~ International Axe-Throwing Day ~ Pirates Competition!

~ International Axe-Throwing Day ~ Pirates Competition!

Postby Argo » Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:22 am

To celebrate such an auspicious occasion, we at MIAB decided a brief moment should be dedicated to the humble axe.
- Pirates loved their boarding axes and along with their cutlasses and muskets, they were often the weapon of choice during the Golden Age of Piracy-

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Pirates loved to hurl them around and often partied with competitions amongst themselves, gambling and drinking.I bet that was fun. :P

It was an invaluable tool for the most various tasks, like climbing the side of opponent's ships, cutting through ropes, rigging, cutting down and breaking doors and hatches,nets and wood etc..... And flesh...
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A pirate could practically disable whole ship with this weapon and known to be thrown at enemies when in battle.

The navies of the time also employed them.

Today, the axe-throwing industry is enjoying a return and thriving with a global return of $203M usd. It is becoming so poplar as a sport that a small business can currently bring in up to 500K to one million USD in its first year!

From the magnificently forged and embossed craftsmanship of the Vikings to the humble beginnings in Australia :P (the first known axe with a handle) we take a look as we ask you to bring forth your prettiest, most interesting-tale-attached, the oldest or most effective, most useless, deadly pics, jokes, anecdotes etc, funniest memes or vids (keep it under 3 minutes- Monty Python for example) or just hang-on-the-wall axes.

So to celebrate this June 13th International Axe-Throwing Day tell us a little or show us a good laugh :gc: for the awesome return of a few credits ( about 10) xD

Image Not 100% sure who this is but MIAB photographers have snapped her in this pose around Avonmora over the years ..

Anyone know who she is? (5 more credits) We did hear one rumour that she is an immigrant worker on a plantation in St Martins .. :o: .. aye - but couldn't be sure. to be sure!
EDIT:(While we understand it's Joan Crawford, we are looking to find the PG character she may represent or a PG event where this snap may have been taken ..)

( :y Thanks, Lolilta!!) For example: Was it Noffin after talking with the advisor ?

You have one week!
Last entries before reset Monday 20th June! Have fun :arr

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Re: ~ International Axe-Throwing Day ~ Pirates Competition!

Postby William one eye » Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:14 am

A 16" or larger double bit thrown with both arms over head is my preferred projectile.
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Re: ~ International Axe-Throwing Day ~ Pirates Competition!

Postby Lil Lola » Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:19 am

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Pirates can practice here at Stumpy’s Hatchet House in NJ. Drink Ale and throw axes.

Also Argo the picture of the women in your post? I believe that’s Joan Crawford.
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Re: ~ International Axe-Throwing Day ~ Pirates Competition!

Postby William one eye » Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:20 pm

Seems someone got a bit to excited abput axe throwing day

https://youtu.be/rKF-8DLSNk0
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Re: ~ International Axe-Throwing Day ~ Pirates Competition!

Postby Shadowood » Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:05 pm

Took my fam out a few weeks back.

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I don't think this is how its supposed to work. :D

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Re: ~ International Axe-Throwing Day ~ Pirates Competition!

Postby sXs » Wed Jun 15, 2022 12:54 am

Argo's ........... Keep practicing...

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Maybe you can get a few lessons from Shadow?

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Maybe not........
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Re: ~ International Axe-Throwing Day ~ Pirates Competition!

Postby Dmanwuzhere » Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:32 pm

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Re: ~ International Axe-Throwing Day ~ Pirates Competition!

Postby Meliva » Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:06 pm

Dmanwuzhere wrote:Image


haha that's a good one :D
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Re: ~ International Axe-Throwing Day ~ Pirates Competition!

Postby Argo » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:32 am

Comp closed. Thanks for participating!Image
Results are in:


We can announce the winner of the 5 credits for the 'who is this?" prize is surprise surprise, Dman . Congratz. ( and paid.)


7 credits: Feniks (paid)
1 credit to each entry.(paid)


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