It’s December already? Kahless' hand! Didn’t we just have Halloween or something?
First of all, my personal thanks to everyone who came to the Reunion Information dinner last month. Not only did we make a great presentation (as if there was any doubt), but it couldn’t have gone any better.
This coming Saturday will be the Doomslayer’s annual Christmas party! This year’s party will be held at Hot Rod City in New Philadelphia at 2 pm, and it’s about a quater mile or less past the Eagle Truck Stop near the Rt. 250 exit. Don’t forget that there’s a gift exchange ($5 limit). I hope to see everyone there!
Finally, from my family to everyone reading this — may you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 13: Doomslayer Christmas Party at Hot Rod City — 2 pm.
December 14: Fleet Mom’s Birthday
December 25: MERRY CHRISTMAS !
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
CHUY DAH Nov. 2008
First of all, yes, I know this is late. Those of you who know what I’ve had going on in the last 10 days or more, you understand why. Not making excuses, mind you, just explaining.
Okay, enough said.
It’s Veteran’s Day as I write this, and allow me to say a personal “Thank you” to the veterans of our own crew; of course I speak of our Commanding Officer and our Chief of Security. Gentlemen, speaking for all of us, I thank you for your service, and raise a tankard of bloodwine in your honor!
Our recent Away Team mission back to Amish country was a success, and I think we’ve made some new friends in a couple of stores — especially the one that Chief Engineer Bastian relieved of most of its fudge…
Keep in mind that on November 29th, we will be holding a very important meeting - this will be a Camp Dover Reunion informational meeting (NOT a planning meeting, because most of the vital planning has already been done), and will be held at The Manor resteraunt in Strasburg at 2 pm. This is where we’ll present what we have in mind for the 2009 Reunion to everyone. I’m not going to make this mandatory, but I will say that it’s important to see all of Doomslayer there.
Next month’s Christmas party will be held at the Hot Rod City resteraunt in New Philadelphia, and I’d like to have a head count to give them befor we show up en masse, so if you’re coming to the party, RSVP me no later then Decemeber 8th. [Keep in mind that the standard gift exchange parameters will be in effect -- non-gender specific gifts, no more then $5 in value.]
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nov. 11th: Veterans Day (remember those who fought for us and who are fighting now)
Nov. 27th: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Nov. 29th: CDPC 2009 Reunion Informational Meeting — The Manor Resteraunt in Strasburg at 2 pm.
Okay, enough said.
It’s Veteran’s Day as I write this, and allow me to say a personal “Thank you” to the veterans of our own crew; of course I speak of our Commanding Officer and our Chief of Security. Gentlemen, speaking for all of us, I thank you for your service, and raise a tankard of bloodwine in your honor!
Our recent Away Team mission back to Amish country was a success, and I think we’ve made some new friends in a couple of stores — especially the one that Chief Engineer Bastian relieved of most of its fudge…
Keep in mind that on November 29th, we will be holding a very important meeting - this will be a Camp Dover Reunion informational meeting (NOT a planning meeting, because most of the vital planning has already been done), and will be held at The Manor resteraunt in Strasburg at 2 pm. This is where we’ll present what we have in mind for the 2009 Reunion to everyone. I’m not going to make this mandatory, but I will say that it’s important to see all of Doomslayer there.
Next month’s Christmas party will be held at the Hot Rod City resteraunt in New Philadelphia, and I’d like to have a head count to give them befor we show up en masse, so if you’re coming to the party, RSVP me no later then Decemeber 8th. [Keep in mind that the standard gift exchange parameters will be in effect -- non-gender specific gifts, no more then $5 in value.]
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nov. 11th: Veterans Day (remember those who fought for us and who are fighting now)
Nov. 27th: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Nov. 29th: CDPC 2009 Reunion Informational Meeting — The Manor Resteraunt in Strasburg at 2 pm.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Want to read some free scripts?
you’re a fan of Dr. Who (and if you’re not, you oughta be), you need to go to this link: www.thewriterstale.com/scr.html.
Why? you ask.
The BBC has posted 6 shooting scripts from the 4th season of Dr. Who that you can download and read in PDF form for — absolutely FREE. That’s right, no cost, free, gratis, won’t cost a thing.
Three of the scripts are the episodes that made up the incredible season finale: Turn Left, The Stolen Earth, and Journey’s End.
Why? you ask.
The BBC has posted 6 shooting scripts from the 4th season of Dr. Who that you can download and read in PDF form for — absolutely FREE. That’s right, no cost, free, gratis, won’t cost a thing.
Three of the scripts are the episodes that made up the incredible season finale: Turn Left, The Stolen Earth, and Journey’s End.
INTRODUCTION: Remember how I said last time to write the date down because I had managed to get the newsletter out early — and it may not happen again for awhile? Well…guess what? Part of my lateness is due to the intense storms we had in the sector and the damages it wreaked in the area, including wide-spread power losses…and the other part was my playing catch-up after the power came back.
MEDICAL UPDATE PT. 2: Where to start…alright, as I posted in an update, the Chancellor’s oldest daughter is still recovering from her kidney transplant at the Federation’s primary medical facility on Terra. There were two teams working on her and her stepsister (who was the donor — “thank Kahless for their mother’s genetics”, the Chancellor told me), and the transplant went off like clockwork. The doctors will be monitoring her for some time to insure against organ rejection (a major risk, regardless of genetics, no matter what), and as of this newsletter, I don’t know if she’s gone home yet or not. Evidently the karma transfer worked…
SCHEDULE CHANGE (or No, your calendar’s not screwed up): You’re probably wondering just when the October meeting will be, since we didn’t have it on the 1st Saturday of this month. Due to some scheduling conflicts, the October General Meeting will be on October 12th at the Dover McDonald’s (next to I-77) at 2 pm. We’ll be discussing the current status of the reunion planning, plans for the last 2 months of the year, and general ship business.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING IS A RANT: If you’ve read the IKEF and/or Camp Dover boards, you may have read an item about KAG coming to MarCon and criticizing IKEF members for “not dressing like proper Klingons.” I mentioned this item in last month’s letter, but I’d like to talk about it in a little more detail, if you’ll allow me. It seems there are some “purists” out there that like to judge (read “look down upon”) other members by how “Klingon” they look — in other words, if you didn’t look like you just stepped off the set of Deep Space Nine or The Next Generation, you weren’t a “true” Klingon.
I’m going to say it right here and call that line of thinking for what it is: it’s nothing but pure, unadulterated, USDA prime BULLCRAP. This kind of elitism is the sort of thing that sours people on fandom.
That’s right, I said it, and I‘ll stand by it.
I’ve always told you all the truth, and I’ll do it again right here; your uniform is just that - it’s yours, no one else‘s. If it makes you feel like a Klingon, if it brings out the warrior in your soul, then it’s just as good as anyone else‘s. As long as you like what you wear, if you think you look like a prime badass in it, then Kahless bless ya, my friend, you‘re a warrior of the Empire. Period, end of sentence.
