Steve Duin
The Oregonian
February 24, 2008
For the professional buccaneer, there's really no question as to where to go for the best in affordable pirate supplies. At 826 Valencia in the Mission District, there are eye patches, parrots, peg legs, hook protectors and planks by the foot. There are helpful guides on the pirates' code of ethics ("Cannons Shall Not Be Fired in Vain") and unacceptable slang ("Well, tickle my pits").
David Ng
The Science Creative Quarterly
Winter, 2008
This was my first pirate store. Amusing because “pirates” is not a subject that often comes up, especially given my role as a scientist looking for unconventional ways to “talk science.” Therefore, to speak of a geneticist (my particular area of expertise) visiting a place of commerce that sells buckles, lard, and eye patches might sound a little absurd - or at least a trifle mysterious.