Avast, me hearties! Lend me yer ears, for I’ve got a mighty proclamation! Seein’ as it be Talk Like a Pirate Day, I’ll be usin’ the tongue of me sea-rovin’ brethren to deliver it.

Me sawbones of the beasties, aye, the ship’s veterinarian to you landlubbers, done gave me the all clear, so I be ready to chart a new course upon the briny deep! Thus, me crew and I be settin’ sail for parts unknown! Or truth be told, the same ports we already know. Argh! This pirate’s had plenty o’ peril of late. ‘Tis safe harbors I be headed.

Shiver me timbers, we be lowerin’ the anchor for a spell, for a brief respite upon a desert isle! Or more likely a backyard. But I swear on me good eye, I’ll be peekin’ in from time to time to spy what ye other buccaneers be up to, though me posts will be as scarce as doubloons in a pauper’s purse these next few days.

Truth be told, I won’t be swashbucklin’ nor leavin’ dry land. After weatherin’ foul seas, me crew and I be in need of shore leave to mend our sails and rest our bones. Fear not! I’ll return afore long. Now then, hoist the colors and weigh anchor!

Translation: I’ll be taking some time off in the days ahead, but I’ll be back in a week. All is well! We just need some family time after everything we’ve been through with my surgery and recovery. Special thanks to my parrot friend for helping me share this special message properly on Talk Like a Pirate Day!