Elton also wrote, ‘…It’s lonely out in space…’
From: Jackie Miller
Subject: Lift off
Date: Sagittarius 25, 0031 20:31
To: Michael Miller
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Mike, my love,
Lift off was smooth as silk, though noisy. It’s now been just over 12 hours and my ears are still ringing. Carl and I had the first watch and we got off duty about an hour ago. While setting up the lab, I had a brainstorm – there was plenty of room, so why not have a special place for relaxing over a game of cards. Carl loved the idea and assisted in the creation. During free time, like now, we have an area with a table where we can cheat at cards, play rowdy board games, or even construct a jigsaw puzzle and work on personal projects.
It’s hard to imagine we are going to be traveling through space for 6 months before setting foot on solid ground again (and that being on another planet). Then, after 18 months on the surface, it’s another 6-month trip back. The hardest part will be fighting off the boredom and working through missing you.
I wish I could have smuggled you aboard in my luggage. I know we wouldn’t get bored, because you really know how to keep my attention, if you know what I mean. And it’s not like you’d be missed at work for a few days or so. (LOL) Oh well. I suppose I’ll just have to stare lustfully at your photos and rely on battery power. Sure hope I brought along rechargeable batteries. ; ) On that subject, you’ll find some racy pictures I slipped under the t-shirts in your top drawer. They might help you entertain yourself while I’m away. (ROFLMAO) Well, I’ve got a lot to tell you, but I’m not going to do it all at once. There will be a very long 2 _ years to relay what’s going on here. Perhaps these little notes might get transcribed into a book, someday (after a lot of ‘editing’, that is). So I’ll send more, very soon.
Missing you so much and my love always,
Jackie
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(Note from Dr. Willis to Commander Lewis: Miller appears to be showing signs of separation issues, already. I will watch for acting out with other crew.)