EVENT CHANGE: This is October, and in past years, the crew has taken the cadets to the New Towne Mall’s Trick or Treat Night. This year, I won’t be attending with my niece, and I’m leaving the event to the individual families; this will not be a ship event. My reason for this is a personal one, and if you want to know why, email me privately and I’ll explain it to you.
NEW MEMBER: I’d like to welcome aboard Doomslayer’s newest member and Senior Pilot of our 1st long-range shuttle in the Pennsylvania sector, Lt. jg. vaqtIq akhtai-K’Tarra.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 7th: Tyler’s Birthday (Dragonwolf’s son)
October 8th: Qianna “Pookie” Makhleod’s birthday
October 12th: Doomslayer General Meeting at McDonalds — 2 pm
October 18th: Capt. K’Dot Kali’s birthday
October 31st: HAPPY HALLOWEEN! (Get out there and scare someone today!)
MEDICAL UPDATE PT. 2: Where to start…alright, as I posted in an update, the Chancellor’s oldest daughter is still recovering from her kidney transplant at the Federation’s primary medical facility on Terra. There were two teams working on her and her stepsister (who was the donor — “thank Kahless for their mother’s genetics”, the Chancellor told me), and the transplant went off like clockwork. The doctors will be monitoring her for some time to insure against organ rejection (a major risk, regardless of genetics, no matter what), and as of this newsletter, I don’t know if she’s gone home yet or not. Evidently the karma transfer worked…
SCHEDULE CHANGE (or No, your calendar’s not screwed up): You’re probably wondering just when the October meeting will be, since we didn’t have it on the 1st Saturday of this month. Due to some scheduling conflicts, the October General Meeting will be on October 12th at the Dover McDonald’s (next to I-77) at 2 pm. We’ll be discussing the current status of the reunion planning, plans for the last 2 months of the year, and general ship business.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING IS A RANT: If you’ve read the IKEF and/or Camp Dover boards, you may have read an item about KAG coming to MarCon and criticizing IKEF members for “not dressing like proper Klingons.” I mentioned this item in last month’s letter, but I’d like to talk about it in a little more detail, if you’ll allow me. It seems there are some “purists” out there that like to judge (read “look down upon”) other members by how “Klingon” they look — in other words, if you didn’t look like you just stepped off the set of Deep Space Nine or The Next Generation, you weren’t a “true” Klingon.
I’m going to say it right here and call that line of thinking for what it is: it’s nothing but pure, unadulterated, USDA prime BULLCRAP. This kind of elitism is the sort of thing that sours people on fandom.
That’s right, I said it, and I‘ll stand by it.
I’ve always told you all the truth, and I’ll do it again right here; your uniform is just that - it’s yours, no one else‘s. If it makes you feel like a Klingon, if it brings out the warrior in your soul, then it’s just as good as anyone else‘s. As long as you like what you wear, if you think you look like a prime badass in it, then Kahless bless ya, my friend, you‘re a warrior of the Empire. Period, end of sentence.
EVENT CHANGE: This is October, and in past years, the crew has taken the cadets to the New Towne Mall’s Trick or Treat Night. This year, I won’t be attending with my niece, and I’m leaving the event to the individual families; this will not be a ship event. My reason for this is a personal one, and if you want to know why, email me privately and I’ll explain it to you.
NEW MEMBER: I’d like to welcome aboard Doomslayer’s newest member and Senior Pilot of our 1st long-range shuttle in the Pennsylvania sector, Lt. jg. vaqtIq akhtai-K’Tarra.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 7th: Tyler’s Birthday (Dragonwolf’s son)
October 8th: Qianna “Pookie” Makhleod’s birthday
October 12th: Doomslayer General Meeting at McDonalds — 2 pm
October 18th: Capt. K’Dot Kali’s birthday
October 31st: HAPPY HALLOWEEN! (Get out there and scare someone today!)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
UPDATE FROM THE CHANCELLOR
TO ALL CREW:
I received a communication from the Chancellor Thursday night - he told me that the transplant went perfectly, both of his daughters are doing well (the donor and the recipient), and he expects to return sometime today or early tomorrow. More details will be forthcoming.
I received a communication from the Chancellor Thursday night - he told me that the transplant went perfectly, both of his daughters are doing well (the donor and the recipient), and he expects to return sometime today or early tomorrow. More details will be forthcoming.
Friday, August 29, 2008
CHUY DAH Sept 2008
As I walk the passages of the ship, I notice one thing — it’s quiet…it’s too quiet…and that can only mean one thing: the cadets are back at the Imperial Academy!
FROM THE XO’S CHAIR: Alright, you’re probably noticing one thing right off the bat; this edition of CHUY DAH is early! That’s right, I’m actually a step ahead of things for once, so make this date down…for it may not happen again.
GOOD KARMA NEEDED: The Chancellor has informed me this week that he will be traveling to Virginia starting September 6th, and is not entirely sure exactly when he’ll be returning. His daughter, Honey, is undergoing a kidney transplant on September 10th. I’m sure he can use all the good karma he can get, so be sure to keep him and the entire family in your thoughts and prayers during that time.
ON THIS MONTH’S MEETING: We’re altering the “Movie and Dinner” night scheduled for this month (at my home) to a “Movie and Pizza” night; be sure to bring money for the pizza order, and if you feel like bringing a snack to share, feel free to do so. I will be supplying drinks, ice, and tableware. The movies of choice will be CUTTHROAT ISLAND and PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN: DEAD MAN‘S CHEST. As for the PIRATES movie, we will be giving it the Mystery Science Theater 3000 treatment…so, be ready to have fun with it.
THE GAUNTLET HAS BEEN THROWN DOWN: If you’re on the IKEF and Camp Dover Klingons Yahoo boards (and if you’re not, you should be), you may have heard about what’s happening at Marcon 44 in May of ‘09:
The Klingon Assault Group (KAG) is planning on using next year’s Marcon 2009 for their 20th anniversary since IndyCon has officially folded. And that’s fine. The more the merrier is usually the rule at most conventions. But see, here’s the problem. The scuttlebutt has it that KAG feels the need to show other fandom groups how to be Real Klingons. That somehow by not being in uniform for their own events other groups do not represent the Klingon Empire with Honor. If the scuttlebutt is true then KAG has managed to turn the clock back to the early 90s, where you were questioned as to your commitment to Klingon fandom if you didn’t look like you just stepped off the set of The Next Generation. KAG seems to have forgotten one thing — being Klingon isn’t simply just a fashion statement, it’s a way of living, a way of carrying yourself. Honor isn’t in the uniform, it’s in the soul.
