I'd also like to thank everyone who came this weekend. Just like the first time we did this there is a learning curve for these "shakedown" cruises as we get started at a new level with an MS instead of a Privateer.
Overall everything went VERY well given the circumstances and the fact that the big crash really wreaked havoc with our planned schedule since it came just minutes before Kaylee was going to send that first planned summons.
But wow...so many people put in a lot of effort and "gave a little" to help and we recovered and managed to turn the majority of the time into productive skilling.
A very special thanks to Kaylee who was so generous in modifying the rental charge to help us not get burned too bad by the unforseen server problems and to MadSheep who just up and volunteered to pay for a warp to get us to TG faster after the delay. You guys blew my mind and really appreciate both of you so willing to give and help.
A special welcome to the three trainee pilots who made their first flight on an MS this week:
Darwi Dar Odrade
Gilbertus Mentat Albans and
Hans Penguin Black
Quite obvious we got some up-and-coming natural talent bringing a bit more depth to our pilot corps
And several old pilots, but new to this project flew with us this week too and we appreciate you guys bringing in your previous experience and sharing it with us noob pilots
Thanks for that guys and for all the help paying attention to balancing and helping make the ship a friendly place as well. We very much appreciate having you and I am looking forward to getting to know all of you a bit better.
Sir Darkpepe Pepe
MadSheep BlackSheep StolenSheep and last but not least,
Anny Divine Thundergirl
Anny I can't express enough how helpful and kind you have been to everyone you meet and the time you are spending helping new pilots get their feet wet is just invaluable. Thank you
This thing just cant rise to its full potential without good people willing to go that extra step and it looks like we have bunch just like that helping lay this foundation.
Cant wait til next week
Storm