OOC: I’ve been on the Merrimac for some time now in many different guises and many different guises and characters. I’ve been in STF for longer than I care to think >about. But I have come to a point in my life where I must say goodbye to both. With the demands of both my wife’s health and my own along with the normal wear and >tear of life I no longer have the time and energy to carry on.

I shall miss many of you. Dave in particular. The longest serving captain ever. I salute you sir! And of course, Krys. The devil of all sims. Forcing us to use our minds even >when our minds are on vacation. I even wrote a character for Krys to make her nicer to us. Rana was a mixture of Canadian truck drivers which I’ve met over the years.

All the rest of you although we haven’t served long together, I have grown to enjoy your writing. Much of it amazes me. And last but not least. I saw a post the other day >which amused me. Talking about how long they had watched TOS. The first time I saw it was its pilot. The thing was tossed out. Fortunately for everyone Gene >Roddenberry was a smooth talker. Lucille Ball bought his show. But enough of that. I’m wasting time as I roll out the door of the bar after last call. So best wishes my >friends and may we all have blue skies and better tomorrows.

Just Bob now.