FROM THE CAPTAIN’S CHAIR
To begin with, I want to raise a flagon of bloodwine and wish a Happy Birthday to our one and only resident Chief Engineer, Senior Commander Bastian!
Next, I’d like to wish a belated Happy Mother’s Day to all crew members of the maternal persuasion. Remember, everyone, without your mother, there is no you. . .
DOOMSLAYER'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE: On -1/0501.2010, an Away Team consisting of myself, Captain K’Dot, Lt. Commander K’Ana (who was recovering from a recent injury suffered when the gravitic regulators malfunctioned), and Lt. K’Wendah, traveled to the Columbus sector to attend a special memorial service in honor of Chancellor Klaad’s passing at Starbase Columbus.
Well, let’s say that was the original plan. (But as the saying goes, if you want to really make Kahless laugh, tell him your plans.)
The navigational programming that should have gotten our shuttle to the Starbase in a sufficient amount of travel time. . .well, it wasn’t programmed in the shuttle. So, to Captain K’Dot’s credit, she piloted and navigated simply by sight -- a strategy that worked . . . to a point.
We ended up seeing regions of the sector that we hadn’t planned on seeing before finding a navigational beacon and arriving at the Starbase just as the service had begun.
The service itself was done quite well, with anyone who wished to give tribute to the Chancellor an open podium to do so. Following the service, we talked with many of the attendees before setting out on the return trip.
And once again, we ended up having navigational problems. This time we came out of warp in the Lodi sector, but were able to get on the correct coordinates to return home.
This mission led to the creation of a special list that will be known on the ship as “Doomslayer’s Rules”. These rules will be more like a set of guidelines, but guidelines that should be followed to avoid future problems as much as possible. This list is not fixed in any way; it’s going to grow, I have a feeling.
And with that, the list begins here:
Rule Zero: Whenever in doubt, ask this question - “What would the Chancellor do?”
Rule One: Do not embarrass the ship.
Rule Two: Remember, this is supposed to be fun.
Rule Three: Unless there is a map/list of step-by-step instructions/GPS device present, Capt. K’Dot is strictly forbidden from performing any sort of navigation.
When more rules arise, they will be published here.
WHY WAS THERE NO MEETING THIS MONTH?: This is a perfectly reasonable question. To begin with, most of us had been on the Starbase Columbus Away team, so a great deal of ship’s business was dealt with on the road. Secondly, we’ve had a very busy couple of months, and I decided that we needed a break. And finally, it was Mother’s Day weekend, so everyone needed to spend more time with family. That’s why there was no meeting.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 12th: Chief Engineer Bastian’s birthday
May 21st: Chief Intelligence Officer Kh’Per’s birthday
May 30th: Admiral Konnor’s birthday
May 31st: MEMORIAL DAY (Take a moment to remember the warriors who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us all)
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
April 2010 - Special Memorial Issue
FROM THE C.O.'S CHAIR
I'll tell you this, that's a title heading that I never thought I'd be writing. . .for myself.
Out of all the articles and pieces I've ever written, this is going to be the hardest I've done, but this is something I have to do.
One thing that I've always done ever since I became First Officer of the Doomslayer is that I've always talked straight to all of you. And that's what I'm going to do right here.
Damn.
This is not the way I'd envisioned taking command of this ship. Not by a frakking longshot.
But Fate, that fickle wench that she is, obviously had something else in mind for me and for all of us. I mean, we all knew there would come a day when Joe would leave us, but simply saying that over and over again never prepares you for the shock that hits you physically when it finally comes.
[In case you hadn't heard, the Battle Council has officially ordered that not only will Doomslayer stay the Flagship of IKEF, but I have been installed as the new Commanding Officer.]
Okay, where was I? Oh yes. . .there have been a couple of things asked in regards to the future of the ship, and I'd like to publicly answer them.
First of all, Doomslayer's fate was never in question. We will do what Joe would have wanted us - expected us - to do; we carry on. No matter what happens, we are -- and we will always stay -- The Mighty Doomslayer. Right now, at this point in time, this is undoubtedly the darkest time in the ship's history. But we will come out of it. I know it.
