The Wright Stuff the Official Newsletter of the U.S.S

VOLUME 2 NUMBER 3 JUNE, 1991 THE WRIGHT STUFF THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE U.S.S. KITTY HAWK NCC 1659

THE WRIGHT STUFF

STARF.11E7 VOLUME 2 CONTENTS NUMBER 3

A VIEW FROM THE CATBIRD SEAT 1 FIRST OFFICER'S LOG 2 COMMANDER MUSE'S LOG 2 ADVENTURES OF MYSTERY AND SPOT - EPISODE I 3 U.S.S. LIBRARIAN'S PERSONAL LOG 4 REMEMBERING OUR HOME WORLD 5 KITTY HAWK MAGNUM OPUS CON 6 DOIN' THE CON THING AGAIN 6 NCC-1659 PROS AND CONS 6 RALEIGH, N. C. MOC 6: THE BEST DAMN CON ON THE EAST COAST 6 LANDING PARTY '91 LANDING PARTY '91 7 PROS AND CONS 7 CHIEF ENGINEER'S LOG 7 10 FORWARD BI-MONTHLY DRINK SPECIALS 8 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED... THE IN DEFENSE OF THE FAN 9 DUKE TELETHON UPDATE 9 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (In alphabetical order by department) WRIGHT COMPUTER SCIENCE 10 ENGINEERING 10 MEDICAL 10 STUFF OPERATIONS 10 SECURITY 10 VOLUME 2 NO. 3 SUBSPACE COMMUNIQUE UPDATE 11 HOLOGRAFFITI 11 is a publication of the U.S.S. Kitty SHUTTLE UPDATE 11 Hawk, the Raleigh, N.C. chapter of RENEGADE (PUZZLE) 13 STARFLEET, an international STAR TREK fan organization. This CREDITS publication is provided free of charge, to all chapter members in good standing. PUBLISHER J. R. FISHER Subscriptions for non-members are $8.00 EDITOR JANE FISHER per year (six issues). Please address all ASSISTANTS AND CONTRIBUTERS STEVE COX correspondence to CATBIRD LYNETTE CROWLEY Publications, 5017 Glen Forest Dr., J.R. FISHER Raleigh, N.C. 27612. This publication PAT HEINSKE is a non-profit enterprise and is not DEBORAH HERNDON meant to infringe upon any copyright or Our color cover for this newsletter PAT HORTON trademark held by Paramount Pictures, was done by the very talented MARTHA LEE Gulf & Western, or any other holder of SHARON YOUNG, who allowed us SUZANNE MILLER STARTREK copyrights or trademarks. once again to use her work. If CAREY MUSE Unless otherwise noted, ENTIRE interested in obtaining some of her LARRY PISCHKE CONTENTS ARE COPYRIGHT 1991 ELAINE ROYAL CATBIRD Publications/THE WRIGHT work, please contact SOLAR KRISTEN SCHLICHT STUFF. Nothing in whole or in part WINDS, 1702-C PENNWOOD JOHN M. TROAN may be used without the written DR., HAMPTON, VA 23666 TERESA TUEL permission of the publisher. THE WRIGHT STUFF assumes all material submitted for publication is gratis. The publisher and editors reserve the right to TOOL BOX: Dramen 386/25; Hewlett Packard LaserJet III; Logitech edit all submissions. Scanman Plus; WordPerfect; Logitech Ansel Image Editing Software.

A VIEW FROM THE CATBIRD SEAT By J. R. Fisher

"Tractors disengaged, Sir." collected food for the food bank; one of our old favorites, Denise "Thank you, Helm. kept our section of highway cleaned Crosby. But what of the Klingons? Communications, do we have as well as started recycling the trash; Will they continue in their time departure clearance?" filmed and aired two of our honored tradition of a good fight is "Yes, Sir. And a God Speed." television productions; attended the best answer to every question or "Thank you. Navigator, turn on all conventions and had a lot of fun. problem? Is their felonious tendency marker and running lights." Now, we return to Shore Leave genetic? Can Worf overcome his "Lights on, Captain." where last year we donated $50.00 in blood and provide a non-barbaric "Thruster ahead, Helm, and pennies to the mile-of-pennies solution to the Empire's problems? announce clearance of dock." program of Region 7, above and Let us hope so. "Aye, Sir." beyond our contributions to our The writers have done great "Engineering - is impulse available mother-ship, the U.S.S. disservices to the Klingons in the on demand?" Bonaventure. This year Shore Leave Next Generation scripts. We are "Yes, Sir, anytime you say." is host to STARFLEET's national constantly told of them becoming "Stand by, Mr.Heinske. All conference and a larger than usual partners with the Federation because stations report to 1st. Commander contingent of STAR TREK fans is of their admiration of various Miller, plot a course to Hunt Valley expected to be on hand. Again, for STARFLEET heroics which they felt and Shore Leave with planned arrival the National Conference, the Kitty were honorable. Yet, the writers of 1300 hours, Earth Date 9107.12." Hawk is presenting its color edition. invariably have them react the same "Course already plotted and laid in We all hope everyone who sees it in every situation - attack the Captain." will enjoy not only the cover but the Enterprise! Please, Gene or Arnold "Very good, Mister." excellent articles inside. or whoever is in charge, give us a "Clear of dock, Captain." My thanks to all of you who have break. Better yet, give the Klingons "Thank you, Helm. Alright, Mr. contributed articles and reports to a break and a better image. Heinske, give us minimum impulse." this edition. It is perhaps the largest And speaking of breaks, it doesn't "You have it, Sir." we have done and is certainly worthy look as if Patrick Stewart will be in "All stations reporting green of your undivided attention. We Raleigh in November. Instead, look boards, Sir." welcome back our librarian with one for Leonard Nimoy for the premier "Thank you, Commander. Keep us of her delightful stories and of Star Trek VI on the 13th of posted." inaugurate what we hope will be a December. Do I have you attention "Leaving orbit, Sir." serial of sorts from Elaine Royal. It yet? "Thank you. Mr. Heinske, are your is most satisfying to see this many of It is really wonderful when we all warp drives ready for a little exercise our members contributing to our pull together on a project and that is yet?" newsletter. You really do have more what we are going to need in the "Ready and eager, Sir! Just give fun when you participate. coming months. Our T.V. show the word!" Speaking of which, all those really needs your ideas and "The word is given, Mr. Heinske. crewpersons who have been going to participation. Many of our Let's see what this Lady can really our various outings should have had departments need fleshing out so that do. Helm - warp one - engage!" full calendars for the first half of the manuals can be finished and Thus begin the real voyages of the summer. The July meeting should departmental activities planned. A Starship Kitty Hawk. fill the second half equally as well con in December with a major guest What a year we have had so far! with fun activities. is a possibility if we want it. But it We have raised money for the Duke Well, the regular season of the takes work, a lot of it by a lot of Telethon and the food bank; helped Next Generation is over and we sit people, not just a few. How about on the P.B.S. telethon; supported our and wait for its return in the fall. you? Do you have the WRIGHT troops in the Persian Gulf war; We obviously will see the return of STUFF?

