Sunday, December 30, 2007

New Years Eve

It's time to board the Enterprise again after our Christmas break.

Over the last few days, it has been in Space Dock being cleaned by the latest Starfleet techniques, so we are all ready to fly to uncharted parts of the galaxy.

After we've had our New Year's Eve Party, of course.

All of the crew are about to board, with me leading the way when we are stopped by a little old lady who is carrying a mop, a cleaning pan and a bucket. She is smoking a cigarette and already has another lit ready to replace it.


"Hold it right there!" she says, and then emits a wheezing cough.

"Who are you?" I ask.

"I'm Edna Smith, the Starfleet cleaning lady." she replies, "And I'm here to warn you not to make a mess of this ship again. If it hadn't been for the help of that nice Mister Q, I'd still be there now, working my fingers to the bone..."

"Q!" I exclaim, "Q has been on the ship?"

"Yes." Edna replies, "Such a charming man. A real friendly gentleman. It's too bad there aren't more people like him running Starfleet."

Riker laughs and I give out a grudging mumble.

"Now see here, Mrs Smith." I tell her, "You'll have to go, as we are on an urgent mission."

"You mean your New Year's Party?" Edna replies sharply, "Now let me tell you, Captain, "I saw bloodwine stains all over the carpets. Everywhere was a disgrace. Can't your crew behave themselves? If not, I can't let you on to celebrate the New Year."

There is a groan from the 1000 plus crew behind me. Worf steps forward.

"Now see here, madam." he tells Edna in an officious voice, "I shall be forced to remove you if you do not comply with the Captain's wishes."

"You would manhandle a defenceless old woman?" she tells him, "I've been doing this job over 50 years." Edna then proceeds to push the wet mop in Worf's face.

"How about if we let you come to the party, Mrs Smith?" I suggest, "After all, we are not leaving Space Dock until the party is over."

Edna contemplates this. "You're on." she says.

Somehow, I think this is what she wanted all along!

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It's New Years's Eve and the Party is in full swing in Ten Forward.



"How do you think the party is going, Jean-Luc?" Beverly asks me, as Vic Fontaine sings another from his New Year set.

"Very well, Bev." I reply, "Edna Smith is enjoying herself. I can see Ensign Barclay was a little shocked when she grabbed him and tried to dance the Bossa Nova."



Ensign Britney came in her blonde wig, but it wasn't long before she tried to take of the microphone off Vic and wanted to sing an X-rated version version of Auld Lang Syne. Fortunately, Worf's team of security got to her and now she's in her natural habitat...the brig.

"What am I going to do with that girl, Counselor? I ask Deanna.

"I'm not sure." she replies, "She was the subject of a whole Couselor's Conference at one stage, but they all gave up."

"All right, folks," Vic shouts out, "It's nearly midnight. Get your loved ones near you and your lips ready..."

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?
Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp!
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We twa hae run about the braes
And pou'd the gowans fine.
We've wandered mony a weary foot,
Sin' auld lang syne.

We twa hae sported i' the burn,
From morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roared
Sin' auld lang syne.

And ther's a hand, my trusty friend,
And gie's a hand o' thine;
We'll tak' a right good willie-waught,,
For auld lang syne.


Bev and I both kiss, as do all the other couples. Seven Of Nine approaches me.

"I do not understand the lyrics of this song." she complains.

"Perhaps you should have assimilated Robert Burns?" I say with a wry comment. Seven leaves, none the wiser.

Beverly laughs.

"Would it have been a good idea to have all the Borg talking like Robert Burns?"

"Possibly not." I reply, "But they might have written a few good poems."

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Author's Note:
To all the readers of my Journal, I wish them a very Happy New Year!

38 comments:

Casdok said...

Good to see the place looking ship shape! Happy new year (great party!)

M. C. Pearson said...

Happy New Year!!!

* So glad you got your book! *

Bobkat said...

Now there's a mental image! All the Borg speaking like Burns! Och!

Michele sent me to wish you a Happy New Year.

Rick Rockhill said...

neat as a pin too. Happy New Year, El Capitan (as Q would say)!

-Rick

The Mistress of the Dark said...

Seven should assimilate Ensign Britney!

Happy New Year, Captain!

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year! Sorry I haven't been around much. Thank you so much for all your good thoughts and comments on my blog this past year!!

Superman said...

Happy New year!

Mimi Lenox said...

Happy New Year, Captain!

Anonymous said...

May your lives be blessed as you see God bring forth new things in the coming year.

Cheers to 2008 Captain!!!

eastcoastlife said...

Dear Captain,

Wishing you a new year.....
lit up with good times, bursting with fun and sparkling with a whole lot of joy!

Mike said...

Sounds like a good party.

Happy New Year!!!

Here from Michele's

Amanda said...

Happy New Year! I look forward to move exciting stories from you next year.

Nepharia said...

I MADE IT! It took me some time, but it was a rockin' party. I know I kinda crashed, but with all that was going on with Ensign Britney, no one seemed to mind. :D

Happy New Year, Captain!

craziequeen said...

[lifts glass]

For auld lang syne, my friend - from me and Michele.

Happy New Year, dear Jean-Luc (and the man lurking behind the persona!) :-)

cq

Empress Bee (of the high sea) said...

it has been fun getting to know you this year captain! i still don't get the whole thing of course, but have fun anyway! happy new year... hope you get to cruise again!

smiles, bee

Ellee Seymour said...

Happy New Year wishes captain, I look forward to catching up on all your adventures next year!

Gordon said...

Happy New Year Jean Luc.

Nancy Wu said...

Happy New Year with lots of workouts and hot saunas. :D

Cheerio said...

That was surely a grand party. Happy New Year to you too. Thanks for visiting and keeping my secret as wel.

Jason Todd said...

happy New year!

Jean-Luc Picard said...

Hope you all had a fab New Year.

Nepharia, I like your party entry.

Jason Todd said...
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Vegeta said...

Intersting party

craziequeen said...

Michele sent me to say..

HAPPY 2008!!!!!!!

:-)

cq

Digital Polaroids said...

My God, Jean Luc, you're so hilarious, I hope you had the best party ever!

rashbre said...

Have a great one on your freshly cleaned ship! Best wishes for 8.
rashbre

-tnchick- said...

Hope you rang in the New Year with happiness!

Unknown said...

Happy New Year Cap'n! May you and your crew continue to boldy go where no one has gone before!

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