CTHuskyMan

So does anyone frequent Star Trek Online around here? I'm just now getting into some of the gameplay....except for some difficulty with moving around, IT ROCKS!!  

I'm currently playing Lieutenant Thomas Armstrong, Commanding Officer of the "USS Providence"...Miranda class, I think.  We've already run into some heated combat with Klingons....perhaps I will write a personal log about that.  And an old....friend, shall we say....has decided to pop in for a visit.  Dun dun DUN.....

Anywho, I can be found under the name Thomas@cthuskyman#7158.  If you're on, drop me a line, either through the game or here!

On 2/24/2019 at 6:49 PM, McFly said:

Well there's actually not that many. We have the prime universe which is everything from Enterprise-Nemesis. The prime universe is now SUPPOSED to include Discovery and the new Picard show. Despite the often unnecessary choices made that seemingly change the history, it's all supposed to be part of the world we know and love.

Beyond that, the Kelvinverse ((or JJ-verse as I will continue to call it)) is just the three movies released solely by Paramount, and the books which were never cannon to begin with. I guess you could call the books their own universe considering there's some really great stories in there. But novels, comics, anything in literature was never connected to the main timeline.

Quite honestly, the animated series is actually not considered cannon. Although I've seen some people suggesting as much, that's never come from anyone official. In the past they've said it wasn't and no one has come out to retcon the show into prime cannon. Oh, and Star Trek online was said at one time to continue where nemesis left off. I don't know if this is still the case but CBS at one time was pretty much wanting it to be part of prime cannon.

So I guess in the end you can say there's really only three timelines you have to keep track of.

It's too much to keep track of for me.  Personally, I greatly dislike the "JJ-verse".  Abrams pretty much did away with everything that made the previous Trek films so enjoyable....IMHO.  And I don't understand why we have to tell the same "Wrath of Khan" story twice....that's basically all that "into Darkness" was.  

7 minutes ago, Chirakis said:

Welcome back, CTHuskyMan.

Sky Harbor Aegis runs on Friday nights @ 10 pm EST.

Aegis's present date is 2 June 2388 - Stardate 2388.154 - after the devastation of ch'Rihan.  Located between former Breen space the Joint Allied Powers, the station's mission is to monitor that area of space, to ensure the safety of the station's inhabitants, and to serve as a way station for cargo, guests, and ambassadorial personnel. 

Aegis offers varied opportunities for its simulation.   Visit us on a Friday night, watch for a while, and decide if this sim is for you. 

 

I've been taking a look at Sky Harbor.  Looks like a Deep Space Nine kind of thing....I might join you guys! I see that you have an opening in Security?

23 hours ago, Cdr Miranda Hawthorne said:

There are still a few sims flying.  :)   

Excalibur runs on Sunday nights 7PM PAC / 10PM EST

Feel free to drop in. 

Of course I missed the Excalibur sim for this week.  Will try to drop in next time.  

Well, I'm back....again.  I can't get Star Trek out of my system, apparently.  Are there any active simulations around right now, or have they all died out?

I find Star Trek to be a bit like this quote from "The Godfather"....

"just when I thought I was out, THEY PULL ME BACK IN!!"

...LOL.  Anywho, I'm returning to action after another of my famous breaks. 

For those of you that don't already know me, I'm CTHuskyMan, aka "FairBol".  I'm a veteran of the Trek simming scene, having first gotten into it about the time that Voyager premiered.  My first assignment was as part of the crew of the USS Regayov....ask me about how that name was chosen.  :)

I used to sim with a little group called "SFOL (Spacefleet Online)", on the AOL platform; perhaps you've heard of them.  Among others, I used to sim with KBear, as well as Mr. Andrew Lyon....no lie! I've been decommissioned for a while, but am definitely looking to get back to simming.  

I see that there is a Spacefleet Academy scheduled for tomorrow (June 23rd) at midnight eastern time.  If I can somehow remember that it's going on, I'll come join you guys! Until then, "live long and prosper".  :)

-- CTHuskyMan

Had a lot of good times on AIM, both with SFOL and political sim groups.  Goodbye AIM....rest in peace.  :)

So it's been 15 years now for STSF? Allow me to quote former pro wrestler Ron Simmons. (see video). 

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Congrats on 15 great years, STSF! :)

Now that my initial post is over and done with....here's another update. 

For those of you that know me, you probably remember that I live in Southwestern Connecticut, USA.  After high school, I got involved in my alma mater's basketball program, taking a role as manager/unofficial assistant coach.  Then, I decided that I needed a change of pace, and so moved to South Florida (West Palm Beach area....I think it was around 2005 that I moved there).  Needless to say, I experienced a bit of culture shock.  South Florida is a very different place than Connecticut...there are palm trees, warm weather year-round, and people that say "git 'r done!", LOL. 