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FIRST OFFICER'S LOG By Teresa Tuel

School is out and summer is fast scrapbook. We are looking for articles, the anti-matter engines. (Don't tell the approaching. The ship has numerous cartoons, quotes, drawings, or anything chief engineer!) activities planned for our free time and else you may come across in your Last, but not least, I would like to of course, the national convention is in travels. It will be photocopied and put thank everyone who donated money for Maryland this year. I hope everyone in a 3-ring binder. This way everyone the Duke Children's Hospital. The will get a chance to join us in our can enjoy reading about our favorite health of our children is so important to activities. It's a great way to meet your subject. I recently found an employment the future of the world. I have been shipmates and learn about what is add in a nuclear medicine magazine with fortunate to see the impact new happening in fleet. a rather strange looking starship. So, discoveries have made in the lives of We have collected just over 1900 keep your eyes open and help fill the these kids. Because of your generosity, stamps (not counting the ones turned in notebook! research, equipment, and camps are at the June meeting). The easiest way is Elaine Royal, ship's photographer, will available for these children. I would like to put them in a "baggie" on your desk be putting together our ship's blackmail, to thank Jeff Habrych for outbidding and deposit the stamps as soon as you oops, photo album. If you have copies, everyone at Landing Party for a open your mail. Ask your friends, please consider donating them. If we commemorative Coca-Cola bottle. The family and co-workers to join in the can't poke fun at each other, who can bottle was donated specifically for effort. You may be surprised how many we? It's a great recruiting aid and gives raising money for the children's hospital. can be accumulated in a short time. others a chance to see what we do on the The ship is starting a photo album and Kitty Hawk besides cooking hot dogs on

COMMANDER MUSE'S LOG EDITORAL COMMENT By Carey Muse I am not often inspired to write editorials. However, being the wife of a "starship captain", I am very much aware of the amount of time and effort being the Admiralty Board a resume showing what Different column this time. Time for me head of a STARFLEET chapter demands. they have accomplished as a Commander. to sound off. The "captain" is always on the phone, 5. Captain of a ship should not be a STARFLEET's policy on promotion to filling out Ship Status Reports, writing requirement for the rank of Captain. rank of Captain is unfair. Currently there Supplemental Views and newsletter articles, After the Board reviews the application are only two ways to obtain the rank of or some other STARFLEET related activity. and votes they must inform the applicant Captain. They are (1) command of a He is also expected to attend all Kitty and Ship's Captain in writing of their ship/shuttle, (2) start or take over a school Hawk functions whether anyone else shows decision and why applicant was rejected if in Starfleet Academy. I wonder whatever up or not. applicant was rejected. In case of happened to the rank of Commodore. Star Therefore, I am of the opinion that the rejection, applicant may not re-apply for Trek (movies) have shown that it is ranks of captain and above should be promotion for another two (2) years. possible to have more than one Captain on reserved for those individuals who are This concludes my proposal. board a ship. The following is a proposal willing to accept the responsibilities and Also, this concludes my sounding off, but for consideration for the promotion of leadership roles that go along with the I really feel that one should be allowed to Captain: rank. They should not be earned by simply reach the rank of Captain without having to 1. One may apply for the rank of Captain acruing points or paying dues for a captain a ship or take over a school, or be nominated by the Captain of the ship predetermined period of time. Leave some especially since STARFLEET is not to which he is assigned. "perks" for those who are willing to make offering any new schools. 2. Applicant should be a graduate of STARFLEET an A-1 organization by (The author of this column fully Officer Training School (OTS) and investing their time, effort, and, yes, even understands that rank in STARFLEET is Officers Command College (OCC). money to "make it so". merely an honorary title and has nothing to 3. Applicant must have been a member of In closing, I would like to say that the do with the performance of organization.) STARFLEET for at least five (5) years opinions stated in this editorial are in no with at least two (2) as Commander. way influenced by or reflective of the 4. Applicant must submit to the opinions of any member of my family.

THE WRIGHT STUFF PAGE 2 JUNE, 1991 ADVENTURES OF MYSTERY AND SPOT EPISODE I - THE MEETING By Elaine Royal

of touch so long you do not recognize quarantined area or other high security another feline mind?" area, if you know what's good for you." "Of course I do! Have you been trying Spot flicked his tail, miffed. "Of to talk to me?" course not. I never would.' "Yes. The humans here call me "Just making sure. I sensed another Mystery. I'm just outside your door. cat on board a few days ago, and I've May I come in?" been trying to find you. I guess you Now, let me explain. Cats, of course, know that now. I couldn't get a good communicate with each other sense of you until now. So, are you telepathically, but they generally have to ready to go?" be in the same room, or very close by. "Whenever you are." The vocalizing we hear is usually just a "By the way, Spot is a dumb name for Spot drifted in and out of sleep, way of getting another cat's attention a cat." curled up on the sofa in Data's quarters. when he or she is deep in thought, or "I was named by an android. What The fluffy yellow cat had been dreaming simply ignoring one, which they do can you expect?" Spot thought again, the same dream disturbing his often. Otherwise there are a few ritual defensively. sleep for the past several days. It was meows for special circumstances. The Mystery did not reply. She just did always the same. The dream was rest of their communicating is by her mysterious thing, the door opened, exciting, beckoning him to leave the safe telepathy, in a very intricate and subtle and the two of them were off to begin confines of Data's room and explore language I call Feline, for obvious their adventures. strange new corridors, seek out new life reasons, and which I have been able to forms and new nutritional supplements, tap into on occasion using a Footnote: Description of the character to boldly go where no cat had gone revolutionary new device...but that is not "Mystery" adapted from before - as far as he knew. That was important. Let me get on with the story. "Metamorphosis" by Jean Lorrah. the problem. There just wasn't much "My name is Spot, and I can't get happening in this place, and he wanted to out." know what lay beyond that dog-gone "No problem. " door. His few attempts at escape had Whoosh. The door opened and been quickly thwarted by his lightening- Mystery, a Siamese cat who considered fast roommate or some other passer-by. the entire ship her domain, entered. The He yawned, stretched, extended his door closed quickly behind her. claws to the limit, and retracted them Spot jumped back. "How did you do again. "Alright, I'm going to try it that?" again. I know it won't work, but who Mystery circled Spot, checking him knows? There's always a first time," he out. No one knew how she got around thought. (Of course, cats think in doors, detectors or force fields, hence, Feline. This is a rough translation.) her name. "Alright, I'll tell you." And, He padded towards the door, hoping to while simultaneously exploring this trigger the mechanism that would open rather Spartan living unit, she proceeded it, but of course it only worked for those with a rather lengthy explanation of how larger life forms, humans, Klingons and she had managed to override every androids. "Oh, well. Guess I'll take a security apparatus on the Enterprise nap right here." He curled up against without anyone every detecting it. The the door. technical terminology of her explanation "Canyoucorneoutandplaycanyoucomeout was so complex in Feline that I was andplay? I know you're in there." unable to translate much of it. I did Spot's ears perked up. The dream understand her to say at the end, "but again? So soon? don't ever go near the bridge, a "No, not a dream. Have you been out