FOUND IN EMAIL RE: MYLEFTFOOTLOOSE CHALLENGE: I received the following email from MyLeftFootloose.com:
WOW. That is an impressive amount of work and cleverness wrapped up in that package. Incredible! Did it make the parents laugh?I’ve hesitated to post more-than-two-movie combinations up to now, but I’ve collected a small number of good ones. As soon as I have a vision for how to introduce them I’ll be including this one at the top of that list. I will try to remember to write to you when it’s published.Thank you for remembering us and for plugging us on your site!
Jane
I don’t think they’ll be forgetting us anytime soon…
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sept. 1st: HAPPY LABOR DAY!
Sept. 6th: Doomslayer Movie and Pizza Night at Adm. Konnor’s house — 4 pm.
Sept. 6th: Chancellor Klaad leaves for VA
Sept. 11th: Patriot Day (remember those brave warriors who went ahead of us on that fateful morning in NYC, DC, and PA)
Sept. 22nd: 1st day of Autumn
FROM THE XO’S CHAIR: Alright, you’re probably noticing one thing right off the bat; this edition of CHUY DAH is early! That’s right, I’m actually a step ahead of things for once, so make this date down…for it may not happen again.
GOOD KARMA NEEDED: The Chancellor has informed me this week that he will be traveling to Virginia starting September 6th, and is not entirely sure exactly when he’ll be returning. His daughter, Honey, is undergoing a kidney transplant on September 10th. I’m sure he can use all the good karma he can get, so be sure to keep him and the entire family in your thoughts and prayers during that time.
ON THIS MONTH’S MEETING: We’re altering the “Movie and Dinner” night scheduled for this month (at my home) to a “Movie and Pizza” night; be sure to bring money for the pizza order, and if you feel like bringing a snack to share, feel free to do so. I will be supplying drinks, ice, and tableware. The movies of choice will be CUTTHROAT ISLAND and PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN: DEAD MAN‘S CHEST. As for the PIRATES movie, we will be giving it the Mystery Science Theater 3000 treatment…so, be ready to have fun with it.
THE GAUNTLET HAS BEEN THROWN DOWN: If you’re on the IKEF and Camp Dover Klingons Yahoo boards (and if you’re not, you should be), you may have heard about what’s happening at Marcon 44 in May of ‘09:
The Klingon Assault Group (KAG) is planning on using next year’s Marcon 2009 for their 20th anniversary since IndyCon has officially folded. And that’s fine. The more the merrier is usually the rule at most conventions. But see, here’s the problem. The scuttlebutt has it that KAG feels the need to show other fandom groups how to be Real Klingons. That somehow by not being in uniform for their own events other groups do not represent the Klingon Empire with Honor. If the scuttlebutt is true then KAG has managed to turn the clock back to the early 90s, where you were questioned as to your commitment to Klingon fandom if you didn’t look like you just stepped off the set of The Next Generation. KAG seems to have forgotten one thing — being Klingon isn’t simply just a fashion statement, it’s a way of living, a way of carrying yourself. Honor isn’t in the uniform, it’s in the soul.
FOUND IN EMAIL RE: MYLEFTFOOTLOOSE CHALLENGE: I received the following email from MyLeftFootloose.com:
WOW. That is an impressive amount of work and cleverness wrapped up in that package. Incredible! Did it make the parents laugh?I’ve hesitated to post more-than-two-movie combinations up to now, but I’ve collected a small number of good ones. As soon as I have a vision for how to introduce them I’ll be including this one at the top of that list. I will try to remember to write to you when it’s published.Thank you for remembering us and for plugging us on your site!
Jane
I don’t think they’ll be forgetting us anytime soon…
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sept. 1st: HAPPY LABOR DAY!
Sept. 6th: Doomslayer Movie and Pizza Night at Adm. Konnor’s house — 4 pm.
Sept. 6th: Chancellor Klaad leaves for VA
Sept. 11th: Patriot Day (remember those brave warriors who went ahead of us on that fateful morning in NYC, DC, and PA)
Sept. 22nd: 1st day of Autumn
Friday, August 8, 2008
CHUY DAH August 2008
Okay…I know this is late…you don’t have to tell me, I know.
I seriously wanted to get this out on schedule, but as the saying goes, “Want to make God laugh? Tell him your plans…”
This one’s going to be short…
DOOMSLAYER’S SUMMER PICNIC: AFTERMATH
To begin with, I’d like to thank everyone who came to my house for the Doomslayer’s picnic this past Saturday. A good time was had by all, and I’ve never played as big a game of Monopoly as we did that night…congratulations to Autumn Daley, the winner of the game!
Since next month’s meeting is scheduled to be a Movie and Dinner Night, I’d like to suggest a little modification to the “Dinner” part: if everyone could bring a few dollars with them, maybe we’ll just order out for pizza. We should also decide on the movies — and by the way, we no longer have our VCR, so all movies need to be DVDs.
REUNION UPDATE
As far as the planning for the Reunion goes, we’re proceeding along at the right pace. By the end of the year, I’d like to have the guest badges designed and ready for production, and the program booklet formatted and ready for publishing. I’ve heard the theme for the reunion may be “50’s Sci-Fi”, so perhaps that may play a part in the badge designs.
MY LEFT FOOTLOOSE CONTEST: AND THE WINNER IS…
Capt. K’Dot wins the contest with the folowing entry:
Annie Oakley of Green Gables and the King (Kong) of Siam
Genre: Musical, Biography, Drama, Action, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
Annie is a spunky young orphan girl who lives in terrible orphanage run by the mean Miss Hannigan. Her wretched situation changes overnight when she is mistakenly chosen to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist and farmer, Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to help with their farm work. However, they accept Annie, who quickly endears herself to them and to all who work on the farm. As a young adult, Annie is tutored in showmanship by Toby Walker (who she’s had a crush on since she was a child) and Annie is hired for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. But when Annie wins top billing, professional rivalry conflicts with their growing personal attachment, leading to a misunderstanding and the end of their budding relationship. Annie leaves the show and is recruited by the bold and successful filmmaker Carl Denham to star in his new film. They travel by ship with a large crew and Denham’s friend Jack Driscoll to an unknown island to shoot the movie. The local natives worship a huge gorilla called Kong and they abduct Annie to offer her in a sacrifice to Kong. Jack Driscoll (who has fallen in love with her during the course of the voyage), Carl Denham (who wants to capture Kong and exhibit him as the 8th wonder of the world) and part of the crew hike into the jungle and try to rescue Annie. Kong falls in love with Annie and gets captured and haulled back to New York. In the middle of his unveiling, King Kong escapes, bringing panic to the Big Apple where his is shot atop the Empire State Building and falls to his death. Depressed and rudderless Annie accepts the job of teaching the royal children of Siam. On her arrival in Bangkok, culture clash is immediate. The king respects Annie for standing up to him, though this appalls his courtiers. In due course, she becomes the king’s confidant and diplomatic advisor; their relationship endures until his death.