As for our schedule, yes, I admit that so far this year our amount of activities have been (for want of a better word) lackluster. Blame it on the randomness of OH weather. It sucks, but you can't avoid it. But I will guarantee you this: no matter if it's just 2 of us meeting for a cup of coffee or a plate of Chinese, or gathering for dinner and a mall crawl, we will do whatever we can to insure a ship mission at least once a month. We are nowhere near fading away, and as long as I'm drawing breath, that's not happening. As Joe once said to me, "As long as there's one of us left, there'll always be a Doomslayer."
For all the years I served as XO of this ship (and Kahless' hand, it feels so strange to speak of that time in the past tense!!) I was proud to be the 2nd-in-command of the greatest and most elite crew in the Imperial Fleet and serve under a great leader the likes of the Chancellor. And now that Fate has selected a new path for me, I can only say that the feeling. . .has not changed a single bit. You all make me proud, and I am honored to call you friends and family as well as crew, and to this day, I'd have no one else at my back. Period.
In short, if people think we act like a Mob family, then they haven't seen anything yet. I'm the new Godfather of this Family, and now more then ever, I take care of this Family as well as I can. This will never change. Nor will the fact that even though our founder and leader -- not to mention friend and mentor -- has gone on to captain a ship in the Black Fleet, we will always stand as The Mighty Doomslayer, home of The World's Most Dangerous Crew, and I am honored beyond measure to be your new Commanding Officer.
CHANGE TO THIS MONTH'S MEETING
Due to personal circumstances, this month's General Meeting will be on April 10th, at my home starting at 2 pm. Changes to the Ship's Handbook will be discussed.
I'll tell you this, that's a title heading that I never thought I'd be writing. . .for myself.
Out of all the articles and pieces I've ever written, this is going to be the hardest I've done, but this is something I have to do.
One thing that I've always done ever since I became First Officer of the Doomslayer is that I've always talked straight to all of you. And that's what I'm going to do right here.
Damn.
This is not the way I'd envisioned taking command of this ship. Not by a frakking longshot.
But Fate, that fickle wench that she is, obviously had something else in mind for me and for all of us. I mean, we all knew there would come a day when Joe would leave us, but simply saying that over and over again never prepares you for the shock that hits you physically when it finally comes.
[In case you hadn't heard, the Battle Council has officially ordered that not only will Doomslayer stay the Flagship of IKEF, but I have been installed as the new Commanding Officer.]
Okay, where was I? Oh yes. . .there have been a couple of things asked in regards to the future of the ship, and I'd like to publicly answer them.
First of all, Doomslayer's fate was never in question. We will do what Joe would have wanted us - expected us - to do; we carry on. No matter what happens, we are -- and we will always stay -- The Mighty Doomslayer. Right now, at this point in time, this is undoubtedly the darkest time in the ship's history. But we will come out of it. I know it.
As for our schedule, yes, I admit that so far this year our amount of activities have been (for want of a better word) lackluster. Blame it on the randomness of OH weather. It sucks, but you can't avoid it. But I will guarantee you this: no matter if it's just 2 of us meeting for a cup of coffee or a plate of Chinese, or gathering for dinner and a mall crawl, we will do whatever we can to insure a ship mission at least once a month. We are nowhere near fading away, and as long as I'm drawing breath, that's not happening. As Joe once said to me, "As long as there's one of us left, there'll always be a Doomslayer."
For all the years I served as XO of this ship (and Kahless' hand, it feels so strange to speak of that time in the past tense!!) I was proud to be the 2nd-in-command of the greatest and most elite crew in the Imperial Fleet and serve under a great leader the likes of the Chancellor. And now that Fate has selected a new path for me, I can only say that the feeling. . .has not changed a single bit. You all make me proud, and I am honored to call you friends and family as well as crew, and to this day, I'd have no one else at my back. Period.
In short, if people think we act like a Mob family, then they haven't seen anything yet. I'm the new Godfather of this Family, and now more then ever, I take care of this Family as well as I can. This will never change. Nor will the fact that even though our founder and leader -- not to mention friend and mentor -- has gone on to captain a ship in the Black Fleet, we will always stand as The Mighty Doomslayer, home of The World's Most Dangerous Crew, and I am honored beyond measure to be your new Commanding Officer.