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all fun and games. I wouldn't have done opened one of the books and immediately p anything any differently, but I was tired fell asleep. after a couple of months of this routine. When I woke up the beach was almost H Anyway, that's why I did what I did. empty. It was well after six o'clock. I I After a couple of months, I was feeling berated myself for not having gotten any T tired and kind of put upon by my work done, packed up my stuff and T situation and when a friend offered me trudged back to the rooms. I didn't even R the use of his beach house for the feel better from the long nap, because it a weekend, I decided to go with no had been so hot on the beach that day. H hesitation. I have always loved the I took a quick shower, ate a light supper, V beach and it had been years since I had and promised myself I wouldn't go to been. And, truth to tell, I really looked bed until I had finished all the research forward to some time alone and all to for that paper that night. More famous myself. So, I packed a small bag, filled last words. It has been almost two weeks since I mostly with text books for that paper I I noticed after my shower that my skin have returned from an extended furlough still hadn't written, and took off for the was already very red from laying in the from the Kitty Hawk. I took some time beach. sun all afternoon but I was too busy off to attend a special school and to take I arrived late Saturday morning in a berating myself for not working to be care of some family business back home rented skimmer. My friend's rooms concerned at that point. By 9 o'clock I on earth. While I was gone, there was were on the 12th floor and faced the was having chills and knew I was really no replacement sent for my position. beach. I had no trouble leaving my sunburned. I took some pills I found in Needless to say, there was plenty of skimmer to be parked underground by the medicine cabinet and rubbed cooling work piled up for me. The main the attendant and very little trouble cream all over my skin. Nothing helped. computer can do the job of librarian to getting into the rooms. The place was I hurt all over. I couldn't touch anything some extent but some one has to catalog small but the view was fantastic. After or let anything touch me. I had to sit and enter all the new materials that a quick lunch, I changed into a very very carefully on the edge of a chair. I arrive almost daily in a place like this. immodest sun suit, grabbed a large tried to study, to keep my mind off how Anyhow, I have been busy since my towel, a couple of books, and went down uncomfortable I was. It didn't work. I return, catching up the entering of new to the beach to sun bath and study. Of was miserable. tech updates and all the other reports and course the beach was crowded, and I had Somehow I made it through the night. materials into the ship's library. Tonight to walk some distance before I found a As the sun rose, I gave up. I had to go is the first chance I have had to record spot where I could stretch out and study to the local medical clinic, admit I had any of my activities during my time off in some peace. It was only after I got done something so stupid as to get ship. settled in that I realized that I had sunburned and get some help. Already The school I attended was really great, forgotten the sunburn preventative. Oh, there were places on my back that were but very tiring especially with trying to blistering. I slipped on a very light find the time to take care of personal sundress and went down stairs to find business after school hours. Generally, my skimmer. Every step I took hurt. I got up at 5 o'clock every day to study, Even the light weight of my dress hurt went to school at 9 o'clock, got out every place it touched me. I was in bad about 6 o'clock, and then ran about shape. doing odd jobs for my family until 10 or I finally found my skimmer and was 11 o'clock every day except Sunday. On about to get in when the voice of the Sunday, I would spend the whole day auto parking guard stopped me. I had to with my parents, helping to settle them offer proof of ownership before the into the new retirement settlement they guard would allow me to enter my have grudgingly entered. As you can well, I thought. I won't be out here that skimmer which, of course, I hadn't see, the stress of my parents situation long, and it's just not worth going back. remembered to bring down with me. I and the challenging school I attended I won't get too much sun. Famous last had to go back upstairs, get the proof combined to make my time off ship not words. I stretched out on the towel, and start all over. Finally, I left and as

THE WRIGHT STUFF PAGE 4 JUNE, 1991 I pulled out on the streets, I realized I examined me. However, he just have done so under different had no idea where the medical clinic couldn't resist several digs at me about circumstances! was. I rode around for a few minutes being so stupid as to get a sunburn, and found an all night restaurant. I especially STARFLEET personnel. The parked and went inside to ask for older doctor applied some medication directions. The first waiter I found that immediately went to work. I began REMEMBERING wasn't a local and bad no idea how to to feel better even while the doctor was OUR HOME WORLD find the clinic. He called another waiter still in the room. The older doctor said By Pat Hot-ton over who could tell me but both men something about never wanting to see me seemed to enjoy my obvious discomfort again for something so foolish as and had to tell me a few times about sunburn. He even added in a joking how dangerous and foolish it was to get manner that if he did see me again like Ecologist Log Earthdate 9106.01. so sunburned before they could give me this he just might file a report to Hi! This is the first of what I hope clear instructions to reach the clinic. STARFLEET about checking my will be a long series of specific things Now the last thing a person in this much qualifications as an officer. I was that we as members of the human race pain from something that could have feeling better but not well enough to take can do to make sure that earth will still been so easily avoided as this sunburn that kind of joke from an old country be a class "M" planet in the 23rd and wants to hear is how they shouldn't have doctor in Georgia. Thank goodness, I 24th century. gotten sunburned in the first place. didn't say my thoughts about that doctor Needless to say, by the time I left the out loud. But the things I said in my :01:1110. restaurant I was very uncomfortable both mind about old doctors just doing their /AIM AMR NINI\ from the sunburn and from the clear jobs and keeping their noses out of my AMINTOI /11111111111WRIMICILMINI understanding that I was in this shape professional business in STARFLEET! MEINIENNINUESISIMIE only because I was a very careless After about half an hour, a nurse came 1111 IIINEW WM/ 111/ 11111 tell Win person. in to check on me. She said if I was Ise.A• Nur vs.17 -zary At last I reached the clinic and began feeling better, I could get dressed and checking in at the registration desk. The leave. She gave me more medicine to If I get preachy every now and then person at the desk didn't even ask what take home and when she left, I began to please forgive me, but we ecological my problem was. She just looked at me dress to leave. I didn't notice she had types tend to get that way occasionally. and began to tsk, tsk, and then asked left the door part way opened until I Here are three things we as members what kind of sunburn preventative I had heard voices coming down the hall. I of STARFLEET can do to get results. used. It seemed obvious that I hadn't ran behind the door to hide as I finished 1. Start to recycle those cans and used a preventative and I was kind of pulling my dress over my head. The paper, take them to the nearest recycling rude about the question. It was a two doctors who had examined me were plant. (There's money in it too!) Also mistake to be rude to the registration coming down the hall. "Well, Dr. where at all possible, see if your office attendant. You see, in my haste I had McCoy," the younger doctor was asking, or workplace has a recycling program. forgotten to bring my medical card. I "how does it feel to pretend to be just a I know for a fact that it will save them a did have my STARFLEET ID and at last country doctor again after all your lot of money. the registration attendant took mercy on experience in space medicine on the 2. Snip those plastic can rings before me and admitted me for treatment. Enterprise?" you throw them away. It may save fish I was taken to a small exam room. I "Son," replied Dr. McCoy, "it feels and small animals from choking or was told to strip down and left alone. great. Even that cute little sunburn case strangling themselves. There was nothing in the room to put on we saw earlier this morning. Just the 3. Use unbleached paper products after I took off my dress so I sat on the kind of thing this tired old doctor needs wherever possible. Chlorine bleaching exam table stark naked and held my to see every now and then to feel like a of paper products produces harmful toxic dress in front of me for some protection real old fashioned doctor." dioxins which can get into the ground for a long time. Why do doctors always Dr. McCoy? Enterprise? Oh, thank water. You will recognize unbleached take so long to come? goodness I hadn't said any of my paper products at a glance, they are At long last two doctors came into the thoughts about meddling old doctors out brown. They also might have a recycle room. One was very young and one loud. mark on the side, bottom, or inside the older. The older doctor looked familiar Well, it's late and I have to get up top of the box. but I dismissed that fact from my mind early tomorrow to finish catching up on Next month, I will have more tips. as soon as he spoke to me. The older all my work. I'll add to this personal Thank you for your attention, and as doctor had a very gentle touch me and log some more later one day this week. Captain Picard is so fond of saying, was very courteous about my moving my But isn't it great that I got to meet the make it so! dress around still in front of me while he famous Dr. McCoy! I just wish I could Ecologist signing off.

