Fantastic - loved seeing how Sheppard got to measure not only how resourceful his future team-mates were in crisis situations but how well they could all get one and pull together. Obviously that goes double for him and McKay, who are one of the oddest double-acts ever!

I love how you made the team come together so natuly

Another wonderful story. I think you did a great job of showing why Sheppard choose who he did for the team. I loved the garbage chute :P I knew what it was almost as soon as you started describing it, though I wouldn't have thought about the centrifuge part, or water jets to clean it. I've never seen a ride like the one you described, but there used to be one that came with the rides to our county fair that was similar. In that one, you leaned against a rug covered metal plate that was on runners. When the ride spun the plate would slide up to the top, taking you with it. I loved that ride.

< "About who the members of my team will be," he replied, leaning forward on his knees. "Funny thing is, I'm not sure I ever really had a choice." >

no of course not, those are the ones that get paid more

Very nicely done, I really enjoyed reading it.

I LOVED this. It such a great look at the beginning - the wonder, the unknown, the fledgling relationships. Felt like a walk down memory lane from the current vantage point.

Your stories always leave me with a smile on my face. Haven't read all of them yet, but looking forward to it!

Absolutely fabulous. A really great read working round the formation of SGA-1.

He may be a coward, but he's still my hero!

You had me worried for a moment; things had seemed to be going so well between Shep and McKay. But John is back to his favourite pastime - riling Rodney, so all's well etc. etc.

I just love various expressions you come out with - 'a glare that would have curled the devil's toes.' I mean, where do you find these?

And I was just about to ask where on earth you got these amazing ideas from?

On another note, I have a feeling that some safety officers might not be too pleased with that cool ride of yours, but I have to admit, it sounded brilliant and if I'd had the chance, I would have been on it too.

As if the situation hadn't been bad enough already!

I loved the 'long tailed rat in a room full of rocking chairs' imagery. Fabulous and alliteration to boot.

I just loved this chapter to pieces. It had me grinning from ear to ear. The way you portray Sheppard is simply perfect - within the blink of an eye you convey not only his quirky sense of humour but also his sadness and anxiety at being in such an unknown situation. And you continue to entertain by developing the special relationship that is to grow between Shep and McKay. This is a great story and one that MUST go in my favourite's list.

I enjoyed chpt. 1, but this was even better! A great introduction to our inimitable Rodney and then the mystery at the end. Great stuff.

I loved this story! It was nice to see everyone's first impressions of eachother. Cool story! Excellent job

ok so i loved this one too. you just have an amazing grasp of the charachters, and obviously the language they speak. its wonderfully done.

Lanna