CHANGE TO THIS MONTH'S MEETING
Due to personal circumstances, this month's General Meeting will be on April 10th, at my home starting at 2 pm. Changes to the Ship's Handbook will be discussed.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
CHUY DAH - March 2010: The St. Patrick's Day Issue
As I look out the window, I’m starting to see this green/brown coloring to the ground that seems to have been hiding underneath all the white that’s been covering the land. . .I believe the Terrans call this “thawing”. . .and I have to say, I like the looks of it. . .
It’s March, and we’re roughly 60 days or so away from the Camp Dover Reunion. We’ve got a lot done, but still have quite a bit to do in the way of final preparations.
This month’s meeting -- scheduled for March 13th -- is going to be moved ahead one day to Sunday, March 14th; the entire crew has been invited to celebrate the 1st birthday of Lt. Cmdr. Kha’vid and Lt. jg Kammie’s granddaughter, Cadet Recruit Rha’lyn. The party will be held at the Midvale Park Pavilion at 2 pm. Contact Kha’vid or Kammie for details on gifts.
Following the party, there will be a Reunion Planning meeting at the Main Moon restaurant (this location may be subject to change) in order to update the status of the reunion planning.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mar. 13: Cadet Recruit Rha’lyn’s birthday
Mar. 14: Rha’lyn’s birthday party - Midvale Park Pavilion @ 2 pm.
Mar. 14: Camp Dover Reunion planning meeting (Time @ place TBD)
Mar. 17: HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! (Go on out and git yer Irish on!)
It’s March, and we’re roughly 60 days or so away from the Camp Dover Reunion. We’ve got a lot done, but still have quite a bit to do in the way of final preparations.
This month’s meeting -- scheduled for March 13th -- is going to be moved ahead one day to Sunday, March 14th; the entire crew has been invited to celebrate the 1st birthday of Lt. Cmdr. Kha’vid and Lt. jg Kammie’s granddaughter, Cadet Recruit Rha’lyn. The party will be held at the Midvale Park Pavilion at 2 pm. Contact Kha’vid or Kammie for details on gifts.
Following the party, there will be a Reunion Planning meeting at the Main Moon restaurant (this location may be subject to change) in order to update the status of the reunion planning.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mar. 13: Cadet Recruit Rha’lyn’s birthday
Mar. 14: Rha’lyn’s birthday party - Midvale Park Pavilion @ 2 pm.
Mar. 14: Camp Dover Reunion planning meeting (Time @ place TBD)
Mar. 17: HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! (Go on out and git yer Irish on!)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
CHUY DAH February 2010
Before I start this issue off, I’ve got a question -- when did we get reassigned to Rura Penthe? I never saw the orders arrive; all I know is that I woke up in my quarters and it was fracking freezing!
And what was with the ice on the front view screen?
Okay, now that I’ve got that off my chest, onto the business at hand:
First of all, a belated Happy Anniversary to Lt. Cmdr. Kha’Vid and his mate, Lt. j.g. Kammie; these two celebrated 20 years of bonding on 2/2/10. 20 years. . .no wonder Kha’Vid’s Security Chief -- he’s had plenty of experience evading attacks, if you know what I mean. (And if you don’t, I’ll just head-slap you later. . .)
I’d also like to wish a belated Happy Birthday to the Doomslayer’s Writer-in-Residence and Cadet Q’Elle’s God-Aunt, Margaret Wander Bonanno, who celebrated her birthday on 2/7/10.
While I'm at it, I’d like to raise a mug of bloodwine to the 2010 NFL World Champions -- the New Orleans Saints! The Saints are a bit like us; they did what many said couldn’t be done, and they shocked the world.
Of course, it’s February, which means April is getting even closer. But this year, the forces of Nature seem to be conspiring against us. We do need to meet this month, but I don’t want anyone risking their lives just to come to a meeting, so for this month, I’m calling for an online meeting this Saturday to go over what we have yet to get done in regards to the reunion -- which will be here before we know it. Let’s meet via Yahoo IM at 10:30 pm; I’d like to keep this meeting fairly short. Contact me for any questions or further details.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb. 13th: Online meeting - 10:30 pm.