Below are the plot tag lines from IMDB
Annie (1982) = A young orphan girls adventures in finding a family that will take her.
Annie Oakley (1935) = The sharpshooting star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show lives again to thrill you in a drama of fighting men and red romance!
Anne of Green Gables (1934) = Anne Shirley, an orphan, is adopted by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to help with their farm work…
King Kong (1933) = A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female blonde star.
Anna and the King of Siam (1946) = In 1862, a young Englishwoman becomes royal tutor in Siam and befriends the King.
There will be a 2-liter beverage of her choice waiting for her at the Septemeber meeting. Congratulations!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 11th: Cadet T’Lisien’s birthday
September 1st: LABOR DAY
September 6th: Doomslayer “Movie & Pizza” Night at Adm. Konnor’s house
I seriously wanted to get this out on schedule, but as the saying goes, “Want to make God laugh? Tell him your plans…”
This one’s going to be short…
DOOMSLAYER’S SUMMER PICNIC: AFTERMATH
To begin with, I’d like to thank everyone who came to my house for the Doomslayer’s picnic this past Saturday. A good time was had by all, and I’ve never played as big a game of Monopoly as we did that night…congratulations to Autumn Daley, the winner of the game!
Since next month’s meeting is scheduled to be a Movie and Dinner Night, I’d like to suggest a little modification to the “Dinner” part: if everyone could bring a few dollars with them, maybe we’ll just order out for pizza. We should also decide on the movies — and by the way, we no longer have our VCR, so all movies need to be DVDs.
REUNION UPDATE
As far as the planning for the Reunion goes, we’re proceeding along at the right pace. By the end of the year, I’d like to have the guest badges designed and ready for production, and the program booklet formatted and ready for publishing. I’ve heard the theme for the reunion may be “50’s Sci-Fi”, so perhaps that may play a part in the badge designs.
MY LEFT FOOTLOOSE CONTEST: AND THE WINNER IS…
Capt. K’Dot wins the contest with the folowing entry:
Annie Oakley of Green Gables and the King (Kong) of Siam
Genre: Musical, Biography, Drama, Action, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
Annie is a spunky young orphan girl who lives in terrible orphanage run by the mean Miss Hannigan. Her wretched situation changes overnight when she is mistakenly chosen to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist and farmer, Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to help with their farm work. However, they accept Annie, who quickly endears herself to them and to all who work on the farm. As a young adult, Annie is tutored in showmanship by Toby Walker (who she’s had a crush on since she was a child) and Annie is hired for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. But when Annie wins top billing, professional rivalry conflicts with their growing personal attachment, leading to a misunderstanding and the end of their budding relationship. Annie leaves the show and is recruited by the bold and successful filmmaker Carl Denham to star in his new film. They travel by ship with a large crew and Denham’s friend Jack Driscoll to an unknown island to shoot the movie. The local natives worship a huge gorilla called Kong and they abduct Annie to offer her in a sacrifice to Kong. Jack Driscoll (who has fallen in love with her during the course of the voyage), Carl Denham (who wants to capture Kong and exhibit him as the 8th wonder of the world) and part of the crew hike into the jungle and try to rescue Annie. Kong falls in love with Annie and gets captured and haulled back to New York. In the middle of his unveiling, King Kong escapes, bringing panic to the Big Apple where his is shot atop the Empire State Building and falls to his death. Depressed and rudderless Annie accepts the job of teaching the royal children of Siam. On her arrival in Bangkok, culture clash is immediate. The king respects Annie for standing up to him, though this appalls his courtiers. In due course, she becomes the king’s confidant and diplomatic advisor; their relationship endures until his death.
Below are the plot tag lines from IMDB
Annie (1982) = A young orphan girls adventures in finding a family that will take her.
Annie Oakley (1935) = The sharpshooting star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show lives again to thrill you in a drama of fighting men and red romance!
Anne of Green Gables (1934) = Anne Shirley, an orphan, is adopted by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to help with their farm work…
King Kong (1933) = A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female blonde star.
Anna and the King of Siam (1946) = In 1862, a young Englishwoman becomes royal tutor in Siam and befriends the King.
There will be a 2-liter beverage of her choice waiting for her at the Septemeber meeting. Congratulations!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 11th: Cadet T’Lisien’s birthday
September 1st: LABOR DAY
September 6th: Doomslayer “Movie & Pizza” Night at Adm. Konnor’s house
Thursday, July 3, 2008
CHUY DAH July 2008
THIS ISSUE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE CARLIN.
FROM THE XO’S CHAIR
If you’re reading this, then I’m back in business! My thanks to Capt. K’Dot Kali for taking over for me and getting last month’s CHUY DAH out. Apparently my hard drive gave up the ghost, and I had to get it replaced…at the cost of all my files. Luckily I had the presence of mind to back things up…well, most of the stuff.
CAMP DOVER REUNION UPDATE: The Holiday Inn has now seen fit to give us our 2nd Steaming Pile of Monkey Crap: we have to hire off-duty cops for added security at the reunion. Yes, they’re still holding the crap that happened in 2005 against us. When the Chancellor and I tried to explain that nothing happened in 2006, their response was “Well, yes, but that’s because you had police here…” I’ll tell you, I’m lucky blood didn’t start spurting from my eyes…this is what we have to look forward to, people, so get your armor ready, the crapstorms are a’comin…
IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR: The Doomslayer Picnic is still on for the 12th at 1 pm. Remember that it’s a BYOL (Bring your own lunch) picnic (please hold off on the fried chicken and watermelon…), and if it should rain, we’ll relocate to the New Towne Mall. As for the Doomslayer Invitational, we’ll either play at the Park or at the Mall.
REMINDER: The MyLeftFootloose contest is still in effect - and I have received…NOTHING! C’Mon folks, the people who created the website want to see what we can do, and I don’t want to disappoint ‘em.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 4: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
July 6: Lt. Cmdr. K’Ana’s Birthday
July 9: Chancellor Klaad and Cmdr Judok’s wedding anniversay (let the furniture throwing begin!)
July 12: Doomslayer Picnic at Tuscora Park - 1 pm.
FROM THE XO’S CHAIR
If you’re reading this, then I’m back in business! My thanks to Capt. K’Dot Kali for taking over for me and getting last month’s CHUY DAH out. Apparently my hard drive gave up the ghost, and I had to get it replaced…at the cost of all my files. Luckily I had the presence of mind to back things up…well, most of the stuff.