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DOIN' THE CON THING PROS AND CONS the lines that Klingons are the criminals AGAIN By Larry Pischke of the galaxy. At any rate, our tiny By Pat Heinske unarmed landing party bid a hasty On Thursday night, April 25, a small retreat from the scene and hid our STARDATE 9104.28 - Larry Pischke, group from our good ship stole a insignias for the duration of this fun Kristen Schlicht, and I are on the way shuttlecraft and headed to Greenville, convention. home from Magnum Opus Con #6 South Carolina for Magnum Opus Con (M.O.C.) in Greenville, S.C. This was 6, which lasted from April 26 to April MOC 6: THE BEST DAMN the biggest party con I have been to yet, 28. My partners in crime were our CON ON THE EAST COAST and it was great!! One whole floor of television producer Kristen and Chief By Kristen Schlicht the hotel was nothing but parties - walk Engineer Pat, with yours truly in the in, show your LD., and grab 2 cold ones pilot's seat. Well MOC-6 came and went with it's - it was that easy! Many hours were The main guests at MOC this year usual revelry. This was my second partied away - and that was just the first were Tasha Martel, Brion James, John encounter with this con and as usual it night! Levene, and Amanda Bearse as a last lived up to its reputation as a party As for the dealers' room...all I can say minute entry (apparently the attempts to convention. I went up with Larry is the ownership of many, many Ben get Gates McFadden fell through). This Pischke and Pat Heinske on Thursday Franklins was changed that weekend by lineup was a little weak compared to night, arriving approximately 1 a.m. at most of the parties involved. I found a previous MOCs with the likes of George the hotel. Even at this early hour, there couple of alien resin model kits that I Takei and Sylvester McCoy. The only were conventioneers milling about in had not previously come across, and my reason that I could find for Amanda medieval attire. Some of them were big ticket item was an officially licensed Bearse being there was because of her even having mock battles with swords Indiana Jones "Khyber Bowie Knife" - appearance in Fright Night, which was and battle axes. Pretty exciting for that 24" of finely honed stainless steel and played constantly on one of the con's hour in the morning. Well, the next day brightly polished brass with a wood two in-room TV channels (the other was brought more con-goers in assorted inlaid handgrip and a full leather sheath. for messages). costumes, both fantasy and science This was (supposedly) designed after the The real hit for our merry little band fiction. Guests for the weekend machete he used in the South American (aside from the room parties) was the included: Brion (Blade Runner) James, jungle in Raiders of the Lost Ark. dealer's room. It is one of the best that Tasha (T'Pring) Martel, Amanda On to the guest list: Tasha Martel I've seen, but that also isn't saying much (Married W/Children & Fright Night) (T'pring), BRION "can't spell my name compared to the rooms at Trek-A-Rama Bearse, and John (Dr. Who) Levene. right" James (you know his face if not or at CreationCon. Yet every time we One of the things about MOC that I have his name), Amanda Bearse (Marcie on went in, we found something new to always appreciated is the relaxed Married With Children), assorted sci-fi buy. atmosphere of the con. Part of this is authors such as Roger Zelazny and Although this was not primarily a Star due to the excellent organization by the Robert Aspirin, and a plethora of artists Trek/STARFLEET convention, we were con staff and the tolerant hotel workers. and role-playing garners. (Yes, a well represented. I would like to This is the type of con where the guests plethora. I counted them myself.) A welcome the USS Star League, whose wander among the fans and are not slave auction was held as was the "Miss commissioning we toasted Saturday mobbed at every turn. Actually, for M.O.C. Bimbo 1991" pageant. (A guy night. I would also like to warn all crew awhile it seemed that everywhere I in drag won last year if that says members not to go about unarmed. At turned, from the dealers' room to the anything.) the end of the last major STARFLEET atrium, Amanda Bearse was standing During the festivities, we were meeting of the con, a contingent of next to me_ informed by a group of Klingons that our Klingons stood up and announced that The dealers' room had most of the illustrious captain has a price on his henceforward, they were at war with the same dealers from two years ago. There head! (J.R. didn't go with us, so we USS Kitty Hawk. They concluded with was plenty to choose from in the couldn't collect. Oh, well.) It a rousing cry of, "Death to J.R. weapons category, even a full suit of seemingly stems from a few possibly Fisher!!" It seems that some Klingons armor. mischosen words said at Trek-A-Rama in took offense to an alleged remark made Friday night began with the infamous Raleigh (with Marina Sirtis). by our Captain and overheard at Trek-A- third floor room parties. For those who (Continued on page 11) Rama; I believe it was something along are not familiar (continued on page 12)

