 19th by the way. So start practicing your best Arrrs and Ayes, and the other three. Find out what the other three be ya landloving bilge rats!