I like the skin but I've always liked the skin so that would be a comment you can't do anything with...

There are 2 things I would do different:

1) The banner; I don't see the connection between USA <-> Pirates
Your domainname is a great way to create a themed skin so the eagle would fit in better than a pirate.

2) I like the fash banner - I'm still planning to create my own but I'll be having the same problem your having now: a big useless empty space next to it
So I'd suggest to either make it spread larger to cover up more space.