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LANDING '91

Pat?), even if it was only 1:20 a.m. Amongst the canoeing, frisbee playing, LANDING PARTY '91 That left Pat, me and a member of the and just plain loafing, the Kitty Hawk By Kristen Schlicht Powhatan (yes, Troy, that's you) to gang made a poor showing at the inter- wander the campsite, talking and playing ship tug of war. In short, we sucked This was my first Landing Party and I frisbee until 4 a.m. pond scum (which fortunately was had a real good time. To those who are On Sunday, the auction was held and readily available). Despite our best not familiar with Landing Party, it is a approximately $1700 was raised for efforts, the entire team set new records camping trip sponsored by the U.S.S. charity. And for the first time, I for long distance dragging and deepest Bonaventure in Reidsville, N.C. Many actually bid on something and won. foot furrows. Had we known about the ships from the surrounding states attend After the auction, everyone packed and clydesdales on the other team sooner, we for a weekend of horseback riding, left. And once again my backside would have brought more cars. canoeing, games and general outdoor protested after riding the motorcycle. The high point of the weekend for me activities. All in all, I had a really fun time at was the dance Saturday night. While Pat I rode up with Pat Heinske on the back Landing Party and I hope to go next and Kristen (a.k.a. Rambo and of his motorcycle and don't think my year. Rambette) got LaserTagged, Teresa, backside will ever forgive me. The Elaine, Jeff, and I cut a mean concrete Kitty Hawk contingent stayed in cabin 4 slab to a diversity of performers ranging with several members the U.S.S. PROS AND CONS from the cast of Rocky Horror ("The Powhatan out of Virginia and even some By Larry Pischke Time Warp", of course) to Barry Klingons showed up. And contrary to Manilow (go figure). The four of us what some members of our ship think, The weekend of May 31 - June 2 saw managed to shut the place down the Klingons are not the so called the invasion of a small 4-H camp outside (actually, the D.J. wimped out at 1:15 "criminals of the galaxy", but our of Reidsville by a combined force of a.m.), upholding a long-standing Kitty neighbors in the universe, even if some STARFLEET personnel from various Hawk tradition. I would like to thank of them do snore very loudly. And plus, ships for a couple of days of serious my other three partners for sticking with there might even be a Klingon or two on relaxation. The Kitty Hawk was not me, and I only hope I didn't embarrass our ship that have yet come out of the remiss in sending its contingent to this them too much with my four-hour flail-a- closet about their personas. Perhaps onslaught. I rode shotgun for First thon. some people have forgotten that our XO Officer/Medical Officer Teresa in a new is a Romulan. shuttle (rank has its privileges) while But anyway, back to Landing Party. Television Producer Kristen and Chief CHIEF ENGINEER'S LOG This was a great opportunity to meet up Engineer Pat spearheaded the attack on a By Pat Heinske with old friends and make new ones warpcycle. Reinforcements arrived in from other ships. One event of note was the form of Elaine, Jeff, and Debbie, On Stardate 9105.31, the Kitty Hawk the Saturday night Laser Tag game that with Captain J.R. arriving on D-Day + 1 converged upon Landing Party '91, Pat and I participated in. I had goofed with his pet pseudo-beard (isn't that attempting to escalate the madness to a around with Laser Tag a little in college, Commander Riker?!?). new plateau. Kristen Schlicht and I rode but had never seriously played the game. These 4-H'ers are pushovers! From to the event on my manned high-warp Luckily for Pat and I, the U.S.S. the moment we got there, they treated us probe with XO Teresa Tuel (I spelled it Powhatan consisted of mostly Laser Tag like we were their guests. There was no right that time!) and Larry Pischke players. The game started around 9:30 resistance at all to our complete takeover coming later with our gear. Teresa p.m., when it was dark out, in the of their little outpost. Then again, drove her newly acquired shuttlecraft, a woods. Two teams were pitted against maybe it had something to do with the new Dodge Shadow! Its trunk and back each other. Pat and I had never detachment of Klingon commandos that end were bulging out with equipment and competed before, but I must say we did rounded out our force. sleeping bags, but it made it. (Congrats, pretty good for our first time. We This type of operation is my favorite Number 1, and thanks again!!) We "killed" four people before we got blown STARFLEET duty. After getting settled arrived and found fellow crewman Jeff away. Unfortunately it started raining in, we were not required to do anything Habrych. We decided on cabin #4, and the game was called off. That left the rest of the weekend. Being able to A.K.A. the Q continuum, and after some the dance to go to. Once again, the do whatever I want for two whole days mixups, secured 1/2 the loft and the Kitty Hawk closed down the party is a luxury I rarely get. section beneath it. (continued on page 12) (memories of Oktobertrek, Teresa &

TILE VITRIGIIT STUFF PAGE 7 JUNE, 1991 10 FORWARD BI-MONTHLY DRINK SPECIALS Concocted by Deborah Herndon

Vulcan Mind Melder Terra Incognito 1 logical shot of ea: rum, vodka, scotch, gin, everclear 1/2 cup sparkling water splash of orange juice 1/2 cup cognac ...40 credits 1 wedge lime In an Tall Black glass Romulan Pirate Punch ...10 credits 1 cup water (200% markup) [optional] 1 stolen 10 forward glass [essential] Admirals Attitude Adjuster ...1102 credits 1 cup everclear Fuzzy Tribble Navel 1 cup tabasco sauce 2 shots peppermint schnapps 16 Jalapeno peppers 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tsp red pepper 1 tribble tail ...415 credits ...10 credits Captain's Special Time Warp Anything the Captain orders 1 blue whale w/umbrella 2 cups water (isn't that special) ...20 credits 1 quart everclear ...16 credits Big Bang Theory Shot All To Heck Take 1 Bible Banger (aka Baker) Martian Margarita Shake firmly! 1 shot tequila* ...25 credits 1/2 cup Margarita mix 1 cup crushed ice Shuttle Launcher *Mars tequila fumes known to paralize A) Vodka - 2 shots androids ...10 credits B) 2 shots Schnapps peach C) 4 cups rum Kitty Hawk Special D) 5 people - I to ingest; 4 to hold water To be consumed separately funnel ...110 credits cola or together depending on age beer and persuasion. 10 Forward Backward Special mixed drink eerfstitiredronacuoy fi [Necessary - 2 shots of fun! ...25 credits

*A 115 % gratuity charge is placed on any persons speaking with a Romulan accent or in Romulan

Credits used for reordering purposes only.

To: All personnel who possibly the battle and had to find an alternative came mode of transport out of the black pit From: Your Ship's Bartender known as Cary, I was unfortunately A FUNNY delayed in reaching my destination at the Ladies and Gentlemen of U.S.S. Kitty appointed hour. Since I was unsure if THING Hawk on Stardate 9105.18. While on a Klingon forces were still close, I HAPPENED... mission of extreme unimportance to the declined using our communicator, By Debbie Herndon Federation, my shuttle (also known to besides coordinates were iffy at best. At earthlings as a car) was attacked by a the present time, I am being refitted with Klingon warriorship disguised (very well a new shuttle and hope to be fully active I might add) as engine trouble. As I lost soon.

