Well, it stands to reason that as soon as I figure out exactly how the sitreps are gonna look, etc., etc., we make the switch to an entirely new paradigm, i.e., WarBirds III. Ah, well, I'll figure it out again, eventually... it only seems to take a couple of years. It should all be perfect again by the time WarBirds IV comes out. Note that our move means there's far more fertile ground for our recruiting efforts [Kent!] and with our temporarily diminished roster, it'd be nice to pick up another Ferret or two.

Tearza and Bluebb (who just marked his first anniversary as a Ferret) are on hiatus for the Summer. Tearza is working on a show, rehearsing his jazz guitar, while Blue is learning how to be a customs agent ("...do you have any alcohol, tobacco, or firearms today, sir?..."). They both need to upgrade their boxes in order to play WB III, so here's hoping they get around to that soon. Meantime, we'll miss yahs.

Our new home is, so far, the Historical Arena... as it turns out, Thursday nights are set aside for "Target for Tonight," Vert's "anything goes" event. Happily, our bomber skills seem to translate well. The new "tonnage on target" system make for a much more realistic bombing experience... no more laser-nordens!

Thanks to Argo for setting us up with a private forum on AGW... use the fuckin' thing, willya? It makes me sad to see thoughtful emails sent out, only to vanish into the depths of my inbox. Post that stuff! That's what it's for!

Finally, a salute to Robert "Bobn" Bailey, who died a few weeks ago. Old pilots never die... err, rather, they do, I guess.

Hcrana
Over and Out