CAMP DOVER REUNION UPDATE: The Holiday Inn has now seen fit to give us our 2nd Steaming Pile of Monkey Crap: we have to hire off-duty cops for added security at the reunion. Yes, they’re still holding the crap that happened in 2005 against us. When the Chancellor and I tried to explain that nothing happened in 2006, their response was “Well, yes, but that’s because you had police here…” I’ll tell you, I’m lucky blood didn’t start spurting from my eyes…this is what we have to look forward to, people, so get your armor ready, the crapstorms are a’comin…
IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR: The Doomslayer Picnic is still on for the 12th at 1 pm. Remember that it’s a BYOL (Bring your own lunch) picnic (please hold off on the fried chicken and watermelon…), and if it should rain, we’ll relocate to the New Towne Mall. As for the Doomslayer Invitational, we’ll either play at the Park or at the Mall.
REMINDER: The MyLeftFootloose contest is still in effect - and I have received…NOTHING! C’Mon folks, the people who created the website want to see what we can do, and I don’t want to disappoint ‘em.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 4: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
July 6: Lt. Cmdr. K’Ana’s Birthday
July 9: Chancellor Klaad and Cmdr Judok’s wedding anniversay (let the furniture throwing begin!)
July 12: Doomslayer Picnic at Tuscora Park - 1 pm.
Monday, June 2, 2008
CHUY DAH June 2008
Was it only last month that nature chose to grace us with Spring? It would seem that Summer has decided to make up for Springs tardiness; with a vengeance no less! And to think, just a week or two ago we had overnight temperatures in the 40’s… Ah well.
FROM THE SECOND OFFICER’S CHAIR
Yes folks, you read that right. It’s me, your Second Officer, Capt. K’Dot bringing you the news this month. Our usual author and translator of tidbits, Admiral Konnor, is currently dealing with computer issues. He can be reached via communicator, however, but if you’ve sent him a communique, it may be a while before he can respond.
CDPC Reunion Update: “So far, so good.” ~Admiral Konnor
Things are coming along nicely. The bulk of the contracts are in and look good. We are looking at a room rate of $85.00 + tax. Yes, it’s up from ‘06, however the current standard rate is $125.00 + tax, so just smile and nod agreeably here folks, we’re still getting a deal. We are however still waiting on the catering contract. Keep in mind that the Holiday Inn is undergoing a management change so things are going to take a bit. Chancellor Klaad is looking to have things finalized by July; what the Chancellor wants, the Chancellor gets… Nuf said.
As for the return of Maltz after Midnight, the Dover Wendy’s is looking very good. Nothing is set in stone, but the manager seems to think it sounds like fun.
Contest Announcement
Admiral Konnor has decreed a contest! The goal is to see who can make his parents laugh the most! Go to the the following website and read up on what this is all about. http://www.myleftfootloose.com/the-my-left-footloose-man.html
The idea is to combine two or more movie titles to create a brilliant new meta-movie. Once you’ve got the idea, send your new movie titles (with or with out descriptions) to the group. IKVDoomslayer@yahoogroups.com
Who ever makes the Admiral’s parents laugh the most wins a 2-liter beverage of their choice. The deadline for submissions is July 1st, 11:59:59pm.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 2nd: Bastian and K’Dot’s Anniversary
June 7th: Cadet Q’Elle Makhleod’s Birthday
June 7th: Doomslayer General Meeting at the Dover McDonald’s - 2pm
June 15th: Fathers Day.
June 29th: Autumn’s Birthday
JULY’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 12th : Doomslayer Picnic at Tuscora Park (and possible Doomslayer Invitational)
July 6th: Lt. Cmdr. K’Ana’s Birthday
July 9th: Chancellor Klaad & Fleet Mom Judok’s Anniversary
July 20th Makhael Makhleod’s Birthday
FROM THE SECOND OFFICER’S CHAIR
Yes folks, you read that right. It’s me, your Second Officer, Capt. K’Dot bringing you the news this month. Our usual author and translator of tidbits, Admiral Konnor, is currently dealing with computer issues. He can be reached via communicator, however, but if you’ve sent him a communique, it may be a while before he can respond.
CDPC Reunion Update: “So far, so good.” ~Admiral Konnor
Things are coming along nicely. The bulk of the contracts are in and look good. We are looking at a room rate of $85.00 + tax. Yes, it’s up from ‘06, however the current standard rate is $125.00 + tax, so just smile and nod agreeably here folks, we’re still getting a deal. We are however still waiting on the catering contract. Keep in mind that the Holiday Inn is undergoing a management change so things are going to take a bit. Chancellor Klaad is looking to have things finalized by July; what the Chancellor wants, the Chancellor gets… Nuf said.
As for the return of Maltz after Midnight, the Dover Wendy’s is looking very good. Nothing is set in stone, but the manager seems to think it sounds like fun.
Contest Announcement
Admiral Konnor has decreed a contest! The goal is to see who can make his parents laugh the most! Go to the the following website and read up on what this is all about. http://www.myleftfootloose.com/the-my-left-footloose-man.html
The idea is to combine two or more movie titles to create a brilliant new meta-movie. Once you’ve got the idea, send your new movie titles (with or with out descriptions) to the group. IKVDoomslayer@yahoogroups.com
Who ever makes the Admiral’s parents laugh the most wins a 2-liter beverage of their choice. The deadline for submissions is July 1st, 11:59:59pm.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 2nd: Bastian and K’Dot’s Anniversary
June 7th: Cadet Q’Elle Makhleod’s Birthday
June 7th: Doomslayer General Meeting at the Dover McDonald’s - 2pm
June 15th: Fathers Day.
June 29th: Autumn’s Birthday
JULY’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 12th : Doomslayer Picnic at Tuscora Park (and possible Doomslayer Invitational)
July 6th: Lt. Cmdr. K’Ana’s Birthday
July 9th: Chancellor Klaad & Fleet Mom Judok’s Anniversary
July 20th Makhael Makhleod’s Birthday
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
CHUY DAH May 2008
Well, from the looks of things outside, it seems that Nature has finally decided that it’s supposed to be spring. And it couldn’t have come around soon enough.
FROM THE XO’S CHAIR
To start off, the Away Team mission into Amish Country on May 3rd was an incredible success - despite the heavy rainfall. The team was composed of myself, Capt. K’Dot, Cmdr. Bastian, Lt. Cmdr. K’Ana, and cadets Q’od and Rhay. This mission was so productive, we decided that a second excursion needs to take place – and take place it will, on September 6th. (So make plans now!)
As far as the Camp Dover reunion planning goes, as of this newsletter, all procedures are on hold until the hotel sends the contracts out. They’re in the middle of changing over to new management, so things are in a state of flux.
We have located one viable source for the Maltz After Midnight run, but to be fully secure in this, I’d like for us to have a couple of contingency plans on hand, just in case (c’mon, when have you known me to NOT set up at least one back-up plan?).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 11th: MOTHER’S DAY (make sure to do something special for your own mom — like I’ve always said, without your mom, where would YOU be?)