TILE WRIGIIT STUFF PAGE 8 JUNE, 1991 IN DEFENSE OF THE FAN (Or: Confessions of a Trekkie) By Elaine Royal

Yes, I'm sure we've all been there. are probably a few unfortunate souls Although, yes, some Trekkies don't You meet someone special, you begin who fit that description, we know that know where to draw the line between dating. You go to movies and dinner, most of us fit into one of these other fantasy and reality, I would submit that you dance, you laugh, you share secrets. categories of fan. First, there's the this is hardly exclusive to Star Trek fans. You're beginning to think, maybe this is Casual Watcher. I know many of these. Living in Basketball Country as I do, the one. Then it happens. One Saturday They usually manage to watch the show, and this being Final Four week as I write afternoon, the VCR breaks. You call but they couldn't tell you Wesley's this, I can assure you that there are those your sweetie and say, "could we meet at father's name or have a clue who the who take their basketball every bit as 8:15 instead of 6:30?" Then the Great Bird of the Galaxy is. To them seriously as most of us take our Trek. questions start. You try to make up an ST:NG is just another quality show, like Finally, in defense of Trekkies of all excuse, but finally you break down and L.A. Law or China Beach. Then there's varieties, I want to say that we have no admit it. "Yes! I am a Trekkie! I the Closet Fan. These are the ones who reason to be ashamed. The Star Trek wasn't going to tell you..." Ah, but did tape all the episodes. They know the universe is appealing because it inspires you really think you could keep it a answers to many trivia questions. They us to work toward a world in which secret forever? Wouldn't your special may own a Star Trek watch, or a prejudice, poverty and petty nationalism someone have eventually noticed the transporter mug. Maybe they dress up are things of the past. It is a world in large collection of Star Trek tapes hidden as Vuleans for Halloween, at least once. which many of the problems that plague behind the magazines? Or the two year They may have managed to collect an us now have been solved, leaving old autographed Next Generation autograph or two, without actually going humanity free to pursue higher goals. calendar in the desk drawer? Or the to a convention. I hovered in this Although it is by no means a perfect action figures you passed off as category for years before breaking out place, it is a better one in many ways. belonging to your children. Only you into the Admitted Trekkie category. The ST universe offers us hope and don't have any children. These people join STARFLEET and inspiration. Yes, it is a lot of fun, but I Yes, it's true that sometimes we're attend conventions. Some of us have think those of us who are touched by this embarrassed to admit that we love Star written Trek novels or scripts. We do, dream of the future also have a Trek. We've gotten the reputation of however, have real jobs, live families, responsibility to do what we can to help being a bit over the edge, a bunch of other interests, and even friends who are make it a reality. nerds with no real life. Although there not Trekkies.

DUKE TELETHON UPDATE By Teresa Tuel

I would like to thank everyone for donating our time. One activity would on display on the fifth floor of Duke their donations to Duke Children's be calling last year's contributors to get Hospital North. Mr. Johnson said this Hospital. We raised $200.00 this year. "pre-telethon" pledges. This would be would probably be on display sometime We more than doubled the amount raised done at a location on the Duke campus, in September. a year ago. Way to go gang! a month prior to the television telethon, I presented the check to Bob Johnson, where they would have 20-30 phones in assistant director of Duke Children's a room. It would be very similar to 7 Miracle Network Telethon. He was very what we did last year at the telethon happy and expressed his gratitude for our except we would not be on television. WELL efforts. Since we donated $200.00, we are now He talked about different projects we "Miracle Workers" and a certificate DONE might want to consider doing in terms of recognizing the USS Kitty Hawk will be

THE WRIGIIT STUFF PAGE 9 JUNE, 1991

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

COMPUTER SCIENCE muscles resulting from the tug-of-war Badminton 3 votes By John M. Troan contests. I have recommended light duty Video parties 3 votes for those individuals. The officers and Cookouts 8 votes This report almost didn't get finished crew should be at peak level in just a Pool Parties 9 votes due to the ship's computer being down few days. Trivia Games 8 votes for a few modifications. The department With the warmer weather, many of us "Others" include: marathon videos (ask decided to enlarge storage space, will be outside enjoying our vacation Pat H.), instrumental jamming sessions, resulting in a downed computer for a time away from school and work. I anything else (ask Tara W.), horseback lengthy period of time. By the time this encourage everyone to watch out for riding, canoeing, zoo trips, hikes at state report is printed in the July issue, the children, especially when driving in parks, Durham (Wake County) Bulls system will be at fully operational status residential areas and parks. games, potluck supper. - I hope. The recent period of extremely hot Field trips include lakes, museums, Since the semester ended, Allen and I weather appears to be a pre-season planetarium, all expense paid by the have spoken very little - he's been away glimpse of what summer may be like. If Engineer to Kitty Hawk, NC, to see for the Guard. I'm not sure what he has you have yard work or any activity other life forms, ST:TNG set at planned for the Science Department as a requiring lots of energy, try doing it in Paramount portraits taken with the Kitty whole, but I'd like to hear from anybody the cooler morning hours and avoid the Hawk group. who would like to start a little starship later afternoon hours. Wear sun screen How do you feel about out of state combat. Also, if anyone has any ship and light colored clothing if you plan to activities? 50% Yes. 50 % makes no designs, component info, etc., please be out in the sun. Be sure to drink difference. send copies my way for consolidation plenty of fluids, especially water, and How much would you pay for into one large database. take frequent breaks if working outside activities? Average of $12.50. in the heat. How do you feel about appearing on If you are going to be away from T.V.? Also split 50-50. ENGINEERING home, take along a jug of ice water and And for fund raisers we have: car By Pat Heinske a first aid kit. I hope everyone has a washes, charity auctions, star trek safe and enjoyable summer vacation. lottery, auction or contest with paid All is quiet in Engineering - the ship's Take it easy and you won't have to see entry. running smoothly and at peak efficiency. the chief medical officer until the fall I would like to thank the Captain for The still we installed next to the warp physicals! his survey. If you have any questions or drive core actually increased engine further comments, please don't bother efficiency 10% (and engineering crew telling us. Oh sorry, the communications efficiency 324.5 %!!) OPERATIONS By Steve Cox channel is open at 851-4312, and wait Welcome back to Ed Brady! Our for the beep! former Chief Engineer is back on the The results are in! With 12 votes we Kitty Hawk. I look forward to having come to find out that the most popular his skilled hands back in the antimatter. activity is Holiday parties followed by SECURITY (Well, so to speak.) pool parties. Here is the breakdown of By Carey Muse Engineering is still in need of some the results. STARDATE 9105.01 - All shifts report more members! Sign up now before we Field trips 4 votes everything is calm and quiet for the make it an exclusive club and start Holiday parties 10 votes month. charging a membership fee or Mass movie goings 7 votes STARDATE 9106.01 - Security something! (Don't worry XO, you'll get Wild Toga parties 3 votes Department reports all quiet, no unusual your cut!) Gaming extravaganzas 4 votes activities. A review of personnel records Bowling 6 votes indicate that several crew members are Putt-Putt 7 votes not authorized to use phaser weapons. MEDICAL Horseshoes 1 vote Please see me if you fall into this By Teresa Tod Tennis 1 vote category. Also, if you have legitimate Golf 3 votes reason for not wanting to carry a phaser, The crew seems to have survived Frisbee Golf 3 votes please see me so that I may attach a Landing Party 91. Most seem to be Volleyball 8 votes target to your uniform. This concludes suffering from lack of sleep and strained Croquet 2 votes report.

