Didn't really get to say 'bye' how I wanted; was taken off the list which is understandable. This be the only place I think I can catch y'all.
I really, really did enjoy flying with you guys in JG3. I was recruited by Dawgs after, inadvertantly, stopping his plans in my little yak too many times with Macchi on probably my 3rd day in the game. Needless to say, I had *NO* idea what I was getting myself into. I always said, in jest, "Now how in God's name did I end up in this Luftwaffe squad when the plane I can actually fly is for the allies?" Still trying to figure that one out, actually.
I learned a lot in my... I don't want to think about how many months with you guys. It was a fair amount of time. I went from being scared to death and havin' not a clue how to fly the plane let alone fly someone's wing and line up on the runway... to still havin' not a clue how to fly the planes, but being able to fly someone's wing passibly and being able to line up on the runway (for the most part....). It was fun, I enjoyed every minute of it.
Its weird logging on now at night when I can and not having you guys chattering in my ear. There were some great quotes that passed over our radios, and I don't think I'm ever gonna be able to think about Bolt and Storch talkin' to each other and not laugh.
Dawgs- Thanks for bringing me into the madhouse. Not sure what else to say that I haven't already in times past... Just, thanks for everything? You were wond-e-ful.
Diablo- I'm still waiting on 'yours'. That donkey aint gonna cut it.
Thanks for the laughs, bud. I'll be watching my 6 for you while I'm posting around here.
Hi6- If you're still lurking around there somewhere, thanks for being so patient with me right there at the beginning and working on that 'landing' stuff with me. I'll get it someday!
Lowe- Thanks for taking a chance on a newbie, and welcoming one of those 'female' types into the squad. I prolly caused more uproar than anyone, adding a whole new element of 'politics' to things... sorry to leave you with the mess to clean up after.
Jester- You know what? You scared the crap outta me when I first started in the squad. Your mic was loud, you were loud... you flew well, everyone respected you; I just kinda sat back in awe. Good thing that didn't last long, hm?
Thanks for you're help with everything; those models included. Almost got the first one done, couldn't find the right color paint anywhere in town so had to make a special trip. Mucho thanks, man.
Bear- I still say you've got the smiling thing down and need to teach the rest of those guys a lesson. With the exception of Mike and... Who was the other one.. Norad? Work on that for me since I can't do it anymore! Was a pleasure flying with you, sir.
Mike- Dang, you got stuck with me.. didn' you. I feel like I've said, "Thanks for being patient" a lot already; but I think you deserve a gold star. How many times did you have to circle back for me that first week I was your wing 'cause I hit the trees on takeoff? Stupid trees. Anyway, will definately miss flying with you.
Kugi- Missed you towards the end there. Still think you're one of the craziest 190 pilots I know, hope you get things worked out so you can come back and fly again soon!
Bolt- What kin I say. Good pilot, great sense of humor... might see you around in the allied skies nowadays more often. Good luck to you, enjoyed the time with yas in jg3.
Telstar- You sure yer speakin' English?
Talk about a great pilot to learn from. Gonna miss trailing you in the TA on practice nights, that was a challenge and a half sometimes! Anyway, we talked kinda already... remember what ya promised!
Storch- Yegads man. I remember trying to tell you that, no really- You were flying fine while you insisted that you stunk. Mr. "how high is my rank now?"
Thoroughly enjoyed flying with you, man. Really did.
Gear- No, I'm not pregnant! hehe, sorry. I keep thinking back on that afternoon and just laughing; the things that can happen when someone looses UDP mid-conversation! Really gonna miss harassing ya and flying with you. Keep up the good work, secret squirrel.
Snoopy- Haven't seen you around much lately. Thanks for working on the landings with me, even if you *did* crash about as many times as me... Just kidding. A fine pilot, even if we did have our spats; will miss the jesting partner. See you in the skies, and good luck with the horses.
Splurts- I wish I could've flied with you longer! You'll go far in that squad- keep 'em all in good humor for me while I'm gone, don't let 'em get to stiff.
Sniper- Just don't even say it, okay? Such a brat... but thats okay, it was great to fly with you while we did, even if I did want to reach through the computer and smack you most of the time.
Thunder- You sir, well- Thanks. I really loved flying with you, and the time in the TA with Macchi that one night was absolutely great- learned a lot and had a load of fun in the process. I'll see you on aim.
Shop, Crummp, N7 and Pickle- I didn't get to know you guys that well, partially because I wasn't around much after you joined up (or came back in Pickle's case)- would've liked to though.
I think that might be everyone... my brain is fried at this point. If I forgot someone; don't take it personally! Its been a long week over here, and I'm sick (again.. gr.) so the brain's shut down. Sometimes I'm begginning to wonder if it ever started again after last week.
Anyway. Thanks for watching my 6 guys, although... you may have enjoyed it more than me.
Will miss flying with you guys a lot, maybe if RL lets up on me next semestor Lowe could find it in his heart to let me back in.
That's all from me. Yay long post.
