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✨JEFF✨ (the account)

@ourflagmeansjeff.bsky.social

A year ago I had one of the best weekends of my life thanks to so many of you 🥹🥰 #GCCCrew

a photo from the back of the convention stage with Nathan, Con, Vico and Kristian on stage and hundreds of OFMD fans behind them (including me!)

an expensive professional convention photo of four pirate actors and four pirate fans all posing and mugging for the camera

the level 2 convention floor foyer of the sonesta hotel columbus, where a group of 20 or so pirate fans are sitting in a big circle, yapping and crafting and having the best time ever

December 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM

✨JEFF✨ (the account)

@ourflagmeansjeff.bsky.social

Nana is the best of all of us, please chip in if you can 💜 #GCCCrew

Ezra | rat boy 🐀 🏳️‍⚧️ ✨ @ratboysrevenge.bsky.social · Feb 9

Y’ALL. I know we all love Pirate Nana/Pat. They are such a joy and incredible asset to this community. Let’s share the love by helping them recover and access the medical care they need. Insurance won’t pay, but maybe pirates can?

gofund.me/767233f9

Donate to Help Pirate Nana aka Pat Kok Heal, organized by Bix Warden

Hi, all! As many of you know, our beloved Pat Kok aka Pirate Nana had a very bad fall whi… Bix Warden needs your support for Help Pirate Nana aka Pat Kok Heal

gofund.me

February 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM

✨JEFF✨ (the account)

@ourflagmeansjeff.bsky.social

right, it might finally be time for me to get out my #GCCCrew conhauuuuugh no it’s still too overwhelming!!! how were there this many wonderful people in one place 😭

just one third of a large table flatlay displaying just so many swag swaps and gifts (and a small amount of purchases)—friendship bracelets and art prints and snacks and flags and trinkets and stickers and badge ribbons and NOSTALGIA

a large table flatlay displaying just so many swag swaps and gifts (and a small amount of purchases)—friendship bracelets and art prints and snacks and flags and trinkets and stickers and badge ribbons and NOSTALGIA

January 27, 2025 at 7:29 AM

LCWebs, Grumpypants Mcgee

@lcwebsxoxo.bsky.social

If anyone has more info on the assault accusation(s) at #GCC #GCCCrew, can you please DM me here or on the same username on Discord? I run a Discord server and I'm trying to help keep my community safe.

January 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM

ltoltoltolto.bsky.social

@ltoltoltolto.bsky.social

Feel a bit like a stalker but can't help going through all the pirate photo ops at #galaxyconcolumbus #gcccrew are hilarious

December 31, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Juniper 🏴‍☠️🧜‍♂️

@gelatinousstand.bsky.social

Hey so!

#GCCCrew

I really need to say this/be heard I guess.

I and two others I know of/witnessed were assaulted by a crew member at Galcon Columbus. I also witnessed transphobia and other inappropriate behaviors from this individual.

Admins of some groups and servers have acted 🧵

December 30, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Juniper 🏴‍☠️🧜‍♂️

@gelatinousstand.bsky.social

Friends please help @ericavee.bsky.social and I need to know who was handing these out at GCC for REASONS

Anybody have any idea?

(They crack me the fuck up is my reasons)

#GCCCrew

Two stickers, pixelated versions of Lucius’s sketches of Ed as a seahorse and a flower

December 18, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Juniper 🏴‍☠️🧜‍♂️

@gelatinousstand.bsky.social

I have never stickered a computer in my LIFE. So of course in a covid induced haze I….

GCC forever 💖

#ofmd #GCCCrew

A laptop covered with various OFMD stickers

December 17, 2024 at 4:07 PM

✨Candice✨

@gingertippers.bsky.social

My #gcc loot! Every piece represents an interaction had with a fellow pirate. Every time I go to a con I’m blown over by the immense talent and creativity this fandom has. Thank you for the tokens and memories!

#gcccrew #ofmd #ourflagmeansfoundfamily

Galaxy con Columbus our flag swag swapped and given by fellow pirates. Featuring, buttons, ribbons, stickers, post cards, friendship bracelets and more! Physical representations of the love we have for this dumb sweet pirate romcom

December 16, 2024 at 5:58 PM

✨JEFF✨ (the account)

@ourflagmeansjeff.bsky.social

Thanks to #GCCCrew who contributed to the pile for the brunch/pigeon/negroni adventurers who joined me today! @escorbutodeene.bsky.social and I COVERED the table for @smallestchurch.bsky.social, @nomadsland.bsky.social, @endofadream.bsky.social, @bktrashcat.bsky.social and @bbyteach.bsky.social 🥰

A group of people pose for a selfie as they sit on either side of a white cafe table, they are all smiling and having a delightful time

A group of people pose for a photo taken by a staff member as they sit on either side of a white cafe table; they are all either smiling or caught mildly off-guard and having a delightful time

A group of people pose for a photo taken by a staff member as they sit on either side of a white cafe table; they are all in varying stages of trying to pose for a photo while having a delightful time

December 16, 2024 at 4:58 AM

Ed Zeppelin 🏴‍☠️COMMISSIONS OPEN!!!🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸🏴‍☠️

@ourartmeanszepp.bsky.social

Why yes I did make my bag OFMD themed using swag I got at #GalaxyConColumbus, thank you for noticing!
#OFMD #OurFlagMeansDeath #gaypiratebrainrot #GCCCrew

December 16, 2024 at 4:24 AM

Megghan 🌈🏴‍☠️

@margareets.bsky.social

One of my favorite moments from GCC weekend. Us being unhinged in a bar and cheering like it’s a sporting event #gcccrew #OurFlagMeansDeath

December 15, 2024 at 1:58 AM

GayWatson 🌈🏴‍☠️🎨

@gaywatson.bsky.social

The larger point that I am stumbling to make is: THANK YOU! ALL of you!

This fandom has brought me so much joy and positivity that I didn't even realize had been missing from my life. It's been like switching from a b&w silent to a Technicolor musical. I love it. I love you 🌈🏴‍☠️

#GCCCrew
#OFMDfanart

December 14, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Juniper 🏴‍☠️🧜‍♂️

@gelatinousstand.bsky.social

It’s been a week but I can’t stop smiling at this #GCCCrew #ofmd #izzyhands #caketopperEd @therealcononeill.bsky.social

Selfie of Con looking at person dressed as Ed, who looks thrilled and like they are living their best life hahaha

December 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Bel C

@perilousnwicked.bsky.social

Last batch of photos. Always an honour and a privilege to show Con my Val. I got lots of compliments on this one. Then the bonus of getting to talk to Con about knickers. #crewforlife #gcccrew #ofmd #ofmdfandom #ofmdforever #cosplay #columbus2024 #cononeill
#valpearson @therealcononeill.bsky.social

December 14, 2024 at 1:44 PM