THE WRIGHT STUFF PAGE 10 JUNE, 1991 SUBSPACE COMMUNIQUE UPDATE By Kristen Schlicht

For those new people on our ship, let Hawk was involved in. I have received teach another class. me familiarize you with the Kitty Hawk positive feedback from my supervisors One note of interest to those involved media project we have been involved in and members of the public. The second in the production of the past two shows for the past five months. Subspace show focused on costuming and the (you know who you are), I was Communique is a TV talk show that I STARFLEET scholarship programs. I contacted by a member of the U.S.S. produce and direct concerning have included footage that I shot from Powhatan about the possibility of airing STARFLEET and Star Trek topics. So conventions and from the Star Trek: The our show in Virginia. I agreed if he far we have two shows in the can and Next Generation electronic press kit that sends me a blank tape. So guys, it looks both have been airing in Durham on a was sent to the media. like we will be on in two states. Good regular basis. I work in the television Program three will be shot in August, Work! production department of Durham so that gives us enough time to develop Cablevision and I thought that a talk a few topics to discuss on camera. show would be a great PR for the fleet, Anyone who would like to participate in aid in recruitment as well as inform the the production aspect of the show and public of STARFLEET and its activities who has not gone through the first in the community. workshop I taught, should show up for Our first show dealt with what the filming of the show in August. STARFLEET was and what the Kitty will make arrangements at that time to

encouraged to contribute photos to this CON THING (continued from page 6) project. I look forward to meeting all of Also seen at M.O.C. was gone-but-not- HOLOGRAFFITI you soon. forgotten Dave Vosper, as well as By Elaine Royal assorted Bonny-V members, Klingons, and even some mundanes! (They were the ones with the shocked, stricken looks on their faces.) Hi. This is Ensign Royal, one of the SHUTTLE All in all, few hours, many beers, newest recruits to the Kitty Hawk. I've much money, many parties, many been assigned the position of official UPDATE friends, and a good time were slept, Ship's Photographer, so I'm encouraging By John M. Troan drank, spent, attended, made, and had by all of you to show up for as many ship's all. (Read it through again - it makes activities as possible so I can get shots of sense.) Look out, M.O.C. #7 - the everyone on board having a good time. KITTY HAWK contingent will be back!! We're planning to put together a As I stated in my article two months scrapbook of the Kitty Hawk, and we ago, I didn't think NASA would be able don't want to see the same tired old to get three missions up in eight weeks. JULY-AUGUST BIRTHDAYS faces in every picture. This is a really As of the writing of this, Columbia's bis2 ship, so where are all you people? medical science mission got delayed Renee Romero July 2 Where were you on the 18th when we again. This mission will be the last for Jeff Habtych July 5 had scheduled an afternoon of frisbee Columbia before it undergoes another Jim Weathers July 9 golf? Only two of us showed up, and overhaul. June Preston July 15 we couldn't help but wonder where Magellan has finished its primary Katherine Romero August 3 everyone else who had seemed interested mission at Venus and is now filling in Bill Kutzer August 5 was, especially the person who's idea the the holes. This is scheduled to take Garry Vickers August 6 event had been in the first place. another few months. Galileo is still on Joy Springer August 13 Enough preaching. As for the photo its way to its rendezvous with Jupiter in Kirk Yoo August 28 album, everyone is welcome and 1995. Thomas Ellison August 30

THE WRIGHT STUFF PAGE 11 JUNE, 1991 BEST CON (continued from page 6) Royal, Debbie Herndon, Andy Sink and cabin, and we both decided to go to the with MOC, it is chiefly known as an father, and Cap'n J.R. dance later and join the Powhatan crew adult con and children are not permitted After Larry and Teresa got there, we (and others) in a round of laser tag. We unless they are with a parent. Third unpacked the car and strolled around the put on our camouflage and equipment floor parties are known for being wild camp, finally deciding to pursue some (thanks again, Claudia) and went outside and lasting till dawn. Well, this year trek trivia on one of the computers in the to meet the rest of the group. Rules was no exception. Without going into rec hall. Unfortunately for me, it was were explained, cautions advised, and details, let's just say that I had probably all classic trek, which is not my forte, then the teams spread out in the the best con experience of my life. but Larry, Jeff and Kristen did rather darkened woods and proceeded to hunt Saturday had the annual MOC Slave well. each other down. Kristen and I killed Auction. This was a charity event where Later that evening, after the off 3 or 4 of the Powhatan team before the $$ raised went to two MOC programming was over and the rec hall a kamikaze attack killed us both. Not scholarships. Also on Saturday, the empty, Larry, Kristen, and I played bad for a couple of first-time taggers! U.S.S. Star League was commissioned. frisbee inside. It was definitely a After that round, it started to rain, so Ran into Admiral Dave & Kathy different twist to the game - no we went back to the cabin, changed into Forvendel several times. Dave Vosper retrieving frisbees from bushes (right, more appropriate clothes and went in to made an appearance. Later that night, Larry?) and no wind. After a while, the dance, where we met up with the rest the parties had doubled from the Kristen wimped out and went to bed, so of the crew. The Kitty Hawk contingent previous evening. Attended the Star Larry and I enjoyed the quiet evening (naturally) closed the place down and League commissioning party and had a and hiked around. Eventually we ended then some went to bed, others spoke of wonderful time. Welcome to the fleet up back at the cabin and went to sleep. strategic (good-natured) terrorist attacks U.S.S. Star League! Saturday, we woke up a little late, and upon unsuspecting individuals, and It should be noted that another con was Larry, Jeff and I split up a pound of others just enjoyed the beautiful quiet being held in Greenville on Saturday. bacon and what scrambled eggs were left night. Trek-A-Rama had Marina Sirtis as its for breakfast. A while later, the Kitty Sunday morning, we all met at our guest. I have really no idea what Hawk team was put up against the official table and ate breakfast together. possessed its organizers to schedule a Celestial Dragon and Hawkeye teams in Some of us had received our con in the same city and time as MOC, the Tractor Beam (tug-o-war) communiques, so these were passed but I can only imagine the turn out it competition. We may not have exactly around. Then we got psyched up for the had. won the contest, but we did leave the auction. From 9 to 12, many different In conclusion, MOC still reigns in my deepest and most professional-looking items were auctioned off, such as a mind as the best convention on the east skid marks in the ground (left by our STARFLEET T-shirt autographed by the coast. I would encourage anyone who is heels, rear-ends, and faces, depending on Star Trek - N.G. cast, a novel done looking for a con that gives you more the individual team member.) likewise, numerous movie posters and than the typical dealers' room, art show Later in the afternoon, Larry, Jeff, memorabilia, and even some N.G. and guests, to go to MOC and be Elaine, Kristen, and I played a game of uniforms. I, with only 19 credits in my prepared to party. But if you go and are 1980's edition Trivial Pursuit. We were pocket, kept rather quiet. Some other not interested in the nightlife, don't get finally kicked out of the dining hall, but members of the Kitty Hawk were rather a room on the third floor. For everyone after two hours of playing, we were loquacious and got some very nice stuff - I met this year, I'll definitely see you for ready to quit anyway. Kristen won by and as a bonus, Jeff won the raffle - a MOC-7! one piece. After that, Elaine paired up $60 original model kit of the motion Kristen, and Larry with me to go picture Enterprise with fiberoptic lighting ENGINEER'S LOG (continued from canoeing, and while we were out, Jeff - what a catch!! (Congrats, Jeff!) page 7) The rest of the cabin was filled showed up and had some fun, too. The After the auction, we said our with the U.S.S. Powhatan crew and a lake was just full of fish, and we even goodbyes to friends new and old, packed small contingent of Klingons who, later saw a couple of turtles swimming our vehicles and made our ways back to in the weekend, put up "No Tribbles" around. Then we headed back in. After where we came from. This was my first signs after finding a tribble infestation that, I joined Kristen for some horseback Landing Party experience, but you can had overtaken their sleeping bags and riding, and the rest went on to other bet, credits to crullers, I'll be there from equipment! (A gift from Cyrano Fisher, activities. After my ride, I went back to now on!! perhaps!) the cabin to get ready for the dance. I While we waited for the rest of the had planned on playing laser tag later, so I AM A TREKAHOLIC!! crew to arrive, Kristen, Jeff and I went I laid out my equipment on the bunk. A IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CALL to Golden Corral (in town) and had couple of the Powhatan crew noticed CAPTAIN KIRK OR MR. SPOCK - ON supper (lunch?) and then returned to this, so we started talking tag. During SECOND THOUGHT, CALL THEM camp. Later in the day arrived Elaine this time, Kristen came back up to the BOTH. . . . . LYNETTE CROVVLEY

