Weeks passed before we all had to admit that we were stranded with no hope for rescue. We had to get our heads around the fact that we would be living...the rest of our lives on Creton. So we set about building accommodation using the trees and other native resources. We started with simple log shelters with plans to build better homes later. There was plenty of time and no rush to get it done.We built Carol’s hut first, then built two huts to accommodate two men each. As Commander, I had my own. We kept in touch and were invited to each other's weddings. After that, every month or two, we used to visit each other's home for the weekend. Cash was tight so we tended to play cards and share some wine. On one occasion, A suggested we play Rummy with a forfeit of taking an item of clothing off whenever you lost. I was surprised when V agreed but not so surprised when H agreed as, after all, I had already seen what she had to offer. The first occasion was a bit of a laugh with everyone. These two ships had been waiting near where I usually made my jumps. Ramina spotted them using the probes I left in the area. She launched a probe ahead of the ship, making the electronic signature of the probe match that of the ship.“You should have seen it!” Nathan exclaimed. “As soon as they fired on the probe, we fired the rail guns with your newest ammo. Rather than destroy the ship, the rounds disrupted everything electrical within a hundred feet around where they hit, including the. "Giselle, please repair Julian's face; I will see his hair, amongst otherthings, is tended to at the dress shop. Then you may take the 'Pouf Bunny'back with Jock. I have the yacht."Julian sighed at the thought of missing Jock on the return trip, butsensed something larger was afoot or perhaps upon high heel.Silly sissy, little did he know tectonic forces were grinding."Lila, dear, you have worked wonders in just a short session. However,"Miss Jane chuckled, "I wonder how much the skirt and.