May 12th: Chief Engineer Bastian’s birthday
May 21st: Intel Officer Kh’Per’s birthday
May 26th: MEMORIAL DAY
May 30th: First Officer Konnor’s birthday
FROM THE XO’S CHAIR
To start off, the Away Team mission into Amish Country on May 3rd was an incredible success - despite the heavy rainfall. The team was composed of myself, Capt. K’Dot, Cmdr. Bastian, Lt. Cmdr. K’Ana, and cadets Q’od and Rhay. This mission was so productive, we decided that a second excursion needs to take place – and take place it will, on September 6th. (So make plans now!)
As far as the Camp Dover reunion planning goes, as of this newsletter, all procedures are on hold until the hotel sends the contracts out. They’re in the middle of changing over to new management, so things are in a state of flux.
We have located one viable source for the Maltz After Midnight run, but to be fully secure in this, I’d like for us to have a couple of contingency plans on hand, just in case (c’mon, when have you known me to NOT set up at least one back-up plan?).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 11th: MOTHER’S DAY (make sure to do something special for your own mom — like I’ve always said, without your mom, where would YOU be?)
May 12th: Chief Engineer Bastian’s birthday
May 21st: Intel Officer Kh’Per’s birthday
May 26th: MEMORIAL DAY
May 30th: First Officer Konnor’s birthday
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The Sarah Jane Adventures
Tonight the Sci-Fi Channel debuted the new Dr. Who spinoff, The Sarah Jane Adventures. From what I’ve read, it’s supposed to be a more kid-friendly series, and they hit the mark.
All I can say about it is this: The Doctor would be proud.
Opinions?
All I can say about it is this: The Doctor would be proud.
Opinions?
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
CHUY DAH April 2008
First of all, yes, this is late.
That being said, on to business.
I was glad to see the great turnout at the April General Meeting. As you all know, we now have an operational plan for conducting the Camp Dover Reunion, and it has met with the Chancellor’s approval. So now we go to work. The first step wil be on April 16th, when an Away Team composed of myself, Capt. K’Dot, and Lt. Cmdr. Khavid meet with the Holiday Inn’s Sales Manager — and luckily, they have a new one (hopefully, the hotel’s memories of Camp Dover have dimmed over time…).
Condolences to Lt. jg Kami, whose father passed away a week and a half ago. I attended the memorial service, and I must say it was a very good one.
If you don’t have a feed from the Camp Dover Klingons board on Yahoo!, there was the announcement from Father John (Camp Dover’s resident chaplain) that he has received his orders, and is headed overseas. We wish him good luck and Godspeed.
That’s the news for right now, but stay tuned — there’s more to come.
That being said, on to business.
I was glad to see the great turnout at the April General Meeting. As you all know, we now have an operational plan for conducting the Camp Dover Reunion, and it has met with the Chancellor’s approval. So now we go to work. The first step wil be on April 16th, when an Away Team composed of myself, Capt. K’Dot, and Lt. Cmdr. Khavid meet with the Holiday Inn’s Sales Manager — and luckily, they have a new one (hopefully, the hotel’s memories of Camp Dover have dimmed over time…).
Condolences to Lt. jg Kami, whose father passed away a week and a half ago. I attended the memorial service, and I must say it was a very good one.
If you don’t have a feed from the Camp Dover Klingons board on Yahoo!, there was the announcement from Father John (Camp Dover’s resident chaplain) that he has received his orders, and is headed overseas. We wish him good luck and Godspeed.
That’s the news for right now, but stay tuned — there’s more to come.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
CHUY DAH March 2008
March has arrived, and for those of us here in the Ohio sector, the weather is following the Terran maxim of coming in like a lion. Now, I’ve actually seen lions, and I have yet to see one who’s soaking wet…or cold…I don’t know about anyone else, but summer can’t come soon enough for me. On the upside, since it is March, there are two important holidays this month: Easter (or as we call it on the Homeworld, the Day of the Chocolate), and St. Patrick’s Day (where everyone gets to drink and be Irish). You have to love the Terran calendar, don’t you?
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FROM THE XO’S CHAIR
Let’s get right to the biggest piece of news first…
**BULLETIN**As of March 2, the official announcement came down from the Chancellor himself: There will be a Camp Dover reunion in 2009.
Now, as to an exact date, this has yet to be determined, but we are aiming for the traditional last weekend in April. So stay tuned to CHUY DAH for updates as they become available.
**BULLETIN ENDS**
MARCH MEETING DATE STILL THE SAMEThis month’s meeting date will still be on the 22nd, but it will be at the Uncommon Grounds coffee shop instead of the Renovare Cafe. The WritersFest event that was originally planned for the 22nd has been moved ahead to May 17th to allow for more advertising time and for the weather to clear up.
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This comes from www.io9.com (check this place out):
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Spaceship Captains If you want to learn good organization skills, look no further than some of the best leaders in the universe: the captains of spaceships. They may be fictional, but they have skills that translate into the real world. After all, you’d follow Admiral Adama into battle, and trust Malcolm Reynolds to have your back. Now you can learn the seven greatest leadership lessons we gleaned from watching shows like Futurama and Firefly.
1. The Prime Directive is just a suggestion. Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Enterprise wasn’t as swashbuckling as he predecessor Captain James T. Kirk, simply because he actually wrestled with breaking the Prime Directive instead of ignoring it entirely. The Prime Directive states that humans shouldn’t involve themselves in the affairs of less developed planets, for fear of messing up their cultures with ultra-advanced tech. While Picard often considers the importance of the Prime Directive in his decision-making, he refuses to be bound by it. Lesson learned? Rules are made to be broken.
2. Always shoot first. Every good leader should be willing to do what he or she asks of her team. One of the reasons for the loyalty of the ragtag crew of Serenity, the ship Malcolm Reynolds captains in Firefly, is that Mal will throw himself into battle to protect his team. Whenever he has a crazy scheme or rescue mission in mind, he takes the first plunge. Lesson learned? Show your crew that you’re willing to take a bullet for them, and they’ll do the same for you.
3. Don’t be afraid to hook up with a cute spaceman. We love Leela on Futurama not just because she’s the only person on her ship with any kind of sense, but because she also lets her long, purple hair down once in a while. She’s always tangling with spacemen and getting mixed up with strange alien pets. And that’s one good reason why her goofy crew would follow her to the ends of the galaxy — well, if she had enough beer. Lesson learned? A good leader has to get laid once in a while, and she shouldn’t be ashamed of it.
4. When you’re about to go genocidal, get a second opinion. Admiral William Adama from the new Battlestar Galactica is one of the best leaders we’ve ever seen. He’s gotten a group of a few thousand humans halfway across the galaxy, despite the fact that they’re being pursuit by a group of homicidal, erotically obsessed cyborgs. He’s had to deal with incredible loss and sheer terror, and he always keeps his head. He is also truly humane. How does he keep it together without going all Admiral Cain on everybody’s ass? By sharing his power with President Roslyn as well as his circle of trusted officers and advisers. Without their guidance, the Galactica and its fleet might have turned into a bloodthirsty military fleet, instead of what it is: a mostly-civilian group with a (sort of) free press and even elections. Lesson learned? True leaders do not ever make decisions alone.
