A Holiday Gift for Stonewall's Admirals & Fleet Captains!

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To the Admirals & Fleet Captains of Stonewall,

Throughout each year, Stonewall members enjoy a great many events and services provided by our unsung heroes who have sacrificed months and in some cases, many years of their lives to this community. From meticulously planned in-game events to dance parties to raffles to social gatherings to build advice and lively conversations in the forums... none of these would be possible without the dedication of our Fleet Captain and Admiral volunteers.

It's on the heels of three back-to-back in-game Christmas events, the last of which just wrapped up on Sunday, and with another fleet event (the "Guess Who" contest) already planned to start on Tuesday, that we, the regular members of Stonewall, wanted to share our appreciation of your collective efforts.

With the holidays fast approaching, the members and I thought it would be timely to acknowledge all of your hard work this year. We all notice you Fleet Captains and Admirals tirelessly organizing and leading runs and events and just generally volunteering your time to make each day in Stonewall something special for the rest of us, so we wanted to give something back. Unfortunately we're collectively too poor to gift you all the shiny loot that you deserve this holiday season, but we've left you something from the heart, instead. Read the backstory in the spoiler section and then be sure to click on our gift below!

On behalf of all of us members of the fleet,
Thank you all!

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Klingon Santa wanted to take the time to recognize Calx, our Fleet Captains and Admirals for one thing that they've done this year to enhance the fleet. Please join in the spirit of the season by thanking ANY fleet member that you think should be on Santa's list by replying to this thread! Admirals, recognize your Fleet Captains and let's all recognize all the other good work being done out there!

• Alex284: For posting EPIC gameplay guides for our members in the forums!
• Andystan: For being the always friendly Fleet Captain presence in-game!
• Brandon: For engaging the community with fun social media posts & community questions
• Caiweaver: For salvaging, organizing & running the Fall Festival on very short notice!
• Cal: For his TWO YEARS as editor-in-chief of the Stonewall Times publication!
• Chemistryset: For being at every in-game event and for filling every empty spot in any fleet run PvE queue... EVER
• Danster: For being the ultimate raffle ticket salesman. Where there's a raffle, Dan's there to help!
• DBeaSst: For religiously welcoming every new member to the Stonewall community in the forums!
• Eurrsk: For being the Admiral's most dependable right hand man by helping out with every single fleet event ever run
• Gareth: For running top notch events: so very many events, especially the very fun pub quizzes!
• Gr_vity: For teaming with Aikune in doing... what're we up to now? 100 ship builds for fleet members?
• Jacien: For the Bat'leth competitions and for taking charge on the organizing of the fleet's annual Las Vegas gatherings
• Lars1091: For being our beloved pizza addicted F.C., always ready to hand out fleet invites to those in need!
• Medgirl1025: For quite possibly being the most active person in the fleet forums and for entering every PvE battle with the strongest of Klingon spirit!
• Mstfrancis: For putting up with Aikune and for being one of our most friendly in-game Fleet Captains!
• NicholasJohn: For tirelessly working behind the scenes on maintaining and improving the fleet website this last year
• RainbowWarGames: For being part of the old-school STF club, a well loved (now retired) Fleet Captain in all of our hearts!
• Robin74: For donating over 2 BILLION energy credits worth of prizes to the fleet!
• Saintplazma: For his friendly and approachable presence both in-game and on the forums, welcoming so many of our new members to the community!
• Whiteonmyoji: For compiling a full library of ship build videos and livestreams for the fleet
• WilliamJaneway: For meticulously overseeing the rosters all year long!
• Wsstks: For being beloved by all and always keeping fleet chat conversation lively!

Awwwwwwww Guys!!!! :blush: :blush: :blush: Thank you so very much, that put a smile on my face, and you all went out of your way to sign the card!!!

Thank you Voleron for the lovely poem!!!


Nadolig Llawen a blwyddyn newydd Dda *Cwutches*!! :cheer:

:blush: Thank you everyone for the wonderful messages! And that's an epic poem, Voleron!

However, I do feel someone is being left out. It wasn't that long ago when Voleron himself was part of the admiralty and he most certainly did a lot for the fleet too (and even continues to do so after having left the admiralty!). So Voleron (and apologies for not being as grande as your card), but
thank you too for making this fleet such a wonderful place!

Of course this fleet can't be as fun and enjoyable as it is without epic members either, so thank you all too!

Quote by Lars1091

However, I do feel someone is being left out. It wasn't that long ago when Voleron himself was part of the admiralty and he most certainly did a lot for the fleet too (and even continues to do so after having left the admiralty!).

hear hear!
seconded!!!!

Thank you Voleron, most kind of you to put this together and of course for your long and positive service to Stonewall as well!

Happy holidays everyone!

OMG you guys.

I am very touched by this.. Thank you Voleron and everyone who signed the card for all your warm messages.

AWWWW ;_; YOU GUYS!!

Thanks everyone! That was very nice of you all. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!

That was very kind of you all, thank you.

Thank you all for the Christmas wishes! That´s very sweet of you! :)

And Merry Christmas to you all, too!

ACK!!!! my chest feels weird like the ice around my heart is thawing out a bit!WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME!?!

This is a very heartfelt and warming gift. I really cannot begin to explain what this means to me (even if all of us are just nerdy gamers). This really touched me and I want to cry...

(I know I know)

...I wont do it because I'm half Klingon and honor is more important. However, I wish to convey my gratitude.

Thank you, each and every one of you. This helps fill a part of my life that would have remained empty otherwise. Thank you for your kindness.

Sincerely,

Medgirl

Thank you so very much for the card :) I feel really touched.

Hear, hear!

This is such a great, welcoming and fun place to game. No wonder this game hasn't worn off on me. There are so many friendly Fleeties, I'm happy to come on daily* and spend time with such supportive and funny people across the globe.

THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO, Admirals and Captains! I've been touched by your kindness and generousity in one way or another and want to let you know that it is appreciated.

Doc


*almost every day, truth be told

I'm not sure what to say, other then I'm truly touched... After a week of hell this is what I needed. Thank you and Happy holidays to everyone. Dave I only hope I can live up to your example of kindness, wisdom, and compassion.

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I'm not sure what to say, other then I'm truly touched... After a week of hell this is what I needed. Thank you and Happy holidays to everyone. Dave I only hope I can live up to your example of kindness, wisdom, and compassion.

Awe, glad that we could bring some cheer to your week! :D The weekend is in sight and the long week is just about over!

Voleron is the greatest

This is so sweet. Thanks so much, everyone