The store is part of 826 Valencia, founded by the writer Dave Eggers, and benefits free writing & tutoring programs for children ages 6-18 at 826 Valencia and schools all over San Francisco. To learn more about the programs, you can have a look here.
In case you're in need of some Scurvy-Begone (or a glass eyeball) but cannot make it to San Francisco any time soon, they do have an online store (modern pirates, these ones are...) Even if you don't need any Scurvy-Begone, the online store is a fun place to browse...
Arrrrh, Matey!
Okay. See, that is just awesome. Clearly there are way too many good reasons to visit the west coast. (:
ReplyDeleteAs if I needed another reason to visit San Francisco again. Please ask them to set aside a bottle or two of mermaid bait. Just don't tell Alyce.
ReplyDeleteI love how they claim to be San Francisco's only *independent* pirate store. You know, to distinguish themselves from all the big-chain pirate stores out there. Must get to the Mission District someday soon...
ReplyDeleteaye..those hooks look truly authentic! what a fun place to visit...thanks for hooking us all up. xx
ReplyDeleteHow funny you should blog about this my partner was telling me about this last week after watching a TED talk by David. Love the diversions!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI know of one family that will love this - their son is the only person I know that can use the phrase "shiver me timbers" in everyday conversation!
Thanks.