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