Anyways, I spent a few years in Florida going to school, as well as looking for a broadcasting job (almost had a major one, but the media company reneged on the deal...."you don't fit in here").  At this point, I decided to return to my home state of Connecticut, doing so just after the 2012 presidential election.  I have spent the last five years freelance writing, doing other media things such as broadcasting, and being active on the political scene (I should point out that I am a candidate for my hometown's town council this year...I'm not sure if I'll be elected, but we'll see how it goes).  I've also visited many different places recently, including Dallas, Chicago, and Philadelphia.  Dallas was awesome....if I ever had to move out of Connecticut, I might consider moving there.

Anywho, for those of you wondering where in the universe I've been....that's your answer, LOL.  I hope all of my friends, old and new, are living the dream...."live long and prosper".  :)

In which CTHuskyMan updates all his friends on where he's been, and what he's been doing.  :)

(Sorry if this reads like a religious testimonial....didn't plan it that way)

As I have already stated, some of you may know me as "FairBol" from the old SFOL forums on AOL (circa about 2000).  At the time, I was a senior in high school....so yeah, that was a long time ago, LOL.  I'd be around for what seemed like five times a week, simming and talking to others.  Got as high as Lieutenant in SFOL, but never higher. 

Anyways, I graduated from high school in June 2000.  IIRC, I was active for a bit more on the Trek scene, but eventually started to sim less and less.  Then 9/11 rolled around, and changed my entire world and viewpoints.  I ran the gamut of emotions, as I went from shocked, to angry (and wanting vengeance) , to honoring the memory of the dead.  Soon after, I fell into a deep depression.  I can't remember the exact way that I felt, but I was going through my "trial by fire".  At times, I even felt suicidal....I think I may have tried that once or twice. 

Then a funny thing happened.  My father got sick, coughing up blood and mucus like nobody's business.  He was hospitalized, and diagnosed with TB.  The doctors said that my father was in bad shape, and may not have lasted the week of his hospitalization.  That's when I took some advice that my father gave me, and turned to God and religion.  Being a Catholic, I prayed the "St. Jude's Novena" for eight days.  I asked God to heal my father, and help me with my life by giving me friends to turn to. 

The day after I finished the prayer rolled around.  Lo and behold, my father's doctors said that he had gotten better, and was going to be released.  The doctors said that they had no explanation for his sudden recovery....they "didn't know what happened".  Also, soon after this, I found a good female friend who helped me see things in a different light.  I had a hot temper back then, but it cooled down considerably.  My life did indeed drastically improve, and I believe it is because of the prayer that I said.  I count this apparent divine intervention as a legitimate miracle....if it hadn't happened, I don't think I would be writing this right now. 

Well, my father finally passed two years ago, at the age of eighty.  I think about him every day, and miss him greatly.  We spoke at length before my father passed, and he told me that he was very proud of me.  That's one of the greatest compliments that I have ever received in my life....I'll always remember it.  I have grown from a boy into a man, and couldn't be much happier with my life.  I guess sometimes, you have to go through the storm to see the blue sky ahead.  I've done that, and believe myself to be better for it. 

Getting that out of the way....I'll have another update coming soon.  :)

On 2/6/2003 at 11:58 PM, Webmaster said:

This is place to go if you would like a custom title to appear below your name on left of all of your posts.  (For example, as of 2/6/03, my custom title is set to "Message Board Top Dog".)

 

If you would like a custom title, please respond in this thread what you would like to have.

 

For now, I would ask that we not use rank.  Also, remember to keep any title SHORT, and also make sure not to be mean or break any rules.  That's all I ask.  hehe

If you can, please make mine "Resident DJ & Old School Simmer".  :)

....if we don't have any active right now, we need to get some sims and chats going.  I've been itching to sim a bit.  :)

-- CTHuskyMan

Holy Tribbles, it's an old friend from SFOL! Greetings once again Andrew....maybe you remember me from the USS Ranger....I'm FairBol.  Now fifteen years (or so) older and wiser, LOL.  Living in CT right now, had moved to Florida for school around 2003....but I'm back! Regards to any of the STSF crew who ever served on the Ranger, Regayov, or any SFOL ship.  :)

Glad to be back in the fold.  :)

Hey all!

My name is CTHuskyMan, aka Matt/Matty B.  I'm a longtime Trekkie and simmer from southwestern Connecticut, USA.  I've been playing Trek sims for some time now....I think I started in 2000, with SFOL (Spacefleet Online)'s USS Ranger.  I've also held a post on board that group's USS Regayov (Voyager spelled backwards....we wanted to use that name, but Paramount had a hissy fit).  My highest rank achieved is that of Lieutenant.  You may know me as "Paul Washington", or by some other name. 

Anywho, having a bit of free time lately, I've decided to come back to the simming world (after a long absence).  As such, I'm looking for some Academy sims that I can participate in.  Hopefully, you guys can point me in the right direction.  I see some names that I used to know on here....if I don't know you, I look forward to meeting and simming with you! :)

-- CTHuskyMan (aka Matty B)