Feb. 14th: Cadet Q’Os Makhleod’s birthday
Feb. 14th: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
And what was with the ice on the front view screen?
Okay, now that I’ve got that off my chest, onto the business at hand:
First of all, a belated Happy Anniversary to Lt. Cmdr. Kha’Vid and his mate, Lt. j.g. Kammie; these two celebrated 20 years of bonding on 2/2/10. 20 years. . .no wonder Kha’Vid’s Security Chief -- he’s had plenty of experience evading attacks, if you know what I mean. (And if you don’t, I’ll just head-slap you later. . .)
I’d also like to wish a belated Happy Birthday to the Doomslayer’s Writer-in-Residence and Cadet Q’Elle’s God-Aunt, Margaret Wander Bonanno, who celebrated her birthday on 2/7/10.
While I'm at it, I’d like to raise a mug of bloodwine to the 2010 NFL World Champions -- the New Orleans Saints! The Saints are a bit like us; they did what many said couldn’t be done, and they shocked the world.
Of course, it’s February, which means April is getting even closer. But this year, the forces of Nature seem to be conspiring against us. We do need to meet this month, but I don’t want anyone risking their lives just to come to a meeting, so for this month, I’m calling for an online meeting this Saturday to go over what we have yet to get done in regards to the reunion -- which will be here before we know it. Let’s meet via Yahoo IM at 10:30 pm; I’d like to keep this meeting fairly short. Contact me for any questions or further details.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb. 13th: Online meeting - 10:30 pm.
Feb. 14th: Cadet Q’Os Makhleod’s birthday
Feb. 14th: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
A Special Anniversary
Today is a special date for me, and it has been for quite a few years. On this date, seventeen years, I was informed that my cancer (non-Hodgkins lymphoma) was in remission. This came about due to:
- 12 CAT scans
- 3 surgeries
- 4 implants
- 1 1/2 years of chemotherapy
- 34 days of radiation
- 1 bone marrow transplant
My father referred to all this as "a walk through Hell in a gasoline shirt", and trust me, he wasn't that far off.
What makes this day even more special is that I've outlived the number of years I was supposed to survive. They said I wasn't supposed to live past five years. Ain' t that a kick in the slats? And here I am, celebrating 17 years of life.
To a select group of you who read this -- and you know who you are -- my eternal gratitude for helping me get this far.
Here's to another 17, and another 17 after that!
Adm. Konnor
Friday, January 8, 2010
January 2010 issue
FROM THE XO'S CHAIR
Greetings to one and all! Now that the holidays are over, the decorations are stored away, and all hangovers have been remedied, time for us to get back to business.
And yes, this newsletter is a little short, due to the fact that there’s not a great quantity to report. . .
First of all, I want to send a belated Happy Birthday (January 4th) to our Chief Services Officer, Lt. j.g. Kammie, and condolences to our Chief Engineer, Cmdr. Bastian K’Hyde, whose mother passed away this past Saturday.
Starting this month, the ship’s meetings will be held at a brand new location -- the Bread Head Bakery -- at 1 pm. The Bakery has recently changed its hours, and will now be open Tuesday through Saturday until 7 pm, as well as 9 am to 3 pm on Sundays.
Also effective this month, Chief Quartermaster K’Ana will be assuming the post of Chief Communications Officer.
As of January 1st, we stand at 112 days until the Camp Dover Reunion at the Schoenbrunn Inn. And you all know what this means -- we’ve got a lot of things to do and not a great deal of time in which to do them. This would usually terrify most people, but not The World’s Most Dangerous Crew ™, correct?
After all, we’ve done more and in less time (but let’s not get cocky, people -- we don’t want to spoil a great record, now do we? Of course not.)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 9th: Doomslayer General Meeting: Bread Head Bakery - 1 pm
January 10th: Chancellor Klaad’s birthday
January 15th: Lt. Cmdr. Kha’Vid’s birthday
Greetings to one and all! Now that the holidays are over, the decorations are stored away, and all hangovers have been remedied, time for us to get back to business.