5. Just because you have a crappy ship doesn’t mean you’re a loser. Everyone knows that Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars, is piloting a souped-up bucket. And yet his seemingly-crappy ship is probably the very best thing for helping out a group of covert resistance fighters like Obi Wan and Luke. Plus, he knows his ship so well that he can totally slam those Stormtroopers in their McFighters. Lesson learned? Every crappy PC is a lean, mean Linux box waiting to be born. Oh, and in case that didn’t make sense: It’s not the tools; it’s what you do with them.
6. Freedom fighters make good teammates. Say what you will about Captain Janeway on Voyager, but she made a smart decision early on to integrate her Federation team with a group of subversive Maquis who got stuck with them out in the Delta Quadrant. Another captain might have kept the Maquis separate from the Federation types, but Janeway integrated them and gave them Federation ranks — much to her good fortune. She got a great Chief Engineer and First Officer out of the deal. Lesson learned? A little subversion goes a long way.
7. There is always somebody out there who can bend spacetime better than you can. In Iain M. Banks’ novel Excession, the Ship Sleeper Service (which is an AI that captains itself, thank you very much) discovers that its amazing, human-dwarfing brain is nothing compared to the “excession,” a phenomenon that none of the Ships can understand. The excession exists in subspace, and looks like a giant something that could be a gateway to another dimension, perhaps, or a ship from the edges of the universe. Meeting the excession, for the Ships, is a very humbling experience. They realize that they are not as omnipotent as they realized, that that there are intelligences out there far more profound than their own. Lesson learned? No matter how in control you are, always be ready for something for which you’re completely unprepared.
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For those of us who are old-school gamers, let us take a moment of silence to honor the passing of one of the original Masters of the Game:
Dungeons & Dragons co-creator dies at 69
By EMILY FREDRIX, Associated Press Writer
MILWAUKEE - Gary Gygax, who co-created the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons and helped start the role-playing phenomenon, died Tuesday morning at his home in Lake Geneva. He was 69. He had been suffering from health problems for several years, including an abdominal aneurysm, said his wife, Gail Gygax.
Gygax and Dave Arneson developed Dungeons & Dragons in 1974 using medieval characters and mythical creatures. The game known for its oddly shaped dice became a hit, particularly among teenage boys, and eventually was turned into video games, books and movies.
Gygax always enjoyed hearing from the game’s legion of devoted fans, many of whom would stop by the family’s home in Lake Geneva, about 55 miles southwest of Milwaukee, his wife said. Despite his declining health, he hosted weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons as recently as January, she said.
“It really meant a lot to him to hear from people from over the years about how he helped them become a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, what he gave them,” Gygax said. “He really enjoyed that.”
Dungeons & Dragons players create fictional characters and carry out their adventures with the help of complicated rules. The quintessential geek pastime, it spawned a wealth of copycat games and later inspired a whole genre of computer games that’s still growing in popularity.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Besides his wife, Gygax is survived by six children.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mar.17th: Happy St. Patrick’s Day ! (Break out your green and get yer Irish on!)
Mar.22nd: Doomslayer General Meeting — 2 pm at Uncommon Grounds
Mar.23rd: Happy Easter!
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FROM THE XO’S CHAIR
Let’s get right to the biggest piece of news first…
**BULLETIN**As of March 2, the official announcement came down from the Chancellor himself: There will be a Camp Dover reunion in 2009.
Now, as to an exact date, this has yet to be determined, but we are aiming for the traditional last weekend in April. So stay tuned to CHUY DAH for updates as they become available.
**BULLETIN ENDS**
MARCH MEETING DATE STILL THE SAMEThis month’s meeting date will still be on the 22nd, but it will be at the Uncommon Grounds coffee shop instead of the Renovare Cafe. The WritersFest event that was originally planned for the 22nd has been moved ahead to May 17th to allow for more advertising time and for the weather to clear up.
*******************************************
This comes from www.io9.com (check this place out):
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Spaceship Captains If you want to learn good organization skills, look no further than some of the best leaders in the universe: the captains of spaceships. They may be fictional, but they have skills that translate into the real world. After all, you’d follow Admiral Adama into battle, and trust Malcolm Reynolds to have your back. Now you can learn the seven greatest leadership lessons we gleaned from watching shows like Futurama and Firefly.
1. The Prime Directive is just a suggestion. Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Enterprise wasn’t as swashbuckling as he predecessor Captain James T. Kirk, simply because he actually wrestled with breaking the Prime Directive instead of ignoring it entirely. The Prime Directive states that humans shouldn’t involve themselves in the affairs of less developed planets, for fear of messing up their cultures with ultra-advanced tech. While Picard often considers the importance of the Prime Directive in his decision-making, he refuses to be bound by it. Lesson learned? Rules are made to be broken.
2. Always shoot first. Every good leader should be willing to do what he or she asks of her team. One of the reasons for the loyalty of the ragtag crew of Serenity, the ship Malcolm Reynolds captains in Firefly, is that Mal will throw himself into battle to protect his team. Whenever he has a crazy scheme or rescue mission in mind, he takes the first plunge. Lesson learned? Show your crew that you’re willing to take a bullet for them, and they’ll do the same for you.
3. Don’t be afraid to hook up with a cute spaceman. We love Leela on Futurama not just because she’s the only person on her ship with any kind of sense, but because she also lets her long, purple hair down once in a while. She’s always tangling with spacemen and getting mixed up with strange alien pets. And that’s one good reason why her goofy crew would follow her to the ends of the galaxy — well, if she had enough beer. Lesson learned? A good leader has to get laid once in a while, and she shouldn’t be ashamed of it.
4. When you’re about to go genocidal, get a second opinion. Admiral William Adama from the new Battlestar Galactica is one of the best leaders we’ve ever seen. He’s gotten a group of a few thousand humans halfway across the galaxy, despite the fact that they’re being pursuit by a group of homicidal, erotically obsessed cyborgs. He’s had to deal with incredible loss and sheer terror, and he always keeps his head. He is also truly humane. How does he keep it together without going all Admiral Cain on everybody’s ass? By sharing his power with President Roslyn as well as his circle of trusted officers and advisers. Without their guidance, the Galactica and its fleet might have turned into a bloodthirsty military fleet, instead of what it is: a mostly-civilian group with a (sort of) free press and even elections. Lesson learned? True leaders do not ever make decisions alone.
