A Note From The Admiral

I'm sending this out from my dwelling, where I'm getting some long-overdue R&R (or so the CMO tells me). I'm doing well, but still fairly sore from the procedures. . .feels like I've been stampeded by a herd of targs. 2010 has been a helluva year, even more so then others, and I will happily raise a mug of bloodwine to its departure. We have suffered losses that would cripple other warriors. . .and we have taken hits of our own in various forms. But despite everything that has happened to us all, one fact remains intact: we are still standing. A bit bloodied, bruised, and sore, but still we stand. And I take a full measure of pride in that -- as you all should as well.

As I write this, 2010 has about 24 hours left to live, and 2011 -- that new and undiscovered country -- is waiting. Let us not go into the unknown with heavy hearts, but with hearts ready to take on whatever comes. We are still The Mighty Doomslayer, the home of The Most Dangerous Crew in the Fleet. . .so the question must be asked: 2011 -- ARE YOU READY FOR US?

I'd like to end this note with the lyrics to a song from the soundtrack of "Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day" -- and when you read these words, I think you'll find a fitting way to sign off the old year and begin the new. The song is titled "Better Days", and Kahless knows, we could use some right.

Here's to us all -- QAPLA!

Adm. Konnor

Better Days
by: The Dirges

You, my friend, must realize
The time we have won't last
You can't erase the past
Lord knows I've tried
There are times I've been weighed down
Black and blue inside me
Old wounds still residing
Beneath my skin

So let's raise a glass
To better days
Forget the past
And our wicked ways
Just let me sing
This one last song
And make this feelin' last
All night long

A fresh start is what you need
So let's begin again
I will be your friend
From this day on
You can rely upon me
If you ever need to
I will help you get through
And find your way

So let's raise a glass
To better days
Forget the past
And our wicked ways
Let's sing together
This one last song
And make this feelin' last
All night long

Forgive yourself
Know all is well
Dust yourself off
And tell your blues
To go to hell

So let's raise a glass
To better days
Forget the past
And our wicked ways
Let me just sing
This one last song
And make this feelin' last
All night long

Let's raise a glass
To better days
Forget the past
And our wicked ways
Let me just sing
This one last song
And make this feelin' last
All night
All night
All night
Long

December 2010 - The Xmas Special

FROM THE ADMIRAL'S CHAIR

Greetings, one and all! As I write this, it's about as cold as Rura Penthe outside my dwelling; I still find it hard to believe (even after all this time) that the Terrans actually find this type of weather enjoyable. . .

Before I get to business, a medical update: as of last Monday, I've concluded my chemotherapy treaments. I'm scheduled to undergo surgery on December 27th, and will be out of action (for the most part) about 6-8 weeks. This means that I will NOT be writing the next issue of CHUY DAH. . .and unless someone volunteers to take over this task, I'm going to have to appoint someone myself. Don't say you weren't warned.

As always, December means that it's time for the ship's annual Christmas Party, and this year's party is going to be a combination of events; not only will it be a Christmas Party, but also the ship's Dinner And A Movie Night as well.

The party will be this coming Saturday -- December 11th -- at my residence, starting around 4 pm. Capt. K'Dot Kali will be providing the main course, while I provide the drinks, table service, and the movies and place. We'll need at least a side dish or two, along with at least one dessert. If you feel like providing anything more, by all means, feel free to do so.

As for the evening's movies, this year will be a Boondock Saints retrospective (both The Boondock Saints and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day). I hope to see everyone this weekend.

I nearly forgot -- there will be a "White Elephant" gift exchange as well. Bring something you have but haven't used (that would be suitable, gift-wise), and if you feel so inclined, spruce it up a bit.

Before the festivities get too far gone, there will also be a brief meeting.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dec. 11th: Doomslayer Xmas Party/ Dinner & A Movie Night @ Admiral Konnor's - 4 pm
Dec. 14th: Fleet Mom's Birthday
Dec. 17th: Milla Jovovich's Birthday (Chancellor Klaad's favorite actress)
Dec. 25th: MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Dec. 27th: Adm. Konnor's surgery & medical leave
Dec. 31st: NEW YEAR'S EVE