And yes, this newsletter is a little short, due to the fact that there’s not a great quantity to report. . .
First of all, I want to send a belated Happy Birthday (January 4th) to our Chief Services Officer, Lt. j.g. Kammie, and condolences to our Chief Engineer, Cmdr. Bastian K’Hyde, whose mother passed away this past Saturday.
Starting this month, the ship’s meetings will be held at a brand new location -- the Bread Head Bakery -- at 1 pm. The Bakery has recently changed its hours, and will now be open Tuesday through Saturday until 7 pm, as well as 9 am to 3 pm on Sundays.
Also effective this month, Chief Quartermaster K’Ana will be assuming the post of Chief Communications Officer.
As of January 1st, we stand at 112 days until the Camp Dover Reunion at the Schoenbrunn Inn. And you all know what this means -- we’ve got a lot of things to do and not a great deal of time in which to do them. This would usually terrify most people, but not The World’s Most Dangerous Crew ™, correct?
After all, we’ve done more and in less time (but let’s not get cocky, people -- we don’t want to spoil a great record, now do we? Of course not.)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 9th: Doomslayer General Meeting: Bread Head Bakery - 1 pm
January 10th: Chancellor Klaad’s birthday
January 15th: Lt. Cmdr. Kha’Vid’s birthday
Friday, December 4, 2009
CHUY DAH December 2009
This issue of CHUY DAH is brought to you by Uncle Moe’s Kosher BBQ and Deli, with shops on Qo’Nos, Romulus, and now on Ferenginar!
Remember, when you want the best in all-kosher BBQ, you want Uncle Moe’s!
FROM THE XO’S CHAIR
First of all, greetings, one and all! As we’re wrapping up the year, this newsletter will be a short one.
The planning meeting (or “reminder” meeting, as I prefer to call it) on November 28th couldn’t have gone any better. The turnout was good, as was the food and company. Everyone seems on board with what we have planned thus far, so now comes the time that we show the world once more just why we’re known as The Mighty Doomslayer and put on a great event -- or as I like to say it, “let’s do the impossible just one more time…”
(Yeah, I watch Leverage a little too much, it seems…oh well.)
IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR: The 2009 Doomslayer Christmas Party will be next Saturday (December 12th) at our newest hangout, the one and only Bread Head Bakery, at 12:30 pm. As per tradition, there will be the annual gift exchange (non-gender specific gifts with a $5 limit).
I’d like to close this final newsletter by saying from me and my family to all of you and yours, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dec. 12th: Doomslayer’s Christmas Party at Bread Head Bakery -- 12:30 pm
Dec. 14th: Fleet Mom’s birthday
Dec. 25th: MERRY CHRISTMAS !!
Dec. 31st: New Year’s Eve
Remember, when you want the best in all-kosher BBQ, you want Uncle Moe’s!
FROM THE XO’S CHAIR
First of all, greetings, one and all! As we’re wrapping up the year, this newsletter will be a short one.
The planning meeting (or “reminder” meeting, as I prefer to call it) on November 28th couldn’t have gone any better. The turnout was good, as was the food and company. Everyone seems on board with what we have planned thus far, so now comes the time that we show the world once more just why we’re known as The Mighty Doomslayer and put on a great event -- or as I like to say it, “let’s do the impossible just one more time…”
(Yeah, I watch Leverage a little too much, it seems…oh well.)
IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR: The 2009 Doomslayer Christmas Party will be next Saturday (December 12th) at our newest hangout, the one and only Bread Head Bakery, at 12:30 pm. As per tradition, there will be the annual gift exchange (non-gender specific gifts with a $5 limit).
I’d like to close this final newsletter by saying from me and my family to all of you and yours, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dec. 12th: Doomslayer’s Christmas Party at Bread Head Bakery -- 12:30 pm
Dec. 14th: Fleet Mom’s birthday
Dec. 25th: MERRY CHRISTMAS !!
Dec. 31st: New Year’s Eve
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