THE WRIGHT STUFF PAGE 12 JUNE, 1991 RENEGADE By Gene Deweese Puzzle by Suzanne Miller

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THE WRIGHT STUFF PAGE 13 JUNE, 1991 ADVENTURES OF MYSTERY AND SPOT EPISODE 2 - FIRST IMPRESSIONS By Elaine Royal

The two cats, Mystery and Spot, imagined. full and decided to rest in an empty padded silently along the corridors "Much bigger," Mystery confirmed, chair while Mystery continued on. near the officer's quarters. That is, picking up on Spot's thoughts. He watched her with interest for a they were silent to any human ears. "Follow me." while, then began to examine his Actually , they were carrying on quite Mystery led Spot along the far wall immediate surroundings. There were a conversation telepathically. toward a relatively quiet corner, a couple of glasses on the table in Mystery, the experienced Starship where several crew members were front of him half filled with a pale wanderer, was explaining the ground enjoying their lunch. gold liquid. Spot carefully lifted his rules to the neophyte, Spot, who hung A young waiter, new to the nose to the edge of one of them. it on her every word. Enterprise, leaned across the bar to smelled good and he was thirsty. He "You, my new friend, must be very speak to Guinan. "Did you see that?" batted at the glass with his paw and it careful not to get caught," Mystery Guinan east a sidelong glance slid toward the edge of the table. He warned. toward the new arrivals. "Yes. The climbed up higher and stuck his face "Why me, and not you?" Siamese lady is Mystery, a frequent in, and began licking furiously. It "Because you have an owner." customer. I believe her friend is was good, and he drank more and Spot stopped short and bristled. "I Spot, an acquaintance of Mr. Data." more. Now, I don't really know do not." Guinan wondered whether she should what synthehol does to a cat's brain, "Excuse me. You know what I remove Spot from the premises, but but somehow Spot just kept drinking mean. Someone thinks they own Mystery had never caused any and the next thing anyone knew, he you. Of course, we know better." trouble, and since he appeared to be was leaping about on the table, his "That's right," Spot replied, here as her guest, the Ten-Forward head stuck in the glass. Before somewhat appeased. "And You?" hostess decided to let it slide and anyone could react, he slipped off the "I 'belong' to no one. I come and turned her attention to one of her edge and hit the floor. He shook his go as I please." human guests. head frantically and ran around in "And who feeds you?" Meanwhile, the pair had managed to circles, knocking over a rather tall "Really. Any cat worthy of the catch the attention of a couple of Andorian lieutenant, who then fell name should be able to secure their young ensigns in blue unifot . into another about to sit down. own food. No one feeds me. "Watch this," Mystery instructed, Suffice it to say, Spot made a mess. Everyone does. And I eat quite well, and proceeded to rub up against the and still couldn't get the darn glass too, thank you." young woman's legs, purring for all off his head. "Oh. By the way, where are we?" she was worth. The woman reached "This way, this way!" he heard Spot had never been outside the living down a hand and began petting her. Mystery call him, and instinctively quarters and was getting a little "I can do that," Spot replied, and knew he must head for the door, if he nervous. approached the young man. He could find it. Mystery looked around. "We're not purred and purred and was rewarded "May I?" He heard the calm voice far from Ten-Forward. It's one of with a good head scratching. of the hostess. He slowed down long my favorite places. Lots of "Ah, ecstasy!" he thought, and the enough for her to tug the glass off his humanoids, lots of petting, lots of look on his face even a human could face, then he made a mad dash for the leftovers. And generally quite safe. have interpreted. door, which Mystery had already Come along." "Yes, yes," Mystery confirmed. opened. Mystery approached the door and "But I'm hungry and these two have As the door slid closed behind the made it open. The two felines no left overs. Let's move on." pair, Guinan muttered, "Come hack entered. Spot was amazed. He had The cats proceeded to work the soon," and went about cleaning up the never seen so many humanoids! The room, obtaining a number of tidbits. mess. ship must be bigger than he had After a while, Spot was feeling rather

A SUPPLEMENTAL VIEW JULY. 1991 KITTY HAWK CALENDAR

JULY 6: 4 P.M. MEETING AND COOKOUT. HERNDON'S IN CARY. JULY 12-14: SHORE LEAVE - HUNT VALLEY MARYLAND. STARFLEEET NATIONAL CONFERENCE. JULY 21: 1 P.M. MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE IN DURHAM. AUGUST 4: 12 NOON. 3RD TAPING OF SUBSPACE COMMUNIQUE. 4 P.M. KITTY HAWK MEETING.

TO BE DECIDED: TRIP TO U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA TRIP TO KITTY HAWK, N.C. BOATING AT ONE OF THE LOCAL LAKES EXCURSION TO CHAPEL HILL AND PLANETARIUM.

SEPTEMBER 7: KITTY HAWK MEETING. OCTOBER 4-6: ROVACON - SALEM, VIRGINIA.

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