5. Just because you have a crappy ship doesn’t mean you’re a loser. Everyone knows that Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars, is piloting a souped-up bucket. And yet his seemingly-crappy ship is probably the very best thing for helping out a group of covert resistance fighters like Obi Wan and Luke. Plus, he knows his ship so well that he can totally slam those Stormtroopers in their McFighters. Lesson learned? Every crappy PC is a lean, mean Linux box waiting to be born. Oh, and in case that didn’t make sense: It’s not the tools; it’s what you do with them.
6. Freedom fighters make good teammates. Say what you will about Captain Janeway on Voyager, but she made a smart decision early on to integrate her Federation team with a group of subversive Maquis who got stuck with them out in the Delta Quadrant. Another captain might have kept the Maquis separate from the Federation types, but Janeway integrated them and gave them Federation ranks — much to her good fortune. She got a great Chief Engineer and First Officer out of the deal. Lesson learned? A little subversion goes a long way.
7. There is always somebody out there who can bend spacetime better than you can. In Iain M. Banks’ novel Excession, the Ship Sleeper Service (which is an AI that captains itself, thank you very much) discovers that its amazing, human-dwarfing brain is nothing compared to the “excession,” a phenomenon that none of the Ships can understand. The excession exists in subspace, and looks like a giant something that could be a gateway to another dimension, perhaps, or a ship from the edges of the universe. Meeting the excession, for the Ships, is a very humbling experience. They realize that they are not as omnipotent as they realized, that that there are intelligences out there far more profound than their own. Lesson learned? No matter how in control you are, always be ready for something for which you’re completely unprepared.
——————————————————————————–
For those of us who are old-school gamers, let us take a moment of silence to honor the passing of one of the original Masters of the Game:
Dungeons & Dragons co-creator dies at 69
By EMILY FREDRIX, Associated Press Writer
MILWAUKEE - Gary Gygax, who co-created the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons and helped start the role-playing phenomenon, died Tuesday morning at his home in Lake Geneva. He was 69. He had been suffering from health problems for several years, including an abdominal aneurysm, said his wife, Gail Gygax.
Gygax and Dave Arneson developed Dungeons & Dragons in 1974 using medieval characters and mythical creatures. The game known for its oddly shaped dice became a hit, particularly among teenage boys, and eventually was turned into video games, books and movies.
Gygax always enjoyed hearing from the game’s legion of devoted fans, many of whom would stop by the family’s home in Lake Geneva, about 55 miles southwest of Milwaukee, his wife said. Despite his declining health, he hosted weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons as recently as January, she said.
“It really meant a lot to him to hear from people from over the years about how he helped them become a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, what he gave them,” Gygax said. “He really enjoyed that.”
Dungeons & Dragons players create fictional characters and carry out their adventures with the help of complicated rules. The quintessential geek pastime, it spawned a wealth of copycat games and later inspired a whole genre of computer games that’s still growing in popularity.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Besides his wife, Gygax is survived by six children.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mar.17th: Happy St. Patrick’s Day ! (Break out your green and get yer Irish on!)
Mar.22nd: Doomslayer General Meeting — 2 pm at Uncommon Grounds
Mar.23rd: Happy Easter!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
CHUY DAH Feb. 2008
It’s February now, and that means that St. Valentine’s Day is not that far off. So men, stock up on chocolate, find your best poetry and get ready to duck when the furniture starts flying…ah, Klingon mating, you gotta love it…the only kind of romance where “safe sex” means that both parties can walk under their own power…
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Okay, first of all, a reminder that tomorrow is the February General meeting at Uncommon Grounds. Last month, a tentative 6-month calendar of events was created:
February — General Meeting
March — Renovare Cafe Writers Circle Swap Meet (I’ll explain this in more detail at the meeting)
April — Movie Night (my place)
May — 2008 Doomslayer Invitational at New Towne Mall
June — General Meeting
July — Doomslayer Picnic at Tuscora Park (and possible Doomslayer Invitational II)
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Keith R.A. DeCandido has immortalized our Fearless Leader and the Camp Dover Peace Conference in print — not only is the Chancellor used as a reference character, but the Conference is one of two cons singled out for acknowledgement in his latest novel, “A Burning House”, the latest in the ongoing saga of the IKS Gorkon. I just finished reading this novel, and I have to say that if you’ve been hungry for good Klingon reading, this will cure your cravings.
The story of the Gorkon continues as the ship comes home to Qo’Nos, and go their separate ways on leave. We also find out what happened to characters from a NextGen episode and DS9 episode as well…(I’d tell you, but why spoil the book?)a pleasant surprise that is very well-tied into the overall story.
For a rating, I’ll give it..oh, let’s say 5 batleths!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb. 2nd: Khavid and Kammie’s anniversary
Feb. 2nd: Doomslayer General Meeting at Uncommon Grounds — 2 pm.
Feb. 7th: Margaret Wander Bonanno’s birthday
Feb. 14th: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Feb. 14th: Cadet Qos’ birthday
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Okay, first of all, a reminder that tomorrow is the February General meeting at Uncommon Grounds. Last month, a tentative 6-month calendar of events was created:
February — General Meeting
March — Renovare Cafe Writers Circle Swap Meet (I’ll explain this in more detail at the meeting)
April — Movie Night (my place)
May — 2008 Doomslayer Invitational at New Towne Mall
June — General Meeting
July — Doomslayer Picnic at Tuscora Park (and possible Doomslayer Invitational II)
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Keith R.A. DeCandido has immortalized our Fearless Leader and the Camp Dover Peace Conference in print — not only is the Chancellor used as a reference character, but the Conference is one of two cons singled out for acknowledgement in his latest novel, “A Burning House”, the latest in the ongoing saga of the IKS Gorkon. I just finished reading this novel, and I have to say that if you’ve been hungry for good Klingon reading, this will cure your cravings.
The story of the Gorkon continues as the ship comes home to Qo’Nos, and go their separate ways on leave. We also find out what happened to characters from a NextGen episode and DS9 episode as well…(I’d tell you, but why spoil the book?)a pleasant surprise that is very well-tied into the overall story.
For a rating, I’ll give it..oh, let’s say 5 batleths!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb. 2nd: Khavid and Kammie’s anniversary
Feb. 2nd: Doomslayer General Meeting at Uncommon Grounds — 2 pm.
Feb. 7th: Margaret Wander Bonanno’s birthday
Feb. 14th: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Feb. 14th: Cadet Qos’ birthday
Just a little bit of history repeating
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, there was a newsletter that many people in Klingon fandom read, and it was called CHuY DaH.
Times changed, and ChuY DaH became an exclusive newsletter - mainly because postal rates and copying costs made it hard to distribute.
But now times have changed…and so has technology…
And now CHuY DaH stands ready once more to be read by all (as long as you subscribe, that is...).
Times changed, and ChuY DaH became an exclusive newsletter - mainly because postal rates and copying costs made it hard to distribute.
But now times have changed…and so has technology…
And now CHuY DaH stands ready once more to be read by all (as long as you